The true adventures of David Fairchild, a turn-of-the-century food explorer who traveled the globe and introduced diverse crops like avocados, mangoes, seedless grapes—and thousands more—to the American plate.*“Fascinating.”—The New York Times Book Review •“Fast-paced adventure writing.”—The Wall Street Journal • “Richly descriptive.”—Kirkus • “A must-read for foodies.”*—HelloGigglesIn the nineteenth century, Ame...

From the national bestselling author of The Food Explorer, a fascinating and rollicking plunge into the story of the world’s most famous shipwreck, the RMS TitanicOn a frigid April night in 1912, the world’s largest—and soon most famous—ocean liner struck an iceberg and slipped beneath the waves. She had scarcely disappeared before her new journey began, a seemingly limitless odyssey through the world’s fixation with her every tragic detail. Plans...

The book is an edgy romantic thriller that tells the story of Joan, a character inspired by a few of the amazing matriarchal figures I have known. Joan's life is a succession of disasters involving bereavement, illness and abuse. The little comfort she eventually finds is whilst reading the Rush Hour Crush segment in the daily newspaper, a concept thought up by an old school friend. Despite being desperately unlucky in love and life, Joan never gives up until her shocking relationship lead...

In the 1890s, George Washington’s diary and other irreplaceable historical documents were stolen from the Library of Congress, launching an interstate chase by the Secret Service and a sensational trial, and changing the trajectory of America’s national library.It is 1896, and the Congressional Library in the Capitol is bursting at the seams with books and documents. Ainsworth Spofford, the longtime Librarian of Congress, is tirelessly advocating for a bigger, bett...

**Narrated by the author**In the 1890s, George Washington’s diary and other irreplaceable historical documents were stolen from the Library of Congress, launching an interstate chase by the Secret Service and a sensational trial, and changing the trajectory of America’s national library.It is 1896, and the Congressional Library in the Capitol is bursting at the seams with books and documents. Ainsworth Spofford, the longtime Librarian of Co...

Are you an introvert feeling constantly drained by the demands of an extroverted world? Daniel Stone's The Quiet Edge offers a revolutionary perspective, transforming how you perceive your introverted nature. This isn't about changing who you are, but about embracing your innate power. Stone reveals practical strategies to navigate social dynamics, excel in your career, and build fulfilling relationships without compromising your authentic self. Discover how to harness your deep thinking, ...

Life is a story readers write for ourselves, a narrative built on the assumption of a predictable future. But what happens when a single moment in a doctor's office tears that story apart, leaving you with a diagnosis that changes everything? This event is more than a physical crisis; it's what medical sociologist Michael Bury termed a "biographical disruption." It shatters your internal narrative, invalidates your future plans, and exiles you to a new, unfamiliar territory. The grief is n...

For over a century, parents have been told a convenient lie: that teenage rebellion is a biological inevitability. This foundational myth, born from G. Stanley Hall's 1904 concept of "storm and stress," has provided the ultimate alibi for generations, framing adolescence as a natural disaster to be endured, not a relationship to be nurtured. This book dismantles that fallacy piece by piece. It travels from Hall's academic pronouncements to anthropologist Margaret Mead's groundbreaking disc...

The true adventures of David Fairchild, a turn-of-the-century food explorer who traveled the globe and introduced diverse crops like avocados, mangoes, seedless grapes—and thousands more—to the American plate.*“Fascinating.”—The New York Times Book Review •“Fast-paced adventure writing.”—The Wall Street Journal • “Richly descriptive.”—Kirkus • “A must-read for foodies.”*—HelloGigglesIn the nineteenth century, Ame...

Sexually arousing, liberating, and elegantly prosed, Shades of the Past is a novella that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever.Sienna, who suffered from her abusive father, has recently traded the habitual southern summers for New York’s new edges. She met a wealthy venture capitalist, Grayson, and reunited with Ethan, who had suddenly disappeared from her life.Sienna and Grayson are both haunted by their pasts. Sex becomes their...

In the whirlwind of modern life, Chinese mythological beings shed their divine aloofness. Whether adapting to human society or steadfastly clinging to their principles in the face of adversity, they redefine legend through the clash and fusion of worlds.The gluttonous Taotie, banished to Earth, becomes the star of a weight-loss reality show. After accidentally ingesting a satellite fragment, Taotie gains a profound understanding of the perils of excessive greed and...

At the start of the Second World War, Poland was invaded by both the German and the Soviet armies. The country was unable to withstand the assaults and thousands of Polish soldiers and civilians were shipped to labour camps and prisons, where starvation, disease, and mistreatment were their daily expectations. With the signing of an amnesty between the Polish and Soviet governments in 1942, many of these soldiers were engaged in rebuilding the Polish army, and travelled through the Mideast...