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(1, 'It\'s Only the Himalayas', '', 'Travel', 45.17, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/6d/41/6d418a73cc7d4ecfd75ca11d854041db.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'Wherever you go whatever you do just dont do anything stupid My MotherDuring her yearlong adventure backpacking from South Africa to Singapore S Bedford definitely did a few things her mother might classify as stupid She swam with great white sharks in South Africa ran from lions in Zimbabwe climbed a Himalayan mountain without training in Nepal and wa Wherever you go whatever you do just dont do anything stupid My MotherDuring her yearlong adventure backpacking from South Africa to Singapore S Bedford definitely did a few things her mother might classify as stupid She swam with great white sharks in South Africa ran from lions in Zimbabwe climbed a Himalayan mountain without training in Nepal and watched as her friend was attacked by a monkey in IndonesiaBut interspersed in those slightly more crazy moments Sue Bedfored and her friend Sara the Stoic experienced the sights sounds life and culture of fifteen countries Joined along the way by a few friends and their aging fathers here and there Sue and Sara experience the trip of a lifetime They fall in love with the world cultivate an appreciation for home and discover who or what they want to becomeIts Only the Himalayas is the incredibly funny sometimes outlandish always entertaining confession of a young backpacker that will inspire you to take your own adventure more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(2, 'Full Moon over Noahâs Ark: An Odyssey to Mount Ararat and Beyond', '', 'Travel', 49.43, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/fe/8a/fe8af6ceec7718986380c0fde9b3b34f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Acclaimed travel writer Rick Antonson sets his adventurous compass on Mount Ararat exploring the regions long history religious mysteries and complex politicsMount Ararat is the most fabled mountain in the world For millennia this massif in eastern Turkey has been rumored as the resting place of Noahs Ark following the Great Flood But it also plays a significant ro Acclaimed travel writer Rick Antonson sets his adventurous compass on Mount Ararat exploring the regions long history religious mysteries and complex politicsMount Ararat is the most fabled mountain in the world For millennia this massif in eastern Turkey has been rumored as the resting place of Noahs Ark following the Great Flood But it also plays a significant role in the longstanding conflict between Turkey and ArmeniaAuthor Rick Antonson joined a fivemember expedition to the mountains nearly 17000foot summit trekking alongside a contingent of Armenians for whom Mount Ararat is the stolen symbol of their country Antonson weaves vivid historical anecdote with unexpected travel vignettes whether tracing earlier mountaineering attempts on the peak recounting the genocide of Armenians and its unresolved debate or depicting the Kurds ambitions for their own nations borders which some say should include Mount AraratWhat unfolds in Full Moon Over Noahs Ark is one mans odyssey a tale told through many stories Starting with the flooding of the Black Sea in 5600 BCE through to the Epic of Gilgamesh and the contrasting narratives of the Great Flood known to followers of the Judaic Christian and Islamic religions Full Moon Over Noahs Ark takes readers along with Antonson through the shadows and broad landscapes of Turkey Iraq Iran and Armenia shedding light on a troubled but fascinating area of the world more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(3, 'See America: A Celebration of Our National Parks & Treasured Sites', '', 'Travel', 48.87, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/c7/1a/c71a85dbf8c2dbc75cb271026618477c.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'To coincide with the 2016 centennial anniversary of the National Parks Service the Creative Action Network has partnered with the National Parks Conservation Association to revive and reimagine the legacy of WPA travel posters Artists from all over the world have participated in the creation of this new crowdsourced collection of See America posters for a modern era Fe To coincide with the 2016 centennial anniversary of the National Parks Service the Creative Action Network has partnered with the National Parks Conservation Association to revive and reimagine the legacy of WPA travel posters Artists from all over the world have participated in the creation of this new crowdsourced collection of See America posters for a modern era Featuring artwork for 75 national parks and monuments across all 50 states this engaging keepsake volume celebrates the full range of our nations landmarks and treasured wilderness more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(4, 'Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel', '', 'Travel', 36.94, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ca/30/ca30b1afe1e76ce7ba1db8176d398e53.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 8, 'With a new foreword by Tim Ferriss Theres nothing like vagabonding taking time off from your normal lifefrom six weeks to four months to two yearsto discover and experience the world on your own terms In this oneofakind handbook veteran travel writer Rolf Potts explains how anyone armed with an independent spirit can achieve the dream of extended overseas travel With a new foreword by Tim Ferriss Theres nothing like vagabonding taking time off from your normal lifefrom six weeks to four months to two yearsto discover and experience the world on your own terms In this oneofakind handbook veteran travel writer Rolf Potts explains how anyone armed with an independent spirit can achieve the dream of extended overseas travel Now completely revised and updated Vagabonding is an accessible and inspiring guide to financing your travel time determining your destination adjusting to life on the road working and volunteering overseas handling travel adversity reassimilating back into ordinary life Praise for Vagabonding A crucial reference for any budget wandererTime Vagabonding easily remains in my top10 list of lifechanging books Why Because one incredible trip especially a longterm trip can change your life forever And Vagabonding teaches you how to travel and think not just for one trip but for the rest of your lifeTim Ferriss from the foreword The book is a meditation on the joys of hitting the road Its also a primer for those with a case of pentup wanderlust seeking to live the dreamUSA Today I couldnt put this book down Its a whole different ethic of travel Pottss practical advice might just convince you to enjoy that openended trip of a lifetimeRick Steves Potts wants us to wander to explore to embrace the unknown and finally to take our own damn time about it I think this is the most sensible book of travelrelated advice ever writtenTim Cahill founding editor of Outside more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(5, 'Under the Tuscan Sun', '', 'Travel', 37.33, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/45/21/4521c581ba727f5c835e34860cbf53e5.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'A CLASSIC FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF UNDER MAGNOLIAFrances Mayeswidely published poet gourmet cook and travel writeropens the door to a wondrous new world when she buys and restores an abandoned villa in the spectacular Tuscan countryside In evocative language she brings the reader along as she discovers the beauty and simplicity of life in Italy Mayes also crea A CLASSIC FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF UNDER MAGNOLIAFrances Mayeswidely published poet gourmet cook and travel writeropens the door to a wondrous new world when she buys and restores an abandoned villa in the spectacular Tuscan countryside In evocative language she brings the reader along as she discovers the beauty and simplicity of life in Italy Mayes also creates dozens of delicious seasonal recipes from her traditional kitchen and simple garden all of which she includes in the book Doing for Tuscany what MFK Fisher and Peter Mayle did for Provence Mayes writes about the tastes and pleasures of a foreign country with gusto and passion more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(6, 'A Summer In Europe', '', 'Travel', 44.34, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/6c/e3/6ce3003931701c7a3fd5354917538ea9.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'On her thirtieth birthday Gwendolyn Reese receives an unexpected present from her widowed Aunt Bea a grand tour of Europe in the company of Beas Sudoku and Mahjongg Club The prospect isnt entirely appealing But when the gift she is expectingan engagement ring from her boyfrienddoesnt materialize Gwen decides to go At first Gwen approaches the trip as if its On her thirtieth birthday Gwendolyn Reese receives an unexpected present from her widowed Aunt Bea a grand tour of Europe in the company of Beas Sudoku and Mahjongg Club The prospect isnt entirely appealing But when the gift she is expectingan engagement ring from her boyfrienddoesnt materialize Gwen decides to go At first Gwen approaches the trip as if its the math homework she assigns her students diligently checking monuments off her mustsee list But amid the bougainvillea and stunning vistas of southern Italy something changes Gwen begins to live in the momentskipping down stone staircases in Capri running her fingers over a glacier in view of the Matterhorn racing through the Louvre and tastetesting pastries at a Marseilles cafe Reveling in every new experienceespecially her attraction to a charismatic British physics professorGwen discovers that the ancient wonders around her are nothing compared to the renaissance unfolding within A thinking womans love story it swept me away to breathtaking places with a cast of endearing characters I wont soon forget Bravissima Susan McBride author of Little Black Dress Praise for Marilyn Brants According to Jane A warm witty and charmingly original story Susan Wiggs New York Times bestselling author Brant infuses her sweetly romantic and delightfully clever tale with just the right dash of Austenesque wit Chicago Tribune An engaging read for all who have been through the long dark dating wars and still believe theres sunshine and a Mr Darcy at the end of the tunnel Cathy Lamb author of Such a Pretty Face more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(7, 'The Great Railway Bazaar', '', 'Travel', 30.54, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d5/82/d582f6b0261c2842330e893962276295.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 6, 'First published more than thirty years ago Paul Therouxs strange unique and hugely entertaining railway odyssey has become a modern classic of travel literature Here Theroux recounts his early adventures on an unusual grand continental tour Asias fabled trains the Orient Express the Khyber Pass Local the Frontier Mail the Golden Arrow to Kuala Lumpur the Mand First published more than thirty years ago Paul Therouxs strange unique and hugely entertaining railway odyssey has become a modern classic of travel literature Here Theroux recounts his early adventures on an unusual grand continental tour Asias fabled trains the Orient Express the Khyber Pass Local the Frontier Mail the Golden Arrow to Kuala Lumpur the Mandalay Express the TransSiberian Express are the stars of a journey that takes him on a loop eastbound from Londons Victoria Station to Tokyo Central then back from Japan on the TransSiberian Brimming with Therouxs signature humor and wry observations this engrossing chronicle is essential reading for both the ardent adventurer and the armchair traveler more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(8, 'A Year in Provence (Provence #1)', '', 'Travel', 56.88, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/8b/81/8b81cd9b2c8f89a12099a80bed1c4911.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 6, 'National BestsellerIn this witty and warmhearted account Peter Mayle tells what it is like to realize a longcherished dream and actually move into a 200yearold stone farmhouse in the remote country of the Lubron with his wife and two large dogs He endures Januarys frosty mistral as it comes howling down the Rhne Valley discovers the secrets of goat racing through National Bestseller In this witty and warmhearted account Peter Mayle tells what it is like to realize a longcherished dream and actually move into a 200yearold stone farmhouse in the remote country of the Lubron with his wife and two large dogs He endures Januarys frosty mistral as it comes howling down the Rhne Valley discovers the secrets of goat racing through the middle of town and delights in the glorious regional cuisine A Year in Provence transports us into all the earthy pleasures of Provenal life and lets us live vicariously at a tempo governed by seasons not by days more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(9, 'The Road to Little Dribbling: Adventures of an American in Britain (Notes From a Small Island #2)', '', 'Travel', 23.21, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/26/f5/26f5d20239a45046e756c6d09611b3ea.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'The hilarious and loving sequel to a hilarious and loving classic of travel writing Notes from a Small Island Bill Brysons valentine to his adopted country of EnglandIn 1995 Bill Bryson got into his car and took a weekslong farewell motoring trip about England before moving his family back to the United States The book about that trip Notes from a Small Island is up The hilarious and loving sequel to a hilarious and loving classic of travel writing Notes from a Small Island Bill Brysons valentine to his adopted country of EnglandIn 1995 Bill Bryson got into his car and took a weekslong farewell motoring trip about England before moving his family back to the United States The book about that trip Notes from a Small Island is uproarious and endlessly endearing one of the most acute and affectionate portrayals of England in all its glorious eccentricity ever written Two decades later he set out again to rediscover that country and the result is The Road to Little Dribbling Nothing is funnier than Bill Bryson on the roadprepare for the total joy and multiple episodes of unseemly laughter more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(10, 'Neither Here nor There: Travels in Europe', '', 'Travel', 38.95, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/c9/9a/c99a7a05537cd842eb4db83d537e3a4d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Bill Brysons first travel book The Lost Continent was unanimously acclaimed as one of the funniest books in years In Neither Here nor There he brings his unique brand of humour to bear on Europe as he shoulders his backpack keeps a tight hold on his wallet and journeys from Hammerfest the northernmost town on the continent to Istanbul on the cusp of Asia Fluent in Bill Brysons first travel book The Lost Continent was unanimously acclaimed as one of the funniest books in years In Neither Here nor There he brings his unique brand of humour to bear on Europe as he shoulders his backpack keeps a tight hold on his wallet and journeys from Hammerfest the northernmost town on the continent to Istanbul on the cusp of Asia Fluent in oh at least one language he retraces his travels as a student twenty years beforeWhether braving the homicidal motorist of Paris being robbed by gypsies in Florence attempting not to order tripe and eyeballs in a German restaurant windowshopping in the sex shops of the Reeperbahn or disputing his hotel bill in Copenhagen Bryson takes in the sights dissects the culture and illuminates each place and person with his hilariously caustic observations He even goes to Liechtenstein more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(11, '1,000 Places to See Before You Die', '', 'Travel', 26.08, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/9e/10/9e106f81f65b293e488718a4f54a6a3f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'Around the World continent by continent here is the best the world has to offer 1000 places guaranteed to give travelers the shivers Sacred ruins grand hotels wildlife preserves hilltop villages snack shacks castles festivals reefs restaurants cathedrals hidden islands opera houses museums and more Each entry tells exactly why its essential to visit Th Around the World continent by continent here is the best the world has to offer 1000 places guaranteed to give travelers the shivers Sacred ruins grand hotels wildlife preserves hilltop villages snack shacks castles festivals reefs restaurants cathedrals hidden islands opera houses museums and more Each entry tells exactly why its essential to visit Then come the nuts and bolts addresses websites phone and fax numbers best times to visit Stop dreaming and get goingThis hefty volume reminds vacationers that hot tourist spots are small percentage of whats worth seeing out there A quick sampling Venices Cipriani Hotel Californias Monterey Peninsula the Lewis and Clark Trail in Oregon the Great Wall of China Robert Louis Stevensons home in Western Samoa and the Alhambra in Andalusia Spain Veteran travel guide writer Schultz divides the book geographically presenting a little less than a page on each location Each entry lists exactly where to find the spot eg Moorea is located 12 miles19 km northwest of Tahiti 10 minutes by air 1 hour by boat and when to go eg if you want to check out The Complete Fly Fisher hotel in Montana May and SeptOct offer productive angling in a solitary setting This is an excellent resource for the intrepid travelerCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information Inc more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(12, 'Sharp Objects', '', 'Mystery', 47.82, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/c0/59/c05972805aa7201171b8fc71a5b00292.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 20, 'WICKED above her hipbone GIRL across her heart Words are like a road map to reporter Camille Preakers troubled past Fresh from a brief stay at a psych hospital Camilles first assignment from the secondrate daily paper where she works brings her reluctantly back to her hometown to cover the murders of two preteen girls NASTY on her kneecap BABYDOLL on her leg Since WICKED above her hipbone GIRL across her heart Words are like a road map to reporter Camille Preakers troubled past Fresh from a brief stay at a psych hospital Camilles first assignment from the secondrate daily paper where she works brings her reluctantly back to her hometown to cover the murders of two preteen girls NASTY on her kneecap BABYDOLL on her leg Since she left town eight years ago Camille has hardly spoken to her neurotic hypochondriac mother or to the halfsister she barely knows a beautiful thirteenyearold with an eerie grip on the town Now installed again in her familys Victorian mansion Camille is haunted by the childhood tragedy she has spent her whole life trying to cut from her memory HARMFUL on her wrist WHORE on her ankle As Camille works to uncover the truth about these violent crimes she finds herself identifying with the young victimsa bit too strongly Clues keep leading to dead ends forcing Camille to unravel the psychological puzzle of her own past to get at the story Dogged by her own demons Camille will have to confront what happened to her years before if she wants to survive this homecomingWith its taut crafted writing Sharp Objects is addictive haunting and unforgettable more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(13, 'In a Dark, Dark Wood', '', 'Mystery', 19.63, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/95/84/95840dfd67c020067c99d70451147e20.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 18, 'In a dark dark wood Nora hasnt seen Clare for ten years Not since Nora walked out of school one day and never went back There was a dark dark houseUntil out of the blue an invitation to Clares hen do arrives Is this a chance for Nora to finally put her past behind herAnd in the dark dark house there was a dark dark roomBut something goes wrong Very wrongAnd i In a dark dark wood Nora hasnt seen Clare for ten years Not since Nora walked out of school one day and never went back There was a dark dark houseUntil out of the blue an invitation to Clares hen do arrives Is this a chance for Nora to finally put her past behind herAnd in the dark dark house there was a dark dark roomBut something goes wrong Very wrongAnd in the dark dark room Some things cant stay secret for ever more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(14, 'The Past Never Ends', '', 'Mystery', 56.50, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/9d/f2/9df248dcefeaba9eeb519a59b248f72c.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'A simple task Attorney Chester Morgan thinks Get a copy of a public record for a young man whose only friend has died in an unexplained accidental death Except The police file regarding the demise of sex worker Tanya Everly has been sealed by the order of the chief of police and no one will talk Warned to drop the matter Attorney Morgan knows that if he doesnt sp A simple task Attorney Chester Morgan thinks Get a copy of a public record for a young man whose only friend has died in an unexplained accidental death Except The police file regarding the demise of sex worker Tanya Everly has been sealed by the order of the chief of police and no one will talk Warned to drop the matter Attorney Morgan knows that if he doesnt speak for the dead young woman no one will Haunted by his discovery of the body of a prominent local oilman Morgan pursues a quest for justice that puts his reputation career and life at risk A journey that takes him into the dark shadows of the sexforsale business into the marble courtrooms of Oklahoma and into the aching loneliness of his own soul Set in the American Southwest in the days before 911 The Past Never Ends is both a complex murder mystery and a meditation on the selfperpetuating nature of injustice and the ethereal nature of justice itself more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(15, 'A Murder in Time', '', 'Mystery', 16.64, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/cc/bd/ccbd7a62caefd5a3a2e04dd7c2ff48fe.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Beautiful and brilliant Kendra Donovan is a rising star at the FBI Yet her path to professional success hits a speed bump during a disastrous raid where half her team is murdered a mole in the FBI is uncovered and she herself is severely wounded As soon as she recovers she goes rogue and travels to England to assassinate the man responsible for the deaths of her teamm Beautiful and brilliant Kendra Donovan is a rising star at the FBI Yet her path to professional success hits a speed bump during a disastrous raid where half her team is murdered a mole in the FBI is uncovered and she herself is severely wounded As soon as she recovers she goes rogue and travels to England to assassinate the man responsible for the deaths of her teammatesWhile fleeing from an unexpected assassin herself Kendra escapes into a stairwell that promises sanctuary but when she stumbles out again she is in the same place Aldrich Castle but in a different time 1815 to be exactMistaken for a ladys maid hired to help with weekend guests Kendra is forced to quickly adapt to the time period until she can figure out how she got there and more importantly how to get back home However after the body of a young girl is found on the extensive grounds of the county estate she starts to feel theres some purpose to her bizarre circumstances Stripped of her twentyfirst century tools Kendra must use her wits alone in order to unmask a cunning madman more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(16, 'The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot #4)', '', 'Mystery', 44.10, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/86/38/8638ba095b3b32e0abdef170e7bc4fd6.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'In the village of Kings Abbot a widows sudden suicide sparks rumors that she murdered her first husband was being blackmailed and was carrying on a secret affair with the wealthy Roger Ackroyd The following evening Ackroyd is murdered in his locked studybut not before receiving a letter identifying the widows blackmailer Kings Abbot is crawling with suspects i In the village of Kings Abbot a widows sudden suicide sparks rumors that she murdered her first husband was being blackmailed and was carrying on a secret affair with the wealthy Roger Ackroyd The following evening Ackroyd is murdered in his locked studybut not before receiving a letter identifying the widows blackmailer Kings Abbot is crawling with suspects including a nervous butler Ackroyds wayward stepson and his sisterinlaw Mrs Cecil Ackroyd who has taken up residence in the victims home Its now up to the famous detective Hercule Poirot who has retired to Kings Abbot to garden to solve the case of who killed Roger Ackroyda task in which he is aided by the village doctor and narrator James Sheppard and by Sheppards ingenious sister CarolineThe Murder of Roger Ackroyd is the book that made Agatha Christie a household name and launched her career as a perennial bestseller Originally published in 1926 it is a landmark in the mystery genre It was in the vanguard of a new class of popular detective fiction that ushered in the modern era of mystery novels more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(17, 'The Last Mile (Amos Decker #2)', '', 'Mystery', 54.21, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e6/dc/e6dcc8f75214eb14edc1ce09c98f3d71.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'In his 1 New York Times bestseller Memory Man David Baldacci introduced the extraordinary detective Amos Deckerthe man who can forget nothing Now Decker returns in a spectacular new thriller THE LAST MILEConvicted murderer Melvin Mars is counting down the last hours before his executionfor the violent killing of his parents twenty years earlierwhen hes gran In his 1 New York Times bestseller Memory Man David Baldacci introduced the extraordinary detective Amos Deckerthe man who can forget nothing Now Decker returns in a spectacular new thriller THE LAST MILEConvicted murderer Melvin Mars is counting down the last hours before his executionfor the violent killing of his parents twenty years earlierwhen hes granted an unexpected reprieve Another man has confessed to the crimeAmos Decker newly hired on an FBI special task force takes an interest in Marss case after discovering the striking similarities to his own life Both men were talented football players with promising careers cut short by tragedy Both mens families were brutally murdered And in both cases another suspect came forward years after the killing to confess to the crime A suspect who may or may not have been telling the truthThe confession has the potential to make Melvin Marsguilty or nota free man Who wants Mars out of prison And why nowBut when a member of Deckers team disappears it becomes clear that something much largerand more sinisterthan just one convicted criminals life hangs in the balance Decker will need all of his extraordinary brainpower to stop an innocent man from being executed more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(18, 'That Darkness (Gardiner and Renner #1)', '', 'Mystery', 13.92, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/23/b8/23b81994234ac127d701db1531a08e48.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'As a forensic investigator for the Cleveland Police Department Maggie Gardiner has seen her share of Jane Does The latest is an unidentified female in her early teens discovered in a local cemetery More shocking than the girls injuriesfor Maggie at leastis the fact that no one has reported her missing She and the detectives assigned to the case including her cop e As a forensic investigator for the Cleveland Police Department Maggie Gardiner has seen her share of Jane Does The latest is an unidentified female in her early teens discovered in a local cemetery More shocking than the girls injuriesfor Maggie at leastis the fact that no one has reported her missing She and the detectives assigned to the case including her cop exhusband are determined to follow every lead run down every scrap of evidence But the monster they seek is watching each move closer to them than they could ever imagine Jack Renner is a killer He doesnt murder because he savors it or because he believes himself omnipotent or for any reason other than to make the world a safer place When he follows the trail of this Jane Doe to a locked room in a small apartment where eighteen teenaged girls are anything but safe he knows something must be done But his pursuit of their captor takes an unexpected turnMaggie Gardiner finds another body waiting for her in the autopsy roomand a host of questions that will challenge everything she believes about justice morality and the true nature of evil more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(19, 'Tastes Like Fear (DI Marnie Rome #3)', '', 'Mystery', 10.69, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/74/9b/749bca168778cf35fdb2441a9d6b403f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Sarah Hilary won the 2015 Theakstons Crime Novel of the Year with her debut the 2014 Richard and Judy pick SOMEONE ELSES SKIN She followed up with NO OTHER DARKNESS proclaimed as riveting by Lisa Gardner and truly mesmerising by David Mark Now DI Marnie Rome returns in her third novelHome is where Harm liesThe young girl who causes the fatal car crash disap Sarah Hilary won the 2015 Theakstons Crime Novel of the Year with her debut the 2014 Richard and Judy pick SOMEONE ELSES SKIN She followed up with NO OTHER DARKNESS proclaimed as riveting by Lisa Gardner and truly mesmerising by David Mark Now DI Marnie Rome returns in her third novelHome is where Harm liesThe young girl who causes the fatal car crash disappears from the sceneA runaway who doesnt want to be found she only wants to go homeTo the one man who understands herGives her shelter Just as he gives shelter to the other lost girls who live in his houseHes the head of her new familyHes Harm And when Harms family is threatened Marnie Rome is about to find out that everything tastes like fear more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(20, 'A Time of Torment (Charlie Parker #14)', '', 'Mystery', 48.35, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/f1/37/f137a410ed7d6fcfce17d081caf97915.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Jerome Burnel was once a hero He intervened to prevent multiple killings and in doing so damned himself His life was torn apart He was imprisoned brutalizedBut in his final days with the hunters circling he tells his story to private detective Charlie Parker He speaks of the girl who was marked for death but was saved of the ones who tormented him and an entity t Jerome Burnel was once a hero He intervened to prevent multiple killings and in doing so damned himself His life was torn apart He was imprisoned brutalizedBut in his final days with the hunters circling he tells his story to private detective Charlie Parker He speaks of the girl who was marked for death but was saved of the ones who tormented him and an entity that hides in a ruined stockadeParker is not like other men He died and was reborn He is ready to wage warNow he will descend upon a strange isolated community called the Cut and face down a force of men who rule by terror intimidation and murderAll in the name of the being they serveAll in the name of the Dead King more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(21, 'A Study in Scarlet (Sherlock Holmes #1)', '', 'Mystery', 16.73, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/27/40/274003f2720f82844873945b87af6c19.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'In the debut of literatures most famous sleuth a dead man is discovered in a bloodstained room in Brixton The only clues are a wedding ring a gold watch a pocket edition of Boccaccios Decameron and a word scrawled in blood on the wall With this investigation begins the partnership of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson Their search for the murderer uncovers a story of In the debut of literatures most famous sleuth a dead man is discovered in a bloodstained room in Brixton The only clues are a wedding ring a gold watch a pocket edition of Boccaccios Decameron and a word scrawled in blood on the wall With this investigation begins the partnership of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson Their search for the murderer uncovers a story of love and revengeand heralds a franchise of detective mysteries starring the formidable Holmes more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(22, 'Poisonous (Max Revere Novels #3)', '', 'Mystery', 26.80, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/8d/52/8d52227d29e03695ef755620078b7815.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'Teenaged Internet bully Ivy Lake fell off a cliff and few people cared except her mentallychallenged eighteenyearold stepbrother Tommy He loved her in spite of her cruelty Hes distraught and doesnt understand why his blended family is falling apart After a year the police still have no answers Ivy could have jumped could have been pushed or it could have Teenaged Internet bully Ivy Lake fell off a cliff and few people cared except her mentallychallenged eighteenyearold stepbrother Tommy He loved her in spite of her cruelty Hes distraught and doesnt understand why his blended family is falling apart After a year the police still have no answers Ivy could have jumped could have been pushed or it could have been an accident With too many suspects and not enough evidence the investigation has grown coldTommy thinks that if someone can figure out what happened to his stepsister everything will go back to normal so he writes to investigative reporter Maxine Revere This isnt the type of case Max normally takes on but the heartbreak and simple honesty in Tommys letter pulls her in She travels to Corte Madera California with her assistant David Kane and is at first pleased that the police are cooperative But the more Max learns about Tommy and his dysfunctional family the more she thinks shes taken on an impossible task this may be the one case she cant solveIf Ivy was murdered it was exceptionally wellplanned and that kind of killer could be hiding in plain sight planning the next act of violence Max believes the truth is always better than lies that the truth is the only thing that matters to gain justice for victims and their families But for the first time she wonders if this time the truth will kill more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(23, 'Murder at the 42nd Street Library (Raymond Ambler #1)', '', 'Mystery', 54.36, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/19/74/19748437aac103dbdeb1918062728726.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'Murder at the 42nd Street Library opens with a murder in a second floor office of the iconic beauxarts flagship of the New York Public Library Ray Ambler the curator of the librarys crime fiction collection joins forces with NYPD homicide detective Mike Cosgrove in hopes of bringing a murderer to justiceIn his search for the reasons behind the murder Ambler uncover Murder at the 42nd Street Library opens with a murder in a second floor office of the iconic beauxarts flagship of the New York Public Library Ray Ambler the curator of the librarys crime fiction collection joins forces with NYPD homicide detective Mike Cosgrove in hopes of bringing a murderer to justiceIn his search for the reasons behind the murder Ambler uncovers hiddenand profoundly disturbingrelationships between visitors to the library These include a celebrated mystery writer who has donated his papers to the librarys crime fiction collection that writers missing daughter a New York society woman with a hidden past and one of Amblers colleagues at the worldfamous library Those shocking revelations lead inexorably to the tragic and violent events that follow more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(24, 'Most Wanted', '', 'Mystery', 35.28, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/fa/b5/fab5e650b19b76c5f5d1ce3a626376b1.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'Lisa Scottoline delivers another searing powerful blockbuster novel that explores hotbutton issues within the framework of an intricately plotted thriller When a woman and her husband desperate for a baby find themselves unable to conceive they decide to take further steps Since it is the husband who is infertile the heroine decides to use a donor And all seems to Lisa Scottoline delivers another searing powerful blockbuster novel that explores hotbutton issues within the framework of an intricately plotted thriller When a woman and her husband desperate for a baby find themselves unable to conceive they decide to take further steps Since it is the husband who is infertile the heroine decides to use a donor And all seems to be well Three months pass and she is happily pregnant But a shocking revelation occurs when she discovers that a man arrested for a series of brutal murders is her donor the biological father of the child she is carrying Delving deeper to uncover the truth the heroine must face her worst fears and confront a terrifying truth Most Wanted is sure to be Lisa Scottolines most discussed bestselling novel yet more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(25, 'Hide Away (Eve Duncan #20)', '', 'Mystery', 11.84, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b2/c5/b2c501b848bccd9cc375771f53c0fb6e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'Iris Johansens beloved forensic sculptor Eve Duncan is back and now the stakes are higher than ever Dramatic changes are on the horizon for Eve and Joe Quinn and their relationship may never be the same Faced with the task of protecting Cara Delaney a young girl with ruthless enemies who want to see her dead Eve takes her away to the remote Scottish Highlands where th Iris Johansens beloved forensic sculptor Eve Duncan is back and now the stakes are higher than ever Dramatic changes are on the horizon for Eve and Joe Quinn and their relationship may never be the same Faced with the task of protecting Cara Delaney a young girl with ruthless enemies who want to see her dead Eve takes her away to the remote Scottish Highlands where they join Jane MacGuire in search of a hidden treasure But nowhere is far enough away to protect Cara from danger With enemies closing in from all sides Hide Away is a highoctane thriller that fans will not want to miss more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(26, 'Boar Island (Anna Pigeon #19)', '', 'Mystery', 59.48, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/91/8c/918c2c95ae90495cdb0371a22b726d82.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'Bringing you a gripping mystery Nevada Barr transports you to the wild and dangerous landscapes of Americas National Parks and is sure to appeal if you like Sue Grafton and Janet EvanovichThe eighteenth sensational crime novel from New York Times bestselling author Nevada Barr featuring fearless park ranger Anna Pigeon as she battles to solve a heinous crime set amidst Bringing you a gripping mystery Nevada Barr transports you to the wild and dangerous landscapes of Americas National Parks and is sure to appeal if you like Sue Grafton and Janet EvanovichThe eighteenth sensational crime novel from New York Times bestselling author Nevada Barr featuring fearless park ranger Anna Pigeon as she battles to solve a heinous crime set amidst the wild and dangerous landscape of a US National Park more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(27, 'The Widow', '', 'Mystery', 27.26, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e4/37/e43737572b04c7ad28b35f3da29eb8dd.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 11, 'THE NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLERFor fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train an electrifying thriller that will take you into the dark spaces that exist between a husband and a wifeWhen the police started asking questions Jean Taylor turned into a different woman One who enabled her and her husband to carry on when more bad things began to happen But that womans h THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFor fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train an electrifying thriller that will take you into the dark spaces that exist between a husband and a wifeWhen the police started asking questions Jean Taylor turned into a different woman One who enabled her and her husband to carry on when more bad things began to happen But that womans husband died last week And Jean doesnt have to be her anymore Theres a lot Jean hasnt said over the years about the crime her husband was suspected of committing She was too busy being the perfect wife standing by her man while living with the accusing glares and the anonymous harassment Now theres no reason to stay quiet There are people who want to hear her story They want to know what it was like living with that man She can tell them that there were secrets There always are in a marriage The truththats all anyone wants But the one lesson Jean has learned in the last few years is that she can make people believe anything more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(28, 'Playing with Fire', '', 'Mystery', 13.71, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/09/02/0902666ade8ab8183363e53c108e5069.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 11, 'A beautiful violinist is haunted by a very old piece of music she finds in a strange antique shop in RomeThe first time Julia Ansdell picks up The Incendio Waltz she knows its a strikingly unusual composition But while playing the piece Julia blacks out and awakens to find her young daughter implicated in acts of surprising violence And when she travels to Venice to A beautiful violinist is haunted by a very old piece of music she finds in a strange antique shop in RomeThe first time Julia Ansdell picks up The Incendio Waltz she knows its a strikingly unusual composition But while playing the piece Julia blacks out and awakens to find her young daughter implicated in acts of surprising violence And when she travels to Venice to find the previous owner of the music she uncovers a dark secret that involves dangerously powerful peoplea family who would stop at nothing to keep Julia from bringing the truth to light more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(29, 'What Happened on Beale Street (Secrets of the South Mysteries #2)', '', 'Mystery', 25.37, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/2c/68/2c6857eb1c10995c8b9e77a1804f68cd.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'What Happened on Beale Street is an exciting addition to the Secrets of the South Mysteries from bestselling author Mary Ellis These standalone complex crime dramas follow a private investigators quest to make the world a better placesolving one case at a timeA cryptic plea for help from a childhood friend sends cousins Nate and Nicki Price from New Orleans to Memph What Happened on Beale Street is an exciting addition to the Secrets of the South Mysteries from bestselling author Mary Ellis These standalone complex crime dramas follow a private investigators quest to make the world a better placesolving one case at a timeA cryptic plea for help from a childhood friend sends cousins Nate and Nicki Price from New Orleans to Memphis the home of scrumptious barbecue and soulful blues music When they arrive at Danny Andres last known address they discover signs of a struggle and a lifestyle not in keeping with the former choirboy they fondly rememberDannys sister Isabelle reluctantly accepts their help She and Nate arent on the best of terms due to a complicated past yet they will have to get beyond that if they want to save DannyOn top of Dannys alarming disappearance and his troubled relationship with Isabelle Nate also has to rein in his favorite cousins overzealousness as a new and eager PI Confronted with a possible murder mystery and mayhem in the land of the Delta blues Nate must rely on his faith and investigative experience to keep one or more of them from getting killed more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(30, 'The Bachelor Girl\'s Guide to Murder (Herringford and Watts Mysteries #1)', '', 'Mystery', 52.30, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/38/a4/38a44ac4f642f4717d865c81ec594529.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'In 1910 Toronto while other bachelor girls perfect their domestic skills and find husbands two friends perfect their sleuthing skills and find a murdererInspired by their fascination with all things Sherlock Holmes best friends and flatmates Merinda and Jem launch a consulting detective business The deaths of young Irish women lead Merinda and Jem deeper into the mire In 1910 Toronto while other bachelor girls perfect their domestic skills and find husbands two friends perfect their sleuthing skills and find a murdererInspired by their fascination with all things Sherlock Holmes best friends and flatmates Merinda and Jem launch a consulting detective business The deaths of young Irish women lead Merinda and Jem deeper into the mire of the citys underbelly where the high hopes of those dreaming to make a new life in Canada are met with prejudice and squalorWhile searching for answers donning disguises and sneaking around where no proper ladies would ever go they pair with Jasper Forth a police constable and Ray DeLuca a reporter in whom Jem takes a more than professional interest Merinda could well be Torontos premiere consulting detective and Jem may just find a way to put her bachelor girlhood behind her foreverif they can stay alive long enough to do so more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(31, 'Delivering the Truth (Quaker Midwife Mystery #1)', '', 'Mystery', 20.89, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/5c/8a/5c8acde540a88aed464ab5c52bafcd83.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'Quaker midwife Rose Carroll hears secrets and keeps confidences as she attends births of the rich and poor alike in an 1888 Massachusetts mill town When the towns worldfamed carriage industry is threatened by the work of an arsonist and a carriage factory owners adult son is stabbed to death with Roses own knitting needle she is drawn into solving the mystery Thing Quaker midwife Rose Carroll hears secrets and keeps confidences as she attends births of the rich and poor alike in an 1888 Massachusetts mill town When the towns worldfamed carriage industry is threatened by the work of an arsonist and a carriage factory owners adult son is stabbed to death with Roses own knitting needle she is drawn into solving the mystery Things get dicey after the same owners mistress is also murdered leaving her oneweekold baby without a mother The Quaker poet and abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier helps Rose by lending words of advice and support While struggling with being less than the perfect Friend Rose draws on her strengths as a counselor and problem solver to bring two murderers to justice before they destroy the towns carriage industry and the people who run it more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(32, 'Tipping the Velvet', '', 'Historical Fiction', 53.74, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/08/e9/08e94f3731d7d6b760dfbfbc02ca5c62.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 20, 'Erotic and absorbingWritten with starling powerThe New York Times Book Review Nan King an oyster girl is captivated by the music hall phenomenon Kitty Butler a male impersonator extraordinaire treading the boards in Canterbury Through a friend at the box office Nan manages to visit all her shows and finally meet her heroine Soon after she becomes Kittys Erotic and absorbingWritten with starling powerThe New York Times Book Review Nan King an oyster girl is captivated by the music hall phenomenon Kitty Butler a male impersonator extraordinaire treading the boards in Canterbury Through a friend at the box office Nan manages to visit all her shows and finally meet her heroine Soon after she becomes Kittys dresser and the two head for the bright lights of Leicester Square where they begin a glittering career as musichall stars in an allsinging and dancing double act At the same time behind closed doors they admit their attraction to each other and their affair begins more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(33, 'Forever and Forever: The Courtship of Henry Longfellow and Fanny Appleton', '', 'Historical Fiction', 29.69, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/f9/9e/f99e760b894d10c6e5ed578618918367.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'A Proper Historical Romance seriesThe first book in a new series which will focus on the lives of real historical figures who have intriguing stories of courtship that are recreated in fictionalized accounts based on real biographical and social history researchA wellresearched emotionally charged tale A love storyfit for the ages Publishers WeeklyIts 1836 an A Proper Historical Romance seriesThe first book in a new series which will focus on the lives of real historical figures who have intriguing stories of courtship that are recreated in fictionalized accounts based on real biographical and social history researchA wellresearched emotionally charged tale A love storyfit for the ages Publishers WeeklyIts 1836 and nineteenyearold Fanny Appleton a privileged daughter of a wealthy upperclass Boston industrialist is touring Europe with her family Like many girls of her day she enjoys the fine clothes food and company of the elite social circles But unlike her peers Fanny is also drawn to education literature and more intellectual pursuitsPublished author and poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is also touring Europe but under much different circumstances Widowed while on tour he has stayed in order to gather credentials that he hopes will secure his professorship at Harvard College When Henry meets Fanny he sees in her a kindred spirit a lover of language and literature and high ideals He is in love Fanny however is uncertain He is ten years older than she is and from a much lower social class How could such a relationship ever thriveCould a book of Henrys poetry personally delivered persuade Fanny to believe in a love that lasts forever and forever more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(34, 'A Flight of Arrows (The Pathfinders #2)', '', 'Historical Fiction', 55.53, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ec/65/ec651ed66822d4b68938afa645b1ece2.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'October 1776August 1777It is said that what a man sows he will reapand for such a harvest there is no set season No one connected to Reginald Aubrey is untouched by the crime he committed twenty years ago Not William the Oneida child Reginald stole and raised as his own Identity shattered enlisted in the British army William trains with Loyalist refugees eager to October 1776August 1777It is said that what a man sows he will reapand for such a harvest there is no set season No one connected to Reginald Aubrey is untouched by the crime he committed twenty years ago Not William the Oneida child Reginald stole and raised as his own Identity shattered enlisted in the British army William trains with Loyalist refugees eager to annihilate the rebels who forced them into exile Coming to terms with who and what he is proves impossible but if he breaks his Loyalist oath hell be no better than the man who constructed his life of liesNot Anna Reginalds adopted daughter nor Two Hawks Williams twin both who long for Reginald to accept their love despite the challenges they will face building a marriage that bridges two cultures Not Good Voice and Stone Thrower freed of bitterness by a courageous act of forgiveness but still yearning for their firstborn son and fearful for the future of their Oneida peopleAs the British prepare to attack frontier New York and Patriot regiments rally to defend it two families separated by culture united by love will do all in their power to reclaim the son marching toward them in the ranks of their enemies more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(35, 'The House by the Lake', '', 'Historical Fiction', 36.95, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/46/a2/46a2c968bfccf1979cc5576085eec6dd.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Anna is content with her wellordered life in San Francisco But her world is turned upside down when her beloved grandfather Max reveals a startling secret Anna is part of an aristocratic family who lost everything during World War II Whats more Max was forced to leave behind a precious item over seventy years ago in their estate in old Prussia Its now his ardent Anna is content with her wellordered life in San Francisco But her world is turned upside down when her beloved grandfather Max reveals a startling secret Anna is part of an aristocratic family who lost everything during World War II Whats more Max was forced to leave behind a precious item over seventy years ago in their estate in old Prussia Its now his ardent wish that Anna retrieve itAnna burns with questions as she heads for Germany What memento could be so important to her grandfather And why did he keep their history hidden As she searches for answers she finds herself drawn to Wil a man who may hold the key to unlock the mystery Together they discover that her familys secrets are linked with an abandoned apartment in Paris and these secrets go deeper than she ever imaginedAlternating between 1930s Europe and the present The House by the Lake illuminates the destiny of a family caught in the tumult of history more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(36, 'Mrs. Houdini', '', 'Historical Fiction', 30.25, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b4/45/b445dbc81ca3aff1321a6bf0d0fa231d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'A captivating debut novel meticulously researched and beautifully imagined about the passionate marriage of Harry and Bess Houdinia love story that defied death itselfBefore escape artist Harry Houdini died he vowed he would find a way to speak to his beloved wife Bess from beyond the grave using a coded message known only to the two of them When a widowed Bess begin A captivating debut novel meticulously researched and beautifully imagined about the passionate marriage of Harry and Bess Houdinia love story that defied death itselfBefore escape artist Harry Houdini died he vowed he would find a way to speak to his beloved wife Bess from beyond the grave using a coded message known only to the two of them When a widowed Bess begins seeing this code in seemingly impossible places it becomes clear that Harry has an urgent message to convey Unlocking the puzzle will set Bess on a course back through the pairs extraordinary romance which swept the illusionist and his bride from the beaches of Coney Island to the palaces of Budapest to the back lots of Hollywood When the mystery finally leads Bess to the doorstep of a mysterious young photographer she realizes that her husbands magic may have been more than just illusionIn surprising turns that weave through the uncertain days of the dawn of the twentieth century and continue into the dazzling 1920s Mrs Houdini is a thrilling tale that will take you deep into the heart of one of historys greatest love storiesasking what drives people to believe in something bigger than themselveseven as it reveals the famous magicians most remarkable feat of all more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(37, 'The Marriage of Opposites', '', 'Historical Fiction', 28.08, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/33/8e/338e196723f3fb10d5c6990fe54be61d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'From the New York Times bestselling author of The Dovekeepers and The Museum of Extraordinary Things a forbidden love story set on the tropical island of St Thomas about the extraordinary woman who gave birth to painter Camille Pissarro the Father of ImpressionismGrowing up on idyllic St Thomas in the early 1800s Rachel dreams of life in faraway Paris Rachels mothe From the New York Times bestselling author of The Dovekeepers and The Museum of Extraordinary Things a forbidden love story set on the tropical island of St Thomas about the extraordinary woman who gave birth to painter Camille Pissarro the Father of ImpressionismGrowing up on idyllic St Thomas in the early 1800s Rachel dreams of life in faraway Paris Rachels mother a pillar of their small refugee community of Jews who escaped the Inquisition has never forgiven her daughter for being a difficult girl who refuses to live by the rules Growing up Rachels salvation is their maid Adelles belief in her strengths and her deep lifelong friendship with Jestine Adelles daughter But Rachels life is not her own She is married off to a widower with three children to save her fathers business When her husband dies suddenly and his handsome much younger nephew Frderick arrives from France to settle the estate Rachel seizes her own life story beginning a defiant passionate love affair that sparks a scandal that affects all of her family including her favorite son who will become one of the greatest artists of FranceBuilding on the triumphs of The Dovekeepers and The Museum of Extraordinary Things set in a world of almost unimaginable beauty The Marriage of Opposites showcases the beloved bestselling Alice Hoffman at the height of her considerable powers Once forgotten to history the marriage of Rachel and Frderick is a story that is as unforgettable as it is remarkable more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(38, 'Glory over Everything: Beyond The Kitchen House', '', 'Historical Fiction', 45.84, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/06/ac/06ac98df817412ce2419c4509fa98c80.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'From the author of the New York Times bestseller and beloved book club favorite The Kitchen House a novel of family and longburied secrets along the treacherous Underground RailroadJamie Pyke son of both a slave and master of Tall Oakes has a deadly secret that compels him to take a treacherous journey through the Underground RailroadPublished in 2010 The Kitchen Ho From the author of the New York Times bestseller and beloved book club favorite The Kitchen House a novel of family and longburied secrets along the treacherous Underground RailroadJamie Pyke son of both a slave and master of Tall Oakes has a deadly secret that compels him to take a treacherous journey through the Underground RailroadPublished in 2010 The Kitchen House became a grassroots bestseller Fans connected so deeply to the books characters that the author Kathleen Grissom found herself being asked over and over what happens next The wait is finally overThis new standalone novel opens in 1830 and Jamie who fled from the Virginian plantation he once called home is passing in Philadelphia society as a wealthy white silversmith After many years of striving Jamie has achieved acclaim and security only to discover that his aristocratic lover Caroline is pregnant Before he can reveal his real identity to her he learns that his beloved servant Pan has been captured and sold into slavery in the South Pans father to whom Jamie owes a great debt pleads for Jamies help and Jamie agrees knowing the journey will take him perilously close to Tall Oakes and the ruthless slave hunter who is still searching for him Meanwhile Carolines father learns and exposes Jamies secret and Jamie loses his home his business and finally CarolineHeartbroken and with nothing to lose Jamie embarks on a trip to a North Carolina plantation where Pan is being held with a former Tall Oakes slave named Sukey who is intent on getting Pan to the Underground Railroad Soon the three of them are running through the Great Dismal Swamp the notoriously deadly hiding place for escaped slaves Though they have help from those in the Underground Railroad not all of them will make it out alive more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(39, 'Love, Lies and Spies', '', 'Historical Fiction', 20.55, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/5c/19/5c19785278eaa6bf984ce6659847abc3.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'Juliana Telford is not your average nineteenthcentury young lady Shes much more interested in researching ladybugs than marriage fashionable dresses or dances So when her father sends her to London for a season shes determined not to form any attachments Instead she plans to secretly publish their researchSpencer Northam is not the average young gentleman of lei Juliana Telford is not your average nineteenthcentury young lady Shes much more interested in researching ladybugs than marriage fashionable dresses or dances So when her father sends her to London for a season shes determined not to form any attachments Instead she plans to secretly publish their researchSpencer Northam is not the average young gentleman of leisure he appears He is actually a spy for the War Office and is more focused on acing his first mission than meeting eligible ladies Fortunately Juliana feels the same and they agree to pretend to fall for each other Spencer can finally focus until he is tasked with observing Julianas traveling companions and Juliana herself more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(40, 'A Paris Apartment', '', 'Historical Fiction', 39.01, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b3/d9/b3d90aca157d5a250becc8b255a37251.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'Bienvenue ParisWhen April Vogts boss tells her about an apartment in the ninth arrondissement that has been discovered after being shuttered for the past seventy years the Sothebys continental furniture specialist does not hear the words dust or rats or decrepit She hears Paris She hears escapeOnce in France April quickly learns the apartment is not merely Bienvenue ParisWhen April Vogts boss tells her about an apartment in the ninth arrondissement that has been discovered after being shuttered for the past seventy years the Sothebys continental furniture specialist does not hear the words dust or rats or decrepit She hears Paris She hears escapeOnce in France April quickly learns the apartment is not merely some rich hoarders repository Beneath the cobwebs and stale perfumed air is a goldmine and not because of the actual gold or painted ostrich eggs or mounted rhinoceros horns or bronze bathtub First theres a portrait by one of the masters of the Belle Epoque Giovanni Boldini And then there are letters and journals written by the very woman in the painting Marthe de Florian These documents reveal that she was more than a renowned courtesan with enviable decolletage Suddenly Aprils quest is no longer about the bureaux plats and Louisstyle armchairs that will fetch millions at auction Its about discovering the story behind this charismatic womanIts about discovering two women actuallyWith the help of a salty and annoyingly sexy Parisian solicitor and the courtesans private diaries April tries to uncover the many secrets buried in the apartment As she digs into Marthes life April cant help but take a deeper look into her own Having left behind in the States a cheating husband a family crisis about to erupt and a career shes been using as the crutch to simply get by she feels compelled to sort out her own life too When the things she left bubbling back home begin to boil over and Parisian delicacies beyond flaky ptisseries tempt her better judgment April knows that both she and Marthe deserve happy finalesWhether accompanied by croissants or champagne this delectable debut novel depicts the Paris of the Belle Epoque and the present day with vibrant and stunning allure Based on historical events Michelle Gables A Paris Apartment will entertain and inspire as readers embrace the struggles and successes of two very unforgettable women more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(41, 'Lilac Girls', '', 'Historical Fiction', 17.28, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/c0/80/c080a1626edf581b780420db13e7b074.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 11, 'Inspired by the life of a real World War II heroine this debut novel reveals a story of love redemption and secrets that were hidden for decadesNew York socialite Caroline Ferriday has her hands full with her post at the French consulate and a new love on the horizon But Carolines world is forever changed when Hitlers army invades Poland in September 1939and then s Inspired by the life of a real World War II heroine this debut novel reveals a story of love redemption and secrets that were hidden for decades New York socialite Caroline Ferriday has her hands full with her post at the French consulate and a new love on the horizon But Carolines world is forever changed when Hitlers army invades Poland in September 1939and then sets its sights on France An ocean away from Caroline Kasia Kuzmerick a Polish teenager senses her carefree youth disappearing as she is drawn deeper into her role as courier for the underground resistance movement In a tense atmosphere of watchful eyes and suspecting neighbors one false move can have dire consequences For the ambitious young German doctor Herta Oberheuser an ad for a government medical position seems her ticket out of a desolate life Once hired though she finds herself trapped in a maledominated realm of Nazi secrets and power The lives of these three women are set on a collision course when the unthinkable happens and Kasia is sent to Ravensbrck the notorious Nazi concentration camp for women Their stories cross continentsfrom New York to Paris Germany and Polandas Caroline and Kasia strive to bring justice to those whom history has forgotten more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(42, 'The Constant Princess (The Tudor Court #1)', '', 'Historical Fiction', 16.62, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ed/52/ed52651826bb23d853aead2753c9befc.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'I am Catalina Princess of Spain daughter of the two greatest monarchs the world has ever knownand I will be Queen of EnglandThus bestselling author Philippa Gregory introduces one of her most unforgettable heroines Katherine of Aragon Known to history as the Queen who was pushed off her throne by Anne Boleyn here is a Katherine the world has forgotten the ench I am Catalina Princess of Spain daughter of the two greatest monarchs the world has ever knownand I will be Queen of EnglandThus bestselling author Philippa Gregory introduces one of her most unforgettable heroines Katherine of Aragon Known to history as the Queen who was pushed off her throne by Anne Boleyn here is a Katherine the world has forgotten the enchanting princess that all England loved First married to Henry VIIIs older brother Arthur Katherines passion turns their arranged marriage into a love match but when Arthur dies the merciless English court and her ambitious parents the crusading King and Queen of Spain have to find a new role for the widow Ultimately it is Katherine herself who takes control of her own life by telling the most audacious lie in English history leading her to the very pinnacle of power in EnglandSet in the rich beauty of Moorish Spain and the glamour of the Tudor court The Constant Princess presents a woman whose constancy helps her endure betrayal poverty and despair until the inevitable moment when she steps into the role she has prepared for all her life Henry VIIIs Queen Regent and commander of the English army in their greatest victory against Scotland more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(43, 'The Invention of Wings', '', 'Historical Fiction', 37.34, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/7a/b0/7ab00e6956f540bfe0018656d5bfe1e4.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 6, 'Writing at the height of her narrative and imaginative gifts Sue Monk Kidd presents a masterpiece of hope daring the quest for freedom and the desire to have a voice in the worldand it is now the newest Oprahs Book Club 20 selectionHetty Handful Grimke an urban slave in early nineteenth century Charleston yearns for life beyond the suffocating walls that enclos Writing at the height of her narrative and imaginative gifts Sue Monk Kidd presents a masterpiece of hope daring the quest for freedom and the desire to have a voice in the worldand it is now the newest Oprahs Book Club 20 selectionHetty Handful Grimke an urban slave in early nineteenth century Charleston yearns for life beyond the suffocating walls that enclose her within the wealthy Grimke household The Grimkes daughter Sarah has known from an early age she is meant to do something large in the world but she is hemmed in by the limits imposed on womenKidds sweeping novel is set in motion on Sarahs eleventh birthday when she is given ownership of ten year old Handful who is to be her handmaid We follow their remarkable journeys over the next thirty five years as both strive for a life of their own dramatically shaping each others destinies and forming a complex relationship marked by guilt defiance estrangement and the uneasy ways of loveAs the stories build to a riveting climax Handful will endure loss and sorrow finding courage and a sense of self in the process Sarah will experience crushed hopes betrayal unrequited love and ostracism before leaving Charleston to find her place alongside her fearless younger sister Angelina as one of the early pioneers in the abolition and womens rights movementsInspired by the historical figure of Sarah Grimke Kidd goes beyond the record to flesh out the rich interior lives of all of her characters both real and invented including Handfuls cunning mother Charlotte who courts danger in her search for something betterThis exquisitely written novel is a triumph of storytelling that looks with unswerving eyes at a devastating wound in American history through women whose struggles for liberation empowerment and expression will leave no reader unmoved more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(44, 'World Without End (The Pillars of the Earth #2)', '', 'Historical Fiction', 32.97, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/58/b5/58b5730dd82cbcf6560cf0ab8b56cd9f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 5, 'Eighteen years after the publication of The Pillars of the Earth Ken Follett has written the the long awaited sequel World Without End World Without End takes place in the same town of Kingsbridge two centuries after the townspeople finished building the exquisite Gothic cathedral that was at the heart of The Pillars of the Earth The cathedral and the priory are agai Eighteen years after the publication of The Pillars of the Earth Ken Follett has written the the long awaited sequel World Without End World Without End takes place in the same town of Kingsbridge two centuries after the townspeople finished building the exquisite Gothic cathedral that was at the heart of The Pillars of the Earth The cathedral and the priory are again at the center of a web of love and hate greed and pride ambition and revenge but this sequel stands on its own This time the men and women among an extraordinary cast of characters find themselves at a crossroad of new ideas about medicine commerce architecture and justice In a world where proponents of the old ways fiercely battle those with progressive minds the intrigue and tension quickly reach a boiling point against the devastating backdrop of the greatest natural disaster ever to strike the human race the Black Death more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(45, 'The Passion of Dolssa', '', 'Historical Fiction', 28.32, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b3/59/b35975c0df26c40964028a8ccabc9a91.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'Dolssa is a young gentlewoman with uncanny gifts on the run from an obsessed friar determined to burn her as a heretic for the passion she refuses to tameBotille is a wily and charismatic peasant a matchmaker running a tavern with her two sisters in a tiny seaside townThe year is 1241 the place Provensa what we now call Provence Francea land still reeling from the Dolssa is a young gentlewoman with uncanny gifts on the run from an obsessed friar determined to burn her as a heretic for the passion she refuses to tameBotille is a wily and charismatic peasant a matchmaker running a tavern with her two sisters in a tiny seaside townThe year is 1241 the place Provensa what we now call Provence Francea land still reeling from the bloody crusades waged there by the Catholic Church and its northern French armiesWhen the matchmaker finds the mystic near death by a riverside Botille takes Dolssa in and discovers the girls extraordinary healing power But as the vengeful Friar Lucien hunts down his heretic the two girls find themselves putting an entire village at the mercy of murderers more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(46, 'Girl With a Pearl Earring', '', 'Historical Fiction', 26.77, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b1/5e/b15ec9da5c7b28e2d11347dd2e8c20e5.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'With precisely 35 canvases to his credit the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer represents one of the great enigmas of 17thcentury art The meager facts of his biography have been gleaned from a handful of legal documents Yet Vermeers extraordinary paintings of domestic life with their subtle play of light and texture have come to define the Dutch golden age His portrai With precisely 35 canvases to his credit the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer represents one of the great enigmas of 17thcentury art The meager facts of his biography have been gleaned from a handful of legal documents Yet Vermeers extraordinary paintings of domestic life with their subtle play of light and texture have come to define the Dutch golden age His portrait of the anonymous Girl with a Pearl Earring has exerted a particular fascination for centuriesand it is this magnetic painting that lies at the heart of Tracy Chevaliers second novel of the same titleGirl with a Pearl Earring centers on Vermeers prosperous Delft household during the 1660s When Griet the novels quietly perceptive heroine is hired as a servant turmoil follows First the 16yearold narrator becomes increasingly intimate with her master Then Vermeer employs her as his assistantand ultimately has Griet sit for him as a model more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(47, 'Voyager (Outlander #3)', '', 'Historical Fiction', 21.07, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/6e/22/6e22497cbecedef59be86d1328e4b044.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'From the author of the breathtaking bestsellers Outlander and Dragonfly in Amber the extraordinary saga continuesTheir passionate encounter happened long ago by whatever measurement Claire Randall took Two decades before she had traveled back in time and into the arms of a gallant eighteenthcentury Scot named Jamie Fraser Then she returned to her own century to bear From the author of the breathtaking bestsellers Outlander and Dragonfly in Amber the extraordinary saga continuesTheir passionate encounter happened long ago by whatever measurement Claire Randall took Two decades before she had traveled back in time and into the arms of a gallant eighteenthcentury Scot named Jamie Fraser Then she returned to her own century to bear his child believing him dead in the tragic battle of Culloden Yet his memory has never lessened its hold on her and her body still cries out for him in her dreamsThen Claire discovers that Jamie survived Torn between returning to him and staying with their daughter in her own era Claire must choose her destiny And as time and space come full circle she must find the courage to face the passion and pain awaiting herthe deadly intrigues raging in a divided Scotland and the daring voyage into the dark unknown that can reunite or forever doom her timeless love more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(48, 'The Red Tent', '', 'Historical Fiction', 35.66, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/15/59/155942710c3ae4bd4ed622df9a999b99.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Her name is Dinah In the Bible her life is only hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the more familiar chapters of the Book of Genesis that are about her father Jacob and his dozen sons Told in Dinahs voice this novel reveals the traditions and turmoils of ancient womanhoodthe world of the red tent It begins with the story of her mothersLeah Rachel Her name is Dinah In the Bible her life is only hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the more familiar chapters of the Book of Genesis that are about her father Jacob and his dozen sons Told in Dinahs voice this novel reveals the traditions and turmoils of ancient womanhoodthe world of the red tent It begins with the story of her mothersLeah Rachel Zilpah and Bilhahthe four wives of Jacob They love Dinah and give her gifts that sustain her through a hardworking youth a calling to midwifery and a new home in a foreign land Dinahs story reaches out from a remarkable period of early history and creates an intimate connection with the past Deeply affecting The Red Tent combines rich storytelling with a valuable achievement in modern fiction a new view of biblical womens society more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(49, 'The Last Painting of Sara de Vos', '', 'Historical Fiction', 55.55, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/1c/e4/1ce4c2573d65ebdc3c85d9a6592d57b1.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'This is what we long for the profound pleasure of being swept into vivid new worlds worlds peopled by characters so intriguing and real that we cant shake them even long after the readings done In his earlier awardwinning novels Dominic Smith demonstrated a gift for coaxing the past to life Now in The Last Painting of Sara de Vos he deftly bridges the historica This is what we long for the profound pleasure of being swept into vivid new worlds worlds peopled by characters so intriguing and real that we cant shake them even long after the readings done In his earlier awardwinning novels Dominic Smith demonstrated a gift for coaxing the past to life Now in The Last Painting of Sara de Vos he deftly bridges the historical and the contemporary tracking a collision course between a rare landscape by a female Dutch painter of the golden age an inheritor of the work in 1950s Manhattan and a celebrated art historian who painted a forgery of it in her youthIn 1631 Sara de Vos is admitted as a master painter to the Guild of St Lukes in Holland the first woman to be so recognized Three hundred years later only one work attributed to de Vos is known to remaina haunting winter scene At the Edge of a Wood which hangs over the bed of a wealthy descendant of the original owner An Australian grad student Ellie Shipley struggling to stay afloat in New York agrees to paint a forgery of the landscape a decision that will haunt her Because now half a century later shes curating an exhibit of female Dutch painters and both versions threaten to arrive As the three threads intersect The Last Painting of Sara de Vos mesmerizes while it grapples with the demands of the artistic life showing how the deceits of the past can forge the present more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(50, 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society', '', 'Historical Fiction', 49.53, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/98/e3/98e3925e5e6a66acf2cde918fc147205.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'I wonder how the book got to Guernsey Perhaps there is some sort of secret homing instinct in books that brings them to their perfect readers January 1946 London is emerging from the shadow of the Second World War and writer Juliet Ashton is looking for her next book subject Who could imagine that she would find it in a letter from a man shes never met a native o I wonder how the book got to Guernsey Perhaps there is some sort of secret homing instinct in books that brings them to their perfect readers January 1946 London is emerging from the shadow of the Second World War and writer Juliet Ashton is looking for her next book subject Who could imagine that she would find it in a letter from a man shes never met a native of the island of Guernsey who has come across her name written inside a book by Charles LambAs Juliet and her new correspondent exchange letters Juliet is drawn into the world of this man and his friendsand what a wonderfully eccentric world it is The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Societyborn as a spurofthemoment alibi when its members were discovered breaking curfew by the Germans occupying their islandboasts a charming funny deeply human cast of characters from pig farmers to phrenologists literature lovers allJuliet begins a remarkable correspondence with the societys members learning about their island their taste in books and the impact the recent German occupation has had on their lives Captivated by their stories she sets sail for Guernsey and what she finds will change her foreverWritten with warmth and humor as a series of letters this novel is a celebration of the written word in all its guises and of finding connection in the most surprising ways more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(51, 'Girl in the Blue Coat', '', 'Historical Fiction', 46.83, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/15/ea/15eaabd188af8916c4a37d135f7b8952.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Amsterdam 1943 Hanneke spends her days finding and delivering soughtafter black market goods to paying customers nights hiding the true nature of her work from her concerned parents and every waking moment mourning her boyfriend who was killed on the Dutch front lines when the German army invaded Her illegal work keeps her family afloat and Hanneke also likes to th Amsterdam 1943 Hanneke spends her days finding and delivering soughtafter black market goods to paying customers nights hiding the true nature of her work from her concerned parents and every waking moment mourning her boyfriend who was killed on the Dutch front lines when the German army invaded Her illegal work keeps her family afloat and Hanneke also likes to think of it as a small act of rebellion against the NazisOn a routine delivery a client asks Hanneke for help Expecting to hear that Mrs Janssen wants meat or kerosene Hanneke is shocked by the older womans frantic plea to find a person a Jewish teenager Mrs Janssen had been hiding who has vanished without a trace from a secret room Hanneke initially wants nothing to do with such a dangerous task but is ultimately drawn into a web of mysteries and stunning revelationswhere the only way out is throughBeautifully written intricately plotted and meticulously researched Girl in the Blue Coat is an extraordinary unforgettable story of bravery grief and love in impossible times more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(52, 'Scott Pilgrim\'s Precious Little Life (Scott Pilgrim #1)', '', 'Sequential Art', 52.29, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/97/27/97275841c81e66d53bf9313cba06f23e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'Scott Pilgrims life is totally sweet Hes 23 years old hes in a rockband hes between jobs and hes dating a cute high school girl Nothing could possibly go wrong unless a seriously mindblowing dangerously fashionable rollerblading delivery girl named Ramona Flowers starts cruising through his dreams and sailing by him at parties Will Scotts awesome life get Scott Pilgrims life is totally sweet Hes 23 years old hes in a rockband hes between jobs and hes dating a cute high school girl Nothing could possibly go wrong unless a seriously mindblowing dangerously fashionable rollerblading delivery girl named Ramona Flowers starts cruising through his dreams and sailing by him at parties Will Scotts awesome life get turned upsidedown Will he have to face Ramonas seven evil exboyfriends in battle The short answer is yes The long answer is Scott Pilgrim Volume 1 Scott Pilgrims Precious Little Life more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(53, 'Tsubasa: WoRLD CHRoNiCLE 2 (Tsubasa WoRLD CHRoNiCLE #2)', '', 'Sequential Art', 16.28, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/8b/ab/8bab133ec9f8248a8d5f5ea5c09d0f56.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'DUAL WORLDS DUAL SIGHTS In the land of Nirai Kanai there are two realms one that is the outside world and another that is inside and hidden from the rest of reality At the request of the holy Himegami Syaoran ventures into this inside realm to investigate an anomaly but what he sees there is very different from what Fai and Kurogane see What does this discrepa DUAL WORLDS DUAL SIGHTS In the land of Nirai Kanai there are two realms one that is the outside world and another that is inside and hidden from the rest of reality At the request of the holy Himegami Syaoran ventures into this inside realm to investigate an anomaly but what he sees there is very different from what Fai and Kurogane see What does this discrepancy mean and what can they do to overcome it more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(54, 'This One Summer', '', 'Sequential Art', 19.49, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ee/43/ee4364a59d66bafb1b3264419ab3ed9e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Every summer Rose goes with her mom and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach Its their getaway their refuge Rosies friend Windy is always there too like the little sister she never had But this summer is different Roses mom and dad wont stop fighting and when Rose and Windy seek a distraction from the drama they find themselves with a whole new set of problems Every summer Rose goes with her mom and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach Its their getaway their refuge Rosies friend Windy is always there too like the little sister she never had But this summer is different Roses mom and dad wont stop fighting and when Rose and Windy seek a distraction from the drama they find themselves with a whole new set of problems Its a summer of secrets and sorrow and growing up and its a good thing Rose and Windy have each otherIn This One Summer two stellar creators redefine the teen graphic novel Cousins Mariko and Jillian Tamaki the team behind Skim have collaborated on this gorgeous heartbreaking and ultimately hopeful story about a girl on the cusp of her teen age a story of renewal and revelation more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(55, 'The Nameless City (The Nameless City #1)', '', 'Sequential Art', 38.16, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/19/de/19deee0778c2406da04a4dd0ea09188f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Every nation that invades the City gives it a new name But before long new invaders arrive and the City changes hands once again The natives dont let themselves get caught up in the unending wars To them their home is the Nameless City and those who try to name it are forever outsidersKaidu is one such outsider Hes a Dao born and breda member of the latest occu Every nation that invades the City gives it a new name But before long new invaders arrive and the City changes hands once again The natives dont let themselves get caught up in the unending wars To them their home is the Nameless City and those who try to name it are forever outsidersKaidu is one such outsider Hes a Dao born and breda member of the latest occupying nation Rat is a native of the Nameless City At first she hates Kai for everything he stands for but his love of his new home may be the one thing that can bring these two unlikely friends together Lets hope so because the fate of the Nameless City rests in their hands more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(56, 'Saga, Volume 5 (Saga (Collected Editions) #5)', '', 'Sequential Art', 51.04, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/60/3c/603c8f3dd299efe67616a53e5bfb1d03.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Multiple storylines collide in this cosmosspanning new volume While Gwendolyn and Lying Cat risk everything to find a cure for The Will Marko makes an uneasy alliance with Prince Robot IV to find their missing children who are trapped on a strange world with terrifying new enemies Collects Saga 2530', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(57, 'Rat Queens, Vol. 3: Demons (Rat Queens (Collected Editions) #11-15)', '', 'Sequential Art', 50.40, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d5/d0/d5d015a9cf899301cce5d1a629bdd974.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Having survived the end of the world the Queens follow Hannah back to where it all began Mage University A long perilous journey awaits the Rat Queens as they attempt to find out what happened to Hannahs father while battling their own demons Collects RAT QUEENS 1115', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(58, 'Princess Jellyfish 2-in-1 Omnibus, Vol. 01 (Princess Jellyfish 2-in-1 Omnibus #1)', '', 'Sequential Art', 13.61, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/6c/8f/6c8ffe949fb650ba60eff25be1692881.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'THE LONGAWAITED STORY OF FANGIRLS TAKING ON TOKYOSpecial largesize 2in1 edition of over 400 pagesOne of the best anime and manga for beginners Enthusiasm geeky and otherwise is power in Princess Jellyfish Enthusiasm saves the day and paves the road to the future KotakuPrincess Jellyfishs ambition is simple to tell a delightful story in a delightful way THE LONGAWAITED STORY OF FANGIRLS TAKING ON TOKYOSpecial largesize 2in1 edition of over 400 pagesOne of the best anime and manga for beginners Enthusiasm geeky and otherwise is power in Princess Jellyfish Enthusiasm saves the day and paves the road to the future KotakuPrincess Jellyfishs ambition is simple to tell a delightful story in a delightful way Its a pretty deadly onetwo punch Anime News NetworkLoaded with heart soul humor and insight AboutcomSTINGING BEAUTY Tsukimi Kurashita has a strange fascination with jellyfish Shes loved them from a young age and has carried that love with her to her new life in the big city of Tokyo There she resides in Amamizukan a safehaven for girl geeks who regularly gush over a range of things from trains to Japanese dolls However a chance meeting at a pet shop has Tsukimi crossing paths with one of the things that the residents of Amamizukan have been desperately trying to avoida beautiful and fashionable woman But theres much more to this woman than her trendy clothes This odd encounter is only the beginning of a new and unexpected path for Tsukimi and her friends more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(59, 'Pop Gun War, Volume 1: Gift', '', 'Sequential Art', 18.97, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/6f/7b/6f7b3b8445b943f4ff7426360daefb88.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Pop Gun War is about childhood selfdiscovery oppression guilt dreams loneliness whatever It is more about a feeling you the reader get from the story rather than a typical narrative If you wanted to get literal it is about an inner city boy Sinclair who discovers a pair of discarded angel wings With these wings Sinclair flies around the city and gets into Pop Gun War is about childhood selfdiscovery oppression guilt dreams loneliness whatever It is more about a feeling you the reader get from the story rather than a typical narrative If you wanted to get literal it is about an inner city boy Sinclair who discovers a pair of discarded angel wings With these wings Sinclair flies around the city and gets into adventures Farel Dalrymple series creator From Publishers Weekly Collecting the first five issues of Dalrymples acclaimed comic book series Pop Gun War this book provides a capsule look at Dalrymples vision of urban fantasy Set in New York his stories follow characters with wings talking fish giants dwarves and other fantastical acquaintances and ideas At the center of it all is a boy named Sinclair who acquires a set of wings when a tattooed disgruntled angel pays to have them cut off Sinclair a lonely kid prone to bowties and being teased sets off on a series of encounters across the city His older sister a singer in a rock band is an inspiration and worry a homeless man of unknown powers and origins joins him and a band of youths pursue him Dalrymple renders this gang of eccentrics and mystics in a loose but realistic pen and ink style highly dynamic and tailormade for depicting New Yorks teeming city streets He has a flair for the dramatic as well scenes of Sinclair flying or of a giant walking the streets are genuinely affecting while seeming completely natural and brings to life a subtle kind of cartoon surrealism The story meanders a bit and its not always clear where its headed but the fun of Pop Gun War is in its vivid characters and details It is a fine debut reminiscent of DC Comicss Vertigo line with which it should sit comfortably on bookstores and adventurous readers shelves more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(60, 'Patience', '', 'Sequential Art', 10.16, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/71/0c/710cdaa148f10aac35c27bb93b4f532e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Patience is a psychedelic sciencefiction love story veering with uncanny precision from violent destruction to deeply personal tenderness in a way that is both quintessentially Clowesian and utterly unique in the authors body of work This 180page fullcolor original graphic novel affords Clowes the opportunity to draw some of the most exuberant and breathtaking pag Patience is a psychedelic sciencefiction love story veering with uncanny precision from violent destruction to deeply personal tenderness in a way that is both quintessentially Clowesian and utterly unique in the authors body of work This 180page fullcolor original graphic novel affords Clowes the opportunity to draw some of the most exuberant and breathtaking pages of his life and to tell his most suspenseful surprising and affecting story yet more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(61, 'Outcast, Vol. 1: A Darkness Surrounds Him (Outcast #1)', '', 'Sequential Art', 15.44, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/0c/8a/0c8ae80b592bc1b4c555d6b29d1cfa28.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'NEW HORROR SERIES FROM THE WALKING DEAD CREATOR ROBERT KIRKMAN Kyle Barnes has been plagued by demonic possession all his life and now he needs answers Unfortunately what he uncovers along the way could bring about the end of life on Earth as we know it Collects OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN AZACETA 16', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(62, 'orange: The Complete Collection 1 (orange: The Complete Collection #1)', '', 'Sequential Art', 48.41, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/33/0b/330bf57e3f2e70548f87d39cb956f7eb.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'A Plea From the FutureOn the day that Naho begins 11th grade she recieves a letter from herself ten years in the future At first she writes it off as a prank but as the letters predictions come true one by one Naho realizes that the letter might be the real deal Her future self tells Naho that a new transfer student a boy named Kakeru will soon join her class The A Plea From the FutureOn the day that Naho begins 11th grade she recieves a letter from herself ten years in the future At first she writes it off as a prank but as the letters predictions come true one by one Naho realizes that the letter might be the real deal Her future self tells Naho that a new transfer student a boy named Kakeru will soon join her class The letter begs Naho to watch over him saying that only Naho can save Kakeru from a terrible future Who is this mystery boy and can Naho save him from his destiny The heartwrenching scifi romance that has over million copies in print in Japan more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(63, 'Lumberjanes, Vol. 2: Friendship to the Max (Lumberjanes #5-8)', '', 'Sequential Art', 46.91, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/67/f8/67f83a06f77d0ff3b06cb8ac04839422.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'What a mysteryJo April Mal Molly and Ripley are not your average campers and Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpets Camp for Hardcore LadyTypes is not your average summer camp Between the river monsters magic and the art of friendship bracelets this summer is only just beginning Join the Lumberjanes as they take on raptors and a sibling rivalry th What a mysteryJo April Mal Molly and Ripley are not your average campers and Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpets Camp for Hardcore LadyTypes is not your average summer camp Between the river monsters magic and the art of friendship bracelets this summer is only just beginning Join the Lumberjanes as they take on raptors and a sibling rivalry that only myths are made ofThis New York Times bestseller and Eisner Awardnominated series is written by awesome allstar Noelle Stevenson and brilliant newcomer Grace Ellis and illustrated by the tremendously talented Brooke AllenLumberjanes Vol 2 Friendship to the Max includes issues 58 and the first fourteen pages of Giant Days Vol 1 by John Allison more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(64, 'Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy (Lumberjanes #1-4)', '', 'Sequential Art', 45.61, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/1c/78/1c78cb31ededc4c662857cf65bd1619d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'FRIENDSHIP TO THE MAXAt Miss Qiunzilla Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpets camp for hardcore ladytypes things are not what they seem Threeeyed foxes Secret caves Anagrams Luckily Jo April Mal Molly and Ripley are five rad buttkicking best pals determined to have an awesome summer together And theyre not gonna let a magical quest or an array of supern FRIENDSHIP TO THE MAXAt Miss Qiunzilla Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpets camp for hardcore ladytypes things are not what they seem Threeeyed foxes Secret caves Anagrams Luckily Jo April Mal Molly and Ripley are five rad buttkicking best pals determined to have an awesome summer together And theyre not gonna let a magical quest or an array of supernatural critters get in their way The mystery keeps getting bigger and it all begins here Collects Lumberjanes No 14 more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(65, 'Lumberjanes Vol. 3: A Terrible Plan (Lumberjanes #9-12)', '', 'Sequential Art', 19.92, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d6/9b/d69b7020c4210e12882ffca0428919a2.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'This New York Times Bestselling series continues with Jo April Mal Molly and Ripley as they take on everything that goes bump in the night From scary stories to magical portals that lead to a land untouched by time its definitely not your average summer Lumberjanes 912', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(66, 'I Hate Fairyland, Vol. 1: Madly Ever After (I Hate Fairyland (Compilations) #1-5)', '', 'Sequential Art', 29.17, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/58/e2/58e2097169e92a95d973da420ce7cc98.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'From superstar writer and artist Skottie Young Rocket Raccoon Wizard of OZ Fortunately The Milk comes the first volume of an allnew series of adventure and mayhem An Adventure TimeAlice in Wonderlandstyle epic that smashes its cute little face against grownup Tank GirlDeadpoolesque violent madness Follow Gert a forty year old woman stuck in a six year olds From superstar writer and artist Skottie Young Rocket Raccoon Wizard of OZ Fortunately The Milk comes the first volume of an allnew series of adventure and mayhem An Adventure TimeAlice in Wonderlandstyle epic that smashes its cute little face against grownup Tank GirlDeadpoolesque violent madness Follow Gert a forty year old woman stuck in a six year olds body who has been stuck in the magical world of Fairyland for nearly thirty years Join her and her giant battleaxe on a delightfully blood soaked journey to see who will survive the girl who HATES FAIRYLAND Collecting Issues 15 for only 999 Skottie Young is an Eisner AwardWinning New York Times Bestselling cartoonist who has been making comics and childrens books for over fifteen years Books such as Rocket Raccoon the Wizard of Oz graphic novels Little Marvel and Fortunately The Milk have made him a fan favorite criticallyaclaimed writer and artist JeanFrancios Beaulieu is the colorist behind the awardwinning Wizard of OZ graphic graphic novels and has worked with Skottie Young for over ten years Nate Piekos is an awardwinning letter and designer who has created some of the industrys most popular fons and has used them to letter comic books for Marvel DC Oni Press Dark Horse and many more more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(67, 'I am a Hero Omnibus Volume 1', '', 'Sequential Art', 54.63, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/f7/4d/f74db5141becf01083abc03c078f4922.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'The zombie apocalypse has never been more surreal A mentally unhinged manga artist witnesses the beginning of a zombie outbreak in Tokyo and hes certain of only two things hes destined to be the citys hero and he possesses something very rare in Japanan actual firearm Kengo Hanazawas awardwinning series comes to Dark Horse and this realisticallydrawn internat The zombie apocalypse has never been more surreal A mentally unhinged manga artist witnesses the beginning of a zombie outbreak in Tokyo and hes certain of only two things hes destined to be the citys hero and he possesses something very rare in Japanan actual firearm Kengo Hanazawas awardwinning series comes to Dark Horse and this realisticallydrawn international bestseller takes us from initial small battles for survival to a huge bodyhorror epidemic that threatens all of humanity These special omnibus volumes will collect two of the original Japanese books into each Dark Horse edition and include all of the color pagesProbably the greatest zombie manga ever Jason Thompson Manga The Complete Guide more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(68, 'Giant Days, Vol. 2 (Giant Days #5-8)', '', 'Sequential Art', 22.11, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d0/6f/d06ff4e3b9daf93b18bb21f1af19b5eb.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Susan Esther and Daisy started at university three weeks ago and became fast friends Now away from home for the first time all three want to reinvent themselves But in the face of handwringing boys personal experimentation holiday balls nuchauvinism and the willful unwanted intrusion of academia they may be lucky just to make it to spring alive Giant Day Susan Esther and Daisy started at university three weeks ago and became fast friends Now away from home for the first time all three want to reinvent themselves But in the face of handwringing boys personal experimentation holiday balls nuchauvinism and the willful unwanted intrusion of academia they may be lucky just to make it to spring alive Giant Days the comedic sliceoflife series from creator John Allison Bad Machinery Scary Go Round and artist Lissa Treiman has graduated to a second volume more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(69, 'Danganronpa Volume 1', '', 'Sequential Art', 51.99, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ce/39/ce3942d9a10b6a17805136ace7c140fa.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Each year the elite Hopes Peak Academy selects only the most gifted and talented students to enrollplus one ordinary student chosen by lottery Makoto Naegi was that lucky personor so he thought When he shows up for class he finds the elite students are a bizarre cast of oddballs under the ruthless authority of a robot teddy bear principal Monokuma The bear lay Each year the elite Hopes Peak Academy selects only the most gifted and talented students to enrollplus one ordinary student chosen by lottery Makoto Naegi was that lucky personor so he thought When he shows up for class he finds the elite students are a bizarre cast of oddballs under the ruthless authority of a robot teddy bear principal Monokuma The bear lays down the school rules the only way out of Hopes Peak is to not only murder another studentbut get away with it as every murder is followed by a tribunal where the surviving students crossexamine each otherInspired by the Danganronpa videogame series and based on the anime of the same name the Danganropa manga is a quirky fun weird and dynamic take on the high school Battle Royale genre more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(70, 'Codename Baboushka, Volume 1: The Conclave of Death', '', 'Sequential Art', 36.72, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ed/a5/eda54d1bfcdd39488013f7aae1eaf659.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'What if the sexy Russian femme fatale was actually the main character Mysterious young heiress Contessa Annika Malikova has been part of Manhattan high society for several years but if they knew the truth her dinner companions would faint The whitehaired Contessa is in fact the notorious criminal BABOUSHKA a former Moscow gang leader now living in exile But What if the sexy Russian femme fatale was actually the main character Mysterious young heiress Contessa Annika Malikova has been part of Manhattan high society for several years but if they knew the truth her dinner companions would faint The whitehaired Contessa is in fact the notorious criminal BABOUSHKA a former Moscow gang leader now living in exile But Baboushkas retirement is about to be shattered as the US government has somehow discovered her true identity and blackmails her into working for them Now she must infiltrate a secret conclave of global crime lords on a cruise liner to retrieve information for the Americans But nobody reckoned on the boat being hijacked by pirates Suitable for teens and up CODENAME BABOUSHKA is an actionpacked modern pulp spy thriller from writer ANTONY JOHNSTON THE FUSE THE COLDEST CITY ALEX RIDER and artist SHARI CHANKHAMMA THE FUSE SHELTERED KILL SHAKESPEARE filled with glamour guns exotic locations guns explosions highkicks and did we mention guns An asskicking spy heroine who will appeal to fans of Marvels Black Widow The AV Club There are literally six different amazing comics all within this one series Comics Alliance Codename Baboushka takes a more femalepositive look at the James Bondesque role Fun fastpaced action Female assassin done right Dark Side Comics Johnstons exiled Russian heiress former organized crime lord and deadly agent bursts out of the page and grabs the reader with both hands in a deadly grip of hot action and coldhearted kills Jersey Journal THE CONCLAVE OF DEATH collects Baboushkas first 5issue mission watch out for her next assignment GHOST STATION ZERO in 2016 Antony Johnston is an awardwinning New York Times bestselling author of graphic novels video games and books His graphic novel THE COLDEST CITY is being adapted into a film starring Charlize Theron His epic series WASTELAND is one of only a handful of such longform comic stories in the medium His first video game DEAD SPACE redefined the survival horror genre more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(71, 'Camp Midnight', '', 'Sequential Art', 17.08, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/7a/67/7a671ecf69cdcd2ea9ebe85da1b5585f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Ben 10 and Big Hero 6 creator Steven T Seagle returns to comics with New Yorker Magazine cartoonist Jason Adam Katzenstein for a new graphic novel Reluctant Skye is accidentally sent to the wrong summer camp Not wanting to please her step monster Skye is deadset on not fitting in That wont be a problem as everyone at Camp Midnightwith the exception of fellow cam Ben 10 and Big Hero 6 creator Steven T Seagle returns to comics with New Yorker Magazine cartoonist Jason Adam Katzenstein for a new graphic novel Reluctant Skye is accidentally sent to the wrong summer camp Not wanting to please her step monster Skye is deadset on not fitting in That wont be a problem as everyone at Camp Midnightwith the exception of fellow camper and fastfriend Miais a fullfledged monster The perfect book for fans of Raina Telgemeiers Smile but wish it had more bowls of gooey eyeballs more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(72, 'The Secret Garden', '', 'Classics', 15.08, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/f1/78/f17805e88aed31aae352ab250b2a379d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 5, 'When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncles great house on the Yorkshire Moors she finds it full of secrets The mansion has nearly one hundred rooms and her uncle keeps himself locked up And at night she hears the sound of crying down one of the long corridorsThe gardens surrounding the large property are Marys only escape Then Mary discovers a secret g When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncles great house on the Yorkshire Moors she finds it full of secrets The mansion has nearly one hundred rooms and her uncle keeps himself locked up And at night she hears the sound of crying down one of the long corridorsThe gardens surrounding the large property are Marys only escape Then Mary discovers a secret garden surrounded by walls and locked with a missing key One day with the help of two unexpected companions she discovers a way in Is everything in the garden dead or can Mary bring it back to life more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(73, 'The Metamorphosis', '', 'Classics', 28.58, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/9b/33/9b33c3c40c8d27054a3edf96cbf6a2fb.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 5, 'As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect He was laying on his hard as it were armorplated back and when he lifted his head a little he could see his domelike brown belly divided into stiff arched segments on top of which the bed quilt could hardly keep in position and was about to slide off comp As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect He was laying on his hard as it were armorplated back and when he lifted his head a little he could see his domelike brown belly divided into stiff arched segments on top of which the bed quilt could hardly keep in position and was about to slide off completely His numerous legs which were pitifully thin compared to the rest of his bulk waved helplessly before his eyes With this startling bizarre yet surprisingly funny first opening Kafka begins his masterpiece The Metamorphosis It is the story of a young man who transformed overnight into a giant beetlelike insect becomes an object of disgrace to his family an outsider in his own home a quintessentially alienated man A harrowing though absurdly comic meditation on human feelings of inadequacy guilt and isolation The Metamorphosis has taken its place as one of the most widely read and influential works of twentiethcentury fiction As WH Auden wrote Kafka is important to us because his predicament is the predicament of modern man more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(74, 'The Pilgrim\'s Progress', '', 'Classics', 50.26, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/91/2a/912acfe6ee354d9d9bf3c1fa517c4252.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'Often rated as important as the Bible as a Christian document this famous story of mans progress through life in search of salvation remains one of the most entertaining allegories of faith ever written Set against realistic backdrops of town and country the powerful drama of the pilgrims trials and temptations follows him in his harrowing journey to the Celestial Cit Often rated as important as the Bible as a Christian document this famous story of mans progress through life in search of salvation remains one of the most entertaining allegories of faith ever written Set against realistic backdrops of town and country the powerful drama of the pilgrims trials and temptations follows him in his harrowing journey to the Celestial CityAlong a road filled with monsters and spiritual terrors Christian confronts such emblematic characters as Worldly Wiseman Giant Despair Talkative Ignorance and the demons of the Valley of the Shadow of Death But he is also joined by Hopeful and FaithfulAn enormously influential 17thcentury classic universally known for its simplicity vigor and beauty of language The Pilgrims Progress remains one of the most widely read books in the English language more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(75, 'The Hound of the Baskervilles (Sherlock Holmes #5)', '', 'Classics', 14.82, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/9d/fe/9dfe2a73c6a1a1c09927c904de641ebf.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'Holmes and Watson are faced with their most terrifying case yet The legend of the devilbeast that haunts the moors around the Baskerville familys home warns the descendants of that ancient clan never to venture out in those dark hours when the power of evil is exalted Now the most recent Baskerville Sir Charles is dead and the footprints of a giant hound have been f Holmes and Watson are faced with their most terrifying case yet The legend of the devilbeast that haunts the moors around the Baskerville familys home warns the descendants of that ancient clan never to venture out in those dark hours when the power of evil is exalted Now the most recent Baskerville Sir Charles is dead and the footprints of a giant hound have been found near his body Will the new heir meet the same fate more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(76, 'Little Women (Little Women #1)', '', 'Classics', 28.07, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/55/a9/55a942b0c092c40bdbb6a1f1be340984.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'Little Women is the heartwarming story of the March family that has thrilled generations of readers It is the story of four sistersJo Meg Amy and Beth and of the courage humor and ingenuity they display to survive poverty and the absence of their father during the Civil War', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(77, 'Gone with the Wind', '', 'Classics', 32.49, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ac/ee/acee20cff19be38cc3efc5e9b50afae4.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'Margaret Mitchells epic novel of love and war won the Pulitzer Prize and one of the most popular and celebrated movies of all time Many novels have been written about the Civil War and its aftermath None take us into the burning fields and cities of the American South as Gone With the Wind does creating haunting scenes and thrilling portraits of characters so vivid tha Margaret Mitchells epic novel of love and war won the Pulitzer Prize and one of the most popular and celebrated movies of all time Many novels have been written about the Civil War and its aftermath None take us into the burning fields and cities of the American South as Gone With the Wind does creating haunting scenes and thrilling portraits of characters so vivid that we remember their words and feel their fear and hunger for the rest of our lives In the two main characters the whiteshouldered irresistible Scarlett and the flashy contemptuous Rhett Margaret Mitchell not only conveyed a timeless story of survival under the harshest of circumstances she also created two of the most famous lovers in the Englishspeaking world since Romeo and Juliet more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(78, 'Candide', '', 'Classics', 58.63, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e7/7d/e77d917c495e649216225bd47e006482.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'Brought up in the household of a powerful Baron Candide is an openminded young man whose tutor Pangloss has instilled in him the belief that all is for the best But when his love for the Barons rosycheeked daughter is discovered Candide is cast out to make his own way in the world And so he and his various companions begin a breathless tour of Europe South Ame Brought up in the household of a powerful Baron Candide is an openminded young man whose tutor Pangloss has instilled in him the belief that all is for the best But when his love for the Barons rosycheeked daughter is discovered Candide is cast out to make his own way in the world And so he and his various companions begin a breathless tour of Europe South America and Asia as an outrageous series of disasters befall them earthquakes syphilis a brush with the Inquisition murder sorely testing the young heros optimism more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(79, 'Animal Farm', '', 'Classics', 57.22, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/73/b9/73b9d68a89e6d037f1afdc70f96bad09.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'Tired of their servitude to man a group of farm animals revolt and establish their own society only to be betrayed into worse servitude by their leaders the pigs whose slogan becomes All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others This 1945 satire addresses the socialistcommunist philosophy of Stalin in the Soviet Union', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(80, 'Wuthering Heights', '', 'Classics', 17.73, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d8/64/d8644073d00c000cb60643256080cc4b.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Wuthering Heights is a wild passionate story of the intense and almost demonic love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff a foundling adopted by Catherines father After Mr Earnshaws death Heathcliff is bullied and humiliated by Catherines brother Hindley and wrongly believing that his love for Catherine is not reciprocated leaves Wuthering Heights only to retu Wuthering Heights is a wild passionate story of the intense and almost demonic love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff a foundling adopted by Catherines father After Mr Earnshaws death Heathcliff is bullied and humiliated by Catherines brother Hindley and wrongly believing that his love for Catherine is not reciprocated leaves Wuthering Heights only to return years later as a wealthy and polished man He proceeds to exact a terrible revenge for his former miseries The action of the story is chaotic and unremittingly violent but the accomplished handling of a complex structure the evocative descriptions of the lonely moorland setting and the poetic grandeur of vision combine to make this unique novel a masterpiece of English literature more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(81, 'The Picture of Dorian Gray', '', 'Classics', 29.70, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/67/29/67297ff3ae6cb02884c52e5250fe7c1a.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Introduction by Jeffrey Eugenides Written in his distinctively dazzling manner Oscar Wildes story of a fashionable young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty is the authors most popular work The tale of Dorian Grays moral disintegration caused a scandal when it rst appeared in 1890 but though Wilde was attacked for the novels corrupting inuence he Introduction by Jeffrey Eugenides Written in his distinctively dazzling manner Oscar Wildes story of a fashionable young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty is the authors most popular work The tale of Dorian Grays moral disintegration caused a scandal when it rst appeared in 1890 but though Wilde was attacked for the novels corrupting inuence he responded that there is in fact a terrible moral in Dorian Gray Just a few years later the book and the aestheticmoral dilemma it presented became issues in the trials occasioned by Wildes homosexual liaisons which resulted in his imprisonment Of Dorian Grays relationship to autobiography Wilde noted in a letter Basil Hallward is what I think I am Lord Henry what the world thinks me Dorian what I would like to bein other ages perhaps more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(82, 'The Complete Stories and Poems (The Works of Edgar Allan Poe [Cameo Edition])', '', 'Classics', 26.78, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/55/2d/552d55d44dcc0f27e98b3e7dc3959e1a.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'This single volume brings together all of Poes stories and poems and illuminates the diverse and multifaceted genius of one of the greatest and most influential figures in American literary history', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(83, 'Beowulf', '', 'Classics', 38.35, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/3d/8c/3d8cd7a42d3e57cb10e02f9ab76bd549.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'The national bestseller and winner of the Whitbread Award Composed toward the end of the first millennium Beowulf is the classic Northern epic of a heros triumphs as a young warrior and his fated death as a defender of his people The poem is about encountering the monstrous defeating it and then having to live on physically and psychically exposed in the exhausted a The national bestseller and winner of the Whitbread Award Composed toward the end of the first millennium Beowulf is the classic Northern epic of a heros triumphs as a young warrior and his fated death as a defender of his people The poem is about encountering the monstrous defeating it and then having to live on physically and psychically exposed in the exhausted aftermath It is not hard to draw parallels in this story to the historical curve of consciousness in the twentieth century but the poem also transcends such considerations telling us psychological and spiritual truths that are permanent and liberatingBeowulf is considered to have been composed between the 8th and the early 11th century According to Wikipedia it was first PUBLISHED in 1814 in a version by John Josias Conybeare more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(84, 'And Then There Were None', '', 'Classics', 35.01, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/6f/b0/6fb0c3064656f888125ab577b6a01867.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'First there were ten a curious assortment of strangers summoned as weekend guests to a private island off the coast of Devon Their host an eccentric millionaire unknown to all of them is nowhere to be found All that the guests have in common is a wicked past theyre unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate For each has been marked for murder On First there were ten a curious assortment of strangers summoned as weekend guests to a private island off the coast of Devon Their host an eccentric millionaire unknown to all of them is nowhere to be found All that the guests have in common is a wicked past theyre unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate For each has been marked for murder One by one they fall prey Before the weekend is out there will be none And only the dead are above suspicion more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(85, 'The Story of Hong Gildong', '', 'Classics', 43.19, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b5/5b/b55be7e5c18b62cef6ebeae404f7f643.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'The Story of Hong Gildong is arguably the single most important work of classic Korean fiction Like its English counterpart Robin Hood it has been adapted into countless movies television shows novels and comics Its memorable lines are known to virtually every Korean by heart Until now this incredible 19th century fable has been all but inaccessible to English read The Story of Hong Gildong is arguably the single most important work of classic Korean fiction Like its English counterpart Robin Hood it has been adapted into countless movies television shows novels and comics Its memorable lines are known to virtually every Korean by heart Until now this incredible 19th century fable has been all but inaccessible to English readersHong Gildong the brilliant but illegitimate son of a government minister cannot advance in society due to his secondary status so he leaves home to become the leader of a band of outlaws who rob the rich to give to the poor On the way to building his own empire and gaining acceptance from his family Hong Gildong vanquishes assassins battles monsters and conquers kingdoms Minsoo Kangs expressive and animated new translation finally makes the original text of this classic available in English reintroducing a noble and righteous outlaw and sharing a beloved hallmark of Korean culture more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(86, 'The Little Prince', '', 'Classics', 45.42, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/c0/d6/c0d67625e62981155f5e1f553bda1a94.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'Moral allegory and spiritual autobiography The Little Prince is the most translated book in the French language With a timeless charm it tells the story of a little boy who leaves the safety of his own tiny planet to travel the universe learning the vagaries of adult behaviour through a series of extraordinary encounters His personal odyssey culminates in a voyage to E Moral allegory and spiritual autobiography The Little Prince is the most translated book in the French language With a timeless charm it tells the story of a little boy who leaves the safety of his own tiny planet to travel the universe learning the vagaries of adult behaviour through a series of extraordinary encounters His personal odyssey culminates in a voyage to Earth and further adventures more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(87, 'Sense and Sensibility', '', 'Classics', 37.46, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/a8/57/a857deea83c7d4c66e2920e1cf5d8fe0.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'The more I know of the world the more am I convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love I require so muchMarianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinors warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo Meanwhile Elino The more I know of the world the more am I convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love I require so muchMarianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinors warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo Meanwhile Elinor always sensitive to social convention is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment even from those closest to her Through their parallel experience of loveand its threatened lossthe sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of loveThis edition includes explanatory notes textual variants between the first and second editions and Tony Tanners introduction to the original Penguin Classic edition more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(88, 'Of Mice and Men', '', 'Classics', 47.11, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/a0/bb/a0bb0881c8ee6f5866804cf0a437853f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'The compelling story of two outsiders striving to find their place in an unforgiving world Drifters in search of work George and his simpleminded friend Lennie have nothing in the world except each other and a dreama dream that one day they will have some land of their own Eventually they find work on a ranch in Californias Salinas Valley but their hopes are doomed The compelling story of two outsiders striving to find their place in an unforgiving world Drifters in search of work George and his simpleminded friend Lennie have nothing in the world except each other and a dreama dream that one day they will have some land of their own Eventually they find work on a ranch in Californias Salinas Valley but their hopes are doomed as Lennie struggling against extreme cruelty misunderstanding and feelings of jealousy becomes a victim of his own strength Tackling universal themes such as the friendship of a shared vision and giving voice to Americas lonely and dispossessed Of Mice and Men has proved one of Steinbecks most popular works achieving success as a novel a Broadway play and three acclaimed films more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(89, 'Emma', '', 'Classics', 32.93, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ae/98/ae98d08a6f427491dd8eda6b51af41fe.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'I never have been in love it is not my way or my nature and I do not think I ever shallBeautiful clever rich and single Emma Woodhouse is perfectly content with her life and sees no need for either love or marriage Nothing however delights her more than interfering in the romantic lives of others But when she ignores the warnings of her good friend Mr Knig I never have been in love it is not my way or my nature and I do not think I ever shallBeautiful clever rich and single Emma Woodhouse is perfectly content with her life and sees no need for either love or marriage Nothing however delights her more than interfering in the romantic lives of others But when she ignores the warnings of her good friend Mr Knightley and attempts to arrange a suitable match for her protegee Harriet Smith her carefully laid plans soon unravel and have consequences that she never expected With its imperfect but charming heroine and its witty and subtle exploration of relationships Emma is often seen as Jane Austens most flawless workThis edition includes a new chronology and additional suggestions for further reading more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(90, 'Alice in Wonderland (Alice\'s Adventures in Wonderland #1)', '', 'Classics', 55.53, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/99/df/99df494c230127c3d5ff53153d1f23a3.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'nan', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(91, 'Sophie\'s World', '', 'Philosophy', 15.94, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d7/39/d73914232130fdf90d66f02fd9798f2b.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 18, 'A pageturning novel that is also an exploration of the great philosophical concepts of Western thought Sophies World has fired the imagination of readers all over the world with more than twenty million copies in printOne day fourteenyearold Sophie Amundsen comes home from school to find in her mailbox two notes with one question on each Who are you and Where A pageturning novel that is also an exploration of the great philosophical concepts of Western thought Sophies World has fired the imagination of readers all over the world with more than twenty million copies in printOne day fourteenyearold Sophie Amundsen comes home from school to find in her mailbox two notes with one question on each Who are you and Where does the world come from From that irresistible beginning Sophie becomes obsessed with questions that take her far beyond what she knows of her Norwegian village Through those letters she enrolls in a kind of correspondence course covering Socrates to Sartre with a mysterious philosopher while receiving letters addressed to another girl Who is Hilde And why does her mail keep turning up To unravel this riddle Sophie must use the philosophy she is learningbut the truth turns out to be far more complicated than she could have imagined more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(92, 'The Death of Humanity: and the Case for Life', '', 'Philosophy', 58.11, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/3f/f6/3ff6fe5d0c5ca7ab2ed8b5971e299caa.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Do you believe human life is inherently valuable Unfortunately in the secularized age of statesanctioned euthanasia and abortionondemand many are losing faith in the simple value of human life To the disillusioned human beings are a cosmic accident whose intrinsic value is worth no more than other animalsThe Death of Humanity explores our cultures declining respe Do you believe human life is inherently valuable Unfortunately in the secularized age of statesanctioned euthanasia and abortionondemand many are losing faith in the simple value of human life To the disillusioned human beings are a cosmic accident whose intrinsic value is worth no more than other animalsThe Death of Humanity explores our cultures declining respect for the sanctity of human life drawing on philosophy and history to reveal the dark road ahead for society if we lose our faith in human life more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(93, 'The Stranger', '', 'Philosophy', 17.44, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/c8/1a/c81aea97de1daaa0081d96f8564c204c.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'This is an alternate cover edition for ISBN 0679720200Through the story of an ordinary man unwittingly drawn into a senseless murder on an Algerian beach Camus explored what he termed the nakedness of man faced with the absurd First published in English in 1946 now in a new translation by Matthew Ward', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(94, 'Proofs of God: Classical Arguments from Tertullian to Barth', '', 'Philosophy', 54.21, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/f6/cb/f6cb2300a1235a344f1c11b2be9a605d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 8, 'Leading theologian Matthew Levering presents a thoroughgoing critical survey of the proofs of Gods existence for readers interested in traditional Christian responses to the problem of atheism Beginning with Tertullian and ending with Karl Barth Levering covers twentyone theologians and philosophers from the early church to the modern period examining how they answere Leading theologian Matthew Levering presents a thoroughgoing critical survey of the proofs of Gods existence for readers interested in traditional Christian responses to the problem of atheism Beginning with Tertullian and ending with Karl Barth Levering covers twentyone theologians and philosophers from the early church to the modern period examining how they answered the critics of their day He also shows the relevance of the classical arguments to contemporary debates and challenges to Christianity In addition to students this book will appeal to readers of apologetics more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(95, 'Kierkegaard: A Christian Missionary to Christians', '', 'Philosophy', 47.13, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/bf/90/bf90ad2c3cab628096db8fca010797b4.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 8, 'Soren Kierkegaard 18131855 had a mission The church had become weak flabby and inconsequential Being a Christian was more a cultural heritage than a spiritual reality His mission reintroduce the Christian faith to Christians How could he break through to people who were members of the church and thought they were Christians already Like an Old Testament prophet K Soren Kierkegaard 18131855 had a mission The church had become weak flabby and inconsequential Being a Christian was more a cultural heritage than a spiritual reality His mission reintroduce the Christian faith to Christians How could he break through to people who were members of the church and thought they were Christians already Like an Old Testament prophet Kierkegaard used a variety of pointed and dramatic ways to shake people from their slumber He incisively diagnosed the spiritual ailments of his age and offered a fresh take on classic Christian teaching Mark Tietjen thinks that Kierkegaards critique of his contemporaries strikes close to home today We also need to listen to one of the most insightful yet complex Christian thinkers of any era Through an examination of core Christian doctrines the person of Jesus Christ human nature Christian witness and love Tietjen helps us hear Kierkegaards missionary message to a church that often fails to follow Christ with purity of heart more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(96, 'At The Existentialist Café: Freedom, Being, and apricot cocktails with: Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Albert Camus, Martin Heidegger, Edmund Husserl, Karl Jaspers, Maurice Merleau-Ponty and others', '', 'Philosophy', 29.93, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ce/da/ceda6d577d0609261f997bd99872013b.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'Paris near the turn of 1933 Three young friends meet over apricot cocktails at the BecdeGaz bar on the rue Montparnasse They are JeanPaul Sartre Simone de Beauvoir and their friend Raymond Aron who opens their eyes to a radical new way of thinking Pointing to his drink he says You can make philosophy out of this cocktailFrom this moment of inspiration Sartre Paris near the turn of 1933 Three young friends meet over apricot cocktails at the BecdeGaz bar on the rue Montparnasse They are JeanPaul Sartre Simone de Beauvoir and their friend Raymond Aron who opens their eyes to a radical new way of thinking Pointing to his drink he says You can make philosophy out of this cocktailFrom this moment of inspiration Sartre will create his own extraordinary philosophy of real experienced life of love and desire of freedom and being of cafs and waiters of friendships and revolutionary fervour It is a philosophy that will enthral Paris and sweep through the world leaving its mark on postwar liberation movements from the student uprisings of 1968 to civil rights pioneersAt the Existentialist Caf tells the story of modern existentialism as one of passionate encounters between people minds and ideas From the king and queen of existentialism Sartre and de Beauvoir to their wider circle of friends and adversaries including Albert Camus Martin Heidegger Maurice MerleauPonty and Iris Murdoch this book is an enjoyable and original journey through a captivating intellectual movement Weaving biography and thought Sarah Bakewell takes us to the heart of a philosophy about life that also changed lives and that tackled the biggest questions of all what we are and how we are to live more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(97, 'Critique of Pure Reason', '', 'Philosophy', 20.75, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/3b/28/3b28ec3663a81d36272a08e5a49644f2.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 5, 'This entirely new translation of Critique of Pure Reason is the most accurate and informative English translation ever produced of this epochal philosophical text Though its simple direct style will make it suitable for all new readers of Kant the translation displays a philosophical and textual sophistication that will enlighten Kant scholars as well This translation This entirely new translation of Critique of Pure Reason is the most accurate and informative English translation ever produced of this epochal philosophical text Though its simple direct style will make it suitable for all new readers of Kant the translation displays a philosophical and textual sophistication that will enlighten Kant scholars as well This translation recreates as far as possible a text with the same interpretative nuances and richness as the originalThis translation of Kants Critique is a superb volume that forms the heart of Cambridges excellent series of translations of Kants works Because of the quality of the translation but also because of the various supplementary materials which it providesit will very likely replace Norman Kemp Smiths translation as the standard edition for scholars It is difficult to imagine that anyone would be able to improve on this volume in the foreseeable future more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(98, 'Run, Spot, Run: The Ethics of Keeping Pets', '', 'Philosophy', 20.02, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/8c/bf/8cbf4667b5798cb8195f1e126ddd6a5c.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 2, 'A life shared with pets brings many emotions We feel love for our companions certainly and happiness at the thought that were providing them with a safe healthy life But theres another emotion less often acknowledged that can be nearly as powerful guilt When we see our cats gazing wistfully out the window or watch a goldfish swim lazy circles in a bowl we can A life shared with pets brings many emotions We feel love for our companions certainly and happiness at the thought that were providing them with a safe healthy life But theres another emotion less often acknowledged that can be nearly as powerful guilt When we see our cats gazing wistfully out the window or watch a goldfish swim lazy circles in a bowl we cant help but wonder are we doing the right thing keeping these independent beings locked up subject to our control Is keeping pets actually good for the pets themselves Thats the question that animates Jessica Pierces powerful Run Spot Run A lover of pets herself including over the years dogs cats fish rats hermit crabs and more Pierce understands the joys that pets bring us But she also refuses to deny the ambiguous ethics at the heart of the relationship and through a mix of personal stories philosophical reflections and scientifically informed analyses of animal behavior and natural history she puts petkeeping to the test Is it ethical to keep pets at all Are some species more suited to the relationship than others Are there species one should never attempt to own And are there ways that we can improve our pets lives so that we can be confident that we are giving them as much as they give us Deeply empathetic yet rigorous and unflinching in her thinking Pierce has written a book that is sure to help any pet owner unsettling assumptions but also giving them the knowledge to build deeper better relationships with the animals with whom theyve chosen to share their lives more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(99, 'The Nicomachean Ethics', '', 'Philosophy', 36.34, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/16/f4/16f4518319f7dcadc23d020279f78545.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'One swallow does not make a summer neither does one day Similarly neither can one day or a brief space of time make a man blessed and happyIn the Nicomachean Ethics Aristotle sets out to examine the nature of happiness He argues that happiness consists in activity of the soul in accordance with virtue for example with moral virtues such as courage generosity a One swallow does not make a summer neither does one day Similarly neither can one day or a brief space of time make a man blessed and happyIn the Nicomachean Ethics Aristotle sets out to examine the nature of happiness He argues that happiness consists in activity of the soul in accordance with virtue for example with moral virtues such as courage generosity and justice and intellectual virtues such as knowledge wisdom and insight The Ethics also discusses the nature of practical reasoning the value and the objects of pleasure the different forms of friendship and the relationship between individual virtue society and the State Aristotles work has had a profound and lasting influence on all subsequent Western thought about ethical mattersJ A K Thomsons translation has been revised by Hugh Tredennick and is accompanied by a new introduction by Jonathan Barnes This edition also includes an updated list for further reading and a new chronology of Aristotles life and worksPreviously published as Ethics more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(100, 'Meditations', '', 'Philosophy', 25.89, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/90/f7/90f79652caecac36bc97bf7b769c8fc4.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'Written in Greek without any intention of publication by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius AD 121180 offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe Ranging from doubt and despair to conviction and ex Written in Greek without any intention of publication by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius AD 121180 offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe Ranging from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation they cover such diverse topics as the nature of moral virtue human rationality divine providence and Marcus own emotions But while the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation and encouragement in developing his beliefs Marcus Aurelius also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy a timeless collection of extended meditations and short aphorisms that has been consulted and admired by statesmen thinkers and readers through the centuries more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(101, 'Beyond Good and Evil', '', 'Philosophy', 43.38, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d1/7f/d17f326e3fcaf84c37d6d51e3470bcc6.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'Friedrich Nietzsches Beyond Good and Evil is translated from the German by RJ Hollingdale with an introduction by Michael Tanner in Penguin ClassicsBeyond Good and Evil confirmed Nietzsches position as the towering European philosopher of his age The work dramatically rejects the tradition of Western thought with its notions of truth and God good and evil Nietzsche Friedrich Nietzsches Beyond Good and Evil is translated from the German by RJ Hollingdale with an introduction by Michael Tanner in Penguin ClassicsBeyond Good and Evil confirmed Nietzsches position as the towering European philosopher of his age The work dramatically rejects the tradition of Western thought with its notions of truth and God good and evil Nietzsche demonstrates that the Christian world is steeped in a false piety and infected with a slave morality With wit and energy he turns from this critique to a philosophy that celebrates the present and demands that the individual imposes their own will to power upon the worldThis edition includes a commentary on the text by the translator and Michael Tanners introduction which explains some of the more abstract passages in Beyond Good and EvilFrederich Nietzsche 18441900 became the chair of classical philology at Basel University at the age of 24 until his bad health forced him to retire in 1879 He divorced himself from society until his final collapse in 1899 when he became insane A powerfully original thinker Nietzsches influence on subsequent writers such as George Bernard Shaw DH Lawrence Thomas Mann and JeanPaul Sartre was considerableIf you enjoyed Beyond Good and Evil you might like Nietzsches Thus Spoke Zarathustra also available in Penguin ClassicsOne of the greatest books of a very great thinkerMichael Tanner more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(102, 'Chase Me (Paris Nights #2)', '', 'Romance', 25.27, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/6c/84/6c84fcf7a53b02b6e763de7272934842.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'A Michelin twostar chef at twentyeight Violette Lenoir could handle anything including a cocky burglar who broke into her restaurant in the middle of the nightOr so she thoughtElite counterterrorist operative Chase Smith had been through things that made Hell Week look easy But nothing had prepared him for a leatherclad blonde who held him at bay at knifepoint an A Michelin twostar chef at twentyeight Violette Lenoir could handle anything including a cocky burglar who broke into her restaurant in the middle of the nightOr so she thoughtElite counterterrorist operative Chase Smith had been through things that made Hell Week look easy But nothing had prepared him for a leatherclad blonde who held him at bay at knifepoint and dared him to take her onNow if only saving the world didnt require he ruin her lifeTwo people who thought they could handle anything now have to take on each other Its a battle neither one expected But with their futures on the line they have nothing to losebut their heartsWarning This book contains one arrogant Navy SEAL nights of Paris passion and a woman who wants to have it all more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(103, 'Black Dust', '', 'Romance', 34.53, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/a4/0a/a40af95beab828af1a4757ad1ee17da3.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'No matter how busy he keeps himself successful Broadway musician Tobias Spence cant outrun the memory of a tragic car crash from his past that claimed a friends life and permanently injured his former boyfriend EmmettEven after losing Tobias Emmett Henderson made peace with that awful night living in his Indiana hometown where he has become a revered choral director No matter how busy he keeps himself successful Broadway musician Tobias Spence cant outrun the memory of a tragic car crash from his past that claimed a friends life and permanently injured his former boyfriend EmmettEven after losing Tobias Emmett Henderson made peace with that awful night living in his Indiana hometown where he has become a revered choral director When his students are asked to perform in New York City he decides to chance reconnecting with his former love if for no other reason than to get a proper goodbyeWhen Emmett and Tobias finally meet 15 years after parting ways it is clear to both of them that their feelings for each other have not changed As they explore their renewed relationship the two men face old hurts and the new challenges of a longdistance romance Will Tobias lose his second chance at love to the ghosts he cant seem to put to rest more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(104, 'Her Backup Boyfriend (The Sorensen Family #1)', '', 'Romance', 33.97, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/41/ee/41ee38c1d15f0139a3fb17b730dc4347.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'One little white lie leads to more than she plannedStraightlaced lawyer Kate Matthews always plays by the rules But when her ex gets engaged and a big promotion is on the line at work she blurts out that she has a new boyfriend And now that shes proved she has a life outside of work everything is perfect Except for one teeny little detailthere is no boyfriend A One little white lie leads to more than she plannedStraightlaced lawyer Kate Matthews always plays by the rules But when her ex gets engaged and a big promotion is on the line at work she blurts out that she has a new boyfriend And now that shes proved she has a life outside of work everything is perfect Except for one teeny little detailthere is no boyfriend And now Kates liable for her little white lieDominic Sorensen is hot charming and very definitely not Kates type But not only does Dominic want to help Kate renovate her home hes also willing to play boyfriend All he wants in return is a little pro bono work for his sister Now instead of Mr Right Kate has a delectable Mr FixItRightand some unbelievable sexual chemistry And if falling for Dominic is a breach of contract Kate is guilty as charged more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(105, 'First and First (Five Boroughs #3)', '', 'Romance', 15.97, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/01/a5/01a5285b17e7ec0e7e56294a8f8af28d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Caleb Stone was raised on the Upper East Side where wealth and lineage reigns and alternative lifestyles are hidden It took him years to come out to his family but hes still stuck in the stranglehold of their expectations Caleb knows he has to build his confidence and shake things up but he doesnt know how until Oliver Buckley enters the pictureOli is everythin Caleb Stone was raised on the Upper East Side where wealth and lineage reigns and alternative lifestyles are hidden It took him years to come out to his family but hes still stuck in the stranglehold of their expectations Caleb knows he has to build his confidence and shake things up but he doesnt know how until Oliver Buckley enters the pictureOli is everything Caleb isntrisktaking provocative and fiercely independent Disowned by his family Oli has made his own way in the world and is beholden to no one After a chance encounter on New Years Eve Caleb is smittenAs Caleb sheds the insecurities that have held him back for years he makes bold steps toward changing his career and escaping years of sexual repression But for Caleb to take full control of his life he has to be brave enough to confront his feelings and trust Oli with his heart more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(106, 'Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades #2)', '', 'Romance', 21.96, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/51/86/51862681bebec59be61f36f937c71fce.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Daunted by the singular sexual tastes and dark secrets of the beautiful tormented young entrepreneur Christian Grey Anastasia Steele has broken off their relationship to start a new career with a Seattle publishing houseBut desire for Christian still dominates her every waking thought and when he proposes a new arrangement Anastasia cannot resist They rekindle their Daunted by the singular sexual tastes and dark secrets of the beautiful tormented young entrepreneur Christian Grey Anastasia Steele has broken off their relationship to start a new career with a Seattle publishing houseBut desire for Christian still dominates her every waking thought and when he proposes a new arrangement Anastasia cannot resist They rekindle their searing sensual affair and Anastasia learns more about the harrowing past of her damaged driven and demanding Fifty ShadesWhile Christian wrestles with his inner demons Anastasia must confront her anger and envy of the women who came before her and make the most important decision of her lifeErotic sparkling and suspenseful Fifty Shades Darker is the irresistibly addictive second part of the Fifty Shades trilogyLearn more about E L James at thewriterscoffeeshopcomejames and on Twitter ELJamesNeed the first Fifty Shades Search Fifty Shades of Grey more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(107, 'The Wedding Dress', '', 'Romance', 24.12, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/29/3b/293bd9cd6fe1f8c82d1688aefe6cc5f7.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Four brides One DressA tale of faith redemption and timeless loveCharlotte owns a chic Birmingham bridal boutique Dressing brides for their big day is her gift and her passion But with her own wedding day approaching why cant she find the perfect dressor feel certain she should marry TimThen Charlotte discovers a vintage dress in a battered trunk at an e Four brides One DressA tale of faith redemption and timeless loveCharlotte owns a chic Birmingham bridal boutique Dressing brides for their big day is her gift and her passion But with her own wedding day approaching why cant she find the perfect dressor feel certain she should marry TimThen Charlotte discovers a vintage dress in a battered trunk at an estate sale It looks brandnewshimmering with pearls and satin handstitched and timeless in its design But where did it come from Who wore it Who welded the lock shut and tucked the dog tags in that little sachet Who left it in the basement for a tenyearold girl And what about the mysterious man in the purple vest who insists the dress had been redeemedCharlottes search for the gowns historyand its new bridebegins as a distraction from her sputtering love life But it takes on a life of its own as she comes to know the women who have worn the dress Emily from 1912 Mary Grace from 1939 Hillary from 1968 Each with her own story of promise pain and destiny And each with something unique to share For woven within the threads of the beautiful hundredyearold gown is the truth about Charlottes heritage the power of courage and faith and the timeless beauty of finding true love more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(108, 'Suddenly in Love (Lake Haven #1)', '', 'Romance', 55.99, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/58/bb/58bb81b052b6ad90adcd57e95da99a50.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Mia Lassiter is thrilled to finally put her artistic skills to use working for her aunts interior design shop in her hometown of East Beach While renovating an old mansion overlooking stunning Lake Haven she encounters a scruffy but attractive man named Brennanthe owners son She doesnt realize this sexy recluse is actually Everett Alden the worldfamous rock star i Mia Lassiter is thrilled to finally put her artistic skills to use working for her aunts interior design shop in her hometown of East Beach While renovating an old mansion overlooking stunning Lake Haven she encounters a scruffy but attractive man named Brennanthe owners son She doesnt realize this sexy recluse is actually Everett Alden the worldfamous rock star in hiding whos nursing his own artistic and personal crisesAs their personalities clash tension simmers between the struggling artist and jaded musician and their time spent alone together in the gorgeous old house only serves to turn up the heat Soon Mia and Brennans creative passions boil over to inspire passions of another kindBut reality comes crashing in when Mias celebobsessed cousin discovers Brennans true identityand reveals it to the world As paparazzi swarm the mansion Brennan is thrust back into his rock star lifestyle Will Mia lose her soul mate just when shes finally found him Can their love survive the glaring spotlight more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(109, 'Something More Than This', '', 'Romance', 16.24, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b8/f9/b8f9e0169c3811f9ed145c3824208de6.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Katy Lewis has it all a sports reporting job she loves a great roommate and two brothers who while nosy always have her back But when Conner Roberts Katys unrequited first crush suddenly shows upand shows interestafter nine years she reverts to a sweaty panicked sixteenyearold once moreAnd if trying to read Conners signals isnt tough enough Katys heart Katy Lewis has it all a sports reporting job she loves a great roommate and two brothers who while nosy always have her back But when Conner Roberts Katys unrequited first crush suddenly shows upand shows interestafter nine years she reverts to a sweaty panicked sixteenyearold once moreAnd if trying to read Conners signals isnt tough enough Katys heart is sending some mixed messages of its own When a beautiful blonde coworker starts pursuing Katys boss Dylan Sterlingher longtime mentor and friendshe realizes she may have a problem with that A reunion with Conner is what shes dreamed of for so longso why cant she stop thinking about DylanFor the first time ever Katy must factcheck her heart Should she go after the guy she thought she always wanted or see if theres something more with the one whos been there all along more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(110, 'Doing It Over (Most Likely To #1)', '', 'Romance', 35.61, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/4b/91/4b91460323973e9e140626d00474d74c.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Voted Most Likely to Succeed Melanie Bartlett ended up anything but The downonherluck single mom wants a complete dooveris that too much to ask With her family long gone from River Bend strong independent Mel is as surprised as anyone to end up in the quaint small town she once called home But with her friends Jo and Zoe by her side and a comfortable room at Voted Most Likely to Succeed Melanie Bartlett ended up anything but The downonherluck single mom wants a complete dooveris that too much to ask With her family long gone from River Bend strong independent Mel is as surprised as anyone to end up in the quaint small town she once called home But with her friends Jo and Zoe by her side and a comfortable room at Miss Ginas quirky bedandbreakfast she just might have turned the corner on a new lifeWyatt Gibson never liked the big city River Bend suits the ruggedly handsome builder just fine Wyatt knows hes home even if that means being charmed by the appearance of Melanie and her spunky adorable daughter Is Wyatts calm devotioneven amid a coming stormenough to convince Mel she may have found a home to call her own a family that never leaves and a true love to last a lifetime more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(111, 'The Wedding Pact (The O\'Malleys #2)', '', 'Romance', 32.61, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/21/53/21539e305aa09ec40b36daa43db3f2fe.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Katee Robert continues her smokinghot series about the OMalleyswealthy powerful and full of scandalous family secrets Carrigan OMalley has always known her arranged marriage would be more about power and prestige than passion But after one taste of the hardbodied whiskeyvoiced James Halloran shes ruined for anyo New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Katee Robert continues her smokinghot series about the OMalleyswealthy powerful and full of scandalous family secrets Carrigan OMalley has always known her arranged marriage would be more about power and prestige than passion But after one taste of the hardbodied whiskeyvoiced James Halloran shes ruined for anyone else Too bad James and his family are enemy number 1 Hallorans vs OMalleysthats how its always been James should be thinking more about how to expand his familys empire instead of how silky Carrigans skin is against his and how he can next get her into his bed Those are dangerous thoughts But not nearly as dangerous as hell be if he cant get what he wants Carrigan by his side for the rest of their lives more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(112, 'Hold Your Breath (Search and Rescue #1)', '', 'Romance', 28.82, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/3d/4d/3d4d8e92429144f6c807adc4b15b7f80.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'In the remote Rocky Mountains lives depend on the Search Rescue brotherhood But in a place this far off the map trust is hard to come by and secrets can be murderAs the captain of Field Countys ice rescue dive team Callum Cook is driven to perfection But when he meets new diver Louise Lou Sparks all that hardwon order is obliterated in an instant Lou is In the remote Rocky Mountains lives depend on the Search Rescue brotherhood But in a place this far off the map trust is hard to come by and secrets can be murderAs the captain of Field Countys ice rescue dive team Callum Cook is driven to perfection But when he meets new diver Louise Lou Sparks all that hardwon order is obliterated in an instant Lou is a hurricane A walking disaster And with her hes never felt more aliveeven if keeping her safe may just kill himLous new to the Rockies intent on escaping her controlling ex and shes determined to make it on her own termsno matter how tempting Callum may be But when a routine training exercise unearths a body Lou and Callum find themselves thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse with a killer who will stop at nothing to silence Louand prove that not even her new Search and Rescue family can keep her safe forever more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(113, 'Dirty (Dive Bar #1)', '', 'Romance', 40.83, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/77/54/77540d564fb77611a18b57f12a910b73.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'The last thing Vaughan Hewson expects to find when he returns to his childhood home is a broken hearted bride in his shower let alone the drama and chaos that comes with herLydia Green doesnt know whether to burn down the church or sit and cry in a corner Discovering the love of your life is having an affair on your wedding day is bad enough Finding out its with his The last thing Vaughan Hewson expects to find when he returns to his childhood home is a broken hearted bride in his shower let alone the drama and chaos that comes with herLydia Green doesnt know whether to burn down the church or sit and cry in a corner Discovering the love of your life is having an affair on your wedding day is bad enough Finding out its with his best man is another thing all together She narrowly escapes tying the knot and meets Vaughan only hours laterVaughan is the exact opposite of the picture perfect respected businessman she thought shed marry This former musicianturnedbartender is rough around the edges and unsettled But she already tried Mr Right and discovered hes all wrongmaybe its time to give Mr Right Now a chanceAfter all whats wrong with getting dirty more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(114, 'Take Me Home Tonight (Rock Star Romance #3)', '', 'Romance', 53.98, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/33/72/337240d247fdf020755566e4477e17ca.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 11, 'A rocker gets a taste of unexpected passion in the latest redhot Rock Star Romance from the awardwinning author of I Want You to Want Me Calix Bourbon might seem like a free spirit but thats all a front In reality hes just trying to keep his fractured family together while working as a session musician When Blue Fire hires him to replace their keyboardist Calix i A rocker gets a taste of unexpected passion in the latest redhot Rock Star Romance from the awardwinning author of I Want You to Want Me Calix Bourbon might seem like a free spirit but thats all a front In reality hes just trying to keep his fractured family together while working as a session musician When Blue Fire hires him to replace their keyboardist Calix is determined to make the most of the opportunitybut he cant help being distracted by the bands sexy personal chef Mimis temporary gig is great but she has her heart set on auditioning for a televised cooking show Theres just one problem she only has a week to acquire the skills necessary to survive the competition Luckily the bands new keyboard player can teach her exactly what she needs in the kitchen and in the bedroom more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(115, 'Off the Hook (Fishing for Trouble #1)', '', 'Romance', 47.67, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/bc/21/bc214639946c501cd70ff6b752439c76.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 11, 'Welcome to The Buoys a West Coast haven where love comes in with the tide Perfect for readers of Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery the Fishing for Trouble series features three unforgettable brotherseach of whom is a great catchMajor league pitcher Liam ODonnell knows his best days are probably behind him but that doesnt mean hes ready to retire and become a fishing Welcome to The Buoys a West Coast haven where love comes in with the tide Perfect for readers of Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery the Fishing for Trouble series features three unforgettable brotherseach of whom is a great catchMajor league pitcher Liam ODonnell knows his best days are probably behind him but that doesnt mean hes ready to retire and become a fishing guide Still after all the time hes spent chasing his dreams he owes it to his brothers to pull his weight around the lodge The Buoys is their fathers legacy and they cant let some developer take it from them The one snag Liam isnt counting on is a blast from the past his exwifeThe moment Kate Hadley steps out of the seaplane she knows this assignment is going to be trickier than she thought She has to persuade the owners to selland one of them is Liam ODonnell Ten years ago she made the biggest mistake of her life when she married Liam during a fling in Vegas Now hes her only lifeline in the middle of nowhere Kates trying to keep things cool but Liam just reminds her of the scorching few nights they spent togetherand tempts her to make new memories that are just as steamy as the old more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(116, 'A Gentleman\'s Position (Society of Gentlemen #3)', '', 'Romance', 14.75, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/82/aa/82aa7770711dfc5edc1f5f69a731d08b.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 11, 'Power privilege and the rigid rules of class leave two hearts yearning for connection in the sizzling new Society of Gentlemen novel from K J Charles Among his eccentric though strictly principled group of friends Lord Richard Vane is the confidant on whom everyone depends for advice moral rectitude and discreet assistance Yet when Richard has a problem he turns Power privilege and the rigid rules of class leave two hearts yearning for connection in the sizzling new Society of Gentlemen novel from K J Charles Among his eccentric though strictly principled group of friends Lord Richard Vane is the confidant on whom everyone depends for advice moral rectitude and discreet assistance Yet when Richard has a problem he turns to his valet a fixer of unparalleled geniusand the object of Richards deepest desires If there is one rule a gentleman must follow it is never to dally with servants But when David is close enough to touch the rules of class collide with the basest sort of animal instinct overpowering lust For David Cyprian burglary and blackmail are as much in a days work as bootblackinganything for the man hes devoted to But the one thing he wants for himself is the one thing Richard refuses to give his heart With the tension between them growing to be unbearable Davids seemingly incorruptible master has left him no choice Putting his finely honed skills of seduction and manipulation to good use he will convince Richard to forget all about his wellmeaning objections and give in to sweet sinful temptation Includes a special message from the editor as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(117, 'Sit, Stay, Love', '', 'Romance', 20.90, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/48/2c/482c14200688df579ab2ed0fcbddcb86.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'Take one abrasive professional athlete a quirky outofwork schoolteacher and an overweight geriatric dog and youre ready for a lesson in loveTippy stylePro baseball pitcher Cal Crawford is not a dog guy When he inherits his deceased mothers elderly dog Tippy hes quick to call on a petsitting serviceGina isnt thrilled to be a dog sitter when her aspirations Take one abrasive professional athlete a quirky outofwork schoolteacher and an overweight geriatric dog and youre ready for a lesson in loveTippy stylePro baseball pitcher Cal Crawford is not a dog guy When he inherits his deceased mothers elderly dog Tippy hes quick to call on a petsitting serviceGina isnt thrilled to be a dog sitter when her aspirations lie in the classroom Furthermore she cant abide the unfriendly Cal a man with all the charm of a wet towel But with no other prospects and a deep love for all things canine she takes the job caring for TippyAs Gina travels through Cals world with Tippy in tow she begins to see Cal in a different light Gina longs to show Cal the Godgiven blessings in his life that have nothing to do with baseball or fame When her longing blooms into attraction Gina does her best to suppress it But Cal is falling in love with her tooDiscover the charming story of Tippy the dog who brought a family together more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(118, 'A Girl\'s Guide to Moving On (New Beginnings #2)', '', 'Romance', 31.30, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/17/94/17940ad8d367ea5f28db57e7fc32dac9.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 5, 'NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this powerful and uplifting novel a mother and her daughterinlaw bravely leave their troubled marriages and face the challenge of starting over Leaning on each other Nichole and Leanne discover that their inner strength and capacity for love are greater than they ever imagined When Nichole discovers that her husband Jake has been unfa NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this powerful and uplifting novel a mother and her daughterinlaw bravely leave their troubled marriages and face the challenge of starting over Leaning on each other Nichole and Leanne discover that their inner strength and capacity for love are greater than they ever imagined When Nichole discovers that her husband Jake has been unfaithful the illusion of her perfect life is indelibly shattered While juggling her young son a new job and volunteer work Nichole meets Rocco who is the opposite of Jake in nearly every way Though bluntspoken and rough around the edges Rocco proves to be a dedicated father and thoughtful friend But just as their relationship begins to blossom Jake wagers everything on winning Nichole backincluding their son Owens happiness Somehow Nichole must find the courage to defy her fears and follow her heart with farreaching consequences for them all Leanne has quietly ignored her husbands cheating for decades but is jolted into action by the echo of Nicholes alltoofamiliar crisis While volunteering as a teacher of English as a second language Leanne meets Nikolai a charming talented baker from Ukraine Resolved to avoid the heartache and complications of romantic entanglements Leanne nonetheless finds it difficult to resist Nikolais effusive overturesuntil an unexpected tragedy tests the very fabric of her commitments An inspiring novel of friendship reinvention and hope A Girls Guide to Moving On affirms the ability of every woman to forge a new path believe in love and fearlessly find happinessPraise for A Girls Guide to Moving On Debbie Macombers finest novel Betrayal and sorrow can happen in any stage of life and in this wonderful story her very nimble hands weave a spectacular kaleidoscope of courage struggles and finally joyous redemption and reinvention Macomber totally understands the human heart I absolutely loved itDorothea Benton Frank New York Times bestselling author of All the Single Ladies Whispers a message of love hope and yes reinvention to every woman who has ever wondered Is that all there is I predict every diehard Macomber fanas well as legions of readers new to the Macomber magicwill be cheering for Leanne and Nichole and clamoring for more more moreMary Kay Andrews New York Times bestselling author of Beach Town Ladies Night and Summer Rental Macomber is a master at pulling heartstrings and readers will delight in this heartwarming story of friendship love and second chances Leanne Nichole Rocco and Nikolai will renew your faith in love and hope The perfect read curled up in front of the fire or on a beach its as satisfying as a slice of freshly baked breadwholesome pleasantly filling and deliciousKaren White New York Times bestselling author of Flight Patterns Beloved author Debbie Macomber reaches new heights in this wise and beautiful novel Its the kind of reading experience that comes along only rarely bearing the hallmarks of a classic The timeless wisdom in these pages will stay with you long after the book is closedSusan Wiggs 1 New York Times bestselling author of Starlight on Willow Lake Debbie dazzles A wonderful story of friendship forgiveness and the power of love I devoured every pageSusan Mallery 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Friends We Keep more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(119, 'The Perfect Play (Play by Play #1)', '', 'Romance', 59.99, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b0/be/b0be8b72b97ba3185f7d55235d0be76f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'Football pro Mick Riley is an allstar both on the field and in the bedroom But a sexy determinedly single mom just might be the one to throw him off his gameFor years Mick has been taking full advantage of the life available to a pro athlete fame fortune and a different girl in every city But when he meets and beds confident beautiful event planner Tara Lincoln Football pro Mick Riley is an allstar both on the field and in the bedroom But a sexy determinedly single mom just might be the one to throw him off his gameFor years Mick has been taking full advantage of the life available to a pro athlete fame fortune and a different girl in every city But when he meets and beds confident beautiful event planner Tara Lincoln he wants much more than the typical onenight stand Too bad Taras not interested in getting to know footballs most notorious playboy any betterAs the single mother of a teenage son the last thing Tara needs is the jetset lifestyle of Mick Riley even though their steamy and passionate onenight stand was unforgettable Taras life is complicated enough without being thrust into the spotlight as Micks latest girl du jour Tara played the game of love once and lost big and she doesnt intend to put herself out there again especially with a heartbreaker like MickBut when Mick sets his mind to win nothing will stop him And he has the perfect play in mind more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(120, 'Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood #1)', '', 'Romance', 12.87, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d8/bd/d8bdea8d4e7db9af8e0cb1b36db448d2.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'Also see Alternate Cover Editions for this ISBN ACE ACE 1 In the shadows of the night in Caldwell New York theres a deadly turf war going on between vampires and their slayers There exists a secret band of brothers like no othersix vampire warriors defenders of their race Yet none of them relishes killing more than Wrath the leader of The Black Dagger Brotherh Also see Alternate Cover Editions for this ISBN ACE ACE 1 In the shadows of the night in Caldwell New York theres a deadly turf war going on between vampires and their slayers There exists a secret band of brothers like no othersix vampire warriors defenders of their race Yet none of them relishes killing more than Wrath the leader of The Black Dagger BrotherhoodThe only purebred vampire left on earth Wrath has a score to settle with the slayers who murdered his parents centuries ago But when one of his most trusted fighters is killedleaving his halfbreed daughter unaware of his existence or her fateWrath must usher her into the world of the undeada world of sensuality beyond her wildest dreamsAlso see Alternate Cover Editions for this ISBN ACE ACE 1 more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(121, 'Changing the Game (Play by Play #2)', '', 'Romance', 13.38, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/7a/6a/7a6a89af2f591d86df6f7c65649463db.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'Most people play by the rules Gavin and Liz arent most peopleWin at any cost Thats always been the mantra of sports agent Liz Darnell When she carries things too far and risks losing her numberone client baseball pro Gavin Riley Liz realizes that shell have to work extra innings to win him back It might not be too much of a stretch Shes had a thing for this Most people play by the rules Gavin and Liz arent most peopleWin at any cost Thats always been the mantra of sports agent Liz Darnell When she carries things too far and risks losing her numberone client baseball pro Gavin Riley Liz realizes that shell have to work extra innings to win him back It might not be too much of a stretch Shes had a thing for this players moves since she first laid eyes on him and by the looks of it he wants her just as badGavins more than readyespecially when Liz is offering herself as part of the bargain And as much of her as Gavin wants For added thrills he decides to throw a little curve ball Lizs way to see just how far shes truly willing to go to keep him as a client But when love unexpectedly enters the playing field neither Liz nor Gavin are ready for the biggest gamechanger of them all more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(122, 'I Had a Nice Time And Other Lies...: How to find love & sh*t like that', '', 'Womens Fiction', 57.36, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/60/e9/60e9df360fec611b15a1bbb4c28aad22.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'The New York Times bestselling authors of Nice Is Just a Place in France and creators of the online humor and advice phenomenon Betchescom and Instagram account Betches explain the brutal truths of how to date like a true betch with insights from the Head ProIn the age of Tinder Hinge or any other dating app that matches you with randos the dating game has grown com The New York Times bestselling authors of Nice Is Just a Place in France and creators of the online humor and advice phenomenon Betchescom and Instagram account Betches explain the brutal truths of how to date like a true betch with insights from the Head ProIn the age of Tinder Hinge or any other dating app that matches you with randos the dating game has grown complex and confusing Cue the Betchesfirst we helped you win at basically everything and now were going to help you win the most important battle a betch can face Maybe youre a Delusional Dater who needs to get in touch with reality seriously hes just NOT that fing into you or perhaps youre a TGF who needs to stop being so desperate and start playing the game Or maybe youre just tired of swiping left and ready for the pro of your dreams to put a 15karat diamond ring on it so you can stop pretending to do work Either way weve got you covered With insight from the Betches own Head Pro this book is a musthave bible for any betch looking for love So put away the Ben Jerrys froyo just because its low fat doesnt mean its okay to eat the whole tub and start dating like a winner more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(123, 'Will You Won\'t You Want Me?', '', 'Womens Fiction', 13.86, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b9/ef/b9efe934eaeb1f51ad31a971188d7bc3.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'Marjorie Plum never meant to peak in high school She was Queen Bee Now 10 years later shes lost her sparkle At her bleakest moment shes surprised by renewed interest from a questionable childhood crush and the bickering with her cranky bossat a potentially gamechanging new jobgrows increasingly like flirtatious banter Suddenly shes faced with a choice betwee Marjorie Plum never meant to peak in high school She was Queen Bee Now 10 years later shes lost her sparkle At her bleakest moment shes surprised by renewed interest from a questionable childhood crush and the bickering with her cranky bossat a potentially gamechanging new jobgrows increasingly like flirtatious banter Suddenly shes faced with a choice between the life she always dreamed of and one she never thought to imagine With the help of a precocious 11yearold tutee who unknowingly becomes the Ghost of Marjorie Past and a musician roommate who looks like a pixie and talks like the Dalai Lama Marjorie struggles with the ultimate question Who does she want to be Nora Zelevanskys Will You Wont You Want Me is a funny often surprising novel about growing up when you are already supposed to be grown more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(124, 'Keep Me Posted', '', 'Womens Fiction', 20.46, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/9c/84/9c845ad6a9d4ecf44d53ac0e3b8f54ae.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 11, 'Two sisters share the surprising highs and cringeworthy lows of social media fame when their most private thoughts become incredibly public in this fresh and funny debut novel Sisters Cassie and Sid Sunday have not done a bangup job of keeping in touch In their defense it hasnt been easy life veered in sharply different directions for the onceclose sisters Today Two sisters share the surprising highs and cringeworthy lows of social media fame when their most private thoughts become incredibly public in this fresh and funny debut novel Sisters Cassie and Sid Sunday have not done a bangup job of keeping in touch In their defense it hasnt been easy life veered in sharply different directions for the onceclose sisters Today beautiful and bighearted Sid lives an expats life of leisure in faroff Singapore while harried iPhoneclutching Cassie cant seem to make it work as a wife and a mom to twin toddlers in Manhattan It doesnt help that Sid spurns all social media while Cassie is addicted to Facebook So when Sid issues a challenge to reconnect the oldfashioned waythrough real handwritten lettersCassie figures why not The experiment exceeds both of their expectations and the letters become a kind of mutual confessional that have real and soulsatisfying effects And they just might have the power to help Cassie save her marriage and give Sid the strength to get her life back on track But first one of Cassies infamous lapses in judgment comes back to bite her and all of the letters wind up the one place youd never ever want to see them the Internet more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(125, 'Grey (Fifty Shades #4)', '', 'Womens Fiction', 48.49, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/c8/06/c806501c08d2b2cd72f2362a3da6ab80.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 11, 'See the world of Fifty Shades of Grey anew through the eyes of Christian GreyIn Christians own words and through his thoughts reflections and dreams E L James offers a fresh perspective on the love story that has enthralled millions of readers around the worldChristian Grey exercises control in all things his world is neat disciplined and utterly emptyuntil the See the world of Fifty Shades of Grey anew through the eyes of Christian GreyIn Christians own words and through his thoughts reflections and dreams E L James offers a fresh perspective on the love story that has enthralled millions of readers around the worldChristian Grey exercises control in all things his world is neat disciplined and utterly emptyuntil the day that Anastasia Steele falls into his office in a tangle of shapely limbs and tumbling brown hair He tries to forget her but instead is swept up in a storm of emotion he cannot comprehend and cannot resist Unlike any woman he has known before shy unworldly Ana seems to see right through himpast the business prodigy and the penthouse lifestyle to Christians cold wounded heart Will being with Ana dispel the horrors of his childhood that haunt Christian every night Or will his dark sexual desires his compulsion to control and the selfloathing that fills his soul drive this girl away and destroy the fragile hope she offers himThis book is intended for mature audiences more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(126, 'Meternity', '', 'Womens Fiction', 43.58, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e3/33/e33394096291284ed1f80c5b13c4e1f3.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'The novel your book club must discussMeghann Foye was interviewed on The TODAY Show and The View regarding her new book MeternityA fresh contemporary take on love and work marriage and motherhood Meternity is guaranteed to surprise and delight Emily Giffin 1 New York Times bestselling author of Something Borrowed and First Comes LoveLike everyone in New York me The novel your book club must discussMeghann Foye was interviewed on The TODAY Show and The View regarding her new book MeternityA fresh contemporary take on love and work marriage and motherhood Meternity is guaranteed to surprise and delight Emily Giffin 1 New York Times bestselling author of Something Borrowed and First Comes LoveLike everyone in New York media editor Liz Buckley runs on cupcakes caffeine and cocktails But at thirtyone shes plateaued at Paddy Cakes a glossy baby magazine that flogs thousanddollar strollers to entitled hypercompetitive spawnhaversLiz has spent years working a gazillion hours a week picking up the slack for coworkers with kids and shes tired of it So one day when her stressrelated nausea is mistaken for morning sickness by her bossesboom Liz is promoted to the mommy track She decides to run with it and plans to use her paid time off to figure out her life work love and otherwise Itll be her meternity leaveBy day Liz rocks a foamrubber belly under fab maternity outfits By night she dumps the bump for karaoke nights and boozy dinners out But how long can she keep up her charadeand hide it from the guy who might just be The OneAs her due date approaches Liz is exhaustedand exhilaratedby the ruse the guilt and the feelings brought on by a totally fictional bellytenantabout happiness success family and the nature of love more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(127, 'Some Women', '', 'Womens Fiction', 13.73, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/2f/71/2f710e4c53d98e47b73e4d34702a6751.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'An engrossing and thought provoking novel that examines the intricacies of marriage friendship and the power of unexpected connectionsAnnabel Ford has everything under control devoting her time to her twin fiveyearold boys and to keeping her household running seamlessly So when her husband of a decade announces that hes leaving her without warning shes blindside An engrossing and thought provoking novel that examines the intricacies of marriage friendship and the power of unexpected connectionsAnnabel Ford has everything under control devoting her time to her twin fiveyearold boys and to keeping her household running seamlessly So when her husband of a decade announces that hes leaving her without warning shes blindsided And suddenly her world begins to unravelSingle mother Piper Whitley has always done her best to balance it allraising her daughter Fern by herself and advancing her career as a crime reporter Only now that shes finally met the man of her dreams Ferns absentee father arrives on the scene and throws everything into a tailspinMarried to the heir of a thriving media conglomerate Mackenzie Mead has many reasons to count her blessings But with an imperious motherinlawwhos also her bossand a husband with whom she can no longer seem to connect something has to giveOn the surface these three women may not have much in common Yet when their lives are thrust together and unlikely friendships are formedat a time when they all need someone to lean onAnnabel Piper and Mackenzie band together to help each navigate their new realities more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(128, 'Shopaholic Ties the Knot (Shopaholic #3)', '', 'Womens Fiction', 48.39, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d0/f8/d0f8f438caa5e7adc1c727da4f06ca64.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'Life has been good for Becky Bloomwood Shes become the best personal shopper at Barneys she and her successful entrepreneurial boyfriend Luke are living happily in Manhattans West Village and her new nextdoor neighbor is a fashion designer But with her best friend Suze engaged how can Becky fail to notice that her own ring finger is bare Not that shes been th Life has been good for Becky Bloomwood Shes become the best personal shopper at Barneys she and her successful entrepreneurial boyfriend Luke are living happily in Manhattans West Village and her new nextdoor neighbor is a fashion designer But with her best friend Suze engaged how can Becky fail to notice that her own ring finger is bare Not that shes been thinking of marriage or diamonds or anything Then Luke proposes Bridal registries dance in Beckys head Problem is two other people are planning her wedding Beckys overjoyed mother has been waiting forever to host a backyard wedding with the bride resplendent in Mums frilly old gown While Lukes highsociety mother is insisting on a glamorous allexpensespaid affair at the Plaza Both weddings for the same day And Becky cant seem to turn down either one Can everyones favorite shopaholic tie the knot before everything unravels more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(129, 'Can You Keep a Secret?', '', 'Womens Fiction', 21.94, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e1/24/e124fe015a3ffa6857eb35c39e89cd61.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'Meet Emma Corrigan a young woman with a huge heart an irrepressible spirit and a few little secrets Secrets from her boyfriend Ive always thought Connor looks a bit like Ken As in Barbie and Ken Secrets from her mother I lost my virginity in the spare bedroom with Danny Nussbaum while Mum and Dad were downstairs watching BenHur Secrets she wouldnt share with an Meet Emma Corrigan a young woman with a huge heart an irrepressible spirit and a few little secrets Secrets from her boyfriend Ive always thought Connor looks a bit like Ken As in Barbie and Ken Secrets from her mother I lost my virginity in the spare bedroom with Danny Nussbaum while Mum and Dad were downstairs watching BenHur Secrets she wouldnt share with anyone in the world I have no idea what NATO stands for Or even what it is Until she spills them all to a handsome stranger on a plane At least she thought he was a strangerUntil Emma comes facetoface with Jack Harper the companys elusive CEO a man who knows every single humiliating detail about her more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(130, 'Twenties Girl', '', 'Womens Fiction', 42.80, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/49/ec/49ec020f1dfa44313313495b809f74f1.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Lara Lington has always had an overactive imagination but suddenly that imagination seems to be in overdrive Normal professional twentysomething young women dont get visited by ghosts Or do theyWhen the spirit of Laras greataunt Sadiea feisty demanding girl with firm ideas about fashion love and the right way to dancemysteriously appears she has one request Lara Lington has always had an overactive imagination but suddenly that imagination seems to be in overdrive Normal professional twentysomething young women dont get visited by ghosts Or do theyWhen the spirit of Laras greataunt Sadiea feisty demanding girl with firm ideas about fashion love and the right way to dancemysteriously appears she has one request Lara must find a missing necklace that had been in Sadies possession for more than seventyfive years because Sadie cannot rest without itLara and Sadie make a hilarious sparring duo and at first it seems as though they have nothing in common But as the mission to find Sadies necklace leads to intrigue and a new romance for Lara these very different twenties girls learn some surprising truths from and about each other Written with all the irrepressible charm and humor that have made Sophie Kinsellas books beloved by millions Twenties Girl is also a deeply moving testament to the transcendent bonds of friendship and family more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(131, 'The Undomestic Goddess', '', 'Womens Fiction', 45.75, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e3/e9/e3e95f631eb64252324768ce795b50d7.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Workaholic attorney Samantha Sweeting has just done the unthinkable Shes made a mistake so huge itll wreck any chance of a partnership Going into utter meltdown she walks out of her London office gets on a train and ends up in the middle of nowhere Asking for directions at a big beautiful house shes mistaken for an interviewee and finds herself being offered a Workaholic attorney Samantha Sweeting has just done the unthinkable Shes made a mistake so huge itll wreck any chance of a partnership Going into utter meltdown she walks out of her London office gets on a train and ends up in the middle of nowhere Asking for directions at a big beautiful house shes mistaken for an interviewee and finds herself being offered a job as housekeeper Her employers have no idea theyve hired a lawyerand Samantha has no idea how to work the oven She cant sew on a button bake a potato or get the ironing board to open How she takes a deep breath and begins to copeand finds loveis a story as delicious as the bread she learns to bake But will her old life ever catch up with her And if it doeswill she want it back more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(132, 'The Nanny Diaries (Nanny #1)', '', 'Womens Fiction', 52.53, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e3/4e/e34e69942bf1327c602ef9754d02a022.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Wanted One young woman to take care of fouryearold boy Must be cheerful enthusiastic and selflessbordering on masochistic Must relish sixteenhour shifts with a deliberately napdeprived preschooler Must love getting thrown up on literally and figuratively by everyone in his family Must enjoy the delicious anticipation of ridiculously erratic pay Mostly must Wanted One young woman to take care of fouryearold boy Must be cheerful enthusiastic and selflessbordering on masochistic Must relish sixteenhour shifts with a deliberately napdeprived preschooler Must love getting thrown up on literally and figuratively by everyone in his family Must enjoy the delicious anticipation of ridiculously erratic pay Mostly must love being treated like fungus found growing out of employers Herms bag Those who take it personally need not applyWho wouldnt want this job Struggling to graduate from NYU and afford her microscopic studio apartment Nanny takes a position caring for the only son of the wealthy X family She rapidly learns the insane amount of juggling involved to ensure that a Park Avenue wife who doesnt work cook clean or raise her own child has a smooth dayWhen the Xs marriage begins to disintegrate Nanny ends up involved way beyond the bounds of human decency or good taste Her tenure with the X family becomes a nearly impossible mission to maintain the mental health of their fouryearold her own integrity and most importantly her sense of humor Over nine tense months Mrs X and Nanny perform the ageold dance of decorum and power as they test the limits of modernday servitudeWritten by two former nannies The Nanny Diaries deftly punctures the glamour of Manhattans upper class more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(133, 'The Devil Wears Prada (The Devil Wears Prada #1)', '', 'Womens Fiction', 44.29, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/21/ac/21acb843702d1448519cc8bf0d5da728.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'A delightfully dishy novel about the alltime most impossible boss in the history of impossible bosses Andrea Sachs a smalltown girl fresh out of college lands the job a million girls would die for Hired as the assistant to Miranda Priestly the highprofile fabulously successful editor of Runway magazine Andrea finds herself in an office that shouts Prada Arm A delightfully dishy novel about the alltime most impossible boss in the history of impossible bosses Andrea Sachs a smalltown girl fresh out of college lands the job a million girls would die for Hired as the assistant to Miranda Priestly the highprofile fabulously successful editor of Runway magazine Andrea finds herself in an office that shouts Prada Armani Versace at every turn a world populated by impossibly thin heartwrenchingly stylish women and beautiful men clad in fineribbed turtlenecks and tight leather pants that show off their lifelong dedication to the gym With breathtaking ease Miranda can turn each and every one of these hip sophisticates into a scared whimpering child THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA gives a rich and hilarious new meaning to complaints about The Boss from Hell Narrated in Andreas smart refreshingly disarming voice it traces a deep dark devilish view of life at the top only hinted at in gossip columns and over Cosmopolitans at the trendiest cocktail parties From sending the latest notyetinstores Harry Potter to Mirandas children in Paris by private jet to locating an unnamed antique store where Miranda had at some point admired a vintage dresser to serving lattes to Miranda at precisely the piping hot temperature she prefers Andrea is sorely tested each and every dayand often late into the night with orders barked over the phone She puts up with it all by keeping her eyes on the prize a recommendation from Miranda that will get Andrea a top job at any magazine of her choosing As things escalate from the merely unacceptable to the downright outrageous however Andrea begins to realize that the job a million girls would die for may just kill her And even if she survives she has to decide whether or not the job is worth the price of her soul more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(134, 'Something Borrowed (Darcy & Rachel #1)', '', 'Womens Fiction', 48.96, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/82/ed/82ed95c8c6c3ee6171fe3b55d766a9ec.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Something Borrowed tells the story of Rachel a young attorney living and working in Manhattan Rachel has always been the consummate good girluntil her thirtieth birthday when her best friend Darcy throws her a party That night after too many drinks Rachel ends up in bed with Darcys fianc Although she wakes up determined to put the onenight fling behind her Ra Something Borrowed tells the story of Rachel a young attorney living and working in Manhattan Rachel has always been the consummate good girluntil her thirtieth birthday when her best friend Darcy throws her a party That night after too many drinks Rachel ends up in bed with Darcys fianc Although she wakes up determined to put the onenight fling behind her Rachel is horrified to discover that she has genuine feelings for the one guy she should run from As the September wedding date nears Rachel knows she has to make a choice In doing so she discovers that the lines between right and wrong can be blurry endings arent always neat and sometimes you have to risk all to win true happiness Something Borrowed is a phenomenal debut novel that will have you laughing crying and calling your best friend more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(135, 'Something Blue (Darcy & Rachel #2)', '', 'Womens Fiction', 54.62, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/29/26/2926c885f673e84d7fc46240b1f77eb2.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Following the smashhit Something Borrowed comes story of betrayal redemption and forgivenessDarcy Rhone has always been able to rely on a few things Her beauty and charmHer fiance Dex Her lifelong best friend RachelShe never needed anything elseOr so she thinks until Dex calls off their dream wedding and she uncovers the ultimate betrayal Blaming everyone but he Following the smashhit Something Borrowed comes story of betrayal redemption and forgiveness Darcy Rhone has always been able to rely on a few things Her beauty and charm Her fiance Dex Her lifelong best friend Rachel She never needed anything else Or so she thinks until Dex calls off their dream wedding and she uncovers the ultimate betrayal Blaming everyone but herself Darcy flees to London and attempts to recreate her glamorous life on a new continent But to her dismay she discovers that her triedandtrue tricks no longer applyand that her luck has finally expired It is only then that she can begin her journey toward redemption forgiveness and true love more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(136, 'I\'ve Got Your Number', '', 'Womens Fiction', 19.69, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/3d/40/3d407a69fe55223fb4cfec577a9a8ee2.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Ive lost it The only thing in the world I wasnt supposed to lose My engagement ring Its been in Magnuss family for three generations And now the very same day his parents are coming Ive lost it The very same day Do not hyperventilate Poppy Stay positive Poppy Wyatt has never felt luckier She is about to marry her ideal man Magnus Tavish but in on Ive lost it The only thing in the world I wasnt supposed to lose My engagement ring Its been in Magnuss family for three generations And now the very same day his parents are coming Ive lost it The very same day Do not hyperventilate Poppy Stay positive Poppy Wyatt has never felt luckier She is about to marry her ideal man Magnus Tavish but in one afternoon her happily ever after begins to fall apart Not only has she lost her engagement ring in a hotel fire drill but in the panic that follows her phone is stolen As she paces shakily around the lobby she spots an abandoned phone in a trash can Finders keepers Now she can leave a number for the hotel to contact her when they find her ring Perfect Well perfect except that the phones owner businessman Sam Roxton doesnt agree He wants his phone back and doesnt appreciate Poppy reading his messages and wading into his personal life What ensues is a hilarious and unpredictable turn of events as Poppy and Sam increasingly upend each others lives through emails and text messages As Poppy juggles wedding preparations mysterious phone calls and hiding her left hand from Magnus and his parents she soon realizes that she is in for the biggest surprise of her life more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(137, 'The Edge of Reason (Bridget Jones #2)', '', 'Womens Fiction', 19.18, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/a1/4f/a14f3bc2743e3956cb10fddaaf62a1f9.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'Monday 27 January715 am Hurrah The wilderness years are over For four weeks and five days now have been in functional relationship with adult male thereby proving am not love pariah as recently fearedLurching from the cappuccino bars of Notting Hill to the blissedout shores of Thailand Bridget Jones searches for The Truth in spite of pathetically unevolved men Monday 27 January715 am Hurrah The wilderness years are over For four weeks and five days now have been in functional relationship with adult male thereby proving am not love pariah as recently fearedLurching from the cappuccino bars of Notting Hill to the blissedout shores of Thailand Bridget Jones searches for The Truth in spite of pathetically unevolved men insane dating theories and Smug Married advice Im just calling to say in the potty In the potty Well do it in Daddys hand then She experiences a zeitgeistesque Spiritual Epiphany somewhere between the pages of How to Find the Love You Want Without Seeking It can selfhelp books really help self protective custody and a lightly chilled ChardonnayWednesday 5 March708 pm Am assured receptive responsive woman of substance My sense of self comes not from other people but from myself That cant be rightWith another devastatingly hilarious ridiculous unnervingly accurate take on modern womanhood Bridget Jones is back more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(138, 'Bridget Jones\'s Diary (Bridget Jones #1)', '', 'Womens Fiction', 29.82, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/67/2f/672f2e3753cfc59c5843d23c88784326.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'Meet Bridget Jonesa 30something Singleton who is certain she would have all the answers if she coulda lose 7 poundsb stop smokingc develop Inner Poise123 lbs how is it possible to put on 4 pounds in the middle of the night Could flesh have somehow solidified becoming denser and heavier Repulsive horrifying notion alcohol units 4 excellent cigarettes 21 po Meet Bridget Jonesa 30something Singleton who is certain she would have all the answers if she coulda lose 7 poundsb stop smokingc develop Inner Poise123 lbs how is it possible to put on 4 pounds in the middle of the night Could flesh have somehow solidified becoming denser and heavier Repulsive horrifying notion alcohol units 4 excellent cigarettes 21 poor but will give up totally tomorrow number of correct lottery numbers 2 better but nevertheless uselessBridget Jones Diary is the devastatingly selfaware laughoutloud daily chronicle of Bridgets permanent doomed quest for selfimprovement a year in which she resolves to reduce the circumference of each thigh by 15 inches visit the gym three times a week not just to buy a sandwich form a functional relationship with a responsible adult and learn to program the VCROver the course of the year Bridget loses a total of 72 pounds but gains a total of 74 She remains however optimistic Through it all Bridget will have you helpless with laughter and like millions of readers the world round youll find yourself shouting Bridget Jones is me more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(139, 'Soumission', '', 'Fiction', 50.10, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ee/cf/eecfe998905e455df12064dba399c075.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 20, 'Dans une France assez proche de la ntre un homme sengage dans la carrire universitaire Peu motiv par lenseignement il sattend une vie ennuyeuse mais calme protge des grands drames historiques Cependant les forces en jeu dans le pays ont fissur le systme politique jusqu provoquer son effondrement Cette implosion sans soubresauts sans vraie rvolution s Dans une France assez proche de la ntre un homme sengage dans la carrire universitaire Peu motiv par lenseignement il sattend une vie ennuyeuse mais calme protge des grands drames historiques Cependant les forces en jeu dans le pays ont fissur le systme politique jusqu provoquer son effondrement Cette implosion sans soubresauts sans vraie rvolution se dveloppe comme un mauvais rveLe talent de lauteur sa force visionnaire nous entranent sur un terrain ambigu et glissant son regard sur notre civilisation vieillissante fait coexister dans ce roman les intuitions potiques les effets comiques une mlancolie fatalisteCe livre est une saisissante fable politique et morale more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(140, 'Private Paris (Private #10)', '', 'Fiction', 47.61, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/05/87/0587ab519222a61f803fa4570c325ad2.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 17, 'Paris is burningand only Privates Jack Morgan can put out the fireWhen Jack Morgan stops by Privates Paris office he envisions a quick hello during an otherwise relaxing trip filled with fine food and sightseeing But Jack is quickly pressed into duty after a call from his client Sherman Wilkerson asking Jack to track down his young granddaughter who is on the run f Paris is burningand only Privates Jack Morgan can put out the fireWhen Jack Morgan stops by Privates Paris office he envisions a quick hello during an otherwise relaxing trip filled with fine food and sightseeing But Jack is quickly pressed into duty after a call from his client Sherman Wilkerson asking Jack to track down his young granddaughter who is on the run from a brutal drug dealerBefore Jack can locate her several members of Frances cultural elite are found deadmurdered in stunning symbolic fashion The only link between the crimes is a mysterious graffiti tag As religious and ethnic tensions simmer in the City of Lights only Jack and his Private team can connect the dots before the smoldering powder keg explodes more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(141, 'We Love You, Charlie Freeman', '', 'Fiction', 50.27, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/87/a2/87a2fddd7f6b240c0351e1eb950b6716.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'The Freeman familyCharles Laurel and their daughters teenage Charlotte and nineyearold Calliehave been invited to the Toneybee Institute in rural Massachusetts to participate in a research experiment They will live in an apartment on campus with Charlie a young chimp abandoned by his mother The Freemans were selected for the experiment because they know sign la The Freeman familyCharles Laurel and their daughters teenage Charlotte and nineyearold Calliehave been invited to the Toneybee Institute in rural Massachusetts to participate in a research experiment They will live in an apartment on campus with Charlie a young chimp abandoned by his mother The Freemans were selected for the experiment because they know sign language they are supposed to teach it to Charlie and welcome him as a member of their family Isolated in their new nearly allwhite community not just by their race but by their strange living situation the Freemans come undone And when Charlotte discovers the truth about the Institutes history of questionable studies the secrets of the past begin to invade the present The power of this novel resides in Kaitlyn Greenidges undeniable storytelling talents What appears to be a story of mothers and daughters of sisterhood put to the test of adolescent love and grownup misconduct and of historys long reach becomes a provocative and compelling exploration of Americas failure to find a language to talk about race more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(142, 'Thirst', '', 'Fiction', 17.27, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/8c/54/8c54a50576c204b80165a13545f73028.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'On a searing summer Friday Eddie Chapman has been stuck for hours in a traffic jam There are accidents along the highway but ambulances and police are conspicuously absent When he decides to abandon his car and run home he sees that the trees along the edge of a stream have been burnt and the water in the streambed is gone Something is very wrongWhen he arrives hom On a searing summer Friday Eddie Chapman has been stuck for hours in a traffic jam There are accidents along the highway but ambulances and police are conspicuously absent When he decides to abandon his car and run home he sees that the trees along the edge of a stream have been burnt and the water in the streambed is gone Something is very wrongWhen he arrives home the power is out and there is no running water The pipes everywhere it seems have gone dry Eddie and his wife Laura find themselves thrust together with their neighbors while a sense of unease thickens in the stifling night air Thirst takes place in the immediate aftermath of a mysterious disasterthe Chapmans and their neighbors suffer the effects of the heat their thirst and the terrifying realization that no one is coming to help As violence rips through the community Eddie and Laura are forced to recall secrets from their past and question their present humanity In crisp and convincing prose Ben Warner compels readers to do the same What might you do to survive more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(143, 'The Murder That Never Was (Forensic Instincts #5)', '', 'Fiction', 54.11, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/29/e0/29e036acd8a6e3daa787ce2bc05bdbbb.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Given the opportunity would you assume someone elses identity and leave your old life behind A serendipitous crossing of paths between Lisa Barnes a downonherluck job seeker and Julie Forman a personal trainer to an Olympic hopeful forever changes the course of both womens lives One winds up dead and the other finds herself a fugitive hiding behind one lie aft Given the opportunity would you assume someone elses identity and leave your old life behind A serendipitous crossing of paths between Lisa Barnes a downonherluck job seeker and Julie Forman a personal trainer to an Olympic hopeful forever changes the course of both womens lives One winds up dead and the other finds herself a fugitive hiding behind one lie after another as a coldblooded killer methodically hunts her Desperately trying to stay alive the terrified woman enlists the help of Forensic Instincts a rogue investigative team that clandestinely operates in the gray area between legal and illegal Safeguarding their clients deception Forensic Instincts digs into dangerous territory as they try to find out whos after their client and why Meanwhile bodies are piling up in Chicago New Jersey and Vermont as a megalomaniacal genius will stop at nothing to eradicate anyone who threatens the success of his medical breakthrough With an unhinged client and a monstrous criminal enterprise as its adversary Forensic Instincts is forced into uncharted territory to protect their client and save one of their own from becoming the next corpse Forensic Instincts is an unorthodox criminal investigative team that carefully navigates the fine line between legal and illegal The team consists of a behaviorist a former Navy SEAL a techowiz an intuitive a pickpocket a retired FBI agent and a human scent evidence dog more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(144, 'Tuesday Nights in 1980', '', 'Fiction', 21.04, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/a3/ad/a3ade5edecde67449329c1ebb016c049.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'In one sentence Ms Prentiss captures a sense of intoxication and possibility that six seasons of voiceovers from Sarah Jessica Parker never couldMs Prentiss concludes her novel on a note thats both ethereal and brutally realistic She cauterizes wounds but theyre still visible and bare But for her charactersfor this promising authorits enough The New York T In one sentence Ms Prentiss captures a sense of intoxication and possibility that six seasons of voiceovers from Sarah Jessica Parker never couldMs Prentiss concludes her novel on a note thats both ethereal and brutally realistic She cauterizes wounds but theyre still visible and bare But for her charactersfor this promising authorits enough The New York TimesAn intoxicating Manhattan fairy taleAs affecting as it is absorbing A thrilling debut Kirkus Reviews starred review A vital sensuous edgy and suspenseful tale of longing rage fear compulsion and love Booklist starred review An intoxicating and transcendent debut novel that follows a critic an artist and a desirous determined young woman as they find their wayand ultimately collideamid the everevolving New York City art scene of the 1980sWelcome to SoHo at the onset of the eighties a gritty notyetgentrified playground for artists and writers looking to make it in the big city Among them James Bennett a synesthetic art critic for The New York Times whose unlikely condition enables him to describe art in profound magical ways and Raul Engales an exiled Argentinian painter running from his past and the Dirty War that has enveloped his country As the two men ascend in the downtown arts scene dual tragedies strike and each is faced with a loss that acutely affects his relationship to life and to art It is not until they are inadvertently brought together by Lucy Olliasona small town beauty and Rauls museand a young orphan boy sent mysteriously from Buenos Aires that James and Raul are able to rediscover some semblance of what theyve lostAs inventive as Jennifer Egans A Visit From The Goon Squad and as sweeping as Meg Wolitzers The Interestings Tuesday Nights in 1980 boldly renders a complex moment when the meaning and nature of art is being all but upended and New York City as a whole is reinventing itself In risktaking prose that is as powerful as it is playful Molly Prentiss deftly explores the need for beauty community creation and love in an everchanging urban landscape more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(145, 'The Vacationers', '', 'Fiction', 42.15, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/34/c9/34c988a76c3cd7c04566d3030d8e7331.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'An irresistible deftly observed novel about the secrets joys and jealousies that rise to the surface over the course of an American familys twoweek stay in Mallorca For the Posts a twoweek trip to the Balearic island of Mallorca with their extended family and friends is a celebration Franny and Jim are observing their thirtyfifth wedding anniversary and their da An irresistible deftly observed novel about the secrets joys and jealousies that rise to the surface over the course of an American familys twoweek stay in Mallorca For the Posts a twoweek trip to the Balearic island of Mallorca with their extended family and friends is a celebration Franny and Jim are observing their thirtyfifth wedding anniversary and their daughter Sylvia has graduated from high school The sunlit island its mountains and beaches its tapas and tennis courts also promise an escape from the tensions simmering at home in Manhattan But all does not go according to plan over the course of the vacation secrets come to light old and new humiliations are experienced childhood rivalries resurface and ancient wounds are exacerbated This is a story of the sides of ourselves that we choose to show and those we try to conceal of the ways we tear each other down and build each other up again and the bonds that ultimately hold us together With wry humor and tremendous heart Emma Straub delivers a richly satisfying story of a family in the midst of a maelstrom of change emerging irrevocably altered yet whole more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(146, 'The Regional Office Is Under Attack!', '', 'Fiction', 51.36, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d4/73/d473f01f077b91ce04e345305a3fa217.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'In a world beset by amassing forces of darkness one organizationthe Regional Officeand its coterie of superpowered female assassins protects the globe from annihilation At its helm the mysterious Oyemi and her oracles seek out new recruits and root out evil plots Then a prophecy suggests that someone from inside might bring about its downfall And now the Regional In a world beset by amassing forces of darkness one organizationthe Regional Officeand its coterie of superpowered female assassins protects the globe from annihilation At its helm the mysterious Oyemi and her oracles seek out new recruits and root out evil plots Then a prophecy suggests that someone from inside might bring about its downfall And now the Regional Office is under attack Recruited by a defector from within Rose is a young assassin leading the attack eager to stretch into her powers and prove herself on her first mission Defending the Regional Office is Sarahwho may or may not have a mechanical armfiercely devoted to the organization that took her in as a young woman in the wake of her mothers sudden disappearance On the day that the Regional Office is attacked Roses and Sarahs stories will overlap their lives will collide and the world as they know it just might end more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(147, 'Finders Keepers (Bill Hodges Trilogy #2)', '', 'Fiction', 53.53, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/76/80/76804e1881b630a110794fef5aad02cf.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'A masterful intensely suspenseful novel about a reader whose obsession with a reclusive writer goes far too fara book about the power of storytelling starring the same trio of unlikely and winning heroes King introduced in Mr MercedesWake up genius So begins Kings instantly riveting story about a vengeful reader The genius is John Rothstein an iconic author who A masterful intensely suspenseful novel about a reader whose obsession with a reclusive writer goes far too fara book about the power of storytelling starring the same trio of unlikely and winning heroes King introduced in Mr MercedesWake up genius So begins Kings instantly riveting story about a vengeful reader The genius is John Rothstein an iconic author who created a famous character Jimmy Gold but who hasnt published a book for decades Morris Bellamy is livid not just because Rothstein has stopped providing books but because the nonconformist Jimmy Gold has sold out for a career in advertising Morris kills Rothstein and empties his safe of cash yes but the real treasure is a trove of notebooks containing at least one more Gold novelMorris hides the money and the notebooks and then he is locked away for another crime Decades later a boy named Pete Saubers finds the treasure and now it is Pete and his family that Bill Hodges Holly Gibney and Jerome Robinson must rescue from the evermore deranged and vengeful Morris when hes released from prison after thirtyfive yearsNot since Misery has King played with the notion of a reader whose obsession with a writer gets dangerous Finders Keepers is spectacular heartpounding suspense but it is also King writing about how literature shapes a lifefor good for bad forever more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(148, 'The Time Keeper', '', 'Fiction', 27.88, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/37/d1/37d108ff5b19028a52ddd73dba35d543.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'In this fable the first man on earth to count the hours becomes Father Time The inventor of the worlds first clock is punished for trying to measure Gods greatest gift He is banished to a cave for centuries and forced to listen to the voices of all who come after him seeking more days more years Eventually with his soul nearly broken Father Time is granted his fre In this fable the first man on earth to count the hours becomes Father Time The inventor of the worlds first clock is punished for trying to measure Gods greatest gift He is banished to a cave for centuries and forced to listen to the voices of all who come after him seeking more days more years Eventually with his soul nearly broken Father Time is granted his freedom along with a magical hourglass and a mission a chance to redeem himself by teaching two earthly people the true meaning of timeHe returns to our world now dominated by the hourcounting he so innocently began and commences a journey with two unlikely partners one a teenage girl who is about to give up on life the other a wealthy old businessman who wants to live forever To save himself he must save them both And stop the world to do so more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(149, 'The Testament of Mary', '', 'Fiction', 52.67, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/06/a6/06a62270c0700ae3c537cf394cf145ee.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Provocative haunting and indelible Colm Tibns portrait of Mary presents her as a solitary older woman still seeking to understand the events that become the narrative of the New Testament and the foundation of ChristianityIn the ancient town of Ephesus Mary lives alone years after her sons crucifixion She has no interest in collaborating with the authors of the Provocative haunting and indelible Colm Tibns portrait of Mary presents her as a solitary older woman still seeking to understand the events that become the narrative of the New Testament and the foundation of ChristianityIn the ancient town of Ephesus Mary lives alone years after her sons crucifixion She has no interest in collaborating with the authors of the Gospelher keepers who provide her with food and shelter and visit her regularly She does not agree that her son is the Son of God nor that his death was worth it nor that the group of misfits he gathered around him men who could not look a woman in the eye were holy disciples Mary judges herself ruthlessly she did not stay at the foot of the Cross until her son diedshe fled to save herself and is equally harsh on her judgment of others This woman who we know from centuries of paintings and scripture as the docile loving silent longsuffering obedient worshipful mother of Christ becomes in Toibins searing evocation a tragic heroine with the relentless eloquence of Electra or Medea or Antigone This tour de force of imagination and language is a portrait so vivid and convincing that our image of Mary will be forever transformed more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(150, 'The First Hostage (J.B. Collins #2)', '', 'Fiction', 25.85, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/81/3e/813e1d11126330de52d9368e78d116cc.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'The president of the United States is missingWith these words New York Times journalist J B Collins reporting from the scene of a devastating attack by ISIS terrorists in Amman Jordan puts the entire world on high alert The leaders of Israel and Palestine are critically injured Jordans king is fighting for his life and the US president is missing and p The president of the United States is missingWith these words New York Times journalist J B Collins reporting from the scene of a devastating attack by ISIS terrorists in Amman Jordan puts the entire world on high alert The leaders of Israel and Palestine are critically injured Jordans king is fighting for his life and the US president is missing and presumed capturedAs the US government faces a constitutional crisis and Jordan battles for its very existence Collins must do his best to keep the world informed while working to convince the FBI that his stories are not responsible for the terror attack on the Jordanian capital And ISIS still has chemical weapons Struggling to clear his name Collins and the Secret Service try frantically to locate and rescue the leader of the free world before ISISs threats become a catastrophic reality more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(151, 'Take Me with You', '', 'Fiction', 45.21, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/bd/ad/bdad8933d15df7d7c6f3a16a9315048b.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'August Shroeder a burnedout teacher has been sober since his 19yearold son died Every year hes spent the summer on the road but making it to Yellowstone this year means everything The plan had been to travel there with his son but now August is making the trip with Philips ashes instead An unexpected twist of fate lands August with two extra passengers for his August Shroeder a burnedout teacher has been sober since his 19yearold son died Every year hes spent the summer on the road but making it to Yellowstone this year means everything The plan had been to travel there with his son but now August is making the trip with Philips ashes instead An unexpected twist of fate lands August with two extra passengers for his journey two halforphans with nowhere else to goWhat none of them could have known was how transformative both the trip and the bonds that develop between them would prove driving each to create a new destiny together more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(152, 'Still Life with Bread Crumbs', '', 'Fiction', 26.41, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/a3/eb/a3ebe1ca5df0d3ff3e3d2b8fb8b2a551.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'A superb love story from Anna Quindlen the 1 New York Times bestselling author of Rise and Shine Blessings and A Short Guide to a Happy Life Still Life with Bread Crumbs begins with an imagined gunshot and ends with a new tin roof Between the two is a wry and knowing portrait of Rebecca Winter a photographer whose work made her an unlikely heroine for many women Her A superb love story from Anna Quindlen the 1 New York Times bestselling author of Rise and Shine Blessings and A Short Guide to a Happy Life Still Life with Bread Crumbs begins with an imagined gunshot and ends with a new tin roof Between the two is a wry and knowing portrait of Rebecca Winter a photographer whose work made her an unlikely heroine for many women Her career is now descendent her bank balance shaky and she has fled the city for the middle of nowhere There she discovers in a tree stand with a roofer named Jim Bates that what she sees through a camera lens is not all there is to life Brilliantly written powerfully observed Still Life with Bread Crumbs is a deeply moving and often very funny story of unexpected love and a stunningly crafted journey into the life of a woman her heart her mind her days as she discovers that life is a story with many levels a story that is longer and more exciting than she ever imagined more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(153, 'Shtum', '', 'Fiction', 55.84, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/63/62/63623a0b014b1f26e49aa61786e6e708.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Powerful darkly funny and heartbreaking Shtum is a story about fathers and sons autism and dysfunctional relationshipsBen Jewell has hit breaking point His tenyearold son Jonah has severe autism and Ben and his wife Emma are struggling to copeWhen Ben and Emma fake a separation a strategic decision to further Jonahs case in an upcoming tribunal Ben and Jon Powerful darkly funny and heartbreaking Shtum is a story about fathers and sons autism and dysfunctional relationshipsBen Jewell has hit breaking point His tenyearold son Jonah has severe autism and Ben and his wife Emma are struggling to copeWhen Ben and Emma fake a separation a strategic decision to further Jonahs case in an upcoming tribunal Ben and Jonah move in with Georg Bens elderly father In a small house in North London three generations of men one who cant talk two who wont are thrown togetherA powerful emotional but above all enjoyable read perfect for fans of THE SHOCK OF THE FALL and THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHTTIME more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(154, 'My Name Is Lucy Barton', '', 'Fiction', 41.56, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/28/db/28db43984c765a1d02fd3495f5c52eb6.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'A new book by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout is cause for celebration Her bestselling novels including Olive Kitteridge and The Burgess Boyshave illuminated our most tender relationships Now in My Name Is Lucy Barton this extraordinary writer shows how a simple hospital visit becomes a portal to the most tender relationship of allthe one between mother and d A new book by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout is cause for celebration Her bestselling novels including Olive Kitteridge and The Burgess Boys have illuminated our most tender relationships Now in My Name Is Lucy Barton this extraordinary writer shows how a simple hospital visit becomes a portal to the most tender relationship of allthe one between mother and daughter Lucy Barton is recovering slowly from what should have been a simple operation Her mother to whom she hasnt spoken for many years comes to see her Gentle gossip about people from Lucys childhood in Amgash Illinois seems to reconnect them but just below the surface lie the tension and longing that have informed every aspect of Lucys life her escape from her troubled family her desire to become a writer her marriage her love for her two daughters Knitting this powerful narrative together is the brilliant storytelling voice of Lucy herself keenly observant deeply human and truly unforgettable more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(155, 'My Mrs. Brown', '', 'Fiction', 24.48, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/2d/a3/2da3464fa2010bebedfba9eca77e42be.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'From William Norwich the wellknown fashion writer and editor an unforgettable novel about a woman with a secret who travels to New York City on a determined quest to buy a special dress that represents everything she wants to say about that secretand herselfSometimes a dress isnt just a dressEmilia Brown is a woman of a certain age She has spent a frugal useful a From William Norwich the wellknown fashion writer and editor an unforgettable novel about a woman with a secret who travels to New York City on a determined quest to buy a special dress that represents everything she wants to say about that secretand herselfSometimes a dress isnt just a dressEmilia Brown is a woman of a certain age She has spent a frugal useful and wholly restrained life in Ashville a small town in Rhode Island Overlooked especially by the industries of fashion and media Mrs Brown is one of todays silent generations of women whose quiet nofrills existences would make them seem invisible She is a genteel woman who has known her share of personal sorrows and quietly carried on who makes a modest living cleaning and running errands at the local beauty parlor who delights in evening chats with her much younger neighbor twentythreeyearold Alice DanversWhen the grand dame of Ashville passes away Mrs Brown is called upon to inventory her estate and comes across a dress that changes everything This isnt a Cinderella confection its a simple yet exquisitely tailored Oscar de la Renta sheath and jacketa suit that Mrs Brown realizes with startling clarity will say everything she has ever wished to convey She must have it And so Mrs Brown begins her odyssey to purchase the dress For not only is the owning of the Oscar de la Renta a must the intimidating trip to purchase it on Madison Avenue is essential as well If the dress is to give Mrs Brown a voice then she must prepare by making the daunting journeyboth to the emerald city and within herselfTimeless poignant and appealing My Mrs Brown is a novel for every mother in the world every woman who ever wanted the perfect dress and every child who wanted to give it to her more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(156, 'Mr. Mercedes (Bill Hodges Trilogy #1)', '', 'Fiction', 28.90, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/65/7f/657f9a3b7c0579c7fa499dddddd59422.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'In the frigid predawn hours in a distressed Midwestern city hundreds of desperate unemployed folks are lined up for a spot at a job fair Without warning a lone driver plows through the crowd in a stolen Mercedes running over the innocent backing up and charging again Eight people are killed fifteen are wounded The killer escapesIn another part of town months l In the frigid predawn hours in a distressed Midwestern city hundreds of desperate unemployed folks are lined up for a spot at a job fair Without warning a lone driver plows through the crowd in a stolen Mercedes running over the innocent backing up and charging again Eight people are killed fifteen are wounded The killer escapesIn another part of town months later a retired cop named Bill Hodges is still haunted by the unsolved crime When he gets a crazed letter from someone who selfidentifies as the perk and threatens an even more diabolical attack Hodges wakes up from his depressed and vacant retirement hellbent on preventing another tragedyBrady Hartfield lives with his alcoholic mother in the house where he was born He loved the feel of death under the wheels of the Mercedes and he wants that rush againOnly Bill Hodges with a couple of highly unlikely allies can apprehend the killer before he strikes again And they have no time to lose because Bradys next mission if it succeeds will kill or maim thousandsMr Mercedes is a war between good and evil from the master of suspense whose insight into the mind of this obsessed insane killer is chilling and unforgettable more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(157, 'I Am Pilgrim (Pilgrim #1)', '', 'Fiction', 10.60, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/8d/a3/8da36f821f35b795a3a420c84ca9737e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'A breakneck race against timeand an implacable enemyAn anonymous young woman murdered in a rundown hotel all identifying characteristics dissolved by acid A father publicly beheaded in the blistering heat of a Saudi Arabian public square A notorious Syrian biotech expert found eyeless in a Damascus junkyard Smoldering human remains on a remote mountainside in Afgh A breakneck race against timeand an implacable enemyAn anonymous young woman murdered in a rundown hotel all identifying characteristics dissolved by acid A father publicly beheaded in the blistering heat of a Saudi Arabian public square A notorious Syrian biotech expert found eyeless in a Damascus junkyard Smoldering human remains on a remote mountainside in Afghanistan A flawless plot to commit an appalling crime against humanity One path links them all and only one man can make the journeyPilgrim more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(158, 'Eligible (The Austen Project #4)', '', 'Fiction', 27.09, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/0a/9a/0a9a0b211bee87b544bd97a8320a0b73.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'A Modern Retelling of Pride and PrejudiceThis version of the Bennet familyand Mr Darcyis one that you have and havent met before Liz is a magazine writer in her late thirties who like her yoga instructor older sister Jane lives in New York City When their father has a health scare they return to their childhood home in Cincinnati to helpand discover that the spr A Modern Retelling of Pride and PrejudiceThis version of the Bennet familyand Mr Darcyis one that you have and havent met before Liz is a magazine writer in her late thirties who like her yoga instructor older sister Jane lives in New York City When their father has a health scare they return to their childhood home in Cincinnati to helpand discover that the sprawling Tudor they grew up in is crumbling and the family is in disarrayYoungest sisters Kitty and Lydia are too busy with their CrossFit workouts and Paleo diets to get jobs Mary the middle sister is earning her third online masters degree and barely leaves her room except for those mysterious Tuesdaynight outings she wont discuss And Mrs Bennet has one thing on her mind how to marry off her daughters especially as Janes fortieth birthday fast approachesEnter Chip Bingley a handsome newintown doctor who recently appeared on the juggernaut reality TV dating show Eligible At a Fourth of July barbecue Chip takes an immediate interest in Jane but Chips friend neurosurgeon Fitzwilliam Darcy reveals himself to Liz to be much less charming And yet first impressions can be deceiving more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(159, 'Birdsong: A Story in Pictures', '', 'Childrens', 54.64, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/af/2f/af2fe2419ea136f2cd567aa92082c3ae.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'Bring the thrilling story of one red bird to life When an innocent bird meets two cruel kids their world is forever changed But exactly how that change unfolds is up to you in the tradition of KamishibaiJapanese paper theater The wordless story by master cartoonist James Sturm is like a haikuthe elegant images leave space for children to inhabit this timeless talea Bring the thrilling story of one red bird to life When an innocent bird meets two cruel kids their world is forever changed But exactly how that change unfolds is up to you in the tradition of KamishibaiJapanese paper theater The wordless story by master cartoonist James Sturm is like a haikuthe elegant images leave space for children to inhabit this timeless taleand make it their own leading them to learn an ultimate lesson theyll never forgetJames Sturm is the author of several books for kids including the Adventures in Cartooning series with Andrew Arnold and Alexis FrederickFrost and the forthcoming Ape and Armadillo James also helped start a college for cartoonists The Center for Cartoon Studies in the small railroad village of White River Junction Vermont more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(160, 'The Bear and the Piano', '', 'Childrens', 36.89, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d0/87/d0876dcd1a6530a4cb54903aad7a3e28.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 18, 'One day a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before in the forest As time passes he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument and eventually the beautiful sounds are heard by a father and son who are picnicking in the woods The bear goes with them on an incredible journey to New York where his piano playing makes him a huge star He has fam One day a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before in the forest As time passes he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument and eventually the beautiful sounds are heard by a father and son who are picnicking in the woods The bear goes with them on an incredible journey to New York where his piano playing makes him a huge star He has fame fortune and all the music in the world but he misses the friends and family he has left behind A moving tale of exploration and belonging from an exciting debut authorillustrator more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(161, 'The Secret of Dreadwillow Carse', '', 'Childrens', 56.13, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/7b/fd/7bfde4a3d6793f13e9a2d8851a398847.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'A princess and a peasant girl must embark on a dangerous quest to outwit a centuriesold warning foretelling the fall of the Monarchy in this modern fairytale In the center of the verdant Monarchy lies Dreadwillow Carse a black and desolate bog that the happy people of the land do their best to ignore Little is known about it except for one dire warning If any monarc A princess and a peasant girl must embark on a dangerous quest to outwit a centuriesold warning foretelling the fall of the Monarchy in this modern fairytale In the center of the verdant Monarchy lies Dreadwillow Carse a black and desolate bog that the happy people of the land do their best to ignore Little is known about it except for one dire warning If any monarch enters Dreadwillow Carse then the Monarchy will fall Twelveyearold Princess Jeniah yearns to know what the marsh could possibly conceal that might topple her familys thousandyear reign of peace and prosperity Meanwhile in the nearby town of Emberfell where everyone lives with unending joy a girl named Aon hides a sorrow she can never reveal She knows that something in the carsesomething that sings a haunting tune only Aon can hearholds the cure for her sadness Yet no matter how many times she tries to enter the terrorinducing dreadwillow trees keep her away After a chance meeting Princess Jeniah and Aon hatch a plan to send Aon into the heart of the carse to unlock its darkest secret But when Aon doesnt return a guiltstricken Jeniah must enter the carse to try and rescue her friendeven if it means risking the entire Monarchy more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(162, 'The White Cat and the Monk: A Retelling of the Poem âPangur Bánâ', '', 'Childrens', 58.08, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/49/0e/490e049133ee9f398e6a70f25c12e308.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'A monk leads a simple life He studies his books late into the evening and searches for truth in their pages His cat Pangur leads a simple life too chasing prey in the darkness As night turns to dawn Pangur leads his companion to the truth he has been seekingThe White Cat and the Monk is a retelling of the classic Old Irish poem Pangur Bn With Jo Ellen Bogarts A monk leads a simple life He studies his books late into the evening and searches for truth in their pages His cat Pangur leads a simple life too chasing prey in the darkness As night turns to dawn Pangur leads his companion to the truth he has been seekingThe White Cat and the Monk is a retelling of the classic Old Irish poem Pangur Bn With Jo Ellen Bogarts simple and elegant narration and Sydney Smiths classically inspired images this contemplative story pays tribute to the wisdom of animals and the wonders of the natural world more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(163, 'Little Red', '', 'Childrens', 13.47, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/63/6b/636b836f5c3d67b9cda1948f5ca08694.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'On her way to Grandmas house Little Red Riding Hood meets a wolf Now that might scare some little girlsbut not this little girl She knows just what the wolf is up to and shes not going to let him get away with it In this updated fairy tale with a mischievous twist talented newcomer Bethan Woollvin uses sly humor striking visuals and a dark irreverence to turn a fa On her way to Grandmas house Little Red Riding Hood meets a wolf Now that might scare some little girlsbut not this little girl She knows just what the wolf is up to and shes not going to let him get away with it In this updated fairy tale with a mischievous twist talented newcomer Bethan Woollvin uses sly humor striking visuals and a dark irreverence to turn a familiar tale on its head more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(164, 'Walt Disney\'s Alice in Wonderland', '', 'Childrens', 12.96, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/0f/65/0f65a1f2a3705c67b3d2a787ab3e8b99.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'The fantastical tale of a young girl chasing her White Rabbit has delighted children since Lewis Carroll wrote it generations ago Here his Wonderland shines anew viewed through the looking glasses of two incomparable artistsMary Blairs vibrant art helped shape the look of Walt Disneys classic animated film Collected in a picture book for the first time her illustrat The fantastical tale of a young girl chasing her White Rabbit has delighted children since Lewis Carroll wrote it generations ago Here his Wonderland shines anew viewed through the looking glasses of two incomparable artistsMary Blairs vibrant art helped shape the look of Walt Disneys classic animated film Collected in a picture book for the first time her illustrations capture the essence of such memorable characters as the Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter with stunning immediacy Jon Scieszkas captivating text celebrates all that is curiousand all that is nonsensicalabout the world that holds Alice spellbound from a deliciously absurd tea party to the spectacle of a kingdom of playing cards Brimming with wit and wonder this sparkling retelling will enchant readers from the moment Alice falls down the rabbit hole whether or not theyve made the journey before more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(165, 'Twenty Yawns', '', 'Childrens', 22.08, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/40/d7/40d7f9433c2f23370659c925a45fdcad.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Featuring lyrical text and beautiful illustrations this bedtime tale from Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley and Caldecott Honor recipient Lauren Castillo evokes the splashy fun of the beach and the quietude of a moonlit night with twenty yawns sprinkled in for children to discover and countAs her mom reads a bedtime story Lucy drifts off But later she awakens in a da Featuring lyrical text and beautiful illustrations this bedtime tale from Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley and Caldecott Honor recipient Lauren Castillo evokes the splashy fun of the beach and the quietude of a moonlit night with twenty yawns sprinkled in for children to discover and countAs her mom reads a bedtime story Lucy drifts off But later she awakens in a dark still room and everything looks mysterious How will she ever get back to sleep more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(166, 'Rain Fish', '', 'Childrens', 23.57, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ea/1f/ea1f22fa3179f3f84fbadd24fe89a1fd.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Get to know the rain fish that come to life during rainstorms in this gorgeous exploration of nature with vibrant collage artwork from the Caldecott Honorwinning illustrator of Chicka Chicka Boom BoomWhen blue sky turns gray and it rains all day sometimes rain fish come out and play They swim among discards and debris Do you see them too Or is it just meThrough l Get to know the rain fish that come to life during rainstorms in this gorgeous exploration of nature with vibrant collage artwork from the Caldecott Honorwinning illustrator of Chicka Chicka Boom BoomWhen blue sky turns gray and it rains all day sometimes rain fish come out and play They swim among discards and debris Do you see them too Or is it just meThrough lyrical text and her incomparable mixedmedia collage illustrations Lois Ehlert introduces readers to rain fishthe varied colorful and unique little collections of materials that float along on streams of rain water during storms From a scrap of newspaper with a seashell eye and feather smile to a piece of cardboard with an orange peel eye and a leaf for a fin Ehlerts rain fish come in all shapes and sizesComplete with an authors note explaining how Ehlert collected the found materials she used to make the book over the course of a year Rain Fish is a spirited celebration of imagination creativity and observing the world in your own wayand it invites you to discover your own rain fish more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(167, 'Once Was a Time', '', 'Childrens', 18.28, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e6/5e/e65e45701ce6d2da8c5cf31d6208ff02.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'In the warravaged England of 1940 Charlotte Bromley is sure of only one thing Kitty McLaughlin is her best friend in the whole world But when Charlottes scientist father makes an astonishing discovery that the Germans will covet for themselves Charlotte is faced with an impossible choice between danger and safety Should she remain with her friend or journey to anoth In the warravaged England of 1940 Charlotte Bromley is sure of only one thing Kitty McLaughlin is her best friend in the whole world But when Charlottes scientist father makes an astonishing discovery that the Germans will covet for themselves Charlotte is faced with an impossible choice between danger and safety Should she remain with her friend or journey to another time and place Her splitsecond decision has huge consequences and when she finds herself alone in the world unsure of Kittys fate she knows that somehow some way she must find her way back to her friend Written in the spirit of classic timetravel tales this book is an imaginative and heartfelt tribute to the unbreakable ties of friendship more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(168, 'Luis Paints the World', '', 'Childrens', 53.95, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/34/1e/341e9af2106811a4ca8e56ce92762580.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Luis wishes Nico wasnt leaving for the Army To show Nico he doesnt need to go Luis begins a mural on the alleyway wall Their house the river the Parque de las Ardillasits the world all right there Wont Nico miss Mamis sweet flan What about their baseball games in the street But as Luis awaits his brothers return from duty his own world expands as well thr Luis wishes Nico wasnt leaving for the Army To show Nico he doesnt need to go Luis begins a mural on the alleyway wall Their house the river the Parque de las Ardillasits the world all right there Wont Nico miss Mamis sweet flan What about their baseball games in the street But as Luis awaits his brothers return from duty his own world expands as well through swooping paint and the help of their bustling Dominican neighborhood more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(169, 'Nap-a-Roo', '', 'Childrens', 25.08, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b9/43/b9437eda691f483d2174a1b94c8c9d06.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 9, 'Finalist 9th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards Fast fun and engaging this book makes sleepy time special for children and parents alike Follow the kangaroo through the zoo as he gets ready for a naparoo Little ones cant get enough of this adorable modern book that centers around naps With colorful images and imaginative text this story is easy to fall in l Finalist 9th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards Fast fun and engaging this book makes sleepy time special for children and parents alike Follow the kangaroo through the zoo as he gets ready for a naparoo Little ones cant get enough of this adorable modern book that centers around naps With colorful images and imaginative text this story is easy to fall in love with Children will enjoy taking a naparoo just like the kangaroo more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(170, 'The Whale', '', 'Childrens', 35.96, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/6c/df/6cdf7a3ee6cfd5ecbcfd37bd7a5c42e3.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'A wordless epic sea adventureThere is a legend that a Great Spotted Whale lives in the ocean although a sighting fifty years ago was never corroborated Now two young whale watchers each set out to find the whale one armed with soundrecording equipment the other with a camera When their boats collide they pool their resources to capture incontrovertible proof that th A wordless epic sea adventureThere is a legend that a Great Spotted Whale lives in the ocean although a sighting fifty years ago was never corroborated Now two young whale watchers each set out to find the whale one armed with soundrecording equipment the other with a camera When their boats collide they pool their resources to capture incontrovertible proof that the mythical whale exists The eventual sighting is a magical moment especially when the children discover that it was their own grandparents who first glimpsed the whale fifty years ago The Murrows spectacular wordless adventure is brought to life with stunning graphite drawings that convey the drama and haunting beauty of the ocean and capture the majesty of the aweinspiring whale more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(171, 'Shrunken Treasures: Literary Classics, Short, Sweet, and Silly', '', 'Childrens', 52.87, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/7b/b9/7bb9386b43f2aeaa6eaf042df1b4e96f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'Nine weighty literary classics are transformed into delectable morsels with Scott Nashs playful versification and whimsical illustrationCant stomach all of Frankenstein Lacking the strength to read The Odyssey Dont have 1001 nights to get through Scheherazades ordeal Never fear Shrunken Treasures are here Nine of the worlds bestknown stories and books have bee Nine weighty literary classics are transformed into delectable morsels with Scott Nashs playful versification and whimsical illustrationCant stomach all of Frankenstein Lacking the strength to read The Odyssey Dont have 1001 nights to get through Scheherazades ordeal Never fear Shrunken Treasures are here Nine of the worlds bestknown stories and books have been reduced like slowly simmered cherries to tart and tasty mouthfuls Lighthearted verse turns MobyDick into a simple nursery song Outrageous color makes even gloomy Hamlet seem like fun Riotous images transform Jane Eyres ordeal into a whirlwind adventure The Metamorphosis Remembrance of Things Past Don Quixote and others have all been delivered from dense duty to delightful ditty in Scott Nashs collection of hallowed classics featuring notes about the original texts at the end more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(172, 'Raymie Nightingale', '', 'Childrens', 34.41, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/95/6b/956b5a8927463f4ea0774e2469e27ce5.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'Raymie Clarke has come to realize that everything absolutely everything depends on her And she has a plan If Raymie can win the Little Miss Central Florida Tire competition then her father who left town two days ago with a dental hygienist will see Raymies picture in the paper and maybe come home To win not only does Raymie have to do good deeds and learn how t Raymie Clarke has come to realize that everything absolutely everything depends on her And she has a plan If Raymie can win the Little Miss Central Florida Tire competition then her father who left town two days ago with a dental hygienist will see Raymies picture in the paper and maybe come home To win not only does Raymie have to do good deeds and learn how to twirl a baton she also has to contend with the wispy frequently fainting Louisiana Elefante who has a showbusiness background and the fiery stubborn Beverly Tapinski whos determined to sabotage the contest But as the competition approaches loneliness loss and unanswerable questions draw the three girls into an unlikely friendship and challenge each of them to come to the rescue in unexpected ways more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(173, 'Playing from the Heart', '', 'Childrens', 32.38, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b6/ba/b6ba2393c312701f1471db91eb73284d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'Peter H Reynolds creator of The Dot has composed a pitchperfect tribute to the power of music and the bonds of familyWhen a young boy begins to play on his familys piano reveling in the fun of plunking the keys his father signs him up for lessons so that he can learn to play properly With his fathers encouragement Raj learns notes then scales then songs and Peter H Reynolds creator of The Dot has composed a pitchperfect tribute to the power of music and the bonds of familyWhen a young boy begins to play on his familys piano reveling in the fun of plunking the keys his father signs him up for lessons so that he can learn to play properly With his fathers encouragement Raj learns notes then scales then songs and finally classical pieces that his father can recognize and be proud of But the more Raj practices and the more skilled he becomes the less he enjoys playing until he grows up and stops playing altogether But when his father becomes ill and asks Raj to play for him will Raj remember how to play from the heart more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(174, 'Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood', '', 'Childrens', 22.54, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/89/9a/899a07816ced14262169345493bbbe51.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 5, 'What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray As Mira and her neighbors discover more than you might ever imagine Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego California Maybe Something Beautiful reveals how art can inspire transformationand how even the smallest artists can accomplish something big Pick up a paintbrush and join the celebr What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray As Mira and her neighbors discover more than you might ever imagine Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego California Maybe Something Beautiful reveals how art can inspire transformationand how even the smallest artists can accomplish something big Pick up a paintbrush and join the celebration more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(175, 'The Wild Robot', '', 'Childrens', 56.07, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/42/48/424876ee529de5b557ebd69286c87343.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time she discovers that she is alone on a remote wild island Why is she there Where did she come from And most important how will she survive in her harsh surroundings Rozs only hope is to learn from the islands hostile animal inhabitants When she tries to care for an orphaned gosling the other animals finally decide When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time she discovers that she is alone on a remote wild island Why is she there Where did she come from And most important how will she survive in her harsh surroundings Rozs only hope is to learn from the islands hostile animal inhabitants When she tries to care for an orphaned gosling the other animals finally decide to help and the island starts to feel like home Until one day the robots mysterious past comes back to haunt her more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(176, 'The Thing About Jellyfish', '', 'Childrens', 48.77, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ef/d3/efd3fd5390be3a440e28b03b5bb0fd95.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'This stunning debut novel about grief and wonder was an instant New York Times bestseller and captured widespread critical acclaim including selection as a 2015 National Book Award finalist After her best friend dies in a drowning accident Suzy is convinced that the true cause of the tragedy must have been a rare jellyfish stingthings dont just happen for no reason R This stunning debut novel about grief and wonder was an instant New York Times bestseller and captured widespread critical acclaim including selection as a 2015 National Book Award finalist After her best friend dies in a drowning accident Suzy is convinced that the true cause of the tragedy must have been a rare jellyfish stingthings dont just happen for no reason Retreating into a silent world of imagination she crafts a plan to prove her theoryeven if it means traveling the globe alone Suzys achingly heartfelt journey explores life death the astonishing wonder of the universeand the potential for love and hope right next door more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(177, 'The Lonely Ones', '', 'Childrens', 43.59, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ff/f6/fff64acb3c65cbea2ac9209c2a57af17.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'When your only friend is your own endless imagination how do you escape your mind and connect to the world around youWith parents too busy to pay her attention an older brother and sister who would rather spend their time with friends and peers who oscillate between picking on her and simply ignoring her its no wonder that Fain spends most of her time in a world of h When your only friend is your own endless imagination how do you escape your mind and connect to the world around you With parents too busy to pay her attention an older brother and sister who would rather spend their time with friends and peers who oscillate between picking on her and simply ignoring her its no wonder that Fain spends most of her time in a world of her own making During the day Fain takes solace in crafting her own fantastical adventures in writing but in the darkness of night these adventures come to life as Fain lives and breathes alongside a legion of imaginary creatures Whether floating through space or under the sea climbing mountains or traipsing through forests Fain becomes queen beyond and in spite of the walls of her bedroomIn time Fain begins to see possibilities and friendships emerge in her daytoday reality yet when she is let down by the one relationship she thought she could trust Fain must decide remain queen of the imaginary creatures or risk the pain that comes with opening herself up to the fragile connections that exist only in the real world Told in breathless and visual verse THE LONELY ONES takes readers through the intricate inner workings of a girl who struggles to navigate isolation and finds friendship where she least expects it more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(178, 'The Day the Crayons Came Home (Crayons)', '', 'Childrens', 26.33, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/34/b2/34b2631bafd148bcd8dcd850a4b75971.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'The companion to the 1 blockbuster bestseller The Day the Crayons Quit Im not sure what it is about this kid Duncan but his crayons sure are a colorful bunch of characters Having soothed the hurt feelings of one group who threatened to quit Duncan now faces a whole new group of crayons asking to be rescued From Maroon Crayon who was lost beneath the sofa cushions The companion to the 1 blockbuster bestseller The Day the Crayons Quit Im not sure what it is about this kid Duncan but his crayons sure are a colorful bunch of characters Having soothed the hurt feelings of one group who threatened to quit Duncan now faces a whole new group of crayons asking to be rescued From Maroon Crayon who was lost beneath the sofa cushions and then broken in two after Dad sat on him to poor Turquoise whose head is now stuck to one of Duncans stinky socks after they both ended up in the dryer together to Pea Green who knows darn well that no kid likes peas and who ran awayeach and every crayon has a woeful tale to tell and a plea to be brought home to the crayon box Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers have combined to create a companion book every bit as funny and kidfriendly as the 1 bestselling The Day the Crayons QuitPraise for The Day the Crayons Quit The 1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon over 80 weeks on the bestseller listWinner of the EB White ReadAloud Award Amazons 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year A Barnes Noble Best Book of 2013 Goodreads 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year Hilarious Move over Click Clack Moo weve got a new contender for the most successful picturebook strike BCCB starred review Jeffers elevates crayon drawing to remarkable heights Booklist Fresh and funny The Wall Street Journal This book will have children asking to have it read again and again Library Media Connection This colorful title should make for an uproarious storytime School Library Journal starred review These memorable personalities will leave readers glancing apprehensively at their own crayon boxes Publishers Weekly starred review Utterly original San Francisco Chronicle more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(179, 'Don\'t Be a Jerk: And Other Practical Advice from Dogen, Japan\'s Greatest Zen Master', '', 'Religion', 37.97, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/a7/9c/a79cac7aec3816fb754c1aedd2e82986.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'A Radical but Reverent Paraphrasing of Dogens Treasury of the True Dharma EyeEven if the whole universe is nothing but a bunch of jerks doing all kinds of jerktype things there is still liberation in simply not being a jerk Eihei Dogen 12001253 CEThe Shobogenzo The Treasury of the True Dharma Eye is a revered eighthundredyearold Zen Buddhism classic written A Radical but Reverent Paraphrasing of Dogens Treasury of the True Dharma EyeEven if the whole universe is nothing but a bunch of jerks doing all kinds of jerktype things there is still liberation in simply not being a jerk Eihei Dogen 12001253 CEThe Shobogenzo The Treasury of the True Dharma Eye is a revered eighthundredyearold Zen Buddhism classic written by the Japanese monk Eihei Dogen Despite the timeless wisdom of his teachings many consider the book difficult to understand and daunting to read In Dont Be a Jerk Zen priest and bestselling author Brad Warner through accessible paraphrasing and incisive commentary applies Dogens teachings to modern times While entertaining and sometimes irreverent Warner is also an astute scholar who sees in Dogen very modern psychological concepts as well as insights on such topics as feminism and reincarnation Warner even shows that Dogen offered a Middle Way in the currently raging debate between science and religion For curious readers worried that Dogens teachings are too philosophically opaque Dont Be a Jerk is hilarious understandable and wise more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(180, 'You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit', '', 'Religion', 21.87, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/52/9b/529bf0d806ae2ab02bf23da4326b24c3.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'You are what you love But you might not love what you thinkIn this book awardwinning author James K A Smith shows that who and what we worship fundamentally shape our hearts And while we desire to shape culture we are not often aware of how culture shapes us We might not realize the ways our hearts are being taught to love rival gods instead of the One for whom we You are what you love But you might not love what you thinkIn this book awardwinning author James K A Smith shows that who and what we worship fundamentally shape our hearts And while we desire to shape culture we are not often aware of how culture shapes us We might not realize the ways our hearts are being taught to love rival gods instead of the One for whom we were made Smith helps readers recognize the formative power of culture and the transformative possibilities of Christian practices He explains that worship is the imagination station that incubates our loves and longings so that our cultural endeavors are indexed toward God and his kingdom This is why the church and worshiping in a local community of believers should be the hub and heart of Christian formation and discipleshipFollowing the publication of his influential work Desiring the Kingdom Smith received numerous requests from pastors and leaders for a more accessible version of that books content No mere abridgment this new book draws on years of Smiths popular presentations on the ideas presented in Desiring the Kingdom to offer a fresh bottomup rearticulation The author creatively uses film literature and music illustrations to engage readers and includes material on marriage family youth ministry and faith and work He also suggests individual and communal practices for shaping the Christian life more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(181, 'God: The Most Unpleasant Character in All Fiction', '', 'Religion', 30.03, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/41/d8/41d8915a712c2a56f1c5182c11445551.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'What words come to mind when we think of God Merciful Just Compassionate In fact the Bible lays out Gods primary qualities clearly jealous petty unforgiving bloodthirsty vindictiveand worse Originally conceived as a joint presentation between influential thinker and bestselling author Richard Dawkins and former evangelical preacher Dan Barker this unique book What words come to mind when we think of God Merciful Just Compassionate In fact the Bible lays out Gods primary qualities clearly jealous petty unforgiving bloodthirsty vindictiveand worse Originally conceived as a joint presentation between influential thinker and bestselling author Richard Dawkins and former evangelical preacher Dan Barker this unique book provides an investigation into what may be the most unpleasant character in all fiction Barker combs through both the Old and New Testament as well as thirteen different editions of the Good Book presenting powerful evidence for why the Scripture shouldnt govern our everyday lives This witty wellresearched book suggests that we should move past the Bible and clear a path to a kinder and more thoughtful world more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(182, 'The Book of Mormon', '', 'Religion', 24.57, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d7/c8/d7c885771d5e843cc2db6b0e5183c0c5.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 9, 'The Book of Mormon is a volume of scripture comparable to the Bible It is a record of Gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the Americas and contains as does the Bible the fullness of the everlasting gospelThe book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation Their words written on gold plates were quoted and abridged by a p The Book of Mormon is a volume of scripture comparable to the Bible It is a record of Gods dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the Americas and contains as does the Bible the fullness of the everlasting gospelThe book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation Their words written on gold plates were quoted and abridged by a prophethistorian named Mormon The record gives an account of two great civilizations One came from Jerusalem in 600 BC and afterward separated into two nations known as the Nephites and the Lamanites The other came much earlier when the Lord confounded the tongues at the Tower of Babel This group is known as the Jaredites After thousands of years all were destroyed except the Lamanites and they are among the ancestors of the American Indians The crowning event recorded in the Book of Mormon is the personal ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ among the Nephites soon after his resurrection It puts forth the doctrines of the gospel outlines the plan of salvation and tells men what they must do to gain peace in this life and eternal salvation in the life to come After Mormon completed his writings he delivered the account to his son Moroni who added a few words of his own and hid up the plates in the hill Cumorah On September 21 1823 the same Moroni then a glorified resurrected being appeared to the Prophet Joseph Smith and instructed him relative to the ancient record and its destined translation into the English language In due course the plates were delivered to Joseph Smith who translated them by the gift and power of God The record is now published in many languages as a new and additional witness that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God and that all who will come unto him and obey the laws and ordinances of his gospel may be saved Concerning this record the Prophet Joseph Smith said I told the brethren that the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth and the keystone of our religion and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts than by any other book In addition to Joseph Smith the Lord provided for eleven others to see the gold plates for themselves and to be special witnesses of the truth and divinity of the Book of Mormon Their written testimonies are included herewith as The Testimony of Three Witnesses and The Testimony of Eight Witnesses We invite all men everywhere to read the Book of Mormon to ponder in their hearts the message it contains and the to ask God the Eternal Father in the name of Christ if the book is true Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the Holy Ghost See Moroni 1035 more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(183, 'A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam', '', 'Religion', 27.62, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/fd/99/fd996fdccb07aa8759f1388a0dea343a.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'Over 700000 copies of the original hardcover and paperback editions of this stunningly popular book have been sold Karen Armstrongs superbly readable exploration of how the three dominant monotheistic religions of the world Judaism Christianity and Islam have shaped and altered the conception of God is a tour de force One of Britains foremost commentators on rel Over 700000 copies of the original hardcover and paperback editions of this stunningly popular book have been sold Karen Armstrongs superbly readable exploration of how the three dominant monotheistic religions of the world Judaism Christianity and Islam have shaped and altered the conception of God is a tour de force One of Britains foremost commentators on religious affairs Armstrong traces the history of how men and women have perceived and experienced God from the time of Abraham to the present From classical philosophy and medieval mysticism to the Reformation the Enlightenment and the modern age of skepticism Armstrong performs the near miracle of distilling the intellectual history of monotheism into one compelling volume more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(184, 'The Bhagavad Gita', '', 'Religion', 57.49, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/13/27/13270087ac5cba3e999166a64991187a.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'The Bhagavad Gita is an intensely spiritual work that forms the cornerstone of the Hindu faith and is also one of the masterpieces of Sanskrit poetry It describes how at the beginning of a mighty battle between the Pandava and Kaurava armies the god Krishna gives spiritual enlightenment to the warrior Arjuna who realizes that the true battle is for his own soulJuan M The Bhagavad Gita is an intensely spiritual work that forms the cornerstone of the Hindu faith and is also one of the masterpieces of Sanskrit poetry It describes how at the beginning of a mighty battle between the Pandava and Kaurava armies the god Krishna gives spiritual enlightenment to the warrior Arjuna who realizes that the true battle is for his own soulJuan Mascars translation of The Bhagavad Gita captures the extraordinary aural qualities of the original Sanskrit This edition features a new introduction by Simon Brodbeck which discusses concepts such as dehin prakriti and karma more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(185, 'Choosing Our Religion: The Spiritual Lives of America\'s Nones', '', 'Religion', 28.42, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e9/8a/e98a7adb82052fb13418a43291b8f0d4.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'To the dismay of religious leaders study after study has shown a steady decline in affiliation and identification with traditional religions in America By 2014 more than twenty percent of adults identified as unaffiliatedup more than seven percent just since 2007 Even more startling more than thirty percent of those under the age of thirty now identify as Nonesa To the dismay of religious leaders study after study has shown a steady decline in affiliation and identification with traditional religions in America By 2014 more than twenty percent of adults identified as unaffiliatedup more than seven percent just since 2007 Even more startling more than thirty percent of those under the age of thirty now identify as Nonesanswering none when queried about their religious affiliation Is America losing its religion Or as more and more Americans choose different spiritual paths are they changing what it means to be religious in the United States today In Choosing Our Religion Elizabeth Drescher explores the diverse complex spiritual lives of Nones across generations and across categories of selfidentification as SpiritualButNotReligious Atheist Agnostic Humanist just Spiritual and more Drawing on more than one hundred interviews conducted across the United States Drescher opens a window into the lives of a broad crosssection of Nones diverse with respect to age gender race sexual orientation and prior religious background She allows Nones to speak eloquently for themselves illuminating the processes by which they became None the sources of information and inspiration that enrich their spiritual lives the practices they find spiritually meaningful how prayer functions in spiritual lives not centered on doctrinal belief how morals and values are shaped outside of institutional religions and how Nones approach the spiritual development of their own children These compelling stories are deeply revealing about how religion is changing in Americaboth for Nones and for the religiously affiliated family friends and neighbors with whom their lives remain intertwined more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(186, 'Worlds Elsewhere: Journeys Around Shakespeareâs Globe', '', 'Nonfiction', 40.30, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/7b/d9/7bd93db091d736d0c6ff9d578e3ba3d7.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 18, 'Antiapartheid activist Bollywood screenwriter Nazi pinup hero of the Wild West this is Shakespeare as you have never seen him beforeFrom the sixteenthcentury Baltic to the American Revolution from colonial India to the skyscrapers of modernday Shanghai Shakespeares plays appear at the most fascinating of times and in the most unexpected of places No other writ Antiapartheid activist Bollywood screenwriter Nazi pinup hero of the Wild West this is Shakespeare as you have never seen him beforeFrom the sixteenthcentury Baltic to the American Revolution from colonial India to the skyscrapers of modernday Shanghai Shakespeares plays appear at the most fascinating of times and in the most unexpected of places No other writers work has been performed translated adapted and altered in such a remarkable variety of cultures and languages But what is it about William Shakespeare a man from Warwickshire who never once set foot outside England that has made him at home in so many places around the globeTravelling across four continents six countries and 400 years Andrew Dickson takes us on a personal journey rich in insight and surprise We enter the airconditioned vault deep beneath Capitol Hill where the worlds largest collection of First Folios is stored discover the shadowy history of Joseph Goebbelss obsession with Shakespeare and uncover the true story behind the scuffed edition in which Nelson Mandela and fellow Robben Island prisoners inscribed their names Both cultural history and literary travelogue Worlds Elsewhere is an attempt to understand how Shakespeare has become the international phenomenon he is and whyThere were very few pages on which I didnt learn something new or revelatory A mustread for anyone interested in Shakespeares impact on people and politics around the globe James Shapiro author of 1599 A Year in the Life of William ShakespeareImmensely wellinformed and highly readable A revelatory journey of cultural exploration Professor Stanley Wells General Editor of the Oxford and Penguin ShakespearesBrilliantly original Absolutely engaging witty and irresistible Whats most remarkable hes said something new about Shakespeare Michael Pye author of The Edge of the WorldA truly original book about Shakespeare one that explores the dramatists global reach with tenacity devotion and an exhilarating spirit of adventure Michael Billington more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(187, 'The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate', '', 'Nonfiction', 31.05, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/7c/10/7c10101fe1759c5a17ba57e4bef9e764.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 18, 'Are you and your spouse speaking the same language While love is a many splendored thing it is sometimes a very confusing thing too And as people come in all varieties shapes and sizes so do their choices of personal expressions of love But more often than not the giver and the receiver express love in two different ways This can lead to misunderstanding quarrel Are you and your spouse speaking the same language While love is a many splendored thing it is sometimes a very confusing thing too And as people come in all varieties shapes and sizes so do their choices of personal expressions of love But more often than not the giver and the receiver express love in two different ways This can lead to misunderstanding quarrels and even divorceQuality time words of affirmation gifts acts of service and physical touch are the five basic love languages Dr Gary Chapman identifies these and guides couples towards a better understanding of their unique languages of love Learn to speak and understand your mates love language and in no time you will be able to effectively love and truly feel loved in return Skillful communication is within your grasp more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(188, 'Reasons to Stay Alive', '', 'Nonfiction', 26.41, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/f5/3c/f53c7d21723c860cfbca2b539bc55b8f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 17, 'I want life I want to read it and write it and feel it and live it I want for as much of the time as possible in this blinkofaneye existence we have to feel all that can be felt I hate depression I am scared of it Terrified in fact But at the same time it has made me who I am And if for me it is the price of feeling life its a price always worth paying I want life I want to read it and write it and feel it and live it I want for as much of the time as possible in this blinkofaneye existence we have to feel all that can be felt I hate depression I am scared of it Terrified in fact But at the same time it has made me who I am And if for me it is the price of feeling life its a price always worth payingReasons to Stay Alive is about making the most of your time on earth In the western world the suicide rate is highest amongst men under the age of 35 Matt Haig could have added to that statistic when aged 24 he found himself staring at a cliffedge about to jump off This is the story of why he didnt how he recovered and learned to live with anxiety and depression Its also an upbeat joyous and very funny exploration of how live better love better read better and feel more more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(189, '#HigherSelfie: Wake Up Your Life. Free Your Soul. Find Your Tribe.', '', 'Nonfiction', 23.11, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/71/45/71451e3bba61a8d888a4a2c6526a4bcf.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 17, 'There is a cosmic alarm clock going off around the world HigherSelfies aim is to unite all those waking up spiritually in this digital age This book is a guide to love connection and kickass surrendered action for young people who have at least a toe in the door of spirituality With a nononsense approach and full of wit and humor this book shares ageold concepts There is a cosmic alarm clock going off around the world HigherSelfies aim is to unite all those waking up spiritually in this digital age This book is a guide to love connection and kickass surrendered action for young people who have at least a toe in the door of spirituality With a nononsense approach and full of wit and humor this book shares ageold concepts in a language that is accessible to the modern spiritual audience Whether you have just bought a yoga mat or have been meditating for years this book will offer you guidance and support whatever stage of the journey youre at Life coaches Jo Westwood and Lucy Sheridan touch upon timeless topics such as forgiveness surrender and the ego as well as subjects specific to the current age such as using social media in a healthy way finding a likeminded tribe and following your own spiritual and life paths without comparing yourself to others Whether youre a Reiki master climbing the corporate ladder or working in a suburban garden center HigherSelfie will be the perfect gateway drug for those looking for something deeper and more meaningful more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(190, 'Unseen City: The Majesty of Pigeons, the Discreet Charm of Snails & Other Wonders of the Urban Wilderness', '', 'Nonfiction', 44.18, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/88/a4/88a4b5f7236b8a36ba972be5ebe4f252.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'It all started with Nathanael Johnsons decision to teach his daughter the name of every tree they passed on their walk to day care in San Francisco This project turned into a quest to discover the secrets of the neighborhoods flora and fauna and yielded more than names and trivia Johnson developed a relationship with his nonhuman neighborsJohnson argues that learning It all started with Nathanael Johnsons decision to teach his daughter the name of every tree they passed on their walk to day care in San Francisco This project turned into a quest to discover the secrets of the neighborhoods flora and fauna and yielded more than names and trivia Johnson developed a relationship with his nonhuman neighborsJohnson argues that learning to see the world afresh like a child shifts the way we think about nature Instead of something distant and abstract nature becomes realall at once comical annoying and beautiful This shift can add tremendous value to our lives and it might just be the first step in saving the worldNo matter where we livecity country oceanside ormountainsthere are wonders that we walk past every day Unseen City widens the pinhole of our perspective by allowing us to view the world from the highaltitude eyes of a turkey vulture and the distinctly lowaltitude eyes of a snail The narrative allows us to eavesdrop on the comically frenetic life of a squirrel and peer deep into the past with a ginkgo biloba tree Each of these organisms has something unique to tell us about our neighborhoods and chapter by chapter Unseen City takes us on a journey that is part nature lesson and part love letter to the worlds urban jungles With the right perspective a walk to the subway can be every bit as entrancing as a walk through a national park more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(191, 'Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus: How Growth Became the Enemy of Prosperity', '', 'Nonfiction', 31.12, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/f4/21/f4210912ca58ef35f8ad120fe3dfed38.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Capital in the TwentyFirst Century meets The Second Machine Age in this stunning and optimistic tour de force on the promise and peril of the digital economy from one of the most brilliant social critics of our time Digital technology was supposed to usher in a new age of endless prosperity but so far it has been used to put industrial capitalism on steroids makin Capital in the TwentyFirst Century meets The Second Machine Age in this stunning and optimistic tour de force on the promise and peril of the digital economy from one of the most brilliant social critics of our time Digital technology was supposed to usher in a new age of endless prosperity but so far it has been used to put industrial capitalism on steroids making it harder for people and businesses to keep up Social networks surrender their original missions to more immediately profitable data mining while brokerage houses abandon value investing for algorithms that drain markets and our 401ks alikeall tactics driven by the need to stoke growth by any means necessary Instead of taking this opportunity to reprogram our economy for sustainability we have doubled down on growth as its core command We have reached the limits of this approach We must escape the growth trap once and for all Media scholar and technology author Douglas Rushkoffone of todays most original and influential thinkersargues for a new economic program that utilizes the unique distributive power of the internet while breaking free of the winnertakeall system the growth trap leaves in its wake Drawing on sources both contemporary and historical Rushkoff pioneers a new understanding of the old economic paradigm from central currency to debt to corporations and laborMost importantly he offers a series of practical steps for businesses consumers investors and policymakers to remake the economic operating system from the inside outand prosper along the way Instead of boycotting WalMart or overtaxing the wealthy we simply implement strategies that foster the creation of value by stakeholders other than just ourselves From our currency to our labor to the corporation every aspect of the economy can be reprogrammed with minimal disruption to create a more equitably distributed prosperity for allInspiring and challenging Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus provides a pragmatic optimistic and humancentered model for economic progress in the digital age more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(192, 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing', '', 'Nonfiction', 16.77, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/26/65/2665876e19a6c92130f02cfda3bd3846.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Despite constant efforts to declutter your home do papers still accumulate like snowdrifts and clothes pile up like a tangled mess of noodlesJapanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level promising that if you properly simplify and organize your home once youll never have to do it again Most methods advocate a roombyroom or littlebyli Despite constant efforts to declutter your home do papers still accumulate like snowdrifts and clothes pile up like a tangled mess of noodlesJapanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level promising that if you properly simplify and organize your home once youll never have to do it again Most methods advocate a roombyroom or littlebylittle approach which doom you to pick away at your piles of stuff forever The KonMari Method with its revolutionary categorybycategory system leads to lasting results In fact none of Kondos clients have lapsed and she still has a threemonth waiting listWith detailed guidance for determining which items in your house spark joy and which dont this international best seller featuring Tokyos newest lifestyle phenomenon will help you clear your clutter and enjoy the unique magic of a tidy home and the calm motivated mindset it can inspire more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(193, 'The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure', '', 'Nonfiction', 37.13, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/73/cb/73cb1236d96f455d712516fffeae2304.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Why should girls miss out on the joy of adventure They can jump off rocks swing on ropes and climb trees just as well as boys can But girls often allow fear to stand in their wayIn The Gutsy Girl author Caroline Paul emboldens girls to seek out a life of exhilaration Once a young scaredycat herself Caroline decided that fear got in the way of the life she wanted Why should girls miss out on the joy of adventure They can jump off rocks swing on ropes and climb trees just as well as boys can But girls often allow fear to stand in their wayIn The Gutsy Girl author Caroline Paul emboldens girls to seek out a life of exhilaration Once a young scaredycat herself Caroline decided that fear got in the way of the life she wantedof excitement confidence selfreliance friendship and fun She has since flown planes rafted big rivers climbed tall mountains and fought fires as one of the first female firefighters in San Francisco In The Gutsy Girl she shares her greatest escapades as well as those of other girls and women from throughout history and offers engaging activities such as confidencebuilding stances creating a compass positive selftalk and using crickets to estimate outside temperatures Each section includes a place for girls to journal their adventures thus encouraging a new generation to develop a zest for challenges and a healthy relationship to risk The Gutsy Girl is Lean In for young girls a book about the glorious things that happen when you unshackle from fear and open up to exhilaration Fully illustrated and enlivened throughout by bestselling illustrator Wendy MacNaughtons whimsical penandink drawings more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(194, 'The Electric Pencil: Drawings from Inside State Hospital No. 3', '', 'Nonfiction', 56.06, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b1/0f/b10faf0dee8994865437ffc79682dc2f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Deedss subtle meticulous and wildly imaginative pencil and crayon drawings portray an unusual cast of characters nineteenthcentury dandies Civil War soldiers antique cars fantastic boats and trains country landscapes dotted with roaming animals and fanciful architecture None of these existed in the actual midtwentiethcentury landscape of Deedss own life but Deedss subtle meticulous and wildly imaginative pencil and crayon drawings portray an unusual cast of characters nineteenthcentury dandies Civil War soldiers antique cars fantastic boats and trains country landscapes dotted with roaming animals and fanciful architecture None of these existed in the actual midtwentiethcentury landscape of Deedss own life but rather were representations of his inner worldan artists poignant tribute to a faded pastDeeds lovingly bound his artwork in a cardboard and leather portfolio a present for his mother After being accidentally discarded in 1970 the album was rescued from the trash by a young boy and thirtysix years later came into the hands of artist and collector Harris Diamant who provides the books foreword The Electric Pencil features all 283 of Deedss arresting drawingsnow avidly collecteddone on ledger sheets from State Hospital No 3 in Nevada Missouri and reproduced in the sequence of the original album The Electric Pencil introduces readers to an astonishing record of one mans unwavering artistic vision in the face of the most inhospitable conditions more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(195, 'Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up', '', 'Nonfiction', 41.83, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/17/19/1719475c51206a410a90fe5f3708df4c.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Marie Kondos unique KonMari Method of tidying up is nothing short of lifechangingand her first book The LifeChanging Magic of Tidying Up has become a worldwide sensation In Spark Joy Kondo presents an indepth illustrated manual on how to declutter and organize specific items throughout the house from kitchen and bathroom items to workrelated papers and hobby co Marie Kondos unique KonMari Method of tidying up is nothing short of lifechangingand her first book The LifeChanging Magic of Tidying Up has become a worldwide sensation In Spark Joy Kondo presents an indepth illustrated manual on how to declutter and organize specific items throughout the house from kitchen and bathroom items to workrelated papers and hobby collections Userfriendly line drawings illustrate Kondos patented folding method as it applies to shirts pants socks and jackets as well as images of properly organized drawers closets and cabinets This book is perfect for anyone who wants a homeand lifethat sparks joy more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(196, 'Reskilling America: Learning to Labor in the Twenty-First Century', '', 'Nonfiction', 19.83, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/2c/d2/2cd2b814b8a8cd3a49895cbd13a8b1f4.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'From Katherine Newman awardwinning author of No Shame in My Game and sociologist Hella Winston a sharp and irrefutable call to reenergize this nations longneglected system of vocational trainingAfter decades of offshoring and downsizing that have left blue collar workers obsolete and stranded the United States is now on the verge of an industrial renaissance But w From Katherine Newman awardwinning author of No Shame in My Game and sociologist Hella Winston a sharp and irrefutable call to reenergize this nations longneglected system of vocational trainingAfter decades of offshoring and downsizing that have left blue collar workers obsolete and stranded the United States is now on the verge of an industrial renaissance But we dont have a skilled enough labor pool to fill the positions that will be created which are in many cases technically demanding and require specialized skills A decadeslong series of idealistic educational policies with the expressed goal of getting every student to go to college has left a generation of potential workers out of the system Touted as a progressive egalitarian institution providing opportunity even to those with the greatest need the American secondary school system has in fact deepened existing inequalitiesWe can do better argue acclaimed sociologists Katherine Newman and Hella Winston Taking a page from the successful experience of countries like Germany and Austria where youth unemployment is a mere 7 they call for a radical reevaluation of the idea of vocational training long discredited as an instrument of tracking The United States can prepare a new highperformance labor force if we revamp our school system to value industry apprenticeship and rigorous technical education By doing so we will not only be able to meet the growing demand for skilled employees in dozens of sectors where employers decry the absence of well trained workers we will make the American Dream accessible to all more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(197, 'In the Country We Love: My Family Divided', '', 'Nonfiction', 22.00, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/11/08/1108a8d9ebccd9cd474012121c32a7f5.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'The star of Orange is the New Black and Jane the Virgin presents her personal story of the real plight of undocumented immigrants in this countryDiane Guerrero the television actress from the megahit Orange is the New Black and Jane the Virgin was just fourteen years old on the day her parents and brother were arrested and deported while she was at school Born in the U The star of Orange is the New Black and Jane the Virgin presents her personal story of the real plight of undocumented immigrants in this countryDiane Guerrero the television actress from the megahit Orange is the New Black and Jane the Virgin was just fourteen years old on the day her parents and brother were arrested and deported while she was at school Born in the US Guerrero was able to remain in the country and continue her education depending on the kindness of family friends who took her in and helped her build a life and a successful acting career for herself without the support system of her familyIn the Country We Love is a moving heartbreaking story of one womans extraordinary resilience in the face of the nightmarish struggles of undocumented residents in this country There are over 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the US many of whom have citizen children whose lives here are just as precarious and whose stories havent been told Written with Michelle Burford this memoir is a tale of personal triumph that also casts a muchneeded light on the fears that haunt the daily existence of families like the authors and on a system that fails them over and over more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(198, 'Everydata: The Misinformation Hidden in the Little Data You Consume Every Day', '', 'Nonfiction', 54.35, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/15/97/15972684c6f44f1be5e751d2e067cc16.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'While everyone is talking about big data the truth is that understanding the little datathe stats that underlie newspaper headlines stock reports weather forecasts and so onis what helps you make smarter decisions at work at home and in every aspect of your life The average person consumes approximately 30 gigabytes of data every single day but has no idea ho While everyone is talking about big data the truth is that understanding the little datathe stats that underlie newspaper headlines stock reports weather forecasts and so onis what helps you make smarter decisions at work at home and in every aspect of your life The average person consumes approximately 30 gigabytes of data every single day but has no idea how to interpret it correctly EVERYDATA explains through the eyes of an expert economist and statistician how to decipher the small bytes of data we consume in a dayEVERYDATA is filled with countless examples of people misconstruing datawith results that range from merely frustrating to catastrophicThe space shuttle Challenger exploded in part because the engineers were reviewing a limited sample setMillions of women avoid caffeine during pregnancy because they interpret correlation as causationAttorneys faced a 1 billion jury verdict because of outlier dataEach chapter highlights one commonly misunderstood data concept using both realworld and hypothetical examples from a wide range of topics including business politics advertising law engineering retail parenting and more Youll find the answer to the questionNow whatalong with concrete ways you can use this information to immediately start making smarter decisions today and every day more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(199, 'Call the Nurse: True Stories of a Country Nurse on a Scottish Isle', '', 'Nonfiction', 29.14, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/c5/f2/c5f2361aab546bc7f851cf93aec94ca3.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Tired of the pace and noise of life near London and longing for a better place to raise their young children Mary J MacLeod and her husband encountered their dream while vacationing on a remote island in the Scottish Hebrides Enthralled by its windswept beauty they soon were the proud owners of a nearderelict croft housea farmers stone cottageon a small acre of Tired of the pace and noise of life near London and longing for a better place to raise their young children Mary J MacLeod and her husband encountered their dream while vacationing on a remote island in the Scottish Hebrides Enthralled by its windswept beauty they soon were the proud owners of a nearderelict croft housea farmers stone cottageon a small acre of land Mary assumed duties as the islands district nurse Call the Nurse is her account of the enchanted years she and her family spent there coming to know its folk as both patients and friendsIn anecdotes that are by turns funny sad moving and tragic she recalls them all the crofters and their laird the boatmen and tradesmen young lovers and forbidding churchmen Against the oldfashioned island culture and the grandeur of mountain and sea unfold indelible stories a young woman carried through snow for airlift to the hospital a rescue by boat the marriage of a gentle giant and the island beauty a ghostly encounter the shocking discovery of a woman in chains the flames of a heather fire at night an unexploded bomb from World War II and the joyful tipsy celebration of a ceilidh Gaelic fortitude meets a nurses compassion in these wonderful true stories from rural Scotland more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(200, 'Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions', '', 'Nonfiction', 30.81, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/28/ea/28ea530a8b7955e422df64beaed7871a.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'A fascinating exploration of how insights from computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives helping to solve common decisionmaking problems and illuminate the workings of the human mindAll our lives are constrained by limited space and time limits that give rise to a particular set of problems What should we do or leave undone in a day or a lifetime How A fascinating exploration of how insights from computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives helping to solve common decisionmaking problems and illuminate the workings of the human mindAll our lives are constrained by limited space and time limits that give rise to a particular set of problems What should we do or leave undone in a day or a lifetime How much messiness should we accept What balance of new activities and familiar favorites is the most fulfilling These may seem like uniquely human quandaries but they are not computers too face the same constraints so computer scientists have been grappling with their version of such issues for decades And the solutions theyve found have much to teach usIn a dazzlingly interdisciplinary work acclaimed author Brian Christian and cognitive scientist Tom Griffiths show how the algorithms used by computers can also untangle very human questions They explain how to have better hunches and when to leave things to chance how to deal with overwhelming choices and how best to connect with others From finding a spouse to finding a parking spot from organizing ones inbox to understanding the workings of memory Algorithms to Live By transforms the wisdom of computer science into strategies for human living more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(201, 'The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment', '', 'Nonfiction', 43.54, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/13/2a/132a17f55f0048a2f2df748c9f5ce4e4.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Ekhart Tolles message is simple living in the now is the truest path to happiness and enlightenment And while this message may not seem stunningly original or fresh Tolles clear writing supportive voice and enthusiasm make this an excellent manual for anyone whos ever wondered what exactly living in the now means Foremost Tolle is a worldclass teacher able to Ekhart Tolles message is simple living in the now is the truest path to happiness and enlightenment And while this message may not seem stunningly original or fresh Tolles clear writing supportive voice and enthusiasm make this an excellent manual for anyone whos ever wondered what exactly living in the now means Foremost Tolle is a worldclass teacher able to explain complicated concepts in concrete language More importantly within a chapter of reading this book readers are already holding the world in a different containermore conscious of how thoughts and emotions get in the way of their ability to live in genuine peace and happinessTolle packs a lot of information and inspirational ideas into The Power of Now Topics include the source of Chi enlightened relationships creative use of the mind impermanence and the cycle of life Thankfully hes added markers that symbolise break time This is when readers should close the book and mull over what they just read As a result The Power of Now reads like the highly acclaimed A Course in Miraclesa spiritual guidebook that has the potential to inspire just as many study groups and change just as many lives for the better Gail Hudson more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(202, 'The Omnivore\'s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals', '', 'Nonfiction', 38.21, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/3d/9d/3d9d46815a4be5e5e6f5e641d8268961.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'What should we have for dinner To one degree or another this simple question assails any creature faced with a wide choice of things to eat Anthropologists call it the omnivores dilemma Choosing from among the countless potential foods nature offers humans have had to learn what is safe and what isntwhich mushrooms should be avoided for example and which berries What should we have for dinner To one degree or another this simple question assails any creature faced with a wide choice of things to eat Anthropologists call it the omnivores dilemma Choosing from among the countless potential foods nature offers humans have had to learn what is safe and what isntwhich mushrooms should be avoided for example and which berries we can enjoy Today as America confronts what can only be described as a national eating disorder the omnivores dilemma has returned with an atavistic vengeance The cornucopia of the modern American supermarket and fastfood outlet has thrown us back on a bewildering landscape where we once again have to worry about which of those tastylooking morsels might kill us At the same time were realizing that our food choices also have profound implications for the health of our environment The Omnivores Dilemma is bestselling author Michael Pollans brilliant and eyeopening exploration of these littleknown but vitally important dimensions of eating in America Pollan has divided The Omnivores Dilemma into three parts one for each of the food chains that sustain us industrialized food alternative or organic food and food people obtain by dint of their own hunting gathering or gardening Pollan follows each food chain literally from the ground up to the table emphasizing our dynamic coevolutionary relationship with the species we depend on He concludes each section by sitting down to a mealat McDonalds at home with his family sharing a dinner from Whole Foods and in a revolutionary beyond organic farm in Virginia For each meal he traces the provenance of everything consumed revealing the hidden components we unwittingly ingest and explaining how our taste for particular foods reflects our environmental and biological inheritance We are indeed what we eatand what we eat remakes the world A society of voracious and increasingly confused omnivores we are just beginning to recognize the profound consequences of the simplest everyday food choices both for ourselves and for the natural world The Omnivores Dilemma is a longoverdue book and one that will become known for bringing a completely fresh perspective to a question as ordinary and yet momentous as What shall we have for dinnerA few facts and figures from The Omnivores DilemmaOf the 38 ingredients it takes to make a McNugget there are at least 13 that are derived from corn 45 different menu items at Mcdonalds are made from corn One in every three American children eats fast food every day One in every five American meals today is eaten in the car The food industry burns nearly a fifth of all the petroleum consumed in the United Statesmore than we burn with our cars and more than any other industry consumes It takes ten calories of fossil fuel energy to deliver one calorie of food energy to an American plate A single strawberry contains about five calories To get that strawberry from a field in California to a plate on the east coast requires 435 calories of energy Industrial fertilizer and industrial pesticides both owe their existence to the conversion of the World War II munitions industry to civilian usesnerve gases became pesticides and ammonium nitrate explosives became nitrogen fertilizers more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(203, 'The Genius of Birds', '', 'Nonfiction', 17.24, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/2e/52/2e52982210cbc8dffe414cab72b52e38.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures In fact according to revolutionary new research some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence Like humans many birds have enormous brains relative to their size Although small bird brains are packed with neurons that allow them to punch well above their weight InThe Genius of Birds Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures In fact according to revolutionary new research some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence Like humans many birds have enormous brains relative to their size Although small bird brains are packed with neurons that allow them to punch well above their weight In The Genius of Birds acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores the newly discovered brilliance of birds and how it came about As she travels around the world to the most cuttingedge frontiers of research the distant laboratories of Barbados and New Caledonia the great tit communities of the United Kingdom and the bowerbird habitats of Australia the ravaged midAtlantic coast after Hurricane Sandy and the warming mountains of central Virginia and the western statesAckerman not only tells the story of the recently uncovered genius of birds but also delves deeply into the latest findings about the bird brain itself that are revolutionizing our view of what it means to be intelligentConsider as Ackerman does the Clarks nutcracker a bird that can hide as many as 30000 seeds over dozens of square miles and remember where it put them several months later the mockingbirds and thrashers species that can store 200 to 2000 different songs in a brain a thousand times smaller than ours the wellknown pigeon which knows where its going even thousands of miles from familiar territory and the New Caledonian crow an impressive bird that makes its own tools But beyond highlighting how birds use their unique genius in technical ways Ackerman points out the impressive social smarts of birds They deceive and manipulate They eavesdrop They display a strong sense of fairness They give gifts They play keepaway and tugofwar They tease They share They cultivate social networks They vie for status They kiss to console one another They teach their young They blackmail their parents They alert one another to danger They summon witnesses to the death of a peer They may even grieve This elegant scientific investigation and travelogue weaves personal anecdotes with fascinating science Ackerman delivers an extraordinary story that will both give readers a new appreciation for the exceptional talents of birds and let them discover what birds can reveal about our changing world Incredibly informative and beautifully written The Genius of Birds richly celebrates the triumphs of these surprising and fiercely intelligent creatures more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(204, 'The Artist\'s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity', '', 'Nonfiction', 38.49, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/3b/41/3b414b6d0340a0cbbd05be0942ddaada.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Without The Artists Way there would have been no Eat Pray Love Elizabeth GilbertThe Artists Way is the seminal book on the subject of creativity An international bestseller millions of readers have found it to be an invaluable guide to living the artists life Still as vital todayor perhaps even more sothan it was when it was first published one decade ago i Without The Artists Way there would have been no Eat Pray Love Elizabeth GilbertThe Artists Way is the seminal book on the subject of creativity An international bestseller millions of readers have found it to be an invaluable guide to living the artists life Still as vital todayor perhaps even more sothan it was when it was first published one decade ago it is a powerfully provocative and inspiring work In a new introduction to the book Julia Cameron reflects upon the impact of The Artists Way and describes the work she has done during the last decade and the new insights into the creative process that she has gained Updated and expanded this anniversary edition reframes The Artists Way for a new century more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(205, 'So You\'ve Been Publicly Shamed', '', 'Nonfiction', 12.23, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/9d/15/9d150a1d5832bb9e3b82bbc1541912d6.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'For the past three years Jon Ronson has traveled the world meeting recipients of highprofile public shamings The shamed are people like us people who say made a joke on social media that came out badly or made a mistake at work Once the transgression is revealed collective outrage circles with the force of a hurricane and the next thing they know theyre being tor For the past three years Jon Ronson has traveled the world meeting recipients of highprofile public shamings The shamed are people like us people who say made a joke on social media that came out badly or made a mistake at work Once the transgression is revealed collective outrage circles with the force of a hurricane and the next thing they know theyre being torn apart by an angry mob jeered at demonized sometimes even fired from their jobA great renaissance of public shaming is sweeping our land Justice has been democratized The silent majority are getting a voice but what are we doing with our voice We are mercilessly finding peoples faults We are defining the boundaries of normality by ruining the lives of those outside it We are using shame as a form of social controlSimultaneously powerful and hilarious in the way only Jon Ronson can be So Youve Been Publicly Shamed is a deeply honest book about modern life full of eyeopening truths about the escalating war on human flaws and the very scary part we all play in it more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(206, 'Rip it Up and Start Again', '', 'Music', 35.02, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/81/7f/817f5089c0e6e62738dce2931e7323d3.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'Punks raw power rejuvenated rock but by the summer of 1977 the movement had become a parody of itself RIP IT UP AND START AGAIN is a celebration of what happened nextPostpunk bands like PiL Joy Division Talking Heads The Fall and The Human League dedicated themselves to fulfilling punks unfinished musical revolution The postpunk groups were fervent modernists w Punks raw power rejuvenated rock but by the summer of 1977 the movement had become a parody of itself RIP IT UP AND START AGAIN is a celebration of what happened nextPostpunk bands like PiL Joy Division Talking Heads The Fall and The Human League dedicated themselves to fulfilling punks unfinished musical revolution The postpunk groups were fervent modernists whether experimenting with electronics and machine rhythm or adapting ideas from dub reggae and disco they were totally confident they could invent a whole new future for music more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(207, 'Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground, 1981-1991', '', 'Music', 57.25, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ad/96/ad96e9c9f1664cbcb0e9627b007fb6f9.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'This is the neverbeforetold story of the musical revolution that happened right under the nose of the Reagan Eightieswhen a small but sprawling network of bands labels fanzines radio stations and other subversives reenergized American rock with punk rocks doityourself credo and created music that was deeply personal often brilliant always challenging and imme This is the neverbeforetold story of the musical revolution that happened right under the nose of the Reagan Eightieswhen a small but sprawling network of bands labels fanzines radio stations and other subversives reenergized American rock with punk rocks doityourself credo and created music that was deeply personal often brilliant always challenging and immensely influential This sweeping chronicle of music politics drugs fear loathing and faith has been recognized as an indie rock classic in its own right Among the bands profiled Mission of Burma Butthole Surfers The Minutemen Sonic Youth Black Flag Big Black Hsker D Fugazi Minor Threat Mudhoney The Replacements Beat Happening and Dinosaur Jr more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(208, 'How Music Works', '', 'Music', 37.32, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/1d/40/1d4087ff0a63f09fae9cd8433d21c2c4.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'How Music Works is David Byrnes remarkable and buoyant celebration of a subject he has spent a lifetime thinking about In it he explores how profoundly music is shaped by its time and place and he explains how the advent of recording technology in the twentieth century forever changed our relationship to playing performing and listening to musicActing as historian an How Music Works is David Byrnes remarkable and buoyant celebration of a subject he has spent a lifetime thinking about In it he explores how profoundly music is shaped by its time and place and he explains how the advent of recording technology in the twentieth century forever changed our relationship to playing performing and listening to musicActing as historian and anthropologist raconteur and social scientist he searches for patternsand shows how those patterns have affected his own work over the years with Talking Heads and his many collaborators from Brian Eno to Caetano Veloso Byrne sees music as part of a larger almost Darwinian pattern of adaptations and responses to its cultural and physical context His range is panoptic taking us from Wagnerian opera houses to African villages from his earliest high school reeltoreel recordings to his latest work in a home music studio and all the big studios in betweenTouching on the joy the physics and even the business of making music How Music Works is a brainy irresistible adventure and an impassioned argument about musics liberating lifeaffirming power more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(209, 'Love Is a Mix Tape (Music #1)', '', 'Music', 18.03, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b2/43/b2430e3958014d962042a14a912151ac.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'In this stunning memoir Rob Sheffield a veteran rock and pop culture critic and staff writer for Rolling Stone magazine tells the story of his musical coming of age and how rock music the first love of his life led him to his second a girl named Renee Rob and Renees life together they wed after graduate school both became music journalists and were married onl In this stunning memoir Rob Sheffield a veteran rock and pop culture critic and staff writer for Rolling Stone magazine tells the story of his musical coming of age and how rock music the first love of his life led him to his second a girl named Renee Rob and Renees life together they wed after graduate school both became music journalists and were married only five years when Renee died suddenly on Mothers Day 1997 is shared through the window of the mix tapes they obsessively compiled There are mixes to court each other mixes for road trips mixes for doing the dishes mixes for sleeping and eventually mixes to mourn Robs greatest loss The tunes were among the great musical output of the early 1990s Pearl Jam Nirvana Pavement Yo La Tengo REM Weezer as well as classics by The Rolling Stones The Beatles Aretha Franklin and more Mixing the skilful tragic punch of Dave Eggers and the romantic honesty of Nick Hornby LOVE IS A MIX TAPE is a story of lost love and the kickyouinthegut energy of great pop music more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(210, 'Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk', '', 'Music', 31.19, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/8e/bb/8ebbba84c204b011527a8f4bd082b03f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 8, 'A Time Out and Daily News Top Ten Book of the Year upon its initial release Please Kill Me is the first oral history of the most nihilist of all pop movements Iggy Pop Danny Fields Dee Dee and Joey Ramone Malcom McLaren Jim Carroll and scores of other famous and infamous punk figures lend their voices to this definitive account of that outrageous explosive era Fro A Time Out and Daily News Top Ten Book of the Year upon its initial release Please Kill Me is the first oral history of the most nihilist of all pop movements Iggy Pop Danny Fields Dee Dee and Joey Ramone Malcom McLaren Jim Carroll and scores of other famous and infamous punk figures lend their voices to this definitive account of that outrageous explosive era From its origins in the twilight years of Andy Warhols New York reign to its last gasps as eighties corporate rock the phenomenon known as punk is scrutinized eulogized and idealized by the people who were there and who made it happen more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(211, 'Kill \'Em and Leave: Searching for James Brown and the American Soul', '', 'Music', 45.05, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d4/8e/d48ee3fe30d6d9b9cc550b76dae5984a.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 8, 'National Book Award winner James McBride goes in search of the real James Brown after receiving a tip that promises to uncover the man behind the myth His surprising journey illuminates not only our understanding of this immensely troubled misunderstood and complicated soul genius but the ways in which our cultural heritage has been shaped by Browns legacy Kill Em National Book Award winner James McBride goes in search of the real James Brown after receiving a tip that promises to uncover the man behind the myth His surprising journey illuminates not only our understanding of this immensely troubled misunderstood and complicated soul genius but the ways in which our cultural heritage has been shaped by Browns legacy Kill Em and Leave is more than a book about James Brown Browns roughandtumble life through McBrides lens is an unsettling metaphor for American life the tension between North and South black and white rich and poor McBrides travels take him to forgotten corners of Browns neverbeforerevealed history the country town where Browns family and thousands of others were displaced by Americas largest nuclear power bombmaking facility a South Carolina field where a longforgotten cousin recounts in the dead of night a fuller history of Browns sharecropping childhood which until now has been a mystery McBride seeks out the American expatriate in England who cocreated the James Brown sound visits the trusted righthand manager who worked with Brown for fortyone years and interviews Browns most influential nonmusical creation his adopted son the Reverend Al Sharpton He describes the stirring visit of Michael Jackson to the Augusta Georgia funeral home where the King of Pop sat up all night with the body of his musical godfather spends hours talking with Browns first wife and lays bare the Dickensian legal contest over James Browns estate a fight that has consumed careers prevented any money from reaching the poor schoolchildren in Georgia and South Carolina as instructed in his will cost Browns estate millions in legal fees and left James Browns body to lie for more than eight years in a gilded coffin in his daughters yard in South Carolina James McBride is one of the most distinctive and electric literary voices in America today and part of the pleasure of his narrative is being in his presence coming to understand Brown through McBrides own insights as a black musician with Southern roots Kill Em and Leave is a song unearthing and celebrating James Browns great legacy the cultural landscape of America todayPraise for Kill Em and Leave The definitive look at one of the greatest most important entertainers The Godfather Da Number One Soul Brother Mr Please Please HimselfJAMES BROWNSpike Lee Please please please Can anybody tell us who and what was James Brown At last the real deal James McBride on James Brown is the matchup weve been waiting for a musician who came up hard in Brooklyn with JB hooks lodged in his brain a monster ear for the truth and the chops to write it This is no celeb bio but a compelling personal questso very timely angry hilarious and as irresistible as any James Brown beatGerri Hirshey author of Nowhere to Run The Story of Soul Music An unconventional and fascinating portrait of Soul Brother No 1 and the significance of his rise and fall in American culture Kirkus Reviews more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(212, 'Chronicles, Vol. 1', '', 'Music', 52.60, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/df/bd/dfbd53a5c4bcb1bf676bf2a86335adbb.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'Id come from a long ways off and had started a long ways down But now destiny was about to manifest itself I felt like it was looking right at me and nobody else So writes Bob Dylan in Chronicles Volume One his remarkable book exploring critical junctures in his life and career Through Dylans eyes and open mind we see Greenwich Village circa 1961 when he first Id come from a long ways off and had started a long ways down But now destiny was about to manifest itself I felt like it was looking right at me and nobody else So writes Bob Dylan in Chronicles Volume One his remarkable book exploring critical junctures in his life and career Through Dylans eyes and open mind we see Greenwich Village circa 1961 when he first arrives in Manhattan Dylans New York is a magical city of possibilities smoky nightlong parties literary awakenings transient loves and unbreakable friendships Elegiac observations are punctuated by jabs of memories penetrating and tough With the books side trips to New Orleans Woodstock Minnesota and points west Chronicles Volume One is an intimate and intensely personal recollection of extraordinary timesBy turns revealing poetical passionate and witty Chronicles Volume One is a mesmerizing window on Bob Dylans thoughts and influences Dylans voice is distinctively American generous of spirit engaged fanciful and rhythmic Utilizing his unparalleled gifts of storytelling and the exquisite expressiveness that are the hallmarks of his music Bob Dylan turns Chronicles Volume One into a poignant reflection on life and the people and places that helped shape the man and the art more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(213, 'This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession', '', 'Music', 38.40, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d8/d3/d8d3a16113069ccde25da34483a583fb.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 5, 'Whether you load your iPod with Bach or Bono music has a significant role in your lifeeven if you never realized it Why does music evoke such powerful moods The answers are at last be coming clear thanks to revolutionary neuroscience and the emerging field of evolutionary psychology Both a cuttingedge study and a tribute to the beauty of music itself This Is Your Whether you load your iPod with Bach or Bono music has a significant role in your lifeeven if you never realized it Why does music evoke such powerful moods The answers are at last be coming clear thanks to revolutionary neuroscience and the emerging field of evolutionary psychology Both a cuttingedge study and a tribute to the beauty of music itself This Is Your Brain on Music unravels a host of mysteries that affect everything from pop culture to our understanding of human nature including Are our musical preferences shaped in utero Is there a cutoff point for acquiring new tastes in music What do PET scans and MRIs reveal about the brains response to music Is musical pleasure different from other kinds of pleasureThis Is Your Brain on Music explores cultures in which singing is considered an essential human function patients who have a rare disorder that prevents them from making sense of music and scientists studying why two people may not have the same definition of pitch At every turn this provocative work unlocks deep secrets about how nature and nurture forge a uniquely human obsession more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(214, 'Orchestra of Exiles: The Story of Bronislaw Huberman, the Israel Philharmonic, and the One Thousand Jews He Saved from Nazi Horrors', '', 'Music', 12.36, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b5/94/b59425287ce6b186715fa7b01054c2bf.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'The compelling biography of the violinist who founded the Palestine Symphony Orchestra and saved hundreds of people from Hitleras seen in Josh Aronsons documentary Orchestra of ExilesThe true artist does not create art as an end in itself He creates art for human beings Humanity is the goalBronislaw HubermanAt fourteen Bronislaw Huberman played the Brahms Violin The compelling biography of the violinist who founded the Palestine Symphony Orchestra and saved hundreds of people from Hitleras seen in Josh Aronsons documentary Orchestra of ExilesThe true artist does not create art as an end in itself He creates art for human beings Humanity is the goalBronislaw HubermanAt fourteen Bronislaw Huberman played the Brahms Violin Concerto in Vienna winning high praise from the composer himself who was there Instantly famous Huberman began touring all over the world and received invitations to play for royalty across Europe But after witnessing the tragedy of World War I he committed his phenomenal talent and celebrity to aid humanityAfter studying at the Sorbonne in Paris Huberman joined the ranks of Sigmund Freud and Albert Einstein in calling for peace through the Pan European Movement But when hope for their noble vision was destroyed by the rise of Nazism Huberman began a crusade that would become his greatest legacythe creation in 1936 of the Palestine Symphony which twelve years later became the Israel Philharmonic OrchestraIn creating this worldlevel orchestra Huberman miraculously arranged for the very best Jewish musicians and their families to emigrate from Nazithreatened territories His tireless campaigning for the projectincluding a marathon fundraising concert tour across Americaultimately saved nearly a thousand Jews from the approaching Holocaust Inviting the great Arturo Toscanini to conduct the orchestras first concert Hubermans clarion call of art over cruelty was heard around the world His story contains estraordinary adventures riches and royalty politicians and broken promises losses and triumphs Against near impossible obstacles Huberman refused to give up on his dream to create a unique and lifesaving orchestra of exiles which was one of the great cultural achievements of the 20th centuryIncludes Photographs more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(215, 'No One Here Gets Out Alive', '', 'Music', 20.02, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/8e/9b/8e9be254974e64a8a3d365a1571e3ec2.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'Here is Jim Morrison in all his complexitysinger philosopher poet delinquentthe brilliant charismatic and obsessed seeker who rejected authority in any form the explorer who probed the bounds of reality to see what would happen Seven years in the writing this definitive biography is the work of two men whose empathy and experience with Jim Morrison uniquely p Here is Jim Morrison in all his complexitysinger philosopher poet delinquentthe brilliant charismatic and obsessed seeker who rejected authority in any form the explorer who probed the bounds of reality to see what would happen Seven years in the writing this definitive biography is the work of two men whose empathy and experience with Jim Morrison uniquely prepared them to recount this modern tragedy Jerry Hopkins whose famous Presley biography Elvis was inspired by Morrisons suggestion and Danny Sugerman confidant of and aide to the Doors With an afterword by Michael McClure more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(216, 'Life', '', 'Music', 31.58, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/9b/61/9b6155b8013ed9e05ef8a85b4117165b.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 2, 'With the Rolling Stones Keith Richards created the riffs the lyrics and the songs that roused the world and over four decades he lived the original rock and roll life Now at last the man himself tells us the story of life in the crossfire hurricane', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(217, 'Old Records Never Die: One Man\'s Quest for His Vinyl and His Past', '', 'Music', 55.66, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/aa/55/aa55bbf7037a0e19ae69485adcc11903.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'Foreword by Wilcos Jeff TweedyMemories are far more indelible when married to the physical world and Spitznagel proves the point in this vivid book We love vinyl records because they combine the tactile the visual the seeable effects of age and care and carelessless When he searches for the records he lost and soldSpitznagel istrying to return to a tangible past a Foreword by Wilcos Jeff TweedyMemories are far more indelible when married to the physical world and Spitznagel proves the point in this vivid book We love vinyl records because they combine the tactile the visual the seeable effects of age and care and carelessless When he searches for the records he lost and sold Spitznagel is trying to return to a tangible past and he details that process with great sensitivity and impactDave Eggers author of The CircleHigh Fidelity meets Killing Yourself to Live in this memoir of one mans search for his lost record collection As he finds himself within spitting distance of middleage journalist Eric Spitznagel feels acutely the loss ofsomething Freedom Maybe Coolness Could be The records he sold in a financial pinch Definitely To find out for sure he sets out on a quest to find the original vinyl artifacts from his past Not just copies The exact same records The Bon Jovi record with his first girlfriends phone number scrawled on the front sleeve The KISS Alive II he once shared with his little brother The Replacements Let It Be hes pretty sure 20 years later would still smell like weed As he embarks on his heros journey he reminisces about the actual records the music and the people he listened to it withold girlfriends his high school pals and most poignantly his father and his young son He explores the magic of music and memory as he interweaves his adventures in record culture with questions about our connection to our past whether we can ever recapture it and whether we would want to if we could more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(218, 'Forever Rockers (The Rocker #12)', '', 'Music', 28.80, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/a2/fc/a2fc91793502f5c10b5826ad606de435.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'My Happily Ever After was turning into a living nightmare All I wanted was Harpers happiness and I would move the world to give her anything she ever wanted Weve searched for answers talked about our options and finallyFINALLYfound hope Yet just when things seemed to be perfect it all came crashing down around us all The one person Ive always counted on to h My Happily Ever After was turning into a living nightmare All I wanted was Harpers happiness and I would move the world to give her anything she ever wanted Weve searched for answers talked about our options and finallyFINALLYfound hope Yet just when things seemed to be perfect it all came crashing down around us all The one person Ive always counted on to hold us togetherto hold me togetherwas lost in her own nightmares and I felt like I was losing everything Everything I wasnt going to lose the woman I loved I would hold onto her until the last breath left my body It was my mistakes that were hurting us and I would be the one to fix it I wouldnt let my past ruin my forever with Harper more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(219, 'The Coming Woman: A Novel Based on the Life of the Infamous Feminist, Victoria Woodhull', '', 'Default', 17.93, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/97/36/9736132a43b8e6e3989932218ef309ed.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'If you have a heart if you have a soul Karen Hicks The Coming Woman will make you fall in love with Victoria WoodhullKinky Friedman author and Governor of the Heart of Texas What kind of confidence would it take for a woman to buck the old boys club of politics in 1872 More than 140 years preHillary there was Victoria Woodhull This book takes you back with a If you have a heart if you have a soul Karen Hicks The Coming Woman will make you fall in love with Victoria WoodhullKinky Friedman author and Governor of the Heart of Texas What kind of confidence would it take for a woman to buck the old boys club of politics in 1872 More than 140 years preHillary there was Victoria Woodhull This book takes you back with a breathtaking presenttense birds eye view into a time when womens liberation was primarily confined to one womans very capable independent mind I couldnt put it downRuth Buzzi Golden Globe Award winner and Television Hall of Fame inducteeSadly too many Americans have never heard of Victoria Woodhull let alone learned of her story her revolutionary campaign for the presidency at a time when women werent even allowed to vote her support for workers rights or her feminist commitment to equality a century before the official battle over the Equal Rights Amendment But in The Coming Woman Karen Hicks brings Woodhulls efforts to life and reminds us that some of our nations greatest figures arent always featured in the history books It is a riveting account of an amazing woman and her struggle for justice and human dignity told in an engaging and eminently readable styleTim Wise author White Like Me Reflections on Race from a Privileged SonThe Coming Woman is a novel based on the life of feminist Victoria Woodhull the first woman to run for US President 50 years before women could even voteRunning for President wasnt Victorias only first as a woman She was also the first to own a successful Wall Street firm the first to publish a successful national newspaper and the first to head the twomillionmember Spiritualist Association She was the first woman to enter the Senate Judiciary Committee chambers to petition for womans suffrage her argument changing the entire focus of the suffragist movement by pointing out that the 14th and 15th Amendments already gave women the voteIn her campaign for the Presidency Victoria Woodhull boldly addressed many of the issues we still face today equal pay for equal work freedom in love corporate greed and political corruption fueled by powerful lobbyists and the increasing disparity between the rich and the poor to name only a few Her outspoken and commonsense ideas may shed a new perspective on the parallel conundrums of todays worldThis bold beautiful and sexually progressive woman dared to take on society and religion To make an example of the hypocrisy in what Mark Twain dubbed The Gilded Age she exposed the extramarital affairs of the most popular religious figure of the day Henry Ward Beecher This led to her persecution and imprisonment and the longest most infamous trial of the 19th century But it did not stop her fight for equalityVictorias epic story set in the late 1800s comes to life in a modern fictional style while staying true to the actual words and views of the many wellknown characters more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(220, 'The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics', '', 'Default', 22.60, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d1/2d/d12d26739b5369a6b5b3024e4d08f907.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'For readers of Laura Hillenbrands Seabiscuit and Unbroken the dramatic story of the American rowing team that stunned the world at Hitlers 1936 Berlin Olympics Daniel James Browns robust book tells the story of the University of Washingtons 1936 eightoar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention o For readers of Laura Hillenbrands Seabiscuit and Unbroken the dramatic story of the American rowing team that stunned the world at Hitlers 1936 Berlin Olympics Daniel James Browns robust book tells the story of the University of Washingtons 1936 eightoar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans The sons of loggers shipyard workers and farmers the boys defeated elite rivals first from eastern and British universities and finally the German crew rowing for Adolf Hitler in the Olympic games in Berlin 1936 The emotional heart of the story lies with one rower Joe Rantz a teenager without family or prospects who rows not for glory but to regain his shattered selfregard and to find a place he can call home The crew is assembled by an enigmatic coach and mentored by a visionary eccentric British boat builder but it is their trust in each other that makes them a victorious team They remind the country of what can be done when everyone quite literally pulls togethera perfect melding of commitment determination and optimism Drawing on the boys own diaries and journals their photos and memories of a onceinalifetime shared dream The Boys in the Boat is an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of timesthe improbable intimate story of nine workingclass boys from the American west who in the depths of the Great Depression showed the world what true grit really meant It will appeal to readers of Erik Larson Timothy Egan James Bradley and David Halberstams The Amateurs more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(221, 'Starving Hearts (Triangular Trade Trilogy, #1)', '', 'Default', 13.99, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/a0/7e/a07ed8f1c23f7b4baf7102722680bd30.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'Since her assault Miss Annette Chetwynd has been plagued by nightmares and worries about an arranged marriage But she yearns to find her anonymous rescuer Unfortunately her health and intellect prevent it Both repel suitors and cause Annette to doubt Gods existence at least until He answers her prayers in an unusual way Mr Peter Adsley is joining the clergy an Since her assault Miss Annette Chetwynd has been plagued by nightmares and worries about an arranged marriage But she yearns to find her anonymous rescuer Unfortunately her health and intellect prevent it Both repel suitors and cause Annette to doubt Gods existence at least until He answers her prayers in an unusual way Mr Peter Adsley is joining the clergy and he desires a godly wife by his side After his failed attempt to obtain one he engages in a clandestine meeting with the bewitching young woman who keeps crossing his path But she is so unsettling Destined for disappointments Peter and Annette endure disgraceful situations Will Peters faith sustain him through overwhelming setbacks Can Annette overcome her doubts Or will their starving hearts yield to the machinations of a mad man more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(222, 'America\'s Cradle of Quarterbacks: Western Pennsylvania\'s Football Factory from Johnny Unitas to Joe Montana', '', 'Default', 22.50, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/a3/2a/a32ab3b8c024c6c2b274a86b185e7585.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'Any fan of the Baltimore Colts of my era any fan of my friend and teammate Johnny Unitas or for that matter any fan of football in general should enjoy Wayne Stewarts book It contains great stories statistics and information on all of the many great quarterbacks whocame out of Western Pennsylvania and much more Raymond Berry NFL Hall of Fame Wide Receiver Its wel Any fan of the Baltimore Colts of my era any fan of my friend and teammate Johnny Unitas or for that matter any fan of football in general should enjoy Wayne Stewarts book It contains great stories statistics and information on all of the many great quarterbacks whocame out of Western Pennsylvania and much more Raymond Berry NFL Hall of Fame Wide Receiver Its well known that the NFL has been dominated through the years by quarterbacks sown and grown in a relatively small area surrounding the city of Pittsburgh in Western Pennsylvania In Americas Cradle of Quarterbacks author Wayne Stewart not only tells us who they are he digs deep to explain the nature and nurture behind the rich harvest of signal callers Montana Unitas Marino Namath Kelly Blanda etc who have risen from that fertile soil to claim Lombardi Trophies and dominate the gallery of busts in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Stewart has written a fascinating book that belongs on the shelves of football historians and everyday fans alike Jeffrey J Miller Author of Rockin The Rockpile BuffalosForgotten Champions and Game Changers more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(223, 'Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp', '', 'Default', 53.13, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/a8/3c/a83c460fab82f35a37c0846729485547.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'Planning on seeing Aladdin the Disney musical Read the classic story of Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp in this sparkling new edition by Harpendore Synopsis Aladdin is a poor boy who lives with his mother in the ancient kingdom of Cathay One day a strange man appears offering untold riches Aladdin is not so sure yet hes sorely tempted Join Aladdin on his incredib Planning on seeing Aladdin the Disney musical Read the classic story of Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp in this sparkling new edition by Harpendore Synopsis Aladdin is a poor boy who lives with his mother in the ancient kingdom of Cathay One day a strange man appears offering untold riches Aladdin is not so sure yet hes sorely tempted Join Aladdin on his incredible adventures and visit the cave of treasures A world of magic awaits you but watch your step theres mischief lurking at every turn The Arabian Nights also known as The One Thousand and One Nights is an ancient collection of tales that have existed for thousands of years Harpendores Arabian Nights Adventures are beautifully retold versions of these ancient classics that are specially designed to appeal to children aged seven years and above They are written in a warm and accessible style and include wonderful illustrations inside With mischief and magic in equal measure this series is sure to captivate readers everywhere The Arabian Nights Adventures series is being released throughout 2016 and 2017 Stories to be included are The Adventures of Prince Camar Princess Badoura Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp Gulnare of the Sea Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor The Enchanted Horse The Talking Bird the Singing Tree and the Golden Water The Merchant and the Genie The Tale of Zubaidah and the Three Qalandars The Adventures of Harun alRashid Caliph of Baghdad The Three Princes the Princess and the Jinni Pari Banou The Fisherman and the Genie The Kings Jester also known as The Little Hunchback more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(224, 'Penny Maybe', '', 'Default', 33.29, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b1/4b/b14be641ab97a330891455a769d52fd3.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 18, 'Sent to yet another foster family Penny decides that the way to claim a sense of self is to swim Lake Ontario Although this seems impossible she finds the courage to ask her physics teacher to be her coach and wins the support of her new foster mother', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(225, 'Maude (1883-1993):She Grew Up with the country', '', 'Default', 18.02, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/65/bf/65bfa3acc93b0e558a1c3de1b1164742.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 18, 'This new edition of Maude 18831993 has been updated by Mardo Williams daughters adding historical details their dad wished to make twice as many photos and nine appendices not present in the 1996 hardcover which won an Ohioana Library Award for its author During her 110year lifetime Maude went from a 400lb woodburning stove to a microwave oven from an outdo This new edition of Maude 18831993 has been updated by Mardo Williams daughters adding historical details their dad wished to make twice as many photos and nine appendices not present in the 1996 hardcover which won an Ohioana Library Award for its author During her 110year lifetime Maude went from a 400lb woodburning stove to a microwave oven from an outdoor privy to indoor plumbing She got the vote in 1920 and voted in the next 18 Presidential electionsWith poetry and human dramas two murders and a suicide written by a master journalist the book shows the impact of the changing times on shy unassuming Maude her funloving husband Lee and their four active children They farmed 100 acres on the banks of Rush Creek in Logan County OhioA favorite with book discussion groups Maude has been adopted by several colleges for use as a supplemental American history text more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(226, 'The Inefficiency Assassin: Time Management Tactics for Working Smarter, Not Longer', '', 'Default', 20.59, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/a5/b8/a5b8d2d5165a06fc762e8eaf8b04f98f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Slay Procrastination Distraction and OverwhelmWho doesnt want more time and energy for family friends and personal passions Author Helene Segura coaches real people in the real world to operate more efficiently during the workday so they can have a life outside it Her engaging time management program caters to diverse learning styles offering case studies that al Slay Procrastination Distraction and OverwhelmWho doesnt want more time and energy for family friends and personal passions Author Helene Segura coaches real people in the real world to operate more efficiently during the workday so they can have a life outside it Her engaging time management program caters to diverse learning styles offering case studies that allow readers to selfdiagnose and zero in on the strategies most appropriate for them Anyone wanting to streamline workflow and improve productivity can employ her wonderfully doable techniques for clearing task lists handling reminder systems scheduling a variety of priorities and even managing emails and phone calls Thanks to Seguras astute attention to personality The Inefficiency Assassin meets readers where they are struggling and details quick and easytoimplement strategies to as Segura promises kick chaos to the curb more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(227, 'Soul Reader', '', 'Default', 39.58, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/cc/5e/cc5e82c2205da748c6c19fbc1876586b.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Along with magic realism and a plethora of literary references throughout issues such as free will and identity flood the pages What if your destiny was decided for you What if you were meant for more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(228, 'Bossypants', '', 'Default', 49.46, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/94/34/943490007d42c0bc066efc899dafa472.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Before Liz Lemon before Weekend Update before Sarah Palin Tina Fey was just a young girl with a dream a recurring stress dream that she was being chased through a local airport by her middleschool gym teacher She also had a dream that one day she would be a comedian on TVShe has seen both these dreams come trueAt last Tina Feys story can be told From her you Before Liz Lemon before Weekend Update before Sarah Palin Tina Fey was just a young girl with a dream a recurring stress dream that she was being chased through a local airport by her middleschool gym teacher She also had a dream that one day she would be a comedian on TVShe has seen both these dreams come trueAt last Tina Feys story can be told From her youthful days as a vicious nerd to her tour of duty on Saturday Night Live from her passionately halfhearted pursuit of physical beauty to her life as a mother eating things off the floor from her onesided college romance to her nearly fatal honeymoonfrom the beginning of this paragraph to this final sentenceTina Fey reveals all and proves what weve all suspected youre no one until someone calls you bossyIncludes Special NeverBeforeSolicited Opinions on Breastfeeding Princesses Photoshop the Electoral Process and Italian Rum CakeAn unabridged recording on 5 CDs 55 Hours more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(229, 'A World of Flavor: Your Gluten Free Passport', '', 'Default', 42.95, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/0a/6a/0a6a53a8d37584a7906d2d5a0032f9c1.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Trade ReviewA World of Flavor Recipes to Please All of Your GuestsThe new glutenfree cookbook A World of Flavor is clearly a labor of love for its authors Amber Barrett and Nancy Miller Amber is also a gifted photographer and the photographs in this book could be the best of any cookbook Ive ever seenOn top of this the book includes some amazing recipes that eve Trade ReviewA World of Flavor Recipes to Please All of Your GuestsThe new glutenfree cookbook A World of Flavor is clearly a labor of love for its authors Amber Barrett and Nancy Miller Amber is also a gifted photographer and the photographs in this book could be the best of any cookbook Ive ever seenOn top of this the book includes some amazing recipes that everyone will like including Hot Wings Bacon and Cheddar Scones Donuts Sandwich Bread Rocky Road Brownies Crepes General Tsos Chicken Croutons and many more I counted 77From breakfasts appetizers desserts main dishes and snacks to salads vegetables and side dishes this outstanding glutenfree cookbook has much to offer anyone who is on a glutenfree dietWritten by celiaccom April 2016Mongolian Beef Cuban Pork Baked Alaska French Crepesif international cuisine gets your taste buds dancing this the cookbook for youTravel the world gluten free with mother and daughter authors Nancy Miller and Amber Barrett and their new cookbook A World of Flavor Your GlutenFree PassportThis cookbook provides readers with an inspired combination of dishes from around the globe that are deliciously high in flavor with none of the gluten These recipes do not rely on pricey cupforcup flour alternatives but use a variety of flours tailored to the success of each individual recipe so you get results to be proud of more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(230, 'A Piece of Sky, a Grain of Rice: A Memoir in Four Meditations', '', 'Default', 56.76, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/09/6d/096df83de35d408278fdc9108d930b5f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'In this layered collage of memory within memory Hale recreates for readers her kaleidoscopic experience of a decadeslong journey to acceptance and insight Writer prodigal daughter single parent Buddhist disciple and late in midlife a newlywed she is transformed through an unconventional relationship with a female spiritual teacher and an odd ritual of repeated ta In this layered collage of memory within memory Hale recreates for readers her kaleidoscopic experience of a decadeslong journey to acceptance and insight Writer prodigal daughter single parent Buddhist disciple and late in midlife a newlywed she is transformed through an unconventional relationship with a female spiritual teacher and an odd ritual of repeated tattooing with her two young adult children Christine Hales evocation of the bewildering complexities of life as a mother daughter wife and exwife and student of Buddhism is both a poem and a letter to those she has worked so long and hard to understand On a journey that takes her through emotional and actual hurricanes love and cruelty urgent losses and painful gains she climbs to sometimes unnervingly high altitudes as she experiences the joy and the sorrow of samsara In beautiful clear language Hale explores the wounds life gives us the wounds we give ourselves and the long process of healing Sarah Stone author of The True Sources of the Nile Christine Hale is the author of a novel Basils Dream Livingston Press 2009 National Book Award finalist Joan Silber says Basils Dreamseems to prove fiction can go where other forms cant Ms Hales creative nonfiction has appeared in Arts Letters Spry Still Hippocampus and Prime Number among other journals A fellow of MacDowell Ucross Hedgebrook and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts she earned her MFA from Warren Wilson College She teaches in the Antioch UniversityLos Angeles LowResidency MFA Program as well as the Great Smokies Writing Program in Asheville North Carolina where she and her husband live more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(231, 'Tracing Numbers on a Train', '', 'Default', 41.60, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/0a/05/0a0514153dac092aac76b097b495f908.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Start preparing children for classroom success with Tracing Numbers on a Train This educational workbook is filled with pages of giant numbers that make it easy for little hands to learn pencil control followed by pages of small numbers for repetition and motor skill development The illustrated practice pages will keep kids engaged while learning their numbers from 1 to Start preparing children for classroom success with Tracing Numbers on a Train This educational workbook is filled with pages of giant numbers that make it easy for little hands to learn pencil control followed by pages of small numbers for repetition and motor skill development The illustrated practice pages will keep kids engaged while learning their numbers from 1 to 30 more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(232, 'Thirteen Reasons Why', '', 'Default', 52.72, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/6d/7b/6d7b69b4edcdf5b6b075d6fa53bf74bc.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch Inside he discovers thirteen cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker his classmate and crush who committed suicide two weeks earlier On tape Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life Clay is one of them If he listens hell find o Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch Inside he discovers thirteen cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker his classmate and crush who committed suicide two weeks earlier On tape Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life Clay is one of them If he listens hell find out how he made the list Through Hannah and Clays dual narratives debut author Jay Asher weaves an intricate and heartrending story of confusion and desperation that will deeply affect teen readers more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(233, 'The Secret (The Secret #1)', '', 'Default', 27.37, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d3/70/d37038f81b8ad0342346951271c31e58.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Fragments of a Great Secret have been found in the oral traditions in literature in religions and philosophies throughout the centuries For the first time all the pieces of The Secret come together in an incredible revelation that will be lifetransforming for all who experience it In this book youll learn how to use The Secret in every aspect of your life money Fragments of a Great Secret have been found in the oral traditions in literature in religions and philosophies throughout the centuries For the first time all the pieces of The Secret come together in an incredible revelation that will be lifetransforming for all who experience it In this book youll learn how to use The Secret in every aspect of your life money health relationships happiness and in every interaction you have in the world Youll begin to understand the hidden untapped power thats within you and this revelation can bring joy to every aspect of your life The Secret contains wisdom from modernday teachers men and women who have used it to achieve health wealth and happiness By applying the knowledge of The Secret they bring to light compelling stories of eradicating disease acquiring massive wealth overcoming obstacles and achieving what many would regard as impossible more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(234, 'The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry', '', 'Default', 36.00, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/dd/63/dd637b4e7cb403932e6a29397d877e4e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'They say one out of every hundred people is a psychopath You probably passed one on the street today These are people who have no empathy who are manipulative deceitful charming seductive and delusional The Psychopath Test is the New York Times bestselling exploration of their world and the madness industryWhen Jon Ronson is drawn into an elaborate hoax played on They say one out of every hundred people is a psychopath You probably passed one on the street today These are people who have no empathy who are manipulative deceitful charming seductive and delusional The Psychopath Test is the New York Times bestselling exploration of their world and the madness industryWhen Jon Ronson is drawn into an elaborate hoax played on some of the worlds top scientists his investigation leads him unexpectedly to psychopaths He meets an influential psychologist who is convinced that many important business leaders and politicians are in fact highflying highfunctioning psychopaths and teaches Ronson how to spot them Armed with these new abilities Ronson meets a patient inside an asylum for the criminally insane who insists that hes sane a mere runofthemill troubled youth not a psychopatha claim that might be only manipulation and a sign of his psychopathy He spends time with a deathsquad leader institutionalized for mortgage fraud and with a legendary CEO who took joy in shutting down factories and firing people He delves into the fascinating history of psychopathy diagnosis and treatments from LSDfueled dayslong naked therapy sessions in prisons to attempts to understand serial killersAlong the way Ronson discovers that relatively ordinary people are more and more defined by their most insane edges The Psychopath Test is a fascinating adventure through the minds of madness more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(235, 'The Kite Runner', '', 'Default', 41.82, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/65/1e/651e956a041bf4b91bfba1374f0f91e7.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Khaled Hosseinis 1 New York Times Bestselling Debut It may be unfair but what happens in a few days sometimes even a single day can change the course of a whole lifetime Amir is the son of a wealthy Kabul merchant a member of the ruling caste of Pashtuns Hassan his servant and constant companion is a Hazara a despised and impoverished caste Their uncommon bon Khaled Hosseinis 1 New York Times Bestselling Debut It may be unfair but what happens in a few days sometimes even a single day can change the course of a whole lifetime Amir is the son of a wealthy Kabul merchant a member of the ruling caste of Pashtuns Hassan his servant and constant companion is a Hazara a despised and impoverished caste Their uncommon bond is torn by Amirs choice to abandon his friend amidst the increasing ethnic religious and political tensions of the dying years of the Afghan monarchy wrenching them far apart But so strong is the bond between the two boys that Amir journeys back to a distant world to try to right past wrongs against the only true friend he ever hadThe unforgettable heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his fathers servant The Kite Runner is a beautifully crafted novel set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed It is about the power of reading the price of betrayal and the possibility of redemption and an exploration of the power of fathers over sonstheir love their sacrifices their liesA sweeping story of family love and friendship told against the devastating backdrop of the history of Afghanistan over the last thirty years The Kite Runner is an unusual and powerful novel that has become a beloved oneofakind classic more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(236, 'The Girl on the Train', '', 'Default', 55.02, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/19/ed/19ed2156391eebbcd757a0d9f6d5860c.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'The debut psychological thriller that will forever change the way you look at other peoples livesEVERY DAY THE SAMERachel takes the same commuter train every morning and night Every day she rattles down the track flashes past a stretch of cozy suburban homes and stops at the signal that allows her to daily watch the same couple breakfasting on their deck Shes even s The debut psychological thriller that will forever change the way you look at other peoples livesEVERY DAY THE SAMERachel takes the same commuter train every morning and night Every day she rattles down the track flashes past a stretch of cozy suburban homes and stops at the signal that allows her to daily watch the same couple breakfasting on their deck Shes even started to feel like she knows them Jess and Jason she calls them Their lifeas she sees itis perfect Not unlike the life she recently lostUNTIL TODAYAnd then she sees something shocking Its only a minute until the train moves on but its enough Now everythings changed Unable to keep it to herself Rachel goes to the police But is she really as unreliable as they say Soon she is deeply entangled not only in the investigation but in the lives of everyone involved Has she done more harm than good more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(237, 'The Emerald Mystery', '', 'Default', 23.15, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/bc/1f/bc1f79af87032748b75d12079f51c031.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Three young adults are invited to spend a weekend at the exotic Timber Island Maria is a professional in the sport of bodyboarding Tina is an apprentice of the sport but very athletic and she possesses other skills And lastly there is Axell a traveler and a veteran bodyboarder For them this invitation is extremely attractive because very few people have visited the Three young adults are invited to spend a weekend at the exotic Timber Island Maria is a professional in the sport of bodyboarding Tina is an apprentice of the sport but very athletic and she possesses other skills And lastly there is Axell a traveler and a veteran bodyboarder For them this invitation is extremely attractive because very few people have visited the place also known for its secret surf breaks The adventure sounds irresistible so they accept the challengeOnce all the guests are on the island there is only one thing that worries Luis their host and fellow bodyboarder to venture out to find a stretch of secret coastline where the young man says they will face majestic wave no one has ever riddenBy this time all of the guests have encountered some very strange things and some question whether they are being watched by someone But who may want to follow them to an island inhabited by only two people and for what reason Are these young riders prepared to solve this mystery and accept what they discover as they investigate Luckily youll also be there to accompany them on their journey and reach your own conclusions in this exciting adventure more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(238, 'The Bridge to Consciousness: I\'m Writing the Bridge Between Science and Our Old and New Beliefs.', '', 'Default', 32.00, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/39/c7/39c7bebcde5d9643ede71ac8ee87ee69.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'nan', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(239, 'Mesaerion: The Best Science Fiction Stories 1800-1849', '', 'Science Fiction', 37.59, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e8/1f/e81f850db9b9622c65619c9f15748de7.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'Andrew Barger awardwinning author and engineer has extensively researched forgotten journals and magazines of the early 19th century to locate groundbreaking science fiction short stories in the English language In doing so he found what is possibly the first science fiction story by a female and it is not from Mary Shelley Andrew located the first steampunk short Andrew Barger awardwinning author and engineer has extensively researched forgotten journals and magazines of the early 19th century to locate groundbreaking science fiction short stories in the English language In doing so he found what is possibly the first science fiction story by a female and it is not from Mary Shelley Andrew located the first steampunk short story which has not been republished since 1844 There is the first voyage to the moon in a balloon republished for the first time since 1820 that further tells of a darkness machine and a lunarian named Zuloc Other scistories include the first robotic insect and an electricity gun Once again Andrew has searched old texts to find the very best science fiction stories from the period when the genre automated to life some of the stories are published for the first time in nearly 200 years Read these fantastic stories todayOUR OWN COUNTRY So mechanical has the age become that men seriously talk of flying machines to go by steam not your airballoons but real Daedalian wings made of wood and joints nailed to your shoulder not wings of feathers and wax like the wings of Icarus who fell into the Cretan sea but real solid substantial rockmaple wings with wroughtiron hinges and huge concavities to propel us through the air Knickerbocker Magazine May 18 more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(240, 'Join', '', 'Science Fiction', 35.67, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/df/64/df642e483f7ae23de6888c73f05e2014.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'What if you could live multiple lives simultaneously have constant perfect companionship and never die Thats the promise of Join a revolutionary technology that allows small groups of minds to unite forming a single consciousness that experiences the world through multiple bodies But as two best friends Chance and Lucky living in an alternate version of our own n What if you could live multiple lives simultaneously have constant perfect companionship and never die Thats the promise of Join a revolutionary technology that allows small groups of minds to unite forming a single consciousness that experiences the world through multiple bodies But as two best friends Chance and Lucky living in an alternate version of our own near future quickly discover the light of that miracle may be blinding them to its horrorsJolted out of comfortable professional routines by a brutal encounter with a terrifying stranger and a malfunction in the join technology Chance and Lucky follow a faint trail of clues off the grid in their desperate search for a cure Their journey leads them into the scarred heart of the North American continent There within the improvised shelter of the solos left behind by the rush of technology they encounter the architects of a new kind of human consciousness With the planet descending into environmental ruin their trust of each other becomes their only guide through the moral hazards of a society in which individual identity has come undone Along the way they must confront their own longburied secrets and learn how their story of injured conscience connects them to the arc of human evolutionA deftly crafted kaleidoscopic novel with the pulse of a thriller Join explores big ideas in the current zeitgeist on an intimate human scale more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(241, 'William Shakespeare\'s Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope (William Shakespeare\'s Star Wars #4)', '', 'Science Fiction', 43.30, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/02/7a/027a1f131d94c38f9e785f5d85a109c7.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'MAY THE VERSE BE WITH YOUReturn once more to a galaxy far far away with this sublime retelling of George Lucass epic Star Wars in the style of the immortal Bard of Avon The saga of a wise Jedi knight and an evil Sith lord of a beautiful princess held captive and a young hero coming of age Star Wars abounds with all the valor and villainy of Shakespeares greatest MAY THE VERSE BE WITH YOUReturn once more to a galaxy far far away with this sublime retelling of George Lucass epic Star Wars in the style of the immortal Bard of Avon The saga of a wise Jedi knight and an evil Sith lord of a beautiful princess held captive and a young hero coming of age Star Wars abounds with all the valor and villainy of Shakespeares greatest plays Tis a tale told by fretful Droids full of faithful Wookiees and fearsome Stormtroopers signifying pretty much everythingReimagined in glorious iambic pentameter William Shakespeares Star Wars will astound and edify Rebels and Imperials alike Zounds This is the book youre looking for more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(242, 'The Project', '', 'Science Fiction', 10.65, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/4c/57/4c57c192057269132623f9c6b3f69559.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Welcome to Adrianna a new country isolated for years and shrouded in mystery Its home to the Leafers an assembly of the most intelligent minds in the world When Leafer President John Greenleaf opens Adriannas doors for the filming of a documentary the young countrys secrets will be exposed changing the world forever Can the Leafers really cure cancer diabetes and Welcome to Adrianna a new country isolated for years and shrouded in mystery Its home to the Leafers an assembly of the most intelligent minds in the world When Leafer President John Greenleaf opens Adriannas doors for the filming of a documentary the young countrys secrets will be exposed changing the world forever Can the Leafers really cure cancer diabetes and heart disease with a miraculous new plant Can they provide free food and free wireless electricity to the entire planet without pollution Adriannas technology guarantees to cause a complete collapse of the global economy But will the rich and powerful allow it Wars will be fought Economies will collapse The true origins of human life on Earth will be revealed The project must be completed more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(243, 'Soft Apocalypse', '', 'Science Fiction', 26.12, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/61/ca/61ca5ab6bc514b9527af9f805fa03c31.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'What happens when resources become scarce and society starts to crumble As the competition for resources pulls Americas previously stable society apart the New Normal is a Soft Apocalypse This is how our world ends with a whimper instead of a bang New social structures and tribal connections spring up across America as the previous social structures begin to disso What happens when resources become scarce and society starts to crumble As the competition for resources pulls Americas previously stable society apart the New Normal is a Soft Apocalypse This is how our world ends with a whimper instead of a bang New social structures and tribal connections spring up across America as the previous social structures begin to dissolve Locus Award finalist and John W Campbell Memorial Award finalist Soft Apocalypse follows the journey across the Southeast of a tribe of formerly middle class Americans as they struggle to find a place for themselves and their children in a new dangerous world that still carries the ghostly echoes of their previous livesSkyhorse Publishing under our Night Shade and Talos imprints is proud to publish a broad range of titles for readers interested in science fiction space opera time travel hard SF alien invasion nearfuture dystopia fantasy grimdark sword and sorcery contemporary urban fantasy steampunk alternative history and horror zombies vampires and the occult and supernatural and much more While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller a national bestseller or a Hugo or Nebula awardwinner we are committed to publishing quality books from a diverse group of authors more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(244, 'Sleeping Giants (Themis Files #1)', '', 'Science Fiction', 48.74, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ac/a5/aca5de2e61ca2754de496a75dea25f91.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 11, 'A pageturning debut in the tradition of Michael Crichton World War Z and The Martian Sleeping Giants is a thriller fueled by an earthshaking mysteryand a fight to control a gargantuan powerA girl named Rose is riding her new bike near her home in Deadwood South Dakota when she falls through the earth She wakes up at the bottom of a square hole its walls glowing w A pageturning debut in the tradition of Michael Crichton World War Z and The Martian Sleeping Giants is a thriller fueled by an earthshaking mysteryand a fight to control a gargantuan powerA girl named Rose is riding her new bike near her home in Deadwood South Dakota when she falls through the earth She wakes up at the bottom of a square hole its walls glowing with intricate carvings But the firemen who come to save her peer down upon something even stranger a little girl in the palm of a giant metal handSeventeen years later the mystery of the bizarre artifact remains unsolvedits origins architects and purpose unknown Its carbon dating defies belief military reports are redacted theories are floated then rejectedBut some can never stop searching for answersRose Franklin is now a highly trained physicist leading a top secret team to crack the hands code And along with her colleagues she is being interviewed by a nameless interrogator whose power and purview are as enigmatic as the provenance of the relic Whats clear is that Rose and her compatriots are on the edge of unraveling historys most perplexing discoveryand figuring out what it portends for humanity But once the pieces of the puzzle are in place will the result prove to be an instrument of lasting peace or a weapon of mass destruction more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(245, 'Arena', '', 'Science Fiction', 21.36, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/01/c5/01c50c5f341b8f1d030e9dffba5e5498.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 11, 'A fastpaced and gripping nearfuture science fiction debut about the gritty world of competitive gamingEvery week Kali Ling fights to the death on national TV Shes died hundreds of times And it never gets easier The RAGE tournamentsthe Virtual Gaming Leagues elite competition where the best gamers in the world compete in a noholdsbarred fight to the digital A fastpaced and gripping nearfuture science fiction debut about the gritty world of competitive gaming Every week Kali Ling fights to the death on national TV Shes died hundreds of times And it never gets easier The RAGE tournamentsthe Virtual Gaming Leagues elite competition where the best gamers in the world compete in a noholdsbarred fight to the digital death Every bloody kill is broadcast to millions Every player is a modern gladiatorleading a life of ultimate fame responsible only for entertaining the masses And though their weapons and armor are digital the pain is real Chosen to be the first female captain in RAGE tournament history Kali Ling is at the top of the worlduntil one of her teammates overdoses Now she must confront the truth about the tournament Because it is much more than a gameand even in the real world not everything is as it seems The VGL hides dark secrets And the only way to change the rules is to fight from the inside more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(246, 'Foundation (Foundation (Publication Order) #1)', '', 'Science Fiction', 32.42, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/da/a0/daa08c54a927c27494ea5bb90af79c60.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 5, 'For twelve thousand years the Galactic Empire has ruled supreme Now it is dying But only Hari Seldon creator of the revolutionary science of psychohistory can see into the future to a dark age of ignorance barbarism and warfare that will last thirty thousand years To preserve knowledge and save mankind Seldon gathers the best minds in the Empire both scientis For twelve thousand years the Galactic Empire has ruled supreme Now it is dying But only Hari Seldon creator of the revolutionary science of psychohistory can see into the future to a dark age of ignorance barbarism and warfare that will last thirty thousand years To preserve knowledge and save mankind Seldon gathers the best minds in the Empire both scientists and scholars and brings them to a bleak planet at the edge of the Galaxy to serve as a beacon of hope for a future generations He calls his sanctuary the FoundationBut soon the fledgling Foundation finds itself at the mercy of corrupt warlords rising in the wake of the receding Empire Mankinds last best hope is faced with an agonizing choice submit to the barbarians and be overrun or fight them and be destroyed more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(247, 'The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (Hitchhiker\'s Guide to the Galaxy #2)', '', 'Science Fiction', 10.92, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/aa/8f/aa8fc991d84aca12ed94a0a2fa1099e5.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Facing annihilation at the hands of the warlike Vogons is a curious time to have a craving for tea It could only happen to the cosmically displaced Arthur Dent and his curious comrades in arms as they hurtle across space powered by pure improbabilityband desperately in search of a place to eatAmong Arthurs motley shipmates are Ford Prefect a longtime friend and expert Facing annihilation at the hands of the warlike Vogons is a curious time to have a craving for tea It could only happen to the cosmically displaced Arthur Dent and his curious comrades in arms as they hurtle across space powered by pure improbabilityband desperately in search of a place to eatAmong Arthurs motley shipmates are Ford Prefect a longtime friend and expert contributor to the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Zaphod Beeblebrox the threearmed twoheaded expresident of the galaxy Tricia McMillan a fellow Earth refugee whos gone native her name is Trillian now and Marvin the moody android who suffers nothing and no one very gladly Their destination The ultimate hot spot for an evening of apocalyptic entertainment and fine dining where the food literally speaks for itselfWill they make it The answer hard to say But bear in mind that the Hitchhikers Guide deleted the term Future Perfect from its pages since it was discovered not to beWhats such fun is how amusing the galaxy looks through Adams sardonically silly eyes more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(248, 'Ready Player One', '', 'Science Fiction', 19.07, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b9/af/b9afd75c09ff7bf82c9a158a34cb993d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'In the year 2044 reality is an ugly place The only time teenage Wade Watts really feels alive is when hes jacked into the virtual utopia known as the OASIS Wades devoted his life to studying the puzzles hidden within this worlds digital confines puzzles that are based on their creators obsession with the pop culture of decades past and that promise massive power an In the year 2044 reality is an ugly place The only time teenage Wade Watts really feels alive is when hes jacked into the virtual utopia known as the OASIS Wades devoted his life to studying the puzzles hidden within this worlds digital confines puzzles that are based on their creators obsession with the pop culture of decades past and that promise massive power and fortune to whoever can unlock them When Wade stumbles upon the first clue he finds himself beset by players willing to kill to take this ultimate prize The race is on and if Wades going to survive hell have to winand confront the real world hes always been so desperate to escape more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(249, 'Life, the Universe and Everything (Hitchhiker\'s Guide to the Galaxy #3)', '', 'Science Fiction', 33.26, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/54/ca/54cac05a3026d35e713133a1fe49f6c8.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'The unhappy inhabitants of planet Krikkit are sick of looking at the night sky above their headsso they plan to destroy it The universe that is Now only five individuals stand between the killer robots of Krikkit and their goal of total annihilationThey are Arthur Dent a mildmannered space and time traveler who tries to learn how to fly by throwing himself at the gr The unhappy inhabitants of planet Krikkit are sick of looking at the night sky above their headsso they plan to destroy it The universe that is Now only five individuals stand between the killer robots of Krikkit and their goal of total annihilationThey are Arthur Dent a mildmannered space and time traveler who tries to learn how to fly by throwing himself at the ground and missing Ford Prefect his best friend who decides to go insane to see if he likes it Slartibartfast the indomitable vice president of the Campaign for Real Time who travels in a ship powered by irrational behavior Zaphod Beeblebrox the twoheaded threearmed expresident of the galazy and Trillian the sexy space cadet who is torn between a persistent Thunder God and a very depressed BeeblebroxHow will it all end Will it end Only this stalwart crew knows as they try to avert universal Armageddon and save life as we know itand dont know it more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(250, 'Dune (Dune #1)', '', 'Science Fiction', 54.86, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/63/a9/63a9a4e0c8e3c6ee2075a766b873cd31.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Set in the far future amidst a sprawling feudal interstellar empire where planetary dynasties are controlled by noble houses that owe an allegiance to the imperial House Corrino Dune tells the story of young Paul Atreides the heir apparent to Duke Leto Atreides and heir of House Atreides as he and his family accept control of the desert planet Arrakis the only source o Set in the far future amidst a sprawling feudal interstellar empire where planetary dynasties are controlled by noble houses that owe an allegiance to the imperial House Corrino Dune tells the story of young Paul Atreides the heir apparent to Duke Leto Atreides and heir of House Atreides as he and his family accept control of the desert planet Arrakis the only source of the spice melange the most important and valuable substance in the cosmos The story explores the complex multilayered interactions of politics religion ecology technology and human emotion as the forces of the empire confront each other for control of ArrakisPublished in 1965 it won the Hugo Award in 1966 and the inaugural Nebula Award for Best Novel Dune is frequently cited as the worlds bestselling sf novel more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(251, 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (Blade Runner #1)', '', 'Science Fiction', 51.48, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/c7/a3/c7a3d04df9cbc857b149cd76d32e3030.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'By 2021 the World War has killed millions driving entire species into extinction and sending mankind offplanet Those who remain covet any living creature and for people who cant afford one companies have built incredibly realistic simulacrae horses birds cats sheep Theyve even built humansEmigres to Mars receive androids so sophisticated its impossible to t By 2021 the World War has killed millions driving entire species into extinction and sending mankind offplanet Those who remain covet any living creature and for people who cant afford one companies have built incredibly realistic simulacrae horses birds cats sheep Theyve even built humansEmigres to Mars receive androids so sophisticated its impossible to tell them from true men or women Fearful of the havoc these artificial humans could wreak the government bans them from Earth but when androids dont want to be identified they just blend in Rick Deckard is an officially sanctioned bounty hunter whose job is to find rogue androids and retire them but cornered androids tend to fight backwith deadly results more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(252, 'Three Wishes (River of Time: California #1)', '', 'Science Fiction', 44.18, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/48/e6/48e697e9c8bba8ca04a3064551cda630.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR BECAUSE YOU JUST MIGHT GET IT Zara Ruiz is a normal California girl on the verge of graduating high school and thinking about her dawning future But when dusk brings a shattering lossand she discovers a priceless object in the shallows of a tide poolshe is thrust a hundredandeighty years into the past There she meets handsome ranchero J BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR BECAUSE YOU JUST MIGHT GET IT Zara Ruiz is a normal California girl on the verge of graduating high school and thinking about her dawning future But when dusk brings a shattering lossand she discovers a priceless object in the shallows of a tide poolshe is thrust a hundredandeighty years into the past There she meets handsome ranchero Javier de la Venturawho has big dreams and bigger secretsalong with his enchanting family in a land that is at once familiar and yet utterly foreign Between cattle rustlers pirates and a growing call for statehood it is not a peaceful time to be a Mexican settler in young Alta California But it is in that time and place that Zara must decide if she can find what she longs for most in the past or if her hearts THREE WISHES can only be resolved in the present more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(253, 'The Last Girl (The Dominion Trilogy #1)', '', 'Science Fiction', 36.26, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/2a/88/2a88181c495875c02f87c2e6010b046d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'A mysterious worldwide epidemic reduces the birthrate of female infants from 50 percent to less than 1 percent Medical science and governments around the world scramble in an effort to solve the problem but twentyfive years later there is no cure and an entire generation grows up with a population of fewer than a thousand womenZoey and some of the surviving young wome A mysterious worldwide epidemic reduces the birthrate of female infants from 50 percent to less than 1 percent Medical science and governments around the world scramble in an effort to solve the problem but twentyfive years later there is no cure and an entire generation grows up with a population of fewer than a thousand womenZoey and some of the surviving young women are housed in a scientific research compound dedicated to determining the cause For two decades shes been isolated from her family treated as a test subject and locked awaytold only that the virus has wiped out the rest of the worlds populationCaptivity is the only life Zoey has ever known and escaping her heavily armed captors is no easy task but shes determined to leave before she is subjected to the next round of testsa program that no other woman has ever returned from Even if shes successful Zoey has no idea what shell encounter in the strange new world beyond the facilitys walls Winning her freedom will take brutality she never imagined she possessed as well as all her strength and cunningbut Zoey is ready for war more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(254, 'Having the Barbarian\'s Baby (Ice Planet Barbarians #7.5)', '', 'Science Fiction', 34.96, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/13/8a/138a09170e0431cce98921b857a6eeb5.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'Megans ready to give birth but shes not ready to let her mate leave her side When Cashol must go hunting to feed the tribe theyre separated for the first time since resonance Not a problem except the babys ready to be born and theres a storm brewing This is a short story set in the ICE PLANET BARBARIANS world It does not stand alone and is intended to be read Megans ready to give birth but shes not ready to let her mate leave her side When Cashol must go hunting to feed the tribe theyre separated for the first time since resonance Not a problem except the babys ready to be born and theres a storm brewing This is a short story set in the ICE PLANET BARBARIANS world It does not stand alone and is intended to be read after BARBARIANS MATE Its a little bit of sweetness for those that cant get enough of the big blue aliens Happy reading more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(255, 'The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to The Sports Guy', '', 'Sports and Games', 44.84, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/73/bb/73bbe0a70806f8a732b9a7a7a343c5ec.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'There is only one writer on the planet who possesses enough basketball knowledge and passion to write the definitive book on the NBA Bill Simmons the fromthewomb hoops addict known to millions as ESPNcoms Sports Guy is that writer And The Book of Basketball is that book Nowhere in the roundball universe will you find another single volume that covers as much in s There is only one writer on the planet who possesses enough basketball knowledge and passion to write the definitive book on the NBA Bill Simmons the fromthewomb hoops addict known to millions as ESPNcoms Sports Guy is that writer And The Book of Basketball is that book Nowhere in the roundball universe will you find another single volume that covers as much in such depth as this wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining look at the past present and future of pro basketballFrom the ageold question of who actually won the rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain to the one about which team was truly the best of all time Simmons opensand then closes once and for allevery major pro basketball debate Then he takes it further by completely reevaluating not only how NBA Hall of Fame inductees should be chosen but how the institution must be reshaped from the ground up the result being the Pyramid Simmonss oneofakind fivelevel shrine to the ninetysix greatest players in the history of pro basketball And ultimately he takes fans to the heart of it all as he uses a conversation with one NBA great to uncover that coveted thing The Secret of BasketballComprehensive authoritative controversial hilarious and impossible to put down even for Celtichaters The Book of Basketball offers every hardwood fan a courtside seat beside the games finest funniest and fiercest chronicler More to the point hes the only one crazy enough to try to pull it off more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(256, 'Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream', '', 'Sports and Games', 51.22, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/89/e8/89e87f1e98993377949855563aa1f982.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Return once again to the enduring account of life in the Mojo lane to the Permian Panthers of Odessa the winningest high school football team in Texas history Odessa is not known to be a town big on dreams but the Panthers help keep the hopes and dreams of this small dusty town going Socially and racially divided its fragile economy follows the treacherous boombu Return once again to the enduring account of life in the Mojo lane to the Permian Panthers of Odessa the winningest high school football team in Texas history Odessa is not known to be a town big on dreams but the Panthers help keep the hopes and dreams of this small dusty town going Socially and racially divided its fragile economy follows the treacherous boombust path of the oil businessIn bad times the unemployment rate barrels out of control in good times its murder rate skyrockets But every Friday night from September to December when the Permian High School Panthers play football this West Texas town becomes a place where dreams can come true With frankness and compassion Bissinger chronicles one of the Panthers dramatic seasons and shows how singleminded devotion to the team shapes the community and inspiresand sometimes shattersthe teenagers who wear the Panthers uniforms Includes Readers Group Guide insideNow a major motion picture starring Billy Bob Thorton more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(257, 'Sugar Rush (Offensive Line #2)', '', 'Sports and Games', 24.42, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/10/65/106598cd8f3437c26a92cbda0a5a08bb.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 2, 'Colt Avery is on fire Dubbed one of the NFLs best kept secrets hes in the spotlight for the first time in his career Women want him coaches are courting him and his Kansas cornfield good looks are too good not to be shared His face is everywhere TV magazines billboards The entire world is in love with him Everyone wants a piece of himEveryone but Lilly Hendri Colt Avery is on fire Dubbed one of the NFLs best kept secrets hes in the spotlight for the first time in his career Women want him coaches are courting him and his Kansas cornfield good looks are too good not to be shared His face is everywhere TV magazines billboards The entire world is in love with him Everyone wants a piece of himEveryone but Lilly HendricksLilly grew up in LA where pretty faces are a dime a dozen Shes seen first hand what happens when you get swept up in the whirlwind of fame and fortune you get dropped on your ass and theres no one there to help you up She stays away from the flashbulbs avoiding the limelight perfectly content to be recognized for her cupcakes and her karaoke skills nothing moreBut Colt isnt easy to say no to especially when he refuses to go away no matter how many times Lilly tells him to Hes addicted to her baking To her beauty To her bark thats almost as sexy as her bite and hes not going anywhere until she gives him a chance No matter what it costs himFame is a rush but falling in loveThat sht is sweet as sugar more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(258, 'Settling the Score (The Summer Games #1)', '', 'Sports and Games', 44.91, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/95/c4/95c41c1765b517d6240bd674a02676b1.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'From the USA TODAY Bestselling author of Scoring Wilder comes a sexy new standalone novelAs an Olympic rookie Andie Foster has spent far more time in her cleats than between the sheets For 21 years her Friday nights have consisted of blocking shots rather than taking them But now that shes landed in Rio shes ready to see for herself if the rumors about the Olympic From the USA TODAY Bestselling author of Scoring Wilder comes a sexy new standalone novelAs an Olympic rookie Andie Foster has spent far more time in her cleats than between the sheets For 21 years her Friday nights have consisted of blocking shots rather than taking them But now that shes landed in Rio shes ready to see for herself if the rumors about the Olympic Village are true The athletes are all sexcrazed maniacs The committee passes out condoms like candy The games continue long after the medals have been handed out As Andie walks the line between rumor and reality shes forced into the path of Frederick Archibald a decorated Olympic swimmer and owner of a sexy British accenttoo bad hes unavailable in a way that its complicated doesnt even begin to explainIn other words off limitsIt doesnt matter that he has abs that could bring peace to the Middle East and a smile that makes even the Queen blush Andie fully intends on keeping her focus on the soccer field But the Village is small Suffocating Everywhere Andie goes Freddie happens to be thereshirtless wet from the pool and determined to show her a whole new meaning of the phrase international affairsDue to strong language and sexual content this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18 more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(259, 'Icing (Aces Hockey #2)', '', 'Sports and Games', 40.44, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/bf/31/bf31c4b40f6b2622330155fb9113a3bb.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'Hailed by Jami Davenport as her goto author for hockey romance the bestselling author of the Heller Brothers Hockey series sets the ice ablaze with another sexy novel featuring the gorgeous men of the Chicago AcesDuncan Armstrong may be an NHL star but hes a country boy at heart His ultimate fantasy is going home with the Stanley Cup not a golddigging airhead who Hailed by Jami Davenport as her goto author for hockey romance the bestselling author of the Heller Brothers Hockey series sets the ice ablaze with another sexy novel featuring the gorgeous men of the Chicago AcesDuncan Armstrong may be an NHL star but hes a country boy at heart His ultimate fantasy is going home with the Stanley Cup not a golddigging airhead who aspires to be a trophy wife and nothing more Newly single and hoping to enjoy a night out with his teammates he ends up hitting it off with a downtoearth waitress whos a complete breath of fresh airuntil Duncan learns that shes a parttime model He tries to forget about her but their sizzling chemistry has him coming back for moreAmber is working hard to put herself through school and has zero interest in dating a professional athlete Shes seen firsthand how fame and fortune can mess with their headsher fathers brilliant football career ended in a firestorm of addiction and infidelity So Duncans attentions immediately have her on the defensive Still theres something different about him And once she stops trying to freeze him out irresistible temptation turns into allconsuming passion more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(260, 'The Torch Is Passed: A Harding Family Story', '', 'Add a comment', 19.09, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/c7/26/c7260547c468dbe78af92cf3927c2a1c.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Andrea Harding is a recent college graduate looking forward to attending Duke Law School when her world is turned upside down by the shooting of her father Nicholas and uncle Michael in a surprising and puzzling attack They are the only family she has aside from her paternal grandmother Dorothy so when her uncle dies from the attack and her father lays comatose in I Andrea Harding is a recent college graduate looking forward to attending Duke Law School when her world is turned upside down by the shooting of her father Nicholas and uncle Michael in a surprising and puzzling attack They are the only family she has aside from her paternal grandmother Dorothy so when her uncle dies from the attack and her father lays comatose in ICU it falls to Andrea to not only investigate who would want to kill her father and uncle but also to oversee Harding Industries the family company When her fathers longtime attorney and one of a handful of family friends Beth Cowling rushes to help Andrea long distance the youngest Harding soon finds herself surrounded by a bevy of intriguing new friends and helpers First to arrive is Beths own daughter Riva acting as Andreas attorney after Andrea is violently attacked in her fathers home where she grew up forcing her to kill both wouldbe assassins When Nicholass on againoff again lover state prosecutor and gubernatorial hopeful Kerry Marcus is equally at a loss to name suspects in the Harding family attacks Riva begins her own investigation into the short list of family friends and colleagues including Don Marshall former colleague of Nicholass at Marshall Pharmaceutical which Don now runs and Dons wife Karen Marshall has a shady past including an incident at his company that also involved Andreas father She also looks closely at Marcus Ricci father of Andreas closest high school friend Jason After Jasons death from leukemia Ricci becomes like a second father to Andrea Ricci is also widely believed to have ties to the New Jersey mob But Beth has another contact she wants involved in the investigation Deirdre Southington daughter of Beths old friend Cordelia Southington The Southington family has more money than God as well as through Deirdre more contacts in the intriguing world of international espionage A former NSA agent Deirdre is mysterious and beautiful in a cold way An eccentric who travels via private rail car she is also extraordinarily persuasive holding a PhD in forensic psychology that she has put to great use in both her work with the NSA and on her own as a defender of good rooting out evil doers and ensuring they are brought to her own brand of justice Andrea Riva and Deirdre all also cast a suspicious eye on the Oakes brothers Carlton and Jefferson who run Oakes Industries along with their silent partner and cousin New Jersey state senator Schuyler Colfax who also has his eye on the governors seat Oakes Industries has recently made an attempt to purchase Harding Industries a seemingly irrational move that is rebuffed by Nicholas What no one knows until much later is that the Oakes brothers have entered into a business deal with Russian mobster Viktor Roman who represents the real party interested in acquiring Harding Industries a Vor Russian organized crime unit with heavy international interests in the energy sector Andrea matures quickly as she rapidly learns who she can and cannot trust during her search for the people out to kill her family Along with her new friends and advocates she discovers Harding Industries holds a soon to expire option to buy property that could become the source of untold billions from oil reserves and moves in the nick of time to exercise their right to purchase But the biggest blow for the Harding family is yet to comethe discovery that Viktor Roman has promised Kerry Marcus the governors seat in exchange for information about the Hardings including Nicholas and Michaels whereabouts on the night they are shot Ultimately Andrea chooses to forego law school and becomes her fathers new partner in Harding Industries no doubt with many adventures yet to come Masterfully told using a smattering of historical facts along with a soundtrack of classical music masterpieces this thriller keeps readers on edge until the very end more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(261, 'The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety: A Guide to Breaking Free from Anxiety, Phobias, and Worry Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy', '', 'Add a comment', 23.89, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/c9/eb/c9eb6ecf45abf796df0044600db65e55.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Is anxiety and fear a problem for you Have you tried to win the war with your anxious mind and body only to end up feeling frustrated powerless and stuck If so youre not alone But there is a way forward a path into genuine happiness and a way back into living the kind of life you so desperately want This workbook will help you get started on this new journey tod Is anxiety and fear a problem for you Have you tried to win the war with your anxious mind and body only to end up feeling frustrated powerless and stuck If so youre not alone But there is a way forward a path into genuine happiness and a way back into living the kind of life you so desperately want This workbook will help you get started on this new journey todayNow in its second edition The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety offers a new approach to your anxiety fears and your life Within its pages youll find a powerful and tested set of tools and strategies to help you gain freedom from fear trauma worry and all the many manifestations of anxiety and fear The book offers an empowering approach to help you create the kind of life you so desperately want to liveBased on a revolutionary approach to psychological health and wellness called acceptance and commitment therapy ACT this fully revised and updated second edition offers compelling new exercises to help you create the conditions for your own genuine happiness and peace of mind Youll learn how your mind can trap you keeping you stuck and struggling in anxiety and fear Youll also discover ways to nurture your capacity for acceptance mindfulness kindness and compassion and use these qualities to weaken the power of anxiety and fear so that you can gain the space do what truly matters to you Now is the timeNobody chooses anxiety And there is no healthy way to turn off anxious thoughts and feelings like a light switch But you can learn to break free from the shackles of anxiety and fear and take back your life The purpose of this workbook is to help you do just that Your life is calling on you to make that choice and the skills in this workbook can help you make it happen You can live better more fully and more richly with or without anxiety and fear This book will show you the wayThis book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies SelfHelp Seal of Merit an award bestowed on outstanding selfhelp books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy CBT principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties Used alone or in conjunction with therapy our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jumpstart changes in their lives more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(262, 'The Art Forger', '', 'Add a comment', 40.76, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/f5/3b/f53bc7b18914c97de7c23967293be119.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'On March 18 1990 thirteen works of art today worth over 500 million were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston It remains the largest unsolved art heist in history and Claire Roth a struggling young artist is about to discover that theres more to this crime than meets the eyeMaking a living reproducing famous artworks for a popular online retai On March 18 1990 thirteen works of art today worth over 500 million were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston It remains the largest unsolved art heist in history and Claire Roth a struggling young artist is about to discover that theres more to this crime than meets the eyeMaking a living reproducing famous artworks for a popular online retailer and desperate to improve her situation Claire is lured into a Faustian bargain with Aiden Markel a powerful gallery owner She agrees to forge a paintinga Degas masterpiece stolen from the Gardner Museumin exchange for a onewoman show in his renowned gallery But when that very same longmissing Degas painting is delivered to Claires studio she begins to suspect that it may itself be a forgeryHer desperate search for the truth leads Claire into a labyrinth of deceit where secrets hidden since the late nineteenth century may be the only evidence that can now save her life more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(263, 'On a Midnight Clear', '', 'Add a comment', 14.07, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/75/9d/759d9276739200e2cb8101a36449ba20.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Its Christmas Eve and private investigator Adam Fraley has lost his way while traveling a remote rural road in the foothills of the Colorado Rockies during a heavy snowstorm At a loss as to where to turn next he happens upon an isolated cabin in the woods where he stops to seek directions There to greet him is the dwellings lone inhabitant an enchanting young girl wh Its Christmas Eve and private investigator Adam Fraley has lost his way while traveling a remote rural road in the foothills of the Colorado Rockies during a heavy snowstorm At a loss as to where to turn next he happens upon an isolated cabin in the woods where he stops to seek directions There to greet him is the dwellings lone inhabitant an enchanting young girl who invites him out of the storm Puzzled by the circumstances of a child left home along under such conditions Fraley soon discovers the horrific reason why a revelation that launches him into an intensive search for both a killer and a trove of buried gold more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(264, 'Judo: Seven Steps to Black Belt (an Introductory Guide for Beginners)', '', 'Add a comment', 53.90, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/6d/80/6d80608ef81001ad068df06fae44b7f8.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Displaying the most impressive throws compelling armbars dominant pins and decisive chokes judo is a particularly powerful sport and martial art that can bring opponents into submission in highly effective ways With determination and perseverance such tremendous power could be yours Designed with safety considerations in mind judo allows people of all ages to be in Displaying the most impressive throws compelling armbars dominant pins and decisive chokes judo is a particularly powerful sport and martial art that can bring opponents into submission in highly effective ways With determination and perseverance such tremendous power could be yours Designed with safety considerations in mind judo allows people of all ages to be involved in a longterm fitness activity with opportunities for continuous improvement Judo is a way of life that promotes physical and mental harmony encourages the development of selfconfidence and leadership abilities prepares practitioners to act in selfdefense and instills values such as discipline respect and diligence Judo is also an Olympic sport that has been gaining increasing worldwide visibility more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(265, 'Shobu Samurai, Project Aryoku (#3)', '', 'Add a comment', 29.06, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/f3/7f/f37f3173a97baeac6b6421c54a6df7b5.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Welcome to the Ark In a place known as the Six Civilizations all is not as it seems the six leaders though living in peace for the last decade soon find themselves struck by tragedy again When the grandson of Chaos P Karafuta the worlds infamous scientist and inventor King and his best friend Shabu accidently unlock the secrets to a weapon known simply as Project A Welcome to the Ark In a place known as the Six Civilizations all is not as it seems the six leaders though living in peace for the last decade soon find themselves struck by tragedy again When the grandson of Chaos P Karafuta the worlds infamous scientist and inventor King and his best friend Shabu accidently unlock the secrets to a weapon known simply as Project Aryoku In his greed for power King will sacrifice everyone he loves to obtain its power However it falls into the hands of his nephew Shobu Samurai At the sight of losing his parents his unbound power obliterates his hometown with no recollection of doing so Now ten years later Shobu Samurai returns to seek revenge on his uncle but instead will face a choice to save his home from shadow creatures blood beast and organization once thought dead more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(266, 'Modern Romance', '', 'Add a comment', 28.26, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/78/cb/78cb28a3e8804131e8e0c3f7b8deb2fc.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Now a New York Times BestsellerA hilarious thoughtful and indepth exploration of thepleasures and perils of modern romance from one of this generations sharpest comedic voicesAt some point every one of us embarks on a journey to find love We meet people date getinto and out of relationships all with the hopeof finding someone with whom we share a deepconnection T Now a New York Times BestsellerA hilarious thoughtful and indepth exploration of the pleasures and perils of modern romance from one of this generations sharpest comedic voicesAt some point every one of us embarks on a journey to find love We meet people date get into and out of relationships all with the hope of finding someone with whom we share a deep connection This seems standard now but its wildly different from what people did even just decades ago Single people today have more romantic options than at any point in human history With technology our abilities to connect with and sort through these options are staggering So why are so many people frustratedSome of our problems are unique to our time Why did this guy just text me an emoji of a pizza Should I go out with this girl even though she listed Combos as one of her favorite snack foods Combos My girlfriend just got a message from some dude named Nathan Whos Nathan Did he just send her a photo of his penis Should I check just to be sure But the transformation of our romantic lives cant be explained by technology alone In a short period of time the whole culture of finding love has changed dramatically A few decades ago people would find a decent person who lived in their neighborhood Their families would meet and after deciding neither party seemed like a murderer they would get married and soon have a kid all by the time they were twentyfour Today people marry later than ever and spend years of their lives on a quest to find the perfect person a soul mateFor years Aziz Ansari has been aiming his comic insight at modern romance but for Modern Romance the book he decided he needed to take things to another level He teamed up with NYU sociologist Eric Klinenberg and designed a massive research project including hundreds of interviews and focus groups conducted everywhere from Tokyo to Buenos Aires to Wichita They analyzed behavioral data and surveys and created their own online research forum on Reddit which drew thousands of messages They enlisted the worlds leading social scientists including Andrew Cherlin Eli Finkel Helen Fisher Sheena Iyengar Barry Schwartz Sherry Turkle and Robb Willer The result is unlike any social science or humor book weve seen beforeIn Modern Romance Ansari combines his irreverent humor with cuttingedge social science to give us an unforgettable tour of our new romantic world more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(267, 'The White Queen (The Cousins\' War #1)', '', 'Add a comment', 25.91, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/11/40/11400b5532ad710359584a68db50f33c.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Philippa Gregory presents the first of a new series set amid the deadly feuds of England known as the Wars of the RosesBrother turns on brother to win the ultimate prize the throne of England in this dazzling account of the wars of the Plantagenets They are the claimants and kings who ruled England before the Tudors and now Philippa Gregory brings them to life through Philippa Gregory presents the first of a new series set amid the deadly feuds of England known as the Wars of the RosesBrother turns on brother to win the ultimate prize the throne of England in this dazzling account of the wars of the Plantagenets They are the claimants and kings who ruled England before the Tudors and now Philippa Gregory brings them to life through the dramatic and intimate stories of the secret players the indomitable women starting with Elizabeth Woodville the White QueenThe White Queen tells the story of a woman of extraordinary beauty and ambition who catching the eye of the newly crowned boy king marries him in secret and ascends to royalty While Elizabeth rises to the demands of her exalted position and fights for the success of her family her two sons become central figures in a mystery that has confounded historians for centuries the missing princes in the Tower of London whose fate is still unknown From her uniquely qualified perspective Philippa Gregory explores this most famous unsolved mystery of English history informed by impeccable research and framed by her inimitable storytelling skillsWith The White Queen Philippa Gregory brings the artistry and intellect of a master writer and storyteller to a new era in history and begins what is sure to be another bestselling classic series from this beloved author more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(268, 'The Song of Achilles', '', 'Add a comment', 37.40, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/4e/56/4e56783b21a3a5c73e32e59241a351ac.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Greece in the age of heroes Patroclus an awkward young prince has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles Despite their difference Achilles befriends the shamed prince and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine their bond blossoms into something deeper despite the displeasure of Achilles mother Thetis a c Greece in the age of heroes Patroclus an awkward young prince has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles Despite their difference Achilles befriends the shamed prince and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine their bond blossoms into something deeper despite the displeasure of Achilles mother Thetis a cruel sea goddess But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfill his destiny Torn between love and fear for his friend Patroclus goes with him little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(269, 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks', '', 'Add a comment', 40.67, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/92/4d/924d855a0ad5774410b0bb7c71afa788.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Henrietta Lacks as HeLa is known to presentday scientists for her cells from cervical cancer She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors yet her cells were taken without her knowledge and still live decades after her death Cells descended from her may weigh more than 50M metric tons HeLa cells were vital for developing the Henrietta Lacks as HeLa is known to presentday scientists for her cells from cervical cancer She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors yet her cells were taken without her knowledge and still live decades after her death Cells descended from her may weigh more than 50M metric tons HeLa cells were vital for developing the polio vaccine uncovered secrets of cancer viruses and the atom bombs effects helped lead to important advances like in vitro fertilization cloning and gene mapping and have been bought and sold by the billions Yet Henrietta Lacks was buried in an unmarked graveThe journey starts in the colored ward of Johns Hopkins Hospital in the 1950s her small dying hometown of Clover Virginia wooden slave quarters faith healings and voodoo Today are stark white laboratories with freezers full of HeLa cells East Baltimore children and grandchildren live in obscurity see no profits and feel violated The dark history of experimentation on African Americans helped lead to the birth of bioethics and legal battles over whether we control the stuff we are made of more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(270, 'The Dovekeepers', '', 'Add a comment', 48.78, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/24/86/248641d1d03b4dbfe3a7db4e20552973.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Blends mythology magic archaeology and women Traces four women their path to the Masada massacre In 70 CE nine hundred Jews held out for months against armies of Romans on a mountain in the Judean desert Masada According to the ancient historian Josephus two women and five children survived Four bold resourceful and sensuous women come to Masada by a different Blends mythology magic archaeology and women Traces four women their path to the Masada massacre In 70 CE nine hundred Jews held out for months against armies of Romans on a mountain in the Judean desert Masada According to the ancient historian Josephus two women and five children survived Four bold resourceful and sensuous women come to Masada by a different path Yaels mother died in childbirth and her father never forgave her for that death Revka a village bakers wife watched the horrifically brutal murder of her daughter by Roman soldiers she brings to Masada her twin grandsons rendered mute by their own witness Aziza is a warriors daughter raised as a boy a fearless rider and expert marksman who finds passion with another soldier Shirah is wise in the ways of ancient magic and medicine a woman with uncanny insight and power The four lives intersect in the desperate days of the siege as the Romans draw near All are dovekeepers and all are also keeping secrets about who they are where they come from who fathered them and whom they love more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(271, 'More Than Music (Chasing the Dream #1)', '', 'Add a comment', 37.61, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e7/00/e7000cd6975d8932b9178de9386b944d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Classical musician Maddie Taylor secretly dreams of a louder life but geeky girls like her dont get to be rock stars That is until tattooed singer Jared Cross catches her playing guitar and invites her to join his band on The Sound a reality TV show competitionOnce on the show Maddie discovers theres more to Jared than his flirty smile and bad boy reputation With Classical musician Maddie Taylor secretly dreams of a louder life but geeky girls like her dont get to be rock stars That is until tattooed singer Jared Cross catches her playing guitar and invites her to join his band on The Sound a reality TV show competitionOnce on the show Maddie discovers theres more to Jared than his flirty smile and bad boy reputation With each performance their attraction becomes impossible to ignore but when the show pressures them to stay single theyre forced to keep their relationship secretAs the competition heats up Jared will do whatever it takes for his band to win and Maddie must decide if following her dream is worth losing her heart more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(272, 'Code Name Verity (Code Name Verity #1)', '', 'Add a comment', 22.13, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/65/9a/659ada7d88e3bda8db70f7e5312a39e2.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'I have two weeks Youll shoot me at the end no matter what I doThats what you do to enemy agents Its what we do to enemy agents But I look at all the dark and twisted roads ahead and cooperation is the easy way out Possibly the only way out for a girl caught redhanded doing dirty work like mine and I will do anything anything to avoid SSHauptsturmfhrer von Lin I have two weeks Youll shoot me at the end no matter what I doThats what you do to enemy agents Its what we do to enemy agents But I look at all the dark and twisted roads ahead and cooperation is the easy way out Possibly the only way out for a girl caught redhanded doing dirty work like mine and I will do anything anything to avoid SSHauptsturmfhrer von Linden interrogating me againHe has said that I can have as much paper as I need All I have to do is cough up everything I can remember about the British War Effort And Im going to But the story of how I came to be here starts with my friend Maddie She is the pilot who flew me into France an Allied Invasion of TwoWe are a sensational team more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(273, 'Cell', '', 'Add a comment', 20.29, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/03/da/03da11f81eda5e742df8a39e90c21c70.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Witness Stephen Kings triumphant bloodspattered return to the genre that made him famous Cell the king of horrors homage to zombie films the book is dedicated in part to George A Romero is his goriest most horrific novel in years not to mention the most intensely paced Casting aside his love of elaborate character and town histories and penchant for delayed gra Witness Stephen Kings triumphant bloodspattered return to the genre that made him famous Cell the king of horrors homage to zombie films the book is dedicated in part to George A Romero is his goriest most horrific novel in years not to mention the most intensely paced Casting aside his love of elaborate character and town histories and penchant for delayed gratification King yanks readers off their feet within the first few pages dragging them into the fray and offering no chance catch their breath until the very last page In Cell King taps into readers fears of technological warfare and terrorism Mobile phones deliver the apocalypse to millions of unsuspecting humans by wiping their brains of any humanity leaving only aggressive and destructive impulses behind Those without cell phones like illustrator Clayton Riddell and his small band of normies must fight for survival and their journey to find Claytons estranged wife and young son rockets the book toward resolution Fans that have followed King from the beginning will recognize and appreciate Cell as a departureKings writing has not been so pure of heart and free of hangups in years wrapping up his phenomenal Dark Tower series and receiving a medal from the National Book Foundation doesnt hurt either Retirement clearly suits King and lucky for us having nothing left to prove frees him up to write frenzied juicedup horrorthrillers like Cell Stay tuned for more from the hardestworking retiree in the business with Liseys Story coming in October 2006 Daphne Durham more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(274, 'Angels Walking (Angels Walking #1)', '', 'Add a comment', 34.20, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ba/d9/bad95369105e8e403bf1f2b9288c5e41.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'When former national baseball star Tyler Ames suffers a careerending injury all he can think about is putting his life back together the way it was before He has lost everyone he loves on his way to the big leagues Then just when things seem to be turning around Tyler hits rock bottom Across the country Tylers one true love Sami Dawson has moved on A series of sma When former national baseball star Tyler Ames suffers a careerending injury all he can think about is putting his life back together the way it was before He has lost everyone he loves on his way to the big leagues Then just when things seem to be turning around Tyler hits rock bottom Across the country Tylers one true love Sami Dawson has moved on A series of small miracles leads Tyler to a maintenance job at a retirement home and a friendship with Virginia Hutcheson an old woman with Alzheimers who strangely might have the answers he so desperately seeksA team of Angels Walking take on the mission to restore hope for Tyler Sami and Virginia Can such small and seemingly insignificant actions of the unseen bring healing and redemption And can the words of a stranger rekindle lost love Every journey begins with a stepIt is time for the mission to begin more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(275, 'A Series of Catastrophes and Miracles: A True Story of Love, Science, and Cancer', '', 'Add a comment', 56.48, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/07/5f/075fff6094c0805f9f6b9e12561aeb87.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'A wry witty account of what it is like to face deathand be restored to lifeAfter being diagnosed in her early 40s with metastatic melanomaa rapidly fatal form of cancerjournalist and mother of two Mary Elizabeth Williams finds herself in a race against the clock She takes a onceinalifetime chance and joins a clinical trial for immunotherapy a revolutionary drug A wry witty account of what it is like to face deathand be restored to lifeAfter being diagnosed in her early 40s with metastatic melanomaa rapidly fatal form of cancerjournalist and mother of two Mary Elizabeth Williams finds herself in a race against the clock She takes a onceinalifetime chance and joins a clinical trial for immunotherapy a revolutionary drug regimen that trains the body to vanquish malignant cells Astonishingly her cancer disappears entirely in just a few weeks But at the same time her best friend embarks on a cancer journey of her ownwith very different results Williamss experiences as a patient and a medical test subject reveal with stark honesty what it takes to weather disease the extraordinary new developments that are rewriting the rules of scienceand the healing power of human connection more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(276, 'A People\'s History of the United States', '', 'Add a comment', 40.79, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/bd/93/bd930adc47ee0dc240f8134f70f431ad.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Known for its lively clear prose as well as its scholarly research A Peoples History of the United States is the only volume to tell Americas story from the point of view of and in the words of Americas women factory workers African Americans Native Americans working poor and immigrant laborers', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(277, 'A Brush of Wings (Angels Walking #3)', '', 'Add a comment', 55.51, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/19/11/1911d173c8e812518900af9aa16d9e46.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'From 1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes the third novel in the unforgettable Angels Walking series about divine intervention and the trials and triumphs of life for a group of friendsDespite needing a heart transplant and against the advice of her doctor Mary Catherine moves to Uganda to work at a brand new orphanage Whatever time she has left M From 1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes the third novel in the unforgettable Angels Walking series about divine intervention and the trials and triumphs of life for a group of friendsDespite needing a heart transplant and against the advice of her doctor Mary Catherine moves to Uganda to work at a brand new orphanage Whatever time she has left Mary Catherine wants to spend it helping childrenespecially since there will be no children of her own The only problem is Major League Baseball player Marcus Dillinger the man she never meant to fall in love with Neither Marcus nor Mary Catherines other friendsTyler Ames and Sami Dawsonknow just how serious her heart condition isStill Marcus is sure in the depths of his soul that something isnt right Ultimately his correspondence with Mary Catherine leads him on a desperate lifeordeath mission to rescue her and get her to a US hospital before time runs out Meanwhile Sami and Tyler struggle with issues of their own In a season when Tyler plans to ask Sami to marry him the very core of their relationship is in jeopardyThe team of angels walking is busier than ever in this epic battle between life and death A Brush of Wings is a poignant tale of love sacrifice and the power of faith more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(278, 'Rook', '', 'Add a comment', 37.86, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/64/ab/64ab238bea10c4f25fa5bc9129a35370.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 13, 'History has a way of repeating itself In the Sunken City that was once Paris all who oppose the new revolution are being put to the blade Except for those who disappear from their prison cells a redtipped rook feather left in their place The mysterious Red Rook a savior of the innocent and a criminal in the eyes of the governmentMeanwhile across the sea in the Com History has a way of repeating itself In the Sunken City that was once Paris all who oppose the new revolution are being put to the blade Except for those who disappear from their prison cells a redtipped rook feather left in their place The mysterious Red Rook a savior of the innocent and a criminal in the eyes of the governmentMeanwhile across the sea in the Commonwealth Sophia Bellamys arranged marriage to the wealthy Ren Hasard is the last chance to save her family from ruin But when the search for the Red Rook comes straight to her doorstep Sophia discovers that her fianc is not all he seems Which is only fair because neither is she As the Red Rook grows bolder and the stakes grow ever higher Sophia and Ren find themselves locked in a tantalizing game of cat and mouseDaring intrigue delicious romance and spinetingling suspense fill the pages of this extraordinary tale from awardwinning author Sharon Cameron more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(279, 'The Midnight Watch: A Novel of the Titanic and the Californian', '', 'Add a comment', 26.20, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d8/63/d8630e50f24c22765c9591a9297ff2e1.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'As the Titanic and her passengers sank slowly into the Atlantic Ocean after striking an iceberg late in the evening of April 14 1912 a nearby ship looked on Second Officer Herbert Stone in charge of the midnight watch on the SS Californian sitting idly a few miles north saw the distress rockets that the Titanic fired He alerted the captain Stanley Lord who was slee As the Titanic and her passengers sank slowly into the Atlantic Ocean after striking an iceberg late in the evening of April 14 1912 a nearby ship looked on Second Officer Herbert Stone in charge of the midnight watch on the SS Californian sitting idly a few miles north saw the distress rockets that the Titanic fired He alerted the captain Stanley Lord who was sleeping in the chartroom below but Lord did not come to the bridge Eight rockets were fired during the dark hours of the midnight watch and eight rockets were ignored The next morning the Titanic was at the bottom of the sea and more than 1500 people were dead When they learned of the extent of the tragedy Lord and Stone did everything they could to hide their role in the disaster but pursued by newspapermen lawyers and political leaders in America and England their terrible secret was eventually revealed The Midnight Watch is a fictional telling of what may have occurred that night on the SS Californian and the resulting desperation of Officer Stone and Captain Lord in the aftermath of their inactionTold not only from the perspective of the SS Californian crew but also through the eyes of a family of thirdclass passengers who perished in the disaster the narrative is drawn together by Steadman a tenacious Boston journalist who does not rest until the truth is found The Midnight Watch is a powerful and dramatic debut novelthe result of many years of research in Liverpool London New York and Boston and informed by the authors own experiences as a ships officer and a lawyer more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(280, 'Unicorn Tracks', '', 'Fantasy', 18.78, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/9b/09/9b0935dc936c92900c2dc5d2114da72f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'After a savage attack drives her from her home sixteenyearold Mnemba finds a place in her cousin Tumelos successful safari business where she quickly excels as a guide Surrounding herself with nature and the mystical animals inhabiting the savannah not only allows Mnembas tracking skills to shine it helps her to hide from the terrible memories that haunt herMnemba After a savage attack drives her from her home sixteenyearold Mnemba finds a place in her cousin Tumelos successful safari business where she quickly excels as a guide Surrounding herself with nature and the mystical animals inhabiting the savannah not only allows Mnembas tracking skills to shine it helps her to hide from the terrible memories that haunt herMnemba is employed to guide Mr Harving and his daughter Kara through the wilderness as they study unicorns The young women are drawn to each other despite that fact that Kara is betrothed During their research they discover a conspiracy by a group of poachers to capture the Unicorns and exploit their supernatural strength to build a railway Together they must find a way to protect the creatures Kara adores while resisting the love they know they can never indulge more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(281, 'Saga, Volume 6 (Saga (Collected Editions) #6)', '', 'Fantasy', 25.02, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/4a/99/4a996ae54711cea37e370428b54f8b19.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'After a dramatic time jump the threetime Eisner Award winner for Best Continuing Series continues to evolve as Hazel begins the most exciting adventure of her life kindergarten Meanwhile her starcrossed family learns hard lessons of their ownCollects SAGA 3136', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(282, 'Princess Between Worlds (Wide-Awake Princess #5)', '', 'Fantasy', 13.34, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/db/01/db01b38d3200a5faff4ead42791416e4.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Just as Annie and Liam are busy making plans to travel the world a witch shows up and gives them a collection of postcards from the Magic Marketplace Each postcard gives Annie and Liam the opportunity to travel to exotic lands and farflung kingdoms What the witch doesnt give them are directions on how to safely return', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(283, 'Masks and Shadows', '', 'Fantasy', 56.40, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/05/c4/05c43fe821ae19169c7baa8a54c7e869.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'The year is 1779 and Carlo Morelli the most renowned castrato singer in Europe has been invited as an honored guest to Eszterhza Palace With Carlo in Prince Nikolaus Esterhzys carriage ride a Prussian spy and one of the most notorious alchemists in the Habsburg Empire Already at Eszterhza is Charlotte von Steinbeck the very proper sister of Prince Nikolauss mis The year is 1779 and Carlo Morelli the most renowned castrato singer in Europe has been invited as an honored guest to Eszterhza Palace With Carlo in Prince Nikolaus Esterhzys carriage ride a Prussian spy and one of the most notorious alchemists in the Habsburg Empire Already at Eszterhza is Charlotte von Steinbeck the very proper sister of Prince Nikolauss mistress Charlotte has retreated to the countryside to mourn her husbands death Now she must overcome the ingrained rules of her society in order to uncover the dangerous secrets lurking within the palaces golden walls Music magic and blackmail mingle in a plot to assassinate the Habsburg Emperor and Empressa plot that can only be stopped if Carlo and Charlotte can see through the masks worn by everyone they meet more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(284, 'Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass #2)', '', 'Fantasy', 43.29, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b7/7d/b77d5e56daa3c22822abf1b8affbaef9.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'A line that should never be crossed is about to be breachedIt puts this entire castle in jeopardyand the life of your friendFrom the throne of glass rules a king with a fist of iron and a soul as black as pitch Assassin Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become his Champion Yet Celaena is far from loyal to the crown She hides her secret vigilantly she know A line that should never be crossed is about to be breachedIt puts this entire castle in jeopardyand the life of your friendFrom the throne of glass rules a king with a fist of iron and a soul as black as pitch Assassin Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become his Champion Yet Celaena is far from loyal to the crown She hides her secret vigilantly she knows that the man she serves is bent on evilKeeping up the deadly charade becomes increasingly difficult when Celaena realizes she is not the only one seeking justice As she tries to untangle the mysteries buried deep within the glass castle her closest relationships suffer It seems no one is above questioning her allegiancesnot the Crown Prince Dorian not Chaol the Captain of the Guard not even her best friend Nehemia a foreign princess with a rebel heartThen one terrible night the secrets they have all been keeping lead to an unspeakable tragedy As Celaenas world shatters she will be forced to give up the very thing most precious to her and decide once and for all where her true loyalties lie and whom she is ultimately willing to fight for more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(285, 'Avatar: The Last Airbender: Smoke and Shadow, Part 3 (Smoke and Shadow #3)', '', 'Fantasy', 28.09, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/9f/25/9f25ffe4229a32d1368b3dfe248c3343.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Children are disappearing in the Fire Nation capitol Avatar Aang and his friends are doing everything in their power to save them but will it be enoughWhats worse when Azula the mad sister of Fire Lord Zuko appears on the scene Zuko locks down the capitol to catch her igniting fear and riots in the streets Will Zuko follow in his evil fathers footsteps in or Children are disappearing in the Fire Nation capitol Avatar Aang and his friends are doing everything in their power to save them but will it be enoughWhats worse when Azula the mad sister of Fire Lord Zuko appears on the scene Zuko locks down the capitol to catch her igniting fear and riots in the streets Will Zuko follow in his evil fathers footsteps in order to save those he holds dearWritten and drawn by the creative team behind the bestselling The Promise The Search and The Rift Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru in collaboration with Avatar The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko this is the ultimate continuation of Avatar and the perfect companion to Legend of Korra more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(286, 'A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses #1)', '', 'Fantasy', 52.37, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/0a/78/0a78f89fc2dc78b700b494c3510e8920.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'A thrilling seductive new series from New York Times bestselling author Sarah J Maas blending Beauty and the Beast with faerie loreWhen nineteenyearold huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods a beastlike creature arrives to demand retribution for it Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends Feyre discovers that her captor is not an A thrilling seductive new series from New York Times bestselling author Sarah J Maas blending Beauty and the Beast with faerie loreWhen nineteenyearold huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods a beastlike creature arrives to demand retribution for it Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal but Tamlinone of the lethal immortal faeries who once ruled their worldAs she dwells on his estate her feelings for Tamlin transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie and warning shes been told about the beautiful dangerous world of the Fae But an ancient wicked shadow grows over the faerie lands and Feyre must find a way to stop it or doom Tamlinand his worldforeverPerfect for fans of Kristin Cashore and George R R Martin this first book in a sexy and actionpacked new series is impossible to put down more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(287, 'Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass #1)', '', 'Fantasy', 35.07, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/4e/8d/4e8d87d1cb5e876ddb50599a1d1b656e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'An alternate cover edition can be found hereAfter serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes 18yearold assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassinHer opponents are menthieves and assas An alternate cover edition can be found hereAfter serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes 18yearold assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassinHer opponents are menthieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire each sponsored by a member of the kings council If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations shell serve the kingdom for four years and then be granted her freedom Celaena finds her training sessions with the captain of the guard Westfall challenging and exhilirating But shes bored stiff by court life Things get a little more interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her but its the gruff Captain Westfall who seems to understand her bestThen one of the other contestants turns up dead quickly followed by another Can Celaena figure out who the killer is before she becomes a victim As the young assassin investigates her search leads her to discover a greater destiny than she could possibly have imagined more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(288, 'The Glittering Court (The Glittering Court #1)', '', 'Fantasy', 44.28, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/2f/21/2f21c9ffd0962092ce337ecd1b338f5b.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Big and sweeping spanning from the refined palaces of Osfrid to the gold dust and untamed forests of Adoria The Glittering Court tells the story of Adelaide an Osfridian countess who poses as her servant to escape an arranged marriage and start a new life in Adoria the New World But to do that she must join the Glittering CourtBoth a school and a business venture t Big and sweeping spanning from the refined palaces of Osfrid to the gold dust and untamed forests of Adoria The Glittering Court tells the story of Adelaide an Osfridian countess who poses as her servant to escape an arranged marriage and start a new life in Adoria the New World But to do that she must join the Glittering CourtBoth a school and a business venture the Glittering Court is designed to transform impoverished girls into upperclass ladies who appear destined for powerful and wealthy marriages in the New World Adelaide naturally excels in her training and even makes a few friends the fiery former laundress Tamsin and the beautiful Sirminican refugee Mira She manages to keep her true identity hidden from all but one the intriguing Cedric Thorn son of the wealthy proprietor of the Glittering CourtWhen Adelaide discovers that Cedric is hiding a dangerous secret of his own together they hatch a scheme to make the best of Adelaides deception Complications soon arisefirst as they cross the treacherous seas from Osfrid to Adoria and then when Adelaide catches the attention of a powerful governorBut no complication will prove quite as daunting as the potent attraction simmering between Adelaide and Cedric An attraction that if acted on would scandalize the Glittering Court and make them both outcasts in wild vastly uncharted lands more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(289, 'Hollow City (Miss Peregrineâs Peculiar Children #2)', '', 'Fantasy', 42.98, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/4c/fd/4cfd83a011f60d38b140642a441ce01a.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Childrenwas the surprise best seller of 2011an unprecedented mix of YAfantasy and vintage photography that enthralled readers and critics alike Publishers Weekly called it anenjoyable eccentric read distinguished by welldeveloped characters a believable Welsh setting and somevery creepy monstersThis second novel begins in 1940 Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children was the surprise best seller of 2011an unprecedented mix of YA fantasy and vintage photography that enthralled readers and critics alike Publishers Weekly called it an enjoyable eccentric read distinguished by welldeveloped characters a believable Welsh setting and some very creepy monstersThis second novel begins in 1940 immediately after the first book ended Having escaped Miss Peregrines island by the skin of their teeth Jacob and his new friends must journey to London the peculiar capital of the world Along the way they encounter new allies a menagerie of peculiar animals and other unexpected surprisesComplete with dozens of newly discovered and thoroughly mesmerizing vintage photographs this new adventure will delight readers of all ages more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(290, 'The Star-Touched Queen', '', 'Fantasy', 46.02, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ac/1a/ac1a0546d9cdf6cd82ab7712a6c418df.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Fate and fortune Power and passion What does it take to be the queen of a kingdom when youre only seventeenMaya is cursed With a horoscope that promises a marriage of Death and Destruction she has earned only the scorn and fear of her fathers kingdom Content to follow more scholarly pursuits her whole world is torn apart when her father the Raja arranges a weddi Fate and fortune Power and passion What does it take to be the queen of a kingdom when youre only seventeenMaya is cursed With a horoscope that promises a marriage of Death and Destruction she has earned only the scorn and fear of her fathers kingdom Content to follow more scholarly pursuits her whole world is torn apart when her father the Raja arranges a wedding of political convenience to quell outside rebellions Soon Maya becomes the queen of Akaran and wife of Amar Neither roles are what she expected As Akarans queen she finds her voice and power As Amars wife she finds something else entirely Compassion Protection DesireBut Akaran has its own secrets thousands of locked doors gardens of glass and a tree that bears memories instead of fruit Soon Maya suspects her life is in danger Yet who besides her husband can she trust With the fate of the human and Otherworldly realms hanging in the balance Maya must unravel an ancient mystery that spans reincarnated lives to save those she loves the most including herselfA lush and vivid story that is steeped in Indian folklore and mythology The Startouched Queen is a novel that no listener will soon forget more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(291, 'The Hidden Oracle (The Trials of Apollo #1)', '', 'Fantasy', 52.26, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/7c/55/7c550a26f03e12343d0c6b4474b3eb1e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'How do you punish an immortalBy making him humanAfter angering his father Zeus the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus Weak and disorientated he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy Now without his godly powers the fourthousandyearold deity must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeuss favourBut Apollo ha How do you punish an immortalBy making him humanAfter angering his father Zeus the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus Weak and disorientated he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy Now without his godly powers the fourthousandyearold deity must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeuss favourBut Apollo has many enemies gods monsters and mortals who would love to see the former Olympian permanently destroyed Apollo needs help and he can think of only one place to go an enclave of modern demigods known as Camp HalfBlood more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(292, 'The Bane Chronicles (The Bane Chronicles #1-11)', '', 'Fantasy', 44.73, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e9/fe/e9fed5b725a6badd26ef93175fdc248b.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices can get to know warlock Magnus Bane like never before in this collection of New York Times bestselling tales in print for the first time with an exclusive new story and illustrated materialThis collection of eleven short stories illuminates the life of the enigmatic Magnus Bane whose alluring personality flamboyan Fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices can get to know warlock Magnus Bane like never before in this collection of New York Times bestselling tales in print for the first time with an exclusive new story and illustrated materialThis collection of eleven short stories illuminates the life of the enigmatic Magnus Bane whose alluring personality flamboyant style and sharp wit populate the pages of the 1 New York Times bestselling series The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal DevicesOriginally released onebyone as eonly short stories by Cassandra Clare Maureen Johnson and Sarah Rees Brennan this compilation presents all ten together in print for the first time and includes a neverbeforeseen eleventh tale as well as new illustrated material more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(293, 'Island of Dragons (Unwanteds #7)', '', 'Fantasy', 29.65, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/0f/65/0f6563cce3cc893cde20b088f6fd4107.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Twins Alex and Aaron Stowe are put to the ultimate test to fulfill their destinies and save both Quill and Artim from the deadliest enemy the cities have ever faced in the thrilling conclusion of the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series which Kirkus Reviews called The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter Head mage Alexander Stowe and his friends successfully fended Twins Alex and Aaron Stowe are put to the ultimate test to fulfill their destinies and save both Quill and Artim from the deadliest enemy the cities have ever faced in the thrilling conclusion of the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series which Kirkus Reviews called The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter Head mage Alexander Stowe and his friends successfully fended off the latest threat to their magical world of Artim with the help of a surprise ally But old enemies have secretly been plotting against them Now Alex must lead his people in a final epic battle one they cant hope to win alone Will Artim finally know peace or will all theyve fought for be destroyed forever See more at httpbookssimonandschustercoukI more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(294, 'Demigods & Magicians: Percy and Annabeth Meet the Kanes (Percy Jackson & Kane Chronicles Crossover #1-3)', '', 'Fantasy', 37.51, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b7/d5/b7d558f31dc9803aeb6c76009fdea5bc.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Magic monsters and mayhem abound when Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase meet Carter and Sadie Kane for the first time Weird creatures are appearing in unexpected places and the demigods and magicians have to team up to take them down As they battle with Celestial Bronze and glowing hieroglyphs the four heroes find that they have a lot in commonand more power than th Magic monsters and mayhem abound when Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase meet Carter and Sadie Kane for the first time Weird creatures are appearing in unexpected places and the demigods and magicians have to team up to take them down As they battle with Celestial Bronze and glowing hieroglyphs the four heroes find that they have a lot in commonand more power than they ever thought possible But will their combined forces be enough to foil an ancient enemy who is mixing Greek and Egyptian incantations for an evil purpose Rick Riordan wields his usual storytelling magic in this adrenalinefueled adventure more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(295, 'City of Glass (The Mortal Instruments #3)', '', 'Fantasy', 56.02, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/10/66/106624e3f3bf865390255be16dfb71d8.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Also see Alternate Cover Editions for this ISBN ACE ACE 1 To save her mothers life Clary must travel to the City of Glass the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law and breaking the Law could mean death To make things worse she learns that Jace does not want her there and Simon has been thr Also see Alternate Cover Editions for this ISBN ACE ACE 1 To save her mothers life Clary must travel to the City of Glass the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law and breaking the Law could mean death To make things worse she learns that Jace does not want her there and Simon has been thrown in prison by the Shadowhunters who are deeply suspicious of a vampire who can withstand sunlightAs Clary uncovers more about her familys past she finds an ally in mysterious Shadowhunter Sebastian With Valentine mustering the full force of his power to destroy all Shadowhunters forever their only chance to defeat him is to fight alongside their eternal enemies But can Downworlders and Shadowhunters put aside their hatred to work together While Jace realizes exactly how much hes willing to risk for Clary can she harness her newfound powers to help save the Glass City whatever the costLove is a mortal sin and the secrets of the past prove deadly as Clary and Jace face down Valentine in the third installment of the New York Times bestselling series The Mortal Instruments more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(296, 'Searching for Meaning in Gailana', '', 'Fantasy', 38.73, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/9e/b4/9eb4396139c421fc9f832011c68adb2c.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 13, 'Gailana is the central island of the world Aurganots Reminos Hindarassis Pelanese and Free People different societies with different customs and values live in it Gailana is old with a history rich in events and civilisations The mother island has undergone important changes in recent decades including a devastating war from which the Aurganots emerged victoriou Gailana is the central island of the world Aurganots Reminos Hindarassis Pelanese and Free People different societies with different customs and values live in it Gailana is old with a history rich in events and civilisations The mother island has undergone important changes in recent decades including a devastating war from which the Aurganots emerged victorious Following this war Aurganot has become a country of wealth technology and power dominating all othersIn this modern age Aurganots value their new found joie de vivre Pelanese love commerce and business Reminos are still dedicated to honour and glory in war Hindarassis continue to care most about their families and the Free People cherish their freedom above anything else Among the Free People a young Levon has set a high and ambitious goal to seek and find the ultimate meaning of all that humans do Levon has been on his intellectual quest for years and the coming days are significant Paratos the sage of Gailana is in the land of the Free People and Levon is readying to meet him The young man knows that something life changing will come out from this meeting only he does not imagine whatIn this fictional first part of The Story in Three Parts John HT Francis tells the story of Levon a young and sincere soul looking for meaning in a changing world This short novel will take you on a journey through Gailana shows you its diversity and brings you close to many of its human aspects Events will develop fast on the island and Levon is about to be in the midst of them more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(297, 'The Star-Touched Queen', '', 'Fantasy', 32.30, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/dc/57/dc57f908a0a2e130a5c065893a9005dd.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'Fate and fortune Power and passion What does it take to be the queen of a kingdom when youre only seventeenMaya is cursed With a horoscope that promises a marriage of death and destruction she has earned only the scorn and fear of her fathers kingdom Content to follow more scholarly pursuits her whole world is torn apart when her father the Raja arranges a weddi Fate and fortune Power and passion What does it take to be the queen of a kingdom when youre only seventeenMaya is cursed With a horoscope that promises a marriage of death and destruction she has earned only the scorn and fear of her fathers kingdom Content to follow more scholarly pursuits her whole world is torn apart when her father the Raja arranges a wedding of political convenience to quell outside rebellions Soon Maya becomes the queen of Akaran and wife of Amar Neither roles are what she expected As Akarans queen she finds her voice and power As Amars wife she finds something else entirely Compassion Protection DesireBut Akaran has its own secretsthousands of locked doors gardens of glass and a tree that bears memories instead of fruit Soon Maya suspects her life is in danger Yet who besides her husband can she trust With the fate of the human and Otherworldly realms hanging in the balance Maya must unravel an ancient mystery that spans reincarnated lives to save those she loves the mostincluding herself more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(298, 'A Shard of Ice (The Black Symphony Saga #1)', '', 'Fantasy', 56.63, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/9d/9b/9d9bf1a3155fb3736d2fe12799dcca95.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 9, 'THEIR SOULS REAWAKENEDWhen 13yearold Lilix Morgan is found alive and floating on a bed of ice at sea everyone counts it a miracle Kidnapped nearly four weeks earlier she remembers nothing of her mysterious abduction When she tries to remember what happened she hears only a melody a faint and delicate set of notes strung together in a tune she doesnt understand THEIR SOULS REAWAKENEDWhen 13yearold Lilix Morgan is found alive and floating on a bed of ice at sea everyone counts it a miracle Kidnapped nearly four weeks earlier she remembers nothing of her mysterious abduction When she tries to remember what happened she hears only a melody a faint and delicate set of notes strung together in a tune she doesnt understand THEIR POWER UNMATCHEDA year later and desperate to put the lingering nightmares of her past behind her Lilix crosses the country to enroll at Baelmorte Academy aiming to become the violinist she once dreamt of Things seem to be finally going well and Lilix settles into a routine of sheet music and inspiration among new friendsThen the dreams start The melody and night terrors she thought shed left behind return with a vengeance threatening to ruin her fragile version of normalcy Then an unlikely ally tells her that she isnt alone That there are others just like her fighting to hide their own shocking truths from coming to light That they know who she is and what shes been through Now accompanied by four other girls Lilix discovers her nightmares are larger than a single trauma theyre a window to a hidden part of her soul a place of immense power with a destiny that cannot be ignored THEIR BATTLE IS ONLY BEGINNINGWith this knowledge comes a new and frightening reality For Lilix has been reawakened to stop an ageold enemy one thought to have been destroyed centuries ago Trapped by her destiny Lilix is torn between what feels right and what she remembers Her memories tell her of a starcrossed love waiting to be reunited of friendships and trust broken in the past But can she save that love when reality brings her an enemy and an evil that will be the undoing of them all if they dont destroy it more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(299, 'King\'s Folly (The Kinsman Chronicles #1)', '', 'Fantasy', 39.61, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/fc/17/fc17b4149d87d9ee714dde082ede0ee9.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'The gods are angryVolcanic eruptions sinkholes ground shakerseverything points to their unhappiness At least that is what the king of Armania believes His son Prince Wilek thinks his fathers superstitions are nonsense though he remains the ever dutiful heir apparent to the throneWhen a messenger arrives and claims that the town of Farway has been swallowed by t The gods are angryVolcanic eruptions sinkholes ground shakerseverything points to their unhappiness At least that is what the king of Armania believes His son Prince Wilek thinks his fathers superstitions are nonsense though he remains the ever dutiful heir apparent to the throneWhen a messenger arrives and claims that the town of Farway has been swallowed by the earth the king sends Wilek to investigate But what Wilek discovers is more cataclysmic than one lost city Even as the ground shifts beneath his feet Wilek sets out on a desperate journey to save his people and his world But can he do it before the entire land crumbles more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(300, 'Without Borders (Wanderlove #1)', '', 'New Adult', 45.07, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/de/26/de269ee688d4dc51846567f3942600ce.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'For Annie London a month in a Central American rainforest means handing out mosquito nets giving medical aid and teaching children about the birds and the bees With any luck it will also land her application in the accepted pile at a top tier medical school But as soon as she steps off the plane Annie realizes her bug spray feeble Spanish and medical supplies wo For Annie London a month in a Central American rainforest means handing out mosquito nets giving medical aid and teaching children about the birds and the bees With any luck it will also land her application in the accepted pile at a top tier medical school But as soon as she steps off the plane Annie realizes her bug spray feeble Spanish and medical supplies wont help her deal with her new feelings for Felipeher best friends older brother whos much hotter than she remembers and who also happens to be the doctor in charge of the tripGawking voluntourists may keep his familys medical clinic afloat but Dr Felipe Gutierrez doesnt have to like them Or the way they make snap judgments about his practice and the people he cares for But when his old crush Annie shows up to volunteer her killer curves and kind smile fan the embers of a flame Felipe didnt realize hed been carrying A flame that makes him question all his preconceived notionsAs ideas and cultures clash Annie and Felipe must decide how far outside their comfort zones they are willing to goboth for their work and for one another more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(301, 'The Mistake (Off-Campus #2)', '', 'New Adult', 43.29, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/95/49/9549db6862283a388659611bda63b97b.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Hes a player in more ways than oneCollege junior John Logan can get any girl he wants For this hockey star life is a parade of parties and hookups but behind his killer grins and easygoing charm he hides growing despair about the deadend road hell be forced to walk after graduation A sexy encounter with freshman Grace Ivers is just the distraction he needs but w Hes a player in more ways than oneCollege junior John Logan can get any girl he wants For this hockey star life is a parade of parties and hookups but behind his killer grins and easygoing charm he hides growing despair about the deadend road hell be forced to walk after graduation A sexy encounter with freshman Grace Ivers is just the distraction he needs but when a thoughtless mistake pushes her away Logan plans to spend his final year proving to her that hes worth a second chanceNow hes going to need to up his gameAfter a less than stellar freshman year Grace is back at Briar University older wiser and so over the arrogant hockey player she nearly handed her Vcard to Shes not a charity case and shes not the quiet butterfly she was when they first hooked up If Logan expects her to roll over and beg like all his other puck bunnies he can think again He wants her back Hell have to work for it This time around shell be the one in the drivers seatand she plans on driving him wild more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(302, 'The Matchmaker\'s Playbook (Wingmen Inc. #1)', '', 'New Adult', 55.85, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e9/e3/e9e3736effeb4982324dd0e4e64b2e81.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Wingman rule number one dont fall for a clientAfter a careerending accident former NFL recruit Ian Hunter is back on campusand hes ready to get his new game on As one of the masterminds behind Wingmen Inc a successful and secretive wordofmouth dating service hes putting his extensive skills with women to work for the lovelorn But when Blake Olson requests t Wingman rule number one dont fall for a clientAfter a careerending accident former NFL recruit Ian Hunter is back on campusand hes ready to get his new game on As one of the masterminds behind Wingmen Inc a successful and secretive wordofmouth dating service hes putting his extensive skills with women to work for the lovelorn But when Blake Olson requests the services of Wingmen Inc Ian may have landed his most hopeless client yetFrom her frumpy athletic gear to her unfortunate choice of footwear Blake is going to need a miracle if she wants to land her crush At least with a professional matchmaker by her side she has a fighting chance Ian knows that his advice and a makeover can turn Blake into another successful match But as Blake begins the transformation from hot mess to smokin hot Ian realizes hes in danger of breaking his cardinal rule more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(303, 'The Hook Up (Game On #1)', '', 'New Adult', 36.29, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/90/de/90de87ce300bcbbfcdb9ad77fc9a2e5f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'The rules no kissing on the mouth no staying the night no telling anyone and above all No falling in loveAnna Jones just wants to finish college and figure out her life Falling for star quarterback Drew Baylor is certainly not on her to do list Confident and charming he lives in the limelight and is way too gorgeous for his own good If only she could ignore his h The rules no kissing on the mouth no staying the night no telling anyone and above all No falling in loveAnna Jones just wants to finish college and figure out her life Falling for star quarterback Drew Baylor is certainly not on her to do list Confident and charming he lives in the limelight and is way too gorgeous for his own good If only she could ignore his heated stares and stop thinking about doing hot and dirty things with him Easy rightToo bad hes committed to making her break every ruleFootball has been good to Drew Its given him recognition two National Championships and the Heisman But what he really craves is sexy yet prickly Anna Jones Her cutting humor and blatant disregard for his fame turns him on like nothing else But theres one problem shes shut him down CompletelyThat is until a chance encounter leads to the hottest sex of their lives along with the possibility of something great Unfortunately Anna wants it to remain a hook up Now its up to Drew to tempt her with more more sex more satisfaction more time with him Until shes truly hooked Its a good thing Drew knows all about winningAlls fair in love and footballGame on New AdultContemporary Romance with a HEA Recommended for readers 17 and older more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(304, 'Shameless', '', 'New Adult', 58.35, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e2/52/e252988534e955a047c562376b8b95c0.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'USA TODAY BESTSELLERBradyWhat the hell do I know about raising a baby Nothing Not a goddamn thing Yet here I am the sole guardian of my niece Id be lost if it werent for Katherine the beautiful girl who seems to have all the answers Katherine whos slowly finding her way into my cynical heart I keep reminding myself that I cant fall for someone when we d USA TODAY BESTSELLERBradyWhat the hell do I know about raising a baby Nothing Not a goddamn thing Yet here I am the sole guardian of my niece Id be lost if it werent for Katherine the beautiful girl who seems to have all the answers Katherine whos slowly finding her way into my cynical heart I keep reminding myself that I cant fall for someone when we dont have a future But telling myself this lie and believing it are two different things KatherineWhen Brady shows up on a Harley looking like an avenging angelsix feet three inches of chiseled muscle eyes the color of wild sage and sunkissed skin emblazoned with tattoosIm not sure if I should fall at his feet or run like hell Because if I tell him what happened the night his family died he might hate me What I dont count on are the nights we spend together trying to forget the heartache that brought us here I promise him it wont mean anything that I wont fall in love I shouldnt make promises I cant keep Authors note Due to mature situations and sexual content Shameless is recommended for readers 18 more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(305, 'Off Sides (Off #1)', '', 'New Adult', 39.45, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/4a/58/4a58f6feb21b7194911eddb020766583.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'Im not sure what possessed me to do it Maybe it was the impossible expectations I faced maybe it was my own selfloathing But I just knew I needed something different to happen I needed someone something to derail me from my current path Otherwise I would become lost a hollowed out shell of a man So I did it I approached her then I pursued her then I m Im not sure what possessed me to do it Maybe it was the impossible expectations I faced maybe it was my own selfloathing But I just knew I needed something different to happen I needed someone something to derail me from my current path Otherwise I would become lost a hollowed out shell of a man So I did it I approached her then I pursued her then I made her mine And my life was savedRyan Burnham is the privileged son of a US Congressman and captain of his universitys hockey team While he is on the verge of fulfilling his dreams to play in the NHL his parents want him on a different course One he is expected to accept for the sake of his familys public imageForced her to abandon her music career after the heart breaking death of her parents Danny Cross exists on the opposite side of the tracks from Ryan She is struggling to make her own way working two jobs attending college part time and volunteering in a homeless shelter She is on a mission to build her own successWith a chance meeting their vastly different worlds collide causing each to evaluate whether they are truly on the correct path to selffulfillment and happiness Can their relationship survive Particularly when others are against them every step of the way A lot can happen in just ten short days more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(306, 'The Requiem Red', '', 'Young Adult', 22.65, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/6b/07/6b07b77236b7c80f42bd90bf325e69f6.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'Patient TwentynineA monster roams the halls of Soothing Hills Asylum Three girls dead 29 is endowed with the curseor gift of perception She hears messages in music sees lyrics in paintings And the corn A lifetime asylum resident the orchestral corn music is the only constant in her lifeMason a new kind orderly sees 29 as a woman not a lunatic And as his bel Patient TwentynineA monster roams the halls of Soothing Hills Asylum Three girls dead 29 is endowed with the curseor gift of perception She hears messages in music sees lyrics in paintings And the corn A lifetime asylum resident the orchestral corn music is the only constant in her lifeMason a new kind orderly sees 29 as a woman not a lunatic And as his belief in her grows so does her self confidence That perhaps she might escape might see the outside world But the monster has other plans The missing girls share one common threadeach was twentynines cell mate Will she be next more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(307, 'Set Me Free', '', 'Young Adult', 17.46, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b8/e9/b8e91bd2fc74c3954118999238abb4b8.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'Aaron Ledbetters future had been planned out for him since before he was born Each year the Ledbetter family vacation on Tybee Island gave Aaron a chance to briefly free himself from his familys expectations When he meets Jonas Lucky Luckett a caricature artist in town with the traveling carnival he must choose between the life thats been mapped out for him and Aaron Ledbetters future had been planned out for him since before he was born Each year the Ledbetter family vacation on Tybee Island gave Aaron a chance to briefly free himself from his familys expectations When he meets Jonas Lucky Luckett a caricature artist in town with the traveling carnival he must choose between the life thats been mapped out for him and the chance at true love more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(308, 'The Natural History of Us (The Fine Art of Pretending #2)', '', 'Young Adult', 45.22, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/da/b8/dab87c14168f3ce18530447ec6437361.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'One class assignment One second chance at love The school player is all in Now he needs to win back the sweet commitment girl whos forever owned his heart Justin Carter has a secret Hes not the total player Fairfield Academy believes him to be Not really In fact he used to be a onewoman guyand his feelings for her never went away Too bad he broke her heart t One class assignment One second chance at love The school player is all in Now he needs to win back the sweet commitment girl whos forever owned his heart Justin Carter has a secret Hes not the total player Fairfield Academy believes him to be Not really In fact he used to be a onewoman guyand his feelings for her never went away Too bad he broke her heart three years ago and made sure to ruin any chance shed ever forgive him Peyton Williams is a liar She pretends to be whole counting down the days until graduation and helping her parents at the family ranch But the truth is shes done everything she can to get over Justin and salvation is just around the corner With graduation one short month away shell soon break free from the painful memories and start her life fresh Of course she has to get through working with him on one last assignment first For Justin nothing ever felt as right as being with Peyton and now that fates given him a shot at redemption hes determined to make the most of it And for Peytonwell Justin Carter has always been her kryptonite more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(309, 'Obsidian (Lux #1)', '', 'Young Adult', 14.86, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/88/3f/883fb0f2304efca8724c629f03a4b82a.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Starting over sucksWhen we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year Id pretty much resigned myself to thick accents dodgy internet access and a whole lot of boring until I spotted my hot neighbor with his looming height and eerie green eyes Things were looking upAnd then he opened his mouthDaemon is infuriating Arrogant Stabworthy We do not get alon Starting over sucksWhen we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year Id pretty much resigned myself to thick accents dodgy internet access and a whole lot of boring until I spotted my hot neighbor with his looming height and eerie green eyes Things were looking upAnd then he opened his mouthDaemon is infuriating Arrogant Stabworthy We do not get along At all But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand well something unexpected happens The hot alien living next door marks meYou heard me Alien Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities and Daemons touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip The only way Im getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades If I dont kill him first that is more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(310, 'Burning', '', 'Young Adult', 28.81, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/9a/2c/9a2c2936fa9bd422be96805924e1411a.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'After three years in juvie Angela Davis is just a few months shy of release and shell finally be free from the hole that is Brunesfield Correctional Facility Then Jessica arrives Only ten years old and under the highest security possible this girl has to be dangerous even if no one knows what she did to land in juvie As strange things begin happening to Angela and After three years in juvie Angela Davis is just a few months shy of release and shell finally be free from the hole that is Brunesfield Correctional Facility Then Jessica arrives Only ten years old and under the highest security possible this girl has to be dangerous even if no one knows what she did to land in juvie As strange things begin happening to Angela and her friends that can only be traced to the new girls arrival it becomes clear that Brunesfield is no longer safe They must find a way to get out but how can they save themselves when the world has forgotten them more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(311, 'A Fierce and Subtle Poison', '', 'Young Adult', 28.13, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ac/b6/acb65d6d11263ba98b0191b544f6c728.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Everyone knows the legends about the cursed girlIsabel the one the seoras whisper about They say she has green skin and grass for hair and she feeds on the poisonous plants that fill her familys Caribbean island garden Some say she can grant wishes some say her touch can killSeventeenyearold Lucas lives on the mainland most of the year but spends summers with h Everyone knows the legends about the cursed girlIsabel the one the seoras whisper about They say she has green skin and grass for hair and she feeds on the poisonous plants that fill her familys Caribbean island garden Some say she can grant wishes some say her touch can killSeventeenyearold Lucas lives on the mainland most of the year but spends summers with his hoteldeveloper father in Puerto Rico Hes grown up hearing stories about the cursed girl and he wants to believe in Isabel and her magic When letters from Isabel begin mysteriously appearing in his room the same day his new girlfriend disappears Lucas turns to Isabel for answersand finds himself lured into her strange and enchanted world But time is running out for the girl filled with poison and the more entangled Lucas becomes with Isabel the less certain he is of escaping with his own life more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(312, 'Scarlett Epstein Hates It Here', '', 'Young Adult', 43.55, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/7e/ba/7eba21a2ecaa4651e44f04a7cd808520.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Meet Scarlett Epstein BNF Big Name Fan in her online community of fanfiction writers worldclass nobody at Melville High Her best read only IRL friends are Avery a painfully shy and annoyingly attractive bookworm and Ruth her weedsmoking possibly insane seventythreeyearold neighborWhen Scarletts beloved TV show is canceled and her longtime crush Gideon Meet Scarlett Epstein BNF Big Name Fan in her online community of fanfiction writers worldclass nobody at Melville High Her best read only IRL friends are Avery a painfully shy and annoyingly attractive bookworm and Ruth her weedsmoking possibly insane seventythreeyearold neighborWhen Scarletts beloved TV show is canceled and her longtime crush Gideon is sucked out of her orbit and into the dark and distant world of Populars Scarlett turns to the fanfic message boards for comfort This time though her subjects arent the swoonworthy stars of her fave seriestheyre the reallife kids from her high school And if they ever find out what Scarlett truly thinks about them shell be thrust into a situation far more dramatic than anything shes ever seen on TV more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(313, 'Nightingale, Sing', '', 'Young Adult', 38.28, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/97/e6/97e65c8381cc80ba1107c3ce81c4878d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'A teenage vigilante and a ruthless gangster compete to solve a trail of riddles and find a mythical flower This powerful YA thriller is perfect for fans of The Raven Boys Six of Crows and The Conspiracy of UsA STREETWISE VIGILANTEwho will do anything to cure her dying sisterA RUTHLESS GANGSTERon a grisly quest to attain immortalityA DESPERATE FATHERwho crossed o A teenage vigilante and a ruthless gangster compete to solve a trail of riddles and find a mythical flower This powerful YA thriller is perfect for fans of The Raven Boys Six of Crows and The Conspiracy of UsA STREETWISE VIGILANTEwho will do anything to cure her dying sisterA RUTHLESS GANGSTERon a grisly quest to attain immortalityA DESPERATE FATHERwho crossed oceans to free his enslaved sonA TRAIL OF RIDDLESand the mythical treasure they all seekTHE SERENGETI SAPPHIRE more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(314, 'Library of Souls (Miss Peregrineâs Peculiar Children #3)', '', 'Young Adult', 48.56, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/79/7a/797a5468a7d06aba28d1cc7342b1f2ba.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'A boy with extraordinary powers An army of deadly monsters An epic battle for the future of peculiardomThe adventure that began with Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children and continued in Hollow City comes to a thrilling conclusion with Library of Souls As the story opens sixteenyearold Jacob discovers a powerful new ability and soon hes diving through histo A boy with extraordinary powers An army of deadly monsters An epic battle for the future of peculiardomThe adventure that began with Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children and continued in Hollow City comes to a thrilling conclusion with Library of Souls As the story opens sixteenyearold Jacob discovers a powerful new ability and soon hes diving through history to rescue his peculiar companions from a heavily guarded fortress Accompanying Jacob on his journey are Emma Bloom a girl with fire at her fingertips and Addison MacHenry a dog with a nose for sniffing out lost childrenTheyll travel from modernday London to the labyrinthine alleys of Devils Acre the most wretched slum in all of Victorian England Its a place where the fate of peculiar children everywhere will be decided once and for all Like its predecessors Library of Souls blends thrilling fantasy with neverbeforepublished vintage photography to create a oneofakind reading experience more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(315, 'Frostbite (Vampire Academy #2)', '', 'Young Adult', 29.99, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/2a/2d/2a2d6ebcedeb7249a2a85fd1fbfd06e1.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'WHEN LOVE AND JEALOUSY COLLIDE ON THE SLOPES WINTER BREAK TURNS DEADLYLissa Dragomir is a Moroi princess a mortal vampire with a rare gift for harnessing the earths magic She must be protected at all times from Strigoi the fiercest vampires the ones who never die The powerful blend of human and vampire blood that flows through Rose Hathaway Lissas best friend WHEN LOVE AND JEALOUSY COLLIDE ON THE SLOPES WINTER BREAK TURNS DEADLYLissa Dragomir is a Moroi princess a mortal vampire with a rare gift for harnessing the earths magic She must be protected at all times from Strigoi the fiercest vampires the ones who never die The powerful blend of human and vampire blood that flows through Rose Hathaway Lissas best friend makes her a dhampir Rose is dedicated to a dangerous life of protecting Lissa from the Strigoi who are hellbent on making Lissa one of themRose has serious guy trouble Her gorgeous tutor Dimitri has his eye on someone else her friend Mason has a huge crush on her and she keeps getting stuck in her best friend Lissas head while shes making out with her boyfriend ChristianThen a nearby Strigoi attack puts St Vladimirs on high alert and the Academy whisks its students away on a mandatory holiday ski trip But the glittering winter landscape and posh Idaho resort only provide the illusion of safety When three students run away to strike back against the deadly Strigoi Rose must join forces with Christian to rescue them Only this time Rose and her heart are in more danger than she ever could have imagined more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(316, 'Wild Swans', '', 'Young Adult', 14.36, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ad/42/ad42a85570a887faf1b9e12715cf59bf.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'The summer before Ivys senior year is going to be golden all bonfires barbeques and spending time with her best friends For once she will just get to be No summer classes none of Granddads intense expectations to live up to the family name For generations the Milbourn women have lead extraordinary livesand died young and tragically Granddad calls it a legacy The summer before Ivys senior year is going to be golden all bonfires barbeques and spending time with her best friends For once she will just get to be No summer classes none of Granddads intense expectations to live up to the family name For generations the Milbourn women have lead extraordinary livesand died young and tragically Granddad calls it a legacy but Ivy considers it a curse Why else would her mother have run off and abandoned her as a childBut when her mother unexpectedly returns home with two young daughters in tow all of the stories Ivy wove to protect her heart start to unravel The very people she once trusted now speak in lies And all of Ivys ambition and determination cannot defend her against the secrets of the Milbourn past more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(317, 'Until Friday Night (The Field Party #1)', '', 'Young Adult', 46.31, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e1/24/e1249f72129bd4b788ffd0cdd7834c24.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'To everyone who knows him West Ashby has always been that guy the cocky popular waytoohandsomeforhisowngood football god who led Lawton High to the state championships But while West may be Big Man on Campus on the outside on the inside hes battling the grief that comes with watching his father slowly die of cancerTwo years ago Maggie Carletons life fell ap To everyone who knows him West Ashby has always been that guy the cocky popular waytoohandsomeforhisowngood football god who led Lawton High to the state championships But while West may be Big Man on Campus on the outside on the inside hes battling the grief that comes with watching his father slowly die of cancerTwo years ago Maggie Carletons life fell apart when her father murdered her mother And after she told the police what happened she stopped speaking and hasnt spoken since Even the move to Lawton Alabama couldnt draw Maggie back out So she stayed quiet keeping her sorrow and her fractured heart hidden awayAs Wests pain becomes too much to handle he knows he needs to talk to someone about his fatherso in the dark shadows of a postgame party he opens up to the one girl who he knows wont tell anyone elseWest expected that talking about his dad would bring some relief or at least a flood of emotions he couldnt control But he never expected the quiet new girl to reply to reveal a pain even deeper than his ownor for them to form a connection so strong that he couldnt ever let her go more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(318, 'This Is Where It Ends', '', 'Young Adult', 27.12, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/8e/dc/8edc314a67ed5ddad7bd0a2f30ad3238.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, '1000 am The principal of Opportunity High School finishes her speech welcoming the entire student body to a new semester and encouraging them to excel and achieve1002 am The students get up to leave the auditorium for their next class1003 am The auditorium doors wont open1005 am Someone starts shootingTold from four different perspectives over the span of 1000 am The principal of Opportunity High School finishes her speech welcoming the entire student body to a new semester and encouraging them to excel and achieve1002 am The students get up to leave the auditorium for their next class1003 am The auditorium doors wont open1005 am Someone starts shootingTold from four different perspectives over the span of fiftyfour harrowing minutes terror reigns as one students calculated revenge turns into the ultimate game of survival more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(319, 'The Darkest Lie', '', 'Young Adult', 35.35, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/3b/6a/3b6ae7b1d7736819f4f44605441e283e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'The mother I knew would never do those thingsBut maybe I never knew her after allClothes jokes coded messagesCecilia Brooks and her mom shared everything At least CeCe thought they did Six months ago her mom killed herself after accusations of having sex with a student and CeCes been the subject of whispers and taunts ever since Now at the start of her high The mother I knew would never do those thingsBut maybe I never knew her after allClothes jokes coded messagesCecilia Brooks and her mom shared everything At least CeCe thought they did Six months ago her mom killed herself after accusations of having sex with a student and CeCes been the subject of whispers and taunts ever since Now at the start of her high school senior year between dealing with her grieving distracted father and the social nightmare that has become her life CeCe just wants to fly under the radar Instead shes volunteering at the schools crisis hotlinethe same place her mother workedAs she counsels troubled strangers CeCes lingering suspicions about her moms death surface With the help of Sam a new student and newspaper intern she starts to piece together fragmented clues that point to a twisted secret at the heart of her community Soon finding the truth isnt just a matter of restoring her mothers reputation its about saving livesincluding CeCes own more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(320, 'My Kind of Crazy', '', 'Young Adult', 40.36, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/2b/38/2b38dc9b90299a9755fb15bed3293342.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Despite the best of intentions seventeenyear old wisecracking Hank Kirby cant quite seem to catch a break Its not that he means to screw things up all the time it just happens A lot Case in point his attempt to ask out the girl he likes literally goes up in flames when he spells Prom in sparklers on her lawnand nearly burns down her house As if that wasnt ba Despite the best of intentions seventeenyear old wisecracking Hank Kirby cant quite seem to catch a break Its not that he means to screw things up all the time it just happens A lot Case in point his attempt to ask out the girl he likes literally goes up in flames when he spells Prom in sparklers on her lawnand nearly burns down her house As if that wasnt bad enough Peyton Breedlove a brooding loner and budding pyromaniac witnesses the whole thing Much to Hanks dismay Peyton takes an interest in himand his work The two are thrust into an unusual friendship but their boundaries are tested when Hank learns that Peyton is hiding some dark secrets secrets that may change everything he thought he knew about Peyton more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(321, 'Don\'t Get Caught', '', 'Young Adult', 55.35, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/78/11/78112d48a74583a7acc24a2b46a9f59d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, '1000 tonight at the water tower Tell no one Chaos ClubWhen Max receives a mysterious invite from the untraceable epic prankpulling Chaos Club he has to ask why him After all hes Mr 25 GPA Mr No Social Life Hes Just Max And his favorite heist movies have taught him this situation calls for Rule 4 Be suspicious But its also his one shot to leave Just Ma 1000 tonight at the water tower Tell no one Chaos ClubWhen Max receives a mysterious invite from the untraceable epic prankpulling Chaos Club he has to ask why him After all hes Mr 25 GPA Mr No Social Life Hes Just Max And his favorite heist movies have taught him this situation calls for Rule 4 Be suspicious But its also his one shot to leave Just Max in the dustYeah not so much Max and four fellow studentswho also received invitesare standing on the newly defaced water tower when campus security catches them Definitely a setup And this time Max has had enough Its time for Rule 7 Always get paybackLet the prank war begin more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(322, 'Catching Jordan (Hundred Oaks)', '', 'Young Adult', 50.83, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/f4/8b/f48b76634af0040d4eea1ee896d3676b.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'ONE OF THE BOYSWhat girl doesnt want to be surrounded by gorgeous jocks day in and day out Jordan Woods isnt just surrounded by hot guys thoughshe leads them as the captain and quarterback of her high school football team They all see her as one of the guys and thats just fine As long as she gets her athletic scholarship to a powerhouse universityBut everything sh ONE OF THE BOYSWhat girl doesnt want to be surrounded by gorgeous jocks day in and day out Jordan Woods isnt just surrounded by hot guys thoughshe leads them as the captain and quarterback of her high school football team They all see her as one of the guys and thats just fine As long as she gets her athletic scholarship to a powerhouse universityBut everything shes ever worked for is threatened when Ty Green moves to her school Not only is he an amazing QB but hes also amazingly hot And for the first time Jordans feeling vulnerable Can she keep her head in the game while her hearts on the line more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(323, 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe #1)', '', 'Young Adult', 58.14, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e5/3a/e53a42b20d0c60634289aaad3fbb75c6.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'This Printz Honor Book is a tender honest exploration of identity Publishers Weekly that distills lyrical truths about family and friendshipAristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison Dante is a knowitall who has an unusual way of looking at the world When the two meet at the swimming pool they seem to have nothing in common But as the loners start spen This Printz Honor Book is a tender honest exploration of identity Publishers Weekly that distills lyrical truths about family and friendshipAristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison Dante is a knowitall who has an unusual way of looking at the world When the two meet at the swimming pool they seem to have nothing in common But as the loners start spending time together they discover that they share a special friendshipthe kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(324, 'The Epidemic (The Program 0.6)', '', 'Young Adult', 14.44, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b6/2f/b62f16c69886271a55d3717883323283.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'Can one girl help others find closure by slipping into the identities of their loved ones Find out in this riveting sequel to The Remedy and companion to the New York Times bestselling The Treatment and The ProgramIn a world before The ProgramQuinlan McKee has spent her life acting as other people She was a closera person hired to play the role of the recently decease Can one girl help others find closure by slipping into the identities of their loved ones Find out in this riveting sequel to The Remedy and companion to the New York Times bestselling The Treatment and The ProgramIn a world before The ProgramQuinlan McKee has spent her life acting as other people She was a closera person hired to play the role of the recently deceased in order to give their families closure Through this process Quinn learned to read people and situations even losing a bit of herself to do so But she couldnt have guessed how her last case would bring down her entire worldThe only person Quinn trusts is Deacon her best friend and the love of her life Except Deacons been keeping secrets of his one so Quinn must set out alone to find Arthur Pritchard the doctor whos been trying to control her life The journey brings Quinn to Arthurs daughter Virginia who tells Quinn the truth about Pritchards motives The former closer will start to see that she is the first step in fighting an epidemicBut Quinlan doesnt want to be a cure And with all the lies surrounding her she realizes she has no one left to rely on but herselfeven if she doesnt know who that is anymore more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(325, 'Stars Above (The Lunar Chronicles #4.5)', '', 'Young Adult', 48.05, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/8f/22/8f221677f6d28eba048ebb505fcfd90a.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'The enchantment continuesThe universe of the Lunar Chronicles holds storiesand secretsthat are wondrous vicious and romantic How did Cinder first arrive in New Beijing How did the brooding soldier Wolf transform from young man to killer When did Princess Winter and the palace guard Jacin realize their destiniesWith nine storiesfive of which have never before b The enchantment continuesThe universe of the Lunar Chronicles holds storiesand secretsthat are wondrous vicious and romantic How did Cinder first arrive in New Beijing How did the brooding soldier Wolf transform from young man to killer When did Princess Winter and the palace guard Jacin realize their destiniesWith nine storiesfive of which have never before been publishedand an exclusive neverbeforeseen excerpt from Marissa Meyers upcoming novel Heartless about the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland Stars Above is essential for fans of the bestselling and beloved Lunar ChroniclesThe Little Android A retelling of Hans Christian Andersens The Little Mermaid set in the world of The Lunar ChroniclesGlitches In this prequel to Cinder we see the results of the plague play out and the emotional toll it takes on Cinder Something that may or may not be a glitchThe Queens Army In this prequel to Scarlet were introduced to the army Queen Levana is building and one soldier in particular who will do anything to keep from becoming the monster they want him to beCarswells Guide to Being Lucky Thirteenyearold Carswell Thorne has big plans involving a Rampion spaceship and a noreturn trip out of Los AngelesThe Keeper A prequel to the Lunar Chronicles showing a young Scarlet and how Princess Selene came into the care of Michelle BenoitAfter Sunshine Passes By In this prequel to Cress we see how a nineyearold Cress ended up alone on a satellite spying on Earth for LunaThe Princess and the Guard In this prequel to Winter we see a game called The PrincessThe Mechanic In this prequel to Cinder we see Kai and Cinders first meeting from Kais perspectiveSomething Old Something New In this epilogue to Winter friends gather for the wedding of the century more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(326, 'The Most Perfect Thing: Inside (and Outside) a Bird\'s Egg', '', 'Science', 42.96, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/a3/9e/a39e7c5c9fc61c2ae0f81116aa8cbb0e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Renowned ornithologist Tim Birkhead opens this gripping story as a female guillemot chick hatches already carrying her full quota of tiny eggs within her undeveloped ovary As she grows into adulthood only a few of her eggs mature are released into the oviduct and are fertilized by sperm stored from copulation that took place days or weeks earlier Within a matter of h Renowned ornithologist Tim Birkhead opens this gripping story as a female guillemot chick hatches already carrying her full quota of tiny eggs within her undeveloped ovary As she grows into adulthood only a few of her eggs mature are released into the oviduct and are fertilized by sperm stored from copulation that took place days or weeks earlier Within a matter of hours the fragile yolk is surrounded by albumen and the whole is gradually encased within a turquoise jewel of a shell Soon afterward the fully formed egg is expelled onto a bare rocky ledge where it will be incubated for four weeks before another chick emerges and the life cycle begins again A Birds Egg is about how eggs in general are made fertilized developed and hatched The eggs of most birds spend just 24 hours in the oviduct however that journey takes 48 hours in cuckoos which surreptitiously lay their eggs in the nests of other birds From the earliest times the study of birds ovaries and ova eggs played a vital role in the quest to unravel the mysteries of fertilization and embryo development in humans Birkhead uses birds eggs as wondrous portals into natural history enlivened by the stories of naturalists and scientists including Birkhead and his students whose discoveries have advanced current scientific knowledge of reproduction more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(327, 'Immunity: How Elie Metchnikoff Changed the Course of Modern Medicine', '', 'Science', 57.36, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e1/1e/e11e7e9514a123aee2415a1def85e638.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Around Christmas of 1882 while peering through a microscope at starfish larvae in which he had inserted tiny thorns Russian zoologist Elie Metchnikoff had a brilliant insight what if the mobile cells he saw gathering around the thorns were nothing but a healing force in action Metchnikoffs daring theory of immunitythat voracious cells he called phagocytes formed the Around Christmas of 1882 while peering through a microscope at starfish larvae in which he had inserted tiny thorns Russian zoologist Elie Metchnikoff had a brilliant insight what if the mobile cells he saw gathering around the thorns were nothing but a healing force in action Metchnikoffs daring theory of immunitythat voracious cells he called phagocytes formed the first line of defense against invading bacteriawould eventually earn the scientist a Nobel Prize shared with his archrival as well as the unofficial m oniker Father of Natural Immunity But first he had to win over skeptics especially those who called his theory an oriental fairy tale Using previously inaccessible archival materials author Luba Vikhanski chronicles Metchnikoffs remarkable life and discoveries in the first moder n biography of this hero of medicine Metchnikoff was a towering figure in the scientific community of the early twentieth century a tireless humanitarian who while working at the Pasteur Institute in Paris also strived to curb the spread of cholera syphilis and other deadly diseases In his later years he startled the world with controversial theories on longevity launching a global craze for yogurt and pioneered research into gut microbes and aging Though Metchnikoff was largely forgotten for nearly a hundred years Vikhanski documents a remarkable revival of interest in his ideas on immunity and on the gut flora in the science of the twentyfirst century more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(328, 'Sorting the Beef from the Bull: The Science of Food Fraud Forensics', '', 'Science', 44.74, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/5d/a5/5da545b9d44464af8b3d0a9511a050ca.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Horse meat in our burgers melamine in our infant formula artificial colors in our fish and fruitas our urban lifestyle takes us farther away from our food sources there are increasing opportunities for dishonesty duplicity and profitmaking shortcuts Food adulteration motivated by money is an issue that has spanned the globe throughout human history Whether its Horse meat in our burgers melamine in our infant formula artificial colors in our fish and fruitas our urban lifestyle takes us farther away from our food sources there are increasing opportunities for dishonesty duplicity and profitmaking shortcuts Food adulteration motivated by money is an issue that has spanned the globe throughout human history Whether its a matter of making a good quality oil stretch a bit further by adding a little extra something or labeling a food falsely to appeal to current consumer trendsits all food fraud Consumers may pay the ultimate costs for these crimes with their health and in some cases their lives So how do we sort the beef from the bull or horse as the case may beIllustrious analytical chemist Richard Evershed and science writer Nicola Temple explain the scientific tools and techniques that have revealed the centurys biggest food fraud scams They explore the arms race between scientists and adulterators as better techniques for detection spur more creative and sophisticated means of adulteration and review the upandcoming techniques and devices that will help the industry and consumers fight food fraud in the future Engagingly written SORTING THE BEEF FROM THE BULL lifts the lid on the forensics involved and brings to light the full story of a fascinating and underreported world of applied science more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(329, 'Tipping Point for Planet Earth: How Close Are We to the Edge?', '', 'Science', 37.55, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/8e/cb/8ecbec21e76445ee83229a439e22aeaa.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'Tipping Point for Planet Earth explains why Earth is headed for a tipping point a change so fast dramatic and unexpected that humanity will reel at the consequencesMidway through this century there will be more than nine billion people on the planet Already we are using most of the arable land that exists and overfishing the oceans Water too is becoming scarce in Tipping Point for Planet Earth explains why Earth is headed for a tipping point a change so fast dramatic and unexpected that humanity will reel at the consequencesMidway through this century there will be more than nine billion people on the planet Already we are using most of the arable land that exists and overfishing the oceans Water too is becoming scarce in many placesThe services that humans depend uponlike a supply of clean water food production and protection from diseaseare subject to dangerous threats as wellWe can still keep humanity moving forward by ensuring that the negative changes that are accumulating do not outweigh the positive ones Tipping Point for Planet Earth offers sensible solutions to our most pressing problems The grand challenge of the 21st century is to change the endgame from one that looks like a train wreck to one that sees the train carrying us all into a bright future more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(330, 'The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality', '', 'Science', 55.91, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b2/5a/b25a722c3bab8b311454bc251a75334a.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 9, 'From Brian Greene one of the worlds leading physicists and author the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Elegant Universe comes a grand tour of the universe that makes us look at reality in a completely different waySpace and time form the very fabric of the cosmos Yet they remain among the most mysterious of concepts Is space an entity Why does time have a direction Coul From Brian Greene one of the worlds leading physicists and author the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Elegant Universe comes a grand tour of the universe that makes us look at reality in a completely different waySpace and time form the very fabric of the cosmos Yet they remain among the most mysterious of concepts Is space an entity Why does time have a direction Could the universe exist without space and time Can we travel to the past Greene has set himself a daunting task to explain nonintuitive mathematical concepts like String Theory the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle and Inflationary Cosmology with analogies drawn from common experience From Newtons unchanging realm in which space and time are absolute to Einsteins fluid conception of spacetime to quantum mechanics entangled arena where vastly distant objects can instantaneously coordinate their behavior Greene takes us all regardless of our scientific backgrounds on an irresistible and revelatory journey to the new layers of reality that modern physics has discovered lying just beneath the surface of our everyday world more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(331, 'Diary of a Citizen Scientist: Chasing Tiger Beetles and Other New Ways of Engaging the World', '', 'Science', 28.41, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/29/5c/295ca7f5981786e8b2c6616d10158808.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 8, 'In the exploding world of citizen science hundreds of thousands of volunteers are monitoring climate change tracking bird migration finding stardust for NASA and excavating mastodons The sheer number of citizen scientists combined with new technology has begun to shape how research is conducted Nonprofessionals become acknowledged experts dentists turn into astro In the exploding world of citizen science hundreds of thousands of volunteers are monitoring climate change tracking bird migration finding stardust for NASA and excavating mastodons The sheer number of citizen scientists combined with new technology has begun to shape how research is conducted Nonprofessionals become acknowledged experts dentists turn into astronomers and accountants into botanistsDiary of a Citizen Scientist is a timely exploration of this phenomenon told through the lens of nature writer Sharman Apt Russells yearlong study of a littleknown species the Western redbellied tiger beetle In a voice both humorous and lyrical Russell recounts her persistent and joyful tracking of an insect she calls charismatic elegant and fierce Patrolling the Gila River in southwestern New Mexico collectors net in hand she negotiates the realities of climate change even as she celebrates the beauty of a stillwild and rural landscapeRussells selfawarenessof her occasionallymisplaced confidence her quest to fill in that blank spot on the map of tiger beetles and her desire to become newly engaged in her lifecreates a portrait not only of the tiger beetle she tracks but of the mindset behind selfdriven scientific inquiry Falling in love with the diversity of citizen science she participates in crowdsourcing programs that range from cataloguing galaxies to monitoring the phenology of native plants applauds the growing role of citizen science in environmental activism and marvels at the profusion of projects around the worldDiary of a Citizen Scientist offers its readers a glimpse into the transformative properties of citizen scienceand documents the transformation of the field as a whole more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(332, 'The Origin of Species', '', 'Science', 10.01, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d5/45/d54527d34174d5dd7eaeaaffdfcb3c5c.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'The publication of Darwins The Origin of Species in 1859 marked a dramatic turning point in scientific thought The volume had taken Darwin more than twenty years to publish in part because he envisioned the storm of controversy it was certain to unleash Indeed selling out its first edition on its first day The Origin of Species revolutionized science philosophy and The publication of Darwins The Origin of Species in 1859 marked a dramatic turning point in scientific thought The volume had taken Darwin more than twenty years to publish in part because he envisioned the storm of controversy it was certain to unleash Indeed selling out its first edition on its first day The Origin of Species revolutionized science philosophy and theologyDarwins reasoned documented arguments carefully advance his theory of natural selection and his assertion that species were not created all at once by a divine hand but started with a few simple forms that mutated and adapted over time Whether commenting on his own poor health discussing his experiments to test instinct in bees or relating a conversation about a South American burrowing rodent Darwins monumental achievement is surprisingly personal and delightfully readable Its profound ideas remain controversial even today making it the most influential book in the natural sciences ever writtenan important work not just to its time but to the history of humankind more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(333, 'The Grand Design', '', 'Science', 13.76, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/9b/69/9b696c2064d6ee387774b6121bb4be91.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 5, 'THE FIRST MAJOR WORK IN NEARLY A DECADE BY ONE OF THE WORLDS GREAT THINKERSA MARVELOUSLY CONCISE BOOK WITH NEW ANSWERS TO THE ULTIMATE QUESTIONS OF LIFEWhen and how did the universe begin Why are we here Why is there something rather than nothing What is the nature of reality Why are the laws of nature so finely tuned as to allow for the existence of beings like ours THE FIRST MAJOR WORK IN NEARLY A DECADE BY ONE OF THE WORLDS GREAT THINKERSA MARVELOUSLY CONCISE BOOK WITH NEW ANSWERS TO THE ULTIMATE QUESTIONS OF LIFE When and how did the universe begin Why are we here Why is there something rather than nothing What is the nature of reality Why are the laws of nature so finely tuned as to allow for the existence of beings like ourselves And finally is the apparent grand design of our universe evidence of a benevolent creator who set things in motionor does science offer another explanation The most fundamental questions about the origins of the universe and of life itself once the province of philosophy now occupy the territory where scientists philosophers and theologians meetif only to disagree In their new book Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow present the most recent scientific thinking about the mysteries of the universe in nontechnical language marked by both brilliance and simplicity In The Grand Design they explain that according to quantum theory the cosmos does not have just a single existence or history but rather that every possible history of the universe exists simultaneously When applied to the universe as a whole this idea calls into question the very notion of cause and effect But the topdown approach to cosmology that Hawking and Mlodinow describe would say that the fact that the past takes no definite form means that we create history by observing it rather than that history creates us The authors further explain that we ourselves are the product of quantum fluctuations in the very early universe and show how quantum theory predicts the multiversethe idea that ours is just one of many universes that appeared spontaneously out of nothing each with different laws of natureAlong the way Hawking and Mlodinow question the conventional concept of reality posing a modeldependent theory of reality as the best we can hope to find And they conclude with a riveting assessment of Mtheory an explanation of the laws governing us and our universe that is currently the only viable candidate for a complete theory of everything If confirmed they write it will be the unified theory that Einstein was looking for and the ultimate triumph of human reasonA succinct startling and lavishly illustrated guide to discoveries that are altering our understanding and threatening some of our most cherished belief systems The Grand Design is a book that will informand provokelike no other more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(334, 'Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise', '', 'Science', 16.28, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/7c/04/7c04c7a92b5ba83361eba81fa364a2ca.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 5, 'A survey of the psychology of expertise providing techniques for developing mastery of any skill drawn from the authors extensive pathfinding research', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(335, 'The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory', '', 'Science', 13.03, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/5e/db/5edba3f8d50df6306bc5aa3f2516bd0c.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'The international bestseller that inspired a major Nova special and sparked a new understanding of the universe now with a new preface and epilogueBrian Greene one of the worlds leading string theorists peels away layers of mystery to reveal a universe that consists of eleven dimensions where the fabric of space tears and repairs itself and all matterfrom the small The international bestseller that inspired a major Nova special and sparked a new understanding of the universe now with a new preface and epilogueBrian Greene one of the worlds leading string theorists peels away layers of mystery to reveal a universe that consists of eleven dimensions where the fabric of space tears and repairs itself and all matterfrom the smallest quarks to the most gargantuan supernovasis generated by the vibrations of microscopically tiny loops of energy The Elegant Universe makes some of the most sophisticated concepts ever contemplated accessible and thoroughly entertaining bringing us closer than ever to understanding how the universe works more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(336, 'The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements', '', 'Science', 57.35, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/47/cd/47cd27d1ae8935f974541829eea328f2.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes incredible stories of science history finance mythology the arts medicine and more as told by the Periodic Table Why did Gandhi hate iodine I 53 How did radium Ra 88 nearly ruin Marie Curies reputation And why is gallium Ga 31 the goto element for laboratory prankstersThe Periodic Table is a crow From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes incredible stories of science history finance mythology the arts medicine and more as told by the Periodic Table Why did Gandhi hate iodine I 53 How did radium Ra 88 nearly ruin Marie Curies reputation And why is gallium Ga 31 the goto element for laboratory prankstersThe Periodic Table is a crowning scientific achievement but its also a treasure trove of adventure betrayal and obsession These fascinating tales follow every element on the table as they play out their parts in human history and in the lives of the frequently mad scientists who discovered them THE DISAPPEARING SPOON masterfully fuses science with the classic lore of invention investigation and discoveryfrom the Big Bang through the end of time Though solid at room temperature gallium is a moldable metal that melts at 84 degrees Fahrenheit A classic science prank is to mold gallium spoons serve them with tea and watch guests recoil as their utensils disappear more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(337, 'Surely You\'re Joking, Mr. Feynman!: Adventures of a Curious Character', '', 'Science', 25.83, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/a5/50/a550edf8668b36d52d37080a804944ab.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Richard Feynman 19181988 winner of the Nobel Prize in physics thrived on outrageous adventures Here he recounts in his inimitable voice his experience trading ideas on atomic physics with Einstein and Bohr and ideas on gambling with Nick the Greek cracking the uncrackable safes guarding the most deeply held nuclear secrets painting a naked female toreador and muc Richard Feynman 19181988 winner of the Nobel Prize in physics thrived on outrageous adventures Here he recounts in his inimitable voice his experience trading ideas on atomic physics with Einstein and Bohr and ideas on gambling with Nick the Greek cracking the uncrackable safes guarding the most deeply held nuclear secrets painting a naked female toreador and much else of an eyebrowraising natureIn short here is Feynmans life in all its eccentric glory a combustible mixture of high intelligence unlimited curiosity and raging chutzpah more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(338, 'Seven Brief Lessons on Physics', '', 'Science', 30.60, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ae/f9/aef933758e39ba5e4327b2152478bb1a.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Everything you need to know about the beauty ofmodern physics in less than 100 pagesIn seven brief lessons Italian theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli guides readers with admirable clarity through the most transformative physics breakthroughs of the twentieth and twentyfirst centuries This playful entertaining and mindbending introduction to modern physics already a Everything you need to know about the beauty of modern physics in less than 100 pagesIn seven brief lessons Italian theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli guides readers with admirable clarity through the most transformative physics breakthroughs of the twentieth and twentyfirst centuries This playful entertaining and mindbending introduction to modern physics already a major bestseller in Italy explains general relativity quantum mechanics elementary particles gravity black holes the complex architecture of the universe and the role of humans in the strange world Rovelli describes This is a book about the joy of discovery It takes readers to the frontiers of our knowledge to the most minute reaches of the fabric of space back to the origins of the cosmos and into the workings of our minds Here on the edge of what we know in contact with the ocean of the unknown shines the mystery and the beauty of the world Rovelli writes And its breathtaking more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(339, 'The Selfish Gene', '', 'Science', 29.45, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d7/63/d763b806d6f0fb6580f16d08e00bdba6.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'Richard Dawkins brilliant reformulation of the theory of natural selection has the rare distinction of having provoked as much excitement and interest outside the scientific community as within it His theories have helped change the whole nature of the study of social biology and have forced thousands of readers to rethink their beliefs about life In his internationall Richard Dawkins brilliant reformulation of the theory of natural selection has the rare distinction of having provoked as much excitement and interest outside the scientific community as within it His theories have helped change the whole nature of the study of social biology and have forced thousands of readers to rethink their beliefs about life In his internationally bestselling now classic volume The Selfish Gene Dawkins explains how the selfish gene can also be a subtle gene The world of the selfish gene revolves around savage competition ruthless exploitation and deceit and yet Dawkins argues acts of apparent altruism do exist in nature Bees for example will commit suicide when they sting to protect the hive and birds will risk their lives to warn the flock of an approaching hawk This 30th anniversary edition of Dawkins fascinating book retains all original material including the two enlightening chapters added in the second edition In a new Introduction the author presents his thoughts thirty years after the publication of his first and most famous book while the inclusion of the twopage original Foreword by brilliant American scientist Robert Trivers shows the enthusiastic reaction of the scientific community at that time This edition is a celebration of a remarkable exposition of evolutionary thought a work that has been widely hailed for its stylistic brilliance and deep scientific insights and that continues to stimulate whole new areas of research today more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(340, 'A Light in the Attic', '', 'Poetry', 51.77, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/fe/72/fe72f0532301ec28892ae79a629a293c.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 22, 'Its hard to imagine a world without A Light in the Attic This nowclassic collection of poetry and drawings from Shel Silverstein celebrates its 20th anniversary with this special edition Silversteins humorous and creative verse can amuse the dowdiest of readers Lemonfaced adults and fidgety kids sit still and read these rhythmic words and laugh and smile and love th Its hard to imagine a world without A Light in the Attic This nowclassic collection of poetry and drawings from Shel Silverstein celebrates its 20th anniversary with this special edition Silversteins humorous and creative verse can amuse the dowdiest of readers Lemonfaced adults and fidgety kids sit still and read these rhythmic words and laugh and smile and love that Silverstein Need proof of his genius RockabyeRockabye baby in the treetopDont you know a treetopIs no safe place to rockAnd who put you up thereAnd your cradle tooBaby I think someone down heresGot it in for you Shel you never sounded so good more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(341, 'The Black Maria', '', 'Poetry', 52.15, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d1/7a/d17a3e313e52e1be5651719e4fba1d16.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'Praise for Aracelis GirmayGirmays every lossshe calls them estrangementsis a yearning for connection across time and place her every fragment is a bulwark against ruin O The Oprah Magazine In Aracelis Girmay we have a poet who collects polishes and shares stories with such brilliant invention tenderness and intellectual liveliness that it is understandabl Praise for Aracelis GirmayGirmays every lossshe calls them estrangementsis a yearning for connection across time and place her every fragment is a bulwark against ruin O The Oprah Magazine In Aracelis Girmay we have a poet who collects polishes and shares stories with such brilliant invention tenderness and intellectual liveliness that it is understandable that we think of her as the blessed curator of our collective histories There is in her art the vulnerability of one who lives inside of the stories that she gathers in this remarkable collection Her poems set off alarms even as they transform the world she inhabits showing us in the process exactly what she asks of Romare Beardens art how not to assign all blackness near the sea a captivity This is one of the many sweet contradictions in the black maria which is a black flag wounding the pastoral I am deeply thankful that we have a poet of her unique and singular talent writing today Kwame DawesTaking its name from the moons dark plains misidentified as seas by early astronomers the black maria investigates African diasporic histories the consequences of racism within American culture and the question of human identity Central to this project is a desire to recognize the lives of Eritrean refugees who have been made invisible by years of immigration crisis refugee status exile and resulting statelessness The recipient of a 2015 Whiting Award for Poetry Girmays newest collection elegizes and celebrates life while wrestling with the humanistic notion of seeing beyond seeing violence seeing grace and seeing each other betterto the seagreat storage house historyon which we rode we touchedthe brief pulse of your flutteringpages spelled with salt lifeyour rage your indifferenceyour gentleness washing our feetall of you going onwhether or not we liveto you we bring our carnationsyellow pink how they floatlike bright sentences atopyour memorys dark hairAracelis Girmay is the author of three poetry collections the black maria Kingdom Animalia which won the Isabella Gardner Award and was a finalist for the NBCC Award and Teeth The recipient of a 2015 Whiting Award she has received grants and fellowships from the Jerome Cave Canem and Watson foundations as well as Civitella Ranieri and the NEA She currently teaches at Hampshire Colleges School for Interdisciplinary Arts and in Drew Universitys low residency MFA program Originally from Santa Ana California she splits her time between New York and Amherst Massachusetts more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(342, 'Shakespeare\'s Sonnets', '', 'Poetry', 20.66, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/4d/7a/4d7a79a8be80a529b277ed5c4d8ba482.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'This book is an important and complete collection of the Sonnets of William Shakespeare Most readers are aware of the great plays and manuscripts written for the stage but are unaware of the magnificent Sonnets which were written around the same period This is an excellent complete collection of the Sonnets and poetry of William Shakespeare and should not be missed by This book is an important and complete collection of the Sonnets of William Shakespeare Most readers are aware of the great plays and manuscripts written for the stage but are unaware of the magnificent Sonnets which were written around the same period This is an excellent complete collection of the Sonnets and poetry of William Shakespeare and should not be missed by those interested in the completion of a collection of his writings and those interested in early poetic works more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(343, 'Olio', '', 'Poetry', 23.88, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b1/0e/b10eabab1e1c811a6d47969904fd5755.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'Part fact part fiction Tyehimba Jesss much anticipated second book weaves sonnet song and narrative to examine the lives of mostly unrecorded African American performers directly before and after the Civil War up to World War I Olio is an effort to understand how they met resisted complicated coopted and sometimes defeated attempts to minstrelize themSo while Part fact part fiction Tyehimba Jesss much anticipated second book weaves sonnet song and narrative to examine the lives of mostly unrecorded African American performers directly before and after the Civil War up to World War I Olio is an effort to understand how they met resisted complicated coopted and sometimes defeated attempts to minstrelize themSo while I lead this choir I still find thatIm being ledIm a missionarymending my faith in the midst of this flockI toil in their fields of praise When folks seethese freedmen stand and sing they hear their Godspeak in tongues These nine dark mouths sing shelterthey echo a hymns haven from slaverys weatherDetroit native Tyehimba Jess first book of poetry leadbelly was a winner of the 2004 National Poetry Series Jess a Cave Canem and NYU Alumni has received fellowships from the Whiting Foundation National Endowment for the Arts Illinois Arts Council and the Provincetown Fine Arts Work Center Jess is also a veteran of the 2000 and 2001 Green Mill Poetry Slam Team He exhibited his poetry at the 2011 TEDxNashville Conference Jess is an Associate Professor of English at College of Staten Island more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(344, 'You can\'t bury them all: Poems', '', 'Poetry', 33.63, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b7/44/b7440aa88046b0bf8cba50d59295518e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 17, 'A poetry that is at once harrowing angry and achingly beautiful Patrick Woodcock has spent the past seven years engaging with and being shaped by the people politics and landscapes of the Kurdish north of Iraq Fort Good Hope in the Northwest Territories and Azerbaijan His powerful new collection offers a poetry that simultaneously explores hope and horror while doc A poetry that is at once harrowing angry and achingly beautiful Patrick Woodcock has spent the past seven years engaging with and being shaped by the people politics and landscapes of the Kurdish north of Iraq Fort Good Hope in the Northwest Territories and Azerbaijan His powerful new collection offers a poetry that simultaneously explores hope and horror while documenting the transformative processes of coping You cant bury them all follows the narratives we construct to survive the tragic failures of our humanity to their very end everything thats buried by snow dirt and ash just like everything thats buried by politics homophobia sexism racism religion and history is resurrected demanding to be heard and addressedIn Woodcocks poetry how we deal with what resurfaces is the key What do those who suffer really mean to those who have abandoned them to small consciencesoothing charitable donations or the occasional tweet How can the poet or anyone else sleep at night knowing homosexuals are being thrown off building tops after one steps into a hole and finds an abandoned corpse in an Azeri cemetery or after the elders of an Aboriginal community are left helpless against those who only want to exploit them Still You cant bury them all demonstrates that the world is not just the horrific place the media often portrays In each of the worlds he touches Woodcock discovers a spirit and strength to celebrate more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(345, 'Slow States of Collapse: Poems', '', 'Poetry', 57.31, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/db/ac/dbac3faca8a799824f5725d66c0fcce3.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 17, 'The eagerly anticipated debut from one of Canadas most exciting new poets In her debut collection AshleyElizabeth Best explores the cultivation of resilience during uncertain and often trying times Its a book built around daytoday conflicts poems about love family grief power and longing Navigating the fault lines of popular culture and traditional poetry to The eagerly anticipated debut from one of Canadas most exciting new poets In her debut collection AshleyElizabeth Best explores the cultivation of resilience during uncertain and often trying times Its a book built around daytoday conflicts poems about love family grief power and longing Navigating the fault lines of popular culture and traditional poetry to assert that we are all history makers Slow States of Collapse enters the landscape of personal narrative in an attempt to reconcile lifes little universal griefsSlow States of Collapse presents a world that is at once menacing and full of wonder and grace Its a poetry of casual cruelty and kisses like puncture wounds of something too tender to touch and the threat of an intense beauty In this collection illness confronts bedside manners while a migrant restlessness also paints remarkable portraits of shifting selfimage and in the process the nature of personal and political power is reimagined more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(346, 'Untitled Collection: Sabbath Poems 2014', '', 'Poetry', 14.27, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/65/6e/656e79dfd4f8b6bf19ffde2c75ceda81.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'More than thirtyfive years ago when the weather allowed Wendell Berry began spending his sabbaths outdoors walking and wandering around familiar territory seeking a deep intimacy only time could provide These walks arranged themselves into poems and each year since he has completed a sequence dated by the year of its composition Last year we collected the lot into a More than thirtyfive years ago when the weather allowed Wendell Berry began spending his sabbaths outdoors walking and wandering around familiar territory seeking a deep intimacy only time could provide These walks arranged themselves into poems and each year since he has completed a sequence dated by the year of its composition Last year we collected the lot into a collection This Day the Sabbath Poems 19792013 This new sequence for the following year is one of the richest yet This group provides a virtual syllabus for all of Mr Berrys cultural and agricultural work in concentrated form Many of these poems are drawn from the view from a small porch in the woods a place of stillness and reflection a vantage point of the onelife of the forest composedof uncountable lives in countlessyears each life coherent itself within the coherence the great composureof all A new collection of Wendell Berry poems is always an occasion of joyful celebration and this one is especially so more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(347, 'Poems That Make Grown Women Cry', '', 'Poetry', 14.19, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/18/ac/18ac3f16b10a5fc47e603d93335e3f24.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Following the success of their anthology Poems That Make Grown Men Cry fatherandson team Anthony and Ben Holden working with Amnesty International have asked the same revealing question of 100 remarkable women What poem has moved you to tearsThe poems chosen range from the eighth century to today from Rumi and Shakespeare to Sylvia Plath WH Auden to Carol Ann Du Following the success of their anthology Poems That Make Grown Men Cry fatherandson team Anthony and Ben Holden working with Amnesty International have asked the same revealing question of 100 remarkable women What poem has moved you to tearsThe poems chosen range from the eighth century to today from Rumi and Shakespeare to Sylvia Plath WH Auden to Carol Ann Duffy Pablo Neruda and Derek Walcott to Imtiaz Dharker and Warsan Shire Their themes range from love and loss through mortality and mystery war and peace to the beauty and variety of nature From Yoko Ono to Judi Dench Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to Elena Ferrante Carol Ann Duffy to Kaui Hart Hemmings and Joan Baez to Nikki Giovanni this unique collection delivers private insights into the minds of women whose writing acting and thinking are admired around the world more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(348, 'Night Sky with Exit Wounds', '', 'Poetry', 41.05, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ff/48/ff48b0696fb97b7f7b5c6d15e372cb70.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Reading Vuong is like watching a fish move he manages the varied currents of English with muscled intuition His poems are by turns graceful and wonderstruck His lines are both long and short his pose narrative and lyric his diction formal and insouciant From the outside Vuong has fashioned a poetry of inclusionThe New YorkerOcean Vuongs first fulllength collec Reading Vuong is like watching a fish move he manages the varied currents of English with muscled intuition His poems are by turns graceful and wonderstruck His lines are both long and short his pose narrative and lyric his diction formal and insouciant From the outside Vuong has fashioned a poetry of inclusionThe New YorkerOcean Vuongs first fulllength collection aims straight for the perennial bigand very humansubjects of romance family memory grief war and melancholia None of these he allows to overwhelm his spirit or his poems which demonstrate through breath and cadence and unrepentant enthrallment that a gentle palm on a chest can calm the fiercest hungers more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(349, 'salt.', '', 'Poetry', 46.78, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/c9/92/c9924f9637aef6d9fc8e165be62f69ee.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Salt is a journey through warmth and sharpness This collection of poetry explores the realities of multiple identities language diasporic life pain the self community healing celebration and love', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(350, 'Quarter Life Poetry: Poems for the Young, Broke and Hangry', '', 'Poetry', 50.89, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/68/92/68922093080c377fa521ba64d8d372e1.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'The creator of the popular Tumblr and Instagram Quarter Life Poetry tackles the reallife truths of work money sex and many other challenges 20somethings face in a laughoutloud collection of poetrySamantha Jayne knows that life postcollege isnt as glamorous as all undergrads think its going to be because shes currently living it A graphic artist Sam start The creator of the popular Tumblr and Instagram Quarter Life Poetry tackles the reallife truths of work money sex and many other challenges 20somethings face in a laughoutloud collection of poetrySamantha Jayne knows that life postcollege isnt as glamorous as all undergrads think its going to be because shes currently living it A graphic artist Sam started creating doodles and funny poems about her life as a 25yearold And when she decided to put them on Instagram the captions were full of other people tagging friends and saying This is literally us At a time where it seems like everyone around you is getting married making more money than you do and paying off their student loans Sams poetry captures the voice of millennials everywhere who know that being in your 20s can sometimes be the exact opposite of the best years of your life more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(351, 'Out of Print: City Lights Spotlight No. 14', '', 'Poetry', 53.64, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/4c/5a/4c5a559bc2edb79e5d48af4dbc813eb2.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 8, 'The third fulllength collectionby Julien Poirier Out of Print is a truly bicoastal volume reflecting the poets years in New York as well as his return to his Bay Area roots Consider it a meetinghouse between late New York School and contemporary California surrealism a series of quips intercepted from Americas underground poetry telegraph or an absurdist mirror hel The third fulllength collection by Julien Poirier Out of Print is a truly bicoastal volume reflecting the poets years in New York as well as his return to his Bay Area roots Consider it a meetinghouse between late New York School and contemporary California surrealism a series of quips intercepted from Americas underground poetry telegraph or an absurdist mirror held up to consumerist cultureWelcome Julien Poirier What a distinct inspired voice His work is abundant in surprise His musicaloften bonkers play of language is for me a source of delight revelationDavid MeltzerJulien Poiriers poems calibrate the vernacular in a sublime mathematics of commonalities The effect is that of feelings on the run enunciated clearly In a sudden downdraughtYoure wind you melt on my tonguehell take the contemporary love poem into new stretches of believability while knowingly calling to account the failings that whether perennial or merely topical hem round ourselves to disastrous effect For no mistake Out of Print means business a forceful wakeup call allowing as how for this old world the time for meaningful action may well have run out and weve joined the fabled damned lost but for such eloquence affection and mad mad laughter in Hells despiteBill BerksonOut of Prints unexpectedly a love poem its humor sharpening into dissonant pleasure And what a pleasure Julien Poiriers weirdly direct and directly weird poems notice what an event is whether its four square monks in a Coupe de Ville or becoming the Invisible Hand and render that event into a sensual and searching landscape You are really there no where but there in poetry as a means to think differently and maybe absurdly hopeKaren WeiserJulien Poirier is the cofounder of Ugly Duckling Presse He has taught poetry in New York City and San Francisco public schools and at San Quentin State Prison Previous books include Way Too West 2015 and El Golpe Chileo 2010 more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(352, 'Les Fleurs du Mal', '', 'Poetry', 29.04, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/3d/32/3d324c0b55c221e9b701d4e772b42ad6.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 8, 'Presents the first American translation of the complete text of Baudelaires 1857 masterwork and includes the complete original French texts for easy comparison', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(353, 'Howl and Other Poems', '', 'Poetry', 40.45, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/09/8e/098e81fcea9f6b4c15f6d207301c0085.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 8, 'The prophetic poem that launched a generation when it was first published in 1965 is here presented in a commemorative fortieth Anniversary EditionWhen the book arrived from its British printers it was seized almost immediately by US Customs and shortly thereafter the San Francisco police arrested its publisher and editor Lawrence Ferlinghetti together with City Lig The prophetic poem that launched a generation when it was first published in 1965 is here presented in a commemorative fortieth Anniversary EditionWhen the book arrived from its British printers it was seized almost immediately by US Customs and shortly thereafter the San Francisco police arrested its publisher and editor Lawrence Ferlinghetti together with City Lights Bookstore manager Shigeyoshi Murao The two of them were charged with disseminating obscene literature and the case went to trial in the municipal court of Judge Clayton Horn A parade of distinguished literary and academic witnesses persuaded the judge that the title poem was indeed not obscene and that it had redeeming social significanceThus was Howl Other Poems freed to become the single most influential poetic work of the postWorld War II era with over 900000 copies now in print more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(354, 'Leave This Song Behind: Teen Poetry at Its Best', '', 'Poetry', 51.17, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/5e/ca/5eca840ed2d6f0f0d2f795922cb76741.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'Its been 10 years since the last book in the Teen Ink series Written in the Dirt was published Now a whole new batch of teen writers has emerged with their own unique voices Leave This Song Behind features the best poetry submitted by those writers to Teen Ink over the last five years The pieces in this book were chosen because they were so powerful that they Its been 10 years since the last book in the Teen Ink series Written in the Dirt was published Now a whole new batch of teen writers has emerged with their own unique voices Leave This Song Behind features the best poetry submitted by those writers to Teen Ink over the last five years The pieces in this book were chosen because they were so powerful that they stood out from the rest Teen Ink editors took a deep look into each poems strengths then divided Leave This Song Behind into seven sections based on the poetic techniques or qualities that moved them most Vivid sensory details made some poems shine others caught their attention with simple sparse language Still others were chosen because of their thoughtful use of form compelling stories strong figurative language unexpected connections and wit and fresh writing about familiar topicsDig in and let these brave young voices capture your heart and mind with their passion their pain and their amazing poetry more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(355, 'The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats (The Collected Works of W.B. Yeats #1)', '', 'Poetry', 15.42, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b3/8c/b38cadc69f4a2db0aae2ee2867ab8583.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 6, 'The Collected Poems of W B Yeats includes all of the poems authorized by Yeats for inclusion in his standard canon Breathtaking in range it encompasses the entire arc of his career from luminous reworking of ancient Irish myths and legends to passionate meditations on the demands and rewards of youth and old age from exquisite occasionally whimsical songs of love n The Collected Poems of W B Yeats includes all of the poems authorized by Yeats for inclusion in his standard canon Breathtaking in range it encompasses the entire arc of his career from luminous reworking of ancient Irish myths and legends to passionate meditations on the demands and rewards of youth and old age from exquisite occasionally whimsical songs of love nature and art to somber and angry poems of life in a nation torn by war and uprising In observing the development of rich and recurring images and themes over the course of his body of work we can trace the quest of this centurys greatest poet to unite intellect and artistry in a single magnificent visionRevised and corrected this edition includes Yeats own notes on his poetry complemented by explanatory notes from esteemed Yeats scholar Richard J Finneran The Collected Poems of W B Yeats is the most comprehensive edition of one of the worlds most beloved poets available in paperback more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(356, 'The Crossover', '', 'Poetry', 38.77, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/25/fe/25fe373b974387a66ff1dea80f023ccb.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 5, 'With a bolt of lightning on my kicks The court is SIZZLING My sweat is DRIZZLING Stop all that quivering Cuz tonight Im delivering announces dreadlocked 12year old Josh Bell He and his twin brother Jordan are awesome on the court But Josh has more than basketball in his blood hes got mad beats too that tell his familys story in verse in this fast and With a bolt of lightning on my kicks The court is SIZZLING My sweat is DRIZZLING Stop all that quivering Cuz tonight Im delivering announces dreadlocked 12year old Josh Bell He and his twin brother Jordan are awesome on the court But Josh has more than basketball in his blood hes got mad beats too that tell his familys story in verse in this fast and furious middle grade novel of family and brotherhood Josh and Jordan must come to grips with growing up on and off the court to realize breaking the rules comes at a terrible price as their storys heartstopping climax proves a gamechanger for the entire family more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(357, 'Booked', '', 'Poetry', 17.49, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/cf/3b/cf3b0341f5f4f4ad2c1439c11d32a9b1.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 5, 'Like lightningyou strikefast and freelegs zoomdown fieldeyes fixedon the checkered ballon the goalten yards to gocant nobody stop youcant nobody cop you In this followup to the Newberywinning novel THE CROSSOVER soccer family love and friendship take center stage as twelveyearold Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home sta Like lightningyou strikefast and freelegs zoomdown fieldeyes fixedon the checkered ballon the goalten yards to gocant nobody stop youcant nobody cop you In this followup to the Newberywinning novel THE CROSSOVER soccer family love and friendship take center stage as twelveyearold Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home stands up to a bully and tries to impress the girl of his dreams Helping him along are his best friend and sometimes teammate Coby and The Mac a rapping librarian who gives Nick inspiring books to read This electric and heartfelt novelinverse by poet Kwame Alexander bends and breaks as it captures all the thrills and setbacks action and emotion of a World Cup match more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(358, 'Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair', '', 'Poetry', 30.95, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ec/10/ec10f11ff0ea13c17a42d81b03896235.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'Drawn from the most intimate and personal associations Pablo Nerudas most beloved collection of poetry juxtaposes the exuberance of youthful passion with the desolation of grief the sensuality of the body with the metaphorical nuances of nature Pulitzer Prizewinning poet W S Merwins masterly translation faces the original Spanish text This edition also features an Drawn from the most intimate and personal associations Pablo Nerudas most beloved collection of poetry juxtaposes the exuberance of youthful passion with the desolation of grief the sensuality of the body with the metaphorical nuances of nature Pulitzer Prizewinning poet W S Merwins masterly translation faces the original Spanish text This edition also features an insightful Introduction by Cristina Garcia More than eighty years after its publication Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair stands as an essential collection that continues to inspire lovers and poets around the world more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(359, 'Vampire Knight, Vol. 1 (Vampire Knight #1)', '', 'Paranormal', 15.40, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/39/82/39826643a2e100f9e763079d7d5867f4.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'Yuki Cross has no memory of her past prior to the moment she was saved from a vampire attack ten years ago She was adopted by the headmaster of Cross Academy and now works alongside Zero to guard the Academys secret Cross Adademy is attended by two groups of students the Day Class and the Night Class At twilight when the students of the Day Class return to their dor Yuki Cross has no memory of her past prior to the moment she was saved from a vampire attack ten years ago She was adopted by the headmaster of Cross Academy and now works alongside Zero to guard the Academys secret Cross Adademy is attended by two groups of students the Day Class and the Night Class At twilight when the students of the Day Class return to their dorm they cross paths with the Night Class on their way to school Yuki Cross and Zero Kiryu are the Guardians of the school protecting the Day Class from the Academys dark secret the Night Class is full of vampires more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(360, 'Wall and Piece', '', 'Art', 44.18, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/df/34/df346322ddfdd3b4da0e34cad17f49dc.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 18, 'Banksy Britains nowlegendary guerilla street artist has painted the walls streets and bridges of towns and cities throughout the world Not only did he smuggle his pieces into four of New York Citys major art museums hes also hung his work at Londons Tate Gallery and adorned Israels West Bank barrier with satirical images Banksys identity remains unknown Banksy Britains nowlegendary guerilla street artist has painted the walls streets and bridges of towns and cities throughout the world Not only did he smuggle his pieces into four of New York Citys major art museums hes also hung his work at Londons Tate Gallery and adorned Israels West Bank barrier with satirical images Banksys identity remains unknown but his work is unmistakablewith prints selling for as much as 45000 more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(361, 'Feathers: Displays of Brilliant Plumage', '', 'Art', 49.05, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/0a/d4/0ad48326a0d2dbda145c94e1d50ef673.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Exquisite images from awardwinning National Geographic photographer Robert Clark offer a captivating perspective on the vast beauty and myriad functions of a seemingly simple thing the bird feather Each detailed closeup is paired with informative text about the utility and evolution of the feather it depicts making this handsome marriage of art and science the ideal g Exquisite images from awardwinning National Geographic photographer Robert Clark offer a captivating perspective on the vast beauty and myriad functions of a seemingly simple thing the bird feather Each detailed closeup is paired with informative text about the utility and evolution of the feather it depicts making this handsome marriage of art and science the ideal gift for bird lovers natural history buffs and photography enthusiasts more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(362, 'Art and Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking', '', 'Art', 48.63, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/87/82/87822798b42545d589822bc712dc38a6.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 9, 'This is a book about making art Ordinary art Ordinary art means something like all art not made by Mozart After all art is rarely made by Mozartlike people essentiallystatistically speakingthere arent any people like that Geniuses get made onceacentury or so yet good art gets made all the time so to equate the making of art with the workings of genius remov This is a book about making art Ordinary art Ordinary art means something like all art not made by Mozart After all art is rarely made by Mozartlike people essentiallystatistically speakingthere arent any people like that Geniuses get made onceacentury or so yet good art gets made all the time so to equate the making of art with the workings of genius removes this intimately human activity to a strangely unreachable and unknowable place For all practical purposes making art can be examined in great detail without ever getting entangled in the very remote problems of geniusfrom the IntroductionArt Fear explores the way art gets made the reasons it often doesnt get made and the nature of the difficulties that cause so many artists to give up along the way The books coauthors David Bayles and Ted Orland are themselves both working artists grappling daily with the problems of making art in the real world Their insights and observations drawn from personal experience provide an incisive view into the world of art as it is expeienced by artmakers themselvesThis is not your typical selfhelp book This is a book written by artists for artists its about what it feels like when artists sit down at their easel or keyboard in their studio or performance space trying to do the work they need to do First published in 1994 Art Fear quickly became an underground classic Wordofmouth response alonenow enhanced by internet postinghas placed it among the bestselling books on artmaking and creativity nationallyArt Fear has attracted a remarkably diverse audience ranging from beginning to accomplished artists in every medium and including an exceptional concentration among students and teachers The original Capra Press edition of Art Fear sold 80000 copiesAn excerptToday more than it was however many years ago art is hard because you have to keep after it so consistently On so many different fronts For so little external reward Artists become veteran artists only by making peace not just with themselves but with a huge range of issues You have to find your work more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(363, 'The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain', '', 'Art', 43.02, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/0a/8f/0a8f6461714ec9868dea0d37c5da5a81.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 8, 'When Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain was first published in 1979 it hit the New York Times bestseller list within two weeks and stayed there for more than a year In 1989 when Dr Betty Edwards revised the book it went straight to the Times list again Now Dr Edwards celebrates the twentieth anniversary of her classic book with a second revised editionOver the When Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain was first published in 1979 it hit the New York Times bestseller list within two weeks and stayed there for more than a year In 1989 when Dr Betty Edwards revised the book it went straight to the Times list again Now Dr Edwards celebrates the twentieth anniversary of her classic book with a second revised editionOver the last decade Dr Edwards has refined her material through teaching hundreds of workshops and seminars Truly The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain this edition includesthe very latest developments in brain researchnew material on using drawing techniques in the corporate world and in educationinstruction on selfexpression through drawingan updated section on using colordetailed information on using the five basic skills of drawing for problem solving more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(364, 'History of Beauty', '', 'Art', 10.29, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/cb/74/cb74d2953d5249143c3c2e3c281daf6f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 8, 'Now in paperback Umberto Ecos groundbreaking and muchacclaimed first illustrated book has been a critical success since its first publication in 2004 What is beauty Umberto Eco among Italys finest and most important contemporary thinkers explores the nature the meaning and the very history of the idea of beauty in Western culture The profound and subtle text is Now in paperback Umberto Ecos groundbreaking and muchacclaimed first illustrated book has been a critical success since its first publication in 2004 What is beauty Umberto Eco among Italys finest and most important contemporary thinkers explores the nature the meaning and the very history of the idea of beauty in Western culture The profound and subtle text is lavishly illustrated with abundant examples of sublime painting and sculpture and lengthy quotations from writers and philosophers This is the first paperback edition of History of Beauty making this intellectual and philosophical journey with one of the worlds most acclaimed thinkers available in a more compact and affordable formatFrom the Trade Paperback edition more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(365, 'The Story of Art', '', 'Art', 41.14, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/7a/e9/7ae92da23efc2f0f4633f9d2cde370f3.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'This text is the 16th revised and updated edition of this introduction to art from the earliest cave paintings to experimental art Eight new artists from the modern period have been introduced They are Corot Kollwitz Nolde de Chirico Brancussi Magritte Nicolson and Morandi A sequence of new endings have been added and the captions are now fuller including the This text is the 16th revised and updated edition of this introduction to art from the earliest cave paintings to experimental art Eight new artists from the modern period have been introduced They are Corot Kollwitz Nolde de Chirico Brancussi Magritte Nicolson and Morandi A sequence of new endings have been added and the captions are now fuller including the medium and dimension of the works illustrated Six foldouts present selected largescale works They are Van Eycks Ghent Altarpiece Leonardos Last Supper Botticellis Birth of Venus Jackson Pollocks One Number 31 1950 Van der Weydens Descent from the Cross and Michelangelos Sistine Chapel ceiling more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(366, 'The Art Book', '', 'Art', 32.34, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/76/90/76904c101329aa50b6653f399318970b.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'An A to Z guide to 500 great painters and sculptors from medieval to modern times it debunks art historical classifications by throwing together brilliant examples of all periods schools visions and techniques Each artist is represented by a fullpage colour plate of a definitive work accompanied by explanatory and illuminating information on the image and its creator An A to Z guide to 500 great painters and sculptors from medieval to modern times it debunks art historical classifications by throwing together brilliant examples of all periods schools visions and techniques Each artist is represented by a fullpage colour plate of a definitive work accompanied by explanatory and illuminating information on the image and its creator Glossaries of artistic movements and technical terms are included making this a valuable work of reference as well as a feast for the eyes By breaking with traditional classifications The Art Book presents a fresh and original approach to art an unparalleled visual sourcebook and a celebration of our rich and multifaceted culture more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(367, 'Ways of Seeing', '', 'Art', 39.51, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/a5/54/a5542b7abc8673ea8254a3fe93b23e4e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 1, 'John Bergers Classic Text on ArtJohn Bergers Ways of Seeing is one of the most stimulating and the most influential books on art in any language First published in 1972 it was based on the BBC television series about which the London Sunday Times critic commented This is an eyeopener in more ways than one by concentrating on how we look at paintings he will John Bergers Classic Text on ArtJohn Bergers Ways of Seeing is one of the most stimulating and the most influential books on art in any language First published in 1972 it was based on the BBC television series about which the London Sunday Times critic commented This is an eyeopener in more ways than one by concentrating on how we look at paintings he will almost certainly change the way you look at pictures By now he hasBerger has the ability to cut right through the mystification of the professional art critics He is a liberator of images and once we have allowed the paintings to work on us directly we are in a much better position to make a meaningful evaluation Peter Fuller Arts ReviewThe influence of the series and the book was enormous It opened up for general attention to areas of cultural study that are now commonplace Geoff Dyer in Ways of TellingWinner of the 1972 Booker Prize for his novel G John Peter Berger born November 5th 1926 is an art critic painter and author of many novels including A Painter of Our Time From A to X and Bentos Sketchbook more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(368, 'The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil', '', 'Psychology', 10.40, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/4b/2a/4b2a574e8382dcac92d046d30d2c27fc.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Renowned social psychologist and creator of the Stanford Prison Experiment Philip Zimbardo explores the mechanisms that make good people do bad things how moral people can be seduced into acting immorally and what this says about the line separating good from evilThe Lucifer Effect explains howand the myriad reasons whywe are all susceptible to the lure of the dar Renowned social psychologist and creator of the Stanford Prison Experiment Philip Zimbardo explores the mechanisms that make good people do bad things how moral people can be seduced into acting immorally and what this says about the line separating good from evilThe Lucifer Effect explains howand the myriad reasons whywe are all susceptible to the lure of the dark side Drawing on examples from history as well as his own trailblazing research Zimbardo details how situational forces and group dynamics can work in concert to make monsters out of decent men and women Here for the first time and in detail Zimbardo tells the full story of the Stanford Prison Experiment the landmark study in which a group of collegestudent volunteers was randomly divided into guards and inmates and then placed in a mock prison environment Within a week the study was abandoned as ordinary college students were transformed into either brutal sadistic guards or emotionally broken prisoners By illuminating the psychological causes behind such disturbing metamorphoses Zimbardo enables us to better understand a variety of harrowing phenomena from corporate malfeasance to organized genocide to how once upstanding American soldiers came to abuse and torture Iraqi detainees in Abu Ghraib He replaces the longheld notion of the bad apple with that of the bad barrelthe idea that the social setting and the system contaminate the individual rather than the other way around more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(369, 'The Golden Condom: And Other Essays on Love Lost and Found', '', 'Psychology', 39.43, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e8/b4/e8b404939ad2b1cc9d896ba646919b17.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'Dr Jeanne Safer has dedicated much of her decades long career in psychotherapy to exploring taboo subjects that we all think about in private but seldom discuss in public From conflicted sibling relationships to the choice not to have children Safers work has always been unflinching in its aim to dive deep into topics that make most of us blush but which are present Dr Jeanne Safer has dedicated much of her decades long career in psychotherapy to exploring taboo subjects that we all think about in private but seldom discuss in public From conflicted sibling relationships to the choice not to have children Safers work has always been unflinching in its aim to dive deep into topics that make most of us blush but which are present in all of our lives In The Golden Condom Safer turns her sharp and fearless eye to a subject perhaps more universal than any otherlove in all its permutationsIn The Golden Condom Safer interweaves her own experiences with those of a variety of memorable people including her patients telling a series of tales that investigate relationshipsboth healthy and toxicthat most of us dont escape life without experiencing at least once including traumatic friendships love after loss unrequited or obsessional love and more Never prescriptive and always entertaining these stories will demolish any suspicion you might have that youre alone in navigating a turbulent romantic life and will inspire you with the range of possibilities that exist to find love however unconventional and at any age more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(370, 'It Didn\'t Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle', '', 'Psychology', 56.27, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d3/26/d326484793116ccc786957d31e4fe912.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 11, 'A groundbreaking approach to transforming traumatic legacies passed down in families over generations by an acclaimed expert in the field Depression Anxiety Chronic Pain Phobias Obsessive thoughts The evidence is compelling the roots of these difficulties may not reside in our immediate life experience or in chemical imbalances in our brainsbut in the lives of our A groundbreaking approach to transforming traumatic legacies passed down in families over generations by an acclaimed expert in the field Depression Anxiety Chronic Pain Phobias Obsessive thoughts The evidence is compelling the roots of these difficulties may not reside in our immediate life experience or in chemical imbalances in our brainsbut in the lives of our parents grandparents and even greatgrandparents The latest scientific research now making headlines supports what many have long intuitedthat traumatic experience can be passed down through generations It Didnt Start with You builds on the work of leading experts in posttraumatic stress including Mount Sinai School of Medicine neuroscientist Rachel Yehuda and psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk author of The Body Keeps the Score Even if the person who suffered the original trauma has died or the story has been forgotten or silenced memory and feelings can live on These emotional legacies are often hidden encoded in everything from gene expression to everyday language and they play a far greater role in our emotional and physical health than has ever before been understood As a pioneer in the field of inherited family trauma Mark Wolynn has worked with individuals and groups on a therapeutic level for over twenty years It Didnt Start with You offers a pragmatic and prescriptive guide to his method the Core Language Approach Diagnostic selfinventories provide a way to uncover the fears and anxieties conveyed through everyday words behaviors and physical symptoms Techniques for developing a genogram or extended family tree create a map of experiences going back through the generations And visualization active imagination and direct dialogue create pathways to reconnection integration and reclaiming life and health It Didnt Start With You is a transformative approach to resolving longstanding difficulties that in many cases traditional therapy drugs or other interventions have not had the capacity to touch more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(371, 'An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness', '', 'Psychology', 21.30, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e5/65/e56540f5e29286f3d7a1e3eb1912b61f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 6, 'WITH A NEW PREFACE BY THE AUTHORIn her bestselling classic An Unquiet Mind Kay Redfield Jamison changed the way we think about moods and madnessDr Jamison is one of the foremost authorities on manicdepressive bipolar illnessshe has also experienced it firsthand For evenwhile she was pursuing her career in academic medicine Jamison found herself succumbing to the WITH A NEW PREFACE BY THE AUTHORIn her bestselling classic An Unquiet Mind Kay Redfield Jamison changed the way we think about moods and madnessDr Jamison is one of the foremost authorities on manicdepressive bipolar illness she has also experienced it firsthand For even while she was pursuing her career in academic medicine Jamison found herself succumbing to the same exhilarating highs and catastrophic depressions that afflicted many of her patients as her disorder launched her into ruinous spending sprees episodes of violence and an attempted suicideHere Jamison examines bipolar illness from the dual perspectives of the healer and the healed revealing both its terrors and the cruel allure that at times prompted her to resist taking medication An Unquiet Mind is a memoir of enormous candor vividness and wisdoma deeply powerful book that has both transformed and saved lives more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(372, 'Thinking, Fast and Slow', '', 'Psychology', 21.14, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/7d/9b/7d9ba3173dcc0194ec63f9c77d0763cb.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'In the highly anticipated Thinking Fast and Slow Kahneman takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we think System 1 is fast intuitive and emotional System 2 is slower more deliberative and more logical Kahneman exposes the extraordinary capabilitiesand also the faults and biasesof fast thinking and reveals t In the highly anticipated Thinking Fast and Slow Kahneman takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we think System 1 is fast intuitive and emotional System 2 is slower more deliberative and more logical Kahneman exposes the extraordinary capabilitiesand also the faults and biasesof fast thinking and reveals the pervasive influence of intuitive impressions on our thoughts and behavior The impact of loss aversion and overconfidence on corporate strategies the difficulties of predicting what will make us happy in the future the challenges of properly framing risks at work and at home the profound effect of cognitive biases on everything from playing the stock market to planning the next vacationeach of these can be understood only by knowing how the two systems work together to shape our judgments and decisionsEngaging the reader in a lively conversation about how we think Kahneman reveals where we can and cannot trust our intuitions and how we can tap into the benefits of slow thinking He offers practical and enlightening insights into how choices are made in both our business and our personal livesand how we can use different techniques to guard against the mental glitches that often get us into trouble Thinking Fast and Slow will transform the way you think about thinking more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(373, 'Civilization and Its Discontents', '', 'Psychology', 59.95, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/5c/27/5c2728296f41f2f0fb52142e35f49570.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'It stands as a brilliant summary of the views on culture from a psychoanalytic perspective that he had been developing since the turn of the century It is both witness and tribute to the late theory of mindthe socalled structural theory with its stress on aggression indeed the death drive as the pitiless adversary of erosCivilization and Its Discontents is one of th It stands as a brilliant summary of the views on culture from a psychoanalytic perspective that he had been developing since the turn of the century It is both witness and tribute to the late theory of mindthe socalled structural theory with its stress on aggression indeed the death drive as the pitiless adversary of erosCivilization and Its Discontents is one of the last of Freuds books written in the decade before his death and first published in German in 1929 In it he states his views on the broad question of mans place in the world a place Freud defines in terms of ceaseless conflict between the individuals quest for freedom and societys demand for conformityFreuds theme is that what works for civilization doesnt necessarily work for man Man by nature aggressive and egotistical seeks selfsatisfaction But culture inhibits his instinctual drives The result is a pervasive and familiar guiltOf the various English translations of Freuds major works to appear in his lifetime only one was authorized by Freud himself The Standard Edition of the Complete Psychological Works of Sigmund Freud under the general editorship of James StracheyFreud approved the overall editorial plan specific renderings of key words and phrases and the addition of valuable notes from bibliographical and explanatory Many of the translations were done by Strachey himself the rest were prepared under his supervision The result was to place the Standard Edition in a position of unquestioned supremacy over all other existing versions more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(374, '8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise', '', 'Psychology', 31.04, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/37/5e/375e0267fe12e7aa1f9f7f2bd2711ecb.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'We all know that exercise is good for physical health Improved fitness has been proven to increase longevity and stave off illness Recently there has been a wealth of data proving that exercise also contributes to overall mental wellbeing Routine exercise alleviates stress and anxiety moderates depression relieves chronic pain and improves selfesteemChristina G We all know that exercise is good for physical health Improved fitness has been proven to increase longevity and stave off illness Recently there has been a wealth of data proving that exercise also contributes to overall mental wellbeing Routine exercise alleviates stress and anxiety moderates depression relieves chronic pain and improves selfesteemChristina G Hibbert an expert on womens mental health grief and selfesteem issues here offers readers stepbystep strategies for sticking to fitness goals overcoming motivation challenges and roadblocks to working out and maintaining a physically and emotionally healthy exercise regimen The techniques she offers will benefit readers at any stage of life or fitness level Whether you have worked out periodically in the past or have never hit the gym this book will help you get moving stay moving and maintain the inspiration you need to reap the mental health benefits of regular exercise more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(375, 'The Argonauts', '', 'Autobiography', 10.93, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/22/d0/22d01c710471f94dabfa41083fa3cf4e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'An intrepid voyage out to the frontiers of the latest thinking about love language and family Maggie Nelsons The Argonauts is a genrebending memoir a work of autotheory offering fresh fierce and timely thinking about desire identity and the limitations and possibilities of love and language At its center is a romance the story of the authors relationship with An intrepid voyage out to the frontiers of the latest thinking about love language and family Maggie Nelsons The Argonauts is a genrebending memoir a work of autotheory offering fresh fierce and timely thinking about desire identity and the limitations and possibilities of love and language At its center is a romance the story of the authors relationship with the artist Harry Dodge This story which includes Nelsons account of falling in love with Dodge who is fluidly gendered as well as her journey to and through a pregnancy offers a firsthand account of the complexities and joys of queer familymakingWriting in the spirit of public intellectuals such as Susan Sontag and Roland Barthes Nelson binds her personal experience to a rigorous exploration of what iconic theorists have said about sexuality gender and the vexed institutions of marriage and childrearing Nelsons insistence on radical individual freedom and the value of caretaking becomes the rallying cry of this thoughtful unabashed uncompromising book more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(376, 'M Train', '', 'Autobiography', 27.18, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/f0/9f/f09fd4a3200b94db86364f308ac02530.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 11, 'From the National Book Awardwinning author of Just Kids an unforgettable odyssey into the mind of this legendary artist told through the prism of cafs and haunts she has visited and worked in around the worldM Train is a journey through eighteen stations It begins in the tiny Greenwich Village caf where Smith goes every morning for black coffee ruminates on the w From the National Book Awardwinning author of Just Kids an unforgettable odyssey into the mind of this legendary artist told through the prism of cafs and haunts she has visited and worked in around the worldM Train is a journey through eighteen stations It begins in the tiny Greenwich Village caf where Smith goes every morning for black coffee ruminates on the world as it is and the world as it was and writes in her notebook We then travel through prose that shifts fluidly between dreams and reality past and present across a landscape of creative aspirations and inspirations from Frida Kahlos Casa Azul in Mexico to a meeting of an Arctic explorers society in Berlin from the ramshackle seaside bungalow in New Yorks Far Rockaway that Smith buys just before Hurricane Sandy hits to the graves of Genet Plath Rimbaud and Mishima Woven throughout are reflections on the writers craft and on artistic creation alongside signature memories including her life in Michigan with her husband guitarist Fred Sonic Smith whose untimely death was an irremediable loss For it is loss as well as the consolation we might salvage from it that lies at the heart of this exquisitely told memoir one augmented by stunning blackandwhite Polaroids taken by Smith herself M Train is a meditation on endings and on beginnings a poetic tour de force by one of the most brilliant multiplatform artists at work today more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(377, 'Lab Girl', '', 'Autobiography', 40.85, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/26/ff/26ffcda626a5561e483afa19b58db8ac.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 11, 'A smart enthralling and winning debut Cheryl Strayed Acclaimed scientist Hope Jahren has built three laboratories in which shes studied trees flowers seeds and soil Her first book is a revelatory treatise on plant lifebut it is also so much more Lab Girl is a book about work love and the mountains that can be moved when those two things come together It is A smart enthralling and winning debut Cheryl Strayed Acclaimed scientist Hope Jahren has built three laboratories in which shes studied trees flowers seeds and soil Her first book is a revelatory treatise on plant lifebut it is also so much more Lab Girl is a book about work love and the mountains that can be moved when those two things come together It is told through Jahrens stories about her childhood in rural Minnesota with an uncompromising mother and a father who encouraged hours of play in his classrooms labs about how she found a sanctuary in science and learned to perform lab work done with both the heart and the hands and about the inevitable disappointments but also the triumphs and exhilarating discoveries of scientific workYet at the core of this book is the story of a relationship Jahren forged with a brilliant wounded man named Bill who becomes her lab partner and best friend Their sometimes rogue adventures in science take them from the Midwest across the United States and back again over the Atlantic to the everlight skies of the North Pole and to tropical Hawaii where she and her lab currently make their home more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(378, 'Approval Junkie: Adventures in Caring Too Much', '', 'Autobiography', 58.81, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/96/6d/966d8d2afdead087cba0f29a69f89ba5.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 5, 'From comedian and journalist Faith Salie of NPRs Wait WaitDont Tell Me and CBS News Sunday Morning a collection of daring funny essays chronicling the authors adventures during her lifelong quest for approval Faith Salie has done it all in the name of validation Whether its trying to impress her parents with a perfect GPA undergoing an exorsism in the hopes of From comedian and journalist Faith Salie of NPRs Wait WaitDont Tell Me and CBS News Sunday Morning a collection of daring funny essays chronicling the authors adventures during her lifelong quest for approval Faith Salie has done it all in the name of validation Whether its trying to impress her parents with a perfect GPA undergoing an exorsism in the hopes of saving her toxic marriage or maintaining the BMI of a flapper with a touch of dysentery Salie is the ultimate approval seekeran approval junkie if you will In Miss Aphrodite she recounts her strategy for winning the high school beauty pageant Not to brag or anything but no one stood a chance against my emaciated spastic resolve What I Wore to My Divorce describes Salies struggle to pick the perfect outfit to wear to the courthouse to divorce her wasband I envisioned a look that said Yo THIS is what youll be missingeven though youve introduced your new girlfriend to our mutual friends and shes a decade younger than I am and is also a fit model In Ovary Achiever she shares tips on how to ace your egg retrieval Thank your fertility doctor when she announces you have amazing ovaries Try to be humble about it Ohthese old things And in Wait Wait Dont Tell Me About Batmans Nipples she reveals the secrets behind Wait WaitDont Tell Me I study for this show like Tracy Flick on Adderall With thoughtful irreverence Salie reflects on why she tries so hard to please others and herself highlighting a phenomenon that many peopleespecially womenexperience at home and in the workplace Equal parts laughout loud funny and poignant Approval Junkie is one womans journey to realizing that seeking approval from others is more than just getting them to like youits challenging yourself to achieve and survive more than you ever thought you could more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(379, 'Running with Scissors', '', 'Autobiography', 12.91, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/4c/e1/4ce1ed40df359e001020e1ea55674381.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Augusten Burroughs is the author of the bestselling trilogy Running with Scissors Dry and Lust Wonder Return to the memoir that started it allThe true story of a boy whose mother a poet with delusions of Anne Sexton gave him away to be raised by her unorthodox psychiatrist who bore a striking resemblance to Santa Claus So at the age of twelve Burroughs found Augusten Burroughs is the author of the bestselling trilogy Running with Scissors Dry and Lust Wonder Return to the memoir that started it allThe true story of a boy whose mother a poet with delusions of Anne Sexton gave him away to be raised by her unorthodox psychiatrist who bore a striking resemblance to Santa Claus So at the age of twelve Burroughs found himself amidst Victorian squalor living with the doctors bizarre family and befriending a paedophile who resided in the backyard shed The story of an outlaw childhood where rules were unheard of and the Christmas tree stayed up all year round where Valium was consumed like candy and if things got dull an electroshocktherapy machine could provide entertainment The funny harrowing and bestselling account of an ordinary boys survival under the most extraordinary circumstances more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(380, 'Me Talk Pretty One Day', '', 'Autobiography', 57.60, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/61/b2/61b220c2079a45a7975a397c8849e00e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'David Sedaris move to Paris from New York inspired these hilarious pieces including the title essay about his attempts to learn French from a sadistic teacher who declares that every day spent with you is like having a caesarean section His family is another inspiration You Cant Kill the Rooster is a portrait of his brother who talks incessant hiphop slang to his David Sedaris move to Paris from New York inspired these hilarious pieces including the title essay about his attempts to learn French from a sadistic teacher who declares that every day spent with you is like having a caesarean section His family is another inspiration You Cant Kill the Rooster is a portrait of his brother who talks incessant hiphop slang to his bewildered father And no one hones a finer fury in response to such modern annoyances as restaurant meals presented in ludicrous towers of food and cashiers with sixinch fingernails more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(381, 'Lust & Wonder', '', 'Autobiography', 11.87, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/25/1c/251ce4355601534338a646f2b63be93a.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'First came Running with Scissors Then came Dry Now theres Lust WonderIn chronicling the development and demise of the different relationships hes had while living in New York Augusten Burroughs examines what it means to be in love what it means to be in lust and what it means to be figuring it all out With Augustens unique and singular observations and his First came Running with Scissors Then came Dry Now theres Lust WonderIn chronicling the development and demise of the different relationships hes had while living in New York Augusten Burroughs examines what it means to be in love what it means to be in lust and what it means to be figuring it all out With Augustens unique and singular observations and his own unabashed way of detailing both the horrific and the humorous Lust and Wonder is an intimate and honest memoir that his legions of fans have been waiting for more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(382, 'Life Without a Recipe', '', 'Autobiography', 59.04, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/9e/4f/9e4fb935df3113056cc9bdee6cd09ea6.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'On one side there is Grace prizewinning author Diana AbuJabers tough independent sugarfiend of a German grandmother wielding a suitcase full of holiday cookies On the other Bud a flamboyant spiceobsessed Arab father full of passionate argument The two could not agree on anything not about food work or especially about what Diana should do with her life G On one side there is Grace prizewinning author Diana AbuJabers tough independent sugarfiend of a German grandmother wielding a suitcase full of holiday cookies On the other Bud a flamboyant spiceobsessed Arab father full of passionate argument The two could not agree on anything not about food work or especially about what Diana should do with her life Grace warned her away from children Bud wanted her married above alleven if he had to provide the ring Caught between cultures and lavished with contradictory advice from both sides of her family Diana spent years learning how to ignore others wellintentioned prescriptionsHilarious gorgeously written poignant and wise Life Without a Recipe is Dianas celebration of journeying without a map of learning to ignore the script and improvise of escaping family and making family on ones own terms As Diana discovers however building confidence in ones own path sometimes takes a mistaken marriage or twoor in her case three to a longhaired boypoet to a dashing deconstructionist literary scholar and finally to her steadfast outdoorsloving Scott It also takes a good deal of angst was it possible to have a serious writing career and be a mother and even when she knew what she wanted the craziest thing in ones late forties a baby the nerve to pursue itFinally fearlessly independent like the Grace shes named after Diana and Scotts daughter Gracie will heal all the old battles with Bud and like her writermom learn to cook up a life without a recipe more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(383, 'A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius', '', 'Autobiography', 54.29, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/47/f3/47f3d4f1e85773bf41ba64a036e37994.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Dave Eggers is a terrifically talented writer dont hold his cleverness against him What to make of a book called A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius Based on a True Story For starters theres a good bit of staggering genius before you even get to the true story including a preface a list of Rules and Suggestions for Enjoyment of This Book and a 20page ack Dave Eggers is a terrifically talented writer dont hold his cleverness against him What to make of a book called A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius Based on a True Story For starters theres a good bit of staggering genius before you even get to the true story including a preface a list of Rules and Suggestions for Enjoyment of This Book and a 20page acknowledgements section complete with special mailin offer flow chart of the books themes and a lovely penandink drawing of a stapler helpfully labeled Here is a drawing of a stapler But on to the true story At the age of 22 Eggers became both an orphan and a single mother when his parents died within five months of one another of unrelated cancers In the ensuing sibling division of labor Dave is appointed unofficial guardian of his 8yearold brother Christopher The two live together in semisqualor decaying food and sports equipment scattered about while Eggers worries obsessively about childwelfare authorities molesting babysitters and his own health His childrearing strategy swings between making his brothers upbringing manically fun and performing bizarre developmental experiments on him Case in point his idea of suitable bedtime reading is John Herseys Hiroshima The book is also perhaps less successfully about being young and hip and out to conquer the world in an ironic mediasavvy GenX way naturally In the early 90s Eggers was one of the founders of the very funny Might Magazine and he spends a fair amount of time here on Might the hipster culture of San Franciscos South Park and his own efforts to get on to MTVs Real World This sort of thing doesnt age very wellbut then Eggers knows that Theres no criticism you can come up with that he hasnt put into AHWOSG already The book thereafter is kind of uneven he tells us regarding the contents after page 109 and while thats true its still uneven in a way that is funny and heartfelt and interesting All this selfconsciousness could have become unbearably arch Its a testament to Eggerss skill as a writerand to the heartbreaking particulars of his storythat it doesnt Currently the editor of the footnoteandmarginaliaintensive journal McSweeneys the last issue featured an entire story by David Foster Wallace printed tinily on its spine Eggers comes from the most mediasaturated generation in historyso much so that he cant feel an emotion without the sense that its already been felt for him What may seem like postmodern noodling is really just Eggers writing about pain in the only honest way available to him Oddly enough the effect is one of complete sincerity andespecially in its concluding pagesthis memoir as metafiction is affecting beyond all rational explanation Mary Park more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(384, 'Catastrophic Happiness: Finding Joy in Childhood\'s Messy Years', '', 'Parenting', 37.35, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/3c/b9/3cb9c84d2a6a66f8bb6601d4f33deaa0.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'A comic and heartwarming memoir about childhoods second act from Real Simple journalist Catherine Newman Much is written about a childs infancy and toddler years which is good since children will never remember it themselves It is ages 414 that make up the second act as Catherine Newman puts it in this delightfully candid outlandishly funny new memoir about the yea A comic and heartwarming memoir about childhoods second act from Real Simple journalist Catherine Newman Much is written about a childs infancy and toddler years which is good since children will never remember it themselves It is ages 414 that make up the second act as Catherine Newman puts it in this delightfully candid outlandishly funny new memoir about the years that your children will remember as childhood Following Newmans son and daughter as they blossom from preschoolers into teenagers CATASTROPHIC HAPPINESS is about the bittersweet joy of raising childrenand the everevolving landscape of issues parents traverse In a laugh outloud heartwrenching relatable voice Newman narrates events as momentous as grief and as quietly moving as the moonlit face of a sleeping child From tantrums and friendship to fear and even sex Newmans fresh take will appeal to any parent riding this same roller coaster of laughter and heartbreak more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(385, 'Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades #3)', '', 'Adult Fiction', 15.36, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/f4/07/f407d3bbf457d35701dfe72ee9ef3b68.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'When unworldly student Anastasia Steele first encountered the driven and dazzling young entrepreneur Christian Grey it sparked a sensual affair that changed both of their lives irrevocably Shocked intrigued and ultimately repelled by Christians singular erotic tastes Ana demands a deeper commitment Determined to keep her Christian agreesNow Ana and Christian hav When unworldly student Anastasia Steele first encountered the driven and dazzling young entrepreneur Christian Grey it sparked a sensual affair that changed both of their lives irrevocably Shocked intrigued and ultimately repelled by Christians singular erotic tastes Ana demands a deeper commitment Determined to keep her Christian agreesNow Ana and Christian have it alllove passion intimacy wealth and a world of possibilities for their future But Ana knows that loving her Fifty Shades will not be easy and that being together will pose challenges that neither of them would anticipate Ana must somehow learn to share Christians opulent lifestyle without sacrificing her own identity And Christian must overcome his compulsion to control as he wrestles with the demons of a tormented pastJust when it seems that their strength together will eclipse any obstacle misfortune malice and fate conspire to make Anas deepest fears turn to realityThis book is intended for mature audiences more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(386, 'The Long Haul (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #9)', '', 'Humor', 44.07, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b1/e6/b1e6c747381261cd6e60ac9d350c4bab.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Greg Heffley and his family hit the road in authorillustrator Jeff Kinneys latest installment of the phenomenally bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(387, 'Old School (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #10)', '', 'Humor', 11.83, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/55/82/5582626cb185a8eb2914c15d5287afbd.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'In the latest installment of the phenomenally bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series authorillustrator Jeff Kinney brings the series back to its roots as Greg starts a new school year and faces a challenge he never couldve imagined In the latest installment of the phenomenally bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series authorillustrator Jeff Kinney brings the series back to its roots as Greg starts a new school year and faces a challenge he never couldve imagined more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(388, 'I Know What I\'m Doing -- and Other Lies I Tell Myself: Dispatches from a Life Under Construction', '', 'Humor', 25.98, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/04/ab/04ab560690b2383512d2fdf4c6366b1e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'New York Times bestselling author and standup comedian Jen Kirkman delivers a hilarious candid memoir about marriage divorce sex turning forty and still not quite having life figured outJen Kirkman wants to be the voice in your head that says Hey youre okay Even if you sometimes think you arent And especially if other people try to tell you youre notIn I Kno New York Times bestselling author and standup comedian Jen Kirkman delivers a hilarious candid memoir about marriage divorce sex turning forty and still not quite having life figured outJen Kirkman wants to be the voice in your head that says Hey youre okay Even if you sometimes think you arent And especially if other people try to tell you youre notIn I Know What Im Doingand Other Lies I Tell Myself Jen offers up all the gory details of a life permanently in progress She reassures you that its okay to not have life completely figured out even when you reach middle age and find your first gray pubic hair She talks about making unusual or unpopular life decisions such as cultivating a friend with benefits or not going home for the holidays because you dont necessarily want for yourself what everyone else seems to think you should Its about renting when everyone says you should own dating around when everyone thinks you should settle down and traveling alone when everyone pities you for going to Paris without a manFrom marriage to divorce and sex to mental health I Know What Im Doingand Other Lies I Tell Myself is about embracing the fact that life is a bit of a sht show and its definitely more than okay to stay true to yourself more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(389, 'Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened', '', 'Humor', 14.75, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/25/1d/251df0eb9b321159b0ee348d4a9da2af.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'This is a book I wrote Because I wrote it I had to figure out what to put on the back cover to explain what it is I tried to write a long thirdperson summary that would imply how great the book is and also sound vaguely authoritativelike maybe someone who isnt me wrote itbut I soon discovered that Im not sneaky enough to pull it off convincingly So I decided to This is a book I wrote Because I wrote it I had to figure out what to put on the back cover to explain what it is I tried to write a long thirdperson summary that would imply how great the book is and also sound vaguely authoritativelike maybe someone who isnt me wrote itbut I soon discovered that Im not sneaky enough to pull it off convincingly So I decided to just make a list of things that are in the bookPicturesWordsStories about things that happened to meStories about things that happened to other people because of meEight billion dollarsStories about dogsThe secret to eternal happinessThese are lies Perhaps I have underestimated my sneakiness more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(390, 'Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim', '', 'Humor', 43.68, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/9c/2b/9c2bdd3040938c144345a115fb906562.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 9, 'David Sedaris returns to his deliriously twisted domain hilarious childhood dramas infused with melancholy the gulf of misunderstanding that exists between people of different nations or members of the same family and the poignant divide between ones best hopes and most common deeds The family characters his readers love are all here as well as the unique terrain the David Sedaris returns to his deliriously twisted domain hilarious childhood dramas infused with melancholy the gulf of misunderstanding that exists between people of different nations or members of the same family and the poignant divide between ones best hopes and most common deeds The family characters his readers love are all here as well as the unique terrain they inhabit strewn with comic landmines The Rooster is back and getting married in the funniest wedding ever described David attends a slumber party and gets the upper hand in a unique version of strip poker Rubber or plastic The strangest questions can tear people apart A skinny guy from Spain wearing a bishops hat and accompanied by six to eight men invades your house and pretends to kick you Is this any way to spend Christmas With this new book Sedariss prose reaches breathtaking new heights and marks off a territory that is unmistakably his own Read it and weep tears of humane laughter more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(391, 'Toddlers Are A**holes: It\'s Not Your Fault', '', 'Humor', 25.55, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/26/1a/261a092ddd76981beb23a601edf0868b.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'Toddler aholery is a normal part of human developmentnot unlike puberty except this stage involves throwing food on the floor and taking swings at people who pay your way in life For parents of toddlers its a you better laugh so you dont cry period Bunmi Laditans hilarious satirical guide to toddlerhood offers parents instant and very welcome comic reliefal Toddler aholery is a normal part of human developmentnot unlike puberty except this stage involves throwing food on the floor and taking swings at people who pay your way in life For parents of toddlers its a you better laugh so you dont cry period Bunmi Laditans hilarious satirical guide to toddlerhood offers parents instant and very welcome comic reliefalong with the very good news that Its Not Your Fault Chapters cover the cost of raising a toddler feeding your toddler pottytraining tantrums how to manage the holidays and how not to die inside Parents will see themselves in the very funny sections on taking your toddler to restaurants One parent will spend their time walking your toddler around the restaurant and outside like a cocker spaniel while the other luckier parent will eat alone Things You Thought Youd Never Say That You Now Say As a Parent of a Toddler I can tell youre pooping because your eyes are watering and how to order pizza Spend 40 on pizza delivery Listen to your toddler cry for 30 minutes about how the pizza is all wrong Watch your toddler take a small bite of crust Google can anger give you a heart attack Start the bedtime routine Laditans wildly funny voice has attracted hundreds of thousands of fans of Honest Toddler on social media here she speaks parenttotiredparent easing the pains and challenges of raising toddlers with a hefty dose of adult humor and wit more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(392, 'When You Are Engulfed in Flames', '', 'Humor', 30.89, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/42/1a/421afe48509fc8cccccad804b64c58dc.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Its early autumn 1964 Two straightA students head off to school and when only one of them returns home Chesney Yelverton is coaxed from retirement and assigned to what proves to be the most difficult and deadly case of his career From the shining notorious East Side When You Are Engulfed in Flames confirms once again that David Sedaris is a master of mystery and su Its early autumn 1964 Two straightA students head off to school and when only one of them returns home Chesney Yelverton is coaxed from retirement and assigned to what proves to be the most difficult and deadly case of his career From the shining notorious East Side When You Are Engulfed in Flames confirms once again that David Sedaris is a master of mystery and suspenseOr how aboutwhen set on fire most of us either fumble for our wallets or waste valuable time feeling sorry for ourselves David Sedaris has studied this phenomenon and his resulting insights may very well save your life Author of the national bestsellers Should You Be Attacked By Snakes and If You Are Surrounded by Mean Ghosts David Sedaris with When You Are Engulfed in Flames is clearly at the top of his gameOh all rightDavid Sedaris has written yet another book of essays his sixth Subjects include a parasitic worm that once lived in his motherinlaws leg an encounter with a dingo and the recreational use of an external catheter Also recounted is the buying of a human skeleton and the authors attempt to quit smoking In TokyoMaster of nothing at the dead center of his game Sedaris proves that when you play with matches you sometimes light the whole pack on fire more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(393, 'Naked', '', 'Humor', 31.69, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/80/2b/802b92421a7314b0a6afef8a9754cf5c.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Welcome to the hilarious strange elegiac outrageous world of David Sedaris In Naked Sedaris turns the mania for memoir on its proverbial ear mining the exceedingly rich terrain of his life his family and his unique worldviewa sensibility at once takenoprisoners sharp and deeply charitable A tarttongued mother does deadon imitations of her young sons nervous Welcome to the hilarious strange elegiac outrageous world of David Sedaris In Naked Sedaris turns the mania for memoir on its proverbial ear mining the exceedingly rich terrain of his life his family and his unique worldviewa sensibility at once takenoprisoners sharp and deeply charitable A tarttongued mother does deadon imitations of her young sons nervous tics to the great amusement of his teachers a stint of Kerouackian wandering is undertaken of course with a quadriplegic companion a family gathers for a wedding in the face of imminent death Through it all is Sedariss unmistakable voice without doubt one of the freshest in American writing more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(394, 'Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ\'s Childhood Pal', '', 'Humor', 55.50, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/c4/69/c469440eeffdd84ac3f4b09bd575c548.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'The birth of Jesus has been well chronicled as have his glorious teachings acts and divine sacrifice after his thirtieth birthday But no one knows about the early life of the Son of God the missing years except Biff the Messiahs best bud who has been resurrected to tell the story in the divinely hilarious yet heartfelt work reminiscent of Vonnegut and Douglas A The birth of Jesus has been well chronicled as have his glorious teachings acts and divine sacrifice after his thirtieth birthday But no one knows about the early life of the Son of God the missing years except Biff the Messiahs best bud who has been resurrected to tell the story in the divinely hilarious yet heartfelt work reminiscent of Vonnegut and Douglas Adams Philadelphia InquirerVerily the story Biff has to tell is a miraculous one filled with remarkable journeys magic healings kung fu corpse reanimations demons and hot babes Even the considerable wiles and devotion of the Saviors pal may not be enough to divert Joshua from his tragic destiny But theres no one who loves Josh more except maybe Maggie Mary of Magdala and Biff isnt about to let his extraordinary pal suffer and ascend without a fight more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(395, 'Holidays on Ice', '', 'Humor', 51.07, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/57/4c/574cbab555bb7d21e50b20267383e45d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'A new holiday classicsix of the most profound Christmas stories by the author of the bestselling Naked and Barrel Feveris now in a paperback edition perfect for stocking stuffing', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(396, 'Security', '', 'Horror', 39.25, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/79/2b/792bdeb2cf7d8efaef0e401e5a27b4da.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Original and imaginative Ripping suspense sheer terror and a wrenching love story Sandra Brown New York Times bestselling author of FrictionThe terrible truth about Manderley is that someone is always watching Manderley Resort is a gleaming new twentystory hotel on the California coast Its about to open its doors and the worldat least those with the me Original and imaginative Ripping suspense sheer terror and a wrenching love story Sandra Brown New York Times bestselling author of FrictionThe terrible truth about Manderley is that someone is always watching Manderley Resort is a gleaming new twentystory hotel on the California coast Its about to open its doors and the worldat least those with the means to afford itwill be welcomed into a palace of opulence and unparalleled security But someone is determined that Manderley will never open The staff has no idea that their every move is being watched and over the next twelve hours they will be killed off one by one Writing in the tradition of Edgar Allan Poe and Stephen King and with a deep bow to Daphne du Maurier author Gina Wohlsdorf pairs narrative ingenuity and razorwire prose with quick twists sharp turns and gaspinducing terror Security is grand guignol storytelling at its very best A shocking thriller a brilliant narrative puzzle and a multifaceted love story unlike any other Security marks the debut of a fearless and gifted writer Be surprised be very surprised Gina Wohlsdorf brings more than just plot twists and a terrifically tender love story to this thriller Its her playful homage to Hitchcock and du Maurier that had me reading howling and just plain loving this novel Sara Gruen author of At the Waters Edge Grand Hotel meets Psycho in the age of surveillance Security is cinematically vivid crisply written and sharp enough to cut Wohlsdorf brilliantly subverts our expectations of the action genre in this smart shocking poignant thriller Emily Croy Barker author of The Thinking Womans Guide to Real Magic The thrill of this novel goes beyond its wickedly clever splitscreen hightech wizardrya kind of video gamers literary retake of Hitchcocks Rear Windowand emanates from its strange disembodied narrator The effect is terrifying sexy dizzying and impossible to look away from Tim Johnston author of Descent Shocking and filled with Tarantinoish dark humor Structurally reminiscent of the amazing Jennifer EganWohlsdorfs book is certainly a hybrid like nothing else Get ready Ann Beattie author of The State Were In Flawless Security is perfectly tuned for blockbuster status They dont make a hotel big enough to house all the people who will want to read this and soon as in Manderley all eyes will be on Wohlsdorf Daniel Kraus Booklist starred review more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(397, 'Follow You Home', '', 'Horror', 21.36, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/bb/c0/bbc0bdad3ad7f390017ea66bb7019579.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime a final adventure before settling downAfter a perfect start Daniel and Lauras travels end abruptly when they are thrown off a night train in the middle of nowhere To find their way back to civilisation they must hike along the tracks through a foresta haunting journey that ends in unimaginable terrorBack in London Danie It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime a final adventure before settling downAfter a perfect start Daniel and Lauras travels end abruptly when they are thrown off a night train in the middle of nowhere To find their way back to civilisation they must hike along the tracks through a foresta haunting journey that ends in unimaginable terrorBack in London Daniel and Laura vow never to talk about what they saw that night But as they try to fit back into their old lives it becomes clear that their nightmare is just beginningFollow You Home is a chilling tale of secrets lies and deadly consequences from the author of 1 bestsellers The Magpies and Because She Loves Me more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(398, 'The Loney', '', 'Horror', 23.40, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/84/cc/84cc7f93a8c6c766a6297a23227e68e8.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'If it had another name I never knew but the locals called it the Loney that strange nowhere between the Wyre and the Lune where Hanny and I went every Easter time with Mummer Farther Mr and Mrs Belderboss and Father Wilfred the parish priestIt was impossible to truly know the place It changed with each influx and retreat and the neap tides would reveal the skelet If it had another name I never knew but the locals called it the Loney that strange nowhere between the Wyre and the Lune where Hanny and I went every Easter time with Mummer Farther Mr and Mrs Belderboss and Father Wilfred the parish priestIt was impossible to truly know the place It changed with each influx and retreat and the neap tides would reveal the skeletons of those who thought they could escape its insidious currents No one ever went near the water No one apart from us that isI suppose I always knew that what happened there wouldnt stay hidden for ever no matter how much I wanted it to No matter how hard I tried to forget more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(399, 'Pet Sematary', '', 'Horror', 10.56, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/99/ef/99ef2f3987ee016bdd120a4579ef98f5.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Sometimes dead is betterWhen the Creeds move into a beautiful old house in rural Maine it all seems too good to be true physician father beautiful wife charming little daughter adorable infant son and now an idyllic home As a family theyve got it allright down to the friendly catBut the nearby woods hide a bloodchilling truth more terrifying than dea Sometimes dead is betterWhen the Creeds move into a beautiful old house in rural Maine it all seems too good to be true physician father beautiful wife charming little daughter adorable infant son and now an idyllic home As a family theyve got it allright down to the friendly catBut the nearby woods hide a bloodchilling truth more terrifying than death itselfand hideously more powerful more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(400, 'Doctor Sleep (The Shining #2)', '', 'Horror', 40.12, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/30/05/30053f9d8549febc67059c52fca65744.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Stephen King returns to the characters and territory of one of his most popular novels ever The Shining in this instantly riveting novel about the now middleaged Dan Torrance the boy protagonist of The Shining and the very special twelveyearold girl he must save from a tribe of murderous paranormalsOn highways across America a tribe of people called The True Knot Stephen King returns to the characters and territory of one of his most popular novels ever The Shining in this instantly riveting novel about the now middleaged Dan Torrance the boy protagonist of The Shining and the very special twelveyearold girl he must save from a tribe of murderous paranormalsOn highways across America a tribe of people called The True Knot travel in search of sustenance They look harmlessmostly old lots of polyester and married to their RVs But as Dan Torrance knows and spunky twelveyearold Abra Stone learns The True Knot are quasiimmortal living off the steam that children with the shining produce when they are slowly tortured to deathHaunted by the inhabitants of the Overlook Hotel where he spent one horrific childhood year Dan has been drifting for decades desperate to shed his fathers legacy of despair alcoholism and violence Finally he settles in a New Hampshire town an AA community that sustains him and a job at a nursing home where his remnant shining power provides the crucial final comfort to the dying Aided by a prescient cat he becomes Doctor SleepThen Dan meets the evanescent Abra Stone and it is her spectacular gift the brightest shining ever seen that reignites Dans own demons and summons him to a battle for Abras soul and survival This is an epic war between good and evil a gory glorious story that will thrill the millions of devoted readers of The Shining and satisfy anyone new to the territory of this icon in the King canon more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(401, 'Psycho: Sanitarium (Psycho #1.5)', '', 'Horror', 36.97, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/91/98/9198cedbd37561f2aa343d3eb04ee703.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'The original Psycho novel by Robert Bloch was published in 1959 and became an instant hit leading to the smash movie only a year later which brought Norman Batess terrifying story into the public consciousness where it still remains proven by the success of the tv series Bates Motel It took Bloch 23 years to write another Psycho novel revealing that Norman had bee The original Psycho novel by Robert Bloch was published in 1959 and became an instant hit leading to the smash movie only a year later which brought Norman Batess terrifying story into the public consciousness where it still remains proven by the success of the tv series Bates Motel It took Bloch 23 years to write another Psycho novel revealing that Norman had been in a mental institution the entire time In that sequel Norman quickly escapes the sanitarium and goes on a killing spree in HollywoodBut what happened in that asylum during those two decades Until now no one has knownIts 1960 Norman Bates is in the State Hospital for the Criminally Insane and its up to Dr Felix Reed to bring him out of his catatonic stateBut Norman and Dr Reed have obstacles in twisted fellow patients and staff members who think of the institution as a prison rather than a place of healing And the greatest obstacle is the building itself once a private sanitarium rumored to be haunted A wild card appears in the persona of Robert Newman Normans twin brother taken away at birth after the attending doctor pronounced him brain damaged As Robert and Norman grow to know each other Norman senses a darkness in Robert even deeper than that which has lurked in Norman himselfSoon murders begin to occur and a shocking chain of events plunge us even deeper into the deranged madness inside the walls of Psycho Sanitarium more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(402, 'Can You Keep a Secret? (Fear Street Relaunch #4)', '', 'Horror', 48.64, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/03/83/0383a7f9cce4ab8fa1c5db6e69b169c6.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'How many nightmares begin in the Fear Street WoodsEddie and Emma are high school sweethearts from the wrong side of the tracks Looking for an escape from their dreary lives they embark on an overnight camping trip with four friends in the Fear Street WoodsAs Eddie carves a heart in a tree he and Emma make a shocking discovery Its a discovery that will lead to the en How many nightmares begin in the Fear Street WoodsEddie and Emma are high school sweethearts from the wrong side of the tracks Looking for an escape from their dreary lives they embark on an overnight camping trip with four friends in the Fear Street WoodsAs Eddie carves a heart in a tree he and Emma make a shocking discovery Its a discovery that will lead to the end of friendshipsand to murderMeanwhile Emmy is having strange terrifying dreams about wolves Are her dreams connected somehow to the real wolf attacks that plague the town of ShadysideEmmy it seems is about to make a horrifying discovery about herself more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(403, 'Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter #1)', '', 'Horror', 23.37, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/4a/ce/4acec5ebebf374e7a84a5d8c74ee5752.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 5, 'Will Graham stands in a silent empty house communing with a killer An FBI instructor with a gift for hunting madmen Graham knows what his murderer looks like how he thinks and what he did to his victims after they died Now Graham must try to catch him But to do it he must feel the heat of a killers brain draw on the macabre advice of a dangerous mental patient D Will Graham stands in a silent empty house communing with a killer An FBI instructor with a gift for hunting madmen Graham knows what his murderer looks like how he thinks and what he did to his victims after they died Now Graham must try to catch him But to do it he must feel the heat of a killers brain draw on the macabre advice of a dangerous mental patient Dr Hannibal Lecter and follow a trail of microscopic clues to the place where another family has already been chosen to dieand where an innocent woman has found the Dragon first more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(404, 'Dracula the Un-Dead', '', 'Horror', 35.63, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b1/f2/b1f25fa4623b3ee2db6fb6d6e27c6fb5.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 5, 'At lastthe sequel to Bram Stokers classic novel Dracula written by his direct descendant and a Dracula historian Bram Stokers Dracula is the prototypical horror novel an inspiration for the worlds seemingly limitless fascination with vampires Though many have tried to replicate Stokers horror classicin books television shows and moviesonly the 1931 Bela Lugosi At lastthe sequel to Bram Stokers classic novel Dracula written by his direct descendant and a Dracula historian Bram Stokers Dracula is the prototypical horror novel an inspiration for the worlds seemingly limitless fascination with vampires Though many have tried to replicate Stokers horror classicin books television shows and moviesonly the 1931 Bela Lugosi film bore the Stoker familys support Until now Dracula The UnDead is a bonechilling sequel based on Bram Stokers own handwritten notes for characters and plot threads excised from the original edition Dracula The UnDead begins in 1912 twentyfive years after Dracula crumbled into dust Van Helsings protg Dr Jack Seward is now a disgraced morphine addict obsessed with stamping out evil across Europe Meanwhile an unknowing Quincey Harker the grown son of Jonathan and Mina leaves law school for the London stage only to stumble upon the troubled production of Dracula directed and produced by Bram Stoker himself The play plunges Quincey into the world of his parents terrible secrets but before he can confront them he experiences evil in a way he had never imagined One by one the band of heroes that defeated Dracula a quartercentury ago is being hunted down Could it be that Dracula somehow survived their attack and is seeking revenge Or is there another force at work whose relentless purpose is to destroy anything and anyone associated with Dracula Dracula The UnDead is deeply researched rich in character thrills and scares and lovingly crafted as both an extension and celebration of one of the most classic popular novels in literature more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(405, 'Night Shift (Night Shift #1-20)', '', 'Horror', 12.75, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b8/84/b8843e0c3fbadb1682b095c99eda7f7a.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'Never trust your heart to the New York Times bestselling master of suspense Stephen King Especially with an anthology that features the classic stories Children of the Corn The Lawnmower Man Graveyard Shift The Mangler and Sometimes They Come Backwhich were all made into hit horror filmsUnbearable suspense Dallas Morning NewsFrom the depths of darkne Never trust your heart to the New York Times bestselling master of suspense Stephen King Especially with an anthology that features the classic stories Children of the Corn The Lawnmower Man Graveyard Shift The Mangler and Sometimes They Come Backwhich were all made into hit horror filmsUnbearable suspense Dallas Morning NewsFrom the depths of darkness where hideous rats defend their empire to dizzying heights where a beautiful girl hangs by a hair above a hellish fate this chilling collection of twenty short stories will plunge readers into the subterranean labyrinth of the most spinetingling eerie imagination of our timeContents Introduction John D MacDonald in Foreword fw Jerusalems Lot nv Night Shift Garden City NY Doubleday 1978 Graveyard Shift ss Cavalier Oct 70 Night Surf ss Cavalier Aug 74 I Am the Doorway ss Cavalier Mar 71 The Mangler nv Cavalier Dec 72 The Boogeyman ss Cavalier Mar 73 Gray Matter ss Cavalier Oct 73 Battleground ss Cavalier Sep 72 Trucks ss Cavalier Jun 73 Sometimes They Come Back nv Cavalier Mar 74 Strawberry Spring ss Ubris Fll 68 Cavalier Nov 75 The Ledge ss Penthouse Jul 76 The Lawnmower Man ss Cavalier May 75 Quitters Inc ss Night Shift Garden City NY Doubleday 1978 I Know What You Need nv Cosmopolitan Sep 76 Children of the Corn nv Penthouse Mar 77 The Last Rung on the Ladder ss Night Shift Garden City NY Doubleday 1978 The Man Who Loved Flowers ss Gallery Aug 77 One for the Road ss Maine Mar 77 The Woman in the Room ss Night Shift Garden City NY Doubleday 1978 more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(406, 'Needful Things', '', 'Horror', 47.51, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d2/d8/d2d818d6654086560072fe1d42189636.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'Leland Gaunt opens a new shop in Castle Rock called Needful Things Anyone who enters his store finds the object of his or her lifelong dreams and desires a prized baseball card a healing amulet In addition to a token payment Gaunt requests that each person perform a little deed usually a seemingly innocent prank played on someone else from town These practical jok Leland Gaunt opens a new shop in Castle Rock called Needful Things Anyone who enters his store finds the object of his or her lifelong dreams and desires a prized baseball card a healing amulet In addition to a token payment Gaunt requests that each person perform a little deed usually a seemingly innocent prank played on someone else from town These practical jokes cascade out of control and soon the entire town is doing battle with itself Only Sheriff Alan Pangborn suspects that Gaunt is behind the populations increasingly violent behavior more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(407, 'Misery', '', 'Horror', 34.79, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/cc/fb/ccfb8bb0f63377a67fb0a39d513f6cab.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'Alternate cover edition herePaul Sheldon Hes a bestselling novelist who has finally met his biggest fan Her name is Annie Wilkes and she is more than a rabid reader she is Pauls nurse tending his shattered body after an automobile accident But she is also his captor keeping him prisoner in her isolated house', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(408, 'It', '', 'Horror', 25.01, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/f9/40/f9409b5717cc44f29aa444d85ad26bdc.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'To the children the town was their whole world To the adults knowing better Derry Maine was just their home town familiar wellordered for the most part A good place to liveIt was the children who saw and felt what made Derry so horribly different In the storm drains in the sewers IT lurked taking on the shape of every nightmare each ones deepest dread To the children the town was their whole world To the adults knowing better Derry Maine was just their home town familiar wellordered for the most part A good place to liveIt was the children who saw and felt what made Derry so horribly different In the storm drains in the sewers IT lurked taking on the shape of every nightmare each ones deepest dread Sometimes IT reached up seizing tearing killing The adults knowing better knew nothingTime passed and the children grew up moved away The horror of IT was deepburied wrapped in forgetfulness Until they were called back once more to confront IT as IT stirred and coiled in the sullen depths of their memories reaching up again to make their past nightmares a terrible present reality more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(409, '\'Salem\'s Lot', '', 'Horror', 49.56, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d3/55/d35568710e773adf06a0bc756a99f66d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'Thousands of miles away from the small township of Salems Lot two terrified people a man and a boy still share the secrets of those clapboard houses and treelined streets They must return to Salems Lot for a final confrontation with the unspeakable evil that lives on in the town', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(410, 'The Stand', '', 'Horror', 57.86, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/f9/8b/f98bdf42af5e223bc0f6ea6bd0a48a53.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'This is the way the world ends with a nanosecond of computer error in a Defense Department laboratory and a million casual contacts that form the links in a chain letter of deathAnd here is the bleak new world of the day after a world stripped of its institutions and emptied of 99 percent of its people A world in which a handful of panicky survivors choose sides or This is the way the world ends with a nanosecond of computer error in a Defense Department laboratory and a million casual contacts that form the links in a chain letter of deathAnd here is the bleak new world of the day after a world stripped of its institutions and emptied of 99 percent of its people A world in which a handful of panicky survivors choose sides or are chosen A world in which good rides on the frail shoulders of the 108yearold Mother Abagail and the worst nightmares of evil are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers Randall Flagg the dark manIn 1978 Stephen King published The Stand the novel that is now considered to be one of his finest works But as it was first published The Stand was incomplete since more than 150000 words had been cut from the original manuscriptNow Stephen Kings apocalyptic vision of a world blasted by plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil has been restored to its entirety The Stand The Complete And Uncut Edition includes more than five hundred pages of material previously deleted along with new material that King added as he reworked the manuscript for a new generation It gives us new characters and endows familiar ones with new depths It has a new beginning and a new ending What emerges is a gripping work with the scope and moral complexity of a true epicFor hundreds of thousands of fans who read The Stand in its original version and wanted more this new edition is Stephen Kings gift And those who are reading The Stand for the first time will discover a triumphant and eerily plausible work of the imagination that takes on the issues that will determine our survival more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(411, 'The Girl with All the Gifts', '', 'Horror', 49.47, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/9a/91/9a911066cb404976bcc25dbc8817432a.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Melanie is a very special girl Dr Caldwell calls her our little geniusEvery morning Melanie waits in her cell to be collected for class When they come for her Sergeant Parks keeps his gun pointing at her while two of his people strap her into the wheelchair She thinks they dont like her She jokes that she wont bite but they dont laughMelanie loves school Sh Melanie is a very special girl Dr Caldwell calls her our little geniusEvery morning Melanie waits in her cell to be collected for class When they come for her Sergeant Parks keeps his gun pointing at her while two of his people strap her into the wheelchair She thinks they dont like her She jokes that she wont bite but they dont laughMelanie loves school She loves learning about spelling and sums and the world outside the classroom and the childrens cells She tells her favorite teacher all the things shell do when she grows up Melanie doesnt know why this makes Miss Justineau look sad more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(412, 'House of Leaves', '', 'Horror', 54.89, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/20/c2/20c2ff61355569b4f84e2f847e37db25.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Years ago when House of Leaves was first being passed around it was nothing more than a badly bundled heap of paper parts of which would occasionally surface on the Internet No one could have anticipated the small but devoted following this terrifying story would soon command Starting with an odd assortment of marginalized youth musicians tattoo artists programme Years ago when House of Leaves was first being passed around it was nothing more than a badly bundled heap of paper parts of which would occasionally surface on the Internet No one could have anticipated the small but devoted following this terrifying story would soon command Starting with an odd assortment of marginalized youth musicians tattoo artists programmers strippers environmentalists and adrenaline junkies the book eventually made its way into the hands of older generations who not only found themselves in those strangely arranged pages but also discovered a way back into the lives of their estranged childrenNow for the first time this astonishing novel is made available in book form complete with the original colored words vertical footnotes and newly added second and third appendicesThe story remains unchanged focusing on a young family that moves into a small home on Ash Tree Lane where they discover something is terribly wrong their house is bigger on the inside than it is on the outsideOf course neither Pulitzer Prizewinning photojournalist Will Navidson nor his companion Karen Green was prepared to face the consequences of that impossibility until the day their two little children wandered off and their voices eerily began to return another story of creature darkness of an evergrowing abyss behind a closet door and of that unholy growl which soon enough would tear through their walls and consume all their dreams more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(413, 'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind', '', 'History', 54.23, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ce/5f/ce5f052c65cc963cf4422be096e915c9.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 20, 'From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanitys creation and evolutiona 1 international bestsellerthat explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be humanOne hundred thousand years ago at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth Yet today there is only oneh From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanitys creation and evolutiona 1 international bestsellerthat explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be humanOne hundred thousand years ago at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth Yet today there is only onehomo sapiens What happened to the others And what may happen to usMost books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach but Dr Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70000 years ago with the appearance of modern cognition From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives connect past developments with contemporary concerns and examine specific events within the context of larger ideasDr Harari also compels us to look ahead because over the last few decades humans have begun to bend laws of natural selection that have governed life for the past four billion years We are acquiring the ability to design not only the world around us but also ourselves Where is this leading us and what do we want to becomeFeaturing 27 photographs 6 maps and 25 illustrationsdiagrams this provocative and insightful work is sure to spark debate and is essential reading for aficionados of Jared Diamond James Gleick Matt Ridley Robert Wright and Sharon Moalem more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(414, 'Unbound: How Eight Technologies Made Us Human, Transformed Society, and Brought Our World to the Brink', '', 'History', 25.52, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/27/a1/27a1ebe79d6e6759ec68ea9f427a4f71.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Although we usually think of technology as something unique to modern times our ancestors began to create the first technologies millions of years ago in the form of prehistoric tools and weapons Over time eight key technologies gradually freed us from the limitations of our animal originsThe fabrication of weapons the mastery of fire and the technologies of clothing Although we usually think of technology as something unique to modern times our ancestors began to create the first technologies millions of years ago in the form of prehistoric tools and weapons Over time eight key technologies gradually freed us from the limitations of our animal originsThe fabrication of weapons the mastery of fire and the technologies of clothing and shelter radically restructured the human body enabling us to walk upright shed our body hair and migrate out of tropical Africa Symbolic communication transformed human evolution from a slow biological process into a fast cultural process The invention of agriculture revolutionized the relationship between humanity and the environment and the technologies of interaction led to the birth of civilization Precision machinery spawned the industrial revolution and the rise of nationstates and in the next metamorphosis digital technologies may well unite all of humanity for the benefit of future generationsSynthesizing the findings of primatology paleontology archeology history and anthropology Richard Currier reinterprets and retells the modern narrative of human evolution that began with the discovery of Lucy and other Australopithecus fossils But the same forces that allowed us to integrate technology into every aspect of our daily lives have also brought us to the brink of planetary catastrophe Unbound explains both how we got here and how human society must be transformed again to achieve a sustainable futureTechnology The deliberate modification of any natural object or substance with forethought to achieve a specific end or to serve a specific purpose more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(415, 'The Age of Genius: The Seventeenth Century and the Birth of the Modern Mind', '', 'History', 19.73, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/2e/65/2e654066306042f4c462ba4d048650d9.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'The Age of Genius explores the eventful intertwining of outward event and inner intellectual life to tell in all its richness and depth the story of the 17th century in Europe It was a time of creativity unparalleled in history before or since from science to the arts from philosophy to politics Acclaimed philosopher and historian AC Grayling points to three primar The Age of Genius explores the eventful intertwining of outward event and inner intellectual life to tell in all its richness and depth the story of the 17th century in Europe It was a time of creativity unparalleled in history before or since from science to the arts from philosophy to politics Acclaimed philosopher and historian AC Grayling points to three primary factors that led to the rise of vernacular popular languages in philosophy theology science and literature the rise of the individual as a general and not merely an aristocratic type and the invention and application of instruments and measurement in the study of the natural worldGrayling vividly reconstructs this unprecedented era and breathes new life into the major figures of the seventeenth century intelligentsia who span literature music science art and philosophyShakespeare Monteverdi Galileo Rembrandt Locke Newton Descartes Vermeer Hobbes Milton and Cervantes among many more During this century a fundamentally new way of perceiving the world emerged as reason rose to prominence over tradition and the rights of the individual took center stage in philosophy and politics a paradigmatic shift that would define Western thought for centuries to come more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(416, 'Political Suicide: Missteps, Peccadilloes, Bad Calls, Backroom Hijinx, Sordid Pasts, Rotten Breaks, and Just Plain Dumb Mistakes in the Annals of American Politics', '', 'History', 36.28, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/31/e6/31e6e0a41e62858180b268c27b20a770.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Just in time for the presidential election of 2016 comes Political Suicide a history of the best and most interesting missteps peccadilloes bad calls back room hijinks sordid pasts rotten breaks and just plain dumb mistakes in the annals of American politicsThey have tweeted their private parts to women theyre trying to impress They have gotten caught on tape doi Just in time for the presidential election of 2016 comes Political Suicide a history of the best and most interesting missteps peccadilloes bad calls back room hijinks sordid pasts rotten breaks and just plain dumb mistakes in the annals of American politics They have tweeted their private parts to women theyre trying to impress They have gotten caught on tape doing and saying things they really shouldnt have They have denied knowing about the underhanded doings of underlings only to have a paper trail lead straight back to them Nowadays it seems like half of what we hear about politicians isnt about laws or governing but is instead coverage focused on shenanigans questionable morals and scandals too numerous to count And while we shake our heads in disbelief we still cant resist poring over the details of these notorious incidentsIn Political Suicide the foibles of our politicians are brought from the tabloid pages to this entertaining and cautionary tale of American history more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(417, 'Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War That Changed American History', '', 'History', 59.64, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/77/79/777988a85de2269905bd8c2070a3cf58.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'From the authors of the New York Times bestseller George Washingtons Secret Six the littleknown story of Thomas Jeffersons battle to defend America against Islamic pirates Brian Kilmeade cohost of Fox Friends on Fox News and the national radio show Kilmeade Friends returns with another fascinating historical narrative cowritten with Don Yaeger From the authors of the New York Times bestseller George Washingtons Secret Six the littleknown story of Thomas Jeffersons battle to defend America against Islamic pirates Brian Kilmeade cohost of Fox Friends on Fox News and the national radio show Kilmeade Friends returns with another fascinating historical narrative cowritten with Don Yaeger Like their acclaimed bestseller George Washingtons Secret Six Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates sheds new light on a vitally important episode that has been forgotten by most Americans Only weeks after President Jeffersons inauguration in 1801 he decided to confront the Tripoli pirates who had been kidnapping American ships and sailors among other outrageous acts Though inclined toward diplomacy Jefferson sent warships to blockade Tripoli and protect American shipping and then escalated to allout war against the Barbary states The tiny American flotillawith three frigates representing half of the US Navys topoftheline shipshad some success in blockading the Barbary coast But that success came to an end when the USS Philadelphia ran aground in Tripoli harbor and was captured Kilmeade and Yaeger recount the dramatic story of a young American sailor Stephen Decatur who snuck into the harbor boarded the Philadelphia and set her on fire before escaping amid a torrent of enemy gunfire Another amazing story is that of William Eatons daring attack on the port city of Derna He led a detachment of Marines on a 500mile trek across the desert to surprise the port His strategy worked and an American flag was raised in victory on foreign soil for the first time Few remember Decatur and Eaton today but their legacy inspired the opening of the Marine Corps Hymn From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli we fight our countrys battles in the air on land and sea Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates tells a dramatic story of bravery diplomacy and battle on the high seas and honors some of Americas forgotten heroes more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(418, 'Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth', '', 'History', 24.70, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/21/da/21dab5c065cfcde1bad7ded16a753102.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'From the internationally bestselling author of No god but God comes a fascinating provocative and meticulously researched biography that challenges longheld assumptions about the man we know as Jesus of NazarethTwo thousand years ago an itinerant Jewish preacher and miracle worker walked across the Galilee gathering followers to establish what he called the Kingdom From the internationally bestselling author of No god but God comes a fascinating provocative and meticulously researched biography that challenges longheld assumptions about the man we know as Jesus of NazarethTwo thousand years ago an itinerant Jewish preacher and miracle worker walked across the Galilee gathering followers to establish what he called the Kingdom of God The revolutionary movement he launched was so threatening to the established order that he was captured tortured and executed as a state criminalWithin decades after his shameful death his followers would call him GodSifting through centuries of mythmaking Reza Aslan sheds new light on one of historys most influential and enigmatic characters by examining Jesus through the lens of the tumultuous era in which he lived firstcentury Palestine an age awash in apocalyptic fervor Scores of Jewish prophets preachers and wouldbe messiahs wandered through the Holy Land bearing messages from God This was the age of zealotrya fervent nationalism that made resistance to the Roman occupation a sacred duty incumbent on all Jews And few figures better exemplified this principle than the charismatic Galilean who defied both the imperial authorities and their allies in the Jewish religious hierarchyBalancing the Jesus of the Gospels against the historical sources Aslan describes a man full of conviction and passion yet rife with contradiction a man of peace who exhorted his followers to arm themselves with swords an exorcist and faith healer who urged his disciples to keep his identity a secret and ultimately the seditious King of the Jews whose promise of liberation from Rome went unfulfilled in his brief lifetime Aslan explores the reasons why the early Christian church preferred to promulgate an image of Jesus as a peaceful spiritual teacher rather than a politically conscious revolutionary And he grapples with the riddle of how Jesus understood himself the mystery that is at the heart of all subsequent claims about his divinityZealot yields a fresh perspective on one of the greatest stories ever told even as it affirms the radical and transformative nature of Jesus of Nazareths life and mission The result is a thoughtprovoking elegantly written biography with the pulse of a fastpaced novel a singularly brilliant portrait of a man a time and the birth of a religion more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(419, 'A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century', '', 'History', 14.58, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d8/0a/d80ac19cd0aef94c5ac257b1eb3c1d37.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Barbara W Tuchmanthe acclaimed author of the Pulitzer Prizewinning classic The Guns of Augustonce again marshals her gift for character history and sparkling prose to compose an astonishing portrait of medieval EuropeThe fourteenth century reflects two contradictory images on the one hand a glittering age of crusades cathedrals and chivalry on the other a wo Barbara W Tuchmanthe acclaimed author of the Pulitzer Prizewinning classic The Guns of Augustonce again marshals her gift for character history and sparkling prose to compose an astonishing portrait of medieval EuropeThe fourteenth century reflects two contradictory images on the one hand a glittering age of crusades cathedrals and chivalry on the other a world plunged into chaos and spiritual agony In this revelatory work Tuchman examines not only the great rhythms of history but the grain and texture of domestic life what childhood was like what marriage meant how money taxes and war dominated the lives of serf noble and clergy alike Granting her subjects their loyalties treacheries and guilty passions Tuchman recreates the lives of proud cardinals university scholars grocers and clerks saints and mystics lawyers and mercenaries and dominating all the knightin all his valor and furious follies a terrible worm in an iron cocoon more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(420, '1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus', '', 'History', 21.80, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/2d/d2/2dd235d80326531092c70e191d630c7d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'In this groundbreaking work of science history and archaeology Charles C Mann radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492Contrary to what so many Americans learn in school the preColumbian Indians were not sparsely settled in a pristine wilderness rather there were huge numbers of Indians who actively molded and influe In this groundbreaking work of science history and archaeology Charles C Mann radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492 Contrary to what so many Americans learn in school the preColumbian Indians were not sparsely settled in a pristine wilderness rather there were huge numbers of Indians who actively molded and influenced the land around them The astonishing Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan had running water and immaculately clean streets and was larger than any contemporary European city Mexican cultures created corn in a specialized breeding process that it has been called mans first feat of genetic engineering Indeed Indians were not living lightly on the land but were landscaping and manipulating their world in ways that we are only now beginning to understand Challenging and surprising this a transformative new look at a rich and fascinating world we only thought we knew more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(421, 'Brilliant Beacons: A History of the American Lighthouse', '', 'History', 11.45, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ba/59/ba5913de7abe0d9dbe9c8128092a52af.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 8, 'Set against the backdrop of an expanding nationBrilliant Beaconstraces the evolution of Americas lighthouse system from its earliest days highlighting the political military and technological battles fought to illuminate the nations hardscrabble coastlines Beginning with Boston LightAmericas first lighthouse Dolin shows how the story of America from colony to Set against the backdrop of an expanding nation Brilliant Beacons traces the evolution of Americas lighthouse system from its earliest days highlighting the political military and technological battles fought to illuminate the nations hardscrabble coastlines Beginning with Boston Light Americas first lighthouse Dolin shows how the story of America from colony to regional backwater to fledging nation and eventually to global industrial power can be illustrated through its lighthousesEven in the colonial era the question of how best to solve the collective problem of lighting our ports reefs and coasts through a patchwork of private interests and independent localities telegraphed the great American debate over federalism and the role of a centralized government As the nation expanded throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries so too did the coastlines in need of illumination from New England to the Gulf of Mexico the Great Lakes the Pacific Coast all the way to Alaska In Dolins hands we see how each of these beacons tell its own story of political squabbling technological advancement engineering marvel and individual derringdoIn rollicking detail Dolin treats readers to a memorable cast of characters from the pennypinching Treasury official Stephen Pleasonton who hamstrung the countrys efforts to adopt the revolutionary Fresnel lens to the indomitable Katherine Walker who presided so heroically over New York Harbor as keeper at Robbins Reef Lighthouse that she was hailed as a genuine New York City folk hero upon her death in 1931 He also animates American military history from the Revolution to the Civil War and presents tales both humorous and harrowing of soldiers saboteurs Civil War battles ruthless egg collectors and most important the lighthouse keepers themselves men and women who often performed astonishing acts of heroism in carrying out their dutiesIn the modern world of GPS and satellitemonitored shipping lanes Brilliant Beacons forms a poignant elegy for the bygone days of the lighthouse a symbol of American ingenuity that served as both a warning and a sign of hope for generations of mariners and it also shows how these sentinels have endured retaining their vibrancy to the present day Containing over 150 photographs and illustrations Brilliant Beacons vividly reframes Americas history more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(422, 'Most Blessed of the Patriarchs": Thomas Jefferson and the Empire of the Imagination', '', 'History', 44.48, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/43/f2/43f25e9633b587a4052b517cd7b3b4a9.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 8, 'Thomas Jefferson is often portrayed as a hopelessly enigmatic figurea riddlea man so riven with contradictions that he is almost impossible to know Lauded as the most articulate voice of American freedom and equality even as he held peopleincluding his own familyin bondage Jefferson is variably described as a hypocrite an atheist or a simpleminded proponent of li Thomas Jefferson is often portrayed as a hopelessly enigmatic figurea riddlea man so riven with contradictions that he is almost impossible to know Lauded as the most articulate voice of American freedom and equality even as he held peopleincluding his own familyin bondage Jefferson is variably described as a hypocrite an atheist or a simpleminded proponent of limited government who expected all Americans to be farmers foreverNow Annette GordonReed teams up with Americas leading Jefferson scholar Peter S Onuf to present an absorbing and revealing character study that dispels the many clichs that have accrued over the years about our third president Challenging the widely prevalent belief that Jefferson remains so opaque as to be unknowable the authorsthrough their careful analysis painstaking research and vivid prosecreate a portrait of Jefferson as he might have painted himself one comprised of equal parts sun and shadow Jane KamenskyTracing Jeffersons philosophical development from youth to old age the authors explore what they call the empire of Jeffersons imaginationan expansive state of mind born of his origins in a slave society his intellectual influences and the vaulting ambition that propelled him into public life as a modern avatar of the Enlightenment who at the same time likened himself to a figure of oldthe most blessed of the patriarchs Indeed Jefferson saw himself as a patriarch not just to his country and mountainlike home at Monticello but also to his family the white half that he loved so publicly as well as to the black side that he claimed to love a contradiction of extraordinary historical magnitudeDivided into three sections Most Blessed of the Patriarchs reveals a striking personal dimension to his life Part I Patriarch explores Jeffersonss origins in Virgina Part II Traveller covers his fiveyear sojourn to Paris and Part III Enthusiast delves insightfully into the Virginians views on Christianity slavery and race We see not just his ideas and vision of America but come to know him in an almost familial way such as through the importance of music in his lifeMost Blessed of the Patriarchs fundamentally challenges much of what weve come to accept about Jefferson neither hypocrite nor saint atheist nor fundamentalist GordonReed and Onuf through a close reading of Jeffersons own words reintroduce us all to our most influential founding father a man more gifted than most but complicated in just the ways we all are more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(423, 'A Short History of Nearly Everything', '', 'History', 52.40, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/17/aa/17aa3d17bae02fa1d0e2a831c0c0e58b.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'In Brysons biggest book he confronts his greatest challenge to understandand if possible answerthe oldest biggest questions we have posed about the universe and ourselves Taking as territory everything from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization Bryson seeks to understand how we got from there being nothing at all to there being us To that end he has attached In Brysons biggest book he confronts his greatest challenge to understandand if possible answerthe oldest biggest questions we have posed about the universe and ourselves Taking as territory everything from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization Bryson seeks to understand how we got from there being nothing at all to there being us To that end he has attached himself to a host of the worlds most advanced and often obsessed archaeologists anthropologists and mathematicians travelling to their offices laboratories and field camps He has read or tried to read their books pestered them with questions apprenticed himself to their powerful minds A Short History of Nearly Everything is the record of this quest and it is a sometimes profound sometimes funny and always supremely clear and entertaining adventure in the realms of human knowledge as only Bill Bryson can render it Science has never been more involving or entertaining more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(424, 'The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany', '', 'History', 39.67, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/10/f6/10f6ebfa89b070ba39ad7c4c872c96ea.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 6, 'Hitler boasted that The Third Reich would last a thousand years It lasted only 12 But those 12 years contained some of the most catastrophic events Western civilization has ever known In The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich William L Shirer gave us the definitive book on Hitlers German Empire Based on his personal experiences as a war correspondent as well as the vo Hitler boasted that The Third Reich would last a thousand years It lasted only 12 But those 12 years contained some of the most catastrophic events Western civilization has ever known In The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich William L Shirer gave us the definitive book on Hitlers German Empire Based on his personal experiences as a war correspondent as well as the voluminous documents that came out of Germany after the war this thrilling account of Hitlers reign is widely acclaimed to be one of the greatest historical works of our time Now available as an exclusive anniversary edition this volume is as compelling as ever Everything about the period is explained to the fullest beginning with Hitlers rise to power the Nazification of Germany and the march to war The accounts of how the United States got involved and how Hitler used Mussolini and Japan are astonishing and the coverage of the warfrom Germanys early successes to her eventual defeatis must reading more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(425, 'Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman', '', 'History', 58.55, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/37/3a/373af6af58a00ca69602d74b81951ac4.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 6, 'Pulitzer Prize winner Massie offers the tale of a princess who went to Russia at 14 and became one of the most powerful women in history Born into minor German nobility she transformed herself into an empress by sheer determination Possessing a brilliant curious mind she devoured the works of Enlightenment philosophers and reaching the throne tried using their princ Pulitzer Prize winner Massie offers the tale of a princess who went to Russia at 14 and became one of the most powerful women in history Born into minor German nobility she transformed herself into an empress by sheer determination Possessing a brilliant curious mind she devoured the works of Enlightenment philosophers and reaching the throne tried using their principles to rule the vast backward empire She knew or corresponded with notable figures of her time Voltaire Diderot Frederick the Great Maria Theresa of Austria Marie Antoinette John Paul Jones Wanting to be the benevolent despot Montesquieu idealized she contended with the deeply ingrained realities of Russian life including serfdom She persevered and for 34 years the government foreign policy cultural development and welfare of the Russian people were in her hands She dealt with domestic rebellion wars the tides of political change and violence inspired by the French Revolution Her reputation depended on the perspective of the speaker She was praised by Voltaire as like the classical philosophers She was condemned by enemies mostly foreign as the Messalina of the north Her family friends ministers generals lovers and enemies are vividly described These included her ambitious scheming mother her weak bullying husband Peter who left her sexually untouched for nine years after their marriage her unhappy son heir Paul her beloved grandchildren and her favorites the young men from whom she sought companionship and the recapture of youth as well as sex Here too is Gregory Potemkin her most significant lover possible husband with whom she shared a correspondence of love separation followed by 17 years of unparalleled mutual achievement All the qualities that Massie brought to Nicholas Alexandra and Peter the Great are present historical accuracy deep understanding felicity of style mastery of detail ability to shatter myth a genius for finding and expressing a human drama more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(426, 'The Mathews Men: Seven Brothers and the War Against Hitler\'s U-boats', '', 'History', 42.91, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/52/74/5274c64fbcb7ce4bbf427ed751f6cada.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 5, 'One of the last unheralded heroic stories of World War II the Uboat assault off the American coast against the men of the US Merchant Marine who were supplying the European war and one communitys monumental contribution to that effortPraise for The Mathews MenThe German UBoat war against American merchant men was deadly and dramaticin World War II the US Mercha One of the last unheralded heroic stories of World War II the Uboat assault off the American coast against the men of the US Merchant Marine who were supplying the European war and one communitys monumental contribution to that effortPraise for The Mathews MenThe German UBoat war against American merchant men was deadly and dramaticin World War II the US Merchant Marine had twice the fatality rate of the US Navy William Geroux has unearthed a fascinating tale of one small coastal town caught in the thick of the fight and he tells it with a sharp reporters eye and a real feel for the heroic men who went down to the sea in ships Evan Thomas author of Being Nixon and Sea of ThunderMathews County Virginia is a remote outpost on the Chesapeake Bay with little to offer except unspoiled scenerybut it sent one of the largest concentrations of sea captains and US merchant mariners of any community in America to fight in World War II The Mathews Men tells that heroic story through the experiences of one extraordinary family whose seven sons and their neighbors US merchant mariners all suddenly found themselves squarely in the crosshairs of the Uboats bearing down on the coastal United States in 1942 From the late 1930s to 1945 virtually all the fuel food and munitions that sustained the Allies in Europe traveled not via the Navy but in merchant ships After Pearl Harbor those unprotected ships instantly became the Uboats prime targets And they were easy targetsthe Navy lacked the inclination or resources to defend them until the beginning of 1943 Hitler was determined that his Uboats should sink every American ship they could find sometimes within sight of tourist beaches and to kill as many mariners as possible in order to frighten their shipmates into staying ashore As the war progressed men from Mathews sailed the North and South Atlantic the Caribbean the Gulf of Mexico the Mediterranean the Indian Ocean and even the icy Barents Sea in the Arctic Circle where they braved the dreaded Murmansk Run Through their experiences we have eyewitnesses to every danger zone in every kind of ship Some died horrific deaths Others fought to survive torpedo explosions flaming oil slicks storms shark attacks mine blasts and harrowing lifeboat odysseysonly to ship out again on the next boat as soon as theyd returned to safety The Mathews Men shows us the war far beyond traditional battlefieldsoften the US merchant mariners lifeanddeath struggles took place just off the US coastbut also takes us to the landing beaches at DDay and to the Pacific When final victory is ours General Dwight D Eisenhower had predicted there is no organization that will share its credit more deservedly than the Merchant Marine Here finally is the heroic story of those merchant seamen recast as the human story of the men from Mathews more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(427, 'The Hiding Place', '', 'History', 55.91, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/74/92/74927818a922712c13999a8043f7f35c.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 5, 'At one time Corrie ten Boom would have laughed at the Idea that there would ever be a story to tell For the first fifty years of her life nothing at all out of the ordinary had ever happened to her She was an oldmaid watchmaker living contentedly with her spinster sister and their elderly father in the tiny Dutch house over their shop Their uneventful days as regulate At one time Corrie ten Boom would have laughed at the Idea that there would ever be a story to tell For the first fifty years of her life nothing at all out of the ordinary had ever happened to her She was an oldmaid watchmaker living contentedly with her spinster sister and their elderly father in the tiny Dutch house over their shop Their uneventful days as regulated as their own watches revolved around their abiding love for one another However with the Nazi invasion and occupation of Holland a story did ensue Corrie ten Boom and her family became leaders in the Dutch Underground hiding Jewish people in their home in a specially built room and aiding their escape from the Nazis For their help all but Corrie found death in a concentration camp The Hiding Place is their story more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(428, 'America\'s War for the Greater Middle East: A Military History', '', 'History', 51.22, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/da/0c/da0ca0d6586f8164b7a96d4c807a6c7f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 5, 'Retired army colonel and New York Times bestselling author Andrew J Bacevich provides a searing reassessment of US military policy in the Middle East over the past four decades From the end of World War II until 1980 virtually no American soldiers were killed in action while serving in the Greater Middle East Since 1990 virtually no American soldiers have been kille Retired army colonel and New York Times bestselling author Andrew J Bacevich provides a searing reassessment of US military policy in the Middle East over the past four decades From the end of World War II until 1980 virtually no American soldiers were killed in action while serving in the Greater Middle East Since 1990 virtually no American soldiers have been killed in action anywhere else What caused this shift Andrew J Bacevich one of the countrys most respected voices on foreign affairs offers an incisive critical history of this ongoing military enterprisenow more than thirty years old and with no end in sight During the 1980s Bacevich argues a great transition occurred As the Cold War wound down the United States initiated a new conflicta War for the Greater Middle Eastthat continues to the present day The long twilight struggle with the Soviet Union had involved only occasional and sporadic fighting But as this new war unfolded hostilities became persistent From the Balkans and East Africa to the Persian Gulf and Central Asia US forces embarked upon a seemingly endless series of campaigns across the Islamic world Few achieved anything remotely like conclusive success Instead actions undertaken with expectations of promoting peace and stability produced just the opposite As a consequence phrases like permanent war and openended war have become part of everyday discourse Connecting the dots in a way no other historian has done before Bacevich weaves a compelling narrative out of episodes as varied as the Beirut bombing of 1983 the Mogadishu firefight of 1993 the invasion of Iraq in 2003 and the rise of ISIS in the present decade Understanding what Americas costly military exertions have wrought requires seeing these seemingly discrete events as parts of a single war It also requires identifying the errors of judgment made by political leaders in both parties and by senior military officers who share responsibility for what has become a monumental march to folly This Bacevich unflinchingly does A twentyyear army veteran who served in Vietnam Andrew J Bacevich brings the full weight of his expertise to this vitally important subject Americas War for the Greater Middle East is a bracing afteraction report from the front lines of history It will fundamentally change the way we view Americas engagement in the worlds most volatile regionAdvance praise for Americas War for the Greater Middle EastIn one arresting book after another Bacevich has relentlessly laid bare the failings of American foreign policy since the Cold War This one is his sad crowning achievement the story of our long and growing military entanglement in the region of the most tragic bitter and intractable of conflictsRichard K Betts director Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies Columbia University An unparalleled historical tour de force certain to affect the formation of future US foreign policy Every citizen aspiring to high office needs not only to read but to study and learn from this important book This is one of the most serious and essential books I have read in more than half a century of public serviceLieutenant General Paul K Van Riper US Marine Corps Ret Bacevich asks and answers a provocative inconvenient question In a multigenerational war in the Middle East Why has the worlds mightiest military achieved so little Graham Allison director Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and Douglas Dillon Professor of Government at Harvards John F Kennedy School of GovernmentFrom the Hardcover edition more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(429, 'The Guns of August', '', 'History', 14.54, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ca/23/ca23598be538026a7898232e8a1079d0.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'The Pulitzer Prizewinning classic about the outbreak of World War IHistorian Pulitzer Prizewinning author Barbara Tuchman has brought to life again the people and events that led up to WWI With attention to fascinating detail and an intense knowledge of her subject and its characters she reveals just how the war started why and why it could have been stopped b The Pulitzer Prizewinning classic about the outbreak of World War IHistorian Pulitzer Prizewinning author Barbara Tuchman has brought to life again the people and events that led up to WWI With attention to fascinating detail and an intense knowledge of her subject and its characters she reveals just how the war started why and why it could have been stopped but wasnt A classic historical survey of a time and a people we all need to know more about THE GUNS OF AUGUST will not be forgotten more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(430, 'House of Lost Worlds: Dinosaurs, Dynasties, and the Story of Life on Earth', '', 'History', 43.70, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/f5/b7/f5b783f6cfdfe30895d912f9e337bb22.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'This fascinating book tells the story of how one museum changed ideas about dinosaurs dynasties and even the story of life on earth The Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History now celebrating its 150th anniversary has remade the way we see the world Delving into the museums storied and colorful past awardwinning author Richard Conniff introduces a cast of bold expl This fascinating book tells the story of how one museum changed ideas about dinosaurs dynasties and even the story of life on earth The Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History now celebrating its 150th anniversary has remade the way we see the world Delving into the museums storied and colorful past awardwinning author Richard Conniff introduces a cast of bold explorers roughneck bone hunters and visionary scientists Some became famous for wresting Brontosaurus Triceratops and other dinosaurs from the earth others pioneered the introduction of science education in North America and still others rediscovered the longburied glory of Machu Picchu In this lively tale of events achievements and scandals from throughout the museums history Readers will encounter renowned paleontologist O C Marsh who engaged in ferocious combat with his Bone Wars rival Edward Drinker Cope as well as dozens of other intriguing characters Nearly 100 color images portray important figures in the Peabodys history and special objects from the museums 13millionitem collections For anyone with an interest in exploring understanding and protecting the natural world this book will deliver abundant delights more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(431, 'Foolproof Preserving: A Guide to Small Batch Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Condiments, and More: A Foolproof Guide to Making Small Batch Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Condiments, and More', '', 'Food and Drink', 30.52, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/9f/58/9f58d3ff6d58589eaf325b1a33c303a0.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'Canning perfected the Americas Test Kitchen way The art of preserving produce by canning and preserving has come full circle from grandmothers kitchen to a whole new generation now eager to learn it This detailed guide to home preserving is perfect for novice canners and experts alike and offers more than 100 foolproof recipes across a wide range of categories from sw Canning perfected the Americas Test Kitchen way The art of preserving produce by canning and preserving has come full circle from grandmothers kitchen to a whole new generation now eager to learn it This detailed guide to home preserving is perfect for novice canners and experts alike and offers more than 100 foolproof recipes across a wide range of categories from sweet jams and jellies to savory jams vegetables condiments pickles whole fruits and more Let the experts at Americas Test Kitchen show you how to do it right with detailed tutorials troubleshooting tips equipment information and insight into the science behind canning more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(432, 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime: Comfort Classics, Freezer Food, 16-Minute Meals, and Other Delicious Ways to Solve Supper!', '', 'Food and Drink', 56.41, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/fd/af/fdaf3c3104c559941c01e840fecd2659.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'THERES NO TIME LIKE DINNERTIMEOh dont get me wrong I adore breakfast I love lunch But dinnertime definitely tops them all Its the time of day when we reunite with our sweeties our kids our friends our parents and catch up on the events of the day over something mouthwatering and delicious Dinnertime anchors us nourishes us and reassures us Its the gr THERES NO TIME LIKE DINNERTIMEOh dont get me wrong I adore breakfast I love lunch But dinnertime definitely tops them all Its the time of day when we reunite with our sweeties our kids our friends our parents and catch up on the events of the day over something mouthwatering and delicious Dinnertime anchors us nourishes us and reassures us Its the greatest meal of the day The Pioneer Woman Cooks Dinnertime is a beloved collection of all the scrumptious supper recipes that make their way through my kitchen in regular rotation from main dish salads to satisfying soups to hearty casseroles to comfort food classics and everything in between I lay out all the different ways I tackle dinner in my house from superquick 16Minute Meals to makeahead Freezer Food to irresistible pastas and a bundle of brandnew favorites of my crewYoull want to immediately dive into surefire hits like Tomato Soup with Parmesan Croutons Buffalo Chicken Salad Baked Ziti and Shrimp Scampi But just wait till you try the Cashew Chicken French Dip Sandwiches Chicken Marsala and Beef Stroganoff And dont even get me started on the Tomato Tart Chicken with Mustard Cream Sauce and PanFried Pork Chops Youll have a very tough time deciding on a favoriteTo take away the guesswork I made sure to include all the stepbystep recipe photos I love to share and I packed as much deliciousness into each chapter as possible My hope is that you will turn to this book regularly to solve your dinnertime dilemmas and that you will use these recipes to feed your family time and time again The more stains smudges and smears on the pages the betterEnjoy dinnertime in your household friends more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(433, 'My Paris Kitchen: Recipes and Stories', '', 'Food and Drink', 33.37, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ae/d5/aed548aefcac7803a599b05da3acb86e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'A collection of stories and 100 sweet and savory Frenchinspired recipes from popular food blogger David Lebovitz reflecting the way Parisians eat today and featuring lush photography taken around Paris and in Davids Parisian kitchenIts been ten years since David Lebovitz packed up his most treasured cookbooks a wellworn castiron skillet and his laptop and moved to A collection of stories and 100 sweet and savory Frenchinspired recipes from popular food blogger David Lebovitz reflecting the way Parisians eat today and featuring lush photography taken around Paris and in Davids Parisian kitchenIts been ten years since David Lebovitz packed up his most treasured cookbooks a wellworn castiron skillet and his laptop and moved to Paris In that time the culinary culture of France has shifted as a new generation of chefs and home cooksmost notably in Parisincorporates ingredients and techniques from around the world into traditional French dishes In My Paris Kitchen David remasters the classics introduces lesserknown fare and presents 100 sweet and savory recipes that reflect the way modern Parisians eat today Youll find Soupe loignon Cassoulet Coq au vin and Croquemonsieur as well as Smoky barbecuestyle pork Lamb shank tagine Dukkahroasted cauliflower Salt cod fritters with tartar sauce and Wheat berry salad with radicchio root vegetables and pomegranate And of course theres dessert Warm chocolate cake with salted butter caramel sauce Duck fat cookies Bay leaf poundcake with orange glaze French cheesecakeand the list goes on David also shares stories told with his trademark wit and humor and lush photography taken on location around Paris and in Davids kitchen reveals the quirks trials beauty and joys of life in the culinary capital of the world more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(434, 'Mama Tried: Traditional Italian Cooking for the Screwed, Crude, Vegan, and Tattooed', '', 'Food and Drink', 14.02, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/48/19/48192cbef9101060e3787d87d7c8d7d1.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Cecilia Granata grew up cooking with her family in Italy As a vegan she learned to adapt her favorite recipes from around the country to be animal free while retaining the flavor and feeling of true Italian home cooking She shares her commitment to ethical and artful eating in this alphabeticallyarranged volume with over 100 recipes ranging from traditional favorites Cecilia Granata grew up cooking with her family in Italy As a vegan she learned to adapt her favorite recipes from around the country to be animal free while retaining the flavor and feeling of true Italian home cooking She shares her commitment to ethical and artful eating in this alphabeticallyarranged volume with over 100 recipes ranging from traditional favorites to homemade liqueurs to aphrodisiacsall senza sofferenza without suffering The recipes are lushly illustrated with Granatas foodinspired tattoo art more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(435, 'Layered: Baking, Building, and Styling Spectacular Cakes', '', 'Food and Drink', 40.11, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/73/06/7306b860c7887dfb2a4b0083e2d6bf0d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Its time to venture beyond vanilla and chocolate and take your baking skills up a notch Were talking layerstwo three four or more Create skyhigh bakeryquality treats at home with Tessa Huffs 150 innovative recipes which combine new and exciting flavors of cake fillings and frostingseverything from pink peppercorn cherry to bourbon butterscotch and pumpkin Its time to venture beyond vanilla and chocolate and take your baking skills up a notch Were talking layerstwo three four or more Create skyhigh bakeryquality treats at home with Tessa Huffs 150 innovative recipes which combine new and exciting flavors of cake fillings and frostingseverything from pink peppercorn cherry to bourbon butterscotch and pumpkin vanilla chai to riesling rhubarb and raspberry chocolate stout Including contemporary baking methods and industry tips and tricks Layered covers every decorating technique youll ever need with simple instructions and gorgeous stepbystep photos that speak to bakers of every skill leveland to anyone who wants to transform dessert into layer upon layer of edible art more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(436, 'The Nerdy Nummies Cookbook: Sweet Treats for the Geek in All of Us', '', 'Food and Drink', 37.34, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/41/57/4157492623f9552e3efdc858a19968f3.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'The longawaited first cookbook from the creator and host of the Internets most popular baking show Nerdy Nummies a collection of Rosanna Pansinos alltime favorite geeky recipes as well as sensational new recipes exclusive to this bookThe Nerdy Nummies Cookbook is quirky charming and fun featuring the recipes behind Rosanna Pansinos celebrated oneofakind crea The longawaited first cookbook from the creator and host of the Internets most popular baking show Nerdy Nummies a collection of Rosanna Pansinos alltime favorite geeky recipes as well as sensational new recipes exclusive to this bookThe Nerdy Nummies Cookbook is quirky charming and fun featuring the recipes behind Rosanna Pansinos celebrated oneofakind creations as well as beautiful mouthwatering photographs throughout It is the perfect companion that youll turn to whenever you want to whip up a delicious treat and be entertained all at once And best of all these treats are as simple as they are fun to make No need for costly tools or baking classes to create these marvelous delights yourselfThe Nerdy Nummies Cookbook combines two things Rosanna loves geek culture and baking Her fondness for video games science fiction math comics and lots of other things considered nerdy have inspired every recipe in this book Youll find the recipes for many beloved fan favorites from the show such as Apple Pi Pie the Chocolate Chip Smart Cookie and Volcano Cake as well as many new geeky recipes such as Dinosaur Fossil Cake Moon Phase Macarons and the Periodic Table of Cupcakes The Nerdy Nummies Cookbook showcases Rosannas most original and popular creations and each recipe includes easytofollow photo instructions and a stunning shot of the finished treat in all its geeky glory a delicious confection sure to please the geek in all of us more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(437, 'The Love and Lemons Cookbook: An Apple-to-Zucchini Celebration of Impromptu Cooking', '', 'Food and Drink', 37.60, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/88/e7/88e70e44632c3ca306191007bc723806.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Sometimes all you need is a little spark of inspiration to change up your regular cooking routine TheLove Lemons Cookbookfeatures more than one hundred simple recipes that help you turn your farmers market finds into delicious meals The belovedLove Lemonsblog has attracted buzz from everyone from bestselling author Heidi Swanson toSaveurMagazine who awarded Sometimes all you need is a little spark of inspiration to change up your regular cooking routine The Love Lemons Cookbook features more than one hundred simple recipes that help you turn your farmers market finds into delicious meals The beloved Love Lemons blog has attracted buzz from everyone from bestselling author Heidi Swanson to Saveur Magazine who awarded the blog Best Cooking Blog of 2014 Organized by ingredient The Love Lemons Cookbook teaches readers how to make beautiful food with whats on hand whether its a bunch of rainbowcolored heirloom carrots from the farmers market or a fourpound cauliflower that just shows up in a CSA box The book also features resources to show readers how to stock their pantry glutenfree and vegan options for many of the recipes as well as ideas on mixing and matching ingredients so that readers always have something new to tryStunningly designed and efficiently organized The Love Lemons Cookbook is a resource that you will use again and again more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(438, 'The Cookies & Cups Cookbook: 125+ sweet & savory recipes reminding you to Always Eat Dessert First', '', 'Food and Drink', 41.25, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/81/37/81374b88e925ba998c4049abcf805196.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Wildly popular Cookies Cups blogger Shelly Jaronskys eagerly anticipated cookbook features allnew mouthwatering delectable sweet treats 100 guaranteed to make you want to eat dessert firstShelly Jaronsky has a problem Shes an addict Of the buttercream varietyChronicling my life in sugar has been Shellys motto since the inception of her insanely frequent Wildly popular Cookies Cups blogger Shelly Jaronskys eagerly anticipated cookbook features allnew mouthwatering delectable sweet treats 100 guaranteed to make you want to eat dessert firstShelly Jaronsky has a problem Shes an addict Of the buttercream varietyChronicling my life in sugar has been Shellys motto since the inception of her insanely frequented dessert blog Cookies Cups With recipes ranging from the deliciously decadent her Smores Fudge Bars will make you seriously reconsider everything you thought you knew about baked goods to the deceptively simple her Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie will become an instant staple in your baking repertoire The Cookies Cups Cookbook truly has something for everyone from the cooking novice to the seasoned chefNow you can bring Shellys signature style into your own kitchen with more than 125 nofail recipes including some readerapproved favorites and a special bonus section dedicated to the quick and savory side of cooking Authored in the witty intimate style of the blog that draws more than three million monthly page views and a social following of more than seven hundred thousand fans The Cookies Cups Cookbook is the goto source for all things flavorful accessible and irresistibly tasty more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(439, 'Deliciously Ella Every Day: Quick and Easy Recipes for Gluten-Free Snacks, Packed Lunches, and Simple Meals', '', 'Food and Drink', 42.16, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/38/c3/38c342d52a30a8eb38b34668e9777222.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Delicious plantbased glutenfree recipes and lifestyle tips for packed lunches snacks and simple meals that are easy and accessible to everyonefrom the author of the international bestseller Deliciously EllaIts easy to be healthy until you get hungry Making healthy eating sustainable is about two things One its got to be doable in the context of a time starved l Delicious plantbased glutenfree recipes and lifestyle tips for packed lunches snacks and simple meals that are easy and accessible to everyonefrom the author of the international bestseller Deliciously EllaIts easy to be healthy until you get hungry Making healthy eating sustainable is about two things One its got to be doable in the context of a time starved life Two its got to be delicious Ella Woodwards newest cookbook Deliciously Ella Every Day offers fantastically appealing and quick recipes for breakfasts packed lunches snacks on the go and stressfree mealsThe book is packed with more than 100 simple yet irresistible plantbased dairyfree and glutenfree recipes Be inspired by Ellas quick weekday dinners amazingly colorful salads and incredible ideas for meals and snacks on the go Favorites include the insanely delicious roasted cinnamon and maple trail mix a superrich chocolate ganache cake a lovely roasted potato hazelnut and pomegranate salad with a maple dressing The book includes a section of bigbatch cooking recipes that can be made on the weekend so you can pack satisfying lunches or prepare quick easy dinners during the weeka lovely cauliflower pizza or a stunning mushroom risottoFeaturing the top ten rules for living the Deliciously Ella way tips for eating well without breaking the bank and shopping lists to help you get organized this is the cookbook youve been waiting for more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(440, 'The Help Yourself Cookbook for Kids: 60 Easy Plant-Based Recipes Kids Can Make to Stay Healthy and Save the Earth', '', 'Food and Drink', 28.77, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/bc/eb/bceb609c54f7739682b319a27a5b9783.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Struggling to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables Try letting them help themselvesExperts tell us the best way to teach kids healthy eating habits is to involve them in the process This irresistibe cookbook presents 60 appealing recipes kids will beg to make themselves in fun and charming illustrations they will love Bursting with color humor cute anima Struggling to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables Try letting them help themselvesExperts tell us the best way to teach kids healthy eating habits is to involve them in the process This irresistibe cookbook presents 60 appealing recipes kids will beg to make themselves in fun and charming illustrations they will love Bursting with color humor cute animal characters and cool facts Did you know your brain actually shrinks when youre dehydrated Drink water quick Help Yourself empowers children to take charge of their own nutrition for now and for life Recipes include funtomunch handheld snacks like Life Boatsbright fruitflavored drinks like Tickled Pinkthe alwayspopular things on toast like Leprechaun Trackssalads they will actually eat like Tiger Stripescozy small meals like Tomato Tornadoand sweets like chocolatey Disappearing Dots because everybody likes candyExcerpt from the Intro Since the day you were born someone has been making you food and serving you meals thats the life But wait a minutewhats that on the end of your arm Why its a hand And it turns out you need little more than your own two hands and a few ingredients to help yourself to healthy foodsand help the world while youre at it Because from the tip of your nose to the tip of an iceberg the food we eat affects our bodies our environment and even strangers on the other side of the planet Its amazing but true more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(441, 'It\'s All Easy: Healthy, Delicious Weeknight Meals in under 30 Minutes', '', 'Food and Drink', 19.55, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/38/08/380869ceca4ab70f8620b02187bdf60a.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'For fans of Its All Goodor just delicious foodhere is the cookbook that will help anyone make delectable healthy meals in no time Gwyneth Paltrow is back to share more than 125 of her favorite recipes that can be made in the time it would take to order takeout which often contains high quantities of fat sugar and processed ingredients All the dishes are surprisin For fans of Its All Goodor just delicious foodhere is the cookbook that will help anyone make delectable healthy meals in no time Gwyneth Paltrow is back to share more than 125 of her favorite recipes that can be made in the time it would take to order takeout which often contains high quantities of fat sugar and processed ingredients All the dishes are surprisingly tasty with little or no sugar fat or gluten From easy breakfasts to lazy suppers this book has something for everybody Yummy recipes include Chocolate Cinnamon Overnight Oats Soft Polenta with Cherry Tomatoes Chicken Enchiladas Pita Bread Pizzas Quick Sesame Noodles and more Plus an innovative chapter for onthego meals Moroccan Chicken Salad Wrap Chopped Salad with Grilled Shrimp and others that you can take for lunch to work or school to a picnic or to eat while watching soccer practice more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(442, 'Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics', '', 'Food and Drink', 28.01, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/29/b1/29b1f537504f37527f1bf8182559684e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, '1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBarefoot Contessa Back to Basics is the essential Ina Garten cookbook focusing on the techniques behind her elegant food and easy entertaining style and offering nearly a hundred brandnew recipes that will become trusted favorites Ina Garten s bestselling cookbooks have consistently provided accessible subtly sophisticated recipes ranging 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBarefoot Contessa Back to Basics is the essential Ina Garten cookbook focusing on the techniques behind her elegant food and easy entertaining style and offering nearly a hundred brandnew recipes that will become trusted favorites Ina Garten s bestselling cookbooks have consistently provided accessible subtly sophisticated recipes ranging from French classics made easy to delicious simple home cooking In Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics Ina truly breaks down her ideas on flavor examining the ingredients and techniques that are the foundation of her easy refined style Here Ina covers the essentials from ten ways to boost the flavors of your ingredients to ten things not to serve at a party as well as professional tips that make successful baking cooking and entertaining a breeze The recipescrowdpleasers like Lobster Corn Chowder Tuscan Lemon Chicken and Easy Sticky Bunsdemonstrate Inas talent for transforming fresh easytofind ingredients into elegant meals you can make without stress For longtime fans Ina delivers new insights into her simple techniques for newcomers she provides a thorough master class on the basics of Barefoot Contessa cooking plus a QA section with answers to the questions people ask her all the time With fullcolor photographs and invaluable cooking tips Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics is an essential addition to the cherished library of Barefoot Contessa cookbooks more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(443, 'Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You\'ll Make Over and Over Again', '', 'Food and Drink', 50.62, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/4e/92/4e92fef6b2d96fb732480c484dcb1a98.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, '1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThroughout the years that she has lived and worked in East Hampton Ina Garten has catered and attended countless parties and dinners She will be the first to tell you though that nothing beats a cozy dinner surrounded by the people you love most in the comfort that only your own home can provide In Barefoot Contessa at Home Ina shares he 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThroughout the years that she has lived and worked in East Hampton Ina Garten has catered and attended countless parties and dinners She will be the first to tell you though that nothing beats a cozy dinner surrounded by the people you love most in the comfort that only your own home can provide In Barefoot Contessa at Home Ina shares her life in East Hampton the recipes she loves and her secrets to making guests feel welcome and comfortable For Ina its friends and familygathered around the dinner table or cooking with her in the kitchenthat really make her house feel like home Here Ina offers the triedandtrue recipes that she makes over and over again because theyre easy they work and theyre universally loved For a leisurely Sunday breakfast she has Easy Cheese Danishes or Breakfast Fruit Crunch to serve with the perfect Spicy Bloody Mary For lunch she has classics with a twist such as Tomato Mozzarella and Pesto Paninis and OldFashioned Potato Salad which are simply delicious Then there are Inas homey dinnersfrom her own version of loin of pork stuffed with sauted fennel to the exotic flavors of Elis Asian Salmon And since Ina knows no one ever forgets what you serve for dessert she includes recipes for outrageously luscious sweets like Peach and Blueberry Crumble Pumpkin Mousse Parfait and Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Icing Ina also lets readers in on her timetested secrets for cooking and entertaining Get the inside scoop on everything from what Ina considers when shes designing a kitchen to menuplanning basics and how to make a dinner party fun heres a hint it doesn t involve making complicated food Along with beautiful photographs of Inas dishes her home and the East Hampton she loves this book is filled with signature recipes that strike the perfect balance between elegance and casual comfort With her most indispensable collection yet Ina Garten proves beyond a shadow of doubt that there truly is no place like home more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(444, 'My Kitchen Year: 136 Recipes That Saved My Life', '', 'Food and Drink', 11.53, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/70/48/7048787b6fdc04627217bf39465acb7e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 13, 'NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn the fall of 2009 the food world was rocked when Gourmet magazine was abruptly shuttered by its parent company No one was more stunned by this unexpected turn of events than its beloved editor in chief Ruth Reichl who suddenly faced an uncertain professional future As she struggled to process what had seemed unthinkable Reichl turned to the NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn the fall of 2009 the food world was rocked when Gourmet magazine was abruptly shuttered by its parent company No one was more stunned by this unexpected turn of events than its beloved editor in chief Ruth Reichl who suddenly faced an uncertain professional future As she struggled to process what had seemed unthinkable Reichl turned to the one place that had always provided sanctuary I did what I always do when Im confused lonely or frightened she writes I disappeared into the kitchenMy Kitchen Year follows the change of seasonsand Reichls emotionsas she slowly heals through the simple pleasures of cooking While working 247 Reichl would throw quick meals together for her family and friends Now she has the time to rediscover what cooking meant to her Imagine kale leaves dark and inviting sauted with chiles and garlic summer peaches baked into a simple cobbler fresh oysters chilling in a box of snow plump chickens and earthy mushrooms fricasseed with cream Over the course of this challenging year each dish Reichl prepares becomes a kind of stepping stone to finding joy again in ordinary things The 136 recipes collected here represent a lifes passion for food a blistering ma po tofu that shakes Reichl out of the blues a decadent grilled cheese sandwich that accompanies a rare sighting in the woods around her home a rhubarb sundae that signals the arrival of spring Here too is Reichls enlivening dialogue with her Twitter followers who become her culinary supporters and lively confidants Part cookbook part memoir part paean to the household gods My Kitchen Year may be Ruth Reichls most stirring book yetone that reveals a refreshingly vulnerable side of the worlds most famous food editor as she shares treasured recipes to be returned to again and again and again more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(445, 'Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes', '', 'Food and Drink', 20.10, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/4e/eb/4eebc29c9f3885800e6ae2c62c836145.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'In her hit Food Network show Everyday Italian Giada De Laurentiis shows you how to cook delicious beautiful food in a flash And here in her longawaited first book she does the samehelps you put a fabulous dinner on the table tonight for friends or just for the kids with a minimum of fuss and a maximum of flavor She makes it all look easy because it is Everyday In her hit Food Network show Everyday Italian Giada De Laurentiis shows you how to cook delicious beautiful food in a flash And here in her longawaited first book she does the samehelps you put a fabulous dinner on the table tonight for friends or just for the kids with a minimum of fuss and a maximum of flavor She makes it all look easy because it is Everyday Italian is true to its title the fresh simple recipes are incredibly quick and accessible and also utterly mouthwateringperfect for everyday cooking And the book is focused on the reallife considerations of what you actually have in your refrigerator and pantry no mailorder ingredients here and what youre in the mood forwhether a simply sauced pasta or a hearty familyfriendly roast these great recipes cover every contingency So for example youll find dishes that you can make solely from pantry ingredients or those that transform lowly leftovers into exquisite entres including brilliant ideas for leftover pasta and those that satisfy your yearning to have something sweet baking in the oven There are 7 ways to make red sauce more interesting 6 different preparations of the classic cutlet 5 perfect pestos 4 creative uses for prosciutto 3 variations on basic polenta 2 great steaks and 1 sublime chocolate tiramisplus 100 other recipes that turn everyday ingredients into speedy but special dinnersWhats more Everyday Italian is organized according to what type of food you want tonightwhether a soulwarming stew for Sunday supper a quick saut for a weeknight or a baked pasta for potluck These categories will help you figure out what to cook in an instant with such choices as freshfromthepantry appetizers sauceless pastas everyday roasts and stuffed vegetableswhatever youre in the mood for youll be able to find a simple delicious recipe for it here Thats the beauty of Italian home cooking and thats what Giada De Laurentiis offers herethe essential recipes to make a great Italian dinner Tonight more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(446, 'A la Mode: 120 Recipes in 60 Pairings: Pies, Tarts, Cakes, Crisps, and More Topped with Ice Cream, Gelato, Frozen Custard, and More', '', 'Food and Drink', 38.77, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/f4/9c/f49c0d70aedc01b5eb0988d35c77550c.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'Are you ready to take your baking over the top Here are sixty decadent and delightful ice creams and the sixty desserts that are their vehicles A la Mode offers not just solid dessert recipes from raspberry oat bars to bear claws from chocolate pecan pie to a white chocolate pavlova but also gives you the unforgettable pairings that make these desserts smash hits app Are you ready to take your baking over the top Here are sixty decadent and delightful ice creams and the sixty desserts that are their vehicles A la Mode offers not just solid dessert recipes from raspberry oat bars to bear claws from chocolate pecan pie to a white chocolate pavlova but also gives you the unforgettable pairings that make these desserts smash hits apple cranberry pie with Camembert ice cream chocolate sheet cake with salt caramel frozen custard and espresso cream jelly roll with mascarpone ice creamLets face it vanilla can sometimes be so vanilla A great alamode pairing should be as decadent as finding the perfect wine to go with your cheese plate With A la Mode IACP winners and cookbook dynamos Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough show you how to create innovative delights such as creamy hazelnut gelato atop coffeepoached pears or maple frozen custard with a mouthwatering cinnamon roll cake alongside simpler classics like confetti ice cream with layered vanilla birthday cake You havent lived until youve had peanut brittle pie with popcorn ice cream a Cracker Jack fantasyBecause whats a warm pie without ice cream With A la Mode youll have to answer that question more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(447, 'Cravings: Recipes for What You Want to Eat', '', 'Food and Drink', 20.50, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/7d/b4/7db4a7faaa0ea5134cabbb517bdd6cc7.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 11, 'Though she is best known as a supermodel and Sports Illustrated swimsuit covergirl all Chrissy Teigen really wants to do is talk about dinnerthe good the greasy the goodforyou and the goofups Stylish but brash witty and bighearted Chrissy cooks beautifully but with the spirit of the amateur In this book she shows us how to make cooking part of a stylish life Though she is best known as a supermodel and Sports Illustrated swimsuit covergirl all Chrissy Teigen really wants to do is talk about dinnerthe good the greasy the goodforyou and the goofups Stylish but brash witty and bighearted Chrissy cooks beautifully but with the spirit of the amateur In this book she shows us how to make cooking part of a stylish lifestyle and how to look good doing itor at least how to laugh at ourselves if we dontThe thing that makes me happiest isnt when people stop me in the street to say they saw me in a magazine but when they say they were inspired to cook because of what I posted on Instagram Chrissy Teigen says Despite being a professional Beautiful Person Teigen took cooking classes runs a popular food blog and loves connecting her fans with food through her widely followed Twitter and Instagram accounts In this book she brings her passion for cooking to the forefront Through 100 recipes that range from her moms Thai classics to her own creations and dishes taught to her by her chef friends Chrissy will show us how easy it can be to make cooking accessible and fun more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(448, 'The Moosewood Cookbook: Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant, Ithaca, New York', '', 'Food and Drink', 12.34, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/c1/87/c187a9eb27d932f862ac06beec15c24c.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 9, 'Among the most influential cookbooks of our time the Moosewood Cookbook is such a powerful symbol that the publishers were tempted not to tamper with it But times have changed and knowledge about the foods we eat and their nutritional value has increased So after many inquiries and requests the author has revised many of her recipes to be lighter and healthier Illus Among the most influential cookbooks of our time the Moosewood Cookbook is such a powerful symbol that the publishers were tempted not to tamper with it But times have changed and knowledge about the foods we eat and their nutritional value has increased So after many inquiries and requests the author has revised many of her recipes to be lighter and healthier Illustrated more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(449, '32 Yolks', '', 'Food and Drink', 53.63, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/76/03/76038c9e795babed29d370097247c9a6.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 8, 'For readers of Jacques Ppins The Apprentice and Marcus Samuelssons Yes Chef here is the comingofage story of a true French chef and international culinary icon Before he earned three Michelin stars at Le Bernardin won the James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Chef or became a regular guest judge on Bravos Top Chef and even before he knew how to make a pr For readers of Jacques Ppins The Apprentice and Marcus Samuelssons Yes Chef here is the comingofage story of a true French chef and international culinary icon Before he earned three Michelin stars at Le Bernardin won the James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Chef or became a regular guest judge on Bravos Top Chef and even before he knew how to make a proper omelet Eric Ripert was a young boy in the South of France who felt that his world had come to an end The only place Eric felt at home was in the kitchen His desire to not only cook but to become the best would lead him into some of the most celebrated and demanding restaurants in Paris more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(450, 'Naturally Lean: 125 Nourishing Gluten-Free, Plant-Based Recipes--All Under 300 Calories', '', 'Food and Drink', 11.38, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/5b/46/5b466903acc905deb89019c0407848c4.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'When youre hungry for a filling meal its easy to go for the unhealthy stuff Many times even glutenfree and vegan cuisines can be loaded with sneaky fillers and notsogoodforyou ingredients Allyson Kramer proves that lowcal doesnt have to mean lowsatisfaction these glutenfree plantbased recipes are high in nutrients have less than 300 calories per serving When youre hungry for a filling meal its easy to go for the unhealthy stuff Many times even glutenfree and vegan cuisines can be loaded with sneaky fillers and notsogoodforyou ingredients Allyson Kramer proves that lowcal doesnt have to mean lowsatisfaction these glutenfree plantbased recipes are high in nutrients have less than 300 calories per servingand they taste amazing Dig into Cheesy BBQ Kale Chips Cinnamon Plum Streusel Avocado Chickn Salad and so much more There are no fillers no added or refined sugars and no processed ingredients you cant pronounce Whether its breakfast lunch snacks small plates entrees or beverages youll find a hearty healthy recipe for every craving more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(451, 'Redeeming Love', '', 'Christian Fiction', 20.47, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/c9/74/c974d74fa0bd1735c6ae172d40b1c077.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Californias gold country 1850 A time when men sold their souls for a bag of gold and women sold their bodies for a place to sleepAngel expects nothing from men but betrayal Sold into prostitution as a child she survives by keeping her hatred alive And what she hates most are the men who use her leaving her empty and dead insideThen she meets Michael Hosea A man wh Californias gold country 1850 A time when men sold their souls for a bag of gold and women sold their bodies for a place to sleepAngel expects nothing from men but betrayal Sold into prostitution as a child she survives by keeping her hatred alive And what she hates most are the men who use her leaving her empty and dead insideThen she meets Michael Hosea A man who seeks his Fathers heart in everything Michael obeys Gods call to marry Angel and to love her unconditionally Slowly day by day he defies Angels every bitter expectation until despite her resistance her frozen heart begins to thawBut with her unexpected softening come overwhelming feelings of unworthiness and fear And so Angel runs Back to the darkness away from her husbands pursuing love terrified of the truth she no longer can deny Her final healing must come from the One who loves her even more than Michael does the One who will never let her go more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(452, 'Close to You', '', 'Christian Fiction', 49.46, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/94/f4/94f4405dae04559ecdd92e62486623e3.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'A disgraced scholar running from her past and an entrepreneur chasing his future find themselves thrown togetherand fall in loveon a Tolkien tour of New ZealandAllison Shire yes like where the Hobbits live is a disgraced academic who is done with love Her belief in happily ever after ended the day she discovered her husband was still married to a wife she knew not A disgraced scholar running from her past and an entrepreneur chasing his future find themselves thrown togetherand fall in loveon a Tolkien tour of New ZealandAllison Shire yes like where the Hobbits live is a disgraced academic who is done with love Her belief in happily ever after ended the day she discovered her husband was still married to a wife she knew nothing about She finally finds a use for her English degree by guiding tours through the famous sites featured in the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies By living life on the road and traveling New Zealand as a luxury tour guide Allison manages to outrun the pain of her past she cant faceJackson Gregory was on the cusp of making it big Then suddenly his girlfriend left himfor his biggest business competitorand took his most guarded commercial secrets with her To make matters worse the Iowa farm that has been in his family for generations is facing foreclosure Determined to save his parents from financial ruin hell do whatever it takes to convince his wealthy greatuncle to invest in his next scheme which means accompanying him to the bottom of the world to spend three weeks pretending to be a diehard Lord of the Rings fan even though he knows nothing about the stories The one thing that stands between him and his goal is a knowitall tour guide who cant stand him and pegged him as a fake the moment he walked off the planeWhen Allison leads the group through the famous sites of the Tolkien movies she and Jackson start to see each other differently and as they keep getting thrown together on the tour they find themselves drawn to each other Neither expected to fall in love again but can they find a way beyond their regrets to take a chance on the one thing theyre not looking for more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(453, 'Shadows of the Past (Logan Point #1)', '', 'Christian Fiction', 39.67, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/61/3a/613ac19c2232f1d9adc5943291a5e860.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 8, 'Psychology professor and criminal profiler Taylor Martin prides herself on being able to solve any crime except the one she wants most desperately to solvethe disappearance of her father twenty years ago When she finally has a lead on his whereabouts Taylor returns home to Logan Point Mississippi to investigate But as she is stalking the truth about the past someo Psychology professor and criminal profiler Taylor Martin prides herself on being able to solve any crime except the one she wants most desperately to solvethe disappearance of her father twenty years ago When she finally has a lead on his whereabouts Taylor returns home to Logan Point Mississippi to investigate But as she is stalking the truth about the past someone is stalking herNick Sinclair pens mystery novels for a living but the biggest mystery to him is how he can ever get over the death of his wifea tragedy he believes he could have prevented With his estranged brother the only family he has left Nick sets out to find him But when he crosses paths with Taylor all he seems to find is trouble more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(454, 'Like Never Before (Walker Family #2)', '', 'Christian Fiction', 28.77, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/1b/38/1b3825668326e82038ba33bca646e0f3.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'Maple Valley became Amelia Bentleys haven after her heart and her dreams of a family were shattered But her new life as a newspaper editor is shaken when the smalltown paper is in danger of closing Her one hope A lead on an intriguing story that just might impress the new publisherif only she new who he wasAfter his biggest campaign success yet widowed speechwrit Maple Valley became Amelia Bentleys haven after her heart and her dreams of a family were shattered But her new life as a newspaper editor is shaken when the smalltown paper is in danger of closing Her one hope A lead on an intriguing story that just might impress the new publisherif only she new who he wasAfter his biggest campaign success yet widowed speechwriter Logan Walker now has the chance of a lifetimea spot on a presidential campaign But his plans are interrupted when he finds out hes inherited his hometown newspaper He travels home intent on selling the paper and spending some muchneeded time with his young daughter before making the leap into national politicsBut instead of a quick sale and peaceful break from his hectic career Logan finds himself helping Amelia chase her story Shes scrappy but wounded Hes dependable but lost They may butt heads more than expected but a series of leads on Maple Valleys quirky unsolved mystery is just the start of the sparks that fly in the office and in their hearts more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(455, 'Counted With the Stars (Out from Egypt #1)', '', 'Christian Fiction', 17.97, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/33/93/339372341b88e027734e97fa1ddb26fc.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'A Story of Love Desperation and Hope During a Great Biblical EpochSold into slavery by her father and forsaken by the man she was supposed to marry young Egyptian Kiya must serve a mistress who takes pleasure in her humiliation When terrifying plagues strike Egypt Kiya is in the middle of it allTo save her older brother and escape the bonds of slavery Kiya flees wit A Story of Love Desperation and Hope During a Great Biblical EpochSold into slavery by her father and forsaken by the man she was supposed to marry young Egyptian Kiya must serve a mistress who takes pleasure in her humiliation When terrifying plagues strike Egypt Kiya is in the middle of it allTo save her older brother and escape the bonds of slavery Kiya flees with the Hebrews during the Great Exodus She finds herself utterly dependent on a fearsome God shes only just beginning to learn about and in love with a man who despises her people With everything shes ever known swept away will Kiya turn back toward Egypt or surrender her life and her future to Yahweh more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(456, 'If I Run (If I Run #1)', '', 'Christian Fiction', 49.97, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/54/17/54179d9af49616b1ef35a0bb23294b14.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Casey knows the truthBut it wont set her freeCasey Coxs DNA is all over the crime scene Theres no use talking to police they have failed her abysmally before She has to flee before shes arrested or worse The truth doesnt matter anymoreBut what is the truth Thats the question haunting Dylan Roberts the warweary veteran hired to find Casey PTSD has mar Casey knows the truthBut it wont set her freeCasey Coxs DNA is all over the crime scene Theres no use talking to police they have failed her abysmally before She has to flee before shes arrested or worse The truth doesnt matter anymoreBut what is the truth Thats the question haunting Dylan Roberts the warweary veteran hired to find Casey PTSD has marked him damaged goods but bringing Casey back can redeem him Though the crime scene seems to tell the whole story details of the murder arent adding up Casey Cox doesnt fit the profile of a killer But are Dylans skewed perceptions keeping him from being objective If she isnt guilty why did she runUnraveling her past and the evidence that condemns her will take more time than he has but as Dylans damaged soul intersects with hers he is faced with two choices The girl who occupies his every thought is a psychopathic killer or a selfless hero And the truth could be the most deadly weapon yet more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(457, 'The Dirty Little Secrets of Getting Your Dream Job', '', 'Business', 33.34, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e1/1b/e11bea016d0ae1d7e2dd46fb3cb870b7.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'Drawing on his extensive experience evaluating applicants for his marketing agency and featuring stories based on reallife situations sample cover letters resumes and straightforward advice Don Raskins The Dirty Little Secrets of Getting Your Dream Job offers all the necessary tools for navigating the tough job market and securing your dream jobDon Raskin owns and Drawing on his extensive experience evaluating applicants for his marketing agency and featuring stories based on reallife situations sample cover letters resumes and straightforward advice Don Raskins The Dirty Little Secrets of Getting Your Dream Job offers all the necessary tools for navigating the tough job market and securing your dream jobDon Raskin owns and operates MME an advertising and marketing agency in New York City During his twentyfive years at the agency he has interviewed hundreds of new college graduates for positions within his agency and has placed a strong emphasis on entrylevel recruitment for positions in creative account management traffic and production Raskin has also mentored countless students and their parents on best practices for the job search Over the years Raskin has kept exceptionally detailed notes on the interviews he has conducted observing the good the bad the ridiculous the irreverent He also has a treasure trove of overthetop cover letters resumes interviews and post interview followups he has conducted and received Now he wants to share all the wisdom and insider secrets he has gathered to help students and firsttime job seekers find a job in this economyBased on his remarkable expertise Raskins book provides exclusive insight into the job search process and lets readers in on all of the dirty little secrets to landing their first jobor a new oneand finding career success more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(458, 'The Third Wave: An Entrepreneurâs Vision of the Future', '', 'Business', 12.61, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/0f/76/0f76b00ea914ced1822d8ac3480c485f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLEROne of Americas most accomplished entrepreneursa pioneer who made the Internet part of everyday life and orchestrated the largest merger in the history of businessshares a roadmap for how anyone can succeed in a world of rapidly changing technologySteve Cases career began when he cofounded America Online AOL in NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLEROne of Americas most accomplished entrepreneursa pioneer who made the Internet part of everyday life and orchestrated the largest merger in the history of businessshares a roadmap for how anyone can succeed in a world of rapidly changing technologySteve Cases career began when he cofounded America Online AOL in 1985 At the time only three percent of Americans were online It took a decade for AOL to achieve mainstream success and there were many neardeath experiences and backtothewall pivots AOL became the top performing company of the 1990s and at its peak more than half of all consumer Internet traffic in the United States ran through the service After Case engineered AOLs merger with Time Warner and he became Chairman of the combined business Case oversaw the biggest media and communications empire in the world In The Third Wave which pays homage to the work of the futurist Alvin Toffler from whom Case has borrowed the title and whose work inspired him as a young man Case takes us behind the scenes of some of the most consequential and riveting business decisions of our time while offering illuminating insights from decades of working as an entrepreneur an investor a philanthropist and an advocate for sensible bipartisan policies We are entering as Case explains a new paradigm called the Third Wave of the Internet The first wave saw AOL and other companies lay the foundation for consumers to connect to the Internet The second wave saw companies like Google and Facebook build on top of the Internet to create search and social networking capabilities while apps like Snapchat and Instagram leverage the smartphone revolution Now Case argues were entering the Third Wave a period in which entrepreneurs will vastly transform major real world sectors like health education transportation energy and foodand in the process change the way we live our daily lives But success in the Third Wave will require a different skill set and Case outlines the path forwardThe Third Wave is part memoir part manifesto and part playbook for the future With passion and clarity Case explains the ways in which newly emerging technology companies a growing number of which he argues will not be based in Silicon Valley will have to rethink their relationships with customers with competitors and with governments and offers advice for how entrepreneurs can make winning business decisions and strategiesand how all of us can make sense of this changing digital age more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(459, 'The 10% Entrepreneur: Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job', '', 'Business', 27.55, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/50/4b/504b1891508614ff9393563f69d66c95.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Choosing between the stability of a traditional career and the upside of entrepreneurship Why not have bothBecoming a fulltime entrepreneur can look glamorous from the outside Who doesnt want to chase their dreams be their own boss and do what they love But the truth is that entrepreneurship is often a slog with no regular hours no job security and very little p Choosing between the stability of a traditional career and the upside of entrepreneurship Why not have bothBecoming a fulltime entrepreneur can look glamorous from the outside Who doesnt want to chase their dreams be their own boss and do what they love But the truth is that entrepreneurship is often a slog with no regular hours no job security and very little pay What if there was a way to have the stability of a day job with the excitement of a startup All of the benefits of entrepreneurship with none of the pitfalls In The 10 Entrepreneur Patrick McGinnis shows you how by investing just 10 of your time and resources you can become an entrepreneur without losing a steady paycheck McGinnis details a stepbystep plan that takes you from identifying your first entrepreneurial project to figuring out the smartest way to commit resources to it He shows you how to select and engage in projects that will provide you with upside outside the office while making your better at your day job He also profiles realworld 10 Entrepreneurs such asLuke Holden a cashstrapped recent college graduate who started his own lobsterroll empire and oversaw much of its first year of operations all while working full time in corporate AmericaDipali Patwa a designer and mom whose side project designing and selling infant clothing is now a sensationA group of friends who met at a 6am Bible study class and went on to start a brewery that now generates millions in sales A successful 10 Entrepreneur himself McGinnis explains the multiple paths you can follow to invest your cash time and expertise in a startupincluding as a founder angel adviser or aficionado Most importantly you dont have to have millions in disposable income to become a 10 Entrepreneur When you put McGinniss 10 principles into action youll quickly start racking up small wins then watch as they snowball into your new and far more entrepreneurial life more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(460, 'Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE', '', 'Business', 23.99, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/fc/21/fc21d144c7289e5b1cb133e01a925126.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'In this candid and riveting memoir for the first time ever Nike founder and CEO Phil Knight shares the inside story of the companys early days as an intrepid startup and its evolution into one of the worlds most iconic gamechanging and profitable brandsIn 1962 fresh out of business school Phil Knight borrowed 50 from his father and created a company with a simp In this candid and riveting memoir for the first time ever Nike founder and CEO Phil Knight shares the inside story of the companys early days as an intrepid startup and its evolution into one of the worlds most iconic gamechanging and profitable brandsIn 1962 fresh out of business school Phil Knight borrowed 50 from his father and created a company with a simple mission import highquality lowcost athletic shoes from Japan Selling the shoes from the trunk of his lime green Plymouth Valiant Knight grossed 8000 his first year Today Nikes annual sales top 30 billion In an age of startups Nike is the ne plus ultra of all startups and the swoosh has become a revolutionary globespanning icon one of the most ubiquitous and recognizable symbols in the world todayBut Knight the man behind the swoosh has always remained a mystery Now for the first time in a memoir that is candid humble gutsy and wry he tells his story beginning with his crossroads moment At 24 after backpacking around the world he decided to take the unconventional path to start his own businessa business that would be dynamic differentKnight details the many risks and daunting setbacks that stood between him and his dreamalong with his early triumphs Above all he recalls the formative relationships with his first partners and employees a ragtag group of misfits and seekers who became a tightknit band of brothers Together harnessing the transcendent power of a shared mission and a deep belief in the spirit of sport they built a brand that changed everything more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(461, 'Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die', '', 'Business', 38.85, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/1e/3e/1e3e1572e17ade03b21c44617fbc4d68.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Mark Twain once observed A lie can get halfway around the world before the truth can even get its boots on His observation rings true Urban legends conspiracy theories and bogus publichealth scares circulate effortlessly Meanwhile people with important ideasbusiness people teachers politicians journalists and othersstruggle to make their ideas stick Why Mark Twain once observed A lie can get halfway around the world before the truth can even get its boots on His observation rings true Urban legends conspiracy theories and bogus publichealth scares circulate effortlessly Meanwhile people with important ideasbusiness people teachers politicians journalists and othersstruggle to make their ideas stick Why do some ideas thrive while others die And how do we improve the chances of worthy ideas In Made to Stick accomplished educators and idea collectors Chip and Dan Heath tackle headon these vexing questions Inside the brothers Heath reveal the anatomy of ideas that stick and explain ways to make ideas stickier such as applying the human scale principle using the Velcro Theory of Memory and creating curiosity gapsIn this indispensable guide we discover that sticky messages of all kindsfrom the infamous kidney theft ring hoax to a coachs lessons on sportsmanship to a vision for a new product at Sonydraw their power from the same six traitsMade to Stick is a book that will transform the way you communicate ideas Its a fastpaced tour of success stories and failuresthe Nobel Prizewinning scientist who drank a glass of bacteria to prove a point about stomach ulcers the charities who make use of the Mother Teresa Effect the elementaryschool teacher whose simulation actually prevented racial prejudice Provocative eyeopening and often surprisingly funny Made to Stick shows us the vital principles of winning ideasand tells us how we can apply these rules to making our own messages stick more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(462, 'Quench Your Own Thirst: Business Lessons Learned Over a Beer or Two', '', 'Business', 43.14, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/fe/1a/fe1afbd5caf79c3c957bfc5cf46f141e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'Founder of The Boston Beer Company brewer of Samuel Adams Boston Lager and a key catalyst of the American craft beer revolution Jim Koch offers his unique perspective when it comes to business beer and turning your passion into a successful company or careerIn 1984 it looked like an unwinnable David and Goliath struggle one guy against the mammoth American beer ind Founder of The Boston Beer Company brewer of Samuel Adams Boston Lager and a key catalyst of the American craft beer revolution Jim Koch offers his unique perspective when it comes to business beer and turning your passion into a successful company or careerIn 1984 it looked like an unwinnable David and Goliath struggle one guy against the mammoth American beer industry When others scoffed at Jim Kochs plan to leave his consulting job and start a brewery that would challenge American palates he chose a nineteenthcentury family recipe and launched Samuel Adams Now one of Americas leading craft breweries Samuel Adams has redefined the way Americans think about beer and helped spur a craft beer revolutionIn Quench Your Own Thirst Koch offers unprecedented insights into the whirlwind ride from scrappy startup to thriving public company His innovative business model and refreshingly frank stories offer counterintuitive lessons that you can apply to business and to lifeKoch covers everything from finding your own Yoda to his theory on how a piece of string can teach you the most important lesson youll ever learn about business He also has surprising advice on sales marketing hiring and company culture Kochs anecdotes quirky musings and bits of wisdom go far beyond brewing A fun engaging guide for building a career or launching a successful business based on your passions Quench Your Own Thirst is the key to the ultimate dream being successful while doing what you love more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(463, 'The Art of Startup Fundraising', '', 'Business', 21.00, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/67/e8/67e81a7a82578a919a48816330836090.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 11, 'The Art of Startup Fundraising takes a fresh look at raising money for startups with a focus on the changing face of startup finance New regulations are making the old goto advice less relevant as startup money is increasingly moving online These new waters are all but unchartedand founders need an accessible guide This book helps you navigate the online world of st The Art of Startup Fundraising takes a fresh look at raising money for startups with a focus on the changing face of startup finance New regulations are making the old goto advice less relevant as startup money is increasingly moving online These new waters are all but unchartedand founders need an accessible guide This book helps you navigate the online world of startup fundraising with easytofollow explanations and expert perspective on the new digital world of finance Youll find tips and tricks on raising money and investing in startups from early stage to growth stage and develop a clear strategy based on the new realities surrounding todays startup landscapeThe finance world is in a massive state of flux Changes are occurring at an increasing pace in all sectors but few more intensely than the startup sphere When the paradigm changes your processes must change with it This book shows you how startup funding works with expert coaching toward the new rules on the fieldLearn how the JOBS Act impacts the fundraising modelGain insight on startups from early stage to growth stageFind the money you need to get your venture goingCraft your pitch and optimize the strategyBuild momentumIdentify the right investorsAvoid the common mistakesDont rely on the how we did it tales from superstar startups as these stories are unique and applied to exceptional scenarios The game has changed and playing by the old rules only gets you left behind Whether youre founding a startup or looking to invest The Art of Startup Fundraising provides the uptotheminute guidance you needPRAISE FOR THE ART OF STARTUP FUNDRAISINGThe Art of Startup Fundraising is a must read for anyone who even considers starting a business Fundraising is hard This book gives you the roadmap to get where you are going Alejandro Cremades speaks with wisdom and from experience Tim Draper Founder of Draper Associates DFJ and Draper UniversityThe Art of Startup Fundraising should be a mandatory reading for entrepreneurs that are looking to raise capital This book will enable Alejandro to help many more early stage companies answer the tough questions when fundraising Marco Landi Former Chief Operating Officer at Apple and Chairman at Atlantis VenturesRaising capital is often the most daunting and least understood aspects of starting a new business and there are few people more experienced than Alejandro Cremades to act as a guide The Art of Startup Fundraising unlocks key secrets of fundraising for newly minted entrepreneurs Jeff Stibel Chairman of BrainGate Inc and Vice Chairman of Dun Bradstreet Inc New York Times bestselling author of Breakpoint and Wired for ThoughtThis book provides a clear concise tour of the fundraising game With his crowdfunding and entrepreneurial expertise in full display Cremades does a terrific job making a complicated process simple and accessible Jeff Bussgang General Partner at Flybridge Capital Partners and Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business SchoolEntrepreneurs need to be amazing at recruiting selling and fundraising The Art of Startup Fundraising provides the essential toolkit for mastering a core skill for any entrepreneur Gil Penchina serial entrepreneur and prolific angel investorFor many entrepreneurs finding the right investor for their venture can be a daunting task Alejandros experience with equity crowdfunding gives a unique perspective on the fundraising game The Art of Startup Fundraising is very insightful for entrepreneurs looking to close a round of financing and changing the world Anyndya Ghose Professor at NYU Stern School of BusinessThere is no perfect approach to raising investment for a startup but there is a certain tribal knowledge out there that most of us had to learn through several failed attempts The Art of Startup Fundraising captures every bit of advice and then some that I would give to any entrepreneur looking for funding Paul Murphy Partner at Betaworks and CoFounder of PlaydotsAlejandros The Art of Startup Fundraising is a must read for any entrepreneur Clear and concise he outlines in todays startup community the steps to successfully fundraise This is the golden era for entrepreneurs any good idea with proof of concept can get access to money Know your options Angelo J Robles Founder and CEO of Family Office AssociationIt doesnt matter how great of a business you can build If you cant raise money youre toast Master this book Ilya Pozin Forbes Contributor and CoFounder of Pluto TV and CoFounder of CoplexThe Art of Startup Fundraising translates art into science By sharing proven formulas strategies and case studies that work Alejandro Cremades provides a needed service to future entrepreneurs Josh Cohen Managing Partner at City Light CapitalThis ought to be a reading requirement for all entrepreneurs when building a business and raising capital This is a very well written and informative book written by a man who is a testament to dedication and creativity when confronted with the challenges of being an entrepreneur and raising capital Carter Caldwell serial entrepreneur and Principal at Cross Atlantic Capital PartnersAlejandro is on the bleeding edge of equity crowdfunding today When he talks about fundraising startups listen Andrew Ackerman Managing Director at Dreamit VenturesRaising capital can be tough Alejandro provides a stepbystep guidebook to all entrepreneurs that rather spend their time thinking about changing the world instead of thinking of how to raise funds Tobias P Schirmer Managing Partner of JOIN Capital A superb book on fundraising Alejandros guidance should arm entrepreneurs with the necessary tools to close with success a meaningful round of financing Ellen Weber Executive Director at Robin Hood VenturesThe Art of Startup Fundraising is a practical and comprehensive resource for entrepreneurs to use again and again It captures what startups need to do to be successful in the rapidly evolving financing world while also providing tips on the fundamentals of building businesses that dont change over time Marianne Hudson Executive Director at Angel Capital AssociationRaising money is hard But startup founders all over the world can make it exponentially easier by educating themselves on the process of raising equity capital before they dive into it The practical handson advice from Alejandro Cremades in this book provides a solid foundation in that selfeducation process Delivered in an approachable format with a key lesson to takeaway every few pages The Art of Startup Fundraising is essential reading for entrepreneurs everywhere Allen Taylor Managing Director at Endeavor more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(464, 'Born for This: How to Find the Work You Were Meant to Do', '', 'Business', 21.59, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/9f/e7/9fe7f6432f216b166cb36f16130f20f6.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 11, 'To the outside observer it seems like theyve won the career lotterythat by some stroke of luck or circumstance theyve found the one thing they love so much that it doesnt even feel like work and theyre getting paid well to do it In reality their good fortune has nothing to do with chance Theres a method for finding your perfect job and Chris Guillebeau the be To the outside observer it seems like theyve won the career lotterythat by some stroke of luck or circumstance theyve found the one thing they love so much that it doesnt even feel like work and theyre getting paid well to do it In reality their good fortune has nothing to do with chance Theres a method for finding your perfect job and Chris Guillebeau the bestselling author of The 100 Startup has created a practical guide for how to do itwhethe rwithin a traditional company or business or by striking out on your own Finding the work you were born to do isnt just about discovering your passion Doing what brings you joy is great but if you arent earning a living its a hobby not a career And those who jump out of bed excited to go to work every morning dont just have jobs that turn their passions into paychecks They have jobs where they also can lose themselves for hours in the flow of meaningful work This intersection of joy money and flow is what Guillebeau will help you find in this book Through inspiring stories of those who have successfully landed their dream career as well as actionable tools exercises and thought experiments hell guide you through todays vast menu of career options to discover the work perfectly suited to your unique interests skills and experiencesYoull learn how to Hack the job of your dreams within a traditional organization by making it work for you Find not only your ideal work but also your ideal working conditions Create plans that will allow you to take smarter career risks and beat the house every time Start a profitable side hustle and earn extra cash on top of your primary stream of income Escape the prison of working for someone else and build a miniempire as an entrepreneur Become a rock star at any creative endeavor by creating a loyal base of fans and followersWhichever path you choose this book will show you how to find that one job or career that feels so right its like you were born to do it more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(465, 'The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don\'t Work and What to Do About It', '', 'Business', 36.91, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/a5/7e/a57ef7bdbaf704fca07ab6dd125b54f9.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 8, 'EMyth emith n 1 the entrepreneurial myth the myth that most people who start small businesses are entrepreneurs 2 the fatal assumption that an individual who understands the technical work of a business can successfully run a business that does that technical workVoted 1 business book by Inc 500 CEOsAn instant classic this revised and updated edition of the EMyth emith n 1 the entrepreneurial myth the myth that most people who start small businesses are entrepreneurs 2 the fatal assumption that an individual who understands the technical work of a business can successfully run a business that does that technical workVoted 1 business book by Inc 500 CEOsAn instant classic this revised and updated edition of the phenomenal bestseller dispels the myths about starting your own business Small business consultant and author Michael E Gerber with sharp insight gained from years of experience points out how common assumptions expectations and even technical expertise can get in the way of running a successful businessGerber walks you through the steps in the life of a businessfrom entrepreneurial infancy through adolescent growing pains to the mature entrepreneurial perspective the guiding light of all businesses that succeedand shows how to apply the lessons of franchising to any business whether or not it is a franchise Most importantly Gerber draws the vital often overlooked distinction between working on your business and working in your businessThe EMyth Revisited will help you grow your business in a productive assured way more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(466, 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad', '', 'Business', 51.74, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/46/1c/461cf454be3aac0b4cd066247c892679.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'Personal finance author and lecturer Robert T Kiyosaki developed his unique economic perspective from two very different influences his two fathers One father Roberts real father was a highly educated man but fiscally poor The other father was the father of Roberts best friend that Dad was an eighthgrade dropout who became a selfmade multimillionaire The li Personal finance author and lecturer Robert T Kiyosaki developed his unique economic perspective from two very different influences his two fathers One father Roberts real father was a highly educated man but fiscally poor The other father was the father of Roberts best friend that Dad was an eighthgrade dropout who became a selfmade multimillionaire The lifelong monetary problems experienced by his poor dad pounded home the counterpoint communicated by his rich dad Taking that message to heart Kiyosaki was able to retire at 47 more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(467, 'The Lean Startup: How Today\'s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses', '', 'Business', 33.92, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/52/6e/526e9f360da288db64ca70c89cdbcaa9.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Most startups fail But many of those failures are preventable The Lean Startup is a new approach being adopted across the globe changing the way companies are built and new products are launched Eric Ries defines a startup asan organization dedicated to creating something new under conditions of extreme uncertainty This is just as true for one person in a garage or a Most startups fail But many of those failures are preventable The Lean Startup is a new approach being adopted across the globe changing the way companies are built and new products are launched Eric Ries defines a startup as an organization dedicated to creating something new under conditions of extreme uncertainty This is just as true for one person in a garage or a group of seasoned professionals in a Fortune 500 boardroom What they have in common is a mission to penetrate that fog of uncertainty to discover a successful path to a sustainable business The Lean Startup approach fosters companies that are both more capital efficient and that leverage human creativity more effectively Inspired by lessons from lean manufacturing it relies on validated learning rapid scientific experimentation as well as a number of counterintuitive practices that shorten product development cycles measure actual progress without resorting to vanity metrics and learn what customers really want It enables a company to shift directions with agility altering plans inch by inch minute by minute Rather than wasting time creating elaborate business plans The Lean Startup offers entrepreneurs in companies of all sizes a way to test their vision continuously to adapt and adjust before its too late Ries provides a scientific approach to creating and managing successful startups in a age when companies need to innovate more than ever more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(468, 'Rework', '', 'Business', 44.88, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/12/23/12233a9d0bf8187a988c27c6a54b3d31.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Most business books give you the same old advice Write a business plan study the competition seek investors yadda yadda If youre looking for a book like that put this one back on the shelfRework shows you a better faster easier way to succeed in business Read it and youll know why plans are actually harmful why you dont need outside investors and why youre Most business books give you the same old advice Write a business plan study the competition seek investors yadda yadda If youre looking for a book like that put this one back on the shelfRework shows you a better faster easier way to succeed in business Read it and youll know why plans are actually harmful why you dont need outside investors and why youre better off ignoring the competition The truth is you need less than you think You dont need to be a workaholic You dont need to staff up You dont need to waste time on paperwork or meetings You dont even need an office Those are all just excuses What you really need to do is stop talking and start working This book shows you the way Youll learn how to be more productive how to get exposure without breaking the bank and tons more counterintuitive ideas that will inspire and provoke youWith its straightforward language and easyisbetter approach Rework is the perfect playbook for anyone whos ever dreamed of doing it on their own Hardcore entrepreneurs smallbusiness owners people stuck in day jobs they hate victims of downsizing and artists who dont want to starve anymore will all find valuable guidance in these pages more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(469, 'Louisa: The Extraordinary Life of Mrs. Adams', '', 'Biography', 16.85, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/ec/2a/ec2a7df6fdafc7e6f97b6c6da7980584.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'An intimate portrait of Louisa Catherine Adams the wife of John Quincy Adams who witnessed firsthand the greatest transformations of her time Born in London to an American father and a British mother on the eve of the Revolutionary War Louisa Catherine Johnson was raised in circumstances very different from the New England upbringing of the future president John Quincy An intimate portrait of Louisa Catherine Adams the wife of John Quincy Adams who witnessed firsthand the greatest transformations of her time Born in London to an American father and a British mother on the eve of the Revolutionary War Louisa Catherine Johnson was raised in circumstances very different from the New England upbringing of the future president John Quincy Adams whose life had been dedicated to public service from the earliest age And yet John Quincy fell in love with her almost despite himself Their often tempestuous but deeply close marriage lasted half a century They lived in Prussia Massachusetts Washington Russia and England at royal courts on farms in cities and in the White House Louisa saw more of Europe and America than nearly any other woman of her time But wherever she lived she was always pressing her nose against the glass not quite sure whether she was looking in or out The other members of the Adams family could take their identity for grantedthey were Adamses they were Americansbut she had to invent her own The story of Louisa Catherine Adams is one of a woman who forged a sense of self As the country her husband led found its place in the world she found a voice That voice resonates still In this deeply felt biography the talented journalist and historian Louisa Thomas finally gives Louisa Catherine Adamss full extraordinary life its due An intimate portrait of a remarkable woman a complicated marriage and a pivotal historical moment Louisa Thomass biography is a masterful work from an elegant storyteller more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(470, 'Setting the World on Fire: The Brief, Astonishing Life of St. Catherine of Siena', '', 'Biography', 21.15, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/86/54/86546f67cb4a3112b15b03a4ec2e7255.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 11, 'One of only two patron saints of Italy the other being St Francis of Assisi St Catherine was ahead of her time As a political powerhouse in late 14th century Europe a time of war social unrest and one of the worst natural disasters of all timethe plague she worked for peace between Christians while campaigning for a holy crusade against Muslims She was illiterat One of only two patron saints of Italy the other being St Francis of Assisi St Catherine was ahead of her time As a political powerhouse in late 14th century Europe a time of war social unrest and one of the worst natural disasters of all timethe plague she worked for peace between Christians while campaigning for a holy crusade against Muslims She was illiterate but grew into a great writer by dictating to assistants She was frail and punished herself mercilessly often starving herself while offering moral guidance and inspiration to kings queens and popesIts easy to see why feminists through the years have sought to claim the patronage of St Catherine From her refusal to marry to her assertion that her physical appearance was of no importance the famous Saint is ripe for modern interpretation She was a peacemaker during Sienas revolution of 1368 sometimes addressing thousands of people in squares and streets she convinced Pope Gregory XI to return the papacy to Rome at a time when the Catholic Church was unravelingHow did this girl the secondyoungest of 25 children of a middleclass dyer grow to become one of the most beloved spiritual figures of all time a theological giant to rank alongside the likes of Thomas Aquinas InSetting the World on Fire Emling gives an intimate portrayal of this fascinating and revolutionary woman more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(471, 'The Faith of Christopher Hitchens: The Restless Soul of the World\'s Most Notorious Atheist', '', 'Biography', 39.55, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/d7/cb/d7cbdb36b54398ba3876488726befc3d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'If everyone in the United States had the same qualities of loyalty and care and concern for others that Larry Taunton had wed be living in a much better society than we do Christopher HitchensAt the time of his death Christopher Hitchens was the most notorious atheist in the world And yet all was not as it seemed Nobody is not a divided self of course heonce If everyone in the United States had the same qualities of loyalty and care and concern for others that Larry Taunton had wed be living in a much better society than we do Christopher HitchensAt the time of his death Christopher Hitchens was the most notorious atheist in the world And yet all was not as it seemed Nobody is not a divided self of course he once told an interviewer but I think its rather strong in my case Hitchens was a man of many contradictions a Marxist in youth who longed for acceptance among the social elites a peacenik who revered the military a champion of the Left who was nonetheless prolife prowaronterror and after 911 something of a neocon and while he railed against God on stage he maintained meaningfulthough largely hidden from public viewfriendships with evangelical Christians like Francis Collins Douglas Wilson and the author Larry Alex Taunton In The Faith of Christopher Hitchens Taunton offers a very personal perspective of one of our most interesting and most misunderstood public figures Writing with genuine compassion and without compromise Taunton traces Hitchenss spiritual and intellectual development from his decision as a teenager to reject belief in God to his rise to prominence as one of the socalled Four Horsemen of the New Atheism While Hitchens was in the minds of many Christians Public Enemy Number One away from the lights and the cameras a warm friendship flourished between Hitchens and the author a friendship that culminated in not one but two lengthy road trips where after Hitchenss diagnosis of esophageal cancer they studied the Bible together The Faith of Christopher Hitchens gives us a candid glimpse into the inner life of this intriguing sometimes maddening and unexpectedly vulnerable manThis book should be read by every atheist and theist passionate about the truthMichael Shermer publisher Skeptic magazine more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(472, 'Benjamin Franklin: An American Life', '', 'Biography', 48.19, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/c2/7e/c27efce6a2321c10b0d34035308ace37.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'Benjamin Franklin is the Founding Father who winks at us An ambitious urban entrepreneur who rose up the social ladder from leatheraproned shopkeeper to dining with kings he seems made of flesh rather than of marble In bestselling author Walter Isaacsons vivid and witty fullscale biography we discover why Franklin seems to turn to us from historys stage with eyes Benjamin Franklin is the Founding Father who winks at us An ambitious urban entrepreneur who rose up the social ladder from leatheraproned shopkeeper to dining with kings he seems made of flesh rather than of marble In bestselling author Walter Isaacsons vivid and witty fullscale biography we discover why Franklin seems to turn to us from historys stage with eyes that twinkle from behind his newfangled spectacles By bringing Franklin to life Isaacson shows how he helped to define both his own time and ours He was during his 84year life Americas best scientist inventor diplomat writer and business strategist and he was also one of its most practical though not most profound political thinkers He proved by flying a kite that lightning was electricity and he invented a rod to tame it He sought practical ways to make stoves less smoky and commonwealths less corrupt He organized neighborhood constabularies and international alliances local lending libraries and national legislatures He combined two types of lenses to create bifocals and two concepts of representation to foster the nations federal compromise He was the only man who shaped all the founding documents of America the Albany Plan of Union the Declaration of Independence the treaty of alliance with France the peace treaty with England and the Constitution And he helped invent Americas unique style of homespun humor democratic values and philosophical pragmatism But the most interesting thing that Franklin invented and continually reinvented was himself Americas first great publicist he was in his life and in his writings consciously trying to create a new American archetype In the process he carefully crafted his own persona portrayed it in public and polished it for posterity Through it all he trusted the hearts and minds of his fellow leatheraprons more than he did those of any inbred elite He saw middleclass values as a source of social strength not as something to be derided His guiding principle was a dislike of everything that tended to debase the spirit of the common people Few of his fellow founders felt this comfort with democracy so fully and none so intuitively In this colorful and intimate narrative Isaacson provides the full sweep of Franklins amazing life from his days as a runaway printer to his triumphs as a statesman scientist and Founding Father He chronicles Franklins tumultuous relationship with his illegitimate son and grandson his practical marriage and his flirtations with the ladies of Paris He also shows how Franklin helped to create the American character and why he has a particular resonance in the twentyfirst century more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(473, 'The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt (Theodore Roosevelt #1)', '', 'Biography', 42.57, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/4c/09/4c090b85892f532210e44d84b752b64d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all timeDescribed by the Chicago Tribune as a classic The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt stands as one of the greatest biographies of our time The publication of The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt on September 14th 2001 marks the 100th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt becoming president', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(474, 'In Her Wake', '', 'Thriller', 12.84, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/27/92/2792ef951651ff1eae40a410cac41e0f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'A perfect life until she discovered it wasnt her ownA tragic family event reveals devastating news that rips apart Bellas comfortable existence Embarking on a personal journey to uncover the truth she faces a series of traumatic discoveries that take her to the ruggedly beautiful Cornish coast where hidden truths past betrayals and a 25yearold mystery threaten n A perfect life until she discovered it wasnt her ownA tragic family event reveals devastating news that rips apart Bellas comfortable existence Embarking on a personal journey to uncover the truth she faces a series of traumatic discoveries that take her to the ruggedly beautiful Cornish coast where hidden truths past betrayals and a 25yearold mystery threaten not just her identity but also her lifeChilling complex and profoundly moving In Her Wake is a gripping psychological thriller that questions the nature of family and reminds us that sometimes the most shocking crimes are committed closest to home more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(475, 'The Elephant Tree', '', 'Thriller', 23.82, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/4b/80/4b80a3d9148e224ed4d6cd4d33f43728.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 18, 'Mark Fallon is an overworked detective investigating a spate of attacks at a string of high profile city centre nightclubs Scott is a dejected 24 year old struggling to make ends meet working for his brother and supplementing his income with a smallscale drug dealing operation Angela is an attractive 23 year old raised by her father a career criminal and small time dr Mark Fallon is an overworked detective investigating a spate of attacks at a string of high profile city centre nightclubs Scott is a dejected 24 year old struggling to make ends meet working for his brother and supplementing his income with a smallscale drug dealing operation Angela is an attractive 23 year old raised by her father a career criminal and small time drug dealer who supplies Scott with cannabis This is a chilling tale spanning a few months in the lives of Scott and Angela where realizations about the present combine with shocking revelations from the past leading to an apocalyptic climax where they no longer know whom they can trust more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(476, 'Behind Closed Doors', '', 'Thriller', 52.22, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/a5/85/a58571db229f2e8f75ea38861eca7f39.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 18, 'The 2016 debut bloggers cant stop raving about Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train and The Ice Twins Everyone knows a couple like Jack and GraceHe has looks and wealth she has charm and elegance You might not want to like them but you do Though youd like to get to know Grace betterBut its difficult because you realise Jack and Grace are never apartSome The 2016 debut bloggers cant stop raving about Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train and The Ice Twins Everyone knows a couple like Jack and GraceHe has looks and wealth she has charm and elegance You might not want to like them but you do Though youd like to get to know Grace betterBut its difficult because you realise Jack and Grace are never apartSome might call this true love Others might ask why Grace never answers the phone Or how she can never meet for coffee even though she doesnt work How she can cook such elaborate meals but remain so slim And why there are bars on one of the bedroom windowsSometimes the perfect marriage is the perfect lie more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(477, 'You (You #1)', '', 'Thriller', 43.61, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/f2/f1/f2f19169771a8a8e1a4b72f22e799de8.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'When a beautiful aspiring writer strides into the East Village bookstore where Joe Goldberg works he does what anyone would do he Googles the name on her credit cardThere is only one Guinevere Beck in New York City She has a public Facebook account and Tweets incessantly telling Joe everything he needs to know she is simply Beck to her friends she went to Brown Uni When a beautiful aspiring writer strides into the East Village bookstore where Joe Goldberg works he does what anyone would do he Googles the name on her credit cardThere is only one Guinevere Beck in New York City She has a public Facebook account and Tweets incessantly telling Joe everything he needs to know she is simply Beck to her friends she went to Brown University she lives on Bank Street and shell be at a bar in Brooklyn tonightthe perfect place for a chance meetingAs Joe invisibly and obsessively takes control of Becks life he orchestrates a series of events to ensure Beck finds herself in his waiting arms Moving from stalker to boyfriend Joe transforms himself into Becks perfect man all while quietly removing the obstacles that stand in their wayeven if it means murder more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(478, 'The Guilty (Will Robie #4)', '', 'Thriller', 13.82, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/7f/fd/7ffdc9c4b7bf965990c59460da9b66b7.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Will Robie is the governments most professional disciplined and lethal assassin He infiltrates the most hostile countries in the world defeats our enemies advanced security measures and eliminates threats before they ever reach our shores But now his skills have left him Sent overseas on a critical assignment he fails unable to pull the trigger Absent his tale Will Robie is the governments most professional disciplined and lethal assassin He infiltrates the most hostile countries in the world defeats our enemies advanced security measures and eliminates threats before they ever reach our shores But now his skills have left him Sent overseas on a critical assignment he fails unable to pull the trigger Absent his talents Robie is a man without a mission and without a purposeTo recover what he has lost Robie must confront what he has tried to forget for over twenty years his own past THE GUILTY Will Robie escaped his small Gulf Coast hometown of Cantrell Mississippi after high school severing all personal ties and never looked back Not once Not until the unimaginable occurs His father Dan Robie has been arrested and charged with murderFather and son havent spoken or seen each other since the day Robie left town In that time Dan Robie a local attorney and pillar of the communityhas been elected town judge Despite this most of Cantrell is aligned against Dan His guilt is assumedTo make matters worse Dan has refused to do anything to defend himself When Robie tries to help his father responds only with anger and defiance Could Dan really be guiltyWith the equally formidable Jessica Reel at his side Robie ignores his fathers wishes and begins his own desperate investigation into the case But Robie is now a stranger to his hometown an outsider a man who has forsaken his past and his family His attempts to save his father are met with distrust and skepticism and violenceUnlike the missions Robie undertook in the service of his country where his target was clearly defined digging into his fathers case only reveals more questions Robie is drawn into the hidden underside of Cantrell where he must face the unexpected and possibly deadly consequences of the longago choices made by father and son And this time there may be no escape for either of them more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(479, 'The 14th Colony (Cotton Malone #11)', '', 'Thriller', 39.24, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/5b/3e/5b3e36ce7c82e9dd8b416a23531c0121.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Shot down over Siberia in what was to be a simple meetandgreetmission exJustice Department agent Cotton Malone is forced into a fight for survival against Aleksandr Zorin whose loyalty to the former Soviet Union has festered for decades into an intense hatred of the United StatesBefore escaping Malone learns that Zorin and another exKGB officer this one a sleeper Shot down over Siberia in what was to be a simple meetandgreetmission exJustice Department agent Cotton Malone is forced into a fight for survival against Aleksandr Zorin whose loyalty to the former Soviet Union has festered for decades into an intense hatred of the United StatesBefore escaping Malone learns that Zorin and another exKGB officer this one a sleeper still imbedded in the West are headed overseas to Washington DC Inauguration Daynoon on January 20this only hours away A flaw in the Constitution and an even more flawed presidential succession act have opened the door to political chaos and Zorin intends to exploit both weaknesses to their fullestArmed with a weapon leftover from the Cold War one long thought to be just a myth Zorin plans to attack Hes aided by a shocking secret hidden in the archives of Americas oldest fraternal organizationthe Society of Cincinnatia group that once lent out its military savvy to presidents including helping to formulate three covert invasion plans of CanadaIn a race against the clock that starts in the frozen extremes of Russia and ultimately ends at the White House itself Malone must not only battle Zorin he must also confront his deepest fear a crippling weakness that hes long denied but one that now jeopardizes everything Steve Berrys trademark mix of fact fiction history and speculation is all here front and center in this provocative new thriller more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(480, 'Give It Back', '', 'Thriller', 18.32, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/15/d4/15d444bf7fc91c7ced84e73ec99d711d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 6, 'This novel follows three characters Lorraine Lexy and EllaLorraineNot long ago Lorraine lost her husband to another woman She thought that was the worst thing that could happen to her but soon she realizes its just the beginning of an everlasting nightmare LexyLexy an au pair from London moves to Seattle to help Lorraine with her infant son But she didnt com This novel follows three characters Lorraine Lexy and EllaLorraineNot long ago Lorraine lost her husband to another woman She thought that was the worst thing that could happen to her but soon she realizes its just the beginning of an everlasting nightmare LexyLexy an au pair from London moves to Seattle to help Lorraine with her infant son But she didnt come for the childshe came for something else EllaWhen Ella receives a call from her sister Lorraine who begs her to leave San Diego to spend time with her she decides to take a few days off from work to visit her Frightened to see how much Lorraine has weakened since her diagnosis eight months ago she packs a bag and heads to Seattle with a foreboding feeling that this might be the last time she sees Lorraine But on her way to the airport she learns that something shocking has happened since she last spoke with Lorraine and now To make matters worse once Ella arrives in Seattle Lorraines story keeps changing making Ella question how reliable her sister really is Soon Ella is entangled in a mysterious investigation and more so in the lives of everyone involved She realizes not only that she wont go home anytime soon but also that shell never look at others the same way she did before more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(481, 'Killing Floor (Jack Reacher #1)', '', 'Thriller', 31.49, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b1/5b/b15b4c864b762133cdaf69b58ba55d76.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 5, 'Exmilitary policeman Jack Reacher is a drifter Hes just passing through Margrave Georgia and in less than an hour hes arrested for murder Not much of a welcome All Jack knows is that he didnt kill anybody At least not here Not lately But he doesnt stand a chance of convincing anyone not in Margrave Georgia Not a chance in hell', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(482, 'The Bone Hunters (Lexy Vaughan & Steven Macaulay #2)', '', 'Thriller', 59.71, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/8d/1f/8d1f11673fbe46f47f27b9a4c8efbf8a.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'The awardwinning author of Valhalla brings back archaeologist Lexy Vaughan and retired Air Force officer Steve Macaulay as they race to save a priceless discovery from disappearing forever One of the greatest archaeological finds of all time Peking Man the 780000yearold remains of our earliest known human ancestor disappeared during World War II from a cargo shi The awardwinning author of Valhalla brings back archaeologist Lexy Vaughan and retired Air Force officer Steve Macaulay as they race to save a priceless discovery from disappearing forever One of the greatest archaeological finds of all time Peking Man the 780000yearold remains of our earliest known human ancestor disappeared during World War II from a cargo ship bound for America Now the Chinese government is fighting to keep a new religion from taking holda faith based on the belief that Peking Man is God And they dispatch ruthless operatives to find and destroy the worlds most priceless fossil But the US government has its own team on the hunt From the mountains of Bavaria to the jungles of Central America and across the vast Pacific Professor Barnaby Finchem his brilliant protg Lexy Vaughan and pilot Steve Macaulay will brave the wrath of nature and of man to win a race against unbridled tyranny more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(483, 'Far From True (Promise Falls Trilogy #2)', '', 'Thriller', 34.93, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/9c/aa/9caacda3ff43984447ee22712e7e9ca9.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'New York Times and 1 international bestselling author Linwood Barclay delivers the second spinechilling thriller set in the troubled town of Promise Falls following the electrifying cliffhanger ending of Broken Promise After the screen of a rundown drivein movie theater collapses and kills fourpeople the daughter of one of the victims asks private investigator Ca New York Times and 1 international bestselling author Linwood Barclay delivers the second spinechilling thriller set in the troubled town of Promise Falls following the electrifying cliffhanger ending of Broken Promise After the screen of a rundown drivein movie theater collapses and kills four people the daughter of one of the victims asks private investigator Cal Weaver to look into a recent breakin at her fathers house Cal discovers a hidden basement room where its clear that salacious activities have taken placeas well as evidence of missing DVDs But his investigation soon becomes more complicated when he realizes it may not be discs the thief was actually interested in Meanwhile Detective Barry Duckworth is still trying to solve two murdersone of which is three years oldhe believes are connected since each featured a similar distinctive wound As the lies begin to unravel Cal is headed straight into the heart of a dark secret as his search uncovers more startling truths about Promise Falls And when yet another murder happens Cal and Barry are both driven to pursue their investigations no matter where they lead Evil deeds long thought buried are about to haunt the residents of this townas the sins of the past and present collide with terrifying results more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(484, 'The Travelers', '', 'Thriller', 15.77, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/42/a3/42a345bdcb3e13d5922ff79cd1c07d0e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'A pulseracing international thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Expats and The AccidentIts 300am Do you know where your husband isMeet Will Rhodes travel writer recently married barely solvent his idealism rapidly giving way to disillusionment and the worry that hes living the wrong life Then one night on assignment for the awardwinning A pulseracing international thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Expats and The AccidentIts 300am Do you know where your husband isMeet Will Rhodes travel writer recently married barely solvent his idealism rapidly giving way to disillusionment and the worry that hes living the wrong life Then one night on assignment for the awardwinning Travelers magazine in the wine region of Argentina a beautiful woman makes him an offer he cant refuse Soon Wills bad choicesand dark secretstake him across Europe from a chateau in Bordeaux to a midnight raid on a Paris mansion from a dive bar in Dublin to a megayacht in the Mediterranean and an isolated cabin perched on the rugged cliffs of Iceland As hes drawn further into a tangled web of international intrigue it becomes clear that nothing about Will Rhodes was ever ordinary that the network of deception ensnaring him is part of an immense and deadly conspiracy with terrifying global implicationsand that the people closest to him may pose the greatest threat of allIts 300am Your husband has just become a spy more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(485, 'When We Collided', '', 'Contemporary', 31.77, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/17/db/17db3de71e8217d4277a9328b04f56cf.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'We are seventeen and shattered and still dancing We have messy throbbing hearts and we are stronger than anyone could ever knowJonah never thought a girl like Vivi would come alongVivi didnt know Jonah would light up her worldNeither of them expected a summer like thisa summer that would rewrite their futuresIn an unflinching story about new love old wounds and We are seventeen and shattered and still dancing We have messy throbbing hearts and we are stronger than anyone could ever knowJonah never thought a girl like Vivi would come alongVivi didnt know Jonah would light up her worldNeither of them expected a summer like thisa summer that would rewrite their futuresIn an unflinching story about new love old wounds and forces beyond our control two teens find that when you collide with the right person at just the right time it will change you forever more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(486, 'Someone Like You (The Harrisons #2)', '', 'Contemporary', 52.79, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/03/67/03672d82cd257167775d88568d2cce38.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Pierce Harrisonyes that Pierce Harrison black sheep of the wealthy Harrison clanhas come home to his familys luxurious Long Island compound The big question is why the dangerously sexy soccer star agreed to coach a kids soccer team His cocoach Abby McCord should be grateful Instead shes fending off some seriously smoldering advances from the scandalridden ath Pierce Harrisonyes that Pierce Harrison black sheep of the wealthy Harrison clanhas come home to his familys luxurious Long Island compound The big question is why the dangerously sexy soccer star agreed to coach a kids soccer team His cocoach Abby McCord should be grateful Instead shes fending off some seriously smoldering advances from the scandalridden athlete Good thing bad boys are so not her type Abby is definitely not lacking in passion but the sweetfaced beauty needs to learn a thing or two about taking a team to the championshipand a whole lot about how to let a man into her oncebroken heart Pierce definitely knows how to make the moves but will Abby trust that the bachelor the world has condemned as a scoundrel can settle down with the one woman who has taken hold of his heart more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(487, 'We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves', '', 'Contemporary', 24.04, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/8d/95/8d95f4fd1ea785555a28d6371444ce6d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 3, 'Meet the Cooke family Our narrator is Rosemary Cooke As a child she never stopped talking as a young woman she has wrapped herself in silence the silence of intentional forgetting of protective cover Something happened something so awful she has buried it in the recesses of her mindNow her adored older brother is a fugitive wanted by the FBI for domestic terrori Meet the Cooke family Our narrator is Rosemary Cooke As a child she never stopped talking as a young woman she has wrapped herself in silence the silence of intentional forgetting of protective cover Something happened something so awful she has buried it in the recesses of her mindNow her adored older brother is a fugitive wanted by the FBI for domestic terrorism And her once lively mother is a shell of her former self her clever and imperious father now a distant brooding manAnd Fern Rosemarys beloved sister her accomplice in all their childhood mischief Ferns is a fate the family in all their innocence could never have imagined more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(488, 'The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom', '', 'Spirituality', 17.66, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/2b/1b/2b1bfecae9d512cb6ee943ccf786216f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 18, 'In The Four Agreements don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of selflimiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering Based on ancient Toltec wisdom the Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom true happiness and love The Four Agreements are Be Impeccable With Your Word Dont In The Four Agreements don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of selflimiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering Based on ancient Toltec wisdom the Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom true happiness and love The Four Agreements are Be Impeccable With Your Word Dont Take Anything Personally Dont Make Assumptions Always Do Your Best more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(489, 'The Activist\'s Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for a Modern Revolution', '', 'Spirituality', 32.24, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/da/0c/da0ca35421a5120b2109028e44a53f56.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Change and anger are in the air Looking for answers to todays wrenching challenges William Martin turns to the Tao Te Ching and finds that while Taoism is known for its quiet enigmatic wisdom the Tao can also have the cleansing force of a rushing riverThrough his interpretation of this ancient Chinese text Martin elucidates revolutionary messages condemning powerse Change and anger are in the air Looking for answers to todays wrenching challenges William Martin turns to the Tao Te Ching and finds that while Taoism is known for its quiet enigmatic wisdom the Tao can also have the cleansing force of a rushing riverThrough his interpretation of this ancient Chinese text Martin elucidates revolutionary messages condemning powerseeking and greed He emphasizes that humans have a natural virtue that can help them heal the planet shows how Taoisms simplicity can be subversive and its flexibility a potent force and reassures that when injustice is the rule justice always lies in waitProvocative and stirring Martins Tao flows within and through those who ride the waves of anger and frustration and gently guides them to true freedomWe have learned the secret of transformation Injustice feeds our determination Hate increases our love Wounds bring forth our healing and fear uncovers our courage and serenity from The Activists Tao Te Ching more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(490, 'Chasing Heaven: What Dying Taught Me About Living', '', 'Spirituality', 37.80, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/87/cd/87cd2aa5c4e38244ffcb17b84b0f6efd.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'From the author of the New York Times bestseller Waking Up in Heaven comes an extraordinary story about Crystal McVeas personal transformation after visiting heaven and how readers can experience heaven themselvesand live a more meaningful lifeOn December 10 2009 Crystal McVea was being treated in a hospital for pancreatitis Her heart stopped pumping for nine minut From the author of the New York Times bestseller Waking Up in Heaven comes an extraordinary story about Crystal McVeas personal transformation after visiting heaven and how readers can experience heaven themselvesand live a more meaningful lifeOn December 10 2009 Crystal McVea was being treated in a hospital for pancreatitis Her heart stopped pumping for nine minutes before doctors managed to revive her In those nine minutes she went to heaven stood with God and was forever changedEver since Crystals incredible experience her life has been profoundly different She has become a brand new person in every conceivable wayheart mind soul and spirit By dying Crystal learned how to live Crystal realized that heaven is real and our true home but we are still meant to have meaningful lives full of passion and purpose right here on earth She believes we have to chase heaven while we are still alive and allow God to turn our lukewarm love into a firestorm of faith Chasing Heaven is the story of how God called to Crystal what He told her and how she found a way to get closer to Him again here on earthCrystal assures us that we dont have to die and go to heaven in order to ignite our faith We also dont have to abandon the lives we have in order to experience God and heaven Chasing Heaven is about following the path to the Lord and discovering your spiritual destinyThe journey that followed Crystals time in heaven has been difficult complicated and surprisingfull of twists and turns setbacks and triumphs drama and comedy and everything that makes life so messy and beautiful more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(491, 'If I Gave You God\'s Phone Number....: Searching for Spirituality in America', '', 'Spirituality', 20.91, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/91/1a/911a12f954fc65fc4cc0e8a8f8b30750.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 9, 'If I Gave You Gods Phone Number Survey reveals peoples relationships with their CreatorWhat do a Cherokee Medicine Woman a Death Row inmate an Afghani Sufi Mystic a Catholic a Jew several praying kids and Mare Cromwell have in common They all feel strongly about who or what they think God is why things happen the way they do and what will become of us in the If I Gave You Gods Phone Number Survey reveals peoples relationships with their CreatorWhat do a Cherokee Medicine Woman a Death Row inmate an Afghani Sufi Mystic a Catholic a Jew several praying kids and Mare Cromwell have in common They all feel strongly about who or what they think God is why things happen the way they do and what will become of us in the future They question praise and criticize God in the hopes of better understanding themselves and others In a world challenged by economic issues climate change war and constant threat of terrorism people are pausing from their daily routines to ask the deeper questions and wonder about the divine and mysterious nature of their CreatorIn this book author and spiritual seeker Mare Cromwell interviews people from all walks of life asking If I gave you Gods phone number what would you do with it This spiritual memoir framed by twentyone interviews with people from all walks of life combines the oral tradition of Studs Terkel with the soulful searchings of Neale Donald Welsh If I gave you Gods phone number offers the reader what only the best books offerwindows into the most authentic reaches of the soul Cromwells conscientious selection of interview subjects and her deft questioning which presses them to go deeper and deeper is what lends the book its striking range This diorama of spiritual posturessome passionate some highly intellectualizedis impossible to look away from infects the reader with a fever of curiosity about the human condition and then proceeds to administer the careful cure vivid compelling testimony Not only do her many subjects nourish the reader by their telling but Cromwell too provides ongoing doses of selfrevelation a gesture of honesty that unifies and strengthens the whole picture Reading If I gave you Gods phone number will enrich your view of spiritual lifein all its radiant varietyforeverWhat people are saying about If I gave you Gods phone numberI strongly recommend this engaging thoughtprovoking book It is distinguished by Ms Cromwells empathy for the interesting and diverse people she searched out to interview about their communication with God Readers will be stimulated to reflect on their own spiritual journey as well as the authors own experiences and those of the people she has interviewed Because of Ms Cromwells personal candor and insights I continue to ponder the central question she asked her interviewees in this important and unusual book James Crowfoot PhD Professor and Dean Emeritus University of Michigan and former President of Antioch CollegeMare Cromwell has done a wonderful job of bringing peoples personal views on God and spirituality to the public in this book These stories will deepen our understanding of the diversity of spirituality in the human experienceGarrett Sarley President of the Omega Institute author of The Essentials of Yoga and Walking YogaABOUT THE AUTHOR Mare Cromwell is an author poet gardener and environmentalist A spiritual seeker for many years she received a Masters in Natural Resources from the University of Michigan and worked internationally before starting this book Seven years of interviewing along with a personal intensive search for spiritual meaning culminated in this treatise Currently a professional gardener Mare resides in Baltimore Maryland where she occasionally leads talks and workshops on spirituality environmental sustainability and simplicity more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(492, 'Unreasonable Hope: Finding Faith in the God Who Brings Purpose to Your Pain', '', 'Spirituality', 46.33, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/80/43/804385d2b49e2f9e26a7d88b8ccaf62d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'Where was God when How could God allow Why These are the questions that flood our hearts and minds when the unimaginable happens When things go horribly wrong and the world seems to be unraveling how do you believe in God s goodness How do you cling to hope Chad Veach directs readers away from cliched Sunday school answers that fail to offer real comfort o Where was God when How could God allow Why These are the questions that flood our hearts and minds when the unimaginable happens When things go horribly wrong and the world seems to be unraveling how do you believe in God s goodness How do you cling to hope Chad Veach directs readers away from cliched Sunday school answers that fail to offer real comfort or provide faithbuilding insights Instead he draws from God s promises in the Bible and from the story of his own daughter s diagnosis of a devastating and debilitating disease to reveal simple purposeful steps for dealing with pain Resting in God s love remembering his past faithfulness and realizing the distinction between having faith and clinging to hope are just some of these steps Veach reminds us that because we know who God is we know there is hope more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(493, 'A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life\'s Purpose', '', 'Spirituality', 55.65, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/13/1b/131bca3895aa2892f400020cd939cd42.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 4, 'The highly anticipated followup to the 2000000 copy bestselling inspirational book The Power of Now With his bestselling spiritual guide The Power of Now Eckhart Tolle inspired millions of readers to discover the freedom and joy of a life lived in the now In A New Earth Tolle expands on these powerful ideas to show how transcending our egobased state of co The highly anticipated followup to the 2000000 copy bestselling inspirational book The Power of Now With his bestselling spiritual guide The Power of Now Eckhart Tolle inspired millions of readers to discover the freedom and joy of a life lived in the now In A New Earth Tolle expands on these powerful ideas to show how transcending our egobased state of consciousness is not only essential to personal happiness but also the key to ending conflict and suffering throughout the world Tolle describes how our attachment to the ego creates the dysfunction that leads to anger jealousy and unhappiness and shows readers how to awaken to a new state of consciousness and follow the path to a truly fulfilling existence The Power of Now was a questionandanswer handbook A New Earth has been written as a traditional narrative offering anecdotes and philosophies in a way that is accessible to all Illuminating enlightening and uplifting A New Earth is a profoundly spiritual manifesto for a better way of lifeand for building a better world more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(494, 'Logan Kade (Fallen Crest High #5.5)', '', 'Academic', 13.12, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/2b/44/2b4404e00c242bf1b8263bdd99c07354.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 5, 'People think that just because they know my name my reputation and my family that they know me They dontThey say Im a manwhore but who wouldnt be with my face and body They say Im a partier and thats not going to change They say Im a fighter and hell yes I am Fck with mine and Ill fck you back ten times worseSo yes Maybe what they say is true but th People think that just because they know my name my reputation and my family that they know me They dontThey say Im a manwhore but who wouldnt be with my face and body They say Im a partier and thats not going to change They say Im a fighter and hell yes I am Fck with mine and Ill fck you back ten times worseSo yes Maybe what they say is true but thats not all of meIm loyal to a damned fault If you earn it Ill never leave your side And when I love I love hard but theres another side to me where its dark and painful That sides been kept hidden until her Taylor saw inside of me and the second she was there she owned mePeople think they know mebut only she can see me more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(495, 'Online Marketing for Busy Authors: A Step-By-Step Guide', '', 'Self Help', 46.35, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/49/e1/49e1f207b2149e34390a2c6aa7cfc113.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'If You Want People to Read Your Book Writing It Is Only the Beginning There has truly never been a better time to be an author For the first time authors have direct access to the public via the Internet and can create a community eagerly awaiting their book But where do new authors start How do they sort through the dizzying range of online options Where should they If You Want People to Read Your Book Writing It Is Only the Beginning There has truly never been a better time to be an author For the first time authors have direct access to the public via the Internet and can create a community eagerly awaiting their book But where do new authors start How do they sort through the dizzying range of online options Where should they spend their time online and what should they be doing Enter Fauzia Burke a digital book marketing pioneer and friend of overwhelmed writers everywhere She takes authors stepbystep through the process of identifying their unique personal brand defining their audience clarifying their aspirations and goals and setting priorities She offers advice on designing a successful website building a mailing list of superfans blogging creating an engagement strategy for social media and more By following Burkes expert advice authors can conquer the Internet and still get their next manuscript in on time more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(496, 'How to Be Miserable: 40 Strategies You Already Use', '', 'Self Help', 46.03, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/b0/9d/b09d7cb6aa8ae112dd457e588762d293.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'In How to Be Miserable psychologist Randy Paterson outlines 40 specific behaviors and habits whichif followedare sure to lead to a lifetime of unhappiness On the other hand if you do the opposite you may yet join the ranks of happy people everywhereThere are stacks upon stacks of selfhelp books that will promise you love happiness and a fabulous life But how ca In How to Be Miserable psychologist Randy Paterson outlines 40 specific behaviors and habits whichif followedare sure to lead to a lifetime of unhappiness On the other hand if you do the opposite you may yet join the ranks of happy people everywhereThere are stacks upon stacks of selfhelp books that will promise you love happiness and a fabulous life But how can you pinpoint the exact behaviors that cause you to be miserable in the first place Sometimes when were depressed or just sad or unhappy our instincts tell us to do the opposite of what we shouldsuch as focusing on the negative dwelling on what we cant change isolating ourselves from friends and loved ones eating junk food or overindulging in alcohol Sound familiarThis tongueincheek guide will help you identify the behaviors that make you unhappy and discover how youand only youare holding yourself back from a life of contentment Youll learn to spot the triedandtrue traps that increase feelings of dissatisfaction foster a lack of motivation and detract from our quality of lifeas well as ways to avoid themSo get ready to live the life you want or not This fun irreverent guide will light the way more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(497, 'Overload: How to Unplug, Unwind, and Unleash Yourself from the Pressure of Stress', '', 'Self Help', 52.15, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/7f/6b/7f6bfd0fc24b974b4d7721899e93aa2c.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, '1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer shows readers how to become free from the burden of stress so that they can achieve Gods best for their lives As technology increases your accessibility it becomes harder to mute the background noise of your life and receive Gods guidance Joyce Meyer calls this OVERLOAD when the demands of your busy life become allcon 1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer shows readers how to become free from the burden of stress so that they can achieve Gods best for their lives As technology increases your accessibility it becomes harder to mute the background noise of your life and receive Gods guidance Joyce Meyer calls this OVERLOAD when the demands of your busy life become allconsuming and overwhelming But to experience the joyful life God has planned you must make time to focus on His Word Then youll receive His healing calmness and gain the strength to take on lifes challenges from physical ailments to problems in relationships Through the practical advice and Scriptural wisdom in this book youll learn how to unplug and free yourself from burdens that weigh you down Youll gain simple effective tips for better rest and stress management and discover the fulfilling life you were meant to lead more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(498, 'You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life', '', 'Self Help', 12.08, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/73/7e/737e4921bc14d72245aad1f21d7a3eef.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'Bestselling author speaker and success coach Jen Sincero cuts through the din of the selfhelp genre with her own verbal meat cleaver Full of blunt humor sage advice and the occasional swear word You are a Badass offers its readers new opportunities for growth through 35 chapters of exercises suggestions and hilariously inspiring storiesFrom Fear is for Suckers Bestselling author speaker and success coach Jen Sincero cuts through the din of the selfhelp genre with her own verbal meat cleaver Full of blunt humor sage advice and the occasional swear word You are a Badass offers its readers new opportunities for growth through 35 chapters of exercises suggestions and hilariously inspiring storiesFrom Fear is for Suckers to Your Brain is Your Bitch these chapters provide enlightening lessons How to stop doubting your greatness how to love what you dont love about yourself and how to tap into source energy to live a bigger life than youve ever imagined more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(499, 'How to Stop Worrying and Start Living', '', 'Self Help', 46.49, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/64/0c/640cfc86cd3943cef402dc6082497eec.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 6, 'Learn how to break the worry habit Now and forever With Dale Carnegies timeless advice in hand more than six million people have learned how to eliminate debilitating fear and worry from their lives and to embrace a worryfree future In this classic work How to Stop Worrying and Start Living Carnegie offers a set of practical formulas that you can put to work tod Learn how to break the worry habit Now and forever With Dale Carnegies timeless advice in hand more than six million people have learned how to eliminate debilitating fear and worry from their lives and to embrace a worryfree future In this classic work How to Stop Worrying and Start Living Carnegie offers a set of practical formulas that you can put to work today It is a book packed with lessons that will last a lifetime and make that lifetime happier DISCOVER HOW TO Eliminate fifty percent of business worries immediatelyReduce financial worriesAvoid fatigue and keep looking youngAdd one hour a day to your waking lifeFind yourself and be yourself remember there is no one else on earth like you Fascinating to read and easy to apply How to Stop Worrying and Start Living deals with fundamental emotions and lifechanging ideas Theres no need to live with worry and anxiety that keep you from enjoying a full active life more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(500, 'All the Light We Cannot See', '', 'Historical', 29.87, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/a6/96/a696c1d6bb1ff8f65f51a116160b2aef.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZEFrom the highly acclaimed multiple awardwinning Anthony Doerr the beautiful stunningly ambitious instant New York Times bestseller about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War IIMarieLaure lives with her father in Paris near the Museum of Natural Histo WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZEFrom the highly acclaimed multiple awardwinning Anthony Doerr the beautiful stunningly ambitious instant New York Times bestseller about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War IIMarieLaure lives with her father in Paris near the Museum of Natural History where he works as the master of its thousands of locks When she is six MarieLaure goes blind and her father builds a perfect miniature of their neighborhood so she can memorize it by touch and navigate her way home When she is twelve the Nazis occupy Paris and father and daughter flee to the walled citadel of SaintMalo where MarieLaures reclusive greatuncle lives in a tall house by the sea With them they carry what might be the museums most valuable and dangerous jewelIn a mining town in Germany the orphan Werner grows up with his younger sister enchanted by a crude radio they find Werner becomes an expert at building and fixing these crucial new instruments a talent that wins him a place at a brutal academy for Hitler Youth then a special assignment to track the resistance More and more aware of the human cost of his intelligence Werner travels through the heart of the war and finally into SaintMalo where his story and MarieLaures convergeDoerrs stunning sense of physical detail and gorgeous metaphors San Francisco Chronicle are dazzling Deftly interweaving the lives of MarieLaure and Werner he illuminates the ways against all odds people try to be good to one another Ten years in the writing a National Book Award finalist All the Light We Cannot See is a magnificent deeply moving novel from a writer whose sentences never fail to thrill Los Angeles Times more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(501, 'The Girl You Left Behind (The Girl You Left Behind #1)', '', 'Historical', 15.79, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/6d/72/6d72120f94d38e356612c8a78e82a53d.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 6, 'What happened to the girl you left behindIn 1916 French artist Edouard Lefevre leaves his wife Sophie to fight at the Front When her town falls into German hands his portrait of Sophie stirs the heart of the local Kommandant and causes her to risk everything her family reputation and lifein the hope of seeing her true love one last timeNearly a century later and S What happened to the girl you left behindIn 1916 French artist Edouard Lefevre leaves his wife Sophie to fight at the Front When her town falls into German hands his portrait of Sophie stirs the heart of the local Kommandant and causes her to risk everything her family reputation and lifein the hope of seeing her true love one last timeNearly a century later and Sophies portrait is given to Liv by her young husband shortly before his sudden death Its beauty speaks of their short life together but when the paintings dark and passiontorn history is revealed Liv discovers that the first spark of love she has felt since she lost him is threatenedIn The Girl You Left Behind two young women separated by a century are united in their determination to fight for the thing they love mostwhatever the cost more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(502, '(Un)Qualified: How God Uses Broken People to Do Big Things', '', 'Christian', 54.00, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/e4/f8/e4f8c1c5954e09cb6c485d9db824eeb1.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'Who You Think You Are is Not as Important as Who God Says You AreMany of us wrestle with the gap between our weaknesses and our dreams between who we are and who God says we are meant to be We feel unqualified to do Gods work or to live out the calling we imagine But God has a way of using our weaknesses for good In fact God loves unqualified peopleIn UnQualified Who You Think You Are is Not as Important as Who God Says You AreMany of us wrestle with the gap between our weaknesses and our dreams between who we are and who God says we are meant to be We feel unqualified to do Gods work or to live out the calling we imagine But God has a way of using our weaknesses for good In fact God loves unqualified peopleIn UnQualified Pastor Steven Furtick helps you peel back the assumptions youve made about yourself and see yourself as God sees you Because true peace and confidence come not from worldly perfection but from acceptance Gods acceptance of you your acceptance of yourself and your acceptance of Gods process of changeThis is a book about understanding your identity in light of who God is Its a book about coming to terms with the good the bad and the unmentionable in your life and learning to let God use you Its about charging into the gap between your present and your hopes and meeting God there After all God cant bless who you pretend to be But he longs to bless who you really are a flawed and broken person Good thing for us that God is in the business of using broken people to do big things Being Unqualified Is Gods Favorite QualificationOur culture tells us that the answer to our failures is to fix them The solution to our weaknesses is to hide them The secret to our success is to appear as flawless as possible But Gods qualifying system is different than the worlds So is his view of our weaknesses our purpose and our true selvesIn UnQualified Steven Furtick explores who God is as the great I AM and then helps us discover our own identity Delving into the story of Jacob Furtick invites us to acknowledge our weaknesses and ask God to work through themThe truth is God has created us to be more to accomplish more and to love life more than we ever thought possible But to become who he has called us to be we must embrace who we are right now UnQualified equips us to face obstacles and failures without losing a sense of purpose We can have a thriving sense of hope that God is working in us and through us not in spite of our weaknesses but often as a direct result of them more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(503, 'Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God', '', 'Christian', 47.72, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/5d/34/5d344393618369df3f560e018b1d9853.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Have you ever wondered if were missing it Its crazy if you think about it The God of the universethe Creator of nitrogen and pine needles galaxies and Eminorloves us with a radical unconditional selfsacrificing love And what is our typical response We go to church sing songs and try not to cuss Whether youve verbalized it yet or not we all know something Have you ever wondered if were missing it Its crazy if you think about it The God of the universethe Creator of nitrogen and pine needles galaxies and Eminorloves us with a radical unconditional selfsacrificing love And what is our typical response We go to church sing songs and try not to cuss Whether youve verbalized it yet or not we all know somethings wrong Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo Are you hungry for an authentic faith that addresses the problems of our world with tangible even radical solutions God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself Because the answer to religious complacency isnt working harder at a list of dos and dontsits falling in love with God And once you encounter His love as Francis describes it you will never be the same Because when youre wildly in love with someone it changes everything Learn more about Crazy Love at wwwcrazylovebookcom more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(504, 'Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality', '', 'Christian', 25.77, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/98/4a/984ab50781e05461a753923eaba33e58.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 7, 'I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesnt resolve I used to not like God because God didnt resolve But that was before any of this happened Donald MillerIn Donald Millers early years he was vaguely familiar with a distant God But when he came to know Jesus Christ he pursued the Christian life with great zeal Within a few years he had a successful mini I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesnt resolve I used to not like God because God didnt resolve But that was before any of this happened Donald MillerIn Donald Millers early years he was vaguely familiar with a distant God But when he came to know Jesus Christ he pursued the Christian life with great zeal Within a few years he had a successful ministry that ultimately left him feeling empty burned out and once again far away from God In this intimate soulsearching account Miller describes his remarkable journey back to a culturally relevant infinitely loving GodFor anyone wondering if the Christian faith is still relevant in a postmodern cultureFor anyone thirsting for a genuine encounter with a God who is realFor anyone yearning for a renewed sense of passion in lifeBlue Like Jazz is a fresh and original perspective on life love and redemption more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(505, 'Silence in the Dark (Logan Point #4)', '', 'Suspense', 58.33, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/00/bf/00bf1ae17dde21c66e346dd9c393d6fa.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 8, 'Two years ago Bailey Adams broke off her engagement to Danny Maxwell and fled Logan Point for the mission field in Chihuahua Mexico Now shes about to return home to the States but theres just one problem After Bailey meets with the uncle of one of the mission children in the city she barely escapes a sudden danger Now shes on the runshe just doesnt know from w Two years ago Bailey Adams broke off her engagement to Danny Maxwell and fled Logan Point for the mission field in Chihuahua Mexico Now shes about to return home to the States but theres just one problem After Bailey meets with the uncle of one of the mission children in the city she barely escapes a sudden danger Now shes on the runshe just doesnt know from whom To make matters worse people who help her along the way find themselves in danger tooincluding Danny Who is after her Will they ever let up And in the midst of the chaos can Bailey keep herself from falling in love with her rescuer all over againWith lean fastpaced prose that keeps readers turning the pages Patricia Bradley pens a superb story of suspense and second chances more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(506, 'The Grownup', '', 'Short Stories', 35.88, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/7e/cc/7ecc23cfaa84fb015a5333f2a5d97f23.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 8, 'A canny young woman is struggling to survive by perpetrating various levels of mostly harmless fraud On a rainy April morning she is reading auras at Spiritual Palms when Susan Burke walks in A keen observer of human behavior our unnamed narrator immediately diagnoses beautiful rich Susan as an unhappy woman eager to give her lovely life a drama injection However wh A canny young woman is struggling to survive by perpetrating various levels of mostly harmless fraud On a rainy April morning she is reading auras at Spiritual Palms when Susan Burke walks in A keen observer of human behavior our unnamed narrator immediately diagnoses beautiful rich Susan as an unhappy woman eager to give her lovely life a drama injection However when the psychic visits the eerie Victorian home that has been the source of Susans terror and grief she realizes she may not have to pretend to believe in ghosts anymore Miles Susans teenage stepson doesnt help matters with his disturbing manner and grisly imagination The three are soon locked in a chilling battle to discover where the evil truly lurks and what if anything can be done to escape it more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(507, 'Suzie Snowflake: One beautiful flake (a self-esteem story)', '', 'Novels', 54.81, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/59/13/5913f74507084d0cd47e2b73fd806f9e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 9, 'Follow Suzie on a magical journey of discovering her true self worth withinA beautifully illustrated selfesteem story for all agesSuzie Snowflake struggles with what she sees as flaws and imperfections in her beautiful design How can I notice my outer is bright when there are parts of myself I dont really likeThrough the love and wisdom of her parents Suzie d Follow Suzie on a magical journey of discovering her true self worth withinA beautifully illustrated selfesteem story for all agesSuzie Snowflake struggles with what she sees as flaws and imperfections in her beautiful design How can I notice my outer is bright when there are parts of myself I dont really likeThrough the love and wisdom of her parents Suzie discovers her true inner beauty and light Its who you are inside that counts your inner light that shines through and who you are outside is wondrous tooLook at your art look at your design six magical sides created one of a kindSuzie dear we love you for you Each and every single part of you tooA wonderful affirmation of the importance of selflove and uniqueness nurturing to every child Coupled with 36 uplifting aweinspiring illustrationsCrystaline Rose is a teacher and childrens book author She has read her books to thousands of children in classrooms and book readings They are met with Aha moments appreciation and excitement The illustrations are magical and the story has meaning Its my favorite book ever Parents share that their children are asking for the rainbow book and look forward to reading it again and again This is more than a childrens book There is inspiration and hope to be found at any age more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(508, 'The Bulletproof Diet: Lose up to a Pound a Day, Reclaim Energy and Focus, Upgrade Your Life', '', 'Health', 49.05, 3, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/9c/c6/9cc673854af8fd155953384b3cac334e.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 16, 'In his midtwenties Dave Asprey was a successful Silicon Valley multimillionaire He also weighed 300 pounds despite the fact that he was doing what doctors recommended eating 1800 calories a day and working out 90 minutes a day six times a week When his excess fat started causing brain fog and food cravings sapped his energy and willpower Asprey turned to the same h In his midtwenties Dave Asprey was a successful Silicon Valley multimillionaire He also weighed 300 pounds despite the fact that he was doing what doctors recommended eating 1800 calories a day and working out 90 minutes a day six times a week When his excess fat started causing brain fog and food cravings sapped his energy and willpower Asprey turned to the same hacking techniques that made his fortune to hack his own biology investing more than 300000 and 15 years to uncover what was hindering his energy performance appearance and happiness From private brain EEG facilities to remote monasteries in Tibet through radioactive brain scans blood chemistry work nervous system testing and more he explored traditional and alternative technologies to reach his physical and mental prime The result The Bulletproof Diet an antiinflammatory program for hungerfree rapid weight loss and peak performance The Bulletproof Diet will challengeand changethe way you think about weight loss and wellness You will skip breakfast stop counting calories eat high levels of healthy saturated fat work out and sleep less and add smart supplementsIn doing so youll gain energy build lean muscle and watch the pounds melt off By ditching traditional diet thinking Asprey went from being overweight and sick in his twenties to maintaining a 100pound weight loss increasing his IQ and feeling better than ever in his forties The Bulletproof Diet is your blueprint to a better life more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(509, 'Eat Fat, Get Thin', '', 'Health', 54.07, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/a7/6b/a76b04d5de0b2f8f038c9ac27f4d2a42.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Originally released by Hachettee Audio A2015', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(510, '10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse: Lose Up to 15 Pounds in 10 Days!', '', 'Health', 49.71, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/79/84/7984ef7c568a60372f430c1ddae64034.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 10, 'The 10Day Green Smoothie Cleanse will jumpstart your weight loss increase your energy level clear your mind and improve your overall health Made up of supernutrients from leafy greens and fruits green smoothies are filling and healthy and you will enjoy drinking them Your body will also thank you for drinking them as your health and energy improve to levels you nev The 10Day Green Smoothie Cleanse will jumpstart your weight loss increase your energy level clear your mind and improve your overall health Made up of supernutrients from leafy greens and fruits green smoothies are filling and healthy and you will enjoy drinking them Your body will also thank you for drinking them as your health and energy improve to levels you never thought possible In ten days you can expect to lose weight reduce cravings clear your mind and improve digestion It is an experience that could change your life if you stick with it This book provides a shopping list recipes and detailed instructions for the 10day cleanse along with suggestions for getting the best results It also offers advice on how to continue to lose weight and maintain good health afterwards Are you ready to look slimmer healthier and sexier than you have in years Then get ready to begin the 10Day Green Smoothie Cleanse If you successfully complete the 10Day Green Smoothie Cleanse you will Lose 1015 pounds in 10 days Get rid of stubborn body fat including belly fat Drop pounds and inches fast without grueling workouts Learn to live a healthier lifestyle of detoxing and healthy eating Help your body naturally crave healthy foods so you never have to diet again Receive over 100 green smoothie recipes for various health conditions and goals JJ Smith is the author of the 1 national bestseller and USA Today bestseller Lose Weight Without Dieting or Working Out JJ Smith is a nutritionist and certified weightloss expert who has been featured on The Steve Harvey Show The Montel Williams Show and The Jamie Foxx Show and on the NBC FOX and CW Network television stations as well as in the pages of Glamour Essence and Ladies Home Journal Since reclaiming her health losing weight and discovering a second youth in her forties JJ has become the voice of inspiration to those who want to lose weight be healthy and get their sexy back more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(511, 'The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living', '', 'Health', 52.98, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/82/f3/82f3b865f19faad855ec359f86415f79.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 9, 'The Art And Science Of Low Carbohydrate Living An Expert Guide To Making The LifeSaving Benefits Of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable And EnjoyableCarbohydrate restricted diets are commonly practiced but seldom taught As a result doctors dietitians nutritionists and nurses may have strong opinions about low carbohydrate dieting but in many if not most cases the The Art And Science Of Low Carbohydrate Living An Expert Guide To Making The LifeSaving Benefits Of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable And EnjoyableCarbohydrate restricted diets are commonly practiced but seldom taught As a result doctors dietitians nutritionists and nurses may have strong opinions about low carbohydrate dieting but in many if not most cases these views are not grounded in scienceNow whether you are a curious healthcare professional or just a connoisseur of diet information two New York Times bestselling authors provide you with the definitive resource for low carbohydrate living Doctors Volek and Phinney share over 50 years of clinical experience using low carbohydrate diets and together they have published more than 200 research papers and chapters on the topic Particularly in the last decade much has been learned about the risks associated with insulin resistance including but not limited to metabolic synd more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(512, 'Libertarianism for Beginners', '', 'Politics', 51.33, 2, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/91/a4/91a46253e165d144ef5938f2d456b88f.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 19, 'Libertarianism isnt about winning elections it is first and foremost a political philosophya description of how in the opinion of libertarians free people ought to treat one another at least when they use the law which they regard as potentially dangerous If libertarians are correct the law should intrude into peoples lives as little as possible rarely telling Libertarianism isnt about winning elections it is first and foremost a political philosophya description of how in the opinion of libertarians free people ought to treat one another at least when they use the law which they regard as potentially dangerous If libertarians are correct the law should intrude into peoples lives as little as possible rarely telling them what to do or how to liveA political and economic philosophy as old as John Locke and John Stuart Mill but as alive and timely as Rand Paul the Tea Party and the novels of Ayn Rand libertarianism emphasizes individual rights and calls for a radical reduction in the power and size of government Libertarianism For Beginners lays out the history and principles of this oftenmisunderstood philosophy in lucid dispassionate terms that help illuminate todays political dialogue more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(513, 'Why the Right Went Wrong: Conservatism--From Goldwater to the Tea Party and Beyond', '', 'Politics', 52.65, 4, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/cd/64/cd64ccda3382d62fea8167eaadd6c9a0.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 14, 'Dionnes expertise is evident in this finely crafted and convincing work The Los Angeles TimesFrom one of our most engaging political reporters and the author of Why Americans Hate Politics the story of conservatism from the Goldwater 1960s to the present day Tea Party that has resulted in broken promises and an ideological purity that drives moderate Republicans away Dionnes expertise is evident in this finely crafted and convincing work The Los Angeles TimesFrom one of our most engaging political reporters and the author of Why Americans Hate Politics the story of conservatism from the Goldwater 1960s to the present day Tea Party that has resulted in broken promises and an ideological purity that drives moderate Republicans awayWhy the Right Went Wrong offers a historical view of the right since the 1960s Its core contention is that American conservatism and the Republican Party took a wrong turn when they adopted Barry Goldwaters worldview during and after the 1964 campaign The radicalism of todays conservatism is not the product of the Tea Party Washington Post columnist EJ Dionne writes The Tea Partiers are the true heirs to Goldwater ideology The purity movement did more than drive moderates out of the Republican Partyit beat back alternative definitions of conservatismSince 1968 no conservative administrationnot Nixon not Reagan not two Bushescould live up to the rhetoric rooted in the Goldwater movement that began to reshape American politics fifty years ago The collapse of the Nixon presidency led to the rise of Ronald Reagan the defeat of George HW Bush to Newt Gingrichs revolution Bush initially undertook a partial modernization preaching compassionate conservatism and a Fourth Way to Clintons Third Way Conservatives quickly defined him as an advocate of big government and not conservative enough on spending immigration education and Medicare A return to the true faith was the only prescription on order The result was the Tea Party which Dionne says was as much a reaction to Bush as to ObamaThe state of the Republican party controlled by the strictest base is diminished Dionne writes It has become white and older in a country that is no longer that It needs to come back to life for its own health and that of the countrys and in Why the Right Went Wrong he explains how more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(514, 'Equal Is Unfair: America\'s Misguided Fight Against Income Inequality', '', 'Politics', 56.86, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/a6/3b/a63b2576d798c2041c602561499a26aa.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 12, 'Weve all heard that the American Dream is vanishing and that the cause is rising income inequality The rich are getting richer by rigging the system in their favor leaving the rest of us to struggle just to keep our heads above water To save the American Dream were told that we need to fight inequality through tax hikes wealth redistribution schemes and a far high Weve all heard that the American Dream is vanishing and that the cause is rising income inequality The rich are getting richer by rigging the system in their favor leaving the rest of us to struggle just to keep our heads above water To save the American Dream were told that we need to fight inequality through tax hikes wealth redistribution schemes and a far higher minimum wageBut what if that narrative is wrong What if the real threat to the American Dream isnt rising income inequalitybut an allout war on successIn Equal is Unfair a timely and thoughtprovoking work Don Watkins and Yaron Brook reveal that almost everything weve been taught about inequality is wrong Youll discover why successful CEOs make so much moneyand deserve to how the minimum wage hurts the very people it claims to help why middleclass stagnation is a myth how the littleknown history of Sweden reveals the dangers of forced equality the disturbing philosophy behind Obamas economic agendaThe critics of inequality are right about one thing the American Dream is under attack But instead of fighting to make America a place where anyone can achieve success they are fighting to tear down those who already have The real key to making America a freer fairer more prosperous nation is to protect and celebrate the pursuit of successnot pull down the high fliers in the name of equality more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(515, 'Amid the Chaos', '', 'Cultural', 36.58, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/8a/94/8a94b2ba501119af0d3520b94daf8c20.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'Some people call Eritrea the North Korea of Africa But to two friends Chenkelo and Misghe it is home In the picturesque capital of Asmara these two educated young men are forced to choose between poverty and hustle as they hide from a national service conscription that would send them to the front lines Charismatic Misghe is a charmer a philosopher and a loving so Some people call Eritrea the North Korea of Africa But to two friends Chenkelo and Misghe it is home In the picturesque capital of Asmara these two educated young men are forced to choose between poverty and hustle as they hide from a national service conscription that would send them to the front lines Charismatic Misghe is a charmer a philosopher and a loving son who is capable of having any woman in the city But hes about to flee his oppressive homelandputting his longtime friendship with Chenkelo at stake Chenkelo is a consummate hustler resentful of his lot but in love with his city and his country He has a poets heart whose passion will soon fuel activism and a belief that Eritreas beloved national project can yet be saved Caught between the temptation of the Western dream and duty to their stagnated nation Misghe and Chenkelo epitomize and transcend the trials and tribulations of an entire African generation Amid the Chaos depicts the unflinching reality of a restless Eritrea in search of a meaning more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(516, 'Dark Notes', '', 'Erotica', 19.19, 5, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/1c/88/1c8807c42be085f3b061fe63f62a3c39.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'They call me a slut Maybe I amSometimes I do things I despiseSometimes men take without askingBut I have a musical gift only a year left of high school and a planWith one obstacleEmeric Marceaux doesnt just takeHe seizes my will power and bangs it like a dark noteWhen he commands me to play I want to give him everythingI kneel for his punishments tremble for They call me a slut Maybe I amSometimes I do things I despiseSometimes men take without askingBut I have a musical gift only a year left of high school and a planWith one obstacleEmeric Marceaux doesnt just takeHe seizes my will power and bangs it like a dark noteWhen he commands me to play I want to give him everythingI kneel for his punishments tremble for his touch and risk it all for our stolen momentsHes my obsession my master my musicAnd my teacher more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04'),
(517, 'The Long Shadow of Small Ghosts: Murder and Memory in an American City', '', 'Crime', 10.97, 1, 'https://books.toscrape.com/media/cache/2b/50/2b50fa031b2411a94bc68de0bbdd96fb.jpg', 0, 1, 1, 15, 'In Cold Blood meets Adrian Nicole LeBlancs Random Family A harrowing profoundly personal investigation of the causes effects and communal toll of a deeply troubling crimethe brutal murder of three young children by their parents in the border city of Brownsville TexasOn March 11 2003 in Brownsville Texasone of Americas poorest citiesJohn Allen Rubio and Angel In Cold Blood meets Adrian Nicole LeBlancs Random Family A harrowing profoundly personal investigation of the causes effects and communal toll of a deeply troubling crimethe brutal murder of three young children by their parents in the border city of Brownsville TexasOn March 11 2003 in Brownsville Texasone of Americas poorest citiesJohn Allen Rubio and Angela Camacho murdered their three young children The apartment building in which the brutal crimes took place was already rundown and in their aftermath a consensus developed in the community that it should be destroyed It was a place neighbors felt that was plagued by spiritual cancer In 2008 journalist Laura Tillman covered the story for The Brownsville Herald The questions it raised haunted her particularly one asked by the sole member of the citys Heritage Council to oppose demolition is there any such thing as an evil building Her investigation took her far beyond that question revealing the nature of the toll that the crime exacted on a city already wracked with poverty It sprawled into a sixyear inquiry into the larger significance of such acts ones so difficult to imagine or explain that their perpetrators are often dismissed as monsters alien to humanity With meticulous attention and stunning compassion Tillman surveyed those surrounding the crimes speaking with the lawyers who tried the case the familys neighbors and relatives and teachers even one of the murderers John Allen Rubio himself whom she corresponded with for years and ultimately met in person The result is a brilliant exploration of some of our ages most important social issues from poverty to mental illness to the death penalty and a beautiful profound meditation on the truly human forces that drive them It is disturbing insightful and mesmerizing in equal measure more', '2025-11-12 22:17:04');
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