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  • A Sea of Words

    A Lexicon and Companion to the Complete Seafaring Tales of Patrick O'Brian

    A guide to the British Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Age for fans of the Aubrey–Maturin series: "A gem of a book" ( Minneapolis Star Tribune).What is a sand-grouse, and where does it live? What are the medical properties of lignum vitae, and how did Stephen Maturin use it to repair his viola? Who is Admiral Lord Keith, and why is his wife so friendly with Captain Jack Aubrey?More than any other ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Universal Design for Learning

    Principles, Framework, and Practice

    The Third Edition of Anne Meyer and David Rose's foundational text, featuring new chapters on CAST UDL Guidelines 3.0!Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a practical, research-based framework that enables all educators to respond to individual learning differences through the design of inclusive goals, methods, materials, assessments, and environments.Universal Design for Learning: Principles, ... Read more

    $34.99 USD

  • Columbine

    by Dave Cullen ...
    Ten years in the works, a masterpiece of reportage, this is the definitive account of the Columbine massacre, its aftermath, and its significance, from the acclaimed journalist who followed the story from the outset."The tragedies keep coming. As we reel from the latest horror . . ."So begins a new epilogue, illustrating how Columbine became the template for nearly two decades of "spectacle ... Read more

    Was $11.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

  • Frames of Mind

    The Theory of Multiple Intelligences

    In this groundbreaking classic, a leading psychologist argues that there are many human intelligences**.**"Brilliant." —New York Review of BooksWhen we call someone “intelligent,” we are often referring to traits like their high SAT score, their performance on an IQ test, or their ability to perform in today’s schools—which prioritize linguistic and mathematical abilities. Traits like these ... Read more

    Was $17.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

  • Smart Brevity

    The Power of Saying More with Less (Revised and Updated)

    Brevity is confidence. Length is fear.This is the guiding principle of Smart Brevity, a communication formula built by Axios journalists to prioritize essential news and information, explain its impact and deliver it in a concise and visual format. In this revised and updated edition, the co-founders of Axios have created an essential guide for communicating effectively and efficiently using Smart ... Read more

    Was $13.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

  • Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea

    Journeys Through Ancient Literature

    by Emily Wilson ...
    **"An enthralling and profoundly relevant book." —Salman Rushdie"I adored reading these joyful, illuminating, and engrossing journeys through ancient literature." —Madeline MillerMost Anticipated Books of Fall: Goodreads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus ReviewsFrom the most celebrated translator of our time comes a visionary exploration of how translation reshapes and enriches our understanding of the ... Read more

    $13.69 USD

  • Life on the Bridge

    Linking My World to Yours as an Autistic Therapist

    From Autistic Advocate, Love on the Spectrum cast member, and therapist Kaelynn Partlow, a warm, personal, and practical guide to understanding autism—from behaviors to communication and beyond.You've heard from autistic authors.You've heard from therapists.Now hear from one extraordinary young woman who's both.Experience autism from the inside out through a rare fu... ... Read more

    $13.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • White Rage

    The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide

    National Book Critics Circle Award WinnerNew York TimesBestsellerUSA Today BestsellerA New York TimesNotable Book of the YearA Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of the YearA Boston Globe Best Book of 2016A Chicago Review of Books Best Nonfiction Book of 2016From the Civil W... ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Dolly

    An Unauthorized Collection of Wise & Witty Words on Grit, Lipstick, Love & Life from Dolly Parton

    by Mary Zaia ...
    Compiled by Mary Zaia, Dolly: An Unauthorized Collection of Wise & Witty Words on Grit, Lipstick, Love & Life from Dolly Parton is a book of quotes from America's most beloved country singer.We all need a dose of Dolly in our lives. Whether it's her warmth and generosity, her humble roots and down-home values, her gifts to film and music, or her unforgettable style and humor, Dolly Parton has ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Giving Up Is Unforgivable

    A Manual for Keeping a Democracy

    by Joyce Vance ...
    **Instant New York Times bestsellerA political manifesto for our present moment—part history lesson, part call to save the Republic"Brilliant, galvanizing, and inspirational. A road map to help us find our way out of the darkness." —Mary L. Trump**We’re in this together.For the past several years, Joyce Vance has signed off posts on her chart-topping Substack, "Civil Discourse", with these four ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • The Bataan Death March to MacArthur’s Return

    Revisiting the Battlefields of the Pacific War in the Philippines

    by Chris Hulme ...
    Hulme’s journey through Philippine battlefields reveals endurance, atrocity, and courage shaping collective memory.Over several years, author Chris Hulme embarked on a personal travel odyssey across the battlefields of the Second World War in the Pacific. In The Bataan Death March to MacArthur’s Return, he journeys through the Philippines – from the rain-swept streets of Manila to the wreck-strewn ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

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  • How to Rule the World

    An Education in Power at Stanford University

    by Theo Baker ...
    **The instant New York Times bestseller • Named a Best Book of the Year (So Far) by New York Times, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Apple Books“A rigorous, self-assured, propulsive, at times terrifying portrait of a dweebocracy that ‘sets the agenda for the planet’ . . . in the tradition of Michael Lewis’s Wall Street chronicle Liar’s Poker.” —The New York Times“A romp and rollick of a read.” —Andrew ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Short Stories in Norwegian for Beginners

    Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Norwegian the fun way!

    by Olly Richards ...
    Series series Readers
    An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Norwegian."Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for ... Read more

    Was $6.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

  • A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks

    by David Gibbins ...
    From renowned underwater archaeologist David Gibbins comes an exciting and rich narrative of human history told through the archaeological discoveries of twelve shipwrecks across time.The Viking warship of King Cnut the Great. Henry VIII's the Mary Rose. Captain John Franklin's doomed HMS Terror. The SS Gairsoppa, destroyed by a Nazi U-boat in the Atlantic during World War II.Since we first set ... Read more

    Was $12.99 USD Now $2.99 USD

  • Enough Is Enuf

    Our Failed Attempts to Make English Easier to Spell

    by Gabe Henry ...
    A brief and humorous 500-year history of the Simplified Spelling Movement from advocates like Ben Franklin, C. S. Lewis, and Mark Twain to texts and Twitter.Why does the G in George sound different from the G in gorge? Why does C begin both case and cease? And why is it funny when a philologist faints, but not polight to laf about it? Anyone who has ever had the misfortune to write in English has, ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Dialogue

    The Art of Verbal Action for Page, Stage, and Screen

    by Robert McKee ...
    **The long-awaited follow-up to the perennially bestselling writers' guide Story, from the most sought-after expert in the art of storytelling."Dialogue is a masterwork. There's nothing harder to teach. Now this book exists. McKee has written an essential book akin to The Elements of Style for all writers." —Margaret Nagle, winner of the Writer's Guild Award, Emmy, NAACP, Golden Globe, and Pen* ... Read more

    Was $9.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

  • Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, 3rd edition

    A short, user-friendly guide to the essential procedures of conducting a meeting, written by the authors of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, the only authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure.Originally published in 1876, Robert's Rules of Order is the definitive book on parliamentary proceedings, yet those not well versed on what has now become a rather thick ... Read more

    Was $11.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

  • How Language Works

    How Babies Babble, Words Change Meaning, and Languages Live or Die

    by David Crystal ...
    Steven Pinker meets Bill Bryson in this landmark exploration of language.In the author's own words, "How Language Works is not about music, cookery, or sex. But it is about how we talk about music, cookery, and sex-or, indeed, anything at all." Language is so fundamental to everyday life that we take it for granted. But as David Crystal makes clear in this work of unprecedented scope, language is ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Listening to the Law

    Reflections on the Court and Constitution

    From Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, a glimpse of her journey to the Court and an account of her approach to the ConstitutionSince her confirmation hearing, Americans have peppered Justice Amy Coney Barrett with questions. How has she adjusted to the Court? What is it like to be a Supreme Court justice with school-age children? Do the justices get along? What does her normal day look like ... Read more

    Was $16.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

  • Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition

    The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure—a guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings.Robert's Rules of Order is as indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago. This book is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules.New and enhanced features of this edition include:Section-based paragraph numbering to ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

  • Words and Rules

    The Ingredients Of Language

    by Steven Pinker ...
    **An "excellent work of popular science" (New Republic) by a New York Times-bestselling author that unites history and science to reveal how the mind does languageIn Words and Rules, Steven Pinker explores profound mysteries of language by picking a deceptively simple phenomenon -- regular and irregular verbs -- and examining it from every angle. With humor and verve, he covers an astonishing ... Read more

    Was $12.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

  • The End of Bias: A Beginning

    The Science and Practice of Overcoming Unconscious Bias

    **Finalist for the NYPL Helen Bernstein Award for Excellence in Journalism, the Lukas Book Prize, and the Royal Society Science Book PrizeNamed a Best Book of the Year by World Economic Forum, AARP, Greater Good, and** Inc.The End of Bias is a transformative, groundbreaking exploration into how we can eradicate unintentional bias and discrimination, the great challenge of our age.Discussions of un ... Read more

    Was $12.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

  • How I Cook

    A Chef’s Guide to Really Good Home Cooking

    by Ben Lippett ...
    'Recipes that teach as they go, full of lightbulb moments that build real confidence in the kitchen. This is how it's done!' – Yotam Ottolenghi'A cookbook full of not just recipes but an insight into the mind of a chef – tricks and techniques that will make you a better cook.' – Anna Jones'A valuable resource for all cooks, it is indispensable. I couldn't be more admiring.' – Nigella LawsonN... ... Read more

    Was $19.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

  • Railroads and the American People

    Series series Railroads Past and Present
    "[A] wealth of vignettes and more than 100 black-and-white illustrations . . . Does a fine job of humanizing the iron horse" ( The Wall Street Journal).In this social history of the impact of railroads on American life, H. Roger Grant concentrates on the railroad's "golden age," from 1830 to 1930. He explores four fundamental topics—trains and travel, train stations, railroads and community life, ... Read more

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