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At the American Embassy, in Quito, Ecuador, the members of the Marine Security Guard Detachment act as a highly skilled, spit and polish, first line of defense for members of the diplomatic corps. Bootleg Heroes, however, is an after-hours novel that invites the reader to peer behind the curtain. Once the Embassy has closed and the Marines have shed their uniforms, Bootleg Heroes begins.

On the eve of the 1980 Reagan/Carter election, Lance Corporal Curtis B. Dark arrives in country. His first Marine House T.G.I.F. begins at sundown and lasts the entire weekend. Dark's initial ambition to establish himself as a gung-ho, hard charging Marine, quickly gives way to a pressing realization - that he'd rather be a lover than a fighter...

The Road Ahead is the perfect graduation gift: a thought-provoking volume of advice and motivation from literary heavyweights who have stood the test of time. Classic writers and philosophers including Marcus Aurelius, Jane Austen and Booker T. Washington provide guiding words of wisdom and solidarity.

With five themed sections containing essays, bitesize quotes and short, meditative poems, there's plenty to dip into. The best parts of powerful speeches from Martin Luther King Jr. and Theodore Roosevelt are included here, as well as humorous addresses by F. Scott Fitzgerald and Mark Twain.

Find inspiring poems by Emily Dickinson ('Hope is the thing with feathers'), Walt Whitman and Henry David Thoreau, alongside verses about choosing your path like Robert Frost's iconic 'The Road Not Taken'.

Pick the brains of the ancients as Seneca and Epictetus show us what we can and can't control, while fables from Aesop remind us that slow and steady wins the race. Curated quotations for dealing with change, cultivating resilience, and finding happiness come from Tolstoy, George Eliot, Shakespeare, Kalil Gibran and many more.

What do you do when love turns deadly?

THE PERFECT COUPLE

Charlie and Freya used to be the picture-perfect couple. Happy and in love, Freya enjoyed a rewarding job heading up a charity's fundraising efforts, and Charlie was fast becoming one-to-watch on the London culinary scene--if you couldn't be them, you wanted to be with them.

A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY

They had it all . . . until one night a devastating accident tears their lives apart, and they're awoken by police at their door, asking whether they are aware that their car had been involved in a hit and run.

A BITTER FEUD

Torn apart by accusations and guilt, the trust that Freya and Charlie once shared is shattered as they turn on each other, looking for someone to blame for the fallout. Told from both Freya and Charlie's perspectives, a cat and mouse game ensues, both of them desperate to have someone to point the finger at. But is it more important to be right, or to win? Can Freya stay one step ahead of the man who knows her best? Or will Charlie's stoic conviction to get what he wants be the death of her?

Sandie Jones's next addictive novel is a wickedly twisty tale of obsession, and the deadly consequences of loving someone too much.

Make a wish! Then make another and another...

Here's the iconic wishing star origami craft -- with so much more! Fold the included strips and squares into multiple different designs, including tiny stars, paper chains, adorable cat rings, and tiny boxes to store and fit your creations. There's also a twirly fidget toy to level up your skills, plus funny fortunes to make you smile. Make lucky charms for your nearest and dearest, with tons of colors and patterns to choose from.

The 24 Hours in Charlottesville author offers a minute-by-minute account of the January 6 riots through the never-before-heard stories of those who were there

Neus's progressive lens goes beyond mainstream reporting to reveal important truths about racial justice and the US white nationalist movement

Drawing on the collaboration and support of Tim Heaphy, chief investigator of the U.S. Congress's January 6 Select Committee; on exclusive access to the United States Capitol Historical Society's oral history project on the insurrection; and on her personal contacts on the Hill, Nora Neus reconstructs what it was actually like in and around the Capitol during those 24 hours. Her narrators include high-profile politicians and maintenance workers, Capitol Hill residents and White House photographers, police officers who defended the building and insurrectionists who have since disavowed their actions.

Police officers recall the insurrectionists screaming at them and calling them traitors. Staffers remember "walking over pools of blood" as they ran for their lives. A young Asian-American staffer recalls locking herself in a room just feet from the rioters, mentally preparing to be raped. A mostly Black janitorial staff began cleaning the blood of insurrectionists off the marble floor on the Capitol before the building was even officially secured.

January 6 was a well-planned attack coordinated largely right out in the open, the threat of which lawmakers and government officials underestimated in part because it was coming from white people. Neus will examine the underlying racial implications of not only the attack itself, but also in the planning and coordination of the response.

New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought-provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and entertaining style.

What is going on with our atmosphere? The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, murderous tornadoes, and cataclysmic fires affecting large swaths of America. Gale force advisories are issued on a regular basis by the National Weather Service.

In 2022, a report was released by atmospheric scientists at the University of Northern Illinois, warning that winds--the force at the center of all these dangerous natural events--are expected to steadily increase in the years ahead, strengthening in power, speed, and frequency.

While this prediction worried the insurance industry, governmental leaders, scientists, and conscientious citizens, one particular segment of society received it with unbridled enthusiasm. To the energy industry, rising wind strength and speeds as an unalloyed boon for humankind--a vital source of clean and "safe" power.

Between these two poles--wind as a malevolent force, and wind as savior of our planet--lies a world of fascination, history, literature, science, poetry, and engineering which Simon Winchester explores with the curiosity and vigor that are the hallmarks of his bestselling works. In The Breath of the Gods, he explains how wind plays a part in our everyday lives, from airplane or car travel to the "natural disasters" that are becoming more frequent and regular.

The Breath of the Gods is an urgently-needed portrait across time of that unseen force--unseen but not unfelt--that respects no national borders and no vessel or structure in its path. Wind, the movement of the air, is seen by so many as a heavenly creation and generally a thing of essential goodness. But when it flexes its invisible muscles, all should take care and be very afraid.

Legendary director Harold Becker reflects on his remarkable career, from his formative years in New York and his acclaimed work as a commercial photographer to becoming a Hollywood hitmaker.

"A captivating memoir that showcases Harold's profound wisdom and sophistication as a photographer, filmmaker, and now as a writer. His storytelling is joyous and unpretentious, offering readers an inside look at his striking photography and dynamic films. It's a magic carpet ride through his life, making readers feel part of his journey." --Al Pacino

Harold Becker was adept at photography from an early age, with a keen eye for elegance and beauty. He parlayed his unique skills into a successful career as a commercial photographer before becoming entranced by the moving image and independent filmmaking, pouring everything he had into his independent endeavors. After achieving acclaim for a series of thought-provoking documentaries, he was soon swept up in the New Hollywood movement and made the jump to feature films, getting his big break with the unflinching and hypnotic adaptation of Joseph Wambaugh's true-crime story, The Onion Field.

"The actor/director relationship is an odd, yet amazing tango of inspiration, dedication, and, yes, manipulation. Harold's lovely, deeply personal prose gave me an insight that I never fully grasped until I was fortunate enough to read Catching the Light. To be privy to the artist's mind at work is a rare gift for the reader." --James Woods

Even while working in the Hollywood system, Becker never suppressed his independent spirit, becoming known as a fiercely determined actor's director. In Catching the Light, he revisits each of his best-known films and takes readers inside the experience of making them, casting then-unknown names from James Wood and Ted Danson in The Onion Field, to Sean Penn and Tom Cruise in TAPS, from Matthew Modine and Madonna in Vision Quest, to his fruitful collaborations with Al Pacino in Sea of Love and City Hall. All the while, Becker shares the lessons learned and insights gained from making movies in an ever more complicated and convoluted Hollywood system, making for an indispensable read for movie lovers and aspiring filmmakers.

A unique, exuberant graphic novel telling the story of visionary director, Quentin Tarantino.

Exploring the creative genius of one of the most iconic and influential filmmakers of our time, Quentin Tarantino: The Graphic Novel is the story of the life and career of the visionary director, from his humble beginnings in Torrance, California to his rise to fame as one of Hollywood's true originals.

Uncovering the inspirations behind each of his celebrated films, from his unmissable debut Reservoir Dogs to the Palme d'Or-winning Pulp Fiction and his most recent Academy Award-winner, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, this unique book delves into the creative processes that have made Tarantino one of the most respected and lauded figures in film.

With stunning illustrations and an in-depth look at the man behind the movies, Quentin Tarantino: The Graphic Novel is a must-read for fans of cinema and anyone interested in the art of storytelling.

The complete official history of Chelsea Football Club, which celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2025.

Written by Club Historian Rick Glanvill and lavishly illustrated with archive photography and memorabilia from the Chelsea FC Museum, this is the most comprehensive history of the club ever published.

From its formation in1905 to the trophy-laden recent years, Chelsea FC: The Official History focuses on the great matches and key players who have shaped the story of London's most glamorous club.

The luxurious coffee table book also charts the incredible rise of Chelsea FC Women - the dominant force in English women's football - from the 1970s until the present day.

Pet therapist by day, animal-morphing pet detective by night--fear not, Animan's on the case!

Inspired by the 1980s TV series Manimal, award-winning cartoonist Anouk Ricard pairs her unique brand of absurd storytelling and impeccable comedic timing to deliver the riotously funny adventures of Animan, superhero pet detective.

A radioactive mosquito bite as a baby gives Francis the superpower of morphing into any animal at will. Learning to keep his powers secret from an early age, Francis takes up pet therapy as his day job, the perfect cover for his secret identity as Animan.

Francis uses his fantastical gift to treat his animal patients, go undercover to solve murders, and battle it out with his nemesis, Objecto, a man capable of transforming into any and every possible object. And to top it all off, in his free time Francis is an avid watercolorist, who enjoys drawing landscapes and risqué portraits of his frog girlfriend, Fabienne.

Winner of the 2025 Grand Prix at the Angoulême International Comics Festival, veteran cartoonist Ricard delivers a fresh take on the superhero genre, imbued with her signature slapstick sensibility, preposterous scenarios, and off-the-wall punchlines.

Preschoolers will love learning all about robots in The Big Book of Robots by Campbell Books - a very first introduction, with sliders, flaps and a pop-out scene!

Perfect for hands on learning, little ones can move the sliders to build the robots, lift the big flap to peek inside a robot's brain . . . and much more. Featuring a wide array of robots, from squishy octo-bots, to giant exoskeletons and AI-powered space robots. All introduced by a friendly cast of robot inventors!

With easy to understand facts, perfectly pitched for preschoolers, and colorful illustrations by Yujin Shin, this is the perfect book to get little ones learning through play.

Preschoolers can have more fun learning with: My First Body Book, My First Space Book and My First Journey Around Planet Earth.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Alice's granddaughter finds herself tumbling down the rabbit hole in this magical modern retelling of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland--from the beloved author of the Chronicles of Whetherwhy and Pages & Co. series.

⋆"This homage sparkles. Delightful in every way."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

⋆"A cleverly constructed return to Wonderland...a winner through and through."--Booklist (starred review)

Journey back to Wonderland . . .

England, 1919. Alyce--with a Y--is sent to live with her grandmother, the original Alice, after having lost her father in war. When a mysterious invitation to a tea party hits her square in the face, Alyce realizes that her grandmother's strange stories of a place called Wonderland might have some truth to them after all.

Soon Alyce is tumbling down into Wonderland herself, but the place she finds is not the colorful world she's heard stories of, but a world trapped in its own war. The Sun King and the Queen of the Moon are fighting over a stolen hour, and soon Alyce is tasked with setting it right. With the help of the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and a Sailor Fox, Alyce will have to solve Wonderland's problems and, eventually, find her way back home.

An enchanting adventure through Wonderland, Alice with a Why is both a celebration of Lewis Carroll's beloved original story and a modern masterpiece.