"Essential reading."- KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR"A must read."-KAI BIRD"In a time of terminal cynicism, Pawel gives us hope."-JERRY BROWNPulitzer Prize winner Miriam Pawel's epic history of one of the world's elite public universities, its sweeping social impact, and hopeful lessons about endurance in troubled times.Distinguished by its founding mission as an engine of upward mobility, the University...

When everyone can make themselves heard, who cares to listen? How can we learn to pay attention without simply waiting for our turn to speak? What does it truly mean to be a good listener?Miriam Rasch offers a philosophical and personal exploration of the ethics of listening, understanding it not as a passive act but as a relationship between the self and the world. This relationship is always mediated—by technologies such as algorithms and social media, by techniques like dialogue...

From a beloved author, Wild Angel brings us "A non-stop, exhilarating read!" - Romantic TimesRonan is a legend among men, and the last thing he needs is a troublesome woman. Yet this fierce Irish warrior takes a deathbed oath to protect a chieftain's rebellious daughter.Triona is a hellion of a woman who will let no man rule her. Raised in the ways of a warrior, she defies Ronan's every command. So he plans to marry h...

A bookworm. A billionaire. A dangerously addictive game for two with one rule: “Play the part…and surprise me.”Geeky research assistant Hannah Flom has never done anything exciting in her life…until the billionaire treasure hunter Cain Thorson makes her an astonishing proposal to join him in an intimate game for two unlike anything she’s ever dreamed. Will she throw caution to the wind and accept his offer to make her secret fantasies come true?Enj...

From award-winning author, Secrets of Midnight brings us "A sumptuous and enjoyable read!" - Romantic TimesIf Lord Donovan Trent had his way, he would spend his days carelessly wooing the women of London society. Instead, he finds himself banished to the English countryside of Cornwall, forced by the decrees of his father's will to run his family's tin mines and find a country bride. The last thing the handsome lord needs is a local lass ...

A beautiful collection of no- and low-alcohol cocktails with stunning artwork by illustrator Julia Murray.There's no need to compromise on taste or flavour with Spirited Away, a collection of beautifully crafted andseriously delicious zero-proof and low-alcohol cocktails.From flamboyant aperitifs to refined sips, indulge in refreshing tipples like Lemon Drop and Strawberry Spritz, twists on favourites such as Cardamom Martini and Marmalade M...

In recent years an ever-broadening range of theoretical perspectives have been used to explore issues related to children's literature. In this edited volume, scholars teaching children's literature courses discuss the theoretical frames they draw on and how these frames shape their course and their students who are educators, librarians, and media specialists. Each chapter includes a discussion of the theory shaping the course as well as a theory-to-practice approach section. Student vign...

Enjoy three of award-winning author Miriam Minger's medieval romances in one extraordinary collection: Twin Passions, Captive Rose, and The Pagan's Prize!“Another fine example of Ms. Minger’s amazing talent.” – Johanna Lindsey“Outstanding...a well-written, moving story that shows the tremendous skill of the author. Marvelous barely describes my feelings.” – RendezvousTWIN PASSIONS - Beautiful, feminine Anora finds her weddi...

My Runaway Heart "enthralls readers with its charming characters and their exciting escapades. From ballrooms to sea battles, this is a winning read!" - Romantic TimesA sheltered but impetuous young beauty, Lindsay Somerset will risk anything for a succulent taste of wild adventure--and Jared Giles, the dashing Earl of Dovercourt, is the answer to her prayers. A gallant and fearless gentleman, he is rumored to be a spy--and the ideal man to fulfill Lindsay's most c...

**‘A thoughtful and haunting exploration of history, belonging, and the ways childhood innocence is shaped by the complicated world of adults.’—**Books+PublishingHong Kong, 1956. On the heights of The Peak, the only way to survive the past is to bury it.For Uri Weiss and his wife, Lujza, life in the British colony is a tailored mask. Hungarian Jewish doctors who escaped the wreckage of Europe only to endure Japanese occupation, the...

From ARNIE to DOLLY**, BLACKADDER to SCORSESE; GRAHAM NORTON to HARRY POTTER; the VAGINA MONOLOGUES to ZOOM, welcome back to the irrepressible and unstoppable world of Miriam Margolyes.**Packed with her wit, wisdom and unfiltered stories, The Little Book of Miriam is a memory palace of Miriam's extraordinary life's standout moments, opinions and conclusions. Never forget that this is a woman who knocked back WARREN BEATTY, played t...

A Medieval romance from Miriam Minger brings us "Fabulous characterizations, clever plotting, and strong writing." - Romantic TimesThe gentle sister of Ireland’s most infamous rebel, Maire O’Byrne remains ever loyal to country and clansmen—until a strange twist of fate carries her to Lord Duncan FitzWilliam, the proud Norman master of Longford Castle. Now she must feign amnesia to ensure her brother’s safety—even as her yearning heart seeks the warm shelt...