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New Books for Adults
Awake awake
"A writer in her 30s struggling to make rent, Mary has moved back to her childhood town to bartend and save money, when she starts remembering absurd events, clear and visceral as if they'd really happened to her. But she knows they're too wild to be possible. Flashing back to her school years, she searches the past for what could have caused this split in her reality. The lives of their close group of school friends have since diverged, as life choices and politics, partners and children, have taken them to different places and placed them into other stories. But Mary must reconnect with them to find solid ground again. Set against the disorienting and rapidly changing political backdrop of the 2000s and 2010s, Booker Prize finalist Mozley's disarming coming-of-age tale is addictively readable, and poignantly captures the shakiness of identity - both personal and national - and the anchoring force of friendship."--Dust jacket flap
One of the family
"When Patrick is invited by his girlfriend to join her and her family on a luxury holiday in a remote and beautiful part of Scotland, he has no idea that he is about to be plunged into a nightmare of a family, sinister behavior and a plot to murder the patriarch's younger fiancée. Arriving at the house, Patrick meets Holly's dad, self-made-millionaire Charles, along with her brother Lewis and older sister Miranda. Also on the trip is the widowed Charles' bride-to-be, Jasmine, who--in her thirties--is around the same age as the three siblings. Lewis and Miranda are horrified by their dad's impending marriage to this younger woman. Surely, she is just after his money--and is going to steal their inheritance from them. To make things worse, Jasmine is an almost exact doppelganger of their mother before she got sick and died. Patrick finds himself in the middle of this viper's nest, trying to keep out of the family crosshairs. He starts to suspect that Lewis has dark plans for Jasmine--putting himself in peril as a potential witness who could mess up his scheme. Perhaps more than one person won't escape this family of snakes"--
See you at the Sunset
"Jia Chung is living the dream...until she gets fired from her job, yet again. With her mom breathing down her neck to move home, she needs an escape, fast. When Mimi, her beloved grandmother, invites her to spend the summer in Palm Springs, Jia jumps at the chance. Staying at Sunset Hills Senior Living Community is exactly where a free spirit like Jia can thrive--among people living their best, sun-soaked, fun-filled lives. So what if they're all octogenarians? Henry Shin lives by the rules. It's what overworked corporate lawyers do. They don't fly off to Palm Springs to help their grandfathers move into a new home. But Dennis is Henry's only family. How else can Henry make sure he's settled and safe? The boisterous Zumba classes, daily happy hours, and spicy book clubs were a surprise though. And at the center, leading the charge, is a bright, vivacious stunner named Jia Chung. The same face he'd had a one-night stand with a few months back. And the same woman Henry was forced to terminate at his company the morning after. As carefree days turn into hot, steamy nights, the chemistry between Henry and Jia ignites. But when the real world beckons, should what happens at the Sunset stay at the Sunset?"--
A lady's handbook to gadgets and guile
"Wheelchair user Margaret Kingsley secretly crafts gadgets for a covert team of lady inspectors. When her expertise is needed to infiltrate the domain of London's most prolific inventor, she teams up with the inventor's secretary, Charles Noble. As strange occurrences surface, they must unravel a plot of sabotage while grappling with sparks of attraction"-- Provided by publisher
The second chance trailer park
Fifty-two-year-old Meredith McGillicutty is not having a midlife crisis. She's just ready for a change of pace, that's all. The fact that she lied to get into a retirement community has nothing to do with being passed over for a promotion at work or her recent breakup with the only man she's ever loved. Nothing. Meredith only wants some peace and quiet. To sit on a porch in elastic-waist pants and mingle with other mature individuals who value a life of serenity. But the residents of the Peaceful Pines retirement community have other plans for her. These quirky and endearing neighbors seem to know her better than she knows herself, and they decide Meredith's life is only just beginning. Blending humor and tenderness, The Second Chance Trailer Park will appeal to fans of Fredrik Backman and Lenora Worth
Unreliable narrator
"How far would you go to take back the story of your life? When 23-year-old Hope Jenkins applied for an apprenticeship with the award-winning and influential writer Mr. Rosie Glencourt, she never thought she'd actually get it. Eager and bright-eyed, Hope arrives at Shadowlands, Rosie's eerie, otherworldly mansion, ready for the summer that will change her life. And it does -- just not in the way she wanted. Shadowlands is unlike any home Hope has ever known, ruled by secrets and desire. Transfixed by the seductive lives of Rosie and his enigmatic wife, Delia, and increasingly enamored with a young man, Tom, who lives on the sprawling property, Hope soon realizes she's willing to do anything to secure her place among them. Instead she is ousted, forced to leave Shadowlands with a broken heart and blood on her hands. Ten years later, Hope is living in self-imposed exile. She has no family, no friends, no future. But when she picks up Rosie's newest novel, a runaway bestseller titled The Ruined Girl, she discovers it's an almost exact retelling of her story: the work, the sex, the gunshot that ended it all. It is everything Hope swore to keep hidden, dragged out onto center stage. And it's made Rosie more famous than ever. Propulsive, riveting, and surprisingly tender, Unreliable Narrator explores ambition, revenge, and the lies we tell ourselves." --
Oczy Mony
"Mona ma dziesięć lat i mieszka w Paryżu. Pięćdziesiąt dwa tygodnie: tyle czasu zostało jej na odkrycie tajemnicy piękna. W każdą środę po szkole Henry, mądry i ekscentryczny dziadek Mony, zabiera ją do muzeum. I za każdym razem pokazuje i objaśnia nowe dzieło sztuki. To wyścig z okrutną chorobą - dziewczynce grozi utrata wzroku, a lekarze wydają się bezsilni. Mona i Henry zwiedzą Luwr, d'Orsay i Pompidou. Wspólnie będą się dziwić, wzruszać i stawiać pytania, zachwyceni obrazem lub rzeźbą. Poznając dzieła i myśli Botticellego, Vermeera, Goi, Courbeta, Claudel, Kahlo czy Basquiata, Mona odkrywa magiczną siłę ukrytą w sztuce. Teraz już wie, czym są talent, wątpliwości, melancholia oraz bunt - cenny skarb, który dziadek pragnie zachować w niej na zawsze."
The death row club
When Nicola Fischer's father is arrested for the murder of five women--including her best friend--the entire world watches it unfold on To Catch a Killer, the hit true crime TV show hosted by Greer Woods. Overnight, Nicola becomes a pariah: fired from her job, drowning in debt, and shunned by everyone she knows. And to make matters worse, Greer--once a budding friend and fellow child of a serial killer--hasn't returned a single call since the show aired. Then comes an unexpected invitation to the Death Row Club, a secret retreat for the adult children of serial killers--founded by none other than Greer herself. Desperate for answers and human connection, Nicola agrees to go. At first, it seems like exactly what she needs. The club members are strange but welcoming, and Greer seems eager to mend their fractured friendship. But when a mysterious girl arrives, claiming her father is a killer too, the club's fragile peace is shattered, unraveling the buried secrets at its core. By morning, the girl has vanished. By afternoon, one of the club members is dead. Now everyone is watching Nicola. After all, she's the daughter of a monster. And monsters raise monsters ... don't they?
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
Lives of the saints
"Fresh out of college in New England, a young woman returns home to New Orleans and is quickly pulled back into the city's "wastrel-youth contingent" in this cult-classic novel of love and decadence, now with a new introduction"-- Provided by publisher
I've got a crush on you
"Dog trainer Chloe Rivers knows that her recent impulsive one night stand was a mistake--especially now that the sexy stranger in question, Sawyer Dumont, turns out to be her new landlord at the town's newly opened doggy daycare. He's all tailored suits and tight schedules; she's sunshine, donuts, and sit stay swoon. They agree to pretend nothing happened. Their chemistry refuses. Chloe's dog training business is gaining celebrity clients daily, and Sawyer's doggy daycare becomes the hot spot for a new TV show, forcing the two to work together more and more closely. And then there's the night that Chloe discovers Sawyer's secret alter ego, complete with a fandom. When Chloe gets roped into a charity dance number, she blackmails Mr. Serious into being her partner. Cue closed door rehearsals, burning hot touches, and Dirty Dancing energy that's impossible to fake--on or off the dance floor. But working together means all kinds of complications, in spite of which Chloe can't deny it: she's crushing hard...and she's not the only one"--Amazon
Vervain Hollow
"Two years ago, Laura was in a cult. But when the sprawling house in the hollow burned down with Vervain, their strikingly handsome and magnetic leader, trapped inside, Laura had nowhere to go but home. Brokenhearted, she finds herself longing for their lost leader--despite the trauma of that strange and terrifying year, she knows the power he promised her was real. But when her estranged friend, Aliyah, calls to tell her that Daniel, one of the other acolytes, has been lured back to the hollow by a message from Vervain, Laura only hears one thing: He's still there. As Laura and Aliyah venture back to the house of their nightmares to find the truth, Laura soon realizes that not everything she remembers can be trusted--and that the darkness will do anything to get her back."--
The secrets of Provence
"Provence, 1940. Thrown out of occupied Paris by the Nazis, brave, beautiful Mathilde finds refuge with her cousin in Provence, where she's soon drawn into the Resistance movement. Secrecy and subterfuge are her constant companions in her life on the run, where passions run high and betrayal is a constant threat. But Mathilde's greatest pain and greatest joy are wrapped up in the most heartbreaking secret of all--one she must hide even from her beloved husband, and keep for the rest of her days. Paris, present day. Juliette's life should be perfect, with her bookshop established and her relationship feeling settled, but something just isn't clicking. Searching for something more, an old photograph will lead Juliette to a beautiful, crumbling château. And there, Juliette will uncover a story that will change her life forever..."--
Astronaut!
"Romania, 1989: In the last years under the dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, a man-eating bear is reported to be terrorizing the country. Amid the fear of official lies, the threat of informers, and the constant gray skies, gray buildings, and gray people, two bright lives collide: Constantin, an idealistic police detective who is tasked with solving the string of mysterious deaths; and Lia, a rebellious schoolgirl pining for some color in her life, who is drawn into a secret plot against Ceaușescu. The decisions they make will have vast consequences for them, for their families, and for their country."-- Provided by publisher
Adversary to the villain
Evie has always tried to be helpful, loyal, and only mildly involved in treason. But with a dangerous prophecy threatening the very magic of Rennedawn--not to mention the race to claim its necessary artifacts before King Benedict does--things are starting to feel...less like a career path and more like a serious problem. The prophecy won't stop pointing in Evie's direction. The Villain's magic keeps choosing her. And honestly, if you're going to be accused of evil anyway, you might as well commit. Unfortunately, the more Evie leans into her alleged villain era, the more her boss starts acting like the hero of a completely different story. Trystan is getting closer--closer than is wise, advisable, or even remotely professional--and looking at her like she's already chosen a side. His. Which is deeply inconvenient, because if Evie can't save the kingdom's magic, she might just become its greatest threat
How to defend books and why book bans and how we fight them
"Fight back against censorship and empower your community with this close look at the book banning movement"-- Provided by publisher
Veracruz All Natural fresh Mexican recipes from our American home
A new take on Mexican American cooking rooted in the fresh produce of coastal Veracruz, this is a deeply personal book from the immigrant sisters who founded the Veracruz All Natural restaurants in Austin, which enjoys a nationwide cult following of people who want to make their recipes
It didn't start with you how inherited family trauma shapes who we are and how to end the cycle
"Depression. Anxiety. Chronic Pain. Phobias. Obsessive thoughts. The evidence is compelling: the roots of these difficulties may not reside in our immediate life experience or in chemical imbalances in our brains--but in the lives of our parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents. The latest scientific research, now making headlines, supports what many have long intuited--that traumatic experience can be passed down through generations. It Didn't Start with You builds on the work of leading experts in post-traumatic stress, including Mount Sinai School of Medicine neuroscientist Rachel Yehuda and psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score. Even if the person who suffered the original trauma has died, or the story has been forgotten or silenced, memory and feelings can live on. These emotional legacies are often hidden, encoded in everything from gene expression to everyday language, and they play a far greater role in our emotional and physical health than has ever before been understood. As a pioneer in the field of inherited family trauma, Mark Wolynn has worked with individuals and groups on a therapeutic level for over twenty years. It Didn't Start with You offers a pragmatic and prescriptive guide to his method, the Core Language Approach. Diagnostic self-inventories provide a way to uncover the fears and anxieties conveyed through everyday words, behaviors, and physical symptoms. Techniques for developing a genogram or extended family tree create a map of experiences going back through the generations. And visualization, active imagination, and direct dialogue create pathways to reconnection, integration, and reclaiming life and health. It Didn't Start With You is a transformative approach to resolving longstanding difficulties that in many cases, traditional therapy, drugs, or other interventions have not had the capacity to touch"--
Typhoid Mary an urban historical
Recounts the story of Mary Mallon, an immigrant cook considered responsible for the 1904 outbreak of typhoid fever in Oyster Bay, Long Island, and describes her attempts to escape capture and institutionalization
Cooking from scratch a careful selection of useful recipes
"Cooking is and always will be a solace for Toya Boudy. In Cooking from Scratch she heads to the kitchen to process the moments of a hard year, revisiting childhood recipes and developing new dishes. Boudy was inspired by Malinda Russell, author of the oldest known cookbook published by a Black woman. Russell, a widow and mother, used her knowledge of food and remedies to survive, teach, and thrive. Her voice--confident, practical, and full of dignity--spoke directly to her community. Cooking from Scratch sets out to do same, with direct and empowering recipes--short, to the point, and rooted in everyday life. Boudy offers her readers recipes she believes are essential to building a kitchen that feels like home. From Homestyle White Beans and Southern Cornbread Dressing to African Spinach Stew and Mini Crawfish Pies, this cookbook delivers on that promise. Beyond the table, Boudy provides a handful of natural remedies that nourish body and spirit alike. A heartfelt, restorative collection, Cooking from Scratch celebrates flavor, tradition, and the enduring timeless power of food to comfort, heal, and bing people together."---
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
What doesn't kill you makes you hotter
The world knows comedian and content creator Laura Clery for her hilariously unhinged characters, brutally honest storytelling, and ability to find humor in places most of us wouldn't dare look. But now, she's facing a few things even she didn't see coming: Her seemingly rock-solid relationship crumbling into a very public, very painful divorce (yikes!). Becoming a single parent to two children (oof!), one of whom has significant special needs. Worst of all? She even started dating again (ew!). But instead of pretending like her life couldn't be better, Laura's putting it all on the table: mess, madness, and middle fingers included. And this time, she's writing her own happy ending. A survivor of addiction, abuse, and even a regrettable flirtation with bangs, Laura reveals how we can break down, rebuild, and still find a way to laugh during life's worst moments--whether it's waking up to find your career's work wiped from the internet, your date begging you to take a magic pill for your boobs, or getting your water shut off in the middle of bathtime. Raw, real, and darkly funny, Laura proves that there is always joy to be found even when life serves you its absolute worst: and that what doesn't kill you really will make you hotter. You might just have to get through a few disasters first
God's not here, only devils revelations from the toolbox killers
"Throughout over six years of personal interviews with the "Toolbox Killer" and rapist, Lawrence Bittaker, Laura Brand has unearthed never-before-seen evidence to reopen this decades-old closed case and bring closure to the victims' families"-- Provided by publisher
1942 crux of war
"The bomb itself was not particularly large-250 kilograms-yet large enough to start a war. Grey as winter twilight, it was clutched under the plane of Lieutenant Sakamoto Akira, the carrier Zuikaku's dive-bomber commander. At precisely 0745, 7 December 1941, Sakamoto led his flock of dark-green sea eagles stooping down into their dives on Oahu Island's Wheeler Field.1 American pilots, mechanics, and administrative personnel stumbled out of their barracks and mess halls into a deafening hell of explosions, screaming aircraft, staccato strafing, and the cries of wounded and dying men. Plenty of U.S. servicemen had suspected war was coming with Japan; none of them expected to be where it started"-- Provided by publisher
The Serving Salesperson seven pillars to transform the customer relationship
"Daniel McQuiston delivers a powerful business parable that challenges the win-at-all-costs mindset dominating today's sales culture. When a top performer's self-focused approach backfires on him, he's forced into a journey that reshapes his understanding of serving the customer as he undergoes a professional, personal, and spiritual transformation on his road to becoming a Serving Salesperson. Through an engaging narrative and practical insight, Dr. McQuiston introduces the Seven Pillars of the Serving Salesperson--a research-based framework that reorients a salesperson's internal compass from selling to serving. This shift doesn't just transform the salesperson; it equips them to transform their relationship with their customers as well--guiding them to move from being stuck in their problems to seeing new possibilities, new pathways, and a new trajectory for their business"--Page 4 of cover
One pan feasts easy entertaining for any occasion
The book that flips your kitchen upside down, with joyfully delicious results. Dominic Franks (@dominthekitchen) shows you how to play with your food and cook easy, impressive meals for every occasion. This is one-pan cooking like you've never seen it before. With 85 recipes including twists on classic one-pot dishes - from mini puff pizzas to chicken pot pies, blueberry muffin traybakes to banana toffee tarts - Dom gives you the confidence to remix your own one-tray dinners, plus sides, snacks, party treats, and desserts. Simply layer up tasty ingredients in a single pan, cover with puff pastry and other fabulous toppings, bake to gloriously golden perfection - and you'll be turning out stunning upside down creations in no time at all. No fuss, minimal washing up, and never a soggy bottom in sight!
Itty Bitty amigurumi 50 quick, cute, and completely no-sew crochet patterns
"Crochet your way into a world of soft, squishable joy! Zac Doar, the creator behind Crochet me Zaddy, shares his signature quick, no-sew patterns for crafting acorable, pocket-sized plushies that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand. Inside, you'll find 50 Itty Bitty makes inspired by creatures and characters from the farm, forest, city, ocean, and even outer space. Meet charming friends that come from every corner of the Itty Bitty universe"--Back cover
Learning cloud security cloud computing and security architecture essentials
"Are you an experienced cloud security professional looking to upskill or take your career to the next level? There's a growing demand for cloud security practitioners, and the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) exam provides a vendor-agnostic framework for exploring the breadth of topics a cloud security professional should understand. Industry expert Ric Messier uses the CCSP as a guide to lay out all the domains a certification candidate should learn to successfully prepare for the exam. Using clear and engaging explanations of essential concepts, this comprehensive and empowering book will help you to ably meet the challenges of certification--or simply boost your skills for the workplace." --
Best beer hikes Wisconsin a guide to the state's best paths and pints
"This guidebook features two of Wisconsin's passions: The outdoors and beer. You will find concise descriptions and detailed maps for 50 beautiful hikes in Wisconsin which are near a craft brewery where you can enjoy a well-deserved post-hike pint. The chapters are designed to allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and explore the world of craft beer: a beverage which holds deep and multifaceted significance within Wisconsin culture. "-- Provided by publisher
Entertaining
Presents recipes and menus for nine social occasions including cocktail parties, buffets, holiday celebrations, and wedding receptions. Includes tips for table settings, lighting, music, and food presentation
This land is your land a road trip through U.S. history
"Ride along with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Beverly Gage asshe travels the country to see the museums, historic sites, roadside attractions, reenactments, and souvenir shops where Americans learn--and fight--about our history. From the birth of the nation in Philadelphia to Disneyland and the California dream, This Land Is Your Land offers a guided tour of thirteen places and thirteen key moments that define America's greatest successes and challenges"--
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."--
John of John
"Out of money and with little to show for his art school education, John-Calum Macleod takes the ferry back home to the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides to find that little has changed except for him. He returns to the windswept croft and the two pillars of his childhood: his father John, a sheep farmer, tweed weaver, and lay preacher in the local Presbyterian church, and his maternal grandmother Ella, a profanity-loving Glaswegian whose steady warmth helped Cal weather the sudden departure of his mother. Cal privately wonders if any lonely men might be found on the barren hillsides of home, while John is dismayed by his son's long hair, strange clothes, and seeming unwillingness to be Saved. But Cal isn't the only one in the croft house who is keeping secrets. As lambing season turns to shearing season, the threads holding together the community together become increasingly frayed, and nothing will remain as it was before."--
Everything was beautiful and nothing hurt
"A short, exquisitely moving novel about finding beauty, hope, and meaning in the brevity of life, as narrated by the one who knows it best: Death. Travis is Death in the modern world. He wears jeans and a t-shirt and lives in a small, grey town. His job is to offer people comfort in their final hours of life. He's stoic, gentle, and a little naive, despite everything he knows. He's young and handsome, despite who he is. Each death he witnesses is meaningful to him; he listens, never judges, and most importantly, never tries to change anyone's fate. He knows that every living creature's life must eventually end to maintain the balance of the universe. He respects the cycle. Then he meets Dalia, a midwife, and her boisterous eight-year-old daughter Layla, who live across the hall. As Dalia and Layla come to embrace Travis, he finds it more and more difficult to maintain the detachment that's allowed him to function for so long. Their time together teaches him what's truly important in life--and what might be irrevocably lost in death. Written with radiant warmth, wisdom,and compassion, Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt is a timeless story about appreciating life, accepting its end, and finding our place in the universe--especially when it feels most impossible--that will resonate with anyone who has ever loved and lost or worried at time's passing"--
Make nice
"When the Pickford siblings arrive at The Grand Hotel-a nostalgic tourist paradise of horse-drawn carriages, muddled cocktails, and white sweaters on the tennis court-they have every intention of spending the long weekend making nice. Pete, the nation's foremost expert on gastropods (mollusks), is keen to wade around the lake in search of a rare and exciting Carthusian snail. Viv, reeling from the secret revelation that her husband is gay, is determined to put on a brave face for her daughter. And Corey, a charming, handsome grifter, has lucked into five pounds of cocaine he plans to sell to the first dumb rich guy he can find. But when Pete falls for the alluring mother of a local kid, when Viv's daughter gets up to teenage trouble, and when Corey finds the wealthy guests less interested in party drugs than golf clubs and waffle cones, the long weekend of family bonding veers into disaster. Why did their father bring them to this cushy island resort in the first place? And why does Corey, the biggest screw up of them all, seem to be the only one who knows the truth? As secrets spill, old flames are fanned, and an innocent snail is crushed beneath the unrelenting heel of a hiking boot. In a story that is as sneakily wise as it is absurdly funny, Ryan Effgen's debut shows how sometimes the people who bring out your worst-your family-can also be the ones to bring you out of your shell"-- Provided by publisher
Ungifted
Due to an administrative mix-up, troublemaker Donovan Curtis is sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, a special program for gifted and talented students, after pulling a major prank at middle school
Getting away with murder
Jill and Ted adore their New York brownstone the way others adore their children. They have carefully, expensively, made every inch of it their own. It reflects who they are, their status and tastes. With the grand mahogany staircase and state-of-the-art kitchen, it is the stuff of glossy magazines and real-estate dreams. It is their sanctuary. So when Ted's inheritance runs out and he makes a bad investment, they panic. How can they protect their beloved home and enviable lifestyle? The answer is obvious. Or at least, it is obvious to Jill and Ted. The death of one wealthy family member--from whom they stand to inherit millions--could solve all their problems. Together, they will get away with murder. As long as they trust each other. As long as neither makes a mistake. As long as there are no surprises.
Vengeance the last stands of Custer, Crazy Horse, and Sitting Bull
"The Battle of Little Bighorn turned out to be the Plains Indians' last stand because a vengeful nation quashed any remaining resistance. In addition, Custer's character is at the heart of this world-famous disaster. For all his celebrated bravery, Custer became a devout media hound, desperate to gain fame. As both the camera and the tabloid came of age, George Armstrong Custer became America's first bona fide celebrity. Vengeance is a thrilling read, filled with action, legendary characters, and poignance for the impact this had on Native Americans and the shape of the American West"--
Meet me in Paris
Over one spring in Paris, several lives collide in unexpected ways. Julia brings her daughter Piper to the city for one final trip before her illness takes her life, while Piper finds an unexpected connection with a charming French waiter. Aging rock star Jackson Quick arrives to launch a comeback tour and meets a woman who sees beyond his celebrity. Meanwhile, songwriter Henry McGee returns to Paris after learning that his long-lost love may still be alive, and Melody faces the painful discovery of her husband's affair. As their stories unfold, each must confront the past and decide what kind of future--and what kind of love--they truly want
The foursome
"When Eng and Chang Bunker arrive in Wilkes County in 1839, they're not just a curiosity--they're a sensation. Everyone is eager to learn whether the salacious rumors about them are true. Within months, the twins have opened a general store, bought land, and begun building a plantation. Now, word has it, they're looking for wives--and in a place that thrives on gossip and legacy, their ambitions set the community on edge. Sarah and Adelaide Yates, daughters of a once-prominent local family brought low by scandal, are drawn into their orbit. Bold, beautiful Adelaide sees in the twins' fame a chance to reclaim her future. Sarah, quiet and observant, isn't so sure. When the twins' lives become entangled with theirs, they must navigate loyalty, longing, and identity in a world where everything--including race, class, and gender--is rigidly defined. Spanning five decades and unfolding against the backdrop of a fractured nation hurtling toward war, The Foursome is both intimate and epic: a story of love and constraint, identity and reinvention. With piercing insight and emotional precision, Kline brings to life a forgotten chapter of American history and the complex, boundary-defying marriages at its center"--
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?
Deceptions
A murder at a writer's conference. A brilliant sleuth. A mysterious woman who has gone into hiding. A serial killer with a never-before-seen motive. Everything that Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs know about the nature o fe evil is called into question in this collection of short stories
The country road murders a thriller
After a shocking accident, Silas Tucker's legendary football career is suddenly over. ?Humbled, but never defeated, he returns to his backwoods hometown, Cross Rivers, North Carolina, where his father was murdered. ?He goes back to what's left of his family and their small, struggling farm. ?He reunites with his best friend in the world-Taylor McCarter Webb, who is now married. ?Then Silas is pulled into a deadly battle with the Southern Mafia who control drugs, trafficking and murder. As the suspense crescendos, Silas follows one rule for survival: you don't ride these country roads alone, or in the dead of night
Probable caws
"Meg has finally found time to get some blacksmithing done when a call from her dad interrupts her--can she come out to Ragnar's right away to help with the horses? Their friend Ragnar Ragnarsen, who is gradually turning the enormous house on his nearby estate into an authentic moated castle, has agreed to shelter nearly fifty horses for Hoof and Hearth, an equine rescue organization that has lost access to the farm where the horses have been living. The owner of the farm recently died without leaving a will, and while his older son Abel would be happy to let the horses stay, younger brother George wants to sell to a developer . . . and is suspected of sending a thug to harm the horses as part of his efforts to evict Hoof and Hearth. That night, while Meg and her family are camping at one of Ragnar's barns, to keep an eye on the horses, they discover that the thug has been murdered. Unfortunately George is alibied . . . but his horse-loving brother Abel is not. Neither are the hot-tempered founder of Hoof and Hearth or the passionately protective ex-jockey who serves as its stablemaster. Meg juggles helping keep the horses safe and doing what she can to help the chief solve the thug's murder . . . all the while hoping that the killer won't turn out to be one of the dedicated horse rescuers she has come to like and respect."--
Storm tide
"When the magnificent home of entrepreneur Brian Malloy mysteriously goes up in flames, Maine game warden Mike Bowditch tries to pull Malloy's burning body from the fire but is too late. Malloy was suspected of murdering his young, illegitimate son. Now it looks like someone else has delivered a verdict. Miles away, on a lonely stretch of icy railroad track, the body of Axl Deming, once accused of a brutal rape, is found literally cut in half. Though the two murders seem unrelated, a cryptic text from an unknown number hints at a chilling connection. Bowditch suspects someone is orchestrating the executions of criminals who escaped justice, and for reasons he can't explain, his own name is on the list . . . but the state police aren't convinced. Meanwhile, his wife Stacey, just weeks from giving birth, is being stalked by a stranger in a white van. And when he realizes someone has also been watching their home, the case turns increasingly personal. To protect his family, Bowditch must work alone to uncover who's behind the killings -- and stop them before he becomes their next victim."--
When lemons give you life
"Retired Michelin-star chef Griff Barlow has lost his appetite. He's done with grief, guilt and the beige slop they dare call food at Sunny Glen Aged Care Facility, where he now resides. Life's given him all the lemons he can handle--so he breaks into the nursing home kitchen to bake himself one last tart. It's supposed to be his final meal, but the act of cooking stirs a dormant joy. Soon, he's regularly sneaking in after dark, serving up flavor and comfort to his fellow residents. Yet behind the apron is a lie so big it could destroy the one thing he has left to protect ... Meanwhile, Griff's younger sister, Lisa, is navigating a new ADHD diagnosis and the spark of an unexpected romance. Despite their fractured sibling relationship, she dutifully visits Griff, though she knows hope of a reconciliation is gone, buried in the silence between them. But the truth has a way of boiling over--and when secrets, soufflés and second chances collide, they may discover a recipe for forgiveness"--
Daughters of the sun and moon
"In 1870, three Chinese women arrive in the small, dusty, and violent pueblo of Los Angeles. Dove, the bound-footed daughter of an imperial scholar, is entrancing and innocent. These characteristics should bring her great rewards, beginning with her arranged marriage to a much older merchant. Petal, the big-footed daughter of peasants, has grown up hungry and with dirt between her toes. In a moment of desperation, Petal's father sells her to buy money for rice seed, and she is loaded onto a ship to the Gold Mountain--America--where she is once again sold. Moon is married to a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine. She is educated, speaks fluent English, and has been endowed with a face of great beauty, yet her failed footbinding as a child has left her with a limp that lessens her value in the eyes of many. Each woman has her own desires. Dove wants to love and be loved, Petal desires freedom, and Moon seeks justice. Together they face a larger society that wishes them not one ounce of good will. Anti-Chinese sentiment is strong in Los Angeles, and this eventually leads to the Night of Horrors during which all three women are challenged in ways they could not have imagined. Brought together by hardship and heartbreak, they must use their bravery, endurance, and ability to 'eat bitterness' to discover their voices, find freedom, and connect through solace and friendship. Together they are daughters of the sun and moon."--
Country people
Miles Krzelewski is a devoted husband, a doting father, and the proud owner of a truffle-hunting dog in a land with no truffles. He is also lost, 12-years too late with his PhD on Russian folktales and increasingly haunted by a sense that he's a disappointment to his family. So when his wife, Kate, accepts a visiting professorship at a prestigious college in Vermont, he decides that this will be the year he finally moves forward with his life. But no sooner does he arrive in Vermont than he finds himself entangled with a cast of characters as colorful as that in any folktale and soon, he stumbles upon a bizarre local legend which, he suspects, may not be just a legend after all
Unreliable narrator
"How far would you go to take back the story of your life? When 23-year-old Hope Jenkins applied for an apprenticeship with the award-winning and influential writer Mr. Rosie Glencourt, she never thought she'd actually get it. Eager and bright-eyed, Hope arrives at Shadowlands, Rosie's eerie, otherworldly mansion, ready for the summer that will change her life. And it does -- just not in the way she wanted. Shadowlands is unlike any home Hope has ever known, ruled by secrets and desire. Transfixed by the seductive lives of Rosie and his enigmatic wife, Delia, and increasingly enamored with a young man, Tom, who lives on the sprawling property, Hope soon realizes she's willing to do anything to secure her place among them. Instead she is ousted, forced to leave Shadowlands with a broken heart and blood on her hands. Ten years later, Hope is living in self-imposed exile. She has no family, no friends, no future. But when she picks up Rosie's newest novel, a runaway bestseller titled The Ruined Girl, she discovers it's an almost exact retelling of her story: the work, the sex, the gunshot that ended it all. It is everything Hope swore to keep hidden, dragged out onto center stage. And it's made Rosie more famous than ever. Propulsive, riveting, and surprisingly tender, Unreliable Narrator explores ambition, revenge, and the lies we tell ourselves." --
Pride comes before a fall
"In the third installment of this witty Regency romcom series, a headstrong chaperone is torn between following her rigid principles or her heart Despite his many responsibilities, there is nothing Leopold Sloane, the 11th Duke of Debden, takes more seriously than the safety of those he loves. When one of his sisters is injured at a protest rally, he drags his family to Bath for the summer to keep his reckless and rebellious siblings out of harm's way. The only flaw in his plan is his overwhelming but inexplicable attraction to the new chaperone he has hired to watch out for them. An outspoken conundrum of a woman who soon causes him more trouble than both his sisters combined...but who calls to his soul regardless. From the moment Portia Kendall read her first revolutionary pamphlet beneath her bedcovers at Miss Prentice's School for Girls, she realized that her true calling was to make the world a fairer place for the masses downtrodden by the aristocracy. A calling that led her to Equitas, a radical newspaper that champions reform. But as Portia discovers, writing doesn't pay the bills. To make a living, she must push aside her principles and serve the very people she criticizes weekly in her column. A temporary position as a chaperone in the home of a pompous duke seems like the perfect way to earn enough to follow her heart. Unfortunately, the duke who hires her seems to be more dashing and noble than pompous and soon begins to call to her heart too-as much as she tries to deny it. But dare she risk her principles for love or will her pride always come before a fall?"-- Provided by publisher
Death row
"Death is coming for her ... unless she finds the truth first. Talia Kemper is on death row for murdering her husband. She had an alibi and no known motive, yet Talia's unwavering protestations of innocence have always been ignored. Then one day in the visiting area, she sees a man she's certain is her husband. The person she's been convicted of killing may not be dead after all. But as the days tick away toward Talia's execution, what will it take for her to be believed?"--
Just a Highland fling
"Neelu Pillai makes a last-minute decision to fly to Scotland for her estranged father's wedding with one goal: to get through it with as little conflict as possible. But when her tipsy tirade at the rehearsal dinner is the reason her father gets left at the altar, she agrees to help him track down his runaway bride. There's just one problem: The third member of this road trip through the highlands is Jacob, the hot desi bagpiper from the wedding who just happens to be Neelu's recent one-night stand. They couldn't keep their hands off each other a few nights ago, but now he can't seem to stand her. Their journey to Skye is certainly not smooth, but as the two work together through the obstacles, doing their best to reunite Neelu's father with his bride, they realize that there's more to each other than meets the eye. And that the electric connection they'd felt the night they met is still as strong as ever. . ."--
Love you more
"Two former high school sweethearts are reunited years later by a mutual friend's last wishes in this heartfelt novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Pact. Billie has a great life. She has a thriving practice as a doctor in New York City, a handsome boyfriend who adores her and a beautiful apartment. She's completely content until the phone rings one early one morning with bad news. Her best friend from high school, Erin, has died in a car accident, and her high school sweetheart, Mick, with whom she has had no contact in years, is calling from their hometown in Wisconsin to let her know. As Billie prepares to fly home for the funeral, memories come flooding back. She and Mick met in math class on her first day of high school. Billie and Erin hung out with a nerdier crowd; Mick was the star of the football team. Eventually their unlikely friendship blossomed into something more, the sweetest of young romances. But life has a way of taking people their separate ways, and by the time she was in medical school, Billie and Mick had said goodbye. Now in Wisconsin for the funeral, they learn that Erin's last wishes contain a life-altering request. What does that mean for the separate lives they've built? Powerful, gripping and romantic, Love You More is a moving story about the plot twists life has in store for us--and how we must become the authors of our own stories." --publisher
Cool machine
"1981. New York City is beginning to emerge from financial ruin and decline, energized by rampant real estate development and a Wall Street unchained by Reagan-era predatory capitalism. Up in Harlem, successful business owner/master fence Ray Carney has just been named Sterling Furniture's Dealer of the Month. When the banks won't give his beloved wife Elizabeth a loan for her new travel agency, however, Carney gambles on one last heist, and finds himself entangled with a legendary criminal mastermind. 1983. To some, Carney's friend and partner in crime, Pepper, is a stone-cold sociopath. To others, a top thief with questionable people skills. Either way, he's feeling his age in his troubled gut and his aching bones. When he takes on a bodyguard gig as a favor to Elizabeth, he's plunged into the alien territory of the East Village art and club scene. Luckily for him, whether you're uptown or down, everyone speaks the same language of violence-Pepper is a native speaker. 1986. Carney has always been haunted by his inability to save his cousin Freddie. Now, twenty years after Freddie's death, he has a chance to rescue Freddie's son from the violent forces of the city. But coming out of retirement and teaming up with Pepper again will mean risking the safety and security he's spent decades building for his family, with only one shot to get it right. With his usual pitch-perfect prose, Whitehead paints a portrait of a city in transition, where shimmering skyscrapers rise to the heavens as displaced people huddle in abandoned tunnels below. In a dazzling display of protean imagination, Cool Machine roves all over the city, from Windows on the World to the Meadowlands, to show that in New York, and in the lives of Whitehead's vivid characters, it's what's below the surface that reveals the truth."--
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
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." --
The case of the murdered muckraker
"Chicago, 1898. Junior detective Harriet Morrow finds herself doubting her skills when she's assigned to solve a murder case well above her pay grade. A muckraker has been found murdered after obtaining evidence of a powerful politician's corruption. Enlisting the help of Matthew McCabe, her only true confidante, and growing more protective of her relationship with the lovely Barbara Wozniak, Harriet will need to survive rising threats to assert her place in a world that's quick to dismiss her--and out a killer who's always one step ahead"--
Elizabeth and Marilyn
"On a cool early-autumn evening in 1956, a glittering array of stars turns out in London for a Royal Film Premiere, where they will be presented to Queen Elizabeth II--an elegant young mother and wife, gracious and self-sacrificing, who has embraced her patriotic duty despite never expecting to take the throne so soon. Cameras flash, and a crowd surges forward as a limousine pulls up. Out steps a vision in dazzling gold: the greatest star of the era, Marilyn Monroe. She's a global sensation and money-making machine for Hollywood, with curves that drive men wild and a smile that lets women know she's in on the joke. Finally, the two most famous women in the world will come face-to-face in public for the first time. And the world is watching--unaware that Elizabeth and Marilyn have already had an accidental encounter that has changed their lives"--
McKenna's guy
"When an intruder with murderous intent breaks into Roger Smith's modest home one night, the big brute gets more than he bargained for, ending up a bloody corpse staining Roger's carpet. Washington, DC, Detective Grace Lillinthal is summoned to the crime scene and marvels at the outcome. Why would anyone want to kill gray-haired Roger Smith? He's the picture of respectability-a widower devoted to his family, an amateur painter, and a civil servant who works at the Government Publishing Office. When asked why he'd be a target, a clearly shaken Roger claims to be baffled. But instinct tells Grace there's more to Roger's story, and when she learns that Roger-after killing his home invader and before calling the police-phoned John McKenna, she knows she's onto something. John McKenna is a disreputable character of the first order. He's the gregarious, larger-than-life owner of a local bar that's a notorious den of thieves. After one hired assassin fails, another's bound to show up. The clock is ticking for Roger and McKenna to find out who wants Roger dead and why-and suspects abound. Stubborn Grace is as determined to dig up Roger's secrets as he is to keep them hidden, and soon the investigation becomes a relentless game of cat and mouse. Even if Roger doesn't consider himself a criminal, as chaos takes hold of his world, survival requires that he think like one"--Publisher website
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
Raked away in September
"Rowan Blackwood, the infamous Earl of Haversham, has spent his life running from responsibility. He has no desire for the shackles of matrimony. But when he exits the notorious Dark Walks of Vauxhall Gardens a mere heartbeat behind Lady Tamsin Fairchild, a single gossip column ruins them both. Faced with a choice between a deadly duel with Tamsin's furious brother or a wedding ring, Rowan begrudgingly chooses the altar. Lady Tamsin had only stepped into the shadows of Vauxhall to save a dear friend from certain ruin. ... To salvage her family's name, she must marry the Rake of September--the one man her brother loathes above all others, and a scoundrel she has vowed to keep at arm's length"--Preliminary pages
Nantucket Christmas Stroll
"The Nantucket Christmas Stroll is the most wonderful time of year on the island, filled with holiday cheer and festive decorations. Excited holidaymakers crowd the streets, Santa arrives on a Coast Guard boat, carolers serenade with classic Christmas carols, and shop windows glitter with treasures, twinkling lights, and merry displays. At the heart of this celebration is the Parsons family and the sparkling house party they host each year. Brick Parsons and his wife, Jane, eagerly anticipate the arrival of their three adult children, Lydia, Florence, and Lucas, who are all coming home for the holidays. Lydia, a successful hospitality professional, is torn between her career in New York and her new relationship with her uber-wealthy cosmopolitan boyfriend. Florie, the ambitious middle child, is madly in love with a handsome poet who wants her to move to his hometown in Wisconsin. Lucas, the golden boy, has decided to switch his career path, and is fearful of his father's reaction. Together, the family celebrates the Stroll, reuniting with old friends and lovers on the tree-lit Main Street. But the holiday cheer is soon overshadowed by the stress of the season as secrets are revealed and emotions run high. Champagne flows and Christmas-themed canapes are enjoyed as the Parsons family come together on the night of the party, proving that family and the power of love can make any season bright."--Dust jacket flap
I've got a crush on you
"Dog trainer Chloe Rivers knows that her recent impulsive one night stand was a mistake--especially now that the sexy stranger in question, Sawyer Dumont, turns out to be her new landlord at the town's newly opened doggy daycare. He's all tailored suits and tight schedules; she's sunshine, donuts, and sit stay swoon. They agree to pretend nothing happened. Their chemistry refuses. Chloe's dog training business is gaining celebrity clients daily, and Sawyer's doggy daycare becomes the hot spot for a new TV show, forcing the two to work together more and more closely. And then there's the night that Chloe discovers Sawyer's secret alter ego, complete with a fandom. When Chloe gets roped into a charity dance number, she blackmails Mr. Serious into being her partner. Cue closed door rehearsals, burning hot touches, and Dirty Dancing energy that's impossible to fake--on or off the dance floor. But working together means all kinds of complications, in spite of which Chloe can't deny it: she's crushing hard...and she's not the only one"--Amazon
A date with Death
When the Grim Reaper develops feelings for the children's librarian whose soul he is supposed to collect, he finds that with feelings comes something far worse than death--life. Helena Hart isn't having the best night. Her date just ditched her, her Halloween costume bombed, and her only sympathetic ear is a dead silent partygoer in a Grim Reaper get-up. But when she falls off a balcony and he catches her with a very real skeletal hand, she realizes he may not be a party guest at all. Before she can process the near-death experience, he vanishes, leaving her to wonder if she hallucinated the whole thing. Grim isn't supposed to save souls. He's supposed to reap them. And while he's not sure why he spared Helena, he does know that if his superiors find out, he's as good as dust--which is saying something for a guy who's mostly bones. But keeping away from Helena is proving harder than expected--especially when she isn't the least bit afraid of his monstrous form. Worse, to his horror, Helena makes him feel. And for a reaper, feeling is a fate far more dangerous than death
The missing sister
From the Sunday Times number one bestselling author Lucinda Riley, The Missing Sister is the seventh instalment in the multimillion selling epic series. They'll search the world to find her. The six D'Apliese sisters have each been on their own incredible journey to discover their heritage, but they still have one question left unanswered: who and where is the seventh sister? They only have one clue - an image of a star-shaped emerald ring. The search to find the missing sister will take them across the globe; from New Zealand to Canada, England, France and Ireland, uniting them all in their mission to at last complete their family. In doing so, they will slowly unearth a story of love, strength and sacrifice that began almost one hundred years ago, as other brave young women risk everything to change the world around them. Praise for the Seven Sisters series: 'The Seven Sisters series is heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling' - Lucy Foley 'Well researched and compelling . on an epic scale' - Sunday Express 'There's something magical about these stories' - Prima 'Addictive storytelling' - Woman & Home 'A masterclass in beautiful writing' - The Sun
#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
See you at the Sunset
"Jia Chung is living the dream...until she gets fired from her job, yet again. With her mom breathing down her neck to move home, she needs an escape, fast. When Mimi, her beloved grandmother, invites her to spend the summer in Palm Springs, Jia jumps at the chance. Staying at Sunset Hills Senior Living Community is exactly where a free spirit like Jia can thrive--among people living their best, sun-soaked, fun-filled lives. So what if they're all octogenarians? Henry Shin lives by the rules. It's what overworked corporate lawyers do. They don't fly off to Palm Springs to help their grandfathers move into a new home. But Dennis is Henry's only family. How else can Henry make sure he's settled and safe? The boisterous Zumba classes, daily happy hours, and spicy book clubs were a surprise though. And at the center, leading the charge, is a bright, vivacious stunner named Jia Chung. The same face he'd had a one-night stand with a few months back. And the same woman Henry was forced to terminate at his company the morning after. As carefree days turn into hot, steamy nights, the chemistry between Henry and Jia ignites. But when the real world beckons, should what happens at the Sunset stay at the Sunset?"--
The phone swap
An accidental phone swap finds a celebrity heartthrob falling in love with an ordinary girl. But falling in love in private is not as simple as falling in love in reality. Especially if the world is somehow still watching.
The one who walked away
"A thrilling new tale of romantic suspense from New York Times bestselling author Karen Rose. Bounty hunter Elle Randolph takes on every case she can, in an effort to outrun herself. Three years ago, she was the only one who walked away from a car crash that killed her husband and two others. Although she was cleared of any wrongdoing, she is fueled by guilt and dedicated to solving other people's problems. But her running is over when she's identified as a person of interest in a murder investigation. Detective Ronan Clarke, a single dad for fifteen years, has been laser-focused on raising his daughter and serving the people of Mendocino County, California. He's got everything under control-until a bounty hunter enters his jurisdiction, keeping secrets and bringing murder to his quiet town. The hunter is definitely involved in his current case, but exactly how is his question. Could she be his killer? As he unravels her secrets, he becomes increasingly troubled by what he finds. While Elle is forced to reexamine every painful memory of the life she left behind, Ronan grows more and more sure of her innocence. But can he trust himself to uncover the truth amid their growing attraction?"-- Provided by publisher
Something about September
"Cozy up with your pumpkin spiced latte and a slice of apple pie, because it's time to fall in love in Bramley Hollow... A fall-inspired second-chance romance about a woman who returns home after inheriting her grandmother's diner, only to discover the contractor she must hire was her high school crush. Sweater weather is better together. Rebecca Macintosh has always felt that there's just something about September-nostalgia, crisp mornings, and possibility. But not this year. Rebecca has thirty days to return home to fix up her late grandmother's diner or face the consequences. And the only contractor in town? Cort Adams. The man who rejected her one year ago. He's somehow even better looking as a single dad than when he was the high school football star she once tutored. She'd been hoping to avoid him forever. As the golden leaves start to fall, Rebecca may find that there's more to her hometown-and to Cort-than she'd realized, and that the dreams she's been chasing might have been the wrong ones. Could a spark kindle hot enough in the cool autumn air to call Rebecca home for good?"-- Provided by publisher
Big bad wolf
"Ruby Bellerose lives on the edge of the woods, in a cottage more akin to a fairy tale than modern day life. Her love life is practically non-existent, and she keeps away from the whispered gossip that travels through Maple Hollow. Until a chance encounter with Rafe. As mysterious as he is brooding, Ruby is drawn to the woodsman, curious to find out about the stranger who lives deep within the woods. But Rafe is hiding a secret. And with something lurking in the shadowy forest, will Ruby find that Rafe is her knight in shining armor, or something altogether more dangerous..."--
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 their 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--each struggling to protect their loved ones and preserve their own humanity--Danielle Steel tells a gripping and deeply moving story of regular people surviving as war rages around them"--
Grim tidings
"Darcy Moore is tired of death. Which would be fine and good ... if she wasn't a Grim Reaper. Determined to outrun her designation as the villain, Darcy decides she won't be dragging her next assignment to the underworld. She'll be saving him instead. Unfortunately for Darcy, there's a complication in her plan. Guardian Angel Gabriel Aetos doesn't tolerate threats to his little corner of the world, and a Grim Reaper showing up at his bar is as deadly as it gets. But when he realizes Darcy is not as she seems, Gabriel must decide if he can trust his growing feelings or hold on to his long-standing grudge. But magic doesn't come without consequences. And the Department of Hauntings & Spirits will eventually come calling for their missing Reaper. A spooky yet simmering enemies to lovers tale to keep you warm this Halloween"-- Provided by publisher
Love you more
"Two former high school sweethearts are reunited years later by a mutual friend's last wishes in this heartfelt novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Pact. Billie has a great life. She has a thriving practice as a doctor in New York City, a handsome boyfriend who adores her and a beautiful apartment. She's completely content until the phone rings one early one morning with bad news. Her best friend from high school, Erin, has died in a car accident, and her high school sweetheart, Mick, with whom she has had no contact in years, is calling from their hometown in Wisconsin to let her know. As Billie prepares to fly home for the funeral, memories come flooding back. She and Mick met in math class on her first day of high school. Billie and Erin hung out with a nerdier crowd; Mick was the star of the football team. Eventually their unlikely friendship blossomed into something more, the sweetest of young romances. But life has a way of taking people their separate ways, and by the time she was in medical school, Billie and Mick had said goodbye. Now in Wisconsin for the funeral, they learn that Erin's last wishes contain a life-altering request. What does that mean for the separate lives they've built? Powerful, gripping and romantic, Love You More is a moving story about the plot twists life has in store for us--and how we must become the authors of our own stories." --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..."--
Kindred
"'I lost an arm on my last trip home. My left arm.' So begins the prologue of Kindred, Octavia E. Butler's best-selling neo-slavery novel set against the backdrop of 1976 California and early 1800s Maryland. When twenty-six-year-old Dana vanishes from her home and is transported to the antebellum South, she soon realizes why she was summoned to the past: to protect Rufus, the son in a slave-owning plantation family, and ensure his safety so that he may live into young adulthood. It isn't until after Dana endures multiple trips that she learns the truth of their relationship and how her very existence in her own time is dependent on helping Rufus survive in his. These increasingly long and perilous trips not only force Dana as a modern-day Black woman to experience and accept the savagery of her own slavery in the 1800s but also pull her further away from her autonomy and her return to the present. Kindred was adapted and developed by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins as a limited FX series on Hulu. This edition includes a foreword by Janelle Monáe, acclaimed singer/songwriter, actor, producer, and storyteller."--
Kill all wizards
"SWORDS, SORCERY, AND A SPOT OF TEA We could think of nothing but the barbarian. He had come here, surely, to murder or marry someone, to exact revenge, or to say or do something very scandalous. We could hardly wait to see which it was. We hoped it would be all of them. The barbarian traveled far to consult the wizards of the empire. Instead of lending their aid, they ensorcelled him, exploited his strength, and stole his sword. They should not have done that. Now the barbarian plans to kill every wizard who wronged him, even if that means blending in with their vile society: dressing in finery, taking tea in exclusive clubs, and reserving the best box at the theater. Oh, he hates it all with the fiery passion of his savage heart-but not as much as he hates these wizards"-- Provided by publisher
To dance with death
"Once a spy for the ruthless King Illian, Vasalie sacrificed herself to kill him and prevent a prophesied war. But Illian's brother, Anton-the king she allied with and began to love-struck a deal with Moranya, the goddess of the underworld, to bring Vasalie back. The cost: his compassion, his memories of her, and all the events of the past six weeks. Now stripped of the truth, Anton believes his friends betrayed him and accepts Moranya's offer to rule the kingdom of the dead. But with the kingdom he leaves behind on the brink of civil war, and her cruel father threatening to invade, Vasalie realizes only Anton can reunite a fractured realm. To save her world and the man she was coming to love, Vasalie must journey to the underworld and reclaim him. But the Anton she finds is the worst version of himself: the arrogant, debauched king she once thought he was. To restore him, she'll have to restore his memories first... even if it means sacrificing her own heart"-- Provided by publisher
The witch queen
"The wicked queen's story did not end with a happily ever after. And she wouldn't have it any other way. With the king bound to her magic mirror and his daughter, the rightful heir, hidden away in the countryside, Queen Ayleth has the kingdom entirely at her command. Despite her ultimate power, Ayleth finds herself consumed: With fears that the witches from her former coven will return to depose her. With the dread that someone at the palace will discover her secret. With her own deepening dark magic. And with thoughts of her lost love, Jacquetta -- the witch whose betrayal still haunts Ayleth as stubbornly as the lingering scent of juniper. But Ayleth's carefully-built world begins to unravel when Princess Blodwyn returns from exile in the company of Margaret, the king's scheming sister, and reveals a plan of her own: To invoke Braxos Trials, a contest of bravery, wisdom, and justice that will allow Blodwyn to retake the throne. Ayleth suddenly discovers herself in danger of losing the crown she sacrificed everything to win -- and she will do anything to retain control. And Ayleth isn't the only one struggling with her altered position. Blodwyn's homecoming soon proves more difficult than she imagined. Embroiled in Ayleth's viperous court, Blodwyn is surrounded by enemies and plagued by rumors of a long-buried curse come to life. As family secrets resurface, the princess isn't sure who -- or what -- she can trust. Especially when she may be falling for one of her rivals in the trials. As the battle for the realm intensifies, both Ayleth and Blodwyn find themselves fighting not only for the throne, but for the truth of their own souls. Soon, they must each decide: What price are they willing to pay to wear the crown?" --
Harbinger
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The infinite state
"In this blistering science fiction epic, international bestselling author Richard Swan presents a thrilling tale of survival and an eviscerating examination of totalitarianism. THE INFINITE STATE begins at a flashpoint in the lives of a widowed party member, a disgraced investigator, and a hypersled pilot-entangled in a plot to escape the suffocating authority of a fascist state. WHO GIVES YOU LIFE? PATER AETERNUS. Katherine Fuller's husband is dead. As an esteemed member of Pater Aeternus-governing party of the fascist, galaxy-spanning Decurion Empire-he has left behind an estate of immeasurable wealth. And Katherine is going to inherit it. WHO GIVES YOU PURPOSE? PATER AETERNUS. Life under the Eternal Father is rigidly stratified, surveilled, and controlled-each new day to be endured, not lived. But with Katherine's newfound fortune, she is presented with a rare and dangerous opportunity: purchase a virgin world, and create a better, fairer society. WHO GIVES YOU JOY? PATER AETERNUS. But the Empire cannot allow its wayward daughter to succeed. And as Katherine works in secret, recruiting allies she's not even sure she can trust, she will discover exactly how far Pater Aeternus is willing to go to stop her. Because Katherine is going to create something nobody has seen for many years. A democracy"-- Provided by publisher
A forsaken prophecy
"In Belavere Trench, the Artisans and the Craftsmen are at war. Patrick, the last Alchemist, and Nina, the world's only known earth Charmer, have been captured by the Artisans, putting Patrick's rebel union in a precarious position. Though he hasn't forgiven Nina her betrayals, Patrick has other things to worry about. He is finally reunited with his father, a prisoner of the Artisans, and the group lands a narrow escape only with the help of Nina's first love, Theo. Decoding an ancient prophecy, they set off in search of an infinite supply of idium that will determine the course of the war, should it prove more than a myth. Fleeing across Craftsman towns on the brink, they will encounter old friends--and enemies--in search of answers"--
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
Massif
It's business as usual for Ship Leader Parnell Shi-Sawahla and the crew of the corvette Sassafras. Ride a Massif to a new system, fight the enemy, repeat. For more than two hundred years humans have been hitching rides on these sentient, starfaring mountain ranges, colonising planets and exporting an on and off again war between Earth and Mars. But the big questions are always there, behind every battle, every new colony, every new star system discovery. Why do the Massifs carry humans to the stars? Why do they help us export our wars? What's in it for the Massifs? Ship crews aren't supposed to ask these questions, they aren't supposed to think about these questions, and they definitely aren't supposed to go deep and talk to Massif avatars. But now Parnell and his tight-knit crew must try to find the answers, to save not only themselves but the future of humanity
Scion
"My job, when you think about it, isn't so different from a lot of people's. The more old-fashioned crowd do still get hung up on the "killing people" part of it, I guess, but that's a them problem: it's been perfectly legal to take out lifers for ages. Besides, once ultrawealthy morons realised they had a way to live forever--limited resources be damned--there was only ever going to be one genuinely practical deterrent. So, sure, I have to deal with a ton of boring planning. Inconvenient hours. Some pretty awkward face-to-face interactions. And like most of us, I'm really only clocking in to try to crawl out from beneath my debts. But someone's got to do it. Luckily, my genetic compatibilities make me really, really good at doing it. Still. This next job ... I don't know. It's something I haven't had to deal with in years. Kind of the opposite of my regular duties. Strange, that it got thrown my way. I'm sure it'll all go totally fine though." -- front flyleaf."
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
Brona
"Years have passed since Galaphile Joss and his life partner Nirianne established Paranor as a way to bring harmony to the Four Lands. Now, their two sons are growing to men in a land of peace and plenty. Admittedly, it is a land that their eldest child, Abronja, finds rather boring. At sixteen, he longs for a way to prove himself--a chance to show he is every bit the equal of his famous father. But when the excitement he has been longing for materializes, it is in the form of an old evil: a dark sorcerer whom his father had defeated, but not destroyed. And who is now back, stronger and more deadly than ever. It is an evil whose return Galaphile always dreaded--and not just because of what it means for the wider world. His beloved son Abronja was conceived while the dark sorcerer had control of Nirianne, and Galaphile has always feared the sorcerer's influence on the boy. Abronja, for his part, knows he has never been corrupted by evil. He is fully committed to his father's vision for peace, and is determined to make his name by finally destroying the evil that has so blighted his family. But tangling with dark magic is not a thing to be taken lightly--especially for a young man as yet untested in the ways of magic and the world. Because the repercussions of this encounter could have repercussions for centuries to come"--
The dungeon book as told by Cornelius the Skull
Bait doesn't remember a time before the dungeon. Before the dragon stole her from her cot. She doesn't know what her name was before she was handed over to the monstrous denizens of the dungeon beneath the sorcerer's tower. Luckily for Bait, they decided not to eat her. And so, she grew up in the dark - the goblins her adopted family, a vengeful minotaur her protector, a sentient skull her tutor and a faithful blob of corridor slime her main source of nutrition. But the labyrinthine dungeon, with its haunted halls, buried temples and forgotten magics, draws treasure hunters like moths to flame. And as the outside world starts to intrude, Bait will learn what it means to be monstrous, and she will have to decide where she truly belongs
Exodus the Helium Sea
"For millennia, the Crown Dominion has been at relative peace, with the Celestials in control and the human population little better than serfs. But now the Crown Dominion is facing a crisis of epic proportions--one that could change the balance of power in the Centauri Cluster forever--as an exiled faction that has been waiting for seven thousand years beyond the Helium Sea has returned to claim their vengeance. For Finn and his human allies, who have ended up at the center of this conflict either through circumstance or manipulation, this is an unprecedented opportunity. If they can band together, they may be able to outwit the Celestials and finally earn their fellow humans a place of independence and power in the Crown Dominion. But first they must locate and master ancient artifacts of immense power that could give them a needed edge in the conflict ahead. And all while ducking the forces that are determined to knock them off the board for good"-- Provided by publisher
Earth 7
Well, that's about it for the story of planet Earth, poor Earth, reduced to not much more than a piece of burnt coal. But, life and love persist, even in the most unexpected, inhospitable places. Two women meet on a beach of artificial sand. One was raised in a pod in the ocean and the other may or may not be a robot. Their love-or any love-seems so unlikely. Earth is severely depopulated. Some people have given up, gone off to Mars. Others pursue eternal life as digital code. And yet others, like Dylan and Melanie, are holdouts-and some of those holdouts are constructing a vast molecular collection in hopes that a future person may be alive to make a new Earth. Foolhardy? Misguided? Quixotic? Probably. But what can a human (or a robot) do? By the end of Unferth's wild, poetic, revelatory, and slyly philosophical novel, the reader has traveled to the very edges of the cosmos as a "soul globule" and between grains of sand as a microscopic tardigrade
Surviving ice
"The USA TODAY bestselling author of the Ten Tiny Breaths series and Burying Water which Kirkus Reviews called a sexy, romantic, gangster-tinged page-turner returns with a new novel packed with romance, plot twists, and psychological suspense. Ivy Lee, a talented tattoo artist who spent the early part of her twenties on the move, is looking for a place to call home. She thinks she might have finally found it working in her uncle's tattoo shop in San Francisco. But all that changes when a robbery turns deadly, compelling her to pack up her things yet again. When they need the best, they call him. That's why Sebastian Riker is back in California, cleaning up the mess made after a tattoo shop owner with a penchant for blackmail got himself shot. But it's impossible to get the answers he needs from a dead body, leaving him to look elsewhere. Namely, to the twenty-something-year-old niece who believes this was a random attack. Who needs to keep believing that until Sebastian finds what he's searching for. Ivy has one foot out of San Francisco when a chance encounter with a stranger stalls her departure
Die for you
When successful novelist Isabel Raines learns that everyone that her husband worked with is dead--and that her missing husband has been legally dead for some time--she will not rest until she finds the truth about him. Who he was, where he's gone, and how he was able to deceive her so completely
The first wife
"As a child, Bailey Browne dreamed of a knight in shining armor swooping in to rescue her and her mother. As she grows older, those dreams transform, becoming ones of a mysterious stranger who will sweep her off her feet and whisk her away from her ordinary existence. Then, suddenly, there he is. Despite the ten year difference in their ages, her working class upbringing and his of privilege, Logan Abbott and Bailey fall deeply in love. Marriage quickly follows. But when Logan brings her home to his horse farm in Louisiana, a magnificent estate on ninety wooded acres, her dreams of happily-ever-after begin to unravel. A tragic family history she knew nothing about surfaces, plus whisperings about the disappearance of his first wife, True, and rumors about the women from the area who have gone missing--and when another woman disappears, all signs point to her husband's involvement. At first Bailey ignores the whispers, even circumstantial evidence against Logan mounts. But finally, Bailey must make a choice: believe what everyone says--or bet her life on the man she loves, but is realizing she hardly knows. From the author of Justice for Sara, Erica Spindler's The First Wife is a thrilling new novel that will have you gasping on every page"--
My dirty California
"When Marty returns to Pennsylvania after living in California for ten years, he's happily welcomed by his father and older brother, Jody. The joyful reunion is short-lived. Two days later, Jody enters the house to find his father and Marty shot dead as their masked killer flees out the back door. Without any answers from the local police, Jody heads to Los Angeles looking for who murdered his family and why. Soon, he finds a trove of strange videos recorded by his brother that leads him into the city's most dangerous corners, where he comes up against drug dealers, crooked cops, surf gangs, and black-market profiteers. As his investigation expands, it also intersects with Pen, a documentary filmmaker who suspects humanity is living in a simulation and that her missing father found a portal to escape; Renata, an undocumented immigrant who might have evidence to support Pen's theory; and Tiph, a young mother whose desperate efforts to support her only child via a stolen art stash could prove the key to answering all these mysteries. My Dirty California is a cinematic, suspenseful, intricately plotted thriller that explores the darker side of the glamorous Golden State."--
Our last resort
"In this propulsive new thriller from the author of the break-out debut The Quiet Tenant, a reunion between estranged siblings is interrupted when a woman is found murdered at their luxury vacation resort, dredging up memories from a shared childhood they've tried to keep buried in the past. Frida and Gabriel arrive seeking a fresh start at the stunning Ara Hotel in the secluded desert of Escalante, Utah. Once so close they were able to finish each other's sentences, they've grown apart in recent years after a sudden, unspeakable tragedy. Now, at the luxe resort, they are ready to reconnect between dips in the pool and hikes on spectacular desert trails. It all feels like paradise-until the dead body of a beautiful young woman who was vacationing at the Ara with her powerful, much older husband is discovered. When the local police arrive and put the resort into lockdown, Gabriel and Frida are forced to revisit memories from their upbringing in a cloistered cult in upstate New York, led by a charismatic and fanatical leader. It was their dramatic, fiery escape from his control fifteen years earlier that bonded them for life-or so Frida thought. Alternating between past and present timelines, Our Last Resort builds toward a shattering climax that uncovers the fate of the murdered Ara guest and reveals the shocking secrets Gabriel and Frida have been hiding for years. Taut, gripping, and intense, Clémence Michallon's sophomore suspense novel is a nail-biter until the last page, cementing her status as a major new talent in the genre"--
The golem of Paris
"From two #1 bestselling masters of crime fiction comes an extraordinary thriller about family, murder, and the secrets that refuse to stay buried. It's been more than a year since LAPD detective Jacob Lev learned the remarkable truth about his family, and he's not coping well. He's back to drinking, he's not talking to his father, the LAPD Special Projects Department continues to shadow him, and the memory of a woman named Mai haunts him day and night. And while Jacob has tried to build a bridge to his mother, she remains a stranger to him, imprisoned inside her own tattered mind. Then he comes across the file for a gruesome unsolved murder that brings the two halves of his life into startling collision. Finding the killer will take him halfway around the world, to Paris--the city of romance, but also of gritty streets, behind the lights. It's a dangerous search for truth that plunges him into the past. And for Jacob Lev, there is no place more frightening. Jonathan Kellerman has long been known for his mastery of criminal psychology and his ability to create thrilling novels of nuanced drama and suspense. But in The Golem of Paris, he and Jesse Kellerman raise that suspense to a whole new level"--
No other will do
Men are optional. That was the credo Emma Chandler's suffragette aunts taught her and why she started a successful women's colony in Harper's Station, Texas. But when an unknown assailant tries repeatedly to drive the women out, Emma is forced to admit they might need a man after all. One who can fight. And there is only one she trusts enough to ask. Malachi Shaw has finally earned the respect he's always craved by becoming an explosives expert for the railroad. Yet when Emma's telegram arrives, he leaves his job behind and rushes to Harper's Station to repay the girl who once saved his life. Only she's not a girl any longer. She's a woman with a mind of her own and a smile that makes a man imagine a future he doesn't deserve. As the danger intensifies, old feelings grow and deepen, but Emma and Mal will need more than love to survive.--
When I kill you
"The multimillion-copy and New York Times bestseller B. A. Paris returns with a triumphant, unsettling new suspense novel. Who is watching Nell Masters? Nell Masters is certain someone is following her. The hairs on the back of her neck rise when she travels to and from work, there are silent calls to her office, and a huge bouquet of flowers arrives without a card. And Nell has a reason to be looking over her shoulder, because she has a secret that she's hiding from everyone in her life, including her new partner, Alex. But Alex also has secrets of his own. Fourteen years earlier, when Nell went by the name Elle Nugent, she witnessed a student, Bryony Sanders, getting into a stranger's car. When Bryony was found murdered, Elle became obsessed with finding the person responsible. She was convinced she knew who it was and her fixation with Brett Parker, the man she accused, led her down a dangerous path . . . Now, Nell tries to convince herself that this unnerving feeling of being watched is all in her mind. Has someone from her past discovered her new identity? Has the stalker become the stalked? Or is there something even more deadly at play?"--
A true verdict
"MediMiracle Corporation manufactures Sophrosyne, a miracle cure for opiate addiction. Ellison Ricard, a research analyst for the company, claims to have uncovered data that proves Black users of Sophrosyne experience fatal side effects far more often than people of other races. When Ricard confronts MediMiracle's charismatic founder and CEO, Peyton Burke, a violent confrontation ensues. The wheelchair-bound Ricard--a Black man who had been severely injured years earlier--is fired that very day. Ricard turns to aging lawyer M. Bailey Klaus, to sue Burke and MediMiracle for civil rights violations, alleging that Ricard was fired because he blew the whistle on the coverup and because he was Black. Klaus faces off against his former protégé, Cicely Pagano, each arguing for drastically different versions of Ricard. Is he a brilliant, sincere, credible person who is rightfully standing up against a deadly product? Or is he a delusional, embittered, and avaricious liar who is taking advantage of his former employer? Ricard's fate rests with an eight-person jury who can't agree on anything. Working together to reach a consensus means navigating a tempest of the most divisive issues: politics, sexism, drug abuse, capitalism, healthcare, and racism. Can eight people with different backgrounds, ages, classes, and political views avoid coming to blows, much less render a true verdict? Told through court transcripts and jury deliberations, A True Verdict is a suspenseful ride to a shocking outcome ..."--
The arrangement
"A Pretty Woman tale turns toxic and deadly in this provocative and riveting thriller of sex, obsession, and murder from Robyn Harding, the "master of domestic suspense" (Kathleen Barber) and the USA TODAY bestselling author of The Party and Her Pretty Face"--
Count my lies
"Sloane Caraway is a liar. Harmless lies, mostly, to make her self-proclaimed sad, little life a bit more interesting. So when Sloane sees a young girl in tears at a park one afternoon, she can't help herself - she tells the girl's (very attractive) dad she's a nurse and helps him pull a bee stinger from the girl's foot. With this lie, and chance encounter Sloane becomes the nanny for the wealthy, and privileged life of Jay and Violet Lockhart. The perfect New York couple, with a brownstone, a daughter in private school, and summers on Block Island. But maybe Sloane isn't the only one lying, and all that's picture perfect harbors a much more dangerous truth. To say anything more is to spoil the most exciting, twisty, and bitingly smart suspense novel to come out in years. The thing about lies is that they add up, form their own truth and twisted prison of a world. And in COUNT MY LIES, Sophie Stava spins a breakneck, unputdownable thriller about the secrets we keep, and the terrifying dangers that lurk just under the picture perfect images we spend so much time trying to maintain. Careful what you lie for"--
Colton storm watch
"She's his best friend Until a stalker changes everything Sassy Colton's art gallery has become a hot spot for break-ins. And her best friend, first responder Nick Malone, vows to catch the culprit. Of course he'll help safeguard her beloved workspace. Soon Sassy's home is targetedand so is Sassy. She'll trust Nick's instincts as long as he doesn't keep secrets from her-a promise he's quickly forced to break, risking their safety and their fledgling romance. But when her tormentor is revealed, Nick is the only protector who can keep her alive." --
Beach thriller
"The ultimate summer suspense novel, this book-within-a-book thriller is perfect for beach read lovers everywhere! It's been nearly twenty years since Holly last visited the charming town of Beauport, Massachusetts, and it remains as enchanting as she remembers. The boardwalk is still lively with tourists browsing shops and exploring art galleries. Crescent Beach looks unchanged, with light reflecting off the cold Atlantic waves. However, Holly's painful memories still linger. She feels intense pangs of guilt, just as strong now as they were then-when her sister tragically died right here in Beauport, and Holly did nothing to stop it. As a struggling writer, declining sales have forced Holly out of her cherished New York apartment. Now, she must live in the last place she wants: her family's long-abandoned beach house, where she last saw her sister alive. Holly arrives on a mission from her literary agent to write a best-selling book. But she's not the only one with an agenda. Someone is watching Holly's every move from the shadows. The Watcher sees all and knows what Holly doesn't. Some secrets must remain buried. With writer's block and a long-neglected cottage to fix, Holly feels as though she's drowning in financial burdens. Reinventing herself won't be easy, but she does make some helpful friends along the way. There's Gail, the property-obsessed realtor who introduces her to a friendly handyman named Ethan. The local psychic, Serena, also supports her, although she warns of impending danger. Then there's the young, mysterious Jade, a runaway teen in Beauport on a secret mission. Jade has nowhere to go, so Holly takes her in. When Jade lands a job with the powerful Carmichael family, Holly feels overwhelmed with dread. The Carmichaels' influence in town has waned over the years, but they will always have a dark connection to her tragic past. Their hidden secrets could also endanger young Jade. As threats from the ominous Watcher become increasingly sinister, Holly realizes that, even though the distant past is a faint echo, it is still close enough to be deadly"--
The Inn at Ocean's Edge
"A vacation to Sunset Cove was her way of celebrating and thanking her parents. After all, Claire Dellamore's childhood was like a fairytale. But with the help of Luke Elwell, Claire discovers that fairytale was really an elaborate lie...The minute she steps inside the grand Inn at Ocean's Edge, Claire Dellamare knows something terrible happened there. She feels it in her bones. Her ensuing panic attack causes a scene, upsetting her parents. Claire attempts to quiet her nerves with a walk on the beach, to no avail. She's at too great a distance to make out details, but she believes she witnesses a murder on a nearby cliff. When local police find no evidence of foul play, they quickly write off the "nervous" woman's testimony as less than credible. But Luke Elwell, home on leave from the Coast Guard, has reason to believe Claire. Years ago when his mother went missing, Luke's father suspected she'd been murdered. He died never having convinced the police to investigate. So when an employee of the grand hotel doesn't show up for work, Luke steps in to help Claire track down the missing woman. As Claire and Luke put together the pieces of a decades-old mystery, they discover that some family secrets refuse to stay buried. And some passions are worth killing for"--
Into the fire
Who is the arsonist threatening his command? Fire station chief-and fish out of water-Mick Prentiss hopes that saving lives will redeem his past failures when serial arson threatens his newly adopted Michigan town. Mick sees one complication: Rachel Hoffman, an attractive single mom trying to prove her brother's innocence and find the truth about their father's suicide. Mick warns headstrong Rachel not to investigate the fires with him, or risk endangering her two daughters. But after succumbing to the heat growing between them, can he safeguard Rachel and her twins from a vengeful criminal? Or will he lose them all to the flames?
Kardashian dynasty
Traces the rise of the Kardashian and Jenner families to reality show and tabloid fame, discussing the negative publicity that has overshadowed their recent years while scrutinizing charges of exploitation that have targeted Kris Jenner, Rob Kardashian, and Caitlyn Jenner
Lost in the Valley of Death a story of obsession and danger in the Himalayas
"In his early thirties Justin Alexander Shetler, quit his job at a tech startup and set out on a global journey: across the United States by motorcycle, then down to South America, and on to the Philippines, Thailand, and Nepal, in search of authentic experiences and meaningful encounters, while also documenting his travels on Instagram. His enigmatic character and magnetic personality gained him a devoted following who lived vicariously through his adventures. But the ever restless explorer was driven to pursue ever greater challenges, and greater risks, in what had become a personal quest -- his own hero's journey. In 2016, he made his way to the Parvati Valley, a remote and rugged corner of the Indian Himalayas steeped in mystical tradition yet shrouded in darkness and danger. There, he spent weeks studying under the guidance of a sadhu, an Indian holy man, living and meditating in a cave. At the end of August, accompanied by the sadhu, he set off on a "spiritual journey" to a holy lake -- a journey from which he would never return. Lost in the Valley of Death is about one man's search to find himself, in a country where for many westerners the path to spiritual enlightenment can prove fraught, even treacherous. But it is also a story about all of us and the ways, sometimes extreme, we seek fulfillment in life."--
Throne of grace a mountain man, an epic adventure, and the bloody conquest of the American West
"The explosive true saga of the legendary adventurer Jedediah Smith and the Mountain Men who explored the American frontier, written by New York Times bestselling authors of Blood and Treasure Bob Drury and Tom Clavin. It is the early 19th century, and the land recently purchased by President Thomas Jefferson stretches west for thousands of miles. Who inhabits this vast new garden of Eden? What strange beasts and natural formations can be found? Thus was the birth of Manifest Destiny and the resulting bloody battles with Indigenous tribes encountered by white explorers. Also in this volatile mix are the grizzled fur trappers and mountain men, waging war against the Native American tribes whose lands they traverse. This is the setting of Throne of Grace, and the guide to this epic narrative is arguably America's greatest yet most unsung pathfinder, Jedediah Smith. His explorations into the forested frontiers on both sides of the Rocky Mountains and all the way to the West Coast would become the stuff of legend. Thanks to painstaking research and riveting writing, the story of the making of modern America is told through the eyes of both the ordinary and memorable men and women, settlers and Indigenous, who witnessed it. But it's Smith who drives the narrative with his trailblazing path through the unexplored terrain of the American West. Throne of Grace is a gripping yarn that drops the reader into the center of an underreported era and introduces one of the great explorers in American history"--
Everybody's got something
The beloved Good Morning America anchor shares the incredible journey that's been her life so far and the lessons she learned along the way as she battled breast cancer and a rare blood disorder and dealt with the death of her mother
The life of Elizabeth I
This volume is a biography of the queen of England from 1558 until 1603, Elizabeth I. She was the fifth and last monarch of the Tudor dynasty. After a lonely and often perilous childhood during which Elizabeth was once imprisoned and was nearly executed by her half-sister, Mary. A 25-year-old Elizabeth ascended to the throne when Mary died. Elizabeth's reign is known as the Elizabethan era, famous above all for the flourishing of English drama, led by playwrights such as Shakespeare and Marlowe, and for the seafaring prowess of English adventurers such as Francis Drake. The author emphasizes Elizabeth's precarious position as a ruling woman in a man's world, suggesting that the single life was personally appealing as well as politically expedient for someone who had seen many ambitious ladies, including her own mother, ruined and even executed for just the appearance of sexual indiscretions. Elizabeth is portrayed as autocratic, devious, even deceptive, but these traits were required to perform a 45-year tightrope walk between the two great powers of Europe at the time, France and Spain. Both countries were eager to bring small, weak England under their sway and to safely marry off its inconveniently independent queen
Good stuff a reminiscence of my father, Cary Grant
The author is the only child of Cary Grant and Dyan Cannon. This portrait is of the relationship between a daughter and her father, one of America's most iconic male movie stars. She writes of their life together through her high school and college years until his death in 1986 at the age of eighty-two
Seeing a memoir of truth and courage from China's most influential television journalist
After becoming a radio DJ in college and a TV interviewer at twenty-three, Chai Jing is thrust into the spotlight when she takes on a position as a news anchor at CCTV, China's official state news channel. Chai struggles to find her role in a male-dominated news organization, while discovering corruption, courage, and hope within the people she meets
This thread of gold a celebration of Black womanhood
"From gender adviser to the UN Catherine Joy White comes This Thread of Gold, a lyrical celebration of the history of Black women who challenged stereotypes through film, politics, activism, and beyond. This immersive and empowering read blends history, reporting, and personal stories to weave a gorgeous tapestry from the resilience of Black women. As White writes, "Black women are not victims. Black women are alchemists, spinning gold from a life of hardship. . . . This book is dedicated solely to Black women surviving, thriving, and glowing." White's book features revolutionary women from across time and space, liberating them from reductive stereotypes like "the strong Black woman," and allowing space for emotional nuance, individual motivation, and richness of expression. White offers fresh insights into the work of Beyoncé and Nina Simone, Shirley Chisholm and Meghan Markle, as well as the work of those who resisted in secret-in kitchens, in churches, and through trusted networks. By weaving these women together, White reveals new ways to understand Black womanhood and she is sure to inspire new generations of readers"--
I take my coffee black reflections on Tupac, musical theater, faith, and being Black in America
"As a six-foot-two, dreadlocked black man, Tyler Merritt knows that getting too close to the wrong person can get him killed. But he also believes that proximity can be a cure for racism. Tyler Merritt's video "Before You Call the Cops" has been viewed more than 59 million times. He's appeared on Jimmy Kimmel and Sports Illustrated and has been profiled in the New York Times. The viral video's main point--that the more you know someone, the more empathy, understanding, and compassion you have for that person--is the springboard for this book, which lets us deeply into Tyler's life and his world to help bridge the divides that seem to grow wider every day. In I Take My Coffee Black, Tyler tells hilarious stories from his own life as a black man in America. He talks about growing up in a multi-cultural community and realizing that he wasn't always welcome. He shares how he quit sports for musical theater (that's where the girls were), to how Jesus barged in uninvited and changed his life forever (it all revolved around a Triple Fat Goose jacket), to how he ended up at a small Bible college in Santa Cruz because he thought they had a great theater program (they didn't). Throughout his stories, he also seamlessly weaves in lessons about privilege and the legacy of lynching and sharecropping and why you don't cross black mamas, teaching readers about the history of encoded racism that still undergirds our society today. By turns witty, insightful, and laugh-out-loud funny, I Take My Coffee Black paints a portrait of black manhood in America and enlightens, illuminates, and entertains--and, ultimately, builds the kind of empathy that might just be the antidote against the racial injustice in our society."--
Mill town reckoning with what remains
"A galvanizing and powerful debut, Mill Town is an American story, a human predicament, and a moral wake-up call that asks: what are we willing to tolerate and whose lives are we willing to sacrifice for our own survival? Kerri Arsenault grew up in the rural working class town of Mexico, Maine. For over 100 years the community orbited around a paper mill that employs most townspeople, including three generations of Arsenault's own family. Years after she moved away, Arsenault realized the price she paid for that seemingly secure childhood. The mill, while providing livelihoods for nearly everyone, also contributed to the destruction of the environment and the decline of the town's economic, moral, and emotional health in a slow-moving catastrophe, earning the area the nickname "Cancer Valley." In Mill Town, Arsenault undertakes an excavation of a collective past, sifting through historical archives and scientific reports, talking to family and neighbors, and examining her own childhood to present a portrait of a community that illuminates not only the ruin of her hometown and the collapse of the working-class of America, but also the hazards of both living in and leaving home, and the silences we are all afraid to violate. In exquisite prose, Arsenault explores the corruption of bodies: the human body, bodies of water, and governmental bodies, and what it's like to come from a place you love but doesn't always love you back"--
The king of confidence a tale of utopian dreamers, frontier schemers, true believers, false prophets, and the murder of an American monarch
In 1843, James Strang, a charismatic young lawyer and avowed atheist, converted to a burgeoning religious movement known as Mormonism, persuaded hundreds to follow him to Lake Michigan, and declared himself a divine king. This book presents an account of one of the country's boldest con men and the boisterous era that allowed him to thrive
Becoming Dr. Seuss Theodor Geisel and the making of an American imagination
"The definitive, fascinating, all-reaching biography of Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss is a classic American icon. His work has defined our childhoods and the childhoods of our own children. More than twenty-five years after his death, his books continue to find new readers, now grossing over half a billion dollars in sales. His whimsical illustrations and silly, simple rhymes are timeless favorites because, quite simply, he makes us laugh. Theodor Geisel, however, led a life that goes much deeper than the prolific and beloved children's book author. In fact, the allure and fascination of Dr. Seuss begins with this second, more radical side. He had a successful career as a political cartoonist, and his political leanings can be felt throughout his books--remember the environmentalist of The Lorax? Geisel was a complicated man, who introduced generations to the wonders of reading while teaching young people about empathy and how to treat others well"--
A fire in his soul Van Gogh, Paris, and the making of an artist
"Vincent Van Gogh arrived in the French capital on the last day of February 1886, a month short of his thirty-third birthday. He was a man beaten down by life, half-starved, and nearly broken psychologically. He was saved by his brother Theo, who provided him with room, board, and, most crucially, emotional support while he attempted to master the difficult craft of painting. Thus far, Vincent's crude scenes of peasant life rendered in murky shades of brown and gray were both hackneyed and amateurish. Theo, a successful art dealer at a prestigious Parisian firm, dismissed them as gloomy, unappealing, and, worst of all, unmarketable. By the time Vincent left Paris, almost exactly two years later, he'd transformed himself into one of the most original artists of the age, turning out works of hallucinatory intensity in vivid hues and stamped with his own distinctive personality. A Fire in His Soul chronicles this remarkable transformation. It's a tale filled with tragedy and triumph, personal anguish and creative fulfillment, as Vincent, through sheer force of will, reinvents himself as a painter of unparalleled expressive power. Along the way, the reader will discover an unfamiliar Van Gogh: not the solitary genius of the popular imagination, shunned by an uncomprehending world and conjuring masterpieces from the depths of his lonely soul. In Paris, he was at the center of a community of like-minded seekers. Here, Van Gogh was able to engage in a lively dialogue with fellow artists almost as daring as he was, expanding his notion of what art could and should be. It was in the cafes and studios of Montmartre and in the grand galleries of the Louvre and Luxembourg, that Van Gogh received his artistic education--a crash course that at first disoriented him but ultimately sparked his creative breakthrough. Working alongside such legendary figures as Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec, Seurat, and Signac, Vincent perfected his technique and launched an artistic revolution."--
Matisse in Morocco a journey of light and color
Matisse in Morocco tells the story of the artist's groundbreaking time in Tangier and how it altered Matisse's development as a painter and indelibly marked his work for the next four decades. Through Koehler's research and travel, we experience Matisse's time in Tangier, the paintings and their subjects, his relationships with his wife Amélie and his two important collectors, and then come to understand the impact Morocco--its light, colors, culture, and artistic traditions--had on his art. From Landscape Viewed From a Window, to Zorah on the Terrace, from Kasbah Gate to the dream-like tableau Moroccan Café, these works from Morocco are now recognized as some of the most significant and dazzling of Matisse's illustrious career. --
Hatching experiments in motherhood and technology
"A provocative examination of reproductive technologies that questions our understanding of fertility, motherhood, and the female body Since the world's first test-tube baby was born in 1978, in vitro fertilization has made the unimaginable possible for millions of people. Yet today, the revolutionary potential of babies in bottles remains unrealized. Fertility centers continue to reinforce conservative norms of motherhood and family, and infertility remains a deeply emotional experience many women are reluctant to discuss. In this vivid and incisive personal and cultural history, Jenni Quilter explores what it is like to be one of those women, both the site of a bold experiment and a potential mother caught between fearing and yearning. Quilter observes her own experience with the eye of a critic, recounting the pleasures and pains of objectification: how medicine mediates between women and their bodies, how marketing redefines pregnancy and early parenthood as a set of products, how we celebrate the "natural" and denigrate the artificial. With nuance, empathy, and a fierce intellect, Quilter asks urgent questions about what it means to desire a child and how much freedom reproductive technologies actually offer. Her writing embraces the complexities of motherhood and the humanity of IVF: the waiting rooms, the message boards, and the genetic permutations-egg donation, sperm donation, embryo donation-of what a thoroughly modern family might mean"--
New Audiovisual
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."--
All through the night
When noted gambler Alfred 'Gloves' Donahue makes a trip to his local bakery to see why his cheesecake hasn't been delivered, he sees nightclub singer Leda Hamilton leaving the bakery and finds that his favorite baker has been murdered. Donahue becomes the prime suspect in the case, so he must take matters into his own hands to clear his name. Things take a shocking turn when he discovers that a Nazi spy ring may have had a hand in the poor baker's death
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
Minions & monsters
"This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created."--
Girls like girls
"Girls Like Girls is a heartfelt coming-of-age story set over the course of one sun-drenched summer, where new-girl-in-town Coley falls in love for the first time while learning to accept herself along the way."--
Huo zhe yan The furious
After the daughter of Wang Wei is kidnapped by a criminal network and he receives no help from the corrupt police, Wei sets out on a rampage to find her himself. His only ally is Navin a relentless journalist whose wife has mysteriously disappeared. Fueled by a furious vengeance, the unlikely duo ruthlessly fights against the kidnappers in this explosive martial arts showdown
Three smart girls
Penny Craig is a high-spirited girl who conspires with her two sisters to reunite their divorced parents. Her millionaire father, however, has plans of his own to remarry a beautiful socialite. High jinks, hilarity, and wonderful songs ensue as the sisters let nothing (and no one!) stand in their way to break up the romance and bring their father home
Mississippi
Two of the most popular entertainers of all time, Bing Crosby and W.C. Fields, pair up for the musical comedy Mississippi. Set in the Old South, a gentleman loses his honor and the respect of his fianc ̌after he refuses to engage in a duel. After taking a singing job on a riverboat, he must learn to regain his confidence with the help of a quirky captain
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
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
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
Leviticus
Two teenage boys must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most each other
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
October 8
OCTOBER 8 offers a look at the eruption of antisemitism on college campuses, social media and in the streets of America beginning the day after the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas. Through meticulous investigation, the film also uncovers how over decades, Hamas created sophisticated networks in America to permeate U.S. institutions and examines the tsunami of online antisemitism, propaganda, and disinformation unleashed by Iran, China, and Russia with the sole purpose of dividing American society
Stop! that! train!
Stop! That! Train! follows best friends Tess and DeeDee, train stewardesses who trade their dreary shifts on the Stank Rail for the glitzy Glamazonian Express. When a catastrophic ₁Stormaganza₂ threatens to derail the high-speed train and crash it into Los Angeles, the duo in coach must join forces with the snobby first-class attendants and President Gagwell to save the day in this wild ride of camp and comedy
The 1976 live recordings
Rubber soul
Silver sands marina
The one day LP
From her early days as a So You Think You Can Dance finalist to becoming one of the defining voices of modern pop, Canadian singer, songwriter, an dancer Tate McRae has carved out a singular path. Tate McRae's 'The One Day LP' is the point of origin for one of the biggest pop artists in the world. These 9 songs capture the defining elements of Tate's songwriting, including hits "One Day" and "Teenage Mind" which have amassed over a half a billion streams to date
Mutiny after midnight
Life is a dream
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
Estrus
More than we ever imagined live in Mexico City
Honest woman
It's a dying art
The age of everything
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."--
Heartland rock and roll
The dark
Rick Steves' Art of Europe
Six one-hour episodes on 2 DVDs. Culmination of three decades of Rick showcasing Europe's great art and architechture on public television. Disc 1: 1. Prehistoric And Ancient; 2. Ancient Rome; 3. The Middle Ages; Disc 2: 4. The Renaissance; 5. The Baroque Age; 6. The Modern Age
Binge box. Award-winning female directors
The hurt locker: US Army Staff Sergeant Will James, Sergeant J.T. Sanborn and Specialist Owen Eldridge comprise the Bravo Company's bomb disposal unit stationed in Baghdad. James is the tech team leader. When he arrives on the scene, Bravo Company has thirty-nine days left on its current deployment, and it will be a long thirty-nine days for Sanborn and Eldridge whose styles do not mesh with that of their new leader. James' thrill of the dismantlement seems to be the ultimate goal regardless of the safety of his fellow team members, others on the scene or himself. On the other hand, Sanborn is by the book: he knows his place and duty and trusts others in the army to carry out theirs as well as he. Eldridge is an insecure soldier who is constantly worried that an error or misjudgment on his part will lead to the death of an innocent civilian or a military colleague. While the three members face their own internal issues, they have to be aware of any person at the bomb sites, some of whom may be bombers themselves
Binge box. Happily ever after with Hallmark
The last bridesmaid: Becca is always a bridesmaid, but at her cousin's wedding, she bonds with Kyle, the videographer covering every stage of the planning. Perhaps she won't be the last woman standing for long
The art of storytelling from parents to professionals
"So how do you tell stories that stick-- in your own mind and in the minds of your family, friends, colleagues, and clients? That's precisely what you'll learn in The Art of Storytelling: From Parents to Professionals, an enthralling course that reveals the tried-and-true methods experienced storytellers use to develop and tell engaging, entertaining, and memorable tales. In 24 lectures, Professor Hannah B. Harvey of East Tennessee State University demonstrates how to master the art form's basic principles with the same witty, dynamic energy that has made her an internationally recognized professional storyteller and award-winning educator. Even if you never plan to set foot on a stage, knowing what a professional storyteller does in the process of crafting and delivering a tale allows you to enhance the stories you tell everyday-- to your children at bedtime, in your conversational anecdotes, and in your presentations at work. Teachers, lawyers, clergy, coaches, parents, and anyone who wants to understand the power of stories to capture hearts and minds will benefit from the lessons presented in this course"--From publisher's web site
The color purple
Set in the early 1900s, tells the story of Celie, a poor black Southern woman, whose friendship with two women helps her overcome the brutality of her father and husband
Binge box. Julia Roberts
A collection of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night. Titles include: Notting Hill ; Erin Brockovich ; Steel magnolias ; Hook ; The pelican brief ; Conspiracy theory
Fons & Porter's love of quilting. 700 series
Liz and Marianne demonstrate such techniques as Brave new world, Embroidering large quilt blocks, Longarm quilting, and Half-yard challenge, amongst others in thirteen episodes on two DVDs. Bonus feature: Behind the scenes
Dino lingo. Hindi language learning programs for children
A learning program that teaches the most common 200 Hindi words and phrases in six DVDs
Binge box. Romantic books to film
A collection of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night
Binge box. Spring into love with Hallmark
Sun, sand & romance: Kate is a driven publishing exec visiting a summer resort with her boyfriend Eric. There she runs into Shep, an old high school friend and fellow camp counselor, who is now the Activities Director. Shep tries to convince her to take advantage of all the resort has to offer. She reluctantly caves when Eric is pulled away on business. As carefree Shep helps Kate rediscover her fun side; Kate helps Shep to stop hiding from life and realize his own potential. In the end Kate must make a choice
The king of Queens. Season 1
Set in a working class neighborhood in Queens, New York, Doug and Carrie Heffernan deal with everyday issues as well as Carrie's quirky father
The men who killed Kennedy the definitive account of American history's most controversial mystery
A reexamination of the assassination of President Kennedy featuring interviews with scientists, officials, & an Army colonel trained to kill the key assassination witnesses
Binge box. Now that's drag!
Some Like It Hot: Two unemployed musicians accidentally witness the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and flee to Miami disguised as female musicians
Binge box. Hanging with Mr. Cooper
A collection of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night
Binge box. Dude, where's my comedy?
A collection of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night
Gran turismo 7 [PS4]
With the return of classic cars, iconic tracks, and fan-favourite modes like GT Simulation* and Sport Mode* - Gran Turismo 7 is the complete Real Driving Simulator, 25 years in the making
Roadcraft [PS5]
"Drive a full roster of construction machines in this ... simulation with advanced physics. Clear debris, craft your own roads and bridges, restore supply lines, and rebuild local industries"--
FC 25 [Switch]
"EA SPORTS FC 25 brings even more of the action and realism of football to the pitch in The World's Game. Play the biggest tournaments in football"
Octopath traveler [Switch]
Play as one of eight travelers as they each follow a unique path that requires skill and bravery
Metal gear solid Delta. Snake eater [XBOX Series X]
An intense origin story betrayal and tactical espionage action. Become Naked Snake, a special operations soldier tasked with sneaking into hostile environments, avoiding combat when possible, hiding the evidence when he does engage and infiltrating deep into enemy territory to complete his mission
Doom [PS4]
"The Union Aerospace Corporation's facility on Mars is overwhelmed by demons. Only one person stands between their world and ours. As the Doom marine, you're here to do one thing - kill them all."--Container
Bluey's quest for the gold pen [PS5]
Experience the world of Bluey as you never have before in this story-driven adventure game that only Bluey's imagination can make possible! Join Bluey on her epic new quest across hand-drawn imaginary lands to retrieve the Gold Pen. Explore exciting worlds, complete fun challenges and trifficult puzzles, all as you embark on Bluey's Quest for The Gold Pen
Rime [PS4]
You awaken on a mysterious island after a torrential storm. Armed with your wits and the will to overcome, you must explore the island, reach the peak of an enigmatic tower, and unlock its closely guarded secrets
ARK: Survival Ascended [PS5]
Play this reimagined version of ARK and explore and conquer this new world, including taming and breeding dinosaurs and other primeval creatures
Planescape torment [Switch] Icewind Dale
A collection containing the enhanced editions of the two video games Planescape: torment, and, Icewind Dale; in Planescape: torment, play as the immortal Nameless One and battle against your forgotten history; in Icewind Dale, travel into the Icewind Dale territory and fight for your own and the world's survival
Two Point Campus [Switch]
Build and manage your dream university, from the campus to the coursework, all leading to success for your students
Animal Crossing: happy home designer [3DS]
"Take requests, and create houses for your favorite Animal Crossing characters!"--Container
Tomb raider I, II, III remastered [Switch]
"Discover Lara Croft's original adventures, lovingly restored. Play the original three tomb raider adventures; for the first time ever, play the complete experience with all expansions and secret levels on modern platfroms in this definitive collection." --
Garfield: escape from Monday [Switch]
When you're a lazy cat spending most of his time sleeping, a nightmare can happen. But a nightmare full of vegetables and sugar-free candies? No way! After Jon fed him spinach lasagnas inspired by Chef Monday's recipe, Garfield falls into a deep sleep. To wake up and reactivate his taste buds, the laziest cat in the world will have to explore worlds filled with enemies and eat a gigantic amount of lasagnas! Fortunately, Garfield can rely on Jon and his friends Odie, Arlene and Pookie. Go airborne dressed as a turkey, slide on the water like a surfer and swing with your cowboy lasso!
The lord of the rings. Gollum [PS4]
Athletic and agile, sneaky and cunning. Driven by the desire to once again hold in his hands what he lost, Gollum is one of the most fascinating characters in the world of The Lord of the Rings. He has seen things that others cannot imagine; he has survived things that others would not dare mention. Torn by his split personality, he can be vicious and villainous as Gollum, but social and cautious as Sméagol. While being vital to the story by J.R.R. Tolkien, many parts of Gollum's quest have not been told in detail yet. In The Lord of the Rings: Gollum you get to experience this story. From his time as a slave below the Dark Tower to his stay with the Elves of Mirkwood
Teach yourself phone Spanish
"Includes ten common phone situations and lets you play the part of the caller. The booklet gives you the full transcripts, a glossary and a phone survival skills section"--Container
Crashing Heat
Marriage is a double-edged sword, or at least it is for Nikki Heat. Her husband, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Jameson Rook, infuriates her in a way no one else in her entire life has ever done. He also takes her to heights of pleasure she has never experienced. But most of all, she loves the man with all her heart and she'd do anything to protect him. Which is just what she had done not so long ago. It had almost cost them everything
Gumption relighting the torch of freedom with America's gutsiest troublemakers
To millions of people, Nick Offerman is America. Both Nick and his character, Ron Swanson, are known for their humor and patriotism in equal measure. Now with a second book that humorously highlights twenty-five figures from our nation's history, from her inception to present day; Nick's personal pantheon of 'great Americans.'
Ultimate Mandarin Chinese beginner-intermediate
The simple truth
Rufus Harm has spent the last twenty-five years in prison for a murder he's sure he committed. However, when he receives a letter from the army, Rufus' memory is jogged. As the events play out in his mind, Rufus comes to a realization: he's not guilty. From his prison cell Rufus secretly files an appeal with the Supreme Court. When the Supreme Court clerk, who is the first to see Rufus' appeal, and Harm's own lawyer are murdered, Harm knows the real killers are on to him. Rufus also knows he's quickly running out of time. Sprung from prison with the help of his brother, Rufus must elude capture long enough to expose a cover-up and save his own life
O is for outlaw
PI Kinsey Millhone of California discovers an undelivered letter exonerating her first husband of beating a man to death, for which she left him. Kinsey goes after the real killer, a probe that takes her back to Vietnam War days
Pirate hunters treasure, obsession, and the search for a legendary pirate ship
A true adventure of deep-sea diving and danger, historic mystery and suspense. Two men, John Chatterton and John Mattera, are determined to find the ship of the infamous pirate Joseph Bannister, even though finding and identifying a pirate ship is the hardest thing to do under the sea. If Chatterton and Mattera succeed, they will make history; it will be the second time ever that a pirate ship has been discovered and positively identified
Going there
For more than forty years, Katie Couric has been an iconic presence in the media world. In her brutally honest, hilarious, heartbreaking memoir, she reveals what was going on behind the scenes of her sometimes tumultuous personal and professional life, a story she₂s never shared, until now
Dead fall a thriller
"In the war-ravaged borderlands of Ukraine, a Russian military unit has gone rogue. Its members, conscripted from the worst prisons and mental asylums across Russia, are the most criminally violent, psychologically dangerous combatants to ever set foot upon the modern battlefield. With all attention focused on the frontlines, they have pushed deeper into the interior to wage a campaign of unspeakable barbarity. As they move from village to village, committing horrific war crimes, they meet little resistance as all able-bodied men are off fighting the war. Simultaneously, a team of Russian mercenaries has been dispatched by the Kremlin to loot truckloads of art and priceless cultural treasures hidden away in a host of churches, museums, and private homes. When multiple American aid workers are killed, America's top spy is sent in to settle the score. But in a country almost the size of Texas, will Harvath be able to find the men in question and, more importantly, will he be able to stop them before they can kill again?"--Container
Friends, lovers, and the big terrible thing a memoir
Matthew Perry takes readers onto the soundstage of the most successful sitcom of all time while opening up about his private struggles with addiction
Robert Redford the biography
Draws on the actor, director, and producer's personal documents to offer insight into his complex life behind his famous roles, discussing the death of his son, his relationship with Sydney Pollack, and his establishment of the Sundance Film Festival
N is for noose
PI Kinsey Millhone of California is hired by the widow of a policeman who refused to tell her what was on his mind. Kinsey learns he suspected some policemen of murder. When Kinsey opens an investigation, the town clams up
A matter of life and death
Joe Lattimore, homeless and trying desperately to provide for his young family, agrees to fight in a no-holds illegal bar bout, only to have his opponent die. Lattimore now finds himself at the mercy of the fight's organizers who blackmail him into burglarizing a house. However, when he breaks in, he finds a murdered woman on the floor and the police have received an anonymous tip naming him for the crime
Black horizon
"It's déja vu, with a big twist. Three summers after the biggest man-made environmental disaster in history, millions of gallons of oil are again spewing from a hole in the ocean floor. But this rig explosion was in Cuban waters, just 50 miles away from Florida, and the situation is complex. The consortium doing the work is state-owned Venezuelan, Chinese and Russian, controlled by a mineral lease from the Cuban government. And the Cubans not only refuse assistance from the U.S., they also vow to fire on "hostile" American vessels that enter Cuban waters. Enter Jack Swyteck, who's honeymooning with his new wife Andie in the lower Keys. As an ominous black slick appears in the water, CIA agent Andie is called back to an undercover assignment. So Jack heads to Key West to see his buddy Theo Knight. There Jack is transformed from bystander to player in the unfolding oil catastrophe when he takes on a client whose husband was on the rig that blew up. She wants Jack to file a wrongful death in U.S. court. Taking on this unimaginably complicated case pitches Jack into a dangerous world, only to find that his case and Andie's assignment may be lethally connected"--
The wind-up bird chronicle
While searching for his missing wife, Japanese lawyer Toru Okada has strange experiences and meets strange characters. A woman wants phone sex, a man describes wartime torture, he finds himself at the bottom of a well. Part detective story, part philosophical meditation
Rugrats 3-movie collection
Rugrats the movie: With the birth of his baby brother, Tommy Pickles knew things were going to change, but he never expected that being a big brother could be such an adventure
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
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
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
Tuck everlasting
Young Winnie Foster, stifled by the formality of her proper life and her domineering mother, escapes into the woods only to get lost. Her magical summer begins when she meets Jesse Tuck. Jesse is full of life and adventure and Winnie falls in love. The Tuck family has a powerful secret-- a spring that holds the magic of everlasting life. Now Winnie must choose whether she wants to live life as she knows it or drink from the spring
Eloise. 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
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
Elf
A human baby accidentally ends up at the North Pole and grows up among the elf community. Buddy, as he comes to be known, knows that he's "special." When he's 30, Buddy learns from Santa that he's really a human. He decides to go in search of his father, to find out where he belongs. He walks to Manhattan, and is immediately run over by a cab. At first his father rejects him and Buddy ends up in a department store where other elves are working. But all the while, things are looking bad for Santa Claus. When Santa crashes his sleigh in Central Park, it's Buddy's moment to shine
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
Peppa pig. The balloon ride
Fun for children with Peppa Pig and her relatives Daddy Pig, Mummy Pig, and little brother George
Descendants 2
The Villain Kids are back in a high-stakes adventure that's badder than ever! When the pressure to be royally perfect becomes too much for Mal, she flees Auradon only to have Evie and the rest of the gang sneak onto the Isle to retrieve her. But there₂s a new, self-proclaimed queen of evil in town: Mal's archenemy Uma, daughter of Ursula. Together with her pirate crew, including Captain Hook's son Harry and Gaston's son Gil, Uma unleashes havoc on Auradon!
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?
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!
Migration [Blu-ray + DVD combo]
The Mallard family is in a bit of a rut. While dad Mack is content to keep his family safe paddling around their New England Pond forever, mom Pam is eager to shake things up and show their kids teen son Dax and duckling daughter Gwen the whole wide world. After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, Pam persuades Mack to embark on a family trip, via New York City, to tropical Jamaica
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
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!
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!
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!
Backyard sports. Rookie rush [Wii]
Computer football simulation game for kids
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!
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
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
New Books for Teens
We don't swim here
She is the reason no one goes in the water. And she will make them pay. A chilling new novel for fans of Tiffany D. Jackson, Lamar Giles, and Ryan Douglass. Bronwyn is only supposed to be in rural Hillwoods for a year. Her grandmother is in hospice, and her father needs to get her affairs in order. And they're all meant to make some final memories together. Except Bronwyn is miserable. Her grandmother is dying, everyone is standoffish, and she can't even go swimming. All she hears are warnings about going in the water, despite a gorgeous lake. And a pool at the abandoned rec center. And another in the high school basement. Anais tries her hardest to protect Bronwyn from the shadows of Hillwoods. She follows her own rituals to avoid any unnecessary attention--and if she can just get Bronwyn to stop asking questions, she can protect her too. The less Bronwyn pays attention to Hillwoods, the less Hillwoods will pay attention to Bronwyn. She doesn't get that the lore is, well, truth. History. Pain. The living aren't the only ones who seek retribution when they're wronged. But when Bronwyn does more exploring than she should, they are both in for danger they couldn't expect
The crown's game
Vika Andreyeva can summon the snow and turn ash into gold. Nikolai Karimov can see through walls and conjure bridges out of thin air. They are the only enchanters in Russia, and when the Ottoman Empire and the Kazakhs threaten to attack, the tsar wants a powerful enchanter by his side, and as an advisor for the prince, Pasha. He initiates the Crown's Game, a duel of magical skill, and the winner will become his Imperial Enchanter; the loser will die. For Vika and Nikolai, the game is a chance of a lifetime, but they come to realize that their growing regard for each other makes the game impossible to win. And as long-buried secrets emerge, threatening the future of the empire, it becomes increasingly clear to them that the Crown's Game is not one to lose
Lies
As conditions worsen in the FAYZ, where supernatural forces have trapped children under the age of fifteen and resources are running out, it becomes tempting to heed the words of a prophet who says that only death will set them free
The whispering dark
After being assigned to her university's prestigious and controversial neo-anthropological studies program, eighteen-year-old deaf student Delaney Meyers-Petrov must learn to channel her ability to slip between worlds--and, along with her capricious TA Colton Price, who seems determined to despise her, must uncover buried institutional secrets
Seven for a secret
Seventeen-year-old Nev, the only girl to return from a group home where eight girls disappeared, embarks on a relentless quest for answers, peace, and revenge when the men responsible for the home begin turning up dead
Teasing Master Takagi-san. 15
"To beat Takagi-san, Nishikata must think like Takagi-san, and that means everything has contest potential. From a teacher's proposal to Setsubun, anything is fair game--except for 100% Unrequited. Although, why does Nishikata find it so embarrassing, anyway? It's not like their relationship is even remotely like Ikeo and Kyunko's!"--Page 4 of cover
No going back
Told over the course of forty-eight hours, seventeen-year-old Tony heads back to his old life in Des Moines, Washington after being released from a youth detention center, but toxic old relationships and unforseen challenges make staying on the straight-and-narrow nearly impossible
Enola Holmes and the elegant escapade
Enola Holmes, Sherlock Holmes's younger sister and self-declared finder of lost persons and things, is determined to find her friend, Lacy Cecily, a confused young Baronet's daughter on the run from her father's devious schemes
Asadora! 6
Never satisfied. 1
Bemused
"The untold origin story of the 5 Muses from Disney's Hercules..."--Provided by publisher
Beyond the promised neverland
From the creators of The Promised Neverland comes a collection of their best short stories, including a special one-shot with the key elements that would later go into their biggest hit and an epilogue that shows what the main characters are up to after the end of the manga series
Blue exorcist. 22
Rin and his exorcist classmates are caught in a secret war against the forces of darkness. Raised by Father Fujimoto, a famous exorcist, Rin Okumura never knew his real father. One day a fateful argument with Father Fujimoto forces Rin to face a terrible truth - the blood of the demon lord Satan runs in Rin's veins! Rin swears to defeat Satan, but doing that means entering the mysterious True Cross Academy and becoming an exorcist himself. The seals binding the artificial Gehenna Gate are broken, and the world is gripped by demonic chaos! The Exwires try to figure out what to do without Rin and Yukio, the Knights of the True Cross scramble to regroup and everyone seems lost. As nations around the world struggle to contain the outbreaks, Rin faces Mephisto, demanding to hear about his past. Mephisto couldn't be more delighted to show Rin what happened all those years ago, but as Mephisto warns him, the story can only end in tragedy
The liar's daughter
Desperate to escape deprogramming after being rescued from a cult, seventeen-year-old Piper wants to rejoin her family, but the truth about that family, her past, and herself cannot be denied
Blue Lock. 22
"Could you rekindle your dream? Manshine City's early lead evaporated following two goals from Kaiser and Kunigami. Meanwhile, Isagi discovered a new "golden formula" by combining Kaiser's "meta vision" with his direct shots. The question is, can he translate that into his own goal and finally get revenge on Kaiser? On the other side of the pitch, Nagi approaches Reo with an unexpected proposition. Can the on-again, off-again friends join forces to defeat Isagi and Bastard München?"--Publisher
Komi can't communicate. 36
"The journey to 100 friends begins with a single conversation. Socially anxious high school student Shoko Komi's greatest dream is to make some friends, but everyone at school mistakes her crippling social anxiety for cool reserve. Luckily she meets Tadano, a timid wallflower who decides to step out of his comfort zone in order to help her achieve her goal of making 100 friends. Tadano used to want to be average more than anything, but now that he and Komi are dating, he'd rather be by her side than average any day. He's worried that his epiphany came too late for him to get into the same university as Komi, but she knows exactly what to do--a super-intense study camp at Grandma's house." --
Wind breaker. 14
"A new threat known as Noroshi enters the fray! A war has broken out between Bofurin and former Furin legends Endou and Takiishi. As Sakura and the rest of the first-years put up the best defense of their lives, members of Noroshi--a group opposed to everything Bofurin stands for--begin appearing all over town. Sakura must team up with Sugishita if Bofurin stands a chance at taking down the battle-hungry squad. But will the two boys be able to set aside their deep-seated rivalry?!" -- Back cover
One piece. 94-95-96, Wano
While Luffy remains imprisioned in a labor camp in the bizarre samurai kingdom of Wano, the rest of his Straw Hat crew is learning more about the kingdom's twisted customs. When Wano's Emperor Kaido pairs up with a fearsome enemy of the Straw Hats, it looks like Luffy's defeat is inevitable...until a secret is revealed about Wano's former leader Oden that may bring Luffy closer than ever to his goal!
The other half of me
Feeling out of place in her athletic family, artistic sixteen-year-old Jenny Fitzgerald, whose biological father was a sperm donor, finds half sister through the Sibling Donor Registry and contacts her, hoping that this will make her feel complete
The night she disappeared
Told from various viewpoints, Gabie and Drew set out to prove that their missing co-worker Kayla is not dead, and to find her before she is, while the police search for her body and the man who abducted her
The fragrant flower blooms with dignity. 5
"Chidori High is a boys' school that takes in the dregs of society with the lowest grades. Next door stands Kikyo Girls' High, where the wealthy, high-class families send their precious daughters. Chidori second-year Rintaro, who has a fierce face but a gentle heart, is helping at his family's patisserie when he meets a girl named Kaoruko. The two hit it off right away... but this blissful peace is quickly disturbed when Rintaro discovers that Kaoruko is actually a student at Kikyo. Worse, she doesn't seem to realize what a huge problem this really is! Will these two be able to forge a path for themselves, and sidestep the traps (metaphorical and literal) laid by their classmates?"--
To kill a mockingbird a graphic novel
The explosion of racial hate in an Alabama town is viewed by a little girl whose father defends a black man accused of rape
The fragrant flower blooms with dignity. 7
Go and seek happy nights to happy days... The summer festival marks a momentous occasion for Rintaro and Kaoruko as their relationship reaches new heights, amid an outpouring of feelings and a poignant recollection of their first meeting. Now a couple, the two cautiously navigate what that means both for their own interactions, and how they interact with those around them--friends and schools included. Luckily, there's still time to find their footing, as summer vacation continues.
Siege and storm
Hunted across the True Sea and haunted by the lives she took on the Fold, Alina must try to make a life with Mal in an unfamiliar land, all while keeping her identity as the Sun Summoner a secret
Warrior of Legend
"After making her impossible choice, Reed is not just an Aristene, but a Glorious Death responsible for guiding only heroes whose price for glory is their lives. Distracting herself from her broken heart by working at an incredible pace, Reed finally decides to take a break and go on a mission guide a princess to a glorious marriage -- not knowing that one of the suitors is Hestion, the man she gave up in order to be an Aristene, and who may love her still." -- adapted from jacket
The beast you let in
Everyone in the rural town of Ashling knows the tale of Veronica Green, a teen who was murdered in the woods. But did a party trick bring her back to claim her revenge? A fast-paced, suspenseful YA horror from the author of Summer's Edge and People Like Us. There is no one Hazel trusts less than her self-centered twin, Beth. So when Beth abandons her at a party she didn't want to attend in the first place, Hazel decides not to let it ruin her night. She throws herself into flirting and telling ghost stories over a Ouija board. Hazel might not be the popular twin, but she is going to have fun if it kills her. Except Beth doesn't come home that night, and Hazel's anger morphs into anxiety. It only sharpens when Beth reappears a day later, disoriented and claiming to be Veronica Green, a teen who was murdered in their small town years before. If it isn't a possession, Beth is really good at faking it. Did they accidentally release a vengeful horror during the party? Hazel must uncover what happened to Veronica all those years ago if she's going to save Beth. But the truth may destroy them both--if they don't destroy each other first
13 days of summer
Three eighteen-year-old best friends embark on a cross-country adventure to see Taylor Swift, but when they pick up a charming, mysterious hitchhiker, love and tensions threaten to unravel their friendship before the concert
Blue Exorcist. 7
When Rin Okumura learns his real father is the Demon Lord Satan, he swears to defeat him and enters True Cross Academy to become an exorcist
Lonely castle in the mirror. 3
Stronger together. The kids realize that, aside from Rion, they are all students at Yukishina Junior High No. 5. After an eventful Christmas party, Masamune plucks up his courage to suggest that the kids help each other out with their problems and maybe even start attending classes again. They all agree to go to school on January 10th. Will Kokoro finally be able to face her bullies?
To All the Boys I've Loved Before. 1 the graphic novel
"Lara Jean writes love letters to all the boys she has loved and then hides them in a hatbox until one day those letters are accidentally sent"-- Provided by publisher
Silenced voices reclaiming memories from the Guatemalan genocide
Langley Park, Maryland, 2013. Brothers José and Charlie know very little about their mother's life in Guatemala, until José grows curious about the ongoing genocide trial of Efrain Rios Montt. At first his mother, Clara, shuts his questions down. But as the trial progresses, she begins to open up to her sons about a time in her life that she's left buried for years. Petén, Guatemala, 1982. Sisters Clara and Elena hear about the armed conflict every day, but the violence somehow seems far away from their small village. But the day the fight comes to their doorstep, the sisters are separated and are forced to flee through the mountains, leaving them to wonder...Have their paths diverged forever?
Haikyu! 28, Day 2
Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as "the Little Giant" compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? Karasuno wins their first match of the Spring Tournament! Hinata goes to watch Fukurodani and Nekoma play their games and runs into the other Little Giant from the All-Japan Youth Camp--Kamomedai High's Korai Hoshiumi! Then the second day of the tournament begins, and the seeded teams join the fray!
Wind breaker. 11
A lingering shadow. When a fight breaks out in the red light district over a girl, Sakura Haruka is ready and raring to join Tsubakino, one of Furin High School's Four Kings, in order to protect both the girl and the street itself. Just as the fight draws to a close, a single man joins the fray, scattering chaos in his wake. What secrets lie in this mysterious man's past and how is he connected to Furin High?! An adrenaline shot of pure action!
Beyond the promised neverland
From the creators of The Promised Neverland comes a collection of their best short stories, including a special one-shot with the key elements that would later go into their biggest hit and an epilogue that shows what the main characters are up to after the end of the manga series
Vinland saga. 9
Thorfinn and his crew are on their way to Greece, the first leg of their expedition to Vinland. Having landed near Bergen, in Norway, Thorfinn is attacked by a bear, only to be saved by a fierce huntress name Hild. While sharing a meal together, Hild recounts how her village and family were massacred many years ago-- a story Thorfinn knows quite intimately. Now Thorfinn must face Hild and his own violent past in order to press forward. As his jourey progresses, Thorfinn encounters more factions that do not share his vision, and a war in the name of Vinland may be looming on the horizon
The cliff
A budding friendship between two misfits unravels in the wake of school violence. Schoolyard outcasts Charlie and Astrid meet up after school near a cliff at the edge of the woods surrounding their sleepy town. They make a blood pact to jump together in five days time, before their thirteenth birthdays. Not that navigating the unspoken pecking order of the school quad makes it easy. Can the intensity of their bond survive the scrutiny of their peers, or will it crumble under the sum of each other's disappointments?
Noragami, stray god. 2
"A run-in with Yato the stray god has turned Hitori Iki, an ordinary, pro-wrestling-loving middle school girl, into an existence neither human nor ayakashi! It's up to Yato's "divine intervention" to turn Hiyori back to normal, but can Hiyori rely on the spontaneous and wayward Yato to do his job properly? What's more, the almighty warrior god Bishamonten has sworn revenge on Yato?!" -- page [4] of cover
The crossroads at midnight
"In this collection of literary slice-of-life horror, five stories explore what happens when one is desperate enough to seek solace and connection in the world of monsters and darkness"--
Constantine distorted illusions
John Constantine, a magician of the highest caliber, accepts an apprenticeship in the United States to become the lead singer of his best friend's punk band, but when a complicated spell gets out of hand, the disastrous consequences might be more than Constantine can handle
Spy x family. 9
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! Yor?s on assignment and finds herself up against a gang of assassins on board a luxury cruiser. Meanwhile, Loid and Anya each discover that bombs have been planted throughout the ship! Will their best efforts be enough to save the vessel?
Runaways. 6, Come away with me
"After recent events, the Runaways are in a dark and scary place. There are so many pieces to pick up and choices to be made--and if the Runaways are good at anything it's making bad choices. Which leads them to descend into one of the most terrifying Marvel Universe locations ever: High School! It goes better for some than others. But when Wolverine and Pixie of the X-Men arrive with an offer for Molly, she finds herself faced with the biggest decision of her young life: stay with the Runaways--or finally find a home on the mutant island utopia that is Krakoa? Meanwhile, Nico made a rough decision--and she's about to pay for it"--
The October girl. 1
"Autumn Ackerman grew up believing in fairy tales and magic, but now she's eighteen and facing reality: a future stuck behind the counter of her small town's coffee shop. Is this really all there is to life? But then, suddenly, Autumn's childhood imaginary friend reappears, and her entire boring world is turned upside-down. Autumn secretly belongs to the strange world of the Night Folk--a society of magical creatures like the ones from the stories she used to believe in. But this magical world is also a dangerous one. Now, Autumn must protect her loved ones from the frightening Mr. Balloon long enough to untangle the mystery tying the Night Folk to her own past"--Page 4 of cover
Grandmaster of demonic cultivation = Mo dao zu shi the comic. 11
"Lan Wangji is deeply concerned about Wei Wuxian, but despite thebond they share, he's unable to deter him from using dark and dangerous powers. Before the two of them part ways, Wei Wuxian insists he's perfectly in control--a claim that is soon put to the test. On his way to attend a grand banquet, Wei Wuxian discovers his invitationis a deadly ruse. Jin Zixun, cousin to the heir of the Jin clan of Lanling, has prepared a huge ambush to claim Wei Wuxian's head. Lives are lost in the tragedy that follows, and though Wei Wuxian escapes alive, things swiftly spiral out of control. Three thousand cultivators swear an oath to slay the Yiling Patriarch, as frenzied corpses bring hell to Nightless City!"--
Incredible doom. Vol. 2
Welcome to Evol House. It may look to the unwitting outsider like a broken-down ranch house in the suburbs--but to those in the know, Evol House is the sanctuary of truant teens, punk rockers, nerds, and outcasts. At least, that's what it's supposed to be. Lately, it feels like everything's falling apart. In this thrilling sequels to Incredible Doom: Volume 1, Samir finds that life as a runaway isn't all he thought it would be; Allison spirals trying to impress her new "friends"; Tina considers leaving town to follow a passionate new connection; and Richard faces down a volatile classmate with a score to settle. Can these friendships forged on the internet--the most controversial tool of the modern era--survive the "real world" . . . or will they drop like a bad connection?
Phantom thief Jeanne. 2
"Devastated by Chiaki's deceit, Maron decides to cut him out of her life and never to rely on anyone. After the announcement is issued that Phantom Thief Jeanne intends to steal another painting, Maron goes missing, leaving the painting for Phantom Thief Sinbad to take. Has Maron now turned her back on being Phantom Thief Jeanne too?" -- Back cover
New Books for Kids
We sang you home = : Ka kîweh nikâmôstamâtinân
"A beautiful welcome and a thank you to the Indigenous child who brings joy into the parents' lives."-School Library Journal In this sweet and lyrical picture book from the creators of the bestselling Little You, gentle rhythmic text captures the wonder new parents feel as they welcome baby into the world. Internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author Richard Van Camp teams up with award-winning illustrator Julie Flett for a second time to create a stunning book for young readers. A celebration of the bond between parent and child, this is the perfect song to share with your little ones. Orca Book Publishers is proud to offer this book as a dual-language (English and Plains Cree) edition. Praise for Little You by Richard Van Camp and Julie Flett: ★ "Van Camp composes a lyrical ode to a newborn child, which is matched in its loveliness by Flett's exquisite, collage-like images of a young one with his or her parents."-Publishers Weekly, starred review
Welcome to Monster Town
As soon as the sun sets on Monstertown, creatures of all kinds go to work. So hop on the Ghoul Bus and see for yourself who inhabits this ghoulish town. Dr. Cyclops, Postmaster Skeleton, Frank N. Stein, Dr. Mummy, Captain Witch, and many other monster friends-including a junior monster-in-training-will welcome you with open arms!
Metamorphosis
In this third, and final book of the Ehrich Weisz Chronicles, Ehrich must make good on his promise to his brother Dash that they will return to their home dimension from their current position in the alternate New York, where immigrants are not just from different lands, but from different dimensions. When an attack by the Dimensionals kills, passengers and crew of the airship Oriental Clipper, Demon Watch Commissioner Thomas Edison promises to electrocute 54 Dimensional, unless Ehrich and his friends can stop him, while thwarting warlord Ba Tian's planned invasion of New York
The truly brave princesses
"Princess Nin is a firefighter, Princess Gilda is a supermarket cashier, Princess Agnes is retired, and Princess Liang is in a wheel chair. This gallery of princesses gives visibility to lot of women who do not fit with the traditional conception of a princess. Maybe it's time to realize that each and every one of us could be a princess"--Amazon.com
Prisoner B-3087
Based on the life of Jack Gruener, this book relates his story of survival from the Nazi occupation of Krakow, when he was eleven, through a succession of concentration camps, to the final liberation of Dachau
The last great adventure of the PB & J Society
When her best friend's house is threatened with foreclosure, young Annie Jenkins is full of ideas to save the home: selling her appendix on eBay, winning the lottery, facing down the bankers ...anything to keep Jason from moving. But Jason's out-of-work dad blows up at the smallest things, and he's not very happy with Annie's interventions, which always seem to get them into more trouble. But when Annie tracks a lost treasure to Jason's backyard, she's sure the booty will be enough to save Jason's family. Pirate treasure in the Midwest seems far-fetched, even to Annie, but it could be the answer to all their problems. Now all she has to do is convince Jason. As the two hunt for answers and the pressure gets to Jason and his family, Annie discovers that the best-laid plans aren't always enough and there are worse things than moving away
L'été de nos 12 ans
L'école est finie!!!!!!! Lily et moi, on veut profiter à fond de chaque seconde de notre été, parce que c'est notre dernier avant le secondaire. Nos parents ont décidé de nous inscrire au camp de jour (ark!), mais on n'est plus des bébés! Lily a réussi à le prouver en se trouvant un travail : elle garde sa sœur. Moi? Je n'ai pas eu cette chance, alors je vais devoir «m'amuser» en jouant au drapeau-loup du lundi au vendredi. Youpi… Survivre au camp de jour sans ma BFF, c'est possible? Je le souhaite. Heureusement, l'été, il y a aussi : -les soirées de baignade dans la piscine de Lily; -les Mr. Freeze bleus (les meilleurs!) du dépanneur; -les parties de frisbee avec Julien et Mathis; -les guimauves à volonté au chalet de mon oncle; -les histoires de peur racontées autour du feu. Et la règle d'or pour des vacances mémorables : interdiction de penser au secondaire ou d'en parler avant le 29 août!
Sammy Spider's first Hanukkah
Sammy Spider watches longingly as Josh Shapiro lights another candle and receives another brightly-colored dreidel each night of Hanukkah
Razzle dazzle
In three stories, friends Unicorn and Yeti enjoy each others' company as they go camping, go swimming, and have a picnic
Wicked Earl Seeks Proper Heiress : Husband Hunters Club
Sara Bennett concludes her fan-favorite Husband Hunters series with an earl, an heiress, and an accidental attraction . . . Too wicked for proper society and in dire financial straits, Rufus Blainey, the Earl of Southbrook, knows but one solution: to marry an heiress. So when innocent and beautiful Lady Averil Martindale waltzes into his life, Rufus can't imagine a more perfect scenario: woo her, win her, bankrupt her. Averil has no intention of spending her life or her money alone. An orphan, she's determined to find her lost half sister and reclaim what little family she has left. When Rufus offers to help locate the elusive girl, Averil is grateful and more than a little intrigued by the handsome, dashing rogue. Everything is going according to Rufus's plan. That is until, despite his best efforts, he begins to fall totally, madly, sincerely in love with Averil . . . but will she marry him once she learns the truth?
Shake It Off
Brand new pop star Cadence Hudson is on the hottest tour of the summer. When another singer writes a revenge song about her, she turns to her best friends, Maisey Lopez and Kenya Jackson. They're along for the ride, helping her stay grounded as her whole world changes. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO
Surfing for Secrets
Geronimo Stilton's ancient ancestor is back in another prehistoric adventure! A mysterious rodent has been shipwrecked on Mouse Island. He's a prehistoric pirate, and he's searching for a lost Stone Age treasure! Geronimo Stiltonoot and his family volunteer to help him on his dangerous hunt. Petrified cheese! Can they find the treasure without going extinct on the way?
The secret of the Sphinx
"Geronimo has to face his worst enemies, The Pirate Cats, who have discovered a way to travel back in time and change history ... they want to change the face of the great Sphinx into a cat's face"--Page 4 of cover
Casper Candlewacks in the Time Travelling Toaster
Casper Candlewacks is the only boy with any sense in a village full of idiots… the fourth and final instalment in the hilarious Casper Candlewacks series. Praise for Casper Candlewacks in Death by Pigeon: "a funny and engaging debut" JEREMY STRONG Most villages have an idiot but Casper's village is full of them. So being bright makes Casper something of an outsider. Luckily Casper has Lamp to him company - his less-than-bright best mate who is also a strangely ingenious inventor. Lamp's latest invention is a time-travelling toaster - or so he says. But can a toaster really transport them through space and time or will they both just end up as toast? The final tale in the hilarious Casper Candlewacks series. You'd have to be an idiot to miss it!
The pearl king
Tradition. Loyalty. Respect. Murder. Normal Family stuff... Don't miss the exciting fourth instalment in the bestselling urban fantasy mystery series, Crow Investigations. Lydia is pulled into the Crow Family business by her shady Uncle Charlie. He has decided that Lydia needs to learn the truth about her infamous Family and to step into her role within it - whether she likes it or not. After Lydia's wrongful arrest, her relationship with DCI Fleet is decidedly rocky, but when a teenage girl goes missing from Highgate Woods she must put aside her emotions and work the case. Lydia is increasingly alarmed by Charlie's methods, but is trapped by loyalty. Then a direct attack on the Crows raises the tension between the Families to boiling point, and the mysterious Pearl Family step out of the shadows. Can Lydia restore balance to the magical Families of London without losing her soul?
Shuttle
Keywords: space, technology, science, non-fiction, shuttle, NASA
Bluey cheeky chatter an A-Z book
It's Bluey, from A to Z! Open each hidden flap to reveal a letter of the Bluey alphabet in this silly board book based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+. U is for... Unicorse, of course! This sturdy board book is a must-have for Bluey fans, who will love opening the letter-shaped flaps to reveal favorite words and phrases from the world of Bluey. Can you guess what each letter stands for? Watch out... They may not be what you're expecting!
Endlessly Ever After pick your path to countless fairy tale endings! : a story of Little Red Riding Hood, Jack, Hansel, Gretel, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, a wolf, a witch, a goose, a grandmother, some pigs, and endless variations
This funny, original choose-your-path picture book of fractured fairy tales will charm any young fan of the genre, putting the power of storytelling right in the reader's hands! Grab your basket and your coat. Put on some walking shoes. Turn the page and begin: Which story will you choose? Award-winning creators Laurel Snyder and Dan Santat transform a crowd of classic tales into an ever-changing, fascinating, laugh-out-loud choose-your-path picture book, in which you may find a sleeping maiden, waste away in a sticky licorice cage, discover the gold at the end of a wild goose chase, or maybe (just maybe) save yourself—and the day! GIVES YOUNG READERS THE POWER OF CHOICE: Where do you want to take the story next? Choice and autonomy are essential concepts for children to learn at a young age, and this choose-your-path picture book puts the decision-making power right in their hands. FUNNY TWISTS ON CLASSIC FAIRY TALES: "The Three Little Pigs," "Hansel and Gretel," "Snow White," "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," and more—characters and settings from these classic fairy tales take on hilarious new life in a brand-new story, just right for the youngest fairy tale fans. TEACHES STORYTELLING BY EXAMPLE: This playful picture book offers young readers the chance to build their own narratives out of the decisions they make each step of the way, powerfully illustrating how a story is created and how it proceeds from beginning to middle to end. Both a teaching tool and an exciting adventure in its own right, this book is a great resource for learning storytelling. FABULOUS AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR TEAM: Laurel Snyder is the author of the Geisel Award–winning Charlie & Mouse early chapter book series. Her books have earned numerous starred reviews and Best Book designations, and her middle grade novel Orphan Island was longlisted for the National Book Award. Acclaimed artist Dan Santat has illustrated over 50 books for children, earning a Caldecott Medal for his picture book The Adventures of Beekle and the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for Drawn Together. Perfect for: • Teachers and librarians • Lovers of fairy tales and fairy tale retellings • Readers who enjoy choose-your-path stories • Parents and caregivers seeking a story that will continue to surprise and delight, even after the 100th time through • Gift-givers looking for a beautiful present that can be read again and again • Anyone who appreciates clever, hilarious takes on classic fairy tales
Back on track
Addison is joining the track and field team, even though her mom said no. Addison has come up with a risky plan to compete. But soon she's torn between her love of sprinting relay races with the team and the guilt over lying to her mom. How can Addison pursue her running passion? With plenty of play-by-play action and extra back matter materials including discussion questions and bonus track facts, this Jake Maddox JV Girls sports story is sure to be a hit with any young athlete
A Fractured Winter
When someone is out to get you, is there anywhere you can hide? From the outside, Olivia seems to lead an idyllic existence with her husband and children. But when, she starts receiving notes, she knows her perfect life is under threat. She thought she'd managed to put the past behind her, but someone seems determined to reveal her secret. Meanwhile, girls are vanishing in the area and Olivia fears for her family's safety. Has someone discovered the real reason she left Scotland all those years ago? And, does her secret have links to the recent disappearances? When someone is out to get you, is there anywhere you can hide? Fractured Winter is a compelling and suspenseful psychosocial mystery it will appeal to fans of authors like LJ Ross, Lesley Kara and Faith Martin
Suffer Love
Sam Bennett falls for Hadley St. Clair before he knows her last name. When Sam finds out she is that St. Clair, daughter of the man who destroyed Sam's family, he has a choice: follow his heart or tell the truth about the scandal that links their families. Funny and passionate, Suffer Love is a story about first love, family dysfunction, and the fickle hand of fate
The Tycoon's Ultimate Conquest
His plan is simple… The ultimate seduction! When lawyer Rose Tremain places Arturo da Costa's latest business deal in jeopardy, the billionaire plans to challenge her in the boardroom. Yet when he meets spirited Rose, the sizzling connection between them is irresistible! Now seduction is his greatest asset. He'll ensure Rose is so overwhelmed with pleasure she forgets all about the deal. Until he finds himself equally addicted-to her! "An utterly enjoyable enemy to lovers story…the chemistry between this couple is charming." -Harlequin Junkie on Legacy of His Revenge "I absolutely adored this story. The writing was descriptive without being over the top and the characters were in typical Harlequin fashion, perfect. A great read!" -Goodreads Reader on Cipriani's Innocent Captive
Learning to fly
"Welcome to Unicornia, the most wonderful place ever! Claudia is about to start her first day at the Unicornia Academy of Magic, where she'll learn all about spells, potions, and most importantly, unicorns! But she will need to ace her first unicorn flying test at the end of the week if she hopes to advance. With the help of her new friends, will Claudia learn to ride in record time? Get ready for unicorns, glitter, and magic galore in this shimmering story of friendship and fun. Originally published in Spain, the popular series, with sweet illustrations and a simple, humorous text, is poised to charm young unicorn fans everywhere." -- Amazon.com
Deepfake
Dara Simons and Will Halpern have everything they've ever wanted. They are the rulers of Greenpoint High's geekdom, overachieving in every way, and it's an intense competition to see who will be valedictorian. One the entire school is invested in. That is, until Rumor Has It, the anonymous gossip site, posts a video of Dara accusing Will of paying someone to take the SAT for him. When the video goes viral, suddenly Will's being investigated, and everyone's wondering how he pulled off cheating on the SAT. But Dara swears that she didn't say any of those things, which seems a little hard to believe since it's her in the video. Did Will cheat? Is it Dara saying he did? Who's lying, and who's telling the truth? The answer is more shocking than anyone realizes..
Loki a bad god's guide to ruling the world
"Loki's third doodle-packed diary in the number one best-selling series. When Heimdall and Hyrrokkin abandon their "children" to go on holiday, Odin sends Baldur - Thor's half brother and god of making Loki look bad - to babysit. As Baldur and Thor bond, Loki's attempts to prove he's good start getting a bit desperate. After the drama teacher casts him as the villain in the school play, Loki starts to wonder whether there's any point in being good when everyone seems convinced of his villainy. That is until he discovers a rather unusual ring among the costumes and props. A ring that looks suspiciously like the cursed ring of Andvari, one that promises Loki the world if only he gives in to his deepest, darkest desires"--Publisher's description
Pizzasaurus
"Meet Pizzasaurus, a most unusual dinosaur who feasts only on pizza"--
The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader
This is the legendary story of Anakin Skywalker as it's never been told before - through his From rise to fall, from light to dark, and back again
Tales from the hood
Michael Buckley's Sisters Grimm books blend humor, mystery, and fantasy. They have earned him numerous accolades, including two Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Awards. In their sixth adventure, Sabrina and Daphne must defend their friend Mr. Canis (aka the Big Bad Wolf ) when he is put on trial by the Everafters for his past crimes. It'll take all of the sisters' skills to outwit the merciless Queen of Hearts, who is determined to kick Canis and the Grimms out of Ferryport Landing-forever
The Prisoner : Denicalis Dragon Chronicles
After narrowly escaping the jaws of an angry and arrogant beast, the children from Uncava find themselves separated while facing difficult challenges in a strange, new world. As they work their way across unfamiliar valleys and treacherous mountains, they encounter new mysterious and unbelievable creatures. Instead of finding the answers they seek, the children only find more unanswered questions:- Who is 'Little Draco' and why is it so important that they find him?- How will they find each other after being separated in an unfamiliar world?- Why did the stones lose their magic?- What mysteries lie behind 'Dragon's Blood'? Where did it come from and what does it really mean?- Who is being held prisoner in the depths of Castle Defigo and why is his family so important to the evil being who lives there?- What force is drawing the children east and what will they find if they ever get there?- Who else traveled through the portal and what will this mean to our adventurers now?As the children struggle to unravel these and other questions, they fail to realize they are slowly working their way towards their destiny and are quickly becoming a part of something much bigger than any of them could have ever imagined
Abc Do Riso Edição Acessível Com Descrição De Imagens
*Edição acessível com descrição de imagens Uma Brincadeira Rimada de Humor e Diversão com as Letras do Alfabeto Nesta obra, Simão de Miranda convida as crianças pequenas para uma brincadeira rimada repleta de humor e diversão com as letras do alfabeto. Neste conto moderno, próximo à fábula, os personagens, sejam animais ou objetos, ganham vida através da imaginação das crianças. Com uma narrativa cativante e pontos de vista envolventes, o livro estimula a aprendizagem do alfabeto de uma maneira lúdica e divertida. Cada página traz uma nova história, onde os personagens fictícios vivem uma série de acontecimentos que despertam a imaginação das crianças. Prepare-se para soltar risadas, explorar as letras e mergulhar em um mundo encantador de aprendizado e diversão. Indicação pedagógica: Educação infantil e Anos iniciais - 4 a 10 anos Habilidades desenvolvidas: - Habilidades alfabéticas e fonéticas - Encontro com as diferenças - Mundo natural e social - Habilidades acrofnica - Imaginação e diversão - Conteúdos extras: Guia de leitura - Caderno de atividades - Audiolivro com descrição de imagens Conteúdos extras: Através de um código QR disponibilizado na capa da obra, as crianças, pais e professores poderão acessar - Guia de leitura - Caderno de atividades ✍️ - Audiolivro com descrição de imagens ️A editora Guri acredita na importância da acessibilidade e inclusão, por isso buscamos oferecer recursos que permitam que todos tenham acesso às nossas publicações. "Descobrindo as lendas do Brasil" além de ser uma obra impressa, está disponível também nos formatos: Ebook acessível com descrição de imagens; Audiolivro; Audiolivro com descrição de imagens e Vídeo Animado legendado com libras. Ebook acessível com descrição de imagens: Este formato é ideal para pessoas com deficiência visual, pois inclui descrições de imagens que permitem que os leitores com deficiência visual compreendam o conteúdo das imagens presentes no livro. Audiolivro: Os audiobooks são uma excelente opção para pessoas com deficiência visual, bem como para aquelas com dificuldades de leitura ou dislexia. Eles podem simplesmente ouvir a narração do livro. Audiolivro com descrição de imagens: Este formato combina os benefícios do audiolivro com a inclusão de descrições de imagens, tornando-o adequado para pessoas com deficiência visual que desejam entender as imagens no contexto da história
Penguins of Madagascar. [3], Penguins in peril!
In 'Flightless', Skipper, Kowalski, Rick and Private, take on Clepto's rioting robo-thieves on the streets of New York, while in 'Elitest of the elite', the fellas launch an all-out assault on the headquarters of elite undercover interspecies task force the North Wind!
Great Power, No Responsibility (Spider : Ham Original Graphic Novel). Great Power, No Responsibility (Spider-Ham Original Graphic Novel)
Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham (and breakout character from Into the Spider-Verse), arrives in this all-new, original graphic novel for younger readers! Experience a laugh-out-loud day in the life of Spider-Ham! After long being derided by the citizens of New York, Spider-Ham has finally been recognized for his outsized contribution to the city's safety, and receives the key to the city from none other than the mayor (and, being a cartoon universe, the key actually unlocks New York City's political and financial institutions). Sure, it's just a publicity stunt for the beleaguered mayor-and yeah, maybe every single other super hero was busy that day -- but an award is an award! Of course, Spider-Ham isn't paying attention to the fine print telling him he didn't actually get to keep the key, and he swings off without returning the highly coveted oversized object. The next day, when the mayor's office finally gets in touch to ask for the key back, Spider-Ham realizes he must have dropped it sometime in the last 24 hours. YIKES. Now, our notoriously empty-headed hero must retrace his steps from the past day, following his own trail to discover where he dropped the key before it falls into villainous hands. Did he lose it during a rooftop chase with the Black Catfish? Drop it in the middle of a tussle with the Green Gobbler? Leave it behind while visiting Croctor Strange's magic mansion? Accidentally store it next to May Porker's vacuum cleaner? Who knows? You'll have to read to find out! But one thing's for sure -- Great Power, No Responsibility is an action-packed, hilarious adventure perfect for younger readers. Praise for Great Power, No Responsibility "Filled with color and energy... The cartoony art style and visual gags will keep even the most reluctant readers entertained." -- School Library Journal "Fun and will get younger readers turning pages." -- Kirkus "A perfect pick for younger fans of Marvel's Spider-Verse." -- Booklist Steve Foxe is the author of more than fifty comics and children's books for properties including Pokémon, Batman, Transformers, Adventure Time, Steven Universe, and Grumpy Cat. He lives in Queens with his partner and their dog, who is named after a cartoon character. Find out more at stevefoxe.com. Shadia Amin is a Colombian comics artist currently living in the US. Her art aims to capture the fun of super heroes, fantasy, and life itself. Her works include BOOM!'s The Amazing World of Gumball: The Storm, and Oni-Lion Forge's Aggretsuko, as well as collaborations on anthologies like Alloy from Ascend Comics and Votes for Women from Little Bird Press
Big Nate: Hug It Out!
Sixth grade is no picnic for Nate Wright. His pal Francis won’t stop bombarding him with useless trivia. A wild pitch knocks him out of a ballgame and into the emergency room. And the only thing standing between Nate and summer school is a study session with the worst possible tutor: his too-obnoxious-for-words arch enemy, Gina. But a chance encounter on an amusement park ride could change everything. Meanwhile, the troubles are piling up in this hilarious new collection of Big Nate comics, and there may be only one thing for Nate to do: HUG IT OUT! In this brand-new collection of comics from the New York Times bestselling series Big Nate, everyone's favorite sixth-grade prankster is back for more hilarious misadventures — and even a little romance!
Surviving the City
Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan is Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape-they're so close, they even completed their Berry Fast together. However, when Dez's grandmother becomes too sick, Dez is told she can't stay with her anymore. With the threat of a group home looming, Dez can't bring herself to go home and disappears. Miikwan is devastated, and the wound of her missing mother resurfaces. Will Dez's community find her before it's too late? Will Miikwan be able to cope if they don't?
Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists. The World of Artificial Intelligence
From the cars people drive to the phones in their pockets, computers are found everywhere in our world, and they're becoming smarter. But what makes a computer program intelligent? How can some programs beat humans at chess or trivia games? Can computers and robots really think and learn on their own? Or are they just following complex programming? In this nonfiction graphic novel, readers can follow Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists as they learn how artificial intelligence works and how AI is used in the world today
The Great Greene Heist
Saving the school -- one con at a time. "A political heist page-turner set in middle school? Is that even possible? Varian Johnson shows us how it's done." - Gordon Korman, author of SWINDLE "Do yourself a favor and start reading immediately." - Rebecca Stead, author of WHEN YOU REACH ME Jackson Greene swears he's given up scheming. Then school bully Keith Sinclair announces he's running for Student Council president, against Jackson's former friend Gaby de la Cruz. Gaby wants Jackson to stay out of it -- but he knows Keith has "connections" to the principal, which could win him the presidency no matter the vote count. So Jackson assembles a crack team: Hashemi Larijani, tech genius. Victor Cho, bankroll. Megan Feldman, science goddess. Charlie de la Cruz, reporter. Together they devise a plan that will take down Keith, win Gaby's respect, and make sure the election is done right. If they can pull it off, it will be remembered as the school's greatest con ever -- one worthy of the name THE GREAT GREENE HEIST. Praise for The Great Greene Heist:"A delightful and diverse cast of middle school students with a wide range of backgrounds and interest concocts a series of elaborate schemes . . . The elaborate bait-and-switch of this fast-paced, funny caper novel will surprise its readers as much as the victims." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review"A political heist page-turner set in middle school? Is that even possible? Varian Johnson shows us how it's done, expertly walking the tightrope between true-to-life school experiences and belly laughs." - Gordon Korman, author of Swindle and The Hypnotists"Pay attention! This terrific story speeds ahead on every page, but the lively characters will make you care enough to keep up. Do yourself a favor and start reading immediately." - Rebecca Stead, Newbery-winning author of When You Reach Me and Liar and Spy"This fast, funny heist novel takes the reader on a ride full of twists and turns. I'm a sucker for a good scam, and Jackson and his gang work one of the best in the business. Nice pull, Varian Johnson!" - Jude Watson, author of Loot and The 39 Clues: In Too Deep"The Great Greene Heist is one crazy cool caper!" - Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor-winning author of One Crazy Summer and P.S. Be 11"A smart, charming, and hilarious novel featuring one of my favorite protagonists in years. I'd follow Jackson Greene anywhere, and The Great Greene Heist is a fantastic ride." - Matt de la Pena, author of The Living and Mexican Whiteboy Varian Johnson is the author of several novels for children and young adults, including The Parker Inheritance, which won both Coretta Scott King Author Honor and Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor awards, The Great Greene Heist, an ALA Notable Children's book, a Kirkus Reviews Best Book, and a Texas Library Association Lone Star List selection, and the graphic novel Twins co-created with Shannon Wright, an NPR Best Book. He lives with his family near Austin, Texas. You can visit him on the web at varianjohnson.com and @varianjohnson. After leaving Dr. Kelsey's office, Jackson took a slight detour on the way to study hall. As he walked, he reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out his notepad. It hadn't gotten much use over the last four months, but that was about to change.Jackson stopped in front of Charlie's locker. On the paper, he wrote:My house. 4:00 p.m.I have a plan.He slipped the note through a vent in the locker. Then Jackson let his eyes linger on one of Gaby's posters. He could still hear her voice in his head, asking why he kept breaking the rules. Asking why he couldn't keep his promise to be a normal student.He placed his pencil behind his ear and straightened his tie.Now wasn't a time to be normal. Now was a time to be infamous. Praise for The Great Greene Heist:"A delightful and diverse cast of middle school students w..
Cat on the Run in Hidden Layers!
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Bad Guys comes another hilarious illustrated series starring a pampered cat who is way tougher than anyone realizes. The final installment of CAT ON THE RUN! Find out what happens to Princess Beautiful in the finale of the trilogy..
Pokémon. Diamond and pearl adventure! 3
Hareta, a boy raised in the wild by Pokemon, gathers his friends to thwart Team Galactic's plans to capture Dialga--a scheme that, if successful, could prove disastrous for the land of Sinnoh
Junie B. Jones and her big fat mouth the graphic novel
When her kindergarten class has Job Day, Junie B. goes through much confusion and excitement before deciding on the "bestest" job of all
The books of Clash legendary legends of legendarious achievery. 2
"Once upon a time, archers Jane and Angie were best friends who did everything together. That is, until, one day during battle Jane found herself stranded and alone in an otherworldly cave where she stumbled upon a mysterious scroll...with an even more mysterious message"--
Fitz and Cleo get creative
Fitz and Cleo are: siblings (the closest), ghosts (the friendliest), best friends (the tightest), cat owners (Mister Boo approves...of Cleo), and now bandmates (only the gnarliest!), writers (watch out Hemingway!), filmmakers (auteurs), artists (the list goes on?!)
Crime does not pay archives vol. 3
One of the best-selling comics of the 1940s, Crime Does Not Pay focused on violent mobsters and murderous lowlifes who machine-gunned their way through the urban underworld...until justice landed them in the chair! In 1954, the Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency targeted this comic series for its graphic violence, eventually leading to the creation of the repressive Comics Code Authority. Includes "Million Dollar Robbery, drawn by Alvin Hollingsworth" - perhaps the first story in US comics history drawn by an African-American artist - and featuring a new introduction by comic-book giant Howard Chaykin (Marked Man, American Flagg!)
Superman adventures Vol. 2 : the never-ending battle. Issue 11-16
Based on the beloved animated series, Superman takes flight in this book for fans of all ages! Superman: The Animated Series was an instant classic, developed by the same team behind the beloved Batman: The Animated Series and featuring some of the greatest Superman adventures ever committed to film. Dive back into the world of Superman: The Animated Series with this collection of comics featuring the iconic cast and some legendary creators! FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SUPERMAN CATCHES A COLD. GAWK AS SUPERMAN LOSES HIS POWERS! WITNESS THE GALACTIC BRAWL BETWEEN SUPERMAN AND LOBO. WATCH AS SUPERMAN PLAYS BASEBALL TO SAVE THE WORLD! SUPERMAN ADVENTURES VOL. 2 features stories by Scott McCloud (Understanding Comics, Zot!), Mark Millar (Ultimate Avengers), Rick Burchett (THE BATMAN ADVENTURES) and others. Also includes SUPERMAN ADVENTURES ANNUAL #1 and SUPERMAN ADVENTURES SPECIAL #1
Shadow Island
"In this graphic novel for early middle readers, mysterious raccoon-like Moon Creatures are discovered on an island in the Pacific Northwest."--
Archie. Book one, Freshman year
Archie and his friends have forever been stuck in the latter portion of high school, but now, after many long years, the story of how 'the gang' all met up is finally being told in this, the first edition of The High School Chronicles! This pioneering storyline brings us the beginning of the 'eternal love triangle,' the introduction of Mr. Weatherbee as principal of Riverdale High, the formation of Moose and Midge's relationship (and Reggie's subsequent schemes to split them up), and other Archie staples!
Stowaway
The beloved author of Posted and Ms. Bixby's Last Day returns with the first book in a coming-of-age sci-fi duology about Leo, a kid trying to navigate the galaxy in order to save his family—and, possibly, the planet Earth. When scientists discover a rare and mysterious mineral buried in the Earth’s crust, they have no idea that it just happens to be the most valuable substance in the entire universe. It’s not long before aliens show up to our little corner of the galaxy offering a promise of protection, some fabulous new technology, and entry into their intergalactic coalition—all in exchange for this precious resource. A material so precious that other alien forces are willing to start a war over it. A war that soon makes its way to Earth. Leo knows this all too well. His mother was killed in one such attack, and soon after, his father, a Coalition scientist, decides it would be best for them to leave Earth behind. It’s on this expedition that their ship is attacked, Leo’s father is kidnapped, and Leo and his brother are stranded in the middle of space. The only chance they have is for Leo to stow away on a strange ship of mercenary space pirates bound for who knows where and beg the captain to help him find his father. But the road is dangerous, and pirates, of course, only look out for themselves. Leo must decide who to trust as he tries to stay alive and save his family, even as he comes to understand that there aren’t many people—human or alien—that he can count on in this brave new universe
A Stickler on Stilts : A Zoo Animal Mystery
Who is this book about? It's a mystery! One lagoon-loving zoo animal gives you clues about its life, its home, and its young. Can you solve this stickler on stilts?
Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai : Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai
Fans of Lauren Myracle and Wendy Mass are sure to fall head-over-heels for this funny, sweet story of crushes, competition, and the confusing reality of middle school. "Heartbreak is for suckers." When Jenna Sakai gets dumped over winter break, it confirms what she learned from her parents' messy divorce: Relationships are risky and only lead to disappointment. So even though she still has to see her ex-boyfriend Elliott at newspaper club, Jenna is going to be totally heartless this semester -- no boys, just books. But keeping her cool isn't always easy. Jenna's chief competition for a big journalism scholarship is none other than Elliott. Her best friend Keiko always seems busy with her own boyfriend. And cute-but-incredibly-annoying Rin Watanabe keeps stealing her booth at the diner she's been hiding at every day after school. Rin is every bit as stubborn and detached as Jenna. And the more Jenna gets to know him, the more intriguing a mystery he seems. Soon Jenna is starting to realize that being a loner is kind of, well, lonely. And letting people in might just be a risk worth taking
The skeleton in the Smithsonian
When Leonard Fisher claims to be the long-lost heir to the Smithsonian fortune, KC and Marshall set out to prove that he is a phony
The magician's bird : a Tuckernuck mystery
In this sequel to The Lost Treasure of Tuckernuck, Bud and Laurie solve another mystery at Tuckernuck Hall. This second hilarious installment is perfect for fans of From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, Chasing Vermeer, The Westing Game, and the Mysterious Benedict Society books. In The Magician's Bird, the mystery Bud and Laurie must solve is much more serious than a treasure hunt-their beloved school founder, Maria Tutweiler, has been accused of murdering Marchetti the Magician! Can Bud and Laurie-with the help of enthusiastic Misti and evil but useful Calliope-prove Maria Tutweiler's innocence? Or will Tuckernuck Hall be closed down for good? Emily Fairlie once again blends lists, notes, and classic prose to tell a story that sings with humor, suspense, and magic
Phantom limbs!
On the Earth Colony Asteroid Scorpio, something has gone terribly wrong. Millions of light years off course and 900 years late, the ship's AIs wake up only seven kids, leaving the adults stuck in cryosleep! Damaged from the long journey, the AIs must repair the awakened seven with the only thing available-cybernetic robot parts. Along with learning to function with new cyber parts, the all-kid crew must unravel the mystery of what went wrong with the Scorpio. As if the nightmare of deep space isn't enough, the kids soon find themselves battling the ship's maintenance robots while their cyber parts begin taking on a life of their own!
Kingdom Keepers inheritance
n the near future, in the Epcot of Walt Disney's imagination, sixty thousand people live in a CommuniTree surrounding the forward-looking Walt Disney World theme park. Five unique families are among the residents-and some of the parents were once known as the Kingdom Keepers. Their identities are carefully guarded in order to raise their children without special treatment, most of the Kingdom Keepers work for the Walt Disney Company, and have settled into "ordinary" and rewarding lives.When a messenger carrying a secret communication from Villains Park in Hong Kong coincides with both a solar eclipse and Eli Whitman's thirteenth birthday-a few "ordinary" kids are thrust into a battle to save Epcot and find their friend who has mysteriously disappeared.With their friend missing and their parents acting strangely, the Kingdom Kids discover they are in possession of unusual powers as they forge a bond to rescue their friend and uncover the truth about how real magic has entered their lives
The Clockwork Three
Three ordinary children are brought together by extraordinary events...Giuseppe is an orphaned street musician from Italy, who was sold by his uncle to work as a slave for an evil padrone in the U.S. But when a mysterious green violin enters his life he begins to imagine a life of freedom. Hannah is a soft-hearted, strong-willed girl from the tenements, who supports her family as a hotel maid when tragedy strikes and her father can no longer work. She learns about a hidden treasure, which she knows will save her family - if she can find it. When Giuseppe found the green violin, he did not think it would help him escape. He did not think it would play at all when he pulled it from the harbour. It bobbed and bumped around beneath the pier, still in its case, and a satisfied seagull perched on it. Giuseppe shooed the bird away and fished the case out of the water with a long pole. Inside it, he found the most beautiful, most remarkable violin he had ever seen. The varnished wood rippled deeper than green, like river water
The unexplained mysteries, cryptids, ghosts, and UFOs
"Can you solve the mysteries that have puzzled scientists for generations? What happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? Can people combust spontaneously? Did a whole playground full of schoolchildren actually spot a UFO? There are so many questions waiting to be answered. This extensive guide to mysterious unexplained events covers natural mysteries, historical conundrums, baffling disappearances, paranormal events, alien visitors, and cryptozoology, with coverage of events from ancient times right up to the modern day. The Unexplained will engage children and adults who are eager to probe into mysteries, ponder the existence of strange beasts, and unleash their inner ghost hunters!"--Provided by publisher
Smugglers' Reef : A Rick Brant Science Adventure. Rick Brant Science Adventure
Uvula Publishing presents the seventh volume in the Rick Brant Science Adventure stories-- Smugglers' Reef. Rick Brant and Don Scott are back from their vacation in the South Pacific and are finding adventure near Spindrift Island. They're on their own this time, with no support from any of the Spindrift scientists, though they do get help from a likable old sea salt named Cap'n Mike and some familiar members of the press. The young men are trying to solve the mystery of why a fishing trawler owned by an experienced captain ran aground onto the well-known Smugglers' Reef and the odd happenings at nearby Creek House. The action is close to home this time, taking place in Seaford, a town just down the Jersey coast from Spindrift. Here's another ripping tale about these young adventurous men!
A box full of murders
When siblings Ava and Luke discover a mysterious notebook in their dad's attic they are instantly intrigued. And, as they read through letters, diary entries, newspaper cuttings and notarised secret recordings, they realise that a decades-old, still unsolved, murder case is unfolding right in front of them. Determined to discover what really happened, Ava and Luke turn detective to try and crack the case. But soon they realise that the killer might still be out there - and might be closer than they think - YOU know the facts. YOU have all the clues. Can YOU solve the mystery before they do?
Ralph Filmore: Paranormal Investigator
Keywords: graphic novel, mystery, creepy, monsters
Low power
Life-sized toy Fred and his friend Wormy set off to recharge his solar battery, but he has to solve the mystery of garbage-like creatures attacking the city of SunTop before he runs out of power
Dino Bone : a dinosaur bone mystery
What sort of dinosaur had a bone like that?' wondered Josh.…Kat cajoles Josh into going with her to a remote settlers hut in a regional farming area to investigate a stash of what could be dinosaur bones collected over a lifetime by a recently deceased cattle drover. The bones were only discovered after his death, and Kat has been asked by a palaeontologist friend to check out the collection.Camping in a remote area, they strike up an unusual friendship with a local stockman who, with his local knowledge, leads them to safety when they get caught up in an emergency and have to flee for their lives.And is it only dinosaur bones they find? This sequel to Dinothaw and Dinopal continues Josh's dinosaur hunting adventures
Zoinks! The mystery of forces and motion
"Zoom to the skate park with Scooby and the Mystery Inc. gang for a thrilling investigation of forces and motion. Watch as they skate into the physics of speed, balance, and gravity. Filled with zany antics, action-packed discoveries, and dynamic illustrations, this Scooby-Doo! Science Adventure makes learning about physics an exhilarating ride. A must-read for young Scooby fans and aspiring scientists eager to learn the forces that move us"--
We Also Served : True Stories of Brave Animals in the Military and Other Heroic Tales
Discover the true feats of hero dogs, horses, birds and more with this animal book for kids ages 6-8 History is full of incredible untold tales of courageous animals. We Also Served tells the inspiring stories of the amazing bravery and loyalty displayed by animals throughout history and their vital contributions to military success. Each true story gives readers a lesson in history and a lesson in the importance of these animals' contribution. The perfect gift for animal lovers and military families!
Dark matter
Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. What is dark matter? How does it move our galaxy? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Dark Matter title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance reading comprehension. Sidebars include hands-on experiments, spotlight biographies on women in science, tech connections, and far out facts
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Migration
Follow the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird's journey to Mexico and Central America in the Marvelous Migrations series. Focused on 21st century content, engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars
Do the work! : clean water and sanitation
Readers will learn about the sixth UN Sustainable Development Goal and what it takes to commit to the availability of clean water and sanitation for all by 2030. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship. Includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and infographics. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents With this series, young citizens of the world will learn how they can commit to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Books include thought-provoking questions and hands-on activities for youth to engage in their own communities and make an impact on local and global levels! Readers will be prepared to take informed action in accordance with the National Council for the Social Studies C3 Framework. Aligned to curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship. Books include table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and infographics
Flying Solo : How Ruth Elder Soared into America's Heart
In 1927, airplanes were a thrilling but dangerous novelty. Most people, men and women, believed that a woman belonged in the kitchen and not in a cockpit. One woman, Ruth Elder, set out to prove them wrong by flying across the Atlantic Ocean. Ruth didn't make it, crashing spectacularly, but she flew right into the spotlight and America's heart. This is the story of a remarkable woman who chased her dreams with grit and determination, and whose appetite for adventure helped pave the way for future generations of female flyers
The legacy and legend of Sacagawea
The Legacy and Legend of Sacagawea primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions and bold print to index and glossary. The "Your Turn!" activity will continue to challenge students as they extend their learning. This text aligns to state standards as well as McREL, WIDA/TESOL, and the NCSS/C3 Framework
Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in American history. In this enthralling book, readers discover the fascinating story behind its creation. They journey into the world of Thomas Jefferson as he struggles to create the words from which America emerged as a new nation. Presented in the popular style of a graphic novel, Jefferson's struggles and successes come alive for readers through accessible text and vivid drawings. Even reluctant readers are engaged by this exciting story and the unique way it is told
Rachel Carson : marine biologist and winner of the National Book Award
After publishing her lauded book Silent Spring, Rachel Carson became a household name in America. A marine biologist by training, Carson became a dedicated conservationist and her environmental writings influenced generations. Students will examine Carson's writing and research through the use of ample primary source evidence in order to better understand one of the most influential women in science in the twentieth century
Coffin
A twisted psychopath carries out the ultimate revenge . . . Salem University violinist Tanner Leo can't wait for her strict psychiatrist father to leave for Hawaii so she can have the house all to herself. But after he leaves, Tanner finds that she is not, in fact, alone: She has a madman for company. It starts when Tanner comes home from school to discover the housekeeper gone, her pocketbook suspiciously left behind. Someone else is in the house . . . someone who viciously attacks Tanner. She wakes up in her father's soundproof music room, a stranger in a terrifying Halloween mask sitting across from her. A prisoner in a silent torture chamber, Tanner frantically tries to figure out who her assailant is and why he's locked her in. But the worst is yet to come. As her friends search for her, Tanner must find an escape hatch-before a monster with a familiar face buries her alive in a coffin made just for her. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Diane Hoh including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author's personal collection
Girl bosses
Who were history's most empowering bosses? Who was voted 'Best Deal-Maker?' In the History's Yearbook series, readers will learn about the amazing and diverse women in history. In Girl Bosses, readers will discover and rediscover their favorite heroines and learn about top women bosses who have made an impact. Each book in this series is written at a higher maturity level using considerate text at a lower reading level in order to engage struggling readers. Backmatter material includes writing prompts that encourage readers to think creatively and critically. Series includes, a table of contents, educational sidebars, bibliography, glossary, index, and author biography
Infographics : agriculture
Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Agriculture is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, young readers will learn about the impacts of agriculture on the environment. Large-scale and personal solutions to agriculture issues are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way. Includes an activity, glossary, index, suggested books and websites, and a bibliography. "Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Agriculture is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, young readers will learn about the impacts of agriculture on the environment. Large-scale and personal solutions to agriculture issues are also presented, which encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way. Includes an activity, glossary, index, suggested books and websites, and a bibliography"-- Provided by publisher. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Industry pollutes land, air, and water. Agriculture uses up clean water. In the Enviro-Graphics Jr. series, young readers examine these and other environmental issues from many angles, all portrayed through visual elements. Books encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Skills and Content in an engaging and accessible way. Books in the series include an activity, glossary, index, suggested books and websites, and a bibliography
The trespassers
Halcyon House has everything: a beautiful location, incredible amenities, and life-threatening danger In the beautiful Northern California coastal town of Monterey, Halcyon House is exactly the kind of place that any kid would want to explore. It's huge, abandoned, and- rumor has it-haunted. Neely and her little brother, Grub, are determined to get inside. The two siblings climb through an open window and find an old nursery, filled with old toys and, possibly, a ghost. The siblings' trespassing ends, however, when the mysterious Hutchinson family arrives and reclaims the house. Neely and Grub should be in trouble, but instead Curtis Hutchinson welcomes the siblings in with open arms. But as Neely spends more time at Halcyon House, she realizes that this mansion and its inhabitants are far more dangerous than she could have possibly imagined. This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder
Dear America the story of an undocumented citizen
"Jose Antonio Vargas was only twelve years old when he was brought to the United States from the Philippines to live with his grandparents. He didn't know it, but he was sent to the U.S. illegally. When he applied for a learner's permit, he learned the truth, and he spent the next almost twenty years keeping his immigration status a secret. Hiding in plain sight, he was writing for some of the most prestigious news organizations in the country. Only after publicly admitting his undocumented status--risking his career and personal safety--was Vargas able to live his truth. This book asks questions including, How do you define who is an American? How do we decide who gets to be a citizen? What happens to those who enter the U.S. without documentation? By telling his personal story and presenting facts without easy answers, Jose Antonio Vargas sheds light on an issue that couldn't be more relevant. In this young readers' adaptation of his adult memoir Dear America, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and undocumented immigrant Jose Antonio Vargas tells his story, in light of the 12 million undocumented immigrants currently in the United States,"--Amazon.com
100 athletes who shaped sports history
The collaborative effort of Timothy Jacobs and Russell Roberts, 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History is a compilation of one hundred single-page biographies summarizing the lives and achievements of great athletes ranging from Ted Williams, Patty Berg, and Sugar Ray Leonard, to Jackie Robinson, Michael Jordan, and Wayne Gretzky. A black-and-white photograph or a simple sketch of each of the great sports figures accompanies the brief narrative describing their role in the particular sport they embraced. 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History is recommended as a quick and easy read for sports trivia buffs, as well as being a great book to introduce young people to the varied and diverse world of sports legends
Jerry changed the game! how engineer Jerry Lawson revolutionized video games forever
"This engaging picture book biography explores how Jerry Lawson, a Black engineer, revolutionized the video game industry. Before Xbox and Playstation and Nintendo Switch, there was a tinkerer named Jerry Lawson. As a boy, Jerry loved playing with springs, sprockets, and gadgety things. When he grew up, Jerry became an engineer-a professional tinkerer! In the 1970s, Jerry decided to tinker with video games. Back then, if players wanted a new video game, they had to buy an entire new console. This made gaming very expensive. Jerry was determined to fix this problem. He hit some roadblocks along the way and had to repeat a level or two, but it was never GAME OVER for Jerry. After working hard to find a solution, he finally LEVELED UP and built a brand new kind of video game console-one that allowed players to switch out video game cartridges! He also founded Video Soft, Inc., the first African American owned video game company in the country. Jerry's tinkering and inventions changed the video gaming world forever. Today, gamers have access to hundreds of video games at the push of a button, all thanks to him. GAME ON!"--
Mouth
In this book, beginning readers will explore the role of the mouth in a healthy human body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about how the mouth works and how it helps us every day. A diagram illustrates the anatomy of the mouth, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the mouth using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Mouth also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Mouth is part of Jump!'s Your Amazing Body series
Dooby dooby moo
While Farmer Brown sleeps, his animals prepare for a talent show at the county fair
Lentil soup
"A young mouse cleverly avoids eating his soup by distracting his older brother with questions about every single ingredient."--Provided by publisher
Where there's a whisk, there's a way
"When the Queen of Hearts orders a heart-shaped cheesecake for a special party, Alice and her friends are ready to stir up a wonderful Wonderland creation. But when they can't find the right recipe for this very important cake, Alice mixes a sprinkle of creativity and a dash of curiosity with her can-do attitude to turn this royal request into a delicious baking adventure!"--
Still life
As an artist demonstrates the strict rules for creating a still life painting, the painting disregards each one as it comes alive and tells its own story
We're all wonders
Augie enjoys the company of his dog, Daisy, and using his imagination, but painfully endures the taunts of his peers because of his facial deformity
The chronicles of Narnia. Prince Caspian
The four Pevensie children--Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy--return to Narnia, only to discover that hundreds of years have passed since they ruled there. Now, crowning himself king, the evil General Miraz has taken charge. The children enlist the help of a heroic mouse called Reepicheep. They set out to find the exiled Prince Caspian, determined to see him rightfully named king
Diseño y construcción hacia arriba
Book Features: - Ages 5-8, Grades K-2 - 24 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches - Simple, easy-to-read pages in Spanish with full-color pictures - Includes a glossary, index, and an engineering design activity - Supports NGSS Going Up!: In Mi Biblioteca de Ingeniería: Diseño y Construcción Hacia Arriba, kindergarten-second graders reach new learning heights as they learn about the design and construction of skyscrapers, towers, and other tall, amazing structures! Engineering Made Fun: What's the tallest building, and how was it even made? Young readers learn about skyscrapers, towers, and other tall buildings, and the methods engineers use to prevent these structures from failing-and falling! Build Reading Skills: This engaging 24-page children's book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with an introduction to engineering and a fun, design activity. Leveled Books: Part of the Mi Biblioteca de Ingeniería series (My Engineering Library), the early reading level text and vibrant photos make this kid's book an engaging story about our tallest buildings and structures! Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits
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Sounds like school spirit
Rhyming text follws these kids as they go back to school, make new friends, and build a community
How to wash a woolly mammoth
"Follow this step-by-step guide to successfully clean up your hairy friend. But be forewarned. A mammoth's tummy is terribly tickly"--
A House of Mud
Building a mudbrick house is an adventure for everyone-Mum, Dad, kids and even Tess, the family dog! Heading out to the block to help make bricks, seeing their house take shape week by week, the children decide that Tess needs her own house too… With warmth, sensitivity and liveliness in words and pictures, this book recreates the fun-and work!-of a special family experience, building your own unique house. Written by Sophie Masson and illustrated by Katrina Fisher. Suitable for 5-15 year olds. Print book ISBN: 978-0-6482563-2-8
Won-Ton a cat tale told in haiku
A cat arrives at a shelter, arranges to go home with a good family, and settles in with them, all the while letting them know who is boss and, finally, sharing his real name
GRANDPA'S CLOCK
"Slow and steady," that's how you make a grandfather clock. Grandpa should know. He and Cayley have made nineteen clocks together. Now they are making Cayley's very own, a Lord Nelson. Then, one night, Cayley awakes to the sound of a siren. Grandpa is gone. Cayley is scared by what she sees when she is allowed to visit him in the hospital. But scared or not, she knows what Grandpa needs, and she tells him, "Slow and steady" as he heals. The Lord Nelson clock waits, patiently, to be finished
Martial arts star
While filming her movie in Hong Kong, thirteen-year-old Mo searches for another ancient book of martial arts secrets that was stolen from the film's star, facing off against the Five Claw Society once again
James Monroe : our fifth president
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing Monroe's childhood, his career, his family, and his term as the fifth president of the United States. Includes a time line and glossary. Presidents of the U.S.A. chronicles the lives of our nation's leaders, including some of the most famous figures in American history. Each book tells the fascinating story of a single president, from childhood and early life to the presidency and beyond. Additional sections explain the branches of government, the electoral college, the White House, and the various presidential perks. Exploring the lives and times of our presidents gives readers an inside look at the personalities, key developments, and important events that have shaped our nation's history
All About Snowmen : Celebrate Winter
Winter is here! Grab your hat and mittens. Let's make a snowman. Celebrate the season with with lovely photos and a simple design that beautifully support early readers
Rules at home
Many families have rules at home in order to keep each other happy and safe. This nonfiction title gives early readers examples of rules that families might have through straightforward text, vibrant images, and an accompanying glossary and index
Why Do Most Plants Need Soil? : Down & Dirty: The Secrets of Soil
For many months a tiny seed has been warm and safe underground. Now it's spring and a little green shoot bursts from the seed and appears from under the soil. Beneath the surface, the new plant's roots spread out in search of water and nutrients. One day the little shoot will be a tall, strong tree. None of this would be possible without soil! Inside this book, readers will discover how important soil is to plant life. How do plants get water and nutrients from soil? Why would trees fall over if there was no soil? And why is good, healthy soil essential to farmers who grow and produce most of the foods we eat? Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience, this colorful, fact-filled volume gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. With its stunning photographs and surprising, high-interest facts about a material that most of us take for granted, the book makes learning about soil a lively, engaging experience
Being a good citizen
What does it take to be a good citizen? Early readers will learn key words about being a good citizen while using oral language skills to determine what is happening throughout the book. Engaging images paired with key words to know, make this book an enjoyable reading experience for even the youngest readers. Aligned with the National Council for the Social Studies and other state standards, this book is a great tool to introduce students to what it means to be a good citizen
Archaeopteryx
The earliest known bird, Archaeopteryx first appeared about 150 million years ago. Kids will be introduced to a creature that was no larger than a crow, but that proved remarkably important to scientists searching for answers about the ancient relatives of modern-day birds. The Exploring Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures series is the first stepping-stone in developing a child's knowledge of prehistoric natural history. By learning about the incredible creatures of the past, readers begin to understand modern-day animals as well as the delicate balance of the world's environments. From the habitats of prehistory to the fossil hunters of the early twentieth century and the revolutionary discoveries of today, these books present a wealth of information about dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures, how they were discovered, and the mysteries of their ancient worlds
Let's Have a Sleepover!: An Acorn Book : An Acorn Book
Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow! Hedgehog is having a sleepover! His best friend Harry is excited. But when Harry arrives, he finds out that they will be sleeping outside. Suddenly, Harry doesn't feel very well. Does Harry not want to sleep over? Or does this all have something to do with first-sleepover jitters? These reassuring, laugh-out-loud stories with full-color artwork and easy-to-read text throughout are perfect for new readers!
The Journey They Didn't Choose : The History of the Trail of Tears for Kids
In the early 1800s, thousands of Native American children, parents, and elders were forced to leave behind their homes, their land, and the lives they had always known. This book tells the powerful true story of one of the most painful and important events in American history: the forced removal of the Cherokee and other Southeastern tribes in what became known as the Trail of Tears. Written for curious readers ages 7 to 12, this carefully researched and emotionally honest book brings history to life through clear explanations, vivid storytelling, and questions that help kids connect with the people behind the facts. It explores who the Cherokee were before removal, the heartbreaking decisions they faced, and how they resisted, survived, and rebuilt. Through courtrooms, council meetings, frozen rivers, and unfamiliar paths, readers will walk beside families on the trail and see the strength they carried mile after mile. Along the way, they'll learn about fairness, courage, broken promises, and what it means to protect your identity when the world tries to erase it. This book is more than a history lesson. It's a call to understand, to feel, and to remember-because the past isn't gone. It's still shaping the present. And it still needs to be heard
Why Is My Friend Angry?
From the bestselling author of the 'Bizarre Laws of the UK' book series. Why Is My Friend Angry? is an empowering journey of understanding, exploring why people are sometimes angry and that it's not always because of something that you did.In this childrens picture book, the reader learns that it's okay to experience strong emotions as a coping mechanism and the importance of talking about and sharing your feelings with others. It provides some helpful advice for dealing with anger.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.'Why Is My Friend Angry?' is intended for children of primary school age (ages 3-8yrs). We warmly recommend it to parents, teachers, and anyone who works with children
The 100th Day of School : Holidays
This book introduces readers to the history, meaning, traditions, and celebrations of the 100th Day of School. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Infographics Table of contents Teaching guides Holidays are often colorful and festive. But more importantly, they are significant to one or many cultures. These titles are simple yet informative, as well as fun! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO
Bulldozers
In Bulldozers, emergent readers will learn about the parts and functions of a bulldozer. Vibrant, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how a construction worker uses the machine to tear up ground, push dirt, and level the ground for a new park. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different parts of a bulldozer, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about bulldozers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, ageappropriate websites. Bulldozers also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Bulldozers is part of Jump!'s Construction Zone series. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Do you have readers who just can't get enough of big machines? Vibrant photographs of large construction vehicles at work, photo labels, and diagrams work together with tightly controlled vocabulary to make this a fun and exciting series for beginning readers. Each title includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and a glossary and index
Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers
Pete the Cat helps the Wright brothers build their first flying machine in this historical fiction Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. When Pete the Cat learns that the Wright brothers' flying machine can’t fly without the wind, he has an idea. What if it didn’t need wind to fly? Together, the cats invent the perfect solution. Pete may even get the chance to fly! This early reader includes an author’s note about the real life Wright brothers and the true story of the first flight. Find out in this Level 1 I Can Read book complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own
The persevering penguins and pals. Propelling One Another to Success
The Persevering Penguins and Pals: Propelling One Another to Success An engaging motivational book by kids for kids to embrace diversity, inclusion, and what it means to be successful global citizens. The authors are three amazing cousins who were between 7 and 11 when they started creating these characters and have gone on to become #1 Amazon Bestselling and award-winning authors and illustrator! Crafted primarily for upper elementary and middle school students to read, this book is a charming animal story about penguins and other creatures who help children learn that being determined, working with others for a common goal, and embracing differences help us all to succeed. It is another beautiful day in Patagonia as a colony of penguins snuggles on the iceberg, they call home. When catastrophe strikes for Little Milo and his family, it seems that all hope is lost. The penguins must band together as a team and wait for the right time to implement their plan. When one plan doesn't work, the penguins brainstorm to create another one. But it turns out they are not the only creatures with big challenges. Through perseverance, helping others, leading, inspiring, networking, and growing, the penguins and their creature friends must somehow find a way to overcome their obstacles, no matter how difficult. Being a kid today isn't easy! Give your children the tools to overcome life's challenges with a fun and inspiring story for independent readers! ● The chapter book version of bestselling and award winning "Meet the Persevering Penguins and Pals" with the full stories of each of the different animals as well as how they all come together and must help each other to succeed. ● Includes access to discussion guide on what it means to face and overcome challenges to help parents and educators in schools, camps, early childhood centers, and after-school programs talk with children about the topics in the book to help them process and absorb the lessons. ● Includes access to the best-selling and award-winning authors' and illustrator's creative process. It's sure to inspire other young children to follow their dreams! ● Endorsed by Carmen Fariña, former chancellor of the New York City Department of Education as the ● The perfect children's book about diversity for independent readers age 8-11 and reading aloud to ages 4 and up. ● Loved by teachers, parents, grandparents, family members and kids alike! ● Social emotional learning and reading proficiency made fun for your little ones!
Healthy Eating Habits
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Learn about nutrition, health, and what good eating habits are. Carefully leveled text, colorful visual aids, and vibrant photographs teach early readers about food, diet, and forming daily healthy eating habits
Feeling and showing empathy
Feeling and showing empathy is an important part of SEL (social-emotional learning) education. Students will learn to take a step back and reflect on how they're are feeling. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess, and ask questions around the content. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an important part of early education, providing a foundation for kids to succeed in school and in life. This series breaks down the components of SEL education so young readers can further reflect and develop their skills in each category. Writing and critical thinking prompts help readers reflect on their own lives and experiences. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess, and ask questions around the content. Books include table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars
Coming Soon
Until You See Me
A widowed homesteader. A relentless stalker. A fight for survival
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
24 Hours
An uplifting new novel from Danielle Steel, whose countless #1 New York Times bestselling novels have made her one of America's favorite storytellers
Deadly Shore
Bloodline: A Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Novel
Winter of the Bride (Original)
Coming soon! Winter of the Bride by Jane Yang will be available Feb 09, 2027
Dark Union
A ghost from Court's past challenges everything the Gray Man believes in this latest electrifying entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Court Gentry is the last surviving member of his family. His brother, Chance, was a police officer who lost his life years ago in a line of duty shooting. So how is it possible that Court catches a glimpse of his brother at their father's funeral? It's this shocking development that sends Court on a quest for the truth and a search for his missing sibling. But the dark state will do anything to keep its secrets
The Hollow
Stuart Woods' Hostile Intent
In this new thrilling adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Stone Barrington is confronted by a new enemy who will go to dangerous lengths to get what they want. When Stone Barrington receives a call from Ben Bachetti, asking him to attend an urgent meeting with Centurion Pictures' board of directors, Stone wastes no time in getting to Los Angeles. After all, a date night with Josie Hale is long overdue. There, he learns a company called Zelzah International is attempting a hostile takeover of a friend's independent film group, and Ben needs the board's help in putting a stop to their malicious antics. While Stone and the board work with Ben to deal with Zelzah, Stone's pilot Faith gets in a bad accident. Suspicious that she was set up, Stone must investigate who wants Faith dead and why, before both crises spiral out of control
Every Ordinary Thing
Cowboy Like Me
The Summer Plot
Long Lost Love
Bulldog
An investigative journalist goes searching for her next blockbuster case--then wishes she hadn't found ... The Traveler. My name is Gracie Bronte. I'm an investigative journalist in New York City. My nickname is "Bulldog." When someone is murdered, I won't rest until I hunt their killer down. I'm a consummate New Yorker. I know every street. Every building. Every hidden gem. Every dark corner. I know all the cops and they know me. Now I'm hunting a vicious killer, the Traveler, who thinks he's smarter than I am. Maybe. Maybe not. But has the Traveler ever fought against a bulldog?
Serious Music
A thrilling, darkly comic journey of a Black musician making his way from the trenches of the Somme, to the jazz clubs of Harlem, to the illicit inner sanctum of Woodrow Wilson's White House, by the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author of James. In 1918, Arthur Champion is one of a handful of Black students attending the Oberlin Conservatory of Music when he runs afoul of a vindictive professor and finds himself unceremoniously enlisted in the United States Army. What ensues is one man's sweeping voyage through the decade, a kaleidoscopic view of America during seismic social shifts from the author hailed by The Chicago Tribune as "our current Great American Novelist." A brilliant interrogation of racism and ownership in art, Serious Music is a breakneck, high-octane read, thrumming with the electrifying humor and rigorous moral clarity that is the hallmark of this masterful writer's contribution to American letters
Couture
An American filmmaker arrives in Paris for Fashion Week on a life-and-death journey, facing challenges and self-discovery.
Buddy
A brave girl and her friends must escape a kids television show.
The Beast
When a militia of unidentified hostiles coordinates a coup against the U.S., the president uncovers the extent of The Beast's highly classified offensive capabilities in order to save his life and America.
Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul
Documentary that chronicles the life and origins of one of the original Allman Brothers Band founders.
Eastern Western
A recent immigrant and widower, Igor struggles to raise his young son in the mountains of the American West.
Wild Horse Nine
CIA agents Chris and Lee face a trust-testing mission from Santiago to Easter Island during 1973 in Chile.
Digger
The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything.
Idiots
Two rock-bottom drivers transport a wealthy teen to rehab, but their simple job spirals into a chaotic journey of drugs, danger, and crime as their passenger derails their plans.
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.
Primetime
In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history.
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.
Audrey's children
1969. Dr. Audrey Evans joins world-renowned children's hospital and battles sexism, medical conventions, and the subterfuge of her peers to develop revolutionary treatments and purchase the first Ronald McDonald House, impacting millions.
100 Nights of Hero
When a charming house guest arrives at a remote castle, the delicate dynamic between a neglectful husband, his innocent bride, and their devoted maid is thrown into chaos.
The Luckiest Man in America
May 1984. An unemployed ice cream truck driver steps onto the game show Press Your Luck harboring a secret: the key to endless money. But his winning streak is threatened when the bewildered executives uncover his real motivations.
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.
Hacks. Season 2
Explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.
Verity
Struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh is hired as a ghostwriter for renowned author Verity Crawford under mysterious circumstances, but her assignment takes a dark turn after discovering chilling autobiographical notes.
Forgotten Island
Two best friends become stranded on the mystical world of Nakali, where their only escape might cost them their shared lifetime of memories.
Godzilla Minus Zero
Set in 1949, the Shikishima family confronts a fresh catastrophe two years after surviving their previous ordeal with the legendary monster.
The White Lotus. Season 4
Set in a tropical resort, it follows the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week.
True Detective. Season 5
All Creatures Great and Small. Season 7
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
The Paw Patrol lands on a mysterious dinosaur island after a storm, where they meet Rex, a stranded pup. When Humdinger's reckless mining triggers a volcano, the team faces their biggest rescue mission yet to save the island.
Saccharine[DVD]
Hana, a lovelorn medical student, becomes terrorized by a sinister force after taking part in an obscure weight loss craze.
Corporate Retreat
Corporate executives on a team-building retreat face a deadly struggle when their leader turns against them.
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.
Elsbeth. Season 3
The Influencer Project
An influencer travels to Copenhagen for a documentary about her online fame, but when an obsessive stalker begins tracking her movements, she must confront the terror and reclaim her power.
Yellowjackets. Season 4
The Invite
Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places.
New Library of Things
LED UV lamp
The LED UV lamp can cure all kinds of gel nail polishes and other UV-cured resins and materials. LED beads are evenly distributed inside allowing for uniform curing. Smart Sensor and Time Memory Function: SUN3 has a smart sensor. When you slide your hand/foot in, it comes on automatically for 120 seconds; or you can stop curing at any time by sliding the hand/foot out. Its 10/30/60/99 seconds timer lets you control the curing time with each layer
Brain wave scanner
Connect the scanner with your smart phone via Bluetooth to use the following apps: Muse Monitor - See what's really going on inside your head! Real time EEG graphs from your Interaxon Muse headband. Muse - Elevate your meditation experience. It gently guides your meditation through changing sounds of weather based on the real-time state of your brain.
Disney & Pixar toy store jigsaw puzzle [1000 pieces]
1008 pieces; box text and image of jigsaw puzzle piece can be interpreted as 1000 pieces
Joy-Con Controller 2
Two Joy-Con can be used independently in each hand, or together as one game controller when attached to the Joy-Con grip. They can also attach to the main console for use in handheld mode or be shared with friends to enjoy two-player action in supported games. Each Joy-Con has a full set of buttons and can act as a standalone controller, and each includes an accelerometer and gyro sensor, making independent left and right motion control possible. Only compatible with Nintendo Switch 2 console.
Moisture Meter
This handheld tool is ideal for measuring moisture content in hardwood, lumber, firewood, drywall, plaster, brick and concrete before you begin work. You can also use the meter to help locate water leaks hidden above ceilings, behind walls and under floors. Requires 1 9-volt battery (not included).
Kim-Joy's magic bakery!
Kim-Joy’s Magic Bakery is a light cooperative card game for 2 to 5 players that tells an adorable story over 10 unique scenarios. No baking experience required! Kim-Joy’s Magic Bakery is a cooperative baking card game in which you and your friends are working together to run a bakery in a magical forest. The goal of the game is to bake as many treats as you can for your customers before the day ends and the customers leave. In game terms this means that you and your friends will have a limited number of actions to put together specific sets of ingredients and layers in order to bake increasingly complex treats for your customers. The game takes place over a series of 10 scenarios that get progressively tougher. Each scenario adds a new challenge to the game that will force you to adapt and change your strategies. Every time you play, you can work your way through the Scenarios to experience the story, or you can play in freeplay mode to mix and match scenarios for the ultimate co-op baking challenge!
OSMO Pocket 2
DJI Pocket 2 fits perfectly in your hand, bag, or pocket so that you can take it anywhere. When your journey begins or something suddenly catches your eye, Pocket 2 is ready to capture it all. This item includes an Osmo Pocket 2 and a DJI wireless microphone.
Disney moments jigsaw puzzle [100 XXL pieces]
100 XXL pieces
Cubby cats and succulents jigsaw puzzle [500 pieces]
500 pieces
Financial calculator
Whether you are a student or a practicing professional, the fast and powerful HP 10bll+ makes it easy to solve business, financial, statistical, and math calculations accurately and quickly
Jewelry pliers
This set includes six pliers for jewelry making and repair: Nylon jaw pliers (to prevent wire marks), Round nose pliers (for creating loops and curves), Bent nose pliers (hard-to-reach areas), Diagonal cutters (precise wire cutting), Flat nose pliers (gripping and bending), Wire looping pliers (uniform loops)
7 wonders
You are a leader of one of the seven greatest cities in Antiquity. Develop your city by increasing your scientific discoveries, military conquests, commercial agreements, and prestigious structures to lead your civilization to glory! All the while, keep an eye on your neighbors’ progress since they share similar ambitions. 3-7 players, ages 10+
Polyvagal card deck
These cards will enhance your understanding of your nervous system as well as guide you through a process of tuning into it. Grouped into four areas representing three sections of the autonomic hierarchy—ventral, sympathetic, and dorsal—as well as a bonus section exploring play, stillness, and change, the cards provide nervous system support
Songs of extinct birds jigsaw puzzle [1000 pieces]
1008 pieces; box text and image of jigsaw puzzle piece can be interpreted as 1000 pieces
Slopeside spirit jigsaw puzzle [1000 pieces]
1008 pieces; box text and image of jigsaw puzzle piece can be interpreted as 1000 pieces