A Hero's Legacy: Som Tamang's incredible journey is not just a tale of survival; it's a mission to protect girls in Nepal from trafficking and child marriage. His courage and benevolence shine through, inspiring us all to pursue our dreams and make a positive...

The Sami, who have inhabited Europe's far north for thousands of years, are often referred to as the continent's "forgotten people." With their traditional homeland, divided between four nation-states--Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia--the Sápmi have...

"A history of oil and its importance to US politics, finance, militarism and consumerism"--

"We recommend The Climate General to anyone keen on understanding the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change and more importantly, the solutions and strategies that can lead us to a better tomorrow." Ban Ki-moon and Feike Sijbesma, Co-Chairs Global...

If we want to live sustainably, how should we feel about nature? About waste? About our forests and rivers? About food? Just Enough is a book of stories and sketches that give valuable insight into what it is like to live in a sustainable society by describing...

A charming, lively and often amusing tour of 36 forgotten episodes and overlooked people and places of Scottish history.

"Can a journalist be a revolutionary? Award-winning journalist Patrick Cockburn explores the life and work of his famous radical journalist father"--

Borders draw one map of the world; money draws another. A journalist's riveting account exposes a parallel universe exempt from the laws of the land, and how the wealthy and powerful benefit from it. The map of the globe depicts the world we think we know:...

A guide to the craft of baking bread, featuring more than 60 recipes from the former head baker at San Francisco's Tartine and the founder of Copenhagen's Hart Bageri.

"A grand, sweeping history of the evolution of morality across the entire existence of humankind. For almost five million years, humans have been locked in a relationship with morality, inventing and reinventing the concepts of 'Good' and 'Evil', and weaving...

120+ recipes for delicious, soul-warming comfort food . . . and getting it ready in a hurry--from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Half Baked Harvest Every Day . Colorful. Convenient. Comforting. Mega-bestselling author Tieghan Gerard is busier than...

The extraordinary life of Cher can be told by only one person . . . Cher herself.After more than seventy years of fighting to live her life on her own terms, Cher finally reveals her true story in intimate detail, in a two-part memoir.Her remarkable career is...

"The work of Tang Dynasty Classical Chinese poets such as Li Bai, Du Fu, and Wang Wei has long been celebrated in both China and internationally, and various English translations and mistranslations of their work played a pivotal but often unacknowledged role...

"Dive into a world of warmth, comfort and style with Cardigans, a beautiful book bursting with inspiration that invites seasoned knitters and beginners alike to construct perfect cardigans from a selection of 20 projects. Dreaming of a stylish summer cardigan?...

"Ana Lucia Araujo's Humans in Shackles is an Atlantic cultural history of slavery in the Americas that sets out to redress the imbalances of existing general histories of slavery by centering on the lived experience of enslaved men and women. In this panoramic...

This book addresses one of the most pressing geopolitical inquiries of our era: how will China's ambition manifest on the global stage? To address this question, the book considers Chinas long tradition of statecraft. By doing this, it provides a unique and...

Diversify your investments, generate greater returns, and leverage your assets for a definite and brighter financial future When it comes to growing your wealth, there are clear systems and smart strategies you can leverage to ensure your investments will...

"An exploration of the Zapatista project, from its conception to the present. On the thirtieth anniversary of the Mayan Indigenous uprising in Chiapas, The Zapatista Experience reconstructs the trajectory of the Zapatista struggle over the last three decades,...

"Vivien Leigh was one of the greatest film and theatrical stars of the twentieth century. Her Oscar-winning performances in Gone with the Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire have cemented her status as an icon of classic Hollywood. Her meteoric rise to fame...

"The Art of Shigeru Mizuki showcases his expertise of not only folklore, but celebrates him as a naturalist. Elements of Mizuki's lush compositions--flora, fauna, and everything in between--showcase his mastery of form and love for nature. These popular...

"Using vivid case examples, practical exercises, personal anecdotes, and inspiring stories, The Upside of OCD integrates the best of what's already out there for OCD treatment with a new relational twist that will take your treatment to a whole new level"--

NOTHING WORKS IN BRITAIN......It's harder than ever to get a GP appointment. Burglaries go unpunished. Wages have been stagnant for years, even as the cost of housing rises inexorably. Why is everything going wrong at the same time? It's easy to point the...

As individuals, we depend on the services that governments provide. Collectively, we look to them to tackle the big problems -- from long-term climate and demographic change to short-term crises like pandemics or war. Funding this activity, and managing the...

"Scandalous affairs and public divorce. Addiction and fiery passion. And of course, the iconic song writing... Christine McVie - born Christine Perfect - was the quintessentially English rock star, as both the backbone and the beating heart of Fleetwood Mac....

"Essential investment guide to perform sophisticated practical analysis on long-term business quality An unparalleled practical training tool for investment analysis, On the Hunt for Great Companies: An Investor's Guide to Evaluating Business Quality and...

"A notable editor's survey of the defining novels of the twentieth century"--

Robert Lord (1945- 1992) is an important figure in the history of literature and theatre in Aotearoa New Zealand. Co-founder of Playmarket and author of Well Hung, Bert and Maisy and Joyful and Triumphant, Robert Lord wrote incisive and often satiric radio and...

"New Zealand author James Courage was born in Christchurch in 1903, and he became aware of his homosexuality during his adolescent years. He moved to London in 1927 and began writing novels, plays, poems and short stories. He was much more sexually open than...

A vulnerable exploration of modern womanhood that weaves deeply personal stories with opinions and advice on sex, friendship, family, career and beyond. This part memoir, part feminist manifesto meets women where they are and as they are. Hannah exposes and...

"Time and whakapapa slowly unravel as Talia Marshall weaves her way across Aotearoa in a roster of decaying European cars. Along the way she will meet her father, pick up a ghost, transform into a wharenui, and make cocktail hour with Ans Westra. Men will come...

"In 2023, Jacinda Ardern resigned after five years as Prime Minister, leaving Chris Hipkins in charge of Labour's waning fortunes and ultimate defeat. The Greens and Te Pati Maori ended up back on the opposition benches despite gaining more votes than ever...

As an old Korean saying goes...'You learn to use gums in place of teeth.' Rhee Kun Hoo was in his seventies and retired from a prestigious career in psychiatry when he took up writing. In his youth Professor Rhee lived an extraordinary life, filled with action...

As one of the foremost evangelical thinkers of the twentieth century, Francis Schaeffer long pondered the fate of declining Western culture. In this brilliant book he analyzed the reasons for modern society's state of affairs and presented the only viable...

For more than twenty years, Barefoot Contessa, the acclaimed specialty food store, has been cooking and baking extraordinary dishes for enthusiastic customers in the Hamptons. For many of those years, people have tried to get the exuberant owner, Ina Garten,...

"What would it be like to have Emily Dickinson as your babysitter? In this astonishing memoir, out of print for almost a century, Martha "Matty" Dickinson describes the childhood she spent next door to—and often in the care of—her Aunt Emily. We see Matty as a...

Cameron. May. Johnson. Truss. Sunak. The last 14 years have seen turbulence at the centre of politics that is perhaps unique in British history. From coalition to Brexit, Covid to Partygate, Trussonomics to this year's election, our government has never felt...

People with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder have a need for control, yet they are also capable, conscientious, and driven. The Healthy Compulsive offers understanding of the personality style, inspiring stories of change, and clear steps to cultivate...

"Spotify's former data guru charts how music's digital revolution affects fans and musicians - Explains how songs get onto the tech platforms and the rewards for artists - Reveals which songs and artists are popular in different parts of the...

"Welcome to the Barkley Marathons, a fever dream of an ultra event, inspired by a prison break, heralded by a conch blast, paid for in cigarettes and socks, and completed only by a select few. A race in which competitors haul themselves up mountains, through...

Learn to crochet the stress-free way with The Woobles! You'll learn to make the most adorable amigurumi including Pippa the Octopus, Sam the Sloth, and Cornelius the Bee-more than 20 patterns in all.

"ndy Baraghani is the ex-Chez Panisse chef behind many of Bon Appetit's viral recipes - favourites like Cauliflower Bolognese, Tahini Ranch Dressing, and Ramen Noodles with Miso Pesto - he creates wow-factor flavours, delivers beautiful and satisfying meals...

This stunning 224-page book not only tells the stories of some of the seminal video games of the 1970s and 1980s, but shows you how to create your own games inspired by them using Python and Pygame Zero, following examples programmed by Raspberry Pi founder...

Autism is associated with many qualities that are highly sought after by employers such as reliability, persistence, attention to detail, creativity in problem solving and many others. The key to success in the workplace is understanding these strengths and...

"Perimenopause and menopause can be very difficult times for women, both physically and emotionally. This book empower[s] women with information and advice." 'Dr. Louise Newson, GP and menopause specialist, developer of My Menopause Doctor Discover new,...

From the critically acclaimed artist, designer, and author of the bestsellers The Principles of Uncertainty, My Favorite Things, and Women Holding Things comes a moving meditation in words and pictures on remorse, joy, ancestry, and memory. Maira Kalman's most...

"Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Istanbul is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Shop in the colourful and chaotic bazaars, visit the...

Career Planning for a Happier Life Take ownership of your career path. This is your unique journey. The upheaval marking the early 2020s has created the "great opportunity"--an unprecedented chance to prioritize your life and decide what you really want from...

"Stunning, delicious, minimal effort: Meet your new favorite go-to baking book for all things sweet and nostalgic by social media star and viral baker Sarah Fennel of Broma Bakery. When Sarah Fennel launched her website Broma Bakery in 2010, little did she...

"Tart, sassy, and hilariously funny from start to finish, Rainbow's book offers laughter as a tonic for troubled times." -- Kirkus ReviewsA new essay collection by adored comedian and New York Times bestseller Randy RainbowRandy Rainbow has a few things on his...

"Mojave Ghost initiates an unusually tender bond with the reader as it chronicles an intimate relationship with arresting honesty and vividness. Moving through grief and loss towards a renewal that never sidesteps the wholeness of experience, Gander's new...

"In this book Rhodri Lewis argues that Shakespeare's tragedies are a series of experiments that attempt to tell the truth about the world as Shakespeare sees it, and to discover how far he can stretch tragic affirmation to accommodate the darker aspects of...

"A transformative guide to embrace your own mortality and live a more fulfilling life"--

"Emily A. Jensen and Laura Wifler, bestselling authors of Risen Motherhood [over 150,000 copies sold], show moms how to navigate their everyday decisions and current circumstances through a biblical lens, and experience the freedom and confidence in who God...

The enigmatic and elusive filmmaker Stanley Kubrick has not been treated to a full-length biography in over twenty years. Stanley Kubrick: An Odyssey fills that gap. It is based on access to the latest research, especially into his archive at the University of...

The miraculous story of Madrid--how a village became a great world cityFor centuries Madrid was an insignificant settlement on the central Iberian plateau. Under its Muslim rulers the town was fortified and enlarged, but even after the Reconquista it remained...

" Iraq is where civilisation was born, where East and West have mixed and clashed since long before Alexander, and it was here by the waters of Babylon where Judaism was born and the Sunni-Shia schism took its bloody shape. Inspired by extensive reporting from...

"No city stirs the imagination more than Venice. From the richly ornamented palaces emerging from the waters of the Grand Canal to the dazzling sites of Piazza San Marco, visitors and residents alike sense they are entering, as fourteenth-century poet Petrarch...

"Nostalgia has a bad reputation. Its critics dismiss it as mere sentimentality or, worse, a dangerous yearning for an imagined age of purity. And nostalgia is routinely blamed for trivializing the past and obscuring its ugly sides. In Yesterday, Tobias Becker...

"For seven seasons, Leslie Knope and the Parks and Recreation gang charmed millions of viewers with their quirky antics and unwavering positivity. The sitcom continues to be a fan-favorite for streaming services today, nearly a decade after its finale. Now for...

"Shelah teaches readers how to become the architect of their lives, using a culmination of her best teachings that have been tested at her retreats, courses, and online programs all over the world. This journey mixes story, prescriptive content, and structured...

"The ultimate book for the sandwich connoisseur (or even the sandwich curious): nearly 100 recipes spanning the centuries, from the most well-known to obscure but delicious sandwiches. Ah, sandwiches. They're everywhere. But what's the story behind the club,...

"This book explores the most common themes a witch may explore to work their way out of a rut: sacred space, devotion, ritual and magic, personal practice, and community. Mooney offers exercises and techniques to renew your sense of engagement and move forward...

In the Victorian era, each room had a purpose, and in the imagined house of the Morgans, each room also has a feline inhabitant. Meet each cat and choose your favorites to knit: 20 cat patterns. From the cuddly and adorable Nursery Kittens to Aunt Pru's...

"oin one of TikTok's most comforting creators and his trusty blender and make any day a Milkshake Monday Who doesn't crave a delicious dose of nostalgia after a long day? Nothing soothes the soul quite like an old-fashioned indulgence, and TikTok's Larry Canam...

"In December 1943, five courageous correspondents join a British air raid on Berlin. They are Australians, Alf King from the Sydney Morning Herald and Norm Stockton from the Sydney Sun; Americans, Ed Murrow from CBS and Lowell Bennett from the International...

If asked to name an Australian woman scientist from the past, very few could. Let's change that. Taking to the Field is the first comprehensive history of Australian women in science from the colonial period to contemporary times. This untold story shows that...

"Who gets to collect plants, name them, propagate them, extract their chemicals, sell them and use them? Whose knowledge is it? And what can the people that work with plants, just outside the law, teach us about plant care? In The Plant Thieves, Prudence...

I lost my possessions, my salary, my status, my career, my country. And in that fall I gained everything. Bhutan is known as the land of Gross National Happiness, a Buddhist Shangri-la hidden in the Himalayas. But in the late 1980s Bhutan waged a brutal...

"Over the past sixty-five years, millions of golfers have studied Ben Hogan's Five Lessons, making it the bestselling golf book of all time. Now, Hogan's masterpiece has received the definitive edition it deserves, complete with never-before-seen archival gems...

Comprised of transcripted interviews and detailed meditations on practice, it demonstrates how bicultural partnership frameworks can augment mental health treatment by balancing local imperatives with sound and careful psychiatric care. In the first chapter,...

"Authenticity. Vulnerability. Humility. Transparency. These are some of the 21st-century virtues proselytised by mindset gurus, paraded (if not practised) by big corporations, and lauded by professionals on LinkedIn. The quest for authenticity, for example, is...

Media coverage tends to sensationalize the fight over how trans kids should be allowed to live, but what is incredibly rare are the voices of the people at the heart of this debate: transgender and gender nonconforming kids themselves. For their groundbreaking...

The full story of the thirty-nine female SOE agents who went undercover in France

From the Founding to today, this book tells the stories of seven former presidents who each changed history and offered lessons about how to decide what to do in the next chapter of life as they handled human problems of ego, finances and questions about their...

"Introducing the first official Harry Potter knitting book--deluxe guide to creating over 25 authentic Harry Potter knits based on the iconic films. Channel the magic of the Harry Potter films from the screen to your needles with the ultimate knitter's guide...

"How to Butter Toast is the antidote to cookbook-overload. In this fun and entertaining recipe book without any recipes, Ottolenghi co-writer Tara Wigley equips you with rhymes and confidence to cook great food instinctively. Melted butter on hot toast and...

Now a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller! How do you REALLY get accepted to Harvard, Yale, and the Ivy League? Told from the fresh and personal perspective of 26-year-old Crimson Education CEO and Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford graduate Jamie Beaton,...

"Inspired by 2 years of intensive research into the work of Japanese boro masters, the authors show you how to use the fabric-piecing principles of boro and sashiko to make 9 projects. More than 30 sashiko patterns are included, as well as step-by-step...

This is a book about ten women who, over the past three hundred years have found walking essential to their sense of themselves, as people and as writers. In a series of intimate, incisive portraits, Wanderers traces their footsteps, from eighteenth-century...

"Release your true inner self, shed society's expectations and programming, and regain your equilibrium with A Year with Anthony De Mello. This week-by-week workbook is filled with fifty-two passages and stories of De Mello's echoing wisdom, inspiring quotes...

"Chosen as one of the best homeschooling books to educate kids during lockdown by The Independent. The perfect guide for helping your child with phonics, containing over 40 fun, multi-sensory games and activities to bring phonics to life in the home...

Once practiced only by clinicians, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) has proven to be a powerful self-help tool for trauma. This evidence-based workbook offers readers easy-to-learn techniques from EMDR to help them not only treat their own...

"Chronicling one year in the life of a queer couple facing life-threatening illness, this sequence of poems explore what words can do to hold off loss and death while living on in a world of injustice and sorrow"--

"The Notebook has shaped the world for eight hundred years. In medieval Italy, the blank ledger transformed international trade, and enabled the intellectual artistic advances of the Renaissance. At sea, the invention of the logbook expanded horizons on the...

If you are looking for a practical guide to help you achieve peak health, increased energy in your day, optimal weight and a calm mindset even amidst chaos, then The Satvic Revolution is for you. Authors Subah and Harshvardhan, co-founders of the Satvic...

A palliative care doctor's surprising and heartwarming guide to dying well and living better. End of life still has life in it. Tackle the difficult conversations with humor, understanding, and candor in this one-of-a-kind guide to end-of-life care.From a...

The hilariously surreal correspondence of Robin Cooper, frustrated children's author, fairy-spotter and fancy-spoon collector, in the bestselling tradition of the Henry Root letters - but with an entirely fresh perspective.

Food plays an important role in anime, whether it is briefly shown in a slice-of-life scene or the entire plotline of an episode or even a series, and popular anime food creator Nadine Estero has perfectly captured these favorite food moments. In The Anime...

"In this groundbreaking book, Kevin Shipp, a veteran CIA agent who worked with all four Directorates of the agency, including protecting the head of the CIA, provides his perspective on how the agency has strayed so far from its original mission to provide...

'A towering achievement. There is simply nothing like it in the history of Black radical thought' Cornel West'Cedric Robinson's brilliant analyses revealed new ways of thinking and acting' Angela Davis'This work is about our people's struggle, the historical...

"Good Nature is a groundbreaking exploration that reveals how, if we bring nature more into our lives, it can help improve our health and well-being in so many unexpected ways. Oxford professor Kathy Willis has spent her career researching fossilised plants...