A beautifully lyrical memoir and examination of natural music that will leave you hearing—and seeing—nature as never before. "A passionate amalgam of science and autobiography." —New York Times Book Review Musician and naturalist Bernie Krause is one of the world's leading experts in natural sound, and he's spent his life discovering and recording nature's rich chorus. Searching far beyond our modern world's honking horns and buzzing machinery, he has sought out the truly wild places that remain, where natural soundscapes exist virtually unchanged from when the earliest humans first inhabited the earth. Krause shares fascinating insight into how deeply animals rely on their aural habitat to survive and the damaging effects of extraneous noise on the delicate balance between predator and prey. But natural soundscapes aren't vital only to the animal kingdom; Krause explores how the myriad voices and rhythms of the natural world formed a basis from which our own musical expression emerged. From snapping shrimp, popping viruses, and the songs of humpback whales-whose voices, if unimpeded, could circle the earth in hours-to cracking glaciers, bubbling streams, and the roar of intense storms; from melody-singing birds to the organlike drone of wind blowing over reeds, the sounds Krause has experienced and describes are like no others. And from recording jaguars at night in the Amazon rain forest to encountering mountain gorillas in Africa's Virunga Mountains, Krause offers an intense and intensely personal narrative of the planet's deep and connected natural sounds and rhythm. The Great Animal Orchestra is the story of one man's pursuit of natural music in its purest form, and an impassioned case for the conservation of one of our most overlooked natural resources—the music of the wild.

An enchanting enemies-to-lovers fantasy about an exiled saint and the devout iconographer sent to paint him, for fans of Divine Rivals and A Study in Drowning. The Abbey has controlled the minds of its patrons for a millennium through memory magic, stolen from exiled saints. At fifteen, Jude was exiled from the Abbey to the bleak moors in the countryside, to maintain their control over his bourgeoning magic. Almost a decade later, he wants to live a normal life free from the Abbey’s oppressive gaze. When they send Maeve, a stubbornly devout iconographer, to paint an updated icon of him, Jude makes it his mission to get rid of her as soon as possible. That is until he discovers she holds the same tainted magic of the saints as he does, and that the icons she paints may be the key to destroying the Abbey's power. As Jude and Maeve draw closer, the two of them face a choice—they can take on the full power of the Abbey and risk their lives for freedom or escape back to exile and make the most of their fading memories. But this institution has eyes everywhere, and the only thing the Abbey loves more than a saint is a martyr.

Kirkus Best Books of 2025 | BookRiot's Best Books of 2025 | NPR's New Books to Read | Ms. Magazine's Most Anticipated Feminist Book A crucial telling of U.S. history centering the Black women whose magic gave rise to the rich tapestry of American culture, wellness, and spirituality that we see today—from Vicks VapoRub and Aunt Jemima’s pancake mix, to the magic of Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2023), and the all-American blue jean. Emerging first on plantations in the American South, enslaved conjure women used their magic to treat illnesses. These women combined their ancestral spiritual beliefs from West Africa with local herbal rituals and therapeutic remedies to create conjure, forging a secret well of health and power hidden to their oppressors and many of the modern-day staples we still enjoy. In The Conjuring of America, Black feminist philosopher Lindsey Stewart exposes this vital contour of American history. In the face of slavery, Negro Mammies fashioned a legacy of magic that begat herbal experts, fearsome water bearers, and powerful mojos—roles and traditions that for centuries have been passed down to respond to Black struggles in real time. And when Jim Crow was born, Granny Midwives and textile weavers leveled their techniques to protect our civil and reproductive rights, while Candy Ladies fed a generation of freedom crusaders. Sourcing firsthand accounts the of enslaved, dispatches from the lore of Oshun, and the wisdom of beloved Black women writers, Stewart proves indisputably that conjure informs our lives in ways remarkable and ordinary. Above all, The Conjuring of America is a love letter to the magic Black women used to sow messages of rebellion, freedom, and hope.

In the updated edition of this “tour de force” (National Review), the leader of the National Conservatism movement argues that nationalism is the only realistic safeguard of liberty in the world today Nationalism is the issue of our age. From Donald Trump’s “America First” politics to Brexit to the rise of the right in Europe, events have forced a crucial debate: Is international government the path to human flourishing? Or will humankind be freer and happier in a world of independent self-governing nations? In The Virtue of Nationalism, Yoram Hazony contends that a world of sovereign nations is the only option for those who care about personal and collective freedom. He demonstrates that, beginning in the sixteenth century, English, French, Dutch, and American Christians embraced the Old Testament’s vision of national independence, a vision that eventually brought freedom to peoples from Poland and India to Israel and Ethiopia. International events since the book’s original publication have made it timelier than ever. This updated paperback edition features a new preface and afterword by the author.

A year of chunky and charming cats living large and taking charge.

A stunning debut that shares an exquisite story about Adam, a high-school senior, who rescues Julian, a freshman, from an abusive situation. "A remarkably gripping and moving tale of a life saved--in more than one way--by the power of friendship."--Emma Donoghue, bestselling author of Room.

Vom Autor des 'New York Times'-Bestsellers, der das Konzept der Natur-Defizit-Störung prägte und die internationale Kinder-und-Natur-Bewegung ins Leben rief, ist 'Vitamin N' (für Natur) ein umfassendes Rezept, um sich jetzt mit der Kraft und Freude der Natur zu verbinden. Es bietet 500 Aktivitäten für Kinder und Erwachsene, Dutzende inspirierender und nachdenklicher Essays, zahlreiche informative Webseiten und praktische Ratschläge. In seinem wegweisenden Werk 'Last Child in the Woods' lenkte Richard Louv als Erster die Aufmerksamkeit auf die Entfremdung von Kindern von der Natur, prägte den Begriff der Natur-Defizit-Störung und skizzierte die Vorteile einer starken Verbindung zur Natur – von der Steigerung der geistigen Klarheit und Kreativität bis hin zur Verringerung von Fettleibigkeit und Depression, von der Förderung von Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden bis hin zu einfach nur Spass haben. Dieses Buch rivalisierte mit Rachel Carsons 'Der stumme Frühling', war ein absolutes Muss für Eltern und diente als Warnung vor der Erziehung des vollautomatisierten Kindes. Sein Folgebuch 'The Nature Principle' behandelte die Bedürfnisse von Erwachsenen und skizzierte eine neue Naturbewegung sowie deren Potenzial, das Leben aller Menschen unabhängig von ihrem Wohnort zu verbessern. 'Vitamin N' ist ein einzigartiger, umfassender und praktischer Leitfaden für die ganze Familie und die breitere Gemeinschaft, einschliesslich Tipps nicht nur für Eltern, die die Natur mit ihren Kindern teilen möchten, sondern auch für diejenigen, die naturbewusste Schulen, medizinische Fachkräfte und sogar Karrieren suchen. Es ist eine Dosis reiner Inspiration, die uns daran erinnert, dass es ebenso aufregend wie unerlässlich ist, in den Sternenhimmel zu schauen oder einen Spaziergang im Wald zu machen – in jedem Alter.

Nature's Masterpieces—ready for painting Peel the sticker, Paint the sticker, And watch your painting come to life. Paint by Sticker: Birds celebrates the rainbow of colors and shapes of the avian world: a red-headed woodpecker, a blue jay, an orange and black Baltimore oriole, an electric bright hummingbird.

There are all kinds of babies in the world: chicks, cubs, pups, kittens and more! Indestructibles: Baby Animals introduces newborn readers to all kinds of different hatchlings and calves -- and what we call them -- with a menagerie of animals on every page. And this book holds up to even the strongest of paws, hooves, fins and fingers! It's 100 percent baby-proof, chew-proof, rip-proof, and drool-proof. Printed on a unique nontoxic, paperlike material that holds up to anything babies can throw at it--gumming, spilling, dragging across the floor--Indestructibles are the little books that could. And if they get dirty, just rinse them off. With more than two million copies in print, Indestructibles are the books built for the way babies read.

An enchanting enemies-to-lovers fantasy about an exiled saint and the devout iconographer sent to paint him, for fans of Divine Rivals and A Study in Drowning. The Abbey has controlled the minds of its patrons for a millennium through memory magic, stolen from exiled saints. At fifteen, Jude was exiled from the Abbey to the bleak moors in the countryside, to maintain their control over his bourgeoning magic. Almost a decade later, he wants to live a normal life free from the Abbey’s oppressive gaze. When they send Maeve, a stubbornly devout iconographer, to paint an updated icon of him, Jude makes it his mission to get rid of her as soon as possible. That is until he discovers she holds the same tainted magic of the saints as he does, and that the icons she paints may be the key to destroying the Abbey's power. As Jude and Maeve draw closer, the two of them face a choice—they can take on the full power of the Abbey and risk their lives for freedom or escape back to exile and make the most of their fading memories. But this institution has eyes everywhere, and the only thing the Abbey loves more than a saint is a martyr.

AN INDIE NEXT PICK AND A LIBRARYREADS SELECTION A suspenseful dark comedy about a struggling writer who wakes up to find his date from the night before dead—and must then decide how far he’s willing to go to spin the misadventure into his next big book. A few years ago, David Alvarez had it all: a six-figure book deal, a loving boyfriend, and an exciting writing career. His debut novel was a resounding success, which made the publication of his second book—a total flop—all the more devastating. Now, David is single, lonely, and desperately trying to come up with the next great idea for his third manuscript, one that will redeem him in the eyes of readers, reviewers, the entire publishing world…and maybe even his ex-boyfriend. But good ideas are hard to come by, and the mounting pressure of a near-empty bank account isn’t helping. When David connects with a sexy stranger on a dating app, he figures a wild night out in New York City may be just what he needs to find inspiration. Lucky for him, his date turns out to be handsome, confident, and wealthy, not to mention the perfect distraction from yet another evening staring at a blank screen. After one of the best nights of his life, David wakes up hungover but giddy—only to find prince charming dead next to him in bed. Horrified, completely confused, and suddenly faced with the implausible-but-somehow-plausible idea that he may have actually killed his date, David calls the only person he can trust in a moment of crisis: his literary agent, Stacey. Together, David and Stacey must untangle the events of the previous night, cover their tracks, and spin the entire misadventure into David’s career-defining novel—if only they can figure out what to do with the body first.

REVENGE IS A DISH BEST SERVED COLD A single choice can completely alter one’s future—a truth no one knows more than Saeroyi Park, whose decision to stop a school bully exposes him to the harsh reality of money and power. Things go from bad to worse when his dad, who stood by him through it all, gets killed by the very same bully…and Saeroyi vows to take a life for a life. After his rash, rage-fueled murder attempt ends in a prison stint, though, a new plan kindles within him: open a restaurant, recreate the joy his father showed him, and cook up some proper revenge. And there’s no better place to do so than the neighborhood of freedom, diversity, and delicious food—Itaewon!

A beautiful journal from Union Square Gift’s Classics Gift Collection, this blank keepsake notebook invites you to embrace the spirit of Pride and Prejudice, where the timeless charm of the beloved novel meets the blank page, inviting creativity and personal reflections to flourish. Create a literary legacy with this Pride and Prejudice–themed journal, featuring designs inspired by Jane Austen’s timeless novel. Adorned with elegant foil accents, a cloth cover, and a grosgrain ribbon marker, it’s the perfect space for writers and Jane Austen fans to capture thoughts, ideas, and inspirations. Chronicle reflections and explore creativity, making each page a tribute to the enduring power of resilience and storytelling.

Is there nothing we can do? This is the question that inspired award-winning journalist Bastian Berbner to embark on this book as he surveyed the political arenas in the United States, the United Kingdom, and elsewhere across Europe, compelled by what he describes as "something akin to political fear." What he found in the course of his reporting are people who, despite significant differences in their worldviews and ideas, were able to trust, listen to, and be open with one another. In Search of Common Ground takes us around the world: to Arizona, where a former neo-Nazi befriends his Black parole officer; to Germany, where an older couple dread the arrival of their new Roma neighbors-but are moved upon meeting them to offer help, becoming their friends and champions; to Ireland, where we see one friendship change the world when a gay-rights activist overturns a conservative mailman's homophobia-and together, they help sway public opinion to legalize gay marriage. Berbner's intensively reported and compelling accounts are interwoven with expert insight from Nobel Prize-winning economist Daniel Kahneman, psychologist Peter Coleman of Columbia University, and others. This uplifting book vividly shows that we can overcome prejudice and find common ground.

In a tranquil neighborhood of Tokyo seven students are avoiding going to school - hiding in their darkened bedrooms, unable to face their family and friends - until the moment they find the mirrors in their bedrooms are shining. At a single touch, they are pulled from their lonely lives into to a wondrous castle straight out of a Grimm's fairy tale. This whimsical place, oddly lacking in food and running water but full of electrical sockets, is home to a petulant girl in a mask, named Wolf Queen and becomes their playground and refuge during school hours. Hidden within the walls they're told is a key that will grant one wish, and a set of clues with which to find it. But there's a catch: the key must be found by the end of the school year and they must leave the premises by five o'clock each day or else suffer a fatal end. As time passes, a devastating truth emerges: only those brave enough to share their stories will be saved. And so they begin to unlock each other's stories: how a boy is showered with more gadgets than love; how another suffers a painful and unexplained rejection and how a girl lives in fear of her predatory stepfather. As they struggle to abide by the rules of the game, a moving story unfolds, of seven characters trapped in a cycle of misunderstanding and loneliness, who are ultimately set free by the power of friendship, empathy, and sacrifice. Exploring vivid human stories with a twisty and puzzle-like plot, this heart-warming novel is full of joy and hope for anyone touched by sadness and vulnerability. At the heart of this tender, playful tale is a powerful message about the importance of reaching out which shows how with one kind act you can change your life for the better, and more importantly, you can change the lives of others.

Enjoy over 400 irresistible, reusable, and collectible stickers to mix, match, and trade with this wonderful addition to the bestselling Eyelike Stickers series, full of colorful, photorealistic trucks, cars, road signs, tires, and more! Whether on windows, notebooks, lunch boxes, or scrapbooks, these peel-and-place stickers are perfect for creating your own work of art anytime, anywhere, and are designed to be stuck on, peeled off, and stuck on again without tearing or losing their “stick.” The books’ inside covers are glossy illustrated backgrounds on which kids can create lively and original sticker scenes―and then change them whenever they like. Eyelike Stickers: Trucks is the perfect sticker book for truck-loving kids!

Enjoy over 400 irresistible, reusable, and collectible stickers to mix, match, and trade with this wonderful addition to the bestselling Eyelike Stickers series, filled with a vast array of dinosaur species, this sticker book is the perfect gift for any dino-loving kid! Prehistoric species come to life in stickers featuring the fearsome T-rex, tanklike triceratops, lumbering apatosaurus, soaring pterodactyl, and more. Whether on windows, notebooks, lunch boxes, or scrapbooks, these peel-and-place stickers are perfect for creating your own work of art anytime, anywhere, and are designed to be stuck on, peeled off, and stuck on again without tearing or losing their “stick.” The books’ inside covers are glossy illustrated backgrounds on which kids can create lively and original sticker scenes―and then change them whenever they like.

Over 400 irresistible, reusable, and collectible stickers to mix, match, and trade! Whether on windows, holiday cards, gift tags, crafts, or scrapbooks, these peel-and-place stickers are perfect for creating your own work of art—anytime; anywhere. EyeLike Stickers: Christmas celebrates the biggest holiday of the year with 400 high-quality, photographic images that are amazingly lifelike in color and detail. The durable, reusable stickers are designed to be stuck on and peeled off over and over again without losing adhesive. Ornaments and Santa hats, reindeer and an old-fashioned sleigh, trees to decorate, stockings to hang, presents to unwrap—every page of stickers captures the feeling of Christmas. Use them to decorate notebooks, cards, scrapbooks, crafts, party invitations, lunchboxes, even windows; create a lively scene on the book’s inside front and back covers—which double as glossy illustrated backgrounds—and change them up when the mood strikes.

Perfect complements to the top-selling EyeLike Stickers: Baby Animals, EyeLike Stickers: Kittens and EyeLike Stickers: Puppies are the newest additions to the bestselling sticker book series that has over 2 million copies in print--with sales that just keep getting better every year. The full-color photograph stickers are adorable, beautifully detailed, and lifelike, featuring a variety of breeds that will delight every kid and crafter who loves cuddly pets. EyeLike Stickers: Kittens features over 400 baby cat stickers for the feline-inclined. And they're durable enough to be reusable. Decorate journals, binders, laptops, and phone cases: Stick them on, peel them off, and stick them on again without tearing or losing adhesive.

Packed with 400 full-color Easter- and spring-themed stickers, EyeLike Stickers: Easter belongs in every Easter basket and every crafter's stash. The durable, reusable photo-real stickers are designed to be stuck on and peeled off over and over again without losing adhesive.