Remarkable Reads

A fascinating collection of personal essays by writers who were inspired to sometimes life-altering actions through the written word includes contributions from Jonathan Lethem, Haven Kimmel, Charles

Lola reads story books to her new baby brother Leo, and even though Mommy and Daddy are busy, they still have time to read to Lola at bedtime.

A wonderfully whimsical debut that proves ordinary people can do extraordinary things In the mountain town of Remarkable, everyone is extraordinarily talented, extraordinarily gifted, or just plain ex

The Remarkable discoveries about what drives and sustains successful women leaders.Based on five years of proprietary research, How Remarkable Women Lead speaks to you as no other book has, with its h

'An amazing piece of work ... Timely and beautifully written' Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score'Clearly articulated science ... illuminating' Gabor Mate, author of When the Body Says No_______________________________________________________________________As a society, we push aside stories of remarkable recovery which don't fit our paradigm of one cause, one cure.In the history of medicine, we have almost never used the tools of rigorous science to investigate remarkable recoveries from incurable illnesses. But, Dr Jeff Rediger, a world-leading Harvard medic, psychiatrist and theologian, has spent the last fifteen years studying thousands of individuals from around the world and examining the stories behind these extraordinary cases of spontaneous remission. From retiree Claire, diagnosed with a violent form of pancreatic cancer and given weeks to live, to 23-year-old Matt, given a 2 per cent chance of surviving a lethal brain tumour.Both rejected chemotherapy an

During World War II, six million Jewish men, women, and children lost their lives under the Nazis, in one of the darkest events of modern history. THE HOLOCAUST: The Origins, Events, and Remarkable Ta

Ballet Academy is a 'Reading Alone' reader, perfect for children who are proficient readers, developing the habit of reading widely for both pleasure and information. DK Reads proves that good reads b

Dogs really are a person’s best friend in Alaska. These true canine stories from the last frontier describe remarkable acts of intelligence, stamina, loyalty, and heroism by Balto, Togo, Tekla, Sticke

All Standing The Remarkable Story of the Jeanie Johnston, the Legendary Irish Famine Ship recounts the journeys of this famous ship, her heroic crew, and the immigrants who were ferried between Irelan

Her maps of the ocean floor have been called "one of the most remarkable achievements in modern cartography", yet no one knows her name. Soundings is the story of the enigmatic, unknown woman behind o

This book-and-cassette package allows young fans to follow along with their favorite author as he reads "Arthur's Christmas." Color illustrations throughout.

Pocket Tales is part of Pocket Reads, a superb collection of quality books that really capture children's imaginations! Pocket Reads have fantastic breadth and variety of genre, with Pocket Sci-Fi, Po

A remarkable, defiant work of radical acceptance from acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist Yiyun Li as she considers the loss of her son James.

Five Disney Junior Fancy Nancy I Can Reads are available together in one box set, complete with a carry-along handle and Velcro closure.Fancy Nancy: A Fancy Reading Collection is full of fancy fun, wi

A serious book about investing that reads like a fun story!The easy-to-read story and succinct format make The Cat & The Banker an ideal companion for busy readers and a perfect gift for friendsFun an

Stanley has lots of eager students at school today!Ding, ding, ding! It's time for school with Stanley and Hattie. Stanley reads a story to Little Woo, Sophie, and Benjamin. Outside, everyone has fun

The New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller that Reese Witherspoon described as “one of those reads you just can’t put down,” explores the unbearable pressure that so many women feel

A tightly plotted crime thriller with surprise twists at every turn and a story that reads as though its ripped from the headlines . . . Detective Pia Kirchhoff is about to leave on her long-delayed h

The Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about the remarkable year one woman spent in Virginia’s Roanoke Valley—now available in a limited Olive Edition.“A remarkable psalm of terror and celebration.”—TimePil

Amory and Milo Ames are drawn into the investigation of a years-old murder by a salacious novelist in the English countryside in the latest installment in this “smart and sophisticated” (Library Reads

The remarkable novel of two Southern friendships--the basis of the hit film--available for the first time in large print.

In all of Tyme, from the Redlands to the Grey, no one is as lucky as Rapunzel. She lives in a magic tower that obeys her every wish; she reads wonderful books starring herself as the heroine; her hair

The remarkable achievements that modern science has made in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, and engineering contrast sharply with our limited knowledge of the huma

Don't fall, Ethan scrawls in red permanent marker across the rides and signs of Sea Town. Since his brother Jason's death, Ethan can't let go of his big brother.Don't fall, Rachel reads as she prepare

In a riveting debut novel that reads like Prep meets Gone Girl, a young woman is determined to create the perfect life—husband, home, and career—until a violent incident from her past threatens to unr

Andrew Cuomo is the protagonist of an ongoing political saga that reads like a novel. In many ways, his rise, fall, and rise again is an iconic story: a young American politician of vaunting ambition,

For every person who reads this text on the printed page, many more will read it on a computer screen or mobile device. It’s a situation that we increasingly take for granted in our digital era, and w

Star Wars What Makes a Monster? is a 'Reading Alone' reader, perfect for children who are proficient readers, developing the habit of reading widely for both pleasure and information. DK Reads proves

A new collection of short stories from the woman Rick Moody has called “the best prose stylist in America”Her stories may be literal one-liners: the entirety of “Bloomington” reads, “Now that I have b

15th April, 1912. Two remarkable women. One fateful night. A lifetime of secrets.

The first publication dedicated to Rose Mandel, a pioneering woman in photography, introduces her remarkable, if often overlooked, body of work to a wider audience.

The definitive and revelatory account of the origins of HIV and the causes of the AIDS pandemic?In this groundbreaking work that reads like a detective novel, longtime Washington Post reporter Craig T

Remarkable and comprehensive, this single-volume reference offers a fascinating glimpse into the American presidency and its continuing evolution. It's organized chronologically and contains detailed

The endearing new chapter book series by two-time Newbery Honor Book author Patricia Reilly Giff.There's a blizzard outside and Jilli is curled up with a good book. As she reads about the Sneaky Arc

Turtle is so excited by the book about penguins that his dad reads him at bedtime that he decides he wants to be a penguin. So the next morning, he creates a penguin costume, grabs his book, and heads

When Nelly reads a description of mice in a book, she is convinced that she is a mouse. After all, she is gray, has big ears, and a thin tail. But then she meets some other mice, and her confusion onl

Michelin regional maps each contain practical road and route information. Special Michelin reads-like-a-book format for easy use in folding and unfolding. Useful information for planning trips, includ

“Rambling and generous . . . it reads at times like a John Irving novel touched up by Roy Blount Jr. . . . Sweet, sad, and refreshing.”—New York Times Book Review“[Edgar’s] soul is as spotless as John

Featuring 15 New Destinations. This beautifully illustrated guide features 115 of Canada's most remarkable destinations. Scattered across every province and territory, some represent dream excursio

Current statistics reveal that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually abused before the age of 18. Jennifer Kostyal became one of those statistics. Jennifer’s story reads like a Hollywood movie. Th