Collection: Shop All

JOE ROOP was born in the coal-mining town of Martwick, Kentucky, but he didn't want to be a miner. He wanted to play basketball.

Combining his natural height and athletic ability with dedication and hard work, Joe played his way to a college degree and local legend status.

His story proves that when you make the most of your natural gifts, there is no limit to what you can do.

El acarreo de negros traídos como esclavos desde África, al continente americano, constituyó un acto sistemático de barbarie y es uno de los genocidios más grandes en la historia de la humanidad.
Al llegar a San Salvador de Bahía, los negros eran muchas veces castigados y azotados en un poste, al que se le dio el nombre de "Pelourinho".
Allí, algunos morían, otros simplemente eran marcados para siempre.
Los pelourinhos se multiplicaron como la esclavitud por todas las latitudes de Brasil.
Este libro de Marcelo Fabián Monges es un homenaje a la memoria de las víctimas y a la resistencia de un pueblo que supo mutar el dolor en alegría, la sangre propia en insignia, la injusticia en conciencia para toda la humanidad.

For millennia, religious rituals helped people process grief, fear, and change by turning inner experience into physical action and spoken words. They help humans make sense of what cannot be easily named. When people step away from religion or start being unsure of what they believe, they can lose access to this accumulated human knowledge. This book reclaims the beautiful and helpful parts of religious ritual. It preserves the psychological power while leaving thoughts about the divine open, inviting readers to bring whatever they believe, or don't believe, into practices designed for healing and integration.

The lost Hollywood novel that scandalized an industry - back in print after 50 years.

"Queer" is used in its 1913 Webster's Dictionary sense - strange, eccentric, unconventional - a celebration of the gloriously oddball characters of 1920s Hollywood.

First published in 1930, Queer People was the insider takedown that set Hollywood's hair on end: a wickedly funny roman à clef by two journalists who actually worked inside the studio system. Irving Thalberg, John Gilbert, Louella Parsons, and many more, appear thinly veiled in a satire so accurate that when Howard Hughes bought the film rights, no actor would agree to play themselves.

This carefully restored scholarly edition includes the complete original text, a new foreword by noted film historian Chris Yogerst, a vintage map of the book's Hollywood locations, and a publisher's afterword providing full historical context. The direct ancestor of The Studio, The Player, Sunset Boulevard, and contemporary Hollywood satire.

"About as funny as anything I've ever read." - Graydon Carter, former editor of Vanity Fair, in The New York Times (2025)

"Satirizes Hollywood in almost libelous terms... set Hollywood's hair on end." - TIME Magazine (1931)

"The best work that has appeared in this field... an extremely entertaining one." - New York Times (1930)

Course adoption potential for Film Studies, American Literature, and Cultural History programs.

Available in paperback, hardcover, ebook, and audiobook.

Born prematurely and brought back to life by faith and determination, Damon Dickson's journey begins with struggle and never lets go. Raised between Texas and Minnesota, Damon navigates poverty, abuse, loss, and systemic injustice-yet fi nds refuge in movement, music, and the unbreakable bond of family. From neighborhood basketball courts to the electrifying stages of Minneapolis, Damon's life takes an unexpected turn when dance opens doors he never imagined-eventually leading him into the orbit of Prince and a front-row seat to music history. But success does not erase pain. Th rough heartbreak, betrayal, fatherhood, and profound loss, Damon learns that survival is not about escaping the past, but carrying it forward with purpose.

"I have been a devotee of Emanuel Xavier's poetry since his legendary debut, Pier Queen, and his 7th and newest collection, Still, We Are Sacred, only strengthened my admiration for his artistry. These poems, ruminant at times with memories and dreams, mournful or sparkling with joy at others, blaze with a poetic force, sharpness and realness that have always been among the hallmarks of Emanuel's poetry. They also possess a truthfulness and intimacy that draw you into the heart of the poet's experiences, never sacrificing humor or an unforgettable turn of phrase, showing how a true literary artist lives, survives, and thrives as a brown, queer man in the 21st century." -John Keene

In Still, We Are Sacred, Emanuel Xavier gathers poems of queer survival, memory, and belonging. Moving through faith and doubt, family and chosen kin, love, grief, and joy, these poems honor lives shaped by resistance and care. At once elegy and affirmation, the collection insists on tenderness as a radical act and on the holiness of those who remain.

Emanuel Xavier is a queer Latinx poet whose work emerged from New York City's ballroom culture and the Nuyorican arts movement. An unexpected literary voice shaped outside traditional institutions, he writes toward survival, faith, sexuality, and chosen family. He is the author of several poetry collections, including Pier Queen, Americano, If Jesus Were Gay, and Love(ly) Child. He lives in New York City.

From the award-winning author of Havana Hangover comes the pulse-pounding sequel, Another Havana Hangover.

Tanner Ford never meant to become a spy. He became one because Richard Swift-a Washington powerbroker with a talent for finding weakness-gave him no other choice. Swift doesn't rule through force. He rules through leverage, fear, and systems designed to decide outcomes before anyone realizes they've lost.

Now Swift's reach is global. His power nearly untouchable. And Tanner is the man who helped him build it.

To escape, Tanner must destroy the very machinery he once believed might redeem him. That means returning to Havana-the city that shaped him, scarred him, and still holds the people he left behind. As old loyalties resurface and long-buried betrayals demand payment, Tanner is forced to confront the cost of trust-and whether it can ever be earned again.

Another Havana Hangover is a gripping story of espionage and reckoning, where the most dangerous lie isn't the one you tell others-but the one you tell yourself about who you've become.

Farms collect broken things. Things awaiting resurrection.

Since getting out of juvie, Ronnie Madonna has built a tentative life in Lionheart working as a farmhand for Nev at Upsend Downs, but one thing is still missing: her daughter Rainbow.

When she realizes she has a chance to get Rainbow back, she must prove she is a responsible adult and a good mother. Her quest will take a village, and will force her to confront demons from her past. Will she follow her football dreams to Brisbane or put down roots on the land that holds a mysterious power over her and her boss?

Ten years ago, jaded former war photographer Nev Bickerman woke to a pregnant teenager smashing the family room with a cricket bat. Now, Nev is far too professional to admit she's falling in love.

"This extraordinary debut from Laura Garden is so many things: a lyrical ode to Queensland and its people, an exploration of love in all its many forms, a double portrait of two women who only appear to be perfect opposites to one another, but in fact share a bond deeper than blood. Queenslander, like its protagonists Ronnie and Nev, never gives up its secrets easily, but the rewards along the way are well worth the journey. Lush and transportive, tender and fierce, this is a novel that lives on well after the last page."

-Hesse Phillips, author of Lightborne

Meet your new favorite amateur sleuths: three delightfully unbothered retirees who refuse to age quietly and absolutely will not mind their business.

If you love cozy mysteries, female amateur sleuths, and small-town secrets, welcome to Conch Key, a sun-soaked Florida beach town where the gossip travels faster than the tide. It's all palm trees and porch swings until a very dead real estate developer in designer loafers washes up and turns this seaside mystery into a full-blown scandal.

Daisy Picklesworth planned to spend her retirement reading cozy mystery novels, not solving one. But when a suspicious charm surfaces, the victim's past gets murky, and the local police chief insists she stay out of it, Daisy does what any self-respecting nosy amateur detective would do: dive in headfirst.

Good thing she has backup. Her inner circle includes a glamorous best friend with sharp instincts, a no-nonsense skeptic who trusts no one, and a sweet-but-sneaky observer who misses nothing. Together, they sip mimosas, chase clues, and unravel a twisty whodunit filled with secrets, lies, and a few very stylish suspects.

Expect humorous cozy mystery vibes, found family friendships, and a cast of quirky characters in a charming coastal setting. This is a lighthearted mystery packed with small-town intrigue, beachside drama, and just enough danger to keep things interesting.

Perfect for fans of:

• Cozy mystery series with strong female leads
• Beach reads with a murder mystery twist
• Senior sleuths and retirement-age detectives
• Clean mysteries with humor and heart

If you like your mysteries sunny, snarky, and served with pastries, this Florida cozy mystery is ready to sweep you away.

A little robot makes merry mischief by copying everything his friends do in this laugh-out-loud Ready-to-Go Ready-to-Read by Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author-illustrator Vikram Madan.

Robot wants to have fun and do everything his friends can do: see-saw, paint, play the drum, and stomp in shoes. But...should Robot really do everything?

Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, this story was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a hilarious story with words they can read on their own?

Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains about 100 words. This book features thirty sight words, five rhyming words, fourteen bonus words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. So come on and get reading!

Rain follows her heart and stays true to herself, while also learning a fairy-sized lesson about honesty, in the fifth story of the Fairy Scout Friends illustrated chapter book series that's full of heart and fairy charm.

Using fairy dust is strictly off-limits for the Fairy Scout Friends' fifth charm challenge. To learn how to use magic, you have to know when not to use it too! But Rain isn't so convinced. After all, what's the point of having rules if you can't bend them from time to time?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Fairy Scout Friends chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

From USA TODAY bestselling author Peyton Corinne comes a second-chance hockey romance between the team's antihero and the new assistant coach's daughter filled with Peyton's trademark "deliciously angsty" (Publishers Weekly) storytelling.

Toren Kane has always been a magnet for trouble. Branded as dangerous and brutal, his reputation has followed him from the playground to the ice rink. After a scandal cost him his first-round NHL draft pick, Toren's last shot at redemption lies with Waterfell University's hockey team--who all despise him for what he did to their captain at the last Frozen Four competition. To make matters worse, Waterfell's new assistant coach is Christophe LaBlanc, Toren's former coach and the man who knows all his darkest secrets.

Lillian LaBlanc is out of chances, according to her father. After flunking out of an Ivy League, she's struggling and her father's strict rules are the only things keeping her afloat. Suffering beneath the weight of his suffocating control, Lily is desperate to keep her need to paint as hidden as her depression. But her fragile stability is threatened when she discovers that Toren Kane, her childhood best friend and first love, is also attending Waterfell--and is on her father's team.

As Toren and Lily's lives collide once more, old wounds and unresolved feelings resurface. Toren must confront his self-destructive tendencies and learn to let others in, while Lily faces the daunting task of breaking free from her father's grip. Their connection could be the key to healing--or the spark that reignites the chaos they've both been trying to escape.

Gloria Steinem offers an inspiring and candid memoir of her early life and the journey that made her one of the world's most influential activists and storytellers, alongside a clear-eyed, urgent message for new generations about what the next chapters of the fight for equality will demand

Before she became a feminist leader, Gloria Steinem was a curious child: going on road trips with her itinerant father, caring for her mother, and devouring every book she could find. In An Unexpected Life, Steinem reflects on the unlikely experiences and pivotal moments--from a childhood rat bite that opened her eyes to the dangers of poverty to the 1970 Women's March honoring the right to vote--that shaped the visionary woman she would become.

She shares her years living in India, learning from the nonviolent movement there, and her travels around the world advocating for women's rights. Along the way, she honors the people who influenced her most, including trailblazers, writers, and thinkers who expanded her understanding of power, community, justice, and solidarity.

Moving between past and present, Steinem examines the progress and setbacks of six decades of activism. As she reflects on the movements she helped build and the victories won for women's and human rights, she also looks ahead, urging new generations to imagine bolder, more inclusive paths forward.

Intimate, funny, and rich with hard-earned wisdom, An Unexpected Life offers readers the rare opportunity to learn directly from one of feminism's most enduring voices as we continue the work of building a better future for all.

In the adorable seventeenth book of the Good Dog chapter book series, Bo's pig pal pulls in paparazzi and fans with his newfound popularity in the press!

Zonks the Pig is one of Bo Davis's best pals on the Davis Family Farm. He's the sweetest, pinkest, muddiest pig who's ever been. But when a local news reporter puts Zonks's mud art in the spotlight, an unexpected rush of visitors comes to see the farm's rising star. Overnight, Zonks becomes kind of a pig deal, and Bo can't help but worry that their friendship will face a strain not even a good mud fight can heal.

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Good Dog chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

A dog and a bug get thrown together--literally--and offer different points of view in this hilarious Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read.

Percy and Speck see things differently from one another. Percy is a dog. Speck is a bug. When Speck gets stuck in Percy's nose, they are in for one silly adventure!

Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream?

With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he's become one himself?!

With his childhood dream in his heart, Kafka makes his choice--to give up his human form for the sake of humanity. He transforms for the final time into Kaiju No. 8 and takes his final stand against the historic cataclysm--the Daikaiju of the Meireki Era! Can he put a stop to this unprecedented foe before it plunges the world into destruction? Despair turns to hope in this thrilling conclusion!