Through a quest to thank everyone involved in producing his beloved morning cup of coffee, AJ Jacobs reveals inspiring truths about how gratitude can make our lives happier, richer, and more

Originally published in 1912, this novel was one of the first to present a frank picture of being black in America Masked in the tradition of the literary confession practiced by such writers as St. Augustine and Rousseau, this \"autobiography\" purports to be a candid account of its narrator\'s private views and feelings as well as an acknowledgement of the central secret of his life: that though

Maggie Crozat has the Halloween heebie-jeebies in USA Today bestselling and Agatha Award-winning author Ellen Byron\'s howlingly funny sixth Cajun Country mystery. Maggie Crozat, proprietor of a historic Cajun Country B&B, prefers to let the good times roll. But hard times rock her hostelry when a new cell phone app makes it easy for locals to rent their spare rooms to tourists. With October--and Halloween--approaching,

We are living in a world in which the existence of risk is constantly debated, misinformation and disinformation are rife and spread quickly and easily through online media, and where governments and institutions continue to avoid taking decisive action even when there is general agreement that a serious threat exists. Understanding how people, social groups and social organizations understand, respond

This was the first philosophy textbook in moral psychology, introducing students to a range of philosophical topics and debates. This new edition includes a chapter on the question of whether morality is innate or learned. The bulleted summaries, study questions, and lists for further readings have been

More all-new, in-continuity tales set in the X-Men\'s legendary past! First, writer Roy Thomas returns to bridge the gap between his 1960s run and the team-redefining GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1! Discover Wolverine\'s government missions before his recruitment by Professor X -- including unrevealed details of his battle with the Hulk, an early encounter with the X-Men and a secret behind his iconic costume!

\'Prepare for your heart rate to rise reading this edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller!\' The Sun\'If you\'re looking for a page-turner, this is it!\' Hello!\'The perfect choice for fans of C.L. Taylor and Louise Candlish\' Woman\'s Weekly\'A superbly pacy thriller that will keep you looking over your shoulder\' Sunday Mirror YOU HAVEN\'T FORGOTTEN. THEY HAVEN\'T FORGIVEN. Leah Wallace has just

With Proverbs, veteran Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman III offers an accessible commentary on one of Scripture\'s most frequently quoted and visited books. With his deft exegetical and expositional skill, the resulting work is full of fresh insight into the meaning of the text.In addition to the helpful translation and commentary, Proverbs considers theological implications of these wisdom texts,

This beautiful coffee table book is the companion to the nationally distributed IMAX film of the same name. Wings Over Watercelebrates and promotes the preservation of the prairie wetlands and the birds that live and breed there through inspiring text from some the nation\'s foremost conservations of bird habitat and more than 300 stirring images. The Prairie Pothole Region is critical breeding and

In seventh century Wales, a young man must fight to prove himself. As the kingdoms of post-Roman Britain struggle for a new order, his chieftain father is called away to war and Rhun is left to care for his people. But soon he is tasked with a dangerous mission of his own. Gathering a small band of friends, he sets out into the unknown to face a deadly enemy, battle, and

How do you find joy in ordinary moments? How do you mark small wonders like the return of the fireflies or a friend\'s helping hand? Arranged from waking up to falling asleep, For Every Little Thing is an engaging collection of the day and its delights. This inspirational anthology gathers classic selections, modern prayers, and new poems from multiple cultures and faiths. From Emily Dickinson to Amma,

Twice Carnegie medal winning Geraldine McCaughrean\'s enthralling new novel is a brilliant and darkly funny commentary on our present times by one of our greatest

A critical resource for families managing significant wealthWealth of Wisdom offers essential guidance and tools to help high-net-worth families successfully manage significant wealth. By compiling the 50 most common questions surrounding protection and growth, this book provides a compendium of knowledge from experts around the globe and across disciplines. Deep insight and thoughtful answers put

The maths needed to succeed in A Level Science is harder now than ever before. Suitable for all awarding bodies, this practical handbook addresses all of the maths skills needed for A Level Biology specifications. Worked examples, practice questions, \'remember points\' and \'stretch yourself\' questions give students the key knowledge and then the opportunity to practise and build

*As featured in a BBC documentary*Born in Milan, Anna del Conte grew up in Italy in a gentler time. Her story is informed and enlivened by the food and memories of her native land - from lemon granita to wartime risotto with nettles, from vitello tonnato to horsemeat roll, from pastas to

With deep reporting from America\'s blue-collar heartland coupled with quantitative data analysis explaining how representative each of the people we meet are, Promised Land will provide readers with an ethnography of today\'s working class, introducing them to people across the country--their neighbors--who are fighting tooth and nail for a fair shot at the American

An extraordinary, genre-blending play about colonialism, identity and the attempt to preserve the past, premiered at The Yard Theatre London in

Looking for some jokes that will never go extinct? Look no further. . .101 Silly Dinosaur Jokes for Kids is filled with funny, delightful Jurassic-era puns, knock-knocks, and gut-busters that dinosaur-obsessed kids will love reading, sharing, and telling. This dino-mite joke book is filled to the brim with hilarious jokes, funny riddles, and side-splitting puns that are all about DINOSAURS! Whether