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Set in the Dutch Golden Age, an engrossing historical novel that brilliantly imagines the complex story behind one of Rembrandt's most famous paintings.

The fourth volume in Jeffrey Archer's New York Times bestselling Clifton Chronicles series. Be Careful What You Wish For opens with Harry Clifton and his wife Emma rushing to learn the fate of their son Sebastian, who has been in a fatal car accident. But who died, Sebastian or his best friend?

A moving novel about a bold young woman drawn to the looms of Lowell, Massachusetts-and to the one man with whom she has no business falling in love.

The courage, compassion, and intelligence of this warrior king became the stuff of legend, and A King's Ransom brings the man and his world fully and powerfully alive.

Mercy must deal with an unwanted guest-one that brings a threat unlike anything she's ever known.

On Leave is a timeless evocation of what the history books can never record: the shame and the terror felt by men returning home from war.

From former marine captain and Iraq veteran Phil Klay, a brilliant and hard-hitting collection focusing on the complexities of life for soldiers on the front lines and after.

A Million Ways to Die in the West is a blisteringly funny tale in which a cowardly farmer seeks the help of a gunslinger's wife to help him win back the woman who left him.

A modern-day Hunt for Red October-an armed nuclear submarine is taken over and must be hunted down before its weapons are launched.

In this second volume to the Stormlight archive, intertwined stories continue and, as Sanderson fans have come to expect, develop in unexpected, wonderfully surprising directions.

Packed with headline-making revelations and little-known details, Cycles of Lies tells the most complete and richly reported account of one of the biggest sports scandals of our time: the extraordinary rise and precipitous fall of Lance Armstrong.

A landmark biography that reveals the secret past of one of the most influential academics of the twentieth century.

In Eat the Yolks, Liz Wolfe doesn't just make a case for eating the whole egg. She uncovers the shocking lies we've been told about fat, cholesterol, protein, carbs, and calories and brings us the truth about which foods are healthy-and which foods are really harming us.

The story of the extraordinary wartime experiences of five of Hollywood's greatest and most legendary directors, all of whom put their stamp on the war and who were changed forever by it.

Star of ABC's hit reality show Shark Tank and fifteen year veteran of QVC's Clever & Unique Creations, mega-entrepreneur/inventor Lori Greiner shares her secrets to success with a clear, step-by-step process for turning your million-dollar idea into a reality.

An esteemed philosopher offers a vision for the central role of one of our most cherished-and controversial-ideas.

A young woman is stabbed to death on her front stoop-a murder. The victim, Catherine 'Kitty' Genovese, became an urban martyr, butchered by a sociopathic killer in plain sight of thirty-eight neighbors who 'didn't want to get involved.'

Goldstein provides a dazzlingly original plunge into the drama of philosophy, revealing its hidden role in today's debates on religion, morality, politics, and science.

A fresh look at the life and times of Victoria Woodhull and Tennie Claflin, two sisters whose radical views on sex, love, politics, and business threatened the white male power structure of the 19th century and shocked the world.

A dazzling account of one of America's greatest sports sagas, Showtime is packed with indelible characters, vicious rivalries, and jaw-dropping, behind-the-scenes stories of the players' decadent Hollywood lifestyles.

The Sibley Guide to Birds, second edition, brings the genius of David Allen Sibley to the world once again in a thoroughly updated and expanded volume that every birder must own.

In this highly anticipated new book, Russell Simmons guides readers into finding greater clarity and focus and explains how to be healthier in both mind and body.

By revealing the top nine secrets of the most successful TED Talks ever given, bestselling author Carmine Gallo gives readers the ultimate guide to public speaking.

From Africa to Asia to the Americas, women are the key to progress on ending poverty, violence, and conflict. Award-winning humanitarian and journalist Sally Armstrong shows us why empowering women and girls is the way forward, and she introduces us to the leading females who are making change happen.

Aviary Wonders Inc. has offered bird lovers a unique opportunity: Assemble your own bird from stunningly beautiful and carefully hand-crafted parts.

Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom tell the story of the Beatles in the vivid and exciting style that has become the hallmark of their books. This illustrated story covers John Lennon's Liverpool childhood with Auntie Mimi and his school band the Quarrymen.

From romantic comedy superstar Elizabeth Eulberg comes a fresh, fun examination of a question for the ages: Can guys and girls ever really be just friends? Or are they always one fight away from not speaking again--and one kiss away from true love?

Adam Rex is back with the final book in the acclaimed Cold Cereal Saga, a trilogy about kids who must save the world from an evil breakfast company that has been luring magical creatures to our world through a rift in the time-space continuum.

When a boy is brought in to dance with both Liberty and Rochelle, it can only mean one thing: dueling duets!

When something goes wrong on the farm, someone is always ready to jump in, and this time Ernie the duck is determined to help out. But no matter how hard he tries, nothing goes quite right.

This irresistible sequel, a blend of mystery, romance, legend, and a dash of the paranormal, will thrill fans, as well as win new readers to the compelling ongoing story.

Eric builds up a head of steam as he becomes more and more annoyed by the antics of his little sister, Alice-she's always messing with his stuff, and when he gets mad at her, his parents blame him! Things come to a head when in a particular fit of pique, a furious Eric floats up to the ceiling.

All that glitters may well be gold in the third book in the Order of Darkness quartet filled with intrigue, mystery, and romance.

Delightfully bizarre, raucous, and hilarious, Grasshopper Jungle is a complex and fascinating balancing act that is both a genre roller coaster ride and an intimate coming-of-age study.

Half Bad is a gripping tale of alienation and the indomitable will to survive, a story that will grab hold of you and not let go until the very last page.

With a featherlight touch and disarming charm, Jon J Muth--and his delightful little panda bear, Koo--challenge readers to stretch their minds and imaginations with twenty-six haikus about the four seasons.

Before Ralph Waldo Emerson was a great writer, he was a city boy who longed for the broad, open fields and deep, still woods of the country, and then a young man who treasured books, ideas, and people. When he grew up and set out in the world, he wondered: could he build a life around these things he loved?

In June of 1939, the United States played host to two very special guests. British monarchs King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were coming to America. As part of the festivities, Eleanor hosts an all-American picnic that includes hot dogs, a menu item that shocks some people.

Tim Green delivers another baseball tale with sports action and emotional heart that will keep kids on the edges of their seats.

Swept away by gusty wind and deposited on an unfamiliar city street, Peggy the hen goes for a walk, taking in the sights, and manages to make her way back home with new friends and a new routine that includes trips to the city.

On one gray afternoon, Louise makes a fateful trip to the library. With the help of a new library card, and through the transformative power of books, what started out as a dull day turns into one of surprises, ideas, and fun, fun, fun!

Rotten Ralph's owner, Sarah, is fed up with her red rascal's behavior. Ralph is tired of Sarah trying to change him. He misses his cat family, which never made him alter a thing about himself.

Nationally syndicated radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh has long wanted to make American history come to life for the children of his listeners.

A hilarious new twist on the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty, about a little mouse who can't get to sleep because of the princess's very loud snoring.

Grab your magnifying glass! Find your field guide! And come hop, hide, swim, and glide through this buggy backyard world!

Sparky stars a pet who has more to offer than meets the eye. When our narrator orders a sloth through the mail, the creature that arrives isn't good at tricks or hide-and-seek...or much of anything. Still, there's something about Sparky that is irresistible.

In the fourth book in Cal Ripken, Jr.'s All-Star series, centerfielder Corey Maduro has to deal with the humiliation of having an overly involved and short-tempered father in the stands.

Lucky and Alpha have finally reached an uneasy peace, but tensions are still high-and Alpha has made it clear that there are some dogs he will never fully accept.

In the final book of the Slayer Chronicles trilogy, all secrets will be revealed. In a story full of unexpected turns, it is up to Joss to protect the ones he loves and discover the truth about his sister's death-even if it means paying the ultimate price.

A rooster who just wants to sleep in gets a little help from a friend in this laugh-out-loud picture book.