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A collection of Craig Brown's finest writing, Haywire presents a humorous survival guide to the 21st century. With his characteristic armoury of humour, Brown skewers the fads and delusions of...

A fast-paced tale of murder, greed, sex, economic cyber-terrorism, race and urban decay, August Snow is a gripping story that explores the darker side of Detroit. The city's complex web of corruption...

Average twelve-year-old August navigates the challenges of family life and early adolescence. When his parents' marriage ends, he moves to a new town and struggles to form friendships. A shocking act...

August's Eyes by Glenn Rolfe is a chilling tale that explores the darker side of human nature. When dreams begin to bleed into reality, a social worker must confront the mistakes of his past and...

Agastya Sen, known to friends by the English name August, is a child of the Indian elite. He has just landed a prize government job that takes him to Madna, a town with extreme temperatures in...

August Weismann Development, Heredity, and Evolution by Frederick B. Churchill This biography offers a comprehensive examination of August Weismann's life and work, situating him within the...

Indulge in the serene world of August Reverie, a stunning adult coloring book featuring 24 hand-drawn fantasy art illustrations. Delicate floral designs and intricate line work come together to...

Ana Magdalena Bach sits alone, overlooking the still and blue lagoon, surveying the men of the hotel bar. She is happily married, yet every August, she travels to the island where her mother is...

The Quintessence of August by Brian Stableford is a gripping tale of mystery and supernatural suspense. During an intense heat-wave in August, a wealthy Comte seeks the expertise of detective Auguste...

The Last of August by Brittany Cavallaro is a gripping mystery that follows Charlotte Holmes as she searches for answers about her family's past. When her uncle goes missing, Charlotte throws herself...

Russia at the Barricades: Eyewitness Accounts of the August 1991 Coup Eyewitness accounts from key figures and ordinary citizens provide a unique perspective on the attempted coup in the Soviet Union...

Dirt to Soil: One Family's Journey into Regenerative AgricultureGabe Brown's story is one of resilience and innovation, as he and his family transformed their farm into a thriving ecosystem through...

Third Week in AugustA poignant and powerful drama about a family's struggles with love, loss and identity.This moving play explores the complexities of human relationships and the fragility of life,...

The Battle of Britain: Attack of the Eagles is a meticulously researched account of the pivotal aerial conflict in the summer of 1940. Renowned historian Dilip Sarkar delves into the intricate...

Four short stories featuring the detective Father Brown, adapted for young readers. These mysteries, written by G. K. Chesterton, have been adapted for a younger audience by Nancy Carpentier Brown...

August Wilson: A Life by Patti Hartigan The first authoritative biography of August Wilson, one of America's most important and successful playwrights of the late 20th century. Wilson wrote ten...

Kansas in August is a witty and warm novel about the complexities of human relationships. When Hilary Metcalfe discovers an abandoned baby on his birthday, he brings it home to provide comfort and...

August Heat by Andrea Camilleri is a gripping mystery that unfolds in the scorching heat of Sicily's summer. When a young boy goes missing, Detective Montalbano's relaxing holiday plans are ruined.As...

Prepare for War is a spiritual warfare manual that draws on the author's seven years of experience helping people escape from hardcore Satanism. This book is a follow-up to Dr. Rebecca Brown's...

Selected Works of Louis-Auguste BlanquiA collection of writings by Louis-Auguste Blanqui, a French political activist whose revolutionary theory of Blanquism continues to be studied today.Published...

August Heat by Andrea Camilleri is the tenth installment in the Inspector Montalbano series. As the lazy month of August approaches, Inspector Montalbano and his girlfriend Livia prepare for a...

Official Truth: 101 Proof The Inside Story of Pantera The story behind one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time is finally being told. Pantera's bassist, Rex Brown, shares the...

A dazzling portrait of melancholy and metamorphosis, August Blue explores the ways in which we seek to lose an old story, find ourselves in others, and create ourselves anew. When concert pianist...

Get expert makeup advice from a renowned stylist. Bobbi Brown's comprehensive guide covers the basics of skincare and facial makeup, from finding the perfect foundation to applying eye makeup that...

Learn the techniques of expert editing and take control of your writing with this comprehensive guide. Written by two professional editors, Renni Browne and Dave King, this second edition of...

Wild Symphony is an interactive picture book that invites young readers to discover life lessons from the animal kingdom. Dan Brown, the world-renowned author of The Da Vinci Code, invites children...

Light in August is a powerful exploration of the human condition, delving into the complexities of evil and the search for identity. At its centre is Joe Christmas, a man torn apart by his past and...

Brown Girl, Brown Girl is a powerful and hopeful picture book that celebrates brown and Black girls. It is magnificently illustrated by a Caldecott Honor-winning artist and based on a viral poem by...

Experience the pivotal month that changed the face of Marvel Comics forever. August 1961 was a momentous time for the publisher, marked by the release of its first Fantastic Four comic book,...

Seven Days in August is a poignant and powerful exploration of grief and relationships. After a devastating tragedy, Otto and Sofie struggle to navigate their life together, facing the harsh...

The First Fifteen Lives of Harry AugustA story of friendship and betrayal, loyalty and redemption, love and loneliness, and the inevitable march of time.When death comes, Harry August always returns...

Elsa M. Anderson, a renowned concert pianist, walks off the stage in Vienna, mid-performance. She is now in Athens, watching as a stranger buys a pair of mechanical dancing horses at a flea market...

A Cold Wind in August by Burton Wohl is a novel that explores the life of a woman who has become an iconic sex symbol. Despite her success, she has never experienced true love or connection. Her...

The Way Home is a celebration of the Gullah/Geechee culinary traditions of Kardea Brown's family, featuring 125 original recipes and gorgeous four-color photos. This spectacular cookbook brings a...

A darkly comedic exploration of family dynamics and secrets. When the Weston family reunites in Oklahoma after their father's disappearance, they unleash a torrent of repressed truths and unsettling...

August 1914 is a gripping historical novel that explores the complexities of war and leadership. Colonel Vorotyntsev, a General Staff officer, is sent to investigate the situation at the Russian...

August in Kabul tells the story of the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban in August 2021, as witnessed by Afghans and Western journalists. The author, Andrew Quilty, was one of only a handful of...

G.K. Chesterton's Father Brown Series Collection includes all five volumes of crime and mystery short stories by the renowned author. This collection brings together 50 short stories, first published...

The Wild Robot Boxed Set by Peter BrownA heartwarming and action-packed series about the unexpected collision of nature and technology, this beautifully crafted hardcover box set brings together the...

Darrow's journey continues in Golden Son, the second book in Pierce Brown's gripping series. After years of toiling in the Martian mines, Darrow discovers a shocking truth about his people's...

The Last of August by Brittany Cavallaro is a gripping mystery that follows Charlotte Holmes and Jamie Watson as they embark on a perilous quest to uncover the truth about their families' past. After...

Ana Taylor's life is one of chaos, but when deportation threatens her future, she turns to August Tombs for help. As head of Tombs Security, he's no stranger to turmoil, yet Ana's reappearance sets...

Counting Crows - August and Everything After is a piano/vocal/guitar artist songbook featuring the music from the popular album by Counting Crows.This matching folio provides a comprehensive...

The final weeks of World War II were marked by a prolonged and bloody conflict in the Pacific Theater. Barrett Tillman's new history tells the dramatic story of this period, detailing the last brutal...

The Falaise Pocket Normandy, August 1944 by Yves Buffetaut This highly illustrated account examines the pivotal battle of the Falaise Pocket in August 1944, a turning point in the Normandy campaign...

Brown Owl's treehouse home is just the beginning. In this charming introduction to the 'Read and Rhyme with Brown Owl' series, meet Brown Owl and their friends in a fun-filled game of 'I spy'. With...

Sundays in August is a gripping crime novel by Patrick Modiano, set against the picturesque backdrop of Nice on the French Riviera. A masterful blend of mystery and unease, this ominous work evokes...

Brown is a warm and powerful story of friendship and courage, full of creativity and everyday magic.New in the neighborhood, Rusty's life has taken a difficult turn. His grandfather's death leaves...

Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon by Paula Danziger is a heartwarming story about friendship and growing up. When best friends Amber and Justin are forced to navigate their relationship after a move, they...

Set against the dark and troubled backdrop of the American South, Light in August is a haunting exploration of the nature of evil. A man, driven by circumstance and desire, finds himself at the mercy...

The Piano Lesson by August Wilson tells the story of Boy Willie's return to Pittsburgh in 1936. He has come with a battered truck loaded with watermelons, and an opportunity to buy some land down...

A detailed study of the correspondence between August Jaeger and the famous English composer, exploring their relationship and its significance.This book delves into the life and legacy of August...

Barbara W. Tuchman's The Guns of August and The Proud Tower offer a gripping and insightful exploration of the events leading up to World War I. With her unique blend of rigorous scholarship and...

Robert Browning: A Life Beyond Stereotypes A major new biography that sets out to do justice to one of English literature's most underrated Victorians. This book animates the stereotypes surrounding...

A concise study guide for August Wilson's Fences, excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Drama for Students. This resource provides a plot summary, character analysis, author biography, study questions,...

adrienne maree brown reframes the discussion on cancel culture, exploring its impact on social justice movements and the world we want to live in. This thought-provoking book asks how well this...

A pivotal battle of the Normandy invasion, the Siege at Mortain, is recounted in this book. In August 1944, a small group of American soldiers defended a hill against a massive German counterattack,...

Troy Maxson's life is marked by frustration and disillusionment. A garbage collector with unfulfilled dreams, he struggles to connect with his son over the possibility of an athletic scholarship. As...

The Solomons Air War - Volume 1: Guadalcanal August - September 1942 is a detailed and balanced account of the aerial warfare in the Solomon Islands theater during the critical period of...

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret UFOs by Donald J. Sobol is a collection of ten new mysteries for the young detective to solve. With his unique knack for trivia, Encyclopedia Brown helps...

Napoleon at Dresden: The Battles of August 1813 by George Nafziger provides a comprehensive study of the 1813 campaign. This work is notable for its use of French archival and published sources, as...

August Flynn's death has sparked rumors in Baton Rouge. When Outlaw Henry Ike commits a violent robbery, it sets off a chain of events that forces Flynn to track down his adversary and settle the...

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's August 1914: A Novel is a dramatic new interpretation of Russian history, set against the backdrop of World War I and the Russian Revolution. This first volume in The Red...

August Sander's Face of Our Time is a seminal work in German photography. First published in 1929, this collection showcases sixty portraits of twentieth-century Germans, drawn from August Sander's...

Emily Brown and Father Christmas by Cressida Cowell is a heartwarming story about cherishing traditions. When Emily's rabbit friend Stanley spots Father Christmas outside her window, she learns an...

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Carnival Crime by Donald J. Sobol is a collection of ten exciting mysteries for young detectives to solve. In this installment, Encyclopedia Brown takes on...

Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Case by Donald J. Sobol is an engaging mystery series that follows the ten-year-old detective as he solves cases for his neighborhood friends and family. With the help of...

A century after Queen Victoria's death, debate still surrounds her relationship with John Brown, her Highland servant. This biography sheds new light on these questions and uncovers the truth behind...

XIII and Jones are on the run. They're suspected of three murders, including that of a hired killer, and are being hunted by local authorities. The sheriff is eager to keep certain details from the...

Celery Brown has discovered a mysterious door while on holiday in Jerusalem. The door comes and goes and not everybody can see it.Tensions are running high in the Holy Land and a family feud...

Brown Owl at the Zoo is a fun and engaging rhyming story that takes children on an exciting adventure to the zoo. With its simple language, repetitive rhymes, and colorful descriptions, this book is...

Victoria Hislop's One August Night is a dramatic and absorbing novel that returns to the world and characters of her award-winning novel, The Island. On 25th August 1957, the island of Spinalonga...

Berlin 1936: Sixteen Days in August The summer of 1936 brought international attention to Berlin as it hosted the Olympic Games. This captivating account tells the story through the voices and...

Fences represents a pivotal moment in American history, set against the backdrop of the civil rights movement. Premiering in 1985, this Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores themes of generational...

The lives of the saints are a powerful testimony to the reality of God's plan and the possibility for truly following it in one's life. This volume, part of a series, explores the witness of saints...

The Berlin Wall 13 August 1961-9 November 1989 by Frederick Taylor In the dead of night on 12-13 August 1961, a hastily constructed barbed wire entanglement appeared in the heart of Berlin,...

Victoria Hislop returns to the world of Crete in this long-awaited sequel to her bestselling novel, The Island. On 25th August 1957, the island of Spinalonga closes its leper colony, and a moment of...

Death in the Ardennes 22nd August 1914: France's Deadliest Day by Jean-Michel Steg is a historical account of one of the most devastating days in French history. On 22nd August 1914, 27,000 French...

The Battle of Amiens 1918: A Turning Point on the Western Front This study examines the Allied offensive that marked the beginning of the end for Germany, which took place from August 8th to...

Brown Dog Novellas by Jim HarrisonA collection of novellas that showcase the author's unique voice and style, Brown Dog is a humorous and poignant exploration of life's simple pleasures. With a focus...

Brown Girl in the Ring: Memoirs of a Brown Girl Living in ScotlandThis deeply personal memoir is a powerful exploration of racism and its impact on one woman's life. Olukemi Ogunyemi shares her story...

The Battle for Cork July-August 1922 by John Borgonovo In the midst of Ireland's civil war, the city of Cork became a focal point for the conflict. In one of the most famous surprise attacks in Irish...

Brown Girl in the Ring: Memoirs of a Brown Girl Living in ScotlandThis deeply personal memoir is a powerful exploration of racism and its impact on one woman's life. Growing up as a mixed-race child...

Darrow, the legendary leader of the Rising, is a man of myth and legend. Born on Mars, he is a husband, a father, and a friend. After a devastating defeat on the battlefields of Mercury, Darrow is...

Survival August-September 2021 Debating Us Foreign PolicyThis issue of Survival challenges conventional wisdom and presents fresh perspectives on strategic issues of the moment. It features...

Operation Starlite: The Beginning of the Blood Debt in Vietnam - August 1965 by Otto Lehrack On August 18, 1965, the first major clash of the Vietnam War took place on the Van Tuong Peninsula near...

The Children's Illustrated Jewish Bible brings the stories of the Hebrew tradition to life with lively text and stunning illustrations. This collection of biblical stories for children covers all the...

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what Do You See? is a vibrant and engaging story that introduces young children to the world of colours. The exuberant artwork brings favourite animals to life, while the...

The Nao of Brown by Glyn Dillon is a powerful and moving graphic novel about a young woman's struggle to cope with her obsessive-compulsive disorder. Through lushly rendered artwork, Dillon tells the...

The final weeks of World War II were marked by a prolonged and brutal struggle. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the US was committed to confronting Tokyo with urgent priority, despite the...

The Total Solar Eclipse of 1999 August 11 is a detailed guide to one of the most significant solar eclipses of the 20th century. Published by NASA, this publication provides predictions and data for...

The Browning Version and Harlequinade is a collection of two plays by Terence Rattigan. The Browning Version tells the story of an unpopular schoolmaster, while Harlequinade is a farce about a...

It's Christmas Eve and a surprise visitor is outside the window. Father Christmas has arrived in his shiny new turbo-charged sleigh, complete with sat-nav. But things aren't going quite to plan.Can...

The Battle of Kilsyth, 15 August 1645: A Turning Point in Scotland's Civil War The Battle of Kilsyth, fought on 15 August 1645, was a pivotal moment in Scotland's struggle for independence during the...

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? My First ReaderThese beloved children's stories are now available in beginning reader format. With rhyme, rhythm and repetition, they have long been used as...

Belinda Brown is a heartwarming story about a young girl's love for bananas. Her enthusiasm has her whole family worried, but one person takes her concerns seriously: Grandma Brown.As Belinda tries...

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? celebrates its 25th anniversary with this delightful children's book. A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck...

This beautifully illustrated children's book helps build self-confidence and a positive association with brown skin. My Brown Skin is a heartwarming story about embracing who you are, filled with...

Bobby Brown's life story is a complex and deeply personal one, marked by both incredible success and profound pain. In "Every Little Step", he shares the full story of his life, including his rise to...

Brown Is Beautiful: A Poem of Self-LoveA heartwarming picture book about embracing the beauty in nature and within yourself, written by award-winning author Supriya Kelkar and illustrated by rising...