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Named a Best Book of 2021 by KirkusAn acclaimed expert illuminates the distinctive role that white women play in perpetuating racism, and how they can work to fight it In a nation deeply divided by race, the “Karens” of the world are easy to villainize. But in Nice White Ladies, Jessie Daniels addresses the unintended complicity of even well-meaning white women. She reveals how their everyday choices harm communities of color. White mothers, still expected to be the primary…

"With a fine combination of humor, compassion and vast knowledge, Talya Miron-Shatz offers clear and useful guidance for the hardest decisions of life.”-Daniel Kahneman, Nobel award-winning author of Thinking, Fast and SlowA top expert on decision-making explains why it’s so hard to make good choices—and what you and your doctor can do to make better onesIn recent years, we have gained unprecedented control over choices about our health.…

The author of How to Be a Stoic asks what might be philosophy's ultimate question: can we learn to be better people?   Is good character something that can be taught? In 430 BCE, Socrates set out to teach the vain, power-seeking Athenian statesman Alcibiades how to be a good person—and failed spectacularly. Alcibiades went on to beguile…

A candid and practical guide to the new frontier of brain customizationDozens of books promise to improve your brain function with a gimmick. Lifestyle changes, microdosing, electromagnetic stimulation: just one weird trick can lightly alter or dramatically deconstruct your brain.In truth, there is no one-size-fits-all shortcut to the ideal mind. Instead, the way to understand cognitive enhancement is to think like a tailor: measure how you need your brain to change and then find a plan that suits it.In The Tailored Brain, Emily…

A leading diversity executive offers  step-by-step guidance for confronting  racial  bias in the workplace We are in the midst of a global reckoning on race, and corporations are on high alert. But conventional approaches have fallen short, leaving nagging questions about next steps. Why do diversity trainings fail? What’s so wrong with a company’s “colorblind” workplace culture? In…

Award-winning broadcaster and natural historian David Attenborough and longtime collaborator Colin Butfield present a powerful call to action focused on our planet's oceans, exploring how critical this habitat is for the survival of humanity and the future of Earth. Through personal stories, history and cutting-edge science, Ocean uncovers the mystery, the wonder and the frailty…

In this heartwarming romance, summertime in a small seaside town brings one woman an unexpected second chance with the first man to melt her heart—now available in mass market format.   After spending the last few years beating cancer, author Darla Manning is ready for a fresh start—she’s already got a new teaching position in…

It’s "captivating from the very start and entertaining to the very end” (India Holton, The League of Gentlewomen Witches) as family secrets and scandalous mystery combine in this delightfully witty historical rom-com—perfect for fans of Evie Dunmore, Enola Holmes, and Netflix's Bridgerton! Lady Charlotte Lovett should have never run away upon discovering her betrothal. But…

No one in America has done more observing of more people than Dr. Frank I. Luntz. From Bill O'Reilly to Bill Maher, America's leading pundits, prognosticators, and CEOs turn to Luntz to explain the present and to predict the future. With all the upheavals of recent events, the plans and priorities of the American people…

The perfect gift for Valentine's Day, to share with a loved one or cherish as a keepsake, fromNew YorkTimes bestselling poet and peacemaker Mattie J.T.Stepanek. Mattie J.T.Stepanek has won the hearts of millions with his inspiring poems.Now he's ready to spread a little love with Loving Through Heartsongs, a beautiful collection of poems written about…

A true force for change, Gary Hirshberg has been at the forefront of movements working for environmental and social transformation for 30 years. From his early days as an educator and activist to his current position as President and CE-Yo of Stonyfield Farm, the world's largest organic yogurt company, Hirshberg's positive outlook has inspired thousands…

From the creators of the bestselling My Life series comes a fresh and funny story about Hannah Sharpe—an observant young sleuth on the autism spectrum who likes to solve mysteries by drawing cartoons of her cowboy alter ego, Dusty Pickle—in this colorfully illustrated adventure featuring full-color art on every page.  Young cartoonist Hannah Sharpe has…

From British Fantasy Award-winning author RJ Barker comes the epic conclusion to the Forsaken trilogy, set in a forest straight out of darkest folklore with outlaws fighting an evil empire and warring deities.  Praise for Gods of the Wyrdwood "An experienced novelist at the top of his game—this is Avatar meets Dune, on shrooms." —SFX  "A sweeping story of destiny…

Snow-covered mountains, bustling cities, temperate rainforests, and coastal wineries: get to know this country of contrasts with Moon Chile. Inside you'll find:Flexible itineraries, from two days in Santiago to the two-week best of Chile, including a road trip along the Carretera Austral Strategic advice for outdoor adventurers, backpackers, culture and history buffs, foodies, and more…

In the tradition of classics such as Lives of the Cell by Lewis Thomas, a bold reframing of our relationship with technology into one that is more positive and human centered.   In the digital world, code is the essential primary building block, the equivalent of the cell or DNA in the biological sphere—and almost…

With three best friends and one hot hitchhiker entering their summer road trip era, it's all about that reputation. . . It’s the summer after senior year of high school for Carson, Noemi, and Eleanor, and they intend to live it up while they can. What could be more epic than a cross-country road trip…

A critical history of the idea of design—and its utopian promise Design has penetrated every dimension of contemporary society, from classrooms to statehouses to corporate boardrooms. It’s seen as a kind of mega-power, one that can solve all our problems and elevate our experiences to make a more beautiful, more functional world.     But there’s…

Your favorite daddy-daughter duo take on another favorite fairy tale, this one about the time a wizard turned Andy into a frog!   It’s bedtime, so you know what that means—Estella is ready for another totally true story from her dad’s childhood. In tonight’s story, Andy is on a class trip to New York City, where…

A laugh out loud romcom debut novel by podcast host Adrienne Gunn, set in the reality TV dating universe. For readers of If the Shoe Fits, One to Watch, and The Charm Offensive.  Thirty-five year old Edie Pepper, a rosé loving, reality TV obsessed copywriter from Chicago, dreams of plucking her soulmate from the depths of…

This enchanting and atmospheric fantasy brings readers to a Paris breathless with excitement at the dawn of the twentieth century. But for a select few there is a second, secret Paris where the magic of the City of Light is very real.    In the run up to the 1900s World’s Fair Paris is abuzz with…

A radical new examination of Malcolm X that shows how the iconic figure was always dedicated to a peaceful, global movement for Black liberation   Malcolm X is one of the most iconic figures of the twentieth century. Across countless films, documentaries, and books, we have come to know him as a violent and tragic figure,…

From the Mediterranean to the Alps, from fine art to fresh pasta, experience it all with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Italy you'll find:Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to Italy Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites…

This comprehensive account of the meteoric rise of The Simpsons combines incisive pop culture criticism and interviews with the show’s creative team that take readers inside the making of an American phenomenon during its most influential decade, the 1990s.The Simpsons is an American institution. But its status as an occasionally sharp yet ultimately safe sitcom…