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Inspector Flytrap: The Goat Who Chewed Too Much is the thrilling conclusion to the hilarious early chapter book series from New York Times bestselling author Tom Angleberger and Newbery Honor winner Cece Bell! Meet Inspector Flytrap. He's a Venus flytrap and world-class solver of...

Based on five years of research, access to confidential documents, and extensive interviews with current and former Scientologists, Janet Reitman sheds some long-awaited light on the ever-elusive religion of the Church of Scientology. Scientology, created in 1954 by pulp science fiction writer L. Ron...

Finalist for the French-American Florence Gould Translation PrizeA novel by the iconic Simone de Beauvoir of an intense and vivid girlhood friendship that, unpublished in her lifetime, displays "Beauvoir's genius as a fiction writer" (Wall Street Journal) From the moment Sylvie and Andrée meet...

The notion of "duende"--a demonic earth spirit embodying irrationality, earthiness, and a heightened awareness of death--became a cornerstone of Lorca's poetics. In Search of Duende gathers Lorca's writings about the duende and three art forms susceptible to it: dance, music, and the bullfight. A...

A spiritual journey through life's final years and its "mellowing of souls"--the long-awaited conclusion of Father Rolheiser's trilogy of modern spiritual classics, following The Holy Longing and Sacred Fire "Ronald Rolheiser is one of the great Christian spiritual writers of our time, as well...

In November, the air grows cold and the earth and all of its creatures prepare for winter. Animals seek food and shelter. And people gather together to celebrate their blessings with family and friends. Cynthia Rylant's lyrical language and Jill Kastner's rich, cozy paintings...

"No matter how many Holocaust stories one has read, this one is a must, for its impact is so powerful."--School Library Journal, starred I did not ask myself, "Should I do this?" but "How will I do this?" Through this intimate and compelling memoir,...

Midlife = crisis, anger, & change...So pervasive has the general awareness of this phenomenon of midlife crisis and transformation become that as we approach this time of life we almost automatically begin to brace for a psychological emergency. Drawing on analytic experience, dreams, and...

Ink Tracing BookOver 4,000 Patterns to Unleash Your Creativity with Relaxing Designs and Intricate Line Art for Mindful Drawing and Artistic ExplorationDiscover the ultimate tracing experience with this expansive collection of over 4,000 unique patterns designed to inspire creativity, enhance artistic skills, and provide...

Give yourself and your loved ones peace of mind with this guided planner. Enter vital details about your health, legal and financial affairs, insurance policies, final wishes, and more in this practical organizer. Fill in your personal information, emergency contacts, and advance directives. Record...

Higher education is about transformation: research shows that the most well-prepared graduates are those who have experienced changes in how they think about and experience the world around them. Combined with flexible information-seeking and evaluation skills, learning ways to break information bubbles is essential...

Named a 2024 Pulitzer Prize Finalist and a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice Pick "Among the year's highlights . . . groundbreaking, epic . . . Like visitors exiting the Met's galleries, readers will emerge from Information Desk bedazzled by the transformative...

Read Infomocracy, the first book in Campbell Award finalist Malka Older's groundbreaking cyberpunk political thriller series The Centenal Cycle, a finalist for the Hugo Award for Best Series, and the novel NPR called "Kinetic and gripping." - A Locus Award Finalist for Best First...

The most powerful influence doesn't just change minds-it changes hearts.After a successful career, John Andrews thought retirement would be the reward for a lifetime of hard work. But as the excitement of freedom fades, he feels a deeper calling from God-something beyond golf games...

In this gripping sequel to the New York Times bestselling Infinity Son, Adam Silvera brings a diverse cast of heroes and villains to life in an alternate New York where some people are born with powers, while others steal them from the blood of...

Industrial Society and Its Future-commonly known as The Unabomber Manifesto-is a provocative and controversial essay that critiques the consequences of modern industrial and technological development on human freedom and psychological well-being.Written by Theodore John Kaczynski, a former mathematics prodigy turned radical critic of technological...

Instant New York Times bestsellerBeloved actress and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli returns with her most indulgent cookbook yet; a collection of 100 recipes to nourish the body and the soul.in-dulge: to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.When Valerie Bertinelli turned...

"A raucously fantastical graphic novel take on bullying's impact and the power of living one's own truth." --Publishers Weekly "DuBois-Thompson's energetic and colorful illustrations show the kinetic fun of sports and games--basketball, baseball, football, and field hockey among them. Heagerty captures the infectious power...

Unlock the secret to simple, flavor-filled Indian cooking with 100 recipes that anyone can make, any night of the week! Growing up in a household that celebrated food, Vijaya Selvaraju was surrounded by fragrant spices and delicious meals, thanks to her mother. As she...

Written for both beginners and advanced beaders with over 200 illustrations and photographs of 47 bead-work pieces. The emphasis here is on traditional Native American techniques. The patterns include Ogalala Butterfly, Peyote Stitch, Apache Leaf, Zig-zag, Potawatomi Weave, and Lakota Chain among others. Includes...