Originally published in June 1926, ‘The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’ is voted by the British Crime Writers’ Association as the "Best Crime Novel of all Time" by Agatha Christie, an English writer known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. It is Agatha Christie’s most daring crime mystery. An early and particularly brilliant outing of Hercule Poirot with its legendary twist changed th...

The human brain is extraordinary. It is the body’s control centre. We must know how neurons work, how the brain develops, how it controls movement and perceives the senses, what happens during sleep, and how language, learning, and memory are developed. Technology is finally unlocking the secrets of the brain. It is explaining why we behave the way we do. It is helping experts develop new methods and machines to boost our brain power and it is revealing the unique capabilities we all have ...

Heart is one of the most iconic organs in our body. It is the hardest working muscle. It powers the entire circulatory system—constantly transporting oxygen, nutrients, waste, heat, hormones and immune cells throughout the body. For most of history, humans had no idea what purpose the heart served. Although everyone could feel their own heart beating, it wasn’t always clear what each thump was achieving. Now we know that the heart pumps blood, but that fact wasn’t always obvious because if...

"A n amazing variety of delicious recipes ," from appetizers to desserts, all made super-easy with Pillsbury's ready-to-use dough ( The Midwest Book Review).This delectable follow-up to the national bestseller Pillsbury: The Big Book of Easy Baking with Refrigerated Dough features 160 wow-worthy recipes—each with a full-color photo—that make baking a breeze with prepared doughs like biscuits, pie ...

Originally published in 1925, ‘The Witness for the Prosecution’ is a short story and play by Agatha Christie, an English writer best known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, specifically those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.When affluent spinster, Emily French is found murdered, skepticism falls on Leonard Vole, the man to whom she impatiently bequeathed her riches before she died. Leonard assures the investigators that his wif...

Dogs have been our muses, our mentors, and our playful and noble co-pilots. They’ve had a profound influence on us as healers and spiritual guides, and also as co-workers, helping to guide, hunt, herd, search, and rescue. Our bond with dogs is deep and unbreakable, and there’s no better source a reader can turn to for a richer understanding of that complex and wonderful relationship than The Bark.The Bark began as a newsletter in Berkeley, California, that advocat...

"The Magic Mountain is simply one of the greatest novels ever written."—The GuardianFirst published in 1924, ‘The Magic Mountain’s widely considered to be one of the most influential works of twentieth-century German literature, written by Thomas Mann, a German novelist, short story writer, social critic, philanthropist, essayist, and the 1929 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate.It recounts the story of Hans Castorp, a young orphan who, while visiting his cousin in a sanatorium where she is...

200 creative and delicious recipes, from main dishes to sweet treats, all made super easy with ready-to-use dough. Includes gluten-free options!There's a simple secret any home baker can tap to enjoy the aroma of fabulous fresh baking in the kitchen without spending a lot of time and effort. With Pillsbury refrigerated dough, the hard part of baking is already done for you, making it possible to whip up rave-worthy appetizers, entrees, snacks, and desserts with min...

A photo-filled collection of kid-friendly recipes that are delicious, nutritious, and ready in 30 minutes or lessBetween soccer practice, music lessons, school and work, it's tough to get tasty, healthy meals on the table. But help has arrived! Pillsbury Fast & Healthy Kids Meals provides over 100 delicious recipes that even finicky kids will love, like Berry-Topped Oatmeal Pancakes, Mac 'n Cheese with Broccoli, and Canadian Bacon and Pineapple Pizza. Foll...

A dream book of empowering and fantastical fashion narratives—from Brothers Grimm to futuristic scenarios—told in Vogue’s inimitable styleLavishly illustrated, Vogue: Fantasy & Fashion celebrates the magazine’s strong and deeply rooted tradition of storytelling through magical, narrative portfolios. Fashion’s greatest power is its ability to make people dream; to create new worlds. Whether falling down a rabbit hole, conquering new, digital fronti...

Over 125 easy recipes from the baking experts at Pillsbury that let you skip the hard part—and get to the delicious part!Refrigerated dough—crescent rolls, pizza crust, biscuits, pie crust, cookie dough, cinnamon rolls—is already a baking hack, as it allows cooks to make classic recipes quickly and easily. Now, the experts from the Pillsbury Kitchens show how to take dough basics and create even more recipes that "hack the hack."Sheet Pan Grilled Cheese fro...

First published in 1924, ‘Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair’ is a collection of romantic poems by Pablo Neruda, a Chilean poet-diplomat and politician who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971.This became Neruda’s most popular book and immediately established his reputation. It also became one of the most widely read collections of poetry written in Spanish. The book stands as an essential collection that continues to inspire lovers and poets around the world. The collection beg...