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A hilarious re-imagining of the heroes of the Old Testament for a modern world-and the neurotic, demanding reader. In the beginning...there was humor. Sure, it's the foundation for much of Western morality and the cornerstone of world literature. But let's face it: the Bible...

The extraordinary story of Olympian who was imprisoned in Auschwitz and survived to tell his story. "Sports writer Leblond revisits in his propulsive English-language debut the life of Alfred Nakache, an Olympic athlete who was forced to swim for his guards' entertainment at Auschwitz......

Beyond the desolate moors and marshes is Hrothgar's lighted hall, holding out against the encroaching dark. A mead-hall revered by all Norsemen, until one night Grendel, the fen-demon, bursts through the door.Beowulf is an epic Anglo-Saxon poem which is both subtle and savage. For...

Discover the ROARSOME world of dinosaurs with this beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap book for dino-mad kids!Take a hands-on tour through the amazing world of dinosaurs and learn about where they lived, what they ate and how they spent their days. From the terrifying T-rex to...

The apostle Paul was, in his own words, "the chief of all sinners." Yet, this colossal figure left an indelible signature of greatness. Join renowned pastor Charles Swindoll in Great Lives: Paul as he examines the influence and impact of this remarkable man.Tough, tenacious,...

Are You Ready to Stop Defending Learning-And Start Amplifying Its Value?For too long, Learning & Development (L&D) has struggled to be recognized as a strategic driver of business success. Despite launching powerful programs, L&D teams often find themselves justifying their worth, fighting for resources,...

The first biography in more than three decades of the Austrian-born thinker Ludwig Wittgenstein, one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century According to the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951), philosophy is a "battle against the bewitchment of our intelligence by means of...

THE MIND STRENGTH PLAYBOOK isn't just about sports-it's about winning the inner game of life. Luke Falk, former Pac-12 record holder and NFL quarterback, pulls back the curtain on the mental strategies that fueled his rise from an overlooked walk-on to competing at the...

The arc of literary giant John Updike's life emerges in these luminous daily letters to family, friends, editors, and lovers--a remarkable outpouring over six decades, from his earliest consciousness as a writer to his final days. As James Schiff writes in the introduction to...

Based on the New York Times best-selling novel Long Live the Pumpkin Queen: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas by Shea Ernshaw. Featuring all your favorite characters from Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas Jack and Sally Skellington seem like the perfect couple - but...

A leading astrobiologist "demonstrates how becoming a true space-faring species is more than just humanity's future" (Adam Frank, author of The Little Book of Aliens)--it is an evolutionary event at least as important as life's first journey from sea to land The story of...

The ultimate celebration of Vietnamese cuisine, featuring 445 beloved traditional dishes from home kitchens across the countryMore than just pho and bánh mì, Vietnamese food is a rich and diverse tapestry of flavors, techniques, and customs. Vietnam: The Cookbook is a definitive deep dive...

Take an aetheryte once more through the expanded and rich culinary world of Etheirys from the beloved game Final Fantasy XIV, traveling beyond Eorzea to the realms introduced in the award-winning Shadowbringers and Endwalker expansions. You don't need to be stuck with the one...

A powerful, groundbreaking new history of Britain and the Caribbean, challenging existing thinking about British colonization and recontextualizing the twin stories of contemporary inequality in both regions. In Empire Without End, historian Imaobong Umoren delivers an incisive and captivating exploration of the deep, complex...

This dazzling Christmas poem by Maya Angelou is powerful and inspiring for people of all faiths. In this beautiful, deeply moving poem, Maya Angelou inspires us to embrace the peace and promise of Christmas, so that hope and love can once again light up...

When former pro football player Chris Malleo took over a broken high school program, he expected a challenge. What he didn't expect was that the person who would help rebuild it had never coached a football game and had been born with cerebral palsy....

A "riveting" new telling of the Hundred Years war that "brilliantly revises centuries of history" (Bernard Cornwell, New York Times-bestselling author of The Last Kingdom), revealing how the lines drawn on medieval battlefields forged the modern world Henry V at Agincourt. Edward III at...

Welcome back to the Factory in The Experiment, the highly anticipated sequel to The Factory that Kirkus called a "thrilling and complex beginning to what will surely be a sought-after series"!It's been only moments since Asher Doyle made an impossible decision -- a matter...

Spread holiday happiness and cheer with this 14-inch tall miniature inflatable of Puffer Jacket Snoopy! Specifications: 14-inch inflatable of Snoopy in a puffer jacket and knit cap in holiday colors USB power cord: Set includes a USB cable that can be plugged into a...

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 -...