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  • Hollow Earth

    The Long and Curious History of Imagining Strange Lands, Fantastical Creatures, Advanced Civilization

    A remarkable cultural history of what might exist under the earth's surface—as reflected in mythology, religion, science, literature, and good old crackpottery."A surprising history of imaginary voyages to the planet's core . . .entertaining . . .'tandish's research is impressive." — New York Times Book ReviewBeliefs in mysterious underworlds are as old as humanity. But the idea that the earth has ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

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  • Why We Talk Funny

    The Real Story Behind Our Accents

    A fun, smart and surprising dive into the past, present and future of accents – and the enduring power of sounding differentAccents have long held our fascination. As far back as the 7th century BCE, Egyptian pharaohs experimented with babies to test out theories about the “original” accent and the Old Testament relays how a small difference in the pronunciation of “s” became a fatal litmus test ... Read more

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  • Superteams

    The Science and Secrets of High-Performing Teams

    by Ron Friedman ...
    FEATURED ON THE COVER OF HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW“An outstanding book.” —NPR“A valuable guide for teams and managers seeking to improve performance.” —The Wall Street Journal“A rare read that introduces fresh ideas about how to make groups more than the sum of their parts.”—Adam Grant, bestselling author of Think Again“The ultimate playbook for how to build exceptional teams.” —Fast Company</p... ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Tamed

    From Wild to Domesticated, the Ten Animals and Plants That Changed Human History

    by Alice Roberts ...
    An "epic and joyous" (Adam Rutherford) history of our species, using recent scientific discoveries to explore humanity's domestication of the plants and animals that have allowed human civilization to thrive."An excellent point of entry for anyone who wants to understand the new deep human history and what it portends." —The GuardianDogs became our companions.Wheat fed booming populations.Cattl... ... Read more

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  • How to Kill a Language

    Power, Resistance, and the Race to Save Our Words

    An urgent, globe-spanning exploration of languages at risk, from Kichwa to Ukrainian, that asks: What do we lose—culturally, politically, and personally—when a language is silenced?“Fascinating . . . Galer casts a bright light on the massive linguistic diversity that the world seems set to lose.”—John McWhorter, The New York TimesLanguages can be killed in many ways: war, the climate crisis, ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Success Is a Numbers Game

    Achieve Bigger Goals by Changing the Odds

    For fans of James Clear, Nassim Taleb, and Malcolm Gladwell: Stop being someone who could succeed and become someone who predictably should succeed by using a revolutionary “probability hacking” framework to increase your odds of success.Every goal that you’re pursuing has two hidden numbers attached to it—a probability of success and a probability of failure. Whether you’re trying to start a ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Humans

    How our Bodies Shaped our Story of Survival

    by DK ...
    Humans – who are we?Physically, Homo sapiens is unremarkable in the animal world – a hairless ape. But somehow, in combination, our characteristics make us remarkable. With our dexterity and brain power, we discovered ways of finding food and beating the elements not only in our home on the African savanna, but in every habitat from jungle to Arctic waste. Humans tells the story of our evolution ... Read more

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  • The History of the USA Year by Year

    by DK ...
    Series series DK Year by Year
    Discover the extraordinary story of the United States of America – from its fight for independence to its 250th anniversary.This captivating and richly illustrated book takes you on a year-by-year journey through US history, starting with the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the hard-fought battles of the Revolutionary War.Explore the crafting of the US Constitution, the ... Read more

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  • The Dark Frontier

    Unlocking the Secrets of the Deep Sea

    **An awe-inspiring investigation into the hidden world of the deep sea—the most mysterious, unforgiving environment on Earth—whose secrets can radically revise our understanding of life itself and chart our planetary future.“A brilliant scientist and storyteller, Jeffrey Marlow takes us on a page-turning descent into the deepest mysteries on the planet.”—Jack E. Davis, Pulitzer Prize–winning ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Myths, Gods, and Rituals of Aztec Mythology

    Before the First Sun

    Meet the Gods of Sun and SacrificeStep into the dazzling world of ancient Mesoamerica with this engaging and accessible guide to Aztec mythology.#1 New Release in History of New Age & MythologyExplore the legends, gods, and cosmic cycles that defined one of the most powerful civilizations in the Americas. Far from a dry academic text, Myths, Gods, and Rituals of Aztec Mythology brings these... ... Read more

    $14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Godstorm

    The Most High Octane and Original Fantasy Debut of 2026 (Godstorm 1)

    Series Book 1 - Godstorm
    'Ancient Rome provides rich plunder for fantasy writers...Godstorm is a grand addition to the genre' Daily Mail'This startling alternative history takes us to a newly-imagined world... The result is a vivid, ferocious adventure' Kim Stanley-Robinson'A highly original, vividly-imagined fantasy Roman Empire where oil is power' Ruth DownieLOVE READING SCIFI/FANTASY BOOK OF THE MONTHA Fe... ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • The Way of the Fearless Writer

    Mindful Wisdom for a Flourishing Writing Life

    by Beth Kempton ...
    An award-winning entrepreneur offers a mindful approach to the writing life.In a radical departure from standard advice about creative success, effort, critique, and competition, The Way of the Fearless Writer will show you that there is another way to thrive—a writing path of ease, trust, wonder, and joy.You are invited to embark on a sacred writing journey. Along the way, author Beth Kempton ... Read more

    $12.99 USD