How did a Venice Beach T-shirt vendor become television's most successful producer? How did an entrepreneur who launches in business history? How did a timid pastor's son overcome a paralyzing fear of public speaking to captivate sellout crowds at Yankee Stadium, twice? How did a human rights attorney earn TED's longest standing ovation, and how did a Facebook executive launch a movement to encourage millions of women to "lean in"? They told brilliant...

Drawing on a collection of original essays, previously published work, conversations, graphics, photos, commissioned art by disabled and Asian American artists, and more, Alice uses her unique talent to share an impressionistic scrapbook of her life as an Asian American disabled activist, community organizer, media maker, and dreamer. From her love of food and pop culture to her unwavering commitment to dismantling systemic ableism, Alice shares her...

"Here is New York, as you've never seen it before. A perfectly charming, sidesplittingly funny, intellectually entertaining illustrated history of the blocks, the buildings, and the guts of New York City, based on Julia Wertz's popular illustrated columns in The New Yorker and Harper's."--Amazon.com.

"Make decadent treats without ever turning on the oven. In this incredible collection of delectable plant-based sweets, Christina Leopold, founder and recipe developer behind the blog Addicted to Dates, walks you through her easy-to-follow no-bake method for preparing all of your favorite vegan treats. Make everything from three-tier cakes and glazed donuts to filled cupcakes and fudgy brownies, all without greasing a pan, preparing a cooling rack,...

For anyone who needs a bit of inspiration, a smile, or a friendly pat on the back, Tucker and ninety-nine friends offer this heartwarming collection of their personal recipes for beating the blues. Whether through family, friends, nature, music, or maybe even a little Jack Daniel's, the collected voices in this timeless book remind us of all the happiness and joy life has to offer. Seventy celebrities such as Kris Kristofferson, Jerry Orbach, and...

"With a father famous for his bold Creole cuisine, Jilly and Jessie Lagasse grew up loving rich foods full of big flavor. After learning they both had to eliminate wheat from their diets, the Lagasse girls made it their mission to demonstrate that "gluten-free" doesn't have to mean "flavor-free." In this second cookbook, Jilly and Jessie offer classic recipes and family favorites made without gluten-and without sacrificing any of the signature tastes...

Provides entries on topics such as notable Jewish Americans, religious rituals, holidays, and Jewish history and culture