Abrams Ignition: 246 books
by John Feinstein, Walter Iooss Jr.
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2012
A portrait of legendary golfer Arnold Palmer from a New York Times–bestselling sportswriter, with numerous photos included.
Over a career spanning more than half a century, Arnold Palmer amassed an astounding record of ninety-two worldwide titles, four Masters championships, a US Open crown,...
by Robert Edelstein
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2012
“A book that should be required reading for everyone who considers themselves to be a NASCAR fan” from the author of Full Throttle (SB Nation).
NASCAR Legends traces the story of stock car racing through the courageous, record-breaking drivers who made it the number one spectator sport in America....
Full Throttle
The Life and Fast Times of NASCAR Legend Curtis Turner
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2006
“A superbly researched and engagingly written biography” of NASCAR legend Curtis Turner, known as the Babe Ruth of stock car racing (Sports Illustrated).
Curtis Turner’s life embodied everything that makes NASCAR the biggest spectator sport in American history; the adrenaline rush of the...
The Night Casey Was Born
The True Story Behind the Great American Ballad "Casey at the Bat"
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2012
The acclaimed biographer offers a social history of the poem that helped America fall in love with baseball—a lively story that “hits it out of the park” (The Baltimore Sun).
The sport that came to be known as America’s Pastime was still in its infancy when a journalist for the San Francisco...
Dead Distillers
A History of the Upstarts and Outlaws Who Made American Spirits
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2016
The founders and award-winning distillers of Kings County Distillery follow their successful Guide to Urban Moonshining with an extensive history of the figures who distilled American spirits.
Dead Distillers is a spirited portrait of the unusual and storied origins of forgotten drunkenness.
The...
Still Reigning
Thoughts of a Queen
Language: English
Release Date: October 7, 2014
“The Queen’s fake tweets perfectly sum up British humour . . . on a rather glorious spoof twitter account” (Culture Trip).
She may not know firsthand the challenges of sitting atop the British throne for more than sixty years, but @Queen_UK has learned that ruling the Twitterverse is not...
Restless Continent
Wealth, Rivalry and Asia's New Geopolitics
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2016
An essential road map to modern Asia’s dynamic transition on the world stage from the foreign policy expert and author of There Goes the Neighbourhood.
The world has never seen economic development as rapid or significant as Asia’s during recent decades. Home to three-fifths of the global population,...
Hacking the Future
Privacy, Identity, and Anonymity on the Web
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2012
Is anonymity a crucial safeguard—or a threat to society? “One of the most well-informed examinations of the Internet available today” (Kirkus Reviews).
“The author explores the rich history of anonymity in politics, literature and culture, while also debunking the notion that only troublemakers...
The Crown Maple Guide to Maple Syrup
How to Tap and Cook with Nature's Original Sweetener
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2016
Sixty-five sweet and savory recipes, plus tons of tips, trivia, and photos!
This is the ultimate guide to maple syrup, with sixty-five recipes, instructions on tapping and evaporating, and an overview of the fascinating history of maple syrup in the United States. Not just a cookbook, it offers...
by Lia Romeo, Nick Romeo
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2011
Some people have 14,000 Things to Be Happy About. You’re not one of them.
11,002 Things to Be Miserable About is a list of all the reasons NOT to wake up in the morning. Ironically enough, when you put all of them under one cover, it’s actually very funny. This decidedly absurd inventory...
Cocktails on Tap
The Art of Mixing Spirits and Beer
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2015
The next great ingredient in the craft cocktail revolution has arrived: craft beer.
Bartender and cocktail consultant Jacob Grier offers up more than fifty thirst-quenching concoctions featuring beer. Long considered a beverage best enjoyed on its own, beer has now become a favorite ingredient...
Oyster
A Gastronomic History (with Recipes)
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2015
“Rich in history, lore, recipes, fascinating images—in short, a delicious book from start to finish” (Sandy Ingber, Grand Central Oyster Bar).
Tracing the oyster’s role in cooking, art, literature, and politics from the dawn of time to present day, this unique book reveals how oysters...
Classic Household Hints
Over 500 Old and New Tips for a Happier Home
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2014
An illustrated, nostalgic how-to guide to achieving a clean, organized, and happy home—with over 500 retro tips and tricks!
Return your household to the simpler times of yesteryear with this delightful guide full of time- and money-saving tips on everything from cleaning and organizing your...
40 Days of Dating
An Experiment
Language: English
Release Date: January 20, 2015
“What would happen if Harry met Sally in the age of Tinder and Snapchat?** . . . A field guide to Millennial dating in New York City” (New York Daily News).**
When New York–based graphic designers and long-time friends Timothy Goodman and Jessica Walsh found themselves single at the same...