Fleeing her native Sweden in 1905 to escape a life of poverty, Hanna Renstreom is widowed twice before becoming the owner of a bordello in Portuguese East Africa, where she discovers an inner strength
A latest entry in the series by the National Medal of Arts-winning comics icon demonstrates how to draw superhero characters in the style of Marvel favorites, demystifying specific tools and technique
A British documentary filmmaker recounts her personal quest to understand bravery in the modern age, an effort that prompted her to interview people who have undergone extraordinary moments of courage
A follow-up to The Last Kind Words finds youngest son Terry, a surviving member of the Rand family of cat burglars and con artists, endeavoring to go straight before becoming enmeshed in a heist gone
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"Blending a fascinating personal history with dramatic historical events, this book brings long-overdue attention to a brilliant woman whose work proved essential for America's early space program. T
Examines the poem, written in 1819, in response to a group of peaceful demonstrators being killed and injured by British troops that has inspired artists and leaders around the world and became a batt
After 25 years of marriage, Chloe and Nate Sinclair, bound by their love of literature, must finally come to terms with a tragic event from their past that they have turned their back on for so long a
It's hours of fun with Archie and the gang! Solve puzzles and games with America's favorite teenager and all his friends. Filled to the brim with full-color games, riddles, puzzles and all sorts of ac
To many people, hallucinations imply madness, but in fact they are a common part of the human experience. These sensory distortions range from the shimmering zigzags of a visual migraine to powerful v
A test-preparation handbook for students preparing for the SAT and PSAT provides 11 full-length sample exams and detailed answer explanations, along with online access to diagnostic score reports, add
2013 Orion Book Award Winner2013 Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award WinnerOurs is not a stable planet. It is prone to sudden, violent natural disasters and extremes of climate. In this exhilarating
One of the world's leaders in sequential arts instruction presents a guide to visual storytelling that covers everything students and working professionals need to master the art of writing and format
Bodies of Subversion was the first history of women's tattoo art when it was released in 1997, providing a fascinating excursion to a subculture that dates back to the nineteenth-century and including
THAT'S THE SPIRIT?A powerful user of magic, with a goat's head? It’d be funny if it weren’t trying to slaughter Fairy Tail! Loke has an idea of the wizard's true identity – but while he fights to prov
"Combining a wealth of tips and 75 recipes for all-natural beauty aids, using nothing but pure ingredients direct from Mother Nature, with a philosophical approach to beauty as the foremost purpose of
Teaming up in 1925 Shanghai to find a priceless set of scrolls believed to contain the lost history of the Khmer empire, Irene Blum and temple-robber Simone Merlin commit a shockingly violent act befo
This book teaches readers how to draw in the whimsical and imaginative style of manga that has given rise to such fan favorites such as Sailor Moon and Naruto. Including lessons on fantastical clothin
Lose weight fast with the international diet sensation. Diet two days a week. Eat the Mediterranean way for five. The 2-Day Diet is easy to follow, easy to stick to, and clinically tested. Simply eat
Harboring an enduring sympathy for helpless creatures, Margie falls in love with her lonely single father professor and joins a ragtag group of animal-rights activists that enmeshes her in a dangerous
A follow-up to Easy Money finds former inmate Mahmud working for a brutal mob moss to pay off debts, while vigilante Niklas's efforts to maintain a low profile are compromised by a murder in his mothe
In the latest eBook original novel in RITA finalist and USA Today bestselling author Ruthie Knox’s scorching-hot Camelot series, a no-strings fling looks an awful lot like falling in love—or flirtin
A PERFECT LIFE, IN A PERFECT CITYFor Shion, an elite student in the technologically sophisticated city No. 6, life is carefully choreographed. School, study, and the occasional visit with his friend a
Inspired by a love of trains and the nature of love, a series of intertwined romantic tales follows the experiences of four strangers traveling from Edinburgh to London who entertain each other with r
This full-color graphic novel depicts the events that take place in Westeros as a number of different families fight to rule the kingdom in the acclaimed HBO series based on the #1 New York Times best
Book two in the action-packed crime series set in Nairobi featuring an American cop teamed up with a Kenyan partner.When a bomb explodes in a downtown Nairobi hotel, private detectives Ishmael and Odh
Documents the against-the-odds story of cyclist Gino Bartal from his impoverished youth in rural Tuscany and his surprise victory at the Tour de France to his secret role in the Italian resistance and
House-sitting her aunt's lake cottage in the Berkshires while mending a broken heart, Manhattanite Natalie bonds with a smitten shopkeeper who is caring for an aging parent and a reluctant stay-at-hom
After a mentor and a colleague both fall victim to staged suicides, Parker Stern must overcome his stage fright in the courtroom in order to bring down a dangerous cult. Original.
Discover the Truth He Wants You to Know... The man in your life carries important feelings so deep inside he barely knows they’re there, much less how to talk about them. Yet your man genuinely wants
Published to coincide with the debut of the new Sabrina the Teenage Witch animated series, a collection of the second 10 issues of the fan-favorite "American manga" version follows the teen witch's st
By 1939, Anglo-American journalist John Russell has spent over a decade in Berlin, where his son lives with his mother. He writes human-interest pieces for British and American papers, avoiding the in
Who can afford not to understand the USA? Many facets of American life have been embraced around the world, yet the sense of “just like in the movies” familiarity that first-time visitors often feel c
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Once you see your gifts from God’s perspective, your giving will never be the same. When she was a toddler, Jeff Anderson’s daughter opened his eyes to how delighted God is with our gifts. She brought
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Dare to Wear Crochet in More Ways Than One Convertible Crochet is a brand new way to think about crochet fashion, exploded lace motifs, and flattering silhouettes. Award-winning designer Doris Chan he
In 1793, Lord George Macartney and an enormous delegation—including diplomats, doctors, scholars, painters, musicians, soldiers, and aristocrats—entered Beijing on a mission to open China to British t
"It begins with a simple ritual: Every Saturday afternoon, a boy who loves to cook walks to his grandmother's house and helps her prepare a roast chicken for dinner. The grandmother is Swedish, a reti
