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No matter the chaos, Pee-Wee Harris always seems to land in luck. Another delightful installment of his scouting adventures, filled with energy, laughs, and plenty of surprises.

It’s comforting to think that we can be successful because we work hard, climb ladders, and get what we deserve, but each of us has been profoundly touched by randomness. Chance is shown to play a crucial role in shaping outcomes across history, throughout the natural world, and in our everyday lives. In The Random Factor, Mark Robert Rank draws from a wealth of evidence, including interviews and research, to explain how luck and chance play out and reveals how we can use these lessons to guide our personal lives and public policies.

2021 Prose Award Finalist A long-overdue and sober examination of President Ronald Reagan’s racist politics that continue to harm communities today and helped shape the modern conservative movement. Ronald Reagan is hailed as a transformative president and an American icon, but within his...

Owen Clancy's Run of Luck is an action-packed young-adult adventure featuring Owen Clancy, a quick-witted hero who befriends a mysterious boy and uncovers a nefarious plot. Filled with daring escapes, crime-solving, and unexpected twists, this tale is a thrilling ride from start to finish.