In a narrative-redefining approach, Engaging the Evil Empire dramatically alters how we look at the beginning of the end of the Cold War. Tracking key events in US-Soviet relations across the years between 1980 and 1985, Simon Miles shows that covert engagement gave way to overt conversation as both superpowers determined that open diplomacy was the best means of furthering their own, primarily competitive, goals. Miles narrates t...

Go beyond the basics and unleash the full power of QGIS 3.4 and 3.6 with practical, step-by-step examplesKey FeaturesOne-stop solution to all of your GIS needs Master QGIS by learning about database integration, and geoprocessing tools Learn about the new and updated Processing toolbox and perform spatial analysisBook DescriptionQGIS is an open source solution to GIS and widely used by GIS professionals all over the world. It is the leading al...

**A special centennial edition of Miles Davis’s classic memoir Miles—the singular story of a jazz legend, now reintroduced by Nas and Hanif Abdurraqib.Universally acclaimed as a musical genius, Miles Davis was one of the most important and influential musicians in the world. Here, Miles speaks out about his extraordinary life.Miles: The Autobiography, like Miles himself, holds nothing back. He speaks frankly and o...

Weird Tales magazine is known for launching a number of sub-genres of fiction—cosmic horror, swords & sorcery, dark fantasy, and others. It has also greatly added to existing genres like science fiction, horror, and—a personal favorite of editor Jonathan Maberry—weird mystery stories. Or, as they became known—occult detective tales. Here are all-original tales about people who peer into the shadows in order to solve a mystery. Sometimes successfully … and sometimes the darkness wi...

You're not just running; you're running with a purpose.Whether you're lacing up for the first time or chasing a new personal best, Beyond the Miles is your empowering, all-in-one guide to running with clarity, strength, and purpose. Designed specifically for women, this book meets you at any stage, beginner, comeback queen, or seasoned competitor, and helps you unlock the results you want with the mindset you need.Inside, you'll find:• Proven strategies to run for f...

Timeless Miles is a narrative non-fiction title that takes an instructive, often entertaining, look at how lesser known or forgotten events from our collective past brought us the world we all travel through today. Readers will gain a renewed appreciation for the novel inventions and engineering innovations we often take for granted. True stories about innovative, brave people, and epic journeys we never heard much about.The story initially unfolds along the street...

Contents:Napoleon Hill. Think and Grow Rich (The text is reproduced from the original publications of 1937)George Samuel Clason. The Richest Man In Babylon (The text is reproduced from the original publications of 1920-1924)James Allen. As A Man ThinkethJames Allen. Out from the HeartKahlil Gibran. The ProphetSun Tzu. The Art of WarLao Tzu. The Tao Te ChingConfucius. AnalectsBenjamin Franklin. The Way to Wealth...

It’s time to change the way we see babies.Drawing on principles developed by the educator Dr Maria Montessori, The Montessori Baby shows how to raise your baby from birth to age one with love, respect, insight, and a surprising sense of calm. Cowritten by Simone Davies, author of the bestselling The Montessori Toddler, and Junnifa Uzodike, it’s a book filled with hundreds of practical ideas for understanding what is actually happening with your bab...

Brought to life by a full-cast, starring Toby Jones OBE (The Hunger Games, Harry Potter), Ben Miles (The Crown, Wolf Hall), and AudioFile Golden Voice Simon Vance.Full of twists you won't see coming, The Cut Throat Trial is an edge-of-your-seat courtroom drama from the No. 1 bestselling Secret Barrister. And you have a front row seat.‘An astute, empathetic, and satisfyingly twisty read’ - Sarah Vaug...

The Self-Help Classics Collection: Guide to Personal Freedom is an essential compendium of over 40 timeless works that have inspired millions to unlock their potential, overcome limitations, and achieve personal freedom. This edition includes landmark titles such as The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, Think and Grow Rich, The Power of Faith, Freedom For All, The Master Key System, and As A Man Thinketh, among many others. Each book in this collection offers profound insights into the powe...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Atmosphere and Daisy Jones & the Six—an entrancing and “wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet” (PopSugar) as she reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.**“**Fascinating, emotiona...

Best of “The Strand Magazine”: 25 Years of Twists, Turns, and Tales from the Modern Masters of Mystery and Fiction“The Strand Magazine was always a giant voice in our corner of the literary world—and it still is today. This collection proves why—these unearthed gems and exciting new pieces shouldn’t be missed.” —Lee Child, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher seriesThis star-studded anniversary collection features over t...