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The Art of Innovation: Lessons in Creativity from IDEO At the heart of many successful companies lies a culture of creativity and innovation. Tom Kelley, partner at IDEO, shares the strategies and...

California Burning: The Fall of Pacific Gas and Electric--and What It Means for America's Power Grid The legacy of Pacific Gas and Electric, California's largest utility company, has been one of...

A powerful exploration of the science and ethics behind gene editing, A Crack in Creation reveals the thrilling story of its discovery and the enormous responsibility that comes with the power to...

This four-week formula has been used by the elite to forge mental and physical resilience, equipping you to thrive in challenging situations. Fitness is key, whether on or off the battlefield.Be Para...

Danny's world revolves around two things: football and solving mysteries. When England and City footballing hero Sam Roberts goes missing after being taken from the stadium late at night, Danny is...

Dot's story about embracing imperfection has been well-received by fans and new readers alike. In this companion to Not Little, Dot tries again with an assignment to make a poster about someone she...

The Rise and Fall of America's Most Powerful Mafia Empires For half a century, the American Mafia outwitted and outmanoeuvred law enforcement, causing significant damage to America's social fabric...

John Keehan, a doctor's son from a good family, had a weakness for the girl next door. He became John Dante, a man with a mysterious past, and a penchant for the dramatic. This is the story of how he...

Learn the Exhilarating Game of Mahjong with This Comprehensive Guide Discover the captivating world of Mahjong with The Complete Book of Mah Jongg, an expert guide to the Asian, American, and...

William Francis Gibbs, America's greatest naval architect, spent forty years dreaming of his magnum opus: the SS United States. His vision for the finest, fastest, and most beautiful ocean liner in...

The Ford F-100/F-150 Pickup 1953 to 1996 is a comprehensive guide to the most popular pickup truck of all time. With hundreds of colour illustrations and detailed technical specifications, this book...

Madam C.J. Walker's story is one of determination and innovation. In the early 20th century, she identified a need for hair care products specifically designed for African American hair, a problem...

This Foundation Edition textbook is designed to work alongside the mainstream OCR GCSE History B (SHP) textbook, providing effective co-teaching support for students of all abilities. It covers the...

The War of Jenkins' Ear: A Forgotten Struggle for North and South America The War of Jenkins' Ear was a pivotal conflict that shaped the fate of the United States and the entire Western Hemisphere...

Shelton Stromquist's comprehensive study of the Progressive movement challenges the idea of social harmony through democratic renewal. The author argues that the movement's promise was hindered by...

A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies, and the Crisis that Spurred the American Revolution In the spring of 1775, the American Revolution was unfolding in New England, but a pivotal...

Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World by Casey Michel. For decades, a small group of Americans has worked behind the scenes to shape global politics...

The Greater Caribbean, spanning from Surinam to the Chesapeake, played host to significant ecological changes that facilitated the spread of vector mosquitoes carrying diseases such as yellow fever...

A Guide to Making Leather Belts with 12 Complete Projects by Nigel Armitage Create high-quality leather belts that fit perfectly and last for generations with this comprehensive guide. Nigel Armitage...

Thud! is a gripping Discworld novel that delves into the complexities of war, loyalty, and family. In a world where allegiances are tested and the lines between good and evil are blurred, Commander...

This comprehensive guide to Further Mathematics for CCEA GCSE Level provides detailed explanations and practice questions for students and teachers alike. The second edition has been thoroughly...

Sam Shepard's Motel Chronicles and Hawk Moon is a deeply personal account of his life, from birth in Illinois to growing up in America. This new edition features a foreword by Wim Wenders, adding...

This stunning volume showcases iconic photographs from National Geographic's vast archives. From the haunting green eyes of the famous Afghan girl to award-winning images by renowned photographers,...

Hardcover book by Sam Jacobs, 240 pages, published November 15, 2022. Achieve success without sacrificing your values. This book offers practical business lessons and fresh perspectives on how to...

A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear: The Utopian Plot to Liberate an American Town (and Some Bears) In 2004, a group of libertarians set out to create a self-sufficient community in Grafton, New...

The Fists of Fury: How Kung Fu Movies Swept America and Changed the World In 1973, a Hollywood studio released Five Fingers of Death, which sparked a craze that would change the face of American...

Charlie Chaplin, the silent screen's "Little Tramp," was a beloved figure until he starred in a series of high-profile federal courtroom dramas. In 1944, he was on trial, described by a New York...

Travel along America's most iconic route, Route 66, with this comprehensive guide. From its humble beginnings as a vital piece of American history to its current status as a popular tourist...

Inside Siglo XXI, a notorious migrant detention center in Mexico, journalist Belén Fernández offers a unique and unflinching account of life inside the facility. Detained herself after faulty...

Unit 3 - History The American Century C.1890-1990 by Haydn Davey This study guide is designed to support students in building and reinforcing their historical knowledge and exam skills for the WJEC...

The History of the Civil Rights Movement: A Story of Freedom and Equality This book takes you on a journey through the defining moments of America's Civil Rights Movement, from the 1950s to the 1960s...

Vaudeville Melodies: Popular Musicians and Mass Entertainment in American Culture, 1870-1929 by Nicholas Gebhardt explores how vaudeville transformed relationships among performers, managers, and...

This book features 500 Jigsaw Sudoku puzzles, ranging from easy to hard, with 100 Samurai-style puzzles that overlap into each other. Each puzzle has a unique solution and is presented in a large...

Lee Child's life story is as gripping as one of his own novels. A biography that explores the man behind the iconic Jack Reacher series. Heather Martin delves into the life of Lee Child, tracing his...

When a body is discovered at the Shady Oaks retirement centre, Homicide Detective Kit McKittrick is faced with a complex case. The victim, Frank Flynn, was a former detective with a mysterious past,...

New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes by Sam Sifton offers a convenient and inspiring approach to cooking. With over one hundred 'no-recipe recipes', each beautifully photographed, you can create...

The only thing that will shock you more than the first chapter is the last. A twisty psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.Years after a brutal double murder shook...

The Space Between Us by Doug JohnstoneWhen three people suffer strokes after seeing dazzling lights over Edinburgh, they're convinced their ordeal is connected to an alien creature discovered on a...

The Care and Keeping of You 1: The Body Book for Younger Girls is a comprehensive guide for girls aged 8 and up, covering essential topics such as hair care, healthy eating, and body changes. With...

The Echo Machine: How Right-Wing Extremism Created a Post-Truth America Disinformation is no longer just a byproduct of our political system, but a weaponized force shaping public opinion. In this...

Chicago's indie music scene was a hotbed of creativity in the 1990s, with the city's underground redefining what indie rock could sound like. Labels like kranky records, founded in 1993, played a...

War Made Invisible: An Unflinching Exposé of America's Hidden War Costs For over two decades, the United States has been engaged in a perpetual state of war, with many of its military engagements...

The photographs of American blues musicians in England during the 1960s are a rare and precious glimpse into a pivotal moment in music history. This book presents a unique collection of images, taken...

Access to History: the American Revolution and the Birth of the USA 1740-1801This textbook provides in-depth analysis of the American Revolution and its impact on the formation of the United States...

David Foster Wallace's tennis essays are a masterclass in sportswriting. Gathered for the first time in this deluxe collector's edition, five tour-de-force pieces showcase Wallace's competitor's...

Ship of Fools: A Blistering Critique of America's Ruling Class Tucker Carlson offers a provocative commentary on how America's elite has failed everyday Americans. In this witty and insightful book,...

A New York Times Notable Book Best Books of 2021: TIME, Smithsonian New York Times Book Review * Editors' Choice. The United States experienced domestic violence on a scale not seen since the Civil...

The US Seventh Fleet, Vietnam 1964-75: A Comprehensive History of America's Naval Power in Southeast Asia. This book provides a detailed examination of the role of the US Navy's Seventh Fleet during...

American cuisine is a story of mash-ups, where cultures collide and exciting new dishes and flavors are born. In this book, chef and writer Edward Lee takes you on a journey to uncover the...

The untold story of how FDR saved the American economy from default. In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt made a bold decision to abandon the gold standard, a move that would have far-reaching...

Down by the Feed Mill: A Visual Record of America's Feed Mills and Grain Elevators This book presents a unique visual record of feed mills and grain elevators in America, showcasing over 300...

White Fear: How the Browning of America Is Making White Folks Lose Their Minds The deep-seated fear that has driven American politics and culture for centuries is intensifying, with far-reaching...

Dark Continents: Psychoanalysis and Colonialism by Ranjana Khanna explores the intersection of psychoanalysis and colonialism, revealing how the former can be a powerful tool for understanding the...

The American West has long been a subject of national pride, but what of the indigenous peoples who called it home? Dee Alexander Brown's meticulously documented account sheds light on the systematic...

After 20 years away, Bill Bryson returns to the United States with his English wife and four children. He finds a country that has changed in unexpected ways, with new customs and technologies that...

The Eagles' story is a tale of both heavenly highs and hellish lows. Their music embodied the American dream, but behind the scenes, the band's personal relationships were marked by bloodletting...

The eighth edition of the Adventure Motorcycling Handbook is a comprehensive guide for two-wheeled adventurers planning to explore Africa, Asia and Latin America. With 448 pages of expert advice and...

Alamo in the Ardennes tells the story of a pivotal moment in America's greatest war, where a small group of soldiers fought against overwhelming odds to hold back the Nazi onslaught. For five days,...

Richard Nixon's rise to power is a story of turmoil and transformation in 1960s America. Perlstein's account begins with the 1965 Watts riots, a pivotal moment in the country's social and political...

The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting Up a Generation for Failure A growing concern on many college campuses is the stifling of open discussion and the rise...

Rebels and Patriots Wargaming Rules for North America: Colonies to Civil War Experience the pivotal conflicts that shaped a nation with this comprehensive wargaming ruleset. From the early skirmishes...

Philip Roth: Novels 2001-2007 This collection brings together three novels written by Philip Roth in his late sixties and early seventies. The Dying Animal, published in 2001, marks the return of...

Discover the captivating story of the American Revolution, a pivotal moment in history that shaped the United States and beyond. This engaging guide explores the key events, figures, and ideas that...

American Carnage: Shattering the Myths That Fuel Gun Violence The US has a dismal gun violence record compared to other advanced countries, with over 40,000 deaths annually due to gun violence. A...

Self-Determined Stories: The Indigenous Reinvention of Young Adult Literature by Mandy Suhr-Sytsma explores the vital challenge to stereotypes and rich intellectual resource for theorizing Indigenous...

Revolutionise your health from the inside out with Dr. Joel Kahn's compelling argument for plant-based nutrition. As America's Healthy Heart Doc, he has already helped thousands of people prevent and...

The Perfect Father: The True Story of Chris Watts, His All-American Family, and a Shocking MurderBy John Glatt, St. Martin's Publishing GroupDiscover the tragic truth behind the seemingly perfect...

The Pentagon's Brain: An Uncensored History of DARPA, America's Top-Secret Military Research Agency This is the first-ever history of the Defense Department's most secret and powerful military...

Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America by Robert Whitaker In this groundbreaking book, Robert Whitaker investigates a medical...

Blackout: How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape from the Democrat PlantationCandace Owens argues that the Democrat Party's policies have long hindered the African American community's ability...

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing The history of African enslavement in the Americas is one of unimaginable trauma and abuse. From the 16th century to the...

The Diary of an American Exorcist: Demons, Possession, and the Modern-Day Battle Against Ancient EvilExorcist Msgr. Stephen Rossetti shares his personal experiences of facing demonic possessions,...

Slavery By Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II This book tells the shocking story of how, after the Emancipation Proclamation, many African...

Exposure to electromagnetic radiation is a growing concern in American homes, schools, and businesses. Millions of people are exposed to radiation from devices such as cell phones, smartphones, and...

The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt Something has been going wrong on many college...

When the Clock Broke: A Story of America's Late-Century Discontents The early 1990s promised a "kinder, gentler America" following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the defeat of Saddam Hussein...

The American Civil War Explained for Kids is a comprehensive and engaging introduction to one of America's most significant conflicts. This book is part of the English Reading Tree Series, designed...

The Frontier Rangers of Colonial New England: From King Philip's War to the American Revolution The rugged landscape of 18th-century New England was home to a unique breed of warrior: the colonial...

Talkin' Greenwich Village is a meticulously researched and engagingly written account of the revolutionary music scene that emerged in the heart of New York City. The book chronicles the lives and...

A comprehensive guide to the birds of Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras is now available. With over 800 species accounts, full-color range maps, and 1,000 beautiful illustrations, this...

In Search of Excellence is a seminal business book that has stood the test of time. Based on a study of 43 of America's best-run companies, the book identifies eight common attributes of excellence...

American poet Emily Dickinson is renowned for her influential and iconic work, which continues to resonate with readers today. This collection brings together some of her most celebrated poems,...

The American West, C. 1835-C. 1895 by Steve May is an authoritative guide to this pivotal period in US history.Designed for students taking the Edexcel GCSE History exam, this revision guide provides...

The Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony That Shaped America by Russell Shorto. In the early 17th century, a thriving Dutch colony in North...

The Dying Grass: A Novel of the Nez Perce War In this epic novel, William T. Vollmann tells the story of the Nez Perce Indians' fighting retreat from northeast Oregon to the Canadian border in 1877...

The Pursuit of Happiness: A New Exploration of the Founders' Quest for Virtue In this thought-provoking book, Jeffrey Rosen delves into the lives of six influential Founders, exploring how their...

Sull's Manual of Advanced Penmanship offers a comprehensive guide to creative artistry in handwriting, covering various styles and techniques of penmanship. This instructional manual provides...

Faster is a pulse-pounding tale of triumph by an improbable team of upstarts over Hitler's fearsome Silver Arrows during the golden age of auto racing. As Nazi Germany launched its campaign of racial...

New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion, and America's Struggle to Defend the WestA fast-paced account of America's plunge into simultaneous cold wars against two very different adversaries,...

Oxford Revise: Edexcel GCSE History The American West, C1835-C1895 Help your students build the knowledge they need to succeed in the Edexcel GCSE History exam with this revision guide. Covering the...

The Beatles' arrival in New York in February 1964 marked the beginning of a cultural revolution that would change the music world forever. The fusion of American can-do and British attitude led to a...

Big Fiction: How Conglomeration Changed the Publishing Industry and American Literature The publishing industry has undergone significant changes since the 1960s, when large corporations began to...

Covert Regime Change: America's Secret Cold WarLindsey A. O'Rourke explores the often-overlooked world of foreign-imposed regime change, revealing the complex motivations and strategies behind state...

Comrade J: The Untold Secrets of Russia's Master Spy in America After the End of the Cold WarBetween 1995 and 2000, a single individual played a pivotal role in the world of espionage, overseeing...

Ted Bundy's Murderous Mysteries is a comprehensive examination of the life and crimes of one of America's most notorious serial killers. Written by a leading authority on the subject, this book...

Learn the art of crafting a memorable speech for your daughter's special day. With the help of expert guidance, you'll discover how to convey emotion, seriousness and a touch of humour in your words...

Senator Joe McCarthy's legacy has been one of fear and misinformation. However, a closer look at his life and actions reveals a more complex picture. In "Blacklisted by History", M. Stanton Evans...

Discover the fascinating history of Islam and its impact on the United States. This book explores 1,400 years of events and conflicts that have shaped the world, from the early days of Islam to the...

The Logic of American Nuclear Strategy: Why Strategic Superiority Matters For decades, the prevailing view on nuclear weapons policy has been that the US needs only the ability to absorb an enemy...

The Ku Klux Klan: America's First Terrorists Exposed The Ku Klux Klan's rise to prominence in the early 20th century was a remarkable phenomenon, driven by a potent combination of public relations...