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Attacking Earth and Sun: A Novel
by Mathieu BeleziThis searing historical fiction immerses us in the brutal early days of the 19th-century French colonization of Algeria. The highly anticipated English-language debut of a prize-winning author who tackles the taboo of France&’s colonial past.In search of a prosperous life, Séraphine and her family brave the dangerous journey to France&’s newly conquered Algerian territory, along with five hundred likeminded citizens. But the realities of the colony soon give the lie to the French government&’s promises: inadequate shelter, hostile weather, sickness, and a native population whose anger and desperation threaten to boil over into violence.As the settlers gradually, painfully establish a community and a church in this foreign land, the French army wreaks devastation on the Algerian people and their villages. Through the eyes of a soldier—constantly reminded by his captain, &“You&’re no angels!&”—we witness their shocking cruelty as they attempt to quell resistance.With chiseled, haunting prose reminiscent of Faulkner, Mathieu Belezi condenses years of historical research into a powerfully human account. Attacking Earth and Sun vividly exposes the hell that was colonization, far from the pioneer dream sold by Western powers.
The Innocent Days of War: A Novel
by Mario FortunatoIn this gripping coming-of-age novel, a group of young people&’s lives and passions collide in unexpected ways as World War II transforms Italy and England.Central Italy, on the eve of the Second World War. A group of young Italians find themselves in the midst of what will soon become a civil war. Among them is Stefano Portelli, a hopeful lawyer with a head full of utopias, in love with Eleonora. And there is his sister-in-law Nina, secretly linked to Sergio, a partisan leader.Other lives run parallel to theirs: that of Alastair Ormiston, an English Royal Air Force Pilot, who adores Virginia Woolf's books and dreams of the ideal companion. And that of Edna, his best friend who, in a London bombed by the Nazis, discovers herself and her happiness. If their paths intersect in a shocking way, shuffling the cards of history, it will be through the work of a destiny greater than them, burning them in a bonfire where everything is consumed—joy and pain together.
Indignity: A Life Reimagined
by Lea YpiThe award-winning author of Free returns with an extraordinary investigation into historical injustice, personal and collective dignity, truth and imaginationWhen Lea Ypi discovers that a photo of her grandmother, Leman, honeymooning in the Italian Alps in 1941 has been posted by a stranger on social media, she is faced with deeply unsettling questions. Growing up, she had been told all records of her grandmother&’s youth were destroyed &“when the police came and took everything&” in the early days of communism in Albania. But there Leman was with her husband, Asllan Ypi: glamorous newlyweds while World War II was raging in the background.What follows is a thrilling reimagining of the past, as we are transported to the vanished world of Ottoman aristocracy in Salonica, the making of modern Greece and Albania, a global financial crisis, the horrors of war and the dawn of communism in the Balkans, through secret police archives and muddied memories. While investigating the truth about her family, Ypi grapples with uncertainty. Who is the real Leman Ypi? If her family lived in the Ottoman Empire, why did she speak French? What made her move to Tirana as a young woman and meet a socialist who sympathized with the Popular Front while his father led a collaborationist government? And, above all, why was she smiling in the winter of 1941? All of these questions were also asked by the Albanian secret police.As much a sweeping story about lost worlds as it is a philosophical inquiry, Indignity shows what it is like to make choices against the tide of history. Through reports of communist spies, court depositions, anecdotes and characters that live on in Ypi&’s memory, we move between &“now&” and &”then&”, fact and fiction, what we learn from archives and what we can imagine, to reckon with the injustices of the past.By turns epic and intimate, profound and gripping, Indignity is a meditation on the fragility of truth, both personal and political. Ultimately, Ypi asks, with what moral authority do we judge the acts of previous generations? And what do we really know about the people closest to us?
Richard Scarry's Lowly Worm Saves Christmas!
by Richard ScarryIt&’s Christmas in Busytown! Join Lowly Worm, Huckle Cat and Sally Cat in this all-new story as they help Santa prepare for the holiday season. When the elves get sick, Santa needs help! Can Lowly Worm help Santa make toys and save Christmas? He will with best friends Huckle Cat and Sally Cat by his side as they team up to make it the best Christmas ever! Kids can join the fun with Lowly Worm in this sweet holiday storybook!This great holiday gift introduces young children to the friendly characters in Richard Scarry&’s Busytown, and is the first story in a new Scarry holiday-themed series.
I Deliver Parcels in Beijing
by Hu AnYan"Hu Anyan&’s I Deliver Parcels in Beijing, translated by Jack Hargreaves, offers an unvarnished dispatch from the front lines of the gig economy, written by a guy who&’s held nearly every low-wage, low-reward job on the market (delivery driver, security guard, convenience store clerk, bicycle salesman). The Cinderella bit of it is that now he can add a new title: internationally best-selling author." —Leah Greenblatt, The New York Times Book ReviewA runaway bestseller in China, sold in 17+ countries, this delightfully honest and humorous account gives a face and voice to the future of work—as if Nomadland met Nickel and Dimed. In 2023, I Deliver Parcels in Beijing became the literary sensation of the year in China. Hu Anyan&’s story, about short-term jobs in various anonymous megacities, hit a nerve with a generation of young people who feel at odds with an ever-growing pressure to perform and succeed.Hu started posting essays about his experiences online during COVID lockdowns. His recollection of night shifts in a huge logistics center in the south of China went viral: his nights were so hot that he could drink three liters of water without taking a toilet break; his days were spent searching for affordable rooms with proper air-conditioning; and his few moments of leisure were consumed by calculations of the amount of alcohol needed to sleep but not feel drowsy a few hours later.Hu Anyan tells us about brutal work, where there is no real future in sight. But Hu is armed with deadpan humor and a strong idea of self. He moves on when he feels stuck—from logistics in the south, to parcel delivery in Beijing, to other impossible jobs. Along the way, he turns to reading and writing for strength and companionship.I Deliver Parcels in Beijing is an honest and startling first-person portrait of Hu Anyan's struggle against the dehumanizing nature of our contemporary global work system—and his discovery of the power of sharing a story.
Zohran Walks New York
by Millie von Platen&“...promises to be cute.&”—The Cut (New York Magazine)This love letter to New York City shows Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani walking through all five boroughs and celebrating the people and places that make it great.Zohran Mamdani has walked through the streets of New York City since he was a child, and at every crosswalk, there&’s something new to celebrate. From a Mets game at Citi Field to a polar bear plunge at Coney Island, the city is filled with adventures waiting to be had. This joyful picture book for ages 4–8 is inspired by his noted thirteen-mile mayoral campaign walk."This playful picture book debut from Von Platen takes inspiration from the 13-mile summer 2025 Manhattan campaign walk of mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. As thin-lined, bold-hued illustrations nod to the look of Mamdani&’s much-buzzed-about political poster design—a palette that draws from New York City&’s visual culture of bodega signs and yellow cabs—the subject affably strolls, cheers, and occasionally boogies through the city, wearing the same slightly rumpled black suit, blue tie, and blue sneakers. Minimalist text refers warmly to 'Zohran&’s city' ('In Zohran&’s city, there are new things to do at every crosswalk'), but what emerges in this fond portrait is a bustling metropolis that belongs to all. There, 'everyone is always on the move' (Mamdani greets folks beneath an elevated train), but it&’s also okay to 'slow down and listen' (he sits on a park bench, sipping from the classic New York coffee cup). Even readers beyond the five boroughs will recognize the figure as someone who loves where he lives and believes that every interaction matters."—Publishers Weekly
The Heroic Legends Series - Kull: The Talons of Deep Time
by Francesco DimitriSomething has happened on the shores of a lake in the hills of Zalgara: a village has appeared overnight. The inhabitants seem to be perfectly normal, and they act as if they were always there. But they aren&’t, and they weren&’t. Can Kull of Atlantis and Brule the Spear-slayer unravel the enigma?
Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures
by Judd ApatowAn intimate, rollicking highly-visual memoir of a comedic genius that offers a rare glimpse into the creative life and inner workings of legendary director producer Judd Apatow through never-before-seen photos, letters and behind-the-scenes stories&“Judd Apatow has put together an amazing scrapbook of his life and career. The best part? There&’s a lot of pictures. And the stuff that isn&’t pictures? You don&’t even have to look at!&”—Adam SandlerIn the mid-eighties, a young, self-professed comedy nerd from Syosset, Long Island, named Judd Apatow took to the stage to perform his first standup routine—and survived. Over the coming decades, Apatow would translate his obsession for comedy into one of the most successful careers in Hollywood, through genre-defining films such as The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Bridesmaids, and This Is 40 and iconic series such as Girls and Freaks & Geeks. Through his solo work as well as his collaborations with fellow comedians Steve Carrell, Adam Sandler, Amy Schumer, and countless others, Apatow reshaped the landscape of American comedy. In this revelatory scrapbook memoir, Apatow has pulled hundreds of personal photographs, letters, scripts, drafts, and paired them with never-before-told stories to create a unique-in-format, deeply-personal-in-tone account of a storied career. Spanning decades, Comedy Nerd takes us on Apatow&’s lifelong journey of fandom, creativity, and obsession: from the exacting, relentless work that goes into cracking people up; surprising stories about our favorite comedians; and insights into how Apatow has managed to push the limits of his craft in an ever-evolving cultural landscape. It is a candid, joyful, and fascinating portrait of an artist and storyteller who has spent decades making us laugh.
We Did Ok, Kid: A Memoir
by Sir Anthony HopkinsAcademy Award-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins delves into his illustrious film and theatre career, difficult childhood and path to sobriety in his honest, moving and long-awaited memoir. Born and raised in Port Talbot – a small Welsh steelworks town – amid war and depression, Sir Anthony Hopkins grew up around men who were tough, to say the least, and eschewed all forms of emotional vulnerability in favor of alcoholism and brutality. A struggling student in school, he was deemed by his peers, his parents and other adults as a failure with no future ahead of him. But, on a fateful Saturday night, the disregarded Welsh boy watched the 1948 adaptation of Hamlet, sparking a passion for acting that would lead him on a path that no one could have predicted. With candour and a voice that is both arresting and vulnerable, Sir Anthony recounts his various career milestones and provides a once-in-a-lifetime look into the brilliance behind some of his most iconic roles. His performance as Iago gets him admitted into the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and places him under the wing of Laurence Olivier. He meets Richard Burton by chance as a young boy in his art teacher&’s apartment, and later, backstage before a performance of Equus as an established actor meeting his hero. His iconic portrayal of Hannibal Lecter was informed by the creepy performance of Bela Lugosi in Dracula and the razor-sharp precision of his acting teacher. He pulls raw emotion from the stoicism of his father and grandfather for an unforgettable performance in King Lear. Sir Anthony also takes a deeply honest look at the low points in his personal life. His addiction cost him his first marriage, his relationship with his only child, and nearly his life – the latter ultimately propelling him toward sobriety, a commitment he has maintained for nearly half a century. He constantly battles against the desire to move through life alone and avoid connection for fear of getting hurt – much like the men in his family – and as the years go by, he deals with questions of mortality, getting ready to discover what his father called The Big Secret. Featuring a special collection of personal photographs throughout, We Did OK, Kid is a raw and passionate memoir from a complex, iconic man who has inspired audiences with remarkable performances for over sixty years.
Bourbon And Secrets (The Bourbon Boys)
by Victoria WilderSingle-dad Lincoln Foxx wants nothing to do with Faye Calloway, but when she turns up back in his small town with a dangerous agenda, he can&’t stay away – in the second book in a bourbon-infused romantic suspense trilogy featuring mystery, murder and lots of spice. In Fiasco, Kentucky, there is one rule: never fall for a Foxx brother. Any woman who did, ended up dead – or so the rumour goes. It wasn&’t just a rumour, it was my reality. I buried my wife along with too many secrets surrounding the night she died. Now, I&’m a single dad with two priorities: raising my two girls and making great bourbon.But when Faye Calloway returns after I ran her out of my town – looking like a fantasy on stage and nothing like the cop she was trained to be – I know for a fact that she&’s hiding more secrets than the one she blackmailed me to keep. And I&’m becoming distracted by the teasingly beautiful burlesque dancer with a hidden agenda. But as secrets begin to unravel and she puts herself in danger to right the past, the rules stop mattering. Only two things will allow me to protect my family and the woman I love: bourbon and secrets.
Bourbon and Lies (The Bourbon Boys)
by Victoria WilderEx-cop Grant Foxx&’s life is thrown into chaos when a beautiful woman with a dangerous secret begins working at his distillery – in the first book in a bourbon-infused romantic suspense trilogy featuring mystery, murder and lots of spice.In Fiasco, Kentucky, there is one rule: never fall for a Foxx brother. Any woman who did ended up dead – or so the rumour goes. Townies call it a curse. But I&’ve lived it, and I won&’t survive it again. I&’m not a cop anymore, but I&’ve seen enough danger to know that Laney Young, the beautiful stranger who just showed up in my town, is running from something. She&’s lying about where she came from and what she&’s doing here.I don&’t want her near the quiet life I&’ve made for myself, but she&’s everywhere: working at my distillery, living in our guest house, I can&’t avoid her. And the way she dishes out attitude from that pretty mouth of hers has me wanting things I&’ve sworn to myself I&’d never want again. When her past shows up and mingles too closely with mine, her lies begin to unravel. I mess up, dig too far, and get too close. Only two things have the power to keep her safe now: bourbon and lies.
Wreck: A Novel
by Catherine Newman“Wreck is a delight. What an absolute joy to be reunited with Rocky and her family, the characters we all fell in love with in Sandwich. Newman's prose is laugh-out-loud funny. It's also profound. I couldn't stop reading, even though I didn't want it to end.”—J. Courtney Sullivan, New York Times bestselling author of The Cliffs“Wreck is the kind of book that pulls up a chair, pours the wine, and dives deep—equal parts hilarious, sharp, and achingly sincere. I didn’t just read it—I felt known by it. A luminous, laugh-out-loud triumph.”—Alison Espach, New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding PeopleThe acclaimed bestselling author of Sandwich is back with a wonderful novel, full of laughter and heart, about marriage, family, and what happens when life doesn’t go as planned.If you loved Rocky and her family on vacation on Cape Cod, wait until you join them at home two years later. (And if this is your first meeting with this crew, get ready to laugh and cry—and relate.) Rocky, still anxious, nostalgic, and funny, is living in Western Massachusetts with her husband Nick and their daughter Willa, who's back home after college. Their son, Jamie, has taken a new job in New York, and Mort, Rocky’s widowed father, has moved in.It all couldn’t be more ridiculously normal . . . until Rocky finds herself obsessed with a local accident that only tangentially affects them—and with a medical condition that, she hopes, won’t affect them at all.With her signature wit and wisdom, Catherine Newman explores the hidden rules of family, the heavy weight of uncertainty, and the gnarly fact that people—no matter how much you love them—are not always exactly who you want them to be.
The Blue Food Cookbook: Delicious Seafood Recipes for a Sustainable Future
by Andrew Zimmern Barton SeaverFeaturing a foreword from Shailene Woodley.In connection with the James Beard Award- and Emmy-nominated PBS docuseries Hope in the Water by Andrew Zimmern (food equity and climate activist, Emmy and four-time James Beard award winner) and Barton Seaver (an expert on seafood cookery and sustainability), a sustainable seafood bible, including a guide to environmentally friendly practices for buying and cooking food from oceans, lakes, and rivers, with over 145 recipes.Is farmed or wild-caught salmon better? Is tuna being overfished? Do I have to worry about mercury poisoning? Is seafood high in protein? Is industrial aquaculture sustainable? How can I do anything to address the climate change and food security crises? Is it okay to eat raw fish? How do you shuck an oyster? Is frozen seafood good? How do you cook mackerel without it stinking up the kitchen?The answers are clear in The Blue Food Cookbook. In celebration of the fish, shellfish, and plants we eat from our oceans, lakes, and rivers (in other words, blue food) and in collaboration with the PBS docuseries Hope in the Water, award-winning chef and TV host Andrew Zimmern and leading sustainable seafood expert and educator Barton Seaver present a seafood bible looking at blue food from water to plate: a tangible, delicious cookbook for how to best buy, prepare, and cook from our oceans and waterways sustainably.With a comprehensive guide to culinary categories of fish, how to best set up your kitchen, what you should have in your pantry, different cooking techniques, and more than 145 delicious recipes, this first-of-its-kind cookbook is all you need to cook seafood confidently and responsibly. Recipes span from humble meals to impressive fare for entertaining, from traditional dishes to creative takes—even desserts (trust!)—inspired by flavors from Zimmern’s and Barton’s travel around the world, restaurant experience, and their home kitchens, for blue food of all kinds, including tinned fish, shellfish, fillet fish, seaweed, and beyond:Butternut Squash and Mussel SoupFish and Chips, but Make It SaladSeafood Pot PieHalibut with Green Goddess DressingTuna Noodle CasseroleNashville Hot-Inspired CatfishMiso Broiled CarpSockeye Salmon EnchiladasVietnamese Caramelized ShrimpChocolate Chip Kelp BrowniesA lusciously photographed and beautifully illustrated tome, The Blue Food Cookbook is a definitive must-have for every home cook looking to enjoy delicious, nutritious seafood more sustainably.
Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder
by Michael McFaul"A history, an analysis, and a set of prescriptions for the greatest geopolitical challenge of our time: the threat to the democratic world posed by China and Russia." —Anne Applebaum, author of Autocracy, Inc. "A monumental account of contemporary geopolitics"—Francis Fukuyama, author of Liberalism and Its Discontents The rise of China, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the reelection of President Donald Trump have reinforced a gloomy yet growing consensus: the old global order has ended, and a new Cold War has begun. And yet, many of the perils we face today are distinctly different from those we encountered from the Soviet Union. The alliance between the autocracies of China and Russia, China’s economic might, the rise of the far right in the United States and Europe, and the disturbing isolationist foreign policy shifts of the Trump administration—taken together represent new challenges for the democratic world. They are threats with no precedent in the past century.In this sweeping account of great power competition between the United States, China, and Russia over the past three centuries, Michael McFaul—former ambassador to Russia and international affairs analyst for NBC News—argues persuasively that today’s challenges require fresh thinking, not constrained by distant memories of the Cold War or the nationalist dreams of MAGA. One of the preeminent thinkers on American foreign policy for decades, McFaul combines in-depth historical analysis with a forward-looking perspective, crafting a new grand strategy for America in this age of global disorder. Acknowledging how Xi’s China, Putin’s Russia, and Trump’s America are upending the current international system, Autocrats vs. Democrats makes the case against America’s retreat from the world, detailing why:Russia’s disruptive ambitions should not be underestimated.China’s capabilities should not be overestimated.Trump’s shift toward isolationism and autocracy will weaken America’s place in the world. At once a clarion call for American diplomacy and a forceful rebuttal of the Trump administration’s policies, Autocrats vs. Democrats provides a nuanced assessment of the China and Russia threats, as well as a bold vision for renewing America’s leadership on the world stage.
Amor original: Las cuatro posadas en el camino espiritual Original Love: The Four Inns on the Path of Awakening (Spanish edition)
by Henry ShukmanLa guía de meditación esencial para el siglo XXI: el renombrado profesor de mindfulness Henry Shukman sustituye el concepto de pecado original por el de amor original, y nos enseña a aprovechar el amor que da forma a nuestro mundo y puede transformarnos.«Henry Shukman es uno de los maestros de dharma más sabios y poéticos que tenemos hoy en día. En un mundo cada vez más fragmentado, es una compañía inusualmente buena». —Sam Harris, autor de Despertar, un bestseller del New York Times, y presentador del podcast Making SenseCada vez más personas se sienten desconectadas, desvinculadas y solas, sin saber dónde buscar ayuda. Amor original es el manual espiritual secular que necesitamos para enfrentar nuestros problemas y aprender a ser felices.Henry Shukman, director espiritual del Centro Zen Mountain Cloud de Santa Fe, Nuevo México, ofrece un camino basado en cuatro vías —conciencia plena, apoyo, absorción y despertar— que promueven la sanación y el crecimiento espiritual a través de la meditación para practicantes de cualquier nivel. ¡Y funciona! Shukman incluye historias inspiradoras de los estudiantes de su programa Amor Original que revelan cómo ha transformado sus vidas.Más necesario que nunca, Amor Original nos ayuda a crear paz para nosotros mismos y para nuestro tiempo enseñándonos a- reducir el estrés, la ansiedad y la depresión;- relajar la mente y el cuerpo;- aliviar los sentimientos de preocupación, arrepentimiento, ira e irritación;- mejorar la toma de decisiones y el funcionamiento ejecutivo.Encontrar el sentido del amor es un propósito fundamental de la meditación. Encontrar el camino de vuelta a la paz amorosa que vive en el centro de las cosas es el Amor Original.----The essential meditation guide for the twenty-first century: renowned mindfulness teacher Henry Shukman replaces the concept of original sin with original love, teaching us to tap into the love that shapes our world and can transform who we are."Henry Shukman is one of the wisest and most poetical teachers of dharma we have today. In an increasingly fragmented world, he is unusually good company." — Sam Harris, New York Times bestselling author of Waking Up and host of the Making Sense podcastAn increasing number of people today feel disconnected, disengaged, and lonely. Many of us are seeking solace, beginning with ourselves. Original Love is the secular spiritual handbook we need to ease our troubles and find the highest possible happiness.Henry Shukman, spiritual director of Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, provides a way forward based on four paths—Mindfulness, Support, Absorption, and Awakening—that promote growth and healing through meditation for practitioners of any level. And it works! Shukman includes inspiring stories from the students of his Original Love program that reveal how it has transformed their lives.
Dorie's Anytime Cakes
by Dorie GreenspanEPICURIOUS STANDOUT COOKBOOK FOR FALL 2025From beloved James Beard Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author Dorie Greenspan—a vibrantly illustrated collection of recipes for simple yet most-memorable cakesOver the years, Dorie has created thousands of excellent recipes. And out of all of them, the ones she always comes back to are the simplest cakes. Some may have a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of icing, but most of them are straight-from-the-oven cakes that are great as-is. They’re cakes that you probably already have all the ingredients for in your pantry. They’re the kinds of cakes you can whip up, put out and know that anyone with a hankering can come by and cut a sliver or a hunk. Any time.With evocative writing, expert advice, and gorgeous illustrations by Nancy Pappas, Dorie’s Anytime Cakes celebrates the simple—but still exciting and special—with more than 100 recipes for easy-to-make, easy-to-love cakes.There are recipes for all kinds of cakes, including loaves and rounds, muffins, crumbles, and Bundts—even savory cakes—plus frostings, fillings, and other flourishes:BFF Brownie CakeMorning, Noon, and Night Thanksgiving CakeCafuné Corn CakeSimplest, Plainest, Most Old-Fashion—Also Best Tasting—Marble CakeButtermilk Plum CakeFaux-caccia SquaresMiso-Cheddar Scone CakeFeta, Sumac, and Za’atar LoafThe Devil’s Chocolate CakeYou’ll also find “Playing Around” suggestions throughout—Dorie’s inspirations for making each recipe to your own taste and right for all occasions. Flavor your sugar with citrus or tea for a special touch, spice your cake up with hot honey, or transform your plain cake into an impressive, layered party cake. Just like Dorie, you’ll return to baking these favorite cakes again and again.
That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You
by Elyse MyersWriter, comedian, and content creator Elyse Myers gets real about life’s awkward moments in her bold, funny, and unfiltered debut bookElyse Myers is known to her twelve million followers as “The Internet’s Best Friend,” sharing her relatable stories and comedic sketches and serving as an advocate for topics such as neurodivergence, impostor syndrome, body image, and more. Whether she’s making people laugh with tales of disastrous dates or giving a voice to that awkward internal monologue many of us have, she has three simple goals behind everything she makes: To make people feel known, loved, and like they belong.In That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You, Elyse delivers a debut collection of deeply personal stories and hand-drawn illustrations, offering even more intimate reflections beyond what fans have seen on her social media, including:Spending 7 Minutes in Heaven accidentally friend-zoning her crushHow Lucy, the Magic 8 Ball keychain, changed her life by accidentMoving from California to Australia to Texas to Nebraska to like (maybe even love!) herselfHow to Fold Hospital Corners in 10 EASY STEPS!—a practical guide and a rumination about…everythingThe “meat cute” when she met her smoke show of a husband at a butcher’s counter in Australia—and how she revealed herself to be an emotional runnerPlus, tales involving bad dates and is-this-a-dates; the tempting yet futile urge to reinvent yourself, panic attacks and escape hatches, and favorite pens and systems to use them, all while loving and letting yourself be loved, preferably at the same time.
The Taking of Jemima Boone: Colonial Settlers, Tribal Nations, and the Kidnap That Shaped America
by Matthew Pearl“A rousing tale of frontier daring and ingenuity, better than legend on every front.” — Pulitzer Prize–winning author Stacy SchiffA Goodreads Most Anticipated Book In his first work of narrative nonfiction, Matthew Pearl, bestselling author of acclaimed novel The Dante Club, explores the little-known true story of the kidnapping of legendary pioneer Daniel Boone’s daughter and the dramatic aftermath that rippled across the nation. On a quiet midsummer day in 1776, weeks after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, thirteen-year-old Jemima Boone and her friends Betsy and Fanny Callaway disappear near the Kentucky settlement of Boonesboro, the echoes of their faraway screams lingering on the air.A Cherokee-Shawnee raiding party has taken the girls as the latest salvo in the blood feud between American Indians and the colonial settlers who have decimated native lands and resources. Hanging Maw, the raiders’ leader, recognizes one of the captives as Jemima Boone, daughter of Kentucky's most influential pioneers, and realizes she could be a valuable pawn in the battle to drive the colonists out of the contested Kentucky territory for good.With Daniel Boone and his posse in pursuit, Hanging Maw devises a plan that could ultimately bring greater peace both to the tribes and the colonists. But after the girls find clever ways to create a trail of clues, the raiding party is ambushed by Boone and the rescuers in a battle with reverberations that nobody could predict. As Matthew Pearl reveals, the exciting story of Jemima Boone’s kidnapping vividly illuminates the early days of America’s westward expansion, and the violent and tragic clashes across cultural lines that ensue.In this enthralling narrative in the tradition of Candice Millard and David Grann, Matthew Pearl unearths a forgotten and dramatic series of events from early in the Revolutionary War that opens a window into America’s transition from colony to nation, with the heavy moral costs incurred amid shocking new alliances and betrayals.
Save Our Souls: The True Story of a Castaway Family, Treachery, and Murder
by Matthew PearlINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the bestselling author of The Taking of Jemima Boone, the unbelievable true story of a real-life Swiss Family Robinson (and their dog) who faced sharks, shipwreck, and betrayal.On December 10, 1887, a shark fishing boat disappeared. On board the doomed vessel were the Walkers—the ship’s captain Frederick, his wife Elizabeth, their three teenage sons, and their dog—along with the ship’s crew. The family had spotted a promising fishing location when a terrible storm arose, splitting their vessel in two and leaving those onboard adrift on the perilous sea.When the castaways awoke the next morning, they discovered they had been washed ashore—on an island inhabited by a large but ragged and emaciated man who introduced himself as Hans. Hans appeared to have been there for a while and could quickly educate the Walkers and their crew on the island’s resources. But Hans had a secret . . . and as the Walker family gradually came to learn more, what seemed like a stroke of luck to have the mysterious man’s assistance became something ominous, something darker.Like David Grann and Stacy Schiff, Matthew Pearl unveils one of the most incredible yet little-known historical true stories, and the only known instance in history of an actual family of castaways. Save Our Souls asks us to consider who we might become if we found ourselves trapped on a deserted island.
The Pioneer Woman Cooks—The Essential Recipes: 120 Greatest Hits, New Twists, and Perfected Classics (The Pioneer Woman Cooks #9)
by Ree DrummondThe ninth blockbuster cookbook by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ree Drummond, featuring tested, perfected versions of her all-time favorite, most crowd-pleasing, and timelessly popular recipes—the classics that families turn to every day and year after year.Bestselling author, Food Network personality, businesswoman, and mother of five Ree Drummond has her fair share of dog-eared and oil-splattered recipes in constant rotation. She’s learned a lot since she first started sharing recipes with the world almost twenty years ago, and now when she’s in the kitchen, her main focus is finding ways to make her all-time favorite dishes even more delicious versions of themselves—and to ensure each method is absolutely foolproof. This is a book of everybody’s tried-and-true Ree favorites, but re-examined, re-worked, and made even more perfect than the original, so that Ree's millions of fans (and their families) can share in the delicious results!Ree focuses on her can’t-live-without dishes—those classic favorites that families turn to, week in and week out, no matter the era or generation—and including many dishes that are destined to be classics for years to come. Whether you’re just starting out as a home cook or you’re already a seasoned pro at feeding a family, you’ll love this one stop shop for all the recipes Ree and her family have loved most for the past twenty-five years, made even better this time around. Because if a recipe is worthy of repeating, it’s worthy of perfecting.The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The Essential Recipes serves up dishes for every occasion, including:Even more perfect pancakes, for truly memorable breakfastsMacaroni and cheese, for an indulgent dinner or versatile sideMeatloaf, mastered by Ree for a comforting supperSplendid, simple pot roast, the perfect Sunday dinnerChicken pot pie, for a taste of nostalgiaSublime scalloped potatoes with ham—rich, hearty, and so deliciousClassic pies and cookies for every occasionAlongside these re-tested and revamped classics, you’ll find variations to suit the pickiest palate and offer options for every occasion, like French Dip, Whiskey Carrots, and Chocolate Sheet Cake. And detailed instructions for Roast Chicken, French Fries, and Hard-Boiled Eggs Once and for All will give you the go-to methods you’ll turn to time and again.To take away the guesswork, Ree presents all her recipes with step-by-step photos, her signature style from day one. There are also useful tips and tricks for home cooks who are looking to streamline their meal-prep efforts and revolutionize the time they spend in the kitchen, including Ree’s failsafe tips for getting ahead.With all your very favorite tried-and-true recipes in one spot, figuring out your next meal has never been so easy. If there’s ever been a cookbook Ree considers her recipe bible . . . this is the one!
Everything's Good: Cozy Classics You'll Cook Always and Forever: A Cookbook
by Toni ChapmanFind joy in the kitchen with 100 recipes for nostalgic, flavorful comfort food from the creator of The Moody FoodyToni Chapman is a social media star who shares easy recipes for the homey classics you crave. Toni grew up in a family that loves to cook, and her homestyle cooking speaks to the beautiful intersectionality of food and family. Her dishes are inspired by the multicultural community she grew up in, with flavors from all over the globe. The 100 recipes she shares in Everything's Good are approachable and weeknight-friendly, dialed in with her relentless attention to detail and brought to life by her bold and flavorful style. In Everything's Good, Toni offers a treasure trove of brand-new recipes (and some viral favorites) with tips and tricks to set you up for success. Toni&’s dishes are soulful and cozy—several recipes have been passed down from her family, like Pollo Guisado (Puerto Rican Chicken Stew); some are inspired by the Southern staples she grew up eating, such as Honey Butter Corn Bread; and others are Toni&’s takes on the classics, like Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde. Her irresistible, foolproof recipes include: Start with Something Special: Juicy Red Sofrito Chicken Empanadas; Spinach, Crab, and Artichoke-Stuffed Shrimp; Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Bread Soulful Soups: The Very Best Pozole Verde; Spicy Lasagna Soup; The Ultimate Loaded Baked Potato SoupOn a Lighter Note: Goes with Everything Salad; Lemon-Butter Cod; Good Vibes Rum PunchTake-Out Classics: General Tso's Chicken; Jamaican-Style Oxtail with Rice and Peas; Straight-Fire Smash BurgersWhat&’s For Dinner?: Creamy Shrimp and Crab-Stuffed Shells; Cola-Braised Short Ribs; Cheesy Chipotle Chicken QuesadillasFamily Style: Mofongo con Camarones de Ajillo; Cajun Butter Turkey; Louisiana Red Beans and Rice; Sausage and Gravy BakeLife is Sweet: Strawberries and Cream Croissant Bake; Biscuit-Top Peach Cobbler; Cookies and Cream Tres LechesSauces: The Perfect Sauce for Everything; Abuelita's Green Sofrito; The Real MVP Ranch DressingFor Toni, food is a source of solace. Everything's Good is a reminder that no matter what life throws your way, you can find comfort in preparing and sharing a delicious meal.
Tom's Crossing: A Novel
by Mark Z. DanielewskiFrom the bestselling author of House of Leaves comes a magisterial novel about two friends determined to rescue a pair of horses set for slaughter.&“This is an amazing work of fiction. I absolutely loved it. At the heart you&’ll find a blood-drenched story of pursuit and two brave and resourceful children. But there&’s so much more. I immersed myself. Have never read anything like it.&” —Stephen KingHard to figure how so much awful horror could've started out with just them two horses and not a one yet named...While folks still like to focus on the crimes that shocked the small city of Orvop, Utah, back in the fall of 1982, not to mention the trials that followed, far more remember the adventure that took place beyond municipal lines.For sure no one expected the dead to rise, but they did. No one expected the mountain to fall either, but it did. No one expected an act of courage so great, and likewise so appalling, that it still staggers the heart and mind of anyone who knows anything about the Katanogos massif, to say nothing of Pillars Meadow. As one Orvop high school teacher described that extraordinary feat just days before she died, Fer sure no one expected Kalin March to look Old Porch in the eye and tell him: You get what you deserve when you ride with cowards.
Lena the Chicken (But Really a Dinosaur!)
by Linda BaileyChicken Run meets Tiny T. Rex in this funny farmyard tale of a feisty chicken who is sure she is a dinosaur! Includes a die-cut cover — and back matter about how chickens (and all other birds) are the living descendants of dinosaurs!Lena lives in a chicken coop, and she looks a lot like a chicken. But deep down, she&’s convinced that she&’s a . . . DINOSAUR! She can feel it in her bones. Lena just doesn&’t understand the scaredy chickens in her family, and they don't understand her either, with her ferociousness and big ideas. The people on the farm are also baffled . . . except for little Madeline, who thinks Lena has PERSONALITY. And then, when a dastardly weasel turns up and threatens the coop, Lena's fearful family chickens out AGAIN. It's up to Lena to unleash her inner dinosaur like never before — to save the coop and show this silly bunch of chickens how to stand up for themselves. And when Madeline's science fair project shows that chickens are the closest living relatives in the world to dinosaurs, Lena&’s family finally starts to see that — holy hen house! — they are all dinosaurs too!
Princeton Review AP Computer Science A Premium Prep, 9th Edition: For the NEW 2026 Exam: 5 Practice Tests + Digital Practice Online + Content Review (College Test Preparation)
by The Princeton ReviewPREMIUM PRACTICE FOR A PERFECT 5! Ace the newly-digital AP Computer Science A Exam with this comprehensive study guide—including 5 practice tests with answer explanations, timed online practice, and thorough content review.Techniques That Actually Work• Tried-and-true strategies to help you avoid traps and beat the test• Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically• Essential tactics to help you work smarter, not harderEverything You Need for a High Score• Updated to address the new digital exam• Comprehensive content review for all test topics, including lab requirements• Online digital flashcards to review core content• Study plans, a handy list of key terms and concepts, and more via your online Student ToolsPremium Practice for AP Excellence• 5 full-length practice tests (3 in the book, 2 online) with detailed answer explanations• Online tests provided as digital versions (with timer option to simulate exam experience) online, and as downloadable PDFs (with interactive elements mimicking the exam interface)• Practice drills at the end of each content review chapter, plus step-by-step walk-throughs of sample exam questions
The Running Ground: A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports
by Nicholas ThompsonA profound meditation on what running can teach us about our limits and our lives by a record-setting distance runner who is now the CEO of The Atlantic. &“This is not just an engaging memoir about running. It&’s a meditation on what it takes to marshal and maintain motivation.&”—ADAM GRANT, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again&“Endlessly surprising, revelatory, and heart-rending.&”—ANNA WINTOURFor Nicholas Thompson, running has always been about something more than putting one foot in front of another. He ran his first mile at age five, using it as a way to connect with his father as his family fell apart. As a young man, it was a sport that transformed, and then shook, his sense of self-worth. In his 30s, it was a way of coping with a profound medical scare. By his early 40s, Thompson had many accomplishments. He was the Editor in Chief of a major magazine; a devoted husband and father; and a passionate runner. But he was haunted by the recent death of his brilliant, complicated father and the crack-up that derailed his father&’s life. Had the intensity and ambition he&’d inherited made a personal crisis inevitable for him as well? Then a chance offer gave him the opportunity to train for the Chicago Marathon with elite coaches. Giving himself over to the sport more fully than ever before, he discovered that aging didn&’t necessarily put you on an unbroken trajectory of decline. For seven years after his father died, Thompson transforms his body to perform at its highest capacity, and the profound discipline and awareness he builds along the way changes every aspect of his life. Throughout the narrative, he weaves in stories of remarkable men and women who have used the sport to transcend some of the hardest moments in life. The Running Ground is a story about fathers, sons, and the most basic and most beautiful of sports.