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Brought to you by Penguin. A hypnotic and haunting work of fiction about losing yourself and finding your family, Long Wave is the finest novel yet from Booker Prize-shortlisted Daisy Johnson Close to the shore is the island: uninhabited, wild, with only a storm-beaten lighthouse for shelter...

When Bethany Moore inherits her grandmother Margaret’s century-old Vermont home, she expects dust and memories—not a box of unsent love letters tucked away in the attic. Each letter, written with aching tenderness, is addressed to a man named Thomas Hughes—a name Bethany has never heard. As she begins to unravel the mystery behind Margaret’s hidden romance, she crosses paths with Jason Hughes, Thomas’s grandson, a quiet archivist with a passion for history and a heart still healing.

DAYTON: The City That Invented the Future is a raw, heartfelt, and sharply written portrait of one of America’s most important and misunderstood cities. From the Wright brothers to Funk music, from NCR to GM, from the Great Flood to the Oregon District, JJ walks through the neighborhoods, memories, machines, and people that made Dayton what it is. But this isn’t just a local history book. It’s personal. And it’s layered. Told through the eyes of someone who grew up here, it's part memoir, part diagnosis, and part love letter to a city that changed the world and got left behind in the process.

Before grammar, stories, or history, there was pointing. Grunting. Guesswork. And somehow, from that, we built language. This isn’t a textbook. It’s the story of how humans learned to name the world, how we stitched together meaning from noise, and how the system we invented ended up running us. From cave mouths to cuneiform, slang to syntax, sacred scripts to AI chatbots, this book tells the full arc of the original human software: invented, forgotten, rediscovered, and now automated. This Is a Rock doesn’t teach you how to talk. It shows you how we figured out that we could.

Who put them in charge? And why did everyone else listen? Government 101: A History of Rule is a gripping walkthrough of how human beings have governed each other — from tribal chiefs and god-kings to empires, revolutions, bureaucracies, and beyond. This isn’t a textbook. It’s not about “how a bill becomes a law.” It’s about power — how it’s taken, how it’s enforced, how it breaks, and how it evolves. JJ breaks down the real story behind human rule.

The world runs on caffeine. Not electricity. Not oil. Not money. This is the real fuel behind modern life. CAFFEINE: The Drug That Wakes the World is a sharp, fearless, and fast-paced deep-dive into the drink that became a god. From goat herders in Ethiopia to the Sufi prayer circles of Islam, from British tea plantations to American coffee rebellions, from Coca-Cola to Red Bull to TikTok brain fog, this is the story of how one molecule hijacked our biology, rewired our sleep, and built a world that never stops.

Barack Obama didn’t break the system. He mastered it. This is not a tribute. And it’s not a takedown. It’s a clear-eyed walk through one of the most disciplined presidencies in American history. From a kid with no defined center to a commander-in-chief who made calm look presidential and control look easy. He didn’t storm in with fire. He played the long game. He passed healthcare reform when everyone said it couldn’t be done. He ordered drone strikes with surgical silence. He addressed racism while trying not to set the country on fire.

Hey, Sport! It’s Me, Your Dad. isn’t a self-help audiobook: it’s advice from one man to any son, regardless of age, that could use some fatherly perspective. Created from real conversations with the authors’ sons and nephews, it’s the kind of talk a dad has with his son over some pizza and chicken wings when the truth matters more than good vibes. It’s not going to lie to you about “the system” or belittle you for being a man and going through some stuff in your life.

Matthew intends to seduce Sonya, but she has a singular purpose: to plant her poison. After the tragic loss of her husband, Sonya finds herself in a state of hopelessness—until a mysterious note from a stranger at the hospital sets her on a path to redemption. Fueled by a newfound determination, she is ready to take justice into her own hands, and nothing, including Matthew's charms, will divert her from her deadly mission.

Africa’s myths are not just tales—they are living echoes of ancient wisdom, power, and identity. If you've ever felt the pull to reconnect with heritage, explore the roots of a rich cultural legacy, or simply lose yourself in unforgettable storytelling, this book will be your guide.

Peter follows Jesus from a distance―close enough to see Him, but far enough to avoid being identified. When the pressure mounts, he famously denies Christ. That tension captures the state of many Christians today. In [Un]Embarrassed of Jesus, Travis Johnson offers a bold call to follow Christ without compromise. Using Peter's transformation―from denial at the fire to bold preaching at Pentecost―Johnson exposes the spiritual danger of distancing ourselves from Jesus.

Balancing single motherhood with twins while managing her sister's second taco truck isn't the life newly divorced Ari Bent dreamed of. But her husband cheated and moved in with his new baby mama so it's the life she has.

What happens when power slips — or gets ripped — out of the ruling class’s hands? Revolution: How the World Changed Hands is a global walk through the most seismic uprisings in human history — from the fall of the pharaohs to the rise of the people. This isn’t about peaceful transitions or symbolic gestures. It’s about the real revolutions: the ones that tore systems apart, shattered empires, and rewrote the rules. You’ll find slave uprisings that built nations, students who brought regimes to their knees, and tweets that toppled tyrants.

He claimed descent from Genghis Khan. He claimed to fight for God. But what he really worshipped… was conquest. This is the story of Timur, the man who turned Central Asia into a slaughterhouse and ruled an empire stitched together with blood, bone, and fear. From Persia to Delhi, Baghdad to Ankara, no civilization was safe. He left cities in ash, pyramids of skulls in his wake, and a myth that outlived his empire. He defeated the Ottomans. He threatened the Ming. He wrote letters to kings and Popes while stuffing emperors in cages.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism work is not easy! Increase engagement and retention of concepts by reducing frustration, harm, and failure. If you are a leader in an organization and want to create a culture of trust around DEI, I hope you find key takeaways from the work I have done with teams.

They say we’re broke. They say taxes are necessary. But the richest people on Earth don’t pay them and never have. This book exposes the quiet engine behind modern inequality: the global tax system, gutted by design. The billionaires didn’t cheat the rules. They wrote them. And while you pay more every year in rent, bills, and invisible fees, they move their money through shell companies, offshore trusts, and loopholes hidden in plain sight. Off the Books is not a theory.

Embark on an emotional journey with Joanna Johnson as she navigates life's twists and turns, encountering remarkable individuals and absorbing life-changing insights along the way. Prepare to dive into your own memories, finding solace and inspiration in the enduring forces of love, strength, and human bonds that resonate throughout this captivating story!

Armaleigh, a compassionate nurse with a heart of gold, and Kohen, a tough-as-nails detective, share a deep, unspoken bond that traces back ten years to a fateful night at a bar in Yuma, AZ. Since then, their connection has remained a quiet, untapped promise—until now. When Kohen is assigned to the case of the elusive serial killer known only as "The Night Butcher," everything changes. Women with an eerie resemblance to Armaleigh are being targeted, and soon, the line between case and personal becomes dangerously blurred.

This book is a story-driven, system-rich field guide for homeschooling families who want peace, progress, and a path from phonics to college prep. It gives you tools that work in real life. If you’re a mom who’s curious about homeschooling but not sure you’re “qualified,” this book was written with you in mind. You don’t need a schoolroom or a perfect plan, just a kitchen table, a library card, and a few repeatable anchors to steady your day.

Saddle up for a wild ride with The Old West: A History of the American Frontier by Oscar Johnson. Oscar Johnson brings the past to life in a way that feels more like a fireside tale told by someone who smells faintly of a horse. This audiobook gives you everything you need to understand The Old West, without needing to be chased by bandits to appreciate it. This isn't the sort of history book that puts you to sleep after page three. There are no droning lectures or endless dates to memorise.