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...

"Once a bustling town of bakers and dreamers, Icing Sugar Town now slumbered under a blanket of moss and morning glories. Its centerpiece was the Marshmallow Clocktower, its face frozen at 3:14 (the time of the last human’s departure), its bell tower home to a family of squirrels who stored acorns in the clock’s gears. The town’s cottages, shaped like oversized cupcakes with frosting-colored roofs, leaned drunkenly against each other. Weeds grew through cracked stained-glass windows th...

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...

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, ...

From the national bestselling author of The Food Explorer comes the untold story of Alice Hamilton, a trailblazing doctor and public health activist who took on the booming auto industry—and the deadly invention of leaded gasoline, which would poison millions of people across America.At noon on October 27, 1924, a factory worker was admitted to a hospital in New York City, suffering from hallucinations and convulsions. Before breakfast the next day, he was...

For decades, a single message has dominated self-improvement: you must believe in yourself before you can act. But what if this advice is a psychological trap? This book begins with the story of basketball legend Bill Russell, a man who vomited from anxiety before games yet dominated the court, to dismantle the myth of pre-existing confidence. Author Daniel Stone traces the history of this flawed idea, from the well-meaning but failed California Task Force to Promote Self-Esteem in the 198...

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...

This biography recounts the life story of Irving Stone.Irving comes from a traditional North London Jewish family who have been in the United Kingdom since 1905, when his grandparents on both sides arrived fleeing persecution during the Tsarist period of history. Despite any vicissitudes, Irving has always tried to be a positive person, which explains the title of this book.Irving has met many well-known personalities who feature in his story. The reader may find it interes...

Do you want to learn the fastest way to speak Italian fluently as a beginner without endless hours of memorization? Then keep listening...Without a doubt, being able to speak Italian opens doors to countless opportunities previously unavailable to you. From personal, professional, social, romantic opportunities.The challenge is that most other audiobook training programs that teach Italian make things either too long, complex, or obscure to be useful for you to master the lan...

Do you want to learn the fastest way to speak Italian fluently as a beginner without endless hours of memorization? Then keep listening...Without a doubt, being able to speak Italian opens doors to countless opportunities previously unavailable to you. From personal, professional, social, romantic opportunities.The challenge is that most other audiobook training programs that teach Italian make things either too long, complex, or obscure to be useful for you to master the lan...

A Companion to Luis Buñuel presents a collection of critical readings by many of the foremost film scholars that examines and reassesses myriad facets of world-renowned filmmaker Luis Buñuel’s life, works, and cinematic themes.A collection of critical readings that examine and reassess the controversial filmmaker’s life, works, and cinematic themesFeatures readings from several of the most highly-regarded experts on the cinema of BuñuelIncludes a ...

A comprehensive reader on the Czech literary avant-garde.In recent years a prominent trend in the study of European modernism and the avant-garde has been increased attention to texts and traditions that have long stood in the shadow of the French, German, and British traditions that dominate the canon. Yet this more expansive view of European modernism and the avant-garde has been hindered by the limited range of texts available outside the original languages. Thi...