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This bestselling book offers a fresh and humorous perspective on George Washington, challenging traditional views of the…

Vibrant art paired with astonishing facts and humorous anecdotes. Misha Maynerick Blaise loves birds, and in this…

In the 17th-century frontier town of Springfield, a series of disturbing events—such as spoiled food, ill livestock,…

This adult coloring book, designed by the creator of popular titles, offers a festive collection of holiday-themed…

Paul Hawkes has spent over a decade researching organizations in the worldwide movement for social and environmental…

This book is intended for readers who consider themselves weird, for people who want to make sense of their seeming…

This book is a quirky look into a side of pop music — the side that attracts the morally bankrupt, the unhinged, the…

This book is for people that are interested in historical looks at magic, culture, mythology and folklore. This work…

What is an event that transpired years ago now, still echoes in a way that’s tragically familiar; in the wake of…

American cultural broadcast figure Mister Rogers has compiled a selection of letters and replies that will illuminate…

Tossing a recyclable in the bin isn't always so simple a task, or rather it is until it isn't. Given how variable…

With a population that’s roughly half of Portland and just under that of Cleveland’s, Iceland boasts a surprising…

While it seems like you have plenty of choice when it comes to whiskey, in actually 95% of whiskey in America is owned…

From professor of Atlantic History Marcus Rediker, this book shines light on one of the darkest series of events in…

Did you know the US has a Memory Championship? Or there there are tricks mentalists use to train their memories? Memory…

This is an adventure-filled memoir of a scientist’s quest to develop new ways of fighting disease and illness through…

Pam Johnson-Bennett describes herself as "America's favorite cat expert" and in this book she shows us all how adding a…

In the wake of 9/11, American leaders were left with a lot of questions. Questions like: Had anyone foreseen the threat…

Action Park was the legendary amusement park so dangerous it was called, variously, "Traction Par," "Accident Park," or…

It's easy to give someone some golden advice or a piece of your mind, but much harder to hear it. This book is…

From the author of the My Struggle series comes the first of four autobiographical volumes based on the seasons.…

Using the cultural phenomena of RuPaul's Drag Race as a springboard, authors Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez talk…

This book contains a collection of entertaining diversions including singing and rhyming games, memory games, guessing…

People in the 21st century have access to more scientific knowledge than any generation ever before, but it doesn't lead…

Learn the shortcuts to take charge of your interactions with this book by an expert in human behavior. Understand the…

The Poisoner's Handbook is equal parts true crime, history, and scientific thriller. Travel back to the Roaring…

From the person who helped brought you the Americans with Disabilities Act, this memoir recounts the life of Judith…

In this exploration of three powerful plants, author Michael Pollan takes the reader on a journey through the world of…

Life can be hard. We pack away all the things that happen and that weight can hold us back. Judith Sills assures us that…

Get a unique look at five dictators across the world from the perspective of their own personal chefs.Learn the food…