Collection: Adult

A book of inspiration for decorating your home the French way, from designer and interiors stylist Zoé de Las Cases.

Let yourself be inspired by this gorgeous collection of ideas for decorating your home the French way.

For interior designer Zoé de Las Cases, decorating your home is like painting a work of art or crafting a recipe - you have to put your heart and soul into it. Home is about feeling comfortable and peaceful, creating a cocoon to provide respite from a busy life. In La Maison, Zoé shares her love for hunting out second-hand treasures, her eye for the delicate color combinations that have become her signature style, and her tips and tricks for designing a beautiful home that works for you.

Learn how to transform your Ikea kitchen into something unique, get creative with photographic wallpaper or pay a visit to your local antiques shop. From white parquet flooring to vintage enamelware, eclectic trinkets to colorful cushions, this book is brimming with ideas for how to transform your home with French style and embrace the art of living.

Tiny City, Big Adventures! Journey Inside an Anthill and Discover an Amazing Secret World!

Get ready to shrink down and explore the bustling world right beneath your feet! Welcome to the Anthill takes young explorers on an incredible journey deep inside an anthill, revealing the amazing daily lives of these tiny but mighty insects. Discover how ants work together as a team, build incredible homes, and even have their own royal family chambers and favorite "pets"! Through captivating storytelling and easy-to-understand facts, kids will learn about this unique habitat and the fascinating social structures of the ant colony. With beautiful and vibrant illustrations that make you feel like you're right there in the tunnels with these mighty insects, this book will spark a curiosity about the natural world all around us.

The Little Heroes series highlights the essential, yet often overlooked, roles that insects and small animals--from pollinators to natural pest controllers--play in our ecosystem. Through a fun and gentle lens, young readers learn about the small but mighty heroes that keep our natural world in balance.

• Learn Fascinating STEM Facts: Explore the natural science behind ant colonies, their work systems, food gathering, and unique roles within the community.


• Discover Teamwork and Cooperation: See firsthand how ants work together to achieve common goals, teaching valuable lessons about collaboration and community.


• Engaging Storytelling and Beautiful Illustrations: Captivating text and vibrant pictures bring the ant colony to life, making learning both fun and visually stimulating.


• Sparks Curiosity About Nature: Encourage a love for the natural world and a sense of wonder about even the smallest of creatures.


• Easy-to-Understand Science: Complex concepts are presented in a way that is accessible and exciting for young readers, making learning about insects a breeze.


• Perfect for Budding Scientists: Ignite a passion for biology and the fascinating world of insects, laying the foundation for future scientific exploration.

For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children's books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books.

"I was riveted by this searing ode to the resiliency of the human psyche, rich in beauty and devastation."--Melissa Febos, author of Girlhood

An unflinching and stunning memoir of an Iranian girl's coming-of-age experiencing abuse, war, and superstition--and her survival through dissociative identity disorder

When she was a child, Atash Yaghmaian's home life was unpredictable: a confusing mix of love and terror. Outside of her home, Iran was also on fire. Her reality of abuse, war, gender oppression, and religious superstition left her feeling unsafe everywhere. So, she left reality and disassociated into a place she called the House of Stone: a building in a magical forest full of peaceful creatures, kind talking trees, and volcanoes. Inhabiting this world are 9 beings, each different parts of Atash, who would be her salvation from the external horrors of her outer world.

Set against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution, Ayatollah Khomeini's regime, and the 8-year Iran-Iraq War, My Name Means Fire is Atash's story of survival as she experiences tragic events including sexual abuse, a mother who subjected her to superstitious rituals, and the horrors of war. In chapters alternating with what's happening in her outside world, her other parts--each named after a color--tell the story of her inner world, giving readers an understanding of what it's like to be inside the consciousness of someone who is multiple.

Honest, powerful, and moving, My Name Means Fire is a bold narrative that challenges the stigma and misinformation around dissociative identity disorder (DID) and ultimately reckons with what it takes to survive.

A comprehensive survey of a prolific photographer who fearlessly charts the dreams and dystopias of Mexico today.

Ground Rules is the first comprehensive, fully bilingual survey charting the career of the prolific photographer Alejandro Cartagena. Celebrated for his photobooks Carpoolers (2014) and A Small Guide to Homeownership (2020), Cartagena is known for his formally engaging and socially incisive images that span the politics of the US-Mexico border, suburban sprawl, and the increasing wealth disparities in North America. Ground Rules deploys a diverse array of photographic formats, from documentary and collage to the appropriation of vernacular photographs and AI-generated imagery, all unified by Cartagena's commitment to addressing Mexico's most pressing social and environmental issues with humor and pathos.

Published to coincide with a mid-career solo exhibition at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, on view from November 2025--May 2026.

Beyond Profit brings together the latest academic research on Purpose-Driven Leadership and Organizations to show how leaders can create a Wellbeing Economy that is aligned with a sustainable future where we innovate and protect collective long-term wellbeing through governance that works. It is a must read for all leaders wanting to implement a coherent roadmap to meet the needs of the world we want - it will help you ask critical questions, learn from inspirational stories, and be armed with an innovative approach to find answers that will lead to a better tomorrow.

Leaders make decisions with real consequences that are not just local but national and even global - they impact matters of intense importance; decisions with environmental, economic, societal and moral implications. The reality of leadership in times of uncertainty and risk places an unprecedented challenge at the door of today's generation of leaders.

As a leader, you may often feel locked into pursuing sustained growth and endless increases in financial returns - while held back by less resources and more challenges around employees, customers, and new technologies.

Perhaps you feel overwhelmed and weighed down by responsibility - troubled by the legacy you are leaving behind. It doesn't have to be this way.

Slow and Steady Wins the... Fun! Discover the Hilarious Story of Mr. Felix's Unconventional Bicycle Race!

Get ready for an exciting adventure with Mr. Felix, a charmingly eccentric man who stumbles his way into a bicycle race! Forget about speed and competition; Mr. Felix pedals to the beat of his own drum, happily pausing for refreshing lemonade breaks, spontaneous swims in the lake, and delightful detours along the way. Young readers will be captivated by Mr. Felix's carefree spirit and learning that embracing life's little joys and going at your own pace can lead to the most unexpected and delightful victories. Perfect for young readers who love a good laugh and stories that celebrate individuality. How Mr. Felix Entered a Bicycle Race is a heartwarming reminder that sometimes, the best way to win is to simply enjoy the ride!

• A Hilarious Adventure: Join Mr. Felix on his laugh-out-loud journey through a bicycle race unlike any other!


• Celebrates Individuality: Encourages children to embrace their own pace and unique way of experiencing the world.


• Heartwarming Message: Teaches valuable lessons about enjoying the present moment and finding joy in unexpected places.


• Perfect for Story Time: Award-winning writer Peter Svetina's engaging writing and quirky characters make this a delightful read-aloud for families.


• A Fun Twist on Competition: Shows that "winning" isn't always about being the fastest, but about savoring the experience.

For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children's books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Bloom and Guillotine comes a darkly seductive tale of beautiful rock stars, sinister cults, and a magical oasis where dreams come true... for a price.

Angelina Yves is a struggling singer/songwriter offered the chance of a lifetime to join the experimental luxury compound sponsored by the most famous band in the world, Black Idyll. With her every need accommodated, she finally has the time and space to perfect her music. Her muse? Reclusive rock star Jesper Idyll, who lives up to her every high school daydream. But this paradise has a haunted underbelly heralded by screaming horses, mysterious figures in the night, and dreams too twisted to be real. When people start to disappear and Jesper's ex turns up dead and hideously mutilated, Angelina begins to suspect that something malevolent lurks behind the cult that's grown around the band...

A disturbing, decadent and wickedly compelling tale of a Hollywood dream turned nightmare, Delilah S. Dawson's darkly delicious prose will seduce you, tie you up, and never let you go....

A WASHINGTON POST NOTABLE BOOK AND ONE OF NPR'S BEST BOOKS OF 2025

The acclaimed author of Red Clocks returns with a biting, lyrical novel about an intergenerational group home run by an ex-musician determined to make a place for those without one

On a bluff above a river rises The House, where elderly and disabled residents live alongside young people who help out in exchange for free rent. The community is led by a former punk singer who never wanted to be responsible for anyone yet now finds herself the caretaker of this precarious collection of lives. It's not a family, exactly, but it's got the complicated, sometimes painful, sometimes hilarious, dynamics of kinship.

When two kids--Nola and her little cousin James--show up on The House's back porch in need of refuge, the whole experiment is thrown into question. All are welcome here, or that was the idea. But the authorities are looking for these children, and The House's finances are teetering on the edge.

Zumas's long-anticipated third novel wrestles with America's crisis of care in a taut, aching, polyphonic tale that moves as fast as the crackling comebacks that fly between The House's residents over breakfast. As the rules of the outside world start to press in on this safe haven, readers will find themselves asking, what would the world look like if everyone had a place to belong?

Embark on a culinary adventure through the rich and flavoursome world of Korean cuisine as author Haebin Sudo recreates 60 carefully selected dishes for her first cookery book. Seoul Food is full of delicious dishes that showcase authentic Korean meals, both for everyday and for special dinner parties.

From traditional family feasts and special occasion banquets to street food, fusion blends and simple sides, experience an explosion of flavours and ingredients with Seoul Food, 60 authentic recipes that take you to the very heart of Korean cuisine. Featuring iconic dishes such as kimchi jjigae, bibim guksu, bulgogi bibimbap, tteokbokki, kimbap and more, let Korean-born cook Haebin Sudo bring the magic of K-food straight to your kitchen.

El murmullo de las abejas tiene todos los ingredientes esenciales para convertirse en un clásico de la literatura mexicana contemporánea.

La mejor novela del 2015 en iTunes en México.

La novela que conquistó el corazón de más de 1 millón de lectores en el mundo y que fue traducida a más de 21 idiomas ahora, a 10 años de su publicación, convertida en un clásico de la literatura mexicana contemporánea.

Un buen día, la vieja nana de la familia Morales abandona sorpresivamente un reposo que parecía eterno para perderse en el monte. Cuando la encuentran, sostiene dos pequeños bultos, uno en cada brazo: de un lado un bebé misterioso y del otro un panal de abejas. Ante la insistencia de la nana por cuidar al pequeño, los Morales deciden adoptarlo. Cubierto por el manto vivo de abejas que lo acompañarán y guiarán para siempre, Simonopio llega a cambiar la historia de la familia que lo acoge y la de toda una región. Para lograrlo, deberá enfrentar sus miedos, el enemigo que los acecha y las grandes amenazas de la guerra: la influenza española y los enfrentamientos entre los que desean la tierra ajena y los que protegerán su propiedad a toda costa.

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The Murmur of Bees has all the essential elements to become a classic of contemporary Mexican literature.

Named the Best Novel of 2015 on iTunes in Mexico.

The novel that won the hearts of more than one million readers worldwide and was translated into over 21 languages is now, ten years after its first publication, recognized as a modern classic of Mexican literature.

One day, the Morales family's old nanny unexpectedly rises from what seemed to be an eternal rest and wanders off into the woods. When she is found, she is holding two small bundles, one in each arm: on one side, a mysterious baby, and on the other, a beehive. At the nanny's insistence, the Morales family decides to adopt the child. Shrouded in a living mantle of bees that will accompany and guide him forever, Simonopio arrives to change the fate of the family that takes him in--and that of an entire region. To fulfill his destiny, he must face his fears, the enemies that lurk nearby, and the great threats of war: the Spanish influenza and the clashes between those who covet other people's land and those determined to defend their own at all costs.

From a new voice in horror comes a satirical Rosemary's Baby for our conspiratorial present in which anti-capitalist activists unwittingly unleash terrifying demonic forces when they kidnap a pregnant heiress.

From Ned Beauman, the Man Booker Prize-longlisted author of The Teleportation Accident and Clarke Award-winning author of Venomous Lumpsucker.

For months, Luke and his underground revolutionary group have been planning their biggest operation yet: kidnapping 23-year-old Adeline Woolsaw. They don't want a ransom--they want to expose the Woolsaw Group, the source of Adeline's parents' enormous wealth, a vast yet largely anonymous company that runs everything from military bases and mental hospitals to commuter trains, call centers, and prisons.

But the revolutionaries get a shock when they bundle Adeline into their van. She's about to go into labor. And she may not object to being kidnapped, if it allows her and the baby to escape her despotic parents.

It quickly becomes apparent that this is no ordinary child. He's capable of setting off deadly weather events and summoning plagues of vermin. And that's just the beginning. Luke discovers that Adeline's parents engineered the pregnancy as part of a dark bargain with an ancient evil of nearly limitless power. Now the Woolsaws and their henchmen will stop at nothing to get the infant back, so they can establish an infernal new kingdom on Earth with their grandchild on the throne.

Kit Burgoyne (pen name of Booker-listed author Ned Beauman) is a ruthlessly funny new voice in horror: witty, appalling, and as adept at skewering today's plutocratic overlords as he is at conjuring our most primeval nightmares.

"Expansive, opinionated, and richly detailed, this is an essential capstone for readers serious about punk's past and its enduring provocation" -- Booklist, Starred Review

The triumphant last word on the radical movement that shook the world -- Stephen Colegrave and Chris Sullivan's deliciously cacophonous and comprehensive oral history of Punk, told by those who lived it.

Punk: The Last Word is a powerful reimagining of punk--not just as a sound or style, but as a radical, DIY philosophy rooted in defiance, truth, and individuality. Cultural insider and Wag Club founder Chris Sullivan and Byline Times editor Stephen Colegrave bring together over 150 original interviews with punk's most iconic figures--Iggy Pop, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, Siouxsie Sioux, Vivienne Westwood, and many others. From musicians and designers to promoters and provocateurs, they paint a vivid portrait of the movement's chaotic rise and lasting impact on both sides of the Atlantic.

Tracing punk's rebellious spirit from 19th-century bohemia to the explosion of Kings Road and Coventry in the late '70s, this is, without a doubt, the most in-depth, insider account of punk's evolution and legacy.

As the movement approaches its 50th anniversary, its core values--authenticity, resistance, and creative freedom--feel more urgent than ever. Punk isn't just music. It's a way of life.

The second volume in a landmark story collection that redefines what we thought we knew about the great American literary form

A diverse, unprecedented gathering of more than one hundred stories, representing work by fifty different writers

As much a nineteenth-century American invention as the cotton gin and the steamboat, the short story emerged here with a range of innovation and a variety of styles and subjects that has still not been fully appreciated. Diverse, wide-ranging, and unprecedented in its scope, The American Short Story: The Nineteenth Century gathers more than one hundred stories by fifty different writers.

This second volume of The Library of America's two-volume anthology of nineteenth-century American short fiction follows the evolution of American short story from Bret Harte's mid-century tales of the Gold Rush frontier to Alice Dunbar-Nelson's "The Stones of the Village," a story about racial passing written around 1900 but not published in the author's lifetime.

Henry James, generously represented in this volume, dominates the second half of the century, though also represeanted here are the accomplishments of the so-called local-color writers associated with the post-Civil War period. The indelible stories of Sarah Orne Jewett and Kate Chopin are justly celebrated examples of this strain, and those writers are represented by several stories, but ample space is also given here to stories by Constance Fenimore Woolson and Mary Wilkins Freeman.

The reader will also discover the short fiction of Stephen Crane, in whose work naturalism finds its perfect aesthetic and philosophical expressionas well as the indispensable stories of such Black writers as Charles W. Chesnutt and Paul Laurence Dunbar. The unexpected selection of Thomas Nelson Page's "Marse Chan" provides the context for Chesnutt's groundbreaking explorations of racial identity and his use of African American speech and folklore. Other surprises in this volume include Francis Hopkinson Smith's minor comic masterpiece "Six House in Squantico," about a town left behind in the post-bellum South.

Unrivaled in its range and textual authority, the anthology includes biographies of each writer, a chronology of writers and the American short story from 1800 to 1900, and extensive notes.

Dazzle your guests with enticing seasonal menus and eye-catching décor, all year round.

Packed with vibrant photographs and helpful tips for all your hosting needs, Gather Together takes the stress out of entertaining with 100+ food and décor ideas for every holiday and occasion--from showstopping centerpieces to mouthwatering bites for your guests. Organized by season, this book is your guide to hosting any event, with recipes for delicious appetizers, drinks, meals, and desserts, as well as beautiful DIY decorations.

Begin your hosting adventure by reviewing the foundational elements of a welcoming, stylish table, from linens and cutlery to essential tools and equipment--all of which can be affordably sourced at any big-box store or supermarket. Then dive into easy-to-create decorations and recipes for seasonal celebrations, including:

• Egg-ceptional Easter Brunch: A floral-inspired tablescape that brings the beauty of spring into your home, graced with Mustard Caviar Egg Bites; Prosciutto, Mint & Melon Skewers (with prosciutto "flowers" and mint "leaves"); and Rhubarb Mojitos.
• Picnic in the Sun: An elevated spread under dappled sunlight, complete with a blanket, basket, and a low table serving creamy Coconut Custard and fruit on Marvelous Mini Pavlovas, and a refreshing Raspberry Mint Green Tea.
• Al Fresco Dinner: An elegant open-air affair that embraces the beauty of nature, featuring a table set with herb bouquet place markers and a menu including Smoked Pineapple Pork Skewers drizzled with Chimichurri Sauce, and a delightful Rosemary Lemonade Fizz.
• Bountiful Thanksgiving: A warm, welcoming place to gather showcasing fall flowers, wicker cornucopias, pumpkins, and gourds, complemented by creative new sides like Puff Pastry Cornucopias and Stovetop Apple & Bacon Stuffing.
• Holiday Cocktail Party: A joyful, fancied-up evening featuring a bar cart decked with lights, cedar branches, and red berries alongside Cranberry Hazelnut Goat Cheese Lollipops and homemade ginger beer.

If you're feeling overwhelmed about hosting an upcoming holiday, this ultimate guide to party and event planning is the perfect place to start. An ideal gift for newlyweds, new homeowners or renters, and creative DIYers, Gather Together provides solutions to every hosting quandary.