Collection: Adult

David Kenyon Webster's memoir is a clear-eyed, emotionally charged chronicle of youth, camaraderie, and the chaos of war. Relying on his own letters home and recollections he penned just after his discharge, Webster gives a first hand account of life in E Company, 101st Airborne Division, crafting a memoir that resonates with the immediacy of a gripping novel. From the beaches of Normandy to the blood-dimmed battlefields of Holland, here are acts of courage and cowardice, moments of irritating boredom punctuated by moments of sheer terror, and pitched urban warfare. Offering a remarkable snapshot of what it was like to enter Germany in the last days of World War II, Webster presents a vivid, varied cast of young paratroopers from all walks of life, and unforgettable glimpses of enemy soldiers and hapless civilians caught up in the melee. Parachute Infantry is at once harsh and moving, boisterous and tragic, and stands today as an unsurpassed chronicle of war--how men fight it, survive it, and remember it.

A classic swashbuckling tale of piracy, romance and redemption -- one of the great adventure novels of the 20th century.
Wrongfully arrested following the Monmouth rebellion of 1685, Peter Blood, country physician and former soldier, is exiled to the tropical colonies. Sold into slavery to a cruel plantation owner, his moral fortitude and medical ability soon earn him the favour of the island's governor, and the attentions of Arabella, his master's niece. When the town is attacked by marauding Spanish buccaneers, Blood springs to the rescue, and with a motley yet loyal band of shipmates, escapes to begin a life of noble piracy and adventure on the high seas.

Far from the gentle slopes of the Hundred Acre Wood lies the Red House, the setting for A.A. Milne's only detective story, where secret passages, uninvited guests, a sinister valet and a puzzling murder lay the foundations for a classic crime caper.

This edition of The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoyevsky and translated by Eva Martin is given by Ashed Phoenix - Million Book Edition

Translated by C.K. Scott Moncrieff, Introduction by Lewis Galantiere

In this authoritative, lively book, the celebrated Italian novelist and philosopher Umberto Eco presents a learned summary of medieval aesthetic ideas. Juxtaposing theology and science, poetry and mysticism, Eco explores the relationship that existed between the aesthetic theories and the artistic experience and practice of medieval culture.

"[A] delightful study. . . . [Eco's] remarkably lucid and readable essay is full of contemporary relevance and informed by the energies of a man in love with his subject." --Robert Taylor, Boston Globe

"The book lays out so many exciting ideas and interesting facts that readers will find it gripping." --Washington Post Book World

"A lively introduction to the subject." --Michael Camille, The Burlington Magazine

"If you want to become acquainted with medieval aesthetics, you will not find a more scrupulously researched, better written (or better translated), intelligent and illuminating introduction than Eco's short volume." --D. C. Barrett, Art Monthly

It's time to deck the halls and return to Solaria for more Christmas chaos than you can shake a buttery bagel at. From the bestselling BookTok sensation romantasy series by the Twisted Sisters, comes a brand-new, fully illustrated hardback advent calendar book experience for Zodiac Academy and Dark Fae fans.

Read a never-before-seen, full-length story inside this fun, festive special edition and open a chapter a day on the run up to Christmas. Inside, readers will discover a brand new tale featuring all their favourite characters! The chapters will be stuffed with gorgeous character and scene art, plus Faebook and Booktok posts that will be #dirtyanddiabolical. Get ready to enjoy the holidays like never before, immersed in the land of Solaria where you can spend Christmas at the Palace of Souls...

T'was the cursed day of Christmas and all through the palace, spirits were lingering with thoughts full of malice.

Did you think Solaria was out of peril at last? Well, the stars aren't done with their games yet. And you know how they love to ruin the holidays.

On the Cursed Day of Christmas my true love gave to me...

A box of hexed ornaments to decorate my tree.

Yeah... not what I'd been hoping to find on Christmas Eve, but it's no problem. So long as the enchanted decorations aren't broken, the malignant entities trapped inside them by a Vega monarch hundreds of years ago can't escape, and the whole of Solaria isn't threatened by their wrath.

It's going to be a very merry Christmas indeed.

This festive return to Solaria includes:

24 chapters, sealed behind perforated pages. Open one a day to discover a brand-new Zodiac Academy adventure as you count down to Christmas. Following on from the events of Restless Stars, fans will love revisiting their favourite characters. A beautifully packaged hardback, featuring fully illustrated endpapers, character art, stunning scene art and spot illustrations throughout. The perfect gift for fans of Solaria, and a wonderful alternative to traditional advent calendars.

The story behind some of the most newsworthy stories ever, written by the man with more #1 bestsellers than any journalist of our time.

Bob Woodward has reported on every American president from Richard Nixon to Donald Trump. His books have penetrated government institutions, informed the national conversation and shaped our culture.

In Secrets, Woodward tells his story--from his Illinois youth to his Navy service during the Vietnam War to his tenure at The Washington Post, where his reporting with Carl Bernstein on Watergate captivated the world and became the book All the President's Men. Like never before, Woodward takes readers inside his reporting on the White House, Supreme Court, CIA operations, and the Pentagon.

Woodward's one-of-a-kind reporter's memoir lifts the lid on his historic reporting relationships and secret sources, some spanning decades.

The New York Times said of Woodward, "The scope and depth of his work have earned him a unique place in politics and journalism as perhaps the most enduring chronicler of American presidents."

Robert Gates, former Defense Secretary and CIA Director said, "He has an extraordinary ability to get otherwise responsible adults to spill [their] guts."

Most prospecting fails before the first conversation ever happens.

Not because sellers lack effort, tools, or activity--but because buyers don't see a reason to change. They're comfortable enough. Busy enough. Unconvinced enough to ignore you.

Gap Prospecting explains why.

In this book, Keenan and Will challenge the modern obsession with outreach volume, personalization tricks, and "clever" messaging. They show that prospecting breaks down when sellers try to lead with solutions before buyers understand their problem--and the cost of leaving it unsolved.

You'll learn how to identify the problems prospects don't fully recognize, quantify the impact of staying the same, and earn the right to a conversation by making inaction uncomfortable.

This isn't a book of scripts, templates, or hacks. It's a way to change how prospects think before they ever agree to talk.

Gap Prospecting is the prequel to Gap Selling. It reveals how deals are won or lost long before discovery, demos, or proposals--at the moment a buyer decides whether their current situation is "good enough."

If you want more replies, better conversations, and real pipeline, stop trying to get attention.

Start creating relevance.

A brand-new collection of 85 easy yet impressive recipes for every meal of the day, from make-ahead lunches to effortless appetizers and showstopping dinners, from America's favorite home cook

Through her years of experience as a home cook, Ina Garten has learned that the best food is often the simplest. With just a little thought and a few good ingredients, you can make truly impressive dishes without spending hours in the kitchen. Simply Ina celebrates the delicious results of streamlined cooking, sharing Ina's expert tips and tricks for achieving the best flavor with the least amount of effort.

Each recipe in this book has a secret that makes preparing it easier than you thought. Some dishes rely on smart store-bought shortcuts--like Mashed Potato & Leek Soup so delicious no one will ever guess it's made with packaged mashed potatoes and Bourbon Baked Beans that dress up canned baked beans with smoked bacon, maple syrup, and good bourbon--because sometimes store-bought really is just fine! For seamless gatherings, Ina's deeply flavorful Provencal Chicken with Olives & Capers can be made ahead and reheated in its Dutch oven before dinner, and the crispy oatmeal topping on her Cherry Berry Crumble can be prepped in advance for easy assembly in the moment. Elegant dishes like Endive & Avocado Salad and Irish Coffee Affogato involve little more than assembling ingredients, allowing you to serve something special without really cooking at all.

Whether you're feeding unexpected guests, pulling together a Tuesday night dinner after work, or hosting a dinner party and don't want to miss all the fun cooped up in the kitchen, you'll be happy to have these simple, satisfying, and completely doable recipes to turn to. Because simple food shouldn't just save you time; it should let you enjoy the people you love.

You know AI matters. You're just not sure what to do with it.

Every day brings a new headline, a new tool, or worse, another feeling that you're falling behind. In your leadership role, you don't know where or how to get started, much less how to mobilize others.

You're not alone.

Most writing about AI explains what it is. This book tells you what to do with it-how to get started right now and set up your organization to drive value with AI within 90 days. Winning with AI is the no-fluff blueprint that will show you the way and separate your organization from most of the others that are still running pilots.

In just twelve weeks, you'll put in place the leadership, roadmap, and building blocks to move from uncertainty to action. You'll learn how to prioritize AI deployment, advance it at speed, develop the workforce to sustain it, and govern it responsibly. Every chapter delivers concrete advice you can use immediately, tapping into the wisdom of more than fifty executives who've pioneered AI value creation.

Charlene Li, one of the world's foremost authorities on disruptive leadership, and Dr. Katia Walsh, one of the world's first chief AI officers, have spent decades leading and helping iconic global organizations create value with AI at scale. Together, they'll challenge what you hear elsewhere-starting with this: you don't need an AI strategy. Instead, AI must serve your organization's strategy. You don't need AI business cases. Instead, your organizational priorities drive how you use AI. You don't need to engage expensive consultants; you already have the blueprint in your hands.

Your 90 days start now.

A moving biography, told in vivid illustrations, this graphic novel features key moments in the life of Swedish artist and pioneer of abstract painting Hilma af Klint (1862-1944). Long underrecognized, af Klint has been amid a sensational rediscovery that continues to take art audiences by storm.

Artist Philipp Deines traces the story of now world-famous af Klint's unique life and groundbreaking oeuvre through five chapters featuring her development as an artist, her family background, and her relationship to the spiritual. Highlighting how she came to her distinctive paintings, her spiritual quest, and the friends who helped her, this is a story of the strength it took af Klint to continue as an artist against all odds.

Beautifully drawn, brightly colored, and well researched, this graphic novel is a new way of looking at the story of an artist. Referencing Julia Voss's new biography of af Klint, Deines presents an accessible and lively introduction for many ages. Biography, art history, and contemporary narrative style merge and complement each other in this magnificent visual world.

Small Loom Weaving is a friendly introduction to the joys of making your own handwoven goods.

Illustrated lessons introduce you to the fundamentals of the loom, materials, tools, color changes, introducing texture, finishing, and more. This useful guide also shows you how to make chic, boho items ranging from coasters and placemats to scarves and small wall hangings.

In this book, textile designer and expert weaver Ichi.co proves that creating beautiful textures and patterns on a loom is easier than you may think, and weaving your own pieces is an immensely rewarding experience.

This book shows you how to make 23 projects, including:

• Easy coasters in a variety of colors, textures, and patterns, including variegated stripes
• Planter covers that dress up any basic pot
• Attractive little purses for your phone, money, or business cards
• Lovely fringed scarves--both monochrome and patterned
• Small wall hangings and multi-purpose mats in motifs from whimsical to classic

The simple projects in this book help you master the essentials while creating something useful and beautiful, and the diagrams show you how easy it can be to plan designs of your own.

The authoritative portrait of the bestselling metal classic, with unseen photographs from the recording sessions and tours

Following its release in August 1991, Metallica's landmark self-titled album--better known by fans as the Black Album--debuted at number one in ten countries and spent four consecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard 200. It has since become one of the bestselling albums of all time, selling more than 35 million copies worldwide, spawning numerous singles and earning various industry accolades, including a Grammy, MTV and American Music Awards. The tour that accompanied it was equally gargantuan, with the band clocking in nearly 300 shows in three years.

Official photographer Ross Halfin was in the recording studio with the band and documented the tour that followed. Between 1991 and 1993, he shot thousands of film rolls of the hectic performing schedule and many unique portrait sessions, backstage documentary-style photography, rehearsals, interviews and band meetings. This official Metallica book features many previously unpublished images, with introductions by Ross Halfin, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Jason Newsted and Robert Trujillo. Printed with a metallic silver jacket with block-foil lettering, it is an epic celebration of one of rock's greatest creations.

Ross Halfin is one of the world's leading photographers and has been photographing Metallica since 1984 and has traveled with the band to every continent and almost every country in the world, covering every aspect of the band's career: in the studio, backstage, on the road and at home. He has photographed almost every major artist and continues to work and travel as first choice photographer for the biggest bands in the world.