You bought this book because the trail looked like the perfect family day until the weather turned, a backpack felt too heavy, or a child asked are we lost and you were not sure of the answer. Family hiking is not hard because the trail is hard. It is hard because the smallest person has the thinnest margin, and you carry that margin for everyone in the group.This book is not a collection of gear ads. It is not a survival fantasy and it is not a list of scary headlines. What you ne...

Rosa Pelham lives in a castle in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, built by her late husband to woo her during their courtship, a story rooted in local legend. Still in her early thirties, her lavish lifestyle has pushed her to the brink of bankruptcy. One night on the rooftop, her current lover plunges to his death, leaving behind a note that points her toward a nearby spring whose waters grant extraordinary longevity.One hundred fifty years later, Rosa and her son Wyeth still resi...

A potent YA poetry anthology that explores policing and public safety while honoring the past, recognizing our present, and making space for dreams of the future.This wide-ranging collection springs from a simple invitation to share stories. It includes contributions from nearly forty poets, including Ada Limón, Jason Reynolds, Erin Entrada Kelly, Danez Smith, and Amanda Gorman. The multifaceted chorus of voices explores experiences and emotions related to policing...

‘Shoe Dog meets Goodfellas with a dash of The Little Prince’ ARIANNA HUFFINGTON‘Here in Technicolor is another of Hollywood’s greatest characters’ RICK RUBIN‘A rare peek at how Hollywood really works’ WALTER ISAACSONOne of Hollywood’s most accomplished, feared – and funny – dealmakers has some stuff he wants to get off his chest. A lifetime worth of stuff. And secrets. And...

An expert week-by-week pregnancy guide in deck format, from the OBGYN and pediatrician authors of the bestselling baby and pregnancy bibles Baby 411 and Expecting 411**.**Expecting 411’s Pregnancy Deck distills expert advice into a take-anywhere format. Each card shares insights into your baby's development as well as wellness practices to encourage comfort, confidence, and joy t...

One of Hollywood’s most accomplished, feared—and funny—dealmakers has some stuff he wants to get off his chest. A lifetime worth of stuff. And secrets. And stories. And it all makes for one hell of a ride, and one of the must-read books of the year.Ari Emanuel has long been one of the most influential people in the world, but he’s also something of a mystery. Part of the reason is Emanuel’s job description. As Hollywood’s best-known super-agent—the inspiration for ...

This handbook explores Japanese architecture and the built environment from diverse disciplinary and methodological perspectives, tracing the influences that have shaped modern Japanese architecture and urbanism.Divided into four thematic parts—translations, materializations, meditations, and characterizations—the handbook takes the reader on a stroll through developments of Japanese architecture and the transnational exchanges that have shaped conceptions and production of Japanes...

A proper lady is expected to be graceful, obedient, and above reproach.These ladies have other plans.Behind ballroom doors and beneath society's watchful gaze, desire refuses to follow the rules. A stolen kiss becomes a dangerous temptation. A reckless encounter threatens a carefully guarded reputation. And the most unsuitable gentlemen may prove impossible to resist.From daring bargains and secret rendezvous to delicious scandals and passions worth risking everythi...

This sexy novelette is a revised version of a previously published book.Enya’s job is to escort the dying on their final journey, to make sure their souls get to heaven before a demon can steal their bodies. For centuries she has done this without emotion, until the body in question belongs to Kane Sullivan. Not only does she desire his rock-hard body, she can't bear the thought of him dying. But she’s not supposed to become emotionally involved in a death.Kane's sudden run...

When a guy saves you from a horrible blind date, you don't expect to end up dating him.Mariah's confusion over why a man is pretending to know her quickly fades once she realizes the handsome stranger winking at her is trying to save her. If she leaves with him, what might this night turn into?Damir knows he can't watch the beautiful woman across the restaurant cringe one more time without stepping in to help her. He promises he would take her on a much better date than the...

What if your life is not controlled by fate, luck, or circumstances — but by an invisible inner code?THE LIFE OPERATOR is a practical and philosophical guide for those who are ready to rewrite the patterns that shape their reality.Combining psychology, self-development, philosophy, and system thinking, STAN ARI introduces a unique approach to understanding how beliefs, habits, emotions, and decisions create the life we experience.This book will help you:• Und...

The smart, reassuring guide to pregnancy with expert-backed advice informed by the real world, from a leading OB/GYN and a pediatricianCongratulations, you’re having a baby! From the moment you see the positive test result, your world has changed. Alongside the excitement, you might feel daunted by the journey ahead. What should I be eating? What’s going on down there? Wait, how many tests do I need to have?OB/GYN Michele Milovina and pediatrician ...