The story of Michel Thomas reads like a thriller in which adventure and heartbreak combine to produce a unique form of wisdom. Until his death in 2005, he taught languages to ghetto kids, heads of industry and movie stars in a matter of days, succeeding even with people who considered themselves hopeless linguists. To those who have been taught by him, he seemed to be a miracle worker with a magical gift for unlocking the secret powers of the mind. This unique understanding was gained unde...

Officially the war in Laos did not exist – both North Vietnam and the USA denied they had troops there. In fact, thousands of North Vietnamese were invading the country and pouring down the Ho Chi Minh Trail on their way to the south, and the Americans were fighting a vigorous war against them from the air. The Ravens were the pilots, all volunteers, who flew through heavy groundfire to identify targets and call in air-strikes. Their mission was so secret that they were ‘sold’ their prop-d...

'We took some prisoners and tied them up on the airstrip and left them out in the sun to die. Then we tied some up, put them in a DC3 and pushed them out of the door.'This is the terrifying true story of international assassin Carlos Evertsz as he ricocheted between the high life in London, Madrid and the island paradise of the Dominican Republic – and some of the world's most horrific jails.It is the complete dossier of an agent licensed to kill and who doesn't hesitate to...

2026 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICKExperience a quiet day on the river with Papa in this sentimental picture book about fly fishing and conservation that Kirkus Reviews says “captures the magic of nature.”The crisp autumn morning nips my nose and ears as Papa and I gather our vests for today’s trip to the river. “We are fly fisherman, the artists of the sport,” my papa says.

A touching picture book retelling of Holy Week, with soft watercolor art that beautifully captures the story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection—an inspiring gift for Easter, Christmas, and Christian families.I am the donkey that He rode.I am the palm leaves they waved in celebration of Israel’s king.I am the room where He ate the Last Supper.With lyrical, scripture-inspired verses from Christopher Robbi...

Un conmovedor libro ilustrado recontando la Semana Santa, con suaves acuarelas que plasman bellamente la historia de la crucifixión y resurrección de Jesucristo: un regalo inspirador para Pascua, Navidad y otras festividades cristianas.«Soy el burro que Él montó.Soy las hojas de palma que agitaron en honor al Rey de Israel.Soy la habitación en la que celebró la última cena».Con efusivos versos de Christopher Robbin...

An ABC primer with all the famous sights, sounds, and places in South Carolina, this board book is designed for the youngest readersA is for angel oak tree.B is for Beaufort.C is for Charleston.Take an alphabetized tour of the Palmetto state! With E for Edisto Beach, I for Isle of Palms, and G for gators, this colorful board book from Christopher Robbins and Volha Kaliaha introduces young readers to the culture and landmarks of South ...

A counting primer with all the famous sights, sounds, and places in South Carolina, this board book is designed for the youngest readersFrom one black-and-white lighthouse to 10 children eating yellow Carolina peaches, numbers and colors are more fun in South Carolina! In this dynamic, colorful primer, young readers count the places, animals, and other wonderful things that make South Carolina so unique. Perfect for locals and tourists alike!

Did you know elephants have parades, camels have caravans, and porcupines have prickles? From a shoal of aardvarks to a zeal of zebras, kids can learn the names of animal groups in this adorable padded board book. With bright, trendy illustrations and plenty of hidden puns, A Caravan of Camels showcases punny animal families of all kinds from A to Z. Whether it’s a smack, a barrel, or a zeal, it's a family!

A tongue-in-cheek primer for Texas-born babies, filled with pop culture references, historic sites, and enough Texas pride to delight parents too.Howdy, y’all! We’re known as the Friendship State, but don’t mess with Texas!We’ve got skeeters and bobcats, and the best darn brisket you’ll ever taste. But how do we pass our love of this great state on to our little ones? Introducing 100 First Words for Little Texans, a state primer for kids learning t...

A is for archesB is for bisonC is for Canyonlands . . .With F for fly fishing, M for Moab, and S for seagull, going from A to Z has never been more fun! Take an alphabetized field trip around the Beehive State and discover the plants, animals, foods, and places that make it, well, Utah!

A is for AtlantaB is for Blue Ridge MountainsC is for Civil WarWith F for the Atlanta Falcons, J for Jekyll Island, and P for Georgia peach, going from A to Z has never been more fun! Take an alphabetized field trip around the Peach State and discover the plants, animals, foods, and places that make it, well, Georgia!