A second quirky dictionary and puzzle book in one pocket-sized volumeWord nerds and puzzle nuts welcome: this is a book to keep your mind tickled. It contains more than 150 original puzzles, from anag
Tasked to protect the vital, threatened Merchant Navy convoys in the Western Approaches, Howard finds himself in the middle of the Battle of the Atlantic—a full-scale war that was a relentless, savage
"Is there more to Buddhism than sitting in silent meditation? Is modern Buddhism relevant to the problems of daily life? Does it empower individuals to transform their lives? Or has Buddhism become to
Ashleigh Young’s first book of poems chronicle a decade of her life, glimpses of which have appeared as published poems that are now collected together in this volume. But apart from the already known
Featuring finalists for the Montreal International Poetry Prize—the world’s first $20,000 prize for one poem—this anthology is a one-of-a-kind collection of contemporary, previously unpublished poems
Days after sending rejection letters to four would-be authors, literary agent Madison Holmes is found murdered; the victim of a brutal attack in her home. Lieutenant-Detective Toni Damianois assigned
The Book of Tokyo collects 10 stories by some of Japan’s most exciting contemporary short story writers. Together, the stories form a kind of literary map of the city’s ever-changing districts through
For debtors everywhere who want to understand how the system really works, this handbook provides practical tools for fighting debt in its most exploitative forms. Over the last 30 years as wages have
A cyclone is coming to Useless Loop. Annie has never been in a cyclone, but everyone else seems to know just what to do. She helps her parents get everything ready, then waits to see what the cyclone
Over the last 40 years, Jonathan King has brought history to life, re-enacting events such as the First Fleet’s voyage across the high seas to Botany Bay, the mutiny against ship’s captain William Bli
Mount Qaf tells the story of a Turkish journalist, Emel, who is trying to track down Zahide, an old Pakistani friend she met while studying in the United States. In the course of her investigations, s
Highlighting the dangerous tendency among the humanist critics of Christianity to dismiss or “debunk” the religious claims of historic Judaism, this study defends the importance of Jewish revelation a
A whimsical look at lunar exploration, this book helps to demystify contemporary Arctic life and serves as a tool to open up cultural studies This adventurous tale follows three boys from Pangnirtung,
A family fun book that uses food to provide interaction among parents and children An offbeat concept book, this work uses photographs of faces found in toasted bread as a fun approach for babies and
I tied your red shoes for you today.Where will you go in them?How many steps will you take?So many since the first.Was it yesterday or long ago? A celebration of early childhood, this book highlights
Wet is water, did you know?Water helps everything grow! From pools to puddles, rivers to tubs, water and its life-sustaining magic are joyfully presented in this book for babies and toddlers. Written
A humorous and innovative introduction to colors, shapes, and backyard animals Common animals, such as red square owl and yellow star frog, teach young readers multiple, basic concepts at once in this
Offering an inside look at the most famous marathon in the world, this exploration traces the Boston Marathon's 26.2-mile route from the starting line on narrow Main Street in Hopkinton to the Boylsto
Tracing the careers of four instrumental players who turned around the Yankees ball club, this book shares behind-the-scenes stories from their early days together in the minors through the 2013 seaso
One of the most popular video games of all time, Minecraft has become a global craze thanks to nearly 40 million registered users worldwide across all platforms. In Minecrafter 2.0 Advanced, those who
A provocative, timely account of the changing face of journalism from a pioneer of the new-media revolution, The New Front Page is a passionate plea on behalf of those tired of being talked down to by
As her mother Joan lies dying, Gabrielle Carey writes a letter to Joan’s childhood friend, the reclusive novelist Randolph Stow. This letter sets in motion a literary pilgrimage that reveals long-buri
＊Shortlisted for Costa 2014 Book Awards 2014! 入圍 2014英國科斯塔圖書獎This debut collection of poetry, My Family and Other Superheroes, by Jonathan Edwards, introduces us to a vibrant new voice from Wale
An accessible yet wide-ranging historical primer, The Struggle Within discusses how mass imprisonment has been a state-sponsered tool of repression deployed against diverse, left-wing social movements
The author of Don't Tell Mom I Work on the Rigs shares more hugely entertaining stories of his seriously crazy, sometimes terrifying, always hilarious adventures Paul Carter is still, well . . . Paul
From the tiny rufous hummingbird to the majestic bald eagle, Colorado is home to more than 496 types of birds, making it one of the finest birding destinations in the world. Preserved habitats created
The candid adventures of a real-life Top Gun Mac Tucker—or "Serge," to use his callsign name—is one of an elite group of men trained to fly F-18 jets. Now, for the first time, Serge takes you behind t
"Have you ever thought about running a 5K naked or getting the all-time biggest marathon finisher's medal? How about running five miles while eating a dozen donuts or chugging down a few beers? Or may
Arctic historian Kenn Harper gathers the best of his columns about Inuit history in this exciting collection. Harper shares the life histories of several Inuit living in precontact times, pulling back
All monkeys love bananas—don’t they? Young Lou McGrew lives in tree twenty-four,And he doesn’t like bananas, not anymore. This adorable and humorous picture book features a poor monkey who just can’t
Tracing Bruce Lee’s path from wing chun student to jeet kune do founder, this biography chronicles Lee’s physical journey—from Hong Kong to Seattle to Oakland to Los Angeles and back again to Hong Kon
An inspiring, feel-good tale about one girl and her fight to save her family’s farm and a rescued koalaWhen Rose and her grandmother save a baby koala from a pack of blood-hungry dogs, they name him S
Easy-to-stitch accessories add color to any wardrobe and allow crocheters to create by day and wear their items by night. Warm and practical, these six beautiful cowls are made using super fine-, ligh
A guide to meditation, this book helps readers discover powerful keys to peace, relaxation, and spiritual awareness. An excellent introduction for novices, as well as a refreshing review for those lon
In the United States, cannabis is currently illegal, but this book investigates how big pharmaceutical companies are looking at an end-game of legality—controlled by them. It examines how the Amsterda
Following the trail of 50 different trees, this guide presents a natural, inspirational perspective on the Island of Montreal, offering a sense of belonging to an ancient forest in its modern form. Go
A systematic, skill-building instruction for all the essential basic woodturning skills, A Lesson Plan for Woodturning allows novice woodturners to master skills without the benefit of formal training
What happens when you let a group of writers loose “backstage” in a museum? The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa invited 22 of New Zealand’s best children’s authors to spend a day in the museu
