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One Nation Under Blackmail: Vol. 2 The Sordid Union Between Intelligence and Organized Crime That Gave Rise to Jeffrey EpsteinThis book delves into the under-explored world of Jeffrey Epstein's...

Crying in H Mart is a deeply personal and evocative memoir about family, food, and identity. Michelle Zauner recounts her journey growing up Korean American, navigating cultural expectations, and...

The similarities between quantum gravitational theory and postmodern philosophy may seem intriguing, but a closer look reveals a world of nonsense. In 1996, physicist Alan Sokal's essay in Social...

On the Way Home: The Diary of a Trip from South Dakota to Mansfield, Missouri, in 1894In 1894, Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family embarked on a journey from South Dakota to Missouri, seeking a new...

Discover the inspiring story of Martin Luther King Jr. in this Little Golden Book biography.This introduction to nonfiction is perfect for preschoolers, exploring how Martin Luther King, Jr.'s...

Little Women, beautifully bound in real cloth and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, is a story of idealized family life. Originally written as a 'girls' story', its appeal transcends the...

Set during the Great Depression, Of Mice and Men is a powerful novel about friendship and the American Dream. Written by John Steinbeck in 1943, it tells the story of two migrant workers who share a...

Discover the world of tenkara, a rapidly growing trend in American fishing that has adapted traditional Japanese techniques for waters in the US.This comprehensive book covers the best flies,...

Writing Fiction is a comprehensive guide to narrative craft, widely used in American creative writing classes for over three decades. Now in its tenth edition, this book provides practical, flexible...

Bigfoot sightings, UFO reports, and cover-ups are just the tip of the iceberg in this fascinating exploration of the paranormal. Haunted Washington delves into the strange and unexplained phenomena...

A remarkable story of medicine and humanity, My Own Country is a poignant account of the AIDS crisis in a small American town. In 1995, Abraham Verghese, a young Indian doctor, found himself at the...

The Bushcraft Handbooks - Traps and Snares Distilled from the author's wartime experience teaching "Junglecraft" to Australian and American forces, this handbook presents old-time bushcraft knowledge...

Pig enthusiasts and curious minds will enjoy this pocket-sized guide to 29 popular breeds of pigs. Discover interesting facts about their appearance, history, breeding, and personality, from the...

Flamingos are fascinating creatures with some remarkable characteristics. This book introduces you to six different species of flamingos, exploring their unique features and habitats. You'll learn...

Warner Bros. celebrates its 100 years of storytelling with a comprehensive history of the legendary film studio and its impact on American culture.The story of Warner Bros. is one of innovation and...

Tony Millionaire's Green Eggs and Maakies is a unique and humorous comic strip collection. Featuring the adventures of a drunken crow on the high seas, this book blends vaudeville-style humor with a...

In 1890, a legendary horse racing competition is about to take place across the American continent. Thousands of participants from around the world have gathered to challenge the "Steel Ball Run"...

A remote South Pacific island paradise is home to an elderly tribesman who is struggling to translate Hamlet into local Pidgin English. His efforts are soon disrupted by the arrival of a young...

When the past refuses to stay buried, the American dream can become a nightmare. For three ordinary people, a dark and unexpected connection reveals the devastating consequences of secrets kept and...

The Catcher in the Rye is a novel that explores the complexities of adolescent life, offering a candid and introspective portrayal of its protagonist's struggles and emotions.First published in the...

Discover the joy and companionship that dogs bring to our lives in this heartwarming collection of stories.From hilarious to heroic, these tales of canine companionship showcase the unique bond...

HMS Java, a proud British 38-gun frigate, has been captured by the American USS Constitution off the coast of Brazil, sending a challenge to Britain's naval supremacy across the world's oceans. In...

Liverpool FC came within hours of being re-possessed by the banks after a disastrous 44-month reign by American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett. The story of this tumultuous period is told with...

Featuring some of the most iconic songs in Johnny Cash's repertoire, this collection showcases the enduring legacy of the Man in Black.From the country-tinged storytelling of "A Boy Named Sue" to the...

American photographers Larry Sultan and Mike Mandel's 1977 book of photographs, Evidence, returns to print in a new edition that closely resembles the original. The book is a carefully curated...

Building a legendary performance history, the traditional Pontiac V-8 has become synonymous with great American power. Introduced in 1955, its overhead valve design paved the way for competition...

Renee Gladman's Event Factory is a novel that explores the complexities of human experience in a fantastical landscape. A linguist-traveler arrives in a city plagued by an undefined crisis, causing...

Discover the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the beloved author behind the Little House series, in this behind-the-scenes biography.This book chronicles the real events in Laura's life that inspired...

Explore the vibrant culture and rich history of the American South with this comprehensive travel guide.From the jazz-filled streets of New Orleans to the scenic landscapes of Louisiana and...

Sabrina's disappearance sets off a chain of events that V.I. Warshawski must navigate with caution. When she finds Sabrina near death in a drug house, the local community's response is tense and...

Ghost Soldiers is a gripping account of one of the most daring exploits of World War II: the rescue of American and British POWs behind enemy lines in the Philippines.Hampton Sides renders a tense...

The Sweetness of WaterA powerful and moving debut novel that explores the complexities of human relationships in the aftermath of slavery. Landry and Prentiss, two brothers born into bondage, find...

D'Angelico, Master Guitar Builder What's in a Name?Discover the story behind one of the most iconic guitar names in American music. Frank Green's book brings to life the personal and cooperative...

The North American Commonwealth is a place of stark contrasts, where the privileged few live in luxury and the many struggle to survive. For Andrew Grayson, one of the many, the only way out of the...

The Mask of Sanity: An Attempt to Clarify Some Issues about the So-Called Psychopathic Personality by Hervey CleckleyThis influential work provides a clinical description of psychopathy, highlighting...

Creating a Military Modelling Diorama provides step-by-step instructions for planning, designing and building a diorama. Suitable for both new and experienced modellers, this book covers various...

A new life begins in the heart of Oxford, where American student Ella Duran has finally arrived at university. As she navigates her classes and new surroundings, Ella finds herself drawn to her...

This book presents 21 beautiful loom beaded bracelet patterns inspired by ethnic art, primarily from Native American designs. The designs include floral, eagle, wolf, arrow, abstract, and geometric...

Augustin Fresnel's groundbreaking invention of the lens that illuminated the entire French coast was a remarkable achievement in the field of physics. His innovative design made lighthouses blaze...

Discover the rich and tumultuous history of Chile, a country with incredible geography and a fascinating past. From the Atacama desert, the driest desert in the world, to the Andes mountain range,...

Birnam Wood is on the move, driven by a group of friends who have been secretly planting crops in neglected spaces for years. Their guerrilla gardening collective, Birnam Wood, has been struggling to...

A gripping international thriller from Matthew Quirk. CIA agent Sam Hudson has been hunting deadly Russian operative Konstantin for years, but their cat-and-mouse game takes a deadly turn when...

My Body is a Book of Rules is a candid and deeply personal memoir that explores the complexities of mental illness, identity, and trauma. Elissa Washuta's journey is marked by the turmoil of bipolar...

Experience the excitement of a journey to the West Coast in the 1910s through the eyes of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Her letters, written to her daughter Rose, offer a vivid account of her travels to San...

This beautifully illustrated picture book introduces readers to one of America's favorite poems, "The Song of Hiawatha". Illustrated by Susan Jeffers, it weaves together oral traditions of American...

The Giant Print Handy-Size Bible-NASB is a convenient and accessible version of the New American Standard Bible. Its large 11-point type makes it easy to read, while features such as words of Christ...

The Nickel Boys is a devastating narrative that dramatizes a dark chapter in American history. In 1960s Florida, two boys are unjustly sentenced to a juvenile reformatory, where they face a hellish...

Church of Cowards: A Wake-Up Call to Complacent ChristiansMatt Walsh examines the state of Christianity in America, where the faith has become increasingly watered down and detached from its core...

You Can't Win is a memoir of real-life American Americana, written by Jack Black, a notorious figure from the early 20th century. First published in 1926, the book has been reprinted several times,...

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...

Curt Swan: A Life in ComicsThis biography explores the remarkable career of Curt Swan, the artist behind Superman's iconic artwork for over 30 years. Swan's storytelling, draftsmanship, and design...

A newly rich American couple purchases an ancient manor house in England, seeking solitude. Their grounds are interrupted by a mysterious stranger, who vanishes shortly after. The wife's subsequent...

Watchmen: The Deluxe Edition In an alternate world where the presence of American superheroes changed history, a complex web of conspiracy unfolds. A murder mystery sets off a chain of events that...

A sweeping tale of power, love and the American West, Giant tells the story of a cattleman and his family, exploring the complexities of family, loyalty and the pursuit of wealth.Spanning...

A timeless exploration of racial injustice and the loss of innocence in the American South. Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is a powerful and poignant tale of a young girl's journey to...

A powerful and thought-provoking novel based on a true story, The Book of Negroes explores a dark and shameful chapter in history through the story of one woman's journey. Abducted from her village...

The break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters on 17 June 1972 marked the beginning of a story that would shake the foundations of the American presidency. Journalists Bob Woodward...

Anglo-American modernism is represented in this comprehensive anthology, featuring works by key figures such as James Joyce, Gertrude Stein, Virginia Woolf, T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, Wallace Stevens,...

Dar Williams presents an impassioned account of the fall and rise of the small American towns she cherishes. As a touring musician, she has seen these communities struggle, but also thrive in the...

Chen Chen's debut poetry collection is a powerful exploration of love, family, and identity. Through a range of candid and provocative poems, Chen investigates the complexities of inherited forms of...

Tar Beach is a magical story that weaves together fiction, autobiography, and African American history to create a tale of freedom and self-discovery.Acclaimed artist Faith Ringgold brings her unique...

Aubrey M. Temples' eyewitness account of Adolf Hitler's escape from Germany on the day he was supposed to have committed suicide in Berlin is a remarkable and unvarnished story. On 30 April 1945,...

The Snakehead: An Epic Tale of the Chinatown Underworld and the American DreamA gripping true story of crime and corruption, this book reveals the inner workings of a secret world run by a...

John Cheever's Collected Stories is a poignant exploration of the human experience in 20th century suburbia. This outstanding collection, introduced by Hanif Kureishi, showcases the power and range...

The sail-powered training ship Tobermory is an unusual school like no other. For its students, life at sea is not just about learning - it's also about adventure and discovery.When a film crew...

Ralph Waldo Emerson's influential writings offer a profound exploration of life philosophy. Through his essays and personal thoughts, he challenged traditional views and encouraged Americans to forge...

17 songs from Taylor Swift's 2020 surprise release of piano and guitar tunes, written and recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, are featured in this collection.These songs showcase Swift's musical...

Edward Snowden's Permanent Record is a gripping memoir that reveals the story of his life, from his childhood in the American suburbs to his adult years as a spy and whistleblower.Spanning his...

Lil Wayne's account of his time in Rikers Island is a deeply personal and revealing look at life behind bars. In 2010, the rapper was at the height of his career, but an eight-month stay in the...

The Kinfolk Garden: How to Live with NatureA beautifully crafted book that explores the connection between nature and our homes, featuring stunning photographs and inspiring stories from around the...

A. A. Milne's second book of verse for young readers, Now We Are Six, is a joyful collection of gentle humor and playful rhythms, beautifully illustrated by Ernest Shepard. This gorgeous collectible...

Norwood Pratt, an ex-marine with a penchant for music and adventure, embarks on a journey from the American desert to the bright lights of New York City. Along the way, he becomes entangled in a...

Secrets: A Memoir of Vietnam and the Pentagon PapersDaniel Ellsberg's remarkable memoir recounts the events that led to the release of the Pentagon Papers, a 7,000-page study of US decision-making in...

Dirk Pitt must navigate a treacherous web of international intrigue when a long-lost treaty holds the key to saving a nation from economic collapse. The North American Treaty, a secret pact between...

The Iowa Interstate Railroad History Through the Miles is a detailed guide to the route of the Iowa Interstate Railroad, spanning from Chicago to Council Bluffs and including various branch lines in...

The Sun Also Rises is a powerful and intense novel that established Ernest Hemingway as a writer of genius. Set in the vibrant world of 1920s Paris and Spain, the story follows the complex and often...

The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Fifth Edition is a comprehensive reference work that covers the subject from ancient times to the present. The authors have expanded...

Red Sparrow is a gripping spy thriller that takes readers deep into the treacherous world of high-level espionage. When Dominika Egorov, a former prima ballerina, is recruited by Russian...

Discover the inspiring story of Jean-Michel Basquiat, a pioneering American artist who broke boundaries with his unique style.Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series, this book tells the...

Green Water, Green SkyA poignant and introspective novella about family, memory, and the search for home. Mavis Gallant's debut novel tells the story of Bonnie McCarthy, an American divorcée...

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...

A photo of the American First Son and the Prince of Wales sparks a media frenzy, threatening U.S./British relations. To mitigate the damage, a plan is devised to stage a truce between the two rivals...

Bent willow furniture, a traditional American craft, is now easy to create at home. This instructional book shares the technique for making beautiful garden furniture.Starting with a basic arm chair,...

The Second Day at Gettysburg The second day's fighting at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863, was a critical engagement in the battle, and one of the most significant actions of the Civil War. The assault by...

Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of MossesThis beautifully written book weaves together science and personal reflection to explore the lives of mosses, the planet's oldest plants. Robin...

Killing Kennedy: Exposing the Plot, the Cover-Up, and the ConsequencesAuthor Jack Roth presents a new perspective on one of the most pivotal events in American history, the assassination of John F...

The Great Gatsby Gilded Pocket Edition presents a beautifully crafted hardback edition of one of the most celebrated American novels of all time. With silver gilded page edges and foil-stamping, this...

Published in 2011, Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920s is a comprehensive account of American life during the 1920s, written by renowned historian Frederick Lewis Allen.Allen's specialty...

The bigger the lie, the harder the truth is to believe. In this gripping novel, Ian Rankin weaves a complex web of intrigue and deception. As tensions rise between Europe and America, a space shuttle...

The Norton Critical Edition of Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn presents a comprehensive and authoritative text, accompanied by contextual and source materials. This edition includes the...

Robert Frost's Selected Poems is a beautifully illustrated collection of his most renowned works. Featuring over 100 poems from his first three volumes, A Boy's Will, North of Boston, and Mountain...

Hugh Glass is the remarkable true story of a man who defied the odds of survival. In 1817, his ship was captured, and he was given a choice: join a pirate crew or die. This decision marked the...

Refight the Battle of Gettysburg on the game table with these detailed scenarios. Designed for use with various American Civil War regimental or brigade level rules, these scenarios provide a unique...

Subduing Demons in America: Selected Poems 1962-2007John Giorno's groundbreaking poetry collection spans over four decades, reflecting his innovative use of multimedia and transgressive material...

A Little Golden Book biography about Arnold Schwarzenegger, this book tells the inspiring story of a man who achieved the American dream and became a body-builder, movie star, and politician.From his...

Selected Poems by William Carlos WilliamsWilliam Carlos Williams' poetry is a testament to the power of observation and the beauty of everyday life. As a physician, he developed the skill of...

Moon Palace is a mesmerising novel that spans three generations, from the early years of this century to the first lunar landings. It tells the story of Marco Stanley Fogg, an orphan and child of the...

Asterix Vol. 40 Asterix and the White Iris Positive thinking has invaded the Gaulish village, and Asterix is convinced it's because the Romans are up to no good. But can poetic language and optimism...

Step into the unsettling world of Shirley Jackson with a collection of her finest, creepiest short stories. This Little Clothbound Classics edition features Jackson's masterpiece, 'The Lottery',...

A History of Horoscopic Astrology by James H. Holden provides a comprehensive account of the development of Western horoscopic astrology from its origins to modern times. The book delves into the...