Books from Harper Paperbacks
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Tinseltown: Murder, Morphine, and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood
By William J. MannA true story recreated with the suspense of a novel, Tinseltown is the work of a storyteller at the peak of his powers—and the solution to a crime that has stumped detectives and historians for nearly a century.
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NASCAR 50 Greatest Drivers
By Bill CenterSome drivers had long and storied careers. Others had brief but spectacular ones. All are legends. "These are the drivers who made and make NASCAR fans stand on their feet and cheer. These are the drivers who made NASCAR history.
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The Benevolence of Manners: Recapturing the Lost Art of Gracious Victorian Living
By Linda S. LichterIn The Benevolence of Manners, sociologist Linda S. Lichter guides us on a wonderful journey back to the complex world of our Victorian ancestors, illuminating their most precious concepts and presenting a wealth of invaluable advice for ...
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Blockbusters: The Five Keys to Developing GREAT New Products
By Richard R. Reilly, Gary S. LynnDrs.Gary Lynn and Richard Reilly share the results of a ten-year research study illustrated by the inside stories of nearly fifty of the most successful products ever created.
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Life Is a Gift: The Zen of Bennett
By Tony BennettRevealing, insightful, and always moving, Life Is a Gift tells the stories of Bennett’s experiences in the music industry, what he learned, and who he met along the way, including Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha ...
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Native Nations and American Presidents: A History
By Clifford E. Trafzer, National Museum Of The American IndianNative Nations and American Presidents: A History
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The Truck, Van, and 4x4 Book 1999: Jack Gillis's Guide to This Year's Best and Worst
By Jack GillisDescribes all aspects of buying a new or used vehicle, covering such topics as safety, maintenance, warranty, insurance, tires, and complaints
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The Car Book 1999: America's Most Trusted Car Buyer's Guide
By Jack GillisWith the 1999 edition of The Car Book , Jack Gillis once again proves why he is America's most sought after consumer expert on cars.
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Ladies First: Revelations of a Strong Woman
By Queen LatifahAt once autobiographical and inspirational, Ladies First is the story of a young woman, making tough decisions and terrible mistakes -- about sex and drugs and about who was real and who wasn't -- before she was old enough to drive.
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Then and Now: A Memoir
By Barbara Cook, Tom SantopietroTaking us deep into her life and career, from her childhood in the South to the Great White Way, Then and Now candidly and poignantly describes both her personal difficulties and the legendary triumphs, detailing the extraordinary working ...
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Monday Morning Motivation
By David CottrellMonday Morning Motivation
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Chesapeake Song
By Brenda Lane RichardsonBrenda Lane Richardson takes a modern approach to the Southern literary novel and leads us through a song in Chesapeake that could be sung in Anytown, U.S.A. With her characters' lives as the soundtrack, she discovers a startling and ...
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The Scouting Report, 1994
By Don Zminda, John Dewan, STATSMIKE HARTLEY Position : RP Bats : R Throws : R Ht : 6 ' 1 " Wt : 195 Opening Day Age : 32 Born : 8/31/61 in Hawthorne , CA ML Seasons : 5 Overall Statistics W L ERA G GS Sv IP Н. RBB SO HR 1993 1 21 4.00 53 0 1 81.0 86 38 36 57 4 Career ...
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It's Not the Big That Eat Intl
By Jason Jennings, Laurence Haughton"Jennings and Haughton traveled the globe and penetrated to the core of the world's fastest companies to witness and learn the methods used by quick, dominant leaders in businesses ranging from retail sales to fast food, from financial ...
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The Longevity Plan: Seven Life-Transforming Lessons from Ancient China
By John D. Day, Matthew LaPlante, M.D.From a renowned Johns Hopkins- and Stanford-educated cardiologist at Intermountain Medical Center—a hospital system that President Obama has praised as an "island of excellence"—comes the story of his time living in Longevity Village in ...
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Do You Believe in Magic?: Vitamins, Supplements, and All Things Natural: A Look Behind the Curtain
By Paul A. Offit, M.D.In Do You Believe in Magic?, medical expert Paul A. Offit, M.D., offers a scathing exposé of the alternative medicine industry, revealing how even though some popular therapies are remarkably helpful due to the placebo response, many of ...
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The Marriage Problem: How Our Culture Has Weakened Families
By James Q. WilsonWhat has caused the divide? In this penetrating study, James Q. Wilson argues that the answer lies in the importance of marriage and the devastating effects of divorce and cohabitation.
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The Joy of Work: Dilbert's Guide to Finding Happiness at the Expense of Your Co-Workers
By Scott AdamsThe second part of the book teaches you my top-secret methods for mining humour out of ordinary situations, thus making it easier to mock the people around you. The third part of the book is made entirely of invisible pages.
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The Other Man: John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette, and Me
By Michael BerginFour years later Michael was an international fashion icon and Carolyn was Mrs. John F. Kennedy Jr.–however, the story doesn't end there. This is the truth about their lives, a tale full of warmth, humour, heartbreak, and tragedy.
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X-Files The End and the Beginning: Episode Guide
By Andy MeislerNow fans of the acclaimed dramatic series created by Chris Carter and starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson can discover the truth about the show's sixth season with this comprehensive and authoritative episode guide to behind-the ...