The Perseus Books Group Monthly Newsletter - April 2009

The Monthly Newsletter for the Independent Reader April 2009 We end this month with a New York Times bestseller by "the Donald," and some straight-talking lifestyle advice for men from our bestselling authors of Skinny Bitch. Cathy Vickers is back in a final installment of the groundbreaking interactive Cathy's Book series for teens, and famed travel writer Rick Steves provides insight and guidance on the power of travel to help us understand other cultures. There's also a very timely book that examines our deepest fears of epidemics throughout history and two very important titles that illuminate universal issues facing young women around the world. Thanks for reading! Think Like a Champion An Informal Education In Business and Life by Donald Trump, Meredith McIver Donald Trump's newest book is a personally selected collection of never-before-published pieces that reflect his philosophy of how to achieve lasting personal and business success. More · Buy New York Times Bestseller! Donald J. Trump is the preeminent developer of quality real estate around the world, making the Trump brand synonymous with the gold standard. His commitment to excellence extends from his real estate holdings to the entertainment industry. He is the archetypal businessman—a deal maker without peer and an ardent philanthropist. » Visit the Official Website » Become a Fan on Facebook » Follow Donald Trump on Twitter Lose That Gut & Get Buff!! Meet Cathy Vickers...Again! Skinny Bastard by Rory Freedman, Kim Barnouin What's good for the bitch is good for the bastard. Hundreds of thousands of women have been inspired to use their head and get real about the food they eat after reading the best-selling manifesto Skinny Bitch. Now it's the guy's turn! » Official Website More · Buy Cathy's Ring If found call (650) 266-8263 by Sean Stewart, Jordan Weisman, Cathy Brigg Sequel to the New York Times bestseller Cathy's Book and the final book in the Cathy trilogy! Cathy can barely put the mystery surrounding her father to rest before she finds herself targeted by a group of professional killers! » Watch the Trailer More · Buy Contagions Misunderstood Purposeful Travel Dread How Fear and Fantasy have Fueled Epidemics from the Black Death to the Avian Flu by Philip Alcabes Why we invent epidemic threats, create false terrors, and let irrational anxiety take over our lives. » Author Website More · Buy Travel as a Political Act by Rick Steves One of the world’s most famous travel writers shows how international travel can foster cultural understanding, peace and help individuals tackle their own insecurities and fears. » Official Website More · Buy Confident In Her Own Skin Of Sex and Morality You'd Be So Pretty If Teaching Our Daughters to Love Their Bodies—Even When We Don't Love Our Own by Dara Chadwick A Shape magazine columnist's guide to breaking the mother/daughter cycle of bad body image and low self-esteem. » Author Website More · Buy The Purity Myth How America's Obsession with Virginity Is Hurting Young Women by Jessica Valenti The U.S. is obsessed with virginity — from the media to schools to government agencies. The Purity Myth argues that the country's intense focus on chastity is damaging to young women. » Today Show Appearance More · Buy Also Available  Life Is Like a Sailboat by John Grogan Masters of Sex by Thomas Maier The Sneaky Chef to the Rescue by Missy Chase Lapine The Match King by Frank Partnoy Growing Up Dead by Peter Conners The Silence and the Scorpion by Brian Nelson Cooking Green by Kate Heyhoe Low & Slow by Gary Wiviott and Colleen Rush Stay Connected  Send Us Your Comments Check Out Our Podcasts Visit Our Library Services Visit Our College Publishing Sign Up for Our Newsletters Visit Our Website Visit Our Websites: Perseus Books Group · Perseus Podcasts · Library Services · College Publishing The Perseus Books Group · 387 Park Avenue South · New York, NY 10016