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Finalist for the 2025 National Book Awards for FictionFrom “one of our great artists of catastrophe” (Laura van den Berg) comes North Sun, or the Voyage of the Whaleship Esther—an allegory of extraction and a tale of adventure and endurance during the waning days of the American whaling industry.Setting out from New Bedford in 1878, the crew of the Esther is confident the sea will be theirs: in addition to cruising the Pacific for ...

Now a major DisneyPlus Hotstar Special - THE EMPIRE is streaming nowThe first book in the Empire of the Moghul series: chronicling the rise and fall of the Moghul rulers of India, beginning with Babur who swept in from Central Asia to found one of the most powerful dynasties in history.'A totally absorbing narrative filled with authentic historical characters and sweeping action set in an age of horrifying but magnificent savagery....

Would you like to instantly catch people's thoughts, emotions, motivations, and intentions through mere observation?If yes, you've come to the right place!10-Minute Social Psychology is a unique book that takes a deeper look into social conflicts: what causes them, what keeps them alive, and most importantly—what you can do about them. The book presents how social awareness is built and takes you step by step through its various mindset shifts and actionable observations.

Radio-Activity by Ernest Rutherford is a groundbreaking scientific treatise that explores the phenomenon of radioactivity, a subject that revolutionized physics and chemistry in the early 20th century. First published in 1904, this seminal work presents Rutherford’s pioneering research and discoveries, which laid the foundation for modern nuclear science. The book meticulously details the experimental methods, observations, and theoretical interpretations that led to the understanding of r...

In Wisteria, the very act of innovation is forbidden. Any creation—art, music, engineering—conjures a demon from the other side. The greater the innovation, the more dangerous the demon.This has never stopped Aurelie from inventing—but it has made it more difficult. Her inventions are small by necessity, producing demons that she is capable of dispatching alone. But she knows she’s meant for something greater, and each day has her chafing more at the boundaries of ...

Now a major DisneyPlus Hotstar Special - THE EMPIRE is streaming nowThe second enthralling installment in Alex Rutherford's Empire of the Moghul series.'A totally absorbing narrative filled with authentic historical characters and sweeping action set in an age of horrifying but magnificent savagery. The writing is as compelling as the events described and kept me eagerly leaping from one page to the next' Wilbur Smith

How did the world's greatest systems thinkers handled crises, invented revolutionary ideas, and solved complex problems?How did the field of systems thinking develop? Who were the pioneers in the field?Learn about the answers in Lessons from Systems Thinkers.Norbert Wiener's pioneering contribution on positive and negative feedback.Warren McCulloch's research on feedback mechanisms in neurology.The 14 point...

"If anyone's looking for me, I live in this book now." - Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Strange the Dreamer and Daughter of Smoke & BoneHowl's Moving Castle meets Little Thieves in this cozy fantasy about the teenage owner of a (mostly fake) magical curiosity shop and a girl cursed to turn everything she touches into magic.Everyone in Ardmuir knows that Willow Stokes is a char...

The Cloud That Cried is a tender, poetic story about a cheerful cloud and a golden flower whose brief friendship changes the sky forever. Set in a sunlit meadow alive with color and warmth, this illustrated tale explores the beauty of connection, the sadness of parting, and the gentle strength it takes to let go. With full-color artwork and lyrical text, this story is perfect for quiet moments of reflection, bedtime reading, or sharing between generations. Inspired by timeless the...

Now a major DisneyPlus Hotstar Special - THE EMPIRE is streaming nowTRAITORS IN THE SHADOWS is the sixth gripping novel in the action-packed Empire of the Moghul series by Alex Rutherford, perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Robyn Young. 'Totally absorbing... Authentic characters and sweeping action' Wilbur SmithA dynasty at warA new emperor, Aurangzeb, sits on India's glittering Peacock Throne - the throne he seized from...

The Natural and Artificial Disintegration of the Elements: An Address by Professor Sir Ernest Rutherford is a seminal work that explores the groundbreaking discoveries in the field of radioactivity and nuclear physics during the early 20th century. Delivered as a presidential address to the British Association for the Advancement of Science in 1908, this book captures Rutherford’s authoritative insights into the processes by which elements undergo transformation, both through natural radio...

The Chemical Nature of the Alpha Particles from Radioactive Substances is a seminal scientific work by Sir Ernest Rutherford, first published in 1908. In this groundbreaking treatise, Rutherford meticulously details his pioneering experiments and observations on the fundamental properties of alpha particles emitted by radioactive materials. Through a series of innovative experiments, Rutherford investigates the behavior, charge, and mass of alpha particles, ultimately leading to the revolu...