Tuesday, April 8, 2025

iTunes Store: Top 25 Books in Fiction & Literature 2025-04-08

Paul Weston - Cape Corse artwork Cape Corse
Paul Weston
Genre: Historical Fiction
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: November 01, 2023
Publisher: Paul Weston
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

Britain is at war with Napoleonic France, and Lieutenant Snowden RN is sent to Bermuda to commission a fast cedar built schooner, Oleander.  In the Mediterranean, the French control the island of Corsica, having defeated the short lived Corsican Republic, and Pasquale Paoli, the Republic's leader, now an old man, is in exile in London.  Snowden and Oleander are sent to Corsica to support a delicate and dangerous operation which could be of considerable assistance in defeating Bonaparte. In this fast moving, historically accurate and complex novel, the author evokes the era of the Napoleonic wars, set as they were against the background of scientific progress and the nascent Industrial Revolution.



Don Pendleton - Texas Storm artwork Texas Storm
Don Pendleton
Genre: Action & Adventure
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: December 16, 2014
Publisher: Open Road Media
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

In the oil fields of Texas, the Executioner discovers a daring Mafia plot The plane comes in low, dropping its sole passenger on the edge of the oilfield known as Klingman’s Wells. Wearing all black, his chest crisscrossed with ammunition, Mack Bolan begins his assault on the facility. With his two favorite pistols and a handful of grenades, he cripples this mob-run drilling site, causing enough chaos to allow him to escape unharmed—and rescue the kidnapped woman who is trapped inside.   Bolan’s one-man war against organized crime has hamstrung the mob’s gambling operations and stopped its corruption of Washington. Desperate for funds, the syndicate has infiltrated the Texas oil industry, starting with Klingman’s Wells. To save the Lone Star State from mob rule, the Executioner hits one Mafia stronghold after another in a tornado of destruction that is appropriately Texas size. Texas Storm is the 18th book in the Executioner series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.



Clare Leslie Hall - Broken Country (Reese's Book Club) artwork Broken Country (Reese's Book Club)
Clare Leslie Hall
Genre: Fiction & Literature
Price: $14.99
Publish Date: March 04, 2025
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Seller: Simon & Schuster Canada

A REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK | A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “ Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall is an unforgettable story of love, loss, and the choices that shape our lives…but it’s also a masterfully crafted mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Seriously, that ending?! I did not see it coming.” —Reese Witherspoon “Stirring and mysterious…fires directly at the human heart and hits the mark.” —Delia Owens, New York Times bestselling author of Where the Crawdads Sing A love triangle unearths dangerous, deadly secrets from the past in this thrilling tale perfect for fans of The Paper Palace and Where the Crawdads Sing . “The farmer is dead. He is dead, and all anyone wants to know is who killed him.” Beth and her gentle, kind husband Frank are happily married, but their relationship relies on the past staying buried. But when Beth’s brother-in-law shoots a dog going after their sheep, Beth doesn’t realize that the gunshot will alter the course of their lives. For the dog belonged to none other than Gabriel Wolfe, the man Beth loved as a teenager—the man who broke her heart years ago. Gabriel has returned to the village with his young son Leo, a boy who reminds Beth very much of her own son, who died in a tragic accident. As Beth is pulled back into Gabriel’s life, tensions around the village rise and dangerous secrets and jealousies from the past resurface, this time with deadly consequences. Beth is forced to make a choice between the woman she once was, and the woman she has become. A sweeping love story with the pace and twists of a thriller, Broken Country is a novel of simmering passion, impossible choices, and explosive consequences that toggles between the past and present to explore the far-reaching legacy of first love.



Kristin Hannah - On Mystic Lake artwork On Mystic Lake
A Novel
Kristin Hannah
Genre: Fiction & Literature
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: February 02, 1999
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A poignant and tender story of love, loss, passion, and the fragile threads that bind families together from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Women . “A beautifully simple, deeply compassionate story.”—Diana Gabaldon Annie Colwater's only child has just left home for school abroad. On that same day, her husband of twenty years confesses that he's in love with a younger woman. Alone in the house that is no longer a home, Annie comes to the painful realization that for years she has been slowly disappearing. Lonely and afraid, she retreats to Mystic, the small Washington town where she grew up, hoping that there she can reclaim the woman she once was—the woman she is now desperate to become again. In Mystic, she is reunited with her first love, Nick Delacroix, a recent widower unable to cope with his grieving, too-silent six-year-old daughter, Izzie. Together, the three of them begin to heal, and, at last, Annie learns that she can love without losing herself. But just when she has found a second chance at happiness, her life is turned upside down again, and Annie must make a choice no woman should have to make. . . . Praise for On Mystic Lake “Marvelous . . . a touching love story . . . You know a book is a winner when you devour it in one evening and hope there’s a sequel. . . . This page-turner has enough twists and turns to keep the reader up until the wee hours of the morning.” — USA Today “Superb . . . I’ll heartily recommend On Mystic Lake to any woman . . . who demands that a story leave her in a satisfied glow.” — The Washington Post Book World “A luminescent story . . . Kristin Hannah touches the deepest, most tender corners of our hearts.” —Tami Hoag “Excellent . . . On Mystic Lake is an emotional experience you won’t soon forget.” — Rocky Mountain News “Propels readers forward to the final chapter.” — The Seattle Times



Emily St. John Mandel - Station Eleven artwork Station Eleven
A Novel
Emily St. John Mandel
Genre: Fiction & Literature
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: September 09, 2014
Publisher: HarperAvenue
Seller: Harper Collins Canada Limited

NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES Finalist for CBC Canada Reads 2023 Winner of the Toronto Book Award and the Arthur C. Clarke Award Finalist for the National Book Award, the PEN/Faulkner Award, and the Sunburst Award Longlisted for the Baileys Prize and for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction A New York Times and Globe and Mail bestseller A Best Book of the Year in The Globe and Mail, The Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and Time magazine An audacious, darkly glittering novel about art, fame and ambition, set in the eerie days of civilization’s collapse Day One The Georgia Flu explodes over the surface of the earth like a neutron bomb. News reports put the mortality rate at over 99%. Week Two Civilization has crumbled. Year Twenty A band of actors and musicians, called the Travelling Symphony, move through the territories of a changed world, performing concerts and Shakespeare at the settlements that have formed. Twenty years after the pandemic, life feels relatively safe. But now a new danger looms, and it threatens the world every hopeful survivor has tried to rebuild. Moving backward and forward in time, from the glittering years just before the collapse to the strange and altered world that exists twenty years after, Station Eleven charts the unexpected twists of fate that connect six people: celebrated actor Arthur Leander; Jeevan, a bystander warned about the flu just in time; Arthur's first wife, Miranda; Arthur's oldest friend, Clark; Kirsten, an actress with the Travelling Symphony; and the mysterious and self-proclaimed "prophet." Sometimes terrifying, sometimes tender, Station Eleven tells a story about the fragility of life, the relationships that sustain us, and the beauty of the world as we know it.



Donna Jones Alward - When the World Fell Silent artwork When the World Fell Silent
Donna Jones Alward
Genre: Historical Fiction
Price: $3.99
Publish Date: July 19, 2024
Publisher: One More Chapter
Seller: Harper Collins Canada Limited

A story of loss, hope and redemption against impossible odds… ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you've read The Women by Kristin Hannah I recommend you read this one!!!!' The Canadian Globe & Mail Bestseller! 'Extremely compelling' Historical Novel Society 'Alward tells this story of the wounded survivors and the people who cared for them with affecting grace' Toronto Star 1917. Halifax, Nova Scotia. Nora Crowell wants more than her sister’s life as a wife and mother. As WWI rages across the Atlantic, she becomes a lieutenant in the Canadian Army Nursing Corps. But trouble is looming and it won’t be long before the truth comes to light. Having lost her beloved husband in the trenches and with no-one else to turn to, Charlotte Campbell now lives with his haughty relations who treat her like the help. It is baby Aileen, the joy and light of her life, who spurs her to dream of a better life. When tragedy strikes in Halifax Harbour, nothing for these two women will ever be the same again. Their paths will cross in the most unexpected way, trailing both heartbreak and joy its wake… Praise for Donna Jones Alward: 'A beautiful, meticulously researched story that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page' USA Today bestseller, Genevieve Graham ‘A triumphant, unforgettable tale of sacrifice, hope, and second chances … with a twist that will have readers holding their breath' Renee Ryan, author of The Secret Society of Salzburg ‘Readers of historical fiction, don’t miss this one!’ USA Today bestseller, Andie Newton 'A winning and memorable tale that boasts a perfectly-judged grasp of historical detail, wonderfully nuanced characters, and a narrative arc that never falters' USA Today bestseller, Jennifer Robson 'A fascinating, heartbreaking, and heartwarming story’ USA Today bestseller, Glynis Peters 'A rare novel that is both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. Prepare to fall in love' Soraya M. Lane, bestselling author 'Meticulously researched and full of atmospheric period details that will take your breath away' Julianne MacLean, bestselling author 'Alward handles the aftermath of a Canadian tragedy with sensitivity, skill, brilliant writing’ Lecia Cornwall, author of That Summer in Berlin About the author Since 2006, New York Times bestseller Donna Jones Alward has enchanted readers with stories of happy endings and homecomings that have won several awards and been translated into over a dozen languages. She’s worked as an administrative assistant, teaching assistant, in retail and as a stay-at-home-mom, but always knew her degree in English Literature would pay off, as she is now happy to be a full-time writer. Her new historical fiction tales blend her love of history with characters who step beyond their biggest fears to claim the lives they desire. Donna currently lives in Nova Scotia, Canada, with her husband and two cats. You can often find her near the water, either kayaking on the lake or walking the sandy beaches to refill her creative well. Find out more at www.donnajonesalward.com



iTunes Store: Top 25 Books in Cookbooks, Food & Wine 2025-04-08

Natalie Keng - Egg Rolls & Sweet Tea artwork Egg Rolls & Sweet Tea
Asian Inspired, Southern Style
Natalie Keng
Genre: Regional & Ethnic Cookbooks
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: June 06, 2023
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

Ni hao, y’all! Welcome to the dining table, a special, sacred place. Egg Rolls & Sweet Tea: Asian Inspired, Southern Style is in part a memoir of Natalie Keng’s personal food journey growing up in the deep South, but make no mistake: This is a cookbook full of tasty Asian-American and Southern fusion dishes, sauces, and drinks that home cooks will enjoy preparing and sharing.



Julia Child - Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 2 artwork Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 2
A Cookbook
Julia Child
Genre: Regional & Ethnic Cookbooks
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: October 12, 1970
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

The beloved sequel to the bestselling classic,  Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume II presents more fantastic step-by-step French recipes for home cooks. Working from the principle that “mastering any art is a continuing process,” Julia Child and Simone Beck gathered together a brilliant selection of new dishes to bring you to a yet higher level of culinary mastery. They have searched out more of the classic dishes and regional specialties of France, and adapted them so that Americans, working with American ingredients, in American kitchens, can achieve the incomparable flavors and aromas that bring up a rush of memories—of lunch at a country inn in Provence, of an evening at a great Paris restaurant, of the essential cooking of France. From French bread to salted goose, from peasant  ragoûts  to royal Napoleons, recipes are written with the same detail, exactness, and clarity that are the soul of  Mastering the Art of French Cooking .



Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough - Instant Pot Bible: Copycat Recipes artwork Instant Pot Bible: Copycat Recipes
175 Original Ways to Remake Your Favorite Restaurant Recipes in Your Instant Pot
Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough
Genre: Cooking Methods
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: November 09, 2021
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

Recreate your favorite restaurant eats in your Instant Pot at home with 175 recipes from the bestselling authors of The Instant Pot Bible . Hungry for your favorite meal from Chili’s , P.F. Chang’s , or The Cheesecake Factory ? You can satisfy those cravings at home—without the expensive bill after dessert.   Bestselling authors Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough are the authorities on getting the most out of your Instant Pot, having sold hundreds of thousands of copies of their Instant Pot Bible cookbooks. Now, they reveal the secrets to bringing all the flavor and excitement from dozens of beloved restaurants into your own Instant Pot—from Applebee’s and Buca di Beppo to Olive Garden and Ruby Tuesday .   Not only do these 175 original recipes taste like the real thing , they put you in control of the cooking. That means you can avoid processed foods , use the ingredients you prefer , and adjust each dish to meet your dietary needs . Plus, they have all been tested to work with every model of Instant Pot .   With Instant Pot Bible: Copycat Recipes , any night can taste like dining out on the weekend, featuring original Instant Pot versions of: Chipotle’s Queso BlancoHale and Hearty’s Chicken Pot Pie SoupRed Robin’s Creamy Artichoke and Spinach DipThe Capital Grille’s Lobster Mac-and-CheeseP. F. Chang’s Spicy Miso RamenApplebee’s Three Cheese Chicken PenneBuca di Beppo’s World-Famous MeatballsCracker Barrel’s Sunday Pot RoastCafé Rio’s Sweet Pork Barbacoa TostadasNoodles & Company’s Pad Thai with ShrimpPopeye’s Louisiana Kitchen’s Cajun RiceMarie Callender’s Famous Golden CornbreadThe Cheesecake Factory’s Marshmallow S’mores Cheesecake...and other dishes inspired by Buffalo Wild Wings, Rao’s, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, TGI Friday’s, and more!



Brittany Wood Nickerson - Recipes from the Herbalist's Kitchen artwork Recipes from the Herbalist's Kitchen
Delicious, Nourishing Food for Lifelong Health and Well-Being
Brittany Wood Nickerson
Genre: Specific Ingredient Cookbooks
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: June 27, 2017
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

Author and herbalist Brittany Wood Nickerson understands that food is our most powerful medicine. In Recipes from the Herbalist’s Kitchen she reveals how the kitchen can be a place of true awakening for the senses and spirit, as well as deep nourishment for the body. With in-depth profiles of favorite culinary herbs such as dill, sage, basil, and mint, Nickerson offers fascinating insights into the healing properties of each herb and then shares 110 original recipes for scrumptious snacks, entrées, drinks, and desserts that are specially designed to meet the body’s needs for comfort, nourishment, energy, and support through seasonal changes. Foreword INDIES Gold Award Winner IACP Cookbook Awards Finalist



Mamie Fennimore - Dressings artwork Dressings
Over 200 Recipes for the Perfect Salads, Marinades, Sauces, and Dips
Mamie Fennimore
Genre: Cookbooks
Price: $14.99
Publish Date: April 18, 2023
Publisher: Cider Mill Press
Seller: Harper Collins Canada Limited

Whisk up perfection in no time! Elevate your next culinary creation from forgettable to fantastic by crafting your own signature concoction. You know the saying: Behind every great salad stands an even greater dressing. With Dressings, you're sure to never run out of options! This is the only dressing bible you'll ever need -- full of useful ideas for any season and for any occasion. New to making dressings, sauces, and dips of your own? No problem! Dressings includes:  Over 200 recipes for marinades, dips, and sauces, many of which include less than four ingredients and take less than five minutes to prepareChapters dedicated to vinaigrettes, creamy dressings, bold flavors, sauces and dips, the sweet stuff, and oil infusionsClassic favorites such as Pesto Potato Salad Dressing, No-vinegar Vinaigrette, Lemon-Thyme dressing, and many more From rose water vinaigrette to smoky ranch, Dressings gives you the tools to spice up any meal. Fresh ingredients deserve a dressing to match, and the recipes inside couldn't be easier to make. Save yourself a trip to the store (not to mention the expense of store-bought dressings) and give your meal a much-needed kick with dressings!



Sabrina Ghayour - Persiana Everyday artwork Persiana Everyday
Sabrina Ghayour’s long-awaited follow-up to Persiana
Sabrina Ghayour
Genre: Regional & Ethnic Cookbooks
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: August 04, 2022
Publisher: Octopus
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

THE LONG-AWAITED FOLLOW-UP TO THE AWARD-WINNING PERSIANA SHORTLISTED FOR FOOD AND TRAVEL MAGAZINE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 The all-new collection of more than 100 crowd-pleasing recipes for everyday eating from the author of the award-winning cookbook Persiana . Designed to ensure maximum flavour with the greatest of ease - including no-cook, quick-prep, quick-cook and one-pot dishes, Persiana Everyday is full of generous, inviting and delicious recipes to cook again and again for family and friends. PRAISE FOR PERSIANA EVERYDAY 'Unfussily do-able, exuberantly flavoured, and blessedly reliable' - Nigella Lawson 'My go-to cookbook this year, full of easy recipes made with accessible things producing wildly successful dishes ' - Rev Richard Coles 'Chef Sabrina Ghayour's new recipes deliver maximum flavour with the greatest of ease - perfect for busy lives' - Sainsbury's Magazine 'Middle Eastern made (very) easy' - The Times 'Think maximum flavour, minimum fuss: chef Sabrina Ghayour's Middle-Eastern inspired recipes will add zing to your everyday' - Mail on Sunday YOU Magazine 'Stealthily healthy family meals' - The Irish Times 'An absolute triumph...the kind of food you really want to share with friends and family' - Great British Food Magazine 'Her generous approach to cooking shines from every page' - Delicious 'This is Middle Eastern-inspired easy perfection' - Living Etc 'Ghayour writes for the harried home cook who wants big flavor' - The Washington Post 'A virtuoso of approachable, weeknight-friendly cooking' - Eater PRAISE FOR SABRINA GHAYOUR 'The golden girl of Persian cookery' - Observer 'I don't think she could write a dull recipe if she tried. Every one an elegantly spiced delight.' - Tom Parker Bowles 'Sabrina Ghayour's Middle-Eastern plus food is all flavour, no fuss - and makes me very, very happy' - Nigella Lawson CONTENTS INCLUDES Small Plates Including My Muhammara; Fried feta parcels with honey; My flavour bomb beans on toast Salads for All Seasons Including Chicken & cucumber salad with pul biber & tahini lime dressing; Courgette, apple, peanut & feta salad with basil and pul biber; Jewelled tomato salad Poultry & Meat Including Bloody Mary spatchcocked chicken; Halloumi fatteh; Speedy lamb shawarma Fish & Seafood Including Fragrant roasted haddock; Spicy orange & harissa-glazed cod; Marmalade prawns with barberry, chilli & chive butter Vegetable Love Including Ash-e-Reshteh; Pomegranate & harissa roasted aubergine steak; Sticky tamarind, garlic & tomato green beans Carbs of All Kinds Including Super-quick smoky tomato couscous; Lazy Mantí; Tangy bulgur wheat bake with roasted onions Something Sweet Including Rhubarb, rose & pistachio trifle pots; Orange & dark chocolate rubble cake; Cardamom & mocha rice pudding Persiana was awarded 'Best New Cookbook' at the Observer Food Monthly awards 2014 and 'Book of the Year' at the 2015 Food & Travel Awards.



iTunes Store: Top 25 Books in Computers & Internet 2025-04-08

Murray Shanahan - The Technological Singularity artwork The Technological Singularity
Murray Shanahan
Genre: Computers & Internet
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: August 07, 2015
Publisher: MIT Press
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

What it would mean if ordinary human intelligence were enhanced—or overtaken—by artificial intelligence? The idea that human history is approaching a “singularity”—that ordinary humans will someday be overtaken by artificially intelligent machines or cognitively enhanced biological intelligence, or both—has moved from the realm of science fiction to serious debate. Some singularity theorists predict that if the field of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to develop at its current dizzying rate, the singularity could come about in the middle of the present century. Murray Shanahan offers an introduction to the idea of the singularity and considers the ramifications of such a potentially seismic event. Shanahan’s aim is not to make predictions but rather to investigate a range of scenarios. Whether we believe that singularity is near or far, likely or impossible, apocalypse or utopia, the very idea raises crucial philosophical and pragmatic questions, forcing us to think seriously about what we want as a species. Shanahan describes technological advances in AI, both biologically inspired and engineered from scratch. Once human-level AI—theoretically possible, but difficult to accomplish—has been achieved, he explains, the transition to superintelligent AI could be very rapid. Shanahan considers what the existence of superintelligent machines could mean for such matters as personhood, responsibility, rights, and identity. Some superhuman AI agents might be created to benefit humankind; some might go rogue. (Is Siri the template, or HAL?) The singularity presents both an existential threat to humanity and an existential opportunity for humanity to transcend its limitations. Shanahan makes it clear that we need to imagine both possibilities if we want to bring about the better outcome.



Christal Patterson - iPhone 16 Pro Max User Guide: A Detailed Manual with Comprehensive Illustrations on Setting Up with iOS 18 Including Tips and Tricks for Beginners and Seniors artwork iPhone 16 Pro Max User Guide: A Detailed Manual with Comprehensive Illustrations on Setting Up with iOS 18 Including Tips and Tricks for Beginners and Seniors
Christal Patterson
Genre: Computers
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: September 17, 2024
Publisher: Christal Patterson
Seller: Christal Patterson

Welcome to the ultimate guide for mastering your new iPhone 16 Pro Max! Whether you’re a tech-savvy enthusiast or a complete beginner, this comprehensive manual is designed to make your transition to iOS 18 as smooth and enjoyable as possible. With detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions, you’ll quickly become proficient in using your iPhone to its fullest potential. Imagine effortlessly navigating through your iPhone’s features, customizing settings to suit your preferences, and discovering hidden tips and tricks that will enhance your user experience. This guide is packed with valuable insights and practical advice, making it an indispensable resource for both beginners and seniors. From setting up your device to exploring advanced functionalities, every aspect is covered in a clear and concise manner. Do you want to take stunning photos, stay connected with loved ones, and manage your daily tasks with ease? This book will show you how. Learn how to set up Face ID, use Siri to its full potential, and explore the latest features of iOS 18. With our expert tips, you’ll be able to customize your iPhone to reflect your personal style and needs. Whether you’re looking to enhance your productivity or simply enjoy your device more, this guide has something for everyone. Don’t wait any longer to unlock the full potential of your iPhone 16 Pro Max. Grab your copy of this detailed manual today and embark on a journey to becoming an iPhone expert. With easy-to-follow instructions and comprehensive illustrations, you’ll find everything you need to know right at your fingertips. Start exploring, learning, and enjoying your iPhone like never before!



Macworld Editors - 100 Things Every Mac User Should Know artwork 100 Things Every Mac User Should Know
Beyond the Basics: Tips and Shortcuts That Separate the Veterans from the Beginners
Macworld Editors
Genre: Computers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: April 01, 2011
Publisher: IDG Consumer & SMB, Inc.
Seller: Mac Publishing L.L.C.

We all like to think we're pretty savvy when it comes to using our Macs, and in the case of the typical Macworld reader, that's usually true. But there's a funny thing we've noticed when we talk even to veteran Mac users: There's almost always some essential stuff—basic things that would make their Mac use easier or more efficient—that they've either forgotten or never learned.  So we got some Macworld editors and contributors together and asked: What are the things that every Mac user should know how to do? Not the really basic stuff—Command-C, Command-V, and so on—but the skills and knowledge that mark you as Mac-literate. After much pondering and discussion, we came up with a list of 100 items that fit the bill. Those skills run the gamut from startup to shutdown: they include smart ways to manage files and accounts, search, and customize your Mac.  We'll bet that you already know many of them. But we'll also bet that you don't know them all. And if you can really, honestly say that you knew every one, you're a whole lot savvier than any of us.



Bjarne Stroustrup - C++ Programming Language, The artwork C++ Programming Language, The
Bjarne Stroustrup
Genre: Programming
Price: $94.99
Publish Date: July 10, 2013
Publisher: Pearson Education
Seller: Pearson Education Inc.

The new C++11 standard allows programmers to express ideas more clearly, simply, and directly, and to write faster, more efficient code. Bjarne Stroustrup, the designer and original implementer of C++, has reorganized, extended, and completely rewritten his definitive reference and tutorial for programmers who want to use C++ most effectively. The C++ Programming Language, Fourth Edition, delivers meticulous, richly explained, and integrated coverage of the entire language—its facilities, abstraction mechanisms, standard libraries, and key design techniques. Throughout, Stroustrup presents concise, “pure C++11” examples, which have been carefully crafted to clarify both usage and program design. To promote deeper understanding, the author provides extensive cross-references, both within the book and to the ISO standard. New C++11 coverage includes Support for concurrency Regular expressions, resource management pointers, random numbers, and improved containers General and uniform initialization, simplified for-statements, move semantics, and Unicode support Lambdas, general constant expressions, control over class defaults, variadic templates, template aliases, and user-defined literals Compatibility issues  Topics addressed in this comprehensive book include Basic facilities: type, object, scope, storage, computation fundamentals, and more Modularity, as supported by namespaces, source files, and exception handling C++ abstraction, including classes, class hierarchies, and templates in support of a synthesis of traditional programming, object-oriented programming, and generic programming Standard Library: containers, algorithms, iterators, utilities, strings, stream I/O, locales, numerics, and more The C++ basic memory model, in depth  This fourth edition makes C++11 thoroughly accessible to programmers moving from C++98 or other languages, while introducing insights and techniques that even cutting-edge C++11 programmers will find indispensable. This book features an enhanced, layflat binding, which allows the book to stay open more easily when placed on a flat surface. This special binding method—noticeable by a small space inside the spine—also increases durability.



Robert Nystrom - Game Programming Patterns artwork Game Programming Patterns
Robert Nystrom
Genre: Programming
Price: $32.99
Publish Date: November 02, 2014
Publisher: Robert Nystrom
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

The biggest challenge facing many game programmers is completing their game. Most game projects fizzle out, overwhelmed by the complexity of their own code. Game Programming Patterns tackles that exact problem. Based on years of experience in shipped AAA titles, this book collects proven patterns to untangle and optimize your game, organized as independent recipes so you can pick just the patterns you need. You will learn how to write a robust game loop, how to organize your entities using components, and take advantage of the CPUs cache to improve your performance. You'll dive deep into how scripting engines encode behavior, how quadtrees and other spatial partitions optimize your engine, and how other classic design patterns can be used in games.



Kevin Wilson - Exploring Apple Mac - Sequoia Edition artwork Exploring Apple Mac - Sequoia Edition
The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using MacOS
Kevin Wilson
Genre: Computers
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: December 16, 2024
Publisher: Elluminet Press
Seller: PublishDrive Inc.

Exploring Apple Mac: Sequoia Edition - The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using MacOS Sequoia. Master Your Mac with Full-Color, Illustrated Screenshots, Video Tutorials, and Step-by-Step Instructions. With over 450 pages, this comprehensive guide makes it easy for both beginners and experienced users to unlock the full potential of their Mac. Discover everything from setting up your Mac and optimizing system performance to using Apple's powerful built-in apps such as Safari, iMovie, Pages, and Photos. Learn how to seamlessly integrate your Mac with iCloud, connect to WiFi, set up a VPN, manage multiple displays, and utilize powerful tools such as Apple Intelligence, Stage Manager, Phone Mirroring, Universal Control, and many more. Updated for the latest macOS Sequoia release, this book includes: What's New in macOS Sequoia - Explore new macOS Sequoia features such as Apple Intelligence for smarter text and image creation with Writing Tools and Image Playground. Take control with iPhone Mirroring, enhance window management with tiling and resizing, and make your video calls stand out with Presenter Preview and Background Replacement. Comprehensive Setup Guides - From initial setup, adjusting system settings, Apple ID creation, and iCloud Drive to managing WiFi, Ethernet, Mobile, and VPN connections. System Customization - Personalize your Mac's appearance with Dark Mode, Light Mode, and wallpaper adjustments. Master Trackpad, Mouse, and Keyboard settings for a truly tailored experience. File Management & Security - Learn to properly manage files, create backups, and ensure your data is secure with FileVault and Time Machine. Built-in Apps - Explore popular apps such as Maps, Safari, Mail, Apple Books, Notes, FaceTime, and many more. Learn to use Live Text, Visual Lookup, and Math Notes in macOS Sequoia. Pro Tips for Productivity - Discover time-saving keyboard shortcuts, gesture controls, and Handoff for seamless work across Apple devices. Managing Multimedia - Get hands-on with Photos, iMovie, and Music, including creating photo albums, video editing, and playlist management. Whether you're new to Mac or upgrading to macOS Sequoia, this guide provides everything you need to use your Mac and its features. Get your copy today and start unlocking the full potential of your Mac!



Monday, April 7, 2025

iTunes Store: Top 25 Books in Comics & Graphic Novels 2025-04-07

Chugong, h-goon, DUBU(REDICE DUBU(REDICE STUDIO), J. Torres, HYE YOUNG IM & Abigail Blackman - Solo Leveling, Vol. 7 (comic) artwork Solo Leveling, Vol. 7 (comic)
Chugong, h-goon, DUBU(REDICE DUBU(REDICE STUDIO), J. Torres, HYE YOUNG IM & Abigail Blackman
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: August 22, 2023
Publisher: Yen Press
Seller: Yen Press, LLC

The joint expedition between South Korea and Japan to the ant-infested Jeju Island is well underway, and the Korean team has successfully located the queen. Taking her out should finally spell the long-awaited closing of the S-rank gate. But little do they know that wings aren’t the only mutation the latest generation of ants has gone through— and having made short work of the Japanese hunters, the queen’s strongest soldier is now headed straight for them!



Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley & Cory Walker - Invincible Compendium Vol. 1 artwork Invincible Compendium Vol. 1
Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley & Cory Walker
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $54.99
Publish Date: August 30, 2011
Publisher: Image Comics
Seller: Image Comics, Inc.

Introducing the first nine volumes of the greatest superhero comic in the universe, collected into one massive edition! Includes Invincible issues #0-47.



Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker & Ryan Ottley - Invincible Compendium Vol. 3 artwork Invincible Compendium Vol. 3
Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker & Ryan Ottley
Genre: Graphic Novels
Price: $54.99
Publish Date: July 18, 2018
Publisher: Image Comics
Seller: Image Comics, Inc.

It’s here: the third massive paperback collection of the greatest comic in the universe. Witness the conclusion of Mark Grayson’s epic adventures, from “THE DEATH OF EVERYONE” to “THE END OF ALL THINGS.” Collects INVINCIBLE #97-144



Harper Lee - To Kill a Mockingbird artwork To Kill a Mockingbird
Harper Lee
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: March 23, 2025
Publisher: Vijay
Seller: Vijay Sharma

Compassionate, dramatic, and deeply moving, "To Kill A Mockingbird" takes readers to the roots of human behavior - to innocence and experience, kindness and cruelty, love and hatred, humor and pathos. Now with over 18 million copies in print and translated into forty languages, this regional story by a young Alabama woman claims universal appeal. Harper Lee always considered her book to be a simple love story. Today it is regarded as a masterpiece of American literature.



Akira Toriyama - Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 20 artwork Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 20
The New Generation
Akira Toriyama
Genre: Manga
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: August 01, 2011
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

Dragon Ball Z fast-forwards into the future! Years after the battle with Cell, the Earth has forgotten about the existence of the super warriors, and Gohan is living the life of a mild- mannered high school student. Mild-mannered until evil strikes,that is...and the world needs the power of the Great Saiyaman!As Gohan's high school classmates ponder the similarity between their classmate and the masked crimefighter, two even stronger warriors prepare to make their names known. Their names are Goten and Trunks, and though they're not even out of elementary school, they may be the toughest things on the planet.



Meguru Hinohara - Therapy Game, Vol. 2 artwork Therapy Game, Vol. 2
Meguru Hinohara
Genre: Manga
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: September 08, 2020
Publisher: VIZ Media
Seller: VIZ Media, LLC

Shizuma finds out about Minato’s plan—and subsequent wager—to seduce and then dump him. But when he rushes to Minato's apartment, an unknown man opens the door! Meanwhile, Minato is stuck wavering between his ever-deepening feelings for Shizuma and his deep-seated fear of falling in love. Can these two overcome misunderstandings and suspicion, or are there simply too many obstacles?



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Brenda Priddy - The Mason Jar Scientist artwork The Mason Jar Scientist
30 Jarring STEAM-Based Projects
Brenda Priddy
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: November 06, 2018
Publisher: Racehorse
Seller: Simon & Schuster Canada

Fun, STEAM-based experiments and activities to do at home—all within a mason jar! Scientific learning doesn't have to stop when kids hop off the school bus. With The Mason Jar Scientist , you and your kids can have a blast together while learning about fascinating scientific topics! This book provides dozens of practical, hands-on experiments illustrating scientific principles—that can all be done within a mason jar. Each experiment also includes discussion questions and great ideas for STEAM-based extension activities. You and your child will learn about: • Clouds • Why the sky is blue • Tornadoes • The greenhouse effect • Light refraction • Sound vibrations • The solar system • Biomes • And much more! All you need for each activity is a mason jar, some household ingredients, and a desire to learn! Packed with colorful photos, clear, information, and easy-to-follow instructions, The Mason Jar Scientist is the perfect book to get kids excited about science and to spend some quality time together.



Kay Carter - Cedric The Shark Learns To Count artwork Cedric The Shark Learns To Count
Kay Carter
Genre: Children's Fiction
Price: $5.99
Publish Date: March 03, 2015
Publisher: Kay Carter Bedtime Stories For Children
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

Cedric loves school now and is learning and having lots of fun. He has learned how to paint and is doing so well. He gets so excited when he learns new tasks and Mummy helps him practice when he arrives back home on the seashell schoolbus.  Tomorrow's Lesson Is Counting 1 to 5 - Will Cedric Be The Star Pupil? Mummy helps him with a little rhyme which may just help with his counting in a line.  Find out how well Cedric and his friends get on with their counting and learn Mummy's rhyme! All Kay Carter's toddler development picture book stories contain an educational message within the magical story world of cartoon friends and their adventures while growing up. A favorite Bedtime Story for children and adults alike.  Suited to ages 3-6 years old but will often remain a favorite once children start reading for themselves. Scroll back up and add to cart today! Don't Miss Out On The Other Books In This Series: Book 1 - Cedric The Shark Get's Toothache.  Book 2 - Cedric The Shark Has His First Day At School.  Book 4 - Cedric The Shark - School Sports Day. Book 5 - Cedric The Shark Joins Cub Scouts. Book 6 - Cedric The Shark's School Trip. Book 7 - Cedric The Shark's Birthday Party. Book 8 - Cedric The Shark Becomes A Big Brother Book 9 - Cedric The Shark And His Best Friends



Jon Woodcock - Coding Games in Scratch artwork Coding Games in Scratch
A Step-by-Step Visual Guide to Building Your Own Computer Games
Jon Woodcock
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: December 01, 2015
Publisher: DK
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

Scratch 3.0 has landed! Stay ahead of the curve with this fully updated guide for beginner coders. Coding is not only a highly sought-after skill in our digital world, but it also teaches kids valuable skills for life after school. This book teaches important strategies for solving problems, designing projects, and communicating ideas, all while creating games to play with their friends. Children will enjoy the step-by-step visual approach that makes even the most difficult coding concepts easy to master. They will discover the fundamentals of computer programming and learn to code through a blend of coding theory and the practical task of building computer games themselves. The reason coding theory is taught through practical tasks is so that young programmers don't just learn how computer code works - they learn why it's done that way. With Coding Games in Scratch , kids can build single and multiplayer platform games, create puzzles and memory games, race through mazes, add animation, and more. It also supports STEM education initiatives and the maker movement. Follow Simple Steps - Improve Your Skills - Share Your Games! If you like playing computer games, why not create your own? Essential coding concepts are explained using eight build-along game projects. Coding Games In Scratch guides young coders step-by-step, using visual samples, easy-to-follow instructions, and fun pixel art. This coding book for kids has everything you need to build amazing Scratch 3.0 games, including thrilling racing challenges, zany platform games, and fiendish puzzles. Follow the simple steps to become an expert coder using the latest version of the popular programming language Scratch 3.0 in this new edition. Improve your coding skills and create your own games before remixing and customizing them. Share your games online and challenge friends and family to beat each other's scores! In this book, you will: - Learn about setting the scene, what makes a good game and playability - Discover objects, rules, and goals - Explore hacks and tweaks, camera angles, fine-tuning and controls - And much more Computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding books for kids are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming. Add Coding Projects in Scratch and Coding Projects in Python to your collection.



World Almanac Kids™ - The World Almanac Awesome True-or-False Questions for Smart Kids artwork The World Almanac Awesome True-or-False Questions for Smart Kids
World Almanac Kids™
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: October 19, 2021
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Seller: Simon & Schuster Canada

From the #1  New York Times  bestselling World Almanac™ comes an engaging, interactive book full of "true-or-false" questions that will keep readers guessing as they turn every page. TRUE OR FALSE? • Toenails grow at the same rate as fingernails. • Mount Everest is the closest point on Earth to the moon. • No piece of paper can be folded in half more than seven times. Find out the answers to these true-or-false statements and more than 250 others with The World Almanac Awesome True-or-False Questions for Smart Kids . Alone or together, kids can make their best guesses of whether each statement is true or false, and then turn the page to find the answer––and learn even more fun facts about each item! With a uniquely interactive format, this book has smart readers engaged and eager at every step with essential facts on on food, history, science, pop culture, and more.



Color Vidobia - Mandalas and More - E-Coloring-Book artwork Mandalas and More - E-Coloring-Book
Color Vidobia
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: March 07, 2014
Publisher: Vidobia
Seller: Libreka GmbH

Color the book like a real coloring book day by day. The pictures will be stored in the eBook. Use different styles and colors, make a coloring movie or use the magic self-coloring feature. Includes 40 different drawings. The book is optimized for iPad.



World Almanac Kids™ - The World Almanac Awesome True-or-False Questions for Smart Kids: Animals artwork The World Almanac Awesome True-or-False Questions for Smart Kids: Animals
World Almanac Kids™
Genre: Children's Non-Fiction
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: February 08, 2022
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Seller: Simon & Schuster Canada

From the #1  New York Times  bestselling World Almanac™ comes an engaging, interactive book full of "true-or-false" facts about the animal world that will keep critter-loving readers guessing as they turn every page. TRUE OR FALSE? • Butterflies taste with their feet. • Dolphins have names for each other. • Cows have best friends and like to hang out together. Find out the answers to these true-or-false statements and more than 300 others with The World Almanac Awesome True-or-False Questions for Smart Kids: Animals . Alone or together, kids can make their best guesses of whether each statement is true or false, and then turn the page to find the answer––and learn even more fun facts about each item! With a uniquely interactive format, this book has smart readers engaged and eager to find out more about animals––from aardvarks to zonkeys––at every step.