Collection: Adult

In his new nonfiction, Jefferson's Spy: The Secret Life of Meriwether Lewis, Tony L. Turnbow explores Lewis's relationship with his mentor, Thomas Jefferson, and the secret work he performed on Jefferson's behalf until his mysterious death at the age of thirty-five.

Meriwether Lewis, co-leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, was one of the few men Jefferson chose to perform spy work or "secret services" as it was called at the time. Lewis, who lost his own father at age five, looked to his neighbor Jefferson as a father figure. Jefferson propelled Lewis's rise from a Charlottesville, Virginia farm, to a residence in the East Room of the White House, and then to a 3,500-mile intelligence-gathering expedition into the unknown across the Rockies to the Pacific. Lewis and his co-captain, William Clark, returned to become two of the first American popular heroes.

But Jefferson's next mission for Lewis would prove a challenge he would not overcome. The work to take Spanish-controlled Texas and Santa Fe entangled Lewis in shadowy networks of spies, assassins, and assorted villains along the enemy border. Lewis died carrying sensitive information to Washington on a road so dangerous it was known as "The Devil's Backbone." Though it was claimed Lewis shot himself two or three times, cut his own throat, and slit his wrists to the bone, Jefferson was informed-and apparently accepted-that Lewis killed himself. Three decades later, a state commission concluded that it was more likely Lewis died at the hands of an assassin.

On America's 250, this first volume of a two-volume series will offer new information to reexamine one of the nation's most enduring mysteries and provide a new perspective on two of its heroes.

The dynamic, authoritative life story of the world's greatest soccer player that paints a vivid portrait of Mbappé's meteoric rise to global stardom.

"Only the second teenager to have scored a goal in a World Cup Final! Welcome to the club--it's great to have some company!"--Pelé

This was the praise lauded upon Kylian Mbappé who, at just nineteen years of age, led France to triumph at the 2018 World Cup. As golden confetti rained down, millions across the globe watched as the young man kissed the iconic trophy; the heir to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the best footballer in the world had announced himself. It was his crowning moment.

In Kylian Mbappé The Definitive Biography, Julien Laurens, the world's leading French soccer journalist, crafts a vivid portrait of Mbappé's meteoric rise to global stardom. After a decade covering Kylian's career, Julien has had unprecedented access to the player's friends, coaches, and teammates. Exploring Mbappé's humble upbringing in the suburbs of Paris and schooling at the famed Clairefontaine academy, his peerless rise with AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain, as well as his dream move to Real Madrid where his career has reached new heights, this extensive biography crafts an intimate account of Kylian's life.

Julien takes us into the inner workings of Mbappé's psyche, as we witness how becoming a world superstar at just nineteen affected the young Parisian. From the complex relationship he had with his boyhood club (and its hierarchy) to valiantly losing against Lionel Messi's Argentina in the 2022 World Cup Final, and becoming the new face of Real Madrid's galácticos, Julien shows us how the Mbappé that is poised to star at the 2026 World Cup is unrecognizable from the young man who won it with France in 2018.

FOREWORD BY FORMER PRESIDENT CLINTON AND AL FROM

From befriending George W. Bush and Hillary Clinton at Yale to defending Bill Clinton and earning a reputation as "the da Vinci of spin," a legendary political adviser takes readers behind the curtain of three decades of US history, the decline of civility in the Trump era, and how both parties can regain their faith in America by restoring it.

Beginning with his early days on the Yale campus with two future presidents, three future senators, and three future governors, few politicos have found themselves closer to the people who matter most in both American political parties in the past three decades than Lanny Davis.

Shortly after graduating from Yale Law School in the early 1970s, Davis first met Hillary Rodham--a promising law student he thought would be the first president of the baby boomer generation . . . until she introduced him to an up-and-coming political star named Bill Clinton.

It was in their first conversations about the deep divisions brought on by the Vietnam War that Clinton said, "Back in Arkansas, to solve a problem, we learned you can't just attack and label people. It's not about 'right' versus 'left'--it's about finding a third way that solves a problem, with each side giving in a little." At that moment, Davis began to reconsider whether Hillary would make it to the White House first.

The "Third Way" that Clinton described was not a mushy center where there were no principles, just compromise. It was a new brand of politics that started with principled liberalism and conservatism and ended on common ground such as wariness of government overreach and protection of individual liberty.

As both an FDR liberal Democrat and a friend of future Republican President George W. Bush, Davis found this Third Way philosophy to be a natural fit. After learning the ways of Washington from the likes of Edward Bennett Williams and Tommy Boggs while a partner at the landmark law firm Patton Boggs, he became the go-to crisis manager for the Clinton White House and a respected figure on all sides of the spectrum as the Third Way became the dominant political force of the 1990s and 2000s.

Finding the Third Way is a refreshingly candid insider journey through the highest levels of government, applying the lessons of the Clinton years to offer a fresh perspective on how liberals can reconnect with "Trump Democrats" and how both parties can regain their faith in the American political system.

From New York Times bestselling author Dana Suskind, a timely, urgent guide to parenting in the age of artificial intelligence--and protecting what matters most in childhood

"A stunning book about how to protect our children--and our humanity--in the age of AI." --Adam Grant

"Hope is not lost. It's right here. If there is a young person in your life, Human Raised is for you." --Angela Duckworth

As AI enters nurseries, playrooms, and classrooms, parents are being sold a "smart" childhood at every turn. This book is a guide to protecting the most important label of all: human raised.

In her groundbreaking book Thirty Million Words, Dr. Suskind revealed the extraordinary power of parent talk and interaction in building children's brains. Now, with the advent of artificial intelligence, the stakes of that nurturing interaction have become even clearer. New AI applications demonstrate what technology can replicate--but they also illuminate what it cannot: the capacity of human interaction to build not just children's skills but their very capacity for human connection.

Human Raised reveals the possibilities and perils of using AI and related technologies for child-rearing. From monitors that decode cries, to smart cribs that soothe babies to sleep, to interactive chatbots designed to engage an inquisitive toddler, the parenting landscape is shifting fast--and Dr. Suskind helps parents navigate this uncharted territory with clarity and confidence.

Readers will learn four guiding principles for raising children alongside AI:

• Human connection is irreplaceable
• Own your imperfections
• Protect the early years
• Enhance--don't replace--connection

The book also offers a concrete evaluation framework to help parents (and anyone shaping children's environments) assess individual technologies, along with evidence-based guidance for fostering the skills children will need to thrive in an AI-driven future. Critical thinking, empathy, creativity, and resilience form what Suskind calls the Human Edge--capabilities no algorithm can replicate and no artificial teacher can cultivate.

Drawing from neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and the lived experience of countless families, Human Raised prepares parents to act as essential guardians to the gateway between AI and their children's developing minds--keeping human connection, in all its beautiful imperfection, at the center of childhood.

Step out of the box and into the unexpected with Barbie--like you've never seen her before!--in an immersive, pink-tastic tale from the premier voice in teen fiction.

Out of the box. Into the unexpected.

Barbie's life is perfect. She lives in a pink-hued paradise called Heartland where everything is in order and everyone has a role to play, thanks to the mysterious and all-powerful beings who will soon assign her a Fate at graduation from the enchanted Swancrest Academy. She's worked hard to earn a good one. Her years of endless studying and acing every challenge are about to pay off. But when the unthinkable happens and Barbie is left Fateless--the first in Heartland's history--her carefully ordered world shatters.

Shaken and uncertain, Barbie must confront a future she never imagined: one with no clear path forward at all. Yet when a mysterious necklace begins to pulse with hidden power, she is drawn beyond Heartland's protective mists into a daring journey across extraordinary lands. From sun-drenched shores to treacherous, ever-shifting landscapes, to shadowed forests steeped in secrets and magic, each realm will test Barbie's courage, sharpen her wits, and awaken strengths she never knew she possessed--all while drawing her ever closer to a buried truth that could change her world forever.

A richly imagined coming-of-age tale from the premier voice in teen fiction, this is a story about defying expectations, rewriting the rules, and discovering that the greatest possibilities lie in stepping out of the box...and into the unexpected.

*The limited deluxe edition includes gorgeous designed edges, spot gloss, and printed interior cover*

The stunning conclusion to the Wolf King series from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Palphreyman.

More Than Less Than is a 90-day devotional for the woman who loves Jesus... but also occasionally cusses, drinks her iced coffee like it's a coping mechanism, and wonders if God could really use someone as messy, flawed, and beautifully human as her.

Rooted in Amy Druhot's signature blend of wit, honesty, biblical truth, and "I've-been-there-too" encouragement, this devotional invites women to stop hustling for worth and start living from the infinite value God has already placed inside them. Through three transformative sections - His Love, His Plan, and His Promise - Amy guides readers through the journey of discovering:

• Who you are in Him (deeply loved, wholly known, never forgotten)
• Why you're here (on purpose, for purpose, even when life feels confusing or delayed)
• How to live bravely in the middle of the mess (because courage isn't the absence of fear - it's choosing faith anyway)

With heartfelt storytelling, relatable humor, and raw reflections from her own life - seasons of single motherhood, loss, insecurity, spiritual detours, and unexpected callings - Amy writes as a companion, not a lecturer. She meets women exactly where they are and walks with them toward the freedom, confidence, and fulfillment found in Christ.

Each day includes Scripture, a devotional reading, an honest takeaway, and a prayer designed to speak life into the woman who feels too behind, too broken, too busy, or too "not enough" to be chosen by God.

If you've ever felt less than in a world shouting for more - more beauty, more achievement, more perfection - this devotional is your reminder that God already decided your worth long before the world ever tried to measure it.

You are loved.

You are chosen.

You are purposed.

And you are worth every promise God has made.

This isn't just a devotional. It's a 90-day encounter with the God who calls you His masterpiece - and means it.

You ARE more than less than.

Discover How to Connect with Anyone

Your personal and professional growth hinge on one skill more than any other: communication. When you understand how to truly connect with other people, all areas of your life improve-your marriage, your friendships, your work, everything!

In Stop Talking, Start Communicating, Dave Ramsey introduces you to DISC-the communication tool that has transformed his company and his relationships-and gives you a tactical guide to put it into practice in your own life.

The book includes a code that gives you access to the DISC Assessment, where you'll discover which of the four communication styles you naturally use:

• Decisive: known for being bold, assertive, and action oriented


• Interactive: known for being energetic, relational, and optimistic


• Stabilizing: known for being steady, dependable, and empathetic


• Cautious: known for being thoughtful, organized, and detail oriented

Then Dave will show you the real magic of DISC: how to recognize and adapt to the styles of others. You'll learn to speak to people in their own language and finally understand how to communicate in a way they can actually hear.

If you want to strengthen your relationships, build influence, and communicate with clarity instead of frustration, your handbook is here.

From Annie Meyers-Shyer, the celebrated creator of @ThisOakHouse, this thoughtful and thoroughly instructive guide to home renovation and interior design is the culmination of a years-long project to create a home. Filled with practical advice and inspiring beauty, This Oak House is perfect for design enthusiasts, lovers of old houses, and anyone undertaking their own home project.

Step inside the historic Los Angeles family home of Annie Meyers-Shyer to discover what it really takes to renovate an old house, preserve its charm, and create the home you've always dreamed of. Evocative storytelling and over 150 gorgeous photographs of the finished interiors weave together to create a visually rich and immersive experience.

What began as a just-for-fun Instagram account documenting the renovation of her family's house quickly became an unexpected phenomenon, captivating a loyal following thanks to Annie's candid insight into the realities of curating a unique space, her thorough approach to home design, and her refined and timeless style. Now, in this one-of-a-kind book, Annie opens her doors for the first time to share the full journey:

• Original floor plans, architect's sketches, design mood boards, and paint swatches make this a functional resource for your own remodel.
• No detail is overlooked--Annie offers actionable advice and thoughtful recommendations on everything from kitchen islands to paint color matching (don't do it!) and outlet placement.
• Included are tips for arranging flowers, styling a bookcase, and setting seasonal tablescapes, as well as the recipe for the famous Meyers family hot fudge sauce--all those thoughtful touches that bring a home to life.
• A comprehensive resource section shares all of Annie's suggestions for lighting companies, paint brands, furniture shops, linens, auction houses, key search terms, and more.

Aspirational and practical, This Oak House is at once a behind-the-scenes guide to home renovation, a beautiful interiors book, and one family's heartfelt story of making a charming old house into their forever home.

BELOVED PLATFORM: Annie's @ThisOakHouse Instagram account grew quickly and organically, thanks to her honest insight and chic, timeless style. This gorgeous book is the first full home tour that her followers have been waiting for.

PEEK BEHIND THE SCENES: This Oak House reveals every step of home renovation, from early sketches and ideation through construction to the final design touches--Annie shares her fumbles as well as her successes, which makes the book genuinely useful for anyone undertaking their own home project.

SOPHISTICATED STYLE: This volume showcases a charming, historic home that combines a classic California vibe with English refinement. It's a lovely gift for design enthusiasts and tastemakers, and a must-have addition to a stylish coffee table or shelf.

Perfect for:

• Design enthusiasts and interior designers
• Lovers of old homes and antiques
• Followers of @ThisOakHouse
• Fans of the Nancy Meyers look
• Lovers of California interiors or English design
• Anyone embarking on their own home renovation
• Fans of Martha Stewart, Rose Uniacke, Christopher Spitzmiller, or Rose Tarlow

Purim is the most paradoxical of all Yamim Tov, at once playful and profound, exuberant and deeply serious. Bearing a Persian name and marked by costumes and concealment, overflowing joy, generosity, and revelry, Purim stands apart from every other Yom Tov. Yet beneath the laughter, noise, and celebration lies a compelling mystery: Why is Purim so joyful? What is the deeper meaning behind its unusual practices?

This book invites the reader on a rich and illuminating journey into the inner world of Purim. Moving seamlessly across all four levels of Torah interpretation, Peshat (the plain meaning), Remez (allusion), Derush (homiletical insight), and Sod (the esoteric teachings of Kabbalah and Chassidus), it weaves a multidimensional tapestry of meaning that reveals Purim's hidden depths. In doing so, Purim is transformed from a festive holiday into a gateway to profound spiritual awakening.

Along the way, familiar customs take on new life: the reading of the Megilah, costumes, gifts to friends and the poor, feasting and joy, and even the unique Mitzvah of "going beyond knowing". Each practice is shown to reflect deep spiritual dynamics, Divine hiddenness and revelation, fate and free will, exile and redemption, judgment transformed into mercy, and the transcendent power of joy.

Ultimately, this book reveals that Purim is not merely a celebration of survival, but a revelation of the deepest bond between us and Hashem, a bond that emerges precisely when the Divine Presence seems most hidden.

The thrilling third novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dr. Wren Muller series from Alaina Urquhart

Two months after the life-altering events of The Butcher Game, Wren is back in the place she knows best: the New Orleans morgue. She buries herself in routine, surrounded by both familiar and new company, John Leroux and Maya Rodriguez, trying to convince herself that normalcy can be rebuilt. But in the weeks leading up to Halloween, shadows begin to move again as young girls vanish in both cities where Jeremy Rose once ran rampant.

Hundreds of miles away, the pastor to a close-knit congregation in Massachusetts Philip Trudeau is back behind the pulpit. But beneath his practiced composure lies something sinister--gruesome secrets and a hunger that did not die when Jeremy was caged.

With Jeremy behind bars and Philip suddenly nowhere to be found, Wren and Leroux must mobilize, and this twisted triangle clashes at every turn. The Butcher Legacy is a relentless, page-turning descent into the dark.

Work is changing for everyone, everywhere. Standing still isn't an option. Ryan Roslansky and Aneesh Raman, CEO and Chief Economic Opportunity Officer at LinkedIn, show you how to take control of this moment with clarity and confidence.

The future of work is not a distant horizon. It is being built right now. While some of us are experimenting and adapting with AI, most of us are feeling anxious and uncertain, navigating rapid change with outdated playbooks. We're relying on old career advice that assumes the tasks you do at work are static, that the skills you learned in school last decades, and that success comes from moving up a predictable ladder. That's the old world of work, and it's on the way out.

Open to Work offers a new path forward. Backed by real-time insights from over a billion professionals on LinkedIn, it is a clear-eyed view of what's actually changing, what skills you really need, and how to stay ahead at work as AI reshapes every aspect of work.

You'll meet early movers like Neil, who used AI to get better at his job; Jonetta, who used AI to get a new job; and Taj, who used AI to build a business.

You'll also get expert perspectives across the future of work and careers, helping you discover what will make you competitive in ways no machine can replace. You'll learn how to:

Assess which parts of your job to delegate to AI, and which to keep for yourselfBuild the core human capabilities that will carry you through any technological shiftTake action, including with a 30-60-90 day plan

Both a roadmap and a rallying cry, Open to Work delivers an urgent truth: change is coming. The only question is whether you harness it or let it overtake you.

Martin Sorge, winner of The Great American Baking Show, guides readers through more than 100 recipes for sweet and savory bakes that celebrate the bounty of the Midwest, from modern classics to innovative show-stoppers.

When Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith crowned Martin Sorge the winner of The Great American Baking Show in 2023, few would have guessed that his baking journey began with him setting the microwave on fire trying to make a biscuit. But after years spent in the kitchen, he had become a full-fledged "baking nerd next door"--the perfect guide to explain how to adjust a recipe for rye flour or perfect your pavlova without bogging you down with too many details.

In this debut cookbook, Martin shares those tips and many more, in a collection of recipes that highlight the ease and enjoyment of wholesome ingredients and simple flavors, while encouraging readers to try new twists on familiar favorites. These breads, cookies, crisps, cakes, pies, pastries, and--yes--biscuits sneak surprising ingredients into the classics: Super-Soft Malted Cinnamon Rolls that elevate the childhood staple, Glazed Lemon Verbena Shortbread that gets a bit of zing from the window-box herb, Sweet Corn Milk Bread that highlights the perfection of an ear of summer sweet corn. From the Midwestern flavors of Chicago Dog Focaccia and Michigan Forest Cake to traditional Christmas Stollen and Swabian Soft Pretzels rooted in Martin's German heritage, Great Bakes welcomes bakers of every level with recipes they'll reach for again and again.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Aveyard comes an epic adventure of love and betrayal amid a brutal war for the high seas

May the sea always sing for you

Cat Rose knows what it is to live in two worlds, in two times. Before--as Lady Catrine Rose of the Meridian Empire, chained to a loathsome lord with a dwindling fortune. And after--as the Widow Rose, queen of a pirate tavern in the Lyrian Sea, determined to be the master of her own fate.

But tides turn and winds change. The Meridian Empire looms on the horizon, the full weight of her navy falling on the Lyrian, bent on reclaiming the wealthy colonies and crushing the pirate republic once and for all. Ship after ship is captured, save for one, captained by a pirate who continually evades both noose and blade: the legendary Valerian Kane.

With his fearsome ship and uncanny connection to the song of the sea, Valerian is the only man who might rally the pirates who remain. The only man who threatens the Empire. And the only man Cat has ever loved, blazing in and out of her life like a star.

Desperate for victory, the Empire offers Cat a devastating choice: bring them Valerian or hang. In truth, no choice at all.

But Cat Rose is nothing if not a survivor.

A storm is rising on the Lyrian Sea. What will it leave in its wake?

Corporating: 3 Ways to Win at Work is a 100-page cheat sheet for how to navigate the corporate world. Framed as a three-act play, the book blends personal storytelling with practical exercises to give young professionals the secrets to success in a way that is engaging and easy to absorb. Through real-life anecdotes, humor, and reflection prompts, Mandy Mooney reveals how your relationships, reputation, and resilience shape your career.

Equal parts entertainment and inspiration, Corporating makes a perfect graduation gift! Buy this for someone you care about who is early in their career and looking to get ahead while staying true to themselves.

From acclaimed journalist Anand Giridharadas, a groundbreaking feat of reporting on a tragic encounter in a New York subway car that held up a mirror to a troubled and divided nation

In 2023, New York was already a city under strain, racked by panic about crime, mistrust of police, and a broken system of care for homeless and mentally ill people. Then the lives of two men--Jordan Neely, a homeless man known in better days for his Michael Jackson impersonations, and Daniel Penny, an ex-Marine who had moved to the city seeking more than Long Island could offer--collided tragically in the subway. In Man in the Mirror, award-winning reporter and bestselling author Anand Giridharadas tells the riveting story of this deadly encounter and its aftermath, revealing through painstaking, on-the-ground reporting the depth of the rage, violence, and division that have defined 2020s America.

Man in the Mirror recounts Neely's death and Penny's prosecution through the perspectives of an unforgettable cast of characters: among them, a lawyer avenging his failed campaign for district attorney; a Michael Jackson impersonator trying to make her mentee's death matter; a father who leads homeless outreach work even as his son languishes on the street; a city official struggling to enact a serious mental healthcare agenda under a scandal-plagued mayor. In weaving these individual experiences into a vivid, immersive narrative tapestry, Giridharadas delivers human dimension and complexity to a chapter of American history that has been so often served up as divisive clickbait.

At once panoramic in its scope and finely detailed in its emotional immediacy, Man in the Mirror is a tour de force of narrative reporting and an indispensable portrait of an age.