A revolutionary portrait of Harriet Tubman—told with the voice of history and the authority of family.Harriet Tubman is one of the most iconic figures in American history. Yet much of her true story has remained fragmented, misunderstood, or deliberately incomplete. While countless books recount her courage on the Underground Railroad, none have fully explored the breadth of her strategic brilliance, her documented role as a Union Army scout and spy, or the African...

Harriet Tubman is one of the most iconic figures in American history, yet much of her true story has long been fragmented, misunderstood, or incomplete. While countless books recount her courage on the Underground Railroad, few explore the full scope of her strategic brilliance, military service, and lifelong leadership.Harriet Tubman sets out to correct the record. Drawing on research and rare family oral history, authors Jean Marie Wiesen and Rita Daniels—Tubman's great-...

Women Educators’ Experiences During COVID-19: On the Front Lines examines the gendered experiences, challenges, and rapid changes faced by women in higher education during COVID-19. The book’s chapters cover lived experiences ranging from graduate students navigating the pandemic to those grappling with balancing motherhood and the academy. Through these diverse perspectives, this edited collection explores the impact of the diversity and nuances of the feminine identity on navigating high...

Harlequin Intrigue brings you three new edge-of-your-seat romances for one great price, available now! This Harlequin Intrigue bundle includes Deliverance at Cardwell Ranch by USA TODAY bestselling author B.J. Daniels, Cold Case in Cherokee Crossing by Rita Herron and Witness Protection by Barb Han.Catch a thrill with 6 new edge-of-your-seat romances every month from Harlequin Intrigue!

**Finalist for a Books for a Better Life AwardA pediatric neuropsychologist presents strategies to help parents of special-needs children navigate the emotional challenges they face.**As diagnosis rates continue to rise for autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and other developmental differences, parents face a maze of medical, psychological, and educational choices – and a great deal of emotional stress. Many books address children’s learning or behavior problems and advis...

Pierre Gassendi (1592–1655) was a major figure in seventeenth-century philosophy and science and his works contributed to shaping Western intellectual identity. Among “new philosophers,” he was considered Descartes’s main rival, and he belonged to the first rank of those attempting to carve out an alternative to Aristotelian philosophy. In his writings, he promoted a revival of atomism and Epicureanism within a Christian framework, and advocated an empiricist and probabilistic epistemology...

Build Resilience. Strengthen Your Mind. Transform Your Life.In today’s unpredictable world, resilience is more than a trait—it’s a skill you can master. Mastering Resilience by Daniel Worthington is your guide to developing mental toughness, emotional intelligence, and self-discipline—so you can bounce back from setbacks and thrive in every area of life.Through powerful narration, you’ll hear real-life stories, science-backed strategies, and practi...

A Global Overview of International Tax Disputes on DTCThis book is a unique publication that gives a global overview of international tax disputes on double tax conventions and thereby fills a gap in the area of tax treaty case law. It covers the 29 most important tax treaty cases that were decided around the world in 2022. The systematic structure of each chapter allows for the easy and efficient study and comparison of the various methods adopted for applying and...

Be afraid, be very afraid of Terrifying Tales, the sixth volume in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading.Eleven masters of suspense—Kelly Barnhill, Michael Buckley, Adam Gidwitz, Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown, Claire Legrand, Nikki Loftin, Daniel José Older, Dav Pilkey, R.L. Stine, and Rita Williams-Garcia—have come together to bring you a bone-chilling collection of original ghost stories with illustrations by Gris Grimly, perfect for sharing around the campfire, reading under the...

Renewing America’s Civic Compact addresses the chief challenges and principal tensions in the operation of our civil society in order to consider possible paths forward. The meritocracy, multiculturalism, issues of race, technology, and populist nationalism in American democracy today are some of the issues that have created more tensions to American public life. Chapters address the condition of civil conversation within the university and across American society. This collection then eng...

Funny Business, the first volume in Jon Scieszka's Guys Read Library of Great Reading, features ten short stories guaranteed to delight, amuse, and possibly make you spit your milk in your friend's face.There's something for everyone in this collection of short stories from some of the funniest writers around. This hilarious, offbeat first installment in the Guys Read Library is 100% grade-A humor, guaranteed to have kids of all ages asking for more.Authors include Mac Barn...

Heroes and Villains, the seventh volume in Jon Scieszka’s Guys Read Library of Great Reading, is chock-full of adventure featuring an array of characters—with and without capes.Featuring ten all-new, original stories that run the gamut from fantasy to comics to contemporary adventure to nonfiction, and featuring eleven of the most acclaimed, exciting writers for kids working today, this collection is the perfect book for you, whether you use your powers for good—or evil.Aut...