"The Costume of China" by William Alexander is a remarkable exploration of the rich and diverse clothing traditions of China. Through detailed illustrations and descriptions, Alexander captures the intricate designs, vibrant colors, and cultural significance of various garments worn across different regions and social classes. The book serves as both a visual feast and an informative guide, showcasing how clothing reflects the history, customs, and identity of the Chinese people. It is a v...

A WASHINGTON STATE BOOK AWARD FINALISTNew York Times bestselling author William Alexander provides a fascinating and erudite micro-history of the tomato."A captivating—and appetizing—read." —Amy Stewart, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked PlantsThe tomato gets no respect. Never has. Lost in the dustbin of history ...

Expositor's Bible: The Epistles of St. John by William Alexander, published in 1895, is part of the esteemed Expositor's Bible series, which seeks to provide thorough and accessible commentaries on various books of the Bible. In this work, Alexander offers an in-depth exploration of the three epistles attributed to John the Apostle, focusing on their theological significance and practical implications for Christian living.Alexander begins by situating the epistles within their historical a...

A 2026 Philip K. Dick Award FinalistA debut science fiction novel by National Book Award–winning writer William Alexander, this story of found family follows a planetary courier training adolescent androids in a solar system grappling with interplanetary conflict after a devastating explosion on Earth’s moon.Captain Tova Lir chose a life as a courier rather than get involved in her family’s illustrious business in politics. Set in humanity’...

In the desperate global rush to abandon coal and achieve absolute carbon neutrality, international governments and massive energy conglomerates have heavily subsidized what is marketed as the ultimate renewable resource: biomass. The public is sold a comforting narrative of utilizing waste wood to generate clean, sustainable power. In reality, this highly celebrated green solution is driving one of the most aggressive, devastating deforestation campaigns in modern history. This investigati...

In "Expositor's Bible: The Epistles of St. John," William Alexander offers a rigorous analysis and rich commentary on the spiritual and theological dimensions of the letters attributed to John the Apostle. Using a scholarly yet accessible literary style, Alexander illustrates the profound influence of the epistles within the New Testament canon, emphasizing their themes of love, light, and truth. Drawing on historical and cultural contexts, he adeptly navigates the complexities of early Ch...

A WASHINGTON STATE BOOK AWARD FINALISTNew York Times bestselling author William Alexander provides a fascinating and erudite micro-history of the tomato."A captivating—and appetizing—read." —Amy Stewart, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked PlantsThe tomato gets no respect. Never has. Lost in the dustbin of history ...

It is now many years ago since I entered upon a study of the Epistles of St. John, as serious and prolonged as was consistent with the often distracting cares of an Irish Bishop. Such fruit as my labours produced enjoyed the advantage of appearing in the last volume of the Speaker's Commentary in 1881. Since that period I have frequently turned again to these Epistles—subsequent reflection or study not seldom filling in gaps in my knowledge, or leading me to modify former interpretations. ...

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z’s wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Memo Castillo can’t wait for his first-ever MagiCon fan convention, but his plans are on the verge of collapse unless he can find a ride—fast!Guillermo "Memo" Castillo and Theo Chang can’t wait to attend the local MagiCon convention. They’ll dress up in costumes, play in their first-ever Sorcery competition, defeat that snotty fifth grader Josh Harkan, and have an awesome day.But Memo's dad ca...

Gabe Fuentes is in a race against time—and aliens—in this intergalactic sequel to Ambassador, which Booklist called “an exciting sci-fi adventure, perceptively exploring what it means to be alien,” from National Book Award winner William Alexander.When we last left Earth’s Ambassador, Gabe Fuentes, he was stranded on the moon. And when he’s rescued by Kaen, another Ambassador, things don’t get better: It turns out that the Outlast— a race of alien...

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z’s wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Memo Castillo can’t wait for his first-ever MagiCon fan convention, but his plans are on the verge of collapse unless he can find a ride—fast!Guillermo "Memo" Castillo and Theo Chang can’t wait to attend the local MagiCon convention. They’ll dress up in costumes, play in their first-ever Sorcery competition, defeat that snotty fifth grader Josh Harkan, and have an awesome day.But Memo's dad ca...

Gabe Fuentes is in for the ride of his life when he becomes Earth’s ambassador to the galaxy in this alien sci-fi adventure from the National Book Award–winning author of Goblin Secrets.Gabe Fuentes is reading under the covers one summer night when he is interrupted by a creature who looks like a purple sock puppet. The sock puppet introduces himself as the Envoy and asks if Gabe wants to be Earth’s ambassador to the galaxy. What sane eleven-year-old could...