Books

This volume explores the role of soft power in US foreign policy past, present and future. It addresses vital issue areas - including terrorism threats, foreign economic policy and cultural diplomacy - as well as crucial bilateral relations - including Sino-American, Russian-American and transatlantic....

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Adriana Mather comes a heartwarming tale of love, family, and pastry perfection.Maddi DeLuca is coming home for the holidays with her nine-year-old son, only it's not the triumphant return she might have hoped for. She recently...

Two sisters roll up their sleeves to run a dilapidated, beach town inn but must learn to work with the locals in this deliciously spicy Sense and Sensibility inspired rom-com by Nikki Payne. There's never a good time to learn you're your father's secret...

A surprising and exciting new collection of speculative and experimental stories that explore animal intelligences, gender, and the nature of stories. The Privilege of the Happy Ending collects award-winning writer Kij Johnson's speculative fiction from the last decade. The stories explore gender, animals, and...

Most small and medium stakes poker players have a decent grasp of no-limit hold'em. However, they almost always have a few substantial leaks in their strategy that keep them from winning at the game. If they could plug those leaks, they could easily become...

'Remains among the most brilliant summaries of key ideas animating anthropology. In his famously accessible writing style, Eriksen introduces fundamental questions that shape human life, and provides an overview of the discipline's contribution to the pressing issues of our times. A must-read' Ursula Rao,...

Climate Inheritance is a speculative design research publication that reckons with the complexity of world and heritage in the Anthropocene. The impacts of climate change on heritage sites-from Venice flooding to extinction in the Galápagos Islands-have garnered empathetic attention in a media landscape that...

Discover powerful energetic rites based on Andean shamanic teachings to heal the wounds of your past, further your spiritual evolution, and reveal your sacred purpose. Our world is desperately in need of a new compass and the rites of the Munay-Ki, which have been...

The Thomas Kinkade Studios 2024 Mini Wall Calendar will add beauty and inspiration to your little corner of the world. This twelve-month calendar features thirteen full-color image details of paintings and comes in a sturdy, matching, plastic-free envelope. Thomas Kinkade Studios carries on the...

Do you know the story of Columbus and his voyages across the Atlantic Ocean? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. In this deep-diving series, readers of How FACT Became FICTION are invited into the truth beyond the...

Get kids ready for to hit the soccer field! How many kids are on a team? Why do players wear cleats? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a soccer team, including what gear to pack, some basic rules...

As the German army invades the Netherlands in 1940, Aleida van der Zee Martens escapes to London to wait out the Occupation. Separated from her three-year-old son, Theo, in the process, the young widow desperately searches for her little boy even as she works...

Experience Skulduggery Pleasant as never before - in this fully original graphic novel brought vibrantly to life in full colour A small town in the middle of Ireland, a string of unexplained deaths and a monster on the loose. Better call in the experts.When...

A definitive new biography of the Byzantine emperor Justinian Justinian is a radical reassessment of an emperor and his times. In the sixth century CE, the emperor Justinian presided over nearly four decades of remarkable change, in an era of geopolitical threats, climate change,...

Enjoy the comforts of the English countryside with 100 seasonal recipes to savor throughout the year and thoughtful essays about living farm-to-table--from British chef-turned-farmer Julius Roberts. Professionally trained chef Julius Roberts left a busy and frantic London restaurant life to pursue his dream of...

Explore 100 remarkable moments in the extraordinary life of Dolly Parton with this illustrated retrospective of her most amazing achievements. Everyone's favorite country music star and American icon, Dolly Parton, has accomplished incredible things in her life, from releasing the hit "I Will Always...

Writer and lifestyle expertFrançoise Parguel raises a glass to toast the internationally successful rosé wine and its home in the Provence region of France in this first book to detail its history, featuring beautiful photography by Camille Moirenc. Born in the oldest French wine...

J.C. can't wait to go play at the park. But when Mom spots a new neighbor in need of help, she says their outing will have to wait. Can J.C. find a way to have fun and be a good neighbor?Author: Shiane Salabie, Dorothy...

Pioneering astronomer Vera Rubin discovers dark matter--the mysterious substance that makes up most of the universe--while confronting sexism, and paves the way for future women scientists in this engaging STEM/STEAM picture book biography. From the moment she first looked out her window at the...

The Ring meets Needful Things in DEADBOX, a supernatural horror tale where small-town life, the darkest of secrets, and a cursed entertainment-in-a-box will be the death of everyone. YOU ARE WHAT YOU WATCH... WELCOME TO LOST TURKEY! A town where the main source of...