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The incredible untold story of WWII’s greatest secret fighting force, as told by our great modern master of wartime intrigue Britain’s…

John Grisham says THE TUMOR is the most important book he has ever written. In this short book, he provides…

From a New York Times bestselling author: Trace the rich and storied history of the man-made canal that linked America’s Great Lakes to the sea and changed the country’s trade and travel forever.

Ever wonder what makes fantastic writers so effective? This book will show you how legendary authors — from Virginia Woolf to Stephen King — honed their masterpieces. “These 12 essays are like 12 perfect university lectures on the craft of writing fiction” (Library Journal starred review).

From “In the Air Tonight” to the soundtrack of Disney’s Tarzan, Phil Collins’s songs have enthralled audiences for decades. Discover the man behind the music in this “jaw-droppingly honest” New York Times bestseller (Daily Mirror).

With nearly 1,300 five-star Goodreads ratings: In this “engaging and uplifting” memoir (Publishers Weekly), former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino recounts how he beat the odds to achieve his dreams of traveling to space. “Read this book and be inspired to reach for the impossible” (Brian Greene).

A New York Times bestseller with more than 700 five-star Goodreads ratings: This riveting history examines the June 1944 attack by the US on the Mariana Islands — a moment that changed modern war. “An impressively lucid account… Admirable, fascinating” (The Wall Street Journal).

With over 1,200 five-star Goodreads ratings: After moving from the US to rural China, Kay Bratt began volunteering at a local orphanage — where she witnessed poverty and devastating conditions. In this heartrending and inspiring memoir, she traces her efforts to improve these children’s lives.

“Fascinating” (The New York Times): As the first Jewish Miss America, Bess Myerson found fame and fortune as a celebrity, consumer advocate, and political activist — until a shocking scandal ended her career. An “engrossing, detailed, and empathetic portrait” (Publishers Weekly).

“Riveting… This book has real wisdom” (The New York Times Book Review): In this #1 New York Times bestseller with over 21,000 five-star Goodreads ratings, an acclaimed author chronicles her surprising path to self-discovery. “It will change lives” (New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert).