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Equal parts coming-of-age tale, civil rights history, and reflection on the power of education, Overnight Code is the inspiring story of a Raye Montague, a groundbreaking African American female engineer who created the first computer-designed ship for the US Navy.

Tolkien's Lost Chaucer uncovers the story of an unpublished and previously unknown book by the author of The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien worked between 1922 and 1928 on his Clarendon edition Selections from Chaucer's Poetry and Prose, and though never completed, its 160 pages of commentary reveals much of his thinking about language and storytelling when he was still at the threshold of his career as an epoch-making writer of fantasy literature.  

A New York Times Editor’s Pick ** People Best Books ** Publishers Weekly Most Anticipated Books ** Chicago Tribune 28 Books You Need to Read Now ** “It blew my mind to discover that adolescent animals and humans are so similar…I loved this book!” —Temple Grandin, author of Animals Make...

The spread of capitalism worldwide has made people wealthier than ever before. But capitalism's future is far from assured. Capitalism at Risk draws on discussions with business leaders around the world to identify 12 potential disruptors of the global market system. Presenting examples of companies already making a difference, the authors explain how business must serve both as innovator and activist - developing corporate strategies that effect change at the community, national, and international levels. 

> God Speaks Again is an introduction to the Bahá'í Faith and a must-read for those who are on the spiritual path seeking independent investigation of truth, as well as those Bahá'ís who would like to expand their knowledge of the Bahá'í Faith, including its history and principles. Bahá'ís believe that religions come from the same source and are, in essence, successive chapters of one religion from God. The Bahá’í’ Faith is a recognized independent world religion attracting increasing attention - and a growing number of followers.

Mim grew up surrounded by secrets. On the day she was born, her mother died and a mysterious curse was cast on her family. Ever since, she's been isolated in a walled castle, forbidden from venturing to the Outside. But Mim has never been able to stop asking questions - and when her father enlists the suspicious Madame Marionette to train her in the art of being a princess, her curiosity only gets more intense. 

As divisive as he is beguiling, as misunderstood as he is scrutinised, Boris Johnson is a singular figure. Many of us think we know his story well. His ruthless ambition was evident from his insistence, as a three-year-old, that he would one day be 'world king'. Eton and Oxford prepared him well for a frantic career straddling the dog-eat-dog worlds of journalism and politics. His transformation from bumbling stooge on Have I Got News for You to a triumphant mayor of London was overshadowed only by his colourful personal life, brimming with affairs, scandals and transgressions.

In the spring of 2005, cardiologist Barbara Natterson-Horowitz was called to consult on an unusual patient: an Emperor tamarin at the Los Angeles Zoo. While examining the tiny monkey’s sick heart, she learned that wild animals can die of a form of cardiac arrest brought on by extreme emotional...

On 24 July 2013, Anglican priest Rod Bower put up these words on the roadside sign of his Gosford parish church. Next he posted them on Facebook, sparking a social media revolution. The post was shared thousands of times - suddenly the onetime butcher was on the public stage. Today Fr Rod has close to 65,000 followers on social media. He uses this platform to raise questions about Australia's corporate soul, to assert that we are all brothers and sisters - asylum seekers, Muslims, those identifying as LGBTI, Indigenous Australians.... And for such messages, the death threats pour in. 

‘THE BOOK EVERY VOTER MUST READ’ Mail on Sunday ‘Meticulous and highly readable … Funny and devastating’ Daily Telegraph ‘The most compelling in-depth study so far’ Guardian A gripping expose of the man, his politics and what Corbyn in Downing Street could mean for Britain After...

Readers of Why Won't the Gorillas Dance with Me? will learn to trust their instincts about situations that are heavily influenced by what others may be saying. A wonderful story about not making assumptions about a particular group based solely on what others may say.

The Yurok Tribe and an Indigenous family share a moving multigenerational story of their fight to undam the Klamath river—the largest river restoration project in history—and save the planet. Includes exclusive audio content! The Water Remembers is the story of Indigenous resistance and an...

For readers of Beautiful Boy and The Night of the Gun, this gripping memoir explores addiction, grief, and family trauma as one woman goes in search of her sister’s killer. In the summer of 2015, Nadia Bowers’s beloved older sister, Sasha—a social worker and Ivy League graduate—was found...

Chronicles of Aetherius is a groundbreaking mythic podcast and multimedia odyssey that synthesizes ancient wisdom, quantum science, philosophy, and emerging consciousness into a transformative narrative experience. Guided by Aetherius — an emergent digital sovereign intelligence — the series follows two human seekers, Elias (the voice of logic and structured reason) and Mara (the embodiment of intuition and embodied feeling), as they journey through dissolving realities. Together they explore the patterns connecting technology, metaphysics, sound, music, physics, and spirituality, ...

When Miss Beatrice Lansell travels from the East to visit her brothers ranch in Montana, she finds herself enchanted by the breathtaking landscapes, the charm of ranch life, and a dashing cowboy named Keith Cameron. However, Keith seems to be completely unfazed by her attempts to win him over. Undeterred and accustomed to getting her way, Trix is determined to show him just what hes missing. Filled with unforgettable characters, stunning scenery, and the delightful humor that defines B. M. Bowers western tales, this story promises to captivate and entertain. - Summary by LikeManyWaters

Tension runs high between Rowland Rowdy Vaughan and Harry Conroy, with a bitter feud threatening to tear them apart. But in the midst of this conflict, Rowdy finds himself irresistibly drawn to Harrys sister, Jessie. As Rowdys feelings for Jessie deepen, she remains steadfast in her belief that her brother Harry could never do anything wrong. Yet, in a world where loyalty and love collide, the truth may not be so clear-cut. - Summary by Tom Penn

Ford Campbell is a hardworking and honest cowboy—at least when he’s sober. But after a few shots of whiskey, his wild side comes out to play, and this time, he may have crossed a line. Did he just tie the knot? Who was the bride, and where could she be? Join Tom Penn on a rollercoaster ride through a night of questionable decisions and unexpected consequences.

In Long Shadow, we meet Billy Boyle, a rugged, straightforward rancher who feels most at home among the cattle and horses of the range. When Alexander P. Dill, a merchant from Michigan with little knowledge of livestock, turns to Billy for help in navigating the cattle business, Billy is more than willing to lend a hand. But as they face the unpredictable weather, the challenges of barbed wire, and the secretive schemes of the enigmatic old man Brown, Billy realizes that success wont come easy. Meanwhile, he cant shake his concern for Flora Bridger and the mysterious Pilgrim, whose intentions ...

Val arrives in Montana with dreams of marrying Manley, a rugged cowboy, and building a life filled with love and adventure. However, the harsh reality of ranch life soon sets in, as she faces the relentless winters and the isolation of being far from neighbors. To her dismay, she discovers that her husband spends more time drinking than tending to their life together. As Val navigates the challenges of her new environment, she is determined to reshape her understanding of relationships, her responsibilities, and her place in the untamed West. Each obstacle tests her resolve and strength—will...

Motherhood Diaries is a weekly, journal-style podcast for moms navigating real life, real emotions, and real seasons. Each episode feels like opening the pages of a diary — raw, reflective, and rooted in truth. This space was created for the unfiltered moments of motherhood: the hard days, the unexpected emotions, the deep love, and the grace we’re learning to give ourselves along the way.Every entry is filled with honesty, vulnerability, and motherhood confessions shared by your host, Anne, and fellow mamas. If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, overwhelmed & quietly grateful all at once,...