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American paladin
"Mike Spears is a drifter, a vigilante, an expert in taking down the evil in our world one monstrous incursion at a time. He's anonymous and low profile because he needs to be. A man with a name only whispered in legend and only spoken aloud in desperate straits. Welcome to the dark places of the modern American west--a west where mythic worlds roam the landscape like so many weather fronts. And when those fronts collide, horror often spills out. Blood-soaked ground. Vanished neighbors. Towns gutted by monstrous horrors no one dares name. The so-called authorities won't touch this stuff. Most won't even admit it's real. But when the last shred of hope is nearly spent, there's one man who will step into that darkness--and deal with it. Now a true-crime podcaster is closing in on the truth about Spears and the strange world he navigates. Too close. She's drawn something demonic through the door between worlds--a kill team from another deeply twisted reality. And, if Spears is right, these techno-Aztec operators are only the tip of an apocalyptic invasion set to bathe our land in blood. But first they'll have to get past Spears."--Amazon
Powiew nadziei
"Poruszająca historia ludzi, którzy mimo przeciwności losu, kolejny raz muszą budować swoje życie od nowa... Po opuszczeniu Wołynia, Wissarion, Nadia, Marcel i Marta z bratem przyjeżdżają do Wrocławia, by rozpocząć nowy rozdział w swoim życiu. Na miejscu czują się rozczarowani, ponieważ wszystko wygląda zupełnie inaczej niż przedstawiała to radziecka prasa. Dla Lemańskiego i jego przyjaciół powojenny rozgardiasz to dobry moment na zarobienie dużych pieniędzy, dla Andrzeja i jego rodziny to ciężka próba zmiany swojego życia a nawet wartości, którymi się dotychczas kierowali. Autorka przedstawia obraz Ziem Odzyskanych, ponurą epokę stalinizmu w której bohaterowie powieści muszą się odnaleźć, by przetrwać. Joanna Jax kolejny raz maluje obraz społeczeństwa i jego przemian na tle historycznych wydarzeń." --
The sins of summer daughters
"Sharp Objects meets William Kent Kreuger in this new searing southern mystery from acclaimed author Lo Patrick. When her granddaughter is accused of murder, a woman must confront the buried secrets of a summer long past-because she can try to forget, but the Georgia land remembers. Meg Gregory never wanted to return to Tuskin, the small Georgia town she grew up in, as barren as the fields that surround it. But after her divorce left her wounded, she knew she had to quit running. Now, years later, as Meg watches her daughter and granddaughter navigate familiar dirt roads, Meg is bent on hiding from the memories that haunt her. Because she skipped town for a reason, and that reason runs deep. But when Meg's unassuming granddaughter Lucy is suddenly charged with the murder of her boyfriend, everything changes. Meg knows Lucy couldn't have done it. Killing a boy will break a girl like that. She should know. She's seen it happen before. As Meg fights for Lucy's innocence, memories from the past threaten to break free, and she's left to contemplate a different murder, a different dead boy, a different summer under the hot Georgia sun. And soon enough Meg isn't quite sure what is memory and who, in all of this, is innocent"-- Provided by publisher
The good parts
"When Landon receives a letter from Rose--the woman he once planned forever with--he learns their love story is over. She's undergone a radical memory-erasing treatment, leaving behind her grief, her past ... and him. But Landon can't bear to lose the love of his life. If she fell for him once, couldn't she fall for him again? Now living in Edinburgh, Rose's world is a blank canvas, and she's dating someone new. When Landon reenters her life as a stranger, they become fast friends, their lives entwining once more. But what Rose doesn't know is that this new friend carries the weight of everything they once shared: their firsts, their marriage, and the heartbreak they barely survived. And when she starts exhibiting strange symptoms, it becomes clear their history isn't gone--it's just buried. And remembering could come at a devastating cost. Told in alternating timelines--his from the present, hers from the past--The Good Parts is an achingly poignant story about the people we become across a lifetime, and the quiet grace of learning to let go while holding on to what's worth keeping"-- Provided by publisher
Twisted road
"When Czar shut down Lazar 'Keys' Alexeev's undercover mission, that should have been the end of the story. Instead, Keys is back in the middle of a nowhere town where a petite redhead with a pouty mouth and a ready smile drives him to distraction. He's not sure why he's breaking all of Torpedo Ink's rules to spend more time around a woman who's not even his type. He can't get her out of his head--and now he's facing the consequences. Lyric Johansen doesn't like to look anyone in the eyes, but Keys's gaze is the one thing keeping her from a full-on panic attack. Her instinct to charge into the fray and help the biker fend off a group of vicious thugs has led to the most insane situation she's ever been in: trapped in a coffin with a man she barely knows, minutes away from a painful death. Survival means staying focused. But when Keys kisses Lyric to snap her out of losing it, he's the one who ends up falling apart. He'll need to unleash hell to get them out alive. If only to get another taste..."--
Big & Lily
For her entire life, Bridget "Big" Ackerman Petty has struggled to hold everything together. Everything seems so effortless and easy for her sister Lily, a woman blessed with a magnetic personality, a thriving business, and a husband who adores her. When Lily discovers her husband's been cheating, her "perfect" life implodes. Devastated and overwhelmed, she decides to run to Alaska to lose herself on a hardcore survival trek, and she's dragged her reluctant sister Big along
The view from here
"After eleven years, Nicole Baxter and her husband Truman's marriage is beginning to fracture. Suddenly, during a scuba diving accident near Catalina Island, Truman is gone. No body. No signs of foul play. Presumed dead. Clinging to the hope that Truman might still be alive, Nicole is devastated, in denial, and struggling with insomnia, as well as guilt over the secrets she kept from the man she loved--a pregnancy, a miscarriage, and an incautious fling with an attentive neighbor. Then come the strange occurrences putting Nicole further on edge. The scent of Truman's cologne. The wet footprints in the house. The cryptic texts from his phone. And the message written on her bathroom mirror: I'll luv u 4ever. Nicole has never felt so alone, isolated, and paranoid. If she's losing her mind, then why does it seem so real? If it's real, how is that possible? As Nicole's grip on reality slips away, the answers are becoming a matter of life and death"--
Fabulous bodies never meet your heroes
"Poppy Stringer was born to be a star. An aspiring fashion influencer by day, Poppy moonlights as a grave robber to make ends meet, wheeling and dealing dead bodies across Palm Springs. When her hero, the flamboyant, piano-slamming rockstar Eddie Michaels, unexpectedly dies, Poppy gets a call to retrieve his body from the medical examiner's office for a lucrative sum. It could be the last job she'll ever need-if everything goes to plan. But the night's delivery quickly veers off course when Eddie wakes up. Now Poppy must fight for her life if she hopes to survive this blood-soaked joyride of carnage and extravagant entertainment"--
The amateur
When a young woman, a golf prodigy, kills a caddy with a stray ball at the country club, the investigation of this freak accident reveals a dark and shocking tale of secret affairs and predatory men, and suddenly a teenager is on trial in this spellbinding novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Midwives and The Flight Attendant . 1978: It is the first Thursday in August and temperatures are flirting with ninety when Mira Winston, eighteen years old, drives a golf ball from her tee toward the practice net near the clubhouse and caddy shack. The golf ball, weighing 1.6 ounces, tears through the net, traveling 150 miles per hour, and slams, with sickening force, into the temple of a high school junior named Kenny Foster, rupturing an artery and unleashing a torrent of blood. Kenny brings his hand to the side of his head, then topples onto his side. He's dead before the ambulance even arrives. In the wake of this terrible accident-and everyone, at first, agrees it was an accident-Mira looks for comfort in all the wrong places: In her lover, Theo Catton, a married man three decades her senior. In her mother, a well-kept woman with secrets of her own. In the dead caddy's little sisters, girls bewildered by grief. But when the investigators look more closely at the torn net, when a detective recalls Mira's history of recklessness, and when Kenny's father spies Mira with her married lover, the affluent and mannered community turns on this once-promising young woman. A gripping story that takes the reader from the sun-soaked greens of a tony Westchester country club to the fluorescent-lit stand of a county courtroom, The Amateur asks: What happens when one small moment-a swing, a ball, a piece of string-changes the course of an entire life?
Helpless
"It's been twelve years since Faye Heron broke Henry Spalding's heart. Henry was her college boyfriend, her first love, but Faye was in danger of being subsumed by him and the intensity of their connection--a connection that took her beyond boundaries she'd only dreamed of crossing. Now, Faye is one half of a power-producing duo with her Hollywood husband. Henry is a married father running the family business. On the surface, both of their lives have essentially gone to plan. When a former and beloved college professor suddenly passes away, Faye and Henry find themselves back on campus for the funeral, circling something old and dangerous. Something, if Faye is honest with herself, she has been trying to duplicate for years. But Henry is one of a kind. The kind who delivers a hypnotic apology for the way things ended. The kind who suggests they go back to the hotel for a drink. The kind who drugs and kidnaps her. When Faye comes to Henry's remote mountain cabin, she's beside herself. Has Henry brought her here to punish her? She did, after all, write and star in a lauded episode of television based on their indelicate appetites and vicious breakup. As her week of captivity unfolds, Henry's wanton demands intensify, and Faye finds herself pulled back into his irresistible gravity. But as Faye and Henry spiral into their old dynamic, a sprawling, years-old mystery begins to take shape--one that will rewrite history as Faye remembers it and reveal an astounding, cataclysmic truth."--Provided by publisher
The final chapter
"Ten years ago, a bestselling, critically acclaimed literary author disappeared without a trace...and without a final novel. In recent days, that missing manuscript has surfaced, but strangely enough, it's not another genius work of literary fiction, but an espionage novel full of all-too-stereotypical spycraft and James Bond-like twists. His former publisher has asked the author's best friend--and fellow author named C.B. Everett--to annotate the novel with details from real life to give the strange novel context within his larger oeuvre. But as C.B. reads, he finds the espionage thriller is filled with references to events and people who feel a little too familiar, and soon he's wondering if the novel might in fact be a key to his missing friend's disappearance. There's text and subtext aplenty, and C.B. is determined to learn once and for all what happened to his friend through solving the mystery woven into the pages. But the final chapter may hold secrets darker and more threatening than anyone anticipated."--
Maria in Miami
"Maria's friends are going to Miami for spring break, but Maria's parents won't let her go. As Maria sees her friends' social media posts about preparing for the trip, she starts to feel more and more frustrated with her situation. What is she willing to do to join her friends in Miami?"--Page 4 of cover
Stay buried
1919: Frankie O'Massey has always been the black sheep of isolated Boone's Ferry, Vermont. Her uncle, Dr. Thomas Endicott, has been training her in the science of medicine, something the townspeople are wary of. When a mysterious illness strikes the town, and the community suspects supernatural forces, the two desperately search for a logical explanation. Patient zero seems to be the town's knackerman--a recluse who collects dead and dying farm animals to make use of their parts. 2016: Siblings Ashley and Malcolm lost their mother two years ago. When their grandmother dies, they inherit a property in Boone's Ferry--a place they've heard of but their grandmother has always refused to talk about--and embark on a trip to their ancestral home. The idyllic town is full of autumnal décor, picturesque farmland, and small-town charm. But some of the townspeople aren't very welcoming--and they have some unsettling traditions, like leaving offerings to a vengeful spirit four times a year
Hope house
"Set in 1980s Kentucky, this striking debut novel is told from inside a treatment home for teens, where lost boys become more than their pasts and discover the transformative power of hope. They came from the streets, the sticks and every place in between. They'd stolen cars, dealt dope and hurt people. They'd been hurt themselves. There's AWOL, who won't stop running away. There's Karvel, who runs the place. There's Damico, Smoove, and Peanut. Their futures promise prison or worse, but for now they've been brought together to live in an old home on a hill and see about getting themselves-and each other-right. Told in chorus through the intersecting lives of a group of teenage boys, Hope House follows its ensemble cast through a five-phase program as they grapple with their pasts and search for the one thing none of them have ever really had: a family. In his deeply honest and soulful debut, Bond crafts a coming-of-age story that sears with the anger and spirit of abandoned youth. For fans of Richard Price and Tobias Wolff, Hope House is a novel about belonging, care, and the desire in all of us to find a home"-- Provided by publisher
The broken hearts agency
"Linda Villaneuva is private investigator who runs a mystical detective agency where she's able to sense the emotions of others, especially those suffering from heartache. Lately, the nation's capital is on edge and her business is busier than ever. People's lives have been disrupted by the new federal administration and there are major concerns about ghost attacks. People are losing their memories and wandering city streets in a zombie-like daze. As Linda follows clues to unearth an evil force far more deadly than anything she could have imagined, she must confront the shadows of her past and reckon with the personal price she's paid for her power. A steamy page-turner that serves up spicy romance and otherworldly elements, The Broken Hearts Agency is the latest from an important storyteller whose imagination knows no bounds"--
Baseball as it was building champions before free agency changed everything
"Historian John Ferling delves into baseball in the fascinating dozen years following World War II, when baseball ruled as the national pastime and the names of the game' s principal stars were known even by those who weren't fans of the sport....His focus is on the Cleveland Indians and the Boston/Milwaukee Braves between 1946-1957"--Dust jacket
Lonely Planet. Thailand's islands & beaches
Getting started with Visual Studio 2026 master the new era of Visual Studio, AI, and productivity
Death trip Iggy and the Stooges, 1972-74
Raw Power by Iggy and the Stooges is arguably the most aggressive, dynamic album in rock history, and inarguably one of the most influential. Looking past the myths and into the true story of the Stooges, Michael S. Begnal illuminates the creation of this recording in the context of the cultural zeitgeist of the early 1970s, the American War in Vietnam, and the ways in which punk rock came snarling into existence. Death Trip uncovers lost archives and stories, drawing on new interviews with Stooges guitarist James Williamson and pianist Scott Thurston, and sheds fresh light on the band's creative process. This is an in-depth, definitive account that will challenge the assumptions of even the most knowledgeable Stooges fan
Never tell a Black girl how to Black girl essays
"An irresistible delight, this hilarious and heartwarming essay collection gathers essential tales about growing up in the South, the pitfalls of date night, and why no one should ever tell a Black girl how to Black Girl"--
The savage landscape how we made the wilderness
"From the blacksand beaches of Iceland, to river crossings deep in the Amazon jungle, to the barren beauty of Antarctica, wildernesses make up some of the world's more alluring natural landscapes. But what is a wilderness, really? It is a powerful, ancient concept, lying at the intersection of landscape, philosophy, and ecology. And for thousands of years, people have sought out uncontrolled, unknown, or uncharted nature in search of religious epiphany, self-actualization, and an escape from modern life. More recently these "pristine" places have been seen as the subject of a last effort to repair a planet imperiled by humans. But as award-winning writer Cal Flyn traverses the most forbidding, untamed and inhospitable wild lands--the supposedly uninhabited wilds of the world--she finds that such truly untouched lands don't exist: Nearly every wilderness has been or is actively inhabited by humans. Here we meet ascetics in search of theophany in the desert; lonely shepherds running off wolves under the stars; missionaries preaching from shacks deep in the jungle; wise lamas meditating under lofty mountain peaks. The Savage Landscape takes us into these breathtaking wilds--deep into dark forests, to thetops of mountains, and into the hearts of deserts--asking provocative questions about the nature of wilderness, its preservation, and its meaning."--
Real skills for real life a DBT guide to navigating stress, emotions, and relationships
"Everyone struggles sometimes. This book teaches you what to do about it. The proven skills of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are beautifully presented by two leading experts in this inviting illustrated guide. Whether readers want to learn how to manage intense emotions, build healthier relationships, or cope with a crisis, they will find 26 core DBT skills along with decision trees pointing to which ones to try first and what to do next. Impactful graphics show how to use each skill step by step, including realistic examples. With warmth, clarity, and humor, this book puts science-based skills like Wise Mind, Validation, Problem Solving, and Radical Acceptance within anyone's grasp--and sets readers on the path to a more confident, balanced, and fulfilling life"-- Provided by publisher
Country of lords neo-aristocrats, social Darwinists, tech utopians, and the long fight against equality in America
"A Pulitzer-finalist historian charts a 250-year-old intellectual and political tradition--the conviction that all Americans are NOT created equal." -- Provided by publisher
Don't go there a tour of the world's most sinister spots
"A compendium of mysteriously dangerous places around the world and their histories"-- Provided by publisher
Raised-bed gardening
"In Raised-Bed Gardening For Dummies, experienced gardener and author, Teri Chace, delivers a practical and hands-on guide to a rewarding and physically accessible style of gardening you can get the hang of immediately. Chace shows you how to plan, design, build, maintain, and grow plants in raised bed environments. You'll learn exactly how to get started, from picking the right location and garden materials to choosing your plants, fruits, and veggies" --
The day after how to wield power in a post-Trump world
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shameless, Brian Tyler Cohen explores how Republicans have abused power, how Democrats have refused to exercise power when they held it, and how progressives should wield power if they are fortunate enough to win a free and fair election in a post-Trump world. This book is a wake-up call about the decades-long project that led to Trump's America. It's the playbook for progressives who want to do far more than restore the status quo. This is how we build a stronger country, with hope and opportunity for all -- before our democracy slides into a distant memory
Data empire the power of information to organize, control, and dominate
"A new lens on human history outlining data's powerful role in governance and exploitation"--
Basic Japanese total language study program
Everything you need to master first-year Japanese language essentials--clear explanations, tons of practice exercises, and NEW audio to improve your speaking and listening skills. The most effective way to learn any new language is to practice, practice, and practice some more. In Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Japanese, you'll find all the practice you need to complete your first year of study. Based on the proven success of the Practice Makes Perfect series, this bestselling workbook offers easily digested short sections (each taking about 10 to 15 minutes to complete), clear explanations of grammar, and a solid grounding in basic vocabulary. Supported by the McGraw Hill Language Lab app, Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Japanese also offers comprehensive digital support, with extensive audio recordings that provide the answer key for many exercises, so you can build your confidence in speaking and listening to the language by following the model of native Japanese speakers. With the instruction, explanations, and extensive practice in this book, you'll acquire all the knowledge and skills a first-year student is expected to master
The 12 Steps and tales of fellowship because no one should walk this road alone
"This book is your compass for navigating the 12 Steps, empowering you to rise above your past and step into the life you were always meant to live. With warmth, wisdom, and a touch of humor, each page brings you closer to the full recovery that is already in your reach. Woven within the guidance are true stories from the fellowship of AA -- deeply personal, beautifully human, and proof that no matter how far you've fallen, a new life is possible. You don't have to walk this road alone. The path forward starts here"--Page 4 of cover
Depraved the story of dangerous art
"In this unconventional journey through the history of art, philosopher and artist Daisy Dixon explores works of art that society has condemned as depraved, obscene, or dangerous, from prehistoric sculpture to extreme metal music, videogames to classical paintings. Interrogating our sense of morality, past and present, Depraved asks readers to engage with essential questions about art, censorship, social progress, and the eternal debate over right and wrong. Can an artwork speak? How can it shape or distort our world? Who gets to decide whether a work of art is depraved, and what are the qualities that make it so? And of course, what should we do about it? As art is subjected to renewed criticism in the cultural and political spheres, it is imperative that we examine it with care. Only by understanding the long history of depraved art can we begin to bring our own age into focus. Art can be dangerous--but censorship can be equally catastrophic. Where does this leave us? With wit, fascinating anecdotes, and shrewd analysis, Dixon crafts a path forward that demands a new understanding of the nature of art itself." -- Provided by publisher
Summer of love
"In this moving novel about the transformative power of storytelling, three women make life-changing decisions set in motion by the 1967 Summer of Love in San Francisco, shaping the legacy of their family's Napa Valley winery forever, from the USA Today bestselling author of The Paris Bookseller. 1967: Concerts, hippies, and war protests define the counter-culture revolution that flourishes during the Summer of Love in San Francisco. No one is more into the messages of love and peace than Winifred (Winnie) Hartley who has just graduated from UC Berkeley determined to make it as a poet. When she reconnects with her high school boyfriend Lincoln Sawyer, it feels like her life is finally everything she wants it to be. Meanwhile, her sister Miranda throws herself into running the family business, Hartley Vineyard, determined to make California wine that rivals French. Little do the sisters know that the choices they make and the secrets they keep will set their lives down radically different paths. 2015: Dawn Hartley has a secret that she can't share with her mother Miranda, who has long been her closest confidant. How can she possibly admit that she has a drinking problem to her famous vintner mother? It feels like a betrayal of her own heritage. When an assignment for work requires her to research the wildly popular Vineland novels by a famously anonymous writer, she embarks on a quest that will shake her to the core, and just might set her life on the right path at last"--
The delivery a novella
"Rebecca and Mark Higgins are doing their best to hold their family together. She's healing from the pain of a miscarriage, he's drowning in pressure at work, and their neurodivergent daughter, Maddy, needs all the care she can get. So when a cutting-edge tech company offers the perfect solution, they jump at the chance. And they welcome 'Mr. Man'--a humanoid AI companion--into their home. Designed to anticipate their needs, he's like a miracle at first. The house runs like clockwork. Meals appear on the table. And Maddy thrives under his patient attention. But when inexplicable tragedies start to strike the neighborhood, Rebecca glimpses a darker pattern at play. Each incident is an answer to an unspoken fear, each kindness shadowed by violence. Mr. Man isn't just following instructions--he's anticipating what they want. Even the things they never dared to say. And if he's executing their darkest desires, it's their responsibility to stop him...at any cost"--
Perfect life
"Following a shocking murder, a woman must face the husband she thought she knew...Este Walker didn't move to Florida to make friends. Five years ago, she ghosted her life in California to reinvent herself among the lakefront estates of Florida's elite. With a cocktail in hand, more money than she could ever spend, and a past she intends to keep hidden, she's finally content--or, you know, close enough. Her husband, Beau, and her best friend, Nora, are the only company Este needs. But when someone she'd much rather forget resurfaces, the past begins to close on her. And then a mysterious death turns Winter Park upside down--and Beau, who's keeping secrets of his own, is implicated...Thrust into a high-stakes murder investigation, Este must unravel a web of lies and deception to answer the question: What exactly happened in California, and has it come back to haunt her? More important: How is she going to get herself out of this mess?"--
The lumber baron's wife
"When the young wife of a powerful lumber baron vanishes into the wilds of frontier Michigan, her friend is left to unravel the truth in this captivating dual-timeline novel. 1873. After a devastating loss, Hannah Wagner never imagined she'd leave her comfortable home for the harsh, unfamiliar wilderness near Lake Michigan. But when Henry Abernathy -- a friend of her husband, John -- offers them a fresh start in a booming lumber town, where John's skills as a doctor are sorely needed, Hannah reluctantly agrees. There, she meets Kate, Henry's spirited, much younger wife. Kate's sharp tongue and outsider status have made her unwelcome among the town's elite, and when she begins confiding in Hannah, it's clear her marriage is not what it seems . . . and that a secret from her past could destroy everything. Present day. Ashley Gilbert never planned to settle in Michigan, but when her husband lands his dream job as a conservationist, she agrees to follow. While restoring their historic home -- built in the 19th century for a doctor and his wife -- Ashley becomes captivated by its past and its connection to the nearby Abernathy mansion, now being transformed into a museum. While volunteering with the restoration, she stumbles upon the unsolved mystery of Kate Abernathy's disappearance. What begins as curiosity soon becomes a quest for the truth -- one that will connect her to two women whose stories and struggles echo and inspire her own."--
John of John
"Out of money and with little to show for his art school education, John-Calum Macleod takes the ferry back home to the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides to find that little has changed except for him. He returns to the windswept croft and the two pillars of his childhood: his father John, a sheep farmer, tweed weaver, and lay preacher in the local Presbyterian church, and his maternal grandmother Ella, a profanity-loving Glaswegian whose steady warmth helped Cal weather the sudden departure of his mother. Cal privately wonders if any lonely men might be found on the barren hillsides of home, while John is dismayed by his son's long hair, strange clothes, and seeming unwillingness to be Saved. But Cal isn't the only one in the croft house who is keeping secrets. As lambing season turns to shearing season, the threads holding together the community together become increasingly frayed, and nothing will remain as it was before."--
Probable caws
"Meg has finally found time to get some blacksmithing done when a call from her dad interrupts her--can she come out to Ragnar's right away to help with the horses? Their friend Ragnar Ragnarsen, who is gradually turning the enormous house on his nearby estate into an authentic moated castle, has agreed to shelter nearly fifty horses for Hoof and Hearth, an equine rescue organization that has lost access to the farm where the horses have been living. The owner of the farm recently died without leaving a will, and while his older son Abel would be happy to let the horses stay, younger brother George wants to sell to a developer . . . and is suspected of sending a thug to harm the horses as part of his efforts to evict Hoof and Hearth. That night, while Meg and her family are camping at one of Ragnar's barns, to keep an eye on the horses, they discover that the thug has been murdered. Unfortunately George is alibied . . . but his horse-loving brother Abel is not. Neither are the hot-tempered founder of Hoof and Hearth or the passionately protective ex-jockey who serves as its stablemaster. Meg juggles helping keep the horses safe and doing what she can to help the chief solve the thug's murder . . . all the while hoping that the killer won't turn out to be one of the dedicated horse rescuers she has come to like and respect."--
The foursome
"When Eng and Chang Bunker arrive in Wilkes County in 1839, they're not just a curiosity--they're a sensation. Everyone is eager to learn whether the salacious rumors about them are true. Within months, the twins have opened a general store, bought land, and begun building a plantation. Now, word has it, they're looking for wives--and in a place that thrives on gossip and legacy, their ambitions set the community on edge. Sarah and Adelaide Yates, daughters of a once-prominent local family brought low by scandal, are drawn into their orbit. Bold, beautiful Adelaide sees in the twins' fame a chance to reclaim her future. Sarah, quiet and observant, isn't so sure. When the twins' lives become entangled with theirs, they must navigate loyalty, longing, and identity in a world where everything--including race, class, and gender--is rigidly defined. Spanning five decades and unfolding against the backdrop of a fractured nation hurtling toward war, The Foursome is both intimate and epic: a story of love and constraint, identity and reinvention. With piercing insight and emotional precision, Kline brings to life a forgotten chapter of American history and the complex, boundary-defying marriages at its center"--
It could have been her
"Jane Trevally is walking her dogs one afternoon when a small white dog appears. The teenaged girl that had been staying nearby with the dog is nowhere to be found, and Jane decides to return it to his registered owner hours away in Hampstead. but when Jane arrives, she is immediately unsettled--because she has a dark history with this house. Through the window, she catches a glimpse of a haunted-looking woman, not the missing girl she'd hoped to find. Facing a crossroads similar to the one that led her to this home twenty-five years ago, Jane knows the house holds the key to the missing teenager, to the lost dog, and to dark secrets they'd all rather leave buried"--
Choke point a thriller
Every betrayal begins with a lie ... While all eyes are on Taiwan, China makes a stunning move against Thailand. Using a series of proxies, it plunges the country into chaos, looking to capture a narrow, but critical piece of land, which will give it the upper hand over the United States and help the Chinese Navy dominate both the Indian and Pacific Oceans. With the new American president unwilling to openly commit troops or intelligence personnel, Scot Harvath and his team are called into service. Their assignment: to track down an American turncoat: a former teammate of Harvath's who is assisting Beijing. What they will discover, however, is China's most elite espionage unit and their plans not only for Thailand's collapse, but also America's
Vanished in the crowd
"Retired detective Molly Murphy Sullivan investigates the disappearance of a female scientist. New York is busier than ever as two million visitors come to the city to witness the Hudson-Fulton celebration in 1909, marking the 300th anniversary of Henry Hudson's discovery of the Hudson River. Parades, exhibitions, carnivals, and a marvelous display of the wonders of the latest invention -- electricity -- across the city make for two straight weeks of celebrations, which Molly and her family, along with their friends Sid and Gus, are excited to enjoy. But Molly is secretly dealing with financial troubles. She is too proud to ask her friends for a loan, but when they want to hire her as a detective she jumps at the chance. Sid and Gus are hosting fellow Vassar graduates to take part in one of the parades but one of the women, a brilliant scientist, never shows up. It seems nobody knows where she is, including her husband. Is she trying to run away from her life or is it something more sinister? Why have the Vassar women really come to New York City? When Daniel asks Molly to spy on her friends and find out just what they are planning, she finds her loyalties horribly divided. Then the parade turns deadly and only Molly has the tools to find out the truth."--
Country people
Miles Krzelewski is a devoted husband, a doting father, and the proud owner of a truffle-hunting dog in a land with no truffles. He is also lost, 12-years too late with his PhD on Russian folktales and increasingly haunted by a sense that he's a disappointment to his family. So when his wife, Kate, accepts a visiting professorship at a prestigious college in Vermont, he decides that this will be the year he finally moves forward with his life. But no sooner does he arrive in Vermont than he finds himself entangled with a cast of characters as colorful as that in any folktale and soon, he stumbles upon a bizarre local legend which, he suspects, may not be just a legend after all
Ungifted
Due to an administrative mix-up, troublemaker Donovan Curtis is sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, a special program for gifted and talented students, after pulling a major prank at middle school
Make nice
"When the Pickford siblings arrive at The Grand Hotel-a nostalgic tourist paradise of horse-drawn carriages, muddled cocktails, and white sweaters on the tennis court-they have every intention of spending the long weekend making nice. Pete, the nation's foremost expert on gastropods (mollusks), is keen to wade around the lake in search of a rare and exciting Carthusian snail. Viv, reeling from the secret revelation that her husband is gay, is determined to put on a brave face for her daughter. And Corey, a charming, handsome grifter, has lucked into five pounds of cocaine he plans to sell to the first dumb rich guy he can find. But when Pete falls for the alluring mother of a local kid, when Viv's daughter gets up to teenage trouble, and when Corey finds the wealthy guests less interested in party drugs than golf clubs and waffle cones, the long weekend of family bonding veers into disaster. Why did their father bring them to this cushy island resort in the first place? And why does Corey, the biggest screw up of them all, seem to be the only one who knows the truth? As secrets spill, old flames are fanned, and an innocent snail is crushed beneath the unrelenting heel of a hiking boot. In a story that is as sneakily wise as it is absurdly funny, Ryan Effgen's debut shows how sometimes the people who bring out your worst-your family-can also be the ones to bring you out of your shell"-- Provided by publisher
Under the falls
"When Tyler Sinclair left Stone Mountain at eighteen, he had no plans of returning. With only a duffel bag full of clothes, a few bucks stolen from his father's dresser, and a guitar, his most prized possession, Tyler disappeared without so much as a goodbye. Eighteen years later, Tyler, now the frontman of a famous band aptly named Stone Mountain, finds himself returning to his hometown for a one-night-only benefit concert to support his old friend, Doc, who lost feeling in his legs following a childhood accident. As Tyler ascends the mountain, memories of his childhood come rushing back--memories of his abusive father and despondent mother, of the friends he left behind--and he quickly learns that, for many people on Stone Mountain, the past does not feel like so long ago, and not everyone has been eagerly awaiting Tyler's return. At the concert, resentment simmers just beneath the surface, and Tyler finds himself confronted with faces new and old: there's Curt, Tyler's childhood best friend, now Stone Mountain's chief of police, and his star officer, Deb, an out-of-towner who may have bitten off more than she can chew by accepting a job in Stone Mountain. And then there's Freddi, Curt's wife and Tyler's former lover, a woman whose questionable dealings and fraught history with Tyler will become the catalyst for a tragedy that will upend each of their lives and threaten to validate Tyler's worst fear: that 'Stone Mountain is the kind of place you might escape from once, if you're lucky, but not twice.'"--
Murder, local style
"It's been an eventful transition, but retired caterer Valerie Corbin and her wife Kristen are finally settling into life on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Val's even joined the neighborhood orchid society to make some new friends. So when she's asked to step in to cater their latest social event, as the newbie of the group she can't exactly say no. But what should have been a straightforward gig is soon a dining disaster when the food from the event poisons and kills the society president. As Val herself becomes a suspect in the murder investigation, she's determined to uncover the truth. Who would want to kill the mild-mannered president of the orchid society? Turns out the list is longer than a celebrity chef's tasting menu. Apparently some of the residents did not "love thy neighbor." Can she reveal the killer's identity before they strike again?"--Amazon
See you at the Sunset
"Jia Chung is living the dream...until she gets fired from her job, yet again. With her mom breathing down her neck to move home, she needs an escape, fast. When Mimi, her beloved grandmother, invites her to spend the summer in Palm Springs, Jia jumps at the chance. Staying at Sunset Hills Senior Living Community is exactly where a free spirit like Jia can thrive--among people living their best, sun-soaked, fun-filled lives. So what if they're all octogenarians? Henry Shin lives by the rules. It's what overworked corporate lawyers do. They don't fly off to Palm Springs to help their grandfathers move into a new home. But Dennis is Henry's only family. How else can Henry make sure he's settled and safe? The boisterous Zumba classes, daily happy hours, and spicy book clubs were a surprise though. And at the center, leading the charge, is a bright, vivacious stunner named Jia Chung. The same face he'd had a one-night stand with a few months back. And the same woman Henry was forced to terminate at his company the morning after. As carefree days turn into hot, steamy nights, the chemistry between Henry and Jia ignites. But when the real world beckons, should what happens at the Sunset stay at the Sunset?"--
Brain damage
"From #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Intruder! How can you survive when you can't remember who wants you dead? Dr. Charly McKenna had the perfect life: a thriving dermatology practice, a luxury apartment overlooking Central Park, and a handsome husband who adored her. Until the night a bullet tore through her skull... and stole everything. Now Charly wakes in a rehabilitation hospital unable to walk, speak, or remember her own name. All she knows is that someone tried to kill her--and they may still be out there. As fragments of memory surface, so do unsettling questions about the people around her, including the attentive man who keeps appearing at her bedside. The truth of what happened that night lives somewhere inside her brain. And as Charly pieces together the jagged edges of her past, she begins to realize the most terrifying possibility: the person who wants her dead might be the one she once trusted most. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a scalpel-sharp psychological thriller about fractured memory, buried secrets, and how far the mind will go to protect you from the truth"--
Death row
"Death is coming for her ... unless she finds the truth first. Talia Kemper is on death row for murdering her husband. She had an alibi and no known motive, yet Talia's unwavering protestations of innocence have always been ignored. Then one day in the visiting area, she sees a man she's certain is her husband. The person she's been convicted of killing may not be dead after all. But as the days tick away toward Talia's execution, what will it take for her to be believed?"--
The princess trap
"A charming standalone royal fake dating romance by bestselling author and TikTok favorite Talia Hibbert. Cherry Neita is done with men-until one irresistible night with a sexy stranger shatters her dry spell and her peace of mind. Too bad he turns out to be a scandal-prone prince, and their steamy alleyway kiss just became front-page news. Now Ruben has a plan to fix it all...if Cherry agrees to fake an engagement with the royal pain who ruined her life"-- Provided by publisher
Hope house
"Set in 1980s Kentucky, this striking debut novel is told from inside a treatment home for teens, where lost boys become more than their pasts and discover the transformative power of hope. They came from the streets, the sticks and every place in between. They'd stolen cars, dealt dope and hurt people. They'd been hurt themselves. There's AWOL, who won't stop running away. There's Karvel, who runs the place. There's Damico, Smoove, and Peanut. Their futures promise prison or worse, but for now they've been brought together to live in an old home on a hill and see about getting themselves-and each other-right. Told in chorus through the intersecting lives of a group of teenage boys, Hope House follows its ensemble cast through a five-phase program as they grapple with their pasts and search for the one thing none of them have ever really had: a family. In his deeply honest and soulful debut, Bond crafts a coming-of-age story that sears with the anger and spirit of abandoned youth. For fans of Richard Price and Tobias Wolff, Hope House is a novel about belonging, care, and the desire in all of us to find a home"-- Provided by publisher
Romance is dead
"Scream queen Quinn has had it with scary movies. After years as Hollywood's horror It Girl, she's sick of the tabloids and the off-screen drama. So she's decided: one last film, before quitting for good. All that stands in her way is leading man Teddy James. Reality TV star and renowned playboy Teddy has looks to kill for, but absolutely no talent. AKA, Quinn's worst nightmare. That's until they stumble - literally - across a dead body on set. Everyone believes it's a tragic accident, but Quinn's not convinced. So she offers Teddy a deal: acting lessons in exchange for his help investigating. And as Teddy and Quinn dig deeper, she begins to wonder what's most at risk here - their lives, or her heart?"--Publisher
Secrets in La Alhambra
"Fifteen-year-old Carmen and her fourteen-year-old sister Maribel have a unique opportunity that not many other kids have: they live in the famous Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain. One day while they are exploring their home, they discover a mysterious well. Carmen, Maribel, and their parents explore this mysterious well. While they are there, will they unlock secrets that are held within the Alhambra's past?"--Page 4 of cover
Lost and found
"A stunning novel of romance and redemption set in the Spunes, OR world, filled with heartbreak and hope from "master of emotion" (Rachel Lynn Solomon) USA Today bestselling author Tarah DeWitt. Bea always wanted to be a mom. But she never expected she'd have to lose her best friend to do it. Armed with nothing but her best friend's eggs and a bucket list to complete, Bea's world is a sea of changes. When she needs a place to stay, her longtime friend Silas steps in to help. A firefighter grappling with the aftermath of an accident, Silas has his own challenges to work through that have left him cautious and vulnerable. At first, they expect nothing. But as these two former sunshines knit together in a love that has been unfulfilled until now, a new beginning comes out of the ashes of the past-one that will lead to a love that can withstand all the slings and arrows, joys and triumphs, that life can throw. Tarah DeWitt's novels are: "Pure magic." - Elsie Silver "[Filled with] melt-your-face off intimacy." - Jessica Joyce "Aching and sexy." - Julie Soto"-- Provided by publisher
Things we cannot keep
"Tess has built a new life in Alabama, repairing timepieces and avoiding her past -- until a mysterious package bearing her old name and an anonymous note appears. Traveling across continents to uncover the secrets of a lost heirloom, is she brave enough to face what she might find -- and can she trust others with what matters most?" -- Provided by publisher
The hope keeper
"1919, Washington D.C. Elisabeth Beaumont comes from a renowned jeweler family, but after the untimely death of her twin brother, she's left on her own to run the failing family business. Desperate for work, she approaches the affluent crowd her brother Julien once courted to expand Beaumont Jewelers. Their ringleader is wealthy socialite Evalyn McLean, owner of the world's most infamous gemstone, rumored to curse all who travel within its orbit. The Hope Diamond. As Elisabeth is swept into Evalyn's toxic world of dark opulence, the lines defining who she is and where she belongs begin to blur, leading Elisabeth to question all she once believed. She's no longer certain she wants to take over the family business and be beholden to the wealthy elite of D.C. But she can't fathom leaving her father in the lurch. There's also Evalyn to consider, and the Hope Diamond, which beckons Elisabeth to admire it, touch it, care for it, despite every warning she's been told. When tragedy strikes one night, not only is Elisabeth's fragile friendship with Evalyn put to the test, but her carefully constructed glamorous new life comes crashing down. Now Elisabeth must face the truth about her brother's death and decide what matters most."--
The secret orphanage
"1944. In a quiet village in German-occupied France, schoolteacher Celina ushers young Jewish children into her classroom. Watching their bright smiles as they learn how to write, she and sweet, handsome Remy promise to protect them. Every day she pretends to send them home, waving at the local police roaming the streets, as instead they sneak away to hide upstairs. But Celina can't stop thinking about the note left on her bedside table last night. Written in the secret code used by the Resistance, it told her a baby she's sheltering could be reunited with its mother. Will Remy ever forgive her if she attempts to take the baby home? If she's caught, they could discover the orphanage... New York, present day. Haunted by a loss he refuses to speak about, Rachel's grandfather is slowly losing his memories. Then Rachel finds a name scribbled into the old children's book he used to read to her, which leads her to a French village with a dark and dangerous past. Nothing can prepare Rachel for what she finds behind the orphanage's crumbling façade. But as her own future becomes entwined with her grandfather's wartime secrets, she will learn just how much courage it takes to follow your heart."--Page 4 of cover
The intrigue
"Handsome con artist Ulises has long charmed lonely women via letters to steal their money, but money is hard to come by in 1940s Mexico. Ulises knows his looks won't last forever, and he's desperate to get his hands on a real fortune. He thinks he's found it when he captivates his newest correspondent, Perla, the owner of a small-town boardinghouse in picturesque Veracruz. But when he meets her, he finds something he didn't expect. The woman has a niece, Inés, who is as observant as she is desperate to escape her aunt's household. When Inés discovers Ulises' true intentions, she wants in on the scheme. They'll convince her aunt that Ulises is a great catch, Perla will marry him, and her money will vanish. Easy, fast and clean. But Perla is not the desperate, silly spinster Ulises imagines. She harbors secrets. And although Ulises does not believe in true romance, Inés is more alluring than he bargained on. Suddenly, a simple plan may become perilously complicated. Venture into the streets of a small town where the patina of convention and good manners conceals a cauldron of avarice and lust"--
The phone swap
An accidental phone swap finds a celebrity heartthrob falling in love with an ordinary girl. But falling in love in private is not as simple as falling in love in reality. Especially if the world is somehow still watching.
They
"Following a number of moves from one shabby rental to another, they-the mother and daughter of this elusive, strangely riveting novel set in 1980s Denmark-now reside in an apartment over the hairdresser shop in the same island town where they've always lived. It's only the two of them, and they are so enmeshed that it can be hard to tell them apart: they share the same manners, habits, and opinions to an almost comic degree. One day the mother feels a lump below her chest, and as our young heroine reflects, "nothing's the way it is." While the mother is in and out of the hospital, the daughter-barely sixteen and just starting high school-makes new friends (Tove Dunk, Hafni, Bob, and Desert Boots) and meets a few boys, but she remains essentially alone. In its splintering, multi-layered, perpetual present tense, where the borders of time seemingly expand, flatten, and dissolve, Helle finds an unexpectedly moving voice for her heroines' pain, one which rises almost wordlessly to then reach across and profoundly touch the reader. A poignant coming-of-age story and a comedy of errors, they is also a billet-doux to the fashions and fads of the island of Lolland, Helle's childhood home: she painstakingly records what people wore, how they spoke, and the kinds of things they ate ("cauliflower gratin" and "macaroni horns in the tomato soup"). Gorgeously rendered into English by the prize-winning translator Martin Aitken, they is an exquisite small-town portrait-oblique, calibrated, and oddly affecting-of the love between a mother and daughter, of all its attendant longing, and the inevitable letting go."--
Masukarēdo naito
880-06
Well versed
After losing her job, twenty-four-year-old Caitlin Parker returns home and reluctantly takes a position at the Willow Creek Renaissance Faire, the place where she experienced her first heartbreak. There she encounters Alexander Wright, the sword-fighting, Shakespeare-quoting man who ended their relationship years earlier. As Alex tries to make amends and the two spend another summer together at the Faire, old feelings return, forcing them to reconsider their past and decide whether their renewed romance can survive beyond the summer
A summer of stars
A fake relationship between a tennis pro and a Hollywood celeb--who happen to be sworn enemies--slowly simmers into something more in this romance from the author of the viral Booktok book, Picking Daisies on Sunday--perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Sarah Adams. Fake relationship terms and conditions: do not fall in love. After a messy breakup, it feels like the entire world hates tennis superstar Luna Aldridge. With her reputation ruined and her career at risk, the only way to repair it is a PR stunt: fake-dating Hollywood's golden boy, Kieran Alexander. There's just one problem ... Luna can't stand him. For Kieran, the feeling is mutual. He's about to lead a big-screen love story, but his dating history is jeopardizing the film's success. His team believes the world needs to see him wildly in love. And who better than Luna, the person he loathes most? Soon, Luna and Kieran spend the summer posing for cameras, sharing red carpets and flying around the world for the tennis circuit. But the more they pretend, the more they question if they can keep their hearts, and their careers, together. Especially with everyone watching .
In what world
"As total opposites, Marlowe Jenkins and Priscilla Covington-French hated each other in high school. Now, sixteen years later, Marlowe is barely scraping by, while Priscilla is wildly successful. Their rivalry should be long dead, yet both women remain connected through their mutual mentor, drama teacher Dallas Winthrop. Their unending tension has nothing to do with the fact that they've kissed. More than once. When Dallas goes missing, each woman believes she can figure out where he is. Except this is no ordinary disappearance. Dallas has found a way to explore alternate versions of reality. While trying to follow him, Marlowe and Priscilla find other versions of themselves instead and surprisingly learn not all of them are fueled by hate, In fact, some Marlowes and Priscillas have very different strong feelings for each other.... The more Marlowe and Priscilla are forced to rely on each other, the harder it becomes to ignore their simmering attraction. But with every alternate reality they search, they only get further from their real lives and responsibilities. Do they play it safe an hide behind their rivalry or take a chance on each other that could permanently change the world as they know it?"--
Grim tidings
"Darcy Moore is tired of death. Which would be fine and good ... if she wasn't a Grim Reaper. Determined to outrun her designation as the villain, Darcy decides she won't be dragging her next assignment to the underworld. She'll be saving him instead. Unfortunately for Darcy, there's a complication in her plan. Guardian Angel Gabriel Aetos doesn't tolerate threats to his little corner of the world, and a Grim Reaper showing up at his bar is as deadly as it gets. But when he realizes Darcy is not as she seems, Gabriel must decide if he can trust his growing feelings or hold on to his long-standing grudge. But magic doesn't come without consequences. And the Department of Hauntings & Spirits will eventually come calling for their missing Reaper. A spooky yet simmering enemies to lovers tale to keep you warm this Halloween"-- Provided by publisher
Adversary to the villain
Evie has always tried to be helpful, loyal, and only mildly involved in treason. But with a dangerous prophecy threatening the very magic of Rennedawn--not to mention the race to claim its necessary artifacts before King Benedict does--things are starting to feel...less like a career path and more like a serious problem. The prophecy won't stop pointing in Evie's direction. The Villain's magic keeps choosing her. And honestly, if you're going to be accused of evil anyway, you might as well commit. Unfortunately, the more Evie leans into her alleged villain era, the more her boss starts acting like the hero of a completely different story. Trystan is getting closer--closer than is wise, advisable, or even remotely professional--and looking at her like she's already chosen a side. His. Which is deeply inconvenient, because if Evie can't save the kingdom's magic, she might just become its greatest threat
Chase me if you can
"Two storm chasers find a love that could blow them away in this electric debut romance. Wedding photographer Sloane Michaels might spend most of her year running after brides, but she lives for the six weeks each spring she chases tornadoes instead. When the prestigious magazine Nature Shots announces a cover contest, Sloane knows that winning could be the chance she needs to break up with taffeta for good and establish herself in landscape photography. The last thing she needs is a distraction in the form of reckless 'Wild Wes' Talbot. A legend among storm chasers, he's been Sloane's close, personal frenemy for the last decade and is the man to beat for the cover contest. Sloane isn't surprised when Wes gets in an accident that jeopardizes his season. But with an active weather pattern emerging, she doubles down on her need to beat Wes fair and square, begrudgingly inviting him to join her for the remainder of the season. As they race through hail, high winds, and stormy skies, Sloane realizes that Wes might be more than the rich, flirty Texas cowboy she thought she knew-and that the feelings blooming between them are more charged and dangerous than the storms they're chasing"--
Wild goose chase
Contains content warning. Reader discretion is advised
Hollywood, ending
"John Green makes his much-anticipated return to fiction with a behind-the-scenes Hollywood love story about finding someone to trust in an untrustworthy world. For rising talents Kai Laramie and Juniper Castillo, being cast in the buzzy biopic Andy Warhol Never Gets Old is the opportunity they've both been waiting for. They're on the verge of breaking out, and maybe even falling in love. Soon, the movie is blowing up, and so are their lives--in exciting, but also terrifying, ways. John Green artfully blends a behind-the-scenes Hollywood love story with an unflinching examination of the insatiable attention economy. Told through dual points of view, the novel brilliantly juxtaposes the on-screen study of Warhol's life at the dawn of celebrity culture with the intimate struggles of two young people figuring out who they are, both together and alone. Tender, heartbreaking, and shrewdly funny, this is a story as only Green can tell it. Hollywood, Ending is a deeply observed novel about the tension between a public and a private life, and the audacity to pursue the kind of love we all deserve"--
Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore
"After a very public failed engagement, Penny Darling, proud owner of Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore, is done with love. She'd rather cozy up by the fire with a pumpkin spiced-anything and one of her book boyfriends than a real one any day. So when her old high school best friend, author Jake "Monty" Montgomery, tells the town busybodies that he's her new boyfriend and volunteers them to co-host Hope Harbor's famed Maple Festival, Penny is more than hesitant. Until Monty admits the real reason he returned home: his latest book release failed and if he doesn't turn in something amazing soon, his career as an author is over. Convinced that Penny's obsession with romance novels makes her an expert on the subject, Monty begs Penny to teach him how to be the perfect romantic hero so he can finally write one. In return, Penny's "boyfriend" will put a stop to neighbors' pitying looks and matchmaking. But as pretend kisses in the apple orchard turn into searing ones beneath the autumn moon, Penny begins to wonder if Monty could really love her, or if she's destined for another broken heart"-- Provided by publisher
Whiskey chaser
"Raised by her three overbearing brothers, Scarlett Bodine is a hell-raising tomboy with a tool belt. A tornado stirring up trouble everywhere she goes. Her favorite pastimes? Drinking any man under the table and two-stepping. But she has zero interest in love. Scarlett's only being neighborly when she claims her sexy next-door neighbor as her new pet project. Devlin McAllister is a man at rock bottom. Marriage, political career, five-year plan to Washington, D.C. All destroyed with one well-placed jab. The golden boy is now the black sheep relegated to Bootleg Springs, a tiny West Virginia town with two claims to fame: 1. Moonshine and 2. The cold case disappearance of a teen girl. Devlin just wants to lick his wounds. But Scarlett has other ideas for his tongue and the rest of him. She's determined to bring him back to life, even if getting him back on his feet means never seeing him again. But when an old mystery becomes new news, she'll need his help to survive the scandal"--
Hexy beast
"An impulsive witch and a buttoned-up werewolf discover love is its own beast in this spicy rom-com from USA Today bestselling author Avery Flynn. As the eldest daughter of the magical Sherwood family, I'm supposed to have everything together. Well, joke's on them-I, Effie Sherwood, am chaos incarnate, and you'll never be able to guess my next move. Like jumping on the back of Darius Aetos' motorcycle. Not only is Darius grumpy, gruff, and hot, he's also the head of the Aetos werewolf pack. My spur of the moment decision has quickly become a much bigger commitment, because a pack elder is convinced this hunk of a man (or wolf, depending on the hour) is my fated mate. Even though I'm a witch and he's a werewolf, we're stuck together until we can find our way out of the tricky pack politics. But under the light of the blue moon, it's almost starting to feel like Darius doesn't want to stay away from me. And I'm not sure if it's my magic going haywire or the starlit skies, but I can't imagine leaving his arms either"-- Provided by publisher
Fair are the meadows
"Schoolteacher Helen Stenerson has planted her roots in the community of Green Creek, Iowa. Seminary student Ødger Gunderson shows interest in her, but Helen is determined to avoid romantic entanglement. When her aging aunt summons Helen to Ohio and shares secrets about the past, can Helen open her heart to love and the path God has for her?"-- Provided by publisher
The forbidden caller
"When widow Jenna Graber loses her husband in a tragic mill accident, she never expects his boss Nelson Harper to become her lifeline. Through quiet acts of kindness, Nelson helps her rebuild her world-and slowly captures her heart. But when their friendship blossoms into love, Jenna must choose between the traditions that have defined her and her heart." --
How to ruin a wedding
"Lucy Delgado knows all about things that don't work out. Between two failed marriages and losing her job, "meant to be" doesn't seem to mean much anymore. And watching her sister's marriage deteriorate isn't convincing Lucy otherwise. Desperate for money and disillusioned by love, she turns her nothing-left-to-lose attitude into action as a professional wedding saboteur. Lucy knows how to play any part--old lover, nosy relative, wise stranger--to save brides and grooms from making the same mistakes she did. Until she crashes the wrong ceremony. For Anders Kennedy, Lucy's timing couldn't be better. She's exactly what he needs to derail his own sister's upcoming nuptials by posing as Anders's new girlfriend so she can slip into the family circle and sabotage from within. And Anders has the kind of money Lucy can't afford to turn down. As they fake-date their way through family celebrations, high jinks, and secrets, Lucy and Anders are forced to confront their cynicism about marriage. Their schemes were meant for the greater good, but what if love really does conquer all?" --Amazon
We wish you a messy Christmas a holiday novella
"Olivia Bradshaw is dating veterinarian Malcolm McEntire, but her perfectionist mother hates his unorganized, messy family. Fearing her mother will ruin their romance, Olivia and her dad concoct a plot to mess up their typical, perfect Christmas. Can this intervention turn Olivia's mother around before Christmas turns into a complete mess?"-- Provided by publisher
The heart of the Nhaga
"Three handles one. The world is divided by the Line of Limit. To the north are the Tokkebi--fire people able to manipulate flames as both weapons and illusions; Rekon--giant birdmen with immense strength and warrior acumen; and the humans--as divided as the other races are unified. To the south are the Nhaga--a reptilian people who relinquish their hearts for immortality. For centuries, the races didn't cross that line, but change is in the air. A Nhaga is being sent North...and a trio is being dispatched to make sure this agent from the South makes it out alive--one from each race. But the illusion of a simple journey is quickly dispelled by the fact that the Tokkebi is merely a scholar, not an adventurer; the Rekon is deathly afraid of water; and the human hunts and eats Nhaga. And when the Nhaga they're supposed to be escorting out of the Kiboren forest is murdered, the one sent in his place turns out to very much have a heart--meaning he's quite vulnerable to the dangerous exodus. The four must quickly forge an alliance and shed the distrust and prejudice that plagues them if they are to survive. And just as crucial, they must figure out what this mission is actually about, because unbeknownst to them, the very fate of the world might rest on this one Nhaga making it to the North intact." -- Front jacket flap
Prince of swords
"I am terrified. Yet my heart skips a beat. This man might be a monster, but he is my monster. Clara Graysword is Oricalis's most wanted. Hunted and cornered, not even her mastery of tarot can save her this time... until the mysterious Worldkeepers appear. This secretive order may hold the key to changing Clara's fate. If she dares to trust them. But the most dangerous alliance of all is one she's already deeply ensnared within: Prince Kaelis. Kaelis, second-born prince of Oricalis and headmaster of Arcana Academy, is the one man she can't escape--maybe she doesn't want to escape. Ruthless, dangerous, and bound to Clara by destiny and desire, Kaelis tests her heart as much as her loyalty. Together, they grow closer to the most powerful secrets of the tarot... and to the truths they both hide that could destroy the passion that they no longer deny. Hidden in plain sight within Arcana Academy, Clara walks the dagger's edge. Revelations about Oricalis threaten everything she thought she knew, and every choice she makes is the difference between salvation and ruin. To change the world, Clara must risk everything--her power, her beliefs, and her heart"--
The lion & the deathless dark
Content warning: "Please note that this book contains subject matter that may be difficult for some readers, including violence (including violence against children), gore and body horror, discussion of slavery, discussion of cannibalism, drug and alcohol use, grief, suicidal ideation, and pregnancy loss. Please take care while reading"--Provided by publisher
Steelborn
Reya Connery became the Crimson Dagger, the most notorious thief in Rhiterra, by following a strict set of rules. One: There is no honor among thieves. Two: A good blade is key to any negotiation. Three: Only the dead keep secrets. And Reya has a secret that must be kept at all costs. But when a heist goes wrong on the eve of paying off her debt to a ruthless crime lord, Reya may need a new set of rules. And lots of coin. Fast. Enter Caelan Halcyon, an immortal warrior whose magic makes him a valuable target--if the curse inching closer to his heart doesn't kill him first. There's just one person who might be desperate enough to try and get their hands on the fabled cure in time to save his life, someone whose legend claims they can steal anything: the Crimson Dagger. A male of honor, Caelan loathes everything the beautiful, cocky thief represents, yet knows that Reya is his last hope for survival. Their search takes them to the edge of the known world, where Reya discovers that there is far more at stake than her and Caelan's own lives. Now, Reya must confront deadly foes, her growing attraction to the immortal who is as lethal as his jawline is perfect, and the rage she's spent a lifetime trying to bury. This time, her daggers aren't going to cut it, and the fate of all magic-born hangs in the balance. Enter a world ruled by tyrants and thieves, where magic is outlawed, revolution brews, desire is dangerous, and an impossible cure may prove deadlier than the curse
Earth 7
Well, that's about it for the story of planet Earth, poor Earth, reduced to not much more than a piece of burnt coal. But, life and love persist, even in the most unexpected, inhospitable places. Two women meet on a beach of artificial sand. One was raised in a pod in the ocean and the other may or may not be a robot. Their love-or any love-seems so unlikely. Earth is severely depopulated. Some people have given up, gone off to Mars. Others pursue eternal life as digital code. And yet others, like Dylan and Melanie, are holdouts-and some of those holdouts are constructing a vast molecular collection in hopes that a future person may be alive to make a new Earth. Foolhardy? Misguided? Quixotic? Probably. But what can a human (or a robot) do? By the end of Unferth's wild, poetic, revelatory, and slyly philosophical novel, the reader has traveled to the very edges of the cosmos as a "soul globule" and between grains of sand as a microscopic tardigrade
Six savage thrones
The kingdom of Elben is in turmoil. One of its magical palaces lies in ruins at the bottom of the ocean and the king is on the hunt for the traitor Queen Seymour. He will not stop until he brings her to her knees. No one would ever suspect Queen Howard of treachery or spy craft, but she is no longer content to be the king's songbird. She will see to Henry's downfall. But there is a new gentleman at court, one who seems to know more about her true motives than he should -- is he friend or foe? Queen Cleves has already survived a war. She knows what she must do to protect herself, but now she finds herself fighting a longing for another queen that is so fierce it might swallow her up. Amidst the turmoil, King Henry's sister Cecilia vies for the power she has been denied. But the queens will soon learn they must work together to break the bonds that tie them to the king. For Henry is delving deeper into strange old magics, ones that could birth a monster
The last starborn seer
"The last of a ruined bloodline, she's shunned for her volatile Starborn magic, which grants her prophetic visions but is slowly corrupting her mind. Branded a pariah, Leilani is blamed for the Sickening, a wasting curse that fractured the realms of Arcelia and plunged them into war. When her dying mother's health deteriorates and a forced marriage threatens her future, Leilani seizes the chance to reclaim her fate. A prophecy speaks of an ancient relic that could end the Sickening - and she's determined to find it. To retrieve the sceptre, she must survive the deadly climb to the Astral Mountain, forge alliances with enemies, outwit rebel forces, and navigate her own treacherous feelings for a rival envoy, which grow under the watchful eye of her betrothed. Hunted by a vengeful spectre and haunted by her magic, Leilani must decide what she's willing to sacrifice in the name of redemption -- before her powers consume her."--Book jacket
The republic of memory
"The Safina is a city-ship halfway through its four-hundred-year voyage from the ruins of Earth to a new colony world. Its crew maintains the ship, generation after generation, while protecting their ancestors in cryostasis so that one day they will be able to enjoy a fresh start under clear blue skies. But when blackouts begin, unrest follows. The ship can only continue running smoothly with the cooperation of the crew. And the crew has had enough. As coordinated acts of resistance coincide with a much more complex conspiracy, a chain of events is set in motion that will change life on the Safina forever." -- Back cover
Daggerbound
"DELUXE EDITION--a beautiful hardcover featuring bright pink sprayed edges, a foil case stamp and endpapers. New York Times bestselling author T. Kingfisher returns to the charming fantasy world of Swordheart in this delightful and unexpected new romantic adventure. Learned Edmund, a disillusioned scholar, is transporting yet another precious relic from one stuffy temple to a different stuffy temple. Another great adventure for the ages... But when Edmund is set upon by bandits, in desperation, he breaks the cardinal rule and grabs for the relic, an ancient sword. To his surprise, instead of unsheathing a rusty, ancient weapon, an alarmingly handsome man appears, wielding daggers of blue steel and cutting the thieves down. This man is the Dervish, an immortal warrior who's been trapped for centuries in a sword of enchanted steel, and is angry as hell about it. He hates the curse that put him there, and he wants to hate Edmund, just as he has hated every wielder before him. But the damned scholar is just so sweet and clever and kind. And while the Dervish may be able to protect Edmund from bandits, cultists, dragons, and strange inhuman diplomats, he may find it much harder to protect his own heart"--
I punched an alien and now we're in couples therapy
"A zany and sexy romance about a woman who finds herself stranded on a far-off planet and mated to the warlord alien king, from USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Lemming. It's not in Blair's nature to just give up. Not when she's beamed up to a spaceship and then dropped on an alien planet. Not even when she's in the middle of a forest fire surrounded by dinosaurs. And definitely not when she's captured by an arrogant alien king. If King Osid thinks he can break her, he's in for a shock. Blair lives by one motto: If you stay ready, you never have to get ready. But absolutely nothing could have prepared her for finding out that she's that arrogant King Osid's mate. Despite recent hiccups, the alien researchers are determined to get their breeding program back on track. With that in mind, Blair and Osid are bundled off to the research center for what they're told is couples counseling. As they face a series of increasingly dangerous challenges, it soon becomes clear the research aliens may have confused an episode of The Bachelor with Survivor. Bonding over their common enemy, and shall we say...encouraged by love darts, Blair and Osid let down their walls (and take off their clothes). When they discover that there are-somehow-even more secret plans in the works, another hilarious, steamy, over-the-top adventure is in store"-- Provided by publisher
The Dark Lord's guide to honeymooning (and other acts of tyranny)
"In this deliciously wicked sequel, the realm's most dangerous power couple discovers that admitting their feelings might be more terrifying than war"-- Provided by publisher
Legacy
"After barely escaping the First Order on Crait, Rey and the Resistance are struggling to rebuild. Her friends need the last Jedi more than ever, but Rey feels alone and overwhelmed. Jedi tradition is built on masters and apprentices, and Rey's teacher is gone. Leia Organa tries her best to train Rey in the ways of the Force as Luke did for her so many years ago, but Leia's knowledge is limited, Rey's lightsaber is broken, and the specter of Kylo Ren and regrets from the past haunt them both. How can Leia pass the torch when she herself is unsure of the way? But then, the ancient Jedi texts offer a glimmer of hope: a long-forgotten Jedi temple on Tython that might hold the key to repairing Rey's saber. Rey leaps at the chance to journey there--and to her surprise, so does Leia. Rey and Leia's nascent mentorship is put to the test when they discover the temple on Tython is filled with obscure clues to decipher and arcane trials to complete. As they work to unravel the temple's mysteries, they encounter a group of refugees living in its shadow, hiding from a First Order officer hot on the trail of two freedom fighters in their midst. With the threat of the First Order looming and the secrets of the temple yet to be unlocked, the newly forged master and apprentice must confront their pasts, reach each other in the present, and decide what it means to carry the legacy of the Jedi into the future." -- Front jacket flap
Moss'd in space
"Torian Razner finally bought a starship, and contrary to Amelia's assessment, it was not 'a meteoric sign of stupidity.' Sure, the alien starship may have been abandoned for a century, and it may be covered in moss now... but it's Torian's ticket to freedom, regardless of what her ex... ah, captain... said. Except Torian's first flight reveals a surprise passenger: the moss is actually an organic computer with a snarky attitude and serious abandonment issues. The target of its loathing? The immortal alien who built it (and then parked the starship, with Moss inside, and forgot about it). The same alien who just found Torian and accused her of "stealing" the ship. It's entirely possible that Amelia was right about this meteoric stupidity"-- Provided by publisher
Pasha the Storm
Pasha the Northern Storm was once the most infamous Meridian pirate who ever sailed the sister oceans. Now, a decade into her exile, Pasha's afterlife is being held hostage by Atle, an absurdly attractive noble who knows far too much about pirate magic--but not enough about sailing to realize how dangerous Pasha really is. Minister Atle Itaavar is duty-bound to serve the Kingdom of Garda, but as Queen Thivaldís gathers support for her ambitions of empire, Atle turns to treason to stop her. In order to destroy the Queen's new necromantic navy, Atle plans to steal the Queen's flagship, kidnap a washed-up pirate to sail it, and track down a legendary killer whale to bring it down. But the hunt for the great undying whale drags Pasha, Atle, and the crew of the Dog into a cosmic reckoning as they face threats from ghosts and gods alike--and the Queen of Garda is close behind
The dungeon book as told by Cornelius the Skull
Bait doesn't remember a time before the dungeon. Before the dragon stole her from her cot. She doesn't know what her name was before she was handed over to the monstrous denizens of the dungeon beneath the sorcerer's tower. Luckily for Bait, they decided not to eat her. And so, she grew up in the dark - the goblins her adopted family, a vengeful minotaur her protector, a sentient skull her tutor and a faithful blob of corridor slime her main source of nutrition. But the labyrinthine dungeon, with its haunted halls, buried temples and forgotten magics, draws treasure hunters like moths to flame. And as the outside world starts to intrude, Bait will learn what it means to be monstrous, and she will have to decide where she truly belongs
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Dark of night an Annie Pederson novel
"USA TODAY bestselling romantic suspense author Colleen Coble continues her new series set in the fan-favorite Upper Peninsula that incorporates beloved characters from her Rock Harbor novels"--
Dangerous games
"Bringing together a cast of fascinating characters in a riveting tale of ambition and corruption, politics, passion, and ultimate justice, Dangerous Games is a thrilling drama from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel. Television correspondent Alix Phillips dodges bullets and breaks rules to bring the most important news to the world--from riots in America to protests on the streets of Tehran. With her daughter in college, and working alongside cameraman Ben Chapman, a deeply private ex-Navy SEAL, Alix revels in the risks and whirlwind pace of her work. But her latest assignment puts her at the center of an explosive story that will reshape many lives, including her own: investigating damning allegations involving the vice president of the United States, Tony Clark. Alix starts with a nationally revered woman who may be the key to exposing frightening secrets. Olympia Foster is the fragile, reclusive widow of America's most admired senator, who had been destined for the presidency before an assassin's bullet felled him. Since then, Olympia has found emotional support from Clark, who once wanted her as his wife and now stands as her protector and confidant. When Alix begins to dig deeper, federal agents pick up the trail. Then the threats begin. As the stakes rise in this dangerous game, Alix needs Ben's help as never before. And soon they realize they are grappling with an adversary far more sinister than they had imagined"--
Vicious cycle
"New York Times bestselling author Katie Ashley revs up the danger and sexual tension in her brand-new Vicious Cycle romance series. Deacon Malloy's life is dedicated to the Hell's Raiders motorcycle club. Tough, hard, and fast with his fists, he serves the group as sergeant at arms. But his devil-may-care approach to life is thrown for a loop when the five-year-old daughter he never knew existed lands on the club steps. Alexandra Evans is devoted to all her students-but there's always been something about Willow Malloy that tugs at her heart. There's an aura of sadness about her, a girl in need of all the love Alexandra can give. When Willow stops coming to school, Alexandra's search leads to a clubhouse full of bikers and a father hell-bent on keeping his daughter always within sight. The moment Deacon sees Alexandra, he has to have her in his bed-and he's never met a woman yet who couldn't be persuaded. No matter how attracted she is to Deacon, Alexandra refuses to be just another conquest. But it's Deacon himself who could be seduced-into a brighter future for himself, his daughter, and the woman he's falling for against all odds."--
The best mystery stories of the year 2024
"Anthony Horowitz selects and introduces the best mystery stories from the past year, under the auspices of the world's oldest mystery fiction specialty bookshop. From a pool of over 3,000 considered stories published last yea--anything that touched on crime, mystery, and suspense, from venues as disparate as The Strand Magazine, Dark Yonder, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, The Bellevue Literary Review, and more--these are the very best, selected by series editor Otto Penzler and guest editor Anthony Horowitz. The tales included cover a range of styles, highlighting the diversity of subjects and forms comprising the genre we call mystery fiction. Featuring a mixture of household names, masters of the short form, and newcomers to the field, the collection offers a variety that promises something for every reader. And it's all capped off by a vintage story from the first half of the previous century, sourced directly from the rare book room at the Mysterious Bookshop, the oldest mystery fiction specialty store in the world."--Amazon
The missing couple
In a small town they uncover shocking secrets. Charly Nix could lose everything when her rustic Alabama retreat is rocked by a missing persons scandal. When Colby agent Billie Jagger arrives to help Charly search for the newlywed couple who have disappeared, the stakes intensify when he reveals that it's his beloved sister who's missing. And he'll stop at nothing to find her. But as he and Charly investigate, their solo MOs develop into a partnership with feelings neither expected. Most alarming, the couple's disappearance may be related to decades of other unsolved crimes in the quiet small town. Can they rescue Briana and Martin-before they're gone for good?
Desert heat
Best offer wins
This novel follows Margo Miyake, a prospective homebuyer in the Washington, D.C. suburbs who, after a series of unsuccessful offers, becomes increasingly fixated on acquiring a particular house before it goes on the market. Her efforts to secure the property lead her to intrusive and escalating behavior as she attempts to influence the current owners. The story combines humor and suspense while addressing themes related to ambition, relationships, and the pressures of a competitive housing market
Curious minds
"Janet Evanovich, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stephanie Plum series, teams up with Emmy-winning writer Phoef Sutton for a brand-new series of thrillers featuring charmingly eccentric Emerson Knight and professional go-getter Riley Moon"--
Vanished at Kolob Canyon
For him, the case was personal. For her, he was the mission. Ranger Callen Russell never expected skeletal remains found deep in Kolob Canyon would belong to his long-missing sister. A sister who had not disappeared anywhere near the national park. And when the ranger was paired with Special Agent Maeve Perry, a woman from his painful past, Callen knew their involvement was no mere coincidence. Someone wanted he and Maeve, who had been part of the investigation years ago, to see things all the way to the finish. But would it be the end for them all?
A sharp solitude : a novel of suspense
"A gripping new mystery from the "fresh new voice in the thriller genre" (Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author) and author of The Wild Inside, set in the magnificent and brutal terrain of Glacier National Park--for fans of C.J. Box and Nevada Barr. In the darkening days of autumn, a murdered journalist's body is discovered in a remote region near the Canadian border. Before she was found, Anne Marie Johnson had been writing an article about a canine research program that uses trained dogs to track scientific data. She was last seen with a man named Reeve Landon, whose chocolate Lab was one of the subjects of the piece. Now he's the prime suspect. Back in the FBI's regional office in Montana, investigator Ali Paige is not officially assigned to the case since the crime was committed outside federal land. But Landon happens to be an ex-boyfriend and the father of her child. He calls Ali for help while he is being questioning but soon he goads her to find out what really happened to Anne Marie. Intensely private and paranoid, Landon ventures deep into in the woods to avoid being arrested. But even as he evades the detectives, Landon secretly feels the whole thing is somehow deserved, a karmic punishment for the horrifying crime he committed as a young boy. As for Ali, she has only one objective in mind: to save her daughter from the pain of abandonment she endured as a child. As the clock ticks and the noose tightens around Landon's neck, Ali isn't sure how far she will go to find out the truth. And what if truth is not something she wants to know? Set against the breathtaking terrain of Glacier National Park, this page-turning and suspenseful novel demonstrates that no one can ever really outrun their demons, even in the vast terrain of Northwest Montana"--
Shadow fall
Golden prey
"The man was smart and he didn't mind killing people. Welcome to the big leagues, Davenport. Lucas Davenport's first case as a U.S. Marshal sends him into uncharted territory, in the thrilling new novel in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series. Thanks to some very influential people whose lives he saved, Lucas is no longer working for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, but for the U.S. Marshals Service, and with unusual scope. He gets to pick his own cases, whatever they are, wherever they lead him. And where they've led him this time is into real trouble. A Biloxi, Mississippi, drug-cartel counting house gets robbed, and suitcases full of cash disappear, leaving behind five bodies, including that of a six-year-old girl. Davenport takes the case, which quickly spirals out of control, as cartel assassins, including a torturer known as the "Queen of home-improvement tools" compete with Davenport to find the Dixie Hicks shooters who knocked over the counting house. Things get ugly real fast, and neither the cartel killers nor the holdup men give a damn about whose lives Davenport might have saved; to them, he's just another large target. Filled with his trademark razor-sharp plotting and some of the best characters in suspense fiction, Golden Prey is further reason why "Sandford has always been at the top of any list of great mystery writers" (The Huffington Post)"--
Forgotten sins
When her husband, who mysteriously disappeared two years earlier, is found at a crime scene with no memory of how he got there, Josie must help this man who has no recollection of their life together unravel his dangerous past to discover why he is being framed for murder
Dve vstrechi v Parizhe [povesti]
Abraham Lincoln
Twenty years hope, war, and the betrayal of an Afghan generation
"A group portrait of young Afghans who came of age during the two decades following 9/11"--
Keats
This isn't going to end well the true story of a man I thought I knew
"The author tries to come to terms with the life and death of his multitalented longtime friend and brother-in-law, who had been his biggest hero and inspiration."--
Un-American a soldier's reckoning of our longest war
"A whistle-blowing manifesto about America's unchallenged war machine, from a new kind of military hero. First: Imagine your own death. Second: Imagine America's wars from "the other side." Third: Imagine what might have been if the war were never fought. Un-American poses these startling circumstances in a searing examination of America and Americans at war. Erik Edstrom grew up in suburban Massachusetts with an idealistic desire to make an impact, ultimately leading him to the gates of West Point. Five years later, he was deployed to Afghanistan as an infantry lieutenant. Throughout his military career, he confronted atrocities, buried his friends, wrestled with depression, and struggled with an understanding that the war he fought in, and the youth he traded to prepare for it, was in contribution to a bitter truth: The War on Terror is not just a tragedy, but a crime. The deeper tragedy is that our country lacks the courage and conviction to say so. Un-American is a hybrid of social commentary and memoir that exposes how blind support for war exacerbates the problems it's intended to resolve, devastates the people allegedly being helped, and diverts assets from far larger threats like climate change. Un-American is a revolutionary act, offering a blueprint for redressing America's relationship with patriotism, the military, and military spending."--
The map that changed the world William Smith and the birth of modern geology
Winchester tells the fascinating story of an Oxfordshire blacksmith's orphaned son who discovered an unmistakable pattern in the rocks. From this, William Smith developed the first true geographical map following fossils and rock patterns, earning him a place in history as the father of modern geology. Line drawings. Maps throughout, 2 in color
Keeper of my kin memoir of an immigrant daughter
"In 1963, four years after Fidel Castro came to power, Ada Ferrer's mother made the agonizing decision to flee Cuba with her infant daughter, Ada, and to leave behind her nine-year-old son, Poly. That moment was but a ripple in a much larger story of a world historical revolution. Yet, in Ferrer's intimate family history, that choice was a crossroads, ultimately inseparable from who and what they all became. In this beautiful memoir, Ferrer masterfully shifts between her roles as historian and family member, weaving a multigenerational tale that reaches into the past to understand the circumstances and choices that led to the present. We see key historical events through the eyes of the family: the grandmother who raised Poly after Ada's departure, a Black woman born a year after the end of slavery in Cuba; Ada's parents, forced to invent themselves anew in a foreign land; and two brothers left behind -- Poly and another, once-secret brother named Juan José, both of whose lives were marked irrevocably by revolution and family separation. From Cuba to the United States and then back again, the book unpacks the experience and emotion of migration, in the moment and over the long-term, for those who left and those who stayed. Using a treasure trove of letters found after the death of Ada's parents, as well as government documents acquired through Freedom of Information Act requests, Ferrer offers us a profound reflection on belonging, memory, and the lasting imprint of history."--
Love becomes a funeral pyre a biography of The Doors
Bats an illustrated guide to all species
Bats: An Illustrated Guide to All Species explores bats and their fundamental role in our ecosystems through lavish full-color photographs and lively narrative. From the Giant Golden Crowned Flying Fox, a megabat with a wingspan of more than five feet, to the aptly named Bumblebee Bat, the world's smallest mammal, the number and diversity of bat species have proven to be both rich and underestimated. Nocturnal, fast-flying, and secretive, bats are difficult to observe and catalog. This richly illustrated handbook presents bats' evolution, biology, behavior, and ecology. It offers in-depth profiles of four hundred megabats and microbats and detailed summaries of all the species identified to date. Complete with an introduction exploring bats' natural history and their unique adaptations to life on the wing, Bats includes close-up images of these animals' delicate and intricate forms and faces, each shaped by evolution to meet the demands of an extraordinarily specialized life. --
The killer and Frank Lloyd Wright the true story of mass murder in paradise
"Frank Lloyd Wright was more than the mind behind America's most iconic buildings-he was a man whose turbulent private life captivated a nation. The famous architect's stormy marriage to Kitty Wright and his infamous affair with another woman, Mamah Borthwick, ignited one of the country's first celebrity scandals, splashed across headlines from coast to coast. Then, in August 1914, scandal turned to horror. A tragedy at Taliesin, the Wisconsin home Wright built as a monument to love, shook the very foundation of Wright's life-and catapulted him back to the front pages of newspapers across the country as readers clamored for glimpses of his very darkest moments."--
American confidential uncovering the bizarre story of Lee Harvey Oswald and his mother
In this noirish mother-son tale playing out across the Wild West of mid-twentieth century America, published on the 60th anniversary of the JFK assassination, a critically acclaimed writer investigates the short, troubled life of the ordinary man and his mother who took down the leader of the so-called Free World
In order to live : a North Korean girl's journey to freedom
Unscripted the epic battle for a media empire and the Redstone family legacy
"The shocking inside story of the struggle for power and control at Paramount, the multibillion-dollar entertainment empire controlled by the Redstone family, and the dysfunction, misconduct, and deceit that threatened the future of the company, from the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists who first broke the news In 2016, the fate of Paramount-the entertainment conglomerate that includes Viacom, CBS, and Simon & Schuster-hung precariously in the balance. Its founder and head, ninety-three-year-old Sumner M. Redstone, was facing a very public lawsuit brought by a former romantic companion, Manuela Herzer-a lawsuit that placed Sumner's deteriorating health and questionable judgment under a harsh light. As one of the last in a long line of all-powerful media moguls, Sumner had been a relentlessly demanding boss, and an even more demanding father. When his daughter, Shari, took control of her father's business, she faced the hostility of boards and management who for years had heard Sumner disparage his daughter. Les Moonves, the popular CEO of CBS, felt particularly threatened. Scheming with his allies on the board, Moonves worked to strip Shari of power. But while he publicly battled Shari, news began to leak that Moonves had been involved in multiple instances of sexual misconduct, and he began working behind the scenes to try to make the stories disappear. Unscripted is an explosive and unvarnished look at the usually secret inner workings of two public companies, their boards of directors, and a wealthy family in the throes of seismic changes. Through the microcosm of this company, whose once victorious business model of cable fees and ticket sales is crumbling under the assault of technological advances, and whose workplace is undergoing radical change in the wake of #MeToo, Black Lives Matter, and a distaste for the old guard, New York Times reporters James B. Stewart and Rachel Abrams lay bare the battle for power at any price-and the carnage that ensued"--
Nuff said
In this continuation of the best-selling book Just Tyrus, the author delivers a series of gut-wrenching, heart-rending and redemptive tales from his remarkable life while tackling issues of race and activism in America today and drawing parallels between current culture and his personal past
American heroes
"U.S. soldiers who served in overseas conflicts--from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan--share true stories of the actions that earned them some of America's most distinguished military medals, up to and including the Medal of Honor. They never acted alone, but always in the spirit of camaraderie, patriotism, and for the good of our beloved country. There has never been a better time for all of us to think about duty, sacrifice, and what it means to be an American hero."--Publisher
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Sergeant Rutledge
In 1866, new fighting units are formed within the U.S. Cavalry: the courageous 9th and 10th regiments. History, judging from the regiments' list of Medal of Honor winners, calls them heroes. Against this backdrop, Sergeant Rutledge, is a 9th Cavalry officer on trial for rape and murder. Lt. Cantrell defends Rutledge as witnesses give testimony (relived in flashbacks) revealing the sergeant's gallantry and the shocking truth behind the alleged crimes
The secret agent O agente secreto
In 1977, under the alias Armando, a man arrives in the city of Recife to try to make a fresh start with his young son. However, the threat of violence immediately encroaches, while around him swirl corrupt cops, grimy hit men, haunted exiles, and a wild urban legend that ignites a public frenzy
The villainess
Honed from childhood into a ruthless killing machine by a criminal organization, assassin Sook-hee is recruited as a sleeper agent with the promise of freedom. After ten years of service, she jumps at the chance for a normal life. But soon enough, secrets from her past destroy everything she's worked for, and now nobody can stand in her way as she embarks on a roaring rampage of bloody revenge
Lone samurai
"A 13th century samurai finds himself shipwrecked on an island he believes to be deserted. As he contemplates his existence, it seems like a dignified death at his own hands might be his best solution. However, when he is captured by the murderous cannibal tribe that calls this island home, his survival instint kicks in. Starring Shogen and directed by Josh C. Waller (Raze, McCanick), Lone Samurai is existential action like you've never seen."--Disc container
Supergirl
While on a birthday bender in space, Kara Zor-El accidentally gets entangled in a young woman's quest for revenge against a race of ruthless Barbarians. The leader shoots Krypto with a poison dart and Kara must retrieve the specific antidote from around his neck within three days, or say goodbye to the only Kryptonian family member who has been by her side through it all
Toy story 5 [Blu-ray + DVD combo]
"Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad, a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same?"--
Private Benjamin
A Jewish-American princess, Judy Benjamin, is devastated when her husband drops dead on their wedding night. While she grieves, a duplicitous recruiter for the Women's Army Corps convinces her to enlist. Judy thinks her enlistment is like a vacation but Captain Lewis quickly dashes her hopes of an easy time. As Judy goes through basic training like any other grunt, she becomes a good soldier and develops a sense of self-esteem
Possessed
Joan Crawford stars as a factory girl with two ways out of poverty: brains and beauty. Using her wiles, in no time she's living on Park Avenue, draped in designer gowns, dripping in jewels, and cuddled up with a man who isn't her husband. It's a scorching love match which mixes themes of greed, ambition, politics, and sex in a world where morals are in short supply. The sizzling chemistry between Gable & Crawford results in an unforgettable pre-code gem
Three smart girls
Penny Craig is a high-spirited girl who conspires with her two sisters to reunite their divorced parents. Her millionaire father, however, has plans of his own to remarry a beautiful socialite. High jinks, hilarity, and wonderful songs ensue as the sisters let nothing (and no one!) stand in their way to break up the romance and bring their father home
All through the night
When noted gambler Alfred 'Gloves' Donahue makes a trip to his local bakery to see why his cheesecake hasn't been delivered, he sees nightclub singer Leda Hamilton leaving the bakery and finds that his favorite baker has been murdered. Donahue becomes the prime suspect in the case, so he must take matters into his own hands to clear his name. Things take a shocking turn when he discovers that a Nazi spy ring may have had a hand in the poor baker's death
Passenger
"After a young couple witnesses a gruesome highway accident, they soon realize they did not leave the crash scene alone, as a demonic presence called the Passenger that won't stop until it claims them both turns their van life adventure into a nightmare."--
I love boosters
"The Velvet Gang, a crew of professional shoplifters led by aspiring designer Corvette, target cutthroat fashion icon Christie Smith when she steals one of Corvette's designs. Our crew embarks on a hilariously absurd sci-fi heist adventure."--
Looney tunes collector's vault. 3
The Vault Opens Wider ... with 50 more shorts remastered on ray for the first time, including the very first Looney Tune (Sinkin' in the Bathtub) and Merrie Melodie (Lady, Play Your Mandolin!), as well as uncut fan favorites that have been unavailable for decades. Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd all the Looneys and more, for the cartoon connoisseur!
Girls like girls
"Girls Like Girls is a heartfelt coming-of-age story set over the course of one sun-drenched summer, where new-girl-in-town Coley falls in love for the first time while learning to accept herself along the way."--
Obex
"In pre-internet 1987, Conor and his dog Sandy live a life of seclusion, lost in the slow-rendering graphics of early Macs and televisions aglow with late night horror movie marathons. But when be begins playing Obex, a new and mysterious, state-of-the-art computer game, he finds himself trapped in a low-tech, but high-stakes analog hellscape as the line between reality and game blurs. Audacious and uncanny, writer-director Albert Birney's Obex is a delightfully skewed lo-fi fantasy. Shot in striking black and white, this surreally nostalgic nightmare revisits the dawn of personal computing to reflect on the loneliness of our always-online present day."--Disc container
Cookie happened
Toy story 5 original motion picture soundtrack
John Williams legacy
Cursum perficio
Timeless
Silver sands marina
Ultimate Christmas
Great television
I know too much
The one day LP
From her early days as a So You Think You Can Dance finalist to becoming one of the defining voices of modern pop, Canadian singer, songwriter, an dancer Tate McRae has carved out a singular path. Tate McRae's 'The One Day LP' is the point of origin for one of the biggest pop artists in the world. These 9 songs capture the defining elements of Tate's songwriting, including hits "One Day" and "Teenage Mind" which have amassed over a half a billion streams to date
O my beloved
Mutiny after midnight
Legacy
Dopamine chamber
The quiet celebration concert
Binge box. Modern westerns
3:10 to Yuma: Arizona in the late 1800s. Infamous outlaw Ben Wade and his vicious gang of thieves and murderers have plagued the Southern Railroad. When Wade is captured, Civil War veteran Dan Evans, struggling to survive on his drought-plagued ranch, volunteers to deliver him alive to the train that will take the killer to trial. On the trail, Evans and Wade, each from very different worlds, begin to earn each other's respect. But with Wade's outfit on their trail, and dangers at every turn, the mission soon becomes a violent, impossible journey toward each man's destiny
The king of Queens. Season 8
Doug and Carrie Heffernan deal with everyday issues as well as Carrie's quirky father, in their working class neighborhood in Queens, New York
Boyz n the hood
A portrait of black urban America, focusing on three friends growing up in a South Los Angeles neighborhood where friendship, pain, and love are just some of the lessons learned on the streets
Binge box. Masters of horror: Stephen King
A collection of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night
Binge box. What did I just watch?
A collection of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night. Titles include: The fountain ; Mother! ; Cloud Atlas ; Black swan ; Inception ; Vanilla sky
Mannequin Mannequin 2, on the move
Mannequin: A struggling artist creates a department store mannequin that somehow magically comes to life. Mannequin 2, on the move: A department store employee accidentally removes an amulet from a mannequin and she magically comes to life. To stay unfrozen, Jessie needs to receive a kiss from her true love
When calls the heart. Season 7
Follow the adventures of a young school teacher as she faces new adventures and trials with the many citizens of Hope Valley, on the Canadian frontier
The Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries. Set 1
Two mysteries starring Lord Peter Wimsey. In the first, Lord Peter's sleuthing gets very personal when his future brother-in-law is found murdered and Gerald Wimsey, Peter's brother, is charged with the crime. In the second, General Fentiman is found dead in his favourite chair, and his wealthy sister dies the same day. Lord Peter is the first to suspect foul play since there are questions about inheritances
Binge box. Who taught you to throw a punch?
A collection of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night
Yuri!!! on ice [Blu-ray + DVD combo] the complete series
After suffering a humiliating loss at the Grand Prix Final, Japan's number one skater, Yuri Katsuki, is ready to hang up his skates for good. But when his idol and five-time champion Victor Nikiforov offers to be his coach, Yuri's put on a trek for gold and to discover the true meaning of victory. Together, they'll face skaters from all around the world while discovering where their true feelings lie
Binge box. Batting a thousand
A collection of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night
Binge box. Women in sports
King Richard: Based on the true story that will inspire the world, follow the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all time, who will end up changing the sport of tennis forever
The Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries. Set 2
Aristocratic amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey solves society murders
PiYo define yourself
PiYo, a combination of Pilates- and yoga-inspired movements presented at a quick flowing pace, is a 6-day-a-week sequence using nine different workouts that incorporate stretching, strengthening, and bodyweight resistance-based exercises into a low-impact, high-intensity 60-day exercise program
Robin Williams, comic genius. Volume 3
The outer worlds 2 [PS5]
"The Outer Worlds 2 is the sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment." --
Halo [XBOX 360] combat evolved anniversary
Harvest moon [PS5] echoes of Teradea
"Farm, explore, and discover! Embark on an unforgettable journey in the enchanting world of Teradea, where peaceful farm life meets thrilling adventure! Raised in the quiet comfort of Bloomfield Village, your life is about to change forever. A mysterious mist creeps from the Forest of Echoes, wild beasts roam under the cover of night, and strange disasters threaten villages across the land. Explore a vast, living landscape filled with hidden caves, remote islands, and lively towns. Build your farm, forge friendships, and even find love as you shape your destiny in Teradea. Travel alongside your animals--each with special abilities that help you leap across terrain, break through obstacles, and uncover valuable treasures. Along the way, you'll meet unforgettable allies like the Harvest Goddess and ingenious inventor Doc Jr., befriend powerful Guardian Spirits, and take on the mysteries behind earthquakes, violent storms, and a looming darkness that threatens everything you know."
Mud runner. American wilds [Switch] a Spintires game
"Drive powerful all-terrain vehicles, venturing across extreme sandbox landscapes! Overcome muddy terrain, raging rivers and other obstacles to reach your objectives. With your map, compass, and your driving skills as allies, go solo or join up to three others in coop multiplayer"--Container
Bugsnax [PS4]
"Bugsnax takes you on a whimsical adventure to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax. Invited by intrepid explorer Elizabert Megafig, you arrive to discover your host nowhere to be found, her camp in shambles, and her followers scattered across the island alone... and hungry! It's up to you to solve the mysteries of Snaktooth Island: What happened to Lizbert? What are Bugsnax and where do they come from? But most of all, why do they taste SO GOOD?"--fangamer.com
Roadcraft [PS5]
"Drive a full roster of construction machines in this ... simulation with advanced physics. Clear debris, craft your own roads and bridges, restore supply lines, and rebuild local industries"--
Call of duty. Vanguard [PS4]
Play and fight in WWII combat on every front, as soldiers from every country band together to battle the zombie threat
Overdriven evolution [Switch]
"Destroy Huge Bosses, dodge thousand of bullets, and resolve quick puzzles with your powerful space battle ship! Overdriven Evolution takes you on a challenging journey through the Kruuthian empire with an ever-changing, expertly crafted universe full of action. Embark on an epic voyage to destroy huge bosses. Be ready for an action-packed experience by dodging thousands of bullets and complete quick puzzles with your powerful spaceship. Prepare for deadly challenges that require both good gear and mastery of controls. In each exciting run, you will face more enemies, more bullet patterns, and improved bosses, ensuring countless hours of thrilling gameplay. Enjoy new and improved stages, graphics, and 3D environments. The entire game can be played as a single-player or local co-op with up to 4 players. Choose from three different spaceships to take on these challenges, one of which you must unlock during the game. Overdriven Evolution is filled with collectible artifacts, hidden items, and a long list of achievements for dedicated SHMUP fans and completionists alike. Make sure you collect all 50 alien artifacts, find the 10 hidden space cows, and complete the 75 "In Game Achievements". Beat your best score in the Local Leaderboards for all modes and difficulties, and listen to the original instrumental rock soundtrack available on the game menu. Best of luck in stopping the Kruuthian Emperor! venture awaits!" -- publisher website
CTR [Switch] Crash team racing nitro fueled
Crash Bandicoot is back in the driver's seat! Get ready to go fur-throttle with Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. It's the authentic CTR experience plus a whole lot more, now fully-remastered and revved up to the max : Start your engines with the original game modes, characters, tracks, power-ups, weapons and controls ; Power slide to glory in additional karts, tracks and arenas from Crash Nitro Kart ; Race online with friends and Crash the competition with online leaderboards. With Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, the stakes are high and the competition is fierce. It's the CTR you love, now kicked into the highest gear
Just dance 2014 [PS4]
WWE 2K26 [Switch 2]
Play as one of the Legends of The Attitude Era or a superstar of today, battling in new match types, including I Quit, Inferno, and Dumpster, progress through CM Punk's career and rivalries, or dive deep into the WWE Draft in sandbox mode
Shovel knight: treasure trove [Switch]
Play as Shovel Knight in five different games
Hyrule warriors. Age of calamity [Switch]
Play to win in battles against all manner of foes and of magic
Backyard basketball [DS]
Includes NBA plays and strategies, touch-screen controls, wireless multi-card play, unlockable arenas, players and surprises, season play with stats and standings
Farcry5 [PS4]
"Take back your town. Fight to free Hope County, Montana, from a fanatic doomsday cult."--Container
Sex and vanity
On her very first morning on the jewel-like island of Capri, Lucie Churchill sets eyes on George Zao and she instantly can't stand him. She can't stand it when he gallantly offers to trade hotel rooms with her so that she can have a view of the Tyrrhenian Sea, she can't stand that he knows more about Casa Malaparte than she does, and she really can't stand it when he kisses her in the darkness of the ancient ruins of a Roman villa and they are caught by her snobbish, disapproving cousin Charlotte. The daughter of an American-born Chinese mother and a blue-blooded New York father, Lucie has always sublimated the Asian side of herself in favor of the white side, and she adamantly denies having feelings for George. But several years later, when George unexpectedly appears in East Hampton, where Lucie is weekending with her new fiancé, Lucie finds herself drawn to George again
Convent wisdom how sixteenth-century nuns could save your twenty-first-century life
Blending rigorous research with tongue-in-cheek takeaways and weaving pop culture and personal anecdotes throughout, Brown University scholars and best friends Ana Garriga and Carmen Urbita spill the juicy inside scoop on monastic life so you can better conquer today's anxiety-ridden, hyper-connected world
Point of origin
Virginia's chief medical examiner Kay Scarpetta matches wits with a wily killer who uses fire to mask his crimes. The case begins with a fire in which many horses die and the embers yield a human body
Agatha Arch is afraid of everything
In this touching, irresistible novel, the life of a quirky, nervous wreck of a New England mom shatters, forcing her to face her many fears
The high notes
Iris Cooper has been singing ever since she can remember. After years of hardship, exploitation, and abuse, her big chance finally comes to do what she loves. But Iris still has to fight every step of the way
Thérèse Raquin
Typhoon fury a novel of the Oregon files
Hired to search for a collection of paintings worth half a billion dollars, Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon soon find themselves in much deeper waters. The vicious leader of a Filipino insurgency is not only using them to finance his attacks, he has stumbled upon one of the most lethal secrets of World War II: a Japanese-developed drug, designed, but never used, to turn soldiers into super-warriors. To stop him, the Oregon must not only take on the rebel commander, but a South African mercenary intent on getting his own hands on the drug, a massive swarm of torpedo drones targeting the U.S. Navy, an approaching megastorm, and, just possibly, a war that could envelop the entire Asian continent
Elemental matters an introduction to chemistry
Death of a green-eyed monster
Hamish's new constable, Dorothy McIver, may be the most beautiful woman he's ever seen. Completely bewitched by her sparkling blue eyes, Hamish spends the summer traveling with her up and down Sutherland until finally, he can take it no longer. He gets down on one knee beside the Land Rover and begs her to marry him, and to his amazement and delight, she says yes. But just as the town of Lochdubh gets ready to celebrate, Hamish finds himself with a new murder on his hands. If he doesn't find the killer fast, Hamish's dream wedding could become a nightmare
Dune. The lady of Caladan
Lady Jessica, mother of Paul, and consort to Leto Atredies. The choices she made shaped an empire, but first the Lady of Caladan must reckon with her own betrayal of the Bene Gesserit. She has already betrayed her ancient order, but now she must decide if her loyalty to the Sisterhood is more important than the love of her own family. Meanwhile, events in the greater empire are accelerating beyond the control of even the Reverend Mother, and Lady Jessica's family is on a collision course with destiny
The Lost City of the Monkey God a true story
"Since the days of conquistador Hernán Cortés, rumors have circulated about a lost city of immense wealth hidden somewhere in the Honduran interior, called the White City or the Lost City of the Monkey God...In 1940, swashbuckling journalist Theodore Morde returned from the rainforest with hundreds of artifacts and an electrifying story of having found the Lost City of the Monkey God-but then committed suicide without revealing its location. Three quarters of a century later,...Douglas Preston joined a team of scientists on a quest..." to find the lost city.--
Fear Trump in the White House
Bob Woodward reveals the harrowing life inside President Donald Trump's White House and precisely how he makes decisions on major foreign and domestic policies. Woodward draws from hundreds of hours of interviews with firsthand sources, meeting notes, personal diaries, files and documents. The focus is on the explosive debates and the decision-making in the Oval Office, the Situation Room, Air Force One and the White House residence
The sea wolves a history of the Vikings
There is more to the Viking story than brute force. They were makers of law, the term itself comes from an Old Norse word, and they introduced a novel form of trial by jury to England. They were also sophisticated merchants and explorers who settled Iceland, founded Dublin, and established a trading network that stretched from Baghdad to the coast of North America
The comfort of ghosts
London, 1945. As psychologist and investigator Maisie Dobbs picks apart the threads of her dead husband's life, she unravels a profound mystery from her past in a war-torn nation grappling with its future
Angels fall
A woman witnesses a murder on a remote mountain, but only one man, and killer, believe her
Equestria girls [Blu-ray + DVD combo]
"When her crown is stolen from the Crystal Empire, Twilight Sparkle pursues the thief, Sunset Shimmer, into an alternate world where she finds herself turned into-- a teenage girl! To regain her crown and return to Equestria, Twilight must learn how to fit into this strange new world and defeat Sunset Shimmer in a competition to become crowned Princess of the Fall Formal at Canterlot High. Luckily, she'll have the assistance of Spike and five teenage girls who remind her of a certain group of ponies back home"--Container
Descendants 2
The Villain Kids are back in a high-stakes adventure that's badder than ever! When the pressure to be royally perfect becomes too much for Mal, she flees Auradon only to have Evie and the rest of the gang sneak onto the Isle to retrieve her. But there₂s a new, self-proclaimed queen of evil in town: Mal's archenemy Uma, daughter of Ursula. Together with her pirate crew, including Captain Hook's son Harry and Gaston's son Gil, Uma unleashes havoc on Auradon!
Rugrats. Season 3
Take a crawl on the wild side with Tommy, Chuckie, and the rest of the Rugrats in this complete season three collection! This four disc box set is a diapee full of over ten hours of laugh out loud adventures, including fan favorite episodes Angelica Breaks a Leg, Stu Gets a Job and Naked Tommy
Migration [Blu-ray + DVD combo]
The Mallard family is in a bit of a rut. While dad Mack is content to keep his family safe paddling around their New England Pond forever, mom Pam is eager to shake things up and show their kids teen son Dax and duckling daughter Gwen the whole wide world. After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, Pam persuades Mack to embark on a family trip, via New York City, to tropical Jamaica
Elf
A human baby accidentally ends up at the North Pole and grows up among the elf community. Buddy, as he comes to be known, knows that he's "special." When he's 30, Buddy learns from Santa that he's really a human. He decides to go in search of his father, to find out where he belongs. He walks to Manhattan, and is immediately run over by a cab. At first his father rejects him and Buddy ends up in a department store where other elves are working. But all the while, things are looking bad for Santa Claus. When Santa crashes his sleigh in Central Park, it's Buddy's moment to shine
Wild Kratts. Cats and dogs
While on the African savanna, Martin and Chris observe lots of wild cats and dogs. Soon, the Wild Kratts kids are calling in from all over to ask about cats and dogs and whether they're like their own pets. Zach, who has been secretly listening to all the questions, comes up with a scheme to capture and sell these wild animals. Can Chris, Martin and the team save the wild cats and dogs?
Tuck everlasting
Young Winnie Foster, stifled by the formality of her proper life and her domineering mother, escapes into the woods only to get lost. Her magical summer begins when she meets Jesse Tuck. Jesse is full of life and adventure and Winnie falls in love. The Tuck family has a powerful secret-- a spring that holds the magic of everlasting life. Now Winnie must choose whether she wants to live life as she knows it or drink from the spring
Eloise at the Plaza
Eloise is a spoiled rich kid that lives at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. A prince is coming to the hotel and everything has to be perfect, but Eloise manages to wreak havoc throughout the entire hotel
Scooby-Doo! The mystery begins
Unjustly accused of staging a spooky practical joke complete with ghosts, the kids are suspended from Coolsville High School. To clear their names, they team together to solve the supernatural mystery and head straight into nonstop laughs and adventure. Takes you back to when Daphne, Velma, Fred, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo first met
Monster couch
What do Dracula, Frankenstein, and a haunted couch have in common? They love to watch scary movies on Halloween! Take a seat on the couch and join in on the fun and howl along as favorite monster team laughs at the classic fright-filled-film, The House on Haunted Hill
Adventures in babysitting
Sparks fly when free-spirited Lola and prim, proper Jenny learn they're up for the same internship. But that night, after newbie babysitter Lola breaks 'Rule No. One: Never take your eyes off the kids' she's forced to call Jenny, currently on her own gig, to help track down Trey, who has snuck out. Now with all their young charges in tow, these rivals must team up and brave the big city on the wildest, wackiest adventure of their lives!
Magical movie night
Dance Magic: Rarity convinces her friends to enter a music video contest. Movie Magic: Rainbow Dash is thrilled when she and the rest of the girls are invited to visit the set of the upcoming Daring Do movie. Mirror Magic: Sunset Shimmer travels to Equestria and invites Starlight Glimmer to visit Canterlot High
Alvin and the Chipmunks Halloween collection
"Join Alvin and his brothers Simon and Theodore for this hilarious Halloween adventure. In 'Trick or treason," Alvin wants to be accepted into the Monster Club to get their cool Monster jacket, but the Monster members think it's cool to be cruel. It takes Theodore's friendship with Michael, a misunderstood outcast the other kids call Pumpkinhead, to show Alvin that being a true friend is really a lot more cool than trying to be a popular Monster! There are plenty of laughs and surprises -- and music, including the Chipmunks' rendition of the hit song 'Monster Mash.'"--Container
Teen beach movie 2
Dive in and rock out with the hottest surf sequel under the sun! Now that summer's over and school has begun, Brady and Mack's relationship seems headed for a wipeout; until Lela, Tanner and the "Wet Side Story" kids show up! Dazzled by the novelty and variety of the modern world, Lela wants to stay, but the real world and the "reel" world just don't mix. Can Mack and Brady find the magic to get the kids home and get their own romance back on track before it's too late?
Mark Twain original family classics Huckleberry Finn ; the Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Huckleberry Finn : The well-known tale of the carefree Huck Finn and his adventures on his raft with the runaway slave, Jim, as they sail down the Mississippi
Gigantosaurus [Switch] the game
In Gigantosaurus: The Game, players can explore and race across the vast, prehistoric world of Gigantosaurus in a one-of-a-kind dinosaur adventure -- part saving the world, part rally racing -- and all gigantic fun! Kids can play as one of their favorite dino buddies from the show -- Rocky, Tiny, Mazu, and Bill -- as they discover secrets, solve puzzles and save the day. Directed by award-winning director Olivier Lelardoux, the series takes preschoolers on exciting, comedy-filled adventures as they dare to be themselves and explore the world beyond their nests. In every episode, the curious young dinosaurs explore the mystery of "Gigantosaurus" -- the biggest, fiercest dinosaur of all. They embark on a quest, facing their individual fears and working together to solve a problem. As the inquisitive Mazu, playful Tiny, timid Bill, and courageous Rocky aim to learn more about Gigantosaurus, they discover they each have something to learn from him, too!
Backyard sports. Rookie rush [Wii]
Computer football simulation game for kids
Game builder garage [Switch]
"Programming made fun with help from the minds at Nintendo. Kids can learn how to make their own games with guided lessons created by Nintendo. From a simple game of tag to a run-and-jump obstacle course, each lesson is broken down into multiple, manageable segments that let kids go at their own pace--and have fun in the process. By playing through interactive lessons, kids will learn the basics of visual game programming. Nodon, colorful creatures with distinct personalities, keep kids engaged through lessons with tips and motivating messages. With a simple press of a button, swap between the programming screen and the game screen--watch how programming changes the game on the fly."--Amazon.com
Splatoon 3 [Switch]
The squid kids called Inklings are back to splat more ink and claim more turf in this colorful and chaotic 4-on-4 action shooter. For the first time, take Turf War battles on-the-go with the Nintendo Switch system, and use any of the console's portable play styles for intense local multiplayer action. Even team up for new 4-player co-op fun in Salmon Run!
SpongeBob's surf & skate roadtrip [XBOX 360 KINECT]
SpongeBob's Truth or Square provides the ultimate SpongeBob experience for kids, parents and SpongeBob fans of all ages. The game delivers innovative new gameplay features combined with a story that celebrates 10 incredibly fun and zany years of SpongeBob. Whether you're an avid SpongeBob fan or a first-time gamer, you'll want to join the top adventure this game offers
PJ Masks power heroes [Switch] mighty alliance
Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko are teaming up with An Yu, Newton Star, Ice Cub, Lilyfay, and Bastet to form a Mighty Alliance. After a big accident at PJ Power Q scatters valuable pieces of technology and gems across Earth, these extraordinary heroes must rebuild it. Hop into the Explorer and begin the night-time adventure scouring the deserted streets in The City. You will discover more while exploring the bamboo forests, secret caves, and the sacred temple in Mystery Mountain. Then slide through the Ice World to reach the snowy caves searching for the lost parts. But be quick! Before they get into the wrong hands. Romeo, Luna Girl, and Night Ninja are never too far away and are always ready to cause havoc. Together, these extraordinary kids are bigger and better. Use their unique abilities, from super speed to snowballs, to stop the baddies. Collect gems, discover secrets, unlock hidden masks, and more. You know, night-time is the right time to fight crime! So, leap into this side-scrolling platform adventure, stop the pesky villains in their tracks, and fix the PJ Power Q. You have the power to become a hero
Gigantosaurus [XBOX ONE] the game
In Gigantosaurus: The Game, players can explore and race across the vast, prehistoric world of Gigantosaurus in a one-of-a-kind dinosaur adventure -- part saving the world, part rally racing -- and all gigantic fun! Kids can play as one of their favorite dino buddies from the show -- Rocky, Tiny, Mazu, and Bill -- as they discover secrets, solve puzzles and save the day. Gigantosaurus is based on Jonny Duddle's bestselling book of the same name. Directed by award-winning director Olivier Lelardoux, the series takes preschoolers on exciting, comedy-filled adventures as they dare to be themselves and explore the world beyond their nests. In every episode, the curious young dinosaurs explore the mystery of "Gigantosaurus" -- the biggest, fiercest dinosaur of all. They embark on a quest, facing their individual fears and working together to solve a problem. As the inquisitive Mazu, playful Tiny, timid Bill, and courageous Rocky aim to learn more about Gigantosaurus, they discover they each have something to learn from him, too!
Big Brain Academy [Switch] brain vs. brain
Take on a series of brain-bending activities that test your mental mettle in Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain for the Nintendo Switch system! Play a wide variety of activities, like memorizing a series of numbers, identifying an animal as it slowly comes into focus, or helping guide a train to its goal in fun, fast activities. Go brain-to-brain with friends and family in 4-player matches to see who gets the highest score. Everyone can play together at varying difficulties, so a kid can hold their own against an adult in this battle of the brains!
The last kids on earth and the staff of doom [Switch]
"Time to gear up as Jack, Quint, June and Dirk in search for the missing pieces of the ultra-powerful staff of doom! But beware... Malondre, Queen of the Slime Monsters, seeks the staff to summon rezzoch the ancient, destructor of worlds. Upgrade your weapons and armour, cruise around wakefield in a post-apocalyptic pickup truck, fight through hordes of zombies and massive monsters, and battle epic bosses in the last kids on Earth and the staff of doom!"--Amazon.com
Gigantosaurus [PS4] the game
In Gigantosaurus: The Game, players can explore and race across the vast, prehistoric world of Gigantosaurus in a one-of-a-kind dinosaur adventure -- part saving the world, part rally racing -- and all gigantic fun! Kids can play as one of their favorite dino buddies from the show -- Rocky, Tiny, Mazu, and Bill -- as they discover secrets, solve puzzles and save the day. Gigantosaurus is based on Jonny Duddle's bestselling book of the same name. Directed by award-winning director Olivier Lelardoux, the series takes preschoolers on exciting, comedy-filled adventures as they dare to be themselves and explore the world beyond their nests. In every episode, the curious young dinosaurs explore the mystery of "Gigantosaurus" -- the biggest, fiercest dinosaur of all. They embark on a quest, facing their individual fears and working together to solve a problem. As the inquisitive Mazu, playful Tiny, timid Bill, and courageous Rocky aim to learn more about Gigantosaurus, they discover they each have something to learn from him, too!
New Books for Teens
Beast
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Rainbow Book List selection A witty, wise, and heart-wrenching reimagining of Beauty and the Beast that will appeal to fans of Rainbow Rowell and David Levithan. Tall, meaty, muscle-bound, and hairier than most throw rugs, Dylan doesn't look like your average fifteen-year-old, so, naturally, high school has not been kind to him. To make matters worse, on the day his school bans hats (his preferred camouflage), Dylan goes up on his roof only to fall and wake up in the hospital with a broken leg and a mandate to attend group therapy for self-harmers. Dylan vows to say nothing and zones out at therapy until he meets Jamie. She's funny, smart, and so stunning, even his womanizing best friend, JP, would be jealous. She's also the first person to ever call Dylan out on his self-pitying and superficiality. As Jamie's humanity and wisdom begin to rub off on Dylan, they become more than just friends. But there is something Dylan doesn't know about Jamie, something she shared with the group the day he wasn't listening. Something that shouldn't change a thing. She is who she's always been an amazing photographer and devoted friend, who also happens to be transgender. But will Dylan see it that way? Praise for Beast: "Writing smartly in Dylan's voice, Spangler artfully represents both main characters: the boy who feels like a freak and the witty, imperfect, wise trans girl he loves. Very lightly borrowing on the classic fairy tale, she allows them to fail and succeed without resorting to paper villains or violent plot points to manipulate compassion. A believable and beautiful human story.” Kirkus Reviews, Starred review "Spangler's captivating portrayals of Dylan and Jamie offer piercing insight into the long, painful battle to shatter stereotypes in order to win dignity, love, and acceptance.” Publishers Weekly, Starred review
Even If We Break
"Immersive and captivating. Thrilling in every sense of the word."—KAREN M. MCMANUS, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us is Lying and One of Us is Next From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp comes a shocking new thriller about a group of friends tied together by a game and the deadly weekend that tears them apart. FIVE friends go to a cabin. FOUR of them are hiding secrets. THREE years of history bind them. TWO are doomed from the start. ONE person wants to end this. NO ONE IS SAFE. Are you ready to play? Also by Marieke Nijkamp: This Is Where It Ends Before I Let Go
Glass sword
The electrifying next installment in the Red Queen series escalates the struggle between the growing rebel army and the blood-segregated world they've always known -- and pits Mare against the darkness that has grown in her soul. Mare Barrow's blood is red -- the color of common folk -- but her Silver ability, the power to control lightning, has turned her into a weapon that the royal court tries to control. The crown calls her an impossibility, a fake, but as she makes her escape from Maven, the prince -- the friend -- who betrayed her, Mare uncovers something startling: she is not the only one of her kind. Pursued by Maven, now a vindictive king, Mare sets out to find and recruit other Red-and-Silver fighters to join in the struggle against her oppressors. But Mare finds herself on a deadly path, at risk of becoming exactly the kind of monster she is trying to defeat.Will she shatter under the weight of the lives that are the cost of rebellion? Or have treachery and betrayal hardened her forever?
The someday daughter
"The daughter of a self-help superstar, Audrey is determined to create her own identity and agrees to go on her mother's book tour, hoping to figure out how they fit into each other's lives, but is unaware of how much this summer will upend her carefully planned life"--
The Storm of Echoes
The gripping finale to the international bestselling Mirror Visitor saga. “A hallucinatory marriage of Pride and Prejudice and A Game of Thrones.” —Matthew Skelton, New York Times–bestselling author Christelle Dabos takes us on a journey to the heart of a great game to which the all-too-human affairs of her book’s protagonists are ominously connected. The distrust between them has been overcome and now Ophelia and Thorn love each other passionately. However, they must keep their love hidden. Only in this way can they continue their journeys toward an understanding of the indecipherable code of God and the truth behind the mysterious figure of the Other, whose devastating power continues to bring down entire pieces of arks, plunging thousands of innocents into the void. Ophelia and Thorn arrive at the observatory of the Deviations, an institute shrouded in absolute secrecy and overseen by a sect of mystical scientists who secretly conduct terrifying experiments. There, Ophelia and Thorn hope to discover truths that will halt the destruction and death and bring the world back into balance. “Metaphysical mystery, compellingly in the wings for most of the series, takes center stage in the quartet’s final installment.” —Kirkus Reviews “A series founded on political intrigue and romance has made a hard pivot into the nature of identity, agency, and sacrifice as these characters fight for their happy ending.” —School Library Journal “Utterly extraordinary books . . . The Storm of Echoes and the Mirror Visitor series [are] the Alice Through the Looking Glass of our time.” —Quaere Living
Black butler. 17
"Due in no small part to Sebastian, his uncommon butler, Earl Ciel Phantomhive finally succeeds in earning an audience with the enigmatic headmaster of Weston College following the outcome of the annual cricket tourney. As moon-pale petals bloom on the lapels of the students who have been granted a place at the Midnight Tea Party, the man who holds all authority at the school reveals himself to his guests. Will his appearance shed light on the fate of the students who have gone missing, or will the mysteries continue to pile up within these hallowed school grounds?" --
Magi the labyrinth of magic. 37
I love you so mochi
Kimi Nakamura loves nothing more than transforming the outfits of her friends into expressions of their "Ultimate Selves" but her mother thinks it is a waste of time. After a huge fight, Kimi makes the decision to accept her grandparents' invitation to Kyoto where she is surrounded by her heritage, which is simultaneously foreign and familiar, and the environment helps her understand her mother better than ever before
Fairy tail. 19, Killed by Zero
"With Erza facing off against Midnight of the Oración Seis, it seems that the allied guilds will finally be able to defeat the final Oración Seis member and stop Nirvana! But the defeat of the sixth villain only means the coming of the ultra powerful master of the Oración Seis Guild, Zero, who desires only destruction!"--P. [4] of cover
The drowned woods
"Mer, the last living water diviner in the isles of Wales, seeks revenge against the prince who used her powers for his own evil ends"--
Alone out here
When the president's daughter--eighteen-year-old Leigh Chen--ends up on the only ship escaping a dying earth, she and a group of teenagers must grapple with the challenges of what it will take to survive as the last remnants of humanity
Queen bee an anti-historical Regency romp
"Lady Ela Dalvi knows the exact moment her life was forever changed--when her best friend, Poppy, betrayed her without qualm over a boy, the son of a duke. She was sent away in disgrace, her reputation ruined. Nearly three years later, eighteen-year-old Ela is consumed with bitterness and a desire for revenge. Her enemy is quickly joining the crème de la crème of high society while she withers away in the English countryside. With an audacious plan to get even, Ela disguises herself as a mysterious heiress and infiltrates London's elite. But when Ela reunites with the only boy she's ever loved, she begins to question whether vengeance is still her greatest desire. In this complicated game of real-life chess, Ela must choose her next move: Finally bring down the queen or capture the king's heart?"--Publisher marketing
Fruits basket. 11
The curse is crumbling, and Akito is doing anything and everything to clutch at the broken threads that remain. Does the end of the curse mean catastrophe for the members of the zodiac, or will it bring the much needed healing they've dreamed of? Tohru's bright love and generosity will become a beacon of hope in the dark!
Otherworld
"After the newest set of virtual reality gear hits the market, Simon can't wait to test it out. But, when his friend Katherine suddenly disappears after being seen with men from the same gaming company, Simon must decide how far in the game he's willing to go to save her"--
Fresh ink
"An anthology featuring award-winning diverse authors about diverse characters. Short stories, a graphic novel, and a one-act play explore such topics as gentrification, acceptance, untimely death, coming out, and poverty, and range in genre from contemporary realistic fiction to adventure and romance"--
Haikyu! 30, Broken heart
Ever since he saw the legendary player known as "the Little Giant" compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? The Inarizaki vs. Karasuno game continues! With their own Freak Quick and on-the-fly plays, the Miya twins and Inarizaki make it clear that they are in, in fact, the greatest contenders in the tournament. Meanwhile, Nekoma struggles through their own game against Sarukawa Tech. Will Nekoma and Karasuno make it through their games and keep the dream of the dumpster battle alive?
Where we go from here
When Victor finds himself getting tested for HIV for the first time, he can't help but question his entire relationship with Henrique, the guy he has-had-been dating. See, Henrique didn't disclose his positive HIV status to Victor until after they had sex, and even though Henrique insisted on using every possible precaution, Victor is livid. That's when Victor meets Ian, a guy who's also getting tested for HIV. But Ian's test comes back positive, and his world is about to change forever. Though Victor is loath to think about Henrique, he offers to put the two of them in touch, hoping that perhaps Henrique can help Ian navigate his new life. In the process, the lives of Ian, Victor, and Henrique will become intertwined in a story of friendship, love, and stigma --- a story about hitting what you think is rock bottom, but finding the courage and support to keep moving forward
Maison Ikkoku. 2
"A year has passed since Kyoko Otonashi became the resident manager of Maison Ikkoku. Yusaka Godai, now a college student, gathers his courage and asks Kyoko out on a date! But the meddling tenants have other ideas on how the two will spend their evening..." -- Cover flap
You know I'm no good
Mia is officially a Troubled Teen™- she gets bad grades, drinks too much, and has probably gone too far with too many guys. But she doesn't realize how out of control she seems until she is taken from her home in the middle of the night and sent away to Red Oak Academy, a therapeutic girls' boarding school in the middle of nowhere. While there, Mia is forced to confront her painful past at the same time she questions why she's at Red Oak. If she were a boy, would her behavior be considered wild enough to get sent away? But what happens when circumstances outside of her control compel Mia to make herself vulnerable enough to be truly seen? Challenging and thought-provoking, this stunning contemporary YA novel examines the ways society is stacked against teen girls and what one young woman will do to even the odds
The book of murmurs
"When tragedy strikes her household and her book of spells is stolen, Little Moon is spirited away to the strange, shimmering world of The Fault. In this land rich in lore and crackling with magic, she must find allies, discover her true name, and channel the stories of her matrilineal line to battle the fearsome Shenk."--
Sweet & bitter magic
Tamsin is the most powerful witch of her generation. But after committing the worst magical sin, she’s exiled by the ruling Coven and cursed with the inability to love. The only way she can get those feelings back—even for just a little while—is to steal love from others. Wren is a source—a rare kind of person who is made of magic, despite being unable to use it herself. Sources are required to train with the Coven as soon as they discover their abilities, but Wren—the only caretaker to her ailing father—has spent her life hiding her secret. When a magical plague ravages the queendom, Wren’s father falls victim. To save him, Wren proposes a bargain: if Tamsin will help her catch the dark witch responsible for creating the plague, then Wren will give Tamsin her love for her father. Of course, love bargains are a tricky thing, and these two have a long, perilous journey ahead of them—that is, if they don't kill each other first
Kingdom of ash
With Aelin locked in an iron coffin by Queen of the Fae Maeve, Aedion and Lysandra struggle to defend Terrasen, Chaol, Manon, and Dorian face their own fates, and Rowan seeks his captured wife and queen. The series concludes in a final epic battle
Long story short
"A sixteen-year-old homeschooled math genius finds herself out of her element at a theater summer camp and learns that life--and love--can't be lived by the (text)book"--Provided by publisher
Welcome to Fae Cafe
"Four deadly fae assassins come to the human realm to hunt down Kate Kole for breaking a fairy law. Leading them is Prince Cressica Alabastian, the most feared and deadly fae assassin of the North and heir to the North Corner of Ever. But after the assassins arrive in the human realm, things go terribly wrong. To Prince Cressica's horror, his assassins unwittingly get roped into running a cozy café on Kate Kole's behalf. To blend in, the fae assassins are forced to learn how to do basic human activities like cleaning up after themselves, driving without road rage, reading popular fantasy books at book club without getting into alpha male fights over what they're reading, and in general, be nice, all to blend into regular human society. With a temper like no other, and deadly power that's unmatched, Prince Cressica seeks to get revenge on Kate Kole. But as he aims to strike where it will hurt her the most, the Prince finds himself enchanted by his human target in more ways than one. And when the darkness of the Ever Corners comes knocking at the human realm's door, he needs to make a choice that could cost him everything."--Back cover
The loners
When a virus deadly to adults infects their high school, brothers David and Will and the other students soon break into gangs that fight each other for survival and the hope of escaping their quarantine
Boys run the riot. 1
"High schooler Ryo knows he's transgender, but he doesn't have anyone to confide in about the confusion he feels. He can't tell his best friend, who he's secretly got a crush on, and he can't tell his mom, who's constantly asking why Ryo 'dresses like a boy.' He certainly can't tell Jin, the new transfer student who looks like just another bully... The only time Ryo feels at ease is when he's wearing his favorite clothes. Then, and only then, the world melts away, and he can be his true self. One day, while out shopping, Ryo sees someone he didn't expect: Jin. The kid who looked so tough in class has the same taste in fashion as him! At last, Ryo has someone he can open up to--and the journey ahead might finally give him a way to express himself to the world."--Provided by publisher
The summer of bitter and sweet
In this complex and emotionally resonant novel about a Métis girl living on the Canadian prairies, debut author Jen Ferguson serves up a powerful story about rage, secrets, and all the spectrums that make up a person, and the sweetness that can still live alongside the bitterest truth. Lou has enough confusion in front of her this summer. She'll be working in her family's ice-cream shack with her newly ex-boyfriend, whose kisses never made her feel desire, only discomfort, and her former best friend, King, who is back in their Canadian prairie town after disappearing three years ago without a word. But when she gets a letter from her biological father-a man she hoped would stay behind bars for the rest of his life-Lou immediately knows that she cannot meet him, no matter how much he insists. While King's friendship makes Lou feel safer and warmer than she would have thought possible, when her family's business comes under threat, she soon realizes that she can't ignore her father forever. The Heartdrum imprint centers a wide range of intertribal voices, visions, and stories while welcoming all young readers, with an emphasis on the present and future of Indian Country and on the strength of young Native heroes
Medalist. 6
Inori is a little girl who dreams of becoming a figure skater. Yet, the obstacles to this dream feel insurmountable: Inori's already "too old" (she's 11); she's always had trouble at school; and, worst of all, her older sister's skating dreams ended in failure, so her mother is dead set against putting her other daughter through a similar experience. Still, the rink is the only place Inori can be herself, and she's out on the ice when a fateful meeting takes place. Tsukasa, a frustrated coach on the edge of giving up competitive skating himself, will join Inori to form an unstoppable duo powered by hard work, transcendent joy, and an unshakeable belief that they can prove everyone wrong
What we did to survive
While enjoying their spring break vacation in Mexico, four teens must fight for survival aboard a sailboat in the middle of a storm
Case closed. 31
"It's no great surprise to find a corpse in Kashiragami Forest -- the supposedly cursed forest is a popular destination for would-be suicides. But the latest suicide case has the local police suspecting foul play."--P. [4] of cover
Attack on Titan. 15. Fugitives and prisoners
Tokyo revengers. 17-18
After hearing Inui's heartfelt plea, Takemichi agrees to become the eleventh-generation leader of the Black Dragons, but there's no time to reflect on his newfound responsibility. The final showdown between Tenjiku and Toman is looming closer, and every day that goes by, the odds get worse and worse for Toman. Tenjiku is like no other enemy they've fought before--eager to fight dirty, ready to go to any lengths to take all of Toman's toughest fighters off the field before the battle even begins. And the worst is yet to come, as Kisaki Tetta prepares a ruthless scheme that will strike at the very heart of Toman!
Daemons of the shadow realm. 10
"Daigo and Sadomasochist have Hana and company on the ropes until a mysterious masked man arrives to turn the tide, convincing the Daemon Wielders from Nishino Village to beat a hasty retreat. Later, Asuma encounters father-son duo Roei and Ryu at the Taderas' Lost House. Learning of their common enemy, he proposes the unthinkable: an alliance between the Kagemori clan and Higashi Village!"--
Mobile suit Gundam, the origin. 4, Jaburo
"In a civil war, half of humanity has been wiped out, and Zeon's army of Zaku mobile suits have been the decisive weapon. With the Federation's first Gundam out of action, civilian Amuro Ray miraculously stumbles on a second unit. Now, in control of a machine with unparalleled destructive power, will Amuro's actions save the colony's survivors or destroy them?"--Amazingfantasycomics.com
Haikyu! 40, Affirmation
"With the game between Kamomedai and Karasuno seesawing back and forth, Azumane is left feeling guilty and useless with all his blocked shots. How will he get past Hirugami, who has learned how to shrug off the pressure and stay calm no matter what? Karasuno's ace comes to a quiet realization and finally awakens to his true strength"--Back cover
Tomo-chan is a girl! 6
"Misuzu decides to help get Misaki and Carol's romance jump-started, But will her meddling do more harm than good? Jun meanwhile gets lost in thought thingking about his and Tomo's disastrous junior high school days"--Back cover
Our dreams at dusk. 4
"Tchaiko has always been an enigma, but when he goes to visit his partner in the hospital, his story is finally revealed. Meanwhile, Saki's biggest secret is thrust out in the open--despite her desperate attempts to keep it under wraps. The emotional final volume of Yuhki Kamatani's tale of gender, sexuality, and self discovery!"--Provided by publisher
Hovergirls
"Jalissa and Kim Vasquez are cousins who move to the city of Los Aguaceros together. When a curious incident on the beach leaves them with supernatural powers and monsters start attacking the city, Kim decides that using their powers to stop them is the perfect way for them to become famous. But being heroes isn't as easy as it seems--and Los Aquaceros is in more danger than they imagine."--
Witch hat atelier kitchen. 3
"IWhether morning, noon, or night, at home or away from the atelier, witches Qifrey and Olruggio never fail to bring delicious, healthy meals to the table. Then again, sometimes an indulgent snack is just the thing to get four young apprentices through a magic lesson. Baked Glittersweet? Chasenut pancakes? These sweet delights have oh-so-sweet ends!"--
Morgana and Oz. 4
"In this stunning debut series by Miyuli, perfect for fans of fantasy and romance, a struggling witch crosses paths with an angsty vampire, setting the stage for either love or war. What happens when a struggling witch meets an angsty vampire? Either love or war. Morgana Winterberry belongs to a long line of witches, while Oz belongs to the rival vampire clan. After lifting a magical curse on the vampires, Morgana makes an uneasy truce with them, very much against her family's warnings. Morgana and Oz plan to work together to investigate who cursed the vampires in the first place, and who summoned the ghouls that are stalking the forest. Much to Morgana's worry, signs point to someone in her family using her powerful ancestor Neil Winterberry's grimoire. Morgana and Oz get separated, but Morgana is finally able to find her missing grandfather...but he is under the thrall of a mysterious vampire who appears to be a young boy. After another of her spells goes awry, Morgana is taken in by a family of werewolves with a surprising connection to Oz. Morgana is serious about righting her great-great-grandfather's wrongs and Oz is determined to protect Morgana. The witch and vampire will have to work together to unravel a tangled web of dark magic that ensnares both their families."--Amazon.com
Maid-sama! 13 & 14
"As if being student council president of a predominantly male high school isn't hard enough, Misaki Ayuzawa has a major secret-- she works at a maid café after school! How is she supposed to keep her image of being ultrasmart, strong and overachieving intact once school heartthrob Takumi Usui discovers her double life?!"--Back cover
Huda F cares?
This summer's exercise in Fahmy family sisterly bonding involves a trip to Disney World--which seems like it is headed for disaster when Huda gets into a fight with a boy making fun of her hijab
Wake now in the fire a story of censorship, action, love and hope
"In this empowering graphic novel based on a true story, a group of high schoolers in Chicago work to overturn the system-wide ban of Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis. It starts as an update at one Chicago high school: copies of a certain book are no longer allowed in the classrooms or the library. But it's not just one high school--it's all Chicago public schools. Not even the principals know why this is happening; they just know they must comply with the order. One thing is clear: The book, which tells a story of oppression, survival, and resistance against authoritarian power, is seen as a threat, dangerous enough to ban. One other thing is clear: Some of the students aren't going to let this go without resistance of their own. As the extent of the ban becomes known, the students rise up. They organize a school-wide walkout and library sit-in. They publicize the banning in every forum they can: social media, the press, classes, clubs, the school paper. And most of all, they get everyone they know to read the book: Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi. Told from multiple perspectives, based on extensive interviews with the real-life students and teachers who were affected, and written by the librarian who exposed key information about the Chicago Public Schools censorship decision, Wake Now in the Fire is a fictionalized account of a true event that galvanized a community. With illustrations by Alex Award-winner AJ Dungo that perfectly capture the everyday joys, heartbreak, and stresses of high school, this graphic novel is an inspiring portrayal of student activism taking on one of the most urgent issues of our time, and a passionate reminder of why protecting the books we love matters."--Publisher
Spy x Family the official guide--eyes only
"The intimate secrets of the Forger family are revealed in this ultimate behind-the-scenes guide! Packed with character details, never-before-seen illustrations, in-depth interviews with creator Tatsuya Endo, and much more, this is a must-have for fans and collectors alike. Includes behind-the-scenes details covering the first nine volumes of the hit manga, as well as tribute illustrations from 16 artists, including Hajime Isayama (Attack on Titan), Yuji Kaku (Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku), and Kazue Kato (Blue Exorcist)!"--
Freshman year
Chronicles the constant angst, hilarity, and self-doubt enmeshed in the experience of going away to college--all through the eyes of an eighteen-year-old burgeoning comics artist
New Books for Kids
A warrior's honor
Abduction Was But A Prelude To Marriage-; Or so Bryce had been let to believe when he'd kidnapped the Lady Rhiannon to be his liege lord's mate. Though never had he seen a more reluctant bride! How could he, in all chivalry, allow such a spirited beauty to be bound to a man she did not want? Unseemly behavior had landed Rhiannon DeLanyea in an isolated keep, a prisoner of one man's revenge and prey to another man's ardor. But could she trust Bryce Frechette, the Norman knight who thrust her heart into a melee of desire?
The perfect plan
Maya plans to build the perfect treehouse, but after doing research and selecting the perfect spot, she finds she must recruit helpers to get the job done
Unusual creatures : a mostly accurate account of some of the Earth's strangest animals
"Personal in tone, chatty, and intriguing in subject matter-a sort of 'Guinness Book of Animal Oddities' . . . A fun-for-all informative compendium." -School Library Journal With humor and flair, Michael Hearst introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life-forms. Which animal can be found at the top of Mount Everest, 10,000 feet under the sea, and in your backyard? Which animal poops cubes? Which animal can disguise itself as a giant crab? These fascinating facts and hundreds more await curious minds, amateur zoologists, and anyone who has ever laughed at a funny-looking animal. "A quirky toast to the fascinating, impressively well-adapted freaks among us." -Discover Magazine "Hugely entertaining and just as informative, this guide to 'unusual creatures' proves that truth can be stranger than fiction . . . Hearst often has great fun at his subjects' expense ('blobfish: not as cute as the aye-aye,' reads a caption next to the forlorn-looking psychrolutes marcidus) while delivering fascinating insights into what makes each of these animals extraordinary." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Hearst's appreciation for the quirkiness of nature shines through, and is reinforced in a concluding note admonishing readers to be kind to the earth." -The Horn Book Magazine "Hearst's enthusiasm for his subject . . . comes through on every page. A terrific conversation starter." -Scientific American "Hearst brings us 50 examples of Mother Nature in all her strange pageantry . . . Not cute curios, but the seriously weird, which for some-hopefully many-will make the animals that much more appealing." -Kirkus Reviews
The House on the Cliff : Hardy Boys Mysteries
In the second novel of the classic children's mystery series, the Hardy Boys must rescue their detective father when he is abducted by smugglers. Always eager for adventure, Frank and Joe Hardy enter a peculiar old house. But after hearing screams, they leave in a hurry. They believe the house is haunted, until they put the pieces of the puzzle together and realize that the house is connected to their father's latest crime investigation. But when their dad goes missing, the Hardy brothers must summon every ounce of their courage to enter the house once more and traverse the twists and turns of its secret passages, where they suspect their father is being held hostage by dangerous drug smugglers . .
Pip Bartlett's guide to sea monsters
From bestselling authors Maggie Stiefvater and Jackson Pearce comes the third installment in a series bursting with magical creatures, whimsical adventures, and quirky illustrations. Pip and Tomas's adventures continue in book three!
Rock-jimmy
Häng med på ett rockigt äventyr med Jimmy och hans vänner! Jimmy har alltid älskat musik, speciellt rockmusik. Han tillbringar nästan all sin tid med att lyssna på skivor tillsammans med sin kompis Linda. Efter att ha varit på sin första rockkonsert med sin pappa, bestämmer Jimmy sig för att starta ett eget band med sina vänner. Han kopplar in sin nya elgitarr, medan Linda tar pianot och Kurre sätter sig bakom trummorna. Julia vill också vara med, trots att hon och Jimmy nyligen bråkat ... Kommer bandet att lyckas?
No bunnies here!
"A bunny tries to convince a wolf there are no bunnies around, while bunny after bunny hops into the scene."--
The Addams family. Meet the family
The Addams Family hits the big screen on October 11, 2019. The all-star cast includes Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloe Grace Moretz, Finn Wolfhard, Nick Kroll, Bette Midler, Allison Janney, and Elsie Fisher. Based on the animated film, this Level Two I Can Read introduces young readers to characters from The Addams Family! The Addams Family: Meet the Family, a Level Two I Can Read book, is geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. The Addams family isn't your typical American family. Together, Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley, Mad Uncle Fester, and Grandma are an eccentric clan who delight in the macabre and are unaware that people find them a bit different than the rest of the neighborhood. Based on the famous New Yorker creations of Charles Addams, this animated action-comedy will follow the Addams family, whose lives begin to unravel when they face off against a crafty reality TV host while also preparing for their extended family to arrive for a major celebration, Addams-style. THE ADDAMS FAMILY (c) 2019 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. (c) 2019 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved
Karen's Roller Skates : Baby-Sitters Little Sister
From the bestselling author of the generation-defining series The Baby-sitters Club comes a series for a new generation! Karen will try anything! Karen has new roller skates. She is a very good skater. She can even do tricks. But oh, no! Karen falls down and breaks her wrist! She has to go to the hospital and get a cast. Now Karen wants somebody famous to sign her cast. It isn't going to be easy - but Karen won't give up until she gets the job done!
The Big Bone
Leo & Lucky are collecting bones for hungry dogs, but they never expected Sniffy to bring a giant bone. Where did he find such a big bone?
Hometown
When a boy visits an alien planet, a young girl living there realizes her humanness, begins to question her identity, and faces a life-changing choice to leave the only home and family she has ever known
La bella durmiente, cien años después
What happens when Sleeping Beauty really does sleep for a hundred years? She finds the world a very different place when she finally wakes up!
Mixed-up
"Stella knows fifth grade will be the best year ever. Her closest friends, Emiko and Latasha, are in her class and they got the teacher they wanted. Then their favorite television show, Witchlins, announces a new guidebook and an online game! But when the classwork starts piling up, Stella struggles to stay on top of it. Why does it take her so long to read? And when she can't deal with the text-heavy Witchlins guidebook, she can't keep up with her friends in the game. Her loving teachers and her family recognize that Stella has a learning difference, and after a dyslexia diagnosis, she gets the support and tools she needs to succeed." --
Frozen II
Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven set off on a perilous journey to locate the Enchanted Forest. Will they discover the secret to Elsa's power--and find out what they need to reveal the mysteries of the past?
A Simple Prayer : Hearts of Lancaster Grand Hotel
Linda is no stranger to hardship. Now she dares to hope for a chance at love and a new beginning. As the sole survivor of a buggy accident that left her orphaned at age four, Linda Zook was reluctantly raised by her Uncle Reuben. She longs to be worthy of someone, but the lasting trauma of her injuries and embittered upbringing have destroyed her self-worth. When Hannah Peterson asks her to work at the Heart of Paradise Bed & Breakfast, she's finally able to realize some confidence. Aaron Ebersol left the Amish community seventeen years ago when he could no longer bear the restrictions or the constant tension with his father. Despite years of unanswered letters to his parents and the roots he's put down in Missouri, Aaron rushes back to the Amish community of Paradise, Pennsylvania, after receiving word of his mother's stroke. Hesitant to get too close to the family he was once a part of, he decides to stay at the Heart of Paradise Bed & Breakfast. Talking with Linda allows him to explore his feelings about his family and his position in the Amish community. As Linda and Aaron open up to each other, their feelings for one another turn into more than friendship, and Aaron must make a decision about his future as an Amish man. Can Linda and Aaron forgive the family members who have deceived and forsaken them? And will Aaron be able to convince Linda that she is worthy of his love?
Girls in Love : A Summer Girls Novel
It's not summer without Hailey Abbott! The New York Times bestselling author of SUMMER BOYS returns with the follow-up to SUMMER GIRLS: a seaside tale of love, secrets, heartache, and betrayal.Hot days. Hotter nights. The girls are back. JESSICA: Connor and I are in love, and we're both ready to take the next step. So then why is he spending all his time with another girl?LARA: I thought Andrew and I were through, and I met an awesome new guy. But now Andrew's back, and I don't want to choose. Can I pull off dating two boys at once?GREER: The guys here are gorgeous, but they're all players -- including Hunter. He says he's done playing games, but can I trust him?Laying out, hooking up, falling in love. It's going to be one sizzling summer. Hailey Abbott is the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the SUMMER BOYS series. She grew up in California but now lives in New York City...but still loves nothing more than writing while on the beach
The Bruce swap
Bruce the bear's family wishes he were less grumpy, but when his cousin Kevin arrives for a visit, he brings more fun than they ever wanted
Si ves algo, di algo
Learn how to react when you see something wrong or dangerous with this relevant Spanish nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, a connected civics project, a glossary, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color Spanish book explains in an easy-to-understand way that students should talk to a trusted adult about things that make them uncomfortable or scared. It also covers serious subjects such as bullying and "stranger danger", and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool, to explore kindness, leadership, and standing up for what is right
Super Goat Girl
"A shy new kid tries her best to fit in with her classmates on an action-packed first day at superhero school"--
Mutant bunny island. #2, Bad hare day
Perry returns to Bunny Island to attend their first ever Carrot Con, but freak microstorms are hitting the island, and Perry becomes convinced that the weather alone is not to blame for the destruction--and when Uncle Zeke is locked up for a crime he did not commit, it is up to Perry and his friends to prove his innocence, and save Bunny Island a second time around
The Templeton twins have an idea
This special edition of The Templeton Twins Have an Idea: Book One also includes a sneak preview of The Templeton Twins Make a Scene: Book Two and a Q&A with the author. Suppose there were 12-year-old twins, a boy and girl named John and Abigail Templeton. Let's say John was pragmatic and played the drums, and Abigail was theoretical and solved cryptic crosswords. Now suppose their father was a brilliant, if sometimes confused, inventor. And suppose that another set of twins-adults-named Dean D. Dean and Dan D. Dean, kidnapped the Templeton twins and their ridiculous dog in order to get their father to turn over one of his genius (sort of) inventions. Yes, I said kidnapped. Wouldn't it be fun to read about that? Oh please. It would so. Luckily for you, this is just the first in a series perfect for boys and girls who are smart, clever, and funny (just like the twins), and enjoy reading adventurous stories (who doesn't?!)
Digging for dinos
Haggis, the Scottie, and Tank, the Great Dane, two dogs with active imaginations, set out to search their neighborhood for dinosaurs to play with
The bats on the bus
In this twist on the classic song "The Wheels on the Bus," a school bus full of monsters cannot wait to celebrate Halloween
Kid sheriff and the terrible Toads
The Toad brothers are wreaking havoc in Drywater Gulch when a boy with no experience but immense knowledge of dinosaurs rides into town on his tortoise and declares himself the new sheriff
Owen and Eleanor meet the new kid
A new kid moves into Owen and Eleanor's neighborhood, and she looks about the same age as Owen and Eleanor, which is super cool. But she speaks a language that Owen and Eleanor don't recognize, she dresses differently--and even her food looks unfamiliar. Owen and Eleanor decide to keep an eye on this new kid...but they aren't expecting her to catch them spying! Owen and Eleanor Meet the New Kid is a story about welcoming strangers and loving your neighbor--and maybe even discovering a new friend in the process. The Owen and Eleanor series follows two kids from two different families as they navigate the ups and downs of childhood. The duo learns important lessons about faith, values, and friendship. Owen and Eleanor Move In, book one in the series, is a Junior Library Guild Selection. Junior Library Guild is a curated subscription service for libraries featuring books recommended by expert librarians for building an excellent collection
Ada Twist, scientist
Inspired by real-life makers Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie, this beloved #1 bestseller champions STEM, girl power and women scientists in a rollicking celebration of curiosity, the power perseverance, and the importance of asking "Why?" Don't miss Ada's further adventures-with her friends Iggy Peck and Rosie Revere-in the instant New York Times bestseller Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters, the first all-new chapter book starring The Questioneers! Ada Twist's head is full of questions. Like her classmates Iggy and Rosie-stars of their own New York Times bestselling picture books Iggy Peck, Architect and Rosie Revere, Engineer-Ada has always been endlessly curious. Even when her fact-finding missions and elaborate scientific experiments don't go as planned, Ada learns the value of thinking her way through problems and continuing to stay curious. Collect them all! Add these other STEM favorites from #1 New York Times bestselling team Andrea Beaty and David Roberts to your family library today!
The adventures of Mark Twain
In this humorous historical fiction book, Sam Clemens is suffering from writer's block. He decides to post a "Characters Needed" sign on the side of the road. Little does he know that 2 mischievous boys named Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn will show up. Will they be able to help Mark Twain write his story? Or will they be more trouble than he bargained for? This 32-page illustrated hi-lo book will appeal to kids who enjoy imaginative stories featuring classic characters. Reluctant and avid readers who enjoy humorous stories will not be able to put this one down
Danny Mann Super Fan : Chadmouth Town
"A fantastic read", "Fun and engaging with lots of laughs", "Plenty of football drama to appeal to middle grade readers", "I recommend this book to all football fans", "As someone who isn't a big soccer fan, I still found myself enjoying the book". WHAT IF YOUR LUCKY PANTS REALLY DID HELP YOUR TEAM TO WIN? Danny loves Chadmouth Town Football Club more than anything, but a run of defeats and terrible luck has left them bottom of the table and looking certain to be relegated with time running out. But then, Danny and his best friend Nelson stumble across a bizarre pre-match ritual that seems to turn their luck around, and his beloved team starts winning again. Is it too little too late though, and can he keep doing everything right before each match, even when he starts finding more and more obstacles in his way and despite the relentless teasing from his classmates? It's going to come down to the wire. Does Danny have what it takes to save Chadmouth's season? Danny Mann Super Fan is the perfect book for young football / soccer fans (including reluctant readers), and for anyone who's enjoyed the Charlie Fry or Jamie Johnson series and Tom Palmer's football books. What readers have been saying about Danny Mann Super Fan: If you have a football-crazy child at home then Danny Man Super Fan would be a fantastic read for your little one. Recommended for children aged 9 to 12 years of age. Yeah LifestyleDoes your child love football (in the US, soccer)? If they play or love watching matches, this book is going to be one of their very favorites! Danny Mann Super Fan has all the action, adventure, and drama found in a football match. Your children will want to finish the final chapters of this middle-school book and see what would happen to Danny and the Crabs. Lisa's ReadingA refreshing change from football stories on the field, Danny Mann celebrates life on the terraces and all the dedicated supporters that turn out week in week out to cheer on their team. Primary Teacher BookshelfDanny Mann Super Fan is fun and engaging with lots of laughs and team spirit. I think all young football fans would enjoy this story. It's all about the love of the game and younger fans are sure to enjoy it. Four Moon ReviewsAn engaging story that may well appeal to some who would otherwise be considered reluctant readers, especially if they are football fans. It is a fun story, with plenty of football drama to appeal to middle grade readers. Splashes Into BooksI recommend this book to all football fans as well as readers from about age eight and up. I'm not personally a soccer enthusiast, but I had no trouble enjoying this well-written tale. Gina Rae MitchellA great story celebrating a worldwide sport celebrated by players and fans alike. InsatiablereadersI thought that this was a great book. As someone who isn't a big soccer fan, I still found myself enjoying the book. Kathryn BooksPerfect for the chapter book reader/ reluctant reader, and absolutely chock full of football. Lexi Rees / Mum's Book BlastIf you have a reluctant younger reader, which often tends to be boys, who likes football then this might just be the kind of story that creates a new reader. Cheryl M-M's Book Blog
Bella the Beach Fairy
Bella the Beach Fairy is a magical children's picture book that transports young readers to a sparkling seaside world filled with wonder, imagination, and adventure. Join Bella as she explores a vibrant coastal paradise where every discovery holds a touch of magic. Through enchanting storytelling and charming illustrations, this heartwarming tale celebrates curiosity, friendship, and the joy of embracing the beauty and mysteries of the world around us. Perfect for young readers who love fairies, beaches, and unforgettable adventures
Sonic the Hedgehog. 20, Cause & effect
Sonic and friends deal with the impact of the Restoration's demise in the next installment of the best-selling comic series! While Sonic is trying to find Clutch, Amy and Tails decide to visit towns connected to the Restoration to see how much they are impacted by its loss. The Diamond Cutters, though officially disbanded, stay together to try to rebuild Emeraldville with help from surrounding towns. Surge and Kit are also around trying to help in their own way, but their help isn't always wanted!
Chaos in the cosmic library
Our zany hero, Two-Headed Chicken, has traveled the multiverse using the AstroCap and romped through the chronoverse using the TimeCap. Now they dare to ask: What happens if they use both caps at the same time? Answer: Chaos! Unfortunately, the chaos is so ridiculous that the reader slams their book closed, trapping the double-noggined main character in eternal darkness. But wait! Two-Headed Chicken escapes into the Cosmic Library, which contains every book ever written. Now, still pursued by the chicken-hungry moose Kernel Antlers, Two-Headed Chicken hops their way through a parade of familiar titles, from a hundred-acre wood to a kissy vampire novel, interacting with the befuddled characters and leaving mayhem in their wake
Minecraft
Tyler and his friends have been attacked by a creeper on their Ultimate Quest and are on the hunt for a stronghold, even if that means they have to explore a creepy underground fortress to access the portal to fight a dragon. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Novels is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO. Tyler and his friends, Evan, Candance, Tobi, and Grace, are forever linked in the world of Minecraft. In this series, the group goes on countless adventures, including going on the Ultimate Quest to face off against the ender dragon, and battling pirates and situations that mirror real life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Novels is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO
The Shattered Shore
Ruskin, Cinder, Groth, and Roke travel to the Shattered Shore to honor of Villinelle, and while there, the four dragons make discoveries that will help in the upcoming battle
Best Shot in the West. The Thrilling Adventures of Nat Love-the Legendary Black Cowboy!. Best Shot in the West
The thrilling graphic biography of the unforgettable Nat Love, from acclaimed authors Patricia C. McKissack and Fredrick L. McKissack Jr., is now in paperback! Born into slavery in 1854, Nat Love, also known as Deadwood Dick, grew up to become the most famous African American cowboy in the Old West. A contemporary and acquaintance of Bat Masterson and Billy the Kid, Nat was widely known as an expert roper and driver, a crack shot, and a real Wild West character. Featuring lively full-color artwork by Randy DuBurke, Best Shot in the West is an exhilarating mix of high-interest historical fiction and nonstop adventure
Booker T. Washington
Graphic novels aren't just for superheroes! Booker T. Washington has been plucked from history books and his life and accomplishments have been depicted in an informative nonfiction graphic novel. The subject's birth, childhood, education, and contributions have been skillfully told with detailed art. Further reading lists, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles useful in classroom discussion
Tales of the Tiny Folk. Iggy Follows the Snail Trail
Iggy's pet snail is missing! But hope isn't lost, because he spots a slimy trail…leading right into the wild woods. Eek! Despite his fears, Iggy leaves the safety of his home to follow the goo and find his pal. Does the little fella have the bravery to keep pushing forward into the great unknown, where huge (and hungry) animals might cross his path? In Tales of the Tiny Folk, follow along as itty-bitty creatures use creativity to thrive in a world that's not quite their size. With manga-inspired art and lighthearted adventure, young readers will snap up these super-cute graphic novels that are big fun!
K's car can go anywhere!
J the tadpole is ready for a relaxing weekend morning in Lilypad City, but his big sister, K, has other plans--an epic road trip in a car of her own design
Liō. Issue 7. There's a monster in my socks
The world of Lio is filled with the extraordinary-monsters under the bed, wild reptile pets, robot inventions, weird science-but it's all commonplace for this most uncommon young man. Mark Tatulli renders this pantomime strip in pen-and-ink style, giving the artwork a dark, spidery feel to match the strip's dark humor. Lio explores the twisted realm of a kid's imagination-at once bizarre, creepy, and fun. Now, in this collection edited specially for kids, Lio is available to his most dedicated fans
My sister, the freak
"Mary Seaver lives in her own world. It's not her fault if sometimes her enthusiasm creates chaos. To Mary, that's what being 10 years old and a huge science fiction fan is all about. Allison "Al" Seaver is Mary's older sister--and she's everything that Mary is not: cool, calm, collected, and super popular. So it makes sense that when aliens invade their hometown of Pleasant Valley, Mary's trying to warn everyone about the end of the world while Al's just hoping it will all go away before the spring dance. But when a secret emerges from their family's past, Mary and Al find themselves turning to their most unlikely ally: each other"--
A cat story
A vibrant, heartwarming graphic novel about two irresistible cat friends on a journey to find their forever home-a journey inspired by the magic of art and storytelling. Cilla and Betto are two friends who need a place to call home. The docks in Valletta are too wet, and the scraps of food too scarce. The city's streets are too busy, and the humans too unreliable. But what about the quiet garden from old kitten tales-a place where all cats are welcome, and the humans are always kind? Could the stories really be true? As Cilla and Betto embark on a grand adventure to find out, they begin to spin a tale of their own-one that will take them through the art and stories of many journeyers who came before, and that will bring them to a surprising destination
Treasure Island. Issue 1-6
Collects Marvel Illustrated: Treasure Island #1-6. Robert Louis Stevenson's seafaring adventure is brought to graphic life by scrivener Roy Thomas (X-MEN, AVENGERS, CONAN) and a new penciling sensation Mario Gully! This is a classic tale that has thrilled generations of readers, taken in by the allure of the sea - as only Stevenson could present it! Don't dare miss this limited adaptation of the entire novel, me hearties, or walkin' the plank ye'll be!
The Giver
Jonas' life assignment is as the Receiver of Memory, where he will apprentice the Giver and become a storehouse of all the things humanity left behind when it entered utopia: color, emotion, and even more complicated secrets
Prep squadron
Becoming the world's top security force takes practice, but Jay is sick of running the usual drills. This gadget guru wants things done his way, or not at all. When the evil Shadow Cell squadron infiltrates the city's naval base, Jay must make a decision. Will he work with the team to stop the bad guys? Or, will Jay leave the Recon Academy for good?
Friendbots: Blink and Block Make a Wish
Introducing I Can Read Comics, a brand-new early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers. Meet the robots Blink and Block in this STEM-inspired story by debut author-illustrator Vicky Fang. Blink is scanning the playground for treasure, and Block is pretty sure there's no gold to be found. Will Blink prove that treasure does exist-or will these two new pals find something even better? Friendbots: Blink and Block Make a Wish is a Level Two I Can Read Comic, an engaging story for children starting to read on their own
Seeing stars!
"Once a year, a star falls on Spooky Isle. But this is no ordinary star, it's a wishing star, and will grant the wish of one lucky island resident. Batcat has been looking forward to this day all year, but when it becomes clear that their wish isn't going to come true, they become quiet, withdrawn, and oh-so ... blue. Literally."--
The Blue Lady of Coffin Hall
Nancy and her boyfriend Ned visit Coffin Hall to research the library's rumored ghost, but when a fire breaks out and Ned is blamed, it is up to Nancy to find the true culprit
Who stole the hazelnuts? a forest mystery
Someone has stolen Squirrel's hazelnuts and he is determined to find out who
The mystery of the Moon Tower
"Summer camp just became a whole lot more interesting when five curious kids accept a mysterious project: work together as a team to uncover a series of strange clues, reveal a secret path -- and follow its twists and turns to a legendary treasure! Kyle is a new kid in town who likes to draw. Vic is a cool cheerleader who's secretly a math whiz. Quiet Beth is a history buff, while goofball Harry likes performing magic tricks, with the help of his patient wingman, Nate. Five kids unlikely to form a team, for sure. But then they're thrown together at summer camp, where they watch a grainy old movie about the history of their town, Windrose, and one of its illustrious citizens of a bygone era: the intrepid explorer-inventor Henry Merriweather. He's the one who established their camp. Merriweather's Camp Pathfinders' motto? Plus Ultra: more beyond! The five kids soon find there is indeed 'more beyond' in their pokey town with its weird weather and sudden geysers of smelly air. Deciphering a route of historical markers leads them to Merriweather's old castle, which is lined with ornate, beautiful tiles in hallways that lead to secret rooms full of odd objects -- and where time itself is warped! Kyle, Vic, Beth, Harry, and Nate witness scenes from Merriweather's past and realize his experiments and eccentricities are pointing toward a path -- that could lead to the rumored lost treasure of Windrose. This is the path our heroes are meant to follow, on a journey that will take them back and forth through time, through woods, and across waterways revealed by moonlight, right up to the looming Moon Tower itself -- which holds Merriweather's secret... and the treasure!"--Provided by publisher
Quest Kids and the mystery of the goblin gazebo
It's the showdown between the forces of good (consisting of the Quest Kids) and the forces of Doug (consisting of Doug and a zombified army of his fans). There's just one way for the Quest Kids to thwart Doug's world conquest: breaching the walls of the Goblin city of Dunglemire! Can the kids get inside and find the spell to neutralize Doug in time to save the world? And how does this involve a gazebo? Mixing funny, diary-style text and comics sequences, Mark Leiknes again takes readers on a romp through the perilous and quirky world of the Quest Kids!
Crime across time
"A puzzling mystery is afoot! Thankfully, Caper Cove's finest are on the case, but the investigation takes a turn for the strange when the town's resident evil genius, Brain Sturgeon, dives into a portal to the past. Fighting crime, dodging dinosaurs, and wrangling old West outlaws, these two best friends have gotten tangled up in a mystery fit for the ages. Will this dynamic duo be able to restore the past, present, and future--or will time as we know it be lost forever?"--
Emily Windsnap and the land of the midnight sun
Neptune, King of the ocean, sends half-mermaids Emily and Aaron to the land of the midnight sun to investigate the source of the dangerous storms brewing in the ocean
The missing marlin
"Mike and Kate are visiting the Miami Marlins ballpark when some rare animals from the ballpark's fish tanks go missing"--
The Yellowstone kidnapping that wasn't
When Samantha "Sam" Archer and her friends in the nature club arrive in Yellowstone Park on a school trip, they find that the park superintendent's son may have been kidnapped
QUEST FOR THE KINGS CROWN
The Last Chance Detectives are searching for a long-lost treasure, but they're not the only ones. In book seven of the Last Chance Detectives series, readers learn that people aren't always what they seem-and that some treasures are worth more than gold. Mike and his friends come across an ancient artifact that could unlock riches beyond their wildest dreams. Those dreams are threatened, however, by an unexpected break-in that has the local sheriff puzzled. When a mysterious stranger shows up in town, Mike, Winnie, Ben, and Spence wonder if they are in more danger than they realized. Their hunt for the treasure becomes a race against time as the Last Chance Detectives come face-to-face with perhaps their greatest foe ever! Quest for the King's Crown is a story of heart-pounding action, age-old mysteries, and several unexpected twists. Does the gang have what it takes to meet this challenge? The Last Chance Detectives won't stop until the mystery is solved!
Encyclopedia Brown and the case of the dead eagles
The solutions to the ten mysteries solved by Leroy "Encyclopedia" Brown are given in a separate section challenging the reader to match wits with the ten-year-old mastermind of Idaville's war on crime
The secret of the scarecrow
Where did the scarecrow go?! Nancy, Bess, and George are thrilled when their class is asked to design a scarecrow for the town's biggest department store's window. And it gets even better when their design wins! But when the scarecrow is stolen from Bess' porch, it's up the Clue Crew to save the day. The case is tough, especially with a shadowy figure running around town, a long list of suspects, and Deirdre Shannon trying to get Bess in trouble. Ca the girls find the scarecrow in time? Or will their friend's reputation and the store's fall window be ruined?
These wicked waters
A centuries-old curse plagues the island of Viaii Nisi and an ancient enemy lurks beneath the depths of the surrounding water. Annie Mayfield has heard all the stories and rumors about the island that is now home to the brand new Mayfield Villa resort, and she is definitely, not psyched about having to spend her summer working there. The island's name alone-Viaii Nisi, or violent island-is enough to make any sane person seriously reconsider it as a vacation destination. Then there are the mysterious deaths of every previous owner! It's a history Annie's mother is quick to shrug off, but when a guest goes missing on opening night, Annie really starts to get the creeps. And then, Annie makes a truly terrifying discovery: ruins filled with bones and one skeleton that seems to be half human and half fish. Intrigued by the strange remains and determined to help find the missing guest, Annie channels her inner Nancy Drew-minus the skirt and pearls, of course-in an attempt to uncover the truth about Viaii Nisi. But that truth is beyond anything, she could ever have imagined. With her mother in complete denial and local officials unconcerned, Annie finds she'll have, to face her biggest fears if she's, to attempt to save everyone she loves
Encyclopedia Brown takes the case
Idaville's secret weapon against lawbreakers, ten-year-old Encyclopedia Brown, assists the police force with ten insoluble cases. Solutions are at the back of the book
Nancy Drew [Wii] the white wolf of Icicle Creek
"Unexplained explosions and a lone white wolf haunt the bewildered guests of Icicle Creek Lodge in the Canadian Rockies. Is there a plot to sabotage this wilderness resort? It's up to you, as Nancy Drew, to go undercover as a hired employee and track down the culprit!"--Container insert
The deadly daylight
When twelve-year-old Alice, who receives messages from the dead, discovers a man with a deadly sunlight allergy was murdered, she and the victim's niece work together to uncover the truth
Sacagawea
Sacagawea was a Shoshone Native American woman who joined Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery. Readers will learn about her contributions to the Corps, including assisting in language interpretation and how, as a Native American among a group of white travelers, she showed that the Corps had peaceful intentions. Chapters also describe Sacagawea's early life as well as her life after the Lewis and Clark expedition
John F. Kennedy
This informative book guides young readers through the early life, presidency, and legacy of John F. Kennedy. The book also includes an "Issue Spotlight" special feature, several "Did You Know" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5
Hidden figures : the untold true story of four African-American women who helped launch our nation into space
Now in a special new edition perfect for young listeners, this is the amazing true story of four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program. Soon to be a major motion picture. Before John Glenn orbited the earth or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as human computers" used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space. This audiobook brings to life the stories of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, four African-American women who lived through the Civil Rights era, the Space Race, the Cold War, and the movement for gender equality, and whose work forever changed the face of NASA and the country
Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America : How Jackie Robinson Changed America
A warm, intimate portrait of Jackie Robinson, America's sports icon, told from the unique perspective of a unique insider: his only daughter. Sharon Robinson shares memories of her famous father in this warm loving biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. Jackie Robinson was an outstanding athlete, a devoted family man and a dedicated civil rights activist. The author explores the fascinating circumstances surrounding Jackie Robinson's breakthrough. She also tells the off-the-field story of Robinson's hard-won victories and the inspiring effect he had on his family, his community. . . his country! Includes never-before-published letters by Jackie Robinson, as well as photos from the Robinson family archives. Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, is the author of several works of fiction and nonfiction. She has also written several widely praised nonfiction books about her father, including Jackie's Nine: Jackie Robinson's Values to Live By and Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America
Sports Cheats : Lies and Liars Throughout History
What would you do to win? Find out how others answered in this look at famous cheating scandals. Don't trust anyone in the Lies and Liars Throughout History series. Each title uncovers some of the most famous fakers, schemers, and cheaters who turned the world, and the truth, upside down across the ages. Readers learn how to spot a lie and confirm the truth for themselves as they look a little closer at the tales people tell. Includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content, and clear text and formatting. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents Each title uncovers some of the most famous fakers, schemers, and cheaters who turned the world, and the truth, upside down across the ages. Readers of this high-low series learn how to spot a lie and confirm the truth for themselves as they look a little closer at the tales people tell. Includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos
Étienne Brûlé : Coureur des bois
Cette biographie romancée relate l'histoire de celui que l'on surnomme l'Indien blanc. Tout jeune, Étienne Brûlé commence sa vie d'aventurier en s'embarquant comme mousse sur le Don-de-Dieu, gouverné par Samuel de Champlain. Quelques années plus tard, il se porte volontaire pour passer un an dans une tribu de la grande famille des Hurons. Dès lors, il adopte leur mode de vie et passe de nombreuses années à faire des expéditions de toutes sortes. Un héros hors du commun, à la vie mouvementée et trépidante
J.J. Watt
Justin James "J.J." Watt stands a cut above the rest as a three-time AP Defensive Player of the Year, earned in his career as a member of the Houston Texans. A standout player for the University of Wisconsin, Watt has earned honors at all levels of play, including First Team All-American, four-time Pro Bowl Honors, and four-time All-Pro Honors. Watt also led the league in sacks twice (2012, 2015). The true measure of J.J. Watt's dedication and star power came in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey and its impact on Houston-area residents in August 2017. Watt raised an amazing $37 million in disaster relief as part of a public appeal for assistance. Both on and off the field, J.J. Watt has proven to be simply great. Each book in the Gridiron Greats series takes a close-up look at some of the very best of today's pro football stars. Statistical leaders and championship winners go under the spotlight in a fun to read and visually interesting examination of the player's outstanding career
Phineas Gage : A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science
Phineas Gage was truly a man with a hole in his head. Phineas, a railroad construction foreman, was blasting rock near Cavendish, Vermont, in 1848 when a thirteen-pound iron rod was shot through his brain. Miraculously, he survived to live another eleven years and become a textbook case in brain science. At the time, Phineas Gage seemed to completely recover from his accident. He could walk, talk, work, and travel, but he was changed. Gage "was no longer Gage," said his Vermont doctor, meaning that the old Phineas was dependable and well liked, and the new Phineas was crude and unpredictable. His case astonished doctors in his day and still fascinates doctors today. What happened and what didn't happen inside the brain of Phineas Gage will tell you a lot about how your brain works and how you act human
Read about Carmelo Anthony
Developing readers will have a ball perusing this easy-to-read book about hoops star Carmelo Anthony. They'll follow his career from his title-winning days at Syracuse University to the present
Deep-sea fish
Did you know that many deep-sea fish make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some dangle a lighted lure to find prey, while others glow to scare off predators or attract mates. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent deep-sea fish--and get ready for a glow show! Includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents Students will be amazed to learn that some insects and ocean animals make their own light, the amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some creatures dangle a lighted lure to find prey, while others glow to scare off predators or attract mates. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescence--and get ready for a glow show! Books include table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a bonus feature about glowing creatures
Who was Seabiscuit?
Describes the life and accomplishments of the race horse Seabiscuit, who thrived with a loving jockey and trainer and won the hearts of millions around the country
Frida Kahlo
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Frida Kahlo in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter
Dwight Howard : basketball superstar
Did you know that Dwight Howard won two National Player of the Year awards as a high school senior? Discover how an amazing high school basketball player went on to become an outstanding NBA star
The real Alexander Graham Bell
Everyone knows his story, but do you know the REAL history behind the story of Alexander Graham Bell? History has never been so juicy! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, timeline, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension. Everyone knows their stories, but do you know the REAL history behind the stories? History has never been so juicy! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, timeline, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension
Albert Pujols : groundbreaking slugger
Playmakers introduces young readers to their current heroes on and off the field. Albert Pujols: Groundbreaking Slugger summarizes Albert Pujols's life and career to date and draws attention to accomplishments beyond his athletic skill as well as career highlights thus far. Short, informative sidebars add to the engaging, easy-to-read text, making Playmakers a hit for any reader in your library! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO
Incredibles 2 crisis in mid -life! & other stories
When Mr. Incredible struggles to save the day after a villainous attack--and the dastardly Bomb Voyage escapes unscathed--he begins to question his powers. But when he discovers that he's just getting a little older, Bob is inspired to look to the next generation of Supers, Dash and Violet, and begins training with them so that they can become the most incredible ever! Helen has reservations about the training, and when she sees Bob getting a little carried away after Dash and Violet make a couple of rookie mistakes, her fears are realized: intense training with their dad is souring Dash and Violet on the idea of becoming better Supers. But the family must reunite . . . because Bomb Voyage is still at large! In another story, Bob tells the kids a bedtime story that has Violet and Dash calling foul: this battle from his glory days seems too amazing to be true. They want to hear the real story--but they never imagined it would begin with their mom and dad's super-secret first date! Then, in two adventures all his own, baby Jack-Jack uses his powers to make friends with an army of ants, and then take on a worthy opponent at the local park!
Lions
In Lions, beginning readers will learn about lions and their cubs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to lions' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitats. A picture diagram labels lions' body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about lions online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Lions also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index
Brown Bear starts school
Brown Bear, nervous about his first day of school despite his mother's reassurances, finds that he can rely on himself, and also help his friends, old and new
The big one
"A girl and her grandmother chase a legendary catch in their tiny boat, but discover the unexpected when they capture a whale"-- Provided by publisher
Spies in disguise : Gadgets, Gizmos, and Gear
Spies in Disguise hits the big screen on December 25, 2019. The all-star cast includes Will Smith, Tom Holland, Karen Gillan, Rashida Jones, and DJ Khaled! Explore the tech world of Spies in Disguise in this action-packed storybook featuring unique gadgets and devices that only Walter could invent. Super spy Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is... not. But what Walter lacks in social skills he makes up for in smarts and invention, creating the awesome gadgets Lance uses on his epic missions. But when events take an unexpected turn, Walter and Lance suddenly have to rely on each other in a whole new way. And if this odd couple can't learn to work as a team, the whole world is in peril
Dino-Halloween
Trick or treat! Join your favorite dinosaurs as they visit a haunted house, carve pumpkins, make costumes, and more! Lisa Wheeler and Barry Gott come together again to show how these fun-loving dinos celebrate Halloween
Fly
Get ready to take off in an airplane! Ground crew, flight attendants, pilots, and tower control are all here to help you journey across the sky --
The family business
Lucky, a young racoon who loves to dance and eat moldy melon, is finally big enough to join the family business and gets a hilariously rude awakening when he discovers exactly what his family has been up to
I love bugs!
A boy extols the various characteristics of insects, all of which he loves
Growing up in the 1850s : the journal of Agnes Lee
Eleanor Agnes Lee, Robert E. Lee's fifth child, began her journal in December 1852 at the early age of twelve. An articulate young woman, her stated ambitions were modest: "The everyday life of a little school girl of twelve years is not startling," she observed in April 1853; but in fact, her five-year record of a southern girl's life is lively, unpredictable, and full of interesting detail. The journal opens with a description of the Lee family life in their beloved home, Arlington. Like many military families, the Lees moved often, but Agnes and her family always thought of Arlington -- "with its commanding view, fine old trees, and the soft wild luxuriance of its woods" -- as home. When Lee was appointed the superintendent of West Point, the family reluctantly moved with him to the military academy, but wherever she happened to be, Agnes engagingly described weddings, lavish dinners, concerts, and fancy dress balls. No mere social butterfly, she also recounted hours teaching slaves (an illegal act at that time) and struggling with her conscience. Often she questioned her own spiritual worthiness; in fact, Agnes expressed herself most openly and ardently when examining her religious commitment and reflecting on death. As pious as whe was eager to improve herself, Agnes prayed that "He would satisfy that longing within me to do something to be something. "In 1855 General Lee went to Texas, while his young daughter was enrolled in the elite Virginia Female Institute in Staunton. Agnes' letters to her parents complete the picture that she has given us of herself -- an appealingly conscientious young girl who had a sense of humor, who strove to live up to her parents' expectations, and who returned fully the love so abundantly given to her. Agnes' last journal entry was made in January 1858, only three years before the Civil War began. In 1873 she died at Lexington at the young age of thirty-two. The volume continues with recollections by Mildred Lee, the youngest of the Lee children, about her sister Agnes' death and the garden at Arlington. "I wish I could paint that dear old garden!" she writes. "I have seen others, adorned and beautified by Kings and princes, but none ever seemed so fair to me, as the Kingdom of my childhood." Growing Up in the 1850s includes an introduction by Robert Edward Lee deButts, Jr., great-great-grandson of General Lee, and a historical note about Arlington House by Mary Tyler Freeman Cheek, Director for Virginia of the Robert E. Lee Memorial Association. The editor, Mary Custis Lee deButts, is Agnes Lee's niece
Mother Ghost nursery rhymes for little monsters
An illustrated collection of thirteen gently spooky adapted Mother Goose rhymes
Baby Cows
This adorable book gives young readers an up-close look at baby cows on the farm. Vibrant photos closely match the text to help early readers build vocabulary. The book also includes a table of contents, a picture glossary, and an index. This Little Blue Readers title is at Level 1, aligned to reading levels of grades PreK-1 and interest levels of grades PreK-2
Oink-a-doodle-moo
In a barnyard, a pig whispers into a rooster's ear, starting a game of "telephone" that goes horribly awry
Karner blue butterfly
With fascinating information and facts, alongside beautiful pictures, students will learn about the Karner Blue Butterfly, its status on the endangered species list, why it has become endangered, and how it is planning on staging a comeback on the road to recovery
Keith among the pigeons
Keith, a cat who would rather be a pigeon, tries to make friends with the birds and learn how it feels to be one
Ichthyosaurs
Neither fish nor lizards, ichthyosaurs swam ancient seas for nearly 150 million years. This title reveals how more than 80 species of these dolphin-like reptiles commanded Earth's prehistoric waters at the same time dinosaurs walked on land. The Exploring Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures series is the first stepping-stone in developing a child's knowledge of prehistoric natural history. By learning about the incredible creatures of the past, readers begin to understand modern-day animals as well as the delicate balance of the world's environments. From the habitats of prehistory to the fossil hunters of the early twentieth century and the revolutionary discoveries of today, these books present a wealth of information about dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures, how they were discovered, and the mysteries of their ancient worlds
You are my baby : garden
The artist behind Chronicle's bestselling In My finger puppet books and the Petit Collage line of children's décor has turned her talents to a brand new series of charming books. Here readers will find a beautiful little book: Turn the pages to find the baby animals matched with their parents, and learn some early concepts along the way
Grand et petit
In this book, early readers will discover the concept of opposites using big and small examples all around them! Using engaging and colorful photographs, simple sentences, and exciting sight words, young readers will enjoy learning about big and small things, while practicing their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension
Lizards
Simple text and photos tell early readers how to take care of a pet lizard
Step into the forest
From where they are located to the various animals that live there, early readers discover the lush forests of the world in this inviting nonfiction reader that features vivid, brilliant images in conjunction with informational text and intriguing facts about this amazing ecosystem
Beth the butterfly pollinates
In this title, early fluent readers follow Beth, an eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly, as she embarks on her daily pollination journey. Read along as Beth completes metamorphosis from a caterpillar to a butterfly, flies around searching for flowers, and drinks nectar. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about butterflies using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a glossary, a range map, an index, and a table of contents. Grasshopper Books offers simple, fun fiction for emerging readers. Beth the Butterfly Pollinates is part of Jump!'s Pollinator Pals series. Glossary of key words Table of contents Teaching guides Pollinator Pals introduces early fluent readers to some of the best pollinators in the animal kingdom with a fun, fictional approach. Readers will learn about life cycles, behaviors, anatomy, and survival techniques through the perspective of pollinators as they visit flowers, plants, and gardens and pollinate. Bright, fun illustrations match the storylines to enhance imagination, and tightly controlled text helps children enhance reading skills while learning about the pollinators in their environments. Titles include tools for teachers and caregivers, a table of contents, and a glossary to reinforce new vocabulary. Additional features include a range map and a Let's Review! section to enhance learning on the topic
Zachary Quinto : an actor reaching for the stars
Zachary Quinto is one of the great success stories of today, and once readers learn that he didn't let his sexual orientation hold him back, they will be inspired to reach for the stars as well. Most people don't know that Quinto hid his sexuality for many years. Only when he came out did his fans truly embrace him. This book details the arc of Quinto's life to date, including his early years in Hollywood playing small roles and his later stardom, eventually taking over Leonard Nimoy's role as Spock in the Star Trek remake
Bruno for Real
Keywords: imagination, challenge, courage
Los cometas helados : A veces tienen colas
What has one head, sometimes has tails, and orbits the Sun? A comet! These giant balls of ice, mixed with rock and dust, orbit the Sun. When they are very far from it, they have no tails. When they get closer to the Sun, they heat up and give off a cloud of gases and dust--and form tails. Early readers will be taken on a journey through outer space in simple yet captivating text as they learn these and other fascinating facts about comets. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence structure. Stunning photos closely align with descriptive text that will grab kids' attention. Emergent readers won't be able to stop turning the pages as they explore Earth's solar system. Get ready to blast off!
On My Stoop : Phonics
Luce sees, hears, and smells many things while she sits on her stoop. Beginning readers will be eager to read along to discover these sights and sounds with Luce. The vivid images, clear text, and helpful familiar and challenging vocabulary that uses long U sounds aid in developing early phonemic and literacy skills
Where were the Seven wonders of the ancient world?
"More than 2,000 years ago, travelers wrote about the incredible sights they saw while on their journeys. They told tales of hanging gardens that were built for a Babylonian queen, and a colossal statue that guided ships through the harbor of Rhodes in Greece. These writers compiled a list of the very best of these sights that are now known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Author Yona Zeldis McDonough takes the readers on a trip to the Great Pyramids in Egypt (the only Wonder still standing), the Statue of Zeus at Olympia in ancient Greece, and the other spectacles, detailing the creativity and skill that these early civilizations possessed"--
Dump Trucks : Construction Vehicles
Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text lead young readers as they discover the purpose and parts of dump trucks. The bright images in each book will show construction vehicles in action. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Table of contents This series introduces early readers to the most recognizable construction vehicles. From cranes to dump trucks, each book details the purpose and parts of the vehicle. Students will understand how these vehicles move and help around a construction site. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO
Respect
Respect is an important concept for children to learn and understand at an early age. This title will introduce readers to what respect is through everyday and relatable examples that they are sure to experience. Inviting covers and fun images throughout will keep readers engaged. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards
Treasury of Bible stories
The timeless tales from the early books of the Bible have captivated generations. In this lush storybook, the fresh voice of lyrical storyteller Donna Jo Napoli and the lavish artwork of Christina Balit bring classic stories to life for a young, modern audience. Noah's Ark, Moses, David and Goliath, the ten plagues, Daniel and the lions' den, Jonah and the giant fish, and many more of the Bible's most powerful stories--27 in all--are compellingly retold in this beautifully illustrated treasury. Readers will be fascinated by the ancient people and events they encounter, surprised by some of the lesser known accounts revealed, and inspired by the lessons these tales impart. Stories cover important ground beyond religion, such as culture, history, and geography, and they touch on issues that remain relevant today--faith, loyalty, kindness, violence, generosity, greed, jealousy, and more. These accessible, readible stories give kids a rich picture of biblical times, which encourages them to think about our role in the world and to learn more. Napoli's magicial storytelling is sure to ignite children's imaginations. Along with Balit's stunning art, this is a book kids will want to explore again and again--a classic that families can read aloud together
We Read about the Statue of Liberty
I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a beginning reader and an adult. Early readers will be introduced to the Statue of Liberty in New York, New York. Simple text and vibrant images aid comprehension. List of sight words. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available
Coming Soon
Winter of the Bride (Original)
Coming soon! Winter of the Bride by Jane Yang will be available Feb 09, 2027
Up to the Light
Shadow Game
Peter Ash finds himself battling a team of professional killers on the Appalachian Trail in this propulsive new thriller in the bestselling and award-winning series. Setting off to hike from Georgia to Maine, Peter Ash is hoping a long walk in the woods will soothe his troubled soul. But after a chance encounter with a suspicious older hiker in Tennessee, Peter has more questions than answers. The old man wants Peter to mind his own business, but Peter can't stand by and watch a senior citizen get mugged by two gun-toting goons. It quickly becomes clear that the old man is not a normal retiree. Soon, Peter finds himself pursued by a team of assassins, wanted by the law, and on the run with an injured victim who has been hiding from a lifetime of secrets that are fast catching up with him. When Peter reunites the old man with his well-armed former lover, he can't tell who is the bigger threat - the people he's running from, or the people he's trying to save. Peter must call on his friend Lewis and his girlfriend June Cassidy to help him stay alive and discover the truth behind the secrets
I'm Hungry
Strong in the Broken Places
An inspiring new novel from Danielle Steel, whose countless #1 New York Times bestselling novels have made her one of America's favorite storytellers
Three Sisters
This Never Happens Here
Celebration
Grenade
Heart of the Wild
The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse
#1 NYTBSA of The Tattooist of Auschwitz returns with a masterful new novel that captures the astonishing bravery of ordinary people in extraordinary times. Based on the true story of film composer Kara Talve's grandmother
Face Off: A Thriller
An elite assassin. A top surgeon. A mission too dangerous to survive. The doctor: Plastic-surgeon-to-the-stars Dr. Henley Russell is kidnapped from her LA home and ordered to perform emergency surgery. The conditions: A snowbound mountain cabin with basic medical supplies. The patient: A masked contract killer suffering from a gunshot wound. The stakes: The patient must survive. Or Henley--and her niece--will not. The orders: The patient's appearance must be completely transformed, starting with his face..
Room for Two
A steamy novella from the USA Today bestselling author of The Nanny--now in print and ebook! Includes an all-new bonus chapter! Shy, awkward Cade Monroe must be the only man in Florida who hates the beach. But when the most beautiful woman he's ever seen kisses him unexpectedly one summer night, he might be forced to change his mind. A year later, and he's still pining after her. The only catch? She doesn't seem to remember the kiss. In fact, Cade isn't sure she even knows he exists. Nora Whitfield has definitely noticed Cade, the dark-haired, hot-in-a-scowly-way guy who gets coffee from her every morning. But with a past full of heartbreak, Nora isn't looking to get involved--especially not with a man who barely speaks except to order. When Cade finds himself desperately needing a new roommate, fate intervenes, thrusting them together. As secrets surface and sparks fly, Cade and Nora must decide if they're ready to risk their hearts for a second chance at a first kiss
The Collateral Heart
New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver returns with a propulsive new thriller featuring forensic criminalist Lincoln Rhyme and detective Amelia Sachs (from The Bone Collector) as they investigate a series of arsons in New York City. When a harrowing arson in Manhattan burns a building to the ground, Rhyme and Sachs are called to investigate, only to discover in the rubble a package of clues that teases where the perp will strike next. Rhyme and Sachs work feverishly to unravel the mystery, turning to an unlikely source for help: one of the nation's most popular history podcasters. Along the way they cross paths with Desdemona Vale, a determined detective from Long Island who is in search of the killer of a young woman from her neighborhood. As Rhyme's team digs into both cases, it becomes increasingly clear that their suspect's plot might be more complicated than they initially thought. But can Rhyme and Sachs unpack his vile scheme, and stop the carnage in time?
Death by Chocolate Tiramisu
Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul
Documentary that chronicles the life and origins of one of the original Allman Brothers Band founders.
The Weight
Desperate to save what is left of his family, during the height of the Great Depression a battle-scarred veteran is hired to help smuggle a fortune in gold across 100 miles of impenetrable wilderness.
All of You
A stirring near-futuristic romance of two best friends who harbor an unspoken love for one another even after a test matches one of them up with their supposed soulmate.
A Talent for Murder
A mysterious young man from a New York publisher is sent to Switzerland to persuade the renowned writer Patricia Highsmith to write one final installment of the Ripley anthology.
Runner
A former soldier and his unlikely partner become the targets of a ruthless cartel while racing to complete a critical medical delivery and save the life of a little girl.
Eastern Western
A recent immigrant and widower, Igor struggles to raise his young son in the mountains of the American West.
Primetime
In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history.
Jimmy
America's most-beloved actor and the iconic role that saved him.
Horsegirls
As her mother Sandy grapples with an uncertain diagnosis, autistic 22-year-old Margarita must reluctantly grow up.
Sarah's Oil
The remarkable true story of eleven year old Sarah Rector, an African American girl born in Oklahoma Indian Territory in the early 1900s, who believes there is oil beneath the barren land she's allotted and whose faith is proven right.
Ramayana: Part 1
An ancient epic follows a young prince and princess whose marriage and subsequent exile mark the beginning of a legendary journey.
The Death of Robin Hood
Grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the hands of a mysterious woman, he is offered a chance at salvation.
Ali G: Who Iz I?
Hip-hop journalist Ali G returns after 20 years to make a documentary with real people.
The Luckiest Man in America
May 1984. An unemployed ice cream truck driver steps onto the game show Press Your Luck harboring a secret: the key to endless money. But his winning streak is threatened when the bewildered executives uncover his real motivations.
Tiny Fugitives
A reckless group of twelve-year-olds sets out on a mission to spend the rest of their lives at sleep-away camp.
Wild Horse Nine
CIA agents Chris and Lee face a trust-testing mission from Santiago to Easter Island during 1973 in Chile.
Charlie Harper
Charlie and Harper are two young adults whose relationship unfolds across the shifting terrain of their early twenties.
The Invite
Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places.
Digger
The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything.
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
Denji encounters a new romantic interest, Reze, who works at a coffee café.
Forgotten Island
Two best friends become stranded on the mystical world of Nakali, where their only escape might cost them their shared lifetime of memories.
Wicker
An ostracized fisherwoman commissions the local basketmaker to weave her a husband, but when her wicker creation proves unexpectedly extraordinary, his presence ignites jealousy and upheaval that threatens their quiet village.
The Magic Faraway Tree
A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents.
My Life Is Murder. Season 6
Crawlers
Tenants at Paradiso Palms apartments fight a deadly spider invasion while the cunning building manager might be their only hope for survival.
Fall 2: Deadpoint
Grieving her sister Shiloh's death, Jax Hunter bonds with Shiloh's bold friend Luce. They tackle Mount Kwan's dangerous plank walk in Thailand. When a rockslide traps them on a narrow plank 3000 feet up, Jax must face her fears to survive.
Undertone
The host of a popular paranormal podcast becomes haunted by terrifying recordings mysteriously sent her way.
The Stunt Driver
The film chronicles the daredevil stuntman Ken Carter's quest to execute a bold stunt of launching a rocket car across the St. Lawrence River from Canada to the United States in the 1970s.
True Detective. Season 5
Death in Paradise. Season 16
New Library of Things
Puns of anarchy
Turn your favorite bands, movies, and famous people into awe-inspiring puns — change just one letter or whole words on reusable dry erase cards! Play the best pun in your opponent's categories to win
Projector
Plan a movie night with the library’s projector! Our Home Theater Projector allows you to use your own DVD player or laptop to project onto a wall. Speaker also included.
Travel stamps jigsaw puzzle [200 XL pieces]
208 XL pieces; box text and image of jigsaw puzzle piece can be interpreted as 200 XL pieces
Audio recording kit
This recording kit allows you to record music at home with your own computer. This kit includes a PreSonus Studio 24c USB audio interface, a microphone and a mic cable.
Ticket to ride: Iberia expansion
This is not a standalone game. You will need the Ticket to Ride or Ticket to Ride Europe base game to play
Smartphone Gimbal
DJI OM 4 is a foldable stabilizer designed to complement your smartphone, allowing you to start recording right away. Magnetic, ultra-compact, and bursting with easy-to-use features, OM 4 is the ultimate solution for sharing your world. You may need to download the DJI Mimo App from App Store or Google Play store to properly calibrate the gimbal for your phone.
Handheld magnifier
This lightweight 5X magnifier has a large viewing area and 3 lighting modes: cool light, warm light and mixed light. Requires 3 AAA batteries
Rechargeable screwdriver
The SKIL 4V lithium-ion screwdriver is perfect for DIY projects around the house. The pistol grip handle delivers versatility with a simple twist to fit into tight spaces, while the LED light offers precision in dimly lit areas. Includes 9 bits (3 Phillips, 2 slotted, 2 star, 2 square) and a 3-inch bit extender
Drill
Includes drill, 12 volt battery, battery charger, 14-piece drill bit set (1/16”–1/4”)
The next stop
This 16-piece puzzle is perfect for those with age-related memory impairments such as Alzheimer's Disease. With extra-large pieces that can be assembled in the box, this puzzle will bring success and joy as an activity patients and caregivers can work on
Fabric shaver
This fabric shaver quickly and safely removes fuzz, lint, and pills from your favorite fabrics—use on everything from socks and sweaters to sofas, blankets, and other household textiles
Cascadia
Take a journey to the Pacific Northwest as you compete to create the most harmonious ecosystem in Cascadia! Turns are simple - select a tile/token set and place each into your expanding ecosystem. Earn points by fulfilling wildlife goals and creating the largest habitat corridors. With variable scoring goals, each game of Cascadia brings a new spatial puzzle to your table!
Enchanting forest jigsaw puzzle [150 XXL pieces]
150 XXL pieces
Staple gun
This 2-in-1 manual tacker accepts heavy duty staples and 18 gauge brads. It features a carbon fiber composite housing that’s lightweight and reduces muscle fatigue. The quick and easy button load design and low fastener indicator ensures the supply is ideal for repetitive jobs, like insulation and roofing or carpet underlayment. Users must supply their own staples and brads
Blood pressure monitor
Featuring an extra-large, easy-to-read LCD screen and a pre-formed, easy-wrap cuff, the OMRON Silver Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor detects irregular heartbeats and body movements during measurements, alerts you if your readings are in the hypertensive range, and includes OMRON Advanced Accuracy Technology. Includes AC adapter--may also be used with 4 AA batteries (not included)