Best Things About Delaware - April 2024

The Book of Unknown Americans

Named a New York Times and Washington Post Notable Book, an NPR Great Read, The Daily Beast's Novel of the Year, and a Mother Jones, Oprah.com, School Library Journal, and BookPage Best Book of the YearWhen fifteen-year-old Maribel Rivera sustains a terrible injury, the Riveras leave behind a comfortable life in Mexico and risk everything to come to the United States so that Maribel can have the care she needs. Once they arrive, it’s not long before Maribel attracts the attention of Mayor Toro, the son of one of their new neighbors, who sees a kindred spirit in this beautiful, damaged o... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0345806409
• ASIN: 0345806409
• ISBN: 0345806409
• Brand: Vintage
• Manufacturer: Vintage

Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work

New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller shows how God calls on each of us to express meaning and purpose through our work and careers.Tim Keller, pastor of New York’s Redeemer Presbyterian Church and the New York Times bestselling author of The Reason for God, has taught and counseled students, young professionals, and senior leaders on the subject of work and calling for more than twenty years. Now he pulls his insights into a thoughtful and practical book for readers everywhere.With deep conviction and often surprising advice, Keller shows readers that bibl... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1594632820
• ASIN: 1594632820
• ISBN: 9781594632822
• Brand: WaterBrook Press
• Manufacturer: Penguin Books

A Tale of three Kings: A Study in Brokenness

This best-selling tale is based on the biblical figures of David, Saul, and Absalom. For the many Christians who have experienced pain, loss, and heartache at the hands of other believers, this compelling story offers comfort, healing, and hope. Christian leaders and directors of religious movements throughout the world have recommended this simple, powerful, and beautiful story to their members and staff. You will want to join the thousands who have been profoundly touched by this incomparable story.

• ASIN: 0842369082
• UPC: 031809069080
• ASIN: 0842369082
• ISBN: 9780842369084
• Brand: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
• Manufacturer: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work

Our most commonly held formula for success is broken. Conventional wisdom holds that if we work hard we will be more successful, and if we are more successful, then we’ll be happy. If we can just find that great job, win that next promotion, lose those five pounds, happiness will follow. But recent discoveries in the field of positive psychology have shown that this formula is actually backward: Happiness fuels success, not the other way around. When we are positive, our brains become more engaged, creative, motivated, energetic, resilient, and productive at work. This isn’t just an empty ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0307591549
• UPC: 642688063535
• ASIN: 0307591549
• ISBN: 0307591549
• Brand: Crown Business
• Manufacturer: Currency

Big Green Egg Cookbook: Celebrating the Ultimate Cooking Experience (Volume 1)

The cookbook EGGheads have been waiting for that features over 160 recipes designed specifically for the ceramic kamado cooker, the Big Green Egg. It can sear, smoke, roast, and bake.The Big Green Egg Cookbook is the first cookbook specifically celebrating this versatile ceramic cooker. Available in five sizes, Big Green Egg ceramic cookers can sear, grill, smoke, roast, and bake. Here is the birthday gift EGGheads have been waiting for, offering a variety of cooking and baking recipes encompassing the cooker's capabilities as a grill, a smoker, and an oven.The book's introduction explains the... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0740791451
• UPC: 050837270589
• ASIN: 0740791451
• ISBN: 0740791451
• Brand: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Manufacturer: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Valley Forge

The #1 New York Times bestselling authors of The Heart of Everything That Is return with one of the most inspiring—and underappreciated—chapters in American history: the story of the Continental Army’s six-month transformation in Valley Forge.December 1777. It is 18 months after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and some 12,000 members of America’s beleaguered Continental Army stagger into a small Pennsylvania encampment 23 miles northwest of British-occupied Philadelphia. The starving and half-naked force is reeling from a string of demoralizing defeats at the hands of K... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07CL67YJ6
• ASIN: B07CL67YJ6
• Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster

Immortal Diamond: The Search for Our True Self

• ASIN: 1118303598
• ASIN: 1118303598
• ISBN: 1118303598
• Brand: Jossey-Bass
• Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass

Hope Never Dies: An Obama Biden Mystery (Obama Biden Mysteries)

The New York Times Best Seller"[Hope Never Dies is] an escapist fantasy that will likely appeal to liberals pining for the previous administration, longing for the Obama-Biden team to emerge from political retirement as action heroes."—Alexandra Alter, New York TimesVice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama team up in this high-stakes thriller that combines a mystery worthy of Watson and Holmes with the laugh-out-loud bromantic chemistry of Lethal Weapon’s Murtaugh and Riggs. Vice President Joe Biden is fresh out of the Obama White House and feeling adrift when his favorit... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1683690397
• ASIN: 1683690397
• ISBN: 1683690397
• Manufacturer: Quirk Books

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly: A Memoir of Life in Death

In 1995, Jean-Dominique Bauby was the editor-in-chief of French Elle, the father of two young childen, a 44-year-old man known and loved for his wit, his style, and his impassioned approach to life. By the end of the year he was also the victim of a rare kind of stroke to the brainstem.  After 20 days in a coma, Bauby awoke into a body which had all but stopped working: only his left eye functioned, allowing him to see and, by blinking it, to make clear that his mind was unimpaired. Almost miraculously, he was soon able to express himself in the richest detail: dictating a word at a time, bl... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0375701214
• ASIN: 0375701214
• ISBN: 0375701214
• Brand: Vintage Books USA
• Manufacturer: Vintage

Northeast Foraging: 120 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Beach Plums to Wineberries (Regional Foraging Series)

“An invaluable guide for the feast in the East.” —Hank Shaw, author of the James Beard Award–winning website Hunter Angler Gardener Cook The Northeast offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Leda Meredith as your trusted guide you will learn how to safely find and identify an abundance of delicious wild plants. The plant profiles in Northeast Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions for eating and preserving. A handy seasonal planner details which plants are available during every season. Thorough,... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1604694173
• ASIN: 1604694173
• ISBN: 9781604694178
• Brand: Timber Press
• Manufacturer: Timber Press

Signing Made Easy (A Complete Program for Learning Sign Language. Includes Sentence Drills and Exercises for Increased Comprehension and Signing Skill)

A comprehensive guide to learning and using Sign Language in everyday life The authors of the acclaimed Perigee Visual Dictionary of Signing and The Pocket Dictionary of Signing have created a text and workbook in one. This volume will teach you how to use signing in English sentence format. Signing Made Easy offers the most thorough, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Presented in a large-format, easy-to-follow design, this book includes: • More than 3,500 different signs, with clear ill... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0399514902
• ASIN: 0399514902
• ISBN: 0399514902
• Brand: WaterBrook Press
• Manufacturer: Perigee Books

Family Dog: A Simple and Time-Proven Method

The bestselling dog training manual that will give you the perfect family pet—from the author of Water Dog.This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog, regardless of breed or age—in just sixteen weeks. Whether you’re six or sixty, you can learn to train your dog quickly and effectively—taking only minutes a day. In Family Dog, you’ll discover:• How to choose the right dog for your family and lifestyle• The fundamentals of training—from housebreaking to basic commands to teaching tricks• The ke... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0525944729
• ASIN: 0525944729
• ISBN: 0525944729
• Brand: Dutton Books
• Manufacturer: Dutton

Miracles From the Vault: Anthology of Underground Cures

Health information presented in 10 parts: Part 1. Pain; Part 2. Cancer; Part 3. Heart; Part 4. Asthma and COPD; Part 5. Anti-Aging, Energy and Weight Loss; Part 6. Osteoporosis; Part 7. Diabetes; Part 8. Memory; Part 9. Immune System; Part 10. Vital Health Secrets.

• ASIN: B00IURKSOS
• ASIN: B00IURKSOS
• Manufacturer: Health Sciences Institute

Washington's Crossing (Pivotal Moments in American History)

Six months after the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolution was all but lost. A powerful British force had routed the Americans at New York, occupied three colonies, and advanced within sight of Philadelphia.Yet, as David Hackett Fischer recounts in this riveting history, George Washington--and many other Americans--refused to let the Revolution die. On Christmas night, as a howling nor'easter struck the Delaware Valley, he led his men across the river and attacked the exhausted Hessian garrison at Trenton, killing or capturing nearly a thousand men. A second battle of Trenton fo... [Read More]

• ASIN: 019518159X
• ASIN: 019518159X
• ISBN: 019518159X
• Brand: Oxford University Press USA
• Manufacturer: Oxford University Press

Underwater Dogs

The exuberant, exhilarating photographs of dogs underwater that have become a sensation From the water's surface, it's a simple exercise: a dog's leap, a splash, and then a wet head surfacing with a ball, triumphant. But beneath the water is a chaotic ballet of bared teeth and bubbles, paddling paws, fur and ears billowing in the currents. From leaping Lab to diving Dachshund, the water is where a dog's distinct personality shines through; some lounge in the current, paddling slowly, but others arch their bodies to cut through the water with the focus and determination of a shark. In more than... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0316227706
• ASIN: 0316227706
• ISBN: 0316227706
• Brand: Little Brown and Company
• Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company

Mervin the Sloth Is about to Do the Best Thing in the World

"Mervin the Sloth very, very slowly reveals the best thing in the world--sharing good times with good

• UPC: 51492792
• Rating: 4.0

101 Things You Should Know About Geography

Sometimes geography can feel like a mass of info to learn by rote. But it's an important way to make sense of our complex, unpredictable world. From glaciers and global warming to latitude and longitude,

• UPC: 23651043

The Thing about Jellyfish (Paperback)

Twelve-year-old Suzy Swanson wades through her intense grief over the loss of her best friend by investigating the rare jellyfish she is convinced was responsible for her friend's

• UPC: 53595505
• Rating: 3.889

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On : Things About Me

Marcel is a creature with one eye and pink shoes and he lives in a shell. Detailed paintings illustrate the scenes as he describes his day around the

• UPC: 15731631
• Rating: 3.667

The Best Thing about Kindergarten

It's graduation day and Ms. Appleby asks her students, "What is the best thing about Kindergarten?" They all have an answer--and every answer is different. But Ms. Appleby has a secret answer that will surprise

• UPC: 21971466
• Rating: 5.0

The Thing About Leftovers

Fizzy feels like a "leftover" after her parents

• UPC: 55601428
• Rating: 5.0

The Thing About Luck

There is bad luck, good luck, and making one's own luckNwhich is exactly what Summer must do to save her family in this National Book Award-winning novel by Newbery Medalist Kadohata ("Kira-Kira").

• UPC: 30527489
• Rating: 3.818

The Best Worst Thing (Paperback)

A simply told, deeply riveting, and perceptive debut novel that strikes a universal chord by exploring what it's like to be a 10-year-old who doesn't feel ready to grow up and leave childhood

• UPC: 56199069
• Rating: 4.0

642 Big Things to Write About: Young Writer's Edition

This new oversized journal is packed with peculiar and provocative prompts that encourage young writers to think BIG. Whether imagining big objects or pondering big ideas, budding writers will find this HUGELY entertaining book of

• UPC: 51797455

Ultimate Dinosaurs : Lots of Amazing Things About Dinosaurs

"A visual exploration of the monsters who once ruled the Earth, Ultimate Dinosaurs explores the prehistoric world through photographic galleries complemented by lively, informative

• UPC: 21101889