Containing more than 2,200 entries from the most current Star Wars film and TV series, discover the vital facts about iconic characters, creatures, locations, vehicles, and technology from a galaxy far, far away….- This definitive title reveals comprehensive histories of 1,200 characters, from icons like Lando Calrissian and Leia Organa to lesser-known individuals like Max Rebo and Therm Scissorpunch.- From terrifying rancors to adorable porgs, lear...

This text introduces tourism students to concepts drawn from critical theory, cultural studies and the social sciences. It does so with a light and readable touch, highlighting the ideas that underlie contemporary critical tourism studies in a practical and engaging way.Specifically, the authors examine how post-structuralist thought has led to a re-imagining of power relationships and the ways in which they are central to the production and consumption of tourism experiences....

Though he was a great statesman, one of America's founding fathers, and the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson suffered from depression. In Jefferson's Demons, Michael Knox Beran examines episodes of melancholia in Jefferson's life. In particular, he focuses on the journey Jefferson made to Europe in 1787 to escape the depression that set in due to his tumultuous experience as governor of Virginia following the Revolution and his wife Martha's death. Beran's re...

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins is back with a thrilling new gothic suspense set in a Gulf Coast beach motel where hurricane season can be murder. This program features multicast narration."A talented team of narrators immediately pulls listeners into this compelling audiobook... The narration perfectly matches the slow burn of the mystery and sets the stage as decades-old secrets are revealed." — Kirkus

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FIRST LIE WINSTwo women. One dead husband. And only one alibi.“Elston expertly unravels a web of secrets and lies. You won’t be able to put this excellent thriller down until the final shocking page.” —Megan Miranda**Everyone at Chantilly’s Bar noticed out-of-towner Camille Bayliss. Red lips, designer heels, sipping a Negroni. But that woman wasn...

Darby Kane, author of the #1 international bestseller Pretty Little Wife,returns with a gripping domestic thriller in which a family goes missing and a long-buried family mystery resurfaces. The audiobook features a compelling multicast narration by Megan Tusing, Rebekkah Ross, Emily Woo Zeller, and Mia Hutchinson-Shaw, bringing the story's tension and characters vividly to life."Fifteen years ago, the Tanner family vanished without a trace, leaving behind...

In this psychological thriller, a couple moves to a villa in Spain's Costa Brava to rebuild their relationship, only to welcome a pair of visitors who have no intention of leaving—from the internationally bestselling author of The Drowning Woman**.**"Clever, intriguing, and deliciously tricky! Filled with suspense, richly layered characters, and shocking twists. An irresistible page-turner from start to finish." -Liv Constantine,

Meet the Gods of Sun and SacrificeStep into the dazzling world of ancient Mesoamerica with this engaging and accessible guide to Aztec mythology.#1 New Release in History of New Age & MythologyExplore the legends, gods, and cosmic cycles that defined one of the most powerful civilizations in the Americas. Far from a dry academic text, Myths, Gods, and Rituals of Aztec Mythology brings these...

“Haunting, fast-paced, and unforgettable.”— Karin Slaughter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of We Are All Guilty Here“A lush, moody mystery. Darkrooms is gripping and atmospheric, as two women wrestle with guilt and injustice.”— Flynn Berry, New York Times bestselling author of Northern SpyTwo unforgettable women inves...

AN INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the national bestselling author of Parents Weekend, comes one of the most anticipated thrillers of the year."Everything I want in a thriller!”―Ashley Elston"I could not put it down!”―Angie Kim"Nonstop twists!"—Jason Rekulak“A master of his craft.”―Jeneva Rose"The novel is incredibly well structured and the dual narration by audio veterans Ari F...

The multimillion-copy and New York Times bestseller B. A. Paris returns with a triumphant, unsettling next suspense novel, When I Kill You."Narrator Georgia Maguire's soft British accent is an absolute listening pleasure...it is the texture and tension provided by Maguire's skillful delivery and beguiling voice that make this a successful audio offering." —Kirkus on The BreakdownWho is watching Nell M...

“Almost Famous step aside: the new golden gods of rock have arrived.” —Katy Hays, New York Times bestselling authorThis USA TODAY bestseller is a powerful and transportive novel about a music executive desperately trying to bring a rock band back from the brink, perfect for fans of Daisy Jones & the Six and In Five Years.The best love stories are the ones you don’t expect.