Single for the Holidays? Guys Hate It, Too – from Amber Madison, author of ARE ALL GUYS A**HOLES?
December 7, 2011 by Tarcher/Penguin
Filed under DailyTarcher, Fun Fact
Being single has its highs and lows. The holidays can be a definite low. On a physical level, it’s cold outside. So it’s impossible not to want to be cuddling with someone under covers. Emotionally, it’s the most nostalgic time of year and... Read more
THE COMPLETE BOOK OF FARTS presents: Farting Etiquette 101
August 8, 2011 by Tarcher/Penguin
Filed under Books, Books We Can't Put Down, Fun Fact
flat-u-lence (flach-u-lens) n.; female: an embarrassing by-product of digestion. male: an endless source of entertainment, self-expression, and male bonding. For anyone fascinated with farts (and you know who you are!) THE COMPLETE BOOK OF FARTS is... Read more
Perfume: The Not-So-Flowery Truth, as told by Tarcher author Debra Lynn Dadd
August 2, 2011 by Tarcher/Penguin
Filed under Books We Can't Put Down, Fun Fact, In the News
In her new book, TOXIC FREE: How to Protect Your Health and Home from the Chemicals That Are Making You Sick (Tarcher/Penguin, on sale Sept. 4), consumer advocate and NY Times’ “Queen of Green” Debra Lynn Dadd tells readers a terrifying... Read more
Who actually wrote A Course in Miracles? Why have these origins been disputed?
May 2, 2011 by Tarcher/Penguin
Filed under Author Spotlight, Authors, Books, DailyTarcher, Fun Fact
By D. Patrick Miller author of Living with Miracles: A Common-Sense Guide to A Course in Miracles (out from Tarcher / Penguin May 12) The Course was written down, in shorthand, by a Columbia University psychologist named Helen Schucman from 1965 to 1972,... Read more
5 Scary Facts About School Food
April 6, 2011 by Tarcher/Penguin
Filed under Authors, Books, DailyTarcher, Fun Fact, In the News
In her documentary Two Angry Moms, Amy Kalafa uncovered the alarmingly unhealthy food being served in America’s school cafeterias each day. Her upcoming book, Lunch Wars: How to Start a School Food Revolution and Win the Battle for Our Children’s... Read more
6 Things You Didn’t Know About Casanova
February 14, 2011 by Tarcher/Penguin
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While everyone knows the name Casanova, most identify him as a famous lover who romanced women all over Europe in the 18th century. Giacomo Casanova was indeed remarkable. Yet, as Ian Kelly reveals in his fresh biography, his astounding accomplishments... Read more
LISTEN: Gross Medical History
January 12, 2011 by Tarcher/Penguin
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From Elliot In the Morning, DC 101 FM (Washington, DC) January 10, 2010 “Why You Should Store Your Farts in Jar by David Haviland — A thoroughly enjoyable investigation into some of the most gruesome stories in medical history, from the... Read more
Writing for TV and Films
December 28, 2010 by Tarcher/Penguin
Filed under Books, Books We Can't Put Down, Fun Fact, Great Ideas
How many publishing houses can claim that their publisher wrote an episode of the original Star Trek TV series? Only one—Tarcher Books! The third season episode “The Lights of Zetar” was written by Jeremy Tarcher and his late wife Shari Lewis... Read more
Q&A with David Haviland author of Why You Should Store Your Farts in a Jar
December 28, 2010 by Tarcher/Penguin
Filed under Author Spotlight, Authors, DailyTarcher, Fun Fact
author David Haviland Q&A with David Haviland author of Why You Should Store Your Farts in a Jar This is your fourth book of gross and unusual facts. What led to your fascination with the unusual and absurd? I suppose I’ve always been fascinated... Read more
Fun Facts about Santa
December 14, 2010 by Tarcher/Penguin
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Jeff Guinn, Christmas expert and author of The Christmas Chronicles, shared these fun facts about the development of Santa. In 1890 department store Santas began appearing all over America, especially on the East Coast around Boston. They were so popular... Read more
