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The new ‘Detective Sam Becket’ novel - In Miami Beach, all hell is breaking loose. First, a swimmer makes a gruesome discovery, and then the city is rocked by an explosion. Detective Sam B

With the shift to a market economy, Ho Chi Minh City became a magnet for migrants and experienced rapid growth. Migration provides labor for economic growth in Ho Chi Minh City, and remittances sent b

Cradled by the hills of east Tennessee, Rogersville is a town of rich history. The second-oldest town in Tennessee, Rogersville has earned its place in history from its birth as a settlement started b

Charlie is a freshman. And while he's not the biggest geek in the school, he is by no means popular. Shy, introspective, intelligent beyond his years yet socially awkward, he is a wallflower, caught b

Capoeria is a Brazilian art that involves dancing and fighting. Capoeira was invented in the 1800s and it has become a popular activity today. Capoeira is now being used to help street children in B

An Israeli and a Palestinian girl struggle to maintain their friendship in the face of conflict; Noa, an Israeli Jew, and Maha, a Palestinian Muslim, are two very different teenage girls—who may not b

"A wonderful, rich, and fascinating book, and a great read. Biale explores the meanings of blood within Jewish and Christian cultures from the blood of the sacrifices of the book of Leviticus to the b

With this masterful work, Louis A. P?crez Jr. transforms the way we view Cuba and its relationship with the United States. On Becoming Cuban is a sweeping cultural history of the sustained encounter b

In the winter of 1892 the new instructor of physical training at Smith College, a diminutive young woman with a heavy accent, introduced her students to an adaptation of James Naismith's new game of B

Beth was transformed from a nobody to a somebody, but now she's B-list again. She -- and everybody else -- got played by Kaia, Kane and Harper. Nobody can comfort Miranda, who feels so betrayed th

Since its publication in 1859, A Tale of Two Cities has remained the best-known fictional recreation of the French Revolution, and one of Charles Dickens’s most exciting novels. A Tale of Two Cities b

Originally published in 1868—when it was attacked as an “indecent book” authored by a “traitorous eavesdropper”—Behind the Scenes is the story of Elizabeth Keckley, who began her life as a slave and b

Living off savings is much different than living from paycheck to paycheck. It requires a different kind of budget and a different financial plan. Don't be caught off guard when you make the switch, b

The story of Sam Bass, both outlaw and romantic figure, has become a familiar part of Texas folklore and is well documented in nonfiction. But in this novel, Bryan Woolley creates a compelling story b

Denis Stone, a naive young poet, is invited to stay at Crome, a country house renowned for its gatherings of 'bright young things'. His hosts, Henry Wimbush and his exotic wife Priscilla, are joined b

In this 17th-century book of some 100 exemplary b&w plant engravings, Pass (d. 1670) grouped flowers by season. This facsimile includes a preface by a noted botanist, notes on the translation from

This is an account of the slave trade by a slave ship captain, compiled in 1854 from his journals, memoranda, and conversations and complete with b&w historical illustrations. A slave trader for t

Located in central Middlesex County, East Brunswick is a community of more than 40,000 people. Once part of North Brunswick, it broke away and incorporated as a separate entity in 1860. The city has b

A rainy day gets Bill Collins thinking, "What the Gang needs is a tree house!" So with Poetry's family's old lawn umbrella and some elaborate thatch work, the boys create their own headquarters down b

In a never-before-published memoir/manual, the king of B horror movies who has a penchant for wearing high heels and angora sweaters exposes the ruthless realm of movie-making and introduces the magic

Darwin Among the Machines retraces the steps that led us into the digital wilderness, no less wild for being a universe of our own device. Introducing a cast of known and unknown characters, George B.

A collection of daily letters home from a young woman at the Moravian mission in Alaska at the end of the 19th century, describing hardship, everyday life, and the native Yup'ik people. Includes b&

Make It Easy, Make It Light offers a tempting array of quick, light dishes for the taste-conscious, time-conscious, and health-conscious cook. The "light" approach to cooking is a sensible return to b

Good Families Don't is Munsch's funniest book yet, about a risque subject that is guaranteed to have children--and adults--rolling in the aisles.When Carmen tries to tell her parents that there is a b

It has been the aim of the writers to develop a method in which the material is arranged logically from the standpoint of (a) rhythmic development, (b) gradual extension of the range, and (c) developm

Black Music?whether it be jazz, blues, r&b, gospel, or soul?has always expressed, consciously or not, its African "oral" heritage, reflecting the conditions of a minority culture in the midst of a

In 1854, a Cherokee Indian called Yellow Bird (better known as John Rollin Ridge) launched in this book the myth of Joaquin Murieta, based on the California criminal career of a 19th century Mexican b

Archaeology of Populus Monograph in Archaeology of Mediterranean Landscapes Series. Population trends and demographics in general are discussed through a variety of case studies b

Families, Relationships and Intimate Life, Second Edition is a thorough exploration of the controversies, contradictions and broad patterns that characterize contemporary relationships and families. B

Life's Ultimate Questions is unique among introductory philosophy textbooks. By synthesizing three distinct approaches---topical, historical, and worldview/conceptual systems---it affords students a b

&b>A delightful historical romp, perfect for fans of &i>The Binding&/i> and &i>The Invisible Library&/i>. In an alternative Edwardian England, a Baronet and a magician must unravel a murder mystery to

Fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids--great for young artists, birthday gifts, homeschool art lessons, and elementary art classes. Now in a mini size perfect for travel and coloring on the go! Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this new book in the How to Draw for Kids series will teach your kid how to draw their favorite underwater animals in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid-friendly, mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This beginner drawing book is perfect for kids 7-12, but kids as young as 5 with an interest in art will be able to easily follow along as well. No experience required! Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps and diagrams from start to finish40+ Cool Projects for Both Boys and Girls: Learn how to draw a dolphin, sea turtle, octopus, seahorse, and other cool sea animalsLayflat Binding: Making it easier for kids to keep the book open

Winner of the Polari Prize 2023Shortlisted for the Gordon Bowker Volcano Prize‘A gothic fairy tale, sublime in its creepiness' – Florence WelchOur Wives Under The Sea is the haunting novel from Julia Armfiled, the critically acclaimed author of Salt Slow. It's a story of falling in love, loss, grief, and what life there is in the deep, deep sea.Miri thinks she has got her wife back, when Leah finally returns after a deep sea mission that ended in catastrophe. But It soon becomes clear that Leah may have come back wrong. Whatever happened in that vessel, whatever it was they were supposed to be studying before they were stranded on the ocean floor, Leah has carried part of it with her, onto dry land and into their home.Memories of what they had before – the jokes they shared, the films they watched, all the small things that made Leah hers – only remind Miri of what she stands to lose. Living in the same space but suddenly separate, Miri comes to realize that the life that they had migh

The first daughter is for the Throne.The second daughter is for the Wolf.For fans of Uprooted and The Bear and the Nightingale comes a dark, sweeping debut fantasy novel about a young woman who must b

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2020 MAN BOOKER INTERNATIONAL PRIZE A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR Her most unsettling work yet -- and her most realistic. --New York TimesNamed a Best Book of the Year b

From bestselling author Shannon Hale comes a hilarious, deliciously readable YA novel that will suck you in—literally.Josie Pie was born to be a star. So she dropped out of high school to pursue her B

Find out how this one-time American hero became the country’s most notorious traitor.As a young child, Benedict Arnold never shied away from a fight. So when the French and Indian War began in 1754, B

A debut young adult rom-com about an African American ballerina who finds love on the road to an audition for her idol's new dance conservatory.With romance, hijinks, and a few broken rules, I Wanna B

Everyone knows the story of Joan of Arc, a peasant girl who put Charles VII on the throne and spearheaded France's victory over Britain before being burned by the English as a heretic and witch. B

FOR FANS OF CLARE MACKINTOSH AND B. A. PARIS COMES A THRILLING NEW VOICE IN SUSPENSE WRITING. 'Brilliantly twisty' T. M. LOGANI had to save you, so I took you . . . When ex-soldier-turned-teacher Jen