Non-Fiction

Queers in History: The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Historical Gays, Lesbians and Bisexuals

by Keith Stern & Ian McKellen

Queers in History is the first comprehensive biographical compendium of important historical and contemporary figures who were/are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. From Egyptian pharaohs, Catholic popes...

House Unauthorized: Vasculitis, Clinic Duty, and Bad Bedside Manner

by Leah Wilson

In House Unauthorized: Vasculitis, Clinic Duty, and Bad Bedside Manner, the entire cast of the show is on the exam table: Wilson, Cuddy, Foreman, Cameron, Chase and particularly the cantankerous, but brilliant...

The Psychology of the Simpsons: D'oh!

by Alan Brown & Chris Logan

Psychologists turn their attention to The Simpsons, one of America’s most popular and beloved shows, in these essays that explore the function and dysfunctions of the show’s characters. Designed to appeal...

The Psychology of Superheroes: An Unauthorized Exploration

by Robin Rosenberg & Jennifer Canzoneri

This latest installment in the Psychology of Popular Culture series turns its focus to superheroes. Superheroes have survived and fascinated for more than 70 years in no small part due to their psychological...

The Psychology of Joss Whedon: An Unauthorized Exploration of Buffy, Angel, and Firefly

by Joy Davidson & Leah Wilson

First there was “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”; then its spin-off “Angel”; then the cult hit “Firefly”; and its follow-up film, “Serenity.” They all had two things in common: their creator, Joss...

The Irrational Atheist: Dissecting the Unholy Trinity of Dawkins, Harris, And Hitchens

by Vox Day

In The Irrational Atheist Vox Day, writer, columnist and software designer, challenges three authors, Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens, on their own ground—reason itself. Day argues persuasively...

Serenity Found: More Unauthorized Essays on Joss Whedon's Firefly Universe

by Jane Espenson

A lot has happened since Finding Serenity. We learned River’s secret; Mal took on the Alliance. Our favorite crew became Big Damn Heroes. And the Browncoats proved that hard work, passion and a little fan...

Stuff White People Like: A Definitive Guide to the Unique Taste of Millions

by Christian Lander

They love nothing better than sipping free-trade gourmet coffee, leafing through the Sunday New York Times, and listening to David Sedaris on NPR (ideally all at the same time). Apple products, indie music,...

The Community College Guide: The Essential Reference from Application to Graduation

by Joshua Halberstam & Debra Gonsher

Bookstore shelves are crowded with books offering advice to college students, yet—astonishingly—none of these books offer needed advice to the majority of college students in the United States … those attending...

The Ticket: Full Disclosure: The Completely True Story of the Marconi-winning Little Ticket, A.k.a., the Station

by Scott Boyter

Beyond the inside jokes, the fake bits and the banter, The Ticket: Full Disclosure gives you the complete low-down on how The Ticket got started. From the boys at the back of the bus to one of the most imitated...

Flirtin' With the Monster: Your Favorite Authors on Ellen Hopkins' Crank and Glass

by Ellen Hopkins

Flirtin’ with the Monster is a compelling journey through the complexities of Hopkins’ beloved bestselling works.

You Don't Have to Learn the Hard Way: Making It in the Real World: A Guide for Graduates

by J. R. R. Parrish

The pathway-to-the-future guidebook for recent grads.

Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal-Care Products Endanger Your Health... and What You Can Do About It

by Samuel Epstein & Randall Fitzgerald

Splashy ads and commercials for personal care products are everywhere we turn, promising to keep our appearances fresh and our partners satisfied.

But do consumers really know what they’re applying to their...

Perfectly Plum: Unauthorized Essays On the Life, Loves And Other Disasters of Stephanie Plum, Trenton Bounty Hunter

by Leah Wilson

Speculating about the cultural metaphors in Janet Evanovich’s wildly popular mystery series (which includes 11 books, from One for the Money to Eleven on Top), this anthology takes a look at lingerie-buyer-turned-bounty-hunter...

Perfect Health: The Natural Way

by Mary-ann Shearer

So many diet programs emphasize a gimmick—counting calories, cutting back on carbs—in order to lose weight. Although these measures may result in weight loss, the weight often comes back and your health...

Neptune Noir: Unauthorized Investigations into Veronica Mars

by Rob Thomas

More than just a high school drama, “Veronica Mars” is a smart and savvy teen detective show that offers complex mysteries and rapier wit, engaging social commentary, and noir sensibilities—with the occasional...

Coffee at Luke's: An Unauthorized Gilmore Girls Gabfest

by Jennifer Crusie & Leah Wilson

In the fall of 2000, “Gilmore Girls” premiered on the WB and viewers were introduced to the quirky world of Stars Hollow and the Gilmores who had made it their home, mother-daughter best friends Lorelai...

The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live: An Insider's Guide to Creating the Sports Experience of a Lifetime

by Robert Tuchman

For the casual armchair fan to the fan who dreams of a front row seat at the games, The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live provides invaluable information about tickets and travel as well as the parties and...

In the Hunt: Unauthorized Essays on Supernatural

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“Supernatural” is more than a show about fighting demons. It’s about more than a cool car, a kick-ass soundtrack and hot guys with guns. “Supernatural” is about family and sacrifice and heroism—about...

The Optimal Health Revolution: How Inflammation Is the Root Cause of the Biggest Killers and How the Cutting-edge Sceince of Nutrig

by Duke Johnson

Cutting-edge science is coming to a startling realization. The bulk of our most lethal diseases have a common underlying cause: persistent inflammation, an over-active reaction of our natural immune system function...