"President Franklin Delano Roosevelt said that "Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Count Rumford are the greatest minds that America has produced," and indeed, Rumford was a peer of theirs, and arguably contributed more to the scientific canon, and yet...

"The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2025. Diagrams drawn for the latitude of southern...

"If the conditions are just right, amazing things happen when many individual pieces come together: water molecules organize and form snowflakes, jet streams combine and cause tornadoes, cells arrange and create organs, investors panic sell and induce...

"Emotions and biases have famously impacted the markets, but we don't have to let them get in the way of sound investment decision-making. Whether you're a novice investor or a professional, you can learn the lessons that history teaches us to develop a sound...

"A Little Gay Natural History is a celebration of the astonishing diversity of sexual behaviour, biology and reproduction found in nature. From penguins to primates, same-sex behaviours and courtship are more widespread in the natural world than many people...

"In 1850, Fredericka Mandelbaum emigrated to New York from Germany and worked as a rag peddler on the streets of the Lower East Side. By the 1870s she was a widow with four children, a popular society hostess, and a philanthropist. What enabled a woman on the...

"Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised by pain in the muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Other symptoms include fatigue, sleep problems, allergies, anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, morning stiffness and problems with short term...

"It's time to elevate your repertoire with this enticing collection of both classic recipes and new ideas to to get your tastebuds tingling. Sink your teeth into the most succulent chicken wings, prepared with an amazing range of marinades and glazes and...

"Between 2012 and 2023, Ian Graham worked as Liverpool FC's Director of Research. His tenure coincided with the club's greatest period of success since the 1980s, including winning the Premier League in 2020 - Liverpool's first league title after an agonising...

"New Zealand's Best Gourmet Pies takes readers throughout the country, as we search out the nation's very best pies. An icon of New Zealand's culinary culture, the pie is as close as we get to having a national dish. This visually charged coffee-table book is...

"Operation Pistol was a British operation performed by 2 SAS during World War 2 launching 51 SAS soldiers into the German territory of Alsace Lorraine 80 miles ahead of the American forces, running alongside Operation Loyton. Of those 51 soldiers, SQMS Jack...

"The culture of enjoying quality spirits and liquors is now in a new golden age. In Fine Spirits is an accessible and authoritative guide to the world of distilled drinks. Across gin, whisky, tequila, rum and vodka , as well as no and low-alcohol alternatives,...

"Dozens of landmark legal cases, from 1973 to 2023, that drove transformative change from courtrooms to living rooms nationwide. Lambda Legal, the pioneering non-profit legal organization, opened its half-century of archives to create a coffee-table book...

"The Ashes are on the line as England and Australia meet at Old Trafford in July 1961 for the fourth Test. For most of the match, England have their noses ahead until a dramatic final day of intensely fluctuating fortunes as the tourists eventually storm to...

"Autumn 1993. The former USSR. Viv is about to turn 21 and is on a study year abroad, supposedly immersed in the language, history and politics of a world that has just ceased to exist: the Soviet Union. Instead, she finds herself immersed in Bogdan...

"Grab your cocktail shaker, you are heading back to the Roaring Twenties. Cloistered behind secret doors, hidden from view except for those in the know, password protected, and only discussed in hushed tones, the idea of a speakeasy is thrilling. Many...

"From the self-made businesswoman and founder of the global platform Build Like A Woman comes the essential resource to unleash your business, take up space, and create your dream life. In a world of hustle culture and burnout, women don't want to lean in,...

"Whether you are a new mother, just thinking about it, or already trying to combine a career and children, working motherhood can sometimes seem like an impossible balancing act. That's why Tobi Asare, founder of My Bump Pay, doesn't doesn't talk about 'the...

"When Suzanne Scanlon was a student at Barnard in the 90s and grieving the loss of her mother, she made a suicide attempt that landed her in the New York State Psychiatric Institute. After nearly three years and countless experimental treatments, Suzanne left...

"Iain Robertson was side by side with Oasis as their tour manager and minder, twenty-four hours a day, eight days a week, as they took on the world and won. No one was closer to the maelstrom. His story is the defining chronicle of life on tour with Oasis....

"In the summer of 1941, German troops surrounded the Russian city of Leningrad-now St. Petersburg-and began the longest blockade in recorded history, one that would ultimately claim the lives of nearly three-quarters of a million people. At the center of the...

"A ground-breaking investigation into how racism corrodes science and medicine - leading to worse treatment for everyone. What can you do when science and medicine are as biased as the society they treat? Black and Asian patients in the UK wait nearly a week...

"In this revealing and entertaining biography, author and music journalist Caroline Sullivan charts Taylor's journey from budding country starlet to pop music phenomenon, encompassing her evolution as an artist, her high-profile relationships, and the stories...

"As the proud son of one of the 'Few', Rick Peacock-Edwards was inspired to follow his father into the Royal Air Force and become a fighter pilot. In Rate of Climb, his highly entertaining autobiography, it is evident that Rick is an ex-RAF fighter pilot to...

"We play games to learn about the world, to understand our minds and the minds of others, and to make predictions about the future. They're also a lot of fun. But what happens when we mistake games for reality? Playing With Reality explores the riveting...

"In November 1923, the Royal Navy dispatched what was named the Special Service Squadron on a ten-month tour around the British Empire. Led by the battlecruiser HMS Hood--the pride of the Royal Navy and the largest ship in the world at the time--and comprising...

"The Complete Guide to Low-Fire Glazes for Potters and Sculptors is a comprehensive guide for ceramic artists of all levels to explore all the creative possibilities of this incredibly versatile range of glazes"--Publisher's description.

"Richard of Bordeaux & Henry Bolingbroke were first cousins, born just three months apart. Their two lives were from the beginning entwined. When they were still children, Richard was crowned King Richard II with Henry at his side, carrying the sword of state:...

"Among the cobblestone villages and towns of rural Bulgaria, a dedicated team of unsung heroes led by Emma and Anthony Smith works tirelessly to change the destiny of street dogs. These animals are abandoned and neglected, and sometimes in danger, until Street...

"Aaron Rodgers is among the two or three most talented players to ever hold the most important job in American team sports – quarterback. He also stands as the most mysterious and polarizing figure in the modern-day national pastime that is professional...

"Ukrainian-born journalist Vitali Vitaliev takes a journey around Britain in search of that most elusive of ideas - utopia. Laced with humour and trenchant insight, he reflects on utopian ideals in the United Kingdom and his own Soviet upbringing"--Publisher's...

"The list of native mammals of the New Zealand region (including a slice of Antarctica) is completely different from that of any other country in the world. There are no indigenous four-legged land mammals at all. Instead, there are just two living bats of...

"A modern guide to the transformative practice of silent illumination from Chan Buddhist teacher Rebecca Li. Silent illumination, a way of penetrating the mind through curious inquiry, is an especially potent, accessible, and portable meditation practice...

"The path of insight meditation is a journey of understanding our bodies, our minds, and our lives -- of seeing clearly the true nature of experience. Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield, cofounders of the Insight Meditation Society, join forces to present...

"Fibromyalgia (FBM) is a chronic disorder that is believed to affect the nerve endings, causing a person to experience abnormal pain perception processing. This condition has no known cure, but the symptoms can be managed by doctors and other health...

"A captivating look at Sigrid Schultz--one of the earliest reporters to warn Americans of the rising threat of the Nazi regime. We are facing an alarming upsurge in the spread of misinformation and attempts by powerful figures to discredit facts so they can...

"An alternative history of the world that exposes some of the biggest lies ever told and how they've been used over time. Lincoln did not believe all men were created equal. The Aztecs were not slaughtered by the Spanish Conquistadors. And Churchill was not...

"I've been a hopeless romantic for as long as I can remember. I have always immersed myself in love stories - from films, tv series to books - longing for the day when I would grow up and be in a relationship. One day I would have my moment. You know, the...

"In 1925, hundreds of people descended on the sleepy town of Dayton, Tennessee, where a young schoolteacher named John T. Scopes was put on trial for including a reference to evolution in his teaching. Darwin's concept that species evolved over time through...

"The Arab region is a focus of world politics, with authoritarian regimes, significant fossil fuel reserves and histories of colonialism and imperialism. It is also the site of potentially immense green energy resources.The writers in this collection explore a...

"A guide to help and inspire you when it comes to family mealtimes and navigating the wild season of toddlerhood. With over 100 family friendly recipes designed to share from starting solids, toddlers to teens and beyond"--Publisher's description.

"From minimal to traditional, from whimsical to Scandi, Home for Christmas presents various Christmas décor styles, inspiring interiors from around the world, decorating tips and mood boards on everything holiday-inspired -- from lighting and textiles to...

"A groundbreaking health and fitness guide written by esteemed author Fiona Lambert. In this inspiring book, Lambert shares her personal journey of transforming not just her body, but her entire life, at the age of 60. Drawing on her own experiences and years...

"Whether you want to hike through Killarney National Park, visit the Cliffs of Moher, or experience the thriving arts and music scene in Dublin, the local Fodor's travel experts in Ireland are here to help Fodor's Ireland: with Belfast and Northern Ireland...

"In Essentials of Emotional Intelligence, Dr. John Demartini puts into perspective how your perceptions affect your reality and why Emotional Intelligence is so important in the achievement of your goals and dreams. Your emotions are likely based on previous...

"Master the art of seasonal celebration with over 100 delicious recipes, beautiful crafts and inspiring gardening projects from Sunday Times bestselling authors Dick and Angel Strawbridge. Drawing on their many years of hosting friends, family and guests at...

"When Ben Masters' father, a dedicated naturalist, is confined to the house with inoperable cancer, he is unable to follow the butterfly season for the first time since his childhood. His son must become his connection to the outdoors, reporting back on his...

"In this insightful and practical book, veteran psychologist Sharon Saline shares the words and inner struggles of children and teens living with ADHD - and a blueprint for achieving lasting success by working together. Based on decades of experience...

"Hendrix, Joplin, Mercury...few rock artists garner as much adulation after passing as they did in life. In David Bowie, veteran rock journalist Martin Popoff examines the rocker's extraordinary life through the lens of 75 significant career achievements and...

"Grand Designs 25 features Kevin McCloud's personal selection of the most significant and memorable builds from 25 years of this acclaimed TV series. Grand Designs at 25 is the ultimate celebration of the greatest TV series on modern architecture and design in...

"Harry Styles Is Life is a beautifully illustrated guide that explores and celebrates the singer and his music. Join the Harry Styles fandom culture with this gorgeously illustrated, all-encompassing fan book on everything there is to know and love about the...

"Rosemary Drysdale shows readers how buttons can be incorporated into any design with 25 quick and easy projects that use spare buttons and fabric otherwise left unused in sewing kits"--Publisher's description.

"How can we feel better in a busy world? The answer is all around us. Every year more research shows that connecting with nature is hugely beneficial for our health and happiness. And you don't need to live in the countryside or have access to lots of green...

"The untold story of four special operations officers who fought together behind enemy lines across multiple theaters of World War II, and then continued to serve, officially and unofficially, for decades after in the hottest parts of the Cold War. There have...

"Israeli novelist David Grossman has spent decades campaigning for peace in Israel and Palestine. But after October 7th 2023, a day marking the biggest loss of Jewish life in this century, he retreated inwards to ask himself difficult and necessary questions...

"Today, we are living longer lives, and have choices now as never before about how we will age. What will make us happy? What are we frightened of, and what might allay those fears? What changes, made right now, will help us to flourish as we age? This book...

"You have 30 minutes and need to get dinner on the table. You don't need to settle for boring, frozen, or sad. Your answer is right here, straight from NYT Cooking, featuring 100 quick and flavorful recipes geared towards making your weeknights less...

"For decades Marie Curie was the only woman in the room at international scientific gatherings, and despite constant illness she travelled far and wide to share the secrets of radioactivity, a term she coined. She is still the only person to win a Nobel Prize...

"Welcome to The Muppet Theatre, where you're just in time for a very special performance. It's the Amigurumi Muppets, with their very special guest: you! For the first time ever, you can crochet your favorite characters, from Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear to...

"Dine like the kings, queens, knights, and guardians of the seven kingdoms with the first official cookbook to combine Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. The Westeros Cookbook enables you to recreate the mouthwatering meals enjoyed by your favorite...

"Paul invites you into a world of warm, welcoming, and joyfully crafted dishes that redefine everyday enjoyment. This refreshing cookbook serves up beloved Italian dishes, savour herby pastas, relish unbeatable seafood dishes and cosy up to comforting classics...

"Big Tequila is the ultimate guide to the rich cultural heritage, history, and makers of this legendary spirit. Immerse yourself in Mexican tradition and learn the essential role that mezcal and tequila have played in this country's history and identity....

"From award-winning journalist and writer Rick Morton comes Mean Streak, a gripping and horrifying account of how, over the course of four and a half years, Australia's government turned on its most vulnerable citizens. Robodebt was a new debt-creation system...

"With the authenticity and heartbreaking relatability that her fans know and love her for, Reyez brings the breadth of her lived experience to the page as few recording artists can. At times ethereal and visceral, these 43 poems are carefully painted moments...

"This is a guidebook to the best dog-friendly travel options in Australia. It includes practical advice from travel blogger Shandos Cleaver who has travelled around the country extensively with her Miniature Dachshund, Schnitzel, in tow. Planning on travel...

"The world of wine can be intimidating, with its daunting range of varieties and the often arcane language used to describe them. In this guide, Charlotte Kristensen combines her considerable knowledge with practical advice to serve novices and wine...

"Our lives are filled with conversations - from internal chats, surface level chats, dreaded chats to the deep and meaningful chats - but when was the last time you had a 'great chat'? During his childhood, Josh was too afraid to speak because of his speech...

"A beyond-the-boundaries guide to an outstanding decade of New Zealand sporting conquest, catastrophe and commentary as seen through the eyes of the Alternative Commentary Collective. Lean into the unhinged world of The Alternative Commentary Collective, where...

"In Don't Wait Till Your Dead Matt distills the lessons, stories, and heavenly truths he's learned from his gift of connecting with souls on the other side. Readers will be able to learn lifetimes of secrets to happiness, fulfillment, and gratitude from loved...

"Features 100 BBQ, rubs, sauces, and sides recipes, including famous regional styles, international flavors, and vegetarian options from Brian Baumgartner, home cooks, award-winning chefs, and pitmasters, along with info on wood to use, equipment, and BBQ...

"The fully-illustrated, anecdote-rich story of the celebrated rapper and the iconic Wu-Tang Clan, told by one of its founding members With his fellow New Yorker RZA, Dennis Coles-aka Ghostface Killah-established the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary hip-hop group...

"Devour amazing restaurant-style eats whenever you want them with the ease of an air fryer! From appetizers and main events to desserts, The Better, Faster, Crispier-Than-Takeout Air Fryer Cookbook features more than 75 quick and tasty recipes inspired by menu...

"This collection of crochet patterns includes quiet books, shape sorters, rattles, and stacking, threading and lacing toys, all designed to stimulate babies and toddlers."--Publisher's description.

"Discover a plethora of wonderful gifting and wrapping ideas that won't break the bank. With a luxury modern feel, and lots of insider stylist hints and tips, this book features darling projects that are simple to make and versatile enough for a range of...

"In 'Nights Out At Home', Jay Rayner's first cookbook, the award-winning writer and broadcaster gives us delicious, achievable recipes inspired by the restaurant creations that have stolen his heart over the decades, for you to cook in your own kitchen. With...

"Joan Hannington was the most notorious female figure in London's criminal underworld during the 80s, earning her the nickname 'The Godmother'. With her stunning looks and glamorous wardrobe, Joan was constantly underestimated, but she used this to her...

"A powerful retelling and continuation of Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet, this book of prose poetry examines life's deeper meaning and spirituality with the Divine Feminine as a guide. Explore the power and timeless wisdom of the Divine Feminine. The Prophetess...

"At the very end of 'May Week Was in June', we left our hero sitting beside the River Cam one beautiful 1968 spring day, jotting down his thoughts in a journal. Newly married and about to leave the cloistered world of Cambridge academia for the racier,...

"If we're lucky, we all encounter at least one person whose life elevates and inspires our own. For Daniel Wallace, that was his longtime friend and brother-in-law, William Nealy. Seemingly perfect, impossibly cool, William was James Dean, Clint Eastwood, and...

"America's most sought-after voice in the fight to save female sports from woke destruction shares her unbelievable story and inspires readers to embrace common sense and truth in discussions about women's rights. Riley Gaines has been called many Collegiate...

"Etiquette, Sara Jane says, is the glue that holds society together. Humans are social creatures, after all-we need connection to survive. But with global cultures in flux and the post-pandemic digital age, the shadow epidemics of anxiety and loneliness are on...

"When the system fails the parents, how can it protect the children? Welcome to the secretive world of the Family Court. What's it like to act for a father who has recently overcome his drug problem but risks losing his beloved son to foster care? Or to...

"We all want to be happy. This goal drives everything that we do. Why, then, are so many of us so unhappy? It's not your fault. You have been told a lie: that achieving your own success will make you happy. This is "old happy" -- society's incorrect definition...

"In a heartbreak-illiterate world, Handbook for the Heartbroken offers readers solace and support through losses of all kinds, including taboo topics like abortion and bankruptcy. Stover draws on her expertise as a certified Internal Family Systems...

"The arrival of the first snapshot camera in Victorian times bred a new kind of photographer, one who might never before have thought of owning a camera, but for whom the ability to take pictures without any previous experience offered a new liberation. The...

"This bold and sharply funny new look at Kafka is told through Nicolas Mahler's distinctive graphic novel style and minimalist illustrations. Full of fascinating details and witty, absurdist illustrations, it's a delightful tribute to one of the world's great...

"There's something about roses that no other flower can match. Is it the velvety petals? The intoxicating scent? The beautiful colours? The exciting thorns? Or the whole package? We humans are simply mad about roses. We were centuries ago and we still are now,...

"In this powerful memoir, Liao Yiwu reflects on his own journey from imprisonment in Sichuan to his current life in Berlin. As China's presence and influence on the international stage grows, this small book is a poignant reminder of the human cost of...

"Queens of Bohemia is an affectionate rescue of many remarkable women from virtual obscurity. It begins in London in the 1920s, at a time when Suffragettes had fought hard for equality and nightclubs became the new social spaces where single women could...

"Dr Jessica Taylor grew up on a council estate where brutality and coercion were normalised, and where substance abuse was a day-to-day occurrence. Now one of the UK's most spirited advocates for women's rights, and a leading chartered psychologist helping...

"Step into a world of flavour and fun as award-winning ice cream maker, chocolatier and dessert chef Terri Mercieca of Happy Endings reveals the magic behind her most sought-after desserts. It's time that ice cream claimed its crown as the ruler of desserts......

"Many contemporary political thinkers are gripped by the belief that their task is to develop an ideal theory of rights or justice for guiding and judging political actions. This text argues that philosophers should first try to understand why real political...

"Mobile media such as smartphones, apps, and social media are an integral part of everyday life. For students and researchers, mobile media also offer a treasure trove of new concepts, methods, and techniques to do research - representing a new phase in...

"Enrichment engages your dog in activities that stimulate them mentally, physically and socially to meet their natural behavioural needs, leaving them happier, calmer and with fewer behaviour problems. Activities for your dog don't need to cost the earth, and...

"Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell was once a double British Champion and the first Black woman ever to swim for Great Britain. As her body and mind are sharpened through gruelling training, press scrutiny and the harshness of adolescence, Rebecca charts her...

"A comprehensive guide to how to draw your own RPG (role-playing game) character even if you have never drawn before. Begins with a primer on basic drawing techniques, followed by highly detailed step-by-step tutorials on how to draw and color different iconic...

"'Draw Manga' is the complete guide to creating your own manga characters. This book is for anyone interested in drawing manga, from beginners who want to learn the basics of drawing figures and poses to more experienced artists who are keen to discover the...