Skyhorse Publishing imprint: 540 books

“Cops have the greatest stories and the Alaskan Troopers’ tales are in a class of their own. Peter Mathiesen truly brings these stories to life” (Lt. Randy Sutton, ret., author of True Blue).   In the state of Alaska, anything goes. For the state troopers, an average day can include blizzard...

A researcher at the Swedish Museum of Natural History answers countless quirky questions in this treasury of trivia.   What color will a chameleon turn if it lies on a chessboard? Why are flounders flat? How do sea urchins make love? How did wolves become big and bad? *Why do animals migrate across...

In her own words, the inspiring true story of an endurance runner who finds her character put to the test by an unthinkable personal tragedy.   Lee DiPietro discovered the exhilaration of endurance athletics when she ran her first half marathon in her late twenties. From that day forward, she took...

A neuroscientist provides over 200 tips, grounded in research, to help you retain information. Billions of dollars are spent each year on herbs, vitamins, and drugs that can supposedly help you build a better memory or preserve the skills you have. With over 200 well-researched tips and 300...

A “truly extraordinary” collection of emails by US soldiers in Iraq, offering a firsthand account on the defining conflict of our time (Christopher Hitchens, author of Mortality).   What does it mean to fight an enemy that hides amid—and even targets—a civilian population? That is the question...

The savagely funny, frightening, and eye-opening account of one man’s search for the meaning of life . . . and how it damn near killed him. At twenty-seven, Rob Binkley had it all: a thriving Silicon Valley business, a beautiful girlfriend, and a helluva great life. But something was missing....

“A shocking exposé of the extent and consequences of our government’s lack of accountability” (Robert Corbin, former attorney general of Arizona). Gallup recently found that forty-nine percent of Americans believe that the government poses “an immediate threat to the rights and freedoms...

The perfect book for wannabe cooks and those who need to brush up on their skills—from stocking your pantry to presentation and party planning. It’s never too early—or too late—to learn how to cook. Jim Edwards, the culinary director and head trainer at the Chef Central culinary superstore,...

“An absolute must-read for anyone who’s known the incomparable love of a rescue dog, or would like to” (Yours magazine). Meet the inspirational dogs who went from being rescued to becoming rescuers in these incredible true stories: Toby, the golden retriever who performed the Heimlich...

An ode to one of the tastiest and healthiest roots in the world, with gorgeous photographs and mouth-watering licorice recipes—from desserts to entrees. For the Love of Licorice contains sixty exciting and delicious recipes for everything from English Licorice Confectionery and Licorice Ice...

“If you love your dog, this is the most important book you’ll ever read” (Jane Velez-Mitchell, New York Times–bestselling author of Exposed). Here is an engaging, informative, and no-nonsense look at the everyday situations and issues—and their legal consequences—that affect dogs...

The curious story of chickens from dinosaurs to today—includes recipes, fascinating facts, and 100 color photographs. Chickens explores the history of these fascinating fowls from their descent from dinosaurs to the present. Framed by Janet Lembke’s personal experience with backyard hens,...

The cookbook that transformed the American kitchen from the country’s first celebrity chef. “Fannie Farmer was the original Rachael Ray.” (Smithsonian) A classic bestseller for over a century, the Fannie Farmer 1896 Cook Book contains an incredible offering of 1,380 recipes, from boiling...

Personal stories of soldiers, citizens, and journalists who were present for the most harrowing and historic day of WWII. On June 6, 1944, under the steady leadership of Adm. Sir Bertram Ramsay, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy. Known as Operation Overlord, it was the greatest...