Non-Fiction Books

A PEOPLE Pick – PEOPLE MagazineA SCIBA Award FinalistTraveling with―and learning from―the women saintsWhile visiting Siena, Italy, Mary Lea Carroll...

“Kent Woodyard’s mnemonics are the most essential non-essential mnemonics in the history of language.” ―Christopher Monks, McSweeney’s Interne...

"Laugh-out-loud funny... this book is going to be a huge success!" –Teen Vogue "Made us laugh out loud... Rothman is an acute observer of the ...

Make the Most of Mammoth & the Eastern Sierra The popularity of Mammoth Lakes and environs―June Lake, Bishop and the rest of the Eastern Sierr...

The celebration of Mexican cooking that food lovers have been waiting for. Richly photographed and authentically local, L.A. Mexicano showcases L....

The definitive guide to the 101 best photo locations in and around Los Angeles, Insta L.A. is compact, colorful, useful, and loads of fun. Foll...

"If you've ever heard yourself say, 'No officer, that is not my son,’ or had to explain to your kids that Led Zeppelin is not a mineral, Fisher ...

Created by the folks behind the very successful Eat: Los Angeles guidebook, Drink: Los Angeles is a nifty pocket guide to the best pubs, cockt...

Wise, wry, and witty essays on fatherhood from Chris Erskine, the beloved columnist for the Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune. “Charming, well...

It’s a fact: immersing yourself in creative craft projects will help you survive the misery, anger, and heartbreak that accompany the end of a rel...

A richly photographed book showcasing the homes and gardens of Pasadena. At Home Pasadena is the first book to showcase the range and diversity of...

An adventure through the classic, the vintage, the kitsch, the nostalgic, and the fun of Americana culture guided by showman Charles Phoenix. “Add...

A vibrant collection of paintings capturing Los Angeles from the eye of a local. "Thomason paints as a native, capturing Los Angeles at the level ...

No “how-to” manual exists on cultural competency. And, compared to other topics in nonprofit management, little exists on the skills and strategie...

Imagine if the mere breeze of an air conditioner on your skin were to cause excruciating pain. For those suffering from Complex Regional Pain Synd...

Unlike the movie ghost towns of the Old West, the ghost towns in Florida don’t have tumbleweeds rolling on deserted dirt roads, abandoned wooden sa...

Vibrant, talented, strong, and beautiful, Andrea Smeltzer seemed destined for a great future. But after a one-year struggle with bulimia, she d...

Nantucket Island, off coastal New England, has always been a cherished vacation destination. On a given summer day the population swells to more ...

Have a "haiku moment"―when your mind stops and your heart moves. “Writing haiku offers the chance to honor, hold, and fully experience a fleetin...

This essential go-to guide reveals how women can enhance their lives by creating valuable friendships in today’s busy, mobile world, from nationa...

Explore the life of a great spiritual leader―and walk the peaceful path toward God-realization. Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was born durin...

The Case for Israel is an ardent defense of Israel's rights, supported by indisputable evidence. Presents a passionate look at what Israel's accus...

This valuable guide, both informative and moving, promotes endometriosis awareness for young women and those around them.―School Library Journal F...

Get Fit While You Sit is aimed at anyone who wants to get or stay in shape. In keeping with the trend toward low-impact exercise, this total body w...