Plume imprint: 843 books
by Dave Pelzer
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 1999
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 1999
A Man Named Dave, which has sold over 1 million copies, is the gripping conclusion to Dave Pelzer’s inspirational and New York Times bestselling trilogy of memoirs that began with A Child Called "It" and The Lost Boy.
"All those years you tried your best to break me, and I'm...
The 5 Essentials
Using Your Inborn Resources to Create a Fulfilling Life
Language: English
Release Date: September 3, 2013
Raise the bar to become the best version of you
Most of us set the bar too low in our lives, both personally and professionally. Bob Deutsch, a cognitive neuroscientist/anthropologist turned entrepreneur, has spent a lifetime studying people and found that we choose not to pursue our greatest...
Why Weight?
A Workbook for Ending Compulsive Eating
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 1989
**#1 New York Times bestselling author of Women Food and God
With the publication of her ground-breaking books, Feeding the Hungry Heart and Breaking Free From Compulsive Eating, Geneen Roth has helped hundred of thousands of people win their battle against the destructive binge-diet cycle....
War and Peace and War
The Rise and Fall of Empires
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2007
In War and Peace and War, Peter Turchin uses his expertise in evolutionary biology to offer a bold new theory about the course of world history.
Turchin argues that the key to the formation of an empire is a society’s capacity for collective action. He demonstrates that high levels of cooperation...
The Genius of Dogs
How Dogs Are Smarter Than You Think
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2013
The perfect gift for dog lovers and readers of Inside of a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz—this New York Times bestseller offers mesmerizing insights into the thoughts and lives of our smartest and most beloved pets.
Does your dog feel guilt? Is she pretending she can't hear you? Does she want...
How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It
Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2009
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**In the vein of Sam Sheridan's The Disaster Diaries, a comprehensive guide to preparing for the apocalypse!
With the recent economic crisis, formerly unimaginable scenarios have become terrifyingly real possibilities- learn how to...
The Cat Who Came Back for Christmas
How a Cat Brought a Family the Gift of Love
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2012
The heart-warming true holiday story of a little boy and the cat that changed his life.
Julia’s nine-year-old son George was autistic. Quiet and withdrawn, he appeared lost in his own world. Then one day a small black-and-white stray cat appeared in her garden and George’s face lit up....
How to Smoke Pot (Properly)
A Highbrow Guide to Getting High
Language: English
Release Date: April 12, 2016
"A humorous and informative trip through the drug’s various medicinal compounds, a timeline of the its history, and recipes that take you beyond the standard pot brownie—with pro tips from cannabis-friendly celebrities sprinkled throughout."
—Vanity Fair
Once literally demonized...
The Expert's Guide to Weight-Loss Surgery
Is it right for me? What happens during surgery? How do I keep the weight off?
Language: English
Release Date: December 26, 2008
**An indispensible guide to weight-loss surgery written by a leading bariatric surgeon
Today, an estimated 44 million Americans suffer from obesity. For one in five Americans, diet and exercise simply don't work. Luckily, weight-loss surgeries offer a realistic solution that can help people...
Telling True Stories
A Nonfiction Writers' Guide from the Nieman Foundation at Harvard University
Language: English
Release Date: January 30, 2007
Interested in journalism and creative writing and want to write a book? Read inspiring stories and practical advice from America’s most respected journalists.
The country’s most prominent journalists and nonfiction authors gather each year at Harvard’s Nieman Conference on Narrative Journalism....
A Mathematician at the Ballpark
Odds and Probabilities for Baseball Fans
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2007
In A Mathematician at the Ballpark, professor Ken Ross reveals the math behind the stats. This lively and accessible book shows baseball fans how to harness the power of made predictions and better understand the game. Using real-world examples from historical and modern-day teams, Ross shows:
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The Moral Molecule
How Trust Works
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2012
A Revolution in the Science of Good and Evil
Why do some people give freely while others are cold hearted?
Why do some people cheat and steal while others you can trust with your life?
Why are some husbands more faithful than others—and why do women tend to be more generous...
Twinkie, Deconstructed
My Journey to Discover How the Ingredients Found in Processed Foods Are Grown, M ined (Yes, Mined), and Manipulated into What America Eats
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2007
A pop-science journey into the surprising ingredients found in most common packaged foods
Like most Americans, Steve Ettlinger eats processed foods. And, like most consumers, he didn't have a clue as to what most of the ingredients on the labels mean. So when his young daughter asked, Daddy,...
Life on the Color Line
The True Story of a White Boy Who Discovered He Was Black
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 1996
Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize
“A triumph of storytelling as well as a triumph of spirit.”—Alex Kotlowitz, award-winning author of There Are No Children Here
As a child in 1950s segregated Virginia, Gregory Howard Williams grew up believing he was white. But when the...