May 15th, 2012
In the pantheon of great World War II conflicts, the battle for Saipan is often forgotten, despite it being, as historian Donald Miller calls it, “as important to victory over Japan as the Normandy invasion was to victory over Germany.” For the Americans, defeating the Japanese came at a high price, and Saipan was war at its absolute grimmest. From critically acclaimed World War II writer James Campbell, THE COLOR OF WAR: How One Battle Broke Japan and Another Changed America is the story of two battles, the one overseas and the one on America’s home turf.
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Tags: American history, civil rights movement, crown publishers, James Campbell, Marines, Saipan, soldiers, The Color of War, The Final Frontiersman, The Ghost Mountain Boys, World War II
Posted in Crown, Press Releases |
May 15th, 2012
Every year, Potter Craft hosts a special lunchtime event for magazine editors, newspaper writers, and TV and radio producers to give them a sneak preview of our coming titles, as well as an opportunity to see finished projects from our books.
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Tags: craft lunch, CrafterNoon, crafting, crafts, I Spy DIY Style, potter craft, Shoestrology
Posted in CrafterNews, Crafts-General |
May 10th, 2012
Fans of the bestselling novel Julie and Romeo and anyone looking for a delightfully funny novel with a clever punch: add Calling Invisible Women by Jeanne Ray to your TBR list! Jeanne Ray satirizes the ups and down of family and friendship in middle age with great wit and charm. Her strong, funny, smart female characters will keep you laughing and turning the pages. A perfect way to ease into your summer reading!
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Tags: bestselling, calling invisible women, Crown Publishing, family, fiction, friendship, Humor, jeanne ray, julie and romeo, Novel
Posted in Read It First, Read It Forward |
May 10th, 2012
The editors of CrafterNews asked best-selling Potter Craft author Doris Chan if she would do a Q and A with them about Mother’s Day, and she replied that she would love to do something but could she write an essay about her mother instead. So voila, here is her delightful, sweet, and tender essay about herself, her mother, and crochet.
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Tags: Amazing Crochet Lace, crochet lace innovations, doris chan, everyday crochet, mother's day
Posted in CrafterNews, Knitting & Crochet |
May 8th, 2012
Sick of being a buzzkill and a culinary wallflower, while constantly surrounded by some of the biggest names in the restaurant industry, Alyssa Shelasky decided to give cooking a shot. Apron Anxiety documents her journey from nearly burning down the house to creating dazzling dinner parties for old friends, new friends, boyfriends, exes, and everything in between.
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Tags: Alyssa Shelasky, cookbook, cooking, love, memoir, recipes
Posted in Press Releases, Three Rivers Press, Uncategorized |
May 8th, 2012
Marco Pasanella decided, in his early forties, to change his life by opening a wineshop—an act that many dream about but few actually carry out. Uncorked offers a peek behind the curtain of the ever-fascinating wine world.
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Tags: Clarkson Potter, family, Italy, Marco Pasanella, memoir, wine
Posted in Clarkson Potter, Press Releases |
May 7th, 2012
In her groundbreaking new book, BOMBSHELL: Explosive Medical Secrets That Will Redefine Aging, Suzanne Somers redefines aging as we know it. Blasting beyond anti-aging, she takes us to the next step, revealing a brand-new approach to embracing and enjoying aging. Suzanne makes aging aspirational, living with great health and great looks, disease-free, and with robust energy. She shares a fresh new plan for aging well. You are never too young or too old to take advantage of these strategies, and one thing is very clear; the old model of a nursing home as the inevitable destination is out, for good.
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Tags: age reversal, aging, Bombshell, crown archetype, disease prevention, health, medical secrets, medicine, rejuvenation, stem cells, Suzanne Somers
Posted in Crown, Press Releases |
May 3rd, 2012
Ryan O’Neal and Farrah Fawcett drew an unwavering fascination among fans and the press alike for more than three decades. Ryan’s intimate memoir of this passionate love story, BOTH OF US: My Life with Farrah (Crown Archetype, on sale May 1, 2012), tells the true story behind the headlines. Ryan conveys beautifully everything their relationship was— at once exuberant, sad, and timeless, confessing the deepest parts of his heart.
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Tags: Both of Us, crown archetype, Farrah Fawcett, hollywood, Love Story, memoir, O'Neal family, Paper Moon, Ryan O'Neal
Posted in Crown, Press Releases |
May 3rd, 2012
Alicia Paulson guides us through this sewn, stitched, and embellished terrain with a handy guide to identifying three of the most popular types of embroidery, with tips on what type of fabrics, threads, and needles to choose for each category of craft.
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Tags: Alicia Paulson, crewelwork, cross stitch, decorative embroidery, embroider, embroidery, Embroidery Companion, Posie gets Cozy
Posted in CrafterNews, Sewing |
May 3rd, 2012
We love our moms all year round, so it’s especially nice when we get to celebrate them in May! We’ve put together a few gifts that we think crafty moms would love to receive this Mother’s Day.
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Tags: Fiskars, martha stewart, Martha Stewart's Handmade Holiday Crafts, Martha's American Food, Mom's Five Second Memory Journal, Mommy Money, mother's day, Mother's Day gift ideas, Mother's Day giveaway, Ottlite, Soakwash
Posted in CrafterNews, Holiday Gift Guide |
