Flint & Silver
by John Drake
ISBN 9780007268986
Trade Paperback $24.99

Rip-roaring adventures for fans of Pirates of the Caribbean and Patrick O'Brian, in these pirate prequels to the classic Treasure Island.

The legendary Captain Flint is the meanest, most dangerous bandit on the high seas. He fears only one man, his friend and fellow freebooter 'Gentleman' John Silver. Silver is the nearest thing to nobility on these lawless oceans, and the only person preventing Flint from inflicting the same merciless sadism on his victims as he does on his luckless crew.

But there's more to piracy than rum, sodomy and the lash - there's gold, hundreds of thousands of pieces of it, pieces of eight beyond the wildest dreams of most men. And as these ill-gotten gains pour into the ship's holds, Flint schemes to secure the vast treasure for himself. To stand a chance, Silver must do battle with his own honour, as well as Flint's treachery, setting the scene for an epic battle of wits and swords on the sweltering seas of the Caribbean.

Shadow Command
by Dale Brown
ISBN 9780007243099
Trade Paperback $32.99

What if the most high-tech unit in the U.S. military rebelled against Washington? The future becomes a terrifying reality in New York Times bestselling author Dale Brown's Shadow Command.

Following their success in crushing Iran's hostility in Strike Force, General Patrick McLanahan’s new "Aerospace Battle Force" has grown into a full-fledged space-based task force, based in orbit on the Armstrong Space Station. But not everyone is supporting McLanahan and his Force. Russia argues that the program is a threat to international peace and security. Under pressure from Russia, the United Nations, and the liberal American press, newly elected US President Joseph Gardner cuts off all funding for this provocative force and dismisses McLanahan, because he says McLanahan will never be part of the "path to peace."

Unbeknownst to the public, however, the Russians have blackmailed Gardner into this action with documents exposing the president's numerous affairs and other potential scandals. With the ABF decommissioned, Russia sends 125,000 troops into Turkmenistan and Iran and fills the Persian Gulf with its warships. Disobeying orders, McLanahan orders the ABF to strike the Russian forces, momentarily holding off the Russian attack. President Gardner is outraged at McLanahan's disobedience and orders him back to Washington for disciplinary action. McLanahan refuses the President's command and warns Russia that he is prepared to act unilaterally to stop Russian forces from advancing in the Persian Gulf. The president orders McLanahan's immediate arrest. But there's a problem: McLanahan is virtually untouchable. He is located at one of the most secure bases in the world, with an arsenal of the world's most sophisticated air weapons; plus, he has control of the Aerospace Battle Force and the Armstrong Space Station. Army, Marine Corps, and FBI units converge on the base, but they are easily turned away... but for how long? McLanahan must hold off his own countrymen and battle the aggression of the Russians--while working to clear his name and expose the president's corruption.

If Today Be Sweet
by Thrity Umrigar
ISBN 9780061240249
Trade Paperback $27.99

A stunning new novel from bestselling author Thrity Umrigar that explores the trials one woman faces after her husband dies. If Today Be Sweet is rich with emotion, beauty, texture, and, of course, the magnificent prose, that made The Space Between Us such a huge success.

If Today Be Sweet is a beautifully written novel set in Ohio about a widow dealing with the loss of her husband and country. After he died she had to make a decision: go back to India, the place where her fondest memories were born, or remain in Ohio with her only son and his American wife. She marvels at how successful he has been adjusting to American culture--eating American food, wearing American clothes, and even speaking the way Americans do--but, she questions whether or not she will be able to assimilate herself. With the voice of her deceased husband to guide her, she struggles to gain perspective on her new life while watching the drama of her son's life as an immigrant in American unfold.

The Summer of Naked Swim Parties
by Jessica Anya Blau
ISBN 9780061452024
Trade Paperback $24.99

A passionate and poignant debut novel of one girl's coming of age in 1970s southern California--replete with stoners, hippies, surfers, bitchy girlfriends, first love, first heartbreak, and OP shorts.

Jamie Green will remember "the summer of naked swim parties" for the rest of her life. It's the summer in which she has her first serious boyfriend, Flip, who is three years older and comes with friends for Jamie's friends; it's the summer in which Jamie's older sister is away at Outward Bound, leaving Jamie with her parents (and very often the house) to herself; it's the summer in which Jamie's parents throw, yes, naked swim parties, leaving Jamie cringing with embarrassment. And it's the summer in which Jamie will be forced to confront love, loss, family, and heartbreak for the very first time.

Mantra: The Rules of Indulgence
by Jehangir Mehta
ISBN 9780060899851
Hardcover $49.99
By renowned chef Jehangir Mehta, a lushly photographed gem of a book that explores the traditional ayurvedic health-giving properties of ingredients both exotic and ordinary, through recipes, history, and images.

Practical as well as stunning, the book is divided into 14 sections, including those devoted to flowers, seeds, herbs, and grains.

•Wake up to the enticing aroma of fresh-baked Jasmine-Glazed Doughnuts or a delectable Hazelnut Crepe with Caramel Pine Nut Toffee Sauce.

•Delight in one of Mehta's celebrated flavor fusions: Salty Caramel Tapioca, Green Papaya and Persimmon Salad with Pepper Coconut Sorbet, and Lime-Brushed Melon Millefeuille with Beet Sorbet.

•Take your taste buds on a trip around the world. Enjoy Jehangir's Persian Caraway Seed Cookies and Falooda with Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream, savor an Indian Radish Gourd Chutney, and experience the best of Mexico and India with a superlative Tres Leches Cake with Coconut Curry Emulsion, Pears, and Almond.

Mehta explores each featured ingredient through fascinating descriptions and history, exquisite photographs, its promised health benefits, and a distinctive recipe. This captivating book will inspire and delight readers with its mix of photographs, history, and study of natural healing methods.

Black Wave
by Jean & John Silverwood
ISBN 9780732288310
Trade Paperback $32.99

This is a heart-pumping true story of one family's terrifying battle for survival after disaster strikes on the high seas.

It was a case of now or never for Jean and John Silverwood when they decided to give their four young children a taste of adventure on the high seas. Their bold decision to leave behind their everyday lives to sail across the world on a catamaran tested them all in ways they could never have imagined. Living off the grid could be paradise one day, a race to escape pirates the next, but perhaps the most difficult challenge of all in this brave new world was living and working together in such close quarters.

Their voyage of discovery ended suddenly and tragically almost two years later on a remote atoll in French Polynesia. On a calm and moonless night, without warning their beloved floating home Emerald Jane suddenly crashed onto a jagged coral reef. Within minutes, the seemingly indestructible twin-hulled yacht was being smashed to pieces.

Gradually, in the dark crucible of the sea, the Silverwoods became a crew. Then they became a family again. But just as it seemed that they had mastered every challenge, their world was shattered in a split second of unimaginable horror. Now the real test began, forcing them to fight for their lives.

Mindfreak
by Criss Angel
ISBN 9780061137624
Trade Paperback $29.99

The most provocative mystifier in decades goes behind the scenes of his hit show and reveals 40 amazing illusions fans can master.

The star of the groundbreaking hit television series Criss Angel Mindfreak is considered to be the most influential name in magic today, with a visionary approach and inventive material. Picking up where the show leaves off, Mindfreak explores the various illusions--"mindfreaks"--Angel performs each week, as well as his philosophy behind his approach to life and his art.

From being suspended by hooks from a helicopyer to walking up the side of a burning building, Criss Angel gives a behind-the-scenes look at an artistry that has baffled millions. Complete with step-by-step instructions on mastering 40 Mindfreaks at home, this eye-opening guide is essential for aspiring magicians and anyone who has a dream. Mindfreak is a look inside the mind, heart and life of Criss Angel. And, as he proves, anything is possible.

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