The Smokies are layered, atmospheric, and constantly shifting. They are less about spectacle and more about how a place reveals itself over time.This book captures that nuance with a perspective that is both visually rich and deeply considered. Structured like a road trip, Great Smoky Mountains National Park moves through the park stop by stop, pairing expansive photography with concise, useful context. You’ll pass through well-known destinations like Cade...

'The rediscovery of this lost classic will shift perceptions of German literature in the English speaking world. Mercurial, seductive, smart and startling.' - Megan NolanFour office workers, one unforgettable weekend - this shimmering lost German classic unveils the hidden lives inside every employee.Welcome to the Wellis Corporation. Twenty-three storeys of shimmering glass cubicles, rattling typewriters, spiraling corridors: a corporate k...

A Losing Hand exposes a hidden crisis at the heart of Canada's booming gambling industry: suicide.As governments expand casinos, sports betting, and online gaming, they meticulously track the revenue they receive, but turn a blind eye to its most devastating human cost. Through gripping personal stories and a comprehensive investigation, journalist Rob Csernyik shows how public officials evade accountability for lives shattered by gambling addition - for instance, rarely recording ...

Everyone's favourite calamity is back… and this time, it's serious. Probably.Barry White has spent most of his life avoiding responsibility – and doing a surprisingly good job of it. But now, with a baby on the way and his unhealthy lifestyle suddenly under scrutiny, even Barry can't dodge adulthood forever.Not that he won't try.Still living in his tiny Welsh village, Barry finds himself juggling looming fatherhood, strict warnings about his health ...

An engaging and colorful collection of Old Testament stories to read aloud.Step into the vibrant world of the Old Testament with this exciting collection that brings some of the Bible’s most beloved stories to life. From the mighty flood that reshaped the world to the bravery of Daniel in the lion’s den, you'll find tales packed with adventure, faith, and wonder. Each two-page narrative is structured for dramatic, engaging retellings that offer a fun and immersive ...

From the bestselling creator of Very British Problems comes a survival guide every middle-aged Brit has been waiting for...The midlife crisis is coming for you, whether you like it or not. Early symptoms include browsing bright orange convertibles you can't afford, starting a podcast nobody asked for, the overwhelming urge to get a tattoo that says 'no regrets' (despite having approximately forty years of regrets), and watching the London Marathon thinking, yea...

**Rob Buyea returns to his beloved MR. TERUPT series with a warm-hearted, multi-POV school story about five kids drawn together by unexpected events and one very special student teacher—a familiar face from the Mr. Terupt universe!School is b-o-r-i-n-g, until a student teacher shakes things up!**The fifth graders in Room 202 at Baxter Elementary have a nickname for their teacher: Don’t-Care Dwyer. Since early in the school year, Mr. Dwyer has been in a funk. It’s now March ...

Do you feel fulfilled… like you’re living your best life?Too many people spend their days just getting by existing rather than living.Nothing is wrong. But something isn’t quite right.Life is decent. And yet beneath the surface there’s a quiet unease a subtle emptinessfuelled by a feeling that there must be more to life than this.In an age of constant distraction, life can feel like it's happening to us. Years pass. Timedisap...

Prepare to soar to faraway lands in this heartwarming tale of adventure and the power of family and finding our flock, from award-winning author Rob Biddulph.Swoop, soar and see the world in this epic migrating story all about one flock of geese and one very big journey.When Pip’s family fly south for the winter, they forget one thing: Pip. At first he’s delighted at the freedom to do as he pleases, but soon realises that being alone isn’t quite the adventure he imagined… F...

From actor, comedian and writer Rob Brydon comes a warm and witty picture book chronicling the adventures of Crumble the cat...“The cat in the cupboardis sat in the cupboard,for that is wherehis home is found.He lives there with pride –it's his route to outside,to the place where adventures abound…”In this adventure, Crumble embarks on a rescue mission i...

Dad, Again is a raw, reflective, nonfiction book about becoming a father again later in life and confronting the unfinished work of the first time around. It explores how unresolved pain, shame, and self-protection quietly shape our decisions as men, husbands, and fathers, often without us realizing it.Through personal stories of addiction, loss, reconciliation, and grace, this book invites men to stop numbing, stop performing, and start telling the truth ...

There’s nothing special or holy about meditation. It delivers value for ordinary people leading busy, complicated lives.At its core is a radical question – what if this is it, right here, right now? Is it time to let go of anxious self-improvement and embrace something more honest: deep self-acceptance?Meditation for the Rest of Us shows how a few minutes of doing nothing can quietly change everything.