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From the author of Some Girls Do comes a summery sapphic romance about two girls from the same vacation town, whose worlds couldn't be farther apart.Cass has a rule about dating summer girls--just say no. Every year, her idyllic beach town is flooded with summer girls, the obnoxious daughters of the rich, who stay in their families' summer homes, sail their yachts, and generally make things unbearable for townies like Cass. Birdie is the ultimate summer girl. She's the daughter of a wealthy real estate developer dad and a social media influencer mom, and this summer Birdie happens to be in big trouble for accidentally crashing her boyfriend's very expensive car. Birdie's punishment is to spend the summer with her father at the beach--but it won't be a vacation. He's enlisted the help of Cass, whose dad works for him, to keep Birdie on the straight and narrow, including getting her a job at the public beach where Cass lifeguards. At first the two despise each other. Birdie doesn't want

A frank, hands-on guide to using AI at work, unpacking for the curious and skeptical alike the “24 Laws” of AI and revealing strategies that businesses of every size can use to free up time, innovate, and add to the bottom line—from aWall Street Journaltech columnist“The antidote to AI panic. Read it. You’ll breathe easier.”—Scott Galloway, NYU Stern School of Business professor and co-host ofPivotwith Kara Swisher“A clear, practical, and hype-free guide to the AI revolution that will resonate with anyone trying to figure out the how to make AI deliver real value.”—Ethan Mollick, Wharton professor andNew York Timesbestselling author ofCo-IntelligenceAI is nothing to be afraid of. After all, AI is merely software. It’s great at some things and (at least right now) terrible at others. But for workers who take time to experiment with AI and develop expertise, AI will make them more productive and more creative, saving them time, giving them job security, and boosting their income.InHow to

2025 SLJ Best Middle Grade BooksSet after the end of the world, this darkly fantastical climate change tale explores hope, memory, and what really makes a monster. Climate change culminated in the Flood, an enormous wave that wiped out entire countries. Malka and her younger brother Ezra survived and now live with Dr. Jonas Hollman on the Island, the only piece of land left on Earth. Scavenging useful things from the shoreline under the watchful eye of the Island's sinister leader Mr. Gray, Malka and her family get by. Barely. But an illness called the Sorrow is changing people into monsters when their memories of the Mainland grow too sad...and Ezra is the latest to get sick. Desperate not to lose her brother, Malka throws herself into helping "Uncle" Jonas with his research to find a cure. Then her family's dismal lives are turned upside down by the mysterious Olivia, who crashes a plane on the beach. More people are out there, she says. The world isn't lost forever. To save Ezra and

The key to drawing a tree--or anything, for that matter--isto understand your subject. How do you get to know a tree? Use all your senses!Would youlike to draw a tree? Here's how. First you'll need to make friends with yourtree. Feel it. Smell it. Listen to it. Look at your tree from close up and faraway. Notice all the things that make your tree special, from the shape of itsleaves to the variety of colors hidden within.There are so many words that could describea tree: prickly, shimmery, scraggly, squat, ancient, graceful, crooked, proud.What words would you choose?All these details will help when you sit down to draw yourtree. You can show everything you observed, from color to texture to shape.Then you can introduce your tree to others--using your words and your artwork. Every tree is unique, and there are many different kinds. Thepages of How to Draw a Tree show a wide array of species, with the namefor each tucked into the illustrations, encouraging readers to slow down, apprecia

"If you are someone who gravitates toward emotional gut punch reads, allow me to introduce you to this spectacular debut." --BuzzFeed Here are three things you should know about my husband: He was the great love of my life despite his penchant for going incommunicado.He was, as far as I and everyone else could tell, perfectly happy. Which is significant because...On New Year's Eve, he died.And here is one thing you should know about me: I found him.Bonus fact: No. I am not okay. Someday, Maybe is a stunning, witty debut novel about a young woman's emotional journey through unimaginable loss, pulled along by her tight-knit Nigerian family, a posse of friends, and the love and laughter she shared with her husband. "Incisive and witty. I couldn't put it down." --Lol?翳璯m墂?儼erstr闣, bestselling author of In Every Mirror She's Black "A masterfully woven exposition on love and loss. Nwabineli is magic with words." --Bolu Babalola, bestselling author of Honey and Spice

What else can I eat?The little monster is hungry. What can they eat? A slice of pizza! But the monster is STILL hungry, so they gobble up the plate, the pizza box, the fridge...until the only thing left is the child reading the book. Burp!This adorable board book will make the young picky eaters and food lovers in your life giggle at the absurdity of eating inedible things. Toddlers will love hollering along with the repeated text of "I'm still hungry. What can I eat?" until they squeal with delight when the insatiable monster finally notices them!Praise for Elise Gravel: ★ "Simple but versatile, wacky yet charming, the board-book world is lucky Gravel came to play." - Quill & Quire, starred review for Potato on a Bike ★ "A read-aloud delight for tots and caregivers alike...Lighthearted and wholly engaging nonsense of the first order." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review for Potato on a Bike"Gravel captures humor and heart in a simple dialogue between the goofy aquamarine monster and

A humorous and clever picture book about the importance of sharing big feelings with someone you trust. Fish and Crab are best friends, always there for each other. When it's time for bed, Crab is ready to go to sleep, but Fish is still wide awake, wondering: What is that noise--that ooh, ooh? What if aliens abduct us as we sleep? What if it rains frogs? What if . . . so many things?! From Marianna Coppo, the critically acclaimed author of Petra, Such a Good Boy, and A Brave Cat, comes an unforgettable picture book about the friendship between two very different aquarium inhabitants. At once relatable and reassuring, Fish and Crab shows the youngest of readers that it is okay to embrace the full spectrum of our feelings--not just at bedtime, but anytime. And that even the biggest worries and "what ifs" are easier to cope with--and move on from--when someone you love and trust is there to listen. DIVE INTO AQUARIUM LIFE AND BIG FEELINGS: So many fascinating creatures live underwater, ju

Discover all the life hacks you've been missing with this perfect compendium of skills to answer all of life's most asked questions from BuzzFeed's popular lifestyle destination NIFTY.Need help unclogging a drain? Can't seem to keep a plant alive? Just want to finally know how to fold a fitted sheet? Let BuzzFeed's NIFTY make your life a whole lot easier. With NIFTY: Life Skills, you'll learn simple tricks, helpful hacks, and super easy DIYs to increase your how-to knowledge. This book teaches you everything you need to know--even things you didn't know you needed to know!Based on the most searched topics on NIFTY's site and social channels, this go-to guide covers the kind of questions that would have you calling mom. Now, you can secure your spot as a real-life adult whether you need to fix a kitchen fail or quickly sew on a button, this book has your back.NIFTY: Life Skills packs all the fun and helpful info of BuzzFeed's how-to site into the perfect guide you'll find yourself going

''Powerfully written, tender. . . showcases the talent of this brilliant author'' The CourierParis Daillencourt is a recipe for disaster.Despite his passion for baking, constant self-doubt has left him a curdled, directionless mess. So, when his roommate enters him in Bake Expectations, the nation''s favourite baking show, Paris is sure he''ll be the first one sent home.And yet, not only does he impress the judges and win week one''s challenge - he also catches the eye of fellow contestant, Tariq Hassan. Sure, he''s the competition, but he''s also incredibly cute with more confidence than Paris could ever hope to have. But when the show''s vicious fanbase confirms his worst anxieties, neither his growing romance with Tariq nor his success in the competition can keep Paris''s fear of failure from spoiling his happiness.If Paris can find the strength to face the chorus of hecklers that live in his brain, he''ll realise it''s the sweet things in life that he really deserves.Find out why r

In her debut as author-illustrator, Júlia Sardà spins an enthralling and evocative tale, rich with layers of meaning to be discovered.One night, Franca has a dream about a marvelous queen who lives in a dark cave, deep in the forest. She cannot sit still until she knows if her dream is true. So with her younger sisters, Carmela and Tomasina, Franca ventures into the forest at the end of their garden. As they travel deeper through nettles and thickets, drawing closer and closer to the cave, the world shifts, and everything shrinks and expands at the same time. Here, they meet beasts and creatures that shock and delight them, and they escape horrible things that frighten them. They learn to be brave, to be bold, to face their darkest fears. And what of the queen? Well, what they find in the cave is perhaps the most unexpected thing of all…In Júlia Sardà’s irresistible, mysterious modern fairy tale, each spread is a stunning and wildly imaginative set piece brought to life in sumptuous co

"Retired party girl" and popular therapist (@therapyforwomen, +260k followers) helps women explore the reasons they drink and what taking a pause looks like Drinking is everywhere in our culture--whether it's wine-o-clock or impromptini, alcohol often is a fundamental part of socializing and destressing. And it can seem black or white: you drink or you don't. If you fall into the latter camp, people automatically assume one of a few things: you're pregnant, you're taking antibiotics, or you're in recovery. There's not a lot of grey area. But a lot of women aren't given the tools to really take a step back and assess their relationship to alcohol in a way that is informative and clear-eyed, rather than absolute. Not Drinking Tonight is a book that helps women explore their relationship with alcohol in a new way and create a sober life they love. Written in a judgement-free and relatable tone, this timely guide seamlessly blends research from evolutionary psychology with easy-to-digest c

One scary day can change everything . . .Little Bear loves the woods, his home, and going on adventures with his best friend, Big Bear. Big Bear is so big and strong and brave. He always protects Little Bear and helps him feel safe. Then something scary happens to Big Bear. He's caught in a forest fire. Even after he escapes and is safe, Little Bear can tell that Big Bear is not the same. He runs, roars, or freezes in fear when ordinary things happen in the woods that remind him of that traumatic day. How can Little Bear's big, strong, brave friend be so scared now? And how can Little Bear be a good friend?In Big Bear Was Not the Same, Joanna Rowland, author of the bestelling book The Memory Box, gently introduces young readers to the common feelings of fear, anxiety, and anger that can follow a traumatic event, and shows them how to have empathy and compassion for themselves and for loved ones experiencing the effects of trauma.Includes backmatter written by a family therapist with in

For every adolescent who's ever believed they're all alone in their misery, here's a hilarious graphic novel about a new kid awkwardly trying to navigate the social pressures of making friends, dealing with crushes, avoiding bullies --- a.k.a. middle school Dave doesn't have high hopes for himself on his first day at a new school in a new town called Muddle. But he has no idea just how bad things are going to be. Getting knocked into a mud puddle by a trio of bullies. Having his secret crush revealed to the entire math class. And then that snot bubble ... No, Dave is totally not killing it at Muddle School. He may just have to resign himself to dorkdom, content with drawing in his sketchbook to deal with life. But then Dave begins working on a time machine for the science fair and he gets a brilliant idea. What if he goes back in time to that first day of school? What if he has a redo, and avoids doing all the dumb and embarrassing stuff he did? Could that turn everything around for hi

In the seventeenth century, a series of proposals and schemes for an artificial language intended to replace Latin as the international medium of communication gained currency. Fully developed, these schemes consisted of a classification of all known 'things' and a set of self-defining names designed to reflect the divisions of the classification. This attempt to create a specialized and scientific form of language was enthusiastically taken up by a number of eminent scientists of the day, including Bacon, Descartes, Newton and other members of the Royal Society. Dr Slaughter demonstrates that the idea of a universal language was a rational response to the inadequacy of seventeenth-century language, a result of social and cultural changes precipitated by the rise of science, the spread of print and literacy, and the subsequent development of a literate culture. A valuable addition to the study of history and literature, this book also has relevance for contemporary languages with simil

From award-winning author Triinu Laan comes the heartwarming story of a beloved skeleton and all the lives he touches.Everyone deserves a quiet, restful retirement. But for John, a newly retired classroom skeleton, life is just beginning. When John is adopted by Grams and Gramps and leaves the classroom to live on their farm, every day is an exciting new adventure: John rides in the car for the first time, makes a snow angel, scares away crooks, and becomes a source of comfort for Grams, Gramps, and their grandkids. With delightful illustrations and a charming cast of characters, John the Skeleton is a quirky, touching, and unforgettable book. Triinu Laan thoughtfully weaves aging and death into the fabric of life, crafting a tender portrait of what it means to care for one another, grow old together, and appreciate the little things.

Providing a provocative and original perspective on Shakespeare, Peter Holbrook argues that Shakespeare is an author friendly to such essentially modern and unruly notions as individuality, freedom, self-realization and authenticity. These expressive values vivify Shakespeare's own writing; they also form a continuous, and a central, part of the Shakespearean tradition. Engaging with the theme of the individual will in specific plays and poems, and examining a range of libertarian-minded scholarly and literary responses to Shakespeare over time, Shakespeare's Individualism advances the proposition that one of the key reasons for reading Shakespeare today is his commitment to individual liberty - even as we recognize that freedom is not just an indispensable ideal but also, potentially, a dangerous one. Engagingly written and jargon free, this book demonstrates that Shakespeare has important things to say about fundamental issues of human existence.

Providing a provocative and original perspective on Shakespeare, Peter Holbrook argues that Shakespeare is an author friendly to such essentially modern and unruly notions as individuality, freedom, self-realization and authenticity. These expressive values vivify Shakespeare's own writing; they also form a continuous, and a central, part of the Shakespearean tradition. Engaging with the theme of the individual will in specific plays and poems, and examining a range of libertarian-minded scholarly and literary responses to Shakespeare over time, Shakespeare's Individualism advances the proposition that one of the key reasons for reading Shakespeare today is his commitment to individual liberty - even as we recognize that freedom is not just an indispensable ideal but also, potentially, a dangerous one. Engagingly written and jargon free, this book demonstrates that Shakespeare has important things to say about fundamental issues of human existence.

Dumplin' meets Othello in this brash, bold and tender novel about a girl whose surprise part in a hip-hopera high school production of Othello leads to a journey of self-empowerment, perfect for fans of Julie Murphy, Ibi Zoboi, and Nic Stone.Refreshingly authentic and bold . . . a smashing novel from popular BookTuber Francina Simone!Olivia "Liv" James is done with letting her insecurities get the best of her. So she does what any self-respecting hot mess of a girl who wants to SMASH junior year does. She makes a list―a F*ck It list.Be bold―do the things that scare me.Learn to take a compliment.Stand out instead of back.Now she's got a part in her school's musical production of Othello, new friends and the attention of three very different boys. In Liv's own words, “F*ck it. What’s the worst that can happen?" The answer is . . . a lot. #SMASHIT

How do words stand for things? Taking ideas from philosophical semantics and pragmatics, this book offers a unique, detailed, and critical survey of central debates concerning linguistic reference in the twentieth century. It then uses the survey to identify and argue for a novel version of current 'two-dimensional' theories of meaning, which generalise the context-dependency of indexical expressions. The survey highlights the history of tensions between semantic and epistemic constraints on plausible theories of word meaning, from analytic philosophy and modern truth-conditional semantics, to the Referentialist and Externalist revolutions in theories of meaning, to the more recent reconciliatory ambition of two-dimensionalists. It clearly introduces technical semantical notions, theses, and arguments, with easy-to-follow, step-by-step guides. Wide-ranging in its scope, yet offering an accessible route into literature that can seem complex and technical, this will be essential reading

In this compelling account of life and death in a Russian province under Nazi occupation, Johannes Due Enstad challenges received wisdom about Russian patriotism during World War II. With the benefit of hindsight, we know how hopelessly destructive Germany's war against the Soviet Union was. Yet ordinary Russians witnessing the advancing German forces saw things differently. For many of them, having lived through collectivization and Stalinist terror in the 1930s, the invasion created hopes of a better life without the Bolsheviks. German policies on land and church helped sustain those hopes for parts of the population. Drawing on Soviet and German archival sources as well as eyewitness accounts, memoirs, and diaries, Enstad demonstrates the impact of Nazi rule on the mostly peasant population of northwest Russia and offers a reconsideration of the relationship between the Soviet regime and its core Russian population at this crucial moment in their history.

In studying the dynamics of populations, whether of animals, plants or cells, it is crucial to allow for intrinsic delays, due to such things as gestation, maturation or transport. This book is concerned with one of the fundamental questions in the analysis of the effect of delays, namely determining whether they effect the stability of steady states. The analysis is presented for one or two such delays treated both as discrete, where an event which occurred at a precise time in the past has an effect now, and distributed, where the delay is averaged over the population's history. Both of these types occur in biological contexts. The method used to tackle these questions is linear stability analysis which leads to an understanding of the local stability. By avoiding global questions, the author has kept the mathematical prerequisites to a minimum, essentially advanced calculus and ordinary differential equations.

'The genocide in Rwanda showed us how terrible the consequences of inaction can be in the face of mass murder. But the conflict in Kosovo raised equally important questions about the consequences of action without international consensus and clear legal authority. On the one hand, is it legitimate for a regional organization to use force without a UN mandate? On the other, is it permissible to let gross and systematic violations of human rights, with grave humanitarian consequences, continue unchecked?' (United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan). This book is a comprehensive, integrated discussion of 'the dilemma' of humanitarian intervention. Written by leading analysts of international politics, ethics, and law, it seeks, among other things, to identify strategies that may, if not resolve, at least reduce the current tension between human rights and state sovereignty. This volume is an invaluable contribution to the debate on all aspects of this vital global issue.

In studying the dynamics of populations, whether of animals, plants or cells, it is crucial to allow for intrinsic delays, due to such things as gestation, maturation or transport. This book is concerned with one of the fundamental questions in the analysis of the effect of delays, namely determining whether they effect the stability of steady states. The analysis is presented for one or two such delays treated both as discrete, where an event which occurred at a precise time in the past has an effect now, and distributed, where the delay is averaged over the population's history. Both of these types occur in biological contexts. The method used to tackle these questions is linear stability analysis which leads to an understanding of the local stability. By avoiding global questions, the author has kept the mathematical prerequisites to a minimum, essentially advanced calculus and ordinary differential equations.

From global bestseller and creator of Jack Reacher, comes Lee Child’s first-ever autobiographical collection.On Monday September 5th, 1994, at home, at the dining room table, I sat down to write. An hour later, I gave the first chapter to my wife. I asked, “Should I continue?”“Yes,” she said. “I like it.”From urgently scribbling out his debut Killing Floor in pencil (the stub of which he still owns), to taking a step back with Blue Moon, and everything in between, here are 24 fascinating personal reflections on his life and work, crafted across decades.Whether it is through Lee’s moving account of meeting a fan years after her mother brought her to a book signing, to facing his first computer and the coming of the internet, to writing about New York just before – and just after – 9/11, to later seeing his novels adapted for the big screen . . . each riveting piece deftly evokes where he was, psychologically and physically, when he wrote each novel.Lee has clearly felt unwavering gratit

A child and beloved grandma bond over birds during the grandma's final days.When Grandma gets sick and comes to stay at her grandchild's house, she brings her bird feeder. Grandma loves birds. And the child loves the time they spend together, drawing bird pictures and “talking about interesting things.” Grandma's health declines, however. She moves to the hospice, where the child hangs the bird feeder outside her window. There, though the grandma's ability to interact diminishes over time, their love for each other never wavers. Simple and deep, this quiet book speaks with empathy about the loss of a treasured grandparent, and with hope about the tomorrows --- and the birds --- that always come.In this poignant story from Andrew Larsen, a child spends time with a beloved grandmother during her final days and experiences love that will last a lifetime.When Grandma gets sick and comes to stay at her grandchild's house, she brings her bird feeder. Grandma loves birds. And the child loves

This busy board book with tabs gets little ones thinking, talking, and learning new words! Let's learn first words and start talking! Can you spot the fluffy teddy bear? Where is the fluttering butterfly? From toys and farm animals to shapes and things that go, babies and toddlers will love pointing to and naming the different objects. This is the perfect first-word book for every curious toddler. Each section of this engaging and educational book is dedicated to a different theme, such as food and shapes. Bright, colorful photographs illustrate each word, with easy-to-read labels so your little one can sound out the words with you. The interactive book encourages children to count the shapes, and name their favorite food. This delivers a rounded early learning reading experience, and helps your little one develop early speaking, listening, and observation skills. The book has strong board pages made especially for young children. The chunky tabs along the top and side are easy to grab

Five minutes a day is just enough to change your life forever...Daisy is the night security guard at the Manchester Museum of Social History. She takes her job very seriously, protecting the museum from teenage troublemakers. Nate works the day shift, though he'd be more suited to being a museum guide the way he chats with the visitors. Daisy doesn't approve: how does he find it so easy to talk to strangers?For five minutes each day, their shifts overlap at handover. It's the only interaction they have...until mysterious things begin to happen at the museum. Daisy notices priceless objects going missing and then reappearing, with no explanation (and with nothing on the security footage!). No one believes her except Nate, and he agrees to help her solve the mystery.They soon discover they have a lot more in common than they realized...and their investigation uncovers not only the truth, but new possibilities for their future.

The Little Prince meets Journey in this gorgeous, reassuring picture book fable about loss, perseverance, and finding what matters most. What happens to a boy who has nothing but a hat? Everything. A boy wakes up one morning and finds that everything he owns has gone missing. With nothing but a simple green hat, the boy journeys through distant landscapes, searching high and low for the things he has lost. Along the way he discovers that perhaps everything he needs has been sitting on his head all along. Stephen Barr makes his debut in this achingly poignant and deeply profound fable of one boy's adventure to recover his life's treasures. With vibrant illustrations by Gracey Zhang and a subtle message about hopeful perseverance, this book is an exquisite, emotional journey through loss, persistence, and finding the most important thing in life: oneself. TIMELESS PICTURE BOOK: Deeply reflective, sparingly written, and beautifully illustrated, this tale will strike a chord with its poign

🐺 Forbidden romance. Werewolves. Kilts.This sizzling bestselling sensation has the internet OBSESSED. 🐺'Let me have you. Just once. Please.'As dark forces rise, Princess Aurora is caught between two powerful alphas. Princess Aurora may have survived the Wolf King, but now he wants her back. To take his throne, Aurora and Callum form a dangerous alliance with one of the most feared Wolves in the Kingdom, Blake.He’s the enemy, but Aurora’s life is bound to his. If he dies, so does she. As she fights their connection, she suspects Blake is keeping secrets.There is a bigger game at play than who sits on the Wolf Throne – one that threatens both kingdoms. With enemies closing in, Aurora may be the only one who can stop an ancient evil from rising. To survive, she must decide where she – and her heart – belong.THE ROMANTASY SENSATION DRIVING READERS WILD!‘It’s a little bit Outlander, a little bit ACOTAR, and its own thing in just the perfect way.’‘Now that’s what I call ROMANTASY.’‘Gahhhh.

Kohei is a college student who, because of his hearing loss, tends to distance himself from others. His attitude starts to change after he crosses paths with an ever-optimistic classmate named Taichi. And over time, the two begin to develop feelings for each other. As the story continues, the pair tries to balance their budding relationship alongside Taichi's inspiring new career and Kohei's continued studies at school. But the harder they try to make things work, the more misunderstandings they seem to encounter.* A major motion picture based on this manga was released in 2017 in Japan* This title has been translated into 6 languages

Fans of Who Was? and Jean Fritz will love this introduction to our sixteenth President by beloved author/illustrator Maira Kalman. Who was Lincoln really? This little girl wants to find out. She discovers, among other things, that our sixteenth president was a man who believed in freedom for all, had a dog named Fido, loved Mozart, apples, and his wife's vanilla cake, and kept his notes in his hat. From his boyhood in a log cabin to his famous presidency and untimely death, Maira Kalman shares Lincoln's remarkable life with young readers in a fresh and exciting way.

Welcome to New York, where the Christmas lights dazzle, the snow is falling and love is just around the corner... 'The literary equivalent of wrapping up in a blanket with hot cocoa while watching the lights twinkle.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow wow wow. A brilliant book.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ❄️❄️❄️❄️ Evie Green's Christmas dream turns into a nightmare when a viral video makes her the laughing stock of the internet. But then a 5 star hotel sees a PR opportunity and invites her to New York for a Christmas she'll remember forever. Enter Noah Sanderson, a disgraced soccer star seeking anonymity. Forced to fake a festive romance for the cameras, sparks fly - but not the twinkling Christmas kind! As Fifth Avenue sparkles in all its holiday glory, can The City that Never Sleeps show these two frosted hearts that, maybe, the best love stories are the ones you never see coming. Don't miss this c

Possums may steal your garbage…but with this book, they’ll also steal your heart!Possums are more than the ugly-cute icons of the internet. These so-called trash animals and pointy kitties are not only relatable avatars for anxious but resilient people everywhere, but nature’s secret clean-up crew. Organized around common myths that have given possums a bad reputation, this fun and offbeat book reveals the truth about possums through dozens of adorable photos, informative illustrations, and fascinating facts. Did you know that… • Possums protect people and pets from disease! A single possum can eat up to 4,000 ticks per week! • Possums excel at interspecies friendships, often sleeping in other animals’ dens. • Possums are shy creatures: when they “play dead,” they are actually fainting from anxiety! Written by wildlife rehabber and possum advocate Ally Burguieres, known for her popular Instagram account @ItsMeSesame, this accessible and giftable guide explains why possums deser

Stranger Things meets Twilight in this haunting gothic romance! A teen girl is swept into an opulent world of love, lies, and ghosts after she moves in with the wealthy, mysterious family she never knew she had. Book One in the Grove Hollow series, this is an 80s dark academia-tinged tale full of fated love, a cursed amulet, and twisted family secrets.The year is 1985, and seventeen-year-old Jade Whitney is about to discover that her family holds a dark secret that will change her life forever. Sent to live with her great-aunt Ruth, Jade moves into Blythe House, her family's sprawling, gilded mansion—but picturesque Grove Hollow, New York, is anything but welcoming.At Jade’s new private school she’s shunned by everyone except the Misfits, the school’s outcasts, who spend their weekends exploring abandoned haunted mansions and listening to The Cure. But Jade’s eye keeps wandering back to Brad, the charming, handsome rugby captain—and the only other kid at school to welcome her.Everythin

Everyone's favorite mice are back for a prehistoric mystery! This hilarious, full-color chapter book adventure is perfect for emerging readers and packed with action, laughs, and dino-sized surprises.In their third hilarious adventure, Tuck and Tina return just as the Boone School faces its biggest threat yet. Water fountains are erupting, crickets are swarming classrooms, and the school board is ready to shut things down for good. But Tuck and Tina suspect something bigger is at play. A masked troublemaker is after the dinosaur fossils buried beneath the school, and it's up to two tiny mice to save the day! From a kidnapped principal to a runaway bear to a high-flying chase in a model airplane, this laugh-out-loud mystery is filled with twists, teamwork, and tons of action.Perfect for emerging readers, this beautifully illustrated, full-color chapter book proves even the smallest heroes can take on dino-sized adventures. “Bright, bubbly, and full of fun! A great adventure for young re

The wildly popular, bestselling Animorphs series by Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant is back with an all-new look! Perfect for Ani-fans of all ages.We can't tell you who we are. Or where we live. It's too risky. And we've got to be careful. But everyone is in danger. Yeah. Even you.Sometimes weird things happen to people. Ask Jake. He could tell you about the night he and his friends saw a strange light in the sky that seemed to be heading right for them. That was the night five normal kids learned that humanity is under a silent attack -- and they were given the power to fight back.Now Jake, Rachel, Cassie, Tobias, and Marco can transform into some of the most dangerous creatures on Earth. And they must use that power to outsmart an eveil greater than anything the world has ever seen ...Join the Animorphs as they defend Earth from the Yeerk invaders in the original series with a brand-new look!

In the third book in the New York Times bestselling series from Yuval Noah Harari, explore how different ancient civilizations united and created countries and cultures we have today!How do you become friends with your enemies?The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you’ll ever hear. And it’s a true story!Books, movies, and video games are full of stories about wars, battles, and empires, but where did all these conflicts come from? More than 2,000 years ago, humans collaborated, exchanged stories, and married those from different lands. New cities and cultures were formed, and languages and religions were shared. But sometimes our differences become bigger than the things that unite us, turning us from neighbors to enemies.From exchanging food and traveling across oceans to building empires and developing religions, prepare to explore how early civilizations interacted with each other and shaped the way we are today.In Unstoppable Us, Volume 1 and 2, acclaimed author Yuval No

Lift the flaps in this beautiful board book from a bestselling partnership, and then enjoy the special online song written and performed by Julia Donaldson.It's a Little Baby is a beautiful and engaging lift-the-flap book for little ones, with a song to sing along to! From Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb, the creators of the bestselling The Paper Dolls and The Everywhere Bear.Somebody's hiding. I wonder who.It's five little babies, doing all the things that babies do – waving, clapping, pointing . . . and more. Featuring satisfyingly simple rhyming text and charming illustrations, this gorgeous board book is a perfect gift. With big flaps to lift and irresistible actions throughout, young children are sure to delight in joining in.Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover. Written and recorded by Julia Donaldson, the wonderful It's a Little Baby song is the perfect accompaniment to the book and sure to become a favourite sing-along tune

A short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman’s acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series. From the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless.Absence makes the heart grow fonder, right?CHARLIE: “I have been going out with Nick Nelson for two years. He likes rugby, Formula 1, dogs, the Marvel universe, the sound felt-tips make on paper, rain and drawing on shoes. He also likes me.”NICK: “Things me and Charlie Spring do together include: Watch films. Sit in the same room on different laptops. Text each other from different rooms. Make out. Make food. Make drinks. Get drunk. Talk. Argue. Laugh. Maybe we're kind of boring. But that’s fine with us.”Everyone knows that Nick and Charlie are the perfect couple – that they’re inseparable. But now Nick is leaving for university, and Charlie will be left behind at Sixth Form. Everyone’s asking if they’re staying together, which is a stupid question – they’re ‘Nic

Peaches and her pals go to the Moonberry Jubilee Fair​ in this adorable, cozy graphic novel that's all about going with the flow and enjoying life's heartwarming, laugh-out-loud moments. Mango can't wait to compete in the baking contest at the Moonberry Jubilee Fair. But when the recipe goes wrong, Mango has to learn how to "go with the flow" -- something that's VERY difficult for Mango to do. Thankfully, Mango's friends - Peaches, Taro, and Pogi - are there to help! Join Mango and all the adorable characters in Pocketon as they take a spon-tay-nee-us adventure that has as many ups and downs as Taro's favorite roller coaster. This full-color graphic novel is great for young readers beginning their graphic novel journey and graphic novel enthusiasts alike. It also features a Dyslexia-friendly font. It is perfect for fans of Hello Kitty, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, and of course, all things cute!