NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The beloved author of Here for It returns with a collection of “funny and compulsively readable” (Vogue), “hilarious and incisive” (Time) essays about what happens after happily ever after.“How is it possible that I liked this book even more than his last one? Phenomenal.”—Jenny Lawson, New York Times bestselling author of Broken (in the best possible way)A ...

**"Infused with all the joy of the best teen movies, Kings of B'more is sure to be a big hit." —BuzzFeedTwo Black queer best friends face their last day together with an epic journey through Baltimore in this magnetic YA debut by bestselling author of Here for It, R. Eric Thomas.**A 2023 Stonewall Honor Book for Young Adult LiteratureWith junior year starting in the fall, Harrison feels like he’s on the precipice of, well, everythi...

“A stunning book.”—Oliver SacksMemory binds our mental life together. We are who we are in large part because of what we learn and remember. But how does the brain create memories? Nobel Prize winner Eric R. Kandel intertwines the intellectual history of the powerful new science of the mind—a combination of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and molecular biology—with his own personal quest to understand memory. A deft mixture of memoir and history, modern biology...

Cincinnati played a large part in creatng a refuge for escaped salaves and in the Underground Railroad movement. Nearly a century after the American Revolution, the waters of the Ohio River provided a real and complex barrier for the United States to navigate. While this waterway was a symbol of freedom and equality for thousands of enslaved black Americans who had escaped from the horrible institution of enslavement, the Ohio River was also used to transport thousands of slaves down the r...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today • From the creator of Elle’s “Eric Reads the News,” a heartfelt and hilarious memoir-in-essays about growing up seeing the world differently, finding unexpected hope, and experiencing every awkward, extraordinary stumble along the way.“Pop culture–obsessed, Sedaris-level laugh-out-loud funny . . . [R. Eric Thomas] is one of my favorite writers.”—Lin-Manuel Miranda,

A Nobel Prize–winning neuroscientist’s probing investigation of what brain disorders can tell us about human natureEric R. Kandel, the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his foundational research into memory storage in the brain, is one of the pioneers of modern brain science. His work continues to shape our understanding of how learning and memory work and to break down age-old barriers between the sciences and the arts.In his seminal ...

Are you ready to explore the world’s most dangerous and forbidden places? Brace yourself for a thrilling journey into the heart of the unknown with 15 Most Dangerous Places on Earth. This book will take you to the edges of the world—places that most of us will never have the courage to visit. From blazing infernos and toxic waters to isolated islands and haunting forests, this book unveils the stories, myths, and scientific explanations behind some of the most mysterious and perilous locat...

Do you ever wonder what happened before history was written? Before the rise of civilizations, empires, and kings? Step back in time and uncover the ancient mysteries that shaped humanity’s incredible journey in What Happened Before History? This fascinating book takes you on an unforgettable adventure through millions of years of human evolution, revealing the astonishing truth behind our origins.Imagine a time when humans were just another species among many—competing for surviva...

A history of this hub of culture and commerce: "Enviable readability . . . an excellent classroom text." — European History QuarterlyLocated at the intersection of Asia, Africa, and Europe, the Mediterranean has connected societies for millennia, creating a shared space of intense economic, cultural, and political interaction. Greek temples in Sicily, Roman ruins in North Africa, and Ottoman fortifications in Greece serve as reminders tha...

Explains how to use amino acids to achieve optimum health and describes their beneficial roles in fighting cancer, Alzheimer's disease, depression, heart disease, and more.

The ultimate visual journey into the beautiful and complex world of waspsWasps are far more diverse than the familiar yellowjackets and hornets that harass picnickers and build nests under the eaves of our homes. These amazing, mostly solitary creatures thrive in nearly every habitat on Earth, and their influence on our lives is overwhelmingly beneficial. Wasps are agents of pest control in agriculture and gardens. They are subjects of study in medicine, engineerin...

Have you ever wondered why our world revolves around a seven-day week? Why seven? Why not ten, twelve, or even five? What if the answer to this simple question holds a profound connection to the cosmos, mythology, and the very fabric of time itself?The Reason We Have Seven Days in a Week unveils the captivating story behind the structure of our time—one that dates back thousands of years. This eye-opening book takes you on a journey from the ancient Babylonian sky-watchers, who fir...