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Digital SAT prep plus 2025
Paper Book
Kaplan's Digital SAT Prep Plus 2025 is fully redesigned to prepare you for the SAT. With expert strategies, clear explanations, and realistic practice, including online quizzes, this comprehensive book will have you ready for the digital SAT. This complete prep resource features ample...
1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows: A Memoir
Ai Weiwei, Ai
Paper Book
The "intimate and expansive" (Time) memoir of "one of the most important artists working in the world today" (Financial Times), telling a remarkable history of China over the last hundred years while also illuminating his artistic process   ...
Courage to soar : a body in motion, a life in balance
Biles, Simone
Paper Book
In Courage to Soar, the official autobiography from four-time Olympic gold-winning and record-setting American gymnast Simone Biles, Simone shares how her faith, family, passion, and perseverance has made her one of the top athletes and gymnasts in the world--and how you too can...
Ask not : the Kennedys and the women they destroyed
Callahan, Maureen
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER  |  #1 SUNDAY TIMES (UK) BESTSELLER   "The must-read book of the summer" (Megyn Kelly) from New York Times bestseller Maureen Callahan: a "harrowing,...
The catalyst : RNA and the quest to unlock life's deepest secrets
Cech, Thomas
Paper Book
Over the last half century, a quiet revolution has taken place. In a series of breathtaking discoveries, biochemist Thomas Cech and a diverse cast of brilliant scientists have revealed RNA at the center of biology's greatest mysteries, from how life began to what makes us human to why we age. At...
What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking
Chambers, Caroline
Paper Book
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, AND INDIE BESTSELLER A BON APPETIT BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR * A FOOD NETWORK BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR * NATIONAL POST BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR * AN AOL BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR * NAMED ONE OF...
Indian tribes of Oklahoma : a guide
Clark, Blue
Paper Book
Oklahoma is home to nearly forty American Indian tribes and includes the largest Native population of any state. As a result, many Americans think of the state as "Indian Country." In 2009, Blue Clark, an enrolled member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, produced an invaluable reference...
The striker and the clock : on being in the game
Cloepfil, Georgia
Paper Book
An illuminating perspective on the life of an athlete and the pursuit of excellence outside the spotlight. Georgia Cloepfil played professional soccer for six years, on six teams, in six countries. In those years, the sport became more than a game--it was an immersive yet...
Billionaire, nerd, savior, king : Bill Gates and his quest to shape our world
Das, Anupreeta (Journalist)
Paper Book
From the finance editor of The New York Times, an insightful and illuminating examination of Bill Gates--one of the most powerful and provocative figures of the past four decades--and an exploration of our national fixation on billionaires. Few billionaires have been in...
Unsexed : Memoirs of a Prostitute's Daughter
DelVecchio, Marina.
Paper Book
Unsexed examines the role that sex plays in the life of one woman with two mothers who introduce her to polarized frameworks of female sexuality. Born in Greece to a violent prostitute and then adopted by a cold and unloving virgin from New York, Marina inherits a sexual identity...
The fall of Roe : the rise of a new America
Dias, Elizabeth
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER The "Best and Most Current Primer" - The New York Times "Searing and intimate... with masterly, white-hot reporting." - The New York Times "The most important book in this election." - Nicolle Wallace, MSNBC...
Dinosaurs at the dinner party : how an eccentric group of Victorians discovered prehistoric creatures and accidentally upended the world
Dolnick, Edward
Paper Book
From the bestselling author of The Clockwork Universe and The Writing of the Gods, an "utterly delightful...hugely entertaining" (Air Mail) book about the eccentric Victorians who discovered dinosaur bones, leading to a whole new understanding of human history.
Mind magic : the neuroscience of manifestation and how it changes everything
Doty, James R.
Paper Book
A deep exploration of the neuroscience behind manifestation, with a six-part plan for realizing your dreams For decades the practice of manifestation has been widely dismissed as self-involved, materialistic pseudoscience. But as neuroscientist and recognized compassion...
Making fairy garden accessories : 22 enchanging projects for your backyard
Fahmy, Anna-Marie
Paper Book
This is a fun and adorable guide to creating little outdoor wonderlands for visiting mythical creatures. Authors Anna-Marie and Andrew Fahmy combine their two passions, the outdoors and crafts, providing step-by-step instructions on how to create one of a kind fairy garden accessories. These...
The bookshop : a history of the American bookstore
Friss, Evan
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Goodreads Choice Award Winner in History & Biography One of Time's 100 Must-Read Books of 2024 "A spirited defense of this important, odd and odds-defying American retail category." --The New York Times...
The boys of RiversideA Deaf Football Team and a Quest for Glory
Fuller, Thomas (Journalist)
Paper Book
NAMED A BEST BOOK BY BOOK RIOT, AND MORE! . The incredible story of an all-deaf high school football team's triumphant climb from underdog to undefeated, their inspirational brotherhood, a fascinating portrait of deafness in America, and the indefatigable head coach who spearheaded the...
Mayo Clinic guide to pain relief : how to better manage pain and regain function
Gilliam, Wesley P.
Paper Book
Are you tired of living with chronic pain? Do you want to move past it and live a full, meaningful life? Then this comprehensive guide from chronic pain experts at Mayo Clinic is for you.   Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief explains how pain...
Guinness World Records 2025
Guinness World Records (COR)
Paper Book
National Parenting Award Winner 2024 After 70 years, open the next chapter of record breaking! Filled with thousands of awesome facts and feats for the whole family, this year's edition celebrates Guinness World Records' 70th anniversary Features...
Nexus : a brief history of information networks from the Stone Age to AI
Harari, Yuval N.
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the author of Sapiens comes the groundbreaking story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world. "Strikingly original . . . A historian whose arguments operate on the scale of millennia has managed to capture the...
New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong
Harrison, Stephanie
Paper Book
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * A Next Big Idea Club Must Read * As seen in Oprah, FastCompany, LA Times, Forbes, BigThink, CNBC & more A life-changing guide to finding true happiness from author Stephanie Harrison, whose revolutionary new approach to well-being has changed the lives...
Stay true : a memoir
Hsu, Hua
Paper Book
PULITZER PRIZE WINNER * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A gripping memoir on friendship, grief, the search for self, and the solace that can be found through art, by the New Yorker staff writer Hua Hsu "This book is exquisite and excruciating and I will be thinking about it...
Take Control of your IBS : Everything you need to know to feel better
Jackson, Kirsten, BSc Hons PG Cert RD.
Paper Book
AWARDED SILVER FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS BOOK AT THE LIVING NOW AWARDS 2024 BRONZE AWARD WINNER, WELLBEING BOOK, HEALTH & WELLBEING BOOK AWARDS 2024 The only book you need to understand and manage your IBS, written by consultant specialist IBS...
That Librarian : The Fight Against Book Banning in America
Jones, Amanda
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Amanda Jones started getting death threats, all for standing up for our right to read . . . but she's not stopped fighting against book bans, or stopped advocating for access to diverse stories."-Oprah Winfrey, in a speech at the 2023 National Book...
Complete book of home preserving : 400 delicious and creative recipes for today
Kingry, Judi.
Paper Book
From the experts at Ball®, the updated bible in home canning and preserving. The bestselling Ball® Complete Book of Home Preserving continues to be updated. Changes over the past 20 years have led to new recipes, and larger sections on low sugar, fermentation, and updates on...
Crochet monsters
Lapp, Megan
Paper Book
With more than 35 Monster body options, plus myriad variations for limbs, mouths and teeth, horns, antennae, tails, scales, and so much more, you will never make the same Monster twice. Choose from wide open mouths with fangs to adorable Monsters with bunny ears and a cat tail to Monsters with...
Just add water : my swimming life
Ledecky, Katie
Paper Book
A New York Times bestselling memoir from Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and the most decorated US female Olympian in history: Katie Ledecky. Katie Ledecky has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. She is a four-time Olympian, a nine...
Jesus for Everyone : Not Just Christians
Levine, Amy-Jill
Paper Book
Why Jesus's historic and cultural influence makes him fascinating, provocative, and relevant for everyone, not only Christians. Two thousand years after his birth and death, Jesus of Nazareth continues to be of vital interest. Yet much of the scholarship around Jesus focuses...
I Heard There Was a Secret Chord : Music As Medicine
Levitin, Daniel J.
Paper Book
Music is one of humanity's oldest medicines. From the Far East to the Ottoman Empire, Europe to Africa and the pre-colonial Americas, many cultures have developed their own rich traditions for using sound and rhythm to ease suffering, promote healing, and calm the mind. In his latest work,...
Learning Chinese : speak, read and write Chinese with manga!
Liao, Haohsiang
Paper Book
Learn to speak Chinese quickly with manga comics! This book teaches you all the basics of the Chinese language, including practical conversations, vocabulary, and how to write the basic characters--with manga comic strips for easy learning! It enables you to begin communicating...
Accidental astronomy : how random discoveries shape the science of space
Lintott, Chris
Paper Book
A "riveting real-life Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" (The Telegraph), told "with an engaging voice, a diverting sense of humor, and a humble awe for the wonders of the universe" (Wall Street Journal), shows why so much of astronomy comes down to looking up and...
Take back your brain : how a sexist society gets in your head--and how to get it out
Loewentheil, Kara
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER USA TODAY #1 NONFICTION BESTSELLER PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER Your mind is your most powerful tool--but what happens when it's working against you? If you've ever thought:
Sewing clothes : elevate your sewing skills : a master class in finising, embellishing, and the details
Mahon, Joi
Paper Book
This comprehensive book features more than 30 different techniques from changing design lines to honeycomb smocking and includes clear and easy instructions with illustrations or photos to guide you as you work. Sewists will find a stitch dictionary for both couture work and unique embroidery...
The vital spark : reclaim your outlaw energies and find your feminine fire
Marchiano, Lisa
Paper Book
A renowned Jungian analyst shares a call to action for women who dream of reuniting with their brilliant, creative, and fiercely independent nature. Within every woman lies a powerful force: a vibrant, sizzling spirit that lives life to the fullest. For so many of us, the...
The journey of Crazy Horse : a Lakota history
Marshall, Joseph
Paper Book
Drawing on vivid oral histories, Joseph M. Marshall's intimate biography introduces a never-before-seen portrait of Crazy Horse and his Lakota community Most of the world remembers Crazy Horse as a peerless warrior who brought the U.S. Army to its knees at the Battle of Little...
Confronting Sexism in the Church : How We Got Here and What We Can Do About It
Matthews, Heather/ McKnight, Scot (FRW)
Paper Book
How to Fight Sexism in the Church Despite the real progress that has been made in recent years, women continue to be silenced, wounded, and relegated to the sidelines in our churches. Many churches--even churches that outwardly affirm and platform women--remain unaware of the...
Podcasting for Dummies
Morris, Tee.
Paper Book
Step up to the mic and unleash your inner host with Podcasting For Dummies Ever wonder what it takes to get your very own podcast up and running? How to get the gear you need, pick a great topic, secure fascinating guests, and assemble it all into a refined and irresistible...
Confronting the presidents : no spin assessments from Washington to Biden
O'Reilly, Bill
Paper Book
Instant #1 New York Times and USA Today nonfiction bestseller! Every American president, from Washington to Biden: Their lives, policies, foibles, and legacies, assessed with clear-eyed authority and wit. Authors of the acclaimed Killing books...
The 2025 Old Farmer's Almanac
Old Farmer's Almanac (COR)
Paper Book
The Old Farmer's Almanac has been making every day special since 1792, and, with the 2025 edition, it continues this tradition in its inimitable fashion. Trusted by generations from all walks of life for its honesty and accuracy, the Almanac delivers fun facts, predictions, feature articles, and...
The down & dirty guide to camping with kids : how to plan memorable family adventures & connect kids to nature
Olsson, Helen
Paper Book
2024 NAPPA Award winner The revised and updated edition of the bestselling guidebook that equips parents with all the confidence they need to embark on and enjoy the ultimate outdoor activity with their kids- camping. Written by a seasoned camper,...
Your Not-forever Home: Affordable, Elevated, Temporary Decor for Renters
Ormerod, Katherine.
Paper Book
Our homes have always been our castles, but today they need to be so much more than simply a roof over our heads. Home offices, workout studios, entertaining spaces, mental health sanctuaries and centres for self-care... the demands on our four walls are unprecedented. And now...
The free mind : finding clarity in a digitally distracted world
Rinpoche, Kilung
Paper Book
Reduce the distractions, clutter, and anxiety of your digital lifestyle and achieve inner and outer harmony with mind training practices, meditations, and advice from a Tibetan Buddhist master. This book offers a refreshing approach to understanding the role of digital technology...
The TMJ handbook : a therapeutic guide to relieving jaw tension and pain with yoga and mindfulness
Shachoy, Cator
Paper Book
Alleviate TMJ pain with a powerful, integrative mind-body program that draws on yoga, mindfulness, and craniosacral bodywork and includesmore than thirty instructional movements and eleven audio downloads. In The TMJ Handbook, Cator Shachoy explains the anatomy and...
Women in the Valley of the Kings : the untold story of women Egyptologists in the Gilded Age
Sheppard, Kathleen L.
Paper Book
A GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FINALIST FOR HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY "A new history of Egyptology that prioritizes the women whose contributions, for good and otherwise, shaped the field." - The New York Times The never-before-told story of the women Egyptologists who...
On the edge : the art of risking everything
Silver, Nate
Paper Book
The Instant New York Times Bestseller "Engaging and entertaining... a glimpse of the economy of the future." --Tim Wu, New York Times Book Review From the New York Times bestselling author of The Signal and the Noise, the definitive guide...
Zahav home : cooking for friends & family
Solomonov, Michael
Paper Book
Award-winning chefs and bestselling authors of the James Beard Award-winning Zahav, Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook invite you to cook the way they do at home, with 125 new recipes for simple and achievable meals. Since opening Zahav (the beloved, award-winning,...
Complete starter guide to bonsai : growing from seed or seedling--wiring, pruning, care, and display
Squire, David
Paper Book
Creating bonsai, an ancient art form that encourages meditation and contemplation, can be an intimidating art to start because of its intricate and precise nature. But David Squire's new book is a gentle but complete beginner's guide to the craft. Starting with the definition of what bonsai is, the...
Watercolor in 10 Minutes a Day : 45 Quick and Easy Projects for Beginners
Srivastava, Garima
Paper Book
Cultivate your watercolor craft and create stunning artwork in just a few minuteseach day. Artist Garima Srivastava specializes in teaching watercolor techniques,and her easy-to-follow instructions guide you to watercolor mastery inmanageable, satisfying daily doses. Perfect for beginners, this...
Say more : consent conversations for teens
Stryker, Kitty
Paper Book
Talking about consent can feel overwhelming, especially for young people who may be navigating their own boundaries for the first time. In Say More, consent culture activist Kitty Stryker guides teenagers in exploring what consent means to them. This timely and practical workbook allows the...
Writing an Identity Not Your Own: A Guide for Creative Writers
Temblador, Alex
Paper Book
A practical guide to help authors authentically write and edit a character whose identity is different than their own. Do you have the tools to authentically write and edit a character whose identity is different than your own? It's not a subject that's generally taught in...
JFK Jr. : an intimate oral biography
Terenzio, RoseMarie
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Fascinating...the fullest portrait of Kennedy ever written." --The Washington Post The first oral biography of John F. Kennedy Jr. is an extraordinarily intimate and detailed look at the real man behind the...
All in the family : the Trumps and how we got this way
Trump, Fred C. III
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER With revealing, never-before-told stories, Fred C. Trump III, nephew of President Donald Trump, breaks his decades-long silence in this honest memoir and sheds a whole new light on the family name. For the record...Fred Trump...
Love & whiskey : the remarkable true story of Jack Daniel, his master distiller Nearest Green, and the improbable rise of Uncle Nearest
Weaver, Fawn
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Embark on a captivating journey with Love & Whiskey. New York Times bestselling author Fawn Weaver unveils the hidden narrative behind one of America's most iconic whiskey brands. This book is a vibrant exploration set in the...
True Gretch : what I've learned about life, leadership, and everything in between
Whitmer, Gretchen
Paper Book
From trailblazing Michigan governor, Democratic leader, and national advocate for women's rights, Gretchen Whitmer, comes an unconventional and deeply personal account of her life and career--"Not your nana's ponderous political memoir" (New York magazine)--offering insights into her...

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