Shortlisted for the Wolfson History Prize Longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction A New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice A Times (UK) Best History Book of the Year “Endlessly fascinating, authoritatively informative and, above all, great fun.” ―Heather O’Donoghue,...

In a rugged northern village, there lived a brave Viking warrior named Gunnar. Deep down, Gunnar had a secret: He felt something was missing from his life. During a voyage to a southern town, Gunnar's destiny took a turn when he smelled a delicious aroma coming from an empty cabin. Inside, he discov...

Do you love birds? If you do, you're not alone! Birds are fun to watch and they make great pets. There is so much to know about birds. Why do they have feathers? Can parrots really talk? Why do birds build nests? Do birds like toys? Beginning readers will find the answers to these questions—and ma...

"An action-packed page turner with heart!"—Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MAN Take off on an action packed adventure with HILO Book 2! Dog Manmeets Big Natein this hilarious New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids love! Everyone's favorite space boy, Hilo, is just settling into...

A New York Times bestseller! A comically mismatched Valentine's Day picture book with a clever and hilarious take on Cupid. Introducing Cupig the Valentine's Day pig! Cupig absolutely loves Valentine's Day. Every year she enjoys spreading love and cheer to every creature, far and near. But wh...

t's Christmas in Houston, and the Russians are ready to spoil—and protect—the ones they love. Featuring nine sexy, flirty stories, this holiday-themed collection from the Her Russian Protector series allows readers to revisit favorite couples and meet new love interests. It's A Wonderful Life ...

“Seems destined to help jump-start classroom writing assignments.” — Publishers Weekly "A good starting point for creativity in various forms.” — School Library Journal “This imaginative book is likely to inspire more Idea Jars in classrooms.” — Booklist From the author of ...

Gnome Collection – A Unique Set of Themed Amigurumi Gnome Patterns! This crochet patterns book brings together a diverse selection of amigurumi gnomes , each with its own charm and personality. Whether you're looking for a fun project or a special handmade gift, this collection has something fo...

Are you captivated by the majestic beauty and gentle nature of the Maine Coon cat? Do you dream of raising, caring for, and bonding with one of these gentle giants—but want the confidence of a complete guide at your side? The Maine Coon Keeper’s Handbook is your ultimate companion for understa...

A fantastic new way to learn about the rich and varied cultures of the ancient world – see how everyday children used to live, eat, work and play. Full of stunning, detailed illustrations by renowned children's artist Christiane Engel. . What if you could look back in time and meet everyday childr...

It's time for bed again, and Marco, a small red bird who lives with his (human) mother and father, simply has too much to do! He's got masterpieces to paint, underwater inventions to create, halfpipes to skate -- or better yet, inventions to create so that he can paint underwater while skateboarding...

From Hairdos to Hairdon'ts: Brian and Stéphane's Most Chaotic Case Yet Brian and Stéphane are back-and spreading chaos as only they can. When this retired gay duo stumbles onto a lunatic planting TOP SECRET deadly devices in women's curlers, things spiral out of control faster than a bad perm gone...

Stockholm in late November. It gets dark not much beyond lunchtime, this far north, this time of year. It was now three pm and the sky was pitch black. I strolled alone in the snow, huddled figures around me, down the main road of the Old Town, full of souvenir shops: I bought a Viking plastic helme...

The "Beastie Boys" did whatever it took to make their revolution happen. . . . St. John's disregard for Microsoft authority figures was equaled only by the game developers' antipathy for the big Redmond company. No one knew how far he might go until his boss put him in charge of a presentation to t...