A devoted reader of autobiographies and memoirs, Roger J. Porter has observed in recent years a surprising number of memoirs by adult children whose fathers have led secret lives. Some of the fathers had second families; some had secret religious lives; others have been criminals, liars, or con men. Struck by the intensely human drama of secrecy and deception played out for all to see, Porter explores the phenomenon in great depth. In Bureau of Missing...

"The massive impact that comics have had on our culture becomes more and more clear every day, from the critically acclaimed musical Fun Home, based on Alison Bechdel's groundbreaking comic, to the dozens of superhero films hitting cinemas every year. What is it that makes comics so special? What can this unique art form do that others can't? In Comics for Grownups, comics scolar Hillary Chute reveals the history of comics, undeground comics (or comix),...

Cozy up with celebrated interior designer Rebekah Dempsey's welcoming and authoritative voice as she guides you through creating a home you love. Whether you live in a country farmhouse or a city apartment, find inspiration for every room in your home in “A Blissful Nest”. Along with her design guidance, Rebekah gives her professional tips and tricks to help you create that special connection that flows from a warm, well-arranged living space. Enjoy...

"So often people ask me if there's a book on story I can recommend. This is the one. I can't recommend it highly enough."––Alexa Junge, writer/producer, Friends, Sex and the City, The West Wing   A master class of 27 lessons, drawn from 27 diverse narratives, for novelists, storytellers, filmmakers, graphic designers, and more. Author Daniel Joshua Rubin unlocks the secrets of what makes a story work, and then shows how to understand and use...

For some, pink flamingoes is just the start. A visit to the famous home of Violis Simpson whose place is surrounded by his amazing towering whirligigs. In Rosedale, Alberta we meet the charming folks who call their home 'Rainbow Acres'.

"The mere thought of homeschooling can be overwhelming. What curriculum do I choose? What if we can't afford all the books? How do I schedule our time? Will my children become socially awkward recluses? What if I screw up my kids' education?! Lorilee Lippincott, a seasoned homeschooling mom, shows just how simple homeschooling can be. But homeschooling well does require some planning and dedication, and a book like The Homeschooling Handbook to be...

"Welcome Home is your guide to embracing the four seasons and celebrations at home, with more fun and less fuss. Myquillyn Smith will help you use your home the way you've always dreamed, as you become a hustle-free hostess and infuse your Cozy Minimalist home with simple yet impactful touches that welcome the seasons"--

You're invited to a party where the guest of honor is you! Climb aboard Rocket for a rootin'-tootin' time in the Wild West. Meet playful penguins in Antarctica, and travel to Italy to bring home a magical machine that makes today everyone's birthday!

Throughout World War II, when Saturday nights came around, servicemen and hostesses happily forgot the war for a little while as they danced together in USO clubs, which served as havens of stability in a time of social, moral, and geographic upheaval. Meghan Winchell demonstrates that in addition to boosting soldier morale, the USO acted as an architect of the gender roles and sexual codes that shaped the "greatest generation."Combining archival...