"Iranian-American activist Melody Moezzi speaks out on behalf of the mentally ill with a bracingly funny and poignant tale of her own suicide attempt, bipolar disorder diagnosis, and reclamation of he
Bringing together the very finest Icelandic stories from the 13th to 15th centuries, this anthology is shaped by Iceland's oral culture and its people's conversion to Christianity. Original.
Budding costume designer Lola lives an extraordinary life in San Francisco with her two dads and beloved dog, dating a punk rocker, but when the Bell twins return to the house next door Lola recalls b
Growing up as the famous daughter of one of the biggest television stars in the world, 16-year-old Annabelle struggles to maintain a healthy mother-daughter relationship when her mother's antics inclu
Saying good-bye after a visit with his beloved grandfather who reminds him that they both live under the same moon, young Max is astonished to observe the moon following him home and is comforted by t
Fifth-grader PJ "Clueless" McGee writes a series of letters to his father, a private investigator, telling of his attempt to learn who stole the science fair trophy, thus clearing his own name.
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of this classic novella that details the adventures of Humphrey Van Weyden aboard the IT>Ghost, a seal-hunting vessel, this stellar volume also features four of Lon
An “extraordinary” and “monumental” expose of Big Oil from two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Steve Coll (The Washington Post) In this, the first hard-hitting examination of ExxonMobil—the largest and mos
A definitive new collection of Oscar Wilde’s best prison letters and poetry, with an introduction by Colm Toibin Bankrupt and with his reputation in ruins, Oscar Wilde wrote the astonishing letter “De
Hugo Award nominee Adam-Troy Castro’s exciting new world full of shadows and mystery grows in book 2 of the Gustav Gloom series. In Gustav Gloom and the Nightmare Vault, Fernie and Gustav find themsel
Cozy mystery lovers’ favorite paranormal sleuth is back with her eighteenth otherworldly adventure When a finely wrought silver sleigh figurine turns up in her thrift shop, Lori Shepherd recognizes it
When Spike and Ike take a hike, they meet lots of sassy creatures along the way, including an itty bitty kitty. But wait . . . this itty bitty pretty kitty turns out to be an itty bitty pretty spitty
The kids in Room 3B are holding a Sharing and Caring Tag Sale to earn money for charity. Song Lee and Ida are selling friendship bracelets, Doug is selling books, and Sid is selling delicious, fresh-b
A powerful new collection from an award-winning poet Robert Wrigley has become one of his generation's most accomplished poets, renowned for his irony, power, and lucid style and for his ability to fu
Nancy Atherton's follow-up to her recent New York Times bestseller sees the sleepy village of Finch set aflutter by a bewitching mystery from its past Last year, the otherworldly sleuth's devoted fans
In 1920's England, a young woman searches for the truth behind her uncle’s mysterious death in a town haunted by a restless ghost… Oxford student Jillian Leigh works day and night to keep up with her
Princess Posey is back in another super cute chapter story! When Gramps buys Posey the most adorable stuffed animal-a pink piglet named Poinky who can perch on the top of her pencil-Posey can't wait t
A magical novel about a young Iranian woman lifted from grief by her powerful imagination and love of Western culture. Growing up in a small rice-farming village in 1980s Iran, eleven-year-old Saba Ha
This is a stunningly illustrated story told in the style of a traditional fairy tale. An old man who lives near a forest looks and wonders at a tree full of birds on the river bank. He longs for them
In the tradition of George Saunders and Aimee Bender, an exuberantly imagined debut that chronicles an ordinary world marked by unusual phenomena. The eighteen stories of Manuel Gonzales’s exhilarati
Who can resist a home-baked pie? There is nothing more satisfying than tucking into a piping-hot, freshly baked pie, tart, or quiche which has just come out of the oven. Whether you're after savory
A time machine? Mal can build one with his eyes closed and one arm tied behind his back. His secret crush's birthday party? Gulp.A shrinking machine. Invisibility spray. If Mal can think it, he can bu
The second book in the quirky and enchanting Darwen Arkwright series!Eleven-year-old Darwen Arkwright's life changed forever when he first set foot in Silbrica, the wondrous and magical world beyond t
Zen master Bernie Glassman compares Jeff Bridges’s iconic role in The Big Lebowski to a Lamad Vav—one of those men in Jewish mysticism who “are simple and unassuming, and so good that, on account of t
Diego is a forty-something car salesman with a talent for telling half-truths. Fausto sells watches over the phone. Claudio manages (barely) his family-owned neighborhood supermarket. The characterist
From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Ironweed, a dramatic novel of love and revolution from one of America's finest writers When journalist Daniel Quinn meets Ernest Hemingway at the Floridita ba
"The rise to global predominance of Western civilization is the single most important historical phenomenon of the past five hundred years. All over the world, an astonishing proportion of people now
Embark on a reading adventure with the adorable and imaginative Clara and Clem!When Clara and Clem build a car out of blocks, they have no idea where it will take them. But with a little imagination,
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County The Facts Concerning the Recent Carnival of Crime in Connecticut The Stolen White Elephant Luck The ￡1,000,000 Bank-Note The Man That Corrupted Hadleybu
Describes techniques for cleaning fish and preparing seafood, and offers recipes for fish and seafood dishes from around the world and for sauces to accompany them.
Can Cam catch a jewel thief?Cam Jansen and her best friend, Eric Shelton, are at a charity function with their mothers to raise money for local firefighters. When the host's pearl necklace goes missin
For fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society--now in paperback!Eleven-year-old Darwen Arkwright has spent his whole life in a tiny town in England. So when he is forced to move to Atlanta, Georgia, to
Enter an exciting new world of shadows from Hugo Award nominee Adam-Troy Castro. Meet Gustav Gloom.Fernie What finds herself lost in the Gloom mansion after her cat appears to have been chased there b
Make reading sparkle with the fourth title in the adorable Princess Posey series!Halloween is right around the corner and Princess Posey is super excited to have a party with her classmates and go tri
A wonderful Halloween adventure with Miss Smith and her studentsMiss Smith's students know to expect the unexpected when she reads from her magical book. This time, Miss Smith takes her kids to the ee
Will the best artist win?The art teacher asks the students of Room 3B to draw posters of things they love, and one of them will get to display his or her artwork on South School's brand-new TV show. H
What if you lost the thing that made you who you are?Lexi has always been stunning. Her butter-colored hair and perfect features have helped her attract friends, a boyfriend, and the attention of a mo
A loyal friend makes every day a happy oneThe four tales in this charming picture book show funny moments in the life of best friends Squid and Octopus. Yes, they argue sometimes (about things as sill
Famous radio private eye Guy Noir leaps from A Prairie Home Companion to the pageOn the 12th floor of the Acme Building, on a cold February day in St. Paul, Guy Noir looks down the barrel of a loaded
