Collection: Adult

The uncompromising and inspiring story of Arthur Baker, a local club DJ who went on to forever change popular music.

Beginning his career as a disco producer in the early 70s, Arthur Baker relocated to New York City and in the summer of 1982 produced one of the genre-defining early hip-hop tracks: "Planet Rock" by Afrika Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force. This began an illustrious career working with artists including Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Al Green, Pet Shop Boys, Quincy Jones, New Order, Fleetwood Mac, Hall Oates and Neneh Cherry.

Looking for the Perfect Beat is the portrait of a pioneering artist who has been quietly influencing the sound of music for over fifty years.

The thrilling conclusion to the Lizzie & Darcy Mysteries duology, following Lizzie Bennet and Mr. Darcy from the Jane Austen Murder Mysteries series!

A Bingley family curse looms over Lizzie's sister and Darcy's best friend--but are the dark forces at work supernatural or human?

Lizzie Bennet's beloved sister Jane has just married Darcy's best friend, Bingley, and the Bennet family and Darcy are paying the newlyweds a visit at Bingley's family home, Netherfield Park. It doesn't take long for their country retreat to turn into an investigation, though, when a long-dead body is discovered stuffed up the parlor chimney.

The locals are convinced that Netherfield is cursed, but Lizzie and Darcy know better than to believe in such nonsense and are determined to uncover the truth about what happened to the mysterious man in the chimney. But as they dig deeper into the history of Netherfield Park, they find that danger is waiting for them around every corner. Soon enough, they're forced to consider if the curse might have some merit to it, or if there's something--or someone--far more sinister behind their near brushes with death. . . .

This duology closer is a daring and delightful conclusion to the chronicles of supersleuths Lizzie Bennet and Mr. Darcy!

In The Last Book Written by a Human, tech entrepreneur Jeff Burningham delivers a profound and urgent exploration of what it truly means to be human in the age of AI--challenging us to embrace wisdom, love, and deep human connection as we navigate an uncertain future alongside machines.

"A refreshingly optimistic look at the possibilities of human-AI interaction." --Kirkus Reviews

What does it mean to be human?

At a time when AI is rapidly changing the way we live, work, and think, this may be the biggest question we face.

In The Last Book Written by a Human, tech entrepreneur and investor Jeff Burningham wrestles with the fundamental questions of existence, the future role of artificial intelligence in society, and the increasingly complex union between humanity and its creations.

With raw honesty, Burningham shares his personal story from Mormon missionary and Bishop to successful entrepreneur to his gubernatorial run and beyond, offering reflections on our otherworldly potential and uncertain future in the age of AI. His call to action is clear: As machines become smarter, we must become wiser.

You will discover:

* How the rise of AI is forcing humanity to confront fundamental questions about consciousness, intelligence, and what it means to be truly human.
* Why the development of AI must be guided by love, wisdom, and compassion.
* How to navigate relationships in the future, ensuring we maintain genuine human connection alongside increasingly synthetic ones.
* The importance of reforming institutions--religious, governmental, and business--to support human flourishing.
* The cosmic necessity of mastering your life as a human being, rather than a human doing.

This book is a wake-up call for our species to evolve beyond our unconscious patterns, false beliefs, and outdated systems in order to thrive in the age of AI.

Prior to the American Revolution, the urban centers of colonial North America had little direct experience of war. With the outbreak of violence, British forces occupied every major city, invading the most private of spaces: the home. By closely considering the dynamics of the household--how people moved within it, thought about it, and wielded power over it--The Home Front reveals the ways in which occupation fundamentally upended the structures of colonial society and created opportunities for unprecedented economic and social mobility. In occupied cities, British officers usurped male authority to quarter themselves with families, patriot wives governed households in their husbands' absence, daughters flirted with officers, domestic servants disappeared with soldiers, and enslaved kin absconded to British lines in pursuit of freedom. As Lauren Duval shows, the unique conditions of occupation produced an aggrieved American population bound by shared emotional distress and domestic disorder. In the wake of this deeply disorienting experience, elite Americans deliberately reconsecrated the private home as a national symbol that epitomized masculine authority.

Building on a stunning wealth of primary sources, Duval vividly captures daily life during the Revolution through the eyes and ears of those who intimately experienced it, showing how men and women of all races, statuses, and states of freedom understood its implications for their lives, families, and the nascent American Republic.

Discover the Captivating History of Puerto Rico: From the Taíno to Today

Long before European explorers arrived, Puerto Rico was home to the Taíno people. They built villages, farmed the land, and created a rich culture. But when Spanish ships appeared on the horizon, everything changed. Colonization, slavery, and war shaped Puerto Rico's history, yet the people never lost their spirit. Over time, they blended African, European, and Indigenous traditions, creating a culture unlike any other.

This book takes you through Puerto Rico's past, from the time of the Taíno to the island's ongoing struggle to define its future. Through hardship and strength, Puerto Ricans have built a lasting identity-one that continues to inspire people today.

What You'll Discover Inside:

• • Who the Taíno were and how their culture still shapes Puerto Rico
  • How Spain and other empires fought for control of the island
  • The impact of the transatlantic slave trade and its lasting effects
  • How secret groups and uprisings challenged colonial rule
  • The traditions, music, and customs that make Puerto Rican culture unique
  • How sugar and coffee plantations shaped the economy and daily life
  • Puerto Rico's complex relationship with the United States and the debate over its political status
  • How Puerto Rico has overcome challenges and continues to look toward the future

Why This Book:

If you want to understand Puerto Rico's past and present, this book makes history easy to follow and exciting to learn. Whether you have Puerto Rican roots or just love history, you'll find a powerful story of resilience and pride.

An unforgettable Wonder Woman saga from comic book legend John Byrne, featuring gods, Amazons, and the ultimate battle for truth!

Master storyteller John Byrne brings his signature style to the world of Wonder Woman in this omnibus collecting his full run on the iconic Amazon Warrior. As Diana carves out a new life in Gateway City, she faces devastating battles against the forces of Apokolips, confronts deadly foes such as Cheetah, and even ascends to godhood in a saga that redefines her destiny. With stunning artwork and sweeping storytelling, this collection showcases Wonder Woman's most mythic and action-packed adventures of the 1990s, including the rise of a new Wonder Girl and Queen Hippolyta's surprising turn as Wonder Woman during World War II. This omnibus is a must-have for fans of epic superhero storytelling!

Collects Wonder Woman #101-136, Wonder Woman Annual #5-6, and stories from Action Comics #600, Adventure Comics 80-Page Giant #1, Adventures of Superman #440, Sergio Aragonés Destroys DC #1, and Wonder Woman Secret Files & Origins #1!

Lydia Hudgens's debut photo book, featuring only plus-sized models: a first in fashion publishing.

In a landscape where magazine covers are still dominated by skinny bodies and Fashion Week runways have moved backward in the models that are walking, Plus breaks with business as usual and features only plus-sized models in a celebration of diverse fashion and a demand for the industry to move forward.

Divided into three chapters--"Beauty," "Editorial," and "Body"--Lydia Hudgens's photography celebrates the beauty of all bodies, and the figures who've pushed fashion forward to welcome more people in. Alongside shoots of models, Plus features interviews with trailblazers like Kellie Brown who've made their mark on the fashion world.

The fashion industry needs to keep evolving, and these icons, models, and Hudgens are helping to make it happen.

Immerse yourself in a world of swoon-worthy sentiments that call to mind a more genteel time--with 500+ stickers and 50+ activity and coloring pages.

Romance, Endearments & Affections Sticker, Color & Activity Book transports you to a simpler time, when a glance or a note could set the heart aflutter. Nostalgic imagery of romance, including love letters, bouquets, and Victorian whimsy, are the starting point for hours of creative fun in this book that includes:

• Charming stickers you can use to decorate envelopes, gift wrap, letters, scrapbooks, photo albums, or whatever makes your heart beat faster!
• Delightful quotes about love from some of history's most notable authors on the backs of the sticker pages.
• Fascinating trivia about romantic notions, including the language of flowers, wedding traditions, and valentines, plus instructions for making paper roses, fans, and a Victorian puzzle purse.
• Delightful coloring pages with romantic imagery that let your inner artistry soar.

Featuring elegant foil details on its cover, Romance, Endearments & Affections Sticker, Color & Activity Book makes a beautiful gift or accent to your home decor. Let love rule and indulge your romantic longings with this trove of creative activities and materials.

Struggling to separate her dreams from reality, a young woman investigates the disappearance of her sister ten years earlier ... worried that she might be next. A breathtaking, twisty standalone thriller from the international bestselling author of the Forbidden Iceland series...

'Truly addictive, I inhaled it in a single day' Louise Candlish

'Dark, chilling and so atmospheric' Claire Douglas

'Eva Björg Ægisdóttir just gets better and better' Sarah Pearse

'This is psychological thriller writing of a rare order and evidence that any comments about the demise of Scandicrime are greatly exaggerated' Financial Times

'A complex, increasingly creepy tale of young love, dysfunctional families, long-buried secrets and pen pals who are not what they seem ... Its psychological depth and physical shocks recall the work of the great Ruth Rendell' The Times

'A masterclass of psychological suspense from the superstar of Icelandic noir ... addictively creepy' Daily Express

**WINNER of the Blood Drop Award for Iceland's Best Crime Novel of the Year**

**SHORTLISTED for the Glass Key Award for Best Nordic Crime Novel**

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November, 1967, Iceland. Fourteen-year-old Marsí has a secret penpal - a boy who lives on the other side of the country - but she has been writing to him in her older sister's name. Now she is excited to meet him for the first time.

But when the date arrives, Marsí is prevented from going, and during the night her sister Stína goes missing - her bloodstained anorak later found at the place where Marsí and her penpal had agreed to meet.

November, 1977. Stína's disappearance remains unsolved. Then an unexpected letter arrives for Marsí It's from her penpal, and he's still out there...

Desperate for news of her missing sister, but terrified that he might coming after her next, Marsí returns to her hometown and embarks on an investigation of her own.

But Marsí has always had trouble distinguishing her vivid dreams from reality, and as insomnia threatens her sanity, it seems she can't even trust her own memories.

And her sister's killer is still on the loose...

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'Home Before Dark will have you checking your doors and windows before you go to bed' Mirror

'Winter's darkness creates an eerie background for Marsibil's growing instability and her dangerous war on secrets. A page-turning, twisty blend of coming of age themes, family trauma, and well-crafted menace' Booklist

'That rare crime novel - pacy and well-plotted but also driven by well-drawn, believable characters. This original, clever novel kept me gripped and furiously turning the pages. Put this at the top of your TBR!' Sarah Pearse

'A chilling, atmospheric mystery with a devilishly unguessable solution. Truly addictive, I inhaled it in a single day' Louise Candlish

'Like an Icelandic winter, Home before Dark chilled me to the very core. An utterly gripping read, it kept me guessing till the last shocking twist' Heidi Amsinck

'Dark, chilling and so atmospheric, I was utterly gripped by this clever, twisty thriller ... a must read' Claire Douglas

'Addictive' Crime Monthly

'With sharp twists and explorations of the damaging loyalties that warp those they're meant to protect, the chilling, unrelenting noir novel Home Before Dark follows a missing persons case that masks enduring traumas' Foreword Reviews

A gentle, hands-on resource offering mental health-sensitive, disability-informed advice for those who do not have the privilege, bandwidth, or access to keep their home--and life--in a perfectly-ordered state.

Amanda Stuckey Dodson prided herself on her ability to maintain a peaceful, clean home: there wasn't any mess that couldn't be fixed by plastic organizing bins, spreadsheets, and a can-do attitude. When her life was upended by chronic illness, leaving her unable to maintain her elaborate cleaning systems, she learned that the hardest part wasn't becoming organized, it was staying organized. Facing an unusually messy home, she knew she needed a different approach.
Tidying the Abyss is a gentle, step-by-step guide to keeping house when everything around you is falling apart. Dodson, a clinical social worker turned professional organizer, advocates for the abandoning of perfection to make room for creative, livable solutions. No matter where you fall on the spectrum of being chronically ill, neurodivergent, or hopeless at home maintenance, you need more than just organizational tips- you need a practice. Within these pages you'll find guidance for:

• Managing motivation and overwhelm;
• Addressing your basic needs with systems for trash, kitchen & dishes, and laundry;
• Creating order in your most-used spaces (think bedroom and bathroom); and
• Common life complications like pet-related chaos or managing housework as a caregiver or as a parent

When the dishes, the laundry, and the bills mercilessly persist, piling all around, Tidying theAbyss empowers you to face the chaos and define new standards for your home. With a little bit of compassion and patience, any mess can be cleaned up, one piece at a time.

USA Today Bestseller. "I love this book--because it teaches you how to manifest freedom in your own life and how that work allows you to rise to your greatest glory." --Oprah Winfrey, The Oprah Podcast

Learn to embrace joy, achieve success, and unlock your full potential with a proven framework from New York Times bestselling author and resilience expert Shaka Senghor, who went from solitary confinement to the C-suite, proving that if he can transform his life, so can you.

Do you ever feel held back by self-doubt, trapped by past narratives, or paralyzed by fear of failure? These feelings are what Shaka calls Hidden Prisons--and they affect everyone, from CEOs and professional athletes to students to parents. But here's the breakthrough: these prisons have doors.

How to Be Free is a roadmap for breaking free from whatever's holding you back.

Drawing from profound lessons he learned during his 19 years in prison--including 7 in solitary--Shaka reveals the mindset and practices that transformed his own life, and that can help anyone build their own foundation of freedom.

Through simple daily practices like journaling, meditation, mindfulness, and creative expression, he shows you how to turn your vision into action and step into your full potential--from deepening your relationships to achieving the career success you've always wanted.

In this book, you'll learn how to:

• Transform your biggest setbacks into your greatest comebacks
• Discover sustainable joy instead of fleeting happiness
• Cultivate your mindset to stay composed when everything falls apart
• Transform vulnerability into your greatest strength
• Break the cycles of grief, anger, and shame
• Protect your energy while still showing up for others
• Create your personal blueprint to true freedom

How to Be Free gives you the inspiration and practical steps to make real change feel possible. Your freedom starts now.

To continue your freedom journey, Shaka Senghor's digital mind coaching resource is available 24/7 at www.delphi.ai/shakasenghor.

Groundbreaking exploration of Louis Vuitton's long-standing cultural exchange with Japan, tracing its profound impact on the evolution of the iconic luxury brand.

Published on the occasion of a major exhibition at Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka, Japan, this volume explores the deep and transformative relationship between Louis Vuitton and Japan, which has produced myriad innovative collaborations that have defined the brand and revolutionized contemporary fashion. This fresh perspective on the global impact of the luxury powerhouse follows Louis Vuitton's journey from pioneering trunk innovations to its outsize influence on global street style, especially in Japan.

In the volume, the Maison's history comes to life, from the evolution of its Monogram logo (which took inspiration, in part, from Japanese design) to the ingenious flat stackable trunk and patented lock innovations, alongside the brand's bold expansion into Japan. The authors consider the house's groundbreaking artistic collaborations most notably with artists Takashi Murakami (with his iconic "Monogramouflage") and Yayoi Kusama (with her signature polka-dot motifs) which transformed Louis Vuitton's visual identity.

Beyond expertly tracing the Maison's engagement with Japanese culture almost from the moment of its founding, the book explores Louis Vuitton's broader impact on global fashion. It highlights landmark collections by artistic directors who have continually looked toward Japan for inspiration including Pharrell, Nicolas Ghesquière, Kim Jones, Virgil Abloh, and Marc Jacobs. With contributions from leading experts in fashion, and art and cultural history, this comprehensive volume--printed in five colors and bound in a three-piece cover with a printed cloth spine--illustrates how Louis Vuitton's engagement with Japanese culture for more than a century has enriched its legacy and expanded the boundaries of luxury fashion.