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Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency is a cult classic that has captured the imaginations of readers worldwide. Written by Douglas Adams, the author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, this...

Explore the world of Clive Cussler's iconic hero, Dirk Pitt, like never before. This unique insider's guide offers a behind-the-scenes look at the life and adventures of the world's greatest action...

Dirk Pitt's latest adventure begins with a rescue mission on Russia's Lake Baikal, where a freak wave puts him and his partner Al Giordino in the midst of a mystery. When their ship is sabotaged and...

A foundered Victorian ship holds a secret in its icy grave. When Dirk Pitt is nearly blown to pieces in a lab explosion, he suspects sabotage and sets out to uncover the truth. His investigation...

Poseidon's Arrow is a gripping thriller that follows NUMA director Dirk Pitt as he embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the truth behind a revolutionary submarine design. When the scientist...

The Dirk Gently Omnibus is a collection of two quirky detective stories by Douglas Adams, the renowned author of The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy. In these two delightfully odd detective...

Dirk Pitt is on the trail of an ancient mystery that spans thousands of years. A deadly collision in the Detroit River sets off a chain of events that leads Pitt to suspect that a rogue cargo...

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency is a novel that weaves together seemingly disparate threads to reveal a complex and intriguing mystery. At its centre is Dirk Gently, a detective with a unique...

Dirk Pitt's latest adventure begins with an unexpected discovery in the Middle East. A long-lost cargo from ancient times has been unearthed, and its revelation sets off a chain reaction of events...

Dirk Pitt returns to face a toxic threat in the Caribbean Sea. A mysterious outbreak is spreading rapidly, threatening not only the region but also the United States. As he investigates, Pitt becomes...

Dirk Pitt faces his most daunting challenge yet in this electrifying thriller. In 1945, two US bombers take off with atomic bombs, but only one gets through. Years later, a Norwegian vessel is...

The Writings of Dirk PhilipsThis collection contains all the known writings of early Anabaptist leader Dirk Philips, translated into English from his original 1564 Dutch volume. Annotations and...

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency is a wildly inventive novel that combines ghosts, time travel, and a detective's mission to save humanity from extinction. Douglas Adams weaves together a...

The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul by Douglas Adams is a witty and unsettling detective story that defies explanation. A mysterious explosion at Heathrow Airport sets off a chain reaction of events...

Dirk Gently, detective holístico, tiene un método de trabajo basado en la interconexión entre todas las cosas. En esta novela, una inexplicable explosión que devasta una terminal del aeropuerto de...

Dirk Willems: A Man Who Died to Save His Enemy The story of Dirk Willems, a Dutch Anabaptist, is one that stands out in the history of the Reformation. Five hundred years after his sacrifice, his...

A lively alphabet chant that has been a children's favorite for over thirty years, this board book edition of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a great addition to any child's bookshelf. All the letters of...

Dirk Bones and the Mystery of the Haunted House is an entertaining mystery for young readers. Ace reporter Dirk Bones sets out to uncover the truth behind a couple of ghosts haunting a house. As he...

Sophisticated Boom Boom is a tender and hilarious account of growing up in a small town. For Declan and his friend Spit, music is the key to unlocking a world beyond their mundane lives.Their...

Dirk Bogarde: A Life of Contrasts This biography explores the complex life and career of English actor Dirk Bogarde, who dominated the films in which he starred. Bogarde's public persona as a matinee...

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: A Read-Along Alphabet Book with CD is a lively alphabet book for toddlers that features bold, high-contrast art and joyful rhyming text. In this cheerful story, the letters...

Dirk Pitt must unravel an enduring historical mystery in the latest novel from Clive Cussler. In 1940, as the German army blitzes Europe, a mysterious piece of cargo is ordered to be removed from...

Tap Tap Boom Boom by Elizabeth Bluemle is a lively story in jazz-chant verse. A thunderstorm rolls in, bringing rain and wind, but also unexpected moments of community. With quirky wordplay and...

When a luxury cruise ship catches fire and sinks during its maiden voyage, marine explorer Dirk Pitt is racing against time to rescue those in danger. His efforts are soon overshadowed by a...

Dirk Pitt is on the trail of a decades-old mystery in Black Wind, a gripping adventure from Clive Cussler, the grand master of action and suspense.In the final days of World War Two, two submarines...

Boom Boom Pirates is a story about Captain Tiptoe and his noisy crew. When they can't sleep, he comes up with a plan to get them to rest.The pirates try out different ways to calm down, but nothing...

Dirk Sterling, a US Deputy Marshal, is tasked with capturing Beaux Crandall, a notorious fugitive and former mogul wanted by the FBI. Crandall has broken his pre-trial release conditions and...

Dirk Pitt's latest adventure takes him to the depths of the Pacific and the heights of the Himalayas in this thrilling novel by Clive Cussler.A forgotten plane crash in the Philippine Sea sets off a...

Raise the Titanic! by Clive Cussler is a thrilling novel that follows marine explorer Dirk Pitt as he embarks on his most perilous mission yet.On orders from the Pentagon, Pitt has been tasked with...

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a lively alphabet chant that has been a children's favorite for over thirty years. All the letters of the alphabet race each other up a coconut tree, with A telling B and B...

Dirk Pitt's latest adventure takes him to the depths of the Pacific Northwest and the bayous of Louisiana in a heart-pumping quest to uncover a sinister plot. When he rescues an undercover agent from...

The Last Kids on Earth: Quint and Dirk's Hero Quest by Max Brallier is a thrilling postapocalyptic adventure that follows the dynamic duo of Quint and Dirk as they embark on a quest for the ages...

Pieter-Dirk Uys has spent over 7,000 hours on stage. But behind the persona lies a complex and multifaceted individual. In this memoir, he shares stories from his life, including family memories, his...

Dirk Pitt's latest adventure takes him to the depths of the Pacific and the heights of the Himalayas in this thrilling novel by Clive Cussler.A forgotten plane crash in the Philippine Sea sets off a...

The Last Kids on Earth Quint and Dirk's Hero Quest is a thrilling new spin-off in the bestselling series. After the events of The Last Kids on Earth and the Doomsday Race, adventure abounds as Quint...

Discover the science behind the seasons in this engaging and interactive introduction to Earth Sciences. With exciting experiments, fun puzzles, quirky humour and fascinating facts, you'll be amazed...

Seven choices waiting to be made can determine the quality of your life and the significance of your contribution. In "Boom!", Drs. Kevin and Jackie Freiberg share 20 years of collective wisdom...

Dallas was once a basketball wasteland, but then came Dirk Nowitzki, a German native with a cool efficiency and ability to make shots from impossible angles. His 21-season NBA career with the Dallas...

Fatty Fatty Boom Boom: A Memoir of Food, Fat, and FamilyRabia Chaudry's memoir is a love letter to Pakistani cuisine, her Muslim family, and the body that has always been hers. Born into a family...

Audie Murphy, Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh and Dirk Bogarde in WW2 by Melody Foreman The stories behind the stars are often more compelling than their screen appearances. This book delves into the...

Copper is a metal that has been at the heart of human enterprise for centuries. Its remarkable properties have made it an essential component in nearly every aspect of modern life, from building...

Dirk Lauwaert's Selected Writings span 25 years, from 1983 to 2008, offering a glimpse into his unique perspective on images and their connections to ethics, philosophy, and society. This collection...

Sound has a profound impact on our lives, influencing our decisions and actions in ways we might not even notice. In "The Sonic Boom", composer and strategic sound expert Joel Beckerman reveals a new...

Jim and his friend Charlie were just looking for adventure when they decided to snoop around the staffroom. But then they stumbled upon something much bigger - a secret language being spoken by their...

Tales from the Boom-Boom Room: Women vs. Wall Street By Susan Antilla In the 1990s, women flocked to Wall Street in search of lucrative careers. However, they found an industry governed by outdated...

Help your preschooler develop essential early learning skills with this engaging alphabet-tracing and handwriting workbook. Based on the popular children's book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, this 96-page...

Osaik's life is turned upside down when his mother falls ill. His loyal dog Kompa remains by his side as he navigates this difficult time. With his sister Eghe in need, Osaik and his family embark on...

The memoir boom in the United States has been a topic of debate in the popular press. But what is behind this explosion of memoirs on the market? This study examines memoir as an industrial product,...

The Barber Boom: Creating a Subculture By Tom Chapman This book is a collection of over 100 years of barber experience and advice from inspirational barbers around the globe. Tom Chapman, a barber...

Corrie ten Boom's Prison Letters is a poignant collection of letters written by Corrie ten Boom while imprisoned during World War II. In these deeply moving letters, she shares stories of...

Left of Boom tells the story of a young CIA operative who defied expectations to become one of the agency's most successful clandestine operators in Afghanistan.After graduating from college, Douglas...

David Darling's Ka-boom! explores the extremes of our universe, from the brightest light to the blackest material. He delves into the world of science and technology to uncover the stickiest,...

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...

Garrison Keillor returns to his hometown of Lake Wobegon in Boom Town, a novel that explores the changing face of this once-quaint community. As he reflects on life's milestones and past loves,...

Bike Boom: The Unexpected Resurgence of Cycling explores how bicycles can become a widespread daily form of transportation in cities. While urban cycling faces challenges, Carlton Reid examines past...

The Watchmaker's Daughter: The Story of Corrie Ten BoomDiscover the inspiring true story of Corrie ten Boom, a remarkable Christian woman who found hope and purpose in the midst of adversity. From...

Create high-quality 2D animation with Toon Boom's industry-standard software. This comprehensive guide covers all three main programs: Animate, Animate Pro and Harmony, providing in-depth coverage of...

Exploring the UK's 200-year cycle of boom and bust in land prices, this well-researched account reveals how governments contribute to property price inflation and attributes current crises to public...

The Five Silent Years of Corrie Ten Boom is a deeply moving account of the remarkable bond between Pamela Rosewell Moore and Corrie ten Boom during her five silent years of imprisonment. Despite...

BOOM! - A Baby Boomer Memoir 1947-2022 by Ted Polhemus Experience the story behind the era that shaped our modern world. Anthropologist and social historian Ted Polhemus takes you back to the...

Casper ten Boom's life was one of unwavering dedication to serving the Lord and loving those around him. Through his watchmaking shop and home, he provided a safe haven for those in need, earning him...

Stock and housing markets have experienced remarkable booms followed by devastating busts, leaving economists and historians alike searching for answers. In "Boom and Bust: A Global History of...

Discover the science behind the seasons with this engaging and interactive book. Filled with exciting experiments, fun puzzles, quirky humour and fascinating facts, it's an ideal choice for children...

From Boom to Bubble: How Finance Built the New Chicago Rachel Weber explores how property markets change and fail, with a focus on the "Millennial Boom" in Chicago's Loop. She argues that developers...

The Gay Baby Boom: The Psychology of Gay Parenthood by Suzanne Johnson and Elizabeth O'Connor Advances in gay rights and alternative reproduction techniques have led to an increase in openly gay and...

Solar Boom: A Guide to Success in the Utility-Scale Solar Industry The global demand for green energy has never been higher. As the world rapidly deploys solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, it's...

The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America by Philip Bump As the baby boom generation ages, its impact on American politics and economics is being felt. In this...

Rewind, Replay Britain and the Video Boom, 1978-92 by Johnny Walker explores the early days of the video industry in the UK. From the late 1970s, distributors took risks on a range of films and...

Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual RevolutionBy Rainn Wilson, a deeply personal and profoundly hopeful exploration of the need for a spiritual revolution in our world. The trauma of recent years has...

Spacing Ireland: Place, society and culture in a post-boom era explores the nature of major social, cultural and economic change in contemporary Ireland through the intersections of everyday life and...

Corrie Ten Boom: Are All of the Watches Safe?This true story tells of a young girl's bravery and faith during World War II. In her family's watch shop, Corrie constantly looks out for danger to keep...

Resource Nationalism in Indonesia explores how big local business interests shaped nationalist policy trajectories in Indonesia. Commodity booms often prompt more nationalist policies, but in...

The Boom: How Fracking Ignited the American Energy Revolution and Changed the World by Russell GoldA gripping narrative history of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, this book explores its...

The Hiding Place: A Triumphant True StoryCorrie Ten Boom's courageous story is one of faith and sacrifice. In 1944, she and her sister Betsie were sent to the concentration camp for helping Jews, but...

Jonathan Larson's autobiographical rock musical tick, tick ... BOOM! is a poignant exploration of the choices we face in life. First produced off Broadway in 2001, the show follows a young composer...

The Florida Boom of the 1920s and How It Brought on the Great Depression by Christopher Knowlton. In the 1920s, Florida experienced an unprecedented land boom that drew millions to its sun-kissed...

The Black Boom by Jason L. Riley explores the economic lives of black people in America before and during the pandemic. Contrary to prevailing media narratives, data shows that black-white gaps in...

Badrock's boom town days are numbered. After narrowly avoiding extinction at the hands of Munce, Inc., the settlement is now a hub of uneasy peace between the Zhind, settlers, and Mega-City One...

Windfall: The Booming Business of Global Warming by Mckenzie Funk explores how people around the world are capitalising on the effects of global warming. Through six years of reporting, Funk reveals...

The O'Leary Years: Football's Greatest Boom and BustCharting the tumultuous years at Leeds United from 2000 to 2008, this book tells the story of a gifted crop of youngsters who took the club to...

Boom and Bust: A Global History of Financial Bubbles explores the phenomenon of financial bubbles that have shaped economies and societies throughout history. From 18th-century Paris to modern-day...

Ka-Boom! A Dictionary of Comic Book Words, Symbols & Onomatopoeia by Kevin J. Taylor is a comprehensive collection of sound effects from comic books, each one rigorously defined and cross-referenced...

Biennial Boom: Making Contemporary Art GlobalPaloma Checa-Gismero examines the early years of three influential art biennials - the Bienal de La Habana, inSITE, and Manifesta - to understand how they...

Fixing and Flipping Real Estate: Strategies for the Post-Boom Era is a practical guide to building a successful fix-and-flip business. In this book, Marty Boardman breaks down the essential...

Hilo: The Great Big BoomWhen Hilo's friends embark on a perilous journey to rescue their missing companion, they face an array of challenges that test their courage and ingenuity. With the help of...

China's manufacturing boom has been driven by the labor of 287 million rural migrant workers. Yet, local governments have shifted their focus to urban expansion and construction, leaving at least 88...

Alan Rosling explores an unmistakable change in the Indian business landscape, driven by a fresh wave of enterprise and start-ups, rapid technological advancements, government reform, and increased...

If You Want to Live, Move! Putting the Boom Back Into Boomers by Jaime Brenkus and Elaine Lalanne is a guide for those seeking vitality, optimism, and prime physical health in their later years. With...

Ireland's economic boom and bust remains a significant event in global finance. In 2008, the country faced one of the most dramatic crises, with far-reaching implications for international economies...

The next financial market super boom is already on the horizon. In 1976, Yale Hirsch predicted a fifteen-year period of significant growth in the stock market, which proved accurate when the market...

Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution by Rainn WilsonComedian, actor and writer Rainn Wilson explores the potential for a spiritual revolution to address the world's challenges. He argues...

Rabia Chaudry's memoir is a warm and intimate exploration of food, body image, and family. Growing up in a loving but sometimes oppressive Pakistani immigrant family, Chaudry was constantly...

Thirty years after its inception, Boom Chicago remains a pivotal force in comedy. This collection of interviews and behind-the-scenes stories showcases the impact of the club on some of the most...

British Sidecars of the Post-War Boom 1945-1965Following the war, the British population sought personal family transport, but the existing infrastructure was unable to meet the demand. As a result,...

The Ends of Literature: Latin American "Boom" in the Neoliberal Marketplace by Brett Levinson explores the role of literature within contemporary Latin American thought and politics, particularly...

A bright and joyful book for young children, Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 features one hundred and one numbers climbing an apple tree in a fun and playful story. As the numerals pile up, bumblebees...

The Salmon of Doubt is a unique and captivating collection of writings from Douglas Adams, the renowned author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. This posthumous publication brings together...

A New York Times Notable Book and Best Book of the Year: New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Science Friday. The generic drug boom has been hailed as one of the most important public-health...

The Watchmaker's Daughter: The True Story of World War II Heroine Corrie Ten BoomBy Larry Loftis, New York Times bestselling author and master of nonfiction spy thrillers.This is the remarkable story...

China's Rise and Latin America's Boom: A Complex Economic Relationship Since 1980, China has transformed from a poor society into one of the world's largest economies. As it grew, it demanded vast...