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* Longlisted for the National Book Award * Winner of the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award * A New York Times Notable Book * A Washington Post Notable Book * An NPR Best Book of 2017 * A Los Angeles Times Best Book of 2017 * An Atlanta Journal-Constitution Best Southern Book of 2017 * This extraordinary New York Times bestseller reexamines a pivotal event of the civil rights movement—the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till—"and demands that we do the one ...

A well-researched work of fiction from bestselling author Barbara Hand Clow • From the bestselling author of The Pleiadian Agenda (98, 000 copies sold) and The Mayan Code (57, 000 copies sold) Shortly after his wedding at his family's ancient castle in Tuscany, sophisticated and mysterious Armando Pierleoni reveals his richly symbolic painting of the love between Jesus and Mary Magdalene to his bride Jennifer. Deeply affecting all who view...

A detailed guide to advanced shamanic techniques reveals authentic wisdom to help the practitioner reach increased levels of awareness Endredy offers hands-on instructions for sacred Fire ceremonies, direct shamanic viewing, experiencing shamanic death and rebirth, working with and acquiring healing stones, shamanic lucid dreaming, shamanic healing, and advanced methods for acquiring an animal spirit guide, including how to properly retain its...

A beautifully illustrated series introducing women who have stretched the boundaries of art, science, society and sport, changing the world along the way

A comprehensive, systematic analysis of the North Korean economy, exposing its hidden workings through quantitative data analysis and surveys.

The challenges of navigating the tensions between Baby Boomers and Millennials in the modern workplace are advised upon in this humorous but substantive guide, in which the father and son writing team outline their tried-and-tested CounterMentor method.

Meet Kevin - A Koala who likes to keep things the SAME. EXACTLY the same.But when a change comes along uninvited one day, Kevin discovers life can be NEW & WONDERFUL.From the creators of THE LION INSIDE comes a funny tale for anyone who finds change just a little bit worrisome.

A new, seasonal story from the illustrator of the bestselling "The Dinosaur Who Pooped" series, in which the Tooth Fairy meets the Easter Bunny. Follows the success of "The Tooth Fairy's Christmas". Ages: 0+

Winner of the MsLexia Prize, this is a powerful depiction of a woman's struggle with isolation and sanity interlaced with her considerations of the life of the young W. H. Auden - a figure she discovers to be equally concerned with the need for human connection.

**SHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER INTERNATIONAL 2018**WHO IS VERNON SUBUTEX?An urban legend.A fall from grace.The mirror who reflects us all.Vernon Subutex was once the proprietor of Revolver, an infamous music shop in Bastille. His legend spread throughout Paris. But by the 2000s his shop is struggling. With his savings gone, his unemployment benefit cut, and the friend who had been covering his rent suddenly dead, Vernon Subutex finds himself...

A taut tale of legend, killing, prejudice and faith, all set in the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall.

In 1952, war widow Irene takes her young daughter to start a new life in New Zealand's tobacco fields. But tragedy forces her into the arms of Jock, whose actions will haunt the lives of the couple's future children—though strong-willed Belinda will carve her own path through a changing world and seize a second chance. The dark legacy of the past echoes through the generations in this moving family saga beginning in 1950s New Zealand.

Paloma the Dodgems Fairy loves crashing around in bumper cars! But when Jack Frist steals her magical object, the bumps stop being fun. Kirsty and Rachel must help defeat him, before the funfair is totally wrecked!

Fatima the Face-Painting Fairy loves decorating people with beautiful patterns and makeup. But when Jack Frost steals her magical item, the funfare faces disaster! Kirsty and Rachel must help her get it back.

Bobbi the Bouncy Castle Fairy is the bubbliest of all the Funfair Fairies! But when Jack Frost steals her magical object, even she is a bit deflated. Can Kirsty and Rachel help bring back the bounce before the funfair goes flat?

Rae the Rollercoaster Fairy make sure that rollercoasters everywhere are lots of fun. But when Jack Frost steals her magical object, she's in for a bumpy ride" Can Kirsty and Rachel help get things running smoothly again?

In the Roman Empire no one is safe from betrayal: man, woman - or child. As a boy, Nero's royal heritage becomes a threat to his life, and when faced with shocking acts of treachery, young Nero is dealt a harsh lesson: it is better to be cruel than dead. While Nero idealizes the artistic and athletic principles of Greece, his survival rests on his ability to navigate the dangerous deceit that Rome is awash with. Most lethal of all is his own m...

A Tale Of Two Murders. An exploration of the case of Edith Thompson and her lover Frederick Bywaters, who were both hanged for murder in 1923. Was Edith really an accomplice or just a witness? Laura Thompson investigates this disturbing case and what it tells us about the perceptions of women in early twentieth-century Britain.

This moving account of the five year marriage between David and Mary Francis tells a story through the couple's letters, initially living together secretly married against parental wishes, and then attempting to maintain the relationship while separated by war, with David an officer serving in India and Mary a secretary at Bletchley Park.

Loud, unapologetic and full of love, Andrew O'Neill's essential and much-needed History of Heavy Metal is as funny and preposterous as this mighty music deserves' - John HiggsThe history of heavy metal brings brings us extraordinary stories of larger-than-life characters living to excess, from the household names of Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica (SIT DOWN, LARS!), to the brutal notoriety of the underground Norwegian black metal scene and the New...