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"Poruszająca historia ludzi, którzy muszą zacząć budować swoje życie od nowa, w zupełnie nowym, nieznanym im miejscu. 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. Obraz Ziem Odzyskanych, ponura epoka stalinizmu, w której bohaterowie powieści muszą się odnaleźć, by przetrwać." --
Everything that is beautiful
"For Niamh Ryan, the Foleys are family. Her childhood flew by on their farm, playing with her best friend Peter and his sister Kate - while being doted on by their mother Helen and coached by their father Liam, a legendary former hurling player. Now, following a distressing series of events, those ties are strained. Niamh receives drunken phone calls and messages from Peter who can't understand what derailed their burgeoning relationship three years ago. Helen tries her best to escape her life by checking into guesthouses under the names of old classmates. And Kate, living in Belfast, works to maintain her job and a relationship while carrying the weight of the family's secrets. As a family wedding looms, Niamh, Helen, and Kate find themselves face to face once again - and the knotty love that has bound them might just bring them back together again. Told through the perspectives of three very different women, Everything That Is Beautiful is an unforgettable story of love and family, heartbreak and hope - and who we might become after we pick up the pieces"-- Provided by publisher
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?
Exit 8
"From the award-winning film director and New York Times bestselling author of If Cats Disappeared from the World, a surreal novelization of his hit film Exit 8, adapting the indie horror game of the same name. A path with no beginning, no end. A man with a life-changing decision to make finds himself trapped in a seemingly infinite corridor in a Tokyo subway station. Each time he passes through the sterile, quiet hallway, he discovers himself back at its beginning, walking past the same doors, the same posters, and disturbingly, the same people, as he did the previous time. He soon discovers that in order to reach the elusive "Exit 8", he must look more closely at his surroundings, and notice the tunnel's bizarre anomalies. Spot one, and he must turn back. Spot none, and he can proceed. Make it to eight, and he'll be free. Make a mistake, and he must start over again. As he stumbles through an endless loop of conformity, confronting the strange, new possibilities of his own life, he begins to wonder if anomalies are not things to be feared but to be embraced. Maybe, he thinks, the only way out is through"-- Provided by publisher
Majestic Hills
"Tired of the daily drama in his emergency room, Dr. Langdon Blaque is in search of a place where he can leave the world behind. He loves his job and has no delusions about the suburbs being perfect, but he wants peace and quiet. His wife Josephine, a lawyer, grew up listening to her father's stories about the Jim Crow South, and sundown towns. She prefers the city. Still, she agrees to move with the caveat that they stay for a year and reassess. The tight-knit, predominantly white group of neighbors in Majestic Hills initially welcomes them with open arms. But beneath the veneer of privileged harmony, tensions simmer. When a horrifying crime rocks the community, the illusion of safety is shattered, and Josephine and Langdon find themselves at the heart of a brewing storm that pits neighbor against neighbor, exposes deeply ingrained prejudices, and threatens to implode into violence. As their experiment in suburban living ticks toward the one-year mark, the Blaques are pushed to a breaking point. Can they find a way to make a home in Majestic Hills? Or has the move put their future, their marriage, and even their safety in jeopardy?"--
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
The unselected journals of Emma M. Lion. Vol. 3
"The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighborhood of St. Crispian's. But Emma's plans for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by her eccentric Cousin Archibald, her formidable Aunt Eugenia, and the slightly odd denizens of St. Crispian's. Emma M. Lion offers up her Unselected Journals, however self-incriminating they may be, which comprise a series of novella-length volumes. Armed with wit and a sideways amusement, Emma documents the curious realities of her life at Lapis Lazuli House."-- Provided by publisher
Single girls
"[A] fictionalization of the iconic Helen Gurley Brown's early years at the helm of Cosmopolitan, and the intrepid group of women she took under her wing to create one of the most talked about magazines of all time"--
Big money, small town a tale of power and corruption in Maine
"While building his career as a private investigator in the Maine countryside, Ryan Tapia takes the case of Dr. Ed Healey, a local physician suffering from an acute case of cobalt poisoning. A mine has recently opened in Pushaw county, extracting the valuable minerals needed for batteries in electronic devices and electric cars. But a deadly "Fan" of poison is seeping out... But there are dark legacies in Pushaw that go back to the Salem witch trials and the community on nearby Witch Island, where the Thornfoot family is turning the tables and exploiting the vagaries of modern life for their own ends. On the cusp of finding his personal happiness once more, Tapia is caught in the middle of this vortex of manipulation and money, desperation and deceit. Neighbors turn on one another and the people of Pushaw risk becoming as deadly to one another as the industrial poison simmering beneath the surface." --
Właśnie że tak! nigdy w życiu! 20 lat później
"Powrót do świata ukochanej Judyty, bohaterki, która skradła serca milionów czytelników w bestsellerowej powieści 'Nigdy w życiu!', to prawdziwa gratka dla wszystkich, którzy tęsknili za jej niezastąpionym humorem i życiową mądrością. Katarzyna Grochola, mistrzyni opowieści o ludzkich relacjach, zaprasza nas do kontynuacji tej niezwykłej historii, dwadzieścia lat po wydarzeniach, które pamiętamy z pierwszej części. Książka 'Właśnie że tak! Nigdy w życiu! 20 lat później' to zaproszenie do ponownego spotkania z Judytą, Adamem, Tosią, Ulą i Eksią, a także z nowymi postaciami, które wniosą świeżość do ich skomplikowanego, ale jakże realnego świata." --
Mia
"When Sally, an American living in San Miguel de Allende, meets Louise outside her children's school, she's eager to immerse herself more deeply in the life of the city. In Mexico for just a year with her husband, an architect, Sally is entranced by Louise--her elegance, her harshness, her stories about Burroughs, Ginsberg, and Kerouac--and the two quickly become inseparable. Soon enough, Louise has begun calling her Mia and, at first playfully, then in earnest, introducing Sally as her daughter to a growing circle of friends. By turns enthralled with the possibility of a new identity in Mexico and troubled by Louise's magnetic hold over her, Sally attempts to keep the relationship a secret from her husband. As the specter of Sally's troubled childhood looms, and Louise's self-mythologizing tightens its grip, the two women test the limits of reinvention--until their fictions threaten the security of Sally's flesh-and-blood family. A taut, beguiling work of psychological suspense, Mia is a mother-daughter story turned on its head and a high-intensity fable about the limitations of playing a role that doesn't belong to you"--
The Fervent Whites
"The year is 1982, and the people of the Hudson Valley community of Fervent have begun to move on from a homicide that upended the once quiet town. When the former neighbors who were convicted of the crime, James and Ella White, are proven innocent, released from prison, and return to Fervent, some people have cause for concern. Sylvia Upshaw and her best friend, Lafayette "Fate" Jolly, are uneasy about the Whites' return. While the Whites were incarcerated, Sylvia revealed an explosive secret to their adopted son, Morgan, with devastating consequences. During the murder trial, Fate's testimony helped seal their fate. James and Ella won't let the betrayals go unpunished. Sylvia and Fate quickly become victims of harassment from the Whites, and when another murder is committed in Fervent, the town is left to fend for itself. Intimate and chilling, The Fervent Whites examines how small communities with long-simmering tensions behave when pushed to the limits of civility"--
All them dogs
"Tony Ward has landed back in Lucan with his chest puffed up and a chip on his shoulder. After five years in the UK, staying out of trouble just like he'd been told to do, he's returned home to his west Dublin estate ready to reinstate himself into the gangland scene. But things are different now. Tony's old mentor is dead and his best pal Kenny Boyle has gone on the straight and narrow. That won't do, so when an opportunity to work directly for Darren 'Flute' Walsh, an enforcer of notorious crime boss Aengus Lavelle presents itself, it seems like a no brainer. Flute Walsh is a far cry from the meek, quiet boy Tony knew in school. Working as his left-hand man offers a level of security against repercussions for the crimes he'd gone on the run for as well as giving him a way into the life he wants but none of that stops the big-man Lavelle making it clear that any trouble from his past will be Tony's alone to answer for. Already burned by the empty promises of one dead mentor, Tony is keen to prove himself as his own man, but there is a pull to Flute Walsh, one he's felt before. With the fragments of his past life still in the rearview and a whole new gang of headbangers to contend with, it is a pull too hard to resist. As Tony turns his back on the paper-thin structures that support him he looks for stability in his new, brutal surroundings. But where is there room for love in a world like this, where anything that's buried is always unearthed and retribution is never far away?"-- Provided by publisher
An infinite love story
"When Joe Mitchell launches into space, the world is watching. It's 1968, and the country waits with anticipation and excitement for another successful mission, another celebration as America sets its sights on the Moon. And then comes the knock at the door. Joe Mitchell's spacecraft has lost contact. He and his fellow astronauts on board are feared to be dead. It's his wife Vivian's worst nightmare come to life, her grief suddenly taking center stage as the nation waits and mourns. In her quiet moments, Vivian relives their memorable story, unable to accept that this is the end to a love that felt as though it was written in the stars. As the investigation surrounding Joe's lost spacecraft intensifies and the mishap is written off as an operator error, Vivian is determined to clear her husband's name and uncover the mystery of what happened in space. When someone starts sending Vivian messages--messages she believes only Joe could send--she begins to wonder if their love is stronger than space and time, and she'll do whatever it takes to bring her husband back to her"--
Book club boyfriend
"Blair Kellermoon-blond, bubbly, former rom-com star-has always worried no one would take her seriously as a producer. And with her latest film project stalled indefinitely, she's starting to think desperate times call for desperate measures. Enter bestselling author Jack Branksome: beautiful writer, awful person. Yet somehow he and Blair have become unlikely text-friends, despite his very public refusal to participate in her celebrity book club. And he's confessed he's dealing with his own nightmare: the hotly anticipated novel he can't seem to write. So Blair does something unthinkable: she invites him to stay at her pool house. Now they've become two misfits bonding over movie nights, cheesy pasta, befriending wild crows, and solving the mystery of the weirdly green pool. Blair was sure she knew exactly how her story would end. But Jack might be proof that it's only just beginning"-- Provided by publisher
The secrets of Eaton Square sex, scandal, and infamy on the road to Buckingham Palace
"Windsor biographer Alexander Larman takes you behind the doors of Eaton Square, London's most sought-after address. In the classic PBS series Upstairs, Downstairs, the aristocratic Bellamy family lived at the fictitious 165 Eaton Place, a grand home in one of London's most beautiful garden squares just minutes from Buckingham Palace. But, what really goes on behind the beautiful, polished doors of one of London's most sought-after addresses? In The Secrets of Eaton Square: Sex, Scandal and Infamy on the Road to Buckingham Palace, Alexander Larman opens those doors wide to the scandalous social and political history of Eaton Square that begins in the eighteenth century and runs right up until today. With a cast of characters that includes everyone from Neville Chamberlain, Joachim von Ribbentrop (the lover of Wallis Simpson), Diana Mitford, Vivien Leigh, Margaret Thatcher, and even James Bond, Larman's book brings Eaton Square alive. The list of luminaries and the powerful who lived on the square goes on and on today, from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Charles Saatchi to today's parade of Russian oligarchs whose money has given the area a new moniker: "Red Square." No matter what it is called, Eaton Square remains an iconic byword for moneyed luxury and glamorous discretion that, at times, is the playground of off-duty royals. Let Alexander Larman unlock the doors of Eaton Square for you. He has all the keys..."-- Provided by publisher
It could be otherwise science in the age of uncertainty
"The search for certainty is embedded deep in the mythos of science. Science is expected to provide definitive answers based on immutable and universal laws. It seeks to answer the question: If we do this, what must necessarily follow? In It Could Be Otherwise, however, biologist Stuart Firestein rejects this idea; science isn't about discerning what must be, but what is possible. The classic view of science, Firestein argues, reduces the world to bland predictability and us to mere automatons. Firestein's vision is its opposite: modern discoveries of deep uncertainty, even unknowability, in evolution, complexity, and physics show that our actions not strictly governed-and that science is an agent of our freedom. In our contemporary age, suspicion of science and its certainties is deep. It Could Be Otherwise argues that science isn't about deciphering what the universe has already determined-instead, science offers possibilities. It invites us not to be prisoners of destiny, but helmsmen of our own fates"-- Provided by publisher
Shameful silence what you don't know about domestic violence
"According to the CDC, around one in ten men in the U.S. experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime. At a time when conversations about mental health, toxic masculinity, and gender equality are reshaping our culture, Shameful Silence addresses a crisis hiding in plain sight: the millions of men suffering domestic abuse in silence, unable to seek help due to stigma and systemic bias. This book is urgently needed now as society increasingly recognizes that true gender equity means acknowledging all victims of violence and dismantling the harmful stereotypes that prevent men from speaking up, healing, and accessing justice."-- Provided by publisher
Cozy little landscapes in watercolor super-easy, mini painting projects for whimsical forests, charming villages, and more
Bring magical scenes to life with the help of watercolor artist and instructor Mayo Moreno. Accessible in size and technical scope, each tutorial in this beginner-friendly collection is easy enough to create in one sitting. With only a few brushstrokes, you'll explore serene vistas and capture awe-inspiring sunsets. Wander through an enchanted forest with pieces like Melody Among the Trees and Whispers of Autumn and stroll among charming streets with Old Town and Little Villa in the Mountains. Discover something mystical with a Mushroom Village or Magic Jungle. Tiptoe through a secret garden with Taste of Spring, Floral Whispers, or Whimsical Wildflowers. Whichever path you choose, something wonderful awaits. With step-by-step instructions and images accompanying each project, and Mayo's signature tips for adding final touches with ink and gouache, it has never been easier to create delightful paintings that celebrate nature
The others UFOs, AI, and the secret forces guiding human destiny
"UFOs, AI, and the Secret Forces Guiding Human Destiny In the early 20th century, a censured Catholic visionary predicted that humanity would soon encounter a new form of intelligence-one that would appear alien, but was something far stranger. By the mid-20th century, other Catholic mystics and science fiction visionaries like Arthur C. Clarke echoed similar prophecies, naming the 21st century as the critical threshold. In The Others, acclaimed author and religious studies scholar D.W. Pasulka uncovers a hidden history of alleged contact between human and non-human intelligences-some framed as angels, others as UFOs/UAP-interwoven with the rise of artificial intelligence and the dream of immortality. Pasulka examines the science of life extension laboratories to the beliefs of UAP experiencers. She unveils a hidden architecture of belief and influence-one in which human consciousness is being reimagined and extended. Drawing on first-person interviews, suppressed histories, and access to insiders in science and tech, The Others explores a startling new terrain: where the sacred meets the synthetic, and where the next phase of human evolution may already be underway"-- Provided by publisher
Rice, miso soup, pickles the Japanese secret to a long and happy life
"Traditional Japanese food is a way of eating that embodies seasonality and simplicity; encourages health and longevity; and delights in the meditative peace to be found in preparing the same meal time and again . . . a simple bowl of rice, miso soup containing seasonal vegetables, and salty pickles. Yoshiharu Doi, Japan's best-known cookery writer urges readers to adopt this traditional Japanese diet to make life and cooking easier - creating a routine, a modest way of eating that is in sympathy with the body, that nurtures and soothes the mind and which makes home a place of reassurance and comfort"-- Amazon
The vanishing Earth dispatches from the frontiers of extraction
"A journey to the ravaged frontiers of extractive industry and the promising, often radical alternatives emerging just as we reach the point of exhausting the earth's natural resources. Over the last half-century, humanity has taken more from the Earth than in all prior history combined. The planet is littered with the vast scars of extraction - yet, ironically, it is only by confronting the ruins of our 'old' world that we can find the path towards the 'new'. In The Vanishing Earth, James Crawford, born into a landscape and family steeped in fossil fuels, takes readers to the literal and ideological frontiers of extraction. Beginning with the story of humanity's decoupling from nature, Crawford embarks on an epic journey to five resource landscapes rapidly trending towards exhaustion: landscapes of rock, metal, sand, water and thought. From the salt flats of Chile's Atacama Desert lithium mines to the 'sacrifice zone' of Florida's phosphorus-rich Bone Valley, and even chillingly advanced attempts to harvest personal data from the brain itself, Crawford explores some of the most extreme scenes of the Anthropocene. Along the way, he asks what lies behind our insatiable appetites and explores emerging alternatives that might just spare our vanishing natural resources, transform our economies, and save our relationship with nature itself"--
The crochet book
"Perfect your skills with more than 100 fully illustrated step-by-step techniques, from basic chain stitches to delicate openwork. Practice as you learn with a series of accompanying projects designed for a ranges of abilities, including amigurumi and toy designs, blankets and pillows, and clothing for children and adults." -- Back cover
Think before you think understanding and mastering executive function
"A pioneering researcher unveils the neuroscience of executive function: how it works and what we can (and can't) do to improve it. From the ever-rising rate of ADHD diagnoses to the life-changing challenges of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's to the everyday brain fog many of us muddle through, so-called deficits of executive function are everywhere. Whether you're tearing the house apart trying to find the keys you've been holding all along, struggling to stay on task at work, or watching a loved one lose their social filter, the consequences when executive function falters can be frustrating, puzzling--sometimes even devastating. We're told it governs everything from planning and decision-making to self-control and social behavior. But what exactly is executive function, and what can we do to sharpen it? In Think Before You Think, internationally renowned neuroscientist Adrian Owen cuts through the confusion, showing how the underlying systems that orchestrate executive function interact, why they sometimes fail us, and what that tells us about the everyday business of being human. Drawing on decades of groundbreaking research, Owen reveals the six core components of executive function that shape how we think and act: working memory, planning, inhibition, attention, theory of mind, and emotional regulation. Crucially, he also busts many common brain myths. Sharpening your mind isn't about brain-training apps or quick fixes; in many cases, a good night's sleep will do more than any puzzle or game. But the latest discoveries in neuroscience offer a simpler--and more powerful--solution: understanding your own executive functions and learning to take conscious control of how you use them. As practical as it is profound, Think Before You Think offers a new way of understanding your brain--its strengths, its limitations, and its remarkable potential. You'll never say "I wasn't thinking" in quite the same way again." -- publisher's website
How to not die in prison a survival guide
"The debut book from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Taylor Sheridan, creator of Landman and cocreator of Yellowstone--a no-bullsh*t, darkly funny survival guide to life inside a maximum-security prison, cowritten with prison-hardened ex-con Tom Nelson. So, you f*cked up. Can't talk your way out of it, buy your way out of it, or beg your way out of it. You are going to prison. You will be living under a set of rules made up by men who have demonstrated to society that they need a big ol' time out. There is no book of these rules. Nobody will tell them to you. But when you break one--boy, will you know it. For the newbie, the fish, the fresh meat--this book is your survival guide. How to mind your business without becoming a target. When to walk away. When to stand your ground. This is how you don't die. Follow the advice in this book, and you just might make it out alive."
The assassination of Leon Trotsky espionage, scandal, and the crime of the century
From two of the world's leading intelligence and espionage historians comes the definitive--and most unsettling--account of the assassination of Leon Trotsky. Exiled from the Soviet Union and living under constant threat, Leon Trotsky believed that by 1937 he had found sanctuary in Mexico City. What he did not see was the vast clandestine machinery Stalin had already set in motion--one that beyond Europe and, crucially, into the United States itself. Drawing on newly uncovered evidence, this book reveals the previously untold role played by Stalin's agents operating in America who helped make the assassination possible. At the center of the plot stood Ramón Mercader, a disciplined Soviet assassin using multiple false identities. Guided by his formidable mother, Caridad Mercader, he avoided overt violence in favor of patience, manipulation, and emotional infiltration. His most powerful weapon was not the ice axe he ultimately wielded, but trust--carefully cultivated through friendships, sympathies, and a romantic relationship with Sylvia Ageloff, a Brooklyn-born social worker whose true role in the assassination is reassessed here with startling clarity. Based on unprecedented access to classified documents in Mexico, the United States, and Russia, as well as unpublished correspondence from Trotsky's personal guards, Nigel West and H. Keith Melton expose the fatal blind spots in Trotsky's own security and thinking. His lifelong faith in personal loyalty, his dismissal of internal betrayal, and a measure of revolutionary hubris proved decisive in the final hours of his life. More than merely the story of how Leon Trotsky was murdered, this is a sweeping history of espionage, ideology, love, betrayal, and fatal miscalculation; it is the complete, never-before-told account of an assassination that changed the course of modern history
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Natural history the ultimate visual guide to everything on Earth
"In the 11 years since this book was released, thousands of new species have been identified, and new revelations have redrawn the tree of life. Already featuring galleries of more than 5,000 species, Natural History now includes discoveries such as the olinguito (the "kitty bear" of the Andean cloud forest) and the painted mannakin of Peru. It takes advantage of the first living observations of the giant squid and the deep-sea anglerfish. And it has reorganized the groups of living things to reflect the latest scientific understanding. All this ensures that this, the only book to offer a complete visual survey of all kingdoms of life, remains the benchmark of illustrated natural history references."--
A short history of the world in 50 failures
"From the botched attempt to create a life-extending elixir that produced gunpowder, to the unsuccessful stint in medical school which led to a career in naturalism for Charles Darwin, to the missile detection system malfunction that almost sparked a nuclear war, the course of human history has so often been shaped by failures of all magnitudes. In fifty bite-sized chapters spanning thousands of years, A Short History of the World in 50 Failures details how the world as we know it has been defined by plans gone awry, opportunities not seized upon and schemes that were always fated to end in catastrophe. Whether it's the pharaoh Akhenaten's misplaced attempt to found a new religion or Napoleon's doomed invasion of Russia, discover a fascinating collection of outsized tales and historical snafus that created the world as we know it today"--Provided by publisher
Life at the speed of play launch products people love!
"Imagine bringing a whimsical, playful, and fast approach to how we build products, run our businesses, and achieve our goals. Think about how many more ideas we'd test if we didn't worry about the costs and consequences. In Life at the Speed of Play, Silicon Valley legend Mark Pincus reveals how anyone can use that same approach to change their odds of success -- turning their winning instincts into hit products. He lays out the path to massively change your odds of success -- his Proven Better New framework. It's not about getting lucky; it's about learning faster than everyone else. Mark has been at the forefront of each iteration of the internet. As the founder of Zynga, he built the original app company ahead of the mobile app economy and sold virtual goods to the masses long before in-app purchases generated $85 billion on smartphones. Mark has turned hitmaking into a repeatable system. He launched eight hit games -- including FarmVille, CityVille, and Words With Friends -- that reached more than a billion users in four years. Through stories and lessons from decades of experience, Mark shows how to spot what's working, double down, and kill your losing ideas. Whether you're building a product, a business, or a career, his insights are essential in the new world of AI, where speed determines winners. Bursting with wit, wisdom, and a core belief in tech's endless capacity, each chapter of Life at the Speed of Play contains actionable takeaways based on Mark's unorthodox rules, including hire people with Broken Résumés, all New fails, and paradoxically, f*** scale. This book is an essential, hands-on guide for anyone with an idea they dream of bringing to life -- digital or analog -- to think bigger, move faster, and make it real."--Book jacket flap
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."--
A murder in Hollywood
"In the glitz and decadence of 1970s Hollywood, an era when sex and drugs are readily available on any movie set, the writer of the next Western blockbuster, Bloodrock, has just been found dead in his motel bathtub. Now publicist Harvey Jason is desperately trying to keep the project on track while the famed Harlow Perkins, a brilliant and ruthless investigator, begins to unravel the mystery and hunt the killer down. From scorching-hot desert locations to sleazy motel bars, the members of the cast and crew--each one with a very dark secret of their own--will send this case deeper and deeper into a maze of confusion and shadows until the shocking truth is revealed. Will the murderer be found? Or will the true identity of the killer turn out to be just another Hollywood illusion?" --
Tell-tale treats
"A group of high school alumnae reunite at Pixie Inn for a retreat. As part of their pampering package, Felicity delivers an assortment of enchanted pastries, including her new almond cookies. But the queen bee of the group is soon found dead in her bathtub. Could Felicity's cookies have set off a fatal nut allergy? Boyfriend, Kelvin Love, is eager to assist, though odd things have been happening to his senses ever since he baked with Felicity. Will his extra sensitivity help or hinder the investigation? Felicity can't and won't relax until she restores order and magic to her world"--
The true meaning of love
"February 24 is the eighteenth birthday of a Ukrainian ballet school student named Vlad. It also happens to be the day that the first bombs of the 2022 Russian attack land on his homeland. As life for every person in the country is turned upside down in a moment, Vlad is immediately called up to serve in the military. But as much as he wants to defend his country, he is desperate to get his girlfriend, Tatyanna, an orphan whose only home has been the ballet school, out of the country. With t heir home under siege, Tatyanna tries to make her way to safety in Poland. Also joining the refugees is Yulya, who is torn between getting her young children across the border and staying at the side of her husband, Symon, and her elderly parents, Petro and Oxana, who refuse to abandon their home. As millions flee, Vlad and Symon join a volunteer civilians' unit to fight. Even elderly citizens like Petro and Oxana are given AK-47s, though soon starvation becomes as much of a threat as the encroaching troops. Sasha, an obstetrician, and Anton, a surgeon, who are secretly lovers, stay behind to treat the never-ending waves of wounded. When the Russians bomb hospitals, the heroic couple find themselves delivering babies in bomb shelters. Through the stories of Vlad, Tatyanna, Yulya, Symon, Sasha, and Anton ... Danielle Steel tells a gripping and deeply moving story of regular people surviving as a war rages around them"-- Page [4] of cover
National treasure how the Declaration of Independence made America
"Quiet and politically untested, Thomas Jefferson was not the obvious choice to draft a statement of principles explaining why the American colonies were breaking ties with the King of England. The principles enshrined in the Declaration of Independence became a beacon to the world. But what lessons should we take from it today? As we gather to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founders' bold experiments in democracy, Michael Auslin reminds us that this enduring document was not just a call for freedom and equality but an eloquent statement of the principles that bind us together"--
A founding mother a novel of Abigail Adams
"In time for the 250th Anniversary of the birth of the United States comes a sweeping, intimate portrayal of Abigail Adams--wife of one president and mother to another--whose wit, willpower, and wisdom helped shape the fledgling republic. A stunning historical novel with modern-day implications from the New York Times bestselling authors of America's First Daughter and My Dear Hamilton. In the heart of revolutionary Boston, Abigail Adams raises her children amid riots, blockades, and the outbreak of war. While her husband, John Adams, rises from country lawyer to nation-builder, often away for years at a time, Abigail builds her own independence--managing their farm, making lucrative investments, amassing savings, battling plague and loss, and defending their home. Unafraid to speak her mind, she famously offers fearless political counsel, urging John to "remember the ladies" in the new government. Through it all, she becomes his most trusted confidante and indispensable ally. When peace is secured, Abigail steps onto the world stage--exchanging ideas with Thomas Jefferson in the French countryside, navigating court life as the wife of the Minister to Great Britain, and presiding over the parlor politics of the early American republic in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. Even after her husband's presidential administration, she continues battling political foes and working behind the scenes to advance her family, secure independence for the women in her life, and ensure a better life for the next generation of Americans. From war-torn streets to the chandeliered halls of power, A Founding Mother is the unforgettable story of a woman ahead of her time--one whose voice, vision, and valor still resonate powerfully today." --
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
The last kings of Hollywood Coppola, Lucas, Spielberg and the battle for the soul of American cinema
"In the summer of 1967, as the old Hollywood studio system was dying, an intense, uncompromising young film school graduate named George Lucas walked onto the Warner Bros backlot for his first day working as an assistant to another up-and-coming, largely-unknown filmmaker, a boisterous father of two called Francis Ford Coppola. At the exact same time, across town on the Universal Studios lot, a film-obsessed twenty-year-old from a peripatetic Jewish family, Steven Spielberg longed to break free from his apprenticeship for the struggling studio and become a film director in his own right. Within a year,the three men would become friends. Spielberg, prioritizing security, got his seven-year contract directing television. Lucas and Coppola, hungry for independence, left Hollywood for San Francisco to found an alternative studio, American Zoetrope, and make films without answering to corporate capitalism. Based on extensive research and hundreds of original interviews with the inner circle of these Hollywood icons, [this book] tells the thrilling, dramatic inside story ofhow, over the next fifteen years, the three filmmakers rivalled andsupported each other, fell out and reconciled, and struggled to reinvent popular American cinema"--
Most ardently yours
"Zoe Knight, a struggling romance writer, has sworn off men for good. At least...the ones in real life. Once a believer in a happily ever after, she now curbs her loneliness with the help of the best book boyfriends in literature--and there is no better man than Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy. So when she stumbles into a classic London bookshop and argues with the annoyingly attractive store owner, Nick, who refuses to sell romance novels, she decides to liberate him of a dusty copy of Pride & Prejudice abandoned on a top shelf. But this is no ordinary book. After reading from the pages, Zoe finds herself in a remarkable situation: she has accidentally summoned the Mr. Darcy to the real world. Now, she's face-to-face with the man she's loved forever, and he's everything she dreamed he would be. Handsome? Check. Brooding? Check. Talks like he swallowed a thesaurus? Check and check. But even in all his regency perfection, can he ever be as good as in the novel? And if he's here, in her London apartment trying to figure out how to work a shower, what will happen to the literary world he came from? With Nick--the last man she could ever be prevailed upon to work with--urging her to send the fictional Darcy back to his own story, Zoe will have to decide what she really wants from a happy ending, before it's too late"--
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, Ines is more alluring than he bargained on. Suddenly, a simple plplan mayecome 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."-- Provided by publisher
Pool house
"Stevie cannot escape her mother. Abandoning college plans to work a dead-end job, her days are a purgatorial bore. Many dream of moving to L.A. and into the spotlight, but Stevie can't wait to move away from it, and her mother's orbit, to start over. Moon is many things: an out-of-work actress, a recovering addict, whatever a mistress becomes when she's widowed, and a mother. Reeling in the aftermath of her lover and TV husband's death, Moon struggles to process her grief. And the last thing she expects is for Stevie to leave her too. Now, neither Stevie nor Moon can afford to quit each other. And their cost of living forces them into a glass-walled pool house in the backyard, while their home is rented out to pay the bills. But when Adam, Moon's former TV son and Stevie's forever crush, arrives for the funeral, the three are pulled into a messy orbit, moving back into the 'Big House' and play-acting a picture-perfect family even as tensions rise and relationships unravel"--
The Seekers of Deer Creek
Two estranged sisters on a quest to find a painting by a forgotten Vietnamese artist that holds the truth of their family's fractured past
The amateur
"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"--Page 4 of cover
Biological war a scenario
From Annie Jacobsen, the author of the bestselling Nuclear War: A Scenario, a book on a subject that has long orbited her reporting: biological warfare. A lab accident, a bio-attack, a global pandemic, and the collapse of human society. In this essential new book, based on dozens of new interviews with experts with high-level political, governmental, medical, and military responsibility, Annie Jacobsen examines this very scenario. It would only be a matter of days from such a global infection before the infrastructure built to handle this gravest of situations would be in a battle for human existence. The fallout: mass death, total societal breakdown, widespread insurrection, anarchy, and a plague-ravaged wasteland that no longer resembles modern civilization. In other words, dystopia. Following the gripping narrative style that launched Nuclear War to the New York Times bestseller list, Jacobsen looks deeply at a situation that is in some ways the opposite of a nuclear bomb: there is no mushroom cloud, no shock wave or blast. Instead, the scenario that could end the world as we know it begins with something so small, and something so malicious, that when used for evil, only evil can result. This is what could happen; a ticking-clock roadmap to the hours, days, and weeks following the release of a biological agent, that serves as the most essential, forward-looking journalism in preparation for urgent societal upheaval
Every version of you
Joey Vasquez's life is the definition of good on paper. At thirty-two, she's a lawyer on the cusp of making partner, she owns her house in Los Angeles, and she almost keeps pace with her doctor sister in her parents' eyes. When she reluctantly arrives at the very couple-y dinner party hosted by Elijah Aarons, the best friend she's secretly pined after for fourteen years, she's dismayed to find that the last person on earth she'd ever want to see again is also there: Alex Aquino. Your basic rich Silicon Beach bro asshole. The night couldn't possibly get worse--and then she dies. When Joey is given a second chance at life, she finds herself eighteen again, the year she first met both Elijah and Alex. Armed with memories from her first life, Joey is certain she's come back to finally convince the one man she ever loved to love her back--so why does she find herself strangely drawn to the man she thought she hated?
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?
When Mikan Road was ours
"When Murano receives a call from his cousin Kaiya that his great-uncle Benjiro has died, he isn't sure why he should care. After all, he's been estranged from that side of his family for more than a decade and would much rather be left alone to grade his high schoolers' English papers and cope with his recent cancer diagnosis all by himself. But, when a mysterious manuscript, Benjior's memoirs, is left in Murano's possession, he finds himself transported back to 1930s California, back to his family's now abandoned farm that he never knew existed, and faced with questions about his family that he had never before known to ask. Through Benjiro's memoirs, letters, and family artifacts, the intimate and sweeping stories of the Murano family are brought back from the dead. Benjiro takes Murano through his childhood that he shared with Murano's grandfather Tomoya on their parents' blackberry farm, to their internment during World War II and beyond. Rich with themes of belonging, shame, and tradition, the vibrant settings of California's agricultural heartlands and the crossroads of Japanese and American culture come into breathtaking focus. Lovingly crafted with poignant prose and profound attention to historical detail, When Mikan Road Was Ours seamlessly blends the complexities of heritage, the resilience of family bonds, and the struggle to reconcile a past filled with both pain and hope. This is a must-read for anyone seeking a profound meditation on family, memory, and survival"--
Breathing under water
"Berry thought she had it figured out--juggling her vice principal role while raising her sixteen-year-old autistic son, Leo. But when a promotion opportunity collides with her family's deepest needs, she must confront whether she's been fighting the wrong battles all along. McKenna is drowning. Between caring for her grandmother with dementia, losing her swimming scholarship, and facing homelessness, the college student's carefully constructed world is crumbling. Her only lifeline? Teaching swim lessons to children with autism--including Leo. As these two women's paths converge in the most unexpected way, they discover that sometimes the people who need saving the most are the ones who end up saving you."--
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
My inner child wants to kill
"Björn Diemel has mastered the principles of mindfulness and used them to improve his life. He quit his stressful job and started his own practice. He spends more time with his daughter and argues less-and usually more lovingly-with his wife. Oh, and by the way, he also happens to be running two mafia clans with ease, since he murdered the boss of one and locked the boss of the other in the basement of his daughter's kindergarten. So why can't Björn enjoy any of this? Why does he keep losing his temper? Is he simply tired of killing? No, not quite. His therapist, Joschka Breitner, finally points him in the right direction: It all comes down to Björn's inner child. You never stop learning: The mindful murderer Björn Diemel keeps optimizing himself"-- 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
Solstice
"Boston, 1969. Eve, a dancer whose feelings are expressed through the body and movement, senses an inexplicable distance growing between herself and her husband, Gabe, a journalist and father of her two children. Feeling lost and alone, she begins an affair; Gabe detects it immediately and begins one himself. Yet somehow they find their way back to each other, and when Eve gives birth to a daughter, their marriage becomes vital again. Years later, when Gabe returns from a reporting trip to the Middle East and Berlin, Eve again perceives something is wrong in her marriage. He has always had a darkness she could not fathom--deep psychological scars from his childhood, when Gabe escaped Nazi Germany on the Kindertransport. Amsterdam, 1991. Newly separated from Gabe, Eve has accepted a fellowship to choreograph a dance inspired by the story of Adam and Eve. When a colleague introduces her to a new translation of the ancient text, Eve begins to redefine the way she thinks about women, men, and relationships--and, perhaps, to see another path back to her marriage" -- Provided by publisher
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
Experiments in offline dating
A sharp-witted enemies-to-lovers romcom about a podcaster who embarks on a matchmaking tour of Ireland and gets trapped with a grump who pushes all of her buttons. Maya Davis is chronically terrible at dating. So much so that she's turned her catastrophic dating experiments into a full-time job. Hellbent on dating "offline" for her second podcast season, Maya travels to Ireland to meet the world-renowned local matchmaker, and gets set up on a slew of horribly funny meet-ups that are exactly the type of comedy gold she was looking for. At the town's annual Matchmaking Festival, Maya wins a blind date with a surly local sheep farmer. But while she's had every bad date in the book, nothing could have prepared her for the apocalyptic, full-body-cringe that is the worst date of her life! All she wants to do is forget it ever happened, but when the mischievous matchmaker talks her into a whirlwind dating adventure, he fails to mention that it's with the one person in Ireland that she just can't stand - her blind date catastrophe! Trapped together, Maya and Tadhg journey across picturesque landscapes and green countryside until their constant verbal sparring feels increasingly like chemistry. And the more time they spend together, the more Maya begins to wonder if perhaps she's not so catastrophic at love after all. Brimming with humor and delicious tension, this heartfelt travel romance is the perfect escape!
Sunrise
"In 2024, Nina's small-engine plane crashes into a lake in the Wyoming mountains. Her boyfriend Ben, who was flying it, is nowhere to be found. Lost and freezing on the shore, Nina is armed with only a few old protein bars, a phone with no service, and a vague hope of rescue. It is up to her to survive in the vast wilderness. But then she stumbles upon Sunrise--a town of the Old West that is strangely well maintained, but seemingly abandoned. A place that holds the missing link to a ghost story one hundred years in the making. In 2003, Sand Daw's golden boy Coll is putting the finishing touches on the town's annual historical reenactment. But when an upstart would-be author comes to him with questions about one of Sunrise's most beloved figures, it threatens to upend everything he thought he knew about the city--and himself. In 1902, town founder, gunslinger, and legendary pulp hero Anton Vargas returns to Sunrise and quickly takes charge of a group searching for a missing boy. But who really is Vargas? What does he know about the boy's disappearance? And why has he returned after such a long absence?"--Dust jacket flap
Tsubaki Stationery Store
"You always told me that writing is life itself. After many years abroad, Hatoko reluctantly returns to Kamakura to take over the stationery store left to her by her late grandmother. As the custodian of the store, she also inherits the profession of public scribe, a role Hatoko trained for as a child under the guidance of her strict grandmother. As the locals seek out Hatoko's help, she takes on all manner of requests: writing letters of greeting, condolence, farewell, love, and more on behalf of those who come to her. A local community forms around Hatoko and the store, and when the secrets of her late grandmother begin to unravel, Hatoko learns that the role of the scribe requires much more than putting ink to paper"--
How to find love in the cereal aisle
"From Cosmopolitan's Cosmo Reads imprint and the author of the smash hit Call It What You Want comes a fresh, charming romcom about the chaos of dating in your twenties, the ache of a brutal breakup, and the hilarious lengths one romance writer will go to get her spark back-including staging her own meet-cutes. Perfect for fans of Katherine Center and Emily Henry's Beach Read. If you can't write a good meet-cute, maybe you need to live one first... Ainsley Green writes happily-ever-afters for a rabid fanbase of hopeless romantics. In real life? Her boyfriend just broke up with her, her editor wanted a new book yesterday and she's starting to wonder if love actually exists beyond the pages of her favorite novels. So when Lucas, Ainsley's best friend and biggest cheerleader, insists the best cure for writer's block is real-life inspiration, she's ready to try anything. Enter: the meet-cute plan, a mission to take her head out of her heartbreak and force meet-cutes IRL to spark some new ideas. But as failed missions bumping into strangers at the airport and spilling coffee on men at the cafe result in nothing but embarrassment and stained clothing, Ainsley begins to wonder if maybe the romance she's been chasing already has a leading man. Because the truth about falling in love? It never goes according to plan. Equal parts heartbreak, humor, and hope, How to Find Love in the Cereal Aisle is a fresh, flirty send up of dating in the modern age and a reminder that love finds us when we stop performing and start living"-- Provided by publisher
Moomin adventures. 2
"[Book 2 of 'Moomin adventures'] is jam-packed with classic Moomin antics and shenanigans. Whether it's setting up finicky ghosts on a blind date or becoming devout followers of quarreling prophets, the Moomins' quick wit and existential musings never fail to disappoint. Every story in this collection is a bundle of fun, offering a timeless treasure trove of good-hearted whimsy and delight"--Page 4 of cover
Eat the cake
"Leah Wright spends her days advising thousands of podcast listeners on how to live their best lives. But since her husband Elliot died, she has been running on autopilot--until a very public on-air meltdown forces her into a mandatory leave of absence. With her career at stake and her sponsors wavering, Leah is finally compelled to confront the silence of her empty home. Then, the impossible happens. A bouquet of flowers arrives at her door with a note from Elliot. Hidden among his belongings, Leah discovers an itinerary for the surprise trip to Florence that he never had the chance to give her. Urged by her sister-in-law to find closure, Leah flies to Italy, only to uncover that Elliot has left her one final gift: a scavenger hunt through the winding, sun-drenched streets of the city. As the clues become more personal, the mystery deepens. How could he have known what she would need to hear months after his death? To find the final message, Leah must stop hiding behind her podcast persona and confront the secret guilt she has been carrying--or risk remaining broken forever"--Page 4 of cover
Time travel for beginners
"On a bustling road in Sydney, Australia, lies a nondescript storefront known simply as the Time Travel Agency. At once a confounding mystery and a beacon of hope, the Agency attracts those at a crossroads in their life. Single mother Anna is in desperate need of change, and the Agency gives her the chance to begin her career-and life-anew. Teddy is a genius at salvaging businesses but needs saving himself, and he's drawn to the Agency hoping to travel back in time to untangle his troubled childhood and his recently imploded marriage. Jade has no interest in the Agency at all, because there's no way people are literally time traveling, right? Jade's present is challenging enough with her spirited, increasingly bad-tempered daughter and a deeply buried secret too painful for words. As Anna's, Teddy's, and Jade's paths converge, the question of just how legitimate the Agency's ventures into the past are becomes a provocative, tantalizing, and even heart-wrenching one to parse-but there is no denying that the ripple effects through all three of their lives are very, very real"-- Provided by publisher
Pink ink a dark romance
"There's a serial killer prowling the city, and no one has noticed... Except for me. I see the connections between his kills-- the artistic references, the careful curation of the scene, the macabre motifs that turn violence into vivid works of art. When I recreate one of his murders for my film project at Cresswell University, I unknowingly present it to the very man who committed the crime. Professor Maddox Shaw. A world-renowned artist struggling to recapture his muse. A serial killer caught deep in the web of a dangerous secret society. A man who makes me come alive. Sleeping with your professor is bad enough. Sleeping with a serial killer is just asking for trouble. When trouble finds me, it's not Maddox, but the powerful people pulling his strings. There's no line they won't cross to keep their secrets safe. And there's no line Maddox won't cross to keep me. After all, he's good at killing people."--
Forbidden fate
"Robin Bellamy comes from a powerful family that would burn the world to protect its own. Now, that loyalty is being used against them. Abducted and smuggled out of the country, Robin is held captive by men who want the Bellamys' cooperation, and they're willing to bruise her and break her to get it. Cruz Moreno is the man ordered to make her suffer. Taken in at fifteen by a ruthless crime boss, Cruz learned that obedience keeps him alive and mercy gets people killed. But Robin is defiant, fearless, and way too tempting for a man who can't afford a weakness. ... Cruz's ties to the criminal world conceal secrets neither of them understands, and the truth could destroy them before they ever have the chance to claim their forbidden fate"--Page 4 of cover
The Rainy Day Bookshop
"Rosie Lucas barely has time to catch her breath. Between caring for her elderly mother after her roller skating accident (why again did a 72-year old think that would be a good idea?!?), helping her daughter Emma with her beloved 3-year-old granddaughter, Olive, and desperately trying to turn around the family construction business, Rosie barely has time to sleep, much less explore a romantic relationship. And if she were to do that, Andrew Morgan is the absolute last person she'd choose. After all, he's an arrogant, reclusive author and they're at totally different phases of life. Rosie is juggling her granddaughter while Andrew is managing his own young kids after his wife died a few years ago. But Rosie would be lying if she said she wasn't interested. If only it were that easy... Ten years ago, Rosie's husband, Gary, died in a car accident and her entire world slipped off its axis. She lost her partner--her love, her kids lost their father, and she had to put her long-held dreams of running the Sunny Day Bookshop aside to save Gary's construction business and keep the family afloat. And it wasn't long after that that then teenaged Emma succumbed to addiction and their long estrangement began. She's relieved to have come out the other side now and hopes they can repair everything that was broken, but she can't deny there are scars. And as Rosie lets herself engage in a mostly harmless flirtation with Andrew, there is something she can't quite put her finger on, something that keeps her at arm's length from her daughter, a secret she can't quite unravel. Emma isn't proud of her past, but she's pulled herself up by the bootstraps, raising Olive as well as she can, and protecting her mom at all costs. Just like she always has. She never told her mom what she knew about her dad and his relationship with the woman from his office. And she never will. The guilt about that and about her father's death has haunted her ever since. But she's back in town to make amends and hopefully start a new life for herself and her daughter. She just never thought she'd find the possibility of a new love as well."--Provided by publisher
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
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..."--
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
Bookmarked for love
"Desperate to save the children's programs at her library, Martha Aldridge strikes a deal with her now wealthy childhood crush, Julien King, who needs her expertise to resurrect his family's children's imprint to prove himself to his father. As they're forced to work together, attraction ignites, and they realize their jobs are not the only thing on the line"-- Provided by publisher
The project
When twenty-six-year-old Daisy wakes up next to James Stanley, she can't believe what she's done. She slept with James. The most boorish boy she knows. The black sheep of their friendship group. Someone who once told her that he'd never cried in his entire life -- and sounded proud of it. But sleeping with James is a casualty of a Much Larger Problem -- there is not a decent, single man to be found in London. At least, that's what Daisy and her best friend Maya think. All the good ones are taken. Even the average, not-so-good men have beautiful, educated, and accomplished girlfriends with perfect hip-to-waist ratios. Where have all the good men gone? Fed up with the dating scene, Daisy and Maya decide to stop waiting and take matters into their own hands with "The Project." Their goal? To build the perfect, eligible match out of some of the most lackluster, raw material. And who better to start with than their embarrassingly uncivilized (yet frustratingly attractive) friend, James? Embarking on a series of social and cultural lessons -- from art exhibitions to feminist book clubs, designer clothing stores to house parties -- Daisy and Maya chaperone James on a journey of discovery. But which of them will change more?
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
A fall to remember
Miranda Brown is happy running her family's grocery store in Half Moon Bay, California and has no interest in becoming famous. But when her hilariously bad vacation photos go viral, she unexpectedly becomes an internet sensation. A travel company hires Miranda to promote her hometown's Fall Harvest Festival, pairing her with charming photographer Jim Cole. As they spend more time together, Miranda begins to fall for him--but when she discovers Jim's career depends on the success of the campaign, she must decide whether she can trust his feelings or if their romance is simply part of the job
You'll be the death of me
"Verdella "Dell" Rodgers is at the top of her game. As the chef de cuisine at San Francisco's hottest new restaurant and on the cusp of marrying the mayor's son in the social event of the season, her life is perfect. That is until the week before her wedding when she wakes up and find herself very much dead. Enter Cole, a charming but bumbling entry-level clerk in the Afterlife Administration who accidentally confuses Dell for a 95-year-old woman in Kansas with the same name, reaping the wrong soul. When Cole tries to fix his mistake, their worlds collide in life- and death-changing ways. Now walking the city as a ghost only visible to Cole, Dell is frantic to get back to her perfect life but soon learns that it wasn't what it appeared to be, particularly when it came to the man she was about to marry and his high-profile family. Meanwhile, Cole has no memory of who he was before working for the Afterlife Administration. As they try to uncover Cole's past and remedy Dell's future, they realize the mistake that brought them together might just be a twist of fate. With time running out to bring Dell back to the land of the living, she'll have to decide if the life she left behind is truly what she wants, or if Cole's untimely appearance could lead to an unexpected change that she didn't know she needed"-- Provided by publisher
#Resort kiss
"The last thing Evie Parker expected was for her boss's best friend to witness her getting spectacularly dumped by a man who barely remembered they were dating in the first place. Desperate to escape her lackluster romantic history, Evie jumps at the chance to spend a month at Lakeview Harbor Resort. A fresh start is just what she needs...especially with Slater--the one person who's always been easy. Slater was never supposed to notice Evie. At least not like that. But somewhere between a competitive trivia game and a kiss that definitely didn't mean anything, he can't stop thinking about her. Having her at the resort was supposed to be easy. Evie was his friend--the last person who could complicate everything. One kiss turns into one night and suddenly the lines between friendship and something more are impossibly blurred. They don't make sense. They don't fit. But forever might just be possible."--Page 4 of cover
Hell to pay
"When the Devil's son gets kicked out of Hell, all Hell breaks loose--on Earth. Lucian "Luke" Teivel isn't just any exile--he's Lucifer's son, freshly banished from Hell with no forwarding address and zero explanation. Now he's stuck in the human world, working for Infernal Affairs, a secret task force that polices supernatural crime and decides whether the guilty belong in prison...or back in the Pit. Luke's doing his best to blend in and not burn his petty annoyances when a new partner storms into his life: Detective Sorcha O'Malley. She's sharp, stubborn, suspicious--and assigned to keep him from indulging in his more demonic tendencies. But Sorcha carries shadows even Luke can't read. Just as they're settling into their begrudging partnership, college students start dropping across Savannah, Georgia. And every clue points directly at Luke. Someone is framing him--someone with a grudge, a plan, and a very personal reason to keep him out of Hell. To survive the setup, Luke and Sorcha must team up against enemies both infernal and annoyingly human. But as the danger escalates and Sorcha's secrets inch closer to the surface, Luke faces the worst dilemma: stay with humans he loathes or return to the home he craves. And if he's not careful? Savannah might wind up with a fresh vacancy in its homicide department--and one very pissed-off Prince of Hell"--Page 4 of dust jacket
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
Devour me
"Dáinn the Devourer has spent the last two hundred years of his undead life reluctantly bonded to a dark witch, doing her dirtiest work. Devouring corrupt souls may not be satisfying for a wraith, but it keeps him fed. Sent on a job to Burr Island, Dáinn is forced to devour the soul of a rival witch. But Jasper Prescott is no corrupt magical misfit. He's powerful and beautiful, with a soul worth savoring. Dáinn is eagerly devouring the witch when he's abruptly stopped. By a human no less. With one word, Birdie Rhodes does what no being has ever done: she takes his breath away. Now the witch, the wraith, and the human are set on a path that could lead to their destiny...or their ruin. Desperate for his freedom, Dáinn makes a deal with Jasper: kill my mistress, and I'll let you keep living. But Jasper wants more than just to live. He has a coven to protect. Their secrets are being threatened by magical forces on and off the island. Bound together in this strange new deal, Jasper fights his growing attraction to the wraith, who is far more human than he appears. And Dáinn fights the urge to devour the delectable witch whole. The only one who can save them is Birdie Rhodes, hapless historian and sometimes shop girl. Birdie only came to Burr Island for summer work. She has no idea magic is even real. She certainly has no idea she's now the only thing standing between her witch boss and the hungry wraith aching to devour them both. As magical forces of darkness loom at Burr Island's shores, Jasper and Dáinn are both determined to keep Birdie close in Devour Me, book one in a dark, spicy paranormal romance trilogy"-- Provided by publisher
Green city wars
"Philip Marlowe meets Redwall in this superior adult noir tale, where all the characters are animals, fighting for survival in the city underneath the humans. In the solar cities of the future, the humans relax in the sun and the animals work in the shadows. Genetically engineered Little Helpers, serving humanity-unseen, unheard. Meet Skotch. Raccoon, PI-yours for a few buttons as long as the job isn't too illegal, whatever that means. A mouse has gone missing. Normally this wouldn't raise any hackles, nor any alarms, but this mouse has something that everyone seems to want, though nobody appears particularly eager to say what that something is. The fee is good-perhaps too good. Certainly not something Skotch can easily turn down. If only Skotch can work out where the mouse is hiding, what he's hiding, and why his secrets are upsetting a lot of animals caught up in the Green City wars"-- Provided by publisher
A city dreaming
"The third and final book in a trilogy where the futuristic technology of Black Panther meets the scale of The Expanse and the intricate political maneuverings of Game of Thrones. "Not to be missed."-Washington Post on Sweep of Stars Maurice Broaddus returns with A City Dreaming, the third book in his Astra Black trilogy, which explores the struggles of an empire. Epic in scope and intimate in voice, it follows members of the Muungano Empire-a far-reaching coalition of city-states that stretches from Earth to Titan and beyond-as it faces renewed threats to its progress. We received a signal. Everything has changed. The Interstellar Alliance are coming. A new empire approaches and the Muungano, already facing foes much closer to home, will have to contend with what it means for their future. Across the solar system, from Earth to Mars and Titan, beyond the Orun Gate, and across time and space itself a battle will rage. Their soldiers, scientists, diplomats and leaders will all have a role to play if their empire is to live on. The Astra Black series: Sweep of Stars Breath of Oblivion A City Dreaming"-- Provided by publisher
Erebus-13
The crew of the Artemis has escaped the nightmare of Paradise-1, but at great cost. Parker is gone. Petrova's past continues to haunt her. Worst of all, Erebus - a timeless entity of pure darkness - has been released from its prison. Now it's headed for Earth. Petrova must rally her crew for one final mission
The dark in her veins
"In Valestadt, everything has a price. Sinning leaves its mark in the form of the Bloodrot, a slow-creeping disease that leads to madness, then death. Most sins are negligible, but murder--committed enough--can be fatal. For the rich, violence is something to be outsourced. For the poor, it's a paycheck that comes with a cost. Talin Keller is a sinner. Employed by the holiest man in the city, the Prophet, she gets her hands dirty so his can stay clean. And with her Bloodrot rapidly advancing, Talin knows her next job could be her last. But when a new assignment puts Talin on a collision course with a shadowy figure known as "the Warden," she begins to see a future for herself that doesn't involve a body bag. If she can get close enough to the Warden, she can trade his life for her own freedom. That is, if she can keep her balance on the knife's edge. The closer Talin gets to the Warden, though, the more she finds herself falling for his sharp edges and twisted sense of justice. As savior and sinner bleed together, Talin finds the real threat isn't either man - but a conspiracy tied to the past she hoped was dead"--
In the wake of the ruined
"The realm has a new queen...and a new monster. Imogen Nel, a powerful Siren, can no longer hide her monstrous abilities. She has claimed her ancestral crown and new grotesque magic, and now the corrupted bond she shares with the ancient deity Eusia is stronger than ever. Though Imogen is determined to sever it, doing so is no easy feat. The threat of war looms. Shifting alliances, a hunger for magic, and her feelings for Theodore, King of Varya, attempt to thwart her at every turn. Meanwhile, Theodore is battling the strain of his own crown and commitments. When Imogen suddenly appears on his ship, every dutiful resolution he's ever made threatens to snap. As they draw nearer to ending Eusia, lurking dangers and their perilous desire for one another prove nearly insurmountable. Will the chaos, ruin, and death that Imogen was prophesied to usher into the realm be the end of all things, or the beginning?"--
Fleet of ghosts
"An expeditionary force will discover unfamiliar lands, fight deadly foes, and reveal secrets as they explore the mysterious new Earth they now call home in this gripping alternate history adventure set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Destroyermen series. Ever since the World War II-era destroyer USS Walker was marooned on a strange alternate Earth, naturalist Courtney Bradford has been eager to fully explore the planet. Now that the war with the Alliance's enemies has settled into an uneasy peace, he is given leave to organize the Corps of Discovery, a motley company formed of veterans of the Great War from all over the Alliance. On board the rebuilt Walker, they set out to investigate reports of a region in the Pacific where ships have gone missing and a terrible bright flash of light on the horizon was witnessed. But what they find there is beyond anyone's imagination: a great battered fleet made up of strange ships. Courtney suspects the rusty armada may have been transported to this world from another, the same way the Walker was four years ago. What none of them know is that the Alliance's enemies are already aware of these lost ships-and the deadly technology they can harvest from them-and are willing to go to any lengths to steal them. Courtney, his crew of inexperienced cadets, and a handful of lethal commandos are all that stand in the way of another global war-one that the exhausted Grand Alliance simply can't win"--
The only way out is up
A small-time scrapper and his pet robot will fight their way out of the junk-heap in a tournament that will either make them richer than gods or rip them apart in the first book of Django Wexler's lightning paced progression fantasy adventure for fans of Cradle and Dungeon Crawler Carl. Taj lives in a junkheap, scavenging scrap to keep his family fed and dodging the monsters who live among the wreckage. His only edge is a smart-ass construct named Star he built himself. Taj dreams of winning big with Star in the construct fighting circuits, but victory always seems just beyond his reach and the debt collectors are at the door. His world changes forever when someone there makes him an offer that seems too good to be true: a chance to fight in the Ascent, the ultimate fighting tournament, for a prize beyond his wildest fantasies. But things that seem too good to be true usually are, and Taj finds his new benefactor comes with plenty of new enemies. As he ventures beyond the only world he's ever known, he discovers it's not just his money on the line in the Ascent--it's his life. When you start at the very bottom, the only way out is up
A queen crowned in flames
"Aemyra Daercathian is a queen on the run. Having failed to take Àird Lasair and been betrayed by her husband--whom she had grown to trust and was beginning to fall for during her time in captivity--Aemyra is forced to retreat with a raging desire for revenge. But before she can settle the score and fulfill a sacred promise to kill Fiorean, her forces must rest and replenish their strength. No one can know the truth. Although Aemyra has a fierce dragon and a large army of elemental wielders called Dùileach standing behind her, she has lost what's most important--her fire magic. Haunted by her love for her enemy and unsure if she is Goddess-blessed anymore, Aemyra vows to do right by her people, even if that means she must make a new kind of alliance, one that could mean winning back her territory--at a cost to her heart. From the ashes, Aemyra must emerge a new kind of queen, but will she be the dawn for her people or the fire that burns everything to the ground?"--
A trade of blood
"In the canton of Sapirdad, two of the Empire's most powerful families are moments away from going to war with each other, their hundreds of retainers gathered with swords drawn. If blood is spilled, the whole of the empire may be plunged into starvation and chaos. To deescalate matters, someone must do the impossible: prove that one family's eldest son is innocent of a gruesome and unforgivable murder, despite the incontrovertible evidence against him. It is with this undertaking that the great detective Ana Dolabra is tasked, her assistant Din at her side--and the two find themselves racing with great speed and little dignity to the scene. As ever, the impossible proves little obstacle for the deadly combination of Ana's intellect and Din's keen eye, and mere hours after riding into the dusty town, Ana glimpses the greater pattern behind the crime. A deeper, subtler web of death is being woven in plain sight, by a mastermind with an ancient magical technology at his disposal. But even Ana's uncanny insight is of little use when each new suspect she uncovers ends up dead--with each new killing calculated to bring tensions between the two rival clans past the boiling point. And as Din pursues their adversary through the canton's wild ranges, sprawling ranches, and reeking slaughterhouses, he finds his loyalties divided in unexpected ways"--
Heaven's graveyard
"Cod became an archaeologist to chase the ghost of her hero, Aleya Ana-Ulai. History may have written Aleya off as a myth, but Cod is determined to prove she existed, even if it means sifting through relics for the rest of her life. Then a message arrives summoning her home. Cod's former teacher has found something monumental: the ruins of an enchanted city, slumbering beneath the soil. This could be the breakthrough they've always dreamed of. But with war brewing, rival powers circling, and ancient magics stirring underfood, their discovery son becomes far more trouble than it's worth. Even Cod starts to wonder if some things are better left buried..."-- Provided by publisher
Burn of the everflame
The highly anticipated never-before-published final book in the Kindred's Curse Saga, a slow-burn, epic romantasy series following one woman who must risk everything to save her family--and all of mortalkind. "War has overtaken Emarion. In the north, Ophiucae and his army of bloodthirsty mortals seek to eradicate all Descended from the continent. In the south, the Guardians of the Everflame lie in wait, plotting a rebellion generations overdue. In Lumnos, Realm of Light and Shadow, the Crowns are gathering. Caught between two deadly foes, they must form an unlikely alliance to save their people. But the Crowns have a secret--and a heart without its mate will burn the world down to fulfill its fate. Hatred reigns. Hope seems lost. With the future in darkness, can a flame emerge to bring the light?" -- Publisher marketing
The dragon has some complaints
"In this heartfelt and humorous fantasy from the Nebula-winning author of Someone You Can Build a Nest In, a dragon whose three heads bear rather...different...personalities finds family in the most unexpected of places"-- Provided by publisher
A snake among swans
Tilde has always heard the whispers of the kithwood, the voices of her ancestors speaking through the mysterious forest of her homeland. But now both the kithwood and her kingdom are in danger, for Tilde is the only surviving heir of a conquered land. To stop the bloodshed, she must marry the aging swan king, Liran, and bear him a son. But the king's court is dangerous. Liran's older sons will do whatever it takes to remove Tilde. And her presence stirs conflict in the heart of Liran's daughter, the princess Elise, who has only ever known loyalty to her family. Yet none of them know that Tilde is a snake in their midst, with allies on her side and dark, forbidden power of her own. She wants her kingdom back, and she will sacrifice everything to claim it. For the queen to rise, the swans must fall
The knave and the moon
"The sequel to the bestselling The Knight and the Moth, where a young prophetess is forced on an impossible quest with the one knight whose future is beyond her sight"--
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
All dressed in white an under suspicion novel
"The second thrilling novel in the New York Times bestselling Under Suspicion series following The Cinderella Murder, featuring intrepid television producer Laurie Moran as she investigates the case of a missing bride. Five years ago Amanda Pierce was excitedly preparing to marry her college sweetheart in a lavish ceremony at The Grand Victoria Hotel in Palm Beach. Then, with their guests and families on site, Amanda disappeared. In present-day New York City, Laurie Moran realizes a missing bride is the perfect cold case for her investigative television series, Under Suspicion. She and her team set out to recreate the night of the disappearance at the Florida resort with Amanda's friends and family in attendance, hoping to shed new light on the mystery as the series has done in past episodes. With a jealous sister, playboy groomsmen, Amanda's former fiance; now married to a bridesmaid, and rumors about the "beloved" bride herself, Laurie and Under Suspicion host Alex Buckley quickly realize everyone has a theory about why Amanda vanished into thin air. One thing is certain: whoever was behind Amanda's disappearance plans to keep the truth hidden "until death do they part..." The bestselling Under Suspicion series from Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke offers "plenty of intrigue and excitement" (Publishers Weekly, on The Cinderella Murder). Featuring the chilling suspense and elegant settings readers have come to love, All Dressed in White is not to be missed"--
The girl who knew too much
"Amanda Quick, the bestselling author of 'Til Death Do Us Part, transports readers to 1930s California, where glamour and seduction spawn a multitude of sins
Special topics in calamity physics
A darkly funny coming-of-age novel and a richly plotted suspense tale told through the distinctive voice of its heroine, Blue van Meer. After a childhood moving from one academic outpost to another with her father (a man prone to aphorisms and meteoric affairs), Blue is clever, deadpan, and possessed of a vast lexicon of literary, political, philosophical, and scientific knowledge--and is quite the cinéaste to boot. In her final year of high school at the élite (and unusual) St. Gallway School in Stockton, North Carolina, Blue falls in with a charismatic group of friends and their captivating teacher, Hannah Schneider. But when the drowning of one of Hannah's friends and the shocking death of Hannah herself lead to a confluence of mysteries, Blue is left to make sense of it all with only her gimlet-eyed instincts and cultural references to guide--or misguide--her.--From publisher description
The unseen
When San Antonio becomes a dumping ground for the battered bodies of young women, Texas Ranger Logan Raintree must use his powerful ability to commune with the dead and lead a brand-new group of elite paranormal investigators to solve this disturbing case
Blackout
"DAVID ROSENFELT is the Edgar and Shamus Award-nominated author of six stand-alones and twelve previous Andy Carpenter novels, most recently Hounded. After years living in California, he and his wife recently moved to Maine with the twenty-five golden retrievers that they've rescued. Rosenfelt's hilarious account of this cross-country move, Dogtripping, is available from St. Martin's Press"--
Things don't break on their own
"Four couples gather at a dinner party. Some are ex-lovers, some are old friends, and two have a secret that threatens to undo all of their carefully crafted illusions before dessert is served in this thrilling suspense debut. Twenty-five years ago, a young girl left home to walk to school. Her younger sister soon followed. But one of them arrived, and one of them didn't. Willa's sister's disapperance has defined Willa's life. Everyone thinks her sister is dead, but Willa knows she isn't. Because there are some things that only sisters know about each other--and some bonds only sisters can break. Willa sees fragments of her sister everywhere--the way a woman on the train turns her head, the gait of that woman in Paris. If there's the slightest resemblance, Willa drops everything, and everyone, and tries to determine if it is her. When Willa is invited to a dinner party thrown by her first love, she has no reason to expect it will be anything other than an ordinary evening. Both of them have moved on, ancient history. But nothing about Willa's life has been ordinary since the day her sister disappeared, and that's not about to change tonight."-- Provided by publisher
Ruled
"Despite his magnetic personality, Rylan can't seem to seduce Reese, the deadly leader of their town of outlaws. Winning her over is a welcome challenge, but her indifference isn't the only thing standing in his way. If he wants Reese, Rylan must also win over Sloan, her stoic protector ... Sloan has always loved Reese, but their painful past has stolen his chances of a future with her. Rylan's interest in Reese only intensifies the tension - until Sloan begins to wonder if the reckless man might be the one person who can bridge the distance ... The last time Reese fell for the wrong man, she had no choice but to kill him. Now, she desperately wants to take what both Rylan and Sloan are offering. But if she makes the wrong call again, she risks losing them both" - Cover page [4]
The displacements
"An adrenaline-fueled story of lives upended and transformed by an unprecedented catastrophe To all appearances, the Larsen-Hall family has everything: healthy children, a stable marriage, a lucrative career for Brantley, and the means for Daphne to pursue her art full-time. Their deluxe new Miami life has just clicked into place when Luna-the world's first category 6 hurricane-upends everything they have taken for granted. When the storm makes landfall, it triggers a descent of another sort. Their home destroyed, two of its members missing, and finances abruptly cut off, the family finds everything they assumed about their lives now up for grabs. Swept into a mass rush of evacuees from across the American South, they are transported hundreds of miles to a FEMA megashelter where their new community includes an insurance-agent-turned-drug dealer, a group of vulnerable children, and a dedicated relief worker trying to keep the peace. Will "normal" ever return? A suspenseful read plotted on a vast national tapestry, The Displacements thrillingly explores what happens when privilege is lost and resilience is tested in a swiftly changing world"--
The woman on the ledge
"An edge of your seat work of suspense, about a woman falsely accused of murder who knows far more than she's letting on.."--
Judgment call
Cochise County Sheriff Joanna Brady's personal and professional worlds collide when her daughter, Jenny, stumbles upon the dead body of her high school principle, and the search for justice leads to her own door, forcing her to face the possibility that her perfect daughter may not be what she seems
Rules of the road
Explosive evidence
"After Connor Donaldson's K-9 uncovers the theft of deadly explosives, the ski patrol captain must track down the culprits before a bomb is detonated. He's reluctantly partnered with FBI special agent Stacy McCrae, who needs his help to infiltrate a possible terrorist cell. Stacy can't let anything get in the way of her first solo assignment, including the attractive former army ranger whose rescue dog already adores her. But when an explosion triggers an avalanche, Stacy and Connor race to stop the ski resort from becoming a killing ground..."--
Afraid
"A trio of never-before-released, linked novellas about dark secrets and revenge, all connected by St. Cecilia's School for Girls. An elite boarding school and a haven for the daughters of the rich and famous, it's a place where scandals are buried and secrets hidden. But for three former students, evil is about to resurface."--
Deception : an Alex Delaware novel
"Masterly storytelling and expert insight into the darkest of human compulsions make ♯1 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman's Alex Delaware novels as compelling as they are addictive. And just when you think he has taken his spellbinding tales of mystery and psychological suspense to the limit, with Deception he takes a bold leap into terrifying and uncharted new territory. Her name is Elise Freeman, and her chilling cry for help - to whoever may be listening - comes too late to save her. On a DVD found near her lifeless body, the emotionally and physically battered woman chronicles a year-and-a-half-long ordeal of monstrous abuse at the hands of three sadistic tormentors. But even more shocking than the lurid details is the revelation that the offenders, like their victim, are teachers at one of L.A.'s most prestigious prep schools. With Elise now dead by uncertain means, homicide detective Milo Sturgis is assigned to probe the hallowed halls of Windsor Prep Academy. And if ever he could use Dr. Alex Delaware's psychological prowess, it's now. From the get-go, this case promises to be an uphill climb for truth and a down and dirty fight for justice. Allegations of rape, assault, and possibly murder at this esteemed institution renowned for molding Ivy Leaguers make for a social and political time bomb - especially given that one of the students has connections high up in City Hall. As the scandal-conscious elite of L.A. close ranks around Windsor Prep, Alex and Milo must penetrate the citadel of wealth and scholarship to expose the hidden anguish, dirty secrets, and deadly sins festering among society's manor-born. But power and position are not easily surrendered, for that's when the best and the brightest turn brutal and ugly. Searching for predators among the privileged, Alex and Milo may well be walking into a highly polished death trap." -- Book jacket
The wife a novel of psychological suspense
Money to burn the unvarnished truth about Leon Black, Apollo, and the rise of a new Wall Street
"From William D. Cohan, a narrative account of Leon Black and the asset management company Apollo"-- Provided by publisher
The fact of a body a murder and a memoir
"Before Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich begins a summer job at a law firm in Louisiana, working to help defend men accused of murder, she thinks her position is clear. The child of two lawyers, she is staunchly anti-death penalty. But the moment convicted murderer Ricky Langley's face flashes on the screen as she reviews old tapes -- the moment she hears him speak of his crimes -- she is overcome with the feeling of wanting him to die. Shocked by her reaction, she digs deeper and deeper into the case. Despite their vastly different circumstances, something in his story is unsettlingly, uncannily familiar. Crime, even the darkest and most unsayable acts, can happen to any one of us. As Alexandria pores over the facts of the murder, she finds herself thrust into the complicated narrative of Ricky's childhood, and by examining his case, is forced to face her own story, unearth long-buried family secrets, and reckon with a past that colors her view of Ricky's crime."--
Fryderyk Chopin a life and times
"Alan Walker's monumental Fryderk Chopin: A Life and Times is the most comprehensive biography of the great Polish composer to appear in English in more than a century. Based on ten years of research and a vast cache of primary sources located in archives in Warsaw, Paris, London, New York, and Washington, D.C., it is a corrective work intended to dispel the many myths and legends that continue to surround Chopin, and an intimate look into a dramatic life. Of particular focus are Chopin's childhood and youth in Poland, which are brought into line with the latest scholarly findings; his oftentimes troubled romantic life with George Sand, with whom he lived for nine years; and his untimely death at age thirty-nine, which inspired three thousand people to flock to the Madeleine Church in Paris for his funeral. Thorough and engaging, and written in highly readable prose, Fryderyk Chopin wears its scholarship lightly: this is a book suited as much for the professional pianist as it is for the casual music lover. Just as he did in his definitive biography of Franz Liszt, Walker illuminated his subject with unprecedented clarity. This magisterial work brings to life one of the nineteenth century's most confounding, beloved, and legendary artists"--Dust jacket flap
Curse of the Blumenthals
"The Blumenthals are one of millions of Eastern European Jewish families who immigrated to the United States at the end of the nineteenth century. Settling in Providence, Rhode Island, they grow and prosper. During Prohibition, the Blumenthals become bootleggers--starting their fraught history with alcohol and crime. Once Prohibition is repealed, Barney Blumenthal opens a liquor store in Boston. Life is good--until fate intervenes. In May 1935, a drunk driver takes the lives of six Blumenthals, including three children. Horrific photos run in newspapers across the country. Six months later, Ronnie Blumenthal is born: a phoenix rising from the ashes of devastation, a golden child upon whose blond head the family's hopes and dreams are placed. He grows into a handsome and spoiled teenager, driving a fast convertible and surrounded by beautiful girls. The Blumenthal legacy is resurrected--until one July night in 1954, when he is arrested for murder. The victim is his mother's seamstress, who was allegedly having an affair with his father. Newspaper and TV coverage is relentless. Ronnie pleads guilty, yet dark questions remain unanswered. Upon Ronnie's release from prison, his drunken behavior causes the family--who faithfully visited him behind bars--to finally wash their hands of him. At the end of his life, not one family member will contribute to his funeral. The once golden child is buried in a pauper's grave, etching the Blumenthal curse in stone. A decade later, New York Times bestselling author Phyllis Karas, a Blumenthal cousin, uses her well-honed instincts as a journalist to peel back layers of long-hidden family secrets. Karas sensitively chronicles the generational trauma affecting Phillip and Rose Blumenthal's six children and their children--the fifteen Blumenthal cousins--who were left to build their lives in the fallout. The Blumenthals' story proves that, by learning from the past with care and love, curses can be broken."--
Across the river life, death, and football in an American city
"A heartbreaking and inspiring true story of a New Orleans high school football team and their head coach's mission to protect his players' lives"--
Hooked how crafting saved my life
In these intimate stories and reflections about how crafting has kept her sane while navigating the highs and lows of family, love, and show business, Tony Award-winner and the star of TV's Younger Sutton Foster shares memorable moments - including her fraught relationship with her agoraphobic mother; a painful divorce splashed on the pages of the tabloids; her struggles with fertility; the thrills she found on the stage; her breakout TV role in Younger; and the joy of adopting her daughter, Emily. Accompanying the stories, Sutton has included crochet patterns, recipes, and so much more
A patriot's promise protecting my brothers, fighting for my life, and keeping my word
"An inspiring memoir of promises kept, overcoming obstacles, and what it means to sacrifice for others, written by a Special Warfare Operator with the Air Force. When Israel "DT" Del Toro, Jr.'s Humvee rolled over a roadside IED in Afghanistan, he had one thought as he lost consciousness: I have to keep the promise I made to my dad. DT was orphaned at the age of fourteen, and on the night before his father died, he repeated the promise his dad required: "Take care of your brothers and sisters." Throughout his childhood and into adulthood, DT indeed looked after his younger brother and sisters, even to his own detriment and sacrifice. When he enlisted in the Air Force, progressing in ranks as a skilled marksman calling airstrikes, his promise extended to his brothers and sisters in the Air Force, his fellow soldiers and brothers-in-arms. When DT was injured in action, he lay in a coma for three months with third-degree burns on 80% of his body. He nearly died three times, and doctors predicted - if he survived - he would forever breathe with a respirator and never walk again. DT pushed through every limit to his full recovery, and he became the first 100% disabled veteran to re-enlist in the Air Force. DT's promise to his dad extends now to his fellow wounded warriors throughout the world, as he advocates for awareness and affecting change in public policy for wounded, injured, and ill soldiers. He is a patriot who has kept his promise and changed the world with the spirit of his heart, soul, body, and mind"--
I would meet you anywhere a memoir
"A memoir about one woman's search for her birth parents, exploring complicated relationships with family, the legacy of WWII internment on generations of Japanese Americans, and the challenges adoptees often face in learning their own histories"--
Appetite for life the biography of Julia Child
As a woman what I learned about power, sex, and the patriarchy after I transitioned
"A moving and unforgettable memoir of a transgender pastor's journey from despair to joy as she transitioned from male to female and learned about gender inequity, at home and in the workplace-perfect for fans of Redefining Realness and There Is Room for You"--
Martin Luther King
Immigrant ancestors a list of 2,500 immigrants to America before 1750
Built from the fire the epic story of Tulsa's Greenwood district, America's Black Wall Street one hundred years in the neighborhood that refused to be erased
"When Ed Goodwin moved with his parents to Greenwood, Tulsa, his family joined a growing community on the cusp of becoming the center of Black life in the West. But, just a few years later, on May 31, 1921, the teenaged Ed hid in a bathtub as a white mob descended on his neighborhood. They laid waste to 35 blocks and murdering as many as 300 people. The Tulsa Race Massacre was one of the worst acts of racist violence in United States history. The Goodwins and many of their neighbors soon rebuilt the district into "a Mecca," in Ed's words, where nightlife thrived, small businesses flourished, and an underworld economy lived comfortably alongside public storefronts. Ed grew into a prominent businessman and bought a community newspaper called the Oklahoma Eagle to chronicle its resurgence and battles against white bigotry. He and his genteel wife, Jeanne, raised an ambitious family, who became literal poster-children for black progress, and their son Jim, an attorney, embodied their hopes for the Civil Rights Movement. But, by the 1970s urban renewal policies had nearly emptied the neighborhood, even as Jim and his neighbors tried to hold onto pieces of Greenwood. Today, the newspaper remains, and Ed's granddaughter Regina represents the neighborhood in the Oklahoma state legislature, working alongside a new generation of local activists"--
Warnings the true story of how science tamed the weather
Rogers Park
New Audiovisual
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?"--
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
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
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
Something's gotta give
Harry Sanborn, a perennial playboy, develops chest pains during a romantic weekend with his latest infatuation Marin at her mother's beach house. He winds up being nursed by Marin's reluctant mother Erica Barry, a successful divorced New York playwright, and develops more heart pangs the romantic kind for her. But some habits die hard. When Harry hesitates, his charming doctor steps in and starts to pursue Erica. Harry, who has always had the world on a string, finds his life unraveling
Faces of death
A woman, employed as a website content moderator, comes across a series of violent videos reproducing death scenes from a film
Young Washington
In the rugged wilderness of colonial America, young George Washington finds himself deep in enemy territory, navigating lies, shifting alliances, and the violent collision of empires. When the orders fall apart, and the shots are fired, Washington must decide who to trust and how far he's willing to go, not for glory, but for the leader he must become
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
Sirāt
"Luis, in search of his missing daughter, arrives at a rave with his young son in the mountains of Morocco. Surrounded by electronic music and an unforgiving landscape, they join a group of ravers heading to one last party."--
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."--
To a land unknown
"Two Palestinain cousins hustle their way through the underbelly of Athens, dreaming of making it to Germany. But as their hardship growns, so too does their desperation, testing the limits of what they will do for freedom." -- Container
Mutiny
In Mutiny, after witnessing his billionaire boss's murder and being framed for the crime, Cole Reed boards a cargo ship on a one-man crusade to avenge his boss's death only to discover an international conspiracy
Unexpected family Guo jia jia
When an aging local starts to lose his memory, those around him decide to recreate an important family moment in his life for him to relive. What they discover isn't what they expect about both them and about the mysterious man's past
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
Zero dark thirty [Blu-ray + DVD combo]
Chronicles the decade-long search for Osama bin Laden following the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of Navy SEAL Team 6
Kiss destroys Anaheim '76
Mule
Three tinted windows
I'm so happy
The album is designed to bring Ms. Rachel's educational and developmental approach to music into an audio-only format for families. Songs focus on early learning concepts such as phonics, counting, emotional awareness, social skills, movement, and imaginative play
Bass persuades
The age of everything
Black Mozart
The second installment of the Batiste Piano Series sees multi-Grammy® and Oscar® winner Jon Batiste reinterpret Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's most beloved melodies as Black American classical music, infused with influences from jazz, rags, stride, blues and stomps. The result is a vibrant conversation without words not about genre, but pure expression
Heartland rock and roll
Pylon
Everything under the sun
Tonight's the night
More than we ever imagined live in Mexico City
8-tracks
"8-Tracks documents the full measure of Pink Floyd's transition into their breakthrough era, propelled into superstardom throughout the 1970s. The eight-year period this special release celebrates encompasses music from some of the band's most successful and celebrated records ever. 1971's Meddle, 1972's Obscured by Clouds, 1973's The Dark Side of the Moon, 1975's Wish You Were Here, 1977's Animals and 1979's The Wall. Six monumental, classic albums in their own right. Collectively, it's a body of work that sees Pink Floyd shifting far beyond the early psychedelic pop Syd Barrett era and their post-experimental output, cementing their global status as one of the greatest rock bands of all time. 8-Tracks offers a brilliant insight into this incredible period of creativity. A starting point for new listeners to discover the depth and breadth of Pink Floyd's peerless album catalogue, as well as a carefully curated collection for longtime fans to appreciate."--
Day and night
"Carly Rae Jepsen's sprawling new double album celebrates full-time love and commitment with sweet, sunny tracks for Day and sleeker, dancier songs for Night."--
Honest woman
The Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries. Set 2
Aristocratic amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey solves society murders
How music and mathematics relate
"Understanding the connections between music and mathematics helps you appreciate both, even if you have no special ability in either field--from knowing the mathematics behind tuning an instrument to understanding the features that define your favorite pieces. By exploring the mathematics of music, you also learn why non-Western music sounds so different, gain insight into the technology of modern sound reproduction, and start to hear the world around you in exciting new ways"--Website
Binge box. May I have this song and dance?
A collection of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night
M*A*S*H. Season 2
Explores the day-to-day lives of the people who live and work at the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) stationed three miles from the front during the Korean War
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
Yona of the dawn. Part 2 [Blu-ray + DVD combo]
Yona's hunt for the legendary dragons continues, but the three that remain aren't making it easy. The blue dragon lives deep within a maze of underground caves, the green dragon is an elusive rogue, and the yellow dragon is, well ... a mystery. Meanwhile, Yona is still struggling to find the warrior within her. While her skills grow stronger, her self-doubt continues to hold her back. And with Su-Won's army hot on her trail, and Hak's feelings for her proving more and more difficult to ignore, this princess has her work cut out for her. Time is running out to take back her kingdom. She can no longer afford to hide behind her royal upbringing -- it's time to take charge
Mysteries of the microscopic world
[An] "illustrated guided tour through a realm that is as teeming with exotic life as any rainforest -- and that is just as exciting" --Website
Binge box. History through the lens of Ken Burns
Ken Burns, here & there: It is a rare look at the over four-decade intimate relationship Ken Burns has with his America and beloved community of Walpole, NH, and the importance that a "sense of place" and belonging has in one's life. That the essential American fabric of patriotism and goodness are woven through each of us, and often, the road less traveled is a good decision
Low impact series
A collection of nine complete workouts that use a variety of training methods and techniques
Hitman's wife's bodyguard
In The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard -- bodyguard Michael Bryce, hitman Darius Kincaid and his wife Sonia are back as the mismatched, high-octane trio -- that are once again forced together into another life-threatening mission to save Europe from a vengeful and powerful zealot
Binge box. Maybe the future isn't so bright
A collection of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night
Love and monsters
Seven years after the Monsterpocalypse, Joel Dawson, along with the rest of humanity, has been living underground ever since giant creatures took control of the land. After reconnecting over the radio with his high school girlfriend, Aimee, who is now 80 miles away at a coastal colony, Joel begins to fall for her again. As Joel realizes that there's nothing left for him underground, he decides to venture out to Aimee, despite all the dangerous monsters that stand in his way
Red cliff destiny lies in the wind
In 208 A.D., General Cao Cao leads an army to destroy two warlords who stand in his way, but the warlords band together to take on the giant army and the emperor of the Han Dynasty
Binge box. Batting a thousand
A collection of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night
Binge box. Not your average super hero
A collection of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night
RoboCop [XBOX Series X] rogue city
Become the iconic part man, part machine, all cop hero as you attempt to bring justice to the dangerous, crime-ridden streets of Old Detroit
Silent Hill 2 [PS5]
"In your restless dreams, do you see that town? Return to Silent Hill 2. Experience the psychological horror masterpiece remade using state-of-the-art technology; immersing the audience in modern visuals, sounds and gameplay. Become James Sunderland searching for clues in the unsettling fog shrouded town after receiving a mysterious letter from his wife Mary... who has long been dead"--Container
Portal knights [PS4]
Become the ultimate Portal Knight. Travel across randomly generated 3D worlds in this sandbox action-RPG adventure. Level up your character so you can defeat the Portal Guardians and restore peace to the realms. Level up and master the Warrior, Mage and Ranger classes. Ever-changing worlds that add new quests, weapons and more. Match specific class attack styles to your battle strategies
Snow runner [XBOX ONE]
Get ready for the next-generation off-road experience! Snowrunner puts you in the driver's seat of powerful vehicles as you conquer extreme open environments with the most advanced terrain simulation ever. Drive 40 vehicles from brands such as FORD, Chevrolet, and Freightliner as you leave your mark on an untamed open world. Overcome mud, torrential waters, snow, and frozen lakes while taking on perilous contracts and missions. Expand and customize your fleet with many upgrades and accessories including an exhaust snorkel for heavy waters or Chain tires to battle the snow. Ride solo or with other players in 4-player co-operative and expand your snowrunner experience with community-created Mods!
The walking dead. Destinies [XBOX ONE]
"Begin your journey as Rick Grimes, waking alone in a hospital surrounded by the dead. Assemble allies and fight your way through the walker apocalypse across iconic locations from The Walking Dead, including Atlanta, the Greene family farm, the prison, and Woodbury. In crucial choice-driven moments, you'll forever shape the destiny of your team of characters from the series. Heroes and villains, living and dead - it's up to you to decide whether to stay the course of history or forge your own path through the world of AMC's The Walking Dead."--Gamestop.com
Disney illusion island starring Mickey and friends [PS5]
Join Mickey & Friends on a quest to explore the mysterious island of Monoth and recover three mystical books to save the world from disaster! Choose your favorite character and unlock special abilities as you perform high-flying platforming feats, solve fun puzzles, and take on epic boss battles. Run, swim, swing, and jump your way through a beautiful yet mysterious island and discover rich biomes, intriguing characters, and hidden secrets
Dollhouse [XBOX Series X] behind the broken mirror
Dollhouse: Behind The Broken Mirror is a terrifying first-person horror adventure game that tells a dark and mysterious story in a cinematic style. Enter the broken mind of Eliza de Moor, a once-celebrated singer, now trapped in the labyrinth of her own forgotten memories. Piece together the secrets of your past by exploring two nightmarish realities, all with the help of an experimental medicine
Return of the Obra Dinn [Switch]
Play as an insurance investigator for the East India Company's London office and investigate the mystery surrounding the merchant ship Obra Dinn that drifted into Falmouth port with no crew aboard, after setting sail six months earlier from London and subsequently declared lost at sea
Fatal fury: city of the wolves [PS5]
"The 'father of SNK fighting games' burst onto the scene with the first FATAL FURY in 1991 (the dawning of a new era, some would say)--a landmark title that follows brothers Terry and Andy Bogard, along with Japanese Muay Thai champion Joe Higashi, on their quest for revenge against nefarious South Town kingpin Geese Howard. FATAL FURY 2 followed a year later, introducing the series' first female fighter--Mai Shiranui--and focusing on two-player competition. Another year on saw FATAL FURY SPECIAL, an all-star brawl with combatants from the two previous titles, make waves in its own right."
Gotham Knights [PS5]
"Gotham Knights is a brand-new open world, third-person action RPG featuring the Batman Family as players step into the roles of Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood and Robin, a new guard of trained DC Super Heroes who must rise up as the protectors of Gotham City in the wake of Batman's death. An expansive, criminal underworld has swept through the streets of Gotham, and it is now up to these new heroes to protect the city, bring hope to its citizens, discipline to its cops and fear to its criminals. Players must save Gotham from descent into chaos and reinvent themselves into their own version of the Dark Knight"--Amazon.com
Diablo IV [XBOX ONE]
System requirements: Xbox One or Xbox Series X consoles with optical drive; internet required
Deca sports freedom [XBOX 360 KINECT]
Compete in 10 sporting events including: air racing, fencing, racketball, giant slalom, lacrosse, halfpipe, volleyball, kayak slalom, springboard diving, log cutting
Yakuza Kiwami 2 [PS4]
"One year after the 10 billion yen incident, Kazuma Kiryu begins to build a peaceful life with Haruka Sawamura. Tearing him away, an assassination threatens to erupt in an all-out war between the Tojo Clan and the Omi Alliance. Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, must travel to Sotenbori, Osaka in an attempt to broker peace between the rival clans, but Ryuji Goda, known as the Dragon of Kansai, will stop at nothing to get his war. In this world, there can only be one dragon."--provided by Amazon.com
Elden Ring. Nightreign [XBOX ONE]
"Join forces with other players to take on the creeping night and the dangers within featuring 3 player co-op. Play as uniquely skilled heroes with their own style and abilities, either alone or with a team. Escape the storm seeping through the land of Limveld and defeat powerful enemies when the sun sets."--Container
FIFA 22 [Switch]
Play to win utlizing real-world football data
The last alibi
Jason Kolarich is in a bad way; physically wounded and emotionally wrecked after his last case, he's self medicating with prescription painkillers, too much alcohol, and brief affairs. When one of these affairs turns sour, Kolarich is left fending off the advances of a beautiful, nefarious woman who may be more than she appears. And Kolarich's next client isn't going to make life any easier. Marshall Renfro is the prime suspect in a string of serial murders, and hires Kolarich as his defender
The storm
St. Medard's Bay, Alabama is famous for three things: the deadly hurricanes that regularly sweep into town, the Rosalie Inn, a century-old hotel that's survived every one of those storms, and Lo Bailey, the local girl infamously accused of the murder of her lover, political scion Landon Fitzroy, during Hurricane Marie in 1984. When Geneva Corliss, the current owner of the Rosalie Inn, hears a writer is coming to town to research the crime that put St. Medard's Bay on the map, she's less interested in solving a whodunnit than in how a successful true crime book might help the struggling inn's bottom line. But to her surprise, August Fletcher doesn't come to St. Medard's Bay alone. With him is none other than Lo Bailey herself. Lo says she's returned to her hometown to clear her name once and for all, but the closer Geneva gets to both Lo and August, the more she wonders if Lo is actually back to settle old scores. ny hurricane, and that the truth of what happened to Landon Fitzroy may not be the only secret Lo is keeping
Hamilton the revolution
From Tony Award-winning composer-lyricist-star Lin-Manuel Miranda comes a backstage pass to his groundbreaking hit musical
Natural meditation a guide to effortless meditative practice
Veteran meditation teacher Dean Sluyter's relaxed, down-to-earth approach will help listeners test-drive a variety of meditative techniques, such as breath, sound, the senses, the sky, and the simple sense of 'I,' and discover which ones fit the listener best. Discover that the key to meditation is effortlessness, and find all the practical tips needed for adapting these methods to life, even for a few minutes a day
The final score six short novels
In six all-new short novels written with the trademark literary style, trenchant wit, and incisive characterization that have made Don Winslow 'America's greatest living crime writer', the repeat New York Times bestselling author serves up a collection of tales sure to delight Winslow's most devoted fans and first-time listeners
Hillbilly elegy a memoir of a family and culture in crisis
"J. D. Vance's grandparents moved north from Kentucky's Appalachia region to Ohio in the hopes of escaping the dreadful poverty around them. They raised a middle-class family, and eventually their grandchild would graduate from Yale Law School, a conventional marker of their success in achieving generational upward mobility. However, Vance's family struggled profoundly with the demands of their new middle-class life, and were never able to fully escape the legacy of poverty. A deeply moving memoir with its share of humor and colorful figures, Hillbilly Elegy is the story of how upward mobility really feels. And it is an urgent and troubling meditation on the loss of the American dream for a large segment of this country"--www.amazon.com
Titan the life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.
John D. Rockefeller, Sr., history's first billionaire and the patriarch of America's most famous dynasty, is an icon whose true nature has eluded three generations of historians. Now Ron Chernow gives us a detailed and insightful history of the mogul. Titan is the first full-length biography based on unrestricted access to Rockefeller's exceptionally rich trove of papers. A landmark publication full of startling revelations, the book indelibly alters our image of this most enigmatic capitalist
Stone cold
"Oliver Stone and the Camel Club are back in their most dangerous adventure yet, a war on two fronts"--Provided by the publisher
Reclaim your eyesight naturally
"Discover the powerful secrets of successful vision improvement"--Container
Little fires everywhere
From the bestselling author of Everything I Never Told You, the intertwined stories of the picture-perfect Richardson family and the mother and daughter who upend their lives "I read Little Fires Everywhere in a single, breathless sitting. With brilliance and beauty, Celeste Ng dissects a microcosm of American society just when we need to see it beneath the microscope ..."--Jodi Picoult, New York Times -bestselling author of Small Great Things and Leaving Time In Shaker Heights, a placid, progressive suburb of Cleveland, everything is planned - from the layout of the winding roads, to the colors of the houses, to the successful lives its residents will go on to lead. And no one embodies this spirit more than Elena Richardson, whose guiding principle is playing by the rules. Enter Mia Warren - an enigmatic artist and single mother - who arrives in this idyllic bubble with her teenaged daughter Pearl, and rents a house from the Richardsons. Soon Mia and Pearl become more than tenants: all four Richardson children are drawn to the mother-daughter pair. But Mia carries with her a mysterious past and a disregard for the status quo that threatens to upend this carefully ordered community. When old family friends of the Richardsons attempt to adopt a Chinese-American baby, a custody battle erupts that dramatically divides the town--and puts Mia and Elena on opposing sides. Suspicious of Mia and her motives, Elena is determined to uncover the secrets in Mia's past. But her obsession will come at unexpected and devastating costs. Little Fires Everywhere explores the weight of secrets, the nature of art and identity, and the ferocious pull of motherhood - and the danger of believing that following the rules can avert disaster
Verses for the dead
Forced by an overhaul of leadership to accept a partner, FBI Special Agent Pendergast and his new teammate, junior agent Coldmoon, investigate a rash of gruesome killings by a psychopath who cuts out the hearts of his victims and leaves them at local gravestones
Between you & me
Beloved number one New York Times best selling author Susan Wiggs returns with her most powerful, moving, and sophisticated novel to date, an unforgettable story of unexpected love and unforeseen conflict
Invisible man
A Black man's search for success and the American dream leads him out of college to Harlem and a growing sense of personal rejection and social invisibility
Blow fly
Dr. Kay Scarpetta has left Virginia in quest of peace but instead finds herself drawn into baffling, horrific murders in Florida. There she becomes entangled in an international conspiracy that confronts her with the shock of her life
Robert Ludlum's The Bourne retribution
"When Director Yadin learns of a mysterious connection between Ouyang Jidan, a senior member of China's Politburo, and a recently deceased Mexican drug lord, he asks Jason Bourne to investigate." -- Provided by the publisher
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
Peppa pig. The balloon ride
Fun for children with Peppa Pig and her relatives Daddy Pig, Mummy Pig, and little brother George
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?
Trolls ultimate collection
Rock out with Poppy, Branch, and the rest of your favorites with the Trolls: Ultimate Collection. You can't stop the music with over five hours of happiness featuring the blockbuster films Trolls, Trolls World Tour and Trolls Band Together, as well as the festive television specials Trolls Holiday and Trolls Holiday in Harmony. The musical fun continues with 'Dance Party Mode,' 'Trolls Dance Academy,' a sing-along version of Trolls Band Together, and many more bonus features that will have you singing and dancing along over and over again!
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
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
Berenstain Bears. Adventures in Bear Country
The cubs are excited about going on a family trip, until they find out the destination is a tour of Bear Country₂s National Parks! Mama reassures the cubs and reminds them that if they keep an open mind about new experiences, it could lead to a world of adventure. Then, join the Bear family for five other stories as they try to cook a special dinner, build a big red kite, and more!
Eloise. Little Miss Christmas
Eloise and her hotel friends are putting on a Christmas show like no other. Using traditions from the different religions and cultures of her friends, they learn the true meaning of the season
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
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
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
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
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!
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?
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
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
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!
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!
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!
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
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 [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!
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!
Backyard sports. Rookie rush [Wii]
Computer football simulation game for kids
New Books for Teens
Jujutsu kaisen. 13, The Shibuya incident. --Thunderclap--
"The incident in Shibuya becomes dire when Toji Zen'in reappears! Meanwhile, Mei Mei confronts the traitorous Geto on a subway platform, and Nanami's furious over the casualties suffered by the assistant managers. Then more grade 1 sorcerers enter the fray as Itadori fights the eldest Death Painting Womb brother, Choso!"--Provided by publisher
Daybreak. 2
Perfect for fans of cozy LGBTQ+ romance like Heartstopper and Bloom, this slice-of-life rom-com by debut creator Moosopp is the sunshiny story of Marcus and Cog falling for each other. It's the start of a new year and maybe the start of something more. Marcus has a crush, and Cog is completely unprepared for the hijinks that follow. Hopefully in their efforts to grow closer, they can brighten each other's day. It's senior year and Marcus and Cog, two students from different friend groups, just started hanging out. Between Marcus making lunch for Cog, Cog walking Marcus home, and accidental paper-eating incidents, they start to see one another in a new light. Over the course of movie nights and shopping trips, Marcus and Cog start spending even more time together over the winter break. So much so that everyone thinks that they're boyfriends already. That might not be true ... yet ... but it might just be on the horizon. This volume collects episodes 48 to 107 of the endearing WEBTOON comic with over 100 million reads, Daybreak
If you can't take the heat
After breaking his leg and having his summer plans and college dreams dashed, high school football star Theo Claverback finds a new purpose and relationship while working as a prep cook in a high-end French restaurant, but soon discovers the harsh realities of the culinary world and the risks of crossing the wrong people
Ship breaker
In America's Gulf Coast region, where grounded oil tankers are being broken down for parts, Nailer, a teenage boy, works the light crew, scavenging for copper wiring just to make quota--and hopefully live to see another day. But when, by luck or chance, he discovers an exquisite clipper ship beached during a recent hurricane, Nailer faces the most important decision of his life: Strip the ship for all it's worth or rescue its lone survivor, a beautiful and wealthy girl who could lead him to a better life. . . . In this powerful novel, award-winning author Paolo Bacigalupi delivers a thrilling, fast-paced adventure set in a vivid and raw, uncertain future
August and everything after
"Summer on the New Jersey shore offers Quinn a new start at life and love, but only if she can come to terms with her past"--
Only the pretty lies
"Daughter of a massage therapist and a pothead artist...and blissfully entering her senior year in high school, Amoris never wants to leave her progressive hometown...Everything changes when Jamison Rush moves in next door...One of the few Black students in Alder Creek, Jamison sees Amoris's idyllic town through different eyes. He encourages Amoris to look a little closer, too. When Jamison discovers a racist mural at Alder Creek High, Amoris' worldview is turned upside down"--
Grown
Award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson delivers another riveting, ripped-from-the-headlines mystery that exposes horrific secrets hiding behind the limelight and embraces the power of a young woman's voice. When legendary R&B artist Korey Fields spots Enchanted Jones at an audition, her dreams of being a famous singer take flight. Until Enchanted wakes up with blood on her hands and zero memory of the previous night. Who killed Korey Fields? Before there was a dead body, Enchanted's dreams had turned into a nightmare. Because behind Korey's charm and star power was a controlling dark side. Now he's dead, the police are at the door, and all signs point to Enchanted
Truth or dare
In the affluent seaside town of Echo Bay, Massachusetts, mysterious dares sent to three very different girls--loner Sydney Morgan, Caitlin "Angel" Thomas, and beautiful Tenley Reed--threaten both their reputations and their lives
Draw down the moon
On her eighteenth birthday, Wren discovers latent magical powers, earning her a place at the secret Academia de la Luna, where alongside her childhood friend Lee, they uncover secrets and dangerous mysteries, forcing Lee to choose between his family's legacy and protecting the girl he loves
Take a chance on me
17-year-old Evie flees to London to stay with her estranged father for the summer after a video of her breakup goes viral, but finds herself desperate for a distraction from his controlling attitude. She meets a busker named Aiden who seems funny and kind, but she's not sure she is ready to open herself up again
My fair Brady
"Wade Westmore is used to being in the spotlight. So when he's passed over for the lead in the spring musical, it comes as a major blow--especially when the role goes to his ex-boyfriend, Reese. Shy sophomore Elijah Brady is used to being overlooked. Forget not knowing his name--most of his classmates don't even know he exists. So when he joins the stage crew for the musical, he seems destined to blend into the scenery. When the two have a disastrous backstage run-in, Elijah proposes an arrangement that could solve both boys' problems: If Wade teaches Elijah how to be popular, Wade can prove that he cares about more than just himself."--
Children of the whales. 7
A clash of steel a Treasure Island remix
Xiang and Anh--ages sixteen and seventeen--hunt the South China Sea for the lost treasure of the fabled pirate queen Zheng Yi Sao
Spy x family. 3
Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment--to get married and have a kid--he may finally be in over his head!... Twilight has overcome many challenges in putting together the Forger family, but now all his hard work might come undone when Yor's younger brother Yuri pops in for a surprise visit! Can Twilight outsmart Yuri, who actually works for the Ostanian secret service?!
Master of souls
Arrah must decipher the legacy of her past life as the orisha Dimma to restore peace to all their worlds, which may require the ultimate sacrifice when her half-demon sister resumes her quest for destruction
Paradise Coast
"Some secrets won't stay buried. Not even in the Everglades. Deep in the Everglades, there was once a luxurious and legendary hotel enjoyed by the wealthy elite. Until one mysterious night when a fire tore through the building, killing a young socialite and casting blame on a local dock worker. Soon after, the hotel vanished, swallowed up by the wetlands like it never existed at all. Until now. When a powerful hurricane unearths the ruins of the long-forgotten hotel, the past is dragged back to the surface as clues to the devastating truth about the night of the fire are revealed. It's the truth that die-hard local Noa and her friends have been chasing for years in the hopes of clearing their ancestor's name and pushing back against the rich families trying to force them out. With the help of Jamie, the rebellious son of a wealthy businessman, Noa and her crew begin a desperate fight for the justice they deserve. It won't be easy. Because the wealthy control just about everything on Paradise Coast--including the truth. And they will do whatever it takes, even kill, to make sure the past stays buried."--Publisher's website
Icarus
A thief who steals priceless art and replaces it with his father's impeccable forgeries while targeting Mr. Black, the man responsible for his mother's death, Icarus Gallagher is torn between family loyalty, revenge, escape and Mr. Black's son--the boy he's come to love
Heiress apparently
When budding actress Gemma Huang flies to Beijing to star in a film of M. Butterfly, she is mistaken for a notorious socialite, kicking off a series of revelations her parents had carefully concealed from her
Running past dark
High school senior Scottie O'Doul searches for the truth behind the deadly car crash that claimed the lives of her twin sister and the high school football coach
Cat + gamer. 7
"Office worker Riko Kozakura continues to learn and grow with her two cats. With twice the fun, twice the laughs, and twice the trouble, Kozakura has her work cut out for her! "Leveling up" in skills, surprises, and adventures, Riko discovers what it's like living with two cats!!"--
How to steal a car
Fifteen-year-old, suburban high school student Kelleigh, who has her learner's permit, recounts how she began stealing cars one summer, for reasons that seem unclear even to her
Dark parts of the universe
In the all-white Missouri town of "Calico Springs, Willie's life has been defined by two powerful forces: God and the river. The 'miracle boy' died for five minutes as a young child, and ever since, Willie is certain he survived for a reason, but that purpose didn't become clear until he found the Game. The Game is called Manifest Atlas, and the concept is simple: enter an intention and the Game provides a target--a blinking blue dot on the map. Willie's second time playing Manifest Atlas, his intention takes him to an ominous target: three empty graves. Willie is sure the Game is telling him he's going to die. Willie's older brother Bones doesn't believe him, but their friends are intrigued. Sarai, a girl from across the river, sets the next intention: something bloody. The group follows the Game's coordinates and they discover something even more unsettling than the graves: a dead body. Sarai's stepfather's body. The Game is suddenly personal"--
Time travel for love and profit
When math prodigy Nephele invents a time travel app so she can redo her terrible freshman year of high school, there are unexpected consequences
The other Merlin
"Emry, the daughter of the famed wizard Merlin, must disguise herself as her twin brother to learn magic in Prince Arthur's court, where she finds scandal, danger, and romance"--
Until the clock strikes midnight
Darling, a talented Guardian, must turn her assignment Lucy's life around in order to succeed, while Calamity, a skilled Misfortune, works hard to prolong Lucy's streak of bad luck; yet as they insert themselves into Lucy's life, the two begin to question their roles, and their initial loathing for each other starts to change
The curses a Graces novel
The youngest of the Grace siblings, Summer, calls on the coven to help with a secret she has uncovered, while Wolf's behavior becomes unpredictable and, perhaps, threatening
Embergold
"Fire dreamed of water, but the first sip would be its last. Gilde has spent her life isolated in the wild marshlands, a place too wet for the dragon to go. She's safe there, according to her father. So why is he asking her to leave with him now that she has come of age? There is more to Gilde's family than she knows, and debts need to be paid. Betrayed and shattered, she wakes in a crumbling mountain castle with the beast of her nightmares. Except this dragon speaks like a man and reads books. His kindness confuses her and opens a forgotten longing in her heart, all while Gilde plans her escape from a mountain full of secrets. This place can unveil her past and why she was sacrificed to the beast--truths that may put both their lives in danger if they can't learn to trust each other. But how can Gilde ever trust again? Especially after she discovers what dragons truly are."--Dust jacket flap
I've got my love to keep me warm
Sparks fly and lines blur when Lyric and Juniper pose as fake girlfriends on social media to earn money from beauty sponsorships
One-punch man. 16
"Surrounded by heroes, Garo finds himself in a tight spot. But despite the great numbers, he defeats the heroes one by one with his unmatched strength until Genos comes rushing in! Meanwhile, Saitama is reaching the height of irritation in his own battle..."--Page [4] of cover
Deadman Wonderland. 12
Thanks to Ganta returning to the battle, Senji narrowly escapes death battling Toto Sakigami. Still, Toto's power is so overwhelming they remain at a disadvantage. Using a clever strategy, Ganta is able to land a timely strike against Toto, and Senji quickly follows up by slicing him along with the building. Toto is assumed to be crushed to death by the collapsed structure, but is he?
To dance the moon and stars
In a kingdom where dance is forbidden, a future high priestess must bend the rules to stop an ancient evil from destroying everything and everyone she loves, including the crown prince, in this sweeping romantasy graphic novel. Eighteen-year-old Myra has spent her entire life training to succeed her grandmother as high priestess. But with her ascension rapidly approaching, she's worried about the path ahead. How can she become the herald of the god Alrun when he forbids the thing she loves most: dancing? Her people can't afford her self-doubt, though. A peace treaty is dependent on Myra receiving Alrun's wisdom, and the forces of darkness are seeping through the barrier between worlds. The only source of light Myra has is her childhood best friend, the crown prince. Without his support and . . . love, she may not be able to stop what's coming. Myra must dig deep into her kingdom's forgotten history for answers, even if it means defying the law. But the key to saving her people may require her to make the biggest sacrifice of all
Afterschool charisma. 6, Elizabeth I
Shiro Kamiya, the son of a teacher at St. Kleio Academy and the only student who is not a clone of a famous historical figure, wonders what he is doing there and what the real purpose of the school might be
Takane & Hana. 15
"A strong-willed high school girl and a hot young scion of a business empire can't help trying to outwit each other every chance they get... But could these opposites be conning themselves out of the perfect match?! After her older sister refuses to go to an arranged marriage meeting with Takane Saibara, the heir to a vast business fortune, high schooler Hana Nonomura agrees to be her stand-in to save face for the family. But when these two utter opposites pair up, get ready for some sparks to fly!... Takane's mother shows up from London and causes a stir. The big question is, can she possibly accept Hana's role in Takane's life? Things don't look promising, but perhaps a trip to the amusement park can mend the strained relationship between mother and son!"--Provided by publisher
Blue box. 4
"Taiki Inomata loves badminton, but he has a long way to go before he can reach nationals. When Taiki sees upperclassman Chinatsu Kano practicing her heart out on the girls' basketball team, he falls for her hard. After an unexpected turn of events brings the two closer together, sports might not be the first thing on their minds anymore! After Taiki pushes himself too hard, Chinatsu nurses him back to health. Even though he never knows the right thing to say, he feels like the distance between them is shrinking rapidly. But with Chinatsu always on his mind, how can Taiki face a courageous Hina suddenly inviting him to the summer festival?"
Insomniacs after school. 9
"Unable to sleep at night, Ganta Nakami is cranky in class and unpopular with his classmates. He discovers that the school observatory, once used by the now-defunct astronomy club, may be the perfect place for a nap--but he's not alone. Fellow insomniac Isaki Magari is willing to share the observatory with Nakami, and a friendship between the two begins as they bond over the most unlikely things. As stargazing season arrives, Nakami and Magari dive headfirst into their club activities, preparing for the Geminid meteor shower party and planning a trip to capture Noto's starry skies. However, unexpected circumstances arise that ruin their plans! That won't stop them from celebrating Magari's birthday, though, and they look forward to a peaceful, snowy Christmas together..."--
The dire days of Willowweep manor
After she saves a man from drowning, Haley wakes up in a pocket universe that appears as a gothic estate and helps three brothers whose job it is to protect her world against a penultimate evil
Luna express
"Celeste was always told that she could grow up to do anything she dreamed of, but she didn't exactly dream of being a delivery biker for her parents' bakery, Luna Express. Life is so much more exciting at night: When the stars come out, so do her magical powers of super-strength and speed! Those gifts haven't made her destiny any clearer, though ... until Celeste and her friends are targeted by a series of strange, supernatural attacks throughout their hometown of Perth. Now this reluctant team must battle land-sharks, roller-skating disco mushrooms, mind-bending art exhibitions, and their own personal drama, while trying to unravel the unsettling mystery that connects them and their city."--
Blackwater
"Set in the haunted town of Blackwater, Maine, two boys fall for each other as they dig for clues to a paranormal mystery. Tony Price is a popular high school track star and occasional delinquent aching for his dad's attention and approval. Eli Hirsch is a quiet boy with a chronic autoimmune disorder that has ravaged his health and social life. What happens when these two become unlikely friends (and a whole lot more...) in the spooky town of Blackwater, Maine? Werewolf curses, unsavory interactions with the quarterback of the football team, a ghostly fisherman haunting the harbor, and tons of high school drama" --
Psyren. 7, The December 2nd revolution
"Ageha and his fellow Psionists discover that their actions in the present may be altering the outcome of the future. Now everything they know-- and everyone they love-- is in danger, including their mentor Elmore Tenjuin. But their attempt to save their beloved Elmore is interrupted-- by a sudden, jolting return to the Psyren world!" -- p. [4] of cover
Jujutsu kaisen. 12, The Shibuya incident. --Summon--
"The incident in Shibuya becomes dire when Toji Zen'in reappears! Meanwhile, Mei Mei confronts the traitorous Geto on a subway platform, and Nanami's furious over the casualties suffered by the assistant managers. Then more grade 1 sorcerers enter the fray as Itadori fights the eldest Death Painting Womb brother, Choso!"--Provided by publisher
Bad dream a Dreamer story
"Nia's spent her whole life taking a back seat to her older sister, Maeve, who's expected to inherit their mother's Seer powers: the ability to see the future through dreams, passed down to one woman in each generation. But when Nia, a trans girl, starts having visions of the future, she must suppress her powers to protect her relationship with her sister. Soon Nia's dreams become impossible to ignore, and she has no choice but to distance herself as she navigates her new reality. Taking off for Metropolis. Nia is quickly swept up in the bustling city and, guided by her dreams, connects with a group of queer girls who feel more like sisters than her own. As Nia starts to discover her powers may be more than just a burden, she's given a choice: accept her new responsibility as a Seer or give it all up for a chance at normalcy"--Back cover
Fruits basket. 9
"As the clock winds down, it's time to dive deep into the twisted relationship between Akito and Kureno, the most elusive member of the Sohma zodiac. Tohru is trying her hardest to ensure a happy ending for everyone, but some problems are too difficult to handle alone. Good thing she has faithful friends who'll stay by her side through thick and thin! But Kureno's not the only one keeping secrets-- Shigure also knows far more than he's been letting on. Is he hiding the key to breaking the curse after all ...? And when Rin goes off on her own seeking answers, things go from bad to worse. It's time for good-byes and new beginnings as the school year comes to a close"--Back cover flap
20th century boys. 2, The perfect edition
Humanity, having faced extinction at the end of the 20th century, would not have entered the new millennium if it weren't for them. In 1969, during their youth, they created a symbol. In 1997, as the coming disaster slowly starts to unfold, that symbol returns. This is the story of a group of boys who try to save the world
One-punch man. 5
"Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problemhe just cant seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on! To stop a Demon-level crisis, Saitama and company head toward the action. However, even Class S heroes prove to be no match for the Deep Sea King! In order to protect the good citizens, our heroes will need to summon all of their courage and confront this threat!"--Amazon
Teasing Master Takagi-san. 20
For as long as he's known her, Nishikata has always been one step behind Takagi-san. He's spent every waking moment dreaming of a win, hoping to finally get one over on the girl who teases him like it's her life's work. But contest after contest, loss after loss--Nishikata begins to realize he may have been chasing something more important this whole time...The final volume of their cat-and-mouse game promises romance and revelation as the summer festival approaches, bringing Nishikata and Takagi-san's battle of cunning and youth to a close
New Books for Kids
Share some kindness, bring some light
Coco sets out to help her new friend, Bear, show other animals he is not mean just because he is big, and soon they all have learned something about kindness
Der Schatz der San José
Tom, Isabell und Mickey können es nicht glauben. Sie dürfen die Sommerferien gemeinsam mit Toms Dad, dem berühmten Geschichtsforscher, auf der karibischen Insel La Isla Grande verbringen. Toms Vater wurde von der kolumbianischen Regierung beauftragt, die 1708 gesunkene Galeone San José und den größten Schatz der Welt, der an Bord vermutet wird, zu finden. Doch die Reise verläuft nicht so wie geplant, denn noch andere Archäologen sind an dem versunkenen Schiff interessiert. So geht vieles nicht mit rechten Dingen zu und als die Crew mit mehreren Sabotagen und Anschlägen konfrontiert wird, geraten Tom, Isabell und Mickey plötzlich mitten in ihr nächstes Abenteuer
Salsa Magic
Thirteen-year-old Maya Beatriz Montenegro Calderon has vivid recurring dreams where she hears the ocean calling her. Mami's side of the family is known as "Los Locos," so maybe she actually is going crazy. But no time for that; the family business is where it's at. Whenever Maya, her sister Salma, and her three cousins, Ini, Mini, and Mo, aren't at school, you can usually find three generations of Calderones at CaféTaza, serving up sandwiches de pernil, mofongo, and the best cafés con leche in all of Brooklyn. One day, an unexpected visit from the estranged Titi Yaya from Puerto Rico changes everything. Because Yaya practices santeria, Abuela tells Maya and the other Calderon children are told to stay away from her. But If la viejita is indeed estranged from the family, why does Maya feel so connected to this woman she has never met before? And who is this orisha named Yemaya? On top of figuring all this out, Maya has a budding soccer career to consider, while fending off the local bully, and dealing with nascent feelings toward her teammate. But through it all, there's that alluring connection to a forbidden ancient practice-filled with a pantheon of Yoruban gods and goddesses-that keeps tugging at her, offering her a new perspective in life, tying her past to her present and future. Which path will Maya choose to fulfill her destiny?
The outcasts
What was Marko thinking training for the track meet alone in the early hours of the morning? The suspicions and accusations began to fly around Tubman High when he was attacked with a baseball bat and left for dead. Kevin Walker made no secret about his hate. And Trevor Jenkins was spotted at the scene..
Joan in the cone
"Pet dog Joan discovers that, despite challenges, she can still have good days when wearing a recovery cone"-- Provided by publisher
Lean and Loveley (Picture Book)
"LEAN AND LOVELY" is a wordless picture book that introduces readers to the journey of a young girl named Hannah as she explores health and self-discovery. Through vivid illustrations, the book conveys the importance of physical activity, balanced nutrition, and self-acceptance. The story begins with Hannah reading an article in a magazine that raises concerns about a sedentary lifestyle leading to weight gain. This prompts her to add exercise to her daily routine, starting with basic activities such as jumping jacks. The illustrations effectively capture her enthusiasm and determination, highlighting the joy that movement can bring. As Hannah progresses, she also begins to investigate healthier food choices, with the artwork showcasing her excitement about discovering a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables. This aspect of the story introduces young readers to the concept of balanced nutrition and the sensory pleasures associated with healthy eating. Despite her commitment to these new habits, Hannah experiences confusion when she doesn't see immediate changes in her appearance. This moment reflects the common challenge of managing expectations and illustrates the reality that health and body changes take time. It serves as a gentle reminder of the patience required in personal journeys toward better health. In her quest for clarity, Hannah visits the magazine publisher to voice her concerns. Their interaction is characterized by warmth and humor, with the publisher reassuring her that while she's not overweight, she may benefit from being more active. This exchange emphasizes the importance of seeking knowledge and understanding that health encompasses more than just physical appearance. The narrative concludes with Hannah fully embracing an active lifestyle, enjoying movement, and valuing her body for its capabilities. The final illustrations depict her increased confidence and happiness, reinforcing themes of self-acceptance and the intrinsic rewards of a healthy lifestyle. "LEAN AND LOVELY" conveys its messages entirely through illustrations, making the book accessible for pre-readers and promoting visual literacy. The absence of text encourages children to interpret the story in their own words, fostering creativity and personal connections. Additionally, it provides opportunities for caregivers and educators to discuss themes of health, body image, and self-esteem with children. The universal themes presented resonate well with young audiences, promoting positive messages about self-care, the enjoyment of physical activity, and the significance of self-acceptance. The engaging illustrations not only tell a compelling story but also serve as an educational tool for early discussions about healthy habits and emotional well-being
A Dwarf Named Pavle
A close friend of Jovia is brought to the monastery in Knark. His umbra has been stolen and he's already so ill, that Bertus thinks he won't survive. Pirmin and Jovia learn that his umbra is in Prince Corpu's palace, but legend has it that no one can br
Lost boys
In 1982 Iran, twelve-year-old Reza is more interested in music than war, but enlists in obedience to his devout mother and soon finds himself in a prison camp in Iraq
Everything, everything
The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller If you love Eleanor and Park, Hazel and Augustus, and Mia and Adam, you'll love the story of Maddy, a girl who's literally allergic to the outside world, and Olly, the boy who moves in next door . . . and becomes the greatest risk she's ever taken. This innovative and heartfelt debut novel unfolds via vignettes, diary entries, illustrations, and more. My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I'm allergic to the world. I don't leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla. But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He's tall, lean and wearing all black black T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly. Maybe we can't predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It's almost certainly going to be a disaster. From the Hardcover edition
Lies come easy : a Posadas County mystery
One blizzardy New Mexico night, Posadas County Deputy Pasquale picks up a toddler scooting his Scamper along the shoulder of State 56. Yes, it's horrifying - a child apparently dumped out of a truck by his father. Nearly as horrifying is what unrolls while Christmas approaches after dad Darrell Fisher's arrest: a request arrives from the US Forest Service to locate a missing range tech and his unit last reported headed for nearby Stinkin' Springs, and the brutal murder of Constance Suarez in the border town of Regál, population 37. The Sheriff's Department is stretched to its limits as its dedicated personnel juggle working cases and caring for citizens with their own relationships and family celebrations. The irony of so much wickedness at the holidays is not lost on anyone. Undersheriff Estelle Reyes-Guzman, heading out her door to a crime scene, reflects: "It would be a glorious holiday evening for somebody."
Across the ice how we saved the Ojibwe horse
"It's a cold, snowy night at Lac La Croix First Nation, and two siblings are too excited to fall asleep. The horses are coming tonight! Amid the buzz of aunties and uncles and cousins, Nookomis tells astory that began many years ago, when their people shared the land with herds of wild ponies. In a symbiotic relationship, the people provided the horses with food and shelter, while the horses helped them run traplines and travel. But after many years had passed, and the herd had dwindled to four, the government threatened to shoot them. It was time to move the remaining horses to safety-but getting them there would be harder than they thought! Follow the true story of a "heist across the ice" from Ontario to Minnesota and learn how a small herd of hardy, indigenous horses returned years later to their native land. Rich illustrations honor the life of the Ojibwe people over time, as well as the land and living things that have survived under their stewardship"--
Coyote tales
Two tales, set in a time "when animals and human beings still talked to each other," display Thomas King's cheeky humor and master storytelling skills. Freshly illustrated and reissued as an early chapter book, these stories are perfect for newly independent readers. In Coyote Sings to the Moon, Coyote is at first the cause of misfortune. In those days, when the moon was much brighter and closer to the earth, Old Woman and the animals would sing to her each night. Coyote attempts to join them, but his voice is so terrible they beg him to stop. He is crushed and lashes out - who needs Moon anyway? Furious, Moon dives into a pond, plunging the world into darkness. But clever Old Woman comes up with a plan to send Moon back up into the sky and, thanks to Coyote, there she stays. In Coyote's New Suit, mischievous Raven wreaks havoc when she suggests that Coyote's toasty brown suit is not the finest in the forest, thus prompting him to steal suits belonging to all the other animals. Meanwhile, Raven tells the other animals to borrow clothes from the humans' camp. When Coyote finds that his closet is too full, Raven slyly suggests he hold a yard sale, then sends the human beings (in their underwear) and the animals (in their ill-fitting human clothes) along for the fun. A hilarious illustration of the consequences of wanting more than we need
Llama Llama's little lie
Llama Llama learns the importance of telling the truth, even if it is hard to say
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A little spot of responsibility a story about making good choices
Every time you make a GOOD CHOICE your RESPONSIBILITY SPOT GROWS and it makes you feel more CONFIDENT and HAPPY! This story is about a little RESPONSIBILITY SPOT that shows you ways you can make GOOD CHOICES to GROW your RESPONSIBILITY SPOT. --
The umbrella
Zora's day in the park is interrupted by a rain shower, but after sharing her umbrella with several new friends, a gust of wind blows it away, and she and her new friends work together to find it
The sausage race chase
"Mike and Kate are in Milwaukee when the Racing Sausages--and a secret bratwurst sauce recipe--go missing. Can they solve the mystery before the Brewers' game ends?"--Title page verso
Solitary : a novel
His Loneliness Will Soon Turn to Fear…. When Chris Buckley moves to Solitary, North Carolina, he faces the reality of his parents' divorce, a school full of nameless faces-and Jocelyn Evans. Jocelyn is beautiful and mysterious enough to leave Chris speechless. But the more Jocelyn resists him, the more the two are drawn together. Chris soon learns that Jocelyn has secrets as deep as the town itself. Secrets more terrifying than the bullies he faces in the locker room or his mother's unexplained nightmares. He slowly begins to understand the horrific answers. The question is whether he can save Jocelyn in time. This first book in the Solitary Tales series will take you from the cold halls of high school to the dark rooms of an abandoned cabin-and remind you what it means to believe in what you cannot see. The first book in the Solitary Tales suspense series will remind you what it means to believe in what you cannot see. "Thrasher has proven his niche within young adult fiction. His riveting portrayal of the conflicting teeanage mind is raw and insightful. When considering high school fiction for your library collection, this book is a must!"Christian Library Journal, February 2011 "A YA novel for the hip, the savvy, the thinker-outside-the-box-and anybody else who wants a great read. And don't even try to predict this one. Just hang on and let it take you straight into the real world of the newest generation."Nancy Rue, bestselling author of tween and young adult fiction The author of a dozen works of fiction, including Isolation and Ghostwriter, Travis Thrasher has been writing since he was in the third grade. His writing is known for its honesty, depth, and surprising twists. Thrasher lives with his wife and daughter near Chicago
Lulu Sinagtala and the City of Noble Warriors : Lulu Sinagtala and the Tagalog Gods
In this fast-paced, thrilling middle grade fantasy rooted in Tagalog mythology, a young Filipino girl discovers realms beyond our own full of monsters and gods, a terrible evil who wants her magic, and even a talking duck! The first book in a duology by Gail D. Villanueva (My Fate According to the Butterfly)that's perfect for fans of Tristan Strongand Aru Shah. Lulu Sinagtala can't wait for a fun Christmas break. She's excited to hang out with her sister, Kitty, and best friend, Bart; to reenact her favorite legends from Tagalog folklore (like the amazing tale of Bernardo Carpio); and, of course, to eat as much yummy street-side inihaw as possible! But when a vicious wakwak attacks her neighborhood and kidnaps Mom, Lulu discovers the creatures and deities of Tagalog myth are real and that two additional Realms exist beyond our own. To make it worse, Lulu has superhuman strength and the ability to wield magic, meaning she's the only one powerful enough to stop the evil spirit who's determined to rule the three Realms at all costs. No pressure, right? Lulu, Kitty, and Bart set off on a quest to rescue Mom, where they outsmart cunning enemies, battle vengeful beings, and form unlikely alliances. Soon they find themselves swept into a centuries-long fight, unraveling secrets about Lulu and her past that threaten to upend everything and throw the whole universe into chaos. Can Lulu muster the strength (superhuman or not) to find out who she really is and who she can trust to save Mom and the three Realms before it's too late?
The Wicked West : An Erotic Short Story
When Lily Anders arrives in the dusty backcountry of Wyoming, Sheriff Tom Hale assumes she's exactly the proper English widow she appears to be. He deals with cattle thieves and wanted criminals on a daily basis; his quiet new neighbor is no concern of his...;until he realizes she sees the indecent desire he's spent his whole life trying to deny. Lily may be a demure, proper lady, but she's no innocent, and she misses the wickedness her late husband coaxed from her in bed. Sheriff Hale's calm authority sets her body on edge and inspires her darkest fantasies. If she can only find the courage to show him what she wants, they might both find what they truly need
Drifters
Jovie is adrift. She'd been, feeling alone ever since her best friend, Micah, left her behind for a new group of friends, but when Micah went missing last fall, Jovie felt truly, lost. Now, months later, the search parties have been, called off, and the news alerts have dried up. There's only Jovie, biking around Far Haven, Washington, putting up posters with Micah's face on them, feeling like she's the only one, who remembers her friend at all. This feeling may be far closer to the truth than Jovie thinks. As strange storms beset Far Haven, she is shocked to discover that Micah isn't just missing, she's been forgotten completely, by everyone in town. And, Micah isn't the only one: There are others, roaming the beaches, camped in the old bunkers, who have somehow been lost from the world. When Jovie and her new friend Sylvan dig deeper, they learn that these mysteries are nothing new: the town's history is far stranger and more, deadly than anyone knows
A rock in my sock : practicing the short O sound
Bright, colorful photos support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /g/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic nonfiction text also gives emerging readers the opportunity to read for information while reinforcing basic phonemic sounds. Readers will follow a narrator as they grow their own garden. This nonfiction phonics title is paired with the fiction phonics title Gabby Gets a Goldfish: Practicing the Hard G Sound. The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: * Word List with carefully selected grade-appropriate words featuring the hard /g/ sound found in the text * Teacher Talk that assists instructors in introducing the hard /g/ sound * Group Activity that guides students to identify the hard /g/ sound, decode the words that contain it, and use the words * Extended Activity that provides students with additional opportunities to think about, list, and use words containing the hard /g/ sound * Writing Activity that guides students to write the letters that make the hard /g/ sound
Guardian Angel
Railroad police officer Mike Wilson's beat is ten feet by ten thousand miles. When he foils a major drug deal, he ticks off the wrong kingpins. And he discovers just how far outside his jurisdiction he's strayed-into a nest of demons now targeting him for revenge. When given the chance at her dream job, Dawn ditches her angelic general's stars to become a Guardian. For the past thirty years, she's watched over Mike as his faith has grown strong despite lasting scars on his soul. She's poured her heart into writing him encouraging notes he may never see, and dreamed of the impossible-meeting him face to face. But when Mike's life is threatened, Dawn's warrior instincts drive her to crash the forbidden barrier between realms to save his life. To say the least, her split-second decision stirs up a hornet's nest of infernal proportions, driving a wedge of doubt between their hearts. And touching off an epic battle between Heaven and Hell-with Mike's very soul as the prize! Note: Guardian Angel is a Christian/supernatural suspense novel with a speculative twist which tells the story of what happens when one impulsive act of heroism sets two opposing realms on a collision course. Told in first person from the (sometimes unreliable) point of view of Dawn's angelic BFF Ariel, at its heart it's a very special kind of love story. Names have been changed to protect the innocent-and the not-so-innocent! *NOTE: Contains Mild Graphic Content [PG-13 equivalent]* Editorial Review: Loved it! A fascinating, engrossing vision of spiritual warfare and what it might be like to meet your guardian angel in the flesh.Dawn was a high-ranking officer in the angelic army and is a skilled warrior, but she gave that up to take a dream role as Mike's Guardian....I enjoyed the depiction of angels as having different roles in Heaven. Some are warriors. Some are counselors. Some are guardian angels....The battle scenes and the lengths the demons go to to deceive Mike and to take Dawn out of the fight were pretty intense and kept the pages turning. The interactions between Mike and Dawn were also well written and heartfelt. I mean, imagine finding out that yes, you really do have a guardian angel, and here they are in your living room!If you're a fan of Christian speculative fiction, you'll enjoy Guardian Angel. Review written for Reedsy Discovery by Lisa Henson. Rated four stars (of five)
Wish upon a star
When Princess Rosie organizes a royal talent show, she must overcome her stage fright to help her best friend, Cleo
KF Mezzi : Bækur #1-5
Hér er að finna bækur nr. 1-5 í vinsælu seríunni um fótboltaliðið KF-Mezzi.KF Mezzi er sería af fótboltabókum eftir Daniel Zimakoff. Serían fjallar um vinina Tómas, Sölva og Berg og gleði þeirra og vandamál með þjálfara, félaga og andstæðinga. Þeir taka þátt í að stofna fótboltaliðið KF-Mezzi, sem er blandað lið, því það eru líka stelpur með í liðinu.-
Grandma makes potato pancakes
A day in the kitchen with Ari's grandmother is fun, especially when potato pancakes are the result. Ari helps Grandma count ingredients and follows along as Grandma turns ordinary potatoes into a deliciously different dish. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title "All About Potatoes" for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies
Było sobie królestwo
"Poznaj miłościwego króla i jego królewską rodzinę: królową babkę i jej mopsa Pusia, jego żonę, która pewnie miała kiedyś jakieś imię, ale teraz wszyscy mówią do niej „miłościwa pani", no i córeczkę, śliczną i mądrą Tuberozę. Żyją sobie w królestwie, jakich wiele, w jakim i Ty żyjesz. Wiesz dobrze, o czym mówię, przecież znasz te monarchie wielkie i całkiem malutkie, które mają swoje bogactwa, problemy i radości, słabe i mocne strony. Często nazywa się je rodzinami."
House-sitting at Tony's
Spidey, Ghost-Spider, and Miles pay a friendly visit to Tony Stark's home. But when Electro decides to steal some valuable Stark tech, Team Spidey leaps into action. Can they short-circuit Electro's plans?
Into the wind chasing Helicity
When Helicity Dunlap flies for Texas to spend time with her best friend Mia she hopes to leave the tragedies of the devastating tornado and flash flood back in Michigan at least for a little while. Her responsibilities at Mia's Aunt Suze's beachfront bed and breakfast are pretty simple and leave her lots of time to enjoy hunting for sea glass, sunbathing, and exploring a summer romance. But Helicity comes by her name honestly. Helicity means to spin and her troubles from home follow her south. Her concerns about her older brother Andy intensify even though he shows up to surprise her in Texas. And if there's one place in the world that has weather to rival Michigan's, it's Texas. She and her friends go out for a day sail and get caught up in a derecho a line of intense, widespread, and fast-moving windstorms that once again turn her boat and life upside down. She'll have to face her fears and muster all her strength and knowledge to fight her way out of the nightmare
How to Rock Braces and Glasses : How to Rock
Read the book that inspired the Nickelodeon TV show! Perfect for fans of Middle School and Awkward. Super-stylish and uber-harsh, Kacey Simon is the social dictator of Marquette Middle School. But when an eye infection and a visit to the dentist leave her with giant glasses, a mouth full of metal, and...a littthp, Kacey is dismissed by her popular friends, falling so far down the social ladder she can barely see the top, even with her magnifying specs. With nowhere else to turn, Kacey has to hang with her nerdy neighbor and a boy who walks to beat of his own drum, but she's determined to reclaim her throne. Will she climb back to the top? Or will she discover that hitting rock bottom kind of...rocks? Meg Haston survived braces and glasses in middle school; whether she rocked them is debatable. She did go on to rock other things, including but not limited to slap bracelets, a B.S. in Communication Studies from Northwestern University, and an M.Ed. in Professional Counseling from the University of Georgia
El Cumpleaños De Karen (karen's Birthday)
¡Otra novela gráfica de esta divertida serie derivada de El Club de las Niñeras, protagonizada por la pequeña hermanastra de Kristy! ¡Es el cumpleaños de Karen! Karen está impaciente por recibir todos los regalos. Incluso va a tener dos fiestas: una en casa de su papá y otra en casa de su mamá. Pero lo que Karen realmente quiere para su cumpleaños es una gran fiesta y celebrar ese día tan especial con toda su familia junta. ¿Se hará realidad el deseo de cumpleaños de Karen? Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister! It's Karen's birthday! She can't wait for all those presents. Karen is even going to have two parties -- one at Daddy's house and one at Mommy's. But what Karen really wants for her birthday is one big party and to celebrate the special day with her whole family together. Will Karen's birthday wish come true? Ann M. Martin is the creator of The Baby-sitters Club, which has more than 190 million books in print, making it one of the most popular series in the history of publishing. Her novels include A Corner of the Universe (a Newbery Honor Book), Belle Teal, Here Today, A Dog's Life, On Christmas Eve, and the Main Street and Family Tree series, as well as the much-loved collaborations P.S. Longer Letter Later and Snail Mail No More with Paula Danziger. Ann lives in upstate New York. Katy Farina is the creator of eight New York Times bestselling graphic novel adaptations of the Baby-sitters Little Sister series by Ann M. Martin and of an original graphic novel for young readers, Song of the Court. Previously, she painted backgrounds for She-Ra and the Princesses of Power at DreamWorks TV. Katy lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two rambunctious cats. Visit her online at
In the Lab with Max Axiom. Investigating Sound in Max Axiom's Lab
From the soft chirping of birds outside to the loud rumble of a roller coaster, our world is filled with sound. Have you ever wondered how sound works and why we can hear it? Here's your chance to find out! Join Super Scientist Max Axiom in his personal lab to learn all about sound. Then follow along as he demonstrates several fun experiments with sound that you can try at home
Tangled, the series. The write story
Rapunzel is totally fangirling--she's about to meet her favorite author! After starting a book club to catch up on anything and everything she missed over the last 18 years, Rapunzel becomes obsessed with the books by J. K. Yewgise. The king invites the author to Corona, and she offers to write Rapunzel's authorized biography. Rapunzel is thrilled! But after a series of mishaps, Eugene accidentally ends up telling most of her story--and he tends to exaggerate. Now Rapunzel's biography is full of lies! Will the princess be able to get herself out of this pickle?
The red maze
"Oona, Jax Amboy, and An Tzu must light the beacon on Moon Yatta and stop the evil force that threatens to rule the 5 worlds"--
Top model Thea
"Sally sends Shadow on a mission to frame Geronimo and ruin his good name and friendship with Felipolino so she can get the big scoop on the designer's latest fashion creation. It's up to Pandora, Thea, Trap, and Benjamin to infiltrate the world of fashion and help clear Geronimo's name."--From http://www.Amazon.com
Clara Barton : angel of the battlefield
A biography telling the life story of Clara Barton, who served as a Civil War nurse, and started the American Red Cross. Written in graphic-novel format
Astro Boy: the classic 1960s children's TV series. Volume 10
The works of Osamu Tezuka are being enthusiastically discovered and re-discovered by American audiences. Tezuka is the unquestioned creative wellspring for the modern anime and manga industries, the influence of his genius now pervading popular culture around the globe, and Astro Boy is the quintessential Tezuka work -- innovative, exciting, hilarious, and even heartbreaking. Few works of graphic fiction -- or any fiction, for that matter -- offer so much fun and humanity that appeals to so many different ages. In this volume: Astro battles the mighty (and really BIG!) Garon; Astro must solve "The 100 Million Year Old Crime;" and Astro is stolen!
Mary Anning breaks new ground courageous kid of paleontology
"In 1811, while exploring the cliffs near Lyme Regis, England, 12-year-old Mary Anning made the find of a lifetime. There in the rocks was the skeleton of a strange creature. Mary's find was later named Ichthyosaurus, a reptile that lived more than 250 million years ago. Anning went on to have a long career finding and identifying dinosaur fossils. However, her work often went unrecognized by male scientists of the time, and she received little credit until long after her death. Learn about Mary Anning's perseverance and her important discoveries in paleontology"--
Karen's sleepover
"Karen is having her first sleepover! She and her friends are going to tell spooky stories, bake cookies, and raid the refrigerator. But then Karen and Nancy get into a big fight, and Karen doesn't want Nancy to come to her party. A new girl, Pamela, comes instead and she isn't any fun. What is Karen going to do?"--Provided by publisher
Ooze Slingers from Outer Space : Eek and Ack
Eek and Ack, the Terrible Twosome from the Great Goo Galaxy, are at it again! They make more plans to conquer Earth, but this time something sticky gets in the way. And it has eyes! And feet! And it's got the bug-eyed brothers trapped on an asteroid!
Buffy the vampire slayer. The cursed coven
"It's finally summer vacation, but Buffy Summers isn't getting a break from vampire slaying...or from school. While Cleveland teens are going missing and Sarafina is growing closer with her older sister's witchy coven, Buffy is stuck splitting her time between classes during the day and patrolling for demons and dark creatures at night. Buffy feels crushed! Not only is she missing all the summer fun that she dreamed of, but her friendships are a hot mess. Little does Buffy know, things are going to get worse. A new dangerous foe who threatens to ruin her summer and all of Cleveland is on the horizon!." -- Page 4 of cover
The incredible adventures of Dog Mendonça and Pizzaboy
What do an overweight Portuguese werewolf, a seven-year-old girl who's actually a six thousand-year-old demon, and a downtrodden pizza boy have in common? In this smash-hit import, the unlikely team bands together to ward off occult evils, Nazis, and impending global doom!
The complete Big Nate. 12
The Complete Big Nate collects every daily and Sunday cartoon ever syndicated. Presented in a numbered series of e-books, each containing one year's worth of strips, this is a goldmine for all Big Nate fans to see many cartoons that have never been published in books. Aspiring cartoonist Nate Wright is the star of Big Nate. As a popular middle-grade book character, Nate is 11 years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for detentions in school history. He's a self-described genius and sixth grade Renaissance Man. Nate, who lives with his dad and older sister, has a habit of annoying his family, friends, and teachers with his sarcasm
The real Riley Mayes
"Fifth grade is just not Riley's vibe. Everyone else is squaded up--except Riley. Her best friend moved away. All she wants to do is draw, and her grades show it. One thing that makes her happy is her favorite comedian, Joy Powers. Riley loves to watch her old shows and has memorized her best jokes. So when the class is assigned to write letters to people they admire, of course Riley's picking Joy Powers! Things start to look up when a classmate, Cate, offers to help Riley with the letter, and a new kid, Aaron, actually seems to get her weird sense of humor. But when mean girl Whitney spreads a rumor about her, things begin to click into place for Riley. Her curiosity about Aaron's two dads and her celebrity crush on Joy Powers suddenly make more sense"--Amazon.com
PopularMMOs presents Into the Overworld
"Pat and Jen do everything together, including saving the day! But when Jen and Evil Jen find out they have one chance to find their long-lost mother in the Overworld, Jen's going to take it--even if it means that Pat can't join her on an adventure for the first time ever. With Mr. Rainbow's help, traveling to the Overworld should be the easiest part, but when something goes wrong, Jen and Evil Jen wind up trapped in the Nether. Right about now would be the perfect time for Pat to help save the day, wouldn't it? But turns out, Pat himself has been imprisoned by an old villain set on the revenge. Pat's desperate to escape because he knows something that Jen doesn't--she's walking straight into a trap! There's an evil plot to start a zombie war brewing, and the person behind it may be the only one who could outsmart Jen and Evil Jen. Can Pat find a way to reach them in time and warn them before it's too late?"--Jacket
Didi dodo, future spy : robo-dodo rumble
A chapter-book series spin-off from Inspector Flytrap by New York Times bestselling author Tom Angleberger! This hilarious chapter book mystery series stars Didi Dodo, the daring spy-in-training, and Koko Dodo, Didi's reluctant sidekick. In Robo-Dodo Rumble, Koko Dodo's cookie shop is facing some stiff competition from an evil robotic dodo (a Robo Dodo). The Robo Dodo is selling its cookies for only a penny! Why? To put Koko's shop out of business! And if that weren't bad enough, a giant sea monster starts destroying the town! But don't worry. Didi Dodo has a daring plan. From the mind of the inimitable Tom Angleberger, this wacky caper promises high-speed chases and big belly laughs. The book takes place in the same world as Inspector Flytrap but does not require knowledge of the previous series
Serafina and the Twisted Staff
In 1899, when an evil threatens all the humans and animals of the Blue Ridge Mountains, twelve-year-old Serafina, rat catcher for the Biltmore estate and the daughter of a shapeshifting mountain lion, must search deep inside herself and embrace the destiny that awaits her
The video game bandit
"Frank and Joe are on a mission to track down a thief in the first book in an all-new, interactive Hardy Boys chapter book mystery series. Includes space for readers to jot down their own ideas and solutions to the case! Bayport Elementary is throwing a fundraiser so they can go on an end-of-the-year trip. Ellie Freeman's parents have volunteered their house for the event, and neighbors have donated all sorts of prizes to be raffled off including movie tickets and gift certificates to Fun World. But the best prize of all is a brand-new ZCross50000, a video game system that every kid has been drooling over. But sometime during the event, the ZCross goes missing. Can Frank and Jo figure out who took the prize before it's too late to save the big school trip?"--
Fun food inventions
Learn the strange stories behind inventions you use every day -- from the guy who thought white-flour snacks were evil so he invented graham crackers to the evolution of ketchup
Midnight at the mansion
A visit to historic Maymont estate is anything but a walk in the park.Sam, Derek, and Caitlin have tackled countless mysteries together, but a visit to Maymont, Richmond's Downton Abbey-like turn-of-the-century estate, brings danger at every turn. A chance meeting with a mysterious stranger suddenly becomes a frantic chase and reveals a desperate message to "save the eagles." When Sam receives an ominous warning in the middle of the night, Derek and Caitlin devise a plan that leads them high into the Blue Ridge Mountains. To save Maymont's stolen eagles, the kids must find a secret abandoned palace, survive the wilds of the Appalachian Trail, and avoid capture by criminals, all before midnight.Midnight at the Mansion is the fifth book in The Virginia Mysteries series, but it can also be read as a standalone. If you enjoy mystery and adventure like the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Magic Tree House, or National Treasure, you'll love author Steven K. Smith's exciting middle-grade series. The stories are modern-day fictional mysteries with twists of real locations and events from Virginia history. These fast-paced books are popular with both boys and girls ages 7-12, appealing to even reluctant readers!
The door by the staircase
Twelve-year-old Mary Hayes can't stand her orphanage. But when an attempted escape doesn't go quite as well as she'd hoped, Mary fears she'll be stuck in the Buffalo Asylum for Young Ladies forever. The very next day, a mysterious woman named Madame Z appears at the orphanage requesting to adopt Mary. The matron's all too happy to get the girl off her hands. Soon, Mary is fed a hearty meal, dressed in a clean, new nightgown, and shown to a soft bed with blankets piled high. She can hardly believe she isn't dreaming! But when Mary begins to explore the strange town nearby, she learns a terrifying secret about Madame Z's identity. If Mary is not careful, her new home might just turn into a nightmare
Dotwav
"There's something in that sound. Something bad. Something dangerous." Fifteen-year-old Ani Lee is a skilled hacker researching a strange .wav file that she's downloaded when it behaves as no file ever should. Joe Dyson is a seventeen-year-old American transplant recruited into a secret teen division of the British intelligence service who's looking into the disappearance of a friend caught up in an underground music scene that might be more than it appears. When Ani and Joe's investigations intertwine, they discover that the .wav file and the music are linked-someone's embedding the file into tracks to create a mind-controlled teen army. But who's behind it? And why? And how do you stop a sound? An exhilarating sci-fi techno-thriller that blends music, mind control, and conspiracy perfect for fans of Little Brother, Brain Jack, and Proxy
Bringing back Kay-Kay
When Lena's beloved older brother goes missing at the end of summer camp, the bottom drops out of Lena's world. The police dismiss Kay-Kay's disappearance as that of just another teenage runaway, but Lena knows they are wrong. Tired of not being listened to, powerless to reach her parents through their grief and unable to imagine a future without her brother in it, Lena sets off to find him. As Lena journeys across India to retrace Kay-Kay's last known steps, she embarks on a parallel journey of discovery. Because it seems there is a side to Kay-Kay she has never known. The more she learns about her brother in the weeks leading up to his disappearance, the more determined Lena is to find him - and to finally be the sister he has so clearly needed. But will she be too late?
Walking With Diplodocus : A Guide to Diplodocus for Kids
Step back in time to 150 million years ago and meet one of the longest dinosaurs that ever lived! This exciting book is packed with fascinating facts, fossil discoveries, and the latest scientific research about Diplodocus, the Jurassic giant with a whip-like tail and a neck longer than a school bus. Learn how it walked, ate, and defended itself from fierce predators like Allosaurus. Discover why its skeleton was lighter than other sauropods, how it may have traveled in massive herds, and what mysteries scientists are still trying to solve. Was Diplodocus too big to be attacked? Did it crack its tail like a whip? How did it disappear from Earth? This book is filled with fun facts, quizzes, activities, and hands-on challenges to help young readers experience the Jurassic world in a whole new way. Whether you're a budding paleontologist or just love dinosaurs, this book will help you explore the amazing world of one of the most famous dinosaurs of all time! Perfect for kids ages 7-12, this book makes learning about prehistoric life fun, engaging, and unforgettable
What we buried
Told from the split viewpoints of Liv and Jory, Kate A. Boorman's What We Buriedis a psychological thrill ride that deftly explores how memories can lie, how time can bend, and how reconciling the truth can be a matter of life or death. "Do you ever just want to be believed?" Siblings Liv and Jory Brewer have grown up resenting each another. Liv-former pageant queen and reality TV star-was groomed for a life in the spotlight, while her older brother, Jory, born with a partial facial paralysis, was left in the shadows. The only thing they have in common is contempt for their parents. Now Liv is suing her mom and dad for emancipation, and Jory views the whole thing as yet another attention-getting spectacle. But on the day of the hearing, their parents mysteriously vanish, and the siblings are forced to work together. Liv feels certain she knows where they are and suspects that Jory knows more than he's telling…which is true. What starts as a simple overnight road trip soon takes a turn for the dangerous and surreal. And as the duo speeds through the deserts of Nevada, brother and sister will unearth deep family secrets that force them to relive their pasts as they try to retain a grip on the present
The Aviary
Twelve-year-old Clara Dooley has spent her whole life in the Glendoveer mansion, where her mother is a servant to the kind and elderly matron of the house. Clara has never known another home. In fact, she's confined to the grand estate due to a mysterious heart condition. But it's a comfortable life, and if it weren't for the creepy squawking birds in the aviary out back, a completely peaceful one too. But once old Mrs. Glendoveer passes away, Clara comes to learn many dark secrets about the family. The Glendoveers suffered a horrific tragedy: their children were kidnapped, then drowned. And their father George Glendoveer, a famous magician and illusionist, stood accused until his death. As Clara digs deeper and deeper into the terrifying events, the five birds in the aviary seem to be trying to tell her something. And Clara comes to wonder: what is their true identity? Clara sets out to solve a decades-old murder mystery and in doing so, unlocks a secret in her own life, too. Kathleen O'Dell deftly weaves magic, secret identities, evil villians, unlikely heroes, and the wonder of friendship into a mystery adventure with all the charm of an old fashioned classic. From the Hardcover edition
Das Gold Im Bunker
Die drei Freunde Niklas, Linus und Melissa - Mitglieder der Pfadfindergruppe "Pollution Police" - kommen einer Bande von Schatzräubern auf die Spur, die im Fürstenwald unterirdische Sprengungen durchführen. Die Gauner haben es offenbar auf ein verschollenes Golddepot aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg abgesehen und lassen sich durch nichts von ihrem Vorhaben abbringen. Ein Fall für die "Pollution Police"!
Connect the dots
Twelve-year-olds Oliver Beane and Frankie Figge are starting middle school in their suburban town of Lake Grove Glen, but from the beginning things seem a little weird, starting with the mysterious girl Matilda Sandoval who seems to know a lot about the boys, and continuing with a series of apparently random events that may not be random at all; somehow it all leads back to Preston Oglethorpe, a former student genius at their school who won the Nobel prize in Physics for his work in applied chaos theory at twenty-eight, and then mysteriously disappeared--and if the boys (and Matilda) can just connect the dots maybe they can figure out who or what is manipulating their lives, and why
Mysterious things
"The universe is full of Mysterious Things--lost things, forgotten things, things we don't know, and even things we don't know we don't know! In fact, you might say the world contains more questions than answers! Questions like What do dreams mean? What is at the bottom of the ocean? Where is that lost puzzle piece? If you're ready to begin unravelling these mysteries and more, grab your detective's hat or slip into your lab coat and come along on an exciting journey to embrace the unknown"--
The Time Traveling Through Yellowstone National Park : Adventures of Bubba Jones
In the fifth book of this award-winning national park series, Tommy "Bubba Jones" and his sister, Jenny "Hug-A-Bug," uncover amazing facts about Yellowstone National Park while on a mission to solve a park mystery. This is no ordinary brother and sister duo; they are part of a legendary time travel family with a mission to preserve and protect our national parks and they have developed a reputation for solving mysteries. As they time travel back hundreds, thousands, and millions of years, they not only learn about the past but also experience it. They encounter wild creatures and ancient plants. They meet members of the early park expeditions and encounter the U.S. Army who once served as the park stewards. They learn about the Native Americans that call this land home. They learn all about the volcanic activity and unravel some of the park's secrets. Discover Yellowstone National Park in a whole new way
Franz's phantasmagorical machine
A self-taught inventor never stops following the call to imagine, discover, create. From the time he is a small boy, Franz is curious about machines and how they work. He wants to try to build his own. Even though he's needed to work on the family farm, and later marries and has a family of his own, Franz never gives up. He learns and tries and tests his ideas on his own. And though many don't understand or appreciate it, when Franz completes his magnificent, elaborate World Machine, he finally finds an audience that recognizes his genius. For every child longing to create the most amazing thing, Franz is sure to inspire their vision
Ella Fitzgerald
Presents information about Ella Fitzgerald, from her youth mired in tragedy to her rise to stardom as one of the top jazz singers of all time
Kofi Kingston : champ of smackdown
Professional wrestler Kofi Kingston wasn't always a force to be reckoned with in the wrestling ring. He was simply a wrestling fan watching Rowdy Roddy Piper on TV. This fascinating volume explores the life of this "small but mighty" Ghanaian, including his early life growing up in Boston and the heights of his stardom
Alexander Hamilton the making of America
"The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. In contrast, he envisioned something different: along with agriculture and small towns, he imagined a multiracial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government. A poor immigrant, Hamilton believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for newcomers. His vision put him at odds with Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr, and others; they envisioned a pastoral America of small towns, where governments were local, states controlled their own destiny, and the federal government remained small and weak. Hamilton died in a duel, defending his ideas and his honor. Because of the systems Hamilton set up and the ideas he left, his vision won out. Here is the story that epitomizes the American dream--a poor immigrant who made good in America"--
Fred Rogers
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Fred Rogers, the man behind "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Timeline of key events The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. These books examine the lives of famous historical men and women in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter
Lost in History : The Story of Franklin Pierce for Kids
Step into the world of a president caught in one of the most difficult moments in American history. This engaging and thoughtful book takes young readers on a journey through the life of the 14th president of the United States, from his small-town beginnings in New Hampshire to his years in the White House. He was a leader who believed in unity, yet his choices only deepened the divisions in the country. His presidency was filled with tough decisions-some that shaped the nation for years to come. From his early struggles in school to his unexpected rise in politics, his story is filled with challenges, triumphs, and heartbreak. Readers will explore the conflicts that defined his leadership, including his controversial support for laws that fueled tension between the North and South. This book doesn't just tell the story of a president-it helps kids understand the power of leadership and the impact of choices, even when they are made with good intentions. Packed with fascinating facts, major historical moments, and real-life dilemmas, this is a must-read for young history lovers who want to learn how the past connects to the present. Perfect for kids who enjoy presidential history, American politics, and the stories behind the leaders who shaped the country
Fossil hunter how Mary Anning changed the science of prehistoric life
Publisher Annotation: A fascinating, highly visual biography of Mary Anning, the Victorian fossil hunter who changed scientific thinking about prehistoric life and would become one of the most celebrated paleontologists of all time. Perfect for children learning about woman scientists like Ada Lovelace, Jane Goodall, and Katherine Johnson. 128pp
The lemon tree an Arab, a Jew, and the heart of the Middle East
"In 1967, Bashir Khairi, a twenty-five-year-old Palestinian, journeyed to Israel with the goal of seeing the beloved stone house with the lemon tree behind it that he and his family had fled nineteen years earlier. To his surprise, when he found the house he was greeted by Dalia Eshkenazi Landau, a nineteen-year-old Israeli college student, whose family left fled Europe for Israel following the Holocaust. On the stoop of their shared home, Dalia and Bashir began a rare friendship, forged in the aftermath of war and tested over the next half century in ways that neither could imagine on that summer day in 1967. Sandy Tolan brings the Israeli-Palestinian conflict down to its most human level, demonstrating that even amid the bleakest political realities there exist stories of hope and transformation"--
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez : political headliner
American politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the youngest woman ever to serve in the US Congress. Learn about her young life, her work as an activist, and her career in the House of Representatives
Major Taylor world cycling champion
"One hundred years ago, one of the most popular spectator sports was bicycle racing, and the man to beat was Marshall "Major" Taylor, who set records in his teens and won his first world championship by age twenty. The first African American world champion in cycling and the second Black athlete to win a world championship in any sport, Major Taylor faced down challenge after challenge, not least the grueling Six-Day Race, a test of speed, strength, and endurance. With energy, heart, and pounding verse, Charles R. Smith Jr. evokes the excitement of the crowd at Madison Square Garden as Major powered through exhaustion, hallucinations, and racist abuse from fellow riders, who tried to crash his bike throughout the competition. Leo Espinosa's dynamic illustrations capture the action, and as day six draws to a close, and Major's odds narrow, there is little doubt that his triumphant rise and legacy as an international cycling champion are assured--whatever the outcome of one race--in this high-octane tribute to a trailblazing athlete"--
Benjamin Franklin
Follow Chester! a college football team fights racism and makes history
Sojourner Truth
True or False? Sojourner Truth chose her own name. True! When Sojourner Truth decided to change her life to become a traveling preacher, she changed her name. A freed slave, she wanted her new name to describe her new job
Into the deep
William Beebe was a pioneer in the field of ecology, the father of deep-sea exploration, and an avid conservationist. This picture-book biography charts the life of this famous naturalist from his childhood studying animals in New Jersey through his later years studying birds at the research station he started in Trinidad. Back matter includes quotes from Beebe, a glossary of terms, and an illustrated cross section of the Bathysphere, which Beebe helped design
Who was Alexander the Great?
"Alexander the Great conquers the New York Times best-selling Who Was ...? series! When Alexander was a boy in ancient Macedon, he already had grand ambitions. He complained that his father, the great king of Macedon, wasn't leaving anything for him to conquer! This, of course, was not the case. King Alexander went on to control most of the known world of the time. His victories won him many supporters, but they also earned him enemies. This easy-to-read biography offers a fascinating look at the life of Alexander and the world he lived in"--
McDuff saves the day
Fred, Lucy, the baby, and McDuff go to the lake for a Fourth of July picnic, but when ants consume all of their food it's up to McDuff to find something for them to eat
Thump, quack, moo a whacky adventure
The annual Corn Maze Festival is coming and everyday the chickens, cows, and Duck help Farmer Brown--with a few bribes--to create a special Statue of Liberty corn maze, and every night Duck works hard recreating his own surprise
The Little Book of Why : A Virtuous Children's Book with Spunk
Kid's Ask Tough Questions! On a crisp winter day, Belle and her father, Ben, walk through the woods. The beauty around her awes her and inspires her curiosity, prompting the endless question of why. In his wisdom, Ben lets Belle explore her curiosity when, after awhile, Belle's questions become increasingly difficult to answer. Questions like: Which came first, the chicken or the egg, and why? After a full day of fresh air and Belle's questions, Ben finds himself contentedly also wondering why. The Little Book of Why is a children's picture book for ages 0-7 and their parents. Proceeds from book sales support emergency famine relief for infants and children. Find out more at For meaningful quality time with your child, why not buy a copy today!
Spy tech--digital dangers
You see an airplane streaking through the sky. Is it a normal airplane flying vacationers to Florida? Or could it be a spy plane piloted by a robot taking pictures of you? As technology has advanced, so have the ways spies use that technology. From spy planes to lasers to a robot catfish, spy technology is constantly changing to keep up with a fast-paced world
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep. From the illustrator of the world's first picture book adaptation of Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken" comes a new interpretation of another classic Frost poem: "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening." Weaving a simple story of love, loss, and memories with only illustrations and Frost's iconic lines, this stirring picture book introduces young readers to timeless poetry in an unprecedented way
Bonnie and Ben rhyme again
Siblings Bonnie and Ben impress Skinny Doug with their ability to recite nursery rhymes
Fall apples: crisp and juicy
Let's go to the apple orchard! Find out how apples grow. See the many things we do with apples. Taste some cider and apple pie. Yum! What happens in fall? Find out in the Fall's Here! series, part of the Cloverleaf BooksTM collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!
The Carolina Moose : Part One - The Moose Is Loose
Meet Beau - a moose with a Southern drawl and a curious heart. When young Beau the Moose catches "the ramblin's," he wanders far from his Northwest forest home and stumbles into the strangest sight he's ever seen - a campsite full of "giant, hairless squirrels" roasting tiny clouds over a fire. Before he knows it, Beau's curiosity leads him on a wild, heartwarming adventure all the way to North Carolina. From accidental stowaway to beloved backyard guest, Beau learns that family isn't just the one you're born into - it's the one that welcomes you in. Along the way, he discovers new friends, a few surprises about "hoo-muns," and what it really means to belong. Told with Southern charm and a big dose of humor, The Carolina Moose is a richly illustrated picture book about curiosity, courage, and finding home in unexpected places. Perfect for ages 4-8, this story will make kids and parents alike smile, laugh, and fall in love with Beau - the moose who found his heart in Carolina. Part One of The Carolina Moose trilogy. A portion of profits supports The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Lulu and the Missing Tooth Fairy
Have you ever woken up to find your tooth still under your pillow? Have you ever missed a visit from the Tooth Fairy? Have you ever had to explain why the Tooth Fairy has gone missing? If so, this picture book which the Kirkus Review described as "A clever, humorous, and joyful tooth story" is for you! Lulu has lost her first tooth and cannot wait for a visit from the tooth fairy. Trixie has been training hard and cannot wait to become an official tooth fairy. All Trixie has to do to achieve her goal is to pick up Lulu's tooth. But when one "tiny" mistake while using the Fairy Positioning System sends Trixie to San Juan, Puerto Rico instead of Lulu's house in San Juan Island, Washington, this sets in motion a series of mishaps that thwart Trixie's efforts. Lulu must choose between keeping the faith or stop believing in magic. And Trixie must do all in her power to pick up Lulu's tooth, or she will never become an official tooth fairy! Will Lulu finally get a visit from the tooth fairy? Wil Trixie finally become an official tooth fairy? Find out in this humorous and heartwarming tale that will encourage your little ones to never stop believing in magic and that everything is possible with a lot of willpower -- a perfect story for children ages 4 - 8. Written in a dual narrative format from the perspective of Lulu and her tooth fairy, Lulu and the Missing Tooth Fairy entertainingly weaves the themes of cause and effect, learning from our mistakes, and trusting in oneself. It also introduces children to different tooth collectors and tooth traditions of the world, thus serving as a mirror and a window into other cultures
Hush, little dragon
Adorable dragons search for a bedtime snack in this "humorous children's picturebook that turns a traditional child's lullaby on its head" (Midwest Book Review). Baby and Mama dragon are almost ready to settle in for the night. But Baby can't sleep until he gets a treat, so together they search the village for one. But there are so many options to choose from! Will they devour the town's magician? Eat the three musketeers? Gobble up the princess? Or maybe dine on the mean old queen? Exhausted from their clever culinary adventure, Mama and Baby dragon settle down to a good night's sleep in this warm, funny tale. Bringing a clever twist to the classic lullaby, "Hush, Little Baby," this beautifully illustrated picture book will be a familiar yet original read for picky eaters-and readers-at bedtime and storytime
Poppy's question
When Poppy plays family at school, she wonders why Ava says there has to be a dad, and during a spelling lesson where Mr. Q and Ms. U get married, Poppy finally asks, why can it not be Ms. and Ms.?
The Lending Zoo
Overseeing a "zoo-brary" that lends out all types of animals, librarian Miss Perkins discovers that the tiger has gone missing, a disappearance that triggers a citywide search alongside a new friend
Things That Go! - Les Choses Qui Marchent!
Black and white art and bursts of color will capture baby's attention with simple pictures that encourage learning. Fun sound effects and sweet music will have little ones laughing as they listen to the sound of a truck, train, plane, car, motorcycle, tractor, sailboat, and helicopter. "Things That Go!" is a perfect introduction for babies and toddlers to learn the sounds of transportation vehicles and encourage early literacy and a love for reading! Les simples images en noir et blanc accompagnées d'éclats de couleur captivent et encouragent le développement du tout-petit. Les effets sonores amusants ainsi que la douce musique vont faire rire les jeunes enfants tout en écoutant les sons émis par un camion, un train, un avion, une voiture, une moto, un tracteur, un bateau à voile, et un hélicoptère. « Les Choses Qui Marchent » introduit le tout-petit aux sons émis par les véhicules de transport tout en encourageant l'alphabétisation de base et la passion pour la lecture
Giggle, giggle, quack
When Farmer Brown goes on vacation, leaving his brother Bob in charge, Duck makes trouble by changing all his instructions to notes the animals like much better
Morning on the Lake
An Ojibway grandfather lovingly introduces his grandson to the ways of nature
What is realism?
"With prompting questions and historical background, an early reader comes face to face with famous works of Realist art and is encouraged to identify actions and consider everyday events"--
I'm a Velociraptor
The My Dinosaur Adventure series introduces early readers to the coolest creatures in history. In this book, meet a Velociraptor and learn all about this swift hunter. Through simple sentences, early readers will develop word recognition and improve their reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography
Facebook : the company and its founders
This title examines the remarkable lives of Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes and their work building the social networking site Facebook. Readers will learn about each founder's background and education, as well as his early career. Also covered is a look at how Facebook operates, issues the company faces, its successes, and its impact on society. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Technology Pioneers is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company
What Do Brothas Do All Day?
Inspired by Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day?, these joyous portraits of Black men engaged in everyday life celebrate the deep roots and rich cultures of African American communities. Have you ever wondered . . . What do brothas do all day? Brothas drive. Brothas dance. Brothas work. Brothas listen. And brothas love. Scarry's now-classic book, first published in 1968, is a richly illustrated guide to the places, jobs, and activities that defined the daily lives of grown-ups. Author-illustrator Ajuan Mance created What Do Brothas Do All Day?, like Scarry, in response to children's innate curiosity about the activities and experiences of others, but also to meet the longing many kids have for characters and communities that look and feel like the people and places they know. This joyous reflection of real Black men and boys engaged in everyday life is a gift for Black kids who rarely see themselves reflected in the pages of a book and an affirmation of their world and the people who populate it. From grocery shopping and waiting for a trim at the barbershop to singing, dancing, and laughing with friends, Mance captures the beauty in the ordinary, affirming the enduring strength of the Black community. DIVERSE BOOKS FOR KIDS: This picture book features real Black men the author has observed in the world-everyday people, not models or stereotypes. One fan describes it as "just a rainbow of Black men, a beautiful rainbow of Black men." LIBRARIAN LOVE: What Do Brothas Do All Day? began as an all-ages zine, but the author began to conceive of it as a children's book after being approached by two children's librarians. INSPIRED BY A CLASSIC: As the author notes in the book, "I first encountered Richard Scarry's work in the early 1970s when I was about six years old. The world of adults, with its grocery lists, PTA meetings, shopping trips, and dinner parties, seemed both tantalizingly exotic and impossibly complex. Today, those same descriptors can be applied to the ways that many people of all ages perceive Black men." AN INVITATION: The book ends with an invitation, perhaps even a call to action: What will you do today? Perfect for: - Parents and grandparents seeking engaging read-aloud and read-along picture books - Teachers and librarians looking for books featuring Black communities - Gift for readers of Jacqueline Woodson, Kwame Alexander, Cedella Marley, and Derrick Barnes books - Fans of Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day?
Brilla, brilla, estrellita : Las figuras
This traditional song has been translated into Spanish, and is accompanied by beautiful illustrations that support the text to help beginning readers build their foundational reading skills. Encourage early readers to describe the various shapes in the book and what is happening in the story using their own words, or follow along with the familiar rhyme. This charming book encourages parents and children to venture into the world of reading as they enjoy a shared reading experience together
Brave baby hummingbird
"The story of a hummingbird's early life and how they make their way into the world"--
The case of the vanishing painting
Featuring friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter book Jigsaw Jones Mysteries from James Preller have it all. It's the biggest - okay the most stressful - night of the year . . . Parents' Night! And Geetha Nair's painting has just gone missing. The stakes are high, but Jigsaw Jones and Mila Yeh have never encountered a mystery they couldn't solve. Can they track down their friend's art in time for the most important show of the year in The Case of the Vanishing Painting? James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones books are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!
Hairy Frog
This book introduces early readers to the hairy frog. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading! Downloadable Teacher Notes available
Herman Melville's Moby Dick
Cuddle up with a classic! In twelve needle-felted scenes and twelve child-friendly words, each book in this ingenious series captures the essence of a literary masterpiece. Simple words, sturdy pages, and a beloved story make these books the perfect vehicle for early learning with an erudite twist. Budding bookworms will delight in this clever retelling of the classics made just for them! In Herman Melville's Moby Dick, meet an enterprising young sailor, tremble at the fierce Captain Ahab, and follow their thrilling pursuit of the white whale. It's a first words primer for your literary little one! The Cozy Classics series is the brainchild of two brothers, both dads, who were thinking of ways to teach words to their very young children. They hit upon the classics as the basis for their infant primers, and the rest, as they say, is history. From Moby Dick to Pride and Prejudice, here are The Great Books of Western Literature for toddlers and their parents in board book form-a little bit serious, a little bit ironic, entirely funny and clever, and always a welcome gift
Kamik takes the lead
Jake and Kamik are finally ready to run their first dog sled race with a full team! But there is a lot to do to prepare, and Jake must follow his uncle's lead if he and his dogs are going to be ready for the early spring race. Kamik Takes the Lead is the fourth installment in the Kamik series of books following Kamik: An Inuit Puppy Story, Kamik's First Sled, and Kamik Joins the Pack. Books in this series share traditional dog-rearing practices and dog-training techniques from the remote community of Arviat, Nunavut, through the life memories of community members. These books preserve the rich history of working dogs in Nunavut and celebrate the traditional bond between Inuit and their sled dogs. Building on the dog-training practices outlined in Kamik Joins the Pack, Arviat, Nunavut, author and dog musher Darryl Baker shares with young readers the basic information needed to prepare a dog team for a race
Saint-Saèens's Danse macabre
Camille Saint-Saëns was a brilliant French composer from the nineteenth century. In SAINT-SAËNS'S DANSE MACABRE, readers are transported to France in 1872 when Saint-Saëns visited the catacombs beneath the streets of Paris, known best as the final resting place of victims of the French Revolution. It was in this underground graveyard that Camille found the inspiration to compose Danse macabre, his spooky, mischievous masterpiece. Early performances of what would become Saint Saëns's most well-known piece were met with brutal criticism. However, the composer paid the naysayers no mind-to him, the choice of instrumentation perfectly captured his vision of dancing skeletons, of Maestro Death coming to life. A true story of creativity and belief in one's own ideas, SAINT-SAËNS'S DANSE MACABRE will inspire the innovative thinker in all of us. Back matter includes an author's note with a brief summary of the historical events and figures mentioned in the text
Birds and Bugs : TIME FOR KIDS®: Informational Text
This kindergarten picture book will help young readers develop early literacy skills, oral language skills and early mathematics skills. Vibrant photographs and images of birds and bugs will engage young readers, prompting them to count the number of birds or bugs in each picture
Measuring
Early readers will learn all the different ways we can measure things. Using full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, early readers will have fun learning about measuring while they build confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension
Megalodon and Other Prehistoric Sharks : Sharks Close-Up
Great white, bull, and tiger sharks are some of today's most talked-about sharks. But, have you met the sharks of yesterday? Each prehistoric shark had its own amazing-and sometimes strange-features. The scissor-tooth shark had teeth in a spiral shape. The giant megalodon was about three times the size of a great white. One small prehistoric shark had a big dorsal fin in the shape of an ironing board! Readers will gobble up all the facts about these early ocean hunters and learn how they compare to modern sharks
Lilly Learns What It Means to Be Kind
From the bestselling author of the 'Bizarre Laws of the UK' book series. Lilly Learns What It Means to Be Kind is an empowering story about a young girl who learns about the importance of being kind to others. In this childrens picture book, Lilly takes the reader on a journey of understanding the unfolding and changing emotions of her friends. She learns that it is good to listen to others. Through her experiences, Lilly begins to understand the importance of being kind to others, especially when they are feeling sad or upset and the benefits of openly talking about feelings. Teach your children the importance of correctly dealing with emotions and understanding others, one of the most important life lessons a child can learn. This book is part of the 'Understanding Emotions' series of books published to help guide children through their early years and raise awareness of children's rights. 'Lilly Learns What It Means to Be Kind' is intended for children of primary school age (ages 3-8yrs). We warmly recommend it to parents, teachers, and anyone who works with children
Coming Soon
Private Dublin: A Private Novel
An international cartel sets its sights on Dublin, Ireland--and PI Jack Morgan. A lone shooter opens fire at a star-studded Los Angeles movie premiere. As the casualty count rises, detective Jack Morgan realizes his partner, Justine, is among the wounded. A vengeful Morgan pursues the suspect to Dublin, where the Irish Derby Festival is in full swing. High-stakes gambling on elite colts and fillies. High style at the Curragh Racecourse. The event is perfect cover for financial fraud--and for the murder plot that's made Morgan a marked man. "Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns." --Anthony Horowitz
The Stars Look Like Home
Rapid and Fatal: A Scarpetta Novel
From "the queen of of forensic fiction" (Los Angeles Times) Patricia Cornwell, the newest installment in the New York Times bestselling Kay Scarpetta series--now an original series on Amazon Prime! The newest installment in the New York Times bestselling Kay Scarpetta series
Repeat After Me
A tense and twisty courtroom thriller in which two women who joined forces to catch a predator are now facing off in a fight for their lives. Shy, cautious Josie is a middle-aged courtroom usher who has never recovered emotionally from the accident that destroyed her family. Natalie is a beautiful young actress, cancelled after the man she accuses of sexual assault is found not guilty. On the surface, they have nothing in common-- except a burning sense of justice denied. Now, with Josie on trial in her own courtroom, we learn about the relationship they forged--and how it escalated into delusion and death... Fast-paced, suspenseful and heartbreaking, Repeat After Me has the destabilizing momentum of a runaway train...and the crash is coming
We Only Have the Summer
This Never Happens Here
Premeditation for Murder
In stunning Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, Emma Brennan's new spa, Aroma Wellness, is filled with the sweet smell of success. She's even been invited to partner with the library for a special event. But amid the mantras and massages, Emma suddenly finds herself on the scent of a killer . . . The Mindful Moments and Meaningful Words festival is a celebration of storytelling and self-care, including health tips from experts, a Love Yourself Raffle to support literacy programs, and appearances from local authors. Emma and her grandmother, Nana Lissa, are thrilled at the synchronization . . . until a real-life murder steals the scene. The victims, an archer and her coach, are found entwined in a suggestive embrace at a local author's home. Emma feels obligated to help solve the crime, but she's puzzled about means as well as motive. Somehow, the killer was able to manifest a double murder and dispatch both victims without a struggle. Clearly there's more to this story than meets the eye. But it'll take some help from Nana, as well as Emma's loyal Birman cat, Vivi, to zoom in on the killer, discern fact from fiction--and restore everyone's inner peace . .
The Missing
Fool's Landing
From New York Times bestselling author and Emmy Award-winner Matt Goldman, danger runs rampant in the idyllic town of Riverwood. Riverwood Police Chief Zoey Jensen has her hands full. A murdered fishing guide, the theft of a gold brick from a home safe, Zoey's menacing ex-husband who's followed her to southeast Minnesota, and her current boyfriend who keeps canceling dates. Add a spate of home break-ins, and Zoey feels pushed to her limit. Her biggest hope is that all this chaos is somehow related, and if she can solve one crime, it'll open the door to solve the others. But it's not easy as she struggles to overcome the mounting challenges in her personal life
Omega Authority: A Pike Logan Novel
The Enigmas
A mesmerizing novel about mothers and daughters who share an ability to move through time, set against the backdrop of wartime London, from the author of the runaway New York Times bestseller Weyward
Come Away with Me
Uprising
One of You
Have Courage: Longmire Stories
A wintry collection of Longmire stories by the beloved author of the New York Times bestselling series Walt Longmire, sheriff of Absaroka County, investigates a series of eccentric small-town crises in fifteen holiday-inspired stories. An old dog mysteriously escapes the animal shelter night after night. A deputy deploys an unexpected diversion during a hostage standoff. The baby Jesus vanishes from a nativity scene. And Walt faces one of his most challenging assignments yet: caring for a 150-year-old sourdough starter, while apprehending a seven-year-old suspect with the diction of a 1930s gumshoe. With a foreword by Longmire actor A. Martinez, Have Courage is a gripping and open-hearted holiday collection--rich with the humor, humanity, and irresistible high jinks of Craig Johnson's Absaroka County
April X
When his twin sister April goes missing, Bax searches every corner of their futuristic, post-Soviet cityscape to find her, ultimately descending into madness.
Queen at Sea
As dementia erodes a woman's ability to communicate her inner life, her husband and daughter struggle to act in her best interest.
Hot Milk
With a strange illness, a mother and her daughter embark on a journey to the Spanish coast to find a cure, and along the way the daughter discovers another reality far from her controlling mother.
Possible Love
Four strangers' paths cross by chance, leading to complex emotional entanglements that challenge their existing relationships and force them to confront uncomfortable truths about love and commitment.
Coyote vs. Acme
A story set in the ACME warehouse, the manufacturer of anything and everything used by the Looney Tunes characters.
The Only Living Pickpocket in New York
When a theft goes awry, a veteran pickpocket is sent on a mission through New York to reclaim it.
Angel and the Badman
A wounded outlaw finds unexpected mercy in the care of a rancher's daughter.
Her Private Hell
A hypnotic, unhinged thriller with an original story promising plenty of glamour, sex, and violence.
Mother Mary
Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer, Sam Anselm, on the eve of her comeback performance.
How to Rob a Bank
Bank robbers are posting their heists on social media, causing police to chase them.
Rosemead
Inspired by a harrowing true story, Lucy Liu transforms in a riveting, career-redefining performance as an ailing woman who takes drastic measures to protect her troubled teenage son.
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.
Buddy
A brave girl and her friends must escape a kids television show.
The Cycle
A daughter unravels her father's dark past after his body, missing for 36 years, is found at a horrific crime scene.
Psycho Killer
A police officer tracks a killer after her husband, a highway patrolman, becomes one of his victims.
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.
Finding Faith
Struck by a sudden tragedy, Faith spirals out of control. With the help of her family, Pastor and friends, she finds her way out of the darkness and into the light.
Tony
A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.
Sister Midnight
A genre-bending comedy about a frustrated and misanthropic newlywed who discovers certain feral impulses that land her in unlikely situations.
The Threesome
A young man's perennial crush leads him into an unexpected threesome, he thinks it's his ultimate fantasy come true. When the fantasy ends, all three are left with sobering real-world consequences, to take responsibility for their actions.
The Magic Faraway Tree
A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents.
Drummer Boy
As America's fight for independence begins, a young drummer boy, an enslaved woman, and a divided family search for freedom.
Rolling Loud
A father makes a bad parenting choice by taking his young son to a wild hip-hop festival, leading to chaos as they navigate crowds, security, and family dynamics with eccentric companions.
Klara and the Sun
A robot girl designed to prevent loneliness tries to save a heartbroken family of humans.
Clayface
Rising Hollywood star Matt Hagen descends into a horrifying revenge-filled monster when scientific ambition strips him of his identity and humanity.
A Nice Indian Boy
When Naveen brings his fiancé Jay home to meet his traditional Indian family, they must contend with accepting his white-orphan-artist boyfriend and helping them plan the Indian wedding of their dreams.
Law & Order, Special Victims Unit. Season 28
Primetime
In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history.
Practical Magic 2
A multi generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, attempts to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other.
A House of Dynamite
When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.
New Library of Things
Track maze
Simultaneously calming and entertaining, the Track Marble Maze is a game designed for people with dementia that challenges dexterity and coordination. Guide the marble around the track by tilting the maze with both hands. Players are bound to feel a sense of excitement and pride when they reach the end of the course. Recommended for mid stage dementia
Precision screwdrivers
These screwdrivers are ideal for repairing watches, jewelry, eyeglasses, and electronics. They feature soft-grip handles and low-friction spin caps. This set includes 2 Phillips sizes (PH0, PH1) and 4 slotted sizes (1.4mm, 2.0mm, 2.4mm, 3.0mm)
Cats on shelf jigsaw puzzle [200 XL pieces]
208 XL pieces; box text and image of jigsaw puzzle piece can be interpreted as 200 XL pieces
That's the Point jigsaw puzzle [750 pieces]
750 pieces
Golf Range Finder
This USB-charging laser range finder has a range of up to 800 yards, a continuous span mode, and flag-lock with vibration.
Cognitive kit - gardening activities for people with middle- to late-stage dementia
This kit is designed to promote cognitive stimulation, self-expression and engagement for individuals with dementia. The kit contains puzzles, activities and music that can be used independently or with a partner; includes a brief guide for caregivers with tips and resources as well as information on the library's cognitive kits
Underwater wonders jigsaw puzzle [100 XXL pieces]
100 XXL pieces
Target: rats board game
In every alley in the city of Chicago, you can find a bright yellow poster with a mean-looking rat under a red cross hair, warning you of how dangerous rats are and to alert you that exterminators have planted rat poison in the area. Printed in bold red letters on the poster is the slogan, "IF RATS CAN'T FEED, RATS CAN'T BREED." In this game, you will be playing as the head of a family of rats trying your best to survive in this hostile environment. You must lead your family to victory by scavenging for food to feed your rats, then breeding to produce more rats, and establishing new nests to grow your territory. Finally, you must become Da Big Cheese to control Rat City at the heart of the underground. But beware! In the big city, a rat can meet danger around every corner!
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
Paper Shredder
Shred size of 5/32" x 1-7/32"; 20 minute continuous run time; protection against overheating and overloading; 6 gallon pullout basket; also destroys CDs, DVDs and credit cards; includes rolling cart for easier transport
PlayStation 4 Console
Experience the PlayStation 4 console bundled with 1 DualShock controller.
Nintendo Switch OLED Console
The new OLED system features a vibrant 7-inch OLED screen, a wide adjustable stand, a dock with a wired LAN port, 64 GB of internal storage, and enhanced audio.
Garden path jigsaw puzzle [500 pieces]
500 pieces
Songs of extinct birds jigsaw puzzle [1000 pieces]
1008 pieces; box text and image of jigsaw puzzle piece can be interpreted as 1000 pieces
Otamatone
This three-octave portable synthesizer is fun and easy to play. Touch or slide your fingers along the stem to vary the pitch and squeeze the cheeks for vibrato. Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included)