Melinda Blau

Presents accounts of three notable ocean voyages: the 1947 Kon-Tiki expedition, Magellan's trip around the world, and the 1838 steamboat race across the Atlantic.

A biography of the woman who set many records as a pilot. Discusses the mystery surrounding her disappearance while attempting to fly around the world.

Tracy Hogg describes her strategies for dealing with the stresses and challenges of the toddler years, including H.E.L.P., hold back, explain, limit, praise; T.L.C., talk, listen, clarify; R&R, routines and rituals; Rehearsals for Change; and Conscious Discipline.

Baristas, mechanics, coworkers--they populate everyone's day, but are often taken for granted. Psychologist Fingerman collaborates with journalist Blau to present the science of casual connection, and chronicles the surprising impact that consequential strangers have on business, creativity, the work environment, and the strength of communities.