Class Conflict

In a radical analysis of contemporary classrooms, MacArthur Award-winning author Lisa Delpit develops ideas about ways teachers can be better "cultural transmitters" in the classroom, where prejudice, stereotypes, and cultural assumptions breed ineffective education. Delpit suggests that many academic problems attributed to children of color are actually the result of miscommunication, as primarily white teachers and "other people's children" struggle with the imbalance of power and the dynamics plaguing our system.

A stunning new work from universally acclaimed Daniyal Mueenuddin, whose debut short story collection won the Story Prize and was a finalist for the Los Angeles Book Prize, the National Book Award, and the Pulitzer Prize. NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026: Town & Country, Bustle, AARP...

A big novel about a small town... When Barry Fairbrother dies in his early forties, the town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty façade is a town at war. Rich at war with poor...

Campbell Flynn, art historian, professor, and fêted fixture of the literati, always knew that when his life came crashing down, it would happen in public—yet he never imagined that a single year in London would expose so much. He’s never taken other people half as seriously as they take themselves, which is the first of his mistakes. The second is a new project: opportunistic and precisely calibrated to rake in a fortune.

Attention is the real currency. Not time. Not talent. Not charisma. If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting knowing you were competent… and still didn’t move the room, you already know what this is about. If you’ve ever watched a conversation drift into fog, or felt yourself start performing, over-explaining, or rushing just to keep someone’s attention—same problem. You weren’t lacking personality. You were lacking structure. Attention Engineering: A Masterclass on The Crown Method is a practical course-in-a-book for people who want their communication to land—cleanly, ...

Pete and Geri Scazzero developed The Emotionally Healthy (EH) Relationships Course over a 21-year period to directly address core biblical principles to guide you and others into an experience of discipleship that will deeply change your life. In the EH Relationships Course, everyone will learn...

This program is read by the author "Just brilliant."—Kirkus Reviews Heavily autobiographical and infused with magical realism, Black Girl Unlimited fearlessly explores the intersections of poverty, sexual violence, depression, racism, and sexism—all through the arc of a transcendent...

“A Death of No Importance has such rich historic detail that you feel as if you’ve been transported to early twentieth century New York. Mariah Fredericks is the best at creating compulsively addictive, fresh, twisty reads.”—Meg Cabot Through her exquisite prose, sharp observation and...

How far can you go to protect your livelihood in the face of rampant profit driven progress? Follow the dramatic story of George Mellor and the frame-breakers of Yorkshire as they battle to preserve their way of life. Will they succeed in halting the ruthless forces opposing them? Justice, rebellion, and the quest for truth Dive into the tumultuous world of 1812 Yorkshire in "Enoch's Hammer". Experience the drama, the courage, and the heartbreak of the Luddite uprising. Follow the Luddites' struggle, their personal lives, and the relentless pursuit by authorities. Set in 1812,`Enoch`s ...

This captivating novel about residents and servants on one block of a posh London street is a “sex comedy and a social satire, of the ‘Upstairs Downstairs’ variety, with a few murders mixed in for our added delight” (The Washington Post Book World). *Includes an excerpt of Rendell's...

In the vibrant heart of London, where the clamour of life intertwined with whispers of forgotten dreams, a delicate ballet unfolded between two souls destined to tread divergent paths. Eliza Croft, an aristocrat burdened by the weight of societal expectations, yearned for freedom from the gilded cage that adorned her existence. Beneath the wide-brimmed hat that framed her porcelain face, her heart ached for something beyond the confines of polite conversation and arranged marriages. Across the lush gardens of her family’s townhouse, Julian Thorne, a struggling artist cloaked in tattered ...

Space opera's sharpest mind returns to the world of the Imperial Radch in this brilliant standalone from award-winning author Ann Leckie. The Temporal Location of the Radiant Star has always been a source of both conflict and hope for the people of Ooioiaa. However, the imperial Radch see it...

Mages suck! Too bad she is one. After tragedy strikes, Samara Yancy vows to keep those she loves safe. But her job’s uninspiring, her sister is spiraling, and she barely sleeps. So, when asked to bring her friend’s killer to justice on The Mainland, she accepts. Disguised as a Mage, blondish hair and a fake name aren’t enough to protect her. On the run, she finds shelter with those who view her as bait, devising a plan to keep her friends and family safe. Which, as usual, looks better on paper than when executed. As Sam navigates through a sea of half-truths, magic within her awakens....

One unusually sultry spring night, Jane is woken by a scream from the nursery - and rushes in to find the Tyler children's nanny murdered and the carefully locked window flung open.

The Price of Perfect Order For two decades, Mrs. Eliza Nesbitt, the immaculate housekeeper of Ashworth Manor, has lived by one rule: order is power. Her ledger is flawless, her control absolute, and her secret perfectly buried. But on the day a timid new maid named Sally arrives, Nesbitt's life is fractured by a familiar curve of the jaw and a single, terrifying truth: A secret she must struggle to keep hidden at all costs.. But, with a triumphant rival housekeeper, Mrs. Finch, closing in, and a cryptic attic note threatening to reveal Nesbitt's past lie, the seemingly cold housekeeper must...

Fun fact: Blondes do not have more fun! The Mainland is Samara Yancy’s new home. Away from the authorities on The Rock, who view her as a felon. But life here is no picnic. It turns out, no amount of blood money or minions can bring you happiness. But, if she doesn’t return voluntarily, her family will suffer in her stead. So, it’s time to rally her allies and craft a strategy to get her people out; regardless of the consequences. But as usual, nothing goes according to plan. As each layer of deception unfolds, she discovers the depth of rot within her once beloved city/state ...

When life gives you lemons, burn the whole tree down! Samara Yancy has tried her best not to start another Great War. To defeat her enemy, she’ll need more defensive Combat Mages to fight by her side. But they’re scattered, some behind city/state dampening fields, others miles away on The Mainland. Meanwhile, her Psi ability continues to develop in strange ways. When it gives her cryptic clues about the source of all the unrest plaguing her world, she needs to learn more about her kind. Oddities who were both admired and feared. But the universe keeps messing up her plans. After another...

What is it about Napoleon Bonaparte that has led recognized leaders such as General George S. Patton to study his principles-and countless books on management and leadership to quote his maxims? What lessons can today's project managers and leaders learn from Napoleon's successes and failures?...

Proper customer care is what todays business success is all about. From the minute the customer picks up the phone or walks through your doors it is critical that you provide them the very best customer experience. Why? Because todays customer has far more options than they did even just 10 years ago. If you do not provide the type of experience your customers want, they will go elsewhere. Often to never be seen again. Learn how to provide superior customer service experiences for every customer. From the easy going young customers to even the most unreasonable and demanding customers. Show...

Death of an American Beauty is the third in Mariah Fredericks's compelling series, set in Gilded Age New York, featuring Jane Prescott. Jane Prescott is taking a break from her duties as lady’s maid for a week, and plans to begin it with attending the hottest and most scandalous show in town...