Non-Fiction Books

"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...

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...

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...

Teachings from this fourteenth-century mystic provide spiritual direction and call for you to open yourself, body and soul, to divine love. Many p...

This ultimate reference guide on the amazing power of herbs has now been expanded and includes a handy index of disease conditions. Herbal medicine...

In 1992, the centennial year of the University of Alabama football program, the Crimson Tide won its 12th national championship. Few major college ...

The Long-Awaited Revision of the Bestselling Family Health Guide"This completely updated fourth edition of our bestselling health reference is comp...

West Virginia is a state of overwhelming beauty. Shared traditions, shared tragedies, and shared histories bind its people to the land and each oth...

A Dog Book of Distinction Since the first edition of this groundbreaking book was published, tens of thousands of people have been inspired to ado...

Nurture your inner monk and surrender to the natural grace and rhythm of your heart's deepest longings. "The whole world is, in fact, a text of s...

The best-selling author of The Essential Kabbalah now offers readers the best introduction to the Zohar. The splendor and enigmatic appeal of the Z...