Twenty-eight entertaining tales from Japanese folklore are featured here, and everything comes with a magical twist. Monkeys, badgers and other meddlesome creatures abound, as well as fortune tellers, malevolent spirits and mysterious paintings.A man who ardently desires eternal life is taught a lesson. A couple fall in love and find each other across the centuries. More unexpected time-slips happen in ‘Urashima Taro’, where a young fisherman ends up married to a p...

Unearth the evolution of the Gothic genre in this spine-chilling, illustrated treasury, containing a collection of Gothic tales from around the world and introduced by award-winning author Frances Hardinge.From the desolate moors of Wuthering Heights to the salt-sprayed decks of The Phantom Ship, The Macmillan Collection of Gothic Tales invites you to discover the supernatural tales, uncanny landscapes, and eerie poems from the late eight...

Twenty-eight entertaining tales from Japanese folklore are featured here, and everything comes with a magical twist. Monkeys, badgers and other meddlesome creatures abound, as well as fortune tellers, malevolent spirits and mysterious paintings.A man who ardently desires eternal life is taught a lesson. A couple fall in love and find each other across the centuries. More unexpected time-slips happen in ‘Urashima Taro’, where a young fisherman ends up married to a p...

“The Nanny kept me in white-knuckled suspense until the very last page. Gilly Macmillan’s breakout thriller is a dark and twisted version of Downton Abbey gone very, very wrong.” — Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling authorThe New York Times bestselling author of What She Knew conjures a dark and unpredictable tale of family secrets that explores the lengths people will go to hurt one another....

A 2026 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS SELECTIONSign along to the activities, traditions, tastes, and scenes of fall with this adorable board book from ASL expert Kathy MacMillan—an engaging tool that helps little ones communicate while celebrating the season.Signing with young children isn’t complete without the seasons! Sign the Seasons: Fall teaches eight essential signs for every child and parent to know during the au...

"Glooskap and the First Thanksgiving": Glooskap is a figure from Mi'kmaq mythology, often depicted as a powerful and benevolent deity. In this tale, Glooskap teaches the people about the importance of giving thanks for the bounty of the land."The Boy Who Was Called Thick-Head": This story comes from the Innu people of Labrador. It follows the journey of a young boy who is teased for his lack of intelligence but ultimately proves his worth through his bravery and resourcefulness."The Coming...

Canadian Fairy Tales is a collection of 26 of Native American folk tales gathered from across Canada by Professor Cyrus MacMillan, who did not indicate the origin tribe of each story. The collection was originally published in 1922, and several tales within contain themes of creation. This is MacMillan's second collection of fairy tales. Like the Grimms Brothers did in Europe, MacMillan traveled the country seeking tales from the First Nations people in Canada. HOW GLOOSKAP MADE THE BIRDS ...

This book brings together the latest thinking about poverty dynamics from diverse analytic traditions. While covering a vast body of conceptual and empirical knowledge about economic and social mobility, it takes the reader on compelling journeys of multigenerational accounts of three villages in Kanartaka, India, twelve years in the life of a street child in Burkina Faso, and much more. Leading development practitioners and scholars from the fields of anthropology, economics, political sc...

Thrashing and Cavorting (A Guiding Life) invites readers to join in the quest of a lifetime: catching trophy North Pacific salmon courtesy of a resourceful and world-renowned guide. Fishing at the highest level is first but the adventures also include dangerous encounters with killer whales, treacherous tidal pools and perilous high-sea storms.The chapters range from meeting the genius of salmon smoking, an ever-vigilant lighthouse keeper and a wise herring-monger to music...

Feeling tense, restless, or "always on edge"? You're not broken — your brain is just doing its job.In How To Stop Being Anxious, psychologist Owen MacMillan, PhD, reveals how anxiety is not a personal weakness, but a biological alarm system that's been hijacked by modern life. Drawing on the latest neuroscience and behavioral research, this book gives you the practical, science-based tools to calm your mind, break free from overthinking, and take back control of your life.Th...

"The Outlook: Uncle Sam's Place and Prospects in International Politics" by Newton Macmillan offers a compelling analysis of America's role in the global arena. Macmillan delves into the complexities of international relations, examining how the United States navigates its position as a rising power. The book discusses the implications of American foreign policy decisions and their impact on global stability. Through insightful commentary, Macmillan provides readers with a nuanced understa...

"Roman Mosaics; Or, Studies in Rome and Its Neighbourhood" by Hugh Macmillan is a captivating exploration of the intricate art of mosaics found in Rome and its surrounding areas. The book delves into the historical significance of these artworks, examining their cultural context and the craftsmanship involved in their creation. Macmillan's detailed observations and vivid descriptions bring to life the beauty and complexity of Roman mosaics, making it an essential read for art enthusiasts a...