St. Martin's Press / Reference

The Military Quotation Book, Revised for the 21st Century

by James Charlton

Revised and expanded to include over 1,200 quotations, The Military Quotation Book brings together the wisdom of fallen heroes and living politicians, honored statesman and rebellious writers--quoting official...

Coping with Prednisone, Revised and Updated

by Eugenia Zukerman & Julie R. Ingelfinger, M.D.

Approximately one million Americans per year take high doses of prednisone and related drugs. While these medicines may be necessary to treat serious illnesses, they may also have unpleasant, and even devastating,...

The Diet Pill Guide

by David Dodson & Deborah R. Mitchell

Can you lose weight by taking a pill, powder, or tea? Find out the truth--and the risks...

Containing up-to-date, authoritative information, The Diet Pill Book spells out what over 200 name-brand products contain...

The Complete Book of Home Remedies for Your Dog

by Deborah Mitchell

A comprehensive guide for dog owners looking for safe and reliable home remedies to the most common canine health problems-- anything from fleas to arthritis. It contains an accessible wealth of  information...

The Complete Book of Home Remedies for Your Cat

by Deborah Mitchell

 From hairballs and fleas to obesity and diabetes, this comprehensive  guide shows you how to treat a wide range of common feline ailments using simple home remedies, herbal therapies,, and chemical-free options...

The World of Rosamunde Pilcher

by Rosamunde Pilcher & Siv Bublitz

Rosamunde Pilcher's worldwide best-sellers, The Shell Seekers, September, and Coming Home, enchanted millions with their beguiling descriptions of the coasts of Cornwall, the Highlands of Scotland, and the society...

The Essential Guide to Children's Vaccines

by Deborah Mitchell

The Essential Guide to Children's Vaccines

Deborah Mitchell

How safe are vaccines?

Which vaccines are medically necessary?

Do I have any choice about scheduling my child's vaccinations?

Which childhood diseases...

Joie de Vivre

by Harriet Welty Rochefort

An engaging exploration of the style that permeates all things French—perfect for anyone looking to achieve that classic French flair

For Harriet Welty Rochefort, an American who has lived in France for many...

You Should Really Write a Book

by Brenda Lane Richardson & Regina Brooks

Even if you don’t happen to be a celebrity, this book will teach you methods for striking publishing gold—conceptualizing, selling, and marketing a memoir—while dealing with the complicated emotions that...

How to Be Invisible, Third Edition

by J.J. Luna

"Fascinating... a regular field manual… meticulously researched and very entertaining." --G. Gordon Liddy

A thoroughly revised and updated edition of the essential guide to preserving your personal security...

I Never Knew That About London

by Christopher Winn & Mai Osawa

Discover hundreds of fascinating facts about London in this enthralling miscellany

Travelling through  the villages and districts that make up the world’s most dynamic metropolis, Christopher Winn takes us...

The Hunger Games Companion

by Lois H. Gresh

The ultimate companion guide to the blockbuster Hunger Games trilogy

For all those who adore Katniss and Peeta, and can't get enough, this companion guide to the wildly popular Hunger Games series is a must-read...

How to French-Kiss with Confidence

by William Cane

In How to French Kiss with Confidence, William Cane reveals that there is more to French kissing than simply locking lips and wiggling tongues. Through a hundred thousand interviews he has discovered the truth...

How to Kiss with Confidence

by William Cane

In How to Kiss with Confidence, William Cane reveals that there is more to kissing than simply locking lips. Through a hundred thousand interviews he has discovered the truth about what men and women do, think,...

Grammar Girl Presents the Ultimate Writing Guide for Students

by Mignon Fogarty & Erwin Haya

Named to the International Reading Association’s 2012 Teachers’ Choice book list Grammar Girl Presents the Ultimate Writing Guide for Students is a complete and comprehensive guide to all things grammar...

How to Write a Damn Good Novel, II

by James N. Frey

"Damn good" fiction is dramatic fiction, Frey insists, whether it is by Hemingway or Grisham, Le Carre or Ludlum, Austen or Dickens. Despite their differences, these authors' works share common elements: strong...

The Unofficial Patricia Cornwell Companion

by George Beahm

The Unofficial Patricia Cornwell Companion is the first and only book devoted to this bestselling author and her beloved heroine, forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta. It's the definitive work on Cornwell--encompassing...

I Never Knew That About the Irish

by Christopher Winn & Mai Osawa

Bestselling author Christopher Winn takes us on a fascinating journey around Ireland, discovering the traditions, triumphs and disasters, foibles, quirks and customs that make up the Irish people. From their...

Sleeping Dogs Don't Lay

by Richard Lederer, Richard Dowis & Jim McLean

For years Richard Lederer has enthralled fans of the English language with his keen insights, commonsense advice, and witty presentation. Now Lederer has teamed up with Richard Dowis to take readers on another...

How to Write a Damn Good Mystery

by James N. Frey

Edgar award nominee James N. Frey, author of the internationally best-selling books on the craft of writing, How to Write a Damn Good Novel, How to Write a Damn Good Novel II: Advanced Techniques, and The Key:...