Bøker utgitt av Simon & Schuster

"John (Jack) Downey, Jr., was a new Yale graduate in the post-World War II years who, like other Yale grads, was recruited by the CIA. He joined the Agency and was sent to Japan in 1952, during the Korean War. In a violation of protocol, he took part in an air drop that failed and was captured over China. His sources on the ground had been compromised, and his identity was known. Although he first tried to deny who he was, he eventually admitted the truth. But government policy forbade ever acknowledging the identity of spies, no matter the consequences. Washington invented a fictitious cover story and stood by it for four administrations. As a result, Downey was imprisoned during the decades that Red China, as it was called, was considered by the US to be a hostile nation, until 1972, when the US finally recognized the mainland Chinese government. He had spent twenty-one years in captivity. Downey would go on to become a lawyer and an esteemed judge in Connecticut, his home state. Prisoner of Lies is based in part on a prison memoir that Downey wrote several years after his release. Barry Werth fluently weaves excerpts from the memoir with the Cold War events that determined Downey's fate. Like a le Carrâe novel, this is a 'thrilling, richly informative' (Stephen Kinzer, author of The Brothers) story of one man whose life is at the mercy of larger forces outside of his control; in Downey's case as a pawn of the Cold War, and more specifically the Oval Office and the State Department. His freedom came only when US foreign policy dramatically changed. Above all, Prisoner of Lies is an inspiring story of remarkable fortitude and resilience.""--

They fell for each other in just twenty-four hours. Now Rowan and Neil embark on a long-distance relationship during their first year of college in this romantic, dual points of view sequel to Today Tonight Tomorrow.When longtime rivals Rowan Roth and Neil McNair confessed their feelings on the last day of senior year, they knew they’d only have a couple months together before they left for college. Now summer is over, and they’re determined to make their relationship work as they begin school in different states. In Boston, Rowan is eager to be among other aspiring novelists, learning from a creative writing professor she adores. She’s just not sure why she suddenly can’t seem to find her voice. In New York, Neil embraces the chaos of the city, clicking with a new friend group more easily than he anticipated. But when his past refuses to leave him alone, he doesn’t know how to handle his rapidly changing mental health—or how to talk about it with the girl he loves. Over a year of late-night phone calls, weekend visits, and East Coast adventures, Rowan and Neil fall for each other again and again as they grapple with the uncertainty of their new lives. They’ve spent so many years at odds with each other—now that they’re finally on the same team, what does the future hold for them?

A manual for finding your inner confidence from the author of THE MOST POWERFUL WOMAN IN THE ROOM IS YOU. Lydia Fenet shares hard-won wisdom on how to look within, overcome fear, and claim your strongest self.

With breakup and divorce rates expected to skyrocket after quarantine ends, veteran relationship columnist Kristina Grish delivers a creative and cathartic resource for the recently single: a collection of bitingly funny, impassioned, and relatable breakup haikus to help readers going through a relationship's end.

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE A gripping, reflective, and powerful novel of healing, redemption, and love that follows a Queer Black woman—a recovering opioid addict recently out of prison—who is desperate to stay clean and pull her tattered life together with the aim of regaining custody of her two children while her old life beckons.

Stop—and even reverse!—age-related weight gain and muscle loss with the first-ever weight-loss plan specifically designed to shrink your belly, extend your life, and create your healthiest self at mid-life and beyond.

Beautiful and powerful, Strong Like Her presents the awe-inspiring account of women’s athleticism throughout history--from the first female Olympian, to the Queen of Muscle Beach, to everyone in between.

A twist on the popular nursery rhyme, this new board book takes O Christmas Tree to an all-new spooky level!

This sweet board book about a family hike is perfect for parents looking to connect with their children through the great outdoors!

In this new board book for curious young minds, dive into various ocean habitats to find what should go in and what should definitely stay out!

This adorable, pun-filled board book is fluttering with lovey-dovey affirmations for the cuddle bug in your life!

A lyrical picture book inspired by the true story of Lorena Ramirez, an Indigenous Rarámuri athlete from Mexico who's known internationally for winning ultramarathons in her traditional dress and rubber sandals.

A moving and inspiring picture book about James Weldon Johnson and the first mass all-Black march for civil rights in the United States when 10,000 Black protestors, including children, marched down New York’s Fifth Avenue

A contemplative semiautobiographical picture book by Nobel Laureate Mo Yan and illustrated by Hans Christian Anderson Award nominee Zhu Chengliang.

A warm and inviting celebration of families that are multiracial, multireligious, and full of love!

A 2023 Global Read Aloud Selection! Acclaimed author Jarrett Lerner's personal and powerful story about a young boy’s struggles with body image and his ultimate self-acceptance.

A gorgeously illustrated coming-of-age graphic novel about taking risks, facing the future, and finding love, with the offbeat dares and feel-good summer vibes of Since You've Been Gone.

Malachi and his friends take on even more dimensions on this fresh and funny follow-up to Grounded for All Eternity that features a mixer between Heaven and Hell--and everywhere in between. Now available in paperback.

Meet Kelp and friends from Jessie Sima's bestselling picture book, Not Quite Narwhal! In excitng news, The Not Quite Narwhal TV show from Dreamworks recently premiered in July 2023 on Netflix. This adorable novelty book has glitter on the cover and on every spread!

Meet Chloe & Maude: Three stories about two best friends in one gem of a picture book from the New York Times bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton!

The fourth original Angelina Ballerina chapter book is perfect for young readers to read on their own, or for parents to read aloud at bedtime or any time of day.

The classic bestselling picture book Angelina's Cinderella is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition! Perfect for ballet-themed and classic book promotions at any time of year, this is the 12th classic Angelina picture book from Little Simon.

What’s the best way to say good night? With a Silly Lullaby at bedtime from the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton—now available FOR THE FIRST TIME in a big, bright lap edition!

Hey! Look At You! is a completely brand new novelty book with mirrors on every spread from the one and only Sandra Boynton!

Sandra Boynton's bestselling novelty classic, Dinosaur's Binkit, is now available in a completely redesigned and redrawn format as a perfect bedtime story with lift-the-flaps and touch-and-feels.

A beautifully redesigned collection of all four of A. A. Milne's classic Winne-the-Pooh books!

Not Quite Narhwal is a TV Show based on the popular picture book by author-illustrator Jesse Sima. This is the second Not Quite Narwhal 8x8 from Spotlight!