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From award-winning author Deborah Heiligman comes Torpedoed, a true account of the attack and sinking of the passenger ship SS City of Benares, which was evacuating children from England during WWII.A

Regal romance abounds in this flirty, laugh-out-loud companion novel to Royals, by New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins. Millie Quint is devastated when she discovers that her sort-of-best friend/sort-of-girlfriend has been kissing someone else. Heartbroken and ready for a change of pace, Millie decides to apply for scholarships to boarding schools . . . the farther from Houston the better.Soon, Millie is accepted into one of the world's most exclusive schools, located in the rolling highlands of Scotland. Here, the country is dreamy and green; the school is covered in ivy, and the students think her American-ness is adorable. The only problem: Mille's roommate Flora is a total princess. She's also an actual princess. Of Scotland. At first, the girls can't stand each other, but before Millie knows it, she has another sort-of-best-friend/sort-of-girlfriend. Princess Flora could be a new chapter in her love life, but Millie knows the chances of happily-ever-afters are slim .

Based on the hit song, this beautiful book is the perfect gift for anyone who needs to be reminded of the importance of being their true selves.Through reassuring lyrics that encourage us to be our true selves, "True Colors" has become a beloved song worldwide since its release in 1986. Now, for the first time ever, this inspiring and iconic song is in book form accompanied by gorgeous illustrations, and perfectly packaged with a ribbon enclosure.Ideal for any age--and as a gift anytime during the year--this book about having confidence in yourself is sure to be a huge comfort.

A gripping collection of true stories telling the remarkable and dangerous journeys of exploration to the North and South Poles. This volume seeks to encourage even the most reluctant reader to pick u

Jump into these three totally true tales of animals with amazing skills in this exciting and funny chapter book!Meet a cast of wild characters: 007, a supersmart crow with a penchant for puzzles. Mack

As Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald breaks new ground, it's time to get up to speed on the films of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world! This handy handbook has everything fans need to sort hipp

The New York Times bestselling “spellbinding true-life story” (USA TODAY) of a United States Special Forces team deployed to the war-ravaged Afghanistan mountains in the weeks immediately

"One of 2017's Biggest Debuts" - BustleSebastian Alvaréz is just trying to hold the pieces together, to not flunk out, to keep his sort-of-best friend Wild Kyle from doing something really bad. And

Scarlet is overly intense and can be manipulative and vengeful. She needs to relax, learn how to encourage others instead of manipulating them, while staying true to her passionate, strong-willed pers

Weird But True! 7 is the newest addition to the blockbuster Weird But True series. This new book offers children 300 more of the wacky facts, illustrations, and photographs they love!This quirky refer

The story of one of America's most notorious killers is revealed in this true-crime comic unlike any other!Throughout the 1980s, the highest priority of Seattle-area police was the apprehension of the

This is the story of how I discovered quite simply the truest love of all…In Jennifer Lopez’s first ever book, True Love, she explores one of her life’s most defining periods—the transformative two-ye

Strange but True! is an eye-popping collection of extreme, unusual, and cryptic animals, places, and phenomena. Encounter mouse-eating plants, enter the cave of 20 million bats, dip a toe in a rainbow

Strange But True is an eye-popping compendium of extreme, bizarre and weird animals, places and strange phenomenaDid you know there's a plant that eats mice? That you can dip your toe in a rainbow-col

My grandmother bought the island. The year was 1947 and she was thirty-three, a couple of years older than I am now. She was the visionary sort of person who can make something magical out of very lit

True or False: The human body is 75% water? Penicillin was invented by mistake? Spinach makes you strong? Olympic gold medals are made of solid gold? Centipedes always have 100 legs?True or False? is

Dogs really are a person’s best friend in Alaska. These true canine stories from the last frontier describe remarkable acts of intelligence, stamina, loyalty, and heroism by Balto, Togo, Tekla, Sticke

It Can't be True! lets you in on life's little secrets that seem unbelievable but are totally true. For example: Did you know that the Moon is the same size as Australia? Or that a blue whale's heart

From the creators of "True Blood," presents forty-five themed recipes for mixed drinks and bite-sized treats inspired by the vampires and victims of Bon Temps.

To coincide with Random House Canada's publication of the groundbreaking book Unrepentant by Peter Edwards and biker Lorne Campbell, Vintage Canada updates and reissues the award-winning true crime cl

THE GOOD NURSE tells the true story of one of the most accomplished serial killers in recent history. Charles Cullen, RN, had a hand in the deaths of as many as 300 hospital patients, over a sixteen-y

An ancient volume of philosophical heresy provides a motive for murder in this haunting, lyrical novel of forensics, archeology, and history—the fourth in an acclaimed suspense series. What sort of bo

Charles Portis has long been acclaimed as one of America’s foremost writers. True Grit is the basis for two movies, the 1969 classic starring John Wayne and the Academy AwardR winning 2010 version sta

True Blood, HBO's blockbuster paranormal drama, enthralls a diverse audience of 13 million viewers (and counting). Menus at the now-famous Fangtasia and Merlotte's Bar and Grill play a key role in the

#1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica makes his return to the basketball court!There's a reason teammates call him "True." Because for basketball phenom Drew Robinson, there is nothing more true th

Celebrating 20 Years of Agatha Raisin—Brand-New Bonus Story Included!After six months in London, Agatha Raisin returns to her beloved Cotswold village—and her dashing neighbor, James Lacey. Well, sort

In his celebrated bestsellers Agent Zigzag and Operation Mincemeat, Ben Macintyre told the dazzling true stories of a remarkable WWII double agent and of how the Allies employed a corpse to fool the N

In his celebrated bestsellers Agent Zigzag and Operation Mincemeat, Ben Macintyre told the dazzling true stories of a remarkable WWII double agent and of how the Allies employed a corpse to fool the N

Praise for Fifty Animals that Changed the Course of History: It's the sort of book that has you saying 'Wow, listen to this...' and 'Did you know...' to companions over and over. --The Globe and Mai

This "sort-of" spin-off series of Great Place High School delves deeper into the intricate relationship of "Sir" Student Council President Rin and "Sir" Student Council Vice-President Eichi. Plus, Min

It all starts with a school essay. When twelve-year-old Gratuity ("Tip") Tucci is assigned to write five pages on "The True Meaning of Smekday" for the National Time Capsule contest, she's not sure wh

Set in Superboy’s Kansas hometown of Smallville, these stories taught the future Man of Steel responsibility as he learned to deal with problems of every sort in the post-World War II midwest.

At last, all those weird but true facts that readers of National Geographic Kids love so much are collected into a fun-filled book that you’ll come back to again and again! Weird But True is based on

Sometimes even sidekicks have to step up. Zeke's busy being the so-called Prince of Underwhere. His prissy sister, Stephanie, is some sort of pirate queen. But Hector? He's just a sidekick. Well, th

Reiki: The True Story is a comprehensive investigation of Reiki as both a healing practice and a lifelong path of spiritual awakening. Author and Reiki expert Don Beckett weaves together a new story a

Sometimes even sidekicks have to step up. Here's the thing: Zeke's busy being the so-called Prince of Underwhere. His prissy sister, Stephanie, is some sort of pirate queen. But Hector? Everyone trea

Turtle Rock is where sixteen-year-old Jenny Snow goes to sit and listen to her iPod and think about the tedium that is her life. Although she is by nature a steady, responsible sort of person, Jenny l

It’s been hijacked by the right and abandoned by the left, but the principles of true patriotism — country above self, responsible stewardship, equality, shared sacrifice and service R

Do cats really have a sixth sense?War hero, world traveler, adventurer, bodyguard?not the first descriptions that come to mind when we think of cats. But in thiscollection of true stories

"I'm sort of doing what I want to do. I mean, not sort of what I want to do, I am doing what I want to do. Or what I believe I was put here to do."A spokesperson for a generation, Bob Dylan gave a voi