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America : a patriotic primer

Cheney, Lynne V.


Each letter of the alphabet is represented by important people, ideas, and events in the history of the United States.
Date Published:2002

The lion & the deathless dark

Broadbent, Carissa,


Contains subject matter that may be difficult for some readers, including violence (including violence against children), gore and body horror, discussion of slavery, discussion of cannibalism, drug and alcohol use, grief, suicidal ideation, and pregnancy loss. "A brand new novel in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, The Lion & the Deathless Dark--the first book in the Bloodborn Duet. Some blood tastes like vengeance. Some blood tastes like grief. Some blood tastes like nothing at all. Under an eternal night, the world has been ravaged by ten years of war between humans and vampires. Kyrene scrapes by as a bounty hunter, bearing a blessed sword from the goddess of justice. But in the wake of a devastating loss, Kyrene commits a crime that makes her a target for mortals and gods alike--and she is still desperate for vengeance. Her only chance at survival--and revenge--is making a deal with her enemy, the silver-tongue vampire prince, Septimus, who offers her one final job: to slay the gods themselves. Together, Kyrene and Septimus must hunt the ultimate marks, all while navigating a web of prophecies and curses. Septimus is calculating and mysterious, masking secrets bloodthirsty enough to consume them both. Yet, most dangerous of all, Kyrene finds an unexpected kinship in him. But their growing attraction is deadly in a world where the only currency is blood. And Kyrene will stop at nothing to fulfill her ultimate goal: to kill the goddess of vampires, even if it means sacrificing love for revenge"--
Date Published:2026

Contains subject matter that may be difficult for some readers, including violence (including violence against children), gore and body horror, discussion of slavery, discussion of cannibalism, drug and alcohol use, grief, suicidal ideation, and pregnancy loss. "A brand new novel in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, The Lion & the Deathless Dark--the first book in the Bloodborn Duet. Some blood tastes like vengeance. Some blood tastes like grief. Some blood tastes like nothing at all. Under an eternal night, the world has been ravaged by ten years of war between humans and vampires. Kyrene scrapes by as a bounty hunter, bearing a blessed sword from the goddess of justice. But in the wake of a devastating loss, Kyrene commits a crime that makes her a target for mortals and gods alike--and she is still desperate for vengeance. Her only chance at survival--and revenge--is making a deal with her enemy, the silver-tongue vampire prince, Septimus, who offers her one final job: to slay the gods themselves. Together, Kyrene and Septimus must hunt the ultimate marks, all while navigating a web of prophecies and curses. Septimus is calculating and mysterious, masking secrets bloodthirsty enough to consume them both. Yet, most dangerous of all, Kyrene finds an unexpected kinship in him. But their growing attraction is deadly in a world where the only currency is blood. And Kyrene will stop at nothing to fulfill her ultimate goal: to kill the goddess of vampires, even if it means sacrificing love for revenge"--

Date Published:2026

The secrets we hide : a novel

Slaughter, Karin, 1971-


"The next thrilling mystery in the new North Falls series from Karin Slaughter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Good Daughter and the Will Trent Series. 1601 Iris Drive looks like any other house on the quiet, residential street. But rumors are rampant about the Vickery family, and what goes on behind closed doors. When gunshots ring out, Sheriff Emmy Clifton and her sister, ex-federal agent Jude Archer, discover a devastating crime scene. Allison Vickery has been murdered in her own kitchen, and her teenage daughter is bleeding upstairs, left for dead. Everyone thinks they know what happened. But secrets are buried everywhere in this small town. And it's up to Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth"--
Date Published:2026

"The next thrilling mystery in the new North Falls series from Karin Slaughter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Good Daughter and the Will Trent Series. 1601 Iris Drive looks like any other house on the quiet, residential street. But rumors are rampant about the Vickery family, and what goes on behind closed doors. When gunshots ring out, Sheriff Emmy Clifton and her sister, ex-federal agent Jude Archer, discover a devastating crime scene. Allison Vickery has been murdered in her own kitchen, and her teenage daughter is bleeding upstairs, left for dead. Everyone thinks they know what happened. But secrets are buried everywhere in this small town. And it's up to Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth"--

Date Published:2026

Delusional : a Michael Bennett thriller

Patterson, James, 1947-


"Detective Michael Bennett and army-sniper-turned-NYPD-officer Rob Trilling travel to Montana to investigate a case that crosses state borders and family lines. In New York City, a series of deadly bombs explodes. In New Jersey, a military base is burglarized for explosives. In Montana, violence and arson rock a small town outside of Bozeman. Are the incidents related? Bennett, Trilling, and the ATF investigate. A single-minded group angry with the government keep turning up in unexpected places, insisting that they're only trying to make the world a better place. To law enforcement, their claims seem delusional. Will words or gunpowder light the next fuse?"--
Date Published:2026

"Detective Michael Bennett and army-sniper-turned-NYPD-officer Rob Trilling travel to Montana to investigate a case that crosses state borders and family lines. In New York City, a series of deadly bombs explodes. In New Jersey, a military base is burglarized for explosives. In Montana, violence and arson rock a small town outside of Bozeman. Are the incidents related? Bennett, Trilling, and the ATF investigate. A single-minded group angry with the government keep turning up in unexpected places, insisting that they're only trying to make the world a better place. To law enforcement, their claims seem delusional. Will words or gunpowder light the next fuse?"--

Date Published:2026

Electronics all-in-one

Lowe, Doug, 1959-


Includes index. "7 books in one!" -- Cover. Introduction -- Book 1: Getting started with electronics. Welcome to electronics -- Understanding electricity -- Creating your mad scientist lab -- Staying safe -- Reading schematic diagrams -- Building projects -- The secrets of successful soldering -- Measuring circuits with a multimeter -- Catching waves with an oscilloscope -- Book 2: Working with basic electronic components. Working with basic circuits -- Working with resistors -- Working with capacitors -- Working with inductors -- Working with diodes and LEDs -- Working with transistors -- Book 3: Working with integrated circuits. Introducing integrated circuits -- The fabulous 555 timer chip -- Working with op-amps -- Discovering darlingtons -- Book 4: Beyond direct current. Getting into alternating current -- Building power supplies -- Understanding radio -- Working with infrared -- Book 5: Doing digital electronics. Understanding digital electronics -- Getting logical -- Working with logic circuits -- Working with flip-flops -- Book 6: Working with Arduino microprocessors. Introducing Arduino -- Creating Arduino sketches -- More Arduino programming tricks -- An Arduino proximity sensor -- Adding sound and motion to your Arduino projects -- Book 7: Hands-on projects for hobbyists. Building a color organ -- Crafting a steampunk crystal radio -- Recreating a retro science-fiction robot head -- Building an infinity life box -- Index. "A from-scratch guide to understanding, designing, and building basic electronics. Electronics All-in-One For Dummies unlocks the fascinating world of analog and digital electronics with crystal-clear explanations that actually make sense. Whether you're curious about how electricity flows through circuits or ready to dive into hands-on Arduino projects, this comprehensive guide transforms complex concepts into manageable, exciting learning adventures. From the fundamentals of electricity and circuits to advanced microprocessors and components, you'll build genuine understanding step by step. The book doesn't just tell you what to do--it shows you why it works, with visuals that illuminate the inner workings of every electronic device around you. When your projects inevitably go haywire, you'll have the troubleshooting skills to get them back on track. Discover how electronics work, gather the right equipment for your DIY projects, and learn how to stay safe ; Get started with Arduino microprocessors to bring your ideas to life ; Work with alternating current, direct current, integrated circuits, car electronics, and beyond ; Save money on electronics repairs, develop your problem-solving skills, or launch a career in electronics. Perfect for hobbyists taking their first steps and students seeking deeper knowledge, this all-in-one resource empowers you to bring your electronic ideas to life." --
Date Published:2026

Includes index. "7 books in one!" -- Cover. Introduction -- Book 1: Getting started with electronics. Welcome to electronics -- Understanding electricity -- Creating your mad scientist lab -- Staying safe -- Reading schematic diagrams -- Building projects -- The secrets of successful soldering -- Measuring circuits with a multimeter -- Catching waves with an oscilloscope -- Book 2: Working with basic electronic components. Working with basic circuits -- Working with resistors -- Working with capacitors -- Working with inductors -- Working with diodes and LEDs -- Working with transistors -- Book 3: Working with integrated circuits. Introducing integrated circuits -- The fabulous 555 timer chip -- Working with op-amps -- Discovering darlingtons -- Book 4: Beyond direct current. Getting into alternating current -- Building power supplies -- Understanding radio -- Working with infrared -- Book 5: Doing digital electronics. Understanding digital electronics -- Getting logical -- Working with logic circuits -- Working with flip-flops -- Book 6: Working with Arduino microprocessors. Introducing Arduino -- Creating Arduino sketches -- More Arduino programming tricks -- An Arduino proximity sensor -- Adding sound and motion to your Arduino projects -- Book 7: Hands-on projects for hobbyists. Building a color organ -- Crafting a steampunk crystal radio -- Recreating a retro science-fiction robot head -- Building an infinity life box -- Index. "A from-scratch guide to understanding, designing, and building basic electronics. Electronics All-in-One For Dummies unlocks the fascinating world of analog and digital electronics with crystal-clear explanations that actually make sense. Whether you're curious about how electricity flows through circuits or ready to dive into hands-on Arduino projects, this comprehensive guide transforms complex concepts into manageable, exciting learning adventures. From the fundamentals of electricity and circuits to advanced microprocessors and components, you'll build genuine understanding step by step. The book doesn't just tell you what to do--it shows you why it works, with visuals that illuminate the inner workings of every electronic device around you. When your projects inevitably go haywire, you'll have the troubleshooting skills to get them back on track. Discover how electronics work, gather the right equipment for your DIY projects, and learn how to stay safe ; Get started with Arduino microprocessors to bring your ideas to life ; Work with alternating current, direct current, integrated circuits, car electronics, and beyond ; Save money on electronics repairs, develop your problem-solving skills, or launch a career in electronics. Perfect for hobbyists taking their first steps and students seeking deeper knowledge, this all-in-one resource empowers you to bring your electronic ideas to life." --

Date Published:2026

Mahjong

Jiang, Ruoyi,


"For dummies, a Wiley brand." Includes index. Mastering Cantonese mahjong -- Mastering American mah jongg -- A quick guide to other regional variants -- The part of tens. "Mahjong For Dummies will teach you how to play traditional Chinese mahjong, American mahjong, and many other variations. This simple book breaks down the rules, explains the different mahjong styles, and offers easy-to-understand explanations and diagrams." -- Publisher description.
Date Published:2026

"For dummies, a Wiley brand." Includes index. Mastering Cantonese mahjong -- Mastering American mah jongg -- A quick guide to other regional variants -- The part of tens. "Mahjong For Dummies will teach you how to play traditional Chinese mahjong, American mahjong, and many other variations. This simple book breaks down the rules, explains the different mahjong styles, and offers easy-to-understand explanations and diagrams." -- Publisher description.

Date Published:2026

New tiny houses : space-saving architecture

Kramer, Sibylle, 1967-


Includes index. The �O�OD Golden House / �O�OD House -- Cabin in Normarka / Rever & Drage -- Arcana / Leckie Studio Architecture + Design -- Zen House / Jan Tyrpekl -- Matamata Cabin / Rick Hill -- Strandvejen 35 / Jesper Kusk Arkitekter -- Lost Whiskey Cabin / Greenspur, Mark Turner, & Zach Gasper -- Maidla Nature Villa KASEKE / Maria Hunt \| MARIHUNT Architects -- 3x3 Retreat / Estuidio Diagonal Architects -- Villa Minimale / Kirsch ZT -- Galp�ao / sauermartins -- Woodnest / Helen & Hard -- Looking Glass Lodge / Michael Kendrick Architects -- PolyRoom / Cutwork Studio -- Russian Quintessential / Sergey Kuznetsov -- Majamaja Village Helsinki / Littow architectes -- Cabin 192 / Istura�in+Sam Architecture -- S H E L T E R / GRAU architects -- Mezzanina Cabin / Arce&Westermeier Architects -- LOVE2 HOUSE / Takeshi Hosaka \| Takeshi Hosaka Architects -- H-EVA / A6A -- House on 12 Legs / RJZS Architects -- Atelier / ARK - Shelter -- Klein Cabin / BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group -- Glasan / Dualchas Architects -- O'CASELLA / Atelier LAVIT -- Oasis / Minarc -- Terra Tiny Houses / Madeiguincho -- Altar Ninho / Natureza Urbana -- Tiny Home on the Water / Crossboundaries -- Tree House / ECHO -- Lodging in the Quarry / La Cabina de la Curiosidad, Marie Combette, and Daniel Moreno Flores -- m�u_see_haus / S�agezahn Architektur in Holz -- Punta Casitas Cabin 1 / Yemail Arquitectura -- Decatur Island Bunkhouse / The Miller Hull Partnership -- Cabin ANNA / Caspar Schols -- Cottage Sir�akov / ellement architects -- First Light Tiny Home / First Light Studio -- Piil / Arsenit -- Cruachan Beag / BARD -- Little Black Cabin / SMITH. Architects -- Litibu Bungalow / Palma -- Cabin Moss / B�eres Architects, Attila B�eres, Jusztina Bal�azs -- Tinyleaf / GO'C. "A tiny house is much more than just a very small residence. It is a living concept that reflects the challenges of the future - fromthe fundamental question of how to finance the dream of home ownership to more complex considerations, such as whether doing without material luxury means more freedom, to social issues such as how we deal with our planet's resources. This volume presents remarkable examples of masterfully implemented solutions for tiny houses. The designs of these micro-wonders show that even - or especially - well thought-out room concepts can be realized in the smallest of spaces, without sacrificing excellent design. Intelligent floor plans, multifunctional rooms and ingenious nesting of furnishing components create not only compact living spaces, but also unique habitats."--
Date Published:2025

Includes index. The �O�OD Golden House / �O�OD House -- Cabin in Normarka / Rever & Drage -- Arcana / Leckie Studio Architecture + Design -- Zen House / Jan Tyrpekl -- Matamata Cabin / Rick Hill -- Strandvejen 35 / Jesper Kusk Arkitekter -- Lost Whiskey Cabin / Greenspur, Mark Turner, & Zach Gasper -- Maidla Nature Villa KASEKE / Maria Hunt | MARIHUNT Architects -- 3x3 Retreat / Estuidio Diagonal Architects -- Villa Minimale / Kirsch ZT -- Galp�ao / sauermartins -- Woodnest / Helen & Hard -- Looking Glass Lodge / Michael Kendrick Architects -- PolyRoom / Cutwork Studio -- Russian Quintessential / Sergey Kuznetsov -- Majamaja Village Helsinki / Littow architectes -- Cabin 192 / Istura�in+Sam Architecture -- S H E L T E R / GRAU architects -- Mezzanina Cabin / Arce&Westermeier Architects -- LOVE2 HOUSE / Takeshi Hosaka | Takeshi Hosaka Architects -- H-EVA / A6A -- House on 12 Legs / RJZS Architects -- Atelier / ARK - Shelter -- Klein Cabin / BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group -- Glasan / Dualchas Architects -- O'CASELLA / Atelier LAVIT -- Oasis / Minarc -- Terra Tiny Houses / Madeiguincho -- Altar Ninho / Natureza Urbana -- Tiny Home on the Water / Crossboundaries -- Tree House / ECHO -- Lodging in the Quarry / La Cabina de la Curiosidad, Marie Combette, and Daniel Moreno Flores -- m�u_see_haus / S�agezahn Architektur in Holz -- Punta Casitas Cabin 1 / Yemail Arquitectura -- Decatur Island Bunkhouse / The Miller Hull Partnership -- Cabin ANNA / Caspar Schols -- Cottage Sir�akov / ellement architects -- First Light Tiny Home / First Light Studio -- Piil / Arsenit -- Cruachan Beag / BARD -- Little Black Cabin / SMITH. Architects -- Litibu Bungalow / Palma -- Cabin Moss / B�eres Architects, Attila B�eres, Jusztina Bal�azs -- Tinyleaf / GO'C. "A tiny house is much more than just a very small residence. It is a living concept that reflects the challenges of the future - fromthe fundamental question of how to finance the dream of home ownership to more complex considerations, such as whether doing without material luxury means more freedom, to social issues such as how we deal with our planet's resources. This volume presents remarkable examples of masterfully implemented solutions for tiny houses. The designs of these micro-wonders show that even - or especially - well thought-out room concepts can be realized in the smallest of spaces, without sacrificing excellent design. Intelligent floor plans, multifunctional rooms and ingenious nesting of furnishing components create not only compact living spaces, but also unique habitats."--

Date Published:2025

Party for one : perfectly portioned recipes just for you

Dawson, Meredith


Introduction -- The party for one philosophy -- How to use this book -- It, then -- Soupy & slurpable -- Cheesy & gooey -- Chill & salady -- Carby & cozy -- Sizzled & crisp -- Glazy & saucy -- Spicy & hot -- Nice & sweet -- Acknowledgments -- Index "In her debut cookbook, Meredith Dawson invites you to lean in to being alone (because being alone is great!) and enjoy single-serving dishes designed to indulge whatever your mood might be in any given moment. Peppered with delicious photographs and laced with Meredith's humor, Party for One will empower you to treat yourself to something special whenever you like"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Introduction -- The party for one philosophy -- How to use this book -- It, then -- Soupy & slurpable -- Cheesy & gooey -- Chill & salady -- Carby & cozy -- Sizzled & crisp -- Glazy & saucy -- Spicy & hot -- Nice & sweet -- Acknowledgments -- Index "In her debut cookbook, Meredith Dawson invites you to lean in to being alone (because being alone is great!) and enjoy single-serving dishes designed to indulge whatever your mood might be in any given moment. Peppered with delicious photographs and laced with Meredith's humor, Party for One will empower you to treat yourself to something special whenever you like"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Too close to home

Glass, Seraphina Nova,


Includes discussion questions. "Those lucky enough to live in the elite lakefront community of Cloverhill Lakes are drawn to it for its safety and top-notch school district. The moms meet for coffee at the park while their kids play, they're heavily involved in the PTA, and the summers are filled with chardonnay, brunch, sundresses, and backyard bonfires. But everything changes when Regan Hoffman's car explodes at the annual Labor Day party. The wrong person is killed, but it was meant for her. As the carefully crafted walls of her community begin to crumble, Regan tries to keep it together--something made infinitely harder when she sees her dead husband...alive. When a Cloverhill Lakes resident suddenly goes missing, dark secrets begin to surface from underneath the idyllic veneer of their beautiful community--and the truth threatens to destroy them all as Regan finds herself in a fight for her life." -- Provided by publisher
Date Published:2026

Includes discussion questions. "Those lucky enough to live in the elite lakefront community of Cloverhill Lakes are drawn to it for its safety and top-notch school district. The moms meet for coffee at the park while their kids play, they're heavily involved in the PTA, and the summers are filled with chardonnay, brunch, sundresses, and backyard bonfires. But everything changes when Regan Hoffman's car explodes at the annual Labor Day party. The wrong person is killed, but it was meant for her. As the carefully crafted walls of her community begin to crumble, Regan tries to keep it together--something made infinitely harder when she sees her dead husband...alive. When a Cloverhill Lakes resident suddenly goes missing, dark secrets begin to surface from underneath the idyllic veneer of their beautiful community--and the truth threatens to destroy them all as Regan finds herself in a fight for her life." -- Provided by publisher

Date Published:2026

A founding mother : a novel of Abigail Adams

Dray, Stephanie,


"Fearless patriot, First Lady, and the formidable force behind two presidents"--Front cover. "In the heart of revolutionary Boston, Abigail Adams raises her children amid riots, blockades, and the outbreak of war. While her husband, John Adams, rises from country lawyer to nation-builder, often away for years at a time, Abigail builds her own independence--managing their farm, making lucrative investments, amassing savings, battling plaque and loss, and defending their home. Unafraid to speak her mind, she famously offers fearless political counsel, urging John to "remember the ladies" in the new government. Through it all, she becomes his most trusted confidante and indispensable ally. When peace is secured, Abigail steps onto the world stage--exchanging ideas with Thomas Jefferson in the French countryside, navigating court life as the wife of the Minister to Great Britain, and presiding over the parlor politics of the early American republic in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. Even after her husband's presidential administration, she continues battling political foes and working behind the scenes to advance her family, secure independence for the women in her life, and ensure a better life for the next generation of Americans"--
Date Published:2026

"Fearless patriot, First Lady, and the formidable force behind two presidents"--Front cover. "In the heart of revolutionary Boston, Abigail Adams raises her children amid riots, blockades, and the outbreak of war. While her husband, John Adams, rises from country lawyer to nation-builder, often away for years at a time, Abigail builds her own independence--managing their farm, making lucrative investments, amassing savings, battling plaque and loss, and defending their home. Unafraid to speak her mind, she famously offers fearless political counsel, urging John to "remember the ladies" in the new government. Through it all, she becomes his most trusted confidante and indispensable ally. When peace is secured, Abigail steps onto the world stage--exchanging ideas with Thomas Jefferson in the French countryside, navigating court life as the wife of the Minister to Great Britain, and presiding over the parlor politics of the early American republic in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. Even after her husband's presidential administration, she continues battling political foes and working behind the scenes to advance her family, secure independence for the women in her life, and ensure a better life for the next generation of Americans"--

Date Published:2026

Lost worlds : how humans tried, failed, succeeded, and built our world

Wyman, Patrick,


Part 1: Unstable planet. The world as it was -- The dawn of the Holocene -- The Fertile Crescent and the birth of agriculture -- The many cradles of agriculture -- The end of the beginning -- Part 2: The long Neolithic. Global Neolithics -- Massacres, mass graves, and the dark side of the Neolithic -- The heights of the late Neolithic -- Part 3: Civilization and its discontents. Two murders at the dawn of history -- The first "civilizations" -- Language and migration from the Steppe to the Pacific -- Why the Great Pyramid and Stonehenge were only built once -- Part 4: Fall and rise, rise and fall. A spate of falling civilizations -- Peaceful lives in the late Bronze Age -- War -- The Bronze Age collapse -- Epilogue. "A new look at humanity's deep past to show us how our world was built not by inevitability, but by trial and error on a planetary scale. There's a familiar story about us humans: we went from hunting and gathering to farming, wandering bands to villages and cities, clans and chieftains to states and kings. But Lost Worlds offers a new narrative of humanity's deep history. Here beloved podcast host Patrick Wyman focuses on the 10,000-year span between the end of the Ice Age and the decline of the Bronze Age--the period when civilization as we understand it emerged, introducing social hierarchies, urbanism, complex political organizations, and the written word. In this nuanced retelling, human progress is no longer a straight march from caves to cities: Farming didn't always replace foraging, villages didn't automatically spark agriculture, and cities didn't necessitate rigid hierarchies. For thousands of years, humans merely improvised. By the end of the Bronze Age, the world had become unrecognizable: mammoths and giant sloths replaced by cattle and sheep, scattered nomadic bands replaced by millions living in cities, and farming on nearly every continent. Wyman argues that the rise of states and steady food production wasn't inevitable, but rather, the outcome of countless choices that reshaped the planet and made us who we are today."-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

Part 1: Unstable planet. The world as it was -- The dawn of the Holocene -- The Fertile Crescent and the birth of agriculture -- The many cradles of agriculture -- The end of the beginning -- Part 2: The long Neolithic. Global Neolithics -- Massacres, mass graves, and the dark side of the Neolithic -- The heights of the late Neolithic -- Part 3: Civilization and its discontents. Two murders at the dawn of history -- The first "civilizations" -- Language and migration from the Steppe to the Pacific -- Why the Great Pyramid and Stonehenge were only built once -- Part 4: Fall and rise, rise and fall. A spate of falling civilizations -- Peaceful lives in the late Bronze Age -- War -- The Bronze Age collapse -- Epilogue. "A new look at humanity's deep past to show us how our world was built not by inevitability, but by trial and error on a planetary scale. There's a familiar story about us humans: we went from hunting and gathering to farming, wandering bands to villages and cities, clans and chieftains to states and kings. But Lost Worlds offers a new narrative of humanity's deep history. Here beloved podcast host Patrick Wyman focuses on the 10,000-year span between the end of the Ice Age and the decline of the Bronze Age--the period when civilization as we understand it emerged, introducing social hierarchies, urbanism, complex political organizations, and the written word. In this nuanced retelling, human progress is no longer a straight march from caves to cities: Farming didn't always replace foraging, villages didn't automatically spark agriculture, and cities didn't necessitate rigid hierarchies. For thousands of years, humans merely improvised. By the end of the Bronze Age, the world had become unrecognizable: mammoths and giant sloths replaced by cattle and sheep, scattered nomadic bands replaced by millions living in cities, and farming on nearly every continent. Wyman argues that the rise of states and steady food production wasn't inevitable, but rather, the outcome of countless choices that reshaped the planet and made us who we are today."-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Skin : an owner's guide

Craythorne, Emma,


Skin deep -- The great communicator -- Skin through the ages -- Conditions uncovered -- A skin-loving lifestyle -- Guarding the barrier -- The clinic -- Common concerns -- Systematic health. Incredible skin doesn't come with guesswork. Find the answers you need with Skin: An Owner's Guide, the latest book in the Body Literacy Library series. TV's favorite dermatologist Dr. Emma Craythorne offers a clear path to better understanding and prioritizing the body's largest and most misunderstood organ. Discover how your skin evolves throughout your lifetime, why it is a mirror for everything that happens underneath it, and how to embrace a skin-loving lifestyle. Covering all aspects of skin health, from common flaws to complex conditions, this science-backed guide combines the latest research with detailed illustrations to help you achieve healthy, resilient skin for decades to come. Discover within: What your lifestyle is doing to your skin. How to care for and protect your skin through routine, products, and treatments. The ways your skin changes and ages over time. How to address issues from acne and wrinkles to eczema and cancer. The secret to mastering your unique microbiome.
Date Published:2026

Skin deep -- The great communicator -- Skin through the ages -- Conditions uncovered -- A skin-loving lifestyle -- Guarding the barrier -- The clinic -- Common concerns -- Systematic health. Incredible skin doesn't come with guesswork. Find the answers you need with Skin: An Owner's Guide, the latest book in the Body Literacy Library series. TV's favorite dermatologist Dr. Emma Craythorne offers a clear path to better understanding and prioritizing the body's largest and most misunderstood organ. Discover how your skin evolves throughout your lifetime, why it is a mirror for everything that happens underneath it, and how to embrace a skin-loving lifestyle. Covering all aspects of skin health, from common flaws to complex conditions, this science-backed guide combines the latest research with detailed illustrations to help you achieve healthy, resilient skin for decades to come. Discover within: What your lifestyle is doing to your skin. How to care for and protect your skin through routine, products, and treatments. The ways your skin changes and ages over time. How to address issues from acne and wrinkles to eczema and cancer. The secret to mastering your unique microbiome.

Date Published:2026

Nolan : the singular life of an American original

Brown, Tim, 1962-


Prologue: Myths -- Alvin's man -- Texas -- A blade-thin kid -- Murff -- The show -- Miracle -- A star in the land of stars -- The express -- No-no's -- Hill Country -- The next Sid Holland -- Teammates -- 'The privilege' -- The bow tie -- A die-hard Texan -- The calf and old-time rancher -- 'I'm done' -- Where have you gone, Nolan Ryan? -- Parade -- The first family of Texas baseball -- Epilogue: Alvin, again -- Acknowledgments -- Brief note on sourcing -- About the author. The definitive biography of Nolan Ryan, arguably the greatest pitcher in the history of baseball, from New York Times bestselling sportswriter Tim Brown. Nolan Ryan was the hero to two of America's biggest institutions: Texas and baseball. NOLAN is an exploration of God, family, baseball, and America -- and a tribute to one of the greatest pitchers ever to step on the mound. He grew up in the small, hard town of Alvin, Texas, was graced with a fastball, and fell in love with a woman named Ruth, then honored all three in his pursuit of hardball perfection. Alongside Nolan's personal story, renowned sportswriter Tim Brown offers a thoughtful, deeply researched history of baseball in the Lone Star State, and an unforgettable account of three glorious decades in the Major Leagues. Nolan Ryan's story is about dominating on the field, then growing old in the game, then just plain growing old. It's about the man who has become a symbol of the game at its best, the way it used to be. It's about deeds over words. About cattle matching the hat. About fastballs over all else. NOLAN makes the case that there has never been another like him. And there won't be again.
Date Published:2026

Prologue: Myths -- Alvin's man -- Texas -- A blade-thin kid -- Murff -- The show -- Miracle -- A star in the land of stars -- The express -- No-no's -- Hill Country -- The next Sid Holland -- Teammates -- 'The privilege' -- The bow tie -- A die-hard Texan -- The calf and old-time rancher -- 'I'm done' -- Where have you gone, Nolan Ryan? -- Parade -- The first family of Texas baseball -- Epilogue: Alvin, again -- Acknowledgments -- Brief note on sourcing -- About the author. The definitive biography of Nolan Ryan, arguably the greatest pitcher in the history of baseball, from New York Times bestselling sportswriter Tim Brown. Nolan Ryan was the hero to two of America's biggest institutions: Texas and baseball. NOLAN is an exploration of God, family, baseball, and America -- and a tribute to one of the greatest pitchers ever to step on the mound. He grew up in the small, hard town of Alvin, Texas, was graced with a fastball, and fell in love with a woman named Ruth, then honored all three in his pursuit of hardball perfection. Alongside Nolan's personal story, renowned sportswriter Tim Brown offers a thoughtful, deeply researched history of baseball in the Lone Star State, and an unforgettable account of three glorious decades in the Major Leagues. Nolan Ryan's story is about dominating on the field, then growing old in the game, then just plain growing old. It's about the man who has become a symbol of the game at its best, the way it used to be. It's about deeds over words. About cattle matching the hat. About fastballs over all else. NOLAN makes the case that there has never been another like him. And there won't be again.

Date Published:2026

True crime : a memoir

Cornwell, Patricia Daniels,


"Patricia Cornwell is best known for her international bestselling thriller series about forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta. Every story comes from somewhere, and Scarpetta's began when Patricia Cornwell embedded herself in a morgue. In this achingly honest memoir, Cornwell excavates her own life, detailing her traumatic childhood being raised by neglectful parents, her father abandoning the young family on Christmas day, her mother being institutionalized twice, an abusive foster family, and developing a parental relationship with evangelist Billy Graham's wife Ruth. Cornwell depicts a harrowing hospitalization and near-death car accident. She unflinchingly shares overcoming obstacles that later gave her the ambition to become an award-winning police reporter. From there it was research in a medical examiner's office that would turn into a full-time job. She would become a forensic expert and worldwide publishing phenomenon. Cornwell leaves no stone unturned in this deeply candid account of her life, offering inspiring insight into what made her into the international sensation she is today"--
Date Published:2026

"Patricia Cornwell is best known for her international bestselling thriller series about forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta. Every story comes from somewhere, and Scarpetta's began when Patricia Cornwell embedded herself in a morgue. In this achingly honest memoir, Cornwell excavates her own life, detailing her traumatic childhood being raised by neglectful parents, her father abandoning the young family on Christmas day, her mother being institutionalized twice, an abusive foster family, and developing a parental relationship with evangelist Billy Graham's wife Ruth. Cornwell depicts a harrowing hospitalization and near-death car accident. She unflinchingly shares overcoming obstacles that later gave her the ambition to become an award-winning police reporter. From there it was research in a medical examiner's office that would turn into a full-time job. She would become a forensic expert and worldwide publishing phenomenon. Cornwell leaves no stone unturned in this deeply candid account of her life, offering inspiring insight into what made her into the international sensation she is today"--

Date Published:2026

The left and the lucky : a novel

Vlautin, Willy,


This novel centers on Eddie Wilkens, a house painter in his forties who struggles with long-held guilt and emotional isolation, and Russell, a young boy living next door in a troubled household marked by family instability and an increasingly volatile older brother. As Russell seeks safety and stability, he begins spending time with Eddie, who offers him small acts of kindness and support. Over time, the two form a close bond that provides mutual emotional healing. The story explores themes of hardship, intergenerational friendship, trauma, and the ways human connection can offer hope in difficult circumstances.
Date Published:2026

This novel centers on Eddie Wilkens, a house painter in his forties who struggles with long-held guilt and emotional isolation, and Russell, a young boy living next door in a troubled household marked by family instability and an increasingly volatile older brother. As Russell seeks safety and stability, he begins spending time with Eddie, who offers him small acts of kindness and support. Over time, the two form a close bond that provides mutual emotional healing. The story explores themes of hardship, intergenerational friendship, trauma, and the ways human connection can offer hope in difficult circumstances.

Date Published:2026

The fertility formula : take control of your reproductive future

Crawford, Natalie,


Author's note -- Introduction: Are you leaving your fertility to chance? -- Part I: The truth about fertility. How inflammation hijacks your fertility -- Decode your hormones and menstrual cycle -- Your biological clock -- Part II: Preparing for conception. Getting to the root cause of abnormal cycles -- Mastering cycle tracking -- Trying to conceive -- Navigating infertility -- Naturally balance your hormones and improve your fertility. Create a strong foundation: Stress, sleep, and exercise -- Eat to boost fertility -- Reduce exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and toxins -- Part IV: The fertility formula road map. A guide to optimizing your fertility -- Part V: The fertility formula recipes. Eating your way to better fertility -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix: Navigating your fertility appointments -- Notes -- Index. "Most of us are taught that there's nothing we can do to improve our fertility; it's a matter of luck, and some of us are simply luckier than others. But this couldn't be more wrong. In The Fertility Formula, Dr. Natalie Crawford draws on surprising new science behind fertility to reveal everything you can do, starting now, to set yourself up for a successful pregnancy. It turns out, most causes of infertility -- from hormone issues and endocrine disease to abnormal cycles, and even age-related factors -- can be traced back to one thing: inflammation. Understanding and addressing your inflammatory burden is the key to optimizing your fertility, and it's simpler than you think. Weaving cutting-edge research with clinical insights and patient stories, Dr. Crawford shows you how to lower inflammation and enhance your fertility at every level, regardless of where you are on the journey to starting a family. You'll learn: why fertility is an important marker of your health -- and matters even if you are not ready to get pregnant; the science behind how inflammation hijacks your fertility; the truth about the biological clock and why egg quality is about more than just age; how to accurately track your menstrual cycle and uncover the root cause of abnormalities; a step-by-step guide to getting pregnant, from timing intercourse to navigating infertility; a lifestyle plan to improve your hormone health, reduce inflammation, and boost fertility through sleep hygiene, stress reduction, nutrition, movement, and avoiding toxins; more than twenty-five quick, easy, and delicious recipes for optimizing hormonal health. Ultimately, The Fertility Formula proves it doesn't matter whether you're actively trying to start a family or are still a few years out: It's never too early to take control of your reproductive future." --
Date Published:2026

Author's note -- Introduction: Are you leaving your fertility to chance? -- Part I: The truth about fertility. How inflammation hijacks your fertility -- Decode your hormones and menstrual cycle -- Your biological clock -- Part II: Preparing for conception. Getting to the root cause of abnormal cycles -- Mastering cycle tracking -- Trying to conceive -- Navigating infertility -- Naturally balance your hormones and improve your fertility. Create a strong foundation: Stress, sleep, and exercise -- Eat to boost fertility -- Reduce exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and toxins -- Part IV: The fertility formula road map. A guide to optimizing your fertility -- Part V: The fertility formula recipes. Eating your way to better fertility -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix: Navigating your fertility appointments -- Notes -- Index. "Most of us are taught that there's nothing we can do to improve our fertility; it's a matter of luck, and some of us are simply luckier than others. But this couldn't be more wrong. In The Fertility Formula, Dr. Natalie Crawford draws on surprising new science behind fertility to reveal everything you can do, starting now, to set yourself up for a successful pregnancy. It turns out, most causes of infertility -- from hormone issues and endocrine disease to abnormal cycles, and even age-related factors -- can be traced back to one thing: inflammation. Understanding and addressing your inflammatory burden is the key to optimizing your fertility, and it's simpler than you think. Weaving cutting-edge research with clinical insights and patient stories, Dr. Crawford shows you how to lower inflammation and enhance your fertility at every level, regardless of where you are on the journey to starting a family. You'll learn: why fertility is an important marker of your health -- and matters even if you are not ready to get pregnant; the science behind how inflammation hijacks your fertility; the truth about the biological clock and why egg quality is about more than just age; how to accurately track your menstrual cycle and uncover the root cause of abnormalities; a step-by-step guide to getting pregnant, from timing intercourse to navigating infertility; a lifestyle plan to improve your hormone health, reduce inflammation, and boost fertility through sleep hygiene, stress reduction, nutrition, movement, and avoiding toxins; more than twenty-five quick, easy, and delicious recipes for optimizing hormonal health. Ultimately, The Fertility Formula proves it doesn't matter whether you're actively trying to start a family or are still a few years out: It's never too early to take control of your reproductive future." --

Date Published:2026

Before I knew I loved you

Kawaguchi, Toshikazu, 1971-


"Originally published as Itoshisa ni kizukanu uchi ni by Sunmark Publishing Inc., Tokyo, Japan, in 2024" --Title page verso. "In a special seat in a fabled Tokyo cafe, you're offered something irresistible--not just a warm, comforting coffee, but the chance to go back in time to revisit the ones you love... In Before I Knew I Loved You, Toshikazu Kawaguchi takes us back to the warm heart of the mysterious Funiculi Funicula Cafe, with another four guests whose luminous stories of love, lost and won again, will reaffirm your belief in its eternal potential."--
Date Published:2026

"Originally published as Itoshisa ni kizukanu uchi ni by Sunmark Publishing Inc., Tokyo, Japan, in 2024" --Title page verso. "In a special seat in a fabled Tokyo cafe, you're offered something irresistible--not just a warm, comforting coffee, but the chance to go back in time to revisit the ones you love... In Before I Knew I Loved You, Toshikazu Kawaguchi takes us back to the warm heart of the mysterious Funiculi Funicula Cafe, with another four guests whose luminous stories of love, lost and won again, will reaffirm your belief in its eternal potential."--

Date Published:2026

Big time : a simple path to time abundance

Vanderkam, Laura,


Introduction : How to fall in love with your schedule -- Rewrite your story -- Become the ringmaster -- Dream big, plan small -- Stop wishing time away -- Embrace your golden hours -- Be open to serendipity -- Think 8,760 hours, not 24 -- Be patient -- Tactics -- Case study : A simple path to time abundance. A beloved productivity expert's mind-opening and schedule-expanding guide to making the most of every hour. In this guide to time management and personal productivity, Laura Vanderkam examines how individuals can develop a greater sense of time abundance rather than scarcity. Drawing on original research, case studies, and the author's long-term time-tracking experience, the book presents strategies for organizing schedules, setting priorities, pursuing personal and professional goals, and improving overall well-being. The work offers practical approaches to managing daily responsibilities while creating opportunities for meaningful activities and personal fulfillment.
Date Published:2026

Introduction : How to fall in love with your schedule -- Rewrite your story -- Become the ringmaster -- Dream big, plan small -- Stop wishing time away -- Embrace your golden hours -- Be open to serendipity -- Think 8,760 hours, not 24 -- Be patient -- Tactics -- Case study : A simple path to time abundance. A beloved productivity expert's mind-opening and schedule-expanding guide to making the most of every hour. In this guide to time management and personal productivity, Laura Vanderkam examines how individuals can develop a greater sense of time abundance rather than scarcity. Drawing on original research, case studies, and the author's long-term time-tracking experience, the book presents strategies for organizing schedules, setting priorities, pursuing personal and professional goals, and improving overall well-being. The work offers practical approaches to managing daily responsibilities while creating opportunities for meaningful activities and personal fulfillment.

Date Published:2026

The family man : blood and betrayal in the house of Murdaugh

Lasdun, James,


Preface -- Part I: A dark, dark, dark place -- Part II: Here comes Timmy -- Part III: Big Red -- Part IV: I stayed in the house -- Part V: Kill me -- Part VI: Southern gothic -- Part VII: I love you so much -- Part VIII: Listen to the gathering storm -- Part IX: The monster you became -- Part X: I did 'em this way. "In March of 2023, Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of murdering his wife Maggie and their younger son Paul at Moselle, their home in South Carolina's Lowcountry. By then the story had become headline news across the country, with its revelations of corruption in high places, massive fraud, opioid abuse, fake suicides, suspicious accidents, and the generational recklessness of the wealthy legal dynasty at its center. Featuring a cast of villains ranging from supposedly respectable bankers and lawyers to violent street gang members, the story has, not surprisingly, been the subject of several books and TV shows already. But few have focused on the enigma of Alex Murdaugh himself as brilliantly as James Lasdun's The Family Man. Having covered the case for the New Yorker, where his article became the magazine's most read story of 2023, the acclaimed novelist brings his long-standing interest in the darker drives of the human psyche to an investigation into the serial embezzlements, fatal boat crash and other events leading up to the slaughter at Moselle. Having traveled extensively in the Lowcountry interviewing people involved in the case (including Murdaugh's notorious 'Cousin Eddie') and attending hearings with Murdaugh himself, Lasdun looks at Murdaugh through a series of revelatory perspectives that include recordings of Murdaugh's jail conversations, the literature of criminal psychology, and the murder trial itself, to create a masterful portrait of his subject and an immersive account of the psychological and social processes by which a seemingly loving family man became a 'Family Annihilator'"--
Date Published:2026

Preface -- Part I: A dark, dark, dark place -- Part II: Here comes Timmy -- Part III: Big Red -- Part IV: I stayed in the house -- Part V: Kill me -- Part VI: Southern gothic -- Part VII: I love you so much -- Part VIII: Listen to the gathering storm -- Part IX: The monster you became -- Part X: I did 'em this way. "In March of 2023, Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of murdering his wife Maggie and their younger son Paul at Moselle, their home in South Carolina's Lowcountry. By then the story had become headline news across the country, with its revelations of corruption in high places, massive fraud, opioid abuse, fake suicides, suspicious accidents, and the generational recklessness of the wealthy legal dynasty at its center. Featuring a cast of villains ranging from supposedly respectable bankers and lawyers to violent street gang members, the story has, not surprisingly, been the subject of several books and TV shows already. But few have focused on the enigma of Alex Murdaugh himself as brilliantly as James Lasdun's The Family Man. Having covered the case for the New Yorker, where his article became the magazine's most read story of 2023, the acclaimed novelist brings his long-standing interest in the darker drives of the human psyche to an investigation into the serial embezzlements, fatal boat crash and other events leading up to the slaughter at Moselle. Having traveled extensively in the Lowcountry interviewing people involved in the case (including Murdaugh's notorious 'Cousin Eddie') and attending hearings with Murdaugh himself, Lasdun looks at Murdaugh through a series of revelatory perspectives that include recordings of Murdaugh's jail conversations, the literature of criminal psychology, and the murder trial itself, to create a masterful portrait of his subject and an immersive account of the psychological and social processes by which a seemingly loving family man became a 'Family Annihilator'"--

Date Published:2026

What's going right : a powerful new method for optimizing your mental health

Conti, Paul, M.D.,


Part 1: Who are you?. What are you thinking? ; What are you doing? ; What's driving you? -- Part 2: Who could you be?. A friend to yourself : how to ask the right (kind and helpful) questions ; A calm mind : how to face anxiety, stress, shame, and intrusive thoughts ; A wise judge : how to empower yourself and make better life decisions ; A joyful presence : how to find peace, contentment, and delight ; A stable foundation : how to find balance -- Conclusion : a generative soul : how to live a full life, enjoy healthy relationships, and foster community -- Acknowledgments -- Appendices. Exploring your structure of self ; Discovering your function of self ; Identifying what's driving you ; Fostering your generative drive ; Every trip tip (and more). "More than one in five US adults are living with a mental illness. Since 2010, adults ages eighteen to twenty-five have experienced a 139 percent increase in anxiety. For all of the increasing and well-intended mental health resources at our immediate disposal, we could easily ask where we are going wrong. Yet, Dr. Paul Conti wants to know, "what's going right?" Based on the wildly popular four-part podcast series on Andrew Huberman's Huberman Lab Podcast, What's Going Right shares Dr. Conti's uniquely positive approach to mental health positing that the best way to address our wellbeing isn't to focus on what's going wrong, but rather what's going right. And the key to embracing this new narrative is connecting to our often ignored and overlooked generative drive. We all have in us a drive for meaning -- making, human connection, exploration, vitality, and, most importantly, love. This already exists in all of us in spades. This generative drive is you at your best...helping you feel gratitude, kindness, empowered to do the things you love, and so much more. Filled with Dr. Conti's notorious straightforward sincerity, he shares the simple, science-backed framework to help you connect with your generative drive -- with what's right, workable and healthy in your life -- so you can finally break the negative thought loop and optimize your mental health."--
Date Published:2026

Part 1: Who are you?. What are you thinking? ; What are you doing? ; What's driving you? -- Part 2: Who could you be?. A friend to yourself : how to ask the right (kind and helpful) questions ; A calm mind : how to face anxiety, stress, shame, and intrusive thoughts ; A wise judge : how to empower yourself and make better life decisions ; A joyful presence : how to find peace, contentment, and delight ; A stable foundation : how to find balance -- Conclusion : a generative soul : how to live a full life, enjoy healthy relationships, and foster community -- Acknowledgments -- Appendices. Exploring your structure of self ; Discovering your function of self ; Identifying what's driving you ; Fostering your generative drive ; Every trip tip (and more). "More than one in five US adults are living with a mental illness. Since 2010, adults ages eighteen to twenty-five have experienced a 139 percent increase in anxiety. For all of the increasing and well-intended mental health resources at our immediate disposal, we could easily ask where we are going wrong. Yet, Dr. Paul Conti wants to know, "what's going right?" Based on the wildly popular four-part podcast series on Andrew Huberman's Huberman Lab Podcast, What's Going Right shares Dr. Conti's uniquely positive approach to mental health positing that the best way to address our wellbeing isn't to focus on what's going wrong, but rather what's going right. And the key to embracing this new narrative is connecting to our often ignored and overlooked generative drive. We all have in us a drive for meaning -- making, human connection, exploration, vitality, and, most importantly, love. This already exists in all of us in spades. This generative drive is you at your best...helping you feel gratitude, kindness, empowered to do the things you love, and so much more. Filled with Dr. Conti's notorious straightforward sincerity, he shares the simple, science-backed framework to help you connect with your generative drive -- with what's right, workable and healthy in your life -- so you can finally break the negative thought loop and optimize your mental health."--

Date Published:2026