Random House New Releases - Reference

The Broke-Ass Bride's Wedding Guide by Zoe Chevat

2013-12-17T00:30:00-05:00

The Broke-Ass Bride's Wedding Guide
Written by Dana LaRue
Illustrated by Zoe Chevat

Trade Paperback, 256 pages | Potter Style | Reference - Weddings; Crafts & Hobbies; Reference - Personal & Practical Guides | $16.00 | 978-0-385-34510-1 (0-385-34510-0)

For budget brides, including fans of TheBrokeAssBride.com, this is a definitive guide to saving money and making every dollar count during wedding planning, from the engagement party to the big day, without sacrificing style or personality.

Popular wedding website The Broke-Ass Bride has empowered thousands of couples with the simple philosophy that it's not about how much you spend but how you spend it. You don't need to give up your savings, the possibility of a downpayment on a house, or your sanity to plan a celebration that is meaningful and inspired.

Dana shares her advice--and some useful pointers from the Broke-Ass community--on how to see budgeting challenges as opportunities to be creative, and how to get more for less. In her signature sassy, chatty voice, she gives hardworking and helpful tips, such as how to negotiate with vendors like a pro, and ideas for inventive (and affordable) engagement parties, DIY recipes, decorations, and more.

The Broke-Ass Bride's Wedding Guide by Dana LaRue

2013-12-17T00:30:00-05:00

The Broke-Ass Bride's Wedding Guide
Written by Dana LaRue

eBook, 256 pages | Potter Style | Reference - Weddings; Crafts & Hobbies; Reference - Personal & Practical Guides | $ | 978-0-385-34511-8 (0-385-34511-9)

The Elements of Journalism by Tom Rosenstiel

2013-12-03T00:30:00-05:00

The Elements of Journalism What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect
Written by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel

eBook, 288 pages | Three Rivers Press | Language Arts - Journalism; Reference - Writing Skills; Reference - Research | $ | 978-0-8041-3679-2 (0-8041-3679-3)

The Book That Every Citizen and Journalist Should Read

“What this book does better than any single book on media history, ethics, or practice is
weave . . . [together] why media audiences have fled and why new technology and megacorporate ownership are putting good journalism at risk.” —Rasmi Simhan, Boston Globe

“Kovach and Rosenstiel’s essays on each [element] are concise gems, filled with insights worthy of becoming axiomatic. . . . The book should become essential reading for journalism professionals and students and for the citizens they aim to serve.” —Carl Sessions Stepp, American Journalism Review

“If you think journalists have no idea what you want . . . here is a book that agrees with you. Better—it has solutions. The Elements of Journalism is written for journalists, but any citizen who wonders why the news seems trivial or uninspiring should read it.” —Marta Salij, Detroit Free Press

The elements of journalism are:
* Journalism’s first obligation is to the truth.
* Its first loyalty is to citizens.
* Its essence is a discipline of verification.
* Its practitioners must maintain an independence from those they cover.
* It must serve as an independent monitor of power.
* It must provide a forum for public criticism and compromise.
* It must strive to make the significant interesting and relevant.
* It must keep the news comprehensive and proportional.
* Its practitioners must be allowed to exercise their personal conscience.

The Elements of Journalism by Tom Rosenstiel

2013-12-03T00:30:00-05:00

The Elements of Journalism What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect
Written by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel

Trade Paperback, 288 pages | Three Rivers Press | Language Arts - Journalism; Reference - Writing Skills; Reference - Research | $14.00 | 978-0-8041-3678-5 (0-8041-3678-5)

The Geek's Guide to Dating by Eric Smith

2013-12-03T00:30:00-05:00

The Geek's Guide to Dating
Written by Eric Smith

Hardcover, 208 pages | Quirk Books | Humor - Topic - Relationships; Reference - Personal & Practical Guides; Humor | $14.95 | 978-1-59474-643-7 (1-59474-643-5)

You keep your action figures in their original packaging. Your bedsheets are officially licensed Star Wars merchandise. You’re hooked on Elder Scrolls and Metal Gear but now you’ve discovered an even bigger obsession: the new girl who just moved in down the hall. What’s a geek to do? Take some tips from Eric Smith in The Geek’s Guide to Dating. This hilarious primer leads geeks of all ages through the perils and pitfalls of meeting women, going on dates, getting serious, breaking up, and establishing a successful lifelong relationship (hint: it’s time to invest in new bedsheets). Full of whimsical 8-bit illustrations, The Geek’s Guide to Dating will teach fanboys everywhere to love long and prosper.

The Geek's Guide to Dating by Eric Smith

2013-12-03T00:30:00-05:00

The Geek's Guide to Dating
Written by Eric Smith

eBook | Quirk Books | Humor - Topic - Relationships; Reference - Personal & Practical Guides; Humor | $14.95 | 978-1-59474-661-1 (1-59474-661-3)

Backyard Farming: Raising Goats by Kim Pezza

2013-11-26T00:30:00-05:00

Backyard Farming: Raising Goats For Dairy and Meat
Written by Kim Pezza

Trade Paperback, 112 pages | Hatherleigh Press | House & Home - Sustainable Living; Reference - Handbooks & Manuals; Nature - Animals | $5.95 | 978-1-57826-473-5 (1-57826-473-1)

Backyard Farming: Raising Goats is the ideal resource for the new farmer just starting out, providing a comprehensive guide for preparing and caring for the addition of goats to your backyard farm!

Backyard Farming: Raising Goats is the perfect guide for beginners thinkingabout including goats to their sustainable homestead. Covering every topic from selecting and maintaining a breed, to the tools and space you'll need, to all the wonderful benefits that owning goats can provide, Backyard Farming: Raising Goats includes all that you need to know to get the most out of your new herd. Including time-tested tips and tricks used by expert farmers, this invaluable resource is a must-have for anyone looking to raise goats at home!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED. Covering topics from selecting the perfect breed for your space and time requirements, to milking and culling your herd, to preparing for and raising the next generation of kids, Backyard Farming: Raising Goats is the all-in-one guide for the aspiring home goatherd.

EASY TO FOLLOW, EASY TO UNDERSTAND. Written in simple, informative language, complete with numerous illustrations of proper techniques and housing set-ups, Backyard Farming: Raising Goats is written with first-time goatherds in mind.

A GREAT ADDITION TO ANY BACKYARD FARM. The benefits of owning goats range widely: goat's milk, meat, even goat hair has its uses and markets. Easier to care for than sheep and lots of fun besides, Backyard Farming: Raising Goats is the perfect first step to adding livestock to your farming experience!

The Backyard Farming series offers easy-to-use guides to help first-time farmers and homesteaders experience the satisfaction that comes from producing their own
food. Rural areas with acres of land, suburban neighborhoods with small backyards, or urban environments with limited space--no matter what your situation, these books are tailored to your unique needs and resources. Each volume in this series is dedicated to a particular topic in backyard farming, whether you're planning to grow food for your family or for sale at your local farmers market. Featuring simple instructions and helpful illustrations, the Backyard Farming series empowers you and your family to enjoy the freshest ingredients possible--direct from your own backyard!

Backyard Farming: Raising Goats by Kim Pezza

2013-11-26T00:30:00-05:00

Backyard Farming: Raising Goats
Written by Kim Pezza

eBook, 112 pages | Hatherleigh Press | House & Home - Sustainable Living; Reference - Handbooks & Manuals; Nature - Animals | $4.99 | 978-1-57826-474-2 (1-57826-474-X)

Afghanistan - Culture Smart! by Moska Najib

2013-10-29T00:30:00-05:00

Afghanistan - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Nazes Afroz and Moska Najib

Trade Paperback, 168 pages | Kuperard | Travel - Asia - Central; Reference - Etiquette; Social Science - Popular Culture | $9.95 | 978-1-85733-679-5 (1-85733-679-8)

Afghanistan is situated at the crossroads of Asia, a strategically important location that connects the Middle East with Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Down the ages it has been subjected to continuous foreign invasion and intervention—from Alexander the Great to Genghis Khan, and as a pawn in the struggle between the British and Russian Empires—making its people wary of outsiders. That history is being repeated in the twenty-first century.

Afghanistan has always been seen from the outside as a realm of much intrigue and many myths. The Afghans tried to keep their distance from the outside world—especially from the Europeans who, whether in pursuit of imperial goals or simply as explorer–travelers, attempted to enter and traverse the land. Their very elusiveness attracted Westerners to this landlocked country of high mountains and breathtaking beauty, where age-old customs and traditions were zealously guarded, sometimes at the cost of many lives.

The Afghan people are a tapestry of ethnicities woven over time—Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, Uzbeks, and many smaller ones. Society is organized mainly along ethnic and tribal lines, but ethnic identity becomes irrelevant when a common enemy threatens to take control of the country. There are also many shared values and unwritten codes of conduct that govern interpersonal relations, which are not taken lightly. Visitors are struck by the simplicity, hospitability, dignity, and generosity of the Afghan people, and often confounded by customs that they find hard to understand.

Culture Smart! Afghanistan is a unique introduction to the background, habits, traditions, idiosyncrasies, suspicions about foreigners, and patterns of behavior of the Afghan people. It offers visitors invaluable information and insights that will help them to interact with Afghans, to interpret their behavior, and to behave appropriately in their company, whether in personal or business exchanges. Once the ice is broken, the rewards will be great.

Afghanistan - Culture Smart! by Moska Najib

2013-10-29T00:30:00-05:00

Afghanistan - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Nazes Afroz and Moska Najib

eBook, 168 pages | Kuperard | Travel - Asia - Central; Reference - Etiquette; Social Science - Popular Culture | $9.95 | 978-1-85733-680-1 (1-85733-680-1)

Kazakhstan - Culture Smart! by Dina Zhansagimova

2013-10-29T00:30:00-05:00

Kazakhstan - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Dina Zhansagimova

eBook, 168 pages | Kuperard | Travel - Asia - Central; Reference - Etiquette; Social Science - Popular Culture | $9.95 | 978-1-85733-682-5 (1-85733-682-8)

Modern Manners by Liv Tyler

2013-10-29T00:30:00-05:00

Modern Manners Tools to Take You to the Top
Written by Dorothea Johnson
Foreword by Liv Tyler

Hardcover, 176 pages | Potter Style | Reference - Etiquette; Business & Economics - Skills; Self Help - Success | $19.99 | 978-0-7704-3408-3 (0-7704-3408-8)

Modern Manners by Liv Tyler

2013-10-29T00:30:00-05:00

Modern Manners Tools to Take You to the Top
Written by Dorothea Johnson
Foreword by Liv Tyler

eBook, 176 pages | Potter Style | Reference - Etiquette; Business & Economics - Skills; Self Help - Success | $9.99 | 978-0-7704-3411-3 (0-7704-3411-8)

Historical Map of Tudor London, c.1520 by Historic Towns Trust

2013-10-22T00:30:00-05:00

Historical Map of Tudor London, c.1520 A detailed street map of...
Written by Historic Towns Trust

Non-traditional book, 1 pages | Old House | History - Modern - 16Th Century; History - Great Britain; Reference - Atlases | $14.95 | 978-1-908402-51-6 (1-908402-51-2)

The capital city c.1520 during the reign of Henry VIII showing major streets, lanes, churches, great houses, monasteries and public buildings. This map reveals medieval London at its most impressive, before the city was overwhelmed by a massive population explosion.

SNAFU Situation Normal All F***d Up by Gordon Rottman

2013-10-22T00:30:00-05:00

SNAFU Situation Normal All F*d Up Sailor, Airman and Soldier Slang of World War II
Written by** Gordon Rottman

Hardcover, 296 pages | Osprey Publishing | History - Military - World War II; Humor; Reference - Dictionaries | $15.95 | 978-1-78200-175-1 (1-78200-175-1)

A follow-up to 2007's highly successful FUBAR: Soldier Slang of World War II, SNAFU covers the slang of sailors and airmen, as well as soldiers.

Military life has always been ruled by its own language, specific sets of terms and phrases that separate the serving man or woman from their civilian counterpart. There is the official version of ranks and acronyms, and the more unofficial, colloquial language of the barrack room and battlefield - both are covered in this humourous look at soldier slang.

World War II saw vast numbers of young men and women pass through the ranks of the various armies involved, and they inherited and developed a vocabulary in response to their unique situations - many of whose words and phrases have passed into the common vernacular and are still in use right up to the present day. SNAFU explores the language and slang of the major combatant powers, delving into their origins and explaining their uses, all illustrated with contemporary cartoons and other images showing the phrases in use. Detailed sections are included for each of the major combatants of World War II, and additional appendices detail the nicknames given to the major surface vessels and aircraft types of the war.

Toy Time! by Christopher Byrne

2013-10-08T00:30:00-05:00

Toy Time! From Hula Hoops to He-Man to Hungry Hungry Hippos: A Look Back at the Most- Beloved Toys of Decades Past
Written by Christopher Byrne

Trade Paperback, 256 pages | Three Rivers Press | Antiques & Collectibles - Toys; Reference - Trivia; Social Science - Popular Culture | $15.99 | 978-0-385-34912-3 (0-385-34912-2)

What was your favorite childhood toy?

Do you have fond memories of fighting unseen enemies with your G.I. Joe action figures, demolishing fleets of vehicles with your Tonka Toy Trucks, or Karate-chopping imaginary street thugs with your Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?

What about carefree summer afternoons counting ticks on your Skip-It, scooting around the neighborhood on your Big Wheel, or soaring down your backyard Slip 'n Slide?

Still a little bitter that your parents never let you have a Nerf Super Soaker, or a Barbie Dream House?

Did you prefer to unleash your inner artist with your Etch a Sketch, or your inner chef with your Easy-Bake Oven? D

id you like to challenge your friends to a rousing game of Mousetrap, or did you prefer to get tied up in knots over a round of Twister?

In Toy Time! you’ll be reunited with all these classic toys and more. No matter when you grew up, or what types of play ignited your imagination, Toy Time! will take you on a journey of rediscovery, allowing you to relive those carefree, innocent, and fun-filled days of childhood.

Charming, playful, and full of photos of vintage toys, Toy Time! is an exploration and celebration of the toys that roused our imaginations, shaped our memories, and touched our lives.

Toy Time! by Christopher Byrne

2013-10-08T00:30:00-05:00

Toy Time! From Hula Hoops to He-Man to Hungry Hungry Hippos: A Look Back at the Most- Beloved Toys of Decades Past
Written by Christopher Byrne

eBook, 256 pages | Three Rivers Press | Antiques & Collectibles - Toys; Reference - Trivia; Social Science - Popular Culture | $11.99 | 978-0-385-34913-0 (0-385-34913-0)

Life in 5 Seconds by H-57

2013-10-01T00:30:00-05:00

Life in 5 Seconds The Short Story of Absolutely Everything
Written by H-57

Hardcover, 320 pages | Quercus | Humor - Form - Trivia; Design - Graphic Arts - Illustration; Reference | $14.95 | 978-1-62365-012-4 (1-62365-012-7)

Told in ingenious pictographs that are witty, provocative, and to the point, Life in 5 Seconds starts with 200 important events, inventions, great lives, wonders of the natural world, and cultural icons and boils away the useless details to give you the pure essence of knowledge.

In today’s caffeine-charged, jet-fueled, information-overload society, who has the time to probe the deeper meaning of existence? Let’s face it—life’s far too short for that sort of in-depth research. What today calls for is instant knowledge, delivered in pictures.

The result is a collection of hilarious visual snapshots that puts all of life into context. You’ll laugh out loud as you finally understand the differences between Satan and Santa Claus; explore the vibrancy of artists from Beethoven to Banksy; compare the masonry in the Great Wall of China to that of the Berlin Wall; weigh the importance of Elvis; deconstruct the genius of Ikea; play with the history of video games; and plumb other vitally important holes in your knowledge.

With its bold color scheme and irreverent illustrations, Life in 5 Seconds is the perfect gift for anyone with a good sense of humor and a short attention span.

National Geographic Global Atlas by National Geographic

2013-10-01T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Global Atlas A Comprehensive Picture of the World Today With More Than 300 New Maps, Infographics, and Illustrations
Written by National Geographic

Hardcover, 336 pages | National Geographic | Reference - Atlases; Reference - Research; Reference | $50.00 | 978-1-4262-1201-7 (1-4262-1201-1)

From the changing shape of the warming northern polar region to the southern end of the globe in Antarctica, this atlas offers extraordinary new cartographic coverage of the entire globe. Valuable, relevant, and affordable to all, it captures the vital geographic issues of the day with stunning reference and thematic maps, engaging text, and innovative infographics.

Through state-of-the-art maps and cutting-edge graphic design, this completely updated atlas covers the latest geopolitical developments and illuminates the important trends that grip the planet. From new political maps that review areas of turbulent civil strife in the Middle East to thematic spreads that highlight freshwater scarcity, climate and global warming, population growth, and more, this innovative book addresses the world's challenges and celebrates its wonders. Filled with dynamic infographics and compelling annotations and captions, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC GLOBAL ATLAS documents the critical facts, developments, and trends of our ever-evolving human and natural landscape.

Script & Scribble by Kitty Burns Florey

2013-10-01T00:30:00-05:00

Script & Scribble The Rise and Fall of Handwriting
Written by Kitty Burns Florey

Trade Paperback, 208 pages | Melville House | Language Arts - Handwriting; Reference - Writing Skills; Reference - Personal & Practical Guides | $16.95 | 978-1-61219-304-5 (1-61219-304-8)

"...a witty and readable (and fetchingly illustrated and glossed) excursion through the history of handwriting..." —Cullen Murphy, The Wall Street Journal

Steeped in the Palmer Method of Handwriting she learned in Catholic school, Kitty Burns Florey is a self-confessed "penmanship nut" who loves the act of taking pen to paper. So when she discovered that schools today forego handwriting drills in favor of teaching something called keyboarding, it gave her pause: "There is a widespread belief that, in a digital world, forming letters on paper with a pen is pointless and obsolete," she says, "and anyone who thinks otherwise is right up there with folks who still have fallout shelters in their backyards."

Florey tackles the importance of writing by hand and its place in our increasingly electronic society in this fascinating exploration of the history of handwriting. Weaving together the evolution of writing implements and scripts, pen-collecting societies, the golden age of American penmanship, the growth in popularity of handwriting analysis, and the many aficionados who still prefer scribbling on paper to tapping on keys, she asks the question: Is writing by hand really no longer necessary in today's busy world?

Random House New Releases - Reference

The Broke-Ass Bride's Wedding Guide by Zoe Chevat

The Broke-Ass Bride's Wedding Guide Written by Dana LaRue Illustrated by Zoe Chevat

The Broke-Ass Bride's Wedding Guide by Dana LaRue

The Broke-Ass Bride's Wedding Guide Written by Dana LaRue

The Elements of Journalism by Tom Rosenstiel

The Elements of Journalism What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should ExpectWritten by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel

The Elements of Journalism by Tom Rosenstiel

The Elements of Journalism What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should ExpectWritten by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel

The Geek's Guide to Dating by Eric Smith

The Geek's Guide to Dating Written by Eric Smith

The Geek's Guide to Dating by Eric Smith

The Geek's Guide to Dating Written by Eric Smith

Backyard Farming: Raising Goats by Kim Pezza

Backyard Farming: Raising Goats For Dairy and MeatWritten by Kim Pezza

Backyard Farming: Raising Goats by Kim Pezza

Backyard Farming: Raising Goats Written by Kim Pezza

Afghanistan - Culture Smart! by Moska Najib

Afghanistan - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & CultureWritten by Nazes Afroz and Moska Najib

Afghanistan - Culture Smart! by Moska Najib

Afghanistan - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & CultureWritten by Nazes Afroz and Moska Najib

Kazakhstan - Culture Smart! by Dina Zhansagimova

Kazakhstan - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & CultureWritten by Dina Zhansagimova

Modern Manners by Liv Tyler

Modern Manners Tools to Take You to the TopWritten by Dorothea Johnson Foreword by Liv Tyler

Modern Manners by Liv Tyler

Modern Manners Tools to Take You to the TopWritten by Dorothea Johnson Foreword by Liv Tyler

Historical Map of Tudor London, c.1520 by Historic Towns Trust

Historical Map of Tudor London, c.1520 A detailed street map of...Written by Historic Towns Trust

SNAFU Situation Normal All F***d Up by Gordon Rottman

SNAFU Situation Normal All F***d Up Sailor, Airman and Soldier Slang of World War IIWritten by Gordon Rottman

Toy Time! by Christopher Byrne

Toy Time! From Hula Hoops to He-Man to Hungry Hungry Hippos: A Look Back at the Most- Beloved Toys of Decades PastWritten by Christopher Byrne

Toy Time! by Christopher Byrne

Toy Time! From Hula Hoops to He-Man to Hungry Hungry Hippos: A Look Back at the Most- Beloved Toys of Decades PastWritten by Christopher Byrne

Life in 5 Seconds by H-57

Life in 5 Seconds The Short Story of Absolutely EverythingWritten by H-57

National Geographic Global Atlas by National Geographic

National Geographic Global Atlas A Comprehensive Picture of the World Today With More Than 300 New Maps, Infographics, and IllustrationsWritten by National Geographic

Script & Scribble by Kitty Burns Florey

Script & Scribble The Rise and Fall of HandwritingWritten by Kitty Burns Florey

The Broke-Ass Bride's Wedding Guide
Written by Dana LaRue
Illustrated by Zoe Chevat

The Broke-Ass Bride's Wedding Guide
Written by Dana LaRue

The Elements of Journalism What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect
Written by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel

The Elements of Journalism What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect
Written by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel

The Geek's Guide to Dating
Written by Eric Smith

The Geek's Guide to Dating
Written by Eric Smith

Backyard Farming: Raising Goats For Dairy and Meat
Written by Kim Pezza

Backyard Farming: Raising Goats
Written by Kim Pezza

Afghanistan - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Nazes Afroz and Moska Najib

Afghanistan - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Nazes Afroz and Moska Najib

Kazakhstan - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Written by Dina Zhansagimova

Modern Manners Tools to Take You to the Top
Written by Dorothea Johnson
Foreword by Liv Tyler

Modern Manners Tools to Take You to the Top
Written by Dorothea Johnson
Foreword by Liv Tyler

Historical Map of Tudor London, c.1520 A detailed street map of...
Written by Historic Towns Trust

SNAFU Situation Normal All F*d Up Sailor, Airman and Soldier Slang of World War II
Written by** Gordon Rottman

Toy Time! From Hula Hoops to He-Man to Hungry Hungry Hippos: A Look Back at the Most- Beloved Toys of Decades Past
Written by Christopher Byrne

Toy Time! From Hula Hoops to He-Man to Hungry Hungry Hippos: A Look Back at the Most- Beloved Toys of Decades Past
Written by Christopher Byrne

Life in 5 Seconds The Short Story of Absolutely Everything
Written by H-57

National Geographic Global Atlas A Comprehensive Picture of the World Today With More Than 300 New Maps, Infographics, and Illustrations
Written by National Geographic

Script & Scribble The Rise and Fall of Handwriting
Written by Kitty Burns Florey