Have you ever been lied to? Of course you have, whether you knew it or not. In HOW TO SPOT A LIAR, former military interrogator Gregory Hartley, along with coauthor Maryann Karinch, shows you the techniques to find out what is really going on around you. Managers, negotiators, or anyone who just wants an edge in an increasingly deceptive world, will all find practical applications for this incisive, new work.

THE PEOPLE’S BUSINESS is about what ordinary citizens can do to curtail corporate power. Author Charlie Cray considers a wide spectrum of approaches—from fundamental shifts in how corporations operate, to minor adjustments in governance and regulatory fixes that directly address specific harms. While the approaches may be diverse they all share a view of democracy as a check to corporate power, and that the people must be the ones to choose the ground rules of how our economy operates.

Barbara’s can think of no one we would rather spend the holidays with than Chicago legend Studs Terkel. Join us for an afternoon of memories as Studs reads from and discusses his latest masterwork of oral history—AND THEY ALL SANG. ATAS is a compilation of forty years of interviews with some of the most important and influential musicians of the modern era. From Dylan to Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie to Leonard Bernstein, Janis Joplin to Edith Mason, these are the voices of our times, telling their own stories. Call 708.848.9140 for details.

A perfect gift for any poetry lover on you list. These are the words that have expressed the spirit of, and also helped to create, our modern times. Inspired and inspirational, worldly-wise and deeply felt, as well as often delightfully funny—here are one hundred of the greatest masterpieces of the English language. Join Poetry magazine editor Joseph Parisi as he talks about the selection process behind 100 ESSENTIAL MODERN POEMS.

With her brilliant, creative sense of style, designer and bestselling author, Carolyne Roehm makes the case in PRESENTATIONS that there is just as much pleasure to be had in wrapping gifts as in receiving them—and that beautiful packages can help you guarantee memorable celebrations. Arranged seasonally, and taking inspiration from nature, travelling, collecting, and fine art, this book focuses on holidays, as well as on ways to make children’s gifts look both unique and adorable.

JUST KEEP DANCING captures a disarmingly truthful odyssey of abuse, and triumph over domestic violence. Susan Brauer tells her own story, as one of the more than 2.5 million woman in America who have found themselves in abusive relationships. As her story unfolds Susan provides both a message of hope and guideposts to all of those looking for the courage to find their way, and the strength they need to make it through the hard times in their lives.

The perfect gift for the busiest cook on your shopping list, even if that means you. The adorable queen of fast and delicious food, Rachael Ray, is coming to Barbara’s Bookstore at Marshall Fields State St. to sign her newest cookbook—RACHAEL RAY 365: NO REPEATS. This is a ticketed event, and Rachael will only be signing copies of RACHAEL RAY 365, that have been purchased on site. Please call Barbara’s Bookstore Marshall Field’s, at 312.781.3033, for all of the details.

Did you know that once upon a time Santa wore green? And that he has occasionally delivered toys while riding a polar bear? Santa’s latest biographer, Aggie Gilmore, reveals many surprises from his past in this unique collection of Christmas cards from around the world—THE SANTA BOOK. This tiny volume, perfectly sized for stocking stuffing, is a treasure for any collector of Christmas memorabilia, or for any fan of everyone’s favorite holiday visitor.