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What would you do with a million dollars, if you were 13? Nate Brodie is nicknamed “Brady” not only for his arm, but also because he’s a huge Tom Brady fan. But when he gets the chance to win a million dollars by throwing a pass through a target at a Patriots game, the pressure begins. His family is in danger of losing its home, his best friend is losing her eyesight, and he’s losing his “golden arm” touch. Mike Lupica’s latest sports novel is also his most heartwarming.

Master of suspense James Patterson reopens the ultimate cold case, the unsolved death of King Tut. With Martin Dugard, he combs through the evidence, scavenging for overlooked data and forensic clues. This true crime tale of intrigue, and betrayal presents a compelling case that King Tut’s death was anything but natural.

Containing a mix of familiar family favorites and unusual, exotic delicacies, this comprehensive collection of recipes for breads, cakes, cookies and pastries is also a well-researched exploration of home-baking techniques and global ethnic history — a must for any home cook. Its combination of delicious recipes and fascinating historical and anecdotal text make this award-winning book a fantastic read.

If the greatest warriors in history met, who would win? From Viking vs. Aztec to samurai vs. gladiator, Versus compares weaponry, armor, tactics and codes of honor, while eye-catching background scenes of arenas provide historical and cultural context. With the computer-gamer in mind, Versus brings history’s warriors into the 21st century in large, gate-folded pages that seek to crown history’s ultimate warrior. Who will it be?

The bestselling author of The Match recreates the most exciting baseball game ever played, with an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at this remarkable event where the historical significance becomes just as engrossing as the human drama.

Chef, nutritionist, and creator of Gigi Hudson Valley, Pensiero offers recipes from her restaurant and market and shows how seasonal, local, and organic food is a great way to move toward a healthier life.

The author of Mitten Strings for God gives us an intimate memoir of a family in transition — teenagers coming into their own, old careers ending and new ones opening up, the search for a deeper sense of place and a slower pace in a small New England town. Writing with poignant clarity and beauty, this is a story of holding on, of letting go, and of finding the sweetest, most cherished moments are surprisingly unremarkable.

#1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci is back with his next blockbuster thriller. For former firebrand cop Mace Perry, trying to reclaim her reputation after two years in jail for a crime she didn’t commit, taking on a fairly routine homicide investigation quickly turns into something complex, diabolical, and possibly lethal.

Everything gets Earl’s tail wagging — a bowl of food, a field of flowers, long walks, and belly rubs. But Mooch, Earl’s best friend, knows what’s really behind the wag: love. Patrick McDonnell, creator of the nationally syndicated comic strip, Mutts, pays an incredibly sweet tribute to his dog in a tale of wiggling and waggling, fwipping and fwapping... and every dog’s secret to the joy of life.

The Sartorialist is a collection of photographs accompanied by captions and commentary on the subjects’ fashion choices. Schuman traveled the globe taking pictures of everyone who triggered his well-tuned fashion radar, from stylishly suited old men in East Harlem to Audrey Hepburn look-alikes in Milan. His photographs capture men and women, young and old, looking exquisite as they go about daily life. Like the author’s hugely successful blog, the focus is on how clothes are worn, not by whom.

In #1 New York Times bestseller Michael Connelly’s electrifying new thriller, Detective Harry Bosch must face the unknown to save his daughter’s life. Assigned to investigate the murder of a Chinese liquor storeowner in LA, Bosch follows the case to Hong Kong, in a new city where nothing is as it seems…except the race against the clock to find Maddie before it’s too late.

Mortenson picks up where Three Cups of Tea left off, recounting his efforts to establish schools for Afghani girls, his work following the 2005 earthquake, and the unique ways he has built relationships with local leaders, even as he dodged shoot-outs and survived an abduction by the Taliban. Sharing his broader vision to promote peace through education and literacy, Mortenson weaves his hopes and experiences with the rich personal stories of the people involved in this remarkable two-decade humanitarian effort.

An insightful, celebratory look at Boston’s amazingly successful 2007– 2008 sports season, during which the Red Sox swept the World Series, the Patriots went undefeated during the regular season, and the Celtics won the NBA Championship.

This lavishly illustrated encyclopedia surveys the history and development of code making and code breaking in all areas of culture and society, from hieroglyphs and runes to DNA, the Zodiac Killer, The Da Vinci Code, graffiti, and beyond. Visually stunning and packed with fascinating details, it tells the complete story of codes at a time when they have become fundamentally important to our lives.

The recent Strigoi attack at St. Vladimir’s Academy was the deadliest in the school’s history, and the Strigoi abducted Dimitri. He’d rather die than be one of them, and now Rose must abandon her best friend, Lissa — the one she has sworn to protect no matter what — and keep the promise Dimitri begged her to make long ago. With so much at stake, how can she possibly destroy the person she loves most?

Library Journal sums it up: “One has to write with considerable authenticity to pull off a story steeped in magic and swamp water that examines race and class, death and rebirth, Haitian voodoo, and the beginnings of jazz in 1891 New Orleans.” Meticulously drawn in lyrical prose, this debut novel of death and rebirth, devastation and redemption, will draw you into a world of beauty and pain as alluring as it is dangerous.

In this companion to her bestselling A Dog’s Life, Ann M. Martin tells the parallel stories of Bone, a stray dog, Charlie, whose own dog is helping him deal with unspeakable loss, and Henry, whose most ardent wish is to own a dog. Their lives are fated to intersect in surprising ways as told in this powerful, heartfelt novel that’s perfect for anyone who has ever longed for a dog, or loved one.

They’re irresistible! Kids can’t read Gallop! without galloping around the room, and now Waddle! inspires prancing, hopping, stomping, and scampering. The newest animals-in-motion Scanimation book, Waddle! Comes from the optical genius behind the phenomenal #1 and #2 New York Times bestselling Gallop! and Swing! Kids love the action and the color integrated right it into the text. That prancing pig is pink, the leaping dolphin is blue, the slithering snake, yellow. Waddle! teaches color and movement. Its language is a joy, the rhymes are inspiring, and the animals full of life. One more thing: Waddle! has a surprise ending.

A dazzling tale of geographical and intellectual exploration, The Fourth Part of the World is an epic adventure story about the creation of the map that introduced Europe to America and ushered in the New World.

Here’s the must-have book for anyone who’s ever heard of Clarence Clemons, Bruce Springsteen or the E Street Band. It’s the inside story of Clarence “Big Man” Clemons — his life before, during and beyond the E-Street Band, including unbelievable, never-before-told adventures with Bruce Springsteen, the band, and an incredible cast of other famous characters recounted by Clemons himself and his best friend, television writer/producer Don Reo.

Oates’s dark, romantic, and captivating tale set in upstate New York is pieced together by two very different characters united by a brutal murder that forever lingers in their lives.

Loaded with all of the things 1.3 million subscribers love about NG Kids Magazine, our first-ever almanac for kids features more than 350 pages of jokes, games, puzzles, homework help, and fun information. Awesome adventure...amazing animals, culture connections...wonders of nature... and much, much more!

This comprehensive biography by National Book Award finalist Woody Holton overturns some of the perceived wisdom of the popular First Lady and Founding Mother, and shows her to be even more wise, wily, and powerful than previously portrayed.

Produced in collaboration with McSweeney’s, this unique history book looks at 109 forgotten American heroes — from activists, politicians, ordinary citizens, even pets and inanimate objects — that have all played a role in who we are as a nation.

Collins follows her highly lauded American Women with this account of the sea of change women have experienced since 1960, when they needed their husband’s permission to apply for a credit card. A comprehensive mix of oral history and keen research, this is the definitive book on the stunning changes that have smashed expectations about what women’s lives could be. Told in the down-to-earth, amusing, and agenda-free tone this beloved New York Times columnist is known for.

A beloved holiday classic for twentyfive years, this lavish gift edition includes a CD audio recording read by Liam Neeson, a note from Chris Van Allsburg, and a special keepsake “All Aboard” ornament.

A landmark publication that explores for the first time the meticulously composed and richly detailed photographs that Norman Rockwell used to create his famous artworks. Working alongside skilled photographers, Rockwell acted as art director, carefully orchestrating models, selecting props, and choosing locations for the 20,000+ photographs—many works of art in their own right—-that served as the basis of his iconic images. This book will intrigue anyone interested in photography, art, and Americana.

Bilqis SanGreal always knew she’d have to make sacrifices to be in the Knights Templar, including losing her mother to the Templars’ battle against the Unholy and training that isolates her from normal teenage life. Her budding relationship with Michael helps…until her childhood friend Kay draws the attention of the Angel of Death and Billi realizes she will have to sacrifice more than she ever imagined to save London from catastrophe.

Who doesn’t know the classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his spectral Christmas Eve dreams? Renowned director Robert Zemeckis (Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Forrest Gump, The Polar Express, Beowulf) has applied his signature stamp to this beloved tale. The result? A peek into the world behind Zemeckis’s camera, revealing the secrets of performance-capture technology and displaying its singular style in a deluxe, artistic format. A gorgeous gift book.

Gennady Spirin’s sumptuous paintings bring new life and spectacular beauty to this classic song, making it a gift to be treasured at Christmastime. Also available The Night Before Christmas.

Alone in his room, Jeremy draws a monster. But then the monster wants lunch! As his creation takes over, Jeremy begins to wonder how he will ever get rid of it…until he finally draws the monster a bus ticket out of town! With humor and artistry, McCarty cleverly blurs the line between his own drawings and Jeremy’s, subtly questioning the line between reality and imagination.

Kay Scarpetta faces a sensational case and a string of unexpected events in the explosive new novel from the world’s #1 bestselling crime writer.

In a wonderfully diverse selection of writings and gorgeous illustrations, this stunning companion to The Bedside Book of Birds explores the relationship between predators and their prey.

From the world of Aratta and Mohenjo-Daro to Atlantis and Camelot, this visually stunning book by the concept artist for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy takes readers on an historical, archaeological, and mythological journey through lost worlds. Some were abandoned in time, left buried and forgotten. Some live in the imagination, and some call to us from the tantalizing border of history and wishful thinking.

A bewitching tale reveals the secrets of a family of women who can read the future in the patterns in lace.

A collection of the most provocative and memorable New Yorker essays from bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell. Who can resist his investigation into why there are so many different kinds of mustard, but only one kind of ketchup? Tackling topics that range from hair dye to inventing the perfect cookie, from why employers love personality tests to why homelessness might be easier to solve than to manage, Gladwell’s peripatetic musings are pure reading pleasure.

Princess Hyacinth has a problem: she floats. The king and queen sew pebbles into the tops of her socks, and force her to wear a crown encrusted with the heaviest jewels in the kingdom to keep her earthbound. But then Hyacinth meets a balloon man…and the rest is, well, a surprise. A legendary children’s author and bestselling Caldecott Honor artist have created an unforgettable princess who’s sure to delight.

“What children’s book changed the way you see the world?” Silvey asked this question of more than 100 of our most respected and admired leaders in society, and she learned about the books that shaped financiers, actors, singers, athletes, artists, novelists, and more. The lessons they recall are inspiring, instructive, and illuminating.

It is not a peaceful time in the Dells. Young King Nash’s throne is threatened, and war is coming. In the mountains and forests are spies and thieves…and Fire, an irresistibly beautiful girl who can control the minds of everyone around her. Exquisitely romantic, this companion to the highly praised Graceling has an entirely new cast of characters, save for one person who plays a pivotal role in both books.

Finally! A worthy sequel to The House at Pooh Corner and Winnie-the-Pooh. Eighty years after Christopher Robin said good-bye to Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the Hundred AcreWood, we’re invited back for a reunion with our old friends in their delightful new adventures.

From Ellie Krieger — weekly host of the Food Network’s Healthy Appetite comes So Easy, a gorgeous cookbook that takes her innovative sensibility for creating light and healthy dishes and provides recipes that are easy enough for even the busiest people to prepare.

From a talented new writer comes a love story with a chilling twist. In this compelling young adult novel, a werewolf and the girl he once saved from his wolf pack fall in love during his final summer in human form. Sam and Grace race against oncoming winter to find a cure to save him from his fate.

Weaving together the high-tech fixing of major golf tournaments,the historical antecedents of a Roman Consul who leaves his home to save the Republic and a highranking officer of the Continental Army who forms a secret society to preserve the ideals of the American Revolution, Cincinnatus is a riveting dramatic tale full of intrigue, murder, and lost love. That the authors could imagine such an implausible mixture is only slightly less amazing than the fact that he pulled it off with so successfully. Suspenseful and morally complex, this is the rare thriller whose meaning resonates with readers long after they have turned the final page.

Jon Muth’s warm and enchanting artwork conveys the spirit and magic of Christmas. Far, far North, Santa prepares his reindeer, chooses gifts for every child and ponders the beauty all around him. Sure to become a holiday classic which touches the hearts of the very youngest children.

Journalist and author Casey Sherman provides a riveting account of the longstanding feud between a local New Hampshire man and a Franconia police officer that led to both their deaths on a stretch of mountain road in May 2007.

To celebrate 40 years of the most beloved children’s show of all time, this colorful book takes fans behind the scenes at 123 Sesame Street. A DVD with the first episode — and more— is included!

Edited by best-selling author Alice Sebold, the stories in this year’s collection serve as a provocative literary “antenna for what is going on in the world” (Chicago Tribune). The collection boasts great variety with contributions by Joseph Epstein, Jill McCorkle, Richard Powers, and more.

In this remarkable collaboration, NBA legends Larry Bird and Earvin “Magic” Johnson (with Jackie MacMullan, nationally recognized sports columnist) open up, as never before to give the definitive account of their decades-long rivalry cum friendship.