**Two strangers. One forgotten astronomy textbook. A decades-old secret.A fascinating, highly illustrated, epistolary novel perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell and Alice Oseman!**When a recent transfer student starts keeping her diary in the oldest textbook at the Green Bank High School library, the last thing she expects is to receive a response. Thus begins a sweeping tale of unlikely friendship and long-buried secrets between two secret pen pals at a rural West Virginia h...

She's planning the perfect wedding. She's also planning the perfect murder.Emily Byrd has everything she ever wanted: a beautiful home, a perfect fiancé, and the wedding of her dreams just days away. But perfection has always felt like a performance and Emily has grown tired of playing her part.Behind closed doors, she's plotting something unthinkable. Her fiancé, Remmy Black, trusts her with his life. He shouldn't.Lurking on the edges of their quiet neighborhood is...

Book II in the Root & Vein TrilogySequel to Rooted in SilenceGrief makes people accept stories that are easier than the truth.Tragedy hits Monica like a freight train of emotion. She isn't like everyone else accepting a truth that isn't hers. She vows to settle the score.As Monica begins to untangle the lies surrounding the woman everyone else pities, she is drawn into a psychological chess game with two women who understand control better than anyone: Emily...

Welcome to the world of billionaire thinking. Within these pages, the greatest minds in modern business history will share their secrets to achieving outrageous fortune and massive success.Over the past few decades, an elite class of entrepreneurs have redefined wealth, revolutionizing entire industries and accumulating fortunes once deemed unimaginable. But how did they do it? What allowed a tiny fraction of individuals to surpass all others in terms of impact, accomplishments and...

The bestselling classic about a mixed-race child in the Civil War-era South that "chronicles the triumph of a free spirit over many kinds of bondage" ( The New York Times Book Review).Jubilee tells the true story of Vyry, the child of a white plantation owner and his black mistress. Vyry bears witness to the antebellum South in both its opulence and its brutality, its wartime ruin, and the promises of R...

I know why you picked up this book. When most people read the title "Create or Die," they think of physical death. But you, you see the world differently than most. Something in you knew that I was not talking about a death involving leaving our bodies. We feel alive when we create, and death is all the things that pull us away from our passions and self-expressions. It's the schools. It's the jobs. It's the systems. It's the rules. It's the norms. It's the insecurities. It's the doubt. It...

An Epitome of Astronomy, with the New Discoveries: Including an Account of the Eidouranion, or Transparent Orrery is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the science of astronomy as understood in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This work distills the vast and complex field of astronomy into a concise yet thorough overview, making it suitable for both beginners and those seeking to refresh their knowledge. The book covers the fundamental principles of astronomy, including the str...

An Unsinkable Titanic: Every Ship its own Lifeboat by J. Bernard Walker is a compelling exploration into the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic and a passionate call for reform in maritime safety. Published in the wake of the 1912 disaster, the book delves into the technical, structural, and human factors that contributed to the catastrophe, challenging the widespread belief in the ship’s invincibility. Walker, an experienced engineer and editor, meticulously analyzes the design flaws, inad...

The Process of Gilding and Bronzing Picture Frames is a comprehensive manual that delves into the traditional and intricate art of gilding and bronzing, specifically tailored for picture frames. This detailed guide covers every aspect of the craft, from the selection and preparation of materials to the final finishing touches that give frames their lustrous, decorative appeal. The book begins by exploring the history and significance of gilding, providing context for its enduring popularit...

This is about the struggle of peoples lives, including my own. This is a book of poetry about taking control or letting go and decisions and facts we face every day. These are some opinions I like to share. And I would like to take all my readers there.

Andalin is accustomed to her father’s frequent travels—and to being left behind. So when he returns home and instructs her to pack her belongings, she is bewildered—but there is no time for questions as she is whisked away on a mysterious journey under the cover of night. When their tense flight leads them into the forbidding Black Forest, the pair quickly finds themselves in great peril. With little hope of escape, father and daughter are spared when rescue appears in the form of the myst...

Dreams and Ideas celebrates the legacy of American theatrical designer John Winniford “Winn” Morton (19282022), a Texan who made his way to New York to begin a stellar career that lasted from when he was 18 until he finally retired at 90. More than 150 photographs and original color illustrations demonstrate how Morton paid careful attention to the look of every single performer, consciously conveying character through clothing. Morton started in the early years of live television and then...