From the editors of the New York Times bestselling World Almanac and Book of Facts comes a new annual collection of large-print word searches to delight and engage every puzzle enthusiastFor more than 150 years, The World Almanac has been the authoritative source of information about hundreds of topics––and now it's the source of a fun and fascinating annual collection of word search puzzles designed to keep your mind sharp and your interest piqued. Thanks to boldface large print, puzzle enthusiasts of all ages can keep their eyes at ease as they dive into this satisfying new collection of themed word search puzzles on topics ranging from history and sports to geography, culture, and much more! Improve concentration, focus, memory, and attention span while enjoying the stress relief and relaxation that come from getting lost in a great puzzle.
Live Your Life Like a Kung Fu Master is simple and straightforward, presenting a total of twenty-five Kung Fu techniques.
From the authors of The Science of Stephen King and The Science of Agatha Christie comes a book made for every classic film aficionado. The Science of Alfred Hitchcock is a close look at the Master of Suspense's most revered works. From his start in the silent era to his shocking unmasking of Norman Bates in Psycho, we explore Hitchcock's legacy through the lens of biography, science, and pop culture. Steeped in the golden era of Hollywood, The Science of Alfred Hitchcock is a daringly close look at the man behind the camera lens. Join us as we delve into the history of Hitchcock's ouvre to discover; Who was the true life murderer who inspired Shadow of a Doubt? Was there really a feud between Hitchcock and studio legend David O. Selznick? What is the psychology behind some of Hitchcock's most famous characters? Is there science to support a "perfect" murder as featured in many of Hitchcock's films? With a comprehensive look at Alfred Hitchcock's impressive filmography, this book is a must-read for every lover of suspense. Whether you're a film buff or a cinema newbie, you'll be mesmerized by the history and science behind the greatest film director of a generation.
#1 New York Times Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: sports, pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, business, and so much more.The World Almanac® is America’s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2025 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2024 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a “treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information” by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs effortlessly.Features include:Special Feature: Election 2024: The World Almanac provides a comprehensive look at the entire 2024 election process, from the roller coaster of the early primaries to state and county presidential voting results and coverage of House, Senate, and gubernatorial races.2024—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2024. 2024—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and the 2024 World Series. 2024—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2024, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. 2024—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2024. The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world. Other Highlights: More new data to help understand the world, including housing costs, immigration statistics, public schools and test scores, streaming TV and movie ratings, and much more.
The definitive Beatrix Potter stories with the original full-color illustrations in a large format. Perfect for storytelling fun at bedtime or any time! Follow the exciting and whimsical adventures of Peter Rabbit and some of his most famous feathery, furry, and froggy friends! This colossal volume features all four original stories featuring the famous bunny, including The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of Mr. Tod, and The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies as well as some of Potter's lesser-known, but equally-as-beloved yarns, including The Tale of Tom Kitten, The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher, The Tailor of Gloucester, and The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin. The basis for countless television shows, films, and spin-offs, Peter Rabbit has been hailed as one of the bestselling stories of all time. The original story features a young rebellious rabbit who, despite his mother’s wishes, enters the dangerous garden of Mr. McGregor to feast on its endless bounty. From there on out, he gets himself into all kinds of trouble and learns a valuable lesson. Potter herself is considered one of the most successful and important figures in children's literature who, according to TheNew Yorker, "delighted in the detail and humor of the natural world."
Reclamation isn’t about taking back what was stolen and winning.It’s about owning what you’ve always had and ending the war inside.
Pitter! Patter! Pit Pat. Smack! The North Pole knew all about snow, but rain? This was a Christmas Eve rainstorm unlike anything Santa Claus had ever seen. Santa and his reindeer won't let a bit of rain stop them from delivering presents to all the good little kids around the world on Christmas Eve—or so they think. As they take off into the worsening downpour in rain gear for the reindeer, and a super waterproof suit for Santa, they expect it'll be business as usual. But then the reindeer start to sneeze. And soon, the sneezing not only knocks them off course, but right out of the sky! They crash land in the middle of a farm in a rain storm, which means . . . mud. So much mud. The sleigh is stuck, the reindeer are sick, and Santa isn't sure how he's going to get the rest of the presents to the children. Just then, Logan appears, riding the very same toy tractor Santa had left for him last Christmas Eve. With a rope and some effort, Logan manages to pull Santa and the reindeer from the mud pit, but the sleigh is stuck for good. As they warm up and dry off in the barn, Santa and Logan try to come up with a plan to finish delivering the presents. But the reindeer are too sick to continue. And Santa doesn't have a sleigh any longer. How can he continue his journey? A kind and determined little boy, a barn full of eager farm animals, and a little bit of Christmas magic may give Santa a Christmas Eve present of his own.
Ready for adventure? Join explorers Rabbitwoman and Dogman on a whirlwind trip around the world to meet endangered animals that need our help. Learn about how each one plays a vital role in the life of our planet and how their survival rests in our hands. Acclaimed international artists Gillie and Marc's new children's book, The Adventures of Rabbitwoman and Dogman: A Journey To Save Wildlife, is an exhilarating global adventure suitable for readers of all ages, seamlessly bringing art and education together. This beautifully illustrated book not only tells heartwarming tales of endangered species but also features never-before-seen artworks by the acclaimed artist duo. The artists are best known for their beloved characters, Rabbitwoman and Dogman, who tell the autobiographical tale of two opposites coming together to become best friends and soul mates. As unlikely animal kingdom companions, the Rabbit and the Dog stand for diversity and acceptance through love. These remarkable illustrations complement captivating narratives that allow families to explore creatures like mountain gorillas and majestic elephants while learning valuable lessons about resilience, harmony, and biodiversity. The book successfully merges the worlds of art and education, advocating for conservation and inspiring everyone to make a real difference, whether through tree planting, waste reduction, or supporting conservation organizations.A Journey To Save Wildlife nurtures empathy and love for endangered species, aiming to shape a future where both humans and wildlife thrive, making it a perfect read for the whole family.
Put yourself in the shoes of a real architect and create your very own city out of cardboard! In this guided collection, young crafters and artists will find step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs that will aid them in creating a whole city (people and vehicles included!) out of cardboard. Author and artist Tiffanie Pichon opens with encouraging words that will inspire crafters to pay closer attention to their surroundings as they move through their city or town. The architecture—from roof to window—the sidewalks, parks, and even the jobs people are doing while they walk or drive through a city may inspire their creations as they construct their very own city out of recycled materials, like cardboard. The projects featured throughout this fully illustrated book will come together to create a neighborhood, but may also inspire future projects such as DIY rural towns and farms. Types of creations include houses and stores, towers and skyscrapers, factories, people and animals, vehicles, mountains, trees, benches, and more—all requiring the most basic supplies (tape or glue, scissors, paints or markers, rulers, colored paper, egg cartons, etc.) and whatever recycled or natural materials the crafter wants to use!
From acclaimed bestselling author of White Like Her: My Family's Story of Race and Racial Passing, comes a brand new collection of stories of people uncovering their past. “A riveting page turner . . . This book will appeal to anyone interested in tales of family secrets.” —Severance Magazine "Masterful, inspiring, and fearless." —Kenyatta D. Berry, author of Family Tree Toolkit and host of PBS’s Genealogy RoadshowWhat They Never Told Us tells the stories of ordinary people who made extraordinary, life-changing discoveries about their parentage and/or race and ethnicity that fractured their identities. The book asks the big questions: Who are we? And what is family? Blending social history and personal narratives, each story delves into the devastating psychological trauma of uncovering a hidden family secret with all the twists and turns of a mystery novel from how the discovery was made; to why it was kept secret; to the arduous, sometimes disappointing, quest to find the biological parent or parents. To fully understand the secrecy surrounding these family secrets, the book examines pre-WWII and post-WWII attitudes toward infertility, adoption, donor conception, race and racial passing, and unmarried pregnant women. Prefacing these harrowing narratives is the author's own confusing and sometimes painful journey to redefine her racial identity under the spotlight of public opinion. Searingly raw and honest, What They Never Told Us tells the stories that were never meant to be heard.
Enter a world where dragons and griffins roam free—and are super delicious! Wander through the enchanted forest and snack on some Matcha Dragon Donuts, bravely fight your way past the 3D Dragon Egg Cake, over some Edible Moss and Edible Embers to steal the Dragon's Golden Coins! Purchase some Dragon Scale Dust, Dragon Extract, and Dragon's Breath at the Magic Market, then summon a Loch Ness Monster Trifle from the sea or some Peanut Brittle Dragon Wings from the sky. Make your wildest fantasies a reality with this fun, mystical cookbook! These legendary beasts can take the forms of lollipops, cupcakes, cookies, pie, 3D cakes, donuts, truffles, and more with Cayla Gallagher's newest book in her Whimsical Treats series.Sections include: Enchanted Forest Dragon's Lair The Magic Market Under the Sea Up in the Clouds This collection will impress all ages of fantasy fans with a sweet tooth. It's perfect for your next watch party, movie night, or game night—and don't forget about the birthday parties! Don't miss Cayla's other imaginative books in this collection: Unicorn Food, Mermaid Food, Spooky Food, Reindeer Food, and Elf Food.
Traditional skills, heritage recipes, and food preparation techniques from the generations before us. If you're ready to stop relying on overly processed foods from the grocery store and start nourishing yourself and your family with healthier options, this book is for you. Through easy-to-follow recipes and traditional cooking skills, this cookbook inspires and empowers you to create a more self-reliant kitchen. Recipes include: Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Bread Home-Churned Butter Raspberry Preserves Homemade Pasta Chicken Pot Pie Sourdough Fried Chicken Pot Roast Nourishing Bone Broth Homemade Pickles Healthy Grape Gummies Homemade Maple Vanilla Marshmallows And many more! Learn how to replace manufactured, over-processed store bought food items with delicious from-scratch dishes one recipe at a time!
A gripping exposé of how Bluebird Bio sabotaged affordable sickle cell and thalassemia treatment worldwide.Healthcare Criminals is the inside story of how Bluebird Bio stole gene therapy technology from its rival and sabotaged their superior product to market gene therapy at an impossible cost of over $3 million per patient in the US. As Americans struggled to afford care, former Bluebird CEO Nick Leschly, self-proclaimed “Chief Bluebird,” pocketed over $100 million while his coconspirators and Third Rock Ventures raked in billions. They make Martin Shkreli look like a model citizen. The scandal's economic toll on the 102,000 Americans with Sickle Cell Disease or Thalassemia surpasses the ten most notorious pharmaceutical crimes combined. Patrick Girondi, the Wall Street Journal bestselling author and founder of San Rocco Therapeutics, narrates Bluebird’s corrupt rise and its subsequent fall, as its stock now trades at $5 compared to its height of $230. Girondi tells the story as both a founder and a father as he fights in the lab and in the courts to bring more affordable, more effective gene therapy to those who need it—including his own son. For readers of Empire of Pain, Pain Hustlers, and For Blood and Money, Healthcare Criminals is a compelling true story of greed, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of justice in the face of widespread corruption in the pharmaceutical industry.
The sacred and the profane come together with visceral force in Bruce Wagner’s double feature, The Met Gala & Tales of Saints and Seekers.
Nevada’s iconic art form comes to life. Sheila Swan and Peter Laufer take readers on a journey, not only along the Las Vegas Strip, but down quiet, two-lane rural roads punctuated by neon signs—those glistening beacons that represent commerce in the vast Great Basin. The photographers’ stunning work captures the argon violets, krypton purples, helium golds, and xenon blues that glow amid the nighttime desert sky. Readers will discover that neon is not just a medium for casino advertising. The colorful images of cowboys and cowgirls, animals, desert landscapes, and a myriad of other creative designs all illuminate Americana. The neon sign helps define Nevada and its businesses, from bars and casinos to the stores, restaurants, motels, and theaters that line the streets of the Silver State’s cities and towns, and those rural areas that are barely a blip on the map. With a compelling blend of striking full-color photographs and fascinating historical commentary, this book celebrates an art form that wholly embraces the state’s unique personality. First published in 1994, this newly updated and expanded edition of Neon Nevada explores the resurgence of this art form during the last decade, which has resulted in an appreciation of Nevada neon that will never fade. This survey of neon casts the new edition as a defining source for neon scholars and attracts neon aficionados to what can only be defined as a medium as distinctive and interesting as Nevada itself.
Let's Talk Sh!t is a humorous, easy-to-digest explanation of gastrointestinal disorders, their current treatments, as well as next-generation hope for heart disease, obesity, autism, Alzheimer's, and more.
After years of avoiding the spotlight, Timothy Mellon, or Tim as he’d ask you to call him, shares the story of his life in panam.captain.
The Pfizer Papers features new reports written by WarRoom/DailyClout research volunteers, which are based on the primary source Pfizer clinical trial documents released under court order and on related medical literature.
Government institutions have betrayed the trust of the American people for too long. Instead of serving a democracy that is of, by, and for the people, these organizations have been captured by the corporate greed of regulatory agencies—the agencies who look the other way because they are bankrolled by those they are supposed to regulate. It is no mystery why trust in government is at an all-time low.
The only biography of America’s most controversial lawyer.Legal Gladiator is the story of perhaps the greatest lawyer in American history. It is the story of a poor, failing high schooler from Brooklyn who became the youngest professor in the history of Harvard Law School, where Elena Kagan, Mike Pompeo, Natalie Portman, Ted Cruz, and others sat under his tutelage. It is the story of a passionate Zionist who advocated for Israel on the world stage and became a confidant of Israeli prime ministers, including Benjamin Netanyahu. And it is the story of a zealous young liberal who, as an old man, stood in front of the Senate to declare that they would be violating the Constitution by removing a Republican president he himself opposed. As a lawyer, Alan Dershowitz has had a major impact on the most notorious legal cases in modern U.S. history. From Claus von Bulow to Mike Tyson to O.J. Simpson to Jeffrey Epstein to Donald Trump, he has devoted his life to championing the bedrock principle of the American justice system: that every person—no matter how despised—has the right to a rigorous legal defense. Legal Gladiator explores Dershowitz’s rise to prominence, gives the inside story of his most high-profile cases and controversies, and provides a shockingly intimate look into his personal life. Dershowitz gave author Solomon Schmidt unprecedented access to his personal and professional life, including his private archives at Brooklyn College and dozens of interviews with him virtually and in New York City, Miami, Martha’s Vineyard, and Israel. This book includes exclusive interview content from Bob Shapiro, Jeffrey Toobin, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Glenn Greenwald, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Eliot Spitzer, Justice Stephen Breyer, Mike Huckabee, Woody Allen, Noam Chomsky, Geraldo Rivera, Mike Pompeo, Megyn Kelly, Mike Tyson, Ted Cruz, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Donald Trump, among others.
Be bolder, more resilient, and achieve exceptional results in times of challenge or transformation. Award-winning, bestselling author Scott Mautz offers this definition of mental strength in leadership: A mentally strong leader pushes their team (and themselves) to something exceptional, through something challenging, in a way that makes everyone feel something special.The Mentally Strong Leader gives readers a mental exercise plan to develop their strength and stamina of mind and become such a leader. Mautz believes EQ is just the beginning of leadership that delivers a step-change in results; the curriculum in this book focuses on developing learned behaviors to: push through challenges and past your perceived limits exude confidence regulate your thoughts and emotions beneficially for yourself and others be a great decision-maker stay goal-focused Inspired by Mautz’s hit LinkedIn Learning course, “10 Habits of Mentally Strong People,” The Mentally Strong Leader relies on mental models, data and research, and practical tools and exercises to create enduring understandings for readers. And as he has in his past titles, like Leading from the Middle, and Make it Matter, Mautz finishes by providing a Mental Action Plan to help readers create their own, tailored practice.
What happens when you have a loose tooth, but it's the Tooth Fairy's first day on the job? How will she find you and where will she leave her gifts? In this installation of Sue Fliess and Simona Sanfilippo's Magical Creatures and Crafts series, a group of children wonder what happens if the Tooth Fairy assigned to collect their most recent lost tooth is brand new to her job. How will she know where to find the tooth? What if she goes to the wrong room? To help the Tooth Fairy remember her training, the children devise a plan that will guarantee her success! With the right supplies—colored paper, crayons or pens, scissors, stickers and glitter, and ribbon—young readers who have a wiggly tooth or have recently lost a baby tooth can also help train their Tooth Fairy by making a sign for their bedroom doors similar to the ones the children make in the book. Fliess’s bouncy read-aloud rhyming text and Sanfilippo’s energetic, whimsical illustrations will bring joy to young readers as they watch the children create a scene that will direct the little Tooth Fairy to the tooth she seeks. Also included are guides for teachers and parents about the origin and history of the Tooth Fairy, as well as instructions for making the craft featured in the book.
Enter the world of an artist with a natural spirit in this collection of crafts inspired by your surroundings! In this guided collection, young crafters and artists will find step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs that will aid them in creating decorations and playful projects using elements of the natural world. Author and artist Hélo-Ita opens with encouraging words that will inspire crafters to pay closer attention to the environment and all it has to offer when outdoors, whether they’re on a serene hiking path in a forest, dipping into the waves at the beach, or simply playing in their own background or walking to school. You never know which materials you may find! The projects featured throughout this fully-illustrated book can be created as displayed on the page and may inspire future crafts. Types of creations include greeting cards, sculptures, light displays, kawaii rock pets, mobiles, ships in bottles, and tea light villages—all requiring the most basic supplies (tape or glue, scissors, paints or pens, thread) and whatever natural materials you source!
In this guided collection, young crafters and artists will find step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs that will aid them in creating decorations and playful projects using elements they have designated for reuse or upcycling. Author and artist Stéphanie Boulay, known as Lucimari, opens with encouraging words that will inspire crafters to pay closer attention to their surroundings for materials that may otherwise be thrown away, such as cans, bottles, scraps of paper or felt, unused and mismatched yarn. You never know which materials may be given a second life! The projects featured throughout this fully illustrated book can be created as displayed on the page and may inspire future crafts. Types of creations include masks, figurines or toys, mobiles, desk organizers, and more.
Visit the secret world of ants in this fully illustrated exploration of one of the most hardworking insect species! You probably already know that ants build large ant hills connected by tunnel systems below ground. And you know that ants are so strong that they can lift up to fifty times their own weight—that’s like a human carrying a full-grown cow! But did you know that some ant species are feared bloodthirsty warriors, others are head-hunters, and yet other ones are skilled leaf cutters, weavers, or aphid keepers? And there are also others that love raiding the nests of enemy ants and stealing anything they find there. The ant world doesn’t seem so different compared to the human world, does it? Let’s take a closer look to see how ant species are different (from each other and from us!) and how we can actually relate to these tiny but diligent creatures.
Get to know your glasses and become a proud glasses-wearer! Kitty and Joe wear glasses, and thanks to that, they can see the world in full detail, beautiful and clear as it is. Maybe you’re getting used to your own new pair of glasses right now, and maybe you’re not sure what to think about this funny thing on your nose. Will it really be as useful as adults tell you? Will it ever stop feeling funny? Will you ever be able to see past the frames? And what if other children mock you? But there’s nothing to fear—really! With glasses, your life will be awesome. In this book, you’ll learn everything you’ve always wanted to know about your new aid—how eyesight works, how the doctor figured out you see poorly, who invented the very first glasses and what they looked like, what glasses of the future will be able to do, and much more.
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