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In this "compelling, bighearted, emotionally precise page-turner" (Sunday Times), the New York Times bestselling writer and acclaimed television host explores the aftermath of a tragedy on a small-town to illuminate the shame and longing that can flow through generations--and how the secrets of the...

LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD - A CORETTA SCOTT KING HONOR BOOK - A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE CENTURY "Nothing short of magic." --Elizabeth Acevedo, New York Times bestselling author of The Poet X From the acclaimed poet featured...

"Ultimately, the book is as much a model for foster parents as it is a story to provide validation of foster children's experiences . . . . Gentle and wise--especially as a read for foster parents."--Kirkus Reviews Calvin is in foster care, and he...

Weaving together memories, recipes, and wild tales of years spent in the kitchen, the acclaimed author of Happy All the Time delivers a beloved cookbook manifesto on the joys of sharing food and entertaining. - With a foreword by Ruth Reichl. "As much memoir...

"Every morning when I awake I greet the Holy Spirit and invite Him to go with me through the day and take the lead in all my affairs, and He does. I say, Good morning Holy Spirit. Let's work together today and I will...

The existence of "fools for Christ" in the Orthodox tradition mystifies many people, even some within the Orthodox Church itself. People often wonder what purpose these sometimes comical and oftentimes tragically misunderstood saints serve in the life of the Church-especially given their unconventional and...

Reveals how the extracellular matrix offers scientific proof for holism - Examines the function of the extracellular matrix, the inner ocean that unifies all our cells and controls them in a coordinated and integrated fashion - Explores how the extracellular matrix builds and repairs...

Across a wide array of religious traditions, temples are sacred, private spaces where observers can worship with other members of their congregation. Temple worship in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly called the Mormon Church, is kept virtually secret from outsiders....

Here's the latest fun, sweet series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries and Sprinkle Sundays series! Everything's better with a donut. Lindsay Cooper is about to start middle school. In her free time, she works at her family's restaurant, The Park View, handing...

Hodor finally tells his heroic tale in his own words! With his enormous size and strength, Hodor carries/drags Bran Stark through great dangers on their harrowing journey North. As a reader, remember that Hodor tells you his saga IN HIS OWN WORDS. If you...

2024 Los Angeles Times Book Prize Graphic Novel Finalist Welcome back to Hobtown, the charming but bleak rural village whose placid exterior belies the surreal underbelly teeming below. . . . The second must-read volume of the page-turning series that the New York Times...

A response to our fractured political discourse, Hobbit Virtues speaks to the importance of "virtue ethics" by examining the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien-with particular attention to his hobbits.Tolkien's works resonate with so many readers in part because Bilbo, Frodo, Sam, Merry, and...

From his illegitimate birth in a small Austrian village to his fiery death in a bunker under the Reich chancellery in Berlin, Adolf Hitler left a murky trail, strewn with contradictory tales and overgrown with self-created myths. One truth prevails: the sheer scale of...

"History of the Negro Race in America, Vol. 1" by George Washington Williams is a significant historical work that explores the complex journey of African Americans in the United States. Williams provides an insightful narrative of the struggles, triumphs, and contributions of the Black...

Discover more than 160 exhibits in this virtual museum, open all hours. Welcome to the museum! There are more than 160 historical artifacts to be discovered in Welcome to the Museum: Historium. Wander the galleries of this museum whenever you wish--it's open 365 days...

They called her the devil's child.From birth, Assisi Lastra was raised on fear, shame, and whispered prayers meant to cleanse her soul.But Sisi never asked to be saved. She only wanted to be seen.And then she met Vlad. A monster. A living weapon trained...

Life is pain . . . . . . or at least it is for Jason. Born with a rare central nervous disorder, every sensation is pain. Every sound, scent, texture, flavor, even every breath, brings nothing but mind-numbing pain. His days are spent...

New York Times bestselling author Emily Rath's spicy, smart, and witty "Why Choose" Regency Romance series continues, complete with an unforgettable heroine--and three very different suitors who never saw her coming. DELUXE LIMITED EDITION FIRST PRINTING featuring stenciled edges, two full pieces of full...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "MARVELOUS."--The New Yorker - An Entertainment Weekly All-Time Greatest Novel - A Newsweek Top 100 Book of All Time - Winner of the Carnegie Medal - The Inspiration for the HBO Original Series His Dark MaterialsDON'T MISS THE...

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize"A startling work -- awesomely ambitious, faultlessly researched, daring in its thesis, and profound in its implications." -- Business Week"Magnificent. . . . everything a political biography should be." -- Richmond Times-DispatchThis rich and powerful biography is now given fresh...