Josie Iselin, the author of Abrams’ popular Heart Stones, turns to sea glass hearts for a companion volume that promises to be just as appealing. Beachcombers the world over treasure sea glass—the shards of broken glass that are tumbled by the waves into smooth, pebblelike forms. They know which col..
Written especially for a young audience, a must-read biography of Steve Jobs: visionary, entrepreneur, inventor, and cofounder of Apple. Visionary. Pioneer. Little terror. Entrepreneur. Inventor. College dropout. Creative genius. These are just a few of the words used to describe the late Steve Job..
Part war drama, part romance, Storm from the East is the second installment in Joanna Hathaway’s epic Glass Alliance seriesWar has begun, and the days of Athan’s and Aurelia’s secret, summer romance feel a world away.Led by Athan’s father, the revolutionary Safire have launched a secret assault upon..
How do hurricanes form Why does the moon change shape What are tectonic plates You'll discover the answer to these questions and many more when you step inside the inner workings of Planet Earth! From digging deep under the ground to floating to the highest layer of the atmosphere – you might be sur..
The Art of Fact is a historical treasury tracing literary journalism back to such pioneers as Defoe, Dickens, and Orwell, and to crime writers, investigative social reporters, and war correspondents who stretched the limits of style and even propriety to communicate powerful truth. Here an extraordi..
The essayist, Jonathan Franzen writes, is like “a fire-fighter, whose job, while everyone else is fleeing the flames of shame, is to run straight into them.” For the past twenty-five years, even as his novels have earned him worldwide acclaim, Franzen has led a second life as a risk-taking essayist...
For years John Moe, critically-acclaimed public radio personality and host of The Hilarious World of Depression podcast, struggled with depression; it plagued his family and claimed the life of his brother in 2007. As Moe came to terms with his own illness, he began to see similar patterns of behavi..
The path to leadership begins with a question only few of us ask: How do I lead myself? John Maxwell presents twenty-six insights, not just for those who aspire to positions of leadership but also for veteran leaders who aim to build and improve upon the steps that led them to the front of the line...
Disconnect from a device-oriented world and rediscover the classic Chinese game of mahjong - while improving focus, creativity and stimulating memory - with this comprehensive yet gifty guide that includes all the basics of the game, tips and techniques on how to play, and strategies to win both int..
In the sixties, Athene Forster was the most glamorous girl of her generation. Nicknamed the Last Deb, she was also beautiful, spoiled, and out of control. When she agreed to marry the gorgeous young heir Douglas Fairley-Hulme, her parents breathed a sigh of relief. But within two years, rumors had b..
Getting to know just how intricate and fascinating our bodies are.Most of us take our body for granted and are never aware of its amazing capabilities. The Secret Life of the Human Body reveals just how intricate and fascinating our body is.Using offbeat illustrations and concise text, the..
Ever regret something you've posted on social media?Honestly? How smart are you when it comes to streaming, messaging, gaming, commenting . . and everything else you do with the device in your pocket?The Teen's Guide to Social Media & Mobile Devices will help you navigate the digital world with 21 ..