Books

How the urban-rural divide drives partisan polarization Why have Americans living in different places come to experience politics as a battle between "us" and "them"? In Rural Versus Urban, Suzanne Mettler and Trevor Brown argue that political polarization is not just about red states...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER When they were kids in the suburbs of Los Angeles in the 1950s, Diane Keaton and her younger brother, Randy, were best friends and companions. But as they grew up, Randy became troubled, then reclusive. Before he was thirty, he...

An epic, scandal-plagued story of the immigrant family that built--and then spectacularly lost--a global wine empireSet in California's lush Napa Valley and spanning four generations of a talented and visionary family, The House of Mondavi is a tale of genius, sibling rivalry, and betrayal....

Sometimes it's the little things that make a difference--like filling up your reusable water bottle, upcycling old clothes, or any of the other clever suggestions in this eco-picture book with fun die-cut pages and flaps. Do you bring leftovers for lunch? Or shop for...

Relish the luscious aromas, hearty flavors, and festive traditions of German cooking with this authentic yet approachable cookbook. In German Home Kitchen, Sophie Sadler shares over 65 savory and sweet recipes inspired by the foods of her childhood in Germany, featuring all courses, including...

This is not a book. It's a conversation grenade.Pull the pin. Toss it on the coffee table and watch the conversations break out. Because: - Money isn't math--it's emotion. - Budgeting isn't punishment--it's awareness. - If you think more will finally make you feel...

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Mexico travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip.Discover amazing local experiences from surfing the swells of Puerto Escondido along Oaxaca's largely...

An Interactive Guide to Internet Safety for Kids & FamiliesThe internet is an exciting and powerful tool, but it also comes with risks-especially for young users. This workbook provides an engaging and hands-on approach to teaching kids about online safety through real-life scenarios, fun...

Fatality! Delve behind the scenes of one of the most storied, and gleefully gruesome, franchises in fighting-game history. Mortal Kombat: Flawless Victory takes readers on a journey through the visual history of the iconic, over-the-top fighting game that was first introduced to the world...

FIGHT FOR YOUR LOVE! After the school sports festival, everyone finds out that Ichikura is an ex-delinquent! How will his classmates react to him now that they know the truth?! On top of that, Momose is challenged to a one-on-one fight with a mysterious...

When Sinners Say I DO is about encountering the life-transforming power of the gospel in the unpredictable journey of marriage.Author: Dave HarveyPublisher: Shepherd PressPublished: 06/01/2007Pages: 189Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.70w x 0.51dISBN: 9780976758266

The top joint in Texas shares its secrets to award-winning barbecue. Goldee's Bar-B-Q, which sits in a quiet corner of Dallas-Fort Worth, opened only a few weeks before COVID-19 closed the dining room, and for months the restaurant eked out a living with curbside...

"We said there was no home like a raft. Other places do seem so cramped up and smothery...but you feel mighty free and easy and comfortable on a raft." Sail down the Mississippi with Huck Finn and the runaway slave, Jim. Twain's beloved tale,...

Slapstick humor and cuteness merge in this super-charged graphic novel series! Perfect for reluctant readers and fans of Miraculous Ladybug! Super-klutz Marinette sure could use a lucky charm! Her best pal, Alya Cesaire, wants everyone to roller skate. But Adrien Agreste, their classmate, part-time...

An urgent and necessary deep dive into how Israel's masterful use of propaganda has shaped global perceptions, justified Israel's policies, and masked its violations of human rights and international law. Selling Israel: Zionism, Propaganda, and the Uses of Hasbara is a revelatory examination of...

This handbook is a support for chaplains and others who work in interfaith and intercultural settings. There are prayers, blessings and readings from a variety of faith traditions and languages, and prayers designed especially for chaplains who work in hospital or hospice settings. A...

Combining poignant memoir and historical research, a son of Holocaust survivors grapples with the dream of Zionism and its consequences. Israel: A Personal History takes off where Göran Rosenberg's internationally acclaimed and award-winning childhood memoir, A Brief Stop on the Road from Auschwitz, ends....

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Bolivia.Discover Bolivia's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from communing with tortoises and sloths at Santa Cruz's...

A scientific adventure story that dramatizes how profoundly our oceans have changed over the past 150 years In December 1872, HMS Challenger embarked on the first round-the-world oceanographic expedition. Its goal: to shine a light for the first time on the mysteries of the...

Tropical magic and mystery are everywhere in this cozy middle grade graphic novel about three witchy sisters who keep watch over their island home in an enchanted lighthouse! Keeping the peace in the enchanting Pepperwood Bay is no easy task! Three witch sisters -...