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The New Negro - Martha H. Patterson, Henry Louis Gates
An authoritative anthology tracing the history of one of the most important concepts Black people drew on to challenge the brutal, totalizing system of Jim Crow racismThis book brings together a wealth of readings on the metaphor of the “New Negro,†charting how generations of thinkers debated its meaning and seized on its potency to stake out an astonishingly broad and sometimes contradictory range of ideological positions. It features dozens of newly unearthed pieces by major figures such as W. E. B. Du Bois, Charles S. Johnson, and Drusilla Dunjee Houston as well as writings from Cuba, the US Virgin Islands, Dominica, France, Sierra Leone, South Africa, colonial Zimbabwe, and the United States. Demonstrating how this evocative and supremely protean concept predates its popularization in Alain Locke’s 1925 anthology of the same name, The New Negro takes readers from its beginnings as a response to Henry Grady’s famous “New South†address in 1886 through the Harlem Renaissance and the New Deal. Opening a fascinating window into a largely unexplored chapter in African American, Afro-Latin American, and African intellectual history, this groundbreaking anthology includes writings by Gwendolyn Bennett, Marita Bonner, John Edward Bruce (“Bruce Gritâ€), Nannie Helen Burroughs, Charles W. Chesnutt, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Black Box - Jr. Gates, Henry Louis Gates
A foundational reckoning with how Black Americans have used the written word to define and redefine themselves over the course of the country's history. Distilled over many years from Henry Louis Gates Jr's legendary Harvard course in African American Studies, The Black Box: Writing the Race is the story of Black self-definition in America through the prism of the writers who have led the way. From Phillis Wheatley and Frederick Douglass, W. E. B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington, to Zora Neale Hurston and Richard Wright, James Baldwin and Toni Morrison, these writers used words to create a liveable world – a “home†– for Black people destined to live in a bitterly racist society. This is a community that defined and transformed itself in defiance of oppression and lies; a collective act of resistance and transcendence that is at the heart of its self-definition. Out of that contested ground has flowered a resilient, creative, powerful, diverse culture formed by people who have often disagreed markedly about what it means to be 'Black', and about how best to shape a usable past out of the materials at hand, to call into being a more just and equitable future. This ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Black Box - Henry Louis Gates
A foundational reckoning with how Black Americans have used the written word to define and redefine themselves over the course of the country''s history.Distilled over many years from Henry Louis Gates Jr''s legendary Harvard course in African American Studies, The Black Box: Writing the Race is the story of Black self-definition in America through the prism of the writers who have led the way. From Phillis Wheatley and Frederick Douglass, W. E. B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington, to Zora Neale Hurston and Richard Wright, James Baldwin and Toni Morrison, these writers used words to create a liveable world – a “home†– for Black people destined to live in a bitterly racist society.This is a community that defined and transformed itself in defiance of oppression and lies; a collective act of resistance and transcendence that is at the heart of its self-definition. Out of that contested ground has flowered a resilient, creative, powerful, diverse culture formed by people who have often disagreed markedly about what it means to be ''Black'', and about how best to shape a usable past out of the materials at hand, to call into being a more just and equitable future.This is the epic ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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You Don't Know Us Negroes and Other Essays - Zora Neale Hurston, Genevieve West, Jr. Henry Louis Gates
A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK FROM: Oprah Daily, Business Insider, Marie Claire, The Seattle Times, Lit Hub, Bustle, and New York Magazine’s Vulture Introduction by New York Times bestselling author Henry Louis Gates Jr. Spanning more than 35 years of work, the first comprehensive collection of essays, criticism, and articles by the legendary author of the Harlem Renaissance, Zora Neale Hurston, showcasing the evolution of her distinctive style as an archivist and author.“One of the greatest writers of our time.”—Toni MorrisonYou Don’t Know Us Negroes is the quintessential gathering of provocative essays from one of the world’s most celebrated writers, Zora Neale Hurston. Spanning more than three decades and penned during the backdrop of the birth of the Harlem Renaissance, Montgomery bus boycott, desegregation of the military, and school integration, Hurston’s writing articulates the beauty and authenticity of Black life as only she could. Collectively, these essays showcase the roles enslavement and Jim Crow have played in intensifying Black people’s inner lives and culture rather than destroying it. She argues that in the process of surviving, Black people re-interpreted every aspect of American culture—"modif[ying] the language, mode of food preparation, practice of medicine, and most certainly religion.” White supremacy prevents the ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Born Standing Up - Steve Martin
Steve Martin''s riveting, mega-bestselling, beloved and highly acclaimed memoir of a life, a vocation, and an era—named one of the ten best nonfiction titles of the year by Time and Entertainment Weekly.In the mid-seventies, Steve Martin exploded onto the comedy scene. By 1978 he was the biggest concert draw in the history of stand-up. In 1981 he quit forever. This book is, in his own words, the story of “why I did stand-up and why I walked away.” Emmy and Grammy Award–winner, author of the acclaimed New York Times bestsellers Shopgirl and The Pleasure of My Company, and a regular contributor to The New Yorker, Martin has always been a writer. His memoir of his years in stand-up is candid, spectacularly amusing, and beautifully written. At age ten Martin started his career at Disneyland, selling guidebooks in the newly opened theme park. In the decade that followed, he worked in the Disney magic shop and the Bird Cage Theatre at Knott’s Berry Farm, performing his first magic/comedy act a dozen times a week. The story of these years, during which he practiced and honed his craft, is moving and revelatory. The dedication to excellence and innovation is formed at an ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Black Studies in the University
A founding document of African American Studies, reissued for today’s students and scholars  In a landmark 1968 conference at Yale University, students, faculty, and community activists helped establish “Afro-American Studies†as a major, and then a thriving department, at Yale. In these conference proceedings, participants argue for the necessity of Black Studies as a field, start to delineate its central debates, discuss its relationship to the broader community, and plot a course of study. Bristling with implied action and the power of an idea whose time has come, this classic reissue will serve as a resource for new generations of scholars and activists.   Contributors to the proceedings include McGeorge Bundy, Lawrence W. Chisolm, Harold Cruse, David Brion Davis, Nathan Hare, Maulana Ron Karenga, Martin Kilson, Jr., Gerald A. McWorter, Sidney W. Mintz, Boniface Obichere, Alvin Poussaint, Edwin S. Redkey, Charles H. Taylor, Jr., and Robert Farris Thompson.  In a new introduction, Farah Jasmine Griffin reflects on the legacy of this book and the trajectory of the field over the decades; forewords by Ralph C. Dawson and Henry Louis Gates, Jr., recall the pioneering moment at Yale and all that it made possible.
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The Harlem Renaissance - Cheryl A. Wall
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural awakening among African Americans between the two world wars. It was the cultural phase of the "New Negro" movement, a social and political phenomenon that promoted a proud racial identity, economic independence, and progressive politics. In this Very Short Introduction, Cheryl A. Wall captures the Harlem Renaissance''s zeitgeist by identifying issues and strategies that engaged writers, musicians, and visual artists alike. She introduces key figures such as Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Claude McKay, and Jean Toomer, along with such signature texts as "Mother to Son," "Harlem Shadows," and Cane. In examining the "New Negro," she looks at the art of photographer James Van der Zee and painters Archibald Motley and Laura Wheeler and the way Marita Bonner, Jessie Fauset, and Nella Larsen explored the dilemmas of gender identity for New Negro women. Focusing on Harlem as a cultural capital, Wall covers theater in New York, where black musicals were produced on Broadway almost every year during the 1920s. She also depicts Harlem nightlife with its rent parties and clubs catering to working class blacks, wealthy whites, and gays of both races, and the movement of Renaissance artists to Paris.From Hughes''s "The Negro Speaks ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Dark Sky Rising: Reconstruction and the Dawn of Jim Crow (Scholastic Focus)
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. presents a journey through America''s past and our nation''s attempts at renewal in this look at the Civil War''s conclusion, Reconstruction, and the rise of Jim Crow segregation.This is a story about America during and after Reconstruction, one of history''s most pivotal and misunderstood chapters. In a stirring account of emancipation, the struggle for citizenship and national reunion, and the advent of racial segregation, the renowned Harvard scholar delivers a book that is illuminating and timely. Real-life accounts drive the narrative, spanning the half century between the Civil War and Birth of a Nation. Here, you will come face-to-face with the people and events of Reconstruction''s noble democratic experiment, its tragic undermining, and the drawing of a new "color line" in the long Jim Crow era that followed. In introducing young readers to them, and to the resiliency of the African American people at times of progress and betrayal, Professor Gates shares a history that remains vitally relevant today.
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Henry and the Something New - Jenn Bailey
“Relatable characters, familiar scenarios, and gentle humor make this a remarkably satisfying read.” —Horn Book Magazine, Starred Review The second book in the acclaimed series is now in paperback! From the creators of the Schneider Award-winning books A Friend for Henry and Henry, Like Always, this delightful beginning chapter book about embracing new experiences stars a sweet and sensitive child on the autism spectrum. It’s Field Trip Day! Henry's class is excited to visit the museum, but Henry is not so sure. The museum means maybe seeing dinosaurs, Henry's favorite. But it also means a lot of things that are new: a noisy school bus ride, a building full of echoes and hallways, and plenty of chances to get lost! Will he find something that makes all of this new worth the trip? Come along with Henry in this funny, bighearted tale about trying new things, exploring new places, and finding the courage to make yourself heard.JUST RIGHT FOR BEGINNING READERS: With short chapters and simple text, this book is perfect for newly independent readers who are just moving on to longer books. FIRST FIELD TRIP: This story will encourage and reassure any child beginning school or preparing to embark ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Texas Murders - James Patterson
A cold case is about to turn hotter than the sun...Texas Ranger Rory Yates has proven his strength on the field time and again. Now he faces the toughest case of his career.He’s on the trail of two missing women. Both are Native American. Does anything else link them?As he digs deeper, he discovers that a Native American woman has gone missing every summer solstice for the past few years. The captor leaves no trace, except for a very strange calling card.The Texas Ranger must do everything he can to track down these missing women.He only hopes that he finds them alive . . .___________________________________________Readers LOVE the Texas Ranger series...***** ''James Patterson''s TEXAS RANGER is phenomenal! I absolutely loved this book.''***** ''Patterson at his best. A real page turner with great characters, and had me guessing till the end.''***** ''What a great book! A fast-paced read with so many twists and turns.''***** ''A true page-turner!''***** ''Didn''t know what to expect, but Patterson delivers again. Fast moving and a surprise ending, loved every minute.''___________________________________________''It''s no mystery why James Patterson is the world''s most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.'' JEFFERY DEAVER''No one gets this big without amazing ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Red Book - James Patterson
The highly-anticipated sequel to Sunday Times bestseller The Black Book___________________________Detective Billy Harney exposes an evil lurking deep within his city - but it also brings his own past demons to light... To Billy Harney, the newest member of Chicago PD's elite strike force, getting shot in the head, stalked by a state's attorney, and accused of murder by his fellow cops is all part of breaking a case. So, when a drive-by shooting on the Chicago's West Side turns political, he doesn't shy away from leading the investigation. As the easy answers prove to be the wrong ones, Harney's quest to expose the evil that's rotting the city from the inside out takes him to the one place he vowed never to return to: his own troubled past. ___________________________INCLUDES AN EXTRACT FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DAUGHTER, BY BILL CLINTON AND JAMES PATTERSON - AVAILABLE NOW___________________________Readers think The Red Book is one of James Patterson's best ever thrillers:'The book was full of twists and turns, exciting to read, and just highly enjoyable.''One of the best books by James Patterson that I have read, and I've read them all.''Devoured this one. It was great. I actually gasped out loud in a few places.''It ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Henry Clay Frick Houses - Martha Frick Symington Sanger, Wendell Garrett
An architectural, personal, and historical account of one of the towering figures from America’s Gilded AgeFirst published in 2001, this acclaimed volume is back in print, shining a spotlight on the four major houses purchased or built and renovated for Henry Clay Frick, the world-famous art collector and steel tycoon. The most authoritative book available about Frick’s houses, it contains exclusive content, including vintage photographs, documents, letters, original working drawings, artist’s sketches, and designer’s notes. With America’s Gilded Age continuing to fascinate readers, this book provides a unique cross-section of the era with history, architecture, design, art, and biography.With priceless furnishings, interiors, and designed gardens by the most prestigious architects of the day, the houses featured in this book exemplify the great residences of the era: the late-Victorian Clayton in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania houses the Frick Pittsburgh; the neoclassical Eagle Rock in Massachusetts was Frick’s summer retreat; One East Seventieth Street in New York is home to the world-renowned Frick Collection; and the Clayton Estate in Roslyn, New York is a Georgian Revival masterpiece.The author—a great-granddaughter of Henry Clay Frick—provides privileged access to the subject, which results in a text that describes the rooms, artwork, furniture, and gardens in exacting detail, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Confessions of the Dead - James Patterson
The dead tell no tales . . .Hollows Bend is a picture-perfect New England town where weekend tourists flock to see fall leaves and eat breakfast at the Stairway Diner. The crime rate – zero – is a point of pride for Sheriff Ellie Pritchett. The day the stranger shows up is when the trouble starts.The sheriff and her deputy investigate the mysterious teenage girl. None of the locals can place her. She can’t – or won’t – answer any questions.She won’t even tell them her name. While the girl is in protective custody, the officers are called to multiple crime scenes leading them closer and closer to a lake outside of town that doesn’t appear on any map . .. _________________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along.It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Murder Inn - James Patterson
It''s the perfect getaway. But the past will always find you... When ex-cop Bill Robinson takes over The Inn by the Sea, all he wants is a quiet escape from the city.But when a crime boss moves into town and begins terrorising Bill''s friends, he can''t just sit back and watch.It''s not long before local criminals are turning up dead and The Inn comes under attack.With the help of The Inn''s fearless residents, Bill must do everything he can to defend his town, his chosen family, and his home.______________________PRAISE FOR THE INN''A total page-turner'' DAILY MIRROR''One of our favourite writers . . . a really tight story'' RICHARD AND JUDY: KEEP READING AND CARRY ON______________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON''It''s no mystery why James Patterson is the world''s most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.'' JEFFERY DEAVER''No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.'' LEE CHILD''Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It''s what fires off the movie projector in the reader''s mind.'' MICHAEL CONNELLY''James Patterson is The Boss. End of.'' IAN RANKIN''Patterson knows ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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James Patterson: The Stories of My Life - James Patterson
''The master storyteller of our times'' Hillary Rodham Clinton''The whole story of his truly astonishing life'' Bob Woodward''The book was damn near addictive. I loved it'' Ron Howard''At times his poignant narrative will bring you to tears'' Patricia Cornwell''A compelling account of the life events that shaped an extraordinary man'' Nicholas Sparks''So much content and inspiration from one of the world''s most successful authors'' Sir David Jason''This is a poignant, funny and inspiring account of a phenomenally successful career from a master storyteller'' Jake Humphrey______________________________HIS BEST STORIES ARE THE STORIES OF HIS LIFE· His father grew up in a New York poorhouse called the ''Pogie''.· He worked at a psychiatric hospital where he met the singer James Taylor and the poet Robert Lowell. Both were patients.· He was at Woodstock and was also an usher at the Fillmore East.· He was CEO of advertising agency J. Walter Thompson North America when he was thirty-seven. He wrote the ad jingle, ''I''m a Toys ''R'' Us Kid''.· He once watched Norman Mailer and James Baldwin square off to fight.· He''s played golf with three US presidents and has nine holes-in-one.· Dolly Parton sang Happy Birthday to him over the phone. She calls ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Invisible Woman - James Patterson
Discover the New York Times bestselling thriller from James Patterson, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden's The Housemaid and the Women's Murder Club series.My name is Elinor Gilbert. And I am the Invisible Woman.Elinor Gilbert was once a young woman with a thriving career at the FBI.Now, decades past solving crimes with the bureau, she is personally and professionally forgettable.Which is exactly what her former FBI boss needs. He disguises Elinor as a middle-aged nanny, and casts her as an agent on the inside of his investigation into a New York art dealer suspected of ties to organised crime.But as Elinor pushes toward the truth, her superpower - anonymity - risks doubling as a fatal flaw.The more the invisible woman integrates into her 'host' family, the more dangerously memorable she becomes.________________________________Readers LOVE The Invisible Woman... 'Clear your diary - this book is an absolute treat' 5-star reader review'I read this in a day, that's how much I loved it' 5-star reader review'Compulsive' 5-star reader review'Elinor Gilbert is a hero for our time - flawed, fierce and unforgettable' 5-star reader review'Another cracker from the master of crime' 5-star reader review'Had me hooked from the first page' 5-star reader review________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Invisible Woman - James Patterson
Discover the New York Times bestselling thriller from James Patterson, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden's The Housemaid and the Women's Murder Club series. My name is Elinor Gilbert. And I am the Invisible Woman. Elinor Gilbert was once a young woman with a thriving career at the FBI. Now, decades past solving crimes with the bureau, she is personally and professionally forgettable. Which is exactly what her former FBI boss needs. He disguises Elinor as a middle-aged nanny, and casts her as an agent on the inside of his investigation into a New York art dealer suspected of ties to organised crime. But as Elinor pushes toward the truth, her superpower - anonymity - risks doubling as a fatal flaw. The more the invisible woman integrates into her 'host' family, the more dangerously memorable she becomes. ________________________________Readers LOVE The Invisible Woman... 'Clear your diary - this book is an absolute treat' 5-star reader review'I read this in a day, that's how much I loved it' 5-star reader review'Compulsive' 5-star reader review'Elinor Gilbert is a hero for our time - flawed, fierce and unforgettable' 5-star reader review'Another cracker from the master of crime' 5-star reader review'Had me hooked from the ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The No. 1 Lawyer - James Patterson
Discover the exciting stand-alone twisty courtroom drama from the world’s bestselling thriller writer, perfect for fans of John Grisham. ‘Simply put: nobody does it better.'' Jeffery Deaver''No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.'' Lee Child''James Patterson is The Boss. End of.'' Ian Rankin''One of the greatest storytellers of all time'' Patricia Cornwell---------------------------He’s never lost a case. But can he outwit a killer?Stafford Lee Penney is the best defence lawyer in Mississippi - he''s never lost a case. Until now.Hot on the heels of his latest courtroom victory, his wife is brutally murdered. Devastated, Stafford Lee spirals into a losing streak that forces him to abandon his once brilliant career.But his wife''s killer is still on the loose and they seem determined to frame Stafford Lee for their crimes. Rising from rock bottom, he makes a bold return to court - to defend himself in the biggest murder trial this town has ever seen.Stafford Lee must crack the toughest case of his career. And this time, it''s personal.---------------------------Readers can’t get enough of The No. 1 Lawyer…***** ‘Like any other James Patterson book, this one is filled with great characters and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The President’s Shadow - James Patterson
In this gripping dystopian thriller inspired by the beloved DC comics, hero Lamont Cranston and his young protégé seek vigilante justice in New York City. For over 150 years, Lamont Cranston has been The Shadow.Possessed with an array of mental and physical powers, Cranston—a New York society-man turned crusader—uses his abilities in pursuit of justice.When a series of deadly natural disasters strike the planet, The Shadow immediately sets out to identify the human threat…A disgruntled graduate student? The power-hungry President of the Americas? Or could it be Shiwan Khan, The Shadow’s fiercest enemy?Standing with The Shadow and his crime-fighting associates are his long love, Margo Lane, and his great-great granddaughter, Maddy.Will they triumph or perish? Whether they rise or fall, they''ll do it together.___________________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON''It''s no mystery why James Patterson is the world''s most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.'' JEFFERY DEAVER''No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.'' LEE CHILD''Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It''s what fires off the movie projector in the reader''s mind.'' MICHAEL CONNELLY''James ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Secret Lives of Booksellers & Librarians - James Patterson
Features an exclusive interview with beloved author Judy Blume!_______________________________________To be a bookseller or librarian . . .You have to play detective.Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. A brilliant listener.A person who creates a kind of magic by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, ''You''ve got to read this. You''re going to love it''.In this love letter to the heroes of literacy, James Patterson uncovers true stories from booksellers and librarians. Prepare to enter a world where you can feed your curiosities, discover new voices, and find whatever you need.Meet the smart and talented people who live between the shelves - and who can''t wait to help you find your next great read._________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON''No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.'' LEE CHILD''James Patterson is The Boss. End of.'' IAN RANKIN''The master storyteller of our times'' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON''One of the greatest storytellers of all time'' PATRICIA CORNWELL''Patterson is in a class by himself'' GUARDIAN
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The Secret Lives of Booksellers & Librarians - James Patterson
Available now in paperback from the world''s bestselling author - A collection of passionate, true stories about the power of reading.''No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.'' LEE CHILD_________________________________To be a bookseller or librarian . . .You have to play detective.Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. A brilliant listener.A person who creates a kind of magic by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, ''You''ve got to read this. You''re going to love it''.In this love letter to the heroes of literacy, James Patterson uncovers true stories from booksellers and librarians. Prepare to enter a world where you can feed your curiosities, discover new voices, and find whatever you need.Meet the smart and talented people who live between the shelves - and who can''t wait to help you find your next great read._________________________________MORE PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON''James Patterson is The Boss. End of.'' IAN RANKIN''The master storyteller of our times'' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON''One of the greatest storytellers of all time'' PATRICIA CORNWELL''Patterson is in a class by himself'' GUARDIAN
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The House of Cross - James Patterson
NOW THE INSPIRATION FOR THE ORIGINAL SERIES ''CROSS'' ON PRIME VIDEOThe thirty-second instalment in James Patterson''s globally bestselling Alex Cross series._____________________________________________It’s time to put the guns down, Detective Cross. Even if you knew the way out of this place, we would catch you.A serial killer is taking out America’s finest legal minds, and Alex Cross is called to investigate their brutal murders.But during a dangerous mission to track down the killer, his wife, Bree, and best friend, John Sampson, go missing.To save the people he loves most, Cross has only three goals:Number one: Find Bree and John.Number two: Escape.Number three: Survive.If he fails, there will be no one left in the House of Cross.___________________________________________Readers can''t get enough of The House of Cross...***** ''Another non-stop action thriller''***** ''A wonderful engrossing thriller''***** ''Excellent read as always''***** ''Keeps you on the edge of your seat''***** ''Long live Alex Cross''***** ''Can be read as a first standalone book but I promise if this is the first book you read in the series you''ll be reading them all!''___________________________________________PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES''Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints'' USA Today''Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn''t forget that no one gets this ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The House of Cross - James Patterson
The thirty-second instalment in James Patterson''s globally bestselling Alex Cross series - the inspiration for the original series ''CROSS'' on prime video. _____________________________________________It’s time to put the guns down, Detective Cross. Even if you knew the way out of this place, we would catch you.A serial killer is taking out America’s finest legals minds, and Alex Cross is called to investigate their brutal murders.But during a dangerous mission to track down the killer, his wife, Bree, and best friend, John Sampson, go missing.To save the people he loves most, Cross has only three goals.Number one: Find Bree and John.Number two: Escape.Number three: Survive.If he fails, there will be no one left in the House of Cross.___________________________________________PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES''Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints'' USA Today''Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn''t forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it'' Lee Child''Alex Cross is a legend'' Harlan Coben''Alex Cross ... only gets better and better'' Lisa Scottoline''I wrote, "Along Came a Spider is the best thriller I''ve come across in many a year. It deserves to be ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The House of Cross - James Patterson
The thirty-second instalment in James Patterson''s globally bestselling Alex Cross series - the inspiration for the original series ''CROSS'' on prime video. _____________________________________________It’s time to put the guns down, Detective Cross. Even if you knew the way out of this place, we would catch you.A serial killer is taking out America’s finest legals minds, and Alex Cross is called to investigate their brutal murders.But during a dangerous mission to track down the killer, his wife, Bree, and best friend, John Sampson, go missing.To save the people he loves most, Cross has only three goals.Number one: Find Bree and John.Number two: Escape.Number three: Survive.If he fails, there will be no one left in the House of Cross.___________________________________________PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES''Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints'' USA Today''Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn''t forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it'' Lee Child''Alex Cross is a legend'' Harlan Coben''Alex Cross ... only gets better and better'' Lisa Scottoline''I wrote, "Along Came a Spider is the best thriller I''ve come across in many a year. It deserves to be ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Lonely Planet New York & the Mid-Atlantic - Virginia Maxwell, Michael Grosberg, Regis St Louis, Ray Bartlett, Karlin Adam, Lonely Planet, Simon Richmo
Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to New York & the Mid-Atlantic.Discover New York & the Mid-Atlantic''s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from roaming the charming streets of Philadelphia''s Old City; to basking in the glow of the iconic Mill Mountain Star in Roanoke, Virginia; and riding kitschy roller coasters on Coney Island in the New York City borough of Brooklyn.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s New York & the Mid-Atlantic travel guide:Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that''s easy to use so you can navigate New York & the Mid-Atlantic effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of New York CityGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Niagara Falls to Independence National Historical Park and The White HouseEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The New Annotated Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Robert Louis Stevenson
The definitive edition of Robert Louis Stevenson’s immortal tale of depraved murder and unrelenting horror, introduced by Joe Hill, annotated by Edgar-winner Leslie S. Klinger and illustrated with over 150 colour images.There’s no question that The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of the most influential texts of all time. The now-iconic tale, which has confounded and thrilled readers for more than a century, was described by one scholar as the only detective-crime story in which the solution is more terrifying than the problem. This stunning new edition gives the classic tale of depraved murder and unrelenting horror its most complete and illuminating presentation yet.Heavily illustrated with more than 150 full colour images, extensively annotated by Edgar Award winning editor and noted Victorian-literature expert Leslie S. Klinger, and introduced by a compelling and erudite essay from bestselling novelist and short-story writer Joe Hill – this beautiful edition of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is the ultimate tribute to an enduring classic, combining revelatory and surprising information and in-depth historical context with beautiful illustrations and photographs. Perfect for fans of the Victorian era, mystery fiction, and horror tales.''This will instantly become the definitive ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Children of Sisyphus - Orlando Patterson
The Children of Sisyphus is the story of Dinah, a prostitute who lives and fails to find love on the Dungle, the rubbish heap where the very poorest squat. Trapped by patriarchy and male passivity, and cursed by one of her rivals, Dinah is forced into a panicked flight to save herself. But involvement with a revival church and the favour of Shepherd John, who proposes a new life outside Jamaica, leads her to the delusion that she has found escape and meaning, a lived lie that has tragic consequences.In Patterson''s brutally poetic existentialist novel, dignity comes with a stoic awareness of the absurdity of life.Introduced by Kwame Dawes.Orlando Patterson was born in Jamaica in 1940. Having studied at the University of the West Indies and at the London School of Economics, in 1970 he took the position of Visiting Associate Professor at Harvard, where he is now John Cowles Professor of Sociology. The Children of Sisyphus received the First Prize for Fiction at the Dakar Festival of Negro Arts in 1966. His other novels are An Absence of Ruins (1967) and Die the Long Day (1972). He was awarded the Order of Distinction by the Government of Jamaica in ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Little Guide to Louis Vuitton - OH
For over 150 years, Louis Vuitton''s monographed bags have been associated with style and luxury. Born in 1821, he had left home at 13 to seek his fortune in Paris where he became an apprentice box-maker which eventually led him to introductions at the French Royal Court. With royal endorsement, Louis opened of his first workshop in 1854 where his skills and innovations established his brand as one of Europe''s most popular.Passing his passion for crafting beautiful luggage onto his son, Georges, and later his grandson Gaston-Louis, they ensured the company continued to grow, surviving two world wars, to become the luxury brand it''s renowned for.Louis Vuitton stores opened in cities throughout the world and expanded into other high-end brands. The merger in 1987 with Möet Hennessy created the megabrand LVMH, and in 1997 the appointment of Marc Jacobs launched Louis Vuitton into the world of fashion."The Louis Vuitton woman is more about a quality - a quality within some women that needs to come forward, to be noticed and recognised." Marc Jacobs"There''s a lot of baggage that comes along with our family, but it''s like Louis Vuitton baggage." Kim Kardashian"Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury." Louis ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Stable Boy of Auschwitz - Henry Oster, Dexter Ford
The instant Sunday Times and Amazon charts bestseller"I found myself in the Auschwitz stables, and I felt an ember of hope. If I could make myself useful, helping these horses, maybe I could stay alive."In the darkest moment of history, one child found the courage and strength to survive the unimaginable. This is Henry''s true story.One hot, humid day in July, 1944, the Gestapo abducted fifteen-year-old Henry and his mother, forcing them onto cramped cattle cars in the Lódz Polish Ghetto. Like so many Jews before them, they had been selected to disappear - they were being sent to Auschwitz. Exhausted after hours of traveling, they finally emerged from the stifling, filth-ridden cattle car. Already devastated at having lost his father to starvation, Henry clutched his mother''s frail hand, knowing she was all he had left in the world, and that he was the only one left to protect her. In a flash, he felt them being brutally torn apart. Crying out for her, his heart shuddered as he watched her disappear into a sea of other women. Henry knew that was the last time he would ever see her, and he felt like he had failed her. He was ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The First Gentleman - James Patterson, President Bill Clinton
The global number one bestselling authors team up again for a gripping political thriller, unravelling a shocking murder accusation at the White House. ____________________________Clinton and Patterson are back. And they're better than ever. The President of the United States is up for re-election. Her husband is on trial for murder. Is the First Gentleman a killer?A pair of brilliant investigative journalists set out to answer that burning question. ____________________________‘Bill Clinton reveals key White House details in murderous new political thriller… It’s a twisty thriller with plenty of inside jobs, political sabotage and many, many deaths’ USA Today'It's a novel that only those two could conjure up... gripping.' BBC Online‘I really enjoyed it, read it in just two sittings.’ Ross King, ITV Lorraine'Even better and more political than its predecessors... A gripping tale that leaps off the page’ Daily Mail____________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRESIDENT IS MISSING'The political thriller of the decade' Lee Child'A bullet train of a thriller' A.J. Finn'A first-rate collaboration... Engrossing from page one' David Baldacci'This book moves like Air Force One. Big and fast' Michael Connelly'A big, splashy juggernaut of a novel ... truly authentic' Harlan Coben____________________________Readers are raving about The First Gentleman... ***** 'It was fun, suspenseful, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The New Fat Flush Plan - Ann Louise Gittleman
WHAT’S NEW ABOUT THE NEW FAT FLUSH PLAN?For over 25 years, Fat Flush has helped millions of people lose weight, harness the healing powers of foods, reignite metabolism, fight cellulite, and restore the liver and gallbladder while improving their lives. Now, for the first time since its original publication, the acclaimed New York Times bestseller has been revised and updated with groundbreaking research, food options, and lifestyle choices to help you achieve lasting weight loss and wellness.The NEW Fat Flush Plan includes:NEW Three-Day Ultra Fat Flush Tune-Up for quicker cleansingNEW Paleo, Ketogenic and Vegan-friendly recipes reflecting the latest diet trendsNEW gluten researchNEW Fat Flush bone broth recipe for cooking, snacks and side dishesNEW health revelations linking the gallbladder and liver to thyroid health NEW hidden weight gain factors that explain why it’s not your fault you’re fatNEW meals, menus, and shopping listsNEW tips for managing insulin, hormone, and stress levelsNEW slimming, smart fats and sweetenersLike its pioneering predecessor, The NEW Fat Flush Plan offers evidence-based detox and diet strategies that are simple, safe and effective, with a heightened emphasis on the role of liver health and the metabolic impact of foods. The best detox plan just got better. Best of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Henna Archive - Azra Khamissa
With detailed how-tos, evocative stories, and expert advice, this curated collection of 30 beautiful, easily reproducible designs by henna expert Azra Khamissa captures the past, present, and future of henna. Applied intricately to hands before celebrations, spread thickly on the soles of feet to protect the skin, or drawn in loose lines and shapes as a form of creative expression: Henna is all these things and more. Using her deep love for henna and tapping into her years of hosting henna workshops, designer and chiropractor Azra Khamissa fuses her own unique designs with historical and traditional inspiration to create The Henna Archive, a guide with 30 approachable designs that you can create at home. Inside you’ll find historical designs from Libya, Algeria, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and more, as well as designs of Khamissa’s own creation: leopard prints, crescent moons, Japanese knots, and flowers. Touching stories from people around the world sharing their personal connections to henna pair with the designs and illuminate the intimate nature of this ancient body art. Included are detailed how-tos to take your henna practice to the next level and tips, like how to get the perfect stain, what to look for when shopping ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Madness of Crowds - Louise Pennyová
The incredible new book in Louise Penny''s #1 bestselling Chief Inspector Gamache series.When Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is asked to provide crowd control at a statistics lecture given at the Université de l''Estrie in Quebec, he is dubious. Why ask the head of homicide to provide security for what sounds like a minor, even mundane lecture?But dangerous ideas about who deserves to live in order for society to thrive are rapidly gaining popularity, fuelled by the research of the eminent Professor Abigail Robinson. Yet for every person seduced by her theories there is another who is horrified by them. When a murder is committed days after the lecture, it''s clear that within crowds can lie madness.To uncover the truth, Gamache must put his own feelings about the divisive Professor to one side. But with her ideas gaining ground, the line separating good and evil, right and wrong, is quickly blurring - especially when the case leads unexpectedly close to home ...PRAISE FOR LOUISE PENNY AND THE INSPECTOR GAMACHE SERIES:''Louise Penny is one of the greatest crime writers of our times'' DENISE MINA''She makes most of her competitors seem like wannabes'' THE TIMES''Gamache has become to Canada what Hercule Poirot is ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Northern Bank Job - Glenn Patterson
The true story of one of the biggest bank heists in Irish and British history – and the questions that remain.On a Sunday evening in December 2004, two young men were at home with their families. Both worked for the Northern Bank’s cash centre in Belfast. They heard knocks on their front doors. Within a few minutes, masked men invaded their homes, overpowered their loved ones and disabled their electronic devices. It was made clear to the two bank officials that they had a choice: do what they were told or their families would die.Over the course of the following day, £26.5 million was stolen from the Northern Bank: the biggest cash heist in Irish and British history. The two men whose families were held hostage simply re-labelled vast amounts of cash as rubbish and wheeled huge bags to a van waiting outside in the street, yards from Belfast’s City Hall. The robbers’ knowledge of the inner workings of the bank was astonishing. They deployed a large crew of drivers, guards, watchers and gunmen.It was immediately obvious that only one organization had the ability to plan and execute such an audacious, minutely-planned robbery: the Irish Republican Army. But the IRA ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny - Mark Cecil
A large-hearted reimagining of beloved all-American legends, this epic debut novel brings men of myth Paul Bunyan and John Henry alive like never before, teaming up for an adventure quest with deeper interrogations of race, class, and industrialization.Paul Bunyan—legendary larger-than-life American lumberjack—is a man down on his luck. With a load of family debts on his broad back, he ekes out a miserable miner’s life in Lump Town, a bleak hamlet controlled by famed industrialist El Boffo. When Bunyan''s wife Lucette falls ill with a disease caused by the toxic mineral Lump, he embarks on a quest to save her. His only guide: the Chilali—a mysterious creature who speaks only in questions.Bunyan’s path leads to The Windy City—and to John Henry. Henry is not yet the “steel-drivin’” man known to folklore, but a fugitive on the run from a rigged, racist prison system. As Bunyan and Henry strive to reunite with the families they love, they must work together to solve riddles, forge weapons, brawl with a behemoth, and confront at every turn the relentless, duplicitous El Boffo.A richly imaginative reinvention of myth, Bunyan and Henry is at once a timeless quest, a fresh origin story, and an urgent modern ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The New Breadline - Jean-Martin Bauer
Winner of the 2025 Zócalo Book Prize ''A tremendous book that''ll linger long after you''ve turned the last page'' Raj Patel, author of InflamedThe face of hunger is changing. Since the Covid pandemic and Russia''s invasion of Ukraine, even the West is experiencing a level of food insecurity not seen for generations. Climate change is already resulting in food-related migration, and the world will soon see significant shifts in the location of arable land.The New Breadline is a call to action on the issues of food aid, food security and climate justice, told from the frontlines of hunger. Jean-Martin Bauer eloquently dissects inequity and racism in the humanitarian system, drawing on his Haitian childhood and his career as an aid worker, asking: when decisions about food are being made, who isn''t at the table? Urgent, incisive, and full of compassion, this is the human story of hunger.
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Henry VIII and the Men Who Made Him - Tracy Borman
A THRILLING LOOK AT THE MEN BEHIND HENRY VIII''S THRONE: PERFECT FOR FANS OF WOLF HALL ''An outstanding work of historical artistry'' Alison Weir -------Henry VIII is well known for his tumultuous relationships with women, and he is often defined by his many marriages. But what do we see if we take a different look? When we see Henry through the men in his life, a new perspective on this famous king emerges.Henry''s relationships with the men who surrounded him reveal much about his beliefs, behaviour and character. They show him to be capable of fierce, but seldom abiding loyalty; of raising men only to destroy them later. He loved to be attended and entertained by boisterous young men who shared his passion for sport, but at other times he was more diverted by men of intellect, culture and wit. Often trusting and easily led by his male attendants and advisers during the early years of his reign, he matured into a profoundly suspicious and paranoid king whose favour could be suddenly withdrawn, as many of his later servants found to their cost. His cruelty and ruthlessness would become ever more apparent as his reign progressed, but the tenderness that ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Festival - Louise Mumford
Missed out on Glastonbury this year? Solstice Festival promises to be a KILLER weekend…''Simmering with tensions and twists. A summer must-read!'' B E Jones''Vivid writing, a twisty plot, and an undertone of dark humour'' Sarah ClarkeLibby can’t believe her luck when she wins two tickets to the biggest event of the summer: Solstice, a music festival celebrating the longest day of the year.Wanting to escape their problems for a few days, Libby, and her best friend Dawn head deep into the Welsh countryside for a weekend of sun, fun and festivities. But what promised to be an exciting trip quickly turns into Libby’s worst nightmare.The scorching heat intensifies, the music becomes wilder, the people more unpredictable. When Dawn goes missing, Libby worries that something sinister has happened to her friend. And as Libby learns more about the festival’s dark origins, she begins to fear that something might happen to her too…Don''t miss this heart-stopping and gripping thriller from Louise Mumford, perfect for fans of Lucy Clarke and Sarah Pearse.Readers LOVE Louise Mumford!‘It''s the 1st time I''ve read a Louise Mumford book, but based on this it won''t be my last. I can usually guess the twist at the end of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Most Tolerant Little Town - Rachel Louise Martin
A “masterful” (Taylor Branch) and “striking” (The New Yorker) portrait of a small town living through tumultuous times, this propulsive piece of forgotten civil rights history—about the first school to attempt court-ordered desegregation in the wake of Brown v. Board—will forever change how you think of the end of racial segregation in America.In graduate school, Rachel Martin was sent to a small town in the foothills of the Appalachians, where locals wanted to build a museum to commemorate the events of September 1956, when Clinton High School became the first school in the former Confederacy to attempt court mandated desegregation. But not everyone wanted to talk. As one founder of the Tennessee White Youth told her, “Honey, there was a lot of ugliness down at the school that year; best we just move on and forget it.” For years, Martin wondered what it was some white residents of Clinton didn’t want remembered. So, she went back, eventually interviewing over sixty townsfolk—including nearly a dozen of the first students to desegregate Clinton High—to piece together what happened back in 1956: the death threats and beatings, picket lines and cross burnings, neighbors turned on neighbors and preachers for the first time at ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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All-Negro Comics: America's First Black Comic Book
WINNER OF THE EISNER AWARD • The first comic ever created by African Americans, for African Americans.Three quarters of a century ago, Orrin C. Evans lead a team of cartoonists to create the first comic book anthology of original Black characters created by Black talent, with the expressed purpose of entertaining while rejecting harmful stereotypes and pushing boundaries in the industry. This was only 8 years after Action Comics #1, 6 years after Captain America #1 and a whole 19 years before Black Panther hit the pages of Fantastic Four. All-Negro Comics #1 should be among those revered moments in comic book history, but the original print run was quickly removed from newsstands and faded into obscurity, remaining largely unknown for 75 years. . . until now. All-Negro Comics 75th Anniversary Edition (an Eisner Award-winning collection) preserves that history for generations to come, containing All-Negro Comics #1, in full and digitally remastered for clarity, several essays for historical context and contemporary reflection, as well as new stories by Black writers and artists of today, featuring the original characters. This award-winning volume includes: • The complete single issue from 1947, digitally remastered! Consistent colors, crisp text, and no damage! • Contemporary ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Aspern Papers and Other Tales - Henry James
A wonderful new selection of Henry James''s short stories exploring the relationship between art and life, edited by Michael Gorra.This volume gathers seven of the very best of Henry James''s short stories, all focussing the relationship between art and life. In ''The Aspern Papers'', a critic is determined to get his hands on a great poet''s papers hidden in a faded Venetian house - not matter what the human cost. ''The Author of Beltraffio'', ''The Lesson of the Master'' and ''The Figure in the Carpet'' all focus on naive young men''s unsettling encounters with their literary heroes. In ''The Middle Years'', a dying novelist begins to glimpse his own potential, while ''The Real Thing'' and ''Greville Fane'' both explore the tension between artistic and commercial success. These fables of the creative life reveal James at his ironic, provocative best.Henry James was born in 1843 in New York and died in London in 1916. In addition to many short stories, plays, books of criticism, autobiography and travel, he wrote some twenty novels, the first published being Roderick Hudson (1875). They include The Europeans, Washington Square, The Portrait of a Lady, The Bostonians, The Princess Casamassima, The Tragic Muse, The Spoils of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The New Breadline - Jean-Martin Bauer
Winner of the 2025 Zócalo Book Prize ''A tremendous book that''ll linger long after you''ve turned the last page'' Raj Patel, author of InflamedThe face of hunger is changing. Since the Covid pandemic and Russia''s invasion of Ukraine, even the West is experiencing a level of food insecurity not seen for generations. Climate change is already resulting in food-related migration, and the world will soon see significant shifts in the location of arable land.The New Breadline is a call to action on the issues of food aid, food security and climate justice, told from the frontlines of hunger. Jean-Martin Bauer eloquently dissects inequity and racism in the humanitarian system, drawing on his Haitian childhood and his career as an aid worker, asking: when decisions about food are being made, who isn''t at the table? Urgent, incisive, and full of compassion, this is the human story of hunger.
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The Fears of Henry IV - Ian Mortimer
From the saviour of the realm to the subject of multiple attempted assassinations in the space of six years. King Henry IV''s reign was characterised by his fear and paranoia, but above all a continued quest for survival. The son of John the Gaunt, Henry was seen as a confident, well-educated, generous, and spiritually fervent young man. And, in 1399, having ousted the insecure tyrannical Richard II, he was enthusiastically greeted as the new King of England. However, therein lay Henry''s weakness. Upon assuming the crown, he found himself surrounded by men who would only support him as long as they could control him. When they failed, they plotted to kill him.Long characterised as a treacherous murderer for slaying Richard II, Henry IV''s achievements as king have been played down throughout history. However, in this fascinating examination of his reign, Ian Mortimer revaluates what Henry managed to accomplish against all adversity as king. Provoking a social revolution as well as a political one, he took a poorly ruled nation into a new, Lancastrian dynasty, and, while perhaps not the most glorious king England has ever had, he certainly proves to one of the bravest.''[Mortimer] has... a vivid historical imagination which ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Martini - Alice Lascelles
'When it's Martini Hour, you need a guide and there is no one better than Alice Lascelles.' – Jay RaynerIt’s almost 150 years since someone had the idea of mixing dry vermouth and gin – and yet the Martini is now more popular than it’s ever been. What’s behind this simple drink’s enduring success? And can perfection be reached, with a recipe so renowned, yet as personal as how you take your tea… In The Martini, award-winning journalist, Financial Times columnist and cocktail expert Alice Lascelles goes on a deep-dive into one her favorite drinks – one that’s bewitched bartenders, artists, authors, film-makers and barflies for more than a century. Over the course of 60 recipes, she charts the Martini’s journey from the smoky saloons of 1880s New York to the hottest cocktail joints of the 21st century. Discover old-time Martini twists like the Flame of Love and the Tuxedo in the section on Vintage drinks, or turn to Honorary for fun and fruity updates on Lychee and Espresso Martinis. The Classic section, which covers the likes of the Dry Martini, the Vesper and the Gibson, will delight Martini purists, while the Contemporary chapter showcases new-wave Martini recipes from some ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Minerva Keen’s Detective Club: The Double Trouble Puzzle - James Patterson
The second instalment of James Patterson''s Minerva Keen mystery series, jam-packed with thrills, chills, laughs and unforgettable characters. ----------------------------------Someone—or something—has it out for MK’s Detective Club.Minerva Keen is the absolute best kid detective Chicago has ever seen, and she’s hungry for a new mystery to solve with her friends.Standing in her way is the know-it-all new girl, Zoe, who tries to take control of MK’s Detective Club. Worse still, the club adviser who has always had a soft spot for Minerva takes Zoe’s side, and that’s just the start of the strange decisions Ms. Voyant is suddenly making.Add in terrifying nightmares, the return of Minerva’s parents, and shocking new developments — MK’s Detective Club just might have more mysteries than they can solve.With nowhere to turn, the club walks right into danger.…Will they be able to find their way out?
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The Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games . - Dr John Nunn, Wesley So, Michael Adams, John Emms, Graham Burgess
Improve your chess by studying the greatest games of all time, from Adolf Anderssen''s ''Immortal Game'' to Magnus Carlsen''s world championship victories, and featuring a foreword by five-times World Champion Vishy Anand.This book is written by an all-star team of authors. Wesley So is the reigning Fischer Random World Champion, the 2017 US Champion and the winner of the 2016 Grand Chess Tour. Michael Adams has been the top British player for the last quarter of a century and was a finalist in the 2004 FIDE World Championship. Graham Burgess is the author of thirty books, a former champion of the Danish region of Funen, and holds the world record for marathon blitz chess playing. John Nunn is a three-time winner of both the World Solving Championship and the British Chess Federation Book of the Year Award. John Emms is an experienced chess coach and writer, who finished equal first in the 1997 British Championship and was chess columnist of the Young Telegraph.The 145 greatest chess games of all time, selected, analysed, re-evaluated and explained by a team of British and American experts and illustrated with over 1,100 chess diagrams. Join the authors in studying these games, the cream of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Emma on Fire - James Patterson
From the bestselling thriller writer, discover the emotionally gripping new novel about a young woman who plans to do the unthinkable in order to change the world.You—all of you—are sleepwalking through global catastrophe. And I intend to wake you up.What Emma Caroline Blake has planned at New Hampshire’s Ridgemont Academy is shocking.Her school blames a heartbreaking tragedy in her family.Her best friends point to her most recent social media.Her teachers, even her father, say it’s a drastic cry for help.But Emma doesn’t want help. She wants to make a difference. Not tomorrow. Today. Now.She’s going to walk through fire to change the world.____________________________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON''It''s no mystery why James Patterson is the world''s most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.'' JEFFERY DEAVER''No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.'' LEE CHILD''Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It''s what fires off the movie projector in the reader''s mind.'' MICHAEL CONNELLY''James Patterson is The Boss. End of.'' IAN RANKIN''The master storyteller of our times'' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON''One of the greatest storytellers of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The #1 Dad Book - James Patterson
The quick and accessible guide to being the best dad you can be from the Sunday Times bestselling author, the perfect gift for dads new and old. 'A fast, funny and heartfelt read' - Mel Robbins, The Mel Robbins Podcast'Hilarious and sharp... Everything (and more) about being a dad' - Ron Howard, Academy-Award winning filmmaker'A beautiful reminder that the most important stories often start at home' - Viola Davis, EGOT-winning actress and producerJames Patterson did the parenting homework so you don't have to - at least not as much. He talked to lots of experts, and lots of dads, and lots of experts who are also dads. He read everything he could. Then he wrote and rewrote this book for dads everywhere. In 1 hour... You can be a better dad to your kids. Somebody who keeps learning and growing and loving your family. You can be a hands-on teacher. Somebody who gives hugs and changes nappies. You can be a dad who is more present. Somebody who’s a good storyteller and a good listener. You can be a better husband or partner. Somebody who can say, “I was wrong†and “I love you.â€Dad, your new life begins in 1 ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The President is Missing - James Patterson, President Bill Clinton
Discover the global number one bestseller and ''political thriller of the decade'' (Lee Child). ________________________The President is missing.The world is in shock.Terrorists are planning a devastating attack. And they have help from traitors inside the White House.The only thing standing in their way is a President determined to save his people.Even if it means putting himself in mortal danger . . .________________________NEXT FROM BILL CLINTON AND JAMES PATTERSONTHE FIRST GENTLEMAN A NEW POLITICAL THRILLERPRE-ORDER NOW________________________Praise for The President is Missing''A bullet train of a thriller'' A.J. Finn''A first-rate collaboration... Engrossing from page one'' David Baldacci''This book moves like Air Force One. Big and fast'' Michael Connelly''A big, splashy juggernaut of a novel... truly authentic'' Harlan Coben''Relentless in its plotting and honest in its examination of issues'' Jeffrey Deaver''Guarantee of political authenticity. The literary running mates have earned a second term'' Guardian''A brilliant, tricksy first chapter . . . unmistakably shows that their partnership works'' Sunday Times''A high-octane collaboration . . . the addictive qualities are undeniable'' Telegraph''Fast-paced and well-engineered'' Financial Times''A vigorous, fast-moving thriller that takes the reader into the corridors of power'' i Newspaper''A high-tension thriller . . . Bill Clinton''s insider perspective and James Patterson''s pacy plotting combine ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Great Mouse Escape - James Patterson
The beloved talking blue mouse is back in the sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestsellerFree from the lab at last, talking mouse Isaiah lives a picture-perfect life with his human friend, Hailey. But the evil scientists – and their evil cats – are hot on his tail. When they mouse-nap his friend Mikayla, it''s up to Isaiah and Hailey to rescue her.Their search takes them on a cross-country adventure, facing foes and making unexpected friends. If they find Mikayla, they might even manage to free Isaiah''s siblings and create a happy ending for all of the lab mice.This endearing and whimsical tale from bestselling author James Patterson is a celebration of bravery and determination in all shapes and sizes.
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