"The View from the Cheap Seats brings together... more than sixty pieces of his outstanding nonfiction. Analytical yet playful, erudite yet accessible, this cornucopia explores a broad range of interests and topics, including (but not limited to): authors past and present; music; storytelling; comics; bookshops; travel; fairy tales; America; inspiration; libraries; ghosts; and the title piece, at turns touching and self-deprecating, which recounts...

"Inspired by twenty-six fruits, essayist, poet, and pie lady Kate Lebo expertly blends the culinary, medical, and personal in a book of lyrical essays, accompanied by recipes"--

"Good Prose" is an inspiring book about writing--about the creation of good prose--and the record of a warm and productive literary friendship.

"Our politics are broken; our world is melting; the next catastrophe looms. Enter James Parker, who for years now has been writing odes of appreciation on subjects from the seemingly minor ('Ode to Naps') to the unexpected ('Ode to Giving People Money') to the seemingly minor, unexpected, and hyperspecific ('Ode to Running in Movies'). Finally collecting Parker's beloved and much-lauded odes in one place, this volume demonstrates the profound power...

Follows one young man from his impoverished childhood with a crack-addicted mother, through his discovery of the sport of football, to his rise to become one of the most successful, highly-paid players in the NFL.

"You swab your cheek or spit in a vial, then send it away to a lab somewhere. Weeks later you get a report that might tell you where your ancestors came from or if you carry certain genetic risks. Or the report could reveal long-buried family secrets and upend your entire sense of identity. Soon a lark becomes an obsession, a relentless drive to find answers to questions at the core of your being, like "Who am I?" and "Where did I come from?" Welcome...

"As the son of a medieval lord, Henry has lived in a castle all his life. When learns that he must leave home to begin training to be a knight, he turns to his friend Margaret for help. But as a worker in the castle's kitchen, Margaret is envious of Henry's opportunity to see more of the world. Get a glimpse into medieval times by following these two friends as they explore the castle and meet a variety of colorful characters." --Publisher description....

"Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammal battles to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Coyote vs. Dingo, Lion vs. Tiger, Rhino vs. Hipppo, and Walrus vs. Elephant Seal."--Provided by publisher.