anecdotes

Contains the commencement speech J.K. Rowling gave at Harvard University in 2008 in which she discusses the importance of imagination and having the courage to fail.

"The author of 'Dad is Fat' returns to ask: Have you ever eaten in your car so you wouldn't have to share with your children? Does the presence of green vegetables make you angry? Stand-up comic Gaffigan has made his career rhapsodizing over the most treasured dishes of the North American diet ('choking on bacon is like getting murdered by your lover') and decrying the worst offenders ('kale is the early morning of foods') Now he will give them what they really crave--hundreds of pages of his thoughts on all things culinary(ish). Insights such as: why he believes coconut water was invented to get people to stop drinking coconut water, why pretzel bread is #3 on his most important inventions of humankind (behind the wheel and the computer), and the answer to the age-old question 'which animal is more delicious: the pig, the cow, or the bacon cheeseburger?' When not eating in airports before flying to some city to eat and do stand-up comedy, Jim Gaffigan overeats in New York City"--Provided by publisher.

Presents golf tips based on the author's experiences as a professional golfer, highlighted by anecdotes from her life and career, including her induction into the LPGA Hall of Fame and her victory in the U.S. Women's Open.

Whitney Holcombe shares how she lost one hundred pounds and provides strategies for nutrition, health, and fitness.

Combines memoir and advice in a physician-supported guide that describes how the author achieved difficult weight and fitness goals without pills, trainers, or surgery by following a healthy diet and exercise regimen.

"Comedian and actress Aisha Tyler turns the lens on herself--recounting her most egregious mistakes mistakes"--Provided by publisher.

The author presents humorous narratives about his mother's dating experiences in the 1950s and his own experiences--the truth of which the author is ambiguous about--as a young, single, straight-but-assumed-to-be-gay Oklahoma man in New York City in the 1990s.

Describes one day in the life of Senator Edward Kennedy from the perspective of his famous dog Splash who describes how Senator Kennedy was elected, how he was the dog chosen by the senator and his family, and how their official day begins. Also contains information about a press conference, student tours, conference committee meeting, and how a senator presents his viewpoints. Also includes a brief biographical sketch of Mr. Kennedy at the end of the book.