With air travel a regular part of daily life in North America, we tend to take the infrastructure that makes it possible for granted. However, the systems, regulations, and technologies of civil aviation are in fact the product of decades of experimentation and political negotiation, much of it connected to the development of the airmail as the first commercially sustainable use of airplanes. From the lighted airways of the 1920s through the radio...

Discover this exquisite poetry and prose collection about the pains of growing up from the popular millennial Instagram poet, perfect for fans of Amanda Lovelace and Rupi Kaur. Following her breakout debut Eighteen Years, poet Madisen Kuhn is thrilled to share this intimate portrait of a young woman navigating early adulthood and leaving her teenage years behind. Chronicling the complexities, joys, and challenges of this transitional phase of life,...

"For the first time in any modern language, a female scholar and translator reimagines The Art of War. Sun Tzu's ancient book of strategy and psychology has as much to tell us today as when it was first written 2,500 years ago. In a world forever at odds, his rules for anticipating the motivations and strategies of our competitors never cease to inspire leaders of all kinds. Michael Nylan, in her provocative introduction, sees new and unexpected lessons...

In the summer of 1535, France's king Francis I sent explorer Jacques Cartier to the New World to search for the Northwest Passage that would lead from China and the East. It was hoped he would also return with ships brimming with riches and gold for the country. Alas, Cartier found neither the elusive passage nor a bounty of riches, but he did find the St. Lawrence River. Readers will learn about the details of Cartier's extensive travels, his encounters...

"Orphaned and made bionic by a mysterious accident, Wren Derecho becomes enmeshed with an enigmatic power source. During her journey to navigate the pain of grief and loss, she crosses paths with three individuals with talents and traumas of their own. Their futures entwined, they must time travel so Wren can defeat her greatest enemy: herself"--

"Set against the backdrop of 1920s post-World War I Europe, this iconic novel takes you on a journey through the lives of a group of expatriates as they grapple with the complexities of love, friendship, and the search for meaning in a world forever changed. Join the charismatic and enigmatic Jake Barnes, a war veteran grappling with a life-altering injury, as he navigates the bohemian nightlife of Paris and the exhilarating bullfighting culture of...

"Early readers will learn to recognize and comprehend the feeling of being scared through relatable situations and examples. Utilizing full-page, engaging photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, this book is a helpful guide that aids young readers in navigating their emotions while also providing an opportunity to practice their reading skills"--

A reimagining of the career of Tinsel Town star Loretta Young traces the decades she shared with her former nun assistant, from her early screen successes through the scandals and obstacles that tested their bond.

"Early readers will learn to recognize and comprehend feeling angry through relatable situations and examples. Utilizing full-page, engaging photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, this book is a helpful guide that aids young readers in navigating their emotions while also providing an opportunity to practice their reading skills."--

"In this book, young readers will learn to recognize and comprehend feeling calm through relatable situations and examples. Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will be better able to navigate their emotions, while also building confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension"--