Books published by Griffin Publishing

The sex life of food is a delightful panorama about how our two strongest urges, food and sex, work with one another in surprising ways. This work covers such topics as: Food as politics; Choosing the first bite; Cooking as seduction; Aphrodisiacs; The sensuality of the mouth; Jack's magic beanstalk; and more.

Crime is never unpredictable. Before a lie is spoken, a pocket is picked, or an assault is inflicted, there are silent cues: a nonverbal language that speaks loud and clear if you're trained to see it. This book presents real-life stories of crime and survival. It helps you stay alert to the warning signs of a wide array of offenses.

Finally, a book that offers a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when she is ready to tie the knot and he prefers to talk about it later. His Cold Feet is a collection of stories, commentaries, and practical advice that will ultimately create a bridge between women and men, enabling each to better understand the other's experience when facing a marriage commitment. His Cold Feet is the ultimate guide and a definite must-read for the woman who feels stuck in neutral within her relationship. In His Cold Feet, you'll find:. Advice on how to have "the talk". How to deal with the dreaded "When are you two getting married?". The scoop on ultimatums. A man's perspective on popping the question. How to manage "pre-engagement limbo". How to find out what's really behind his cold feet. When to walk away And lots of other crucial, sanity-saving advice.

The Memoirs of a Beautiful Boy is The Houston Press's Best Houston Book of the Year for 2008.In the Dear John letter Daddy left for Mother and me, on a Saturday afternoon in early June 1996, on the inlaid Florentine table in the front entry of our house, which we found that night upon returning from a day spent in the crème-colored light of Neiman's, Daddy wrote that he was leaving us because Mother was crazy, and because she'd driven me crazy in a way that perfectly suited her own insanity.In a memoir studded with delicious lines and unforgettable set pieces, Robert Leleux describes his East Texas boyhood and coming of age under the tutelage of his eccentric, bewigged, flamboyant, and knowing mother.Left high and dry by Daddy and living on their in-laws' horse ranch in a white-pillared house they can't afford, Robert and Mother find themselves chronically low on cash. Soon they are forced into more modest quarters, and as a teenaged Robert watches with hilarity and horror, Mother begins a desperate regimen of makeovers, extreme plastic surgeries, and finally hairpiece epoxies---all calculated to secure a new, wealthy husband. Mother's strategy takes her, with Robert in tow, from the glamorous environs of the Neiman Marcus beauty salon to questionable surgery offices and finally to a storefront clinic on the wrong side of Houston. Meanwhile, Robert begins his own journey away from Mother and through the local theater's world of miscast hopefuls and thwarted ambitions---and into a romance that surprises absolutely no one but himself. Written with a warmth and a wicked sense of fun that lighten even the most awful circumstances, The Memoirs of a Beautiful Boy is a sparkling debut.

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) championship represents poker's top achievement. Presenting history, this work offers an account of the greatest tournament in the world. It chronicles some of the gut-wrenching and heart-breaking moments, often with millions at stake.

Explores what teens do on the Internet and with technology. Speaking with a cross section of industry professionals and teenagers, this title looks at how teens use technology as well as the benefits and draw backs of this use. It covers issues such as: social networking, online journaling, cyber bullying, and more.

The nationally acclaimed Ladies Who Launch program has enabled thousands of women across the world to break out of 9-5 and thrive in entrepreneurial enterprises that reflect their true passions, skills, and desires. This book presents its 4-step incubator process, using self-tests, inspiring stories, and practical information.

Offers advice for any bride who looks to astrology for help with her wedding, her honeymoon, and beyond. This title contains sign-specific tips on topics such as: vows to inspire a Scorpio bride and Cancer groom; how to talk a headstrong Aries groom into just about anything; and, the perfect cake for a whimsical Gemini bride.

Many parents are anxious and fearful that they are failing their children if they don't respond to all the expectations imposed by media and society about what being a good parent is. This book helps parents to balance their own needs with those of their children, and to make informed choices regarding their family and home life.

As a destination, the borough of Queens has been overlooked and underrated by New Yorkers for years. This book explores Queens neighbourhood by neighbourhood, giving the low-down on local character and history, shopping, restaurants, nightlife, parks and playgrounds, museums, and sights of all kinds.

When a young boy named Eragon finds a blue gem stone in the middle of the forest, he has no idea what magic is in store for him. It hatches a sapphire-blue dragon, a member of a race thought to be extinct. This book looks inside the complex world of Alagaesia to reveal facts behind the magical people, places, and creatures.

For much of Hollywood's history, short stories have been a major source of ideas for successful and significant films. This book presents a collection of short stories which have been selected from more than 600 entries by an editorial board of authors, screenwriters, directors, and producers.

Follows users, creators, couriers and law enforcers to uncover meth's fascinating history as a medicine, as fuel for Hitler's storm troopers, and finally as a uniquely American 'epidemic' with no end in sight.

How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Life is an inspirational and practical guide to conquering fear and embracing joy.Although you may not realize it fear is getting in your way and stopping you from connecting with others, realizing the significance of your life, and finding fulfillment and joy. It doesn't have to be this way. Susan Piver has the key to breaking down the barriers of fear that are holding you back. Using simple meditation techniques, based in Buddhist principles, she will teach you how to:-Open your heart to relationships-Gain the confidence to pursue a meaningful career-Achieve perspective to live your authentic lifeWith a contemporary approach to ancient practices Susan teaches you how to incorporate principles of meditation and mindfulness into your everyday life. This isn't about enlightenment on a mountaintop it is a way of bringing intelligence and courage to the way you relate to yourself, your family, your friends, and your life. How Not to be Afraid of Your Own Life features the "7-Day Freedom from Fear Meditation Program" a guided journey into discovering what may be holding you back from experiencing life to the fullest. Using meditation, journaling, and other reflective practices you will find a respite from everyday pressures and learn techniques to help you re-enter your busy life refreshed, renewed, and ready to live the life you were born to."Susan Piver shows us how to create a fearless life." -Andrew Weil, M.D., author of Healthy Aging

Kareem was an Afghan resistance fighter of the 1980s and was once on the CIA payroll. But now he's responsible for the murder of an American CIA agent in Pakistan, which may compromise an intricate, long-planned CIA operation to capture Osama bin Laden. CIA officer Paul Patterson, who ran Kareem as an agent during the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan, sets out to track him down. Patterson navigates a shadow land of intrigue in England, Africa, the Middle East, and the U.S., where truth and lies seem to merge. Meanwhile, Muhammad Atta and the other conspirators prepare their attack on the World Trade Center. The climax is a stunning reversal of everything that Patterson's quest has led him to expect.Peopled with Washington bureaucrats, old CIA hands who operate by their own set of rules, African rebels, diplomats, and assassins, this thriller captures the world of the CIA and the terrorists with the intensity John le Carré brought to the Cold War.

Living out of her ten piece luggage set (Louis Vuitton, natch), Klein plunges into the mysterious world of French men and dating. She muddles her way through: the sexy Renaud, the prototypical Frenchman; dating three men named Jean simultaneously; and one completely wrong Monsieur Married Man, who wants Klein for his very well kept mistress.

When flight attendant Hailey Lane learns the rest of her trip has been cancelled and she can fly straight home to spend her birthday with her boyfriend Michael, she's thrilled. She's convinced that he's going to propose. But when she walks through the door, the surprise that's waiting for her is not the ring she was expecting.

Teaches readers how to 'taste test' their way through a variety of, sometimes outrageous, but always instructive 'mandidates'.

Tyler Blake is off to Hollywood with a man by her side. Unfortunately that man is married, and she once again crosses paths with controlling T-Roc. When Tyler thinks her life can't get any more complicated, she falls in love with Andre Jackson. He has it all - money, fame, movie star looks, and the bad boy reputation that Tyler vowed to avoid.

Covers topics such as: toasts for weddings and anniversaries; dedications and ribbon cuttings; team presentations; eulogies and memorials; job promotion ceremonies; and more. This guide offers practical advice and encouragement to prepare and deliver speeches that live up to your audience's expectations and match the mood of the occasion.

Damali and Carlos have finally tied the knot, but there is no happily ever after. There are bigger problems on the horizon. Eve's son, Cain has escaped his banishment in order to assume his father's throne. He is amassing a new army, which includes resurrecting on of the Neterus' old foes - the deadly Fallon Nuit.

Xeres Meticula is a failure. A casualty of the dot-com bust, he now lives in his parents' basement and spends all day on one pursuit, winning The Realm. Fortunately, he's not alone. Joining him in his world are Gek-Lin, Dietrich Bjornson, Tres Rawling, and more. Together they communicate and connect, working to achieve virtual world dominance.

Delia, a recovering addict, forges her own brand of hard-won wisdom on her journey in sobriety. When Delia entered treatment for drug and alcohol addiction at seventeen, her life changed forever. She believed she could make it through anything without backsliding - until she receives a phone call from her best friend whom she met in rehab.

A guide to the reality of the business world from Amy Henry, a formidable business woman and national star from "The Apprentice", who shares her experiences, skills, and in-your-face advice for moving up in today's workplace.

A practical guide to writing the biography of a close relative. It helps you unearth hidden chambers of memories, and anecdotes. It also includes tips on: What materials you will need; How to set the mood and gain trust; The right questions to ask to get started; How to get past sensitive subjects; and How to interview Alzheimer's patients.

After a childhood filled with loss and tragedy in the wake of the Great Depression and TVA, farmer Arliss Greene seems to love his cattle more than his family... This is a novel of family, marriage, farming, and what sustains people through loss.

Filled with the sassy attitude and sage advice of three lovable sisters from the South who have been fighting the battle of the bulge for most of their lives, 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet tells everyone who has ever wanted to lose a few pounds how to find dieting success. Because every dieter will try most of the popular diets at some point in a weight-loss struggle, the sisters give you the real scoopΓÇöas well as anecdotes and wisdom from scores of their online community of womenΓÇöon the favorites, from South Beach to the Mediterranean Diet, Atkins to the Zone, and celebrity-driven weight-loss programs to Ediets. You''ll get so much more than just coffee-klatch gossip:* The pros and cons of each diet* Guilt-free ways to snack and still stay with the program* Straight talk for making the diets work for every meal of the day* Menu suggestions when dining out* Delicious recipes to try at home* And much more!Best of all, the book offers a fool-proof support system of love and encouragement from women just like you who are trying to win the war with their waistlines.Just when you think you''re bogged down by calorie counting, the 3 Fat Chicks diet community takes you on a humorous romp through their battles with everything from slimming slippers and fat-away soap to cabbage soup and grapefruit diets. Get the real-world facts that you need to embark on your personal journey to change your weight and your life.

For Vanessa, the low income housing complex in the middle of the desert in El Mirage, Arizona represents all that is wrong with her life. The one bright spot in her life is her daughter, Kennedy, and her love for the piano. Kennedy is practicing to audition for a music academy that Vanessa can in no way afford. But she isn't one to give up.

"The Genesis Prayer" has been used for centuries by sages, prophets, and scholars to grant blessings, health, and happiness. This book aims to unlock secrets of the Bible, such as how: an infertile couple is able to conceive and have a child; a business is saved when a lost package is found; and, a child escapes injury in a dangerous situation.