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John D. Rockefeller, J. P. Morgan, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, E. H. Harriman, Jay Gould, Henry Clay Frick . . . their names carry a powerful historical ring, still echoing today in the countless institutions that are part of their legacy, from universities to museums to banks. But who were the people behind the legends, and how did they rise to their positions of vast wealth and influence in the latter half of the nineteenth century?

Falling for my brother’s teammate wasn’t on my Christmas list. Neither was working for him, but here I am—nannying for Camden Monroe, Philly’s star quarterback, single dad, and the grumpiest grinch to ever fill out a pair of gray sweats. He should be the last man I want under my mistletoe. He’s too old. Too cocky. And too damn tempting. But one snowy night, one reckless touch, and one unforgettable kiss have me rethinking everything I thought I wanted.

When Gus Shepard’s quiet artistic life is upended by his mother’s death in 2003, he’s sent to the rural town of Livingston, Montana, to live with his estranged woodworking father. For Gus, it’s a place filled only with grief, painful childhood memories, and too much sawdust—until he meets Bridger Owens, a local skateboarder with a rebellious streak.

With a classic feel, this story celebrates bravery, hope and the marvels of the natural world. When the dark rider on a horse arrives, Marlo's bravery is the only thing standing between Tree Thing and certain destruction ... An unmissable tale from award-winning Piers Torday. Once, in a faraway...

In a split-second decision that will shatter his life, insurance salesman Jack Spinks stops to help a young woman walking alone down a back country road. After getting into his truck the mysterious young woman grabs the steering wheel and forces the truck off the road, sending it plunging over a cliff and into the woods. What begins as a simple act of kindness spirals into a nightmare as Jack finds himself trapped in a dark and perilous world, hunted by the woman's cryptic pursuers.

The Way of Dual Cultivation: Theory, Methods, and Transformation of Partner Sexual Alchemy is a comprehensive guide to the sacred Daoist art of Yin-Yang union — a path of mutual refinement, spiritual awakening, and energetic return. For centuries, these teachings were obscured or misunderstood, mistaken for indulgence or shrouded in secrecy. This book restores the full alchemical tradition: ethical, structured, and transformative.

In a complicated society where uncertainties seem to grow constantly, how do you elevate yourself and succeed instead of staying stuck in mediocrity? Dr. Matthew Kutz provides a detailed plan for reaching long-term goals and contentment in the four EPIC principles: Excellence, Perception, Inspiration, and Compassion.

In one of the most unlikely coups in college basketball history, a religious school in Utah signed basketball phenomenon AJ Dybantsa. He will play for Brigham Young University—hardly the sort of basketball powerhouse that typically attracts exceptional and non-Mormon players like him. Game Changers explores how BYU managed this stunning feat. A year before signing Dybantsa, the university lured coaching star Kevin Young from the NBA to run its basketball program.

Patrick “The Common Sense Cowboy” Dorinson welcomes you to hop on the stool next to him for 70 years of life stories, a coupla insights, and maybe even a laugh or two from the old guy at the end of the bar. Whether your poison is a fresh, cold beer, a shot of whiskey, or maybe just a soda water and lime, THE COMMON SENSE COWBOY’S GUIDE TO LIFE will shed new light on the ups and downs we all go through together across this glorious nation of ours.

From Green Beret to Shamanism: One Man’s Journey to Heal is a raw and transformative memoir about war, trauma, and the search for wholeness. Matthew Butler, a retired U.S. Army Green Beret, carried invisible wounds long after combat ended. Haunted by PTSD, loss, and the weight of violence, he found himself on the brink of collapse. But where conventional paths offered little relief, ancient ones called out. Drawn into the world of shamanism, plant medicine, and holistic healing, Butler embarked on a journey that demanded the same courage and discipline he once carried into battle.

Gunnar and Matthew Nelson reveal the untold stories of their upbringing from their iconic grandparents Ozzie and Harriet to their legendary father Ricky Nelson. What Happened to Your Hair? details their journey to not only hit number one on the charts but also navigate one of the wildest careers in popular music, all while crafting their unique paths on their own terms.

An eye–opening portrait of Lincoln behind the scenes: Here is the career–long party politician whose brilliant coalition–building during the Civil War set the political foundation for emancipation and Union victory. We know Lincoln as the eloquent, compassionate leader of a nation torn by civil war. But he had another, less visible side, equally central to his character and leadership: Lincoln was a master of party politics.

Marcella Ciscal enjoyed few good days. The reason she knew she could live another day, the way she stayed sane, the friend who never left her side was Roxie Applesauce. Homeless and beaten, Marcella awakens to the care of Haleya Kage who’s going through a difficult season—a demanding career, two teens, and her husband Thomas’s business a casualty of the 2009 economic downturn. Yet, with life unstable and the future unknown, it’s the unpredictable that propels His greater plan.

We have so many moments in life and each and every one of them involves a choice. A decision that ignites a pathway for an experience. These moments can be small and other times big in terms of the direction our lives take. At the core of the choice are two competing forces logic and emotion. When in perfect balance I believe we make the best choices but seldom does that happen for most because unless you have power over them they will have power over you. The path forward all comes down to the perspective in which we see things.

A teenage boy and his dog face an unimaginable evil in this coming-of-age horror novel. Seth Granger returns home from summer camp to find that there’s something wrong with the people in his small town. Even his dog is behaving strangely. His mother is distant and distracted, but she may have a very good reason: her husband, Seth’s abusive father, has been murdered and dismembered—and several of his limbs have gone missing. This brutal murder is only the latest in a long line of strange occurrences in the tight-knit community.

Imagine a valley so pristine it is the envy of all places near it. Complete with soft rolling hills, clear-water brooks, thermal springs, lakes for water sports, and crystal mines for discovering quartz, plus the only diamond mine in America. It was so attractive. The first on the scene were native Indians followed by explorers, and by 1832, Hot Springs became the first US National Park. Of course, something this special was instantly noticed. And then along came the settlers, proprietors, and anyone interested in turning a dollar.

Welcome to the inferno. Only the strong survive. When Cooper Kane’s helicopter is blown out of the sky by a rocket-propelled grenade, he and his team crash-land in the middle of a brutal hellscape: Las Vegas. But this isn’t the Neon City anymore — it’s a lawless, smoldering deathtrap, crawling with the undead and ruled by savage gangs. To the south, the Wrayth twins have turned the Strip into a militarized stronghold, backed by a vicious army of Shadow Troops. To the north, rival gangs fight for scraps, the dead roam freely, and anarchy reigns. It’s a powder keg — and Cooper just lit the fuse.

This expanded junior novelization retells the fourth season of Netflix’s iconic series Stranger Things—and includes 8 pages of full-color images from the show! It’s been six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath...

I’ll admit, I’ve had my fair share of the ladies. But all that changed the moment I bumped into him. I don’t know what it is, but something about him has got me thinking all sorts of dirty thoughts. It’s new and exciting, but the more I get to know him, the more I realize he’s hiding something. I’m not sure what, but it’s clear that something has him…scared.

London. Post apocalypse. A group of survivors struggle to make a meagre life in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by mutated humans and creatures. For Jaxx and Rhema Bastion—born and raised on the top floor of the Access News tower—it’s all they’ve ever known. The discovery of a young child, Luna, almost feral and living alone in an abandoned building, changes their lives forever. When fate splits them up, the Access News tower comes under attack and the remaining survivors are forced to move on.