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You don’t need to cross oceans to think like an explorer—only the courage to venture beyond what you know. Think Like an Explorer reveals how curiosity, courage, and adaptability can help you navigate change, overcome fear, and find meaning in discovery. Blending psychology, philosophy, and real-world insight, it’s a guide to seeing clearly, living boldly, and exploring what truly matters.

A kosher inspector doesn’t come home one night. By morning, his wife is certain something is wrong. The police aren’t convinced. He hasn’t been gone long enough. There’s no sign of violence. Officially, there’s nothing to investigate. That’s when his wife turns to Jake Cooper.

A scribe repairing an old scroll uncovers a buried secret—and is murdered for it. The police call it suicide. The community calls it murder. Jake Cooper isn’t a cop, but he’s the only one who can unravel the deadly secrets hiding behind closed doors. In a world of greed, betrayal, and ruthless calculation, finding the truth may be the only way to survive.

Emil is Chicago’s most feared food critic—a man who delights in trashing restaurants and terrorizing chefs. When he hears rumors of a restaurant serving an off-menu dessert called Blood of Leeches, Emil’s curiosity quickly turns into a fixation. One taste, and Emil’s curiosity drives him to deconstruct the dish with a hunger reaching far beyond gastronomy—into something older and darker.

One big dream. One little fairy. One last chance. Lina only wants one thing in life; to be a Christmas fairy. The problem? Her magic can be a little wild, and she has an addiction to candy canes. With her big heart, she is determined to make her dream come true. In this short story collection, follow Lina from her childhood, through her school years, and into adulthood. Every stage in her life brings new trials to overcome.

We’ve been sold a hollow myth of dimples and a chubby baby face. The true Cupid is no cherub; he is a gilded plague. His arrows don’t spark romance; they carry a fever that rots the mind. There is no grace in his archery, only the copper tang of blood and a fixation so violent it consumes everything it touches. In this forgotten chapter of the Hellenistic world, the God of love and desire stalks the streets of Rome with a quiver full of poison.

In Winterberry Hollow, a dark event is an annual tradition, concealed beneath the garland and lights. The secret belongs only to the wealthy founding family's elders. Their grandchildren receive a letter, a chilling invitation from a shadowy figure by the name of Father Christmas. A chance to be put back on the "Nice" list, to be given all the goodness those of pure heart receive. But it's a dangerous and intense trail to gain entrance onto the list. And the punishment is just as dark.

The world of Keyfaetuun has four dragons, but never did it have a single unicorn … until the fae guardian of the Kingdom of Zenith, Madame Astrid, took a foal from its mother and fed the foal magic milk, which transformed him. Then she stole a baby girl from her parents and gave the little unicorn to her “daughter” as a pet. But when the daughter grew up and was taken to live in a tower, she said goodbye to her unicorn friend she called Quinn. After Madame Astrid was punished for breaking the rules.

See clearly. Think rationally. Live intelligently. You don’t need a lab coat to think like a scientist—just curiosity, clarity, and the courage to question. When life feels uncertain or complex, science offers more than facts—it offers a method for understanding reality. Blending psychology, philosophy, and practical reflection, Think Like a Scientist transforms the scientific method into a clear framework for living intelligently.

'MASSIVELY ENTERTAINING' BERNARDINE EVARISTO 'WARM, FUNNY, FULL OF HEART' DIANA EVANS, AUTHOR OF ORDINARY PEOPLE 'PROFOUNDLY MOVING' ANTONIA HODGSON, AUTHOR OF THE RAVEN SCHOLAR 'ABUNDANT IN LOVE, HEART AND SOUL' LISA OWENS, AUTHOR OF NOT WORKING 'HUGELY SATISFYING' BIDISHA 'A TRIUMPH' LISA...

During World War I, the ancient manor house of Greyladies in rural Wiltshire is requisitioned for a hospital. Living in Swindon, Phoebe Sinclair is unaware of any connection to Greyladies and the Latimers. She loses her job when her German employers are interned because of the war. When Phoebe is posted to the hospital at Greyladies, she feels she's come home. But Frank is still pursuing her and Corin has his own problems. With obstacles at every turn, can Phoebe find happiness and embrace the role of mistress of Greyladies?

Brought to you by Penguin. This rare self-portrait from pioneering publisher, writer and cultural activist Margaret Busby underscores her powerful legacy and celebrates some of the people and places that have shaped her exceptional life Margaret Busby has been at the heart of cultural life in...

Disgraced pilot Johnson and Sammie, a Terwillian, are drunk in the Orbit, an asteroid belt mining bar, watching the exotic calabash dancers. Johnson is bonkers for one dancer, the beautiful Alashoa (Eyes like dark limpid pools.. You can imagine… ). But Alashoa mysteriously disappears! Desperate to find her, Johnson joins Sammie aboard his ship, the Lily Langtree to search for her. Soon the Lily is in trouble. Sammie is forced to call Mabel at Acme Deep Space Towing for a tow.

The Smart Shopper’s Anti-Inflammatory Grocery Guide transforms how you shop, cook, and feed your family without confusion, overwhelm, or wasted time. This system takes you aisle by aisle, showing how to spot hidden inflammatory additives in packaged foods and swap them for cleaner, budget-friendly options. Instead of relying on brand lists or specialty items, it gives tools that work in any store, on any budget.

Fray Rodrigo de Ávila, a Dominican friar, witnesses the vast Spanish Empire stretch across continents, yet sees not glory, but the human cost of ambition. In the Council of the Indies, he condemns the brutality of the conquistadors and the empire's moral corruption. He expects exile, censure, or death, but instead, the crown summons him as a reluctant adviser, placing the weight of conscience squarely on his shoulders.

Single mum Thora Mason is content with her life. Lucas Grant left the Cornish village almost 20 years ago, leaving behind his family and the only woman he's ever loved. When Thora bumps into Lucas, she's stunned by the feelings that come rushing back, and from then on avoids him at all costs. After all, she's happy as she is, so why would she risk that by allowing romance to upend her life? As an investor, Lucas is governed solely by his head, but once he sees Thora again, his heart takes the reins.

Hampshire, 1900. With the sudden death of her father, the life of 15-year-old Harriet Benson changes forever. Forced from her home to escape the advances of her leering stepbrother Norris, Harriet is sent into service to provide for the family. Arriving at the grand Dalton House, she meets the owners' crippled son Joseph, with whom friendship soon blossoms. When circumstances force Joseph to leave the family home, Harriet is happy to accompany him and break free from the controlling influence of her stepmother.

In this collection of sixteen detective episodes, you’ll hear Frank Sinatra as amateur detective Rocky Fortune, Dick Powell as Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Alan Ladd on Box Thirteen, Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe Friday on Dragnet, Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce as Holmes and Watson on The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, William Gargan as Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator, Vincent Price as Simon Templar aka “The Saint” and many more!

Nostalgia radio had incredible comedy, mystery, detective, Western, sci-fi, musical, and drama shows that kept Americans glued to their radio sets. Families gathered around their living room radios to hear their favorite Hollywood stars in fully dramatized broadcasts that entertained millions. In this collection of sixteen episodes, you’ll hear “Richard Diamond, Private Detective” with Dick Powell, “Suspense,” starring Gregory Peck, “The Charlie McCarthy Show” with Edgar Bergan and Robert Cummings, “You Bet Your Life” with Groucho Marx, and many more.

Nostalgia radio had incredible comedy, mystery, detective, western, sci-fi, musical, and drama shows that kept Americans glued to their radio sets. Families gathered around their living room radios to hear their favorite Hollywood stars in fully-dramatized broadcasts that entertained millions.