Collection: Adult

A wake-up call sends a 30-year-old couch potato on a zany husband-hunting mission! This spin-off series of the Eisner Award-winning Tokyo Tarareba Girls is a charming dramedy with a younger, messier, scarily relatable heroine. A Kodansha Print Club series.

LOW-TIER LOSER

Thanks to her parents dishing out husband-hunting dough, Reina dives head-first into the dating pool with back-to-back dates with the Yoshios--each date more disastrous than the last. So when she meets a scruffy single stud who checks all her boxes, Reina does something she hasn't done in a very long time--chases down a guy to shoot her shot. And while she's just happy to be back in the game, Reina and Mr. Right might just become Mr. and Mrs. when he floats the idea of getting married on a whim.

I have two goals this season:

1. Win the Cup with the Seattle Serpents.

2. Get my wife back.

I've always been the kind of guy who sticks to my vows. So when my wife asked for space, I let her walk away, hoping what we had built would be strong enough to withstand it.

When she shows up three years later in Seattle, smack dab in the middle of the best season the franchise has ever had, I'm torn between trying to figure out my marriage and not letting my teammates down.

I've never been one to shy away from a fight, and I refuse to start now. This time, though, it's more than just a game on the line-it's my marriage, and I refuse to call it quits.

There are moments in our lives where a door of awareness opens, if only for a brief second. These are the moments that are simply impossible to express, but moments that have captured us for all time.

Join a New England forester on a fifty-year quest for something larger than all of us. Here are a series of essays, stories and poems emerging from the natural world, but always connected to a life that has had its common share of illumination and darkness, hope and despair, love and loss, ambition and failure, resistance and acceptance, anger and peace. Marking timber for harvest becomes a meditation on the unique connection between responsibility to the natural world and awareness of self and others. A shadow in the woods, a voice on the wind opens up the mystery inherent in all the wisdom traditions. The impact of a sudden death on a logging crew lingers for decades, demanding a resolution between hubris and fate. The crushing retreat of the United States from climate science and advocacy manifests in a longing for the precise language of another time when we were closer to the natural cycles of life.

"A great scholar of the American past, David O. Stewart has brilliantly mined what has come before to guide us in our own, all-too-urgent American present. An important and timely volume." Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The American Struggle

What did America's founders say about democracy-and can we remain true to their vision for America?

Two hundred fifty years ago, passionate men attempted to create something the world had never seen before: a nation built not on kings or armies, but on ideas where the people ruled.

In The Democracy We Must Keep, historian David O. Stewart takes readers inside the nine key documents that shaped the formation of the United States-from Patrick Henry's thunderous cry for liberty to the carefully crafted design of a government chosen by the people, with limits on all officials holding power under the Constitution.

Through the words of seven visionary founders-Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Gouverneur Morris, and others-Stewart shows how a fragile experiment in self-government took shape.

These men were not saints. They argued passionately. They worried that the new nation might fall apart. Yet together, they forged the principles that must still define American democracy.

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, The Democracy We Must Keep urges readers to rediscover core ideas that built the nation-and to consider what it will take to protect them.

Accessible, engaging, and timely, this book is for anyone who wants to understand how American democracy started, and why it still matters.

"The American experiment was built through action based upon the ideas preserved in our founding documents. In this compelling call to engage with our past to secure our future, David Stewart shows that democracy is not a spectator sport, but a responsibility each generation must uphold." Colleen Shogan, 11th Archivist of the United States, CEO of In Pursuit

"In The Democracy We Must Keep, noted historian David O. Stewart provides an inspiring antidote to America's current dangers of one-man rule and unprincipled government. Alarmed citizens can do no better than read Stewart's compact account of how America's flame of liberty was kindled, and how we must restore it." James McGrath Morris is a New York Times best-selling biographer and author of Pulitzer: A Life in Politics, Print, and Power

"The cause of America is...the cause of all mankind," the pamphleteer Tom Paine wrote in 1776. Grappling with very human sins and flaws, Americans have led the cause of freedom from Valley Forge to Omaha Beach, and promoted human rights from Seneca Falls to Selma. But now a deviant strain of oppression stalks America: What better moment for David O. Stewart, jurist and historian, to bring us The Democracy We Must Keep, a crisp and eloquent reminder of our better selves. "Only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger," John F. Kennedy said. "I do not shrink from this responsibility, I welcome it." So does Stewart, and in his books we find the energy, the faith and the devotion that Kennedy called for. The trumpet summons us again and Stewart, to our good fortune, is a virtuoso. John A. Farrell, Author of Richard Nixon: The Life, Pulitzer Prize finalist

Get outdoors with this guide to 60 of the best hiking trails within an hour or so from Cleveland, Ohio, leading you to scenic beauty.

The best way to experience Cleveland is by hiking it! Get outdoors with local author and hiking expert Diane Stresing. This full-color guide helps you locate and access the top hikes within 60 miles of CLE. The selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body.

Immerse yourself in history on the Fort Hill Loop Trail, featuring ancient Indigenous ceremonial grounds and the remains of a prehistoric "monster." Combine your hike with a lighthouse tour at Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park. Enjoy the scenic hiking paths at Orchard Hills Park, a former golf course converted to a recreational park. Go birding at Bath Nature Preserve. With Diane as your guide, you'll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of The Land's best hikes!

Whether you're a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cleveland provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within an hour or so from the city.

Inside you'll find:

• A perfect blend of popular routes and hidden gems--all near home


• Expert tips about where to hike and what to expect when you get there


• Key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail


• Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles


• The author's recommended hikes by category

In the summer of 1895, President Grover Cleveland and his pregnant wife, Frances, retreat to their secluded Cape Cod home, eager to avoid Washington's heat and hassles. The very day that Frances gives birth, their three-year-old daughter vanishes. A ransom note surfaces, demanding a mysterious and peculiar sum.

 

Is the kidnapper a political enemy or someone closer to home? Secret service agents chase multiple leads but reach dead ends. Desperate, Frances Cleveland searches for answers on her own. As the hunt continues, the kidnapper carefully plots each move and determines to settle a score.

 

The historical record documents threats against the Clevelands, but no actual kidnapping. Yet, what if the president and his wife, known for keeping secrets, concealed a terrifying chapter of their lives? In this gripping blend of fact and fiction, the line between public duty and private anguish blurs in a mother's fight to save her child.

DREAM IT This updated and revised edition of Best Easy Day Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for thirty-three easy-to-follow hikes in the park, including six stroller- and wheelchair-friendly hikes that allow adventurers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region's history amid the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Colorado's famous Rocky Mountain National Park.

LOOK INSIDE TO FIND:

• Hikes suited to every ability
• Trail Finder for best hikes for waterfalls, lakes, summits, wildlife,
• and solitude
• Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps
• GPS coordinates for trailheads

A Force-Free Approach to Horse Training that Builds Trust Between Horse and Rider

Secrets of the Horse is a groundbreaking guide for anyone seeking a deeper, more compassionate connection with their horse. Shelby Dennis challenges outdated training methods and misconceptions, offering a fresh, science-backed approach that prioritizes mutual understanding and trust between horse and rider. This book calls for an overhaul of modern horse training, a shift from domination and force to empathy, patience, and partnership.

Dennis explores the intersections between neurodivergence and interspecies communication, revealing how understanding these dynamics has transformed the way she interacts with horses. She also provides invaluable insights into the subtleties of horse body language, calming signals, displacement behaviors, and stress cues -- tools that empower riders to recognize when a horse is overwhelmed or uncomfortable. With practical advice and thought-provoking ideas, Dennis offers an innovative new road map for the next generation of horse enthusiasts.

**SPECIAL DELUXE EDITION WITH STAINED EDGES, CHARACTER ART, AND MORE.**

There was a time I felt lost and alone...until I met them, and together our souls took flight: My gentle Raoul and our deadly Angel of Music.

Haunted by the violent death of her parents, Christine Daaé longs to find solace in music, but debilitating stage fright keeps her firmly in the shadows. All she can hope for is a few stolen moments singing to herself in the mournful silence of the backstage stairwell...until one night, the shadows sing back.

In exchange for complete devotion, her mysterious Phantom promises to teach her everything he knows--and with his praise boosting her confidence, Christine is finally able to take center stage...catching the eye of her sweet childhood friend turned something more, Raoul.

But her mysterious mentor is as obsessive as he is demanding, and he will not share Christine with anyone--not unless he can have them both in a bargain that is as dangerous as it is seductive. Light and shadows, gentleness and raging passion, the three of them should not fit so perfectly together. Yet as a supernatural force looms, ready to tear them apart forever, Christine must decide if love can truly exist in the space between beauty and madness...and whether she's finally ready to fully embrace the music of the night.

An addictive and truly original spicy New Adult retelling of The Phantom of the Opera with a magical twist.

RICH BONUS FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Sprayed edges
• Gorgeous b&w interior art
• Additional scenes
• And more!

Her magic feeds on lies.
His magic could destroy her.

Mira Kyler runs the court of Virdei from the shadows. Ever since she helped her half-brother Luc cheat his way into the role of Virdei's leader, she's used her lie-powered magic to collect secrets from members of court, then used them as blackmail to keep her brother in power.

Kaidren Vale has magic of his own-magic that can detect the precise nature of someone else's power with a single touch. Kaidren is after the throne, and Mira knows it could be his for the taking if he so much as brushes against her and discovers Mira has been manipulating the court with her power for years.

As Kaidren and Luc compete for the throne in The Trials-three deadly challenges-Mira realizes, even as she fights to keep her brother in power, that no matter who wins, she'll be stuck serving someone else. She's done hiding in the shadows. She wants the throne for herself.

To get it, she'll have to betray both her own brother and Kaidren-but the fiercer the competition gets, the more Mira realizes that the one boy who could destroy everything is the one boy she might not be able to resist.

Named by The New Yorker as one of the Best Books of 2025

A revelatory book that lifts the curtain on America's most consequential public deception: how the rich get richer using tools the government gave them.

Amid conflicting narratives about the drivers of wealth and inequality in the United States, one constant hovers in the background: the US tax code. No political force has been more consequential--or more utterly opaque--than the 7,000-page document that details who pays what in American society and government. Most of us have a sense that it's an unfair system. But does anyone know exactly how it's unfair?

Legal scholar Ray D. Madoff knows. In The Second Estate, she offers an unprecedented look behind the scenes of America's byzantine system of taxation, laying bare not only its capacity to consolidate wealth but also the mechanisms by which it has created two fundamentally separate American societies: the working Americans who pay and the ultra-rich who benefit.

This is not a story of offshore accounts or secret tax havens. In The Second Estate, Madoff shows that the US system itself has, over time, been stripped and reconstituted such that it now offers a series of secret paths, hidden in plain sight, for wealthy people in the know to avoid taxation altogether. Through the strategic avoidance of traditional income, leveraging of investments and debt, and exploitation of rules designed to promote charitable giving, America's wealthy do more than just pay less than their share; they remove themselves from the tax system entirely. Wealth becomes its own sovereign state, and the living is surprisingly--and maddeningly--cheap.

You are smarter than your grades say. You already know that. The problem isn't your intelligence - it's that nobody taught you the systems to manage six classes, six teachers, a mountain of homework, and a life outside of school.

Don't Fall Behind is a doing book - not a reading book. Inside are 61 short, actionable strategies you can start in 5-15 minutes, covering the seven areas where high school students struggle most: academics, time management, phone and screen habits, social life and emotions, driving and jobs, and mental health.

This is not a lecture. It's a toolkit. You don't have to do all 61. Open to any page, pick one that fits your life right now, and try it. Even 10 out of 61 will change how your week feels.

Inside you'll find how to: close the gap between what you know and what your grades show, stop losing track of assignments with one simple system, build morning and nighttime routines that actually stick, take back control of your phone and screen time, handle emotions that go from 0 to 100 in seconds, and get ahead on life skills nobody teaches in class - driving, jobs, laundry, and money.

You're not lazy. You're not broken. You just didn't have a system - until now.

Book 2 in the Don't Fall Behind series.

In today's digital landscape, corporate interests, shifting distribution models, and malicious cyber attacks are threatening public access to our shared cultural history.

• The rise of streaming platforms and temporary licensing agreements means that sound recordings, books, films, and other cultural artifacts that used to be owned in physical form, are now at risk-in digital form-of disappearing from public view without ever being archived.
• Web sites like MTV News, Gawker, and others are removed from the live web by their corporate owners, leaving only web archives like those in the Wayback Machine as the last remaining public record of their reporting and cultural impact.
• Cyber attacks, like those against the Internet Archive, British Library, Seattle Public Library, Toronto Public Library and Calgary Public Library, are a new form of digital barrier, impeding access to information at community scale.

When digital materials are vulnerable to sudden removal-whether by design or by attack-our collective memory is compromised, and the public's ability to access its own history is at risk. Vanishing Culture: A Report on Our Fragile Cultural Record aims to raise awareness of these growing issues, featuring essays from:

• Digital librarian Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive;
• Humanities scholar Luca Messarra;
• Book historian and social media star Allie Alvis;
• Game designer Jordan Mechner;
• Journalist Philip Bump;
• Writer and editor Maria Bustillos;
• Film archivist Rick Prelinger;
• Digital humanities scholar Nichole Misako Nomura;
• Writer and book artist Eve Scarborough;
• And many more...

The report details recent instances of cultural loss, highlights the underlying causes, and emphasizes the critical role that public-serving libraries and archives must play in preserving these materials for future generations. By empowering libraries and archives legally, culturally, and financially, we can safeguard the public's ability to maintain access to our cultural history and our digital future.

He thought he could survive anything... until one afternoon proved him wrong.

Jim Blanchette wasn't searching for God. A retired cop hardened by a violent childhood and years on the streets, he thought he could handle anything life threw at him.

Then came the afternoon that shattered forty years of silence, forcing him to confront everything he had buried. In a small Texas basilica, a grueling three-hour confession became the turning point that would change his life forever.

In I've Made My Peace... So Can You, Deacon Jim Blanchette delivers a raw, unflinching story of trauma, faith, and redemption. Follow his journey from a hardened police officer to a deacon, discovering how to face the past, seek forgiveness, and find peace even when it feels impossible. Experience the lessons he never expected to learn-the hidden strength that emerges when a person is forced to let go, and the power of faith, prayer, and courage to transform a life.

"I exchanged the .45 caliber Smith & Wesson I carried for many years for the most powerful weapon any person can carry: the rosary beads I now keep close at hand."

Whether you're a lapsed Catholic wondering if you can come home, a survivor seeking peace, or a seeker craving a modern-day conversion story that doesn't sugarcoat the truth, this is your invitation.

Stop carrying the weight of the past. Scroll up and click "Buy Now" to start your journey toward peace today.

Unmasking Sobriety: A Candid Guide to Overcoming Addiction, Navigating Recovery and Becoming Your Best Self

In today's volatile cultural and political landscape, despair often seems to be around every corner, driving many further into problematic drinking. Yet, in the aftermath of a global pandemic, a growing curiosity about sobriety is emerging. In the Rooms comes to the aid of those seeking to navigate this challenging path, offering a beacon of hope through practical guidance and insightful wisdom.

The book serves as a companion, a trusted friend who understands the journey. It provides truths accompanied by encouragement, a dash of dark humor, and above all, a sense of hope. In the Rooms aims to equip its readers with an understanding of what lies ahead, dispelling myths and misconceptions about the path to sobriety.

In the Rooms is not just for those grappling with alcohol dependency. Distinctive due to its blend of memoir and scientific data, it is a valuable tool for those who are sober-curious, individuals seeking to enrich their mental and physical well-being, and anyone seeking to understand the complex dynamics of addiction. It is a thought-provoking resource for book clubs, encouraging deep discussions about societal norms, as well as the existential questions and process of self-discovery that accompany the journey toward sobriety.

The author shares her experiences using a compassionate and candid tone. She urges readers to delve into the very core of their issues, to truly liberate themselves and progress forward. Her unique perspective, as a recovering alcoholic and a practicing Marriage and Family Therapist, lends credibility to the narrative. Those professional insights, coupled with her personal anecdotes, offer readers a balanced perspective, grounded in calm analysis yet engagingly human.

In the Rooms is an honest, enlightening guide to sobriety, a companion in the journey toward recovery. Its blend of factual information, personal stories and wit provides a refreshing take on the path to overcoming addiction, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the topic of sobriety.

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
vengeance was stirring, against a sister and a wayward spouse.
The shrimps were hidden under the floorboard with care, in the hopes that Krampus would not soon be there.
With branches and chains he punishes the deceitful and haughty, and Daphne has been terribly naughty.

Can Daphne girlboss her way out of her punishment, or will the dark shadow of Old St. Nick have his wicked way with her? Probably both.