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Azadeh Moaveni's memoir is a poignant exploration of identity and belonging. Born into an Iranian-American family in suburban America, she struggled to reconcile her dual heritage as she navigated...

The Best American Sports Writing 2019 brings together an exceptional collection of sports journalism from around the country. Each year, the series editor and guest editor carefully curate a diverse...

The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2023 presents a collection of short stories that transport readers to strange and unfamiliar worlds. R. F. Kuang's introduction highlights the art of...

A Kids' Guide to the American Revolution brings the birth of our nation vividly to life with its engaging approach. Kathleen Krull's book introduces young readers to the key events, challenges and...

Charles Phoenix's colourful world of vintage Americana is presented in this vibrant book. A self-proclaimed "vintage culture vulture", he showcases his extensive collection of photographs, recipes...

George Lincoln Rockwell was a pivotal figure in American extremism, leading the American Nazi Party until his murder in 1967. His influence has endured, shaping the ideologies of various far-right...

Handmaking America offers a practical and achievable vision for a good society, one that recovers the essential strength of the American idea. The book reaches back to the Arts-and-Crafts roots of...

American Monsters: A History of Monster Lore and Sightings in America Linda S. Godfrey's comprehensive guide explores the fascinating world of mysterious creatures said to inhabit the United States...

This annual collection brings together the year's most compelling mystery short fiction. Selected by C. J. Box, a New York Times best-selling author and Edgar Award winner, it offers a treat for fans...

The Euro Disney Resort has been a source of controversy since its opening in 1992. Critics have labeled it a "cultural Chernobyl" and a "tragic kingdom," citing issues with employee behavior, park...

True tales from Limerick's 1940s and 1950s offer an engaging and humorous glimpse into the lives of young people trying to make ends meet. This collection of stories recounts how friends found ways...

The Best American Poetry 2022 brings together seventy-five new poems that represent American poetry today at its most dynamic. Guest editor Matthew Zapruder has selected these poems from print and...

Suzy Hansen's Notes on a Foreign Country is a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of America's place in the world. Following her move to Istanbul, Hansen embarked on a journey of...

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave by Frederick Douglass is a powerful and poignant account of one man's struggle for freedom and self-discovery. Written in a poetic and...

A collection of the finest science and nature writing from 2021, carefully curated by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, renowned marine biologist and co-founder of the All We Can Save climate initiative...

A collection of the year's finest writing about food and drink, featuring essays that evoke the senses, challenge perspectives, and inspire new experiences. Samin Nosrat, author of Salt, Fat, Acid,...

New Essays on The Catcher in the Rye by Jack SalzmanFirst published in 1951, this novel remains one of the most popular and frequently challenged works of American literature. This collection brings...

American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America Colin Woodard's insightful exploration of North America's fractured continent reveals eleven distinct nations, each...

Born into slavery in Maryland, Frederick Douglass's life story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and determination. In this powerful narrative, Douglass recounts his...

This comprehensive guide paints a revealing picture of America and its people for those seeking to understand the country's culture and ways. Written by Lance Johnson, it offers valuable insights...

This first volume in a projected cultural history of the United States explores how American folkways have evolved over time. It argues that the country's cultural origins are British, and that this...

Martin Van Buren: A Turbulent Presidency The eighth president of the United States, Martin Van Buren, was a man of contrasts. Born after America's independence, he ushered in an era of...

Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown's life was marked by incredible feats of bravery and skill behind the controls of over four hundred different aircraft. From shooting down Luftwaffe bombers to...

Check, Please! Book 1: # Hockey is a hilarious and stirring coming-of-age story about hockey, friendship, and finding yourself. Eric Bittle's journey as a freshman on the Samwell University hockey...

Kew Gardens Sudoku is a challenging and entertaining puzzle book from the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. With 100 Sudoku puzzles to solve, this book provides hours of fun and mental stimulation.Eric...

Balaji's wisdom for a brighter future. Eric Jorgenson presents a comprehensive collection of Balaji Srinivasan's ideas on technology, truth, and building a healthier world. In "Technology", explore...

Writing Theologically: A Guide to Effective Communication and Self-Discovery for Ministers. This book offers practical advice on how to write theologically, not just as an academic exercise, but as a...

American Apartheid: The Native American Struggle for Self-determination and Inclusion by Stephanie Woodard This comprehensive account of the issues and threats faced by Native Americans today offers...

A Companion to American Indian History brings together twenty-five original essays by leading scholars in Native American history. This comprehensive collection surveys and evaluates the best...

Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1960s Rome, Inspector Alleyn investigates a murder that takes place within a closed group of tourists. As he delves into the case, Alleyn must navigate the...

The story of America's early settlers is told in this engaging picture-book format. Clear text and informative illustrations help young readers understand the challenges faced by those who came to...

The Routledge Atlas of American History presents a comprehensive overview of America's history through 163 clear and detailed maps. These maps are accompanied by informative captions, facts, and...

The thirty-five years following 1890 saw an unprecedented influx of immigrants to the United States, with over 20 million arriving during this period. This tumultuous era was marked by both...

The Whole Earth Catalog: A Philosophy of Pragmatic Environmentalism In 1968, Stewart Brand's publication, The Whole Earth Catalog, became more than just a magazine - it was a way of life. This book...

New Essays on The Great Gatsby by Matthew Joseph Bruccoli A collection of essays that explore the enduring significance of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, from its initial mixed reception to its current...

The Best American Poetry 2021 by David Lehman is a collection of contemporary American poetry guest edited by Tracy K. Smith. This anthology presents a choice of the year's most memorable poems, with...

Eric Partaker's story challenges you to remember what's most important and start living a life that truly matters. He invites you to consider a simple yet profound idea: that by focusing on just a...

Chien Dans la Photographie brings together over 400 photographs of dogs from the 19th century to today. This unique collection features works by renowned photographers such as Man Ray, Eric Fischl,...

The Miko is a gripping thriller that introduces a powerful and seductive sorceress with a deadly plan. This exotic tale weaves together the CIA, the KGB, modern Japan's technological world, and the...

Winner of an Eric Gregory Award and a Somerset Maugham Award, this debut collection from Shetland poet Roseanne Watt offers profound, assured, and wilfully spare poems that explore the intersection...

Hacking SaaS: An Insider's Guide to Managing Software Business SuccessPerpetual software licensing is no longer relevant, as today's graduates are unlikely to encounter it in their careers. Instead,...

This Are The Generations tells the story of one family's struggle to share their faith in North Korea, despite the extreme challenges they faced. From labor camps and prisons to everyday life under...

The Dark Frontier by Eric Ambler Published in 1936, this novel marks Ambler's first foray into the mystery genre. Now available in America for the first time, it offers a glimpse into the author's...

Honeybee: A Poetic Tribute to the Hardworking Honeybee Eric Rohmann's exquisite illustrations bring the natural world into your hands, as Candace Fleming presents the life cycle of the honeybee in...

Terry Mann's life is turned upside down by a whirlwind of debt and failed expectations. But as he navigates this chaotic world, he discovers that his real friends are those who stand by him through...

The Astrology of Awakening: Eclipse of the Ego by Eric Meyers M.A. presents a new approach to astrology that focuses on spiritual realization rather than ego. This book explores how spiritual...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Night Before Christmas is a festive bedtime story for little ones. On this magical Christmas Eve, Eric Carle's beloved caterpillar explores a snowy landscape, saying...

This Skin Was Once Mine and Other Disturbances by Eric LaRocca is a chilling collection of four horror tales that explore the darker corners of human experience. Jillian Finch's life is turned upside...

The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Eric Lybeck is a thought-provoking exploration of how we perceive and respond to rare, highly consequential events. In this book, the author...

Domain-Driven Design Quickly provides a concise introduction to the fundamentals of this approach to dealing with complex domains. By focusing on the domain itself and maintaining a software model...

Learned Excellence: Mental Disciplines for Leading and WinningDiscover how to perform at your best with the mental disciplines developed by Dr. Eric Potterat, a renowned performance psychologist who...

The Kew Gardens Calming Puzzles Collection by Eric Saunders is a soothing and engaging puzzle book that invites you to unwind with its calming illustrations and challenging puzzles.Featuring 256...

A comprehensive argument for rebuilding social infrastructure to heal divisions in society and move forward is presented by Eric Klinenberg. He suggests that shared spaces such as libraries,...

John James Audubon's The Nature of the American Woodsman is a groundbreaking work that showcases Audubon's remarkable artistry and scientific expertise. This book presents a fresh perspective on...

This supplement for Dracula's America: Shadows of the West offers a wealth of new rules and material to enhance your gameplay experience. A range of exciting additions includes two new factions, the...

America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New AmericaJim Wallis explores the deep roots of racism in America, tracing its foundation to the near extermination of one race...

The origins of Christian America are more complex than commonly believed. In One Nation Under God, historian Kevin M. Kruse reveals how the idea that the US is fundamentally and formally Christian...

MaVynee Betsch's story is one of passion and perseverance. As an African American opera singer turned environmentalist, she fought to preserve a piece of her community's history - the beach that had...

A comprehensive guide to the differences between American and British English, this dictionary features over 2,500 entries that explore vocabulary, usage, pronunciation, spelling, and the history of...

Thomas Pynchon and American Counterculture by Joanna Freer explores the anarchist politics in Pynchon's novels through the lens of 1960s counterculture. The author examines how Pynchon critiques...

A new translation of Alexis de Tocqueville's seminal work on American politics and society, Democracy in America is a profound exploration of the country's social equality, its implications for...

The American Revolution by M. J. Heale is a thought-provoking exploration of the term's multiple meanings in historical context.Historians have long debated the significance of the 'American...

Henry J. Kaiser: Builder in the Modern American West is a comprehensive biography of one of America's most influential entrepreneurs. Mark Foster draws on previously untapped archival material to...

Behind the screens of the gaming world, a complex and often chaotic process unfolds. In Blood, Sweat, and Pixels, Jason Schreier takes readers on a journey into the heart of video game development,...

Baby Bear's search for something familiar takes him on a journey to meet all sorts of different animals. As he encounters each new creature, he asks "what do you see?" But it's not until he finds...

Discover the untold stories of Oxford University's black scholars in this fascinating history.This book sheds light on the experiences of remarkable individuals who have shaped the university's past,...

Discover the Power and Implications of ChatGPT ChatGPT is a large-scale natural language processing model developed by OpenAI, capable of autonomously generating text based on user input. This book...

The Best Software Writing I: Selected and Introduced by Joel Spolsky is an entertaining collection of writings from leading figures in the software industry. This book offers a unique insight into...

A steamy new adult college romance unfolds across six episodes. Nate's life is turned upside down when he meets Eric, a quiet and confident loner who challenges his perceptions. As they study...

The New Science of Politics: An Introduction by Eric VoegelinThis comprehensive work presents a complete theory of man, society, and history at its most profound and intellectual level. Compressed...

Eric Hoffer's Reflections on the Human Condition is a poignant collection of aphorisms that distill his insight into human nature. Formed by years of self-directed study and experience as a...

Xunzi: The Complete TextA comprehensive and systematic vision of Confucian thought, this one-volume English translation presents the full text of Xunzi in an accessible format. Eric Hutton's...

The Beatles, Britain, and America offers a unique perspective on the 1960s through the lens of one of the world's most iconic bands. Jonathan Gould masterfully weaves together cultural history,...

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a powerful and poignant account of one man's fight for freedom.Written by Frederick Douglass, this autobiography recounts his experiences as a slave in...

Traditional Native American Folk Tales Retold for Generations to Share This collection of stories has been passed down through generations of Native American communities in Appalachia. It features...

The Continental Army: A Complex and Multifaceted Force A common image of the American Revolutionary War is that of a unified and homogeneous force, driven by patriotism and a desire for independence...

A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience by Emerson W. Baker In January 1692, Salem Village in colonial Massachusetts was gripped by a wave of mysterious afflictions that...

African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle & Song is a comprehensive anthology that gathers 250 poets from the colonial period to the present. Spanning over two and a half centuries, this...

The American Diner Secret: How to Cook America's Favourite Food at HomeDiscover the secrets of America's beloved diners, where honest cooking, delicious food, and reasonable prices come together in...

The Great British Limerick Book: Filthy Limericks for Every Town in the UK A unique collection of limericks that tackle every town in the UK, from Land's End to John o' Groats. With over 900...

The Great American Delusion: How Myths are Putting the West at Risk Something is going badly wrong in America. But what is really happening, why, and what does it mean? In this thought-provoking...

Containing over three hundred poems, including nearly a hundred previously unpublished works, this comprehensive collection showcases the intellectual range of Claude McKay, a poet and novelist whose...

The American Heritage Dictionary Fifth Edition A comprehensive reference dictionary that defines your words. This edition features over 70,000 entries, with clear definitions written in an accurate...

The Twentieth-Century American City Problem, Promise, and Reality by Jon C. Teaford explores how modern cities embody America's successes and failures. Throughout the twentieth century, urban areas...

This book is a unique opportunity to explore the life of a Native American Indian child. With its child-friendly texts and pictures, it makes learning about US History fun and easy to understand. The...

The White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America is a story about the power of gardens to transform our lives and the health of our communities. In 2009, Michelle Obama planted a kitchen...

Performing Chinatown Hollywood and the Making of a Chinese American Community explores how Chinese Americans in Los Angeles used performances in films and tourism to shape public understandings of...

The Style of Sleaze: An American Cinematic Movement This book explores the distinctive aesthetic and thematic approach of exploitation films from 1959 to 1977, examining three key genres:...

The 1968 Election and Politics of Division by Michael A. Cohen In January 1965, Lyndon B. Johnson presented an ambitious vision for America, aiming to end poverty and racial injustice. However, just...

Four Parts, No Waiting: A Social History of American Barbershop Quartet by Gage Averill explores the significance of close harmony in American musical history and everyday life. From its origins in...

Discover over 1300 American idioms and sayings with this comprehensive dictionary. Written to support your English-learning journey, it provides detailed definitions and usage examples for hundreds...

Americanaland: Where Country & Western Met Rock 'n' Roll By John Milward This book explores the enduring performers and vivid stories that are at the heart of Americana, a musical genre that blends...

A multicultural and multinational history of colonial America, challenging traditional narratives to reveal the diverse cultures that shaped the continent. From Native American tribes to African...

The Abandonment of the Jews: America and the Holocaust 1941-1945 by David S. Wyman is a landmark work that explores the pivotal role the United States played in the fate of European Jews during World...

Adam Smith's America explores how an unassuming Scottish philosopher captured the American imagination and played a leading role in shaping American economic and political ideas. From his influential...

British Atlantic: American Frontier explores the development of British America in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries through a geographical perspective. This book examines the trans-Atlantic...

Dialogue is a crucial element in American independent cinema, challenging the notion that low budgets equate to unengaging storytelling. This book explores how writers-directors like Jim Jarmusch,...

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a powerful and poignant account of one man's struggle for freedom and equality in the face of slavery. Written by Frederick Douglass, a former slave who...

A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience by Emerson W. Baker In January 1692, Salem Village in colonial Massachusetts was gripped by a wave of mysterious afflictions that...

Mesoamerican Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs of Mexico and Central America by Kay Almere Read and Jason J. Gonzalez is an in-depth exploration of the mythology of Mexico...