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After his mother's death, Charlie Scheidt discovered a trove of historic documents that set him on a decade-long journey to uncover his family's hidden past during the Holocaust. Joined by Kat Rohrer, the granddaughter of a Nazi officer, Scheidt embarked on a quest to trace his family's harrowing efforts to escape from Nazi-occupied Europe. As they investigated, they uncovered stories of survival and loss. Their journey takes them across generations and continents, revealing a legacy of love, loss, and resilience. Grappling with questions about the long-lasting effects of inherited trauma, the book asks whether it is possible to break free of a familial cycle. This memoir, rooted in his family's escape and the lasting trauma that followed, is a powerful reflection on history's enduring scars, the importance of remembrance, and healing across generations.

The Book of Birds is a field guide with a difference: It shows readers not just how to identify birds, but also how to identify with them. Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris conjure the unique spirit of nearly fifty once-common species: avocet to yellowhammer, kestrel to kingfisher, skylark to nightingale. In lyrical and incantatory essays, Macfarlane describes each bird's habits and habitats, their patterns of flight and patterns of song, how they hunt or fish or scavenge or gather, how they nest and raise their chicks, the myths that attend them, the threats that shadow them--and how their lives intersect with our own. On every page we encounter Morris's exhilarating artwork, painted from life in watercolor and gold leaf, and animated with an extraordinary attention to detail. The Book of Birds is a love letter to the thrilling variety and mysteries of birdlife, and a clarion call to halt the rapid depletion of our skies.

How should we remember George Washington's entanglement in slavery? Americans have argued over that question for nearly 250 years. More than any other Founding Father, Washington's ties to slavery have vexed us. He enslaved more people than any of his fellow founders, yet he was the only one of them to emancipate the people he held in bondage. Since his death, Americans have grappled with this contradiction, shaping and reshaping our collective memory of Washington and slavery--along with our understanding of the nation.

In Thy Will Be Done, historian John Garrison Marks tells the story of Americans' long, fraught struggle to come to terms with Washington's legacy of slavery. He traces how politicians, abolitionists, educators, activists, Washington's former slaves and their descendants, and others have remembered, forgotten, and manipulated slavery's place in Washington's story, and how they have wielded versions of that story in the political and cultural fights of their time. Marks shows how generational struggles over our collective memory of Washington and slavery have always been part of a bigger conversation about defining the United States and its people. As debates about the founders' participation in the system of slavery continue to roil public discourse, Marks shows with new clarity that Americans have never collectively reconciled Washington's conflicted legacy. By truly grappling with Washington's role as enslaver and emancipator, we may come to better understand the nation and ourselves.

"In a distracted age, focus is a superpower, and this book's supremely persuasive case to focus energy on state government and unlock its power will win you over. If you're upset about what's happening around the country, The Fourth Branch offers a concrete way to make change."--Chris Hayes, MS NOW host and bestselling author of The Siren's Call

This part handbook, part history, and part personal narrative will open readers' eyes to the oft-overlooked arm of government that has done more harm and more good than any other in recent years: state legislatures.

After the 2024 election, many voters were left feeling disillusioned with America's highest governing body. Anxious citizens point to the federal government and national elected officials with growing alarm, but the broken political system they see in Washington is merely a symptom. The site of that break--and the best opportunity to mend it--lies in the states.

In The Fourth Branch, co-founder of The States Project Daniel Squadron opens readers' eyes to the oft-overlooked arm of government that has far more power than most people even realize: state legislatures. Nearly every major issue that Americans care about--from climate change to minimum wage, abortion access to criminal justice reform, gun control to paid family leave--can be determined without the involvement of the federal government. Detailing the systems, experiences, and strategic thinking that inform The States Project's approach to making change--one designed to combat decades of conservative investment and manipulation at the state level--this guide is an urgently needed and galvanizing framework for participation in our democracy, made all the more engaging by Daniel's stories of his time as a New York State Senator and his work with inspiring lawmakers around the country.

In examining the power and possibility of the states--both their capacity to influence national politics and the low barriers to involvement at the state level--this book will chart a course to real, grounded hope for the future through actions that any ordinary civilian can take to make concrete and lasting change. A compelling exploration of where power really lies in our government, The Fourth Branch will be a book for anyone who cares about our country and wants to do something about where it's headed.

The Marilyn Monroe Century is a lavishly produced tribute to Marilyn Monroe on her 100th birthday, documenting her transformation from Norma Jeane to Marilyn Monroe through never-before-seen photographs and diary entries by Bernard of Hollywood―and a lenticular cover that brings an iconic moment to life, showing Monroe in motion.

Published to commemorate Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday on June 1, 2026, The Marilyn Monroe Century is a visual biography unlike any other―a deeply personal journey through the life of the world's most enduring icon.

Featuring rare photographs by Bruno Bernard, also known as Bernard of Hollywood, that have never been publicly released, the book traces the emotional and artistic evolution of Norma Jeane Mortenson into Marilyn Monroe.

More than a collection of photographs, The Marilyn Monroe Century unfolds as a cinematic narrative. Bernard was the only photographer who witnessed and helped shape the full arc of Norma Jeane's metamorphosis into Marilyn Monroe. Authors Joshua John Miller, Bernard's grandson, and Mark A. Fortin open Bernard's archive for the first time to reveal the story of a lost friendship, of the appeal of fame and the drive to create the everlasting image of this American Dream.

In 1999, The Museum of Modern Art declared Bernard's legendary photograph Marilyn in White―capturing Monroe on the Twentieth Century Fox backlot as her white dress billowed above a subway grate―the symbol of the century. This single image defined 1950s Hollywood glamour and continues to echo across pop culture in songs, films, artwork, and more today. Appearing inset on this book's beautiful clothbound cover, a lenticular print recreates this famous moment―the sudden lift of Monroe's skirt, which shifts as the book is tilted up and down.

Bernard was not simply the creator of this iconic image; his role in Marilyn's life was far more profound. A bond forged early in her career sparked an intimate dialogue between a young woman discovering herself and the photographer who recognized her potential long before the world did. His photographs and diary entries reveal a Marilyn rarely seen: playful, thoughtful, ambitious, and fully aware of the persona she was creating for herself.

Joshua John Miller and Mark A. Fortin tell the family story behind the myth of Marilyn, through Bernard's personal diaries and previously unpublished correspondence, as well as memories and personal perspectives. They chronicle the complex friendship between two outsiders who found solace in one another.

Personal writings from Bernard, commentary from contemporary Hollywood voices, including Academy Award-winning director Sean Baker, and a foreword by actress, activist, and filmmaker Rose McGowan bring new emotional context to Marilyn's journey, presenting the woman behind the icon in an unprecedented way.

In Rebecca Lang's Pimento Cheese, the storied food writer and ninth-generation Southerner gives readers a taste of the famed spread's history and versatility. The collection includes more than sixty-five recipes: over thirty-five for making pimento cheese and thirty recipes that include pimento cheese to make creamy and comforting favorites. In Lang's beloved writing style, her recipes are served along-side rich storytelling. Readers will learn the origin story of pimento cheese as a textile workers' staple in South Carolina during the 1920s and how Georgia became the largest grower of pimentos in 1929 after the boll weevil ravaged the state's cotton economy. The book expands the recipe repertoire of pimento cheese lovers with recipes that incorporate unexpected ingredients like lemon, goat cheese, honey, and horseradish in dishes like Pimento Cheese Buttermilk Biscuits, Adair's Tomato and Pimento Cheese Pie, and First Lady Rosalynn Carter's "Plains Special" Cheese Ring. But Lang stays true to her roots as well, encouraging us to stack up the white bread and make a sandwich worthy of a meal--or the Masters.

A compelling story to expand the human's perspective on the new, unprecedented world of AI

In Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People, Dr. Vivienne Ming, "a force in AI unlike any we have seen before" (Mark Minevich, Forbes), helps readers grasp the ugly and the amazing of how individuals, companies, and societies will respond to the changes that are already taking hold due to the advent of AI. Rather than a wonky textbook on machine learning or a utopian/dystopian (take your pick) screed, Robot-Proof is a book about people, exploring what it means to be human in an increasingly automated world.

This book presents, then answers, pressing questions that readers may or may not have thought to themselves, such as:

• What predicts long-term life outcomes across millions of little kids?
• What drives career success in both hyper-networked salespeople and hyper-nerdy programmers?
• Why is the Informational-Exploration Paradox the most terrifying phenomenon you've never heard of?
• What predicts the smartest team and how will AI change it?
• Why are ill-posed problems the future work, education, and a robot-proof humanity?

With poignant insight and delicate care to keep us grounded in the human perspective, Robot-Proof is an entertaining and thought-provoking read for all individuals seeking to understand the next steps in a new and completely unprecedented world.

A playful and practical guide to wearing, styling, and enjoying hats from expert designer Brittany Cobb, owner of Flea Style, the Original Hat Bar

Hats have the remarkable power to completely transform an outfit, adding personality and flair to any wardrobe: Whether your style is boho, Western, rocker, or good old southern charm, no closet is complete without at least one.

How to Style a Hat is a comprehensive guide exploring everything from the brim to the crown to the art of styling hats to perfection, including:

• The basics: Learn about the history, the materials, how to care for your favorite hats, and more.
• Styling secrets: What's your vibe? Maximalist? Minimalist? Build a beautiful hat that reflects your unique point of view.
• DIY flair: Discover how to decorate and customize your hats using eye-catching extras like feathers, playing cards, and matchbooks.
• Bling it out: Use old jewelry, belt buckles, vintage pins, and one-of-a-kind finds to make it sparkle.
• Insider advice: Learn how to source materials and get fashion advice from the hat queen herself.

Quantum computers, quantum cryptography, and even quantum AI--a century after the discovery of an unexpected physical world, researchers are putting this puzzling science to work in dazzling new ways.

In this exhilarating and mind-bending book, renowned scientist and author Paul Davies offers readers a glimpse of how quantum physics has led to a quantum technology revolution. Quantum 2.0 reveals how today's brightest minds are harnessing exotic states of matter that have no counterpart in everyday life. Specifically, all eyes are on entanglement, called "spooky" by Einstein, which links the activities of separated particles even across vast distances.

By manipulating these weird properties of atoms, electrons, and photons, scientists are driving the burgeoning field of "quantum information science," featuring new tools such as quantum computers, quantum cryptography, and the quantum internet. In turn, their efforts have attracted billions of dollars in investments and triggered a frantic quantum arms race between nations. At the same time, theorists are taking a closer look at quantum systems themselves, which possess properties that defy intuition and shred everyday notions of reality. Davies explains how researchers, including himself, are wrestling with quantum theory to make sense of this realm, where ghostly quantum particles produce tiny forces in nanotechnology, cause black holes to evaporate, and may even contribute to the universe's accelerating expansion. A trusted guide, Davies takes readers from the basic concepts to today's cutting edge, inviting us all to glimpse the wonderland of quantum physics and its stunning implications.

The untold story of the many people behind one of America's most iconic photographs.

Lunch on a Beam, also known as Lunch Atop a Skyscraper, shows ironworkers eating lunch on a steel beam during the construction of Rockefeller Center's RCA Building in 1932. It's a photo so famous you can likely picture it in your mind: seated in a row, eleven men chat and break bread 850 feet above the ground, the dense cityscape behind them. While the scene may look spontaneous, the photo was taken during a publicity shoot to promote Rockefeller Center's new skyscraper. And despite the image's renown, for years, little information was available about its subjects or its photographer.

In Lunch on a Beam, Rockefeller Center archivist Christine Roussel interweaves the art, architectural, and social history behind the photograph with her personal experience as a confidante to the financiers who developed Rockefeller Center. She tells the stories of the fearless photographers, brazen publicity men, the ironworkers, and their immigrant and Indigenous communities. This portrait of eleven construction workers, she points out, is also a celebration of the nation's richest man. She examines how, in the depths of the Great Depression, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., took it upon himself to build a monument to American industry and sell it to the public.

Featuring striking images from the Rockefeller Center Archives, Lunch on a Beam calls attention to the fascinating paradoxes contained in a single photo and celebrates the men who built an architectural marvel at great personal risk. This is a story of art and commerce, and the role of a photograph in the mythmaking of New York City.

WHEN YOUR KID IS LITTLE, the paradoxes of parenting are simple: you can love your child to death, and also be willing to do anything to get them to go the fuck to sleep. But by the time your precious little baby bird is getting ready to spread its wings and leave the nest? That's a whole different level of complexity. You're happy and sad. Thrilled and devastated. You want to give them all the advice you can, but you know they've got to make their own mistakes. You want them to know they can always come home, but also you're turning their bedroom into a gym.

With Adam Mansbach's trademark honesty, humor, and profanity, Go the Fuck to College perfectly captures the complicated emotional reality of this poignant, fraught, exciting time. A perfect gift for any graduating senior--or their parents or grandparents--this book somehow encapsulates everything you'd ever want to tell your kid . . . along with a few things you'd never dream of saying out loud.

Career advice that actually works from a straight-shooter recruiter.

Did you know the average job search takes more than five months? That's because today's job market is more challenging--and more confusing--than ever. How are we supposed to get hired, get paid, and get ahead in our careers? Why is everything so complicated and gatekept?

That's where Emily the Recruiter comes in. Using her years of experience as a recruiter and career coach, she pulls back the curtain on everything employment-related and tells you all you need to know about job hunting, networking, and not letting your boss drive you crazy. A much-needed antidote to the "gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss" ethos, this guidebook gives you the real talk you need to lock in when you clock in.

You'll learn how to:

- Optimize your résumé and LinkedIn profile
- Network like a pro
- Strike a healthy work-life balance
- Crush job interviews and salary negotiations
- Defeat impostor syndrome and communicate with confidence
- Succeed in your career without making it your whole identity

If you're ready to work smarter, not harder, Clock In is the no-filter, no-fluff resource you need to thrive in your nine-to-five--and beyond.

Meet Nadia Davis, a doting mom and loving wife who has a big secret: she's actually an assassin. And she really needs a babysitter who shows up on time.

Nadia Davis is living the dream as a successful working mom with a career she loves, two adorable little girls, and a devoted husband who has no idea that she's secretly a hired assassin and psychopath who kills certified bad guys. So when Nadia finds out she's been "mommy tracked" by her assassin's agency and is no longer getting the bigger, more exciting jobs, she demands an important mark...somebody worth killing.

But it turns out that big kill is the last person she expects--her husband. How is the sweet, kind, teller-of-dad jokes she's promised her life to an evil villain who needs exterminating? Has their whole life together been a lie? Now Nadia must choose between the two things she loves most in life, the career that keeps her sane or the family she thought she knew.