Friday, May 13, 2016

Red Platoon - A True Story of American Valor


The only comprehensive, firsthand account of the fourteen hour firefight at the Battle of Keating by Medal of Honor recipient Clinton Romesha, for readers of Black Hawk Down by Mark Bowden and Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell.

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Friday, May 6, 2016

The Journey Within Exploring the Path of Bhakti


Best-selling author Radhanath Swami inspires readers once more in this long-awaited follow-up to The Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami. Intimate stories from his decades of experience as a guru illustrate the basic tenets of bhakti yoga, and illuminating references to Western religions and ideologies make this ancient philosophy more accessible than ever. The Journey Within invites readers from all backgrounds to delve into their hearts and discover the simple truths that unite us all.

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Shoe Dog A Memoir by the Creator of Nike


In this candid and riveting memoir, for the first time ever, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight shares the inside story of the company’s early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of the world’s most iconic, game-changing, and profitable brands.

Friday, April 29, 2016

Scrappy Little Nobody


A collection of humorous autobiographical essays by the Academy Award-nominated actress and star of Up in the Air and Pitch Perfect.

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Lab Girl


An illuminating debut memoir of a woman in science; a moving portrait of a longtime friendship; and a stunningly fresh look at plants that will forever change how you see the natural world
Acclaimed scientist Hope Jahren has built three laboratories in which she’s studied trees, flowers, seeds, and soil. Her first book is a revelatory treatise on plant life but it is also so much more. 

Friday, April 22, 2016

Love That Boy - What Two Presidents, Eight Road Trips, and My Son Taught Me About a Parent's Expectations

Tyler and I inch toward the Green Room, in line with blow-dried TV anchors and stuffy columnists. He’s practicing his handshake and hello: “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. President. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. President. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. President.” When the couple in front of us steps forward for their picture, my teenager with sky-blue eyes and a soft heart looks up at me and says, “I hope I don’t let you down, Dad.” 
What kind of father raises a son to worry about embarrassing his dad?