Arts and Culture

An updated and revised edition of Anthony Bourdain's mega-bestselling Kitchen Confidential, with new material from the original edition Almost two decades ago, the New Yorker published a now infamous article, “Don’t Eat before You Read This,” by then little-known chef Anthony Bourdain. Bourdain spared no one’s appetite as he revealed what happens behind the kitchen door. The ar

The #1 New York Times bestselling autobiography of World Wrestling Entertainment's Hall of Famer Mick Foley, Have a Nice Day! gives an inside look into the reckless and vengeful life of one of the WWE’s most complex and feared superstars. In the rich history of the World Wrestling Entertainment, no superstar has been more deranged or maniacal than Mankind. A skilled grappler who can beat

In Foley Is Good, Mick Foley -- former Commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation, aka Cactus Jack, Dude Love, and Mankind -- picks up right where his smash #1 New York Times bestseller Have a Nice Day! left off, giving readers an inside look at the behind-the-scenes action in the Federation.

#1 New York Times Bestseller Over 5 million copies sold In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people. For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let&#

What’s the actual secret to happiness? Great memories! Meik Wiking—happiness researcher and New York Times bestselling author of The Little Book of Hygge and The Little Book of Lykke—shows us how to create memories that make life sweet in this charming book. Do you remember your first kiss? The day you graduated? Your favorite vacation? Or the best meal you ever had? Memorie

A “vast, multifaceted and enchanting” (Minneapolis Star-Tribune) meditation on the color blue and its fascinating role in Black history and culture, from National Book Award winner Imani Perry, “the most important interpreter of Black life in our time” (Eddie S. Glaude, Jr.) Throughout history, the concept of Blackness has been remarkably intertwined with another color: blue. In daily life, it

The follow-up to The McCartney Legacy, Volume 1, the most complete work on the life and work of Paul McCartney ever published. Volume 2 continues to paint the portrait of one of the world’s greatest musicians, his work post-Beatles, and his life from 1974 to 1980. This second installment of the groundbreaking multivolume set, THE McCARTNEY LEGACY, VOLUME 2: 1974-80 finds Paul McCartney in

From daughter of musical visionary Frank Zappa, Moon Unit Zappa, comes a memoir of growing up in her unconventional household in 1970s Los Angeles, coming of age as part of the MTV generation in the 1980s as the “Valley Girl,” and finding herself after losing her father, then her mother, and the fracturing of her longest relationships. I got my first journal when I was five, for Christmas, the

* Publishers Weekly Best Books of Summer 2025 * Bookbub Best Non-Fiction Release of the Season * MSNBC/Afar Magazine 10 Best Books for the Summer Traveler * Newsday’s Top Must-Read Book for Summer * Christian Science Monitor Best Book of May 2025 * Longlisted for the 2025 American Library in Paris Book Award A riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II,

The full text of Oscar Wilde's beloved comedy of manners, including exclusive commentary, selections from Wilde's correspondence, and excerpts from the original four-act version. The Importance of Being Earnest shows a full measure of Oscar Wilde's legendary wit, and embodies more than any of his other plays his decency and warmth.  This edition contains substantial excerpts from the

Essential reading for anyone interested in Japanese culture, this unsurpassed masterwork explores the political, religious, and economic life of Japan. The World War II–era study by the cultural anthropologist Ruth Benedict paints an illuminating contrast between the culture of Japan and that of the United States. The Chrysanthemum and the Sword is a revealing look at how and why our cultures

Ozzy and Black Sabbath is a must-have for fans of rock’s bad boy and one of metal’s most beloved bands, with full-color photos and behind-the-scenes stories from the band’s iconic career.

“This is it: the full download from a true genius of cartography. Radical Cartography will make you see maps, and, indeed, your place on the planet, with fresh eyes.”—Daniel Immerwahr, author of How to Hide an Empire. A stunning, thought-provoking exploration of how maps shape our understanding of the world—featuring over 150 full-color maps in a gorgeous package Maps are ubiquito

The rock legend tells the story of his wild ride with Martin Scorsese—as friends, adventure-seekers, and boundary-pushing collaborators—with all the heart of his New York Times bestselling memoir Testimony. For four decades, Robbie Robertson produced music for Martin Scorsese's films, a relationship that began when Robertson convinced Scorsese to direct The Last Waltz, the iconic film

Relive the spine-tingling thrills of your favorite horror movies as you add color to their most terrifying scenes. Coloring Creepy Horror Movies is an essential coloring book for scary movie fans. Bring a splash of color to the haunted corridors of an isolated hotel, creatures from beyond, and zombie risen from the grave. From a masked figure lurking on Halloween night to unsettling close-ups of

Learn to draw all kinds of supercute stuff guided by over 100 step-by-step kawaii drawing tutorials! Draw and Color Everything Awesome by Dutch artist Leon Römer is packed with easy-to-follow tutorials and inspiration, perfect for beginners who want to explore cute, kawaii-inspired drawing. Whatever your age or skill level, you can learn to draw everything from foods and animals to outdoor scenes

Celebrate the diversity of the floral world with 500+ stickers, 50+ activity and coloring pages, instructions for fun activities, and so much more! With Vintage Blossoms and Blooms Sticker, Color & Activity Book, you can take a closer look at the gorgeous blooms all around you—that’s more than 400,000 flowering plant species across the globe! You can get into the spirit of florists and botanists

Say goodbye to creative block with 300 Things to Draw, a guided sketchbook designed to add bursts of creative time throughout your day. Whether you’re a doodler, a budding artist, or a creatively blocked pro, let the 300 diverse prompts—from everyday objects to original concepts—set your imagination racing. With so many prompts, you can turn your drawing into a daily practice that may even becom

Journey through the labyrinthine alleys of Goth culture to unravel its defining aesthetics, explore its musical evolution, and examine its profound impact on the arts. Being Goth transcends mere fashion choices; it’s a mindset, a way of seeing the world through a different lens. Through humor laced with black comedy and an appreciation for the mysterious, Goths reveal themselves to be intelligent

Learn to draw all kinds of cute aquatic creatures doing all sorts of silly things through 80 step-by-step tutorials. In Kawaii Underwater World, popular Instagram artist Olive Yong (@bichi.mao) and author of Kawaii Kitties and Kawaii Doggies turns her attention to the adorable and dynamic world of sea life! For beginners and experts alike, learn how to draw your favorite sea creatures—sharks, ot