Books published by Griffin Publishing

Features wedding announcements from zombie brides, pet nuptials, disgustingly blissful yoga partnerships, and lumberjack/wood-nymph unions.

What's a gal to do when her man's giving her everything she wants except a ring? This irreverent guide will help the marriage-ready woman evaluate the severity of her not-so-ready man's excuses for delaying marriage and sharpen her abilities to dismantle them. With a funny but firm hand, Lori Uscher-Pines, who herself maneuvered for a ring from her now-husband, offers the reader serious tips for securing a marriage proposal from the excuse-ridden, free-milk-gulping man she loves. Buying the Cow in the Age of Free Milk includes:*How to know if it's really time to push for a ring*The difference between me excuses, you excuses and institution of marriage excuses*The "severity" scale of common male excuses, and the associated tactics for changing his mind*Behavior fouls not to make on the quest for a proposalPushing for a proposal is about female empowerment, and this must-have guide will help the reader take control of her personal life without giving up the romantic, "then-he-got-down-on-one-knee" moment she's always imagined.

It's almost summer, and in certain circles, summer means summer share. After an intervention by her three best friends forces her out of a break-up induced personal hiatus, TV producer Tori Miller ditches her old look with the help of a makeover on a reality show pilot.

Anne-Hagen is having lunch in a fast food restaurant with her best-friend Jimmy and her father, when a suicidal gunman opens fire, killing her father and others. This title tracks the survivors' struggle to live with the choices they made that day, and to regain trust in the ordinary world.

Treats, Play, Love is the collected wisdom of Patricia G. Burnham, the author of the highly successful Playtraining Your Dog, which has been in print for more than twenty-five years. Now, after fifty years in the business, she brings to this new book a focus on food training your dog with small treats, while still incorporating fun and games into teaching basic and advanced obedience. Burnham uses no compulsive training or punishment for incorrect or unwanted behaviors (such as barking, biting, urinating inside, or begging), but rather offers rewards for correct behavior, thus reinforcing it. Topics covered include:┬╖ Basic obedience training for puppies (exercises for sit, down, heel, and stay)┬╖ House manners for older puppies and adult dogs (no whining or barking)┬╖ Recipes for tasty dog treats that your four-legged friend will do anything for┬╖ Understanding your dog''s personality┬╖ Preventing dog bites┬╖ Dealing with shy or fearful dogs┬╖ Advice and exercises for training and showing a dog in obedience trials in novice class, open class, and utility class┬╖ Reflections on the end of your dog''s life There are more than 100 photos and line drawings throughout the book to illustrate movements and exercises, and for owners who want to show their dogs, there are detailed descriptions of what they can expect once they enter the ring. Although Burnham works almost exclusively with greyhounds (which are notoriously difficult to train), her wisdom and expertise apply to all breeds, and her warmth, sound advice, and personal tone make Treats, Play, Love a joy to use.

Meet the three unforgettable women of China DollsM.J., a New York City-based journalist trying to achieve her dreams of becoming what her traditional Chinese parents could have never imagined: an on-air broadcaster in the very white, very male world of sports. . . . Alex, a successful lawyer who constantly fights the stereotype of the submissive, docile Asian woman---until heartbreak leaves her speechless. . . . and Lin, a Wall Street exec whose interest in the office playboy puts her at risk of falling head over Jimmy Choo heels in love. . . .From red envelopes to pink slips, Mahjong to speed dating, these twentysomething women can always find time to bridge their worlds and come together to dish, dine, whine, and have dim sum as they journey through the ups and downs of life and love. And what a wonderful ride it is!

Lazy Hoffman is the headmistress of Manhattan's "posh" Griffin School and in the midst of an affair with a faculty member she almost can't remember why she started. Lazy's cross to bear is the parents: from the imperious head of the board of trustees to the masters of the universe who don't understand why Lazy can't get their kids into Harvard.

The ultimate relationship repair from the bestselling author of Boys Will Put You on a Pedestal (So They Can Look Up Your Skirt) and a psychologist with decades of experienceEvery committed relationship goes through rough patches. What's the difference between those that move forward and those that disintegrate? Knowledge, effort and a desire to strengthen the bond. In Actually, It Is Your Parents' Fault, Philip Van Munching and Bernie Katz cut through unhelpful self-help trends to lead readers to self-knowledge and to show how:--Even your earliest childhood experiences dictate who you fall for--The unconscious aspects of your personality both attract and repel your partners (often at the same time) --Your history indicates how you'll fight, how well (or poorly) you'll communicate, and how you'll deal with tough times--To use insight into yourself to fix your relationshipWith humor and sound advice, Van Munching and Katz can help any reader on the road to a happier romance or marriage."A useful tool."-Library Journal.

New York Times Bestseller"I've often said Terry's energy could light up a city, and readers of his book will know why. Terry's excitement for politics-and life-is evident on every page."-Senator Hillary Clinton"If you're in the market for a cautious, impartial, understated, pedantic-and boring!-look at American politics, put this book down right now. . ."Terry McAuliffe has been at the epicenter of American politics for more than twenty-five years. Without question the most successful fundraiser in political history, his career started straight out of college with Jimmy Carter's reelection campaign in 1980, where he quickly became one of its chief fundraisers. His friends, former mentors, and close associates are a veritable Who's Who of Washington, including legendary Democrats like Tip O'Neill, Jimmy Carter, Dick Gephardt, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and Al Gore among many others. Terry is a forceful spokesman for his party, and has always maintained a reputation as a colorful, fun-loving character, respected even by his Republican adversaries.What a Party! is a fascinating, hilarious, and provocative look at the life of one of Washington's legendary figures. From wrestling an alligator to running the Democratic National Committee to his friendship with President Clinton, Terry McAuliffe's wonderful memoir covers it all!Praise for What A Party!:"I thought I knew Terry McAuliffe as well as anyone, but this time he surprised even me. Who knew Terry could sit still long enough to give us a book this good? What a Party! is a must-read for all of us who love politics, believe in public service, and know that laughter is often the best survival strategy." -President Bill Clinton"No one knows more about American politics than Terry McAuliffe. He gives us remarkable insights, and his accounts are both humorous and informative." -President Jimmy Carter"A rollicking ride through the world of celebrity, fundraising and politics that certainly entertains." -The Washington Post"Terry McAuliffe delights in this laugh-out-loud look at American politics." -The Miami Herald"McAuliffe is one of the most colorful and successful true believers in Democratic politics, and, as Bill Clinton can attest, he's a heck of a lot of fun." -St. Petersburg Times (Florida)

"A passionate, minutely informed, and scrupulously fair analysis of all the abuses and misuses of science that are rampant today-a clarion call to action that concerns us all."-Oliver Sacks, M.D., author of Awakenings and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a HatThe American public is suffering from a rampage against reason by special interests in government, commerce, and the faith industry. In Junk Science, Dan Agin offers an overdue indictment of the groups that twist science for their own gain.Provocative, comprehensive, and hard-hitting, Agin argues from the center that we will pay a heavy price for the follies of people who consciously distort the public's understanding of the real world. With entertaining candidness, he reveals the data faking, reality ignoring, fear mongering, and outright lying that contribute to intentionally manufactured public ignorance. Agin outs the factions twisting scientific data to maintain riches and power in sections including:-- "Buyer Beware" (genetically modified foods, aging, and tobacco companies)-- "Medical Follies" (chiropractics, health care, talk therapy)-- "Poison and Bombs in the Greenhouse" (pollution, warfare, global warming)-- "Religion, Embryos, and Cloning"-- "Genes, Behavior, and Race"We already pay a heavy price for many groups' conscious manipulation of the public's understanding of science, and Junk Science arms us with understanding, cutting through the fabric of lies and setting the record straight."Agin is one angry empiricist...focused, extremely articulate, skilled in debate, and above all, dedicated only to what can be experienced through the senses and duplicated in the laboratory."--Chicago Sun-Times"An eye- and brain-opener, fraught with insight and plenty of astute observations and illustrative cases-in-point."--The San Diego Union-Tribune

Reveals the disconnect between how patients want to live the end of life - pain free, functioning mentally and physically, surrounded by family and friends. This book shows how the medical system continues to trial the dying: with interventions, at immense costs, and with little regard to pain.

The United States of 1960 was a First World nation, 90 per cent of whose people traced their ancestry to Europe. The deconstruction of America has begun. By 2050, Americans of European descent will be a minority in the United States. 100 million Hispanics will be living here. This book demonstrates that this is what is happening to America.

K lives on an island in the South Pacific. Natives worship him, girls are sacrificed to him, legends surround him. A pleasurable life indeed! Until a new kind of creature is left as sacrifice - and those who came with her want her back. They want K too, all forty feet of him, with his claws and fangs and butterfly wings.

Pregnancy is not a time to let yourself go. Divided into three 'sets' for each trimester of pregnancy, this title helps to tone various mothers and keeps active exercisers in peak condition throughout their pregnancies. It focuses on abs, arms, thighs, butts and shoulders.

Emily Transue earned her credentials in medical school, but learns lessons of a different kind when she embarks on private practice. Her patients, some delightful, some difficult, all come to her for medical advice but, they are not the only ones gaining from the experience.

Along with programs for self-care, nutritional and fitness plans and a comprehensive Western and Chinese medical treatment program, this edition includes important self-help information for the number of people who are considering or undergoing interferon treatment, including information on vial load and the optimum interferon protocol.

Shortlisted for the 2009 Commomwealth Writers' Prize Shroff's vibrant narratives in this concept collection of 14 stories set in contemporary Bombay feature a range of beautifully drawn characters in fascinating situations: from the laundrywallas' water shortage problems, to the doomed love affair of a schizophrenic painter and his Bollywood girlfriend, to the wandering thoughts of a massagewalla at Chowpatty Beach, to the heart-warming relationship of a carriage driver and his beloved horse. Each of these stories is richly crafted and arranged against the grand chaotic backdrop of life that is Bombay. Shroff's love for his hometown shines through, but so does his deep understanding of its challenges and problems. The reader is afforded an insider's view of this pulsating city, and through an unforgettable emotional and cultural journey comes to care for the characters presented in these stories.

Midora Saito's dream seems about to come true. Too independent for Japanese society, she is a young woman who has always felt like a stranger in her native land. So when she falls in love with Kevin, an American English teacher, she readily agrees to leave home and start a new life with him in San Francisco - as his fiancee.

Before J K Rowling became the best selling author in Britain, Terry Pratchett wore that hat. With over 40 million books sold, Pratchett is an international phenomenon. Exploring the land of Disc- word, this guide includes sidebars, trivia, folklore, mythology and fables, a bio of the author Terry Pratchett and an analysis of his work.

Millions of adults throughout the world go online each month looking for love. This title aims to help single women find their perfect match. It teaches you: how to write the prefect profile; what not to write in a first email to a potential suitor; and, why a second date means online dating success.

Contains advice that makes caring for your car easy so you can actually enjoy driving and owning one. This book helps you know: how to select the best car for your lifestyle - and safest car for your family; essential and easy maintenance for your car; what to have ready in case of a crash or emergency; and how to master easy car repairs.

Jacquie Stuart has just turned thirty-two and she wants to do a major rewrite on her life. Her salary at a film magazine barely covers her mortgage, her bratty sister has staked permanent claim to her couch, her best friend is in an obscenely happy marriage, and the only guy who really gets her is gay.

Provides the Ten Commandments of Creamy Skin, including which lifestyle habits are detrimental to skin and which everyday products are ineffective or harmful. This work also offers the Five Exercises - Cleanse, Exfoliate, Anti-Oxidants, Moisturize, and Protect - and features strategies for designing custom workouts based on your skin type.

Beautiful and brilliant, Eleanor is the daughter of the duke of Aquitaine, whose glittering court is the twelfth-century birthplace of courtly love. For all of the duke's boasts that Eleanor has the brains of a man and the soul of a warrior, everyone knows that a girl of fifteen cannot possibly hold the richest dukedom in France. Everyone, that is, except her dying father, who insists on leaving Eleanor his most valuable provinces---and making her prey to the first baron who rides in to kidnap her. Eleanor, though, is not content to sit idly by and let herself become a victim, and devises a plan to marry the heir to the throne of France. While her alliance to Louis VII may be a dazzling one, her husband is a cautious man whose wit and courage do not always match Eleanor's own, and she ultimately finds herself seeking an even greater match with Henry II of England. Sweeping from the courts of Paris to the perils of the Crusades, Duchess of Aquitaine gloriously illuminates the life of one of the most powerful, resourceful, and fascinating women in all of history.

As a demon, no human can get close enough to love Edna without being destroyed by her powers. Eli Moss is a Nephilim, a descendent of a branch of angels who chose earth as their domain, married human women and taught them magic. Sent to tempt Eli into an act of lust and steal his soul, Edana experiences the touch of a lover in him.

Approaches Jesus' crucifixion from the perspective of a crime scene investigator: What do we know is fact? What can be historically documented? What can we deduce may have happened? Taking the popular CSI television dramas as inspiration, this work outlines what is known for sure about Jesus' trial and crucifixion.

Nina Goldman is the youngest of three growing up in Akron, Ohio. She and her siblings must cope with their larger-than-life father Artie, a colour-blind carpet salesman and frustrated musician. Forever the dreamer and schemer, Artie engages in outrageous antics that both mesmerise and mortify his family.

From the bestselling author of Tripping the Prom Queen comes a fascinating and provocative look at the reasons behind female deception. Little White Lies, Deep Dark Secrets reveals how society doles out mixed messages to women, fostering the lies they tell. Among the liars are:ΓÇóA woman who shoplifts, and has it "down to a science"ΓÇóA woman who tells her husband she is working late in order to be with her loverΓÇóA woman who lies about her children''s achievements to her friendsΓÇóA woman who pretends her husband is doing well when they are going brokeΓÇóA woman who has covered up her husband''s emotional abuse for yearsΓÇóA woman whose secret is her misery in being a stay-at-home mom in suburbiaΓÇóA woman who lies about loving her partner, deciding it''s better to stay than be aloneΓÇóAnd many other secrets and deceptionsHonest and even outrageous, Susan Shapiro Barash is fast becoming the author who explores issues that are important to womenΓÇöissues that they are loath to talk about . . . until now.

Aims to offer a proactive and informed approach to combating criminal and terrorist threats. Backed by advice from three experts who offer military, medical, and personal security perspectives, this book includes chapters on how and why terrorists select targets and, an emergency Response Handbook for chemical, biological, and weapons attacks.

In the winter of 1878, Vera Zasulich shot the governor of St Petersburg for his brutal treatment of a political prisoner. Her trial became Russia's first 'trial of the century' as the courtrooms filled with the cream of society. This work captures Vera's life story - from privileged nobility to revolutionary conspirator to assassin and then saint.