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Banks Wales, the once, untouchable patriarch, now rots in the underground fortress he built to cage his family. Power has shifted, and his son Walid Wales rules the empire now.But leadership proves more curse than crown. Heavy is the head that wears the name....

Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all time THE COMPLETE UNCENSORED EDITION - THE WORLD WAR II MASTERPIECE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE READ - WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD Diamond Head, Hawaii, 1941. Pvt....

Who uses an old word like "Valiant?" VALIANT, a. val'yant. [From Old French vailant, based on Latin valere 'be strong'.] Strong, possessing or showing courage or determination, fearless in danger, brave, heroic.It is an old word for a new life. It is an old...

"A stunning five-century study of civilization's cultural retreat." -- William Safire, New York TimesHighly regarded here and abroad for some thirty works of cultural history and criticism, master historian Jacques Barzun has set down in one continuous narrative the sum of his discoveries and...

From Chocolate to Morphine is the definitive guide to drugs and drug use from one of America's most respected and best-known doctors. This enormously popular book -- the best and most authoritative resource for unbiased information about how drugs affect the mind and the...

Awaken your child's inner champion--and love of reading--with these motivational sports stories for kids ages 6-9. "From overcoming challenges to advocating for change, this book shows how true champions inspire us both on and off the field."--Allyson Felix, seven-time Olympic gold medalist and founder...

Follow a carbon atom on its incredible adventure over billions of years. It's been part of many things--from early volcanic gases, to plants that dinosaurs devoured, to your breakfast burp! By award-winning children's author Melissa Stewart, this epic nonfiction picture book for 5-8-year-olds is...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A one-of-a-kind Star Wars experience that sheds new light on the original film. On May 25, 1977, the world was introduced to Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and a galaxy full...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Celebrate the lasting impact of Return of the Jedi with this exciting reimagining of the timeless Star Wars film featuring new perspectives from forty contributors. On May 25, 1983, Star Wars cemented its legacy as the greatest movie franchise of all...

Froggy has never celebrated Christmas; usually he's taking his long winter's nap. But not this year! Froggy's best friend, Max the beaver, wakes him up to join the fun. Soon, Froggy's gotten into the swing of things: finding a tree, wrapping presents, singing carols,...

Every dog needs a good home. And Riley and Noah are on a road trip with Grandma Suzie to meet a fluff ball perfect for their grandma. But when they visit and fall in love with the adorable pooch, will their hopes get unexpectedly...

Easy-to-follow instructions for knotted bracelets with embroidery floss. Colorful bracelets are fun for kids and teens! Friendship knows no boundaries--it covers the world. It comes in all languages. The idea of making a bracelet to celebrate and share friendship began in Central and South...

With every passing day since she started as Ishihara's model, Tamaki continues to make strides in both her personal life and at work! The once exhausted and depressed office worker is now eagerly perfecting poses, visiting festivals with Ishihara, and even writing for her...

This waterproof, laminated FoldingGuide(TM) includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of 52 gamefish, panfish, and bait species found in cold mountain lakes and streams, and in lowland rivers, lakes, and ponds of the Rocky Mountain Region. Species selection and text by Dr. Robert Werner, professor...

With its entrepreneurial, 20-something protagonist, focus on a hipster-run food truck pod in Portland, Oregon, and real-world issues involving homelessness and gentrification, Fresh Brewed Murder is a trendy, updated cozy mystery that offers strong appeal to Millennial and Gen Z readers. "Coffee-lovers, this book...

Mastering verbs is the key to romance languages for many people. This quick reference 6-page laminated guide offers easy-to-read tables of conjugations for the 15 verb tenses and moods, with the changes bolded for quick reference. Twenty-two key-example verbs and their meanings are included,...

Your comprehensive guide to speaking, reading, and writing in French French is a beautiful language but can be quite difficult to learn. Whether you need to learn the language for a French class, or for business or leisure travel, French for Dummies All-In-One makes...

"Focuses on seasonality, highlights the true art of charcuterie, and introduces soulful French cooking into your home" --Daniel Boulud "This is serious, careful work, representing the best of the classic tradition, and much esteemed by professional cooks as well as ambitious home practitioners..." --Kitchen...

Revealing the central role of Black activists in spurring interracial solidarity in the US labor movement. Most accounts of interracial solidarity focus on white union activists. In Freedom Train, Cedric de Leon, a former organizer and elected leader in the US labor movement, argues...

A profound rumination on the concept of freedom from the New York Times bestselling author of Tribe. Throughout history, humans have been driven by the quest for two cherished ideals: community and freedom. The two don't coexist easily. We value individuality and self-reliance, yet...