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Promise me never
"Aspiring writer Savannah's scheme to meet superstar horror novelist Bennett Bryson turns out better than she ever imagined: not only does her charming and handsome literary idol offer to read her work, he is instantly smitten with her. After a whirlwind romance, Savannah says "yes" to marriage, and the two settle into Bennett's secluded upstate home. But just as Savannah thinks she has it made, cracks appear in her perfect new life. Bennett's behavior becomes dark and controlling: he criticizes Savannah's writing, dictates her permitted activities, and spends most of his time locked in his office, forbidding her from entering. Savannah cannot escape the shadow of Bennett's first wife, the free-spirited and passionate artist Poppy, who died in a tragic accident, but who seems still to be Savannah's rival for Bennett's affection. Then comes an enigmatic warning: Bennett is not who he seems. The women that came before Savannah have disappeared. And Savannah could be next. Isolated and unsure whom to trust, Savannah tries to piece together the mystery of the man she married, and the woman he married first. But Savannah has no idea what her husband is really hiding. And someone out there knows Savannah has secrets of her own. As these two writers will learn the hard way--past really is prologue."--Provided by publisher
The MASH up
"Ruby Wynne is a staunch rule-follower who lives by the numbers. So when a surprising breakup--on her thirty-fifth birthday--ruins all her well-laid plans, Ruby makes an unexpected wish . . . Only to wake up inside a M.A.S.H. game from seventh grade. Settled in a Technicolor mansion, driving a tie-dye Jeep, and running a roller-disco restaurant, Ruby is living out her childhood dreams come true--with one exception. According to the game, Ruby's "other half" is supposed to be Penn Hayes, her brother's annoying, and annoyingly handsome, best friend. But there's zero romance between them. Just like in real life, all they share is sarcasm. With no rules to follow and desperate to return to reality, Ruby makes her best guess at an escape plan: win Penn's heart so the game comes completely true and she can go home. It's unthinkable. On Ruby's list of dos and don'ts, Penn Hayes is a lifelong don't. But as Ruby navigates the magical world she dreamed up at thirteen, she wonders if, by finally throwing out her rules, she might just find her way home to the life and love she deserves"--
Twilight tactics
"A remote ranch for healing veterans becomes a battleground when FBI agent Collin Sullivan arrives with a teenager who witnessed a mob hit. Survival instructor Elena Thompson's peaceful haven is shattered as armed attackers surround the property. As secrets emerge and danger closes in, they must determine who the real target is-before it's too late" -- Provided by publisher
The Crying Killer
Tuesday Hendrickson has spent eight years running from memories of that night. Her sister's screams. Blood on the walls. And Arsen Bauer, a monster known as the Crying Killer, shot down in a barrage of bullets as he fled. Case closed. Intending to build a safe new identity out of the ashes, Tuesday changed her last name and moved away. She's now a private investigator who guards herself and her daughter, Julia, like their lives depend on it. And maybe they do. Because unless she's imagining things, Tuesday has seen Arsen on the streets of Saint Paul. She'd know her sister's killer anywhere. When bodies begin surfacing bearing the Crying Killer's brutal and unmistakable signature, Tuesday is certain he's coming for them. Except no one believes that but her. As her paranoia intensifies, she is left with a terrible unearth the shocking secret she buried with her sister, or become the Crying Killer's next victim
Helpless
"It's been twelve years since Faye Heron broke Henry Spalding's heart. Henry was her college boyfriend, her first love, but Faye was in danger of being subsumed by him and the intensity of their connection--a connection that took her beyond boundaries she'd only dreamed of crossing. Now, Faye is one half of a power-producing duo with her Hollywood husband. Henry is a married father running the family business. On the surface, both of their lives have essentially gone to plan. When a former and beloved college professor suddenly passes away, Faye and Henry find themselves back on campus for the funeral, circling something old and dangerous. Something, if Faye is honest with herself, she has been trying to duplicate for years. But Henry is one of a kind. The kind who delivers a hypnotic apology for the way things ended. The kind who suggests they go back to the hotel for a drink. The kind who drugs and kidnaps her. When Faye comes to Henry's remote mountain cabin, she's beside herself. Has Henry brought her here to punish her? She did, after all, write and star in a lauded episode of television based on their indelicate appetites and vicious breakup. As her week of captivity unfolds, Henry's wanton demands intensify, and Faye finds herself pulled back into his irresistible gravity. But as Faye and Henry spiral into their old dynamic, a sprawling, years-old mystery begins to take shape--one that will rewrite history as Faye remembers it and reveal an astounding, cataclysmic truth."--Provided by publisher
They
"Following a number of moves from one shabby rental to another, they-the mother and daughter of this elusive, strangely riveting novel set in 1980s Denmark-now reside in an apartment over the hairdresser shop in the same island town where they've always lived. It's only the two of them, and they are so enmeshed that it can be hard to tell them apart: they share the same manners, habits, and opinions to an almost comic degree. One day the mother feels a lump below her chest, and as our young heroine reflects, "nothing's the way it is." While the mother is in and out of the hospital, the daughter-barely sixteen and just starting high school-makes new friends (Tove Dunk, Hafni, Bob, and Desert Boots) and meets a few boys, but she remains essentially alone. In its splintering, multi-layered, perpetual present tense, where the borders of time seemingly expand, flatten, and dissolve, Helle finds an unexpectedly moving voice for her heroines' pain, one which rises almost wordlessly to then reach across and profoundly touch the reader. A poignant coming-of-age story and a comedy of errors, they is also a billet-doux to the fashions and fads of the island of Lolland, Helle's childhood home: she painstakingly records what people wore, how they spoke, and the kinds of things they ate ("cauliflower gratin" and "macaroni horns in the tomato soup"). Gorgeously rendered into English by the prize-winning translator Martin Aitken, they is an exquisite small-town portrait-oblique, calibrated, and oddly affecting-of the love between a mother and daughter, of all its attendant longing, and the inevitable letting go."--
The housewife
"From bestselling indie thriller writer Natalie Barelli comes a new deliciously dark novel about a woman who married the man of her dreams, only for him to become her worst nightmare. Jodie always dreamed of being a housewife. And after a whirlwind romance, she marries renowned psychologist Dr. Roy Davies and moves into his perfect Beverly Hills home. But the fairy tale fades fast. Roy is distant, his friends view her as a gold-digger, and the house still reveres his late wife, Deborah, whose presence still looms over everyone and everything. When Jodie learns Deborah became a recluse before death, she begins to suspect Roy was behind it. And the deeper she digs, the darker Roy's past appears--obsessive, controlling, unfaithful. Increasingly convinced he had something to do with Deborah's death, Jodie knows she should go to the police, but that would require revealing her own secret. A secret that could destroy her. But Jodie won't be silenced. Because the truth about Roy is worse than she imagined--and now, trapped in a house built on lies, she must find a way out before she becomes the next perfect wife to vanish"--
The secret society of librarians
"The Secret Society of Librarians is a heartbreaking yet heartwarming wartime library-set novel, inspired by real people, real stories, and extensive research. Meeting through real-life Secret Society of Librarians in London, two women form a close bond. When WW2 hits, they take their libraries underground, creating create a roaming underground library. But when one of them is taken to Poland and a concentration camp, they think there is no chance of ever being reunited again ... This is an inspirational, true and compelling story about friendship, everyday bravery and the power of books, with a dual narrative set between London and Poland in the 1940s"--
It could have been her
"#1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell brings her signature dark, atmospheric suspense and sharp acuity to this new psychological thriller about a lost dog, a missing woman, and a mysterious house. Jane Trevally is walking her dogs on her country estate one May afternoon when a small white dog appears. The teenaged girl that had been staying nearby with the dog is nowhere to be found, and Jane decides to return it to his registered owner hours away in London, in the deepest backwaters of Hampstead. But when Jane arrives, she is immediately unsettled: because she has a dark history with this house. The man who answers the door tells her the dog, Hugo, must have been stolen from the Heath, but Jane very much doubts that is true. Through the window, she catches a glimpse of a haunted-looking woman, not the missing girl she'd hoped to find. Facing a crossroads similar to the one that first led her to this home twenty-five years ago, Jane knows that the house holds the key: to the missing teenager, to the lost dog, and to dark secrets they'd all rather leave buried"--
Kiss, marry, kill
"The last place Ella Takeda ever wanted to be was back home in the small town of Lake Sanguis, Wisconsin. But she's left with no choice when she gets fired from her job hosting the Crime Hive Podcast in Chicago after she points the finger at the wrong suspect in the Canceled Killer murders, a serial killer who targets people who've been shamed online. At her parents' bed and breakfast in the small resort town, Ella starts to believe the Canceled Killer has followed her when odd text messages and a creepy vintage Wagoneer begin to follow her. Her suspicions are confirmed when Aaron Russo, the sexy Chicago homicide detective pops back into her life. He seems interested in more than using her as bait to catch a killer, and he's not the only one. Jude, her brother's best friend who's definitely off-limits, and Mateo, a casual hook-up and out-of-work actor, all want Ella's attention. Ella starts to suspect that Russo, Jude, or Mateo might be the Canceled Killer. But which one? And can she unmask the killer before she becomes the next victim?"-- Provided by publisher
Soft spots
"A darkly funny and off-kilter coming-of-age novel following recent college graduate Robin Clarke after she runs away from her family, only to be forced to confront whether she should reconcile with her father when his health takes a sudden turn for the worse"-- Provided by publisher
They say a girl died here
"From the New York Times bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes, a thrilling, genre-bending mystery about two murdered girls, a town with dark secrets, and a race to break a deadly cycle. Anna Maybourne never imagined herself living in a place like Harper's Creek, a nowhere town full of dusty farmland plagued by drought. It's supposed to be a new start for her and her family, but after dropping out of college, Anna feels stuck in place-working a part-time job, watching her little sister grow up, and taking care of her grandmother with dementia, whose paranoid episodes have started to unnerve her. The only interesting thing about her new town, it seems, is the string of grisly murders attributed to a killer called the Farmhandman-and the clue she discovers that reveals the case is yet unsolved. Along with outspoken loner Melissa Laverne and handsome deputy Todd Greenbough, Anna fills her hours with the town's darkest curiosity-but even though the prime suspect is long dead, the Farmhandman murders begin to feel too close for comfort as the anniversary nears. Tension is building in Harper's Creek, and everyone can feel it. The house is becoming more claustrophobic by the day, and her grandmother is growing stranger. Anna begins to wonder if her delusional moments are somehow the key to discovering the truth about the murders, and if the old house, and her new start, is haunted by its own bloody baggage. With a devastating mystery at its core, They Say a Girl Died Here is a novel of thrilling and terrifying secrets, with a mind-bending twist that could only come from Sarah Pinborough"-- Provided by publisher
How to ruin a wedding
"Lucy Delgado knows all about things that don't work out. Between two failed marriages and losing her job, "meant to be" doesn't seem to mean much anymore. And watching her sister's marriage deteriorate isn't convincing Lucy otherwise. Desperate for money and disillusioned by love, she turns her nothing-left-to-lose attitude into action as a professional wedding saboteur. Lucy knows how to play any part--old lover, nosy relative, wise stranger--to save brides and grooms from making the same mistakes she did. Until she crashes the wrong ceremony. For Anders Kennedy, Lucy's timing couldn't be better. She's exactly what he needs to derail his own sister's upcoming nuptials by posing as Anders's new girlfriend so she can slip into the family circle and sabotage from within. And Anders has the kind of money Lucy can't afford to turn down. As they fake-date their way through family celebrations, high jinks, and secrets, Lucy and Anders are forced to confront their cynicism about marriage. Their schemes were meant for the greater good, but what if love really does conquer all?" --Amazon
Ghana Yaya and Abena's story
Contains an autobiographical interview, transcribed from speech, with two sisters, 20-year-old Yaya and 22-year-old Abena, who emigrated from Ghana to the United States to live with their father, while their mother remains in Ghana waiting for permission to emigrate
The ARRL extra class license manual for ham radio
The killer and Frank Lloyd Wright the true story of mass murder in paradise
"Frank Lloyd Wright was more than the mind behind America's most iconic buildings-he was a man whose turbulent private life captivated a nation. The famous architect's stormy marriage to Kitty Wright and his infamous affair with another woman, Mamah Borthwick, ignited one of the country's first celebrity scandals, splashed across headlines from coast to coast. Then, in August 1914, scandal turned to horror. A tragedy at Taliesin, the Wisconsin home Wright built as a monument to love, shook the very foundation of Wright's life-and catapulted him back to the front pages of newspapers across the country as readers clamored for glimpses of his very darkest moments."--
Chair yoga for strength & balance accessible exercises to improve mobility & relieve pain
"Whether due to aging, long hours at a desk, or recovery from injury, limited mobility can feel both painful and frustrating. But what if the solution were right beneath you? Transform your daily sitting time into an opportunity for strength, healing, and natural movement. Chair Yoga for Core Strength & Balance offers a gentle, immediate way to rebuild mobility--using the chair you're already sitting in. Perfect for seniors, office professionals, beginners, and anyone with limited movement. No prior yoga experience needed" --
Tin can coast a history of industry, greed, and fishing in the golden state
The hidden story of the California Coast, told through generations of immigrants, surges of industry, and three marine species caught in the dragnet of human history. Look west from San Francisco or Monterey, past the surfers and cargo ships. This is the California Current, 1,900 miles of the most productive waters on earth. It was here that eighteenth-century locals encountered frisbee-sized abalone mollusks, sardine schools the size of buses, and yellowfin tuna, each the size of a man. But it was not to last. Over the next three centuries, the abalone, sardine, and tuna were swept into the violent undertow of history. Their species became resources. Fishing and hunting drove the Spanish-Russian territory battle of the eighteenth century, California's virulently racist first "conservation" laws in the 19th, and an ad campaign that kept America fed on just-like-chicken canned goods in the 20th. Along the way, they became drivers of geopolitical competition, catalysts for the dramatic rise and fall of Cannery Row aristocracy, and even surly muses for John Steinbeck and Fritz Lang. Collapsing the distinctions between human and natural history, Tin Can Coast brings the cautionary tale of the California shore to life
Getting started with Visual Studio 2026 master the new era of Visual Studio, AI, and productivity
The homestead herbal remedies guide
A guide to herbal remedies for common illnesses, personal care needs, minor injuries, household mishaps, home and garden use including the basics of herbal preparation
Death trip Iggy and the Stooges, 1972-74
Raw Power by Iggy and the Stooges is arguably the most aggressive, dynamic album in rock history, and inarguably one of the most influential. Looking past the myths and into the true story of the Stooges, Michael S. Begnal illuminates the creation of this recording in the context of the cultural zeitgeist of the early 1970s, the American War in Vietnam, and the ways in which punk rock came snarling into existence. Death Trip uncovers lost archives and stories, drawing on new interviews with Stooges guitarist James Williamson and pianist Scott Thurston, and sheds fresh light on the band's creative process. This is an in-depth, definitive account that will challenge the assumptions of even the most knowledgeable Stooges fan
This is the plan how to end America's meltdown and save democracy
"A must-read for anyone concerned about the future of the country and wondering how to get involved in the political system."--Heather Cox Richardson, New York Times bestselling author of Democracy Awakening From one of the most successful Democratic strategists of the last decade, a revelatory account of what you--yes, you--can do to defeat Trumpism
Awaken the giant within
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Inner Strength, Unlimited Power, and MONEY Master the Game comes an updated edition of Awaken the Giant Within offering his most effective strategies and techniques for mastering your emotions, your body, your relationships, your finances, and your life. One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want in life is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. But there is unlimited power that lies dormant within us all. We all have a sleeping giant within us. Each of us have our own bit of genius just waiting to be tapped. It might be a talent for art or music. It might be empathy. It might be innovating or business acumen. Most people are unaware of the untapped potential we can immediately command when we concentrate all our resources on mastering a single area of our lives. With four million copies sold, this new edition of Awaken the Giant Within serves as a powerful wakeup call for a new generation of readers. Robbins helps you raise your standards, change the core beliefs that hold you back, and provides strategies for quickly producing the results you desire
Writers' & artists' yearbook
"The perfect companion for writers of fiction and non-fiction, poets, playwrights, journalists and commercial artists"--2027 edition
The Inspired Homeschool
"When traditional education feels too narrow for the child in front of you, home education opens the door to wonder, purpose, and lasting faith. In The Inspired Homeschool, bestselling author and trusted homeschool advocate Jennifer Pepito helps moms reimagine education beyond the limits of traditional public school. Through the lives of 10 home-educated figures from history, she combines contemporary research, biblical insight, and practical homeschooling guidance to help families build a richer, more peaceful way of learning. In The Inspired Homeschool, you will learn to create a clear vision for your family's education shape habits and atmosphere that support joyful learning use literature, nature, beauty, work, and history with purpose draw practical lessons from C.S. Lewis, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Blaise Pascal, Joan of Arc, and more guide your children toward character, faith, curiosity, and confidence. Both a primer for imagination and a guide for practical action, The Inspired Homeschool will help you reclaim your children's education and equip them to live with character, faith, and purpose as they grow to create a better world. " --
Constable's year an artist in changing seasons
"Shaped by the cycle of the natural world, a fresh look at the life and work of John Constable to celebrate the 250th anniversary of his birth in 2026. As exhilarating as a lungful of oxygen: that's how some of his contemporaries felt about John Constable's paintings. Others, though, were baffled by his uncompromisingly fresh and realistic treatment of the natural world. Susan Owens follows Constable through the seasons, tracing the rhythms and resonances of the artist's year to offer a vivid, unconventional perspective on this beloved figure. Whether in London in May, preparing pictures for exhibition and longing for the Suffolk spring, or painting boat-builders and waiting to be married in a particularly gloomy September, Constable's life and work were unusually shaped by the yearly cycles of weather and agriculture, as well as by the often competing demands of the art world. Raised in Suffolk and trained to manage his father's land, his rural background had an enduring impact on his painting. His was the approach of one who knew the laneways, ploughs and millponds he painted intimately, and who understood the countryside as a place of both labour and natural phenomena. Though today he is often considered a traditional artist, in truth John Constable was a radical. His sketchbooks and paintings reject second-hand, slip-shod versions of nature, instead subjecting the land, its people and industry to intense scrutiny; developing a new kind of painting to fit the landscape he saw with his farmer's eye and felt beneath the soles of his boots"--Publisher's description
Innercise the new science to unlock your brain's hidden power
"The latest brain science delivers the answers you need to break free and unlock the hidden power of your subconscious mind, so you earn more, live more and achieve more than ever before. By using the latest technologies and evidence-based training techniques, you can release years of old programming, limiting beliefs and habits that keep you stuck achieving the same results over and over again"--Page 4 of cover
Freedom essays
"A radically vulnerable and virtuosic inquiry into the pursuit of freedom and the interminable nature of struggle, from the award-winning author of What We Lose. Weaving personal reflections with piercing insight and expansive vision across nine brilliant essays, Zinzi Clemmons explores the complexities of the elusive concept of freedom. As the daughter of a South African mother and a Trinidadian American father, she recounts growing up in the largely white, affluent town of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania-and her frequent travels to Johannesburg, where the lofty promise of freedom was all around her. Coming of age amidst the euphoria of South Africa's first all-race elections, she grapples with the legacy of Nelson Mandela and the shattered hope in the wake of the Obama era. Clemmons critiques the entrenched inequalities that haunt both countries, from the tragic loss of a childhood friend to the violence that often befalls women who have the audacity to be free. In a deft mix of memoir, family history, criticism, and reportage, drawing on a vast range of material from Joan Didion to James Baldwin, political analysis and history to Clemmons's own experiences across the globe, Freedom is an incendiary exploration of race, sex, class, and inheritance. In elegiac prose, Clemmons trains her discerning eye on American institutions and mythologies, probing the bounds of liberation and autonomy to interrogate our most enduring quest--the relentless pursuit of freedom for all"--
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The battle for Texas
"The Battle for Texas begins with the brave defense of the Alamo in which every man is killed. The women of the Alamo, Susanna Dickinson and Caroline LaFont are spared. Luke Calhoun, who arrived too late to join the defenders of the Alamo, is held captive by the Mexicans until the end. It is then that he is freed by Santa Anna in order to lead the women to safety. Luke joins Sam Houston in the epic battle for Texas Independence on the plains of San Jacinto, a battle Caroline observes from a secure position. The ordeal she and Luke have faced has brought them together so that, as man and wife, they begin their future in a free Texas." -- Provided by publisher
The hope keeper
"1919, Washington D.C. Elisabeth Beaumont comes from a renowned jeweler family, but after the untimely death of her twin brother, she's left on her own to run the failing family business. Desperate for work, she approaches the affluent crowd her brother Julien once courted to expand Beaumont Jewelers. Their ringleader is wealthy socialite Evalyn McLean, owner of the world's most infamous gemstone, rumored to curse all who travel within its orbit. The Hope Diamond. As Elisabeth is swept into Evalyn's toxic world of dark opulence, the lines defining who she is and where she belongs begin to blur, leading Elisabeth to question all she once believed. She's no longer certain she wants to take over the family business and be beholden to the wealthy elite of D.C. But she can't fathom leaving her father in the lurch. There's also Evalyn to consider, and the Hope Diamond, which beckons Elisabeth to admire it, touch it, care for it, despite every warning she's been told. When tragedy strikes one night, not only is Elisabeth's fragile friendship with Evalyn put to the test, but her carefully constructed glamorous new life comes crashing down. Now Elisabeth must face the truth about her brother's death and decide what matters most."--
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
Take what you can
"Val and Milly fell in love with France at the same time they fell in love with each other and became immediate best friends. Then, they bonded as the only Black students on a study-abroad trip. Now, they are in their thirties, each married and with a baby girl on the way. When Milly suggests Val move to New York to raise their daughters together after a decade apart, it s a resounding yes. Despite their excitement, the pair secretly wonder if their friendship has always worked best as a trio. From that first trip to France, these two motherless daughters were taken under the wing of an older woman named Helene. She showered them with money, love and attention, and showed them the possibilities of a meaningful future. But without Helene, who are Milly and Val? Milly, a successful influencer married to restaurant royalty, is occupied with her desire for independence. Val, a brilliant journalist, is struggling to write her first book and fit into her old friend s new world. The realities of class and social capital, of strained marriages and the demands of motherhood, serve as constant reminders of how far apart they've grown. And no matter how much they try to avoid it, everything comes back to the rift that began all those years ago in France. What they've long tried to bury may finally destroy their sisterhood. Weaving between Brooklyn brownstones and the glittering beaches of southern France, Take What You Can is a dazzling novel exploring what it means to be a mother when you have none, a sister without blood ties, and a woman in pursuit of the life she wants. With her signature sharply-observed prose, Coster illustrates what it means to be--and to stay--someone's person through all phases of life."--Provided by publisher
Murder from A to Z
"Nana Jo has volunteered her lawyer granddaughter, Jenna, to teach estate planning to retirees--with Sam providing her bookshop as the venue. But when elderly Alva Tarkington, accompanied by her niece, sits down for a consultation, Sam realizes the woman's frequent blinking is actually Morse Code--S.O.S. Alva tells them she believes her life is in danger and must change her will. Unfortunately, Alva is found dead the next day. Sam and the senior sleuths of Shady Acres soon learn not everyone is who they say they are, and someone is more than qualified to teach a class on cold-blooded murder"--
The lumber baron's wife
"When the young wife of a powerful lumber baron vanishes into the wilds of frontier Michigan, her friend is left to unravel the truth in this captivating dual-timeline novel. 1873. After a devastating loss, Hannah Wagner never imagined she'd leave her comfortable home for the harsh, unfamiliar wilderness near Lake Michigan. But when Henry Abernathy -- a friend of her husband, John -- offers them a fresh start in a booming lumber town, where John's skills as a doctor are sorely needed, Hannah reluctantly agrees. There, she meets Kate, Henry's spirited, much younger wife. Kate's sharp tongue and outsider status have made her unwelcome among the town's elite, and when she begins confiding in Hannah, it's clear her marriage is not what it seems . . . and that a secret from her past could destroy everything. Present day. Ashley Gilbert never planned to settle in Michigan, but when her husband lands his dream job as a conservationist, she agrees to follow. While restoring their historic home -- built in the 19th century for a doctor and his wife -- Ashley becomes captivated by its past and its connection to the nearby Abernathy mansion, now being transformed into a museum. While volunteering with the restoration, she stumbles upon the unsolved mystery of Kate Abernathy's disappearance. What begins as curiosity soon becomes a quest for the truth -- one that will connect her to two women whose stories and struggles echo and inspire her own."--
My sister is going to kill me
"Liv and Mandy Chisholm's yearly sister trip is a sacred tradition, an attempt to bond as their lives diverge. Liv, the ever-practical older sister, packs the color-coded itineraries. Mandy, a bedazzled human tumbleweed, brings the spontaneity. As they set out for a river rafting adventure through the Grand Canyon with a group of strangers, they hope to revitalize their relationship. But beyond the terrors of whitewater rapids, sibling squabbles, and rogue reptiles, the ferocious beauty of the river carries a darker undercurrent, and an unexpected guest: a murderer in their midst. When a fellow traveler is found dead and another corpse hits the water, the trip flips from idyllic sister vacation to high-stakes murder investigation. Every suspect has a secret, every clue is drenched in mystery, and Liv and Mandy can hardly trust each other, let alone their own instincts. With the river raging and danger around every bend, the Chisholm sisters must work together to catch a killer--and keep their relationship from capsizing--before it's too late"--Page 4 of cover
Hot girl murder club
"Ten years ago, aspiring singer-actress Scout Sage lost the only thing that mattered: her sister, Georgia. Ever since Georgia's mysterious death at a Hollywood party, Scout's done her best to honor her memory. In the process, she's clawed her way through the industry and collected a network of climbers: fellow hot girls in heels with cutthroat ambition, a new Hollywood order. But when a slew of targeted murders make headlines across Los Angeles, all pointing to Scout as the killer, she turns overnight from a mid-tier pop star into the world's most famous (alleged) murderer. Now everything she's worked to build -- including the justice she wants for Georgia -- will fall apart unless Scout can prove she's not guilty. Meanwhile, the young and unusual detective assigned to her case, herself no stranger to tragedy, begins to unearth secrets not even Scout knows, let alone her millions of new fans. Particularly about the connections between Georgia's death and an even older pattern of crimes long hushed up in Hollywood -- a deeply hidden reign of terror that, if brought to light, could be the fuel that ignites a reckoning the world over."--
Single girls
"In 1965, Helen Gurley Brown is fresh off the success of her book Sex and the Single Girl, a revolutionary call to women urging them to embrace their single years and enjoy sex without shame. Moved by thousands of letters from readers, she dreams of editing her own magazine, where she can dispense her unconventional wisdom. Then, she gets her shot: three issues to turn around the flailing Cosmopolitan. Helen quickly assembles a team of savvy single girls, and their lives become the stuff of magazine cover lines: the Books Editor's doomed romance with a married man--and her revenge. The (unofficial!) Sex Editor's soak in the first champagne-glass hot tub, which takes a very wrong turn ... and more. Single Girls stretches from Helen's controversial tenure back to her youth, envisioning the devastations and people who made her a legend, and re-creates the thrill of being young when a new world was possible for a single girl if only she was fearless enough to grab it."--
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"--
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.
A long winter
"A young man named Miquel returns to his family in the Catalan Pyrenees upon completing his military service. His younger brother, Jordi, will be departing for his service a week after Miquel's arrival. He will be gone for two years. Miquel notices their mother's increasingly erratic behavior and understands that she is drinking. As she becomes increasingly unstable, her husband resorts to drastic measures. Unable to abide his betrayal and her own grief, she walks off into the mountains. A blizzard sets in and the search for her is futile. No one will find her until the spring thaw arrives."--Back cover
Under the falls
"When Tyler Sinclair left Stone Mountain at eighteen, he had no plans of returning. With only a duffel bag full of clothes, a few bucks stolen from his father's dresser, and a guitar, his most prized possession, Tyler disappeared without so much as a goodbye. Eighteen years later, Tyler, now the frontman of a famous band aptly named Stone Mountain, finds himself returning to his hometown for a one-night-only benefit concert to support his old friend, Doc, who lost feeling in his legs following a childhood accident. As Tyler ascends the mountain, memories of his childhood come rushing back--memories of his abusive father and despondent mother, of the friends he left behind--and he quickly learns that, for many people on Stone Mountain, the past does not feel like so long ago, and not everyone has been eagerly awaiting Tyler's return. At the concert, resentment simmers just beneath the surface, and Tyler finds himself confronted with faces new and old: there's Curt, Tyler's childhood best friend, now Stone Mountain's chief of police, and his star officer, Deb, an out-of-towner who may have bitten off more than she can chew by accepting a job in Stone Mountain. And then there's Freddi, Curt's wife and Tyler's former lover, a woman whose questionable dealings and fraught history with Tyler will become the catalyst for a tragedy that will upend each of their lives and threaten to validate Tyler's worst fear: that 'Stone Mountain is the kind of place you might escape from once, if you're lucky, but not twice.'"--
Born a crime stories from a South African childhood
"Trevor Noah's unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal act: his birth. Trevor was born to a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother at a time when such a union was punishable by five years in prison. Living proof of his parents' indiscretion, Trevor was kept mostly indoors for the earliest years of his life, bound by the extreme and often absurd measures his mother took to hide him from a government that could, at any moment, steal him away. Finally liberated by the end of South Africa's tyrannical white rule, Trevor and his mother set forth on a grand adventure, living openly and freely and embracing the opportunities won by a centuries-long struggle. Born a Crime is the story of a mischievous young boy who grows into a restless young man as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist. It is also the story of that young man's relationship with his fearless, rebellious, and fervently religious mother--his teammate, a woman determined to save her son from the cycle of poverty, violence, and abuse that would ultimately threaten her own life. The stories collected here are by turns hilarious, dramatic, and deeply affecting. Whether subsisting on caterpillars for dinner during hard times, being thrown from a moving car during an attempted kidnapping, or just trying to survive the life-and-death pitfalls of dating in high school, Trevor illuminates his curious world with an incisive wit and unflinching honesty. His stories weave together to form a moving and searingly funny portrait of a boy making his way through a damaged world in a dangerous time, armed only with a keen sense of humor and a mother's unconventional, unconditional love." --
The last kings of Hollywood Coppola, Lucas, Spielberg and the battle for the soul of American cinema
"In the summer of 1967, as the old Hollywood studio system was dying, an intense, uncompromising young film school graduate named George Lucas walked onto the Warner Bros backlot for his first day working as an assistant to another up-and-coming, largely-unknown filmmaker, a boisterous father of two called Francis Ford Coppola. At the exact same time, across town on the Universal Studios lot, a film-obsessed twenty-year-old from a peripatetic Jewish family, Steven Spielberg longed to break free from his apprenticeship for the struggling studio and become a film director in his own right. Within a year,the three men would become friends. Spielberg, prioritizing security, got his seven-year contract directing television. Lucas and Coppola, hungry for independence, left Hollywood for San Francisco to found an alternative studio, American Zoetrope, and make films without answering to corporate capitalism. Based on extensive research and hundreds of original interviews with the inner circle of these Hollywood icons, [this book] tells the thrilling, dramatic inside story ofhow, over the next fifteen years, the three filmmakers rivalled andsupported each other, fell out and reconciled, and struggled to reinvent popular American cinema"--
Bezprawie
"Oficer policji, który zaatakował niewinnego chłopaka, zgłasza się do kancelarii Żelazy Chyłka Klejn w poszukiwaniu ratunku.Ż̇adne z prawników nie chce podejmować się z góry przegranej sprawy, okazuje sie jednak, że funkcjonariusz działał pod przykrywką w organizacji przestępczej - i swoimi czynami ocalił życie Chyłce i Oryńskiemu. Joanna tymczasem toczy własną walkę sadową - jej siotra ma zostać pozbawiona praw rodzicielskich, a jej córka trafić pod opiekę ojca, niebezpiecznego psychopaty, który zgotuje dziecku piekło. Chyłka zrobi wszystko, żeby siostrzenica nie wpadła w jego ręce - nawet jeśli będzie oznaczało to przekroczenie wszystkich obowiązujących zasad prawnych."--Page 4 of cover
The good parts
"When Landon receives a letter from Rose--the woman he once planned forever with--he learns their love story is over. She's undergone a radical memory-erasing treatment, leaving behind her grief, her past ... and him. But Landon can't bear to lose the love of his life. If she fell for him once, couldn't she fall for him again? Now living in Edinburgh, Rose's world is a blank canvas, and she's dating someone new. When Landon reenters her life as a stranger, they become fast friends, their lives entwining once more. But what Rose doesn't know is that this new friend carries the weight of everything they once shared: their firsts, their marriage, and the heartbreak they barely survived. And when she starts exhibiting strange symptoms, it becomes clear their history isn't gone--it's just buried. And remembering could come at a devastating cost. Told in alternating timelines--his from the present, hers from the past--The Good Parts is an achingly poignant story about the people we become across a lifetime, and the quiet grace of learning to let go while holding on to what's worth keeping"-- Provided by publisher
A batter of life and death
"Welcome to Torte-a small-town family bakeshop where the coffee is hot, the muffins are fresh, and the cakes are definitely to die for ... It's autumn in Ashland, Oregon-'tis the season for a spiced hot apple cider with a serving (or two) of Torte's famous peach cobbler. It's also the perfect time for Jules Capshaw to promote her family's beloved bake shop by competing in The Pastry Channel's reality show, Take the Cake. The prize is $25,000. But as Jules quickly learns, some people would kill for that kind of dough. Literally. Then, just as Jules dusts off her Bavarian Chocolate Cake recipe and cinches up her apron, the corpse of a fellow contestant is discovered-death by buttercream. What began as a fun, tasteful televised adventure has morphed into something of a true-crime detective show for Jules and everybody else on set. Who could have killed Chef Marco, and why? Can Jules sift out the killer before someone else gets burned?"--
Majestic Hills
"Tired of the daily drama in his emergency room, Dr. Langdon Blaque is in search of a place where he can leave the world behind. He loves his job and has no delusions about the suburbs being perfect, but he wants peace and quiet. His wife Josephine, a lawyer, grew up listening to her father's stories about the Jim Crow South, and sundown towns. She prefers the city. Still, she agrees to move with the caveat that they stay for a year and reassess. The tight-knit, predominantly white group of neighbors in Majestic Hills initially welcomes them with open arms. But beneath the veneer of privileged harmony, tensions simmer. When a horrifying crime rocks the community, the illusion of safety is shattered, and Josephine and Langdon find themselves at the heart of a brewing storm that pits neighbor against neighbor, exposes deeply ingrained prejudices, and threatens to implode into violence. As their experiment in suburban living ticks toward the one-year mark, the Blaques are pushed to a breaking point. Can they find a way to make a home in Majestic Hills? Or has the move put their future, their marriage, and even their safety in jeopardy?"--
The obsessed
"Astrid is obsessed with the Russian American novelist Sofiya Sova, whose life trajectory serendipitously parallels Astrid's own and whose writing seems to encompass every anxiety that Astrid has ever had. Sofiya Sova isn't the only Sofiya Astrid is fixated on, though. Astrid has had a longstanding friend-crush on her boyfriend Charlie's ex-girlfriend, who also happens to be Russian and named Sofiya. In hopes of gaining the purpose she so desperately craves, she begins her PhD with the resolve to live her life off the ethos of Sofiya Sova's novel. But when Charlie breaks up with her, Astrid quickly falls into a new relationship with Elijah, who it turns out is a Sofiya Sova superfan just like her and dated the less famous Sofiya in college. As Astrid and Elijah connect over their love for their favorite novel as well as their shared obsessive quirks, Astrid soon finds herself transcribing the love plot of Sofiya Sova's novel onto her own life...until Elijah begins to pull away and Astrid is left flailing in a life scaffolded by obsession. A big-hearted portrait of the anxieties of desire, told with erudite humor and an endearing sensitivity to the millennial neuroses, The Obsessed explores the trials of modern dating, the strange ennui of academia, and the question of how to create a world for yourself within and without the confines of your influences. What we're left with is a striking portrayal of how a willing reader can bring a text to life, and similarly the animating power of a good novel"--
Everything we found
"On the outside, Nadia Jacobs is a cool, confident architect at the top of her game. But for the past decade, she's been quietly building walls to keep the people she loves most at arm's length. All because of him. Thomas Donato sacrificed everything when he forced Nadia to keep a dangerous secret from everyone they knew. He did it to protect his family. But it cost him the woman he's secretly loved since they were kids. ... When his past abruptly crashes into their present, they are both suddenly on the run. Not only are they forced to confront the price of a secret they've kept for a decade, but a truth even more treacherous: their feelings for each other. With time running out and nowhere to hide, will their love heal what darkness broke in them all those years ago, or will it shatter them forever?"--Page 4 of cover
The wild beneath
Annie MacLeod always knew she was different, growing up on a sailboat in the Pacific Northwest, navigating by stars and swimming with sea creatures alongside her parents and best friend Evan. But when a tsunami shatters her world, Annie is stranded on land and forced to confront how eccentric she is. In the wreckage, she rescues a wordless man named Walker, who emits a hum only she can hear. Their connection is instant, electric. Walker's touch gives Annie visions of the ocean's hidden world, a life she's never known but feels inexplicably drawn to. Yet even as she is pulled toward him, Evan--the steadfast love who has always been there--remains on dry land, offering the stability she may have to leave behind. Annie is torn between Evan's grounding presence and Walker's magnetic secrets. But then, Walker vanishes, along with the answers she needs about who she really is. Six years later, Annie has left the sea and buried the past--until Walker's otherworldly sound returns, pulling her back toward the ocean and the life she abandoned. The truth under the water is more ancient than she ever could have known, and Annie must confront a choice that will test her heart and determine her future
Brutal
"Delaney Cross knows Samson Vexley is dangerous the moment she sees him. As the eldest of the three Vexley sons, Samson is a beast in a tailored suit and was raised to protect his family's secrets with money, muscle, and blood. Delaney should run. But she isn't at the Vexleys' exclusive club by accident. She's hunting for the truth about a man who died fifteen years ago...and the powerful family that may have buried more than his body. ... Samson was born to be his family's weapon. Delaney was never supposed to become his weakness. But some beasts don't need saving. They need one desire that cuts deeper than loyalty."--Page 4 of cover
That night
"On vacation in Europe, Frannie makes two urgent phone calls. One to her sister, and one to her brother. The siblings come running, and they find their sister covered in blood, kneeling over an unmoving body. There's been an accident: Frannie has hit a man with her car, and she needs their help. They bury the body, and they make a promise. They'll never tell anyone. But when the police come calling, the siblings' lies start to spiral. They begin to doubt their trust in each other. Because what really happened that night? And who will be the first to crack?"--
Dreamland
"The headlines are calling it the "summer of exsanguination" in LA-girls are being murdered, the Santa Ana winds are blowing a strange energy into the city, and all signs point to fire season. More pressing for Anya Morris, though, is the drudgery of living at home, working part time at the family store, and contending with her mother's disdain for the acting career Anya knows she's destined for but that feels more impossible by the day. It's in this suffocating late summer heat that Anya receives a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, an invitation to work for the de Witt family, one of LA's most influential film dynasties. Soon, she's spending her days and nights at their strange villa high in the Hollywood Hills, where she meets Jude, a recluse who is both the family's heir apparent and its most closely guarded secret. There's a magnetism to Jude that Anya cannot resist, despite warning signs that scream like sirens in the night. Because the villa holds generations of bloodstained history, and an occult family curse may even live within its walls-or within Jude himself. In this city, everyone cuts a deal with the devil. When Anya comes face to face with a devil of her own, she'll learn just how far she's willing to go to get everything she's ever wanted"--
The Farewitch of Foxe Holler
"Honey Frost is Foxe Holler's dependable Farewitch. With a dash of flour and a pinch of charm, Honey carries on her family's legacy for healing any ailment with the right recipe. She just didn't expect to inherit the role twenty years early and relatively untrained. When the Holler's reclusive Warlock suddenly requests a Farewitch to cure his mysterious illness, Honey's ordered life turns upside down. Honey is reluctant to help--Witches and Warlocks do not get along. Then he tempts her with the one thing she can't resist: access to his infamous library of spellbooks and grimoires. Soon, Honey is the newest resident of his moody farmhouse, which has one gorgeous kitchen. And a Warlock that maybe...isn't so frightful after all. Or old. Or bad looking. But as Honey works to unravel his illness, a darker threat looms: The Widow Witch, who steals a soul from Foxe Holler every year, is due--and this time, she wants the Warlock"--
A mismatch made in London
"When Amelia Moore is invited to London for the social season, she hopes for a chance at love-but not with prideful Jeremy Beaumont, the season's most sought-after bachelor. As the friction between them heightens, Amelia and Jeremy must confront their undeniable attraction-and discover whether their battle of wills has actually been a dance toward love"-- Provided by publisher
Stay buried
1919: Frankie O'Massey has always been the black sheep of isolated Boone's Ferry, Vermont. Her uncle, Dr. Thomas Endicott, has been training her in the science of medicine, something the townspeople are wary of. When a mysterious illness strikes the town, and the community suspects supernatural forces, the two desperately search for a logical explanation. Patient zero seems to be the town's knackerman--a recluse who collects dead and dying farm animals to make use of their parts. 2016: Siblings Ashley and Malcolm lost their mother two years ago. When their grandmother dies, they inherit a property in Boone's Ferry--a place they've heard of but their grandmother has always refused to talk about--and embark on a trip to their ancestral home. The idyllic town is full of autumnal décor, picturesque farmland, and small-town charm. But some of the townspeople aren't very welcoming--and they have some unsettling traditions, like leaving offerings to a vengeful spirit four times a year
Soft spots
"A darkly funny and off-kilter coming-of-age novel following recent college graduate Robin Clarke after she runs away from her family, only to be forced to confront whether she should reconcile with her father when his health takes a sudden turn for the worse"-- Provided by publisher
All them dogs
"Tony Ward has landed back in Lucan with his chest puffed up and a chip on his shoulder. After five years in the UK, staying out of trouble just like he'd been told to do, he's returned home to his west Dublin estate ready to reinstate himself into the gangland scene. But things are different now. Tony's old mentor is dead and his best pal Kenny Boyle has gone on the straight and narrow. That won't do, so when an opportunity to work directly for Darren 'Flute' Walsh, an enforcer of notorious crime boss Aengus Lavelle presents itself, it seems like a no brainer. Flute Walsh is a far cry from the meek, quiet boy Tony knew in school. Working as his left-hand man offers a level of security against repercussions for the crimes he'd gone on the run for as well as giving him a way into the life he wants but none of that stops the big-man Lavelle making it clear that any trouble from his past will be Tony's alone to answer for. Already burned by the empty promises of one dead mentor, Tony is keen to prove himself as his own man, but there is a pull to Flute Walsh, one he's felt before. With the fragments of his past life still in the rearview and a whole new gang of headbangers to contend with, it is a pull too hard to resist. As Tony turns his back on the paper-thin structures that support him he looks for stability in his new, brutal surroundings. But where is there room for love in a world like this, where anything that's buried is always unearthed and retribution is never far away?"-- Provided by publisher
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
Midnight curfew
"Two rivals from opposing families fight their forbidden attraction to each other in the brand-new romance from New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas. Summertime is off-season in southern Florida. Families leave their homes to escape the heat, the streets are empty, and the nights are quiet. Perfect time for a little mischief while the police aren't looking. As the middle Jaeger brother, Dallas was often lost in the shuffle growing up. Now a man, he's prideful of his community on the wrong side of the tracks-Sanoa Bay-and aggressively protective of his land and his inner circle. He's hungry and ready for a fight. Callum Ames has a reputation in St. Carmen, the affluent neighborhood abutting Sanoa Bay. The hottest. The most popular. Rich. Powerful. Strong. The one all the women want. After four years away, he's back, but for all his bravado, he's got one major secret: he doesn't want a woman. Summer is also storm season. Heat, wind, rain ... And a lockdown. In a desperate bid to impress his influential father, Callum suggests a curfew to hinder their rivals in the Bay. Unfortunately, the Jaegers don't like rules. As Dallas and Callum face off and engage, out for each other's blood, they can't stop the consuming fire between them and the outcome they already see coming ... The storm of the century"-- Provided by publisher
The shippers
"After a whole lifetime of being bad at love, JoJo Burton decides to solve her intimacy issues once and for all at her sister's destination wedding on a cruise ship. With the help of a little pop psychology, she diagnoses herself with a fixation on the neighborhood guy who was her first crush and first kiss (and who just happens to be a newly-divorced wedding guest ), and she decides to woo him during the cruise for some long-delayed closure. Only problem is, her sister's a little busy being a bride at the moment--so JoJo ropes in her childhood bestie, Cooper Watts, to be her wing man. Cooper: who RSVPed no, but then showed up, anyway. Cooper: who left town without a word four years earlier and moved to London. Cooper: who was, if she's honest, the worst heartbreak of JoJo's life. It's bliss for her to see him again, and it's agony, too--and the more they team up for Project Conquest, the more she obsesses over questions she can't bring herself to ask. Shipboard antics ensue in this witty, heart-tugging, childhood-friends-to-lovers romance--as JoJo and Cooper fake flirt, slow dance, share a cabin, sing duets, treat sunburns, get jealous, rescue each other over and over, and finally, at last, figure it all out in the most blissful, swoony, romantic way.."--
You'll be the death of me
"Verdella "Dell" Rodgers is at the top of her game. As the chef de cuisine at San Francisco's hottest new restaurant and on the cusp of marrying the mayor's son in the social event of the season, her life is perfect. That is until the week before her wedding when she wakes up and find herself very much dead. Enter Cole, a charming but bumbling entry-level clerk in the Afterlife Administration who accidentally confuses Dell for a 95-year-old woman in Kansas with the same name, reaping the wrong soul. When Cole tries to fix his mistake, their worlds collide in life- and death-changing ways. Now walking the city as a ghost only visible to Cole, Dell is frantic to get back to her perfect life but soon learns that it wasn't what it appeared to be, particularly when it came to the man she was about to marry and his high-profile family. Meanwhile, Cole has no memory of who he was before working for the Afterlife Administration. As they try to uncover Cole's past and remedy Dell's future, they realize the mistake that brought them together might just be a twist of fate. With time running out to bring Dell back to the land of the living, she'll have to decide if the life she left behind is truly what she wants, or if Cole's untimely appearance could lead to an unexpected change that she didn't know she needed"-- Provided by publisher
Love felt like this
"A grumpy rock star and a joyful children's show creator revive television magic in this standalone, cozy small-town romance. Griffin Harvey lives his life in the spotlight. Reluctantly. The brooding famous singer-songwriter is on the cusp of composing his sophomore album . . . if only he could find the notes. But after gaining custody of his two-year-old daughter, the only music he's writing is about shapes and counting to ten. Enter Beverly, who lives her life in the background producing children's television and laughter. Except joy is hard to find when her nonprofit loses funding. She sinks all of her savings to revive the children's show by herself, but when her variety show appearance collides with Griffin's, their banter and chemistry is caught on live television. Suddenly, Griffin is singing a new tune. He needs a muse, and Beverly needs all the help she can get. With his secret daughter in tow, they hide out in her cozy mountain hometown, attempting to script, compose, and revive television magic. Their dynamic shouldn't work. He's all harsh tattoos and rough hands while she's bright colors and gentle touches. Once their three months of work are done, they'll return to their separate worlds. But what happens when it seems the true magic might be found in each other?"-- Provided by publisher
A heartbeat at my feet
After years of dreams deferred, Josie Ballard's life is about to change. She and her husband are off to Sorrento for a summer adventure, but on the eve of their departure, Josie discovers his infidelity. Devastated, she leaves her faithless husband, heading for the sun-drenched Italian coast. Alone, future unknown. Five thousand miles away, Cicero, a rather snobbish terrier of indeterminate breeding, is likewise living an upturned life after his beloved human's passing. Heartbroken, he wanders the wilds of Pompeii. When a flustered tourist with a kind smile appears in the ruins, clutching her tote bag and map, Cicero and Josie collide like the two lost souls they are. In a series of turns as twisty as Sorrento's streets, Cicero leads Josie to her second act: Hugo, a charming and somewhat contrary local bookseller. Against a backdrop of quaint villages, sun-dappled olive orchards, and the shimmering Mediterranean Sea, Hugo and Josie embark on a friendship that just might tiptoe into romance, with little Cicero to help them along the way--for dogs, he reasons, are nothing if not experts when it comes to love
Accidentally wedded to a werewolf
"Spoiled heiress Luna Stack is meant to be sipping mai tais on a beach with her fun-loving fiancé. Instead, a snowstorm strands her in Claw Haven, Alaska, a cozy town full of monsters living the quiet life. At least the werewolf innkeeper's hot - until he opens his mouth. Luna's more than ready to leave the grumpy wolf and his decrepit inn behind as soon as the snow clears, but when a potion mishap bonds the two of them together, she resigns herself to staying in Claw Haven, just for a little while. She's only werewolf married, though, not married married, like, legally. No big deal. Oliver Musgrove wants nothing to do with his new 'wife.' He has annoying, friendly townsfolk to ignore, and he's lost his ability to shift, which means his alpha ambitions are currently on hold. Unfortunately, no matter how much Oliver wants to keep his distance from Luna, the bond says otherwise. Even though the two can't stand each other, maybe they can stop bickering long enough to explore the magical spark between them... After all, what's a little knotting between enemies?"--Page 4 of cover
Seaside Supper Club
"When cookbook author Celia Moreau loses her publishing deal and her Manhattan apartment in the same week, she does the only thing that makes sense: she runs to a cottage on the Maine coast rented from a ninety-year-old woman named legendary for her Friday night suppers. Celia only meant to regroup. But when she starts cooking Maggie's recipes she begins to build something she never had in New York - a table where everyone belongs"--Page 4 of cover
A summer of stars
A fake relationship between a tennis pro and a Hollywood celeb--who happen to be sworn enemies--slowly simmers into something more in this romance from the author of the viral Booktok book, Picking Daisies on Sunday--perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Sarah Adams. Fake relationship terms and conditions: do not fall in love. After a messy breakup, it feels like the entire world hates tennis superstar Luna Aldridge. With her reputation ruined and her career at risk, the only way to repair it is a PR stunt: fake-dating Hollywood's golden boy, Kieran Alexander. There's just one problem ... Luna can't stand him. For Kieran, the feeling is mutual. He's about to lead a big-screen love story, but his dating history is jeopardizing the film's success. His team believes the world needs to see him wildly in love. And who better than Luna, the person he loathes most? Soon, Luna and Kieran spend the summer posing for cameras, sharing red carpets and flying around the world for the tennis circuit. But the more they pretend, the more they question if they can keep their hearts, and their careers, together. Especially with everyone watching .
Hell's half acre
"Luke Tievel has always known his enemies outnumber his friends. When your inheritance is the underworld, that comes with the territory. But divine politics have escalated to a new level--and now both Luke and his partner, Detective Sorcha O'Malley, have targets on their backs. Old factions are rising. Heaven and hell are circling. And every side wants the same thing: total control of the mortal world and the destruction of anyone who won't kneel. Luke has never minded being the center of attention. But he's no one's pawn--and he likes the world the way it is. Broken, messy, human. Worth saving. Now he and Sorcha must hold the line against preternatural forces tired of playing by the old rules. The stakes aren't just their lives. It's humanity's extinction--and the only thing standing in the way is an heir who refuses to inherit and a detective who doesn't know how to quit"--Page 4 of dust jacket
A study in sparkling
Fiona Fisher thought she had it all: a loving husband, three kids, and a life far away from the suffocating expectations of her family. But when her husband reveals that he's leaving her for his secret second family, Fiona is left devastated and humiliated. Satoshi Tsukamoto wants it all. He's the owner of a popular wine bar, and he's studying for the hardest test in the world: the Master Sommelier exam. There aren't enough hours in the day for anything else - except maybe Fiona, his favourite customer, and the woman he's head-over-heels in love with. On paper, Fiona and Satoshi make no sense. He's eight years younger than her and has no time for romance. She's a single mother and doesn't know if she'll ever be able to trust anyone again. But how can Fiona resist when Satoshi suggests they give into their mutual attraction to let off some steam? And how can Satoshi resist when the woman he adores is finally within his grasp - even if they've agreed to keep things casual?
The wild beneath
Annie MacLeod always knew she was different, growing up on a sailboat in the Pacific Northwest, navigating by stars and swimming with sea creatures alongside her parents and best friend Evan. But when a tsunami shatters her world, Annie is stranded on land and forced to confront how eccentric she is. In the wreckage, she rescues a wordless man named Walker, who emits a hum only she can hear. Their connection is instant, electric. Walker's touch gives Annie visions of the ocean's hidden world, a life she's never known but feels inexplicably drawn to. Yet even as she is pulled toward him, Evan--the steadfast love who has always been there--remains on dry land, offering the stability she may have to leave behind. Annie is torn between Evan's grounding presence and Walker's magnetic secrets. But then, Walker vanishes, along with the answers she needs about who she really is. Six years later, Annie has left the sea and buried the past--until Walker's otherworldly sound returns, pulling her back toward the ocean and the life she abandoned. The truth under the water is more ancient than she ever could have known, and Annie must confront a choice that will test her heart and determine her future
Embrace
"An unexpected spark between a hockey player and the coach's daughter might cause them to cross the line. Kian Ishida is all about parties, hockey, and living in the moment. But when he realizes he's headed to the NHL without his degree - his late dad's one wish for him - he's determined to make up those last few credits. Desperate for help, he joins a study group led by none other than Scarlett Kilner. She's as gorgeous as she is smart. Too bad he doesn't know yet that she's his coach's daughter. After making a reputation for herself, all Scarlett wants in her senior year is to prove that she's more than her mistakes and to graduate without tarnishing her well-respected father's name. But when Kian Ishida, one of her dad's star hockey players, joins her study group, things get complicated. As Scarlett helps Kian, their study sessions turn into more - stolen glances, lingering touches, and a connection neither of them expected. Now Kian has to decide what's more important: the dream he's worked on for his whole life or the girl he never saw coming"-- Provided by publisher
Rebel season
"NHL rookie Archibald Fisher is wealthy, handsome, and appears to live a charmed life without a care in the world. But behind closed doors, Fisher's pretentious family treats him like a liability. A problem to fix rather than a person. And when his granddad passes away, he's given an ultimatum: Get married, or say goodbye to every penny of his inheritance. His family thinks it's a foolproof plan to control their rebellious youngest son--but they clearly don't know him very well. ... Lila Chen practically grew up in San Francisco's historical firehouse turned art collective. Her fellow artists are like family to her, especially since her mom passed away. So when she discovers the firehouse is going to be destroyed by Fisher Group, Lila is desperate to save the only home she has left. But after multiple dead-end attempts, she's running out of hope. Until Archibald Fisher shows up with a proposal she can't refuse"--Page 4 of cover
The summer between us
Once a rising surf champion, Rowan Delaney now works at a Waikiki surf shack, her ocean view a constant reminder of the injury that ended her career. Then she meets Kelsey, a lonely young girl on vacation who has her eyes on the whitecaps and a hunger to ride them. Teaching her is the first thing that's felt right in months. The only problem? Kelsey's controlling, workaholic single father--who's far too attractive for Rowan's peace of mind
Pasha the Storm
Pasha the Northern Storm was once the most infamous Meridian pirate who ever sailed the sister oceans. Now, a decade into her exile, Pasha's afterlife is being held hostage by Atle, an absurdly attractive noble who knows far too much about pirate magic--but not enough about sailing to realize how dangerous Pasha really is. Minister Atle Itaavar is duty-bound to serve the Kingdom of Garda, but as Queen Thivaldís gathers support for her ambitions of empire, Atle turns to treason to stop her. In order to destroy the Queen's new necromantic navy, Atle plans to steal the Queen's flagship, kidnap a washed-up pirate to sail it, and track down a legendary killer whale to bring it down. But the hunt for the great undying whale drags Pasha, Atle, and the crew of the Dog into a cosmic reckoning as they face threats from ghosts and gods alike--and the Queen of Garda is close behind
Worlds collide
"Ten thousand years ago, five cosmic beings--a dragon, a phoenix, a serpent, a lion, and a wolf--set their worlds on an inevitable collision course. Each civilization was given one command: destroy the rival worlds, or crash into them and die. As the planets draw near to each other, the moment of final reckoning is at hand. In a galaxy filled with starfighters and superweapons, magic and manipulation, planet-killing devices and mechanized legions, five heroes must defend their homeworlds against overwhelming odds. But when prophecy and destiny collide, a far greater power begins to stir--one that challenges everything they've been told. . . . The fate of the universe hangs in the balance as these heroes discover whether any world deserves to survive. The War of the Creators has begun"--Flap page 1 of dust jacket
The demon star
"Ysira Naktis was a human sacrifice, destined for death. But unlike the thousands "harvested" each year, she did the unthinkable. She survived--and what she brought back with her could rewrite the fate of her civilization. When Ysira's son is chosen for demonic possession, she is faced with a choice: allow him to harness cosmic power at an unspeakable cost or doom millions to save him. She finds an unlikely ally in Brother Jacen Kheris, once a gifted exorcist, now an addict desperate for purpose. From a demon-haunted canyon to a starbound satellite, they must battle their way through cultists, aliens, and the gods themselves. The truths they unearth send them hurtling down a path that can only lead to apocalypse"--Flap page 1 of dust jacket
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?" --
The iron hex
She doesn't remember her past. But some memories come with a cost. Eira Eckhart has spent years building a quiet life in a small town at the edge of a recently overthrown kingdom. Her memory is fractured, her past a blur--but with her shop, her loyal rabbit familiar, and practicing only the potions magic still legal under the watchful eye of the Iron Empire, she's managed to remain unnoticed by the empire's witch hunters. Until Hugo Venton walks through her door. Brash, clever, and infuriatingly handsome, Hugo is searching for something...and seems to know more about Eira than she knows about herself. But when a terrifying encounter with an unnatural, deadly new breed of soldier puts a price on her head, she has no choice but to join Hugo on his quest. Their hunt for a missing princess pulls Eira across the continent--and deeper into a past she can't recall. As buried memories, mysteries in the Iron Empire's capital, forgotten feelings, and the truth behind her identity begin to surface, Eira realizes the forbidden magic simmering in her veins might be the very thing that could save them from the Iron Empire's forces as they draw ever closer...if she can remember how to control it in time
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"--
Dominion
"In a world divided into four rival Dominions, power is everything - and Rubi Morningtail has almost none. Three years after the Annihilation destroyed her homeland and shattered her memories, she lives as an Azure refugee in the Dominion of the Silver Tyger, scraping by as a ribbon dancer and hiding her little bit of singing magic. When she wounds a massive battle tyger on her doorstep, she draws the notice of Blake Axefire - supreme metal mage, leader of the royal tyger warriors, and the last man an Azure should trust. His sentence? Cast her into the Bonding, a brutal trial where tygers choose their riders and slaughter the rest. Surviving is unthinkable. But survive she does. Now she's stuck on Blake's elite team racing to reseal the Anchors to the demon realm. With rebels striking, demons rising, and the Dominions at each other's throats, Rubi must unlock the truth of her magic and her past...while resisting her dangerous attraction to the ruthless warrior who could be her redemption - or her ruin"-- Provided by publisher
Six savage thrones
The kingdom of Elben is in turmoil. One of its magical palaces lies in ruins at the bottom of the ocean and the king is on the hunt for the traitor Queen Seymour. He will not stop until he brings her to her knees. No one would ever suspect Queen Howard of treachery or spy craft, but she is no longer content to be the king's songbird. She will see to Henry's downfall. But there is a new gentleman at court, one who seems to know more about her true motives than he should -- is he friend or foe? Queen Cleves has already survived a war. She knows what she must do to protect herself, but now she finds herself fighting a longing for another queen that is so fierce it might swallow her up. Amidst the turmoil, King Henry's sister Cecilia vies for the power she has been denied. But the queens will soon learn they must work together to break the bonds that tie them to the king. For Henry is delving deeper into strange old magics, ones that could birth a monster
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
To defy fate
2401: Just weeks after defeating a devastating joint attack by rogue Changelings and remnants of the Borg Collective, Starfleet and the Federation face a long period of recovery that requires replacing lost personnel and ships. While touring the U.S.S. Titan-A, which is just beginning an extensive repair-and-refit process that will take nearly a year to complete, newly promoted Captain Seven of Nine and her first officer, Commander Raffi Musiker, experience a bizarre temporal event which renders them both unconscious and sends Seven into a deep coma. In the aftermath of this inexplicable attack, Admirals Jean-Luc Picard and Beverly Crusher are surprised by the appearance of Crusher's son, Wesley. Now a Traveler capable of traversing through all of space and time, he warns them that forces he cannot identify are working to disrupt time for unknown and potentially catastrophic reasons. Reality as they know it is in jeopardy and, despite their initial best efforts, the effects are not contained but instead continue to escalate. Picard, Crusher, and Musiker join Wesley in hunting through time to stop whoever or whatever seems hellbent on rewriting history. But what is their unknown adversary's ultimate objective? Left unchecked, their efforts might well erase from existence those Picard and his friends hold most dear. What could justify attempting to defy fate itself?
The heart of the Nhaga
"Three handles one. The world is divided by the Line of Limit. To the north are the Tokkebi--fire people able to manipulate flames as both weapons and illusions; Rekon--giant birdmen with immense strength and warrior acumen; and the humans--as divided as the other races are unified. To the south are the Nhaga--a reptilian people who relinquish their hearts for immortality. For centuries, the races didn't cross that line, but change is in the air. A Nhaga is being sent North...and a trio is being dispatched to make sure this agent from the South makes it out alive--one from each race. But the illusion of a simple journey is quickly dispelled by the fact that the Tokkebi is merely a scholar, not an adventurer; the Rekon is deathly afraid of water; and the human hunts and eats Nhaga. And when the Nhaga they're supposed to be escorting out of the Kiboren forest is murdered, the one sent in his place turns out to very much have a heart--meaning he's quite vulnerable to the dangerous exodus. The four must quickly forge an alliance and shed the distrust and prejudice that plagues them if they are to survive. And just as crucial, they must figure out what this mission is actually about, because unbeknownst to them, the very fate of the world might rest on this one Nhaga making it to the North intact." -- Front jacket flap
Heir of prophecy
"Magic has always been at the periphery of Audra's life. As a human, she knows that magic exists, but it's as distant as the legends she grew up with. Until one day, magic returns, bringing with it the all too real Fae and upending Audra's life entirely. Abducted by a cult of fae Priestesses, Audra finds herself conscripted into a magical war academy. The only hope of surviving this new world filled with guilds, magic, and danger is to band together with a group of her fellow prisoners. Though unlike the others, Audra's burgeoning magic is erratic and violent--just as the prophecy foretold. She must discover what it means to be the Heir, but time is running out. The Priestesses know the Heir moves among them, and they're determined to root them out, no matter what it takes. As she struggles to mask her power, Audra's plagued by visions of a dark, seductive being with a conflicting truth. He doesn't want to save the world; he plans to reclaim it. Now, Audra must choose: become the savior the cult demands or the catalyst the vision promises."--
Prince of swords
"I am terrified. Yet my heart skips a beat. This man might be a monster, but he is my monster. Clara Graysword is Oricalis's most wanted. Hunted and cornered, not even her mastery of tarot can save her this time... until the mysterious Worldkeepers appear. This secretive order may hold the key to changing Clara's fate. If she dares to trust them. But the most dangerous alliance of all is one she's already deeply ensnared within: Prince Kaelis. Kaelis, second-born prince of Oricalis and headmaster of Arcana Academy, is the one man she can't escape--maybe she doesn't want to escape. Ruthless, dangerous, and bound to Clara by destiny and desire, Kaelis tests her heart as much as her loyalty. Together, they grow closer to the most powerful secrets of the tarot... and to the truths they both hide that could destroy the passion that they no longer deny. Hidden in plain sight within Arcana Academy, Clara walks the dagger's edge. Revelations about Oricalis threaten everything she thought she knew, and every choice she makes is the difference between salvation and ruin. To change the world, Clara must risk everything--her power, her beliefs, and her heart"--
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."--
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
Not a crime to be poor the criminalization of poverty in America
"Most Americans believe debtors' prisons are a thing of the past. Yet today, people are in jail by the thousands for no other reason than that they are poor. As the Justice Department found when it investigated police practices in Ferguson, Missouri, massive fines and fees are levied for minor crimes such as broken taillights and rolling through stop signs, and when the poor cannot pay, the result is an epidemic of repeated stays in jail. Bail is routinely set without consideration of a defendant's ability to pay, resulting in one kind of justice system for those who can buy their way out and another harshly punitive one for those who can't. In Not a Crime to Be Poor, Georgetown law professor Peter Edelman argues that Ferguson is everywhere in America today. Through money bail systems, fees and fines, drivers license suspensions by the millions, strictly enforced laws against behavior including vagrancy and public urination that largely affect the homeless, and the substitution of prisons and jails for the mental hospitals that have traditionally served the impoverished, one of the richest countries on Earth has effectively criminalized poverty. Edelman, who famously resigned from the administration of Bill Clinton over welfare "reform," connects the dots between disciplinary policies that disproportionately send African American and Latino schoolchildren to court for minor misbehavior, child support policies that send penniless fathers to jail, public housing rules that bar ex-offenders, the eviction of women who call 911 to get protection against domestic violence, and the threat of fraud charges against public benefit recipients to paint a picture of a mean-spirited system that turns daily struggles into inescapable poverty. Tracing this trend back to the so-called tax revolution when voters insisted that politicians cut taxes drastically, forcing cities and states to look to alternative ways of raising money, Edelman shows that we still live in a country where, to our great shame, it is a crime to be poor."--Jacket flap
Saving fish from drowning
A pious man explained to his followers: "It is evil to take lives and noble to save them. Each day I pledge to save a hundred lives. I drop my net in the lake and scoop out a hundred fishes. I place the fishes on the bank, where they flop and twirl. 'Don't be scared, ' I tell those fishes. 'I am saving you from drowning.' Soon enough, the fishes grow calm and lie still. Yet, sad to say, I am always too late. The fishes expire. And because it is evil to waste anything, I take those dead fishes to market and I sell them for a good price. With the money I receive, I buy more nets so I can save more fishes."--Anonymous ; twelve American tourists join an art expedition that begins in the Himalayan foothills of China--dubbed the true Shangri-La--and heads south into the jungles of Burma. But after the mysterious death of their tour leader, the carefully laid plans fall apart, and disharmony breaks out among the pleasure-seekers as they come to discover that the Burma Road is paved with less-than-honorable intentions, questionable food, and tribal curses. And then, on Christmas morning, eleven of the travelers boat across a misty lake for a sunrise cruise--and disappear. Drawing from the current political reality in Burma and woven with pure confabulation, Amy Tan's picaresque novel poses the question: How can we discern what is real and what is fiction, in everything we see? How do we know what to believe?
Greedy
What would you do for a seat at the table? In this deliciously dark thriller set in Japan, a desperate gambling addict masquerades as the private chef to a reclusive billionaire with deadly taste--from the twisted mind behind Claire, Darling
Blue moon a Jack Reacher novel
"In the next highly anticipated installment of Lee Child's acclaimed suspense series, Jack Reacher comes to the aid of an elderly couple . . . and confronts his most dangerous opponents yet"--
Dark promises
Gabrielle has had enough of battles, of wars, of seeing the man she's engaged to nearly lose his life when it isn't even his fight. Once Gary was a gentle and very human researcher. Now he's a fearless and lethal Carpathian warrior with the blood of an ancient lineage coursing through his vein--a man Gabrielle still needs and dreams of with every breath she takes. All she wants is a life far away from the Carpathian mountains, far from vampires and the shadows cast by the crumbling monastery that hides so many terrible secrets. But Gabrielle soon learns that promises made in the dark can pierce the heart like a dagger
The vanishing kind a novel of suspense
"From highly acclaimed author Alice Henderson comes the eagerly anticipated and electrifying fourth book in the Alex Carter series, in which the wildlife biologist encounters anti-immigrant vigilantes, rugged terrain, and threatening intruders in search of this sleek and powerful, furtive animal: the jaguar. When wildlife biologist Alex Carter is tasked with locating jaguars on a vast desert preserve in New Mexico, she is ecstatic. While jaguars once roamed throughout the Southwest, they are now endangered, with only a handful remaining, and Alex hopes some of the sleek and elusive creatures have found their way to the protected sanctuary. Meanwhile, an archaeological team is excavating the gravesite of a sixteenth-century Spanish conquistador on a neighboring piece of land. Curious about the dig, Alex meets the team and, while learning about their discoveries, she encounters a dangerous group of anti-immigrant vigilantes roaming the area, threatening the archaeology team, demanding they leave. And when the militants learn of Alex's mission, they become bent on stopping her. Because jaguars are federally endangered, the vigilantes worry that if Alex finds them, concessions will be made so that wildlife can cross the border wall. And they want no one crossing it ... And then there are the strange holes that keep appearing on the preserve--Who is digging them, and what are they looking for? As tensions mount, she soon finds herself in a fight for her life against those who would prevent her from restoring jaguars to their historical habitat"--
Downfall a Brady novel of suspense
"Arizona sheriff Joanna Brady returns in this outstanding new mystery set in the beautiful desert country of the Southwest. With a baby on the way, sudden deaths in the family from which to recover, a re-election campaign looming, and a daughter heading off for college, Cochise County Sheriff Joanna Brady has her hands full when a puzzling new case hits her department, demanding every resource she has at her disposal. Two women have fallen to their deaths from a small nearby peak, referred to by Bisbee locals as Geronimo. What's the connection between these two women? Is this a case of murder/suicide or is it a double homicide? And if someone else is responsible, is it possible that the perpetrator may, even now, be on the hunt for another victim?"--
The unwilling
"Set in the South at the height of the Vietnam War, The Unwilling combines crime, suspense and searing glimpses into the human mind and soul in New York Times bestselling author John Hart's singular style. Gibby's older brothers have already been to war. One died there. The other came back misunderstood and hard, a decorated killer now freshly released from a three-year stint in prison. Jason won't speak of the war or of his time behind bars, but he wants a relationship with the younger brother he hasn't known for years. Determined to make that connection, he coaxes Gibby into a day at the lake: long hours of sunshine and whisky and older women. But the day turns ugly when the four encounter a prison transfer bus on a stretch of empty road. Beautiful but drunk, one of the women taunts the prisoners, leading to a riot on the bus. The woman finds it funny in the moment, but is savagely murdered soon after. Given his violent history, suspicion turns first to Jason; but when the second woman is kidnapped, the police suspect Gibby, too. Determined to prove Jason innocent, Gibby must avoid the cops and dive deep into his brother's hidden life, a dark world of heroin, guns and outlaw motorcycle gangs. What he discovers there is a truth more bleak than he could have imagined: not just the identity of the killer and the reasons for Tyra's murder, but the forces that shaped his brother in Vietnam, the reason he was framed, and why the most dangerous man alive wants him back in prison. This is crime fiction at its most raw, an exploration of family and the past, of prison and war and the indelible marks they leave"--
Layover
"In this high-concept psychological suspense novel from the USA Today bestselling author of Somebody's Daughter, a chance meeting with a woman in an airport sends a man on a pulse-pounding quest for the truth.... Joshua Fields takes the same flights every week for work. His life is a series of departures, arrivals, and airports. But during yet another layover, Joshua meets Morgan, a beautiful stranger with whom he feels an immediate connection. When it's time for their flights, Morgan kisses him, leaves, and laments that she'll never see him again. Joshua makes the impulsive decision to follow her, and buys a ticket for her flight. He's surprised to discover that she has been reported as missing. On the plane, Morgan is a completely different person, their connection seemingly gone. Once they're back on the ground, she slips away. Joshua makes a second impulsive decision and sets out to find her himself. What follows is a whirlwind, fast-paced journey, filled with lies, deceit, and secrets, to discover the truth about why Morgan is on the run. But with every mystery solved, another rears its head, and Joshua's worst enemy may be his own assumptions about those around him..."--
It should have been you
After a private message containing sensitive information is accidentally shared with a neighborhood social media group, a resident becomes the focus of escalating hostility. As rumors spread and threats follow, a nearby murder raises questions about motive and mistaken identity. Set within a close-knit community, the novel explores the consequences of digital communication, secrecy, and fear through a suspense-driven narrative
The Cove
The Paris files
"Genie St. Onge's heart is broken more often than it's not-but that doesn't stop her from diving in head-first when she meets Jacob Ford in the Philippines. From the start, Genie knows their love is special. Their runaway romance finds them in the City of Love, where they rent a dreamy apartment in Paris's 11th arrondissement to plot out their future together. That is, until Genie wakes to find the man of her dreams has disappeared. Jacob would never abandon the love of his life, so when Genie rules out an accident by calling every hospital in Paris, the only explanation is that someone must have taken him. The Parisian authorities have other ideas. Under the scrutiny of the French police, it becomes clear that Jacob and Genie's love story isn't quite what she made it out to be and perhaps Jacob isn't who he seems to be either. As investigators reach into the shadows of the 11th arrondissement, where narrow streets with prying neighbors may hold the truth to Jacob's disappearance, Genie's motives become increasingly suspicious. Genie swears she has no idea what happened to Jacob, but has her heart been broken one too many times? THE PARIS FILES is a twisty thriller unfolded through a series of police interviews of all the neighborhood residents, with all their prying eyes, and all their myriad personal connections to Jacob's disappearance, and all their disparate personal hopes for its resolution"--
Auto repair & maintenance
Cars continue to be more complicated and more costly to repair. Expert, Dave Stribling, gives readers the basic knowledge and a lot of know-how in "Idiot's Guides: Auto Repair and Maintenance." Dozens of step-by-step, full-color photos and illustrations make DIY car repairs and maintenance so much easier, regardless of make or model. And when a repair calls for an expert, this book gives readers the knowledge they need to avoid unnecessary repairs and cost."
Club Dead
Louisiana waitress Sookie Stackhouse is enraged to learn that her vampire lover Bill has betrayed her with his vampire ex-girlfriend, but when his boss tells her that Bill is missing and likely in danger, she finds that she still cares and enters a bizarre Mississippi club scene frequented by werewolves to try to find him
The hacienda
"Mexican Gothic meets Rebecca in this debut supernatural suspense novel, set in the aftermath of the Mexican War of Independence, about a remote house, dark secrets, and the woman pulled into their clutches... In the overthrow of the Mexican government, Beatriz's father is executed and her home destroyed. When handsome Don Rodolfo Solórzano proposes, Beatriz ignores the rumors surrounding his first wife's sudden demise, choosing instead to seize the security his estate in the countryside provides. She will have her own home again, no matter the cost. But Hacienda San Isidro is not the sanctuary she imagined. When Rodolfo returns to work in the capital, visions and voices invade Beatriz's sleep. The weight of invisible eyes follows her every move. Rodolfo's sister, Juana, scoffs at Beatriz's fears-but why does she refuse to enter the house at night? Why does the cook burn copal incense at the edge of the kitchen and mark its doorway with strange symbols? What really happened to the first Doña Solórzano? Beatriz only knows two things for certain. Something is wrong with the hacienda. And no one there will help her. Desperate for help, she clings to the young priest, Padre Andrés, as an ally. No ordinary priest, it will take Andrés's skills as a witch to battle the malevolent presence haunting the hacienda. Far from a refuge, San Isidro may be Beatriz's doom"--
The Irish goodbye : micro-memoirs
"A new volume of Fennelly's genre-defying micro-memoirs that explore family, marriage, motherhood, place and coming of age with singular wit and emotional clarity"-- Provided by publisher
Lorne the man who invented Saturday Night Live
"Ever since its debut in the fall of 1975, Saturday Night Live's impact on the culture has been lasting and profound. It has been a breeding ground for our brightest comedy stars, launching the careers of John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Pete Davidson, and many many more. Its iconic sketches - from Wayne's World to Weekend Update to Coneheads to the Californians to of course, More Cowbell -- have dominated water cooler talk for five decades, and its catchphrases, from "we're not worthy!" to ""Daaaaa Beeeears" are embedded in the public lexicon. And at the center of it all, from the moment of its inception to the present day, is one man: producer Lorne Michaels. Over his 50 years running the show, Lorne Michaels has become a revered, inimitable and bewildering presence in the world of entertainment. He's a mogul, a kingmaker, a tastemaker, a grudge-holder, a mensch, a workaholic, a genius spotter of talent, a ruthless businessman, a name dropper, an obsessive step counter, the inspiration for Dr. Evil, a winner of 90 Emmys--and a mystery. Generations of writers, actors, and stars have spent their lives trying to figure him out. He's "Obi wan Kenobi" (Tracey Morgan), the "Great and Powerful Oz" (Kate McKinnon), the Godfather (Will Forte), or "some kind of very distant, strange Comedy God" (Bob Odenkirk). Lorne will introduce you to him, in full, for the first time. With unprecedented access to Michaels (who has spent his career mostly avoiding reporters) and the entire SNL apparatus, The New Yorker's Susan Morrison takes you behind the curtain for the rollicking, definitive story of how Lorne created the institution that would change comedy forever. Lorne features hundreds of interviews with Michaels, conducted over several years; his close friends (such as Paul Simon, Paul McCartney, and Steve Martin); and the candid, hilarious stars of the show, including Chris Rock, Amy Poehler, Jason Sudeikis, Bill Hader, Buck Henry, Chevy Chase, and more. Nearly a decade in the making, Lorne is an intimate, deeply reported, and wildly entertaining account of a man singularly obsessed with the show that would define his life - and change American culture"--
Lust & wonder
"In chronicling the development and demise of the different relationships he's had while living in New York, Augusten Burroughs examines what it means to be in love, what it means to be in lust, and what it means to be figuring it all out. With Augusten's unique and singular observations and his own unabashed way of detailing both the horrific and the humorous, [this] is an intimate and honest memoir"--
Survival in Auschwitz the Nazi assault on humanity
In 1943, Primo Levi, a 25-year-old chemist and "Italian citizen of Jewish race," was arrested by Italian fascists and deported from his native Turin to Auschwitz. This is Levi's classic account of his ten months in the German death camp, a harrowing story of systematic cruelty and miraculous endurance. Remarkable for its simplicity, restraint, compassion, and even wit, Survival in Auschwitz remains a lasting testament to the indestructibility of the human spirit. Included in this new edition is an illuminating conversation between Philip Roth and Primo Levi never before published in book form.--From publisher description
Caught in the revolution Petrograd, Russia, 1917--a world on the edge
"Caught in the Revolution is Helen Rappaport's masterful telling of the outbreak of the Russian Revolution through eye-witness accounts left by foreign nationals who saw the drama unfold. Between the first revolution in February 1917 and Lenin's Bolshevik coup in October, Petrograd (the former St. Petersburg) was in turmoil--felt nowhere more keenly than on the fashionable Nevsky Prospekt. There, the foreign visitors who filled hotels, clubs, bars and embassies were acutely aware of the chaos breaking out on their doorsteps and beneath their windows. Among this disparate group were journalists, diplomats, businessmen, bankers, governesses, volunteer nurses and expatriate socialites. Many kept diaries and wrote letters home: from an English nurse who had already survived the sinking of the Titanic; to the black valet of the US Ambassador, far from his native Deep South; to suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst, who had come to Petrograd to inspect the indomitable Women's Death Battalion led by Maria Bochkareva. Helen Rappaport draws upon this rich trove of material, much of it previously unpublished, to carry us right up to the action--to see, feel and hear the Revolution as it happened to an assortment of individuals who suddenly felt themselves trapped in a 'red madhouse'"--
When God looked the other way : an odyssey of war, exile, and redemption
"Often overlooked in accounts of World War II is the Soviet Union's quiet yet brutal campaign against Polish citizens, a campaign that included, we now know, war crimes for which the Soviet and Russian governments have only recently admitted culpability. Standing in the shadow of the Holocaust, this episode of European history is often overlooked. Wesley Adamczyk's memoir, When God Looked the Other Way, now gives voice to the hundreds of thousands of victims of Soviet barbarism." "Adamczyk was a young boy when he was deported with his mother and siblings from their comfortable home in Poland to Soviet Siberia in May of 1940. His father, a Polish Army officer, was taken prisoner by the Red Army and eventually became one of the victims of the Katyn massacre, in which tens of thousands of Polish officers were slain at the hands of the Soviet secret police. The family's separation and deportation in 1940 marked the beginning of a ten-year odyssey in which the family endured fierce living conditions, meager food rations, chronic displacement, and rampant disease, first in the Soviet Union and then in Iran, where Adamczyk's mother succumbed to exhaustion after mounting a harrowing escape from the Soviets. Wandering from country to country and living in refugee camps and the homes of strangers, Adamczyk struggled to survive and maintain his dignity amid the horrors of war." "When God Looked the Other Way is a memoir of a boyhood lived in unspeakable circumstances, a book that not only illuminates one of the darkest periods of European history but also traces the loss of innocence and the fight against despair that took root in one young boy. It is also a book that offers a stark picture of the unforgiving nature of Communism and its champions. When God Looked the Other Way will stand as a testament to the trials of a family during wartime and an intimate chronicle of episodes yet to receive their historical due."--Jacket
The upside of being down
"An entertaining, humorous, and inspirational memoir-think #GirlBoss meets Furiously Happy-about harnessing your creativity and embracing your flaws to reach your goals. With humor and heart, ban.do founder Jen Gotch shares the empowering story of her unlikely journey to becoming the creator and CCO of a multimillion-dollar brand. From her childhood in Florida where her early struggles with bipolar disorder were misdiagnosed, to her winding career path as a waitress, photographer, food stylist, and finally, entrepreneur with no business experience, she illuminates how embracing her flaws and understanding the influence of mental illness on her creativity actually led to her greatest successes in business and life. Hilarious, charming, and filled with fascinating insights from her hard-won experience as a true creative and a visionary businesswoman, Gotch's inspirational memoir dares readers to live each day with hope, optimism, kindness, and humor"--
History of Greene County, Illinois its past and present, containing a history of the county; its cities, towns, etc.; a biographical directory of its citizens; war record
Acceptance a memoir
"A brilliant, funny, generation-defining memoir about the double bind of crafting perfect adversity narratives for highly selective institutions, while fumbling through the far murkier reality of actual life in foster care and inpatient mental health treatment As a child, Emi Nietfeld was caught between a hoarder mother who got her put on antipsychotic medication, but was also the only person to believe she was exceptional, and a state system exemplified by a foster mom who tried to ban her art history flash cards because they had naked pictures (of Michelangelo's David). Even after wresting free of grim inpatient mental health institutions and getting into a prestigious boarding school, Emi scrambled for places to sleep during breaks. Realizing that her path to true independence lay in reinventing herself as a talented overcomer deserving of a full ride, she became obsessed with college admissions. While taking on the sad challenge of presenting herself as resilient to gain authorities' approval, Emi lived the untidy version of actual adversity at the same time- literally drafting her Common App statement while living out of her '92 Corolla. She found herself "trading my past for my future" in college admissions essays and scholarship applications, in an extreme example of the immense pressure on teenagers from all backgrounds to build the foundations of their entire lives. Emi's story is a harsh illumination of the near-impossible challenge set by societal expectations of coming from nothing, the brokenness of our child welfare system, and the reality that congratulatory letters from top schools couldn't keep her safe - as she found when she was raped while on a trip following her Harvard admission. Though Emi learns that entering the Ivy League, working in Big Tech, and living in a fancy apartment doesn't mean her life turns into gold, her reflections on her unlikely history, and her journey in confronting trauma and injustice, hold powerful lessons. Candid and frequently harrowing, with a ribbon of dark humor, Acceptance is a stunning human story and an invaluable view of the actual cost of upward mobility"--
Cosmic scholar the life and times of Harry Smith
"A biography of filmmaker, anthropologist, and mystic Harry Smith"--
Life lessons and love languages what I've learned on my unexpected journey
"Get to know Gary Chapman. You just might discover yourself along the way. Many people know Gary Chapman as the man who helped the world learn how to speak the five love languages. But the thing about Gary is . . . he's just a regular guy from Small Town, USA, not all that different from you. And in the mirror of Gary's life, you might discover your own story, too. In Life Lessons and Love Languages, you'll discern the five influences that shape people's lives: home, education, marriage, children, and vocation. Even if you don't experience each of these influences yourself, you'll benefit from seeing how these pillars of human society work together to make productive people. Getting to know Gary will be a lot of fun. But getting to know yourself and how your world works is a gift that this small-town kid doesn't want you to miss"--
Disney villains amigurumi 20+ crochet patterns for the unapologetic crafter
Learn to create your own crochet versions of Disney's most ultimate baddies, from the iconic to the infamous, with over 20 official patterns to choose from. Each project explores a classic film from the villain's perspective, complete with famous quotes, fun facts, and colorful art to bring these curious characters to life like never before. And with full-color photographs of completed projects, there's no need to get tangled up in some complicated plot. Still, you might want to keep your guard up as you crochet. After all, who knew evil could be so adorable?
Love, Nina a nanny writes home
Scam goddess lessons from a life of cons, grifts, and schemes
"From an early age, comedian and actress Laci Mosley knew her path would be riddled with scams, cons, robberies, and frauds. Little ones. Ones that didn't hurt people or get her in trouble. But ones that would get her where she needed to be. "You see," she writes, "everyone's a scammer and everything's a scam. Some people are better at it than others, but we all do it. The system wasn't built for people like me. Scamming saved me and has taught me how to navigate a messy and unfair world while looking out for myself, too." In Scam Goddess, Laci recounts how her scammer instincts have guided her throughout her life--from a religious childhood in rural Texas, to a stint as a city bartender at what might have been a drug front, to swindling her way past the gatekeepers of Hollywood--recounting the greatest true-crime scam stories that inspired her along the way. Whether it's by the beauty industry, capitalism, or the people we date, we're all getting scammed. In this book, Laci identifies the secrets to flipping the script and coming out ahead"--
Heart of a stranger an unlikely rabbi's story of faith, identity, and belonging
"From the first Asian American to be ordained as a rabbi, a stirring account of one woman's journey from feeling like an outsider to becoming one of the most admired religious leaders in the world Angela Buchdahl was born in Korea and grew up in Tacoma, Washington, the daughter of a Korean Buddhist mother and Jewish American father. Profoundly spiritual from a young age, felt a connection to God when only a child and felt the first stirrings to become a rabbi at age sixteen. Despite the naysayers and periods of self-doubt-would a mixed-race woman ever be seen as authentically Jewish and entitled to lead a congregation-she stayed the course, which took her first to Yale, then to rabbinical school, cantorial school, and finally to the pulpit of one of the largest, most influential congregations in the world. Today, Angela Buchdahl is revered by Jews and non-Jews alike for her invigorating, joyful approach to worship, and her belief in the power of faith, gratitude, and responsibility for each other, regardless of religion. She does not shy away from challenging topics, be it racism within the Jewish community to sexism she confronted when she aspired to the top job. Buchdahl has also been a sought-after leader and voice through some of the most challenging moments in recent history, from the murder of George Floyd to the hostage standoff in Colleyville, Texas to the horrors of October 7th. Buchdahl's consistent message is that it is up to us to strive for a world of more humanity, especially in today's challenging times. Angela Buchdahl has gone from outsider to officiant, from feeling estranged to feeling embraced-and she's emerged with a deep feeling of being bound to a larger whole and mission. Here, she has written a book that is both a memoir and a spiritual guide for everyday living, which is exactly what so many of us crave right now"-- Provided by publisher
New Audiovisual
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
Unexpected family Guo jia jia
When an aging local starts to lose his memory, those around him decide to recreate an important family moment in his life for him to relive. What they discover isn't what they expect about both them and about the mysterious man's past
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
Sergeant Rutledge
In 1866, new fighting units are formed within the U.S. Cavalry: the courageous 9th and 10th regiments. History, judging from the regiments' list of Medal of Honor winners, calls them heroes. Against this backdrop, Sergeant Rutledge, is a 9th Cavalry officer on trial for rape and murder. Lt. Cantrell defends Rutledge as witnesses give testimony (relived in flashbacks) revealing the sergeant's gallantry and the shocking truth behind the alleged crimes
Man of war
Michael Connor, an elite Special Forces veteran and former CIA operative, now works as a private military contractor in Ukraine during Russia's invasion. While protecting vulnerable civilians on the front lines, he receives a desperate call: his adopted daughter, an aid worker, has been kidnapped by brutal Russian mercenaries. With a small team, he launches a relentless mission through artillery fire, drone strikes, and hostile terrain risking everything to bring her home
Sirāt
"Luis, in search of his missing daughter, arrives at a rave with his young son in the mountains of Morocco. Surrounded by electronic music and an unforgiving landscape, they join a group of ravers heading to one last party."--
The magic faraway tree
A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They're transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures
Harold and Maude
Countercultural director Hal Ashby tells the story of the emotional and romantic bond between a death-obsessed young man from a wealthy family and a devil-may-care, bohemian octogenarian. Equal parts gallows humor and romantic innocence, Harold and Maude dissolves the line between darkness and light along with the ones that separate people by class, gender, and age. The cult classic of its era, featuring indelible performances and a soundtrack by Cat Stevens
Abraham's boys a Dracula story
"[Set in 1915 Central Valley, California] When Max and Rudy Van Helsing begin to uncover the violent truths behind their father's history with Dracula, their world unravels, forcing them to confront their terrifying legacy"--Set container insert
The villainess
Honed from childhood into a ruthless killing machine by a criminal organization, assassin Sook-hee is recruited as a sleeper agent with the promise of freedom. After ten years of service, she jumps at the chance for a normal life. But soon enough, secrets from her past destroy everything she's worked for, and now nobody can stand in her way as she embarks on a roaring rampage of bloody revenge
One spoon of chocolate
An ex-military convict seeks a fresh start in a small town, but his past catches up as he finds love amid danger and chaos
Casino Royale
In Bond's last mission before he becomes 007, he must stop a corrupt banker who is planning on winning a poker tournament and using the money to pay back a terrorist group that is after him
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
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."--
Lone samurai
"A 13th century samurai finds himself shipwrecked on an island he believes to be deserted. As he contemplates his existence, it seems like a dignified death at his own hands might be his best solution. However, when he is captured by the murderous cannibal tribe that calls this island home, his survival instint kicks in. Starring Shogen and directed by Josh C. Waller (Raze, McCanick), Lone Samurai is existential action like you've never seen."--Disc container
Anatomy of a brief romance
Jesus is king
Ride lonesome
World tour
Great television
Kiss destroys Anaheim '76
The Tiberi tapes
"[P]reviously unheard live recordings made by saxophonist Frank Tiberi as he followed John Coltrane through Philadelphia and New York clubs in the early 1960s"--Container
After the storm
Mule
Your man
Pylon
The Shel Talmy recordings
Three tinted windows
O my beloved
Hazel eyes
Rick Steves' Europe. Italy's countryside
Includes Milan and Lake Como; Tuscany's Dolce Vita; Italy's Great Hill Towns; Naples and Pompeii; Italy's Amalfi Coast; Italy's Riviera: Cinque Terre; Assisi and Italian Country Charm; and Siena and Tuscany's Wine Country
Binge box. PAW Patrol: puppypalooza!
PAW Patrol: the movie: When their rival, Humdinger, becomes Mayor of nearby Adventure City and starts wreaking havoc, Ryder and the heroic pups kick into high gear to face the most challenging mission of their careers. Along the way, the team finds help from a new ally, the savvy dachshund Liberty, and together they fight to save the citizens of Adventure City! Can the pups save the city before it's too late? After all, no city is too big, no pup is too small!
Viola
"Cecilia is a young actress who spends her days rehearsing. Viola, meanwhile, spends her time on a bike delivering pirated DVDs throughout the city. The film tells the story of a single day among the youth of Buenos Aires; Cecilia and Viola's stories are brought together by a coup de theatre which transforms their lives" -- Container
STS shock training system. Phase 2, Hypertrophy
"Mesocycle 2's focus is on hypertrophy--or more simply--muscle building and definition. You'll be lifting weights that are 70-80% of your 1RM during these four weeks and utilizing training concepts such as double wave loading, drop sets and back off sets. ... STS is a three-day-per-week strength training program. Each week you will do two upper body DVDs and one lower body DVD"--Container
Dino lingo. Korean
A learning program that teaches the most common 200 Korean words and phrases in six DVDs
Robin Williams, comic genius. Volume 3
When calls the heart. Season 7
Follow the adventures of a young school teacher as she faces new adventures and trials with the many citizens of Hope Valley, on the Canadian frontier
Binge box. Agatha Christie mysteries
Crooked house: In Agatha Christie's most twisted tale, a spy-turned-private-detective is lured by his former lover to catch her grandfather's murderer before Scotland Yard exposes dark family secrets
M*A*S*H. Season 2
Explores the day-to-day lives of the people who live and work at the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) stationed three miles from the front during the Korean War
The Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries. Set 1
Two mysteries starring Lord Peter Wimsey. In the first, Lord Peter's sleuthing gets very personal when his future brother-in-law is found murdered and Gerald Wimsey, Peter's brother, is charged with the crime. In the second, General Fentiman is found dead in his favourite chair, and his wealthy sister dies the same day. Lord Peter is the first to suspect foul play since there are questions about inheritances
P90
Designed for a broader range of fitness levels, this program offers ten complementary workouts that use a variety of progressively more challenging cardio, strength and stability exercises over a 90-day period to increase strength and muscle tone
Jeff Novick's fast food. The basics
"In this essential DVD, nutritionist and chef Jeff Novick teaches you how to cook his basic fast food recipes in his own exuberant style and demonstrates how anyone can create a healthy, low cost, delicious and easy meal in under 10 minutes"--Container
Preschool prep. Addition
Meet the math facts DVDs made learning math facts fun and easy. Now it is time to practice what you have learned
Kavanagh Q.C. Season 4, Part 2 bearing witness set
Bearing witness: Kavanagh must defend a Jehovah's Witness mother who forbids a blood transfusion for her son
Robin Williams, comic genius. Volume 1
Farcry 6 [XBOX ONE]
Welcome to Yara, a tropical paradise frozen in time. As the dictator of Yara, Anton Castillo is intent on restoring his nation back to its former glory by any means, with his son, Diego, following in his bloody footsteps
Gran Turismo sport [PS4] the real driving simulator
"Welcome to the future of motorsports - the definitive motor racing experience is back and better than ever only on PlayStation 4. Gran Turismo Sport is the world's first racing experience to be built from the ground up to bring global, online competitions sanctioned by the highest governing body of international motorsports, the FIA (Federation International Automobile). Create your legacy as you represent and compete for your home country or favorite manufacturer."--provided by Amazon.com
Just dance 2020 [XBOX ONE]
"Features 40 of today's hottest tracks."--Container
Crash Bandicoot 4: it's about time [XBOX ONE]
"It's About Time - for a brand-wumping new Crash Bandicoot game! Crash fourward into a time shattered adventure with your favorite marsupials. Neo Cortex and N. Tropy are back at it again and launching an all-out assault on not just this universe, but the entire multiverse! Crash and Coco are here to save the day by reuniting the four Quantum Masks and bending the rules of reality. New abilities? Check. More playable characters? Yep. Alternate dimensions? Obviously. Ridonkulous bosses? For sure. Same awesome sauce? You bet your sweet jorts. Wait, are they actually jorts? Not in this universe!"--GameStop.com
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
Astral chain [Switch]
"In the Ark, a multi-cultural city in the near future, disaster strikes when gates to another dimension suddenly appear! Dangerous creatures begin to emerge, attacking the people and polluting the land, and normal police forces are unable to compete with them. To stand up against these threats, a brand new, special police unit known as Neuron is formed. Choose between two playable characters - one male, one female - on your adventure. The character you don't choose also appears as your younger twin, and a fellow member of Neuron. As part of a police special task force, it's up to you to fight against mysterious, alien-like creatures who have invaded the world. In order to resist the creatures, humanity developed a special weapon: the Legion. The Legion acts as your partner, and helps with your investigations. However, it's in battle where the Legion shows its real ability. Work together with the Legion and use all sorts of combat styles to fight your enemies. You could both attack the same enemy simultaneously, target different opponents, or send your Legion on the offensive while you support it with items. Use this synergetic action system to battle and explore together! Making his directorial debut and known for his work as the game designer on NieR:Automata, Takahisa Taura is responsible for the concept and planning of ASTRAL CHAIN. Hideki Kamiya, creator of the Bayonetta series, is in charge of supervision. The character design is by manga artist Masakazu Katsura, creator of ZETMAN and Video Girl Ai"--Amazon.com
Kingdom hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMix [PS4]
"Celebrate 15 years of Kingdom Hearts with this essential collection. Remember and relive 6 adventures from Kingdom Hearts Dark Seeker Saga before the release of highly anticipated Kingdom Hearts III ... More than 150 hours of gameplay in one disc. Get immersed in the compelling and action-packed Kingdom Hearts stories with 4 games and 2 HD remastered cinematics! Help Light overcome darkness by teaming up with your beloved Disney and Final Fantasy characters!"--Amazon.com
Five nights at Freddy's [Switch] core collection
"The core collection includes the first five games that started it all: Five nights at Freddy's, Five nights at Freddy's 2, Five nights at Freddy's 3, Five nights at Freddy's 4, and Five nights at Freddy's : sister location."--container
Atari flashback classics [Switch]
"Relive the golden age of videogames with Atari Flashback Classics. Includes a selection of 150 classic games from Atari's legendary platforms."--provided by Amazon.com
Watch dogs [PS4]
"Play as Aiden Pearce, a brilliant hacker whose criminal past led to a violent family tragedy. Access omnipresent security cameras, download personal information to locate a target, control traffic lights and public transportation, and more."--Container
Divinity original sin II [Switch]
Play and wield your powers to fend off The Void and emerge victorious; includes several DLCs, including beauty salon, song of nature, and order & magic
Mega Man 11 [XBOX ONE]
"Mega Man returns! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for. Long-await sequel evil genius Dr. Wily is back to his mischievous ways and invest in an ambitious idea from his time at robot university. The benevolent Dr. Light decides to upgrade Mega Man with Wily's powerful prototype known as the double Gear system, expanding his abilities for the greatest fight yet for everlasting peace. A visual leap taking a leap forward in visual presentation, the new game features a 2.5D design direction which blends beautiful, hand-drawn environments with lively characters. New to the classic series, Mega Man now also takes on characteristics of defeated robot masters when wielding their weapons. Powerful new gameplay Options the double Gear system adds a unique new twist on the satisfying platforming action, offering Options to enhance Mega Man's speed and power on the fly. For vets and first-timers a wealth of difficulty Options are available for a player of any platformer skill level. Controls for an on-screen."--provided by Amazon.com
Bendy and the ink machine [XBOX ONE]
"Henry, a lead animator in the 1930s, receives a mysterious invitation from his past employer to return to the cartoon workshop where their most popular and beloved character, Bendy, was created. Journey into the sketchy madness of this twisted cartoon nightmare. Fight the darkness. Escape the Ink Demon. Fear the Machine."--Container
Star Wars Jedi Knight collection [Switch]
Play as a Jedi and win battles alongside iconic Star Wars characters in both of these classic Star Wars games -- Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi outcast, and, Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
NBA 2K20 [XBOX ONE]
"From the blacktop to the hardwood and throughout the Neighborhood, NBA 2K20 and its next level features are the closest thing to actually playing in the league. Welcome to the Next. Put your career on the line to stand up for what you believe in. Executive produced by LeBron James & SpringHill Entertainment, this year's MyCAREER experience features topical storylines, true-to-life basketball characters, and a star-studded cast. ."--provided by Metacritic
Uncanceled finding meaning and peace in a culture of accusations, shame, and condemnation
Phil Robertson uncovers the motivations and faulty thinking behind our human desire to cancel other people, including our sinful desire to "play God." He reminds readers that the goal is not to win the public relations war, or to convince the masses to love (or even like) us, but to win the war for our own integrity by refusing to bow down to the god of political correctness. When we recognize who the real opposition is--the Evil One--and embrace that Jesus Christ already paid an enormous debt to cancel our sins, we will find a path to redemption, a way to forgiveness, and a means for godly connection
Astoria John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's lost Pacific empire a story of wealth, ambition, and survival
Six years after Lewis and Clark's began their journey to the Pacific Northwest, two of the Eastern establishment's leading figures, John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson, turned their sights to founding a colony akin to Jamestown on the West Coast and transforming the nation into a Pacific trading power. Peter Stark recreates this pivotal moment in American history for the first time for modern readers, drawing on original source material to tell the amazing true story of the Astor Expedition
Eminent hipsters
"A witty, revealing, sharply written work of memoir and criticism by the cofounder of Steely Dan. Musician and songwriter Donald Fagen presents his entertaining debut as an author, from portraits of the cultural figures and currents that shaped him as a youth to an account of his college days and of life on the road"--Container
The millionaire maker act, think, and make money the way the wealthy do
Introduces the author's wealth-building system designed to help potential investors gain the knowledge, strategies, and techniques they need to achieve lucrative long-term financial goals
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
The silkworm
When novelist Owen Quine goes missing, his wife calls in private detective Cormoran Strike. Quine has just completed a manuscript featuring poisonous pen-portraits of almost everyone he knows. If the novel were to be published, it would ruin lives. That means that there are a lot of people who might want him silenced. When Quine is found brutally murdered, it becomes a race against time to understand the motivation of a ruthless killer, a killer unlike any Strike has encountered before
The bully pulpit Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the golden age of journalism
Goodwin describes the broken friendship between Teddy Roosevelt and his chosen successor, William Howard Taft. With the help of the 'muckraking' press Roosevelt had wielded the Bully Pulpit to challenge and triumph over abusive monopolies, political bosses, and corrupting money brokers. Roosevelt led a revolution that he bequeathed to Taft only to see it compromised as Taft surrendered to money men and big business
The Martian
Mark Whitney was nearly killed by a dust storm on Mars and was abandoned by his crew who thought him dead. Now he's all alone with no way of letting Earth know he's alive, which doesn't matter because his supplies would run out before they'd get there. Either way, the environment or human error will likely kill him first. Not giving in, Mark works to survive, battling obstacle after obstacle, but will it be enough?
The apple orchard
Tess Delaney makes a living restoring stolen treasures to their rightful owners. People like Annelise Winther, who refuses to sell her long-gone mother's beloved necklace--despite Tess's advice. To Annelise, the jewel's value is in its memories. But Tess's own history is filled with gaps: a father she never met, a mother who spent more time traveling than with her daughter. So Tess is shocked when she discovers the grandfather she never knew is in a coma. And that she has been named in his will to inherit half of Bella Vista, a hundred-acre apple orchard in the magical Sonoma town called Archangel. The rest is willed to Isabel Johansen. A half sister she's never heard of. Against the rich landscape of Bella Vista, Tess begins to discover a world filled with the simple pleasures of food and family, of the warm earth beneath her bare feet. A world where family comes first and the roots of history run deep. A place where falling in love is not only possible, but inevitable. And in a season filled with new experiences, Tess begins to see the truth in something Annelise once told her: if you don't believe memories are worth more than money, then perhaps you've not made the right kind of memories
Apple turnover murder
When the mayor's wife orders over 1,000 cookies, it's just another busy summer day in the life of Hannah Swensen. But when Hannah and her sister discover an old boyfriend murdered at the big magic show, the cook turned detective must solve the case as her reputation is at stake
FaceOff
A one-of-a-kind anthology that pulls together the most beloved characters from the best and most popular thriller series today. Worlds collide! In an unprecedented collaboration, twenty-three of the world's bestselling and critically acclaimed thriller writers have paired their series characters in an eleven-story anthology curated by the International Thriller Writers (ITW). All of the contributors to FaceOff are ITW members
Atomic habits an easy & proven way to build good habits & break bad ones
"No matter your goals, Atomic habits offers a proven framework for getting 1% better every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. In Atomic habits, you'll get a plan that can take you to new heights. Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be readily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to vault to the top of their fields. Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are an athlete looking to win a championship, an leader hoping to optimize and organization, or an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, and achieve success that lasts."--Container
Shelterwood
Oklahoma, 1909. Eleven-year-old Olive Augusta Radley knows that her stepfather doesn₂t have good intentions toward the two Choctaw girls boarded in their home as wards. When the older girl disappears, Ollie flees to the woods, taking six-year-old Nessa with her. Together they begin a perilous journey to the remote Winding Stair Mountains, the notorious territory of outlaws, treasure hunters, and desperate men. Along the way, Ollie and Nessa form an unlikely band with others like themselves, struggling to stay one step ahead of those who seek to exploit them, or worse. Oklahoma, 1990. Law enforcement ranger Valerie Boren-Odell arrives at newly minted Horsethief Trail National Park seeking a quiet place to balance a career and single parenthood. But no sooner has Valerie reported for duty than she₂s faced with local controversy over the park₂s opening, a teenage hiker gone missing from one of the trails, and the long-hidden burial site of three children unearthed in a cave. Val₂s quest for the truth wins an ally among the neighboring Choctaw Tribal Police but soon collides with old secrets and the tragic and deadly history of the land itself
Endless summer stories
Elin Hilderbrand offers nine stories--prequels, sequels, and "missing chapters" from her cherished books, some of which have never been published until now
At the edge of the orchard
From international bestselling author Tracy Chevalier, an ambitious American novel of a pioneer family and a westward push that extends over three generations and across a continent
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
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
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
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
Tuck everlasting
Young Winnie Foster, stifled by the formality of her proper life and her domineering mother, escapes into the woods only to get lost. Her magical summer begins when she meets Jesse Tuck. Jesse is full of life and adventure and Winnie falls in love. The Tuck family has a powerful secret-- a spring that holds the magic of everlasting life. Now Winnie must choose whether she wants to live life as she knows it or drink from the spring
Eloise at the Plaza
Eloise is a spoiled rich kid that lives at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. A prince is coming to the hotel and everything has to be perfect, but Eloise manages to wreak havoc throughout the entire hotel
Teen beach movie 2
Dive in and rock out with the hottest surf sequel under the sun! Now that summer's over and school has begun, Brady and Mack's relationship seems headed for a wipeout; until Lela, Tanner and the "Wet Side Story" kids show up! Dazzled by the novelty and variety of the modern world, Lela wants to stay, but the real world and the "reel" world just don't mix. Can Mack and Brady find the magic to get the kids home and get their own romance back on track before it's too late?
Peppa pig. The balloon ride
Fun for children with Peppa Pig and her relatives Daddy Pig, Mummy Pig, and little brother George
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
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!
Scooby-Doo! and the Loch Ness Monster
Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and the crew travel to Scotland on vacation and find themselves unexpectedly tackling their biggest monstrosity ever: the Loch Ness Monster. Does it really exist? Early evidence suggest that the monster does indeed exist, but when something gigantic appears outside a window of Daphne's ancestral family castle, it's up to Scooby-Doo and the crew to solve one of history's longest-running mysteries
Over the hedge
Upon waking up after hibernation, a group of forest animals discover that a tall hedge has appeared out of nowhere, half their forest is gone, and they have little to no food left. Their leader Verne, a nervous turtle, suggests they must adapt. Newcomer RJ the raccoon gives them another option: go over the hedge and get food from the humans! The other forest animals quickly give in to RJ's blandishments, sneaking into the human world to get all the food they can grab. What they don't know is that RJ is actually in debt to Vincent, a huge, hungry bear. RJ has stolen all of Vincent's food, and Vincent has warned RJ that unless it's all back before the full moon, RJ will regret having stolen it, because then RJ takes its place!
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?
Chloe's closet. Season 2, volume 1
"Chloe's Closet follows the fun-filled adventures of an adorable, imaginative little girl named Chloe who discovers magical new worlds while playing dress-up."--Container
Berenstain Bears. Adventures in Bear Country
The cubs are excited about going on a family trip, until they find out the destination is a tour of Bear Country₂s National Parks! Mama reassures the cubs and reminds them that if they keep an open mind about new experiences, it could lead to a world of adventure. Then, join the Bear family for five other stories as they try to cook a special dinner, build a big red kite, and more!
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!
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!
SpongeBob's surf & skate roadtrip [XBOX 360 KINECT]
SpongeBob's Truth or Square provides the ultimate SpongeBob experience for kids, parents and SpongeBob fans of all ages. The game delivers innovative new gameplay features combined with a story that celebrates 10 incredibly fun and zany years of SpongeBob. Whether you're an avid SpongeBob fan or a first-time gamer, you'll want to join the top adventure this game offers
PJ Masks power heroes [Switch] mighty alliance
Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko are teaming up with An Yu, Newton Star, Ice Cub, Lilyfay, and Bastet to form a Mighty Alliance. After a big accident at PJ Power Q scatters valuable pieces of technology and gems across Earth, these extraordinary heroes must rebuild it. Hop into the Explorer and begin the night-time adventure scouring the deserted streets in The City. You will discover more while exploring the bamboo forests, secret caves, and the sacred temple in Mystery Mountain. Then slide through the Ice World to reach the snowy caves searching for the lost parts. But be quick! Before they get into the wrong hands. Romeo, Luna Girl, and Night Ninja are never too far away and are always ready to cause havoc. Together, these extraordinary kids are bigger and better. Use their unique abilities, from super speed to snowballs, to stop the baddies. Collect gems, discover secrets, unlock hidden masks, and more. You know, night-time is the right time to fight crime! So, leap into this side-scrolling platform adventure, stop the pesky villains in their tracks, and fix the PJ Power Q. You have the power to become a hero
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!
Gigantosaurus [Switch] the game
In Gigantosaurus: The Game, players can explore and race across the vast, prehistoric world of Gigantosaurus in a one-of-a-kind dinosaur adventure -- part saving the world, part rally racing -- and all gigantic fun! Kids can play as one of their favorite dino buddies from the show -- Rocky, Tiny, Mazu, and Bill -- as they discover secrets, solve puzzles and save the day. Directed by award-winning director Olivier Lelardoux, the series takes preschoolers on exciting, comedy-filled adventures as they dare to be themselves and explore the world beyond their nests. In every episode, the curious young dinosaurs explore the mystery of "Gigantosaurus" -- the biggest, fiercest dinosaur of all. They embark on a quest, facing their individual fears and working together to solve a problem. As the inquisitive Mazu, playful Tiny, timid Bill, and courageous Rocky aim to learn more about Gigantosaurus, they discover they each have something to learn from him, too!
Backyard sports. Rookie rush [Wii]
Computer football simulation game for kids
New Books for Teens
Lifestyles of gods & monsters
In a reality TV retelling of the myth of the Minotaur, seventeen-year-old Ariadne fights to save her brother, Asterion, and make her own destiny in a world of celebrity, surveillance, and feigned authenticity
The trespassers
"In the frozen depths of an Alaskan winter, a house party turns deadly"--
Superman smashes the Klan the graphic novel
When Dr. Lee moves his family to Metropolis, his son Tommy adjusts to the new neighborhood while daugher Roberta feels out of place, so when the evil Klan of the Fiery Cross begins a string of terrorist attacks on the city, Superman fights them, and Roberta and Superman soon learn to embrace their own unique features that set them apart
Library wars love & war. 2
"In the near future, the federal government creates a committee to rid society of books it deems unsuitable. The libraries vow to protect their collections, and with the help of local governments, form a military group to defend themselves---the Library Forces! Iku Kasahara has dreamed of joining the Library Defense Force ever since one of its soldiers stepped in to protect her favorite book from being confiscated in a bookstore when she was younger. But now that she's finally a recruit, she's finding her dream job to be a bit of a nightmare. Especially since her hard-hearted drill instructor seems to have it in for her!"--P. [4] of cover
All the stars align
Eighteen-year-old Piper, determined to have a love story as epic as the rest of her family, seeks help from her estranged best friend, Leo, only to discover that love may not be as fated as she once thought
Assassination classroom. 12, Time for the grim reaper
Mr. Karasuma gives super-powered uniforms to the 3-E students
Queen's quality. 8
A dress for the wicked
"Nothing much happens in the sleepy town of Shy in Avon-upon-Kynt. And for eighteen years, Emmaline Watkins has feared that her future held just that: nothing. But when the head of the most admired fashion house in the country opens her prestigious design competition to girls from outside the stylish capital city, Emmy's dreams seem closer than they ever have before. As the first "country girl" to compete, Emmy knows she'll encounter extra hurdles on her way to the top. But as she navigates the twisted world of high fashion she starts to wonder: will she be able to tailor herself to fit into this dark, corrupted race? And at what cost?"--Publisher's description
One piece. 112, The harley
It's a happy reunion in Elbaph as Robin and Saul are finally together again! But while the Straw Hats celebrate and begin exploring their mysterious new surroundings, something evil may have just snuck in as well.
Stunning
In Rosewood, Pennsylvania, four stunningly beautiful girls are haunted by a very ugly past. Spencer, Aria, Hanna, and Emily want nothing more than to forget Alison DiLaurentis, their former best friend who tried to ruin their lives. But someone refuses to let her memory die. A is still out there, lurking in the shadows and digging up the pretty little liars' newest secrets. Emily's reconnecting with an old flame, one baby step at a time. But is she headed toward true love or another bundle of heartache? Spencer's learning about the highs and lows of campus life on a trip to Princeton. Aria's seeing a whole new side to Noel's dad and it could drive a wedge between her and Noel. And, for better or worse, Hanna's getting in touch with her inner A. Secret by secret, lie by lie, the girls get tangled in A's dangerous web. A knows about everything, from their tiniest transgressions to the awful incident in Jamaica. Soon A will have enough ammunition to pull the trigger and end the pretty little liars, once and for all. . .
Ignite me
With Omega Point destroyed, Juliette doesn't know if the rebels, her friends, or even Adam are alive. But that won't keep her from trying to take down The Reestablishment once and for all. Now she must rely on Warner, the handsome commander of Sector 45. The one person she never thought she could trust. The same person who saved her life. He promises to help Juliette master her powers and save their dying world ... but that's not all he wants with her
Eddy, Eddy
"A series of earthquakes exposes the fault lines in a teenager's unconventional life in a powerful crossover novel that explores raw emotion with wit and warmth."--
Almost there
Sometimes, life in the Big Easy is tough. No one knows that better than Tiana, though she also believes that hard work can go a long way. But when the notorious Dr. Facilier backs her into a corner, she has no other choice but to accept an offer that will alter the course of her life in an instant. Soon Tiana finds herself in a new reality where all her deepest desires are realized--she finally gets her restaurant, her friends are safe and sound, and, perhaps most miraculous of all, her beloved father is still alive. She's got everything she's ever wanted.. But after a while, her hometown grows increasingly eerie, with new threats cropping up from unlikely places. Navigating through this strange new New Orleans, Tiana must work alongside Naveen and Charlotte to set things right--or risk losing everything she holds dear
My hero academia. Smash! 4
"In this zany volume of the My Hero Academia parody series, U.A.'s aspiring heroes move into the dorms to deter bad guys -- but the League of Villains somehow enrolls in classes for a day anyway! Then, All Might administers some overly personal life-or-death training, Mineta becomes the subject of a murder mystery, and there's even body swapping! Who knew school could be so much fun?"--Provided by publisher
So, this is Christmas
When Finley Brown returns to her hometown of Christmas, Oklahoma, from boarding school, she finds things have changed everywhere and looks to find her own place at home
The charmed list
Sixteen-year-old Ellie's summer plans to shed her wallflower persona are upended when she is forced to go on a road trip to the Magical Retailers' Convention with her former best friend Jack, but what starts out as a punishment turns into an opportunity to find forgiveness and possibly love
Save the date
"Charlie's sister is getting married. Everyone is coming home--all her older siblings. It'll be just like it used to be. One last weekend together before her parents sell the house. Charlie doesn't want to think about college next year, or things changing--she just wants to make this a perfect weekend. What could go wrong? Well. First the wedding planner quits. Then the house alarm won't stop going off. Charlie's biggest crush shows up unannounced. There's a missing tuxedo, an unexpected dog, and a neighbor bent on destruction. Not to mention the event planner's assistant, who is surprisingly, distractingly... cute. And that's before things get really crazy. In all the chaos, Charlie will learn more than she ever expected about the family she thought she knew by heart. And she'll realize that sometimes, trying to keep everything like it was in the past means missing out on the future."--Page [2] of cover
Kamisama kiss. 4
"Being a teen deity is tough! Not only does Nanami have her duties at the shrine, she has her female classmates begging her to get them dates with her yokai companions. Tomoe wants nothing to do with dating, so what is Nanami going to do about her growing feelings for him?" -- from publisher's web site
The lady rogue
In 1937, teenaged Theodora Fox and her crush, Huck, set out through the Carpathian Mountains seeking her missing father and the cursed ring of Vlad the Impaler, which he was seeking
Well, that was unexpected
Sharlot Citra is whisked from Los Angeles to her mother's native Indonesia, where she finds herself fake dating the son of one of the wealthiest families in Indonesia, and she is surprised when she actually starts to fall in love with the boy, the country, and the big family she never knew before
The lost girls a vampire revenge story
Holly Liddell has been stuck with crimped hair since 1987 when she agreed to let her boyfriend, Elton, turn her into a vampire. But when he ditches her at a gas station a few decades into their eternity together, she realizes that being young forever actually means working graveyard shifts at Taco Bell, sleeping in seedy motels, and being supernaturally compelled to follow your ex from town to town, at least until Holly meets Elton's other exes, who invite Holly to join them in their quest to kill Elton before he can trick another girl into eternal adolescence
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
Kind of a big deal
Dropping out of high school to pursue her Broadway ambitions, a talented performer lands in a directionless job before a visit to the library catapults her into the plotlines of the books she reads
If Only I Had Told Her
An intensely emotional and gripping companion novel to Laura Nowlin's USA Today and New York Times bestselling novel If He Had Been With Me about the love that both breaks and heals us. Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Jenny Han. If only I'd told her that I loved her years ago, then I wouldn't be here now. Finn has always loved Autumn. She's not just the girl next door or his mother's best friend's daughter, she is his everything. But she's not his girlfriend. That's Sylvie, and Finn would never hurt her, so there's no way Autumn could know how he truly feels. Jack, Finn's best friend, isn't so sure. He's seen Finn and Autumn together. How could she not know? And how is he supposed to support and protect Finn when heartache seems inevitable? Autumn surrounds herself with books and wants to write her own destiny—but one doesn't always get a new chapter and fate can be cruel to those in love. Told through three different perspectives, If Only I Had Told Her is a love story brimming with truth, tragedy, and the unexpected bonds that heal us
Boy Nobody
Sixteen-year-old Boy Nobody, an assassin controlled by a shadowy government organization, The Program, considers sabotaging his latest mission because his target reminds him of the normal life he craves
Dig.
Five white teenage cousins who are struggling with the failures and racial ignorance of their dysfunctional parents and their wealthy grandparents, reunite for Easter
The Star-Touched Queen
Fate and fortune. Power and passion. What does it take to be the queen of a kingdom when you're only seventeen? Maya is cursed. With a horoscope that promises a marriage of Death and Destruction, she has earned only the scorn and fear of her father's kingdom. Content to follow more scholarly pursuits, her whole world is torn apart when her father, the Raja, arranges a wedding of political convenience to quell outside rebellions. Soon Maya becomes the queen of Akaran and wife of Amar. Neither roles are what she expected: As Akaran's queen, she finds her voice and power. As Amar's wife, she finds something else entirely: Compassion. Protection. Desire... But Akaran has its own secrets — thousands of locked doors, gardens of glass, and a tree that bears memories instead of fruit. Soon, Maya suspects her life is in danger. Yet who, besides her husband, can she trust? With the fate of the human and Otherworldly realms hanging in the balance, Maya must unravel an ancient mystery that spans reincarnated lives to save those she loves the most...including herself. A lush and vivid story that is steeped in Indian folklore and mythology. The Star-touched Queen is a novel that no listener will soon forget. A Macmillan Audio production
A magic fierce & bright
In a South Indian jungle, Adya, who possesses the rare and coveted ability to wake electric machines, reluctantly teams up with a charming thief in a quest to rescue her lost sister
Inuyasha. 11 [Volume 31-33]
Five ways to fall out of love
How do I hate thee? Let me count the ways... Aubrey Cash learned the hard way not to rely on love. After all, Webster Casey, the new boy next door she'd been falling for all summer, stood her up at homecoming in front of everyone with no explanation. Proving her theory that love never lasts seems easy when she's faced with parents whose marriage is falling apart and a best friend who thinks every boy she dates is "the one." But when sparks fly with a boy who turns out to be Webster's cousin, and then Webster himself becomes her lab partner for the rest of senior year, Aubrey finds her theory--and her commitment to stay single--put to the test. As she navigates the breakdown of her family, the consequences her cynicism has on her relationship with her best friend, and her own confusing but undeniable feelings for Webster, Aubrey has to ask herself: What really happened the night Webster stood her up? And if there are five ways to fall out of love...could there perhaps be even more ways to fall back in?
Giant days. 13
"Everything's going fine for Esther - she's only dealing with a past break up, facing her own mortality and the pressure of an essay contest that could change her life. Don't worry, she's got everything figured out... except for the getting everything figured out part. Otherwise she's not racing towards imminent disaster. But for McGraw, the tough realities of life hit hard as he learns about the loss of someone close to him and has to find a way to process this shocking news."--Provided by publisher
One piece. 49-50-51, Thriller Bark
As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally ate the Gum-Gum Fruit, an enchanted Devil Fruit that gave him the ability to stretch like rubber. Its only drawback? He'll never be able to swim again-a serious handicap for an aspiring sea dog! Years later, Luffy sets off on his quest to find the 'One Piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world. In a desperate battle against time and Gecko Moria, Luffy, Sanji and Zolo must win back their shadows before sunrise or else they will die! When Gecko Moria unleashes his devastating power of a thousand shadows, Luffy counters back with his "Gear" powers. But to save his crew, will Luffy have to make the ultimate sacrifice?
Tokyo revengers. 15-16
"THE TERROR OF TENJIKU. After all his work to change the course of history, Takemichi is confronted with the darkest future yet-a timeline where Mikey winds up murdering all his friends. Traveling back to the past, he finds the Tokyo Manji Gang in the midst of crisis. A massive rival gang from Yokohama is intruding on their turf, and their leader is none other than Kisaki Tetta! Time and time again, it's always been Kisaki standing against him. Takemichi starts to wonder: Could Kisaki also have the power to leap through time, just like him?"--Page [4] of cover
Unfamiliar. 1
Young kitchen witch Planchette gets an incredible deal on a new house in a magical town. Turns out, there's a reason: it's haunted! After unsuccessfully attempting to get these unwanted ghosts to leave, she realizes the only thing to do is to help them with their problems. Along the way, she befriends a shy siren who hates being popular, a girl battling a curse, and a magically-challenged witch from a powerful coven
Dare to disappoint growing up in Turkey
"As a child in Izmir, Turkey in the 1980 and 90s, Ozge Samanci watched as her country struggled between its traditional religious heritage and the new secular westernized world of brand-name products and television stars. In Ozge's own family, she struggled to figure out the place where she belonged, too. Her older sister was a perfect student, and her dad hoped Ozge would study hard, go to good schools, and become an engineer to find stability in their country's uncertain economic climate. But Ozge was a dreamer and wanted adventure. Could she be a scuba diver like Jacques Costeau? Or should she become a world-famous actress? This touching memoir shows how Ozge dared to overcome both her family and her country's expectations to find happiness by being an artist"--
To your eternity. 2
Queen's quality. 15
"Kyutaro turns all of his allies into sacrifices in order to save Ataru from the Suzaku snake, and he consequently feeds on Fumi to revive. Although Kyutaro was determined to never feed on any of his sacrifices, it's beginning to look like everyone's survival will depend on him doing so..."--
Waiting for spring. 13
"Towa and Mitsuki are finally a couple, but Mitsuki feels like she needs to step up her game to make his heart race. She goes to the ever-composed Kyōsuke for help, and he suggests a surprise birthday party for Towa. However, when she brings her boyfriend to the party venue, she finds an even bigger surprise waiting for them both!"--Provided by publisher
How to survive the end of the world a graphic exploration of how to (maybe) avoid extinction
"Brilliant; at once terrifying and fascinating." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review). In a full-color debut, a graphic novelist takes an engrossing, gleefully existential deep dive into the many ways that humanity could--and almost did--meet its end. Since 99.9 percent of all species that have lived are extinct, it's bound to be our turn eventually, right? So what's most likely to kill us? A well-timed asteroid? Some new robot overlords? With wit and dry humor, debut graphic novelist Katy Doughty blends science and history to explore our chances of surviving disasters such as plagues, global warming, and alien invasion. Drawing on interviews with experts in fields like infectious diseases, AI, and interplanetary exploration, she combines cutting-edge research with compelling visuals: mugshots of the deadliest microbes, graphs of the winners and losers of mass extinction events, and a whole lot of dinosaur drawings. For apocalypse aficionados, the morbidly curious, and the just plain curious, this is your antidote to existential dread--a timely, imaginative, and ultimately hopeful take on humankind's ability to survive the odds
The ancient magus' bride. 6
"Chise is gradually learning to understand both human nature and the whims of the fae, as well as how to balance them and walk her own path. Suddenly, she receives a mysterious letter from bustling London. What could an alchemist's apprentice want from her...?"--Provided by publisher
One-punch man. 31, Supreme purgatorial explosive heat wave-motion gun
"Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem--he just can't seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on! Monster Association big shots are taking out S-class heroes one after another... That is, until the strongest man alive, King, rises to confront this crisis. Though the monsters are seething with malice, King appears cool and composed. But can his cool act defuse the dire situation?!"--Publisher
Attack on Titan. 19, Cage match
"The Survey Corps is engaged in a desperate, final battle to retake Wall maria and defeat the Titans once and for all." Frm page 4 of cover
The promised Neverland. 6, B06-32
The children have successfully escaped Grace Field House, but their troubles are just beginning. Now up against a dangerous natural world and their demon pursuers, Emma and Ray struggle to lead the children to safety. Just when the situation is at its most dire, a mysterious girl suddenly appears. Is she there to help, or is it a demonic trap...? --
The promised Neverland. 13, The king of paradise
"The children of the Grace Field House orphanage must escape a macabre fate before it's too late. Life at Grace Field House is good for Emma and her fellow orphans. While the daily studying and exams they have to take are tough, their loving caretaker provides them with delicious food and plenty of playtime. But perhaps not everything is as it seems... Emma, Ray and their large new family find themselves up against a new enemy, fellow humans. Armed intruders have ambushed the shelter and driven the children back out into the dangerous wilderness. Yugo and Lucas have stepped up to fight, but will it be enough?"--Provided by publisher
My hero academia. 37, Those who defend, those who violate
"The terrifying fusion of Tomura and All For One now seems unstoppable. Since the villains have the upper hand, even the president of the United States is considering the unthinkable--capitulating to Tomura. But Mirko, Edgeshot, and Jeanist are still on the scene, holding on for dear life. The heroes' big plan was always to pit Midoriya against Tomura, and when the young hero finally arrives and sees what's happened, all bets are off--Midoriya's ready to face his deadly rival!"--Back cover
New Books for Kids
The day you begin
Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider
Captain Awesome and the ultimate spelling bee
Captain Awesome is up against Miss Stinky Pinky in the second grade spelling bee
The Lizard War : Battle Bugs
Never leave a bug behind-- collect all the Battle Bugs books! Never leave a bug behind!Bug Island is under attack! The lizard army is invading and the Battle Bugs are losing. Their only hope against the intruders is a strange creature they've never seen before--a human being named Max.Max doesn't know how he ended up on Bug Island--but he does know the Battle Bugs need his help! Jack Patton is an insect aficionado. He loves nothing more than observing creepy crawlies in his backyard. Jack lives in England with his wife, their two dogs, and a bustling ant farm
The Night the Toys Came Alive
Find out what happens when all the toys in the city of Pleasantville come to life one night. After a night of playing, the toys had to get back to their houses before the children woke up. But they had one problem. None of the toys knew where they lived so they all ran to the wrong home. Fun music and authentic sound effects help tell the adorable story of "The Night The Toys Came Alive."
Dark heart of magic
Something Wicked This Way Comes . . . As a thief, I stick to the shadows as much as possible. But when the head of the Sinclair Family picks me to compete in the Tournament of Blades, there's no escaping the spotlight--or the danger. Even though he's my competition, Devon Sinclair thinks I have the best shot at winning what's supposed to be a friendly contest. But when the competitors start having mysterious "accidents," it looks like someone will do anything to win--no matter who they hurt. As if I didn't have enough to worry about, mobster Victor Draconi is plotting against Devon and the rest of my friends, and someone's going around Cloudburst Falls murdering monsters. One thing's for sure. Sometimes, humans can be more monstrous than anything else..
Bye, Penguin
You'd think that a penguin stranded on an ever-smaller block of ice, on a trip around the world wouldn't be so…FUN! But it is! There's our fearless penguin passing the gondolas of Venice…there's penguin floating by the Sydney Opera House! From the Aurora Borealis to a hilarious encounter with a surfer in Hawaii, this is a wordless journey that truly FROLICKS. In fact, the adventures are so amusing that most readers will barely register the nod to global warming until it's slipped right in on the breath of a laugh
Mrs. Yonkers Is Bonkers!
Something weird is going on! Mrs. Yonkers, the computer teacher, is the nerdiest teacher in the history of the world. She can type with her feet! She buys foam cheese heads off eBay! She even puts a Webcam on a turtle! Is she trying to take over the planet?
Never say genius
The most exciting road trip in history continues! In this second book in the thrilling, New York Times bestselling adventure series, twelve-year-old twins Coke and Pepsi McDonald see the Midwest like you've never seen it before. They never asked to be geniuses. They never asked to get lowered into a basket of boiling French fries, either. And they certainly never asked to be frozen in soft-serve ice cream, stampeded in a wild stadium riot, or kidnapped on a high-speed roller coaster. But that's what happens when a red-haired villain named Archie Clone is chasing you across America. This just might be the most dangerous road trip in history-and the most awesome! With Dan Gutman's laugh-out-loud humor and featuring photos and weird-but-true American tourist destinations like the National Mustard Museum, The Genius Files is a one-of-a-kind mix of geography and fun. Don't miss the next action-packed book, The Genius Files #3: You Only Die Twice!
Moose en el mercado
Moose is no ordinary dog! When his owner, Frank, leaves for the day, Moose goes shopping. When Frank returns home, he's happy to see his shelves are well stocked. And Moose is happy to see that Frank did a little shopping of his own!
Aladdin
"When street urchin Aladdin frees a genie from a lamp, he finds his wishes granted. But the evil Jafar has other plans for the lamp, for Princess Jasmine, and for the kingdom of Agrabah."--
Mastered by her mates
Amanda Bryant has been a spy for five long years, but when aliens suddenly appear claiming a deadly enemy threatens Earth's very survival, Amanda is asked by her superiors to accept the most dangerous mission of her life … volunteer to be an alien's bride, to share the strange warrior's bed, and then betray him. Accepting the assignment, Amanda is processed as the first Interstellar Bride and transported halfway across the galaxy to her new mate's battleship where she awakens to discover she has been matched to not just one huge Prillon warrior, but two. Shocked by her craving for the touch of two dominant alpha males, Amanda attempts to hide her body's immediate reaction to Commander Grigg and his second, Rav. Resistance is futile as her new mates expect to control every aspect of her life, and her pleasure, and neither will hesitate to deliver a thorough and embarrassing spanking should she disobey their sensual commands, or resist a complex and deeply arousing series of medical exams designed to ensure her sexual readiness for their claiming. Seduced and cherished by two alpha alien warriors who hide nothing from her, Amanda quickly comes to realize that the threat to Earth is very real. When she witnesses a battle with the enemy and the resulting death of a highly respected warrior, she knows she must tell her mates the truth and hope they can forgive her for her duplicity before it's too late. Loyalties will be tested as Amanda fights the most important battle of her life. How can she protect the warriors she has grown to love and save the people of Earth from making a terrible mistake? Will her human contacts believe her when, with every touch, every look, they will see just how thoroughly she has been mastered by her mates?
The Pixie Chronicles : The Cat Next Door
WHAT WOULD YOUR PET DO IF THEY COULD TALK? LET'S FIND OUT WITH THE PIXIE CHRONICLES. It is time to go on an adventure with Pixie, a lazy cat in the neighborhood. Get ready to meet Pixie's neighborhood too: her best friend Nyla, the big bully dog Cyberius and the ever-busy-stealing-cheating cat Boots. Her week just got busy! From chasing Boots to trying to bake her pie, Pixie's adventures will make you laugh and gasp. With many twists and turns, Pixie teaches the importance of friendship and kindness. 'The Pixie Chronicles' is the ultimate story of friendship, building trust and compassion in everyone, along with uniting the neighborhood
Carrie the Snow Cap Fairy
"Rainspell Island's weather is wacky--and it's all because Carrie the Snow Cap Fairy's magic wand is missing. Rachel and Kirsty are determined to outsmart Jack Frost and keep the earth clean and green!"--P. [4] of cover
Majutsushi no oi
When Digory and Polly try to return the wicked witch Jadis to her own world, the magic gets mixed up and they all land in Narnia where they witness Aslan blessing the animals with human speech
El artista que pintó un caballo azul
Rather than use the same old colors, a child paints animals and objects in a variety of different hues, in a story inspired by the German painter Franz Marc, who created unconventional animal paintings in the early 1900s
A Conard County baby
MOTHER...;NANNY...;BRIDE? On the run from her overbearing family and a fiancé with more menace than love in his eyes, Hope Conroy finally took refuge in Conard County, Wyoming. A place of safety, maybe even possibility. But what could a former-;and pregnant!-;socialite do to keep a roof over her head? Divorced rancher Cash Cashford never expected to be raising an angry tween all by himself. Something about Hope told him immediately that she was what his daughter needed. And since the new nanny had secrets, he vowed to keep his distance-;for all their sakes, especially his own! But Hope called to him in a way he never imagined, making him yearn to heal their fractured hearts...;and form the family they all longed for
Art and culture : Mardi Gras
Are you ready to eat, drink, and be merry? Mardi Gras is a huge party celebrated all over the world. Let the good times roll on a trip to New Orleans and along the way, roll out your subtraction strategies as you learn about this fabulous festival! This math reader builds literacy skills and math content knowledge, combining problem solving and real-world connections to help students explore math in a meaningful way. The Let's Explore Math sidebars feature clear charts and diagrams that make learning the concepts easy and fun. The Problem Solving activity enhances the learning experience and promotes mathematical reasoning, and the Math Talk section provides critical thinking questions to help facilitate rich discussions while developing students' speaking and listening skills. Text features include content-area vocabulary, dynamic images, a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and an answer key. Aligned to state and national standards, this fiction title will engage students in reading and learning
Is a book a box for words?
There are so many types and uses for boxes, it's time to think of as many as we can. In this entertaining book with rhyming text, young children are invited to explore all the different boxes we find in our lives and what they are used for. With a little investigation, boxes are found in so many shapes and have so many uses: from carrying fruit or playing hopscotch, to a house for bees, or a case for a guitar. What constitutes a box? What size is it? What fits inside? What is it used for? Endless amount of discussion will result from this book, and even the titular question will get kids thinking. A perfect book to initiate early-years scientific inquiry in a fun and inventive way and set children on the path to thinking critically, creatively, and reflectively
Tidings of Joy and Heart of the Family
Two emotional holiday love stories by bestselling author Margaret Daley TIDINGS OF JOY Moving to Sweetwater will mean a fresh start for Chance Taylor. Falling for his landlord, Tanya Bolton, can't be part of that new beginning. Not with the secret he holds heavy in his heart. But as Chance helps the hardworking single mother and her special-needs daughter find joy during the holiday season, he just may get the gift of a lifetime. HEART OF THE FAMILY A former foster child himself, Dr. Jacob Hartman is deeply committed to working with the children at the Stone's Refuge home for children. But why is social worker Hannah Smith keeping him at such a distance? When he discovers just where their past intertwined, he wonders if they can ever hope for a future. But Christmas has a way of bringing hearts together. "Margaret Daley writes an entertaining story with believable characters." -;RT Book Reviews
Henry Heckelbeck spells trouble
Brewster Elementary is having a spelling bee and everyone's excited. Everyone except Henry Heckelbeck, that is. Sure Henry can spell words correctly, but being in front of a crowd can be very scary! Will magic help or will it only spell trouble?--
Ulisses Sabe Escolher
O livro aborda o tema das escolhas profissionais, principalmente aquelas que os familiares atribuem aos parentes, quando são crianças. Ulisses era um bebê, e a família já imaginava para ele as mais variadas profissões: engenheiro, professor, veterinário, piloto de aeronave, artista, citando apenas algumas. Todos queriam escolher por Ulisses. Mas ele só queria brincar e experimentar o mundo. O tempo foi passando, as escolhas continuaram, Ulisses cresceu, tornou-se adulto, virou pai, e acabou muito feliz, "brincando" de muitas profissões
The Paris Assignment
"I didn't hire you to be my bodyguard." It was obviously an inside job-;and security expert Campbell Steele figured he'd have to get very close to his new client, CEO Abigail McBane, to uncover the traitor. But when an electronic blip led to a bullet, he had to move fast...;. Suddenly the commitment-shy expert is posing as Abby's lover and jetting off to a conference in Paris. The city of lovers should be the perfect cover to trap the enemy. As the stakes keep rising, they soon realize it isn't just her company the traitor wants, but Abby herself. And Campbell isn't about to lose what he's claimed as his own...;
Peek-a-boo elves
Delightful creatures and characters are revealed with each page of this series from writer/illustrator Charles Reasoner. Die-cut windows give a peek-a-boo look at the fun that awaits on the following page. Rhyming verses and die cut book shapes add to the fun
Lots of bots
Having defeated the rampaging robots in The Junkyard Bot, George is thrilled to score his dream internship at Tinker Tech. But he and his best pal, Jackbot, realize that something does not compute when a dangerous new invention threatens Terabyte Heights. As he and his friends search for answers, they uncover secrets about George's past that may change his life . . . forever. Robots, engineering, and buddy stories have never been this cool, or this much fun. Perfect for restless readers who crave gizmos, gadgets, and mystery by the megabyte! Visit www.robotsrulebooks.com to learn more
Die Westminster-million
Ausgerechnet Westminster Abbey wählt sich Kusine Anna als Thema für ihre Hausarbeit im Wahlfach Kunst. Benny stöhnt: Besichtigungen hasst er wie die Pest. Doch als er beschließt, seinen Geschwistern und Anna das Kunstvergnügen madig zu machen, entdeckt er etwas Ungeheuerliches. Doch damit nicht genug: Ein unheimlicher, blinder Bettler gibt den Drillingen und Anna Rätsel auf
Una familia casi normal
Juan no ha tenido una vida fácil y ahora que se encuentra en plena adolescencia no cree que haya nadie capaz de aconsejarle mejor que él mismo. Se ha criado en un entorno en el que las drogas, el alcohol y el desempleo forman parte del día a día y donde la esperanza apenas brilla. Tiene una pasión, el dibujo, pero sin quererlo se ve envuelto en el mundo de la droga y empieza a traficar con droga como ya hizo su hermano mayor, ahora convertido en yonqui sin remedio. Ante este panorama desolador, Juan observa la vida del resto de muchachos de su edad, los que se presupone que son normales y que viven en un mundo en el que él ya no tiene cabida. ¿O sí?
Gloam
After moving into their late grandmother's eerie house on a small island, thirteen-year-old Gwen must protect her family from their monstrous babysitter, Esme, which forces her to confront her deepest fears as she fights back against terrifying creatures
Karen's Promise : Baby-Sitters Little Sister
From the bestselling author of the generation-defining series The Baby-sitters Club comes a series for a new generation! Promises are for keepsKaren's little-house family is moving away for a while. Karen and Andrew do not want to move. Staying behind is not good either. They are worried about what will happen. Karen promises Andrew that no matter what, the two of them will stay together. Is that too big a promise for Karen to keep? Ann M. Martin is the creator of The Baby-sitters Club, which has more than 190 million books in print, making it one of the most popular series in the history of publishing. Her novels include A Corner of the Universe (a Newbery Honor Book), Belle Teal, Here Today, A Dog's Life, On Christmas Eve, and the Main Street and Family Tree series, as well as the much-loved collaborations P.S. Longer Letter Later and Snail Mail No More, with Paula Danziger. Ann lives in upstate New York
Leading the way
The pinto has won trophies, but the real champion is the blind girl who rides him.Katie doesn't like horses-or so she says, until she meets Keystone Stables' champion barrel racer, Boomerang. Can a blind girl learn to ride a horse? With Skye's help, the answer is yes!It's a summer of exciting discoveries for Katie. But Skye, too, is learning a lesson about patience as she shares the struggles of her new special-needs friend. Being blind isn't easy, especially when Katie's parents are separated. Her anger at them and at God can make Katie hard to be around.Then Katie sets a very special goal for herself and Boomerang. Achieving it will take courage-but the prize could be greater than any blue ribbon
This house, once
Asks readers to think about ways in which the natural world has provided for them by exploring all the different elements of a house and where each came from
Smurfs salad a Smurf graphic novel
The Smurfs have been unhappy lately with their meals as prepared by Chef Smurf. When Chef Smurf suggests to Papa Smurf to investigate what's causing Farmer Smurf's crops to be wilted and stunted, Papa Smurf whips up a potion that works a bit too well, not even he can predict that his Smurfs will smurf into Veggie-Smurfs!
The most annoying robots in the universe
When cameras sent from Earth finally arrive at the end of the universe, they discover big-hearted best friends Joe Bot and Rob Ot, as well as their nemesis, Tinny
The gambling Smurfs
It's all fun and games until smeone loses a bet...and a ladder! It all starts when the Smurfs witness humans gambling and decide to try their little blue hands at games of chance. It's a fun harmless hobby at first, but soon the Smurfs fall into a vicious cycle of gambling, losing, and gambling again. You'll never believe who actually winds up saving the day this time. Plus: the conclusion of "The Flute Smurfers," a special sequel to the original story that first introduced the Smurfs over 60 years ago!
Band nerd
A middle-grade coming-of-age novel that follows twelve-year-old Lucy Carver as she starts seventh grade at Windley School of the Arts. While adjusting to the school's high academic and artistic expectations, Lucy also navigates personal challenges at home, including her father's alcoholism. She channels her energy into music, aiming to secure the top flute soloist spot, but faces setbacks when an accident affects her ability to play and her academic performance declines. As tensions rise, Lucy must decide whether to pursue her goals ethically or compromise her values. The story explores themes of resilience, family, and personal growth
The lost city
After escaping evil Baron Umbra, the sticky Underlings, and other creepy creatures of the Underwhere, Edison Beaker and his young sister Tesla are safe at home. And then their creature friend Knox comes calling. She needs help--back on the other side of the Night Door. Edison desperately wants to follow family tradition and become a true Creature Seeker, protecting the world from monsters and mayhem. So what else can he do but follow Knox? (With pesky Tesla and her escape-prone hamster Scuttlebutt in tow, of course!) Edison and crew stumble into a mysterious city that's sinking into darkness. Edison could be a hero and help restore light to the city and its inhabitants who are crushed by gloom. But who can he trust to help him? His old friend Knox, who is acting a little cagey? A new friend, Smudge, who's a dreaded Underling, but seems pretty helpful? Edison Beaker is about to find out if he has what it takes to be a Creature Seeker!
Rave Master : Rave Master
Light is struck down before the powers of darkness. But it's not over yet! Our final hope is to find the Silver Claimer's Ultimate Weapon - Silver Ray. Musica puts aside his differences and joins forces with Demon Card general and fellow Silver Claimer Reina!
Fish Feud! : A Graphix Chapters Book (Squidding Around #1). Fish Feud!: A Graphix Chapters Book (Squidding Around #1)
This wonderfully silly young graphic novel from Graphix Chapters about fin-tastic friends and first fights is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly! Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters! Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6-8. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers. Squizzard is a little squid with a big personality. He loves telling jokes, scarfing sardines, and hanging with his best friend Toothy. But the thing he loves most is being in charge. When Squizzard makes up games, he is always the hero and Toothy is always the sidekick. He never listens or admits he's wrong, and one day he pushes Toothy too far. His bossiness causes a rift in their friendship the size of the Mariana trench! Can Squizzard convince Toothy to give him a second chance or is he doomed to be the loneliest kid at Deep Reef Elementary? Praise for Squidding Around #1: Fish Feud!:"Sherry brings an empathetic tale of self-examination and change to life with easy-to-read chapters and an eye-catching comics format." -- Kirkus ReviewPraise for Meet the Bigfeet (The Yeti Files #1):"A fast and funny graphic-prose tale full of labeled pictures and comic-style panels. Those just starting chapter books... {will} enjoy the big friendly monsters and immediately ask for the next tale." -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean:* "Waves of exuberance flow out of this crowd-pleaser, in which a squid proudly points out how much bigger it is than any shrimp, clam, octopus or fish in the neighborhood." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Sherry renders his hero and habitat in bright colors and bold, simple shapes that will be surefire eye magnets for preschoolers." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Kevin Sherry is the author and illustrator of many children's books, most notably The Yeti Files series and I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean, which received starred reviews and won an original artwork award from the Society of Illustrators. He's a man of many interests: a chef, an avid cyclist and screen-printer, and a performer of hilarious puppet shows for kids and adults. Kevin lives in Baltimore, Maryland. Praise for Squidding Around #1: Fish Feud!:"Sherry brings an empathetic tale of self-examination and change to life with easy-to-read chapters and an eye-catching comics format." -- Kirkus ReviewPraise for Meet the Bigfeet (The Yeti Files #1):"A fast and funny graphic-prose tale full of labeled pictures and comic-style panels. Those just starting chapter books... {will} enjoy the big friendly monsters and immediately ask for the next tale." -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean:* "Waves of exuberance flow out of this crowd-pleaser, in which a squid proudly points out how much bigger it is than any shrimp, clam, octopus or fish in the neighborhood." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Sherry renders his hero and habitat in bright colors and bold, simple shapes that will be surefire eye magnets for preschoolers." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Praise for Squidding Around #1: Fish Feud!:"Sherry brings an empathetic tale of self-examination and change to life with easy-to-read chapters and an eye-catching comics format." -- Kirkus ReviewPraise for Meet the Bigfeet (The Yeti Files #1):"A fast and funny graphic-prose tale full of labeled pictures and comic-style panels. Those just starting chapter books... {will} enjoy the big friendly monsters and immediately ask for the next tale." -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean:* "Waves of exuberance flow out of this crowd-pleaser, in which a squid proudly points out how much bigger it is than any shrimp, clam, octopus or fish in the neighborhood." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Sherry renders his hero and habitat i
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow : Graphic Revolve: Common Core Editions
A headless horseman haunts Sleepy Hollow! At least that's the legend in the tiny village of Tarrytown. But scary stories won't stop the town's new schoolmaster, Ichabod Crane, from crossing the hollow, especially when the beautiful Katrina lives on the other side
The Grinch takes a vacation
Determined to learn what the Whos seem so excited about, The Grinch decides to take a vacation, but after being irritated by the snowy mountains, the sandy beaches, and the loud theme park, his dog Max does not let The Grinch give up
The super adventures of Ollie and Bea : meet Ollie and Bea (They don't know it yet, but they are about to become best friends.). 1, It's owl good
Ollie is an owl who wears glasses. And Bea is a bunny with very big feet. Can they become friends and help each other find their otter-ly awesome inner superpowers? Find out in this early graphic novel that will get young readers giggling with its silly puns and playfully paneled story
Aufregung im Wald
In diesem Buch erleben Kinder spannende Abenteuer im Wald und lernen wichtige Werte wie Mut, Freundschaft, Empathie und Zusammenhalt kennen. Begleite den kleinen Bären, den schlauen Fuchs und Onyx den Zaubär sowie ihre Freunde auf ihren Reisen und entdecke mit ihnen die Wunder des Waldes. Lerne, wie man füreinander da ist und sich um andere kümmert, selbst wenn sie klein und verletzlich sind. Jede Geschichte enthält wertvolle Lektionen, die Kinder im Alltag anwenden können. Tauche ein in eine Welt voller Abenteuer und Werte, die das Herz berühren. Ein unverzichtbares Buch für Kinder und Eltern, die nach bedeutungsvollen Geschichten suchen
Jazzy the witch in broom doom
Jazzy, a young witch not interested in magic or flying, discovers her passion for cycling, but her newfound interest may cause trouble with her best friend and her struggle to fit in
Big Nate. Move it or lose it!
"What's middle school without a crisis? Sixth-grader Nate Wright would love to find out, but the emergencies are piling up fast. A gang of eighth-graders steals Nate's favorite lunch spot. Alan Chen chooses a new name (hint: it begins with N) in a brazen attack on Nate's uniqueness. And when a post-hypnotic suggestion works a little TOO well, the lovable Chad becomes P.S. 38's unlikeliest bully. Is Nate any match for Bad Chad? Can he fly under the radar of no-nonsense hall monitor Kim Cressly? Will he survive the worst movie date ever with drama queen Dee Dee? Find out in Move It or Lose It! With all your favorite characters providing laughs on every page, this all-new collection of Big Nate comics means business!" --
Louis Armstrong : jazz legend
Louis Armstrong, also known as "Satchmo" and "Pops", became an American jazz legend in the 1920s. His voice and skill with instruments helped him become a popular musician in a time where America was racially divided. Watch as this skilled musician learns to play, buys his first instrument, and becomes one of the best music makers of the era
Noodleheads lucky day
"Brothers Mac and Mac are SO lucky that everything goes well - even when their frenemy Meatball plays tricks on them"--
Island of the sun
Perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson and Seven Wonders series, Island of the Sun is the second book in an epic, fast-paced middle grade adventure trilogy by acclaimed author Matthew J. Kirby. Eleanor and her friends have shut down the mysterious Concentrator in the Arctic, but their mission is far from over. The earth is still spinning out of its orbit and growing colder by the day. Their only chance is to find the other Concentrators embedded around the world and deactivate them before it's too late. But doing so won't be easy. The Global Energy Trust has branded Eleanor, her mother, and their friends international terrorists and is tracking their every move. The G.E.T. will stop at nothing to harness the power of the Concentrators in order to preserve the select few people its leaders deem worthy, and Eleanor is soon forced to ask herself whether it's worth risking the lives of the entire human race for a slim chance to save it
The tiger eye
Moto is excited to present his collection of lost things to his friends at the school carnival. But when, a ghost blocks him from attending the event and his tiger eye bead starts to glow, Moto wonders if he has made a colossal mistake
The glass bird girl
Orphan Edie is sent by her art dealer guardian to Knight's Haddon School, on a secret mission to find out whether Anastasia, a Russian princess, is being persecuted by the other girls. But what Edie uncovers instead is a dangerous mystery that only the girls themselves can solve
The mysterious city of El Numero
Daisy and Dale's father, adventurer Darren Deed, has gone missing during a mission to South America. After the kids receive a mysterious package in the mail, clues unravel that might lead to his whereabouts. He's possibly in the mysterious city of El Numero. Daisy and Dale need readers' help, and math skills, as they attempt to rescue their father. This clever volume seamlessly combines an exciting adventure story with need-to-know math concepts and is packed with appealing illustrations. After solving problems in this fantasy world, readers will find themselves making more math connections in their own lives
Scrimshaw
After a chaotic semester, Guinevere "Nev" Tallow is looking forward to a quiet winter break at Deephaven Academy. But when they discover a strange artifact--a scrimshaw--hidden away deep in the under-basement of the school, they can't resist the urge to investigate further. This scrimshaw seems to be the skull of the school's founder, Malachi Haven. Each of the skull's few remaining teeth is engraved with a tiny image that foretells disaster. Nev quickly becomes obsessed with this mystery--not even their best friend, Danny, can distract them. And after something begins striking down students, Nev and Danny wonder if the images etched into the ancient teeth are actually warnings. Can Nev protect the school from the coming doom foreseen by the scrimshaw, or are they on a collision course with fate?
Barks Mcdoright: The Missing Toy Mystery
Join Barks McDoRight, a brave and curious German Shepherd puppy, as he teams up with Officer McDoRight to solve "The Missing Toy Mystery." In this heartwarming adventure, Barks learns that solving a mystery requires patience, teamwork, and kindness. Along the way, he discovers that helping others is just as important as finding what was lost. Perfect for young readers, this charming story blends fun with valuable life lessons about doing the right thing, even when no one is watching
The Dragon's Prophecy
A mysterious island; a terrifying weapon; an ancient prophecy brought to light? When the annual frost-dragon migration fails to happen, Dr Drake and his apprentices Daniel and Beatrice sense that something sinister is afoot ? could dark dragonologist Alexandra Gorynytchka be up to no good again? The trio are whisked off to the Lost Isle of Dragons, where they must face grave danger to prevent their enemy from finding the Hammer of the Dragons: a legendary weapon deadly to all dragonkind. Age-old rivalries are laid bare in this thrilling climax to the Dragonology Chronicles. Dugald Steer was born in 1965 and grew up in Surrey, where his love of books and reading led him to study English Literature and Philosophy at Bristol. Several jobs later Dugald began working at Templar Publishing, where he worked his way up to Senior Editor, writing and editing many books in house. He has written more than 100 books for Templar and, after going freelance to concentrate on writing, he authored the first eight books in their hugely successful 'Ology series. Dugald lives near Barcelona in Spain with his wife Ana and his two children
Shadowsmith
"Are you brave?" When the mysterious Amelia Pigeon turns up at Kirby's bedroom window in the dead of night, this is the question she asks him, right before they tumble into a world of ancient malevolent spirits. Kirby isn't feeling brave at all. His mother is in a coma, and he's hardly talking to his dad. He's convinced a spider is spying on him, and now a weird girl is dragging him into unknown dangerі
Hydra
Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. In Hydra you'll learn more about these creepy creatures. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension
Bear on the loose!
When she hears reports of bear roaming the backyards of Selinsgrove, Hilde and her sister/photographer Izzy are determined to get the story for their own newspaper, the Orange Street News--but when they find out the culprit is a black bear cub, their scoop turns into a rescue mission
The radium girls : the scary but true story of the poison that made people glow in the dark
An inspiring and engaging historical nonfiction book for kids 9 to 12, this newly adapted young readers' edition of the acclaimed national bestseller tells the story of America's glowing girls and their brave fight for justice Amid the excitement of the early twentieth century, hundreds of young women spend their days hard at work painting watch dials with glow-in-the-dark radium paint. The painters consider themselves lucky-until they start suffering from a mysterious illness. As the corporations try to cover up a shocking secret, these shining girls suddenly find themselves at the center of a deadly scandal. The Radium Girls tells the unbelievable true story of these incredible women, whose determination to fight back saved countless lives. This enthralling and accessible young readers' edition of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller includes all-new material, including a glossary, timeline, and dozens of bonus photos
The cabin on Souder Hill
Michelle and Cliff Stage bought their isolated vacation cabin in the mountains of North Carolina with hopes of repairing their eighteen-year marriage. But when Cliff disappears one night searching for the source of a mysterious light in the woods, Michelle's life will change in unimaginable ways. After the sheriff's department fails to find him, Michelle scrambles down the same dark mountainside alone, the strange, beckoning light her only guide. What she discovers is a cabin, identical to theirs, housing a life she barely recognizes-and a husband she hardly knows. Cliff is a changed man. Now caring and considerate, no longer a manipulative womanizer, he is also missing a finger. He claims that Cassie, their teenage daughter, is dead, killed in a car accident over a year ago. Michelle knows that's not possible-Cassie had phoned her from Atlanta only hours before. Even when shown Cassie's grave, Michelle refuses to accept she's gone. Michelle wants her daughter and her life back, and the only clue to what has happened is a man named Pink. A real estate agent and the man who years earlier built Michelle and Cliff's cabin, Pink was rumored to have killed his wife and buried her on the property, then vanished, never to be seen again. But in Michelle's new reality, Pink and his wife still reside in town and Pink's smile-splashed billboards are everywhere. To get back to the world where her daughter exists, Michelle must unravel the mystery of Pink while questioning her very reality-and her sanity. Haunting, atmospheric, and deeply thought-provoking, The Cabin on Souder Hill questions the very nature of our existence and the choices we make to form it
The Scariest Sleepover Story You've Ever Heard!
Huddle close with Ron Keres and Arthur Lin as they unravel a hair-raising tale that will keep young readers on the edge of their sleeping bags! At a friendly sleepover, a group of boys compete to tell the scariest ghost story, the harsh light of their flashlights casting eerie shadows on the wall. As the stories come to a close, a creeping creature crawls closer. The boys fall silent, and mysterious sounds echo from the house. Each thump, whine, and coo sparks wild imaginations and the question: who could be coming into their room? A great read-aloud for kids ages 3 to 8, "The Scariest Sleepover Story You've Ever Heard!" transforms ordinary nights into lasting memories with its spooky story and silly sibling twist. Whether it's a birthday party, a sleepover, or a cozy evening at home, this follow up to "The Scariest Story You've Ever Heard!" is a read-aloud favorite that brings parents, children, and classrooms together around a story that promises both a safe thrill and the silly giggles that last long after the last page is turned
Gabby, wonder girl
Gabby finds a mysterious photograph in her backyard, she teams up with her best friend, Super Roy, to figure out who the strange girl in the picture is
The box that Watch found
"One day in the park, the Aldens' dog, Watch, comes across a mysterious box with a note inside. 'Congratulations!' the note says. 'You've found it!' The box is part of a game called Geocaching. Soon, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are searching all over town for hidden boxes and making friends with other kids in the geocaching club. But is one of the club members a thief?" -- p. [4] of cover
A girl named Misty the true story of Misty Copeland
"The A Girl Named series tells the stories of how ordinary American girls grew up to be extraordinary American women. Misty Copeland became the first African American Female Principal Dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, but how did she get there?"--
Peyton & Eli Manning in the Community
Thanks to their record-breaking level of play, multiple Super Bowl wins, and numerous awards, Peyton and Eli Manning have become two of the most popular names in American football. This book chronicles the rise to fame of these football legends, as well as the ways in which they have used their success to give back to the community. Shots of the brothers in action-on the playing field and performing charitable work-and offset facts about their lives and careers help illustrate the hard work and responsibilities that come with great success
16th century superstar : Da Vinci
What makes someone a "superstar"? If anyone ever earned that title, it is Leonardo da Vinci. He not only painted, he also designed architecture, created maps, and dreamed up countless machines that ended up getting built hundreds of years later. Learn all about this 16th century superstar with this biography! Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and detailed Reader's Guide prompt students to connect back to the text. The Think Link and Dig Deeper sections develop students' higher-order thinking skills. The Check It Out! section includes suggested books, videos, and websites for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex and rigorous content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness
Old enough to make a difference
Meet 12 enterprising and inspiring kids from around the world who have started businesses to help people and the planet Calling all social entrepreneurs! End the trend for fast fashion. Say no to single-use plastic. Provide food to those in need. Be inspired by these real-life children building businesses for a more sustainable future: -Maya from Georgia who is fighting fast fashion -Lena from Germany who is working to end period poverty -Reyhan from Azerbaijan who is promoting green energy -Fabienne from the Netherlands who is reducing paper waste -Chmba from Malawi who is supporting women and girls through arts and education -Thomas from France who is protecting our oceans -Aahan and Amal from the United Kingdom who are putting a stop to single-use straws -Jiahua from China who is redistributing food destined for landfill -Chaeli from South Africa who is campaigning for disability access -Archie from Australia who is an ambassador of the Seabin Project -Jefferson from Kenya who is growing food through sustainable farming -Omid from Italy who is making healthcare more accessible Their acts of social enterprise are bringing positive change. Learn about the work they do and discover how the future of our world starts here . . . with you
Abraham Lincoln lawyer, president, emancipator
A brief biography that highlights some important events in the life of the man who was President during the Civil War
Coco Gauff : tennis champion
Coco Gauff won the Junior title at the 2018 French Open when she was just 13 years old. She is a fan-favorite on the pro-tennis circuit, going so far as to beat her idol, Venus Williams. Find out how Gauff went from initially not liking the sport to becoming a teenage tennis legend. Learn how passion, hard work, and the support of her family took her to the top
Albert Einstein universal genius
World War II. Leaders and generals
Introduces the two sides in World War II and profiles Roosevelt, Churchill, Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, the top Japanese and Chinese leaders, and the principal American, British, German, and Soviet generals
Ninja : YouTubers
This title explores the life and career of Ninja. Learn about Ninja's childhood, family, and career, including how he got his start on YouTube, rose to fame, and became a pop culture influencer. Fun facts about viral videos, popular posts, and subscriber counts enrich the text while dynamic photos give readers a behind-the-screens look at this popular YouTuber. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, informative sidebars, a timeline, and an index.Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Table of contents Timeline of key events Learn all about social media stars in YouTubers! This series explores some of today's most popular celebrities. Each title features a different individual or group, providing a look at their childhood, family, and career, including how they got their starts on YouTube, rose to fame, and became pop culture influencers. Fun facts about viral videos, popular posts, and subscriber counts enrich the text while dynamic photos give readers a behind-the-screens look at each YouTuber. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, informative sidebars, a timeline, and an index.Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO
My corner of the ring a memoir from a champ
The Middle Grade Memoir of a Girl Boxer and Future Olympian. In this Lean-In style inspirational memoir, twelve-year-old Jesselyn Silva offers a ringside seat to girl power and what it takes to win in the ring and in life: punch by punch. My Corner of the Ring shows kids what it means to be true to yourself and stick with your dreams even when facing adversity and ridicule. Supported by her single dad, Jesselyn (JessZilla in the ring) first donned her boxing gloves at seven years of age, making her one of very few female boxers in the country. My Corner of the Ring charts Jesselyn's oft times exhilarating and heartbreaking journey to success in a male dominated sport where she struggles to find partners to spar with and combats the viewpoint that no one wants to see a girl fight. Despite an inhospitable environment, Jesselyn still has her sights set on the Olympics. With the help of her very dad, Pedro, who has instilled in her a strong work ethic, she just might make it. It is an exciting and motivational read that will provide kids with the roadmap and encouragement to accomplish whatever goals they set for themselves. Jesselyn's positive can-do attitude and determination make this a must read
Où on va papa? De Jean-Louis Fournier (Fiche de lecture)
Décryptez O on va, papa ? de Jean-Louis Fournier avec l'analyse du PetitLitteraire.fr ! Que faut-il retenir d'O on va, papa ?, le roman qui a bouleversé les lecteurs ? Retrouvez tout ce que vous devez savoir sur cette œuvre dans une analyse complète et détaillée. Vous trouverez notamment dans cette fiche : - Un résumé complet - Une présentation des personnages principaux tels que Mathieu, Thomas et les parents - Une analyse des spécificités de l'œuvre : le dessein thérapeutique du livre, la culpabilité, les préjugés, et le normal et l'anormal Une analyse de référence pour comprendre rapidement le sens de l'œuvre. LE MOT DE L'ÉDITEUR : « Dans cette nouvelle édition de notre analyse d'O on va, papa ? (2017), avec Elena Pinaud, nous fournissons des pistes pour décoder ce roman bouleversant qui traite avec beaucoup d'humour le désespoir d'un père face à l'handicap de ses enfants. Notre analyse permet de faire rapidement le tour de l'œuvre et d'aller au-delà des clichés. » Stéphanie FELTEN À propos de la collection LePetitLitteraire.fr : Plébiscité tant par les passionnés de littérature que par les lycéens, LePetitLittéraire.fr est considéré comme une référence en matière d'analyse d'œuvres classiques et contemporaines. Nos analyses, disponibles au format papier et numérique, ont été conçues pour guider les lecteurs à travers la littérature. Nos auteurs combinent théories, citations, anecdotes et commentaires pour vous faire découvrir et redécouvrir les plus grandes œuvres littéraires. LePetitLittéraire.fr est reconnu d'intérêt pédagogique par le ministère de l'Éducation. Plus d'informations sur http://www.lepetitlitteraire.fr
The Burning Questions of Bingo Brown
Question one: How is it possible to fall in love with three girls in one day in a single English class? Bingo Brown is an average sixth grader with an unusually serious approach to the business of being twelve. He's got some "burning questions" - why does he get such wild crushes on girls? How can he avoid the school bully? Why is his favorite teacher acting so strangely? - and he's determined to figure them out. This first entry in Byars's acclaimed Bingo Brown series smartly captures all the highs and lows of adolescence. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Betsy Byars including rare images from the author's personal collection
Isaac the alchemist secrets of Isaac Newton, reveal'd
An account of the life of the famous physicist describes how, as a young genius growing up in the home of an apothecary, he read everything he could, built handmade machines, and performed chemical experiments that seemed magical
The 100 most influential religious leaders of all time
The influence of the world's religions has had tremendous historical and cultural repercussions since the dawn of human society. This volume collects dozens of short, well-researched biographies of the faith leaders who have had the greatest impact on their respective followers, nations, regions, and the world at large. Young readers not only learn about notable leaders of the various strands of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism, but also read about the contributions of offshoot sects and more obscure religions. Taken together, these collected biographies offer a chronological and big-picture view of how faith has defined humanity for thousands of years
Peter Jackson
Director of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit trilogy, King Kong, and more
Tarantulas
In Tarantulas, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of tarantulas. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn about this type of spider. A labeled range map highlights where these spiders can be found around the world, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about tarantulas online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Tarantulas also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Tarantulas is part of Jump!'s An Eye on Spiders series
Jo Bright and the seven bots
A bot-building princess engineers her own happy ending in this futuristic fairytale, a follow-up to the acclaimed Interstellar Cinderella. Once upon a planetoid surrounded by her friends, a girl, Jo Bright, loved building bots from scraps and odds and ends! Snow White gets a stellar upgrade in this clever retelling with a truly inventive heroine. With wit, bravery, and some spare circuit boards, Jo will foil the queen, befriend a dragon, and build herself a celestially happy ending of her own. From the team that created the acclaimed Interstellar Cinderella and Reading Beauty comes another funny and empowering fairytale that's out of this world. A STELLAR ROLE MODEL FOR GIRLS: This uniquely feminist retelling of Snow White, in which the princess is an engineer and inventor, encourages girls to see themselves as the heroines of their own stories. STEM FOR THE WIN: It's more important than ever to support young girls who are interested in STEM activities. This picture book makes tinkering, inventing, and engineering accessible and inviting! SO MUCH FUN TO READ ALOUD: An enchanting rhyme and gorgeous color-drenched illustrations combine to make this engaging book a wonderful choice for story-times-one that little readers will want to pore over again and again. DON'T MISS THE OTHER BOOKS: This fractured fairytale is a smart and funny follow-up to the acclaimed Interstellar Cinderella and Reading Beauty. Perfect for: - Parents and grandparents - Gift-givers - Teachers and librarians
Fossil huntress : Mary Leakey, paleontologist
A fascinating picture book biography about Mary Leakey, a paleontologist who worked long hours in the fields of Tanzia-includes STEM activities for real-world learning! What was the world like millions of years ago? Did early humans walk on all fours? Did giant sloths lie in trees? Did dinosaurs have feathers? Even as a young girl, Mary Leakey was fascinated by questions like these! In Fossil Huntress: Mary Leakey, Paleontologist, readers ages 5 to 8 meet Mary as a girl growing up in France and visiting the site of archeological wonders, such as Pech Merle, Fond de Gaume, and La Mouthe. As an adult, Mary spends much of her life working in the field in Tanzania, making discoveries that change the face of paleontology forever. True grit, passion, and high standards for scientific rigor made Mary a pioneer in the field of paleontology! - In the Picture Book Biography series, children encounter real-life characters who are thrilled to learn and experiment, eager to make a difference, and excited about collaborating with crew members. - Age-appropriate vocabulary, detailed illustrations, a timeline, simple STEM projects, such as exploring trace fossils and drawing specimens, and a glossary all support foundational learning for kids ages 5 to 8. - Perfect for beginner readers or as a read aloud nonfiction picture book!
Party pooper
At the big neighborhood summer party Poppy eats too many treats, and gets an upset stomach--but she does not want to be left out when the other children are having so much fun
Peanut butter and jellyfishes a very silly alphabet book
Mighty Mara
"Welcome to Sametown where everyone and everything is ... well ... the same. Except our protagonist: Mighty Mara! She's a little different. While her classmates sign up and ready their performances for the school talent show, Mara musters up the courage to also sign up--but unlike the others, she's going to dance, dance, dance! The only problem is, everyone encourages her not to! Mara won't let her classmates' heckling and teacher's dissuading rock her spirit. She forges on, and by the night of the talent show, she just may shake some new life into her muted town"--
Princess Adventures : This Way or That Way? (tabbed find your way picture book)
A humorous picture book about two little princesses who are ready for adventure. Join them and explore! When Princess Rose and Princess Josephine decide to leave their castle, Rose wants to go this way and Josephine wants to go that way. Which way do you go? Readers will decide whether to stomp their feet in the rushing river or take a nap in the meadow; enter a dark cave or stay the course; open a castle door with cobwebs or one that wafts a sweet-smelling scent. There are many paths to take, but only two will lead the princesses to their sweet happy ending
Made from stars
Walt Disney Animation Studios Wish is set to release Fall 2023, during the Studio's 100th year. A film that could only come from Disney Animation, the epic animated musical is inspired by the legacy of films from the studio and asks the question: "How did the wishing star, upon which so many characters wished, come to be?" The story, set in Rosas, the kingdom of wishes where wishes can literally come true, follows Asha--an optimist with a sharp wit who cares endlessly about her community. In a moment of desperation, Asha makes an impassioned plea to the stars, which is answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, they face the most formidable of foes to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.--Amazon
The story of easter
Jesus Calling®: The Story of Easter from bestselling author Sarah Young uses storytelling from throughout the Bible, simple Bible verses, and short Jesus Calling devotions to show kids how Easter was part of God's plan from the very beginning. Before the earth was formed, God had a plan to save us. Through the Old Testament prophets, God told about a Savior. And throughout Jesus' teachings and miracles, God revealed that Jesus, His Son, is the Savior! From the bestselling author of Jesus Calling® comes this beautiful picture book that teaches kids how Easter has always been a part of God's story and is a part of their own story today. Vibrant illustrations, relevant Scripture verses, and rich reflections from Young's children's devotional combine to make a beautiful Easter book for children eager to know more about God's eternal love for them. Help your kids connect with God in a whole new way through Jesus Calling®: The Story of Easter and this closer look at how all of God's Word points us to His plan for Easter morning
Black Belt Bunny
"Black Belt Bunny is good at sidekicks, backflips, and air chops, but when told he must learn to make a salad, he resists, only to be unexpectedly empowered by himself and the narrator"--
Hatch and match
Have fun with colors, patterns and counting while helping chickens with spots, stripes and zigzags find their matching eggs, in an energetic concept book celebrating same-but-different creatures and featuring bouncy rhyming text. Illustrations
What can you do with a color?
"Colors are amazing! Just think of what you can make with them: Colorful squirrels in their tree houses. Birds soaring amid the clouds. Frogs going bouncing around lakes! What else can you make with colors?"
Apple
Simple words and cut paper illustrations follow an apple as it falls from a tree, becomes part of a school girl's lunch, and is buried through the changing seasons until it sprouts anew
Penguinaut!
Orville is a little penguin who lives in a zoo and dreams of big adventures, like going to the Moon; the other animals are skeptical, but Orville is determined, so he builds a spaceship and sets out all by himself--and discovers that real adventures are best when they are shared with friends
Construction site road crew, coming through!
Told in rhyming text, seven new road-building machines set out on a job--building, rolling, paving, and painting a brand new road
Adventures with Max and Kate
Max and Kate make an adventurous pair! Readers of this charming book will follow these best friends on their fun quests. In this volume, Max and Kate go on a spooky camping trip, cross a wobbly bridge, share a delicious picnic, and meet a friendly squirrel. Vivid illustrations will draw in even reluctant readers. Simple, age-appropriate text is perfect for early readers. This humorous book will be a popular addition to any library or classroom
Taylor Swift : Amazing Americans: Pop Music Stars
Taylor Swift is a pop music icon. So how did this incredible talent rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Taylor's early life and her many musical achievements. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The narrative text, colorful design, and colorful photos will speak to even the most reluctant of readers
Meri Pyari Maa
Mari Pyari Maa is a heartfelt tribute to the enduring power of love, sacrifice, and the lessons that shape our lives. Perfect for readers who cherish emotional depth and compelling character arcs, this novel promises to tug at your heartstrings and leave you reflecting on the ties that bind us all. Mtdox (Pramod Kumar) - Indian Author, YouTuber, and Creative VisionaryFull Name: Pramod KumarKnown As: MtdoxDate of Birth: May 2, 1999Birthplace: Kherli Hafizpur Village, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaProfessions: Author, YouTuber, Director, Actor, SingerParents: Kiran Devi and BalramSiblings: Rahul, Mukesh, and Sanoj KumarAbout MtdoxPramod Kumar, widely recognized by his professional name Mtdox, is a multi-talented Indian Author, YouTuber, and Creative Entrepreneur known for his dynamic presence in digital media and artistic storytelling. Hailing from Kherli Hafizpur Village in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Mtdox has established himself as a notable figure in India's evolving creative landscape.Education and Early LifeA bright student with a passion for the arts, Mtdox completed his schooling at Shri Amichand Inter College, graduating in 2015 with an impressive 83% in the Arts stream. His interest in creativity, storytelling, and technology during his early years laid the foundation for his future in content creation and literature
My Sl words
Featuring vivid images of familiar objects and clean text, beginning readers learn to pronounce and practice recognizing words that begin with Sl in this book that helps develop early phonemic skills
The ghost trap
Most ghosts love to scare people. But Will is not most like ghosts. He is shy and quiet and hates attention. When he hears other ghosts talking about haunting an old house to scare kids, he knows he needs to stop them. See if Will is brave enough to stop the scary ghosts in the early chapter book
Let's Get Cracking! : A Branches Book. Kung Pow Chicken
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! In this exciting full-color series, Gordon Blue transforms into Kung Pow Chicken, an avian superhero who fights crime in the city of Fowladelphia. The first book in the series kicks off when Gordon's birdy senses lead him to a festival. Suddenly, POOF! Feathers fill the air and shivering naked chickens are everywhere. Why have all these chickens lost their feathers? Forced to wear wooly sweaters, the city itches for a hero. Kung Pow Chicken hops into his Beakmobile to save the day!
Stephen Hawking his life and legacy
Stephen Hawking was one of the brightest minds of our time. A physicist and a lifelong learner, Hawking overcame serious obstacles and made discoveries that changed the world of science. Hawking was diagnosed with a terminal illness at an early age, but beat the odds time and again. Through humor, he helped make science more accessible to millions of people. This is his story. Take a look inside White Lightning Nonfiction, a hi-lo nonfiction series for students in the middle grades. Mature, high-interest topics pull in readers and engage them with interesting information; full-color photographs and illustrations; detailed graphic elements including charts, tables, and infographics; and fascinating facts. A 20-word glossary is included for vocabulary support
Blizzard : It's a Disaster!
Heavy snow falls from the sky as the wind fiercely blows. The snow swirls around and around, making it impossible to see. In this captivating introduction to blizzards, early readers will be swept up in the dramatic text that describes the first signs of a blizzard, its destructive power, and, most importantly, how to stay safe from a blizzard's icy blast. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. Stunning photos closely align with descriptive text that will grab kids' attention. Emergent readers won't be able to stop turning the pages as they learn about the forces of nature that can wreak havoc on our world
Jimmy Carter : president and humanitarian
How does a young peanut farmer grow into one of the most influential people on the planet? Well, why don't you ask the 39th president of the United States? Jimmy Carter made the spectacular leap from the fields, to a U.S. naval submarine, then all the way to the White House. But he wasn't done changing the world after he left the Oval Office. Jimmy and Rosalynn's Carter Center has been a beacon of humanitarian aid around the world. From eradicating disease, to helping countries establish and strengthen democracies, this former president has earned his Nobel Peace Prize. Learn all about Jimmy's spectacular journey as a president, humanitarian, and more. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Ever wonder what inspired your favorite role model to rise to the top? This series introduces readers to some of the most inspiring people in recent times. Young people will learn about the lives and accomplishments of amazing people who reached for the stars and never gave up on their dreams. Each book contains information on the early lives of these role models as well as the inspirations and struggles they faced on their journeys to reach their goals
My D Words : Phonics
With this book, early readers will practice reading words that begin with the letter D! New readers will develop a love for reading as they successfully read sight words and familiar vocabulary. Featuring bright images and simple text, this book is a great resource for enhancing children's phonemic recognition and pronunciation skills. This phonics book also includes a picture glossary and a list of activities to further practice using words that begin with the letter D
Volcanoes
In Volcanoes, early fluent readers learn what volcanoes are, why they form, and what makes them so dangerous. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest volcanoes and how to stay safe when the ground spits fire. An infographic illustrates the different parts of a volcano, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about volcanoes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Volcanoes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Volcanoes is part of Jump!'s Disaster Zone series
Jennifer Lawrence
Colorful graphics, oversized photographs, and short, engaging sentences draw reluctant readers in to the fascinating life of Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence! Readers will learn about Lawrence's family background and her early interest in acting. Lawrence's roles on The Bill Engvall Show, The Poker House, The Burning Plain, Winter's Bone, and X-Men: First Class are covered, leading up to her starring role as Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games movie series. Features include a table of contents, a map, "Did You Know" fact boxes, a "Snapshot" page with vital information, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Big Buddy BOOKS is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company
Eva's Treetop Festival : A Branches Book
This adorable New York Times bestselling early chapter book series is perfect for young girls who love friendship stories starring animal characters! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Eva Wingdale gets in over her head when she offers to organize a spring festival at school. Even with her best friend Lucy's help, there is NO way she will get everything done in time. Will Eva have to ask Sue (a.k.a. Meanie McMeanerson) for help? Or will the festival have to be cancelled? This book is written as Eva's diary -- with Rebecca Elliott's owl-dorable full-color illustrations throughout! A New York Times and USA Today bestselling series! Praise for Eva's Treetop Festival (Owl Diaries #1): "Bright and colorful digital illustrations, large type, frequent speech bubbles and a familiar story make this accessible to emerging readers... This series promises to fill a niche for [new readers]. Keep flapping, Eva!" -- Kirkus Reviews "Appealing visuals (the text and art are set against the lined pages of Eva's diary), punny dialogue, a few pratfalls, and Eva's unflagging enthusiasm make for lively reading." -- Publishers Weekly "The colorful, adorable illustrations will be irresistible to young readers. The simple text interspersed with speech bubble dialogue will engage beginning and intermediate readers alike. This appealing chapter book will be a nice addition to a library's young reader section." -- Library Media Connection Rebecca Elliott has illustrated many children's books, including Kiss, Kiss Good Night. She wrote and illustrated the New York Times bestselling Owl Diaries and Unicorn Diaries series, Just Because, and Zoo Girl, which was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal. She lives with her family in the countryside of Suffolk, England. USA Today bestselling series!Praise for Eva's Treetop Festival (Owl Diaries #1):"Bright and colorful digital illustrations, large type, frequent speech bubbles and a familiar story make this accessible to emerging readers . . . This series promises to fill a niche for [new readers]. Keep flapping, Eva!" -- Kirkus Reviews"Appealing visuals (the text and art are set against the lined pages of Eva's diary), punny dialogue, a few pratfalls, and Eva's unflagging enthusiasm make for lively reading." -- Publishers Weekly"This early chapter book is a nice step between first readers and series such as Barbara Parks's 'Junie B. Jones' and Mary Pope Osborne's 'Magic Tree House.'" -- School Library Journal"The colorful, adorable illustrations will be irresistible to young readers. The simple text interspersed with speech bubble dialogue will engage beginning and intermediate readers alike. This appealing chapter book will be a nice addition to a library's young reader section." -- Library Media Connection
A tree for the city
In this simple story belonging to the fourth level of Herbster Readers, Herbie Bear discovers the importance of trees in urban areas while visiting his aunt and uncle in the city. The fun continues! Previous releases introduced young readers to the colorful world of Herbie Bear, a lovable youngster who's always ready for adventure--and always ready to learn! These new releases offer young readers a whole new set of Herbie adventures. As before, a read-aloud 'storytime' book provides a vivid introduction to Herbie's world. The other volumes are written at four different reading levels to build and reinforce early reading skills. Each level features a subject theme for extra interest
George H.W. Bush : Presidents of the United States
This biography introduces readers to George H.W. Bush, including his early political career and key events from Bush's administration including the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, the Persian Gulf War, and the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO
Coming Soon
The Girl in the Lake: A Holmes, Margaret & Poe Mystery
At a frozen lakeside crime scene, a corpse carries an accusatory note: "If anything happens to me, arrest Brendan Holmes." Mysteries trail Brendan Holmes, Margaret Marple, and Auguste Poe wherever they go. At a remote lodge in upstate New York, the embattled private investigators have taken refuge from the assailant who bombed their sleek city headquarters. When the discovery of a body in the lake puts the detectives back in the headlines and under suspicion, the elusive killer issues his despicable orders: stop solving crimes--and start committing them. "Patterson ... will have readers checking their locks twice." -Booklist "Patterson's latest thriller keeps readers guessing ... a fine chase." -People
Dead Before Tea Time
Agatha Raisin's beloved Red Lion pub is set to close. A body is found during a local reenactment who had connections to the same brewery putting the Red Lion out of business. Can she find the murderer and save her pub?
Fetal Position
A Storm So Bright and Beautiful
For a young man on a strange journey toward home, a storm works its miracles in a bittersweet novel of loss, love, and the families we choose by #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz.When a twister touches down in 1950 rural America, Benji Frost survives a day like no other. A young man of special graces and a memory so keen it breaks the heart, he decides to follow the spoor of the storm to find his beloved parents and sister, who disappeared in those crazy winds.Taking to the country roads, Benji comes across John Smith, a disillusioned war vet who joins the trek. Miracle of miracles, so does Blondie, Benji's golden retriever. Somehow that loyal girl, laid to rest years ago, has been reborn to guide her forever friend on a trail south. It leads to the Mayapple farm, where the widow Alice and her daughter Glenda face human threats greater than the next looming storm.The skies will darken, but Benji sees what no one else can: a magnificent white horse that promises hope on an incredible quest. These folks were meant to meet. To what remarkable end, a newfound family will come to discover
Modern Classic
#1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry returns with a radiant getaway to remember
Brave Together
A thrilling new novel from Danielle Steel, whose countless #1 New York Times bestselling novels have made her one of America's favorite storytellers
When the Birds Don't Sing
A Call to Deception
Face Off: A Thriller
An elite assassin. A top surgeon. A mission too dangerous to survive. The doctor: Plastic-surgeon-to-the-stars Dr. Henley Russell is kidnapped from her LA home and ordered to perform emergency surgery. The conditions: A snowbound mountain cabin with basic medical supplies. The patient: A masked contract killer suffering from a gunshot wound. The stakes: The patient must survive. Or Henley--and her niece--will not. The orders: The patient's appearance must be completely transformed, starting with his face..
The First Cut Is the Deepest
A hilarious, glittering, pop-noir thriller about a rising musician and her new BFF, the secretly psychotic popstar who brought her on tour Gretchen McMurphy was playing bingo halls and dive bars until a fitness influencer used her breakup anthem to help followers get a better booty, and now she's landed her dream gig--opening for iconic pop star Fae Deeds. Suddenly Gretchen has things she's not used to having: a sizeable income, screaming fans, bottled water preferences, and a friend who understands the pressures of the music industry, the daily battle of being a woman in the public eye, and what it feels like to have every man you've ever loved hurt you. Fae really gets it. Fae knows. Fae has developed her own tools for dealing with these issues--and it's not good coping skills or proper meditation. It's much, much sharper than that. And pretty soon Gretchen must decide what (and who) she's willing to sacrifice for fame. Razor-sharp and riotously funny, The First Cut is the Deepest by Mindy McGinnis is a deliciously unhinged thrill ride down the music industry's darkest alleys
Death Writ Large
Bark Humbug
Reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter helps a desperate sister investigate the widely publicized murder of a gubernatorial candidate
Hunting Season
Murder Moves in
Up to the Light
Klara and the Sun
A robot girl designed to prevent loneliness tries to save a heartbroken family of humans.
Anniversary
A provocative thriller about a very close-knit family that is torn apart as a new movement "The Change" envelops the country.
Animals
Desperate to pay their son's ransom, a mayoral candidate and his wife resort to extreme measures, revealing dark secrets they never intended to bring to light.
Jay Kelly
Famous movie actor Jay Kelly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting his past and present with his devoted manager Ron.
Spa Weekend
Three friends go on a spa weekend that descends into chaos when their trainwreck friend joins, leading to hilarious consequences.
Skillhouse
A dark satire of social media and influencer culture.
Sister Midnight
A genre-bending comedy about a frustrated and misanthropic newlywed who discovers certain feral impulses that land her in unlikely situations.
A Prayer for the Dying
In 1870s Wisconsin, a sheriff faces a deadly threat, forcing him to choose between his family and defending the community that gave him a second chance.
Elijah Peel
Elijah Peel follows a stadium-filling rock star whose life of fame and addiction comes to a sudden halt after a heart attack nearly costs him everything.
Iron Lung
In a post-apocalyptic future after "The Quiet Rapture" event, a convict explores a blood ocean on a desolate moon using a submarine called the "Iron Lung" to search for missing stars/planets.
A Talent for Murder
A mysterious young man from a New York publisher is sent to Switzerland to persuade the renowned writer Patricia Highsmith to write one final installment of the Ripley anthology.
Insidious: Out of the Further
Gemma, a young mother raising her daughter in the house she grew up in, discovers she can travel into The Further, where she possesses an ability to bring what lives there back to the real world.
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.
The Dog stars
In a post-apocalyptic world, a virus wipes out humanity. Survivors face roaming scavengers called Reapers. Protagonist Hig, a pilot, survived the flu but lost his wife.
Melania
An intimate chronicle offers a rare glimpse into the life of Melania Trump, exploring her role as First Lady and her relationship with the President.
Miss Scarlet and the Duke. Season 7
Mother Mary
Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer, Sam Anselm, on the eve of her comeback performance.
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.
Primetime
In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history.
The Chosen. Season 6
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.
Professor T. Season 6
Sister Midnight
A genre-bending comedy about a frustrated and misanthropic newlywed who discovers certain feral impulses that land her in unlikely situations.
Wild Horse Nine
CIA agents Chris and Lee face a trust-testing mission from Santiago to Easter Island during 1973 in Chile.
Ebenezer
A thrilling ghost story set in Dickens' London, following one man's supernatural journey to face his past, present and future as he fights for a second chance at redemption.
Resident Evil (2026)
Follows a hapless courier tasked with delivering a package to a remote hospital.
Iron Lung
In a post-apocalyptic future after "The Quiet Rapture" event, a convict explores a blood ocean on a desolate moon using a submarine called the "Iron Lung" to search for missing stars/planets.
Bob Trevino Likes It
When lonely 20-something Lily Trevino accidentally befriends a stranger online who shares the same name as her own self-centered father, encouragement and support from this new Bob Trevino could change her life.
Hot Milk
With a strange illness, a mother and her daughter embark on a journey to the Spanish coast to find a cure, and along the way the daughter discovers another reality far from her controlling mother.
Hope
A mysterious discovery is made on the outskirts of the remote harbor town. The residents find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against something they have never encountered before.
New Library of Things
Joy-Con Controller
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.
Gaia project
In this game where luck plays no part, fourteen unique factions stand ready to boldly take their first steps into the cosmos while building structures to generate resources, researching new technology, and uniting planets to form powerful federations. Chart your course and remake planets as you see fit. In the end, only the most advanced faction will win
Electronic Magnifier
This 8-inch handheld/desktop magnifier features two cameras—one for reading documents and one for distance viewing. It is useful for those with low vision who need variable magnification and contrast enhancement. Magnifies up to 30x at the touch of a button, or can connect to a large-screen TV to display even bigger text and pictures.
The gardener's cupboard jigsaw puzzle [1000 pieces]
1008 pieces; box text and image of jigsaw puzzle piece can be interpreted as 1000 pieces
Wonder & Bloom jigsaw puzzle [500 pieces]
500 pieces
Kuzooka
It isn't easy being a zoo animal! The enclosures are far too small for their needs, the daily routine is boring, and the visitors are completely obnoxious, frequently throwing their trash into the enclosures. After an unfortunate incident, the zoo plans to transfer some of the animals to an even smaller partner park in only eight days. That's the last straw! The animals decide to make a run for it and want to break out of the zoo in the next seven days. But now the question rises how to go about it. Multiple ideas come to their minds and all that trash finally becomes useful, if the animals can gather enough of it. Unfortunately, the zoo keepers clean the trash away every morning. And then there is the even bigger problem: How to make the other animals understand? The monkey screams excitedly, the elephant trumpets loudly. But what are they saying? Which items were they able to gather? Which escape plan holds the most promise? They have to find a way to communicate because it is time to leave the zoo! In KuZOOka, players begin each round be receiving a new set of item cards which they may not show to one another. Instead, they try to let the others know which cards they have and which escape plan to use by cleverly placing their marker on the game board. It shows the colors of the different items as well as numbers going from low to high. On their turn, a player must either propose a new plan by moving their animal marker to a space farther along the way than the previous player, or end the current escape attempt. In the later case, all players reveal their items and if the color and number of items available match the current escape plan proposal, the attempt is successful. The animals gain experience from every attempt, giving them more cards in the following rounds. Only if they manage to gather enough items and communicate successfully, will they be able to leave the zoo for good. Every animal also has a special ability they can use once per day
Secret sanctuary jigsaw puzzle [500 pieces]
500 pieces
Back to The Future: Back in Time Game
Doc Brown, Marty McFly, Jennifer Parker, and Einstein the dog were sent back to 1955. They must make sure that Marty’s parents fall in love before they have to drive the DeLorean to catch the lightning strike at 10:04 p.m. Even if you are able to get his parents to fall in love ahead of time, you must continue to complete objectives to keep Biff at bay and get the DeLorean in place for the electrifying end of the game. r
Minecraft: Steve and Alex jigsaw puzzle [100 XXL pieces]
100 XXL pieces
Alice in Wonderland jigsaw puzzle [1000 pieces]
1008 pieces; box text and image of jigsaw puzzle piece can be interpreted as 1000 pieces
Cord Cutting Kit
Use a digital antenna to receive over the air broadcasts in addition to accessing Sling TV on the Roku for cable TV access. Sling TV will give access to both their Orange and Blue package selection of channels.
Horse dream jigsaw puzzle [100 XXL pieces]
100 XXL pieces
Smart Reader HD
The Smart Reader HD is a lightweight, portable, full-page scanning and reading device with a built-in HD camera and OCR (optical character recognition) text-to-speech. Position your document, scan, and in seconds, Smart Reader HD begins reading small text aloud using premium built-in speakers. The unit includes a headphone jack. Users may also attach a monitor (not included) to enlarge the text and follow along
Cognitive kit - art activities for people with early- to middle-stage dementia
This kit is designed to promote cognitive stimulation, self-expression and engagement for individuals with dementia. The kit contains puzzles and activities that can be used independently or with a partner; includes a brief guide for caregivers with tips and resources as well as information on the library's cognitive kits
Paris in the dawn jigsaw puzzle [1000 pieces]
1008 pieces; box text and image of jigsaw puzzle piece can be interpreted as 1000 pieces