In their own words, immigrants recall their arrival in the United States. Includes brief biographies and facts about the Ellis Island Oral History Project.
Science world luminary John Brockman assembles twenty-five of
the most important scientific minds, people who have been thinking
about the field artificial intelligence for most of their careers,
for an unparalleled round-table examination about mind, thinking,
intelligence and what it means to be human.
The Poplar Kids are taking over their middle school in this
uproariously funny sequel to Payback on Poplar Lane,
which NYT bestselling author Chris Grabenstein
called "the funniest book I've read in years."
Clover O'Reilly is super psyched to run for class president.
Clover O'Reilly is super psyched to run for class president.
An impossible-to-put-down domestic thriller about secrets and
revenge, told from the perspectives of a husband and wife who are
the most perfect, and the most dangerous, match for each
other
Rebecca didn’t know love was possible until she met Paul, a successful, charismatic, married man with a past as dark as her own.
Rebecca didn’t know love was possible until she met Paul, a successful, charismatic, married man with a past as dark as her own.
Unconventional--yet effective--parenting strategies, carefully
curated by the creator of the popular podcast The Longest
Shortest Time
Some of the best parenting advice that Hillary Frank ever received did not come from parenting experts, but from friends and podcast listeners who acted on a whim, often in moments of desperation.
Some of the best parenting advice that Hillary Frank ever received did not come from parenting experts, but from friends and podcast listeners who acted on a whim, often in moments of desperation.
A powerful, eerily unsettling story collection from a major
international literary star.
Unearthly and unexpected, the stories in Mouthful of Birds burrow their way into your psyche and don't let go. Samanta Schweblin haunts and mesmerizes in this extraordinary, masterful collection.
Unearthly and unexpected, the stories in Mouthful of Birds burrow their way into your psyche and don't let go. Samanta Schweblin haunts and mesmerizes in this extraordinary, masterful collection.
Stories navigating the commplicated terrain of race in America,
from acclaimed writers like Toni Morrison, E.L. Doctorow, Sandra
Cisneros, Sherman Alexie, and Amy Tan
The editors who brought us Unsettling America and Identity Lessons have compiled a short-story anthology that focuses on themes of racial and ethnic assimilation.
The editors who brought us Unsettling America and Identity Lessons have compiled a short-story anthology that focuses on themes of racial and ethnic assimilation.
In this unforgettable work of fiction, Donald Ray Pollock peers
into the soul of a tough Midwestern American town to reveal the
sad, stunted but resilient lives of its residents.
Spanning a period from the mid-sixties to the late nineties, the linked stories that comprise Knockemstiff feature a cast of recurring characters who are woebegone, baffled and depraved—but irresistibly, undeniably real.
Spanning a period from the mid-sixties to the late nineties, the linked stories that comprise Knockemstiff feature a cast of recurring characters who are woebegone, baffled and depraved—but irresistibly, undeniably real.
An enlightening and entertaining collection of the most esteemed
love poems in the English canon, retold in contemporary language
everyone can understand
James Anthony has long enjoyed poetry with a strict adherence to beat, rhythm, and rhyming patterns, which he likens to the very best pop songs.
James Anthony has long enjoyed poetry with a strict adherence to beat, rhythm, and rhyming patterns, which he likens to the very best pop songs.
A panoramic experience that tells the story of Beastie Boys, an
audiobook as unique as the band itself.
Formed as a New York City hardcore band in 1981, Beastie Boys struck an unlikely path to global hip hop superstardom. Here is their story, told for the first time in the words of the band.
Formed as a New York City hardcore band in 1981, Beastie Boys struck an unlikely path to global hip hop superstardom. Here is their story, told for the first time in the words of the band.
A new anthology celebrating the witches and sorcerers of epic
fantasy—featuring stories by George R. R. Martin, Scott
Lynch, Megan Lindholm, and many others.
Hot on the heels of Gardner Dozois’s acclaimed anthology The Book of Swords comes this companion volume devoted to magic.
Hot on the heels of Gardner Dozois’s acclaimed anthology The Book of Swords comes this companion volume devoted to magic.
To millions of kids, the books they read are more than
entertainment— they are mirrors to hold up to their own
lives. And the creators of those books are more than just
writers—they are mentors, confidants, friends, sometimes the
only ones who understand.
