In the 20th century, the 1990s stood out as America’s last great decade. Social strife, cultural revolts, technological advancement—multiple facets defined the turbulent times. In the Americana series, these facets are seen through the eyes of a family living in Los Angeles. A father with financial troubles, a mother questioning her role as a housewife, a son witnessing unjust acts as a police officer, a middle daughter documenting injustices as a reporter, a youngest daughter bre...

Harness cutting-edge science and common sense to outsmart obesity. One of the most significant global health challenges we face today is obesity. Over 100 million people in the US alone are seeking a game-changing solution to this problem. How can we break free from obesity’s clutches and shed unwanted weight for good? The answer—multifaceted, interconnected, and rooted in scientific fact, clinical experience, and common sense—lies within the pages of Outsmarting Obesity. In Outsmarting Ob...

Money Confidence Starts with the Right Mindset Financial success isn’t about mastering complex formulas or memorizing rigid rules. You don’t need to know everything about money to build a secure future. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or unsure where to start, ask yourself: What do I want my money to do for me? The answer is the vision for your financial strategy, guided by your everyday decisions, mindsets, and habits. Patrick Payne, professor of financial planning, shares a refreshingly ...

Anexhilarating dive into the secret history of humankind’s race to the moon, fromacclaimed author Amy Cherrix. This fascinating and immersive read is perfect forfans of Steve Sheinkin’s Bomb and M. T. Anderson’s Symphony for the City ofthe Dead.You’ve heard of the space race, but doyou know the whole story?The most ambitious race humankind hasever undertaken was masterminded in the shadows by two e...

Think you know about dinosaurs? Thinkagain! New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Steve Brusattebrings young scientists and readers everywhere into his world of massiveherbivores and fearsome predators, daily unexpected discoveries, and all thenew science used to learn about some of the world’s oldest beings.Eventhough the dinosaursroamed the earth millions of years ago, we’re still piecing together n...

Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? Perfect for fans of the I Survived series, the first installment in a brand-new, edge-of-your-seat series based on real events!In spring 1942, Royal Air Force pilot Bill Ash’s plane was shot down by Germans, who captured and eventually brought him to Stalag Luft III, a notorious camp for prisoners of war. The Germans boasted that the camp—which was isolated, heavily guarded, and surrounded by wire ...

Join Sully, a remarkable teenager who refuses to let his disability define him, as he embarks on a mission to honor his twin brother's memory and make history on the baseball field."Southpaw Sully is irresistible. It's funny, smart, and ultimately wise—about baseball and about life."—Mick Cochrane, author of THE GIRL WHO THREW BUTTERFLIES, a Booklist Top 10 Sports Book for Youth_________________________________Fourt...