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As part of my training as a Taoist priest in China, I learned 3,000 ancient liturgies that create vibrations for changing the energetic frequencies in human beings. I use these powerfully effective ch

'Alex Cross is a legend' HARLAN COBENDiscover the next book in the globally bestselling Alex Cross series... now the inspiration for the original series CROSS on Prime Video starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross.________________Alex Cross thought serial killer Gary Soneji was dead and buried.But when a hidden cabin reveals a stash of gruesome trophies and diaries, Cross realises the Spider's evil influence has spread wider than he ever thought possible.The chilling truth soon becomes clear: Cross imprisoned the wrong man.As he studies the clues, Cross becomes enmeshed in a web of evil designed to ensnare him all along.Now he must retrace the steps of a long-ago investigation and face theReturn of the Spider.________________PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES'Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints'USA TODAY'Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. TheAlex Crossser

The beloved Caldecott Honor-winning classic about a brave little fish who embraces his differences and helps his friends is now available as a Step 3 reader--perfect for children who are ready to read on their own.Deep in the sea lives a happy school of fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding... until Swimmy comes along. Swimmy shows his friends how--with ingenuity and teamwork--they can overcome anything. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

Star of the New York Times bestselling picture book Can I Be Your Dog?Everyone loves Arfy the rescue dog——even when he stinks! This is his first Comic Reader in the #1 early reader line, Step into Reading.Arfy used to be homeless, but now he's found his forever home with a sweet person and a squeaky bone! But what's that smell? Arfy loves to sniff things out--he's great at it, so he is on the case! He will find the source of this mysterious smell, even if he has to sniff the whole neighborhood! Tag along with Arfy on his newest adventure--illustrated with panels and speech balloons for a fun intro to comics! Comic Readers are told almost entirely in action-packed dialogue! Simple, graphic, paneled layouts introduce emergent readers to the joy of comics.Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow—and horror. As Diana, Princess of Wales, was laid to rest, billions wondered what the princes must be thinking and feeling—and how their lives would play out from that point on.For Harry, this is that story at last.With its raw, unflinching honesty, Spare is a landmark publication full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief.

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time to the African savanna! Jack and Annie are on the playground at recess when they feel the magic tree house calling them. They sneak away and are whisked off on an adventure in South Africa, where a majestic rhino needs saving! There are a swooping helicopter, strict park rangers, and--most terrifying of all--poachers. How do you hide one of the largest land mammals in the flat terrain of the African savanna? Jack and Annie are going to need a little bit of magic for this mission! Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures If you're looking for Merlin Mission #37: Dragon of the Red Dawn, it was renumbered as Merlin Mission #9 w

Besties Pizza and Taco are ready to rock out! They have a cool band name! And some instruments--sort of. Songs? Well, even without mad musical skills, how hard can it be? This super-silly graphic novel series by Stephen Shaskan hits a new high note! Pizza and Taco love music! They make lists, and they have tryouts to get more band members. They think they have all the ingredients to rock the scene. But maybe this garage band should stay in the garage!! This hilarious young graphic novel--with chapters--will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5 to 8 and bolster their reading confidence. Young graphic chapter books are a great step on the way to graphic novels and longer chapter books. Don't miss the first four books in the series: Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best?Pizza and Taco: Best Party Ever!Pizza and Taco: Super-Awesome Comic!Pizza and Taco: Too Cool for School

一舉打入布克獎決選，斯特勞特再次藉主角露西巴頓，刻畫生命裡的幽微孤寂與失落。NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout explores the mysteries of marriage and the secrets we keep, as a former couple reckons with where they've come from--and what they've left behind. ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Maureen Corrigan, NPR's Fresh Air - ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Time, Vulture, She Reads "Elizabeth Strout is one of my very favorite writers, so the fact that Oh William! may well be my favorite of her books is a mathematical equation for joy. The depth, complexity, and love contained in these pages is a miraculous achievement."--Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House I would like to say a few things about my first husband, William. Lucy Barton is a writer, but her ex-husband, William, remains a hard man to read. William, she confesses, has always been a mystery to me. Another mystery is why the two have remained connected after all these

A new Beginner Book all about vehicles, featuring favorite things that go! On a busy street in a busy town, cars and trucks go zipping 'round. Buses, trains--watch them go! How many vehicles do YOU know?Buckle up and join Mommy and Bonnie on their drive as they encounter more than 20 types of vehicles! From garbage trucks and school buses to fire engines and police cars, working vehicles can be spotted all over town--and each plays an important role. Beginner Books were created by Dr. Seuss to encourage children to read all on their own. Vehicle-enthusiasts will take pride in cruising through Busy Street's simple rhyming text, perfect for beginning readers ages 3-7. And with Edward Miller's fun, colorful illustrations, this is sure to be a book little ones will want to take for a spin time and time again.

After Pearl Harbor, he led America’s flight to victoryGeneral Doolittle is a giant of the twentieth century. He did it all. As a stunt pilot, he thrilled the world with his aerial acrobatics. As a sci

Meet the characters from Dr. Seuss's beloved Christmas classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, in this three-book collection perfect for holiday gifting! Get to know the Grinch, Max, and Cindy-Lou Who with this boxed set ideal for Christmas read-alouds! These sturdy board books feature simple rhyme and colorful illustrations to introduce Dr. Seuss's holiday characters to babies and toddlers. Look for more of these board book introductions to classic Dr. Seuss characters: - I Am the Cat in the Hat - I Am the Lorax - We Are Thing One and Thing Two - We Are the Sneetches

The new novel from the best-selling author of I Don’t Know How She Does It takes us on an unforgettable journey into first love, and—with the emotional intensity and penetrating wit that have made her

Say "I love you" to someone special with this small hardcover gift book featuring Dr. Seuss's most beloved characters! An ideal choice in place of a Valentine's Day, anniversary, birthday, or greeting card, this rhymed keepsake is perfect for children AND adults, and includes a mirror at the end and foil trim on the cover! Who loves you?I do! I do!My heart grew three sizeswhen I met you! On days that are wetand the sun is not sunnyyou always find waysto have fun that is funny. With illustrations featuring the Cat in the Hat, Thing One and Thing Two, the Grinch, Sam-I-Am, Horton the Elephant, and many more, this mini hardcover gift book celebrates love and the works of Dr. Seuss! With reflections on kindness, creativity, individuality, and open-mindedness--as well as a mylar mirror in which loved ones can see a reflection of their unique self--this is a perfect choice for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, birthdays, or ANY day you want to tell someone (adult or child) that you love them.

"Tell me how a person judges his or her self-esteem," says pioneering psychologist Nathaniel Branden, "and I will tell you how that person operates at work, in love, in sex, in parenting, in every imp

A stirring meditation on Black performance in America from the New York Times bestselling author of Go Ahead in the Rain “Whether heralding unsung entertainers or reexamining legends, Hanif Abdurraqib weaves together gorgeous essays that reveal the resilience, heartbreak, and joy within Black performance. I read this book breathlessly.”—Brit Bennett, author of The Vanishing HalfAt the March On Washington in 1963, Josephine Baker was 57 years old, well beyond her most prolific days. But in her speech at the march, she was in a mood to consider her life, her legacy, her departure from the country she was now triumphantly returning to. "I was a devil in other countries, and I was a little devil in America, too," she told the crowd. From those few words, Hanif Abdurraqib has written a profound and lasting reflection on how black performance is inextricably woven into the fabric of American culture. Each moment in every performance he examines--whether it's the 27 seconds in "Gi

An uplifting exploration of ancient wisdom for our modern lives and how it can make us happier - from the author of The Anxious Mind and The Righteous Mind. ___________________________________In The Happiness Hypothesis, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt examines ten Great Ideas which have been championed across centuries and civilisations and asks: how can we apply these ideas to our twenty-first century lives?By holding ancient wisdom to the test of modern psychology, Haidt extracts lessons on how we can train our brains to be more optimistic, build better relationships and achieve a sense of balance. He also explores how we can overcome the obstacles to well-being that we place in our own way.In this uplifting and empowering book, Haidt draws on sources as diverse as Buddha, Benjamin Franklin and Shakespeare to show how we can find happiness and meaning in life. ___________________________________'I don't think I ever read a book that laid out the contemporary understanding of the

If I Should Die includes Allison Brennan’s chilling novella Love Is Murder, formerly available exclusively as an eBook!A TRIP TO THE DARK SIDE?Aspiring FBI agent Lucy Kincaid and her P.I. boyfriend, S

DID HE WANT HER BADLY ENOUGH… TO KILL FOR HER?As a con man, Joe Marlin was used to scoring easy cash off gullible women. But that was before he met Mona Brassard – and found himse

Dexter and Emma try to maintain the connection they shared on the eve of their college graduation with letters or meetings every year on the day they met, but conflicting personalities, careers, and m

He never lost a battle until he met the one woman who might succeed in... Charming the Prince.Dear Reader,My enemies know me as Lord Bannor the Bold, Pride of the English and Terror of the French. Nev

“Nice idea, but it doesn’t work in practice.” How often have socialists had this claim thrown back at them? And now, after the events of 1989, many of the Left are openly wondering what a defensible i

They met as children, innocents from two different worlds.??And from that moment their lives were fated to be forever entwined. Timothy : Abandoned at birth, he finds a home--and a dazzling career--wi

Matt Bardoul was a good man to have as a friend and a bad one to make trouble with. He was also a single-minded drifter—until he met his match in an outspoken beauty named Jacquine Coyle. She was head

“This book is for people thinking about becoming teachers as well as for people in teacher training and for people who are in the classroom and think of themselves as still learning how to teach. It i

In Mustang Man, Louis L’Amour takes Nolan Sackett on a dangerous journey into family betrayal, greed, and murder.When Nolan Sackett met Penelope Hume in a cantina at Borregos Plaza, the girl immediate

The best-seller that helps you say: "I just said 'no' and I don't feel guilty!"??Are you letting your kids get away with murder???Are you allowing your mother-in-law to impose her will on you???Are yo

Nothing in life is as exciting and satisfying as introducing Jesus to people who have never met him. New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned motivational speaker Nick Vujicic is known w

Your child has cracked the code of letters and sounds and is ready for more! Research shows that early phonics instruction is a key to reading success. With Phonics First Steps boxed sets, kids will practice decoding and build on skills they develop with each book in the 8-book set!Children will gainconfidence each time they say, "I read this book!"Developed by a phonics expert,Phonics First Stepsare an innovative program designed to help kids learn to read, step by step. New and improved—our bright boxed sets include eight little easy-to-decode books (24 pages each), now illustrated infull-color, with an easier to read font for emergent readers—plus a handy parent guide to walk you through how to use these books with your reader.Set 3 covers short vowels, blends, digraphs, and more!

Celebrate the holidays with Dr. Seuss! Featuring designs and patterns based on the best-selling How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, this coloring book for all ages is the perfect way to relax and exercise your imagination during the holiday season. With intricate illustrations, playful patterns, iconic images, and quotations to color from How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, artists 3 to 103 can color and celebrate the holiday season. A perfect gift--especially when paired with the picture book How the Grinch Stole Christmas!--it's sure to entertain every Who in Who-ville and beyond.

Based on newly opened Vatican archives, a groundbreaking, explosive, and riveting book about Pope Pius XII and his actions during World War II, including how he responded to the Holocaust, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Pope and Mussolini.When Pope Pius XII died in 1958, his papers were sealed in the Vatican Secret Archives, leaving unanswered questions about what he knew and did during World War II. Those questions have only grown and festered, making Pius XII one of the most controversial popes in Church history, especially now as the Vatican prepares to canonize him.In 2020, Pius XII’s archives were finally opened, and David I. Kertzer―widely recognized as one of the world’s leading Vatican scholars―has been mining this new material ever since, revealing how the pope came to set aside moral leadership in order to preserve his church’s power.Based on thousands of never-before-seen documents not only from the Vatican, but from archives in Italy, Germany, France, Britain,

“An extraordinary gift of a book, a tender, searching meditation on love and loss and what it means to be human. I wept at it, laughed with it, was entirely fascinated by it. I emerged feeling a littl

Do you want to be a doctor? Find out what it's like to help people feel better in this inspiring board book that features a peek-through cover and surprise mirror ending This fourth book in the I Want to Be... series invites curious little ones to imagine themselves as doctors, from putting on a doctor's outfit and riding in an ambulance to using a stethoscope and X-ray machine to help their patients. Its positive tone and reassuring message can help ease anxiety around a child's first trip to the doctor, and the surprise mirror at the end provides a fun, interactive bonus

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY MARIE CLAIRE AND ESQUIRE“One of our major novelists” (Salman Rushdie) tells the story of a woman reflecting on her uncompromising life, and the life of a former lover, in this provocative novel.“Yiyun Li is one of my favorite writers, and Must I Go is an extraordinary book.”—Meg Wolitzer, New York Times bestselling author of The Female Persuasion and The InterestingsLilia Liska has shrewdly outlived three husbands, raised five children, and seen the arrival of seventeen grandchildren. Now she has turned her keen attention to the diary of a long-forgotten man named Roland Bouley, with whom she once had a fleeting affair.Increasingly obsessed with Roland's intimate history, Lilia begins to annotate the diary with her own rather different version of events, revealing the surprising, long-held secrets of her past. She returns inexorably to the memory of her daughter Lucy. This is a novel about life

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ? If you don’t take this note to the police . . . I will kill a lovely blond schoolteacher. . . . If you do . . . I will instead kill an elderly woman active in charity work.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER I see dead people. But then, by God, I do something about it. Odd Thomas never asked for his special ability. He’s just an ordinary guy trying to live a quiet life in the s

“When I look into you, I see no loyalty. . . . I sense only tangled allegiances. . . . Given a choice, I would never trust you.” From across the galaxy they’ve come: agents of both the Republic and t

The unforgettable inspiring memoir of one extraordinary doctor who is saving lives in a most unconventional way. Ask Me Why I Hurt is the touching and revealing first-person account of the remarkable