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The Kitchen-Sink Volcano: A Fun Science Experiment For The Whole Family

Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster Mike Adamick is a stay-at-home dad who writes for the Adventures in Learning science blog at PBS.org, the San Francisco Chronicle, KQED Radio, Disney’s parenting...

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Six Self-Defense Principles Every Woman Should Know

Steve Kardian spent more than thirty years as a career law enforcement officer, including time as an FBI defense tactics instructor. He is a partner at Defend University, a self-defense program created...

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10 Essential Tips For Girls To Stay Safe Online

Laura Bates is a feminist writer, published in Time, xojane.com, the Guardian, the Independent, the New Statesman, and regularly asked for comment by Vice, The Atlantic, and others. She is the founder...

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Stanley Bing: ‘Digital Immortality Could Happen In 20-25 Years’

Imagine a world where you can live forever. Author Stanley Bing doesn’t think that world is too far away. Bing’s new book “Immortal Life,” explores the scientific and technological search for digital...

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Giving A Child A Good Book For Christmas Can Pay Dividends

By John Ostapkovich PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Toys and electronics are certainly hot Christmas gifts for kids, but it may be that nothing packs a longer-term punch than a good book. Books are not only...

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Writer Speaks About Keeping It Together When Things Fall Apart

By Pat Loeb PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A New York rabbi is launching his memoir in Philadelphia this week with appearances at two local synagogues. The events are part book tour, part inspirational talk....

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“Stephen King Library” Coming To A Smart Speaker Near You

Picking a new book to read can be a daunting task. Books can eat up hours of your day and in today’s world no one has time to waste thumbing through a boring tale. Starting today, Amazon Alexa and...

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Paul Simon Reveals the Story Behind “Bridge Over Troubled Water”

Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster Robert Hilburn was the chief pop music critic for the Los Angeles Times for more than three decades. Author of the bestselling biography Johnny Cash: The Life ,...

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10 Tips For Growing Great Houseplants

Master Gardener Jon VanZile’s articles on gardening have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Better Homes & Gardens Special Interest Publications, the Sun-Sentinel (Ft. Lauderdale), Orlando Sentinel,...

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‘This Is How I Save My Life’ Excerpt From Amy B. Scher

Amy B. Scher’s “This Is How I Save My Life” is the true story of a fiery young woman diagnosed with late-stage, chronic Lyme disease whose journey takes her from near-death in California to a trip...

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“I Was Not Going To Rest Until I Brought India Home,” Catherine Oxenberg On...

Catherine Oxenberg shares every parent’s worst nightmare in Captive  (Gallery Books; August 7, 2018; Hardcover), the heartbreaking and shocking exposé of the secretive organization that held the...

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5 Networking Tips to Achieve the Career You’ve Always Wanted

Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster Jaclyn Johnson is the CEO of Create & Cultivate, the fastest growing online platform and offline conference for millennial women seeking to build the career...

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Nora Krug Confronts Her German Roots In ‘Belonging’

Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster Nora Krug’s drawings and visual narratives have appeared in publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and Le Monde diplomatique. Her short-form...

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Excerpt From Jackie Chan’s New Book ‘Never Grow Up’

Jackie Chan is a martial artist, actor, film director, producer, stuntman, and philanthropist. He has appeared in over 150 films, including Rush Hour, Shanghai Noon, Kung Fu Panda, and The Foreigner....

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Ian Port On The Future Of The Electric Guitar: ‘This Instrument Isn’t Going...

Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster Electric guitars are as American as baseball and apple pie. In his new book from CBS sister company Simon & Schuster, author Ian Port dives into the rivalry...

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5 Tips From ‘Embracing The Journey – A Christian Parents’ Blueprint To Loving...

Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster Greg and Lynn McDonald are co-founders of Embracing the Journey Inc., one of the nation’s first Christian ministries dedicated to building bridges between LGBTQ...

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The Gentle Art Of Swedish Spring Cleaning

Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster Margareta Magnusson is, in her own words, aged between 80 and 100. Born in Sweden, she has lived all over the world. Margareta graduated from Beckman’s College of...

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10 Los Angeles Locations For Movie Lovers

Juliette Fay is the bestselling author of five novels, including the USA TODAY bestseller The Tumbling Turner Sisters. A graduate of Boston College and Harvard University, she lives in Massachusetts....

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6 Secrets To A Magical Walt Disney World Vacation

Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster Susan Veness is an international travel writer, researcher, online content provider, and itinerary planner specializing in Florida, Disney, Orlando’s theme parks,...

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Father’s Day Excerpt: ‘Things My Son Needs to Know About the World’

Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster Fredrik Backman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove (soon to be a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks), My Grandmother Asked Me to...

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