A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh and his gang of friends in Hundred Acre Wood have been near and dear to the hearts of both children and adults for 90 years, and represent friendship, simple joys, and th
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Belgium.With this guide, you'll ride bikes over cobblestone streets and embark on cruises through charming canal
What do women want? It's a time-old question, but if you head out into America and talk to women one-on-one, as Jill Filipovic has done, you discover that what they want is happiness. Despite what rec
A funny thing has happened on our way to the digital utopia: we find ourselves increasingly missing reality.In this spirited book, David Sax has found story after story of entrepreneurs, artisans, and
From the moment in the 1680s that the East India Company began to trade with the Mughal rulers of the port cities of Surat, Madras, Bombay, Calcutta, and Chittagong, the story of the Indian subcontine
?Johan Cruyff: Your legacy will live on forever.”-- Lionel MessiJohan Cruyff is Europe’s greatest ever soccer player, bar none. Brave, competitive, and possessed of such grace that a choreographer dec
Invisible Man, Got the Whole World Watching is an account of how, politically and culturally, the existing script for black manhood has been rewritten for the millennial generation. Young men of this
Travel writer and Minneapolis local Tricia Cornell reveals the best things the Twin Cities have to offer, from the lakes, theaters, and 70-block sky walkways in Minneapolis to the farmer's market, Bro
Based on compelling new scientific and social science research on early childhood malnutrition, a new generation of activists have been inspired to rethink old approaches to feeding the world.’ The ne
Feminism has sold out, or so argues Andi Zeisler, the founding editor and creative director ofBitch magazine: Today’s feminism is a choose-your-own adventure story. Women can choose which aspects of f
The Mammoth Book of Logical Puzzle Mazes is filled to the brim with over 450 loop-finding, path-placing, and brain-teasing mazes. It is perfect for improving your memory and sharpening your mind.
The Mammoth Book of More Bizarre Crimes returns with a brand new A-Z compilation of true crime stories, spanning the globe and traversing the centuries. Filled with over a hundred rediscovered cases,
Antoine van Agtmael coined the term emerging markets” and built a career and a multibillion-dollar investing firm centered on these surging economies that would, over time, supplant the West as engine
Growth is a clear goal for ambitious entrepreneurs and leaders. It's often a short hand for business - and wider economic - success. But it's not without its pitfalls and challenges, and planning for,
Jack the Ripper is one of the most infamous serial killers in history. His gruesome murders and ability to escape capture have influenced everything from films, music, and literature to true crime Rip
The Mammoth Book of Formula One collects the history, rules, and some of the best stories from F1 journalists, bloggers, teams and management, and hard-core aficionados.
The financial sector is too large and too powerful. Common sense suggests that the activity of exchanging bits of paper cannot make profits for everyone and that much of the growth of the finance sect
Underemployed and directionless, Ryan Berg took a job in a group home for disowned and homeless LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning) teenagers. His job was to help these teens d
Intellectual Property (IP) is big business, worth an estimated $5 trillion in the US alone. It covers patents, trademarks, domain names, copyrights, trade secrets and know-how. The IP of a big brand c
This is the extraordinary story of Geoffrey Pyke, an inventor, war reporter, escaped prisoner, campaigner, father, educator--and all-around misunderstood genius. In his day, he was described as one of
Ed Sheeran is the soulful singer-songwriter from England who has captivated American audiences. With words by Ed Sheeran and illustrations by his childhood friend, artist Phillip Butah (who produces a
Agatha Christie, the world’s ?bestselling novelist,” according to Guinness, centered a majority of her novels and short stories on the adventures of one master detective: Hercule Poirot. Enjoy the bes
This beautiful collection brings together over 700 full-color photographs of work by leading tattoo artists from all over the world. Plus, it includes art and sketches by the artists, illuminating the
A Supreme Court decision, combined with regulatory gridlock and legal tricks, have fundamentally changed the role of money in politics in recent years, upending traditional bases of political power.
In the face of today’s environmental and economic challenges, doomsayers preach that the only way to stave off disaster is for humans to reverse course: to de-industrialize, re-localize, reduce consu
?As an avid fan of the game and a firm believer in the power that such objective analysis can bring to sports, I was captivated by this book. Soccernomics is an absolute must-read.”?Billy Beane, Gener
After the death of his father, who held on to a black-and-white photograph of himself and another soldier--the only sign that he served in the war--a journalist embarks on a 12-year quest to understan
This deluxe mini book contains all twelve novels of one of mystery's most beloved sleuths, Miss Marple. Includes The Body in the Library, 4:50 from Paddington,and The Mirror Crack’d From Side to Side,
The story of one struggling middle-class Pakistani family, compellingly narrated by a young scholar and diplomat who has observed the traumas of the region firsthandAs a young boy, Awais Reza’s family
The global financial crisis that erupted in 2008 exposed the flaws in many investment strategies. This book explores the controversies that surround the management of wealth, and provides guidance on
From the bestselling author of The Theoretical Minimum, an accessible introduction to the math and science of quantum mechanicsQuantum Mechanics is a (second) book for anyone who wants to learn how to
Extensively revised and updated following the fallout from the global financial crisis, the 6th edition of this highly regarded book brings the reader right up to speed with the latest financial marke
Soccer fans love to argue about the tactics a coach puts into play ? sometimes years later, they wake in the middle of the night and curse a decision Arsene Wenger or Alex Ferguson made in 2000 ? and
In this new edition of The Mammoth Book of Erotic Photography Maxim Jakubowski presents an all-new collection of color and black-and-white erotic art photography, featuring the work of 74 leading phot
Generation after generation of fans have fallen under the spell of The Wizard of Oz and this officially licensed kit focuses on the ever-popular Wicked Witch of the West. Kit includes a figurine of t
In this witty and rebellious history of world soccer, award-winning writer Eduardo Galeano searches for the styles of play, players, and goals that express the unique personality of certain times and
Italy is the land of La Dolce Vita (?the sweet life”)?but also amore and now, erotica. Bestselling editor Maxim Jakubowski has compiled and translated more than 25 stories, featuring the best of Itali
