Current Releases
On Sale May 7, 2013
SNOB ZONES: Fear, Prejudice and Real Estate
(Beacon Press)
By Lisa Prevost
www.lisaprevost.com
Lisa Prevost is an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in The New York Times, Boston Globe Magazine, More, Ladies' Home Journal and other publications. A native New Englander, she has lived and worked as a reporter in four of the six New England stats. She lives in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Listen to an interview with Lisa on Marketplace Morning Report with David Brancaccio
"Looks at the dark underside of NIMBYism, New England style..."
--"Boston Globe (Read the entire article.)
"As damning an indictment of zoning as any free marketeer could hope for..."
--Reason.com (Read the entire article.)
"Moves the argument well past simple “not in my backyard” sentiments"
--Kirkus Reviews
"...Prevost charts a national problem at a local level."
--Publishers Weekly
www.lisaprevost.com
Lisa Prevost is an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in The New York Times, Boston Globe Magazine, More, Ladies' Home Journal and other publications. A native New Englander, she has lived and worked as a reporter in four of the six New England stats. She lives in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Listen to an interview with Lisa on Marketplace Morning Report with David Brancaccio
"Looks at the dark underside of NIMBYism, New England style..."
--"Boston Globe (Read the entire article.)
"As damning an indictment of zoning as any free marketeer could hope for..."
--Reason.com (Read the entire article.)
"Moves the argument well past simple “not in my backyard” sentiments"
--Kirkus Reviews
"...Prevost charts a national problem at a local level."
--Publishers Weekly
LOST IN SUBURBIA: A MOMOIR
(Perigee/Penguin)
By Tracy Beckerman
Nationally Syndicated Columnist
www.lostinsuburbia.com
Follow her on Twitter @tracyinsuburbia
Press contact:
Meagan Brown at Penguin
Pam Workman at Workman Entertainment + Publicity
Watch Tracy talk about her book on Fox News Good Day NY.
"Breezy fun."
--Kirkus Reviews (Read the entire review.)
“Reading Lost in Suburbia, locked in my bathroom all alone, I laughed, I cried (from laughing), and then I laughed some more. When you’re feeling overwhelmed by the maddening, mind-numbing demands of motherhood, get Lost in Suburbia. You’ll be so glad you did.”
--Jenna McCarthy, author of If it was Easy, They'd Call the Whole Damn Thing a Honeymoon
“Lost in Suburbia had me snorting with laughter throughout. It's painfully relatable and simply hilarious. If you've ever looked at your suburban life with kids and wondered how the hell you got there, this book is for you."
--Jill Smokler, New York Times bestselling author of Confessions of a Scary Mommy
"I love this woman.”
--Jenny Lawson, aka The Bloggess, and author of the New York Times bestseller Let's Pretend This Never Happened
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Nationally Syndicated Columnist
www.lostinsuburbia.com
Follow her on Twitter @tracyinsuburbia
Press contact:
Meagan Brown at Penguin
Pam Workman at Workman Entertainment + Publicity
Watch Tracy talk about her book on Fox News Good Day NY.
"Breezy fun."
--Kirkus Reviews (Read the entire review.)
“Reading Lost in Suburbia, locked in my bathroom all alone, I laughed, I cried (from laughing), and then I laughed some more. When you’re feeling overwhelmed by the maddening, mind-numbing demands of motherhood, get Lost in Suburbia. You’ll be so glad you did.”
--Jenna McCarthy, author of If it was Easy, They'd Call the Whole Damn Thing a Honeymoon
“Lost in Suburbia had me snorting with laughter throughout. It's painfully relatable and simply hilarious. If you've ever looked at your suburban life with kids and wondered how the hell you got there, this book is for you."
--Jill Smokler, New York Times bestselling author of Confessions of a Scary Mommy
"I love this woman.”
--Jenny Lawson, aka The Bloggess, and author of the New York Times bestseller Let's Pretend This Never Happened
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HOW TO MAKE MONEY WITH COMMODITIES
(McGraw Hill)
By Andrew T. Hecht with Mark S. Smith
Foreword by Guy Adami of CNBC's Fast Money
"Hecht had skin in the game for nearly 35 years, and it shows in this book. Both investors and traders can learn from him."
-- Investing.com (Read the entire review.)
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TRAINING FOR BOTH ENDS OF THE LEASH
A Guide to Cooperative Training for You and Your Dog
(Avery)
By Kate Perry and Yvonne Conza
www.kateperrydogtraining.com
Voted "Best Dog Trainer" by New York Magazine
"Comprehensive, jargon-free guide addresses everything from bringing home a new puppy or rescue to training challenges. An excellent manual for novice dog owners and those looking to improve their dog-training skills."
--Library Journal
"Every dog owner should have this tool on their bookshelf."
--Examiner (Read the entire article.)
Read Pawnation's Q&A with Kate Perry.
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FORGET ABOUT TODAY:
Bob Dylan's Genuis for (Re)invention, Shunning the Naysayers, and Creating a Personal Revolution
(Perigee/Penguin)
By Jon Friedman
www.jonfriedman.net
"Bob Dylan remains vital and essential. Jon Friedman knows that in his bones and brains, and makes a passionate case for the reasons why in this deeply felt new book.”
-- Anthony DeCurtis, contributing editor,
Rolling Stone
Read "Seven Ways Bob Dylan Can Help You Manage Your Career" in the Wall Street Journal.
Interviews with the author:
Don Imus
MSNBC Squawk Box
cbsnews.com
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www.jonfriedman.net
"Bob Dylan remains vital and essential. Jon Friedman knows that in his bones and brains, and makes a passionate case for the reasons why in this deeply felt new book.”
-- Anthony DeCurtis, contributing editor,
Rolling Stone
Read "Seven Ways Bob Dylan Can Help You Manage Your Career" in the Wall Street Journal.
Interviews with the author:
Don Imus
MSNBC Squawk Box
cbsnews.com
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RAPID REALIGNMENT:
How to Quickly Integrate People, Processes, and Strategy for Unbeatable Performance
(McGraw Hill)
By George Labovitz and Victor Rosansky
From the authors of the bestselling book The Power of Alignment
www.rapidrealignment.com
"[T]hings change so fast these days that the primary role of the entrepreneur as CEO is to be the Master of Realignment."
-- Forbes (Read the entire article.)
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From the authors of the bestselling book The Power of Alignment
www.rapidrealignment.com
"[T]hings change so fast these days that the primary role of the entrepreneur as CEO is to be the Master of Realignment."
-- Forbes (Read the entire article.)
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COFFEE IS GOOD FOR YOU:
From Vitamin C and Organic Foods to Low Carb and Detox Diets, the Truth about Diet and Nutrition Claims
(Perigee/Penguin)
By Robert J. Davis, PhD
www.coffeeisgoodforyoubook.com
Watch the book trailer
Read an excerpt in the Washington Post
Other coverage:
Daily Beast
Huffington Post
Scientific American
"A must-read for anyone who's ever wondered whether or not to believe the hype."
-- Lisa "Hungry Girl" Lilien
"A gem....real information to rely on. This book is stuffed with nuggets and a great read."
-- Dr. Nancy Snyderman, NBC News Chief Medical Editor
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www.coffeeisgoodforyoubook.com
Watch the book trailer
Read an excerpt in the Washington Post
Other coverage:
Daily Beast
Huffington Post
Scientific American
"A must-read for anyone who's ever wondered whether or not to believe the hype."
-- Lisa "Hungry Girl" Lilien
"A gem....real information to rely on. This book is stuffed with nuggets and a great read."
-- Dr. Nancy Snyderman, NBC News Chief Medical Editor
Read more about the book.
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FAILING PARIS
A Novel
(Amazon Encore)
By Samantha Dunn
www.samanthadunn.net
Nominated for PEN West Fiction Prize
Author Interview in Drinking Diaries
"...shaped like a bullet for velocity."
--Los Angeles Times
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www.samanthadunn.net
Nominated for PEN West Fiction Prize
Author Interview in Drinking Diaries
"...shaped like a bullet for velocity."
--Los Angeles Times
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SHUT UP AND DANCE
The Joy of Letting Go on the Dance Floor and Off
(Tarcher/Penguin)
By Jamie Rose
www.jamierosestudio.com
"Rose is gifted with a sharp and humorous pen...in this charming debut."
-- Kirkus (Read the entire review.)
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SUPER MARIO:
How Nintendo Conquered America
(Portfolio/Penguin)
By Jeff Ryan
www.supermariobook.com
Read Slate's interview with the author
Nominated for Algonguin Table Best Videogame Book by the New York Videogame Critics
"Juicy details from the Mushroom Kingdom...."
-- Fortune Magazine (Read the entire review.)
"...the pages turn as quickly as any of Mario's platform-jumping adventures."
-- Washington Post (Read the entire review.)
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www.supermariobook.com
Read Slate's interview with the author
Nominated for Algonguin Table Best Videogame Book by the New York Videogame Critics
"Juicy details from the Mushroom Kingdom...."
-- Fortune Magazine (Read the entire review.)
"...the pages turn as quickly as any of Mario's platform-jumping adventures."
-- Washington Post (Read the entire review.)
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MAKE UP YOUR MIND: Express Yourself
(Rizzoli 2011)
By Francois Nars
Foreword by Simon Doonan
Press Contact: publicity@rizzoliusa.com
Nars Cosmetics Website: www.narscosmetics.com
Book Website: makeupyourmind.com
Available on iTunes for download on your iPhone, iPod or iPad
"The book challenges you to take risks, and even the most seasoned makeup wearer will be enlightened."
--New York Times (Read the entire review.)
New York Times interview: Francois Nars: Behind the Makeup
Other Press:
Harper's Bazaar
Marie Claire
New York Magazine
style.com
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Foreword by Simon Doonan
Press Contact: publicity@rizzoliusa.com
Nars Cosmetics Website: www.narscosmetics.com
Book Website: makeupyourmind.com
Available on iTunes for download on your iPhone, iPod or iPad
"The book challenges you to take risks, and even the most seasoned makeup wearer will be enlightened."
--New York Times (Read the entire review.)
New York Times interview: Francois Nars: Behind the Makeup
Other Press:
Harper's Bazaar
Marie Claire
New York Magazine
style.com
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FOR BETTER:
How the Surprising Science of Happy Couples Can Help Your Marriage Succeed
(Dutton)
By Tara Parker-Pope
New York Times Columnist
Follow Tara's #1 ranked Well blog in The New York Times
Tara's Website
"The most credible and interesting marital self-help book of all time..." (Read the entire review.)
-- Newsweek
"It is pure joy to read a book on so popular a subject as marriage that is not filled with pop-psych platitudes...but rather lets readers come their own conclusions based on solid scientific research...."
-- Jane E. Brody, columnist,The New York Times
"A jam-packed lucid survey...."
-- Mehmet Oz, M.D., host of The Dr. Oz Show
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New York Times Columnist
Follow Tara's #1 ranked Well blog in The New York Times
Tara's Website
"The most credible and interesting marital self-help book of all time..." (Read the entire review.)
-- Newsweek
"It is pure joy to read a book on so popular a subject as marriage that is not filled with pop-psych platitudes...but rather lets readers come their own conclusions based on solid scientific research...."
-- Jane E. Brody, columnist,The New York Times
"A jam-packed lucid survey...."
-- Mehmet Oz, M.D., host of The Dr. Oz Show
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BRAZILIAN SEXY
Secrets to Living a Gorgeous and Confident Life
(Perigee/Penguin)
By Janea Padilha of the J Sisters
with Martha Frankel
Foreword by Vanessa Williams
"Janea's advice is valuable and full of positive energy. She shows you how to be sexy from the inside out. Feeling sexy is something you do for yourself to make you feel good and empowered; it is all about confidence and attitude...."
-- Naomi Campbell
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with Martha Frankel
Foreword by Vanessa Williams
"Janea's advice is valuable and full of positive energy. She shows you how to be sexy from the inside out. Feeling sexy is something you do for yourself to make you feel good and empowered; it is all about confidence and attitude...."
-- Naomi Campbell
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THE EMPOWERED PATIENT
(Ballantine/Random House)
By Elizabeth Cohen
CNN Senior Medial Correspondent
Elizabeth's website and columns on CNN
USA Today Q&A with the author
"A book no household should be without."
-- Sanjay Gupta, MD
"...Keen insights on how you and your family can get excellent medical care from your doctor."
-- Deepak Chopra
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CNN Senior Medial Correspondent
Elizabeth's website and columns on CNN
USA Today Q&A with the author
"A book no household should be without."
-- Sanjay Gupta, MD
"...Keen insights on how you and your family can get excellent medical care from your doctor."
-- Deepak Chopra
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AMERICAN WASTELAND:
How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food (and What We Can Do About It)
(DaCapo)
By Jonathan Bloom
www.wastedfood.com
Jonathan on WNYC radio.
The Atlantic Monthly's Top Food Books of 2010
Winner of the International Culinary Professionals Cookbook Award for Food Matters
"With so many American children going hungry, this book should be required reading."
-- Mario Batali
"An eye-opening account of what used to be considered a sin—the willful waste of perfectly edible food…Bloom is full of condemnation without being unduly scolding…Refreshingly, Bloom offers solutions as well as jeremiads, and not a minute too soon—an urgent, necessary book.” (Read the entire review.)
-- Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
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www.wastedfood.com
Jonathan on WNYC radio.
The Atlantic Monthly's Top Food Books of 2010
Winner of the International Culinary Professionals Cookbook Award for Food Matters
"With so many American children going hungry, this book should be required reading."
-- Mario Batali
"An eye-opening account of what used to be considered a sin—the willful waste of perfectly edible food…Bloom is full of condemnation without being unduly scolding…Refreshingly, Bloom offers solutions as well as jeremiads, and not a minute too soon—an urgent, necessary book.” (Read the entire review.)
-- Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
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