Plume imprint: 843 books
Appetites
On the Search for True Nourishment
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 1997
#1 New York Timesbestselling author of Women Food and God
Roth speaks of issues that, chauvinism aside, only women can truly understand and identify with. In the past, her books were about food, weight, dieting, and the almost universal obsession that women have with their bodies and self-esteem....
The Geography of Wine
How Landscapes, Cultures, Terroir, and the Weather Make a Good Drop
Language: English
Release Date: February 26, 2008
Wine is more than taste, smell, and appearance—it is a reflection of a place and its people. Why is Bordeaux a great place for red wines? Why do some places produce Rieslings and others produce Chardonnay? A fun and fascinating examination of terroir (the French word for the geography of a vineyard)...
Winning the War on War
The Decline of Armed Conflict Worldwide
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2011
Everyone knows: wars are getting worse, more civilians are dying, and peacemaking achieves nothing, right? Wrong.
Despite all the bad-news headlines, peacekeeping is working. Fewer wars are starting, more are ending, and those that remain are smaller and more localized. But peace doesn’t...
Retraining the Brain
A 45-Day Plan to Conquer Stress and Anxiety
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2009
Stress relief that works from the New York Times bestselling author of The ADD Answer and the chief content advisor for the Dr. Phil show
With his bestselling books, Frank Lawlis has brought psychological relief to millions. In his latest book, he addresses one of the most common challenges...
Speakers of the Dead
A Walt Whitman Mystery
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2016
Lambda Award Winner
Speakers of the Dead is a mystery novel centering around the investigative exploits of a young Walt Whitman, in which the reporter-cum-poet navigates the seedy underbelly of New York City's body-snatching industry in an attempt to exonerate his friend of a wrongful murder...
Wendy Knits
Adventures with Two Needles and an Attitude
Language: English
Release Date: April 25, 2006
In this warm, wise, and witty memoir, Wendy D. Johnson takes a look at her lifelong obsession with “casting on” as she chronicles her journey from a crudely self-taught, left-handed beginner to one of the world’s most prolific knitters—not to mention premier knitting bloggers.
From...
The Natural Cat
The Comprehensive Guide to Optimum Care
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2008
The holistic bible for cat caregivers and a must-have gift for cat lovers—now updated and expanded.
The Natural Cat was one of the first books to advocate natural cat care when it was originally published in 1983. Now fully revised and expanded to address the many new discoveries in holistic...
Tools for Survival
What You Need to Survive When You're on Your Own
Language: English
Release Date: December 30, 2014
Essential survival advice from a former U.S. Army Intelligence Corps Officer and the world’s preeminent expert in preparedness.
For years, James Wesley, Rawles has lived a self-sufficient lifestyle along with his family on a property surrounded by National Forest. In his earlier bestselling...
Big Sid's Vincati
The Story of a Father, a Son, and the Motorcycle of a Lifetime
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2009
Read Matthew Biberman's posts on the Penguin Blog.
"If you believe it is possible to fall in love with a motorcycle, you will love this book." -Jay Leno
When Big Sid had a heart attack and gave up the will to live, his son Matthew Biberman panicked. Impulsively, Matthew promised his...
by Patrick Moberg
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2014
The perfect gift for dog lovers, Lessons from a Dog is full of charmingly-illlustrated book of life lessons inspired by man’s best friend.
They may slobber, but they’re loyal, sensitive, and affectionate. Dogs have a lot to teach us. Illustrator Patrick Moberg has assembled a beautiful,...
What the Fun?!
427 Simple Ways to Have Fantastic Family Fun
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2016
As seen on TODAY and in Parade magazine. Take the fast-track to FUN! With over 400 games, activities, crafts, projects, and more, you’ll be ready to shake up a rainy afternoon, enjoy unplugged family fun on the weekend, turn long car rides into game time, and create homemade crafts your kids will...
52 Ways to Cheat at Poker
How to Spot Them, Foil Them, and Defend Yourself Against Them
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2008
It?s no news that cheating pervades American culture. Americans cheat on taxes, tests, sports and spouses. But the largest arena for cheating may be at the poker table! With an estimated 60-80 million Americans playing poker every week?for the highest stakes ever?you can be sure that not everyone...
The Swoly Bible
The Bro Science Way of Life
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2016
From the muscle god who launched the YouTube channel Bro Science Life comes the only book that will teach you everything you need to know about getting swole.
For years, bros, meatheads, and gym rats around the world have posed pressing questions: What can you bench? Can I skip leg day? What...
The Genesis Enigma
Why the First Book of the Bible Is Scientifically Accurate
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2009
An acclaimed, paradigm-shifting evolutionary biologist shows how the biblical story of Genesis uncannily reflects recent scientific discoveries-and finds room for divine inspiration within.
Consider this: Genesis recounts the story of creation, step-by-step: "Let there be light";...