Great Reads – Books for All
“Read a great book just the other day — “The History of Glue” ——– I couldn’t put it down! ”
― Unknown
To pull together this book list, we scoured a year’s worth of reviews and best-of lists, polled our staff, and reached out to voracious readers and writers for their top picks. Spanning a variety of genres, from fiction to nonfiction to short stories and essays, these books look at life through a kaleidoscope of experience.
Bear Says Thanks 🐻 (Bear Books)
Karma Wilson's playful text and Jane Chapman's charming illustrations bring to life this celebration of family and friendship.
Turkey Goes to School 🦃 Picture Book
School is starting soon and Turkey can’t wait. Each day, he and his barnyard friends practice their writing and math...
Little Critter 🎃 Just a Special Thanksgiving
Little Critter is going to have a Thanksgiving he'll never forget! This 8x8 storybook is perfect for story time and includes a sheet of stickers!
Machinima 🎥 Making Animated Movies
Aimed at movie buffs, animation and games enthusiasts, and hobby filmmakers who want to learn how to use 3D game engines to create computer-animated movies.
A Quick & Easy Guide to Asexuality 📚
This book is for anyone who wants to learn about asexuality, and for Ace people themselves, to validate their experiences. Asexuality is a real identity.
Yoga Dogs 🐶 Hardcover 📚
Relax, breathe in and hold it, stretch and stop that tail from wagging.
The hilarious collection of photographs captures a broad cross-section of loveable canines doing yoga.
The Star Machine ⭐ Kindle Edition
From one of our most distinguished film scholars, comes a rich, penetrating, amusing book about the golden age of movies and how the studios worked to manufacture stars.
Inspire Me! 📚 Book of Quotations
Inspire Me! is a compilation of quotes from people both widely and never before published.
Following the Fugitive: Episode Guide
Following the Fugitive: coverage is episode-by-episode: title, cast lists, director, writer, original airdate, & comprehensive plot synopsis.
Illustrated Guide to AI Prompts 💬
A valuable reference to this fascinating new field that is emerging. For MidJourney, DALL-E, NightCafe, Deep Dream Generator, and more
Ultimate Paper Airplanes for Kids
The ultimate collection of easy-to-fold, high-performance planes for kids who are fascinated by aviation, technology, or origami.
Rich Dad Poor Dad 💰 What Rich Kids Learn
Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki believes we have the power to makes changes in our lives, and live the rich life we deserve.
A Gift Book for your Partner
Combines contemporary illustrations and thoughtful sentiments to honor the life you have built together and the commitment you make over and over again.
The Palestine Nakba 🇵🇸 Decolonising History
In 2019 Palestinians commemorated the 70th anniversary of The #Nakba - the most traumatic catastrophe that ever befell them... until now
Back to The Big Valley
Take a look back at the four-season series with a behind-the-scenes look at how the show came about and what went on behind the classic 1960s TV series.
Yo, Blair!: Tony Blair's Disastrous Premiership
This book address one simple question: "Why did Blair end up being such an obsequious servant to US policy on Iraq?"
The Master Guide to Drawing Anime ✍️
An extensive array of 'menus' of head and body types, outfits, and accessories, as well as detailed, accessible, step-by-step demonstrations and drawing exercises.
The ChatGPT Millionaire 🤖
This is the simplest guide on how to make money quickly and easily with ChatGPT (Updated for GPT-4)
Comic Manga Anime Sketch Book 👧🏻 for Drawing and Sketching
Do you love to draw or do you want to learn? Are you creative and want to keep your drawing projects in one place? Then grab our blank sketchbook now. Ideal for comics and mangas. Let your creativity run free and draw what it takes. The drawing book is DIN A4 and offers enough space for your ideas.
Freshwater Aquariums For Dummies 🐟
Freshwater Aquariums For Dummies makes it easier than ever to set up and take care of a freshwater aquarium―and the fish within it.
Feng Shui that Makes Sense - Kindle Edition
Easy Ways to Create a Home that FEELS as Good as it Looks. You don’t need to be a professional designer or a feng shui expert in order to have a beautiful, comfortable home.
Book of Bunny Farts
In this hilarious book, the Easter Bunny explains all the different kinds of Easter farts bunnies release.
Dealing with China 🇨🇳 Kindle Edition
DEALING WITH CHINA takes the reader behind closed doors to witness the creation and evolution and future of China's state-controlled capitalism.
📚 The Interrogation of Saddam Hussein
A fascinating glimpse of Saddam Hussein & his views on the U.S. invasion, Iraqi history, & his own role in the Middle East...
Lucky: How Joe Biden Barely Won the Presidency
Biden nearly imploded before his run for the presidency after a relentless string of misfires left him freefalling in polls and nearly broke.
The Complete Guide to Drawing Action Manga 💥 A Step-by-Step Artist's Handbook
Whether your character is jumping for joy or grappling with an opponent, this book provides all the essential techniques to draw more lifelike action figures in the classic Japanese manga style.
The comprehensive introduction first shows the reader the physical anatomy of male vs. female figures and gives important tips on proportions, perspective and small but often-overlooked details such as the relative differences between male and female hands, fingers and feet.
Fill in the Love Gift Journal ❤️❤️
Simple prompts make it easy to express yourself. Just complete each line and you have a uniquely personal gift your loved one will read again and again.
Clanlands ⚔️ A Scottish Adventure
In 'Clanlands: A Scottish Adventure', join stars of Outlander Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish on a road trip with a difference.
Politically Incorrect Guide to American History
The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History is all you need for the truth about America—objective and unvarnished.
Fireball XL5 Annual Hardcover – 1964 🚀
Fireball XL5 is a British children's science-fiction television series following the missions of spaceship Fireball XL5.
Quotes from Ruth Bader Ginsburg
An inspired collection of some of the most empowering and impactful quotes from the powerhouse associate justice of the US Supreme Court.
40 Projects - Building a Backyard Homestead 🏡
Building a chicken tractor, chicken coop, beehives, installing fences, self-watering garden beds, aquaponics, hydroponics, solar & wind powered systems & more...
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Irwin Allen’s Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Volume One documents the creation and production of the most challenging TV series up to its time.
I Spy Fun Interactive Thanksgiving Book 🍂
I Spy Book For Toddlers - A Fun Interactive Coloring and Guessing Game for 3-6 year about Thanksgiving & Autumn.
Guide to the Feng Shui Compass ♋️ A Compendium of Classical Feng Shui
The first book in English to explain what the lo p'an is, how it works, and how to read and use it for luck, happiness, and an improved life.
Close-up on Sunset Boulevard: Billy Wilder, Norma Desmond, & the Dark Hollywood Dream
Sam Staggs's Close-Up On Sunset Boulevard tells the story of this extravagant work, from the writing, casting and filming to the disastrous previews that made Paramount consider shelving it.
Words to Live By
An inspiring collection of quotes that offer wisdom, courage, and hope. Written with wit and warmth, this book is the ideal companion to tuck beside your bed.
📚 My Life In Comedy by Phyllis Diller
Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse is Phyllis Diller's own story about the struggle and the pain behind the comedy and the success.
Essentials of Landscape Composition 📚 🎨
Invaluable for students and teachers, this guide will help artists at every level bring landscapes to life.
The John Wayne Code 🤠
This stunning, gift-worthy book makes the perfect companion for any John Wayne fan who wants to make their life a little more legendary.
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