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After failing to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta wields the power of the mythic Black Trident to unleash an ancient and malevolent force. Hoping to end his reign of terror, Aquaman forges an unlikely alliance with his brother, Orm, the former king of Atlantis. Setting aside their differences, they join forces to protect their kingdom and save the world from irreversible destruction.
A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman’s journey to freedom. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds remarkable strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
The Mallard family is in a bit of a rut. While dad Mack is content to keep his family safe paddling around their New England pond forever, mom Pam is eager to shake things up and show their kids – teen son Dax and duckling daughter Gwen – the whole wide world. After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, Pam persuades Mack to embark on a family trip, via New York City, to tropical Jamaica.
A scientist is determined to discover a better way of predicting tornadoes with a device that shoots thousands of little trackers into the eye of the storm. Trouble is, getting it there is very dangerous.
Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico 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.
ADULT FICTION
Eve Hatch is pretty content with her life. Her apartment in Brooklyn is cozy, but close to her childhood best friend Willa, and far from her midwestern, religious upbringing where she always felt misunderstood. While her position as an administrative assistant at the Wildlife Federation of America is a dream-adjacent job, she’s hoping her passion and hard work will help her land a more glamorous role where she could actually make a difference someday. And sure, her most recent romantic history has consisted of not one but two disappointing men named Derek. At least she always knows what to expect…until she finds herself expecting after an uncharacteristic one-night-stand. Suddenly, this surprise pregnancy cracks open all the relationships in her life.Eve’s ride-or-die friendship with Willa is suddenly feeling off. And surprisingly, it’s Willa’s steadfast older brother, Shep, who steps up to help. He has always been supportive, but now he’s checking in, ordering her surprise lunches, listening to all her woes, and… is suddenly irresistible? Add in a kind but conflicted baby daddy–who also happens to have a girlfriend–and Eve is feeling out of her depth, to say the least. Over the course of nine months, as Eve struggles to figure out the next rightstep in her expanding reality, she begins to realize that love, in all forms, can sneak up on you when you least expect it
When the pregnant daughter of software pioneer Martin Post, the third richest man in America, is murdered, expert forensic analysts Ellie Carr and Rachael Davies, called in to investigate, are drawn into the Posts’ increasingly dangerous family dynamic to determine who–and what–is at the heart of the crime.
A rogue grizzly bear has gone on a rampage–killing, among others, the potential fiancé of Joe’s daughter. At the same time, Dallas Cates, who Joe helped lock up years ago, is released from prison with a special list tattooed on his skin. He wants revenge on the people who sent him away: the six people he blames for the deaths of his entire family and the loss of his reputation and property. Using the grizzly attacks as cover, Cates sets out to methodically check off his list. The problem is, both Nate Romanowski and Joe Pickett are on it.
When her favorite customer, a lonely yet charming old man, dies right in front of her, Cassie holds on to the last book he was reading, which turns out to be a rare volume that has great power and she is tasked with protecting it from those who will do evil.
Junior CIA field agent Kelly Kaiser jumps at the chance to lead a risky mission to enter Mexico and gather refugees from under the nose of the notorious drug lord who murdered her fiancé. When the mission takes a revenge-fuelled twist, Kelly finds herself facing dismissal, but Agnes Pendalon, the CIA’s chief ‘spook’ lady, has other ideas. Kelly must lead a new, top-secret team to hunt down everyone infected by a magical, mysterious rowan tree’s supernatural forces, and stop the outbreaks getting out of control. Facing an enemy she cannot see or define, Kelly is pulled into a war between alien forces and humanity, and soon discovers that there is more to her fiancé’s death than meets the eye.
Detective James Holton has been honorably discharged from the Army Criminal Investigation Division due to wounds sustained when an IED blew up near him. Now with the Lake City Police Department, he’s rooming with this good buddy and partner, Cole, while he figures out his family dynamics. Physician Assistant Lainie Jackson is eighteen months out from an attempted murder perpetrated by her ex, which ended when she managed to grab the weapon and shoot him. When he appears to have survived and is back to finish the job he started, Lainie insists it’s not possible. But someone keeps trying to kill her, and she keeps seeing his face. Together, Lainie and James must work together to find out who, exactly, is after her and why he wants her dead. And failure is not an option
From Percival Everett-a recipient of the NBCC Lifetime Achievement Award and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Booker Prize, and numerous PEN awards-comes James, a retelling of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and ferociously funny, told from the enslaved Jim’s point of view. When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson Island until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck Finn has faked his own death to escape his violent father, recently returned to town. As all readers of American literature know, thus begins the dangerous and transcendent journey by raft down the Mississippi River toward the elusive and too-often-unreliable promise of the Free States and beyond. While many narrative set pieces of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn remain in place (floods and storms, stumbling across both unexpected death and unexpected treasure in the myriad stopping points along the river’s banks, encountering the scam artists posing as the Duke and Dauphin…), Jim’s agency, intelligence and compassion are shown in a radically new light. Brimming with the electrifying humor and lacerating observations that have made Everett a “cult literary icon” (Oprah Daily), and one of the most decorated writers of our lifetime, James is destined to be a major publishing event and a cornerstone of twenty-first century American literature.
New York Times bestselling author Daisy Goodwin returns with a story of the scandalous love affair between the most celebrated opera singer of all time and one of the richest men in the world. In the glittering and ruthlessly competitive world of opera, Maria Callas was known simply as la divina: the divine one. With her glorious voice, instinctive flair for the dramatic and striking beauty, she was the toast of the grandest opera houses in the world. But her fame was hard won: raised in Nazi-occupied Greece by a mother who mercilessly exploited her golden voice, she learned early in life to protect herself from those who would use her for their own ends. When she met the fabulously rich Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, for the first time in her life, she believed she’d found someone who saw the woman within the legendary soprano. She fell desperately in love. He introduced her to a life of unbelievable luxury, showering her with jewels and sojourns in the most fashionable international watering holes with celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. And then suddenly, it was over. The international press announced that Aristotle Onassis would marry the most famous woman in the world, former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, leaving Maria to pick up the pieces. In this remarkable novel, Daisy Goodwin brings to life a woman whose extraordinary talent, unremitting drive and natural chic made her a legend. But it was only in confronting the heartbreak of losing the man she loved that Maria Callas found her true voice and went on to triumph.
In the spring of 2020, Lara’s three daughters return to the family’s orchard in Northern Michigan. While picking cherries, they beg their mother to tell them the story of Peter Duke, a famous actor with whom she shared both a stage and a romance years before at a theater company called Tom Lake. As Lara recalls the past, her daughters examine their own lives and relationship with their mother, and are forced to reconsider the world and everything they thought they knew. Tom Lake is a meditation on youthful love, married love, and the lives parents have led before their children were born. Both hopeful and elegiac, it explores what it means to be happy even when the world is falling apart. As in all of her novels, Ann Patchett combines compelling narrative artistry with piercing insights into family dynamics. The result is a rich and luminous story, told with profound intelligence and emotional acuity, that demonstrates once again why she is one of the most acclaimed literary talents working today.
LARSSON-THE GIRL WHO LIVED TWICE
Mikael Blomkvist is trying to reach Lisbeth Salander — the fierce, unstoppable girl with the dragon tattoo. He needs her help unraveling the identity of a man who died with Blomkvist’s phone number in his pocket — a man who does not exist in any official records and whose garbled last words hinted at knowledge that would be dangerous to important people. But Lisbeth has disappeared. She’s sold her apartment in Stockholm. She’s gone dark. She’s told no one where she is. And no one is aware that at long last she’s got her primal enemy, her twin sister, Camilla, squarely in her sights.
When the very much alive Leocadia Arlington requests her own obituary by the end of the week, and then turns up dead, obituary writer Winter Snow falls under suspicion and, with the help of friends and family, must uncover the killer before the next obituary written is her own.
MORREY-CLOVER HENDRY’S DAY OFF
A hilarious and empowering perimenopausal Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, about Clover Hendry, 46, and the day she decides to stop keeping the plates spinning, say F@#! it all, and finally get hers
OLIVER-NEIGHBORS AND OTHER STORIES
A bold and haunting debut story collection that follows various characters as they navigate the day-to-day perils of Jim Crow racism from Diane Oliver, a missing figure in the canon of twentieth-century African American literature. A remarkable talent far ahead of her time, Diane Oliver died in 1966 at the age of twenty-two, leaving behind these crisply told and often chilling tales that explore race and racism in 1950s and ’60s America. In this first and only collection by a masterful storyteller finally taking her rightful place in the canon, Oliver’s insightful stories reverberate into the present day. There’s the nightmarish “The Closet on the Top Floor” in which Winifred, the first Black student at her newly integrated college, starts to physicallydisappear; “Mint Juleps Not Served Here” where a couple living deep in a forest with their son go to bloody lengths to protect him; “Spiders Cry Without Tears,” in which a couple, Meg and Walt, are confronted by prejudices of interracial and extramaritallove; and the titular story that follows a nervous older sister the night before her brother is set to desegregate his school. These are incisive and intimate portraits of African American families in everyday moments of anxiety and crisis that look at how they use agency to navigate their predicaments. As much a social and historical document as it is a taut, engrossing collection, Neighbors is an exceptional literary feat from a crucial once-lost figure of letters
Marybeth and Edward are compelled by their circumstances to marry as they trek west to the newly formed railroad town of Cheyenne. But life in Cheyenne is fraught with danger, and they find that they need each other more than ever. Despite the trials they face, will happiness await them in this arrangement of convenience?
- Addie Bryant’s beau, Isaac Hanson, left the Yukon, and she made a vow to wait for him. When her father dies, Addie is sold to a brothel owner, and forced to marry him. She manages to escape with the hope that she can hide her past–and the belief that she will never have the future she’s dreamed of. Years later Addie is a photographer, training Camera Girls to operate and sell the Brownie camera. Reunited with Isaac in Seattle, Addie is afraid to expose him to the ugliness of her former life. When her past catches up with her, will she run–or embrace her life and her hope in God?
A captivating psychological suspense debut about a young woman still haunted by her teenage best friend’s death who learns of an eerily similar death and must find her way back to a cabin in the New England woods, armed only with hazy memories, to finally find out the truth that has eluded her. Maya was a high school senior when her best friend Aubrey mysteriously dropped dead in front of the enigmatic man, Frank, they’d been hanging around with all summer. Seven years later, Maya is just managing to move on; she lives in Boston with a loving boyfriend and is finally kicking the secret Klonopin habit that’s allowed her to cope with what happened all those years ago. But her past comes back to haunt her when she discovers a recent YouTube video in which a young woman suddenly keels over in a diner sitting across from none other than Frank. Plunged back into the trauma that has defined her life, Maya heads to her small Berkshires hometown to finally figure out the truth about what happened. With guidance from the half-written book by the father in Guatemala she never knew, Maya’s quest for answers forces her to relive that fateful summer-the influence Frank once had on her and the jealousy that nearly destroyed her friendship with Aubrey-finally leading her back to Frank’s cabin in the woods. The House in the Pines is an utterly unique and surprising thriller about the subtlety of memory and manipulation, confronting the past, and the powerful and lasting bonds of family and friendship.
When Adebimpe is ten, she is sold with her mother, Sanite, to plantation owner John du Marche. He soon renames her Ady but Sanite never lets her daughter forget who she really is–a person who can read and write and understand numbers. Most importantly, Sanite reminds Ady that she must never reveal these abilities to a white person, especially not her true name. Tasked with maintaining du Marche’s home in vibrant New Orleans, Ady takes in the city and starts to envision life beyond her dire circumstances. One day, she notices a beautiful stranger, radiant and poised with a colorful Tignon wrapped regally around her head. Ady realizes that she is a Free Woman. Inexplicably drawn to her, but not knowing who she is or what she does, Ady begins to search for answers–which eventually brings her to Lenore, a free woman who owns the Mockingbird Inn. When Lenore invites Ady to join The Daughters, Ady finds spiritual and sexual liberation, and with their help, imagines a new future for herself and her family.
SUTANTO-VERA WONG’S UNSOLICITED ADVICE FOR MURDERERS
Vera Wong is a lonely little old lady–ah, lady of a certain age–who lives above her forgotten tea shop in the middle of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Despite living alone, Vera is not needy, oh no. She likes nothing more than sipping on a good cup of Wulong and doing some healthy detective work on the Internet about what her Gen-Z son is up to. Then one morning, Vera trudges downstairs to find a curious thing–a dead man in the middle of her tea shop. In his outstretched hand, a flash drive. Vera doesn’t know what comes over her, but after calling the cops like any good citizen would, she sort of . . . swipes the flash drive from the body and tucks it safely into the pocket of her apron. Why? Because Vera is sure she would do a better job than the police possibly could, because nobody sniffs out a wrongdoing quite like a suspicious Chinese mother with time on her hands. Vera knows the killer will be back for the flash drive; all she has to do is watch the increasing number of customers at her shop and figure out which one among them is the killer. What Vera does not expect is to form friendships with her customers and start to care for each and every one of them. As a protective mother hen, will she end up having to give one of her newfound chicks to the police?
What would you do if you thought you murdered your best friend? And if everyone else thinks so too? What if the truth doesn’t matter? As Lucy Chase’s Texas hometown begins to tell versions of what happened and who Lucy is to a nationwide, true crime obsessed audience, at the bequest of her grandmother, she returns to the place she vowed never to set foot in again to solve her friend’s murder, even if she is the one that did it.
In early 1945, Dorothy and 800 African American WACs arrive at their post in England where they are tasked with processing mail sent to GIs from their loved ones back home, an estimated 17 million pieces, and with their outlooks changed forever, return to the U.S. as the catalysts for change in America.
When his new wife and her daughter disappear, widower Luke Driskell, with no trace of their whereabouts, discovers the woman he loves is not who she seems as he sets out on a cross-country pursuit of the truth, soon discovering that finding her could destroy all their lives.
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BALLESTEROS-THE CURE FOR BURNOUT: HOW TO FIND BALANCE AND RECLAIM YOU LIFE
Is dread the first thing you feel when you wake up in the morning? Are you working in the evenings and on weekends to “catch up”? Have you already beat burnout once, only to find it creeping back? If you answered yes to any of these, you’re in need of a cure for burnout. In The Cure for Burnout, burnout management coach and TikTok influencer Emily Ballesteros combines scientific and cultural research, her expertise in organizational psychology, and the tried-and true strategies she’s successfully implemented with clients around the globe to demystify burnout for our post-pandemic world – and set you on a path toward a life of personal and professional balance. Ballesteros outlines five areas in which you can build healthy habits to combat burnout-mindset, personal care, time management, boundaries, and stress management. She offers clear, easy-to-implement tools to help you find greater balance, energy, and fulfillment, showing you how to: break burnout habits that keep you in a pattern of chronic overwhelm create sustainable work/life balance through predictable personal care get more done in less time while creating forward momentum toward a meaningful life identify and set your personal and professional limits, guilt-free master your stress and detach from your stressors The Cure for Burnout provides a holistic method for burnout management to address the epidemic of our always-on, chronically overextended culture, empowering us to reclaim control of our own lives once and for all.
BYRNES- CDL: COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE TRUCK DRIVER’S TEST
This guide is designed to prepare professional and prospective truck and trailer drivers for the tests required by the U.S. Department of Transportation..
CONNELLY-THE DECLASSIFICAION SYSTEM: WHAT HISTORY REVEALS ABOUT AMERICA’S TOP SECRETS
A captivating study of US state secrecy that examines how officials use it to hoard power and prevent meaningful public oversight. The United States was founded on the promise of a transparent government, but time and again we have abandoned the ideals of our open republic. In recent history, we have permitted ourselves to engage in costly wars, opened ourselves to preventable attacks, and ceded unaccountable power to officials both elected and unelected. Secrecy may now be an integral policy to preserving the American way of life, but its true costs have gone unacknowledged for too long. Using the latest techniques in data science, historian Matthew Connelly analyzes the millions of state documents both accessible to the public and still under review to unearth not only what the government does not want us to know, but what it says about the very authority we bequeath to our leaders. By culling this research and carefully studying a series of pivotal moments in recent history from Pearl Harbor to drone strikes, Connelly sheds light on the drivers of state secrecy–especially consolidating power or hiding incompetence–and how the classification of documents has become untenable. What results is an astonishing study of power: of the greed that develops out of its possession, of the negligence that it protects, and of what we lose as citizens when it remains unchecked. A crucial examination of the self-defeating nature of secrecy and the dire state of our nation’s archives, The Declassification Engine is a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving the past so that we may secure our future
DUHIGG-SUPERCOMMUNICATORS: HOW TO UNLOCK THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF CONNECTION
We all know people who seem capable of connecting with almost anyone. They are the ones we turn to for advice, the ones who ask deep questions but also seem to hear what we are trying to say. What do they know about conversation that makes them so special? And what can they tell us about how communication really works? Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg argues, understand–some by intuition, some by hard-won experience–that there is a science to how human beings connect through words. They understand that whenever we speak, we’re actually participating in one of three distinct conversations: What is this really about? How do we feel? And who are we? They know the importance of recognizing–and then matching–each kind of conversation, and how to hear the complex emotions, subtle negotiations and hidden beliefs that color and inform everything we say. Our pasts, our values, our affiliations, our identities shape every discussion we have, from who will pick up the kids to how we want to be treated at work
FABER-LISTEN… ON MUSIC, SOUND, AND US
An enlightening, thoughtful and witty exploration into how and why we listen to music, from the award-winning author Michel Faber. ‘I’m not here to change your mind about Dusty Springfield or Shostakovich or Tupac Shakur or synthpop. I’m here to change your mind about your mind.’ There are countless books on music with much analysis given to musicians, bands, eras and/or genres. But rarely does a book delve into what’s going on inside us when we listen. Michel Faber explores two big questions: how we listen to music and why we listen to music. To answer these he considers biology, age, illness, the notion of ‘cool’, commerce, the dichotomy between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ taste and, through extensive interviews with musicians, unlocks some surprising answers. From the award-winning author of The Crimson Petal and the White and Under the Skin, this curious and celebratory book reflects Michel Faber’s lifelong obsession with music of all kinds. Listen will change your relationship with the heard world.
No British monarch has had a tougher act to follow. Now, after seventy years of waiting and preparation, King Charles III is not just the head of the most famous family in the world. He is the custodian of a thousand-year-old institution that must redefine its place in the digital age while others insist on rewriting the past. With unrivaled access to the king, the royal family, and the court, leading royal authority Robert Hardman brings us the inside story on the most pivotal and challenging year for the monarchy in living memory. From the death of Elizabeth II through to the ancient spectacle of the Coronation, from the rise of a new Prince and Princess of Wales to the latest truth bombs from the Sussexes, this is the story of the making of a monarch.
Hawaii, 1941. War clouds with Japan are gathering and the islands of Hawaii have become battlegrounds of spies, intelligence agents, and military officials – with the island’s residents caught between them. Toiling in the shadows are Douglas Wada, the only Japanese American agent in naval intelligence, and Takeo Yoshikawa, a Japanese spy sent to Pearl Harbor to gather information on the U.S. fleet. Douglas Wada’s experiences in his native Honolulu include posing undercover as a newspaper reporter, translating wiretaps on the Japanese Consulate, and interrogating America’s first captured POW of World War II, a submarine officer found on the beach. Takeo Yoshikawa is a Japanese spy operating as a junior diplomat with the consulate who is collecting vital information that goes straight to Admiral Yamamoto. Their dueling stories anchor Ghosts of Honolulu’s gripping depiction of the world-changing cat and mouse games played between Japanese and US military intelligence agents (and a mercenary Nazi) in Hawaii before the outbreak of the second world war. Also caught in the upheaval are Honolulu’s innocent residents–including Douglas Wada’s father–who endure the war’s anti-Japanese fervor and a cadre of intelligence professionals who must prevent Hawaii from adopting the same destructive mass internments as California. Scrutinizing long-buried historical documents, NCIS star Mark Harmon and co-author Leon Carroll, a former NCIS Special Agent, have brought forth a true-life NCIS story of deception, discovery, and danger. Ghosts of Honolulu depicts the incredible high stakes game of naval intelligence and the need to define what is real and what only appears to be real.
KEYES-LANGUISHING: HOW TO FEEL ALIVE AGAIN IN A WORLD THAT WEARS US DOWN
The Emory University sociologist who coined the term languishing-low-grade mental weariness that affects our self-esteem, relationships, and motivation-explores the rise of this phenomenon and presents a comprehensive guide to flourishing in a world thatdemands too much. If you’re muddling through the day in a fog, often forgetting why you walked into a room . . . If you feel emotionally flattened, lacking the energy to socialize or feel joy in the small things . . . If you feel an inner void-like something is missing, but you aren’t sure what . . . Then this book is for you. Languishing-the state of mental weariness that erodes our self-esteem, motivation, and sense of meaning-can be easy to brush off as the new normal, especially since indifference isone of its symptoms. It’s not a synonym for depression and its attendant state of prolonged sadness. Languishers are more likely to feel out of control of their lives, uncertain about what they want from the future, and paralyzed when faced with decisions. Left unchecked, languishing not only impedes our daily functioning but is a gateway to serious mental illness and early mortality. Emory University sociologist Corey Keyes has spent his career studying the causes and costs of languishing-the neglectedmiddle child of mental health. Now Keyes has written the first definitive book on the subject, examining the subtle complexities of languishing before deftly diagnosing the larger forces behind its rise: the false promises of the self-help industrial complex, a global moment of intense fear and loss, and a failing healthcare system focused on treating rather than preventing illness. Ultimately, Keyes presents a groundbreaking approach to breaking the cycles keeping us stuck and finding a path to true flourishing. Unlike self-improvement systems offering quick-fix mood boosts, his framework focuses on functioning well: taking simple but powerful steps to hold our emotions loosely, becoming more accepting of ourselves and others, and carving out daily moments for the activities that create cycles of meaning, connection, and personal growth. Languishing is a must-read for anyone tempted to downplay feelings of demotivation and emptiness as they struggle to haul themselves through the day, and for those eagerto build a higher tolerance for adversity and the pressures of modern life. We can expand our vocabulary-and, with it, our potential to flourish
RENNER-GATOR COUNTRY: DECEPTION, DANGER, AND ALLIGATORS IN THE EVERGLADES
David Grann meets Susan Orlean in this page-turning true story of an underground operation into the mysterious world of alligator poaching and its larger than life Floridian characters. To catch a Florida Man, you have to become one, and that’s what Officer Jeff Babauta did. As his ponytailed, whiskey-soaked alter ego, he established Sunshine Alligator Farm. His goal? Infiltrate the shady world of illegal poachers in the Florida Everglades in order to protect the natural world. A head-spinning adventure soon unfolds. Jeff deals with glow-in-the-dark alligators and high-speed airboat rides, but quickly learns that not all poachers are villains. They’re simply people trying to survive, fighting against the poverty and greed holding them down. Jeff wants to solve the mystery of alligator poachers, and in doing so he must venture deeper into a strange ecosystem where right is wrong, and justice comes at the cost of those who’ve welcomed him into their world. Gator Country is the twisting true story of the impossible choices individuals must make to stay afloat in this world. Through its wholly unique blend of reporting, nature writing, and personal narrative, this book transports readers to vibrant and dangerous Florida landscapes and offers intimate portraits of those who call the region home. Broad in scope and vivid in detail, Gator Country is a fast paced tale of the risks people will take to survive in one of the world’s most beautiful yet formidable landscapes and the undercover investigation that threatens to topple the whole scheme.
SOUFFRANT-YOUR JOURNEY TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO ACHIEVING WEALTH AND HAPPINESS
Journey to Launch podcaster Souffrant debuts with a sound program for achieving financial independence, which she defines as being able to live on the “money you’ve accumulated in your investment accounts… indefinitely.” Her five-step program involves figuring out “what your bills and liabilities are in comparison to what you’re earning,” paying off most debts, establishing an emergency fund, “investing consistently and growing your assets,” and maintaining a financially sustainable lifestyle once one accumulates enough wealth to support themselves without a job. Souffrant’s down-to-earth style makes financial principles accessible, as when she explains the benefits of investing in index funds over individual companies by noting the latter “involves taking on more concentrated risk whereas investing in the overall market and passively waiting for returns on average can be a more efficient strategy” because of the “low work” and “low effort” required. The author is also unusually sympathetic to the notion that sometimes short-term spending can be worth postponing financial independence, as when she recounts her decision to splurge on a family trip to Disneyland instead of investing the money. Additionally, her suggestions are specific and pragmatic (her “25x rule” recommends saving 25 times one’s desired annual spending before retiring). Approachable and sensible, this gets the job done
VIETNAM WAR 50th COMMEMORATION-A TIME TO HONOR: STORIES OF SERVICE, DUTY, AND SACRIFICE
Pays tribute to the Vietnam Veterans who answered the call to defend, protect, and serve our country and its citizens. As a nation, we are who we are today because of the brave men and women of the Vietnam War who have set an example of unity, public service, and selfless devotion.
Interviews and essays describe the way of life and crafts of pioneer America still surviving in the Appalachian region.
YOUNG ADULT:
“In the course of a single winter’s night four people vanish without a trace across a small town. Nora’s estranged best friend, Becca, is one of the lost. As Nora tries to untangle the truth of Becca’s disappearance, she discovers a darkness in her town’s past, as well as a string of coded messages Becca left for her to unravel. These clues lead Nora to a piece of local lore: a legendary goddess of forgotten origins who played a role in Nora and Becca’s own childhood games….
Dom, a grieving immortal, strives to fulfill a broken oath. Sorasa, an outcast assassin, faces her past when it returns with sharpened teeth. Valtik, an old sorceress, summons a mighty power. And Corayne, a pirate’s daughter with an ancient magic in her blood, steps closer to becoming the hero she’s destined to be. Together they must assemble an army to face Queen Erida and Taristan’s wicked forces. But something deadly waits in the shadows, something that might consume the world before there’s any hope for victory.
A stunning, moving story about one man’s life and all the possibilities to be realized or lost along the way.
On the streets of White Roaring, Arthie Casimir is a criminal mastermind and collector of secrets. Her prestigious tearoom transforms into an illegal bloodhouse by night, catering to the vampires feared by society. But when her establishment is threatened, Arthie is forced to strike an unlikely deal with an alluring adversary to save it–and she can’t do the job alone. Calling on some of the city’s most skilled outcasts, Arthie hatches a plan to infiltrate the sinister, glittering vampire society known as the Athereum. But not everyone in her ragtag crew is on her side, and as the truth behind the heist unfolds, Arthie finds herself in the midst of a conspiracy that will threaten the world as she knows it
As the long-lost heir to the Jinn throne, Alizeh has finally found her people–and she might’ve found her crown. Cyrus, the mercurial ruler of Tulan, has offered her his kingdom in a twisted exchange: one that would begin with their marriage and end with his murder. Cyrus’s dark reputation precedes him; all the world knows of his blood-soaked past. Killing him should be easy–and accepting his offer might be the only way to fulfill her destiny and save her people. But the more Alizeh learns of him, the more she questions whether the terrible stories about him are true. Ensnared by secrets, Cyrus has ached for Alizeh since she first appeared in his dreams many months ago. Now that he knows those visions were planted by the devil, he can hardly bear to look at her–much less endure her company. But despite their best efforts to despise each other, Alizeh and Cyrus are drawn together over and over with an all-consuming thirst that threatens to destroy them both. Meanwhile, Prince Kamran has arrived in Tulan, ready to exact revenge….
PORANEK-WHERE THE DARK STANDS STILL
When attempting to rid herself of magic, seventeen-year-old Liska is captured by the demon warden of the spirit-wood who offers her one year of servitude in exchange for any wish, but she soon discovers the sinister truth at the heart of their deal.
When a gruesome murder rocks Sunny’s private school, with her own brother as the main suspect, she takes it upon herself to discover the real killer–and uncovers a slew of dark family secrets in the process.
Stella North is one of twelve young pilots competing in a 1937 air race meant to promote peace in Europe, but when one of her competitors is sabotaged, Stella races to determine who is capable of murder, and who might be the next victim.
GRAPHIC NOVELS:
GIBBS-BRUCE WAYNE NOT SUPER
Bruce Wayne, the only kid in school without super powers, gets called to the principal because his career choice of vigilantism is deemed too ambitious, and he becomes even more determined to prove he belongs.
Cha Cha the Vizsla wanted to be a bomb-sniffing dog like her parents, but she can not resist the tempation to retrieve the fake bombs when she finds them, so she needs a new job, one that will fit her skills.
Daphne, a small shih tzu puppy, is training to become an emotional support dog.
Ellie is a bloodhound puppy from a family of search-and-rescue dogs, but so far her training has not gone well because she is too easily distracted–but her team is depending on her to focus on today’s scavenger hunt.
Grizz is a Basset hound puppy, in training to be a hearing assistance dog, but paired with the experienced and pompous Luca, he needs to use patience to demonstrate his abilities.
Rossi is a yellow Labrador retriever in training to be a service dog like his great-grandma, Roselle, who was at the World Trade Center on 9/11–but sometimes he finds it difficult to focus on his job, and would rather be chasing tennis balls.
Tucker is a poodle training to become an allergy detection dog–strong, calm, hypoallergenic, and a good listener.
After many lonely years, Abby’s just gotten married. She met her new husband–a recently widowed dentist–when he arrived in town with his young daughter, seeking a new start. Although it’s strange living in the shadow of her predecessor, Abby does her best to be a good wife and mother. But the more she learns about her new husband’s first wife, the more things don’t add up. And Abby starts to wonder…was Sheila’s death really by natural causes? As Abby sinks deeper into confusion, Sheila’s memory seems to become a force all its own, ensnaring Abby in a mystery that leaves her obsessed, fascinated, and desperately in love for the first time in her life
K is nice, polite, and always does as he’s told. K is also always, always in trouble. No matter what he does or says, it seems there is someone ready to blame him for everything. K is in trouble for going to school. K is in trouble for staying home. K is in trouble for running an errand, getting sick, or just being thirsty. K gets into trouble with imperious crows, persnickety station agents, bombastic teachers, his own classmates…even one nice fresh carp. Whether it’s his easily annoyed parents or prickly pedestrians on the street, K gets on everyone’s bad side…and he didn’t even do anything wrong!
New-girl Valeria Winters finds new friends in the Table Titans tabletop gaming club, but when the club is threatened, Val must join the wrestling team and make peace with her bully to save her new group of friends.
FROST-WOMBATS! GO TO WIZARDS WHARF
The most lovable–yet unlikely–pair of besties is back! Pickles decides it’s time to make good on an IOU that Albert forgot he gave him four years ago and request that they take a trip to Wizard’s Wharf! Albert begrudgingly agrees to accompany his best friend, but amusement parks aren’t really his thing. Pickles is determined to make Albert feel the magic around him, but even after exploring all the rides, games, mazes, and prizes that Wizard’s Wharf has to offer, Albert still isn’t as wowed by this environment as his friend is. Albert doesn’t want his practicality to ruin his buddy’s IOU day, so they continue exploring the park and run into their friend and neighbor Platters, who’s working as a ride mechanic. Platters offers to take them on a tour of a top-secret ride that’s still under construction, but when the ride has a slight malfunction and the three of them are separated, Albert and Pickles will have to rely on how well they know each other–and maybe even a little magic–to help them find their way out.
Now a Netflix TV series, the first volume of Neil Gaiman’s graphic novel masterpiece returns in a new edition! One of the most popular and critically acclaimed graphic novels of all time, Neil Gaiman’s award-winning masterpiece The Sandman set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. Illustrated by an exemplary selection of the medium’s most gifted artists, the series is a rich blend of modern and ancient mythology in which contemporary fiction, historical drama, and legend are seamlessly interwoven. The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes Nocturnes collects issues #1-8 of the original run of The Sandman, beginning an epic saga unique in graphic literature and introducing readers to a dark and enchanting world of dreams and nightmares–the home of Morpheus, the King of Dreams, and his kin, the Endless. The stories introduce Dream in the opening arc More than Rubies, followed by the debut of fan-favorite character Death in The Sound of Her Wings. With The Sandman television adaptation debuting on Netflix, and the audio drama unfolding on Audible, explore the comic book classic that started it all!
Can five overlooked kids make one big difference? There’s George: the brain, Sara: the loner, Dayara: the tough kid, Nico: the rich kid and Miguel: the athlete. And they’re stuck together when they’re forced to complete their school’s community service hours. Although they’re sure they have nothing in common with one another, some people see them as all the same…just five Spanish-speaking kids. Then they meet someone who truly needs their help, and they must decide whether they are each willing to expose their own secrets to help…or if remaining invisible is the only way to survive middle school.
GREEN-AGENTS OF S.U.I.T.: FROM BADGER TO WORSE
In the first book of Agents of S.U.I.T., the new volume in John Patrick Green’s smash-hit InvestiGators world, eager rookie agent Cilantro stepped into the spotlight and rocketed into space! Now it’s time for the B-Team to show why they’re so un-B-lievably B-loved. That’s right, Bongo and Marsha, the superspy Badgers, are on the case . . . and way over-budget. When S.U.I.T. realizes just how much money the Badgers waste with their gadgets and spy vehicles and custom plush toys, they’re sent to Bora Bora to investigate a case…the old-fashioned way. The bees that’s bee-ee-ee, like the insect that run the resort are hiding something under the tropical sands, and Marsha and Bongo are just the bumbling agents to crack this pineapple-flavored case wide open.
LOUX-PRUNELLA AND THE CURSED SKULL RING
There are whispers around the village that monsters are lurking outside the gates. Prunella doesn’t pay this talk much mind–until she unearths a strange skull-shaped ring in her garden. When she places it on her finger she’s transformed into a skeleton girl, terrifying her monster-fearing town! Exiled, Prunella wanders the wilderness, where she discovers that monsters aren’t as bad as she’s been led to believe. With her new friends, undead pirate Captain Rip Skeleton and Francis, a floating, fiery skull, at her side, Prunella is sure to find a way to reverse this curse…but does she really want to?
MAGOON-BLUE STARS: THE VICE PRINCIPAL PROBLEM
When cousins Riley Halfmoon and Maya Dawn move to Urbanopolis to live with their activist grandma, they get off to a rocky start. Outgoing Riley misses her Muscogee cousins but is sure that she and Maya will be instant BFFs. Meanwhile, introvert Maya misses her parents, on active duty in Japan, and just wants some space to herself. At school, Maya joins Robotics Club and Riley bonds with fellow gymnasts. Just when they start to feel at home, their school culture is threatened by an influential foe in disguise. Joining student council feels like a way to help, so both cousins toss their hats in the ring for sixth-grade class president. But when they realize what they’re up against-money, power, and lies-they quickly shift from competition to cooperation, joining forces as superheroes. Riley is savvy with people; Maya is a whiz with gadgets. In no time, this dazzling duo is off to save the day! Relatable and rich in themes of family, community, and compromise, the Blue Stars series will entertain and empower, inspiring readers to be the stars they are.
MAY-DIARY OF A PUG: PUG’S NEW PUPPY
Bub the pug and his human, Bella, cannot wait to teach Nana’s new pup, Harlow, some new tricks, but they soon realize training a puppy is not as easy as they thought.
A precocious puppy with a penchant for solving mysteries is newly adopted into a family, causing havoc for their comfortable housecat.
When the villainous Sir Ogre unleashes his evil army on Carbuncle, a land of endless rainbows and sugar-sprinkled donuts, Punycorn, a small, athletically challenged unicorn, and a motley group of misfits are Carbuncle’s only hope!
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Eleven-year-old Ella Durand is the first Conjuror to attend the Arcanum Training Institute, a magic school in the clouds where Marvellers from around the world practice their cultural arts. Despite her excitement, Ella discovers that being the first isn’t easy–some Marvellers mistrust her magic. Eventually, she finds friends in elixirs teacher, Masterji Thakur, and fellow misfits Brigit and Jason. When a dangerous criminal escapes prison, supposedly with a Conjuror’s aid, Ella becomes the target of suspicion. Worse, Masterji Thakur mysteriously disappears while away on a research trip. With the help of her friends and her own growing powers, Ella must find a way to clear her family’s name and track down her mentor before it’s too late.
Trace’s relationship with his older brother Will become increasingly complicated after Will suffers a traumatic brain injury and becomes addicted to pain pills.
GRABENSTEIN-MR LEMONCELLO’S VERY FIRST GAME
Everybody starts somewhere, and once upon a time Luigi Lemoncello was a twelve-year-old boy in a large family who dreamed of being a showman; he gets his first chance working for a famous barker at a summer carnival where a mysterious puzzle leads him and his friends on a treasure hunt.
On the remote isle of Rosevear, Mira, like her mother before her, is a wrecker, one of the seven on the rope who swim out to shipwrecks to plunder them. Mira’s job is to rescue survivors, if there are any. After all, she never feels the cold of the frigid ocean waters and the waves seem to sing to her soul. But the people of Rosevear never admit the truth: that they set the beacons themselves to lure ships into the rocks. When the Council watch lays a trap to put an end to the wrecking, they arrest Mira’s father. Desperate to save him from the noose, Mira strikes a deal with an enigmatic wreck survivor guarding layers of secrets behind his captivating eyes, and sets off to find something her mother has left her, a family secret buried deep in the sea. With just nine days to find what she needs to rescue her father, all Mira knows for certain is this: The sea gives. The sea takes. And it’s up to her to do what she must to save the ones she loves.
KESSLER-WHEN THE WORLD WAS OURS
Vienna. 1936. Three young friends–Leo, Elsa, and Max–spend a perfect day together, unaware that around them Europe is descending into a growing darkness and that events will soon mean that they are ripped apart from each other as their lives take very different directions. Inspired by a true story, this is an extraordinary novel that is as powerful as it is heartbreaking and shows the bonds of love, family and friendship allow glimmers of hope to flourish, even in the most hopeless of times.
Jorge is a misunderstood middle school misfit who has been sent to live with his grandparents in New Mexico. On his first day of school he catches the attention of his belligerent principal and the school bullies. Lonely, resentful, and desperate for a friend, the only kid who shares Jorge’s interests turns out to be a young chupacabra– a legendary monster with a fearsome reputation! Carter is anything but savage, but then local cattle turn up dead and hunters learn of his Carter’s existence. Can Jorge help keep his friend safe?
STEADMAN-SKANDAR AND THE PHANTOM RIDER
As Skandar and his friends enter their second year at the Eyrie, wild unicorns are being killed and terrible storms threaten the Island, while meanwhile Skandar is determined to help his sister Kenna join him.
STEADMAN-SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF
Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has always wanted to be a Unicorn rider, but when the mysterious Weaver steals the most powerful unicorn in the world, Skandar must face sky battles, ancient secrets, and bloodthirsty unicorns in order to save his island.
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Throughout US history, Indigenous people have lost their lives and land because of colonization. But today, people across the country celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. They honor the cultures and contributions of Indigenous nations while raising awareness about current issues that American Indians face. This title looks at how the holiday developed, exploring the effects of colonization, the work of Indigenous activists, and what the future holds for the holiday. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
BUTLER-NGUGI-ESSIE AND THE MARCH ON SELMA
Twelve-year old Essie believes that Black people should be allowed to vote, and she’s willing to march for that right. On Sunday, March 7, 1965, Essie puts on her best dress to join protesters as they plan to visit the governor in Montgomery, Alabama. But as the 600 marchers approach the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, they are stopped by angry state troopers who will do whatever it takes to stop the peaceful protesters.
BUTLER-NGUGI-GIRLS SURVIVE: NINA UNDER ARREST: A BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S CRUSADE SURVIVAL STORY
It’s May 1963, and twelve-year-old Nina Norris is answering a call from civil rights leaders in Birmingham, Alabama. Black Americans are demanding the right to vote, but adults who protest risk losing their jobs. So, children are protesting in their place. As Nina prepares for her day, she knows she will likely be arrested and put in jail, but it’s a price she is willing to pay so that all people can have a say in their government. Readers can learn the real story of the Birmingham Children’s Crusade from the nonfiction back matter in this Girls Survive story. A glossary, discussion
questions, and writing prompts are also provided
CUMMINGS-THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM: ATTACK OF THE SHADOW SMASHERS
The latest monsters threatening Stermont Elementary are shadowy shapeshifters that attach themselves to people, eat their shadows, and block out all light. But before he can think of a way to deal with them, Alexander has to deal with a startling revelation from his friend Nikki.
CUMMINGS-THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM: CHARGE OF THE LIGHTENING BUGS
It is the first day of the brand-new Stermont Elementary School, but everything electrical seems to be going haywire, and it looks like strange green lightning bugs are draining off the power–but when they see green lightning in a clear blue sky Alexander and his friends know there must be a monster involved.
CUMINGS-THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM: CHOMP OF THE MEAT-EATING VEGETABLES
Alexander is used to finding monsters everywhere in Stermont, but now the school is being turned into an icebox by giant meat-eating vegetables–and his friend Rip has gone missing.
CUMMINGS-THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM: DAY OF THE NIGHT CRAWLERS
Alexander and his new friend, Rip, are worried that the worms the rain has brought out are really the megaworms that Notebook of Doom describes but they soon discover that the night crawlers are trying to warn them about the monster tunnel fish that are threatening Stermont Elementary.
CUMMINGS-THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM: FLURRY OF THE SNOMBIES
It is a very hot summer in Stermont, and Alexander and his friends are at Camp Gloamy in the mountains, but even here there are monsters–specifically zombie snowmen called snombies who want to freeze the young monster-hunters.
CUMMINGS-THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM: MARCH OF THE VANDERPANTS
The Notebook of Doom is missing and Alexander and his fellow-monster hunters, Rip and Nikki, are convinced that the boss-monster has it; but is that monster the mysterious Principal Vanderpants, who is certainly behaving oddly, or someone else–and they need to figure that out quickly because a mistake could have deadly consequences for Stermont Elementary.
CUMMINGS-THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM: POP OF THE BUMPY MUMMY
Alexander’s class is going on a sleepover at the Stermont Museum, but something is stealing bright, shiny objects from all over town, including the museum’s treasured Ruby Scorpion, and on the night of the visit the young monster hunters finally confront the town’s newest monster–a warrior covered entirely by bubble-wrap.
CUMMINGS-THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM: RISE OF THE BALLOON GOONS
Alexander has just moved into Stermont, but the elementary school is being torn down, his new classroom is located in the hospital morgue, a notebook he finds is full of information about monsters–and everywhere he turns there are spooky balloon men determined to attack him.
CUMMINGS-THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM: RUMBLE OF THE COASTER GHOST
Alexander’s class is going on a field trip to an amusement park called Safety Land with really slow, boring rides–but this is Stermont, and when a weird magician tells Alexander and his friends that the roller coaster is haunted things start to get a lot more interesting.
CUMMINGS-THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM: SNAP OF THE SUPER-GOOP
Rip and Nikki think Alexander is going crazy when he keeps seeing monsters they’ve already defeated, but he has to convince his friends there might be a new monster if he wants to protect the town and notebook.
CUMMINGS-THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM: SNEEZE OF THE OCTO-SCHNOZZ
Since the Notebook of Doom was stolen Alexander and the other monster hunters of Stermont Elementary have been operating without its assistance and now they are confronted by a large and stinky monster with eight powerful noses that can deliver a slimy sneeze with the power of a cannon–and somehow they must figure out its weakness.
CUMMINGS-THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM: WHACK OF THE P-REX
When Alexander and his friends find a very large footprint and piles of candy everywhere, they realize the school is being threatened by a Piñata-saurus Rex, a sweet-tasting monster who likes to smash things–and they find the solution may be as near as a broken ant farm.
GEORGE-BIBBIDI BOBBIDI ACADEMY: MAI AND THE TRICKY TRANSFORMATION
Learn the secrets to becoming a Disney fairy godmother in the second book of this new illustrated chapter book series for young readers! Determined to earn her wand twinkles at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Ball, Mai Magicwhisp decides to do all of her spells at once. But her plan to perform the most magical transformation ever is put on hold when she accidentally turns one of her classmates, Tatia Shine, into a unicorn! Now Mai has to work together with Tatia to reverse the transformation before Tatia is stuck as a unicorn forever.
GEORGE-BIBBIDI BOBBIDI ACADEMY: OPHELIA AND THE FAIRY FIELD TRIP
Ophelia is excited to go on the fairy field trip to Atlantica so she can visit the Wishing Whirlpool. There is only one problem: Ophelia can’t help being helpful! Every time she is about to go off on her own, she gets distracted by someone who needs her assistance. But when she runs into her sea witch cousin, Octavia, Ophelia might learn what true help means.
Weatherby is a fish out of water. When she lands a scholarship to the prestigious Boston School, she’s excited to be in the same world as her dad, whom she’s never met, and make real friends. But Weatherby has a secret she’ll risk everything to protect, one that could destroy her new life. Every member of Jack’s wealthy and privileged family has made their mark at the Boston School. Everyone, that is, except for Jack, who is entirely mediocre. He’s desperate to prove his worth to his influential father. But Jack has a secret of his own.
GILBERT-GIRLS SURVIVE: CORA AND THE TERRIBLE TWISTER: A TRI-STATE TORNADO SURVIVAL STORY
For young Cora Moffat March 18, 1925 has been a bad day, but it gets much worse when her school is hit by the Tri-State Tornado, and she, her twin brother and her former best friend Claire, struggle to survive as the school and town are destroyed around them. Includes historical notes.
GRATZ-HEROES: PEARL HARBOR. A COUNTRY ATTACKED. A FRIENDSHIP TESTED.
December 6, 1941: Best friends Frank and Stanley have it good. Their dads are Navy pilots stationed at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, and the boys get a front-row view of the huge battleships and the sparkling water. Yes, World War II is raging in Europe and in Asia, but the US isn’t involved in the war, and the boys are free to dream about becoming comic book creators. They’ve even invented a superhero of their own, in the style of Batman, Superman, Captain America, and other stars of the Golden Age of Comics. Maybe they’ll even get their comic published someday. December 7th, 1941: Everything explodes. That morning, Frank and Stanley are aboard the battleship the USS Utah when Japanese planes zoom overhead and begin dropping bombs on the ships below. Chaos ensues as everyone scrambles to dive for safety. Frank and Stanley realize what’s happening: Japan is attacking America! The war has come to them. As the boys fight to make their way home amidst the carnage, it’s clear that everything has changed. Stanley’s mother is Japanese American and he is suddenly facing a terrible prejudice that he’s never known before–he’s now seen as the “enemy,” and Frank, who’s white, cannot begin to understand what Stanley will now face. Can their friendship–and their dreams–survive this watershed moment in history?
KAHN-ZARA’S RULES FOR RECORD-BREAKING FUN
Ten-year-old (nearly eleven) Zara’s nickname is “Queen of the Neighborhood” because she organizes the other children (even the older ones), sets the rules, and generally makes sure everyone has fun; but now another ten-year-old, Naomi, has moved in across the street and she has her own ideas about fun games, and suddenly the other kids (even Zara’s younger brother Zayd) are listening to Naomi–if she is going to retain her influence Zara needs to come up with something quick, and an old copy of the Guinness Book of World Records gives her an idea.
Chery Etienne has her own hip-hop dance crew, but now some of them are moving away and she will have to try out for her middle school’s hip-hop dance team, although since she has never had any formal training she is not sure her unique style will be welcome.
Levi can’t believe his ears when his new stepsister, Sofia, insists that karate isn’t a real sport. But he’s even more shocked when Sofia suddenly joins his karate school. Why is she there? And why can’t she be more respectful toward Levi and his friends? Soon, the sparring between the new siblings turns into an outright competition–until Sofia tries to break a board and has a breakdown instead. Can Levi put aside his feelings to figure out what’s at the heart of their karate clash?
Twelve-year-old Calvin is the small but speedy left wing for his hockey team, but when he takes a really hard bodycheck during first game of a tournament he starts to freeze up on the ice and worry he will be benched.
Nina’s basketball dreams have been dashed. After moving to a small town, she learns her new school doesn’t have enough players to form a girls b-ball team. Nina is bummed until she finds out the boys team is short one payer–and anyone can try out. Nina decides to take a shot, and her hoop hopes rebound when she wins a spot on the roster. But not everyone is pleased she made the team. Can Nina prove herself as a power forward? Or will she buckle under pressure when a teammate tries to foul things up?
Avani Patel loves to skateboard, but there is no skate park in her town so she does not get to practice tricks often–but now that the idea is under consideration in the city council Avani and her friends set out to convince the skeptical politicians the town really needs one.
Quincy has worked hard in order to move up to the A-level soccer team where he can play with his friend Will, but when he becomes a starter and Will is benched it seems like their friendship is suddenly on the rocks.
MCCONDUIT-GIRLS SURVIVE: CLAUDIA IN THE STORM: A HURRICAN KATRINA SURVIVAL STORY
During the evacuation after Hurricane Katrina, twelve-year-old Claudia and her younger sister are separated from the rest of their family, and now it is up to Claudia to protect and comfort her sister through the tragedy.
OVIEDO-NUESTRAS VOCES: ON THE HOME FRONT WITH VALENTINA: A DIARY FROM 1940 to 1943
Told through diary entries during World War II, eleven-year-old Valentina helps her family navigate wartime changes and contributes to the war effort on the home front for a country she is not so sure accepts Mexican American families like her own
RAMOS-NUESTRAS VOCES: WISHING ON A STAR WITH ESTRELLA: A DIARY FROM 2022-223
Sixth grade is hard enough, but Mexican American Selena Estrella Herrera has to do it in a new town. Her family has moved to El Paso to help care for her grandfather (who seems not to want them there and insists on speaking only Spanish). One upside to being at a new school, though, is that she can finally leave behind her embarrassing obsession with musical megastar Selena–whom her parents named her after even though she can’t sing. She renames herself *Strella, avoids her grouchy grandfather, and tries to move on with her life. Then *Strella starts a National History Day project. The topic her team chooses? Selena. Can *Strella embrace her Tejano heritage and her old love of Selena and still become her own person? And will she ever discover what her own gifts are? In diary format, the Nuestras Voces series profiles inspiring characters from yesterday and today, and honors the joys, challenges, and outcomes of Latino experiences.
RIVERA-NUESTRAS VOCES: POLOMA’S SONG FOR PUERTO RICO: A DIARY FROM 1898
Told through diary entries, twelve-year-old Paloma and her family must navigate changes they cannot control and hope for a better future when United States soldiers invade Spanish controlled Puerto Rico in 1898.
SMITH-LLERA-NUESTRAS VOCES: COCUYO LIGHTS THE WAY: A DIARY FROM 1493-1496
Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Latino, Nuestras Voces shares inspiring Latino stories. In the summer of 1493, eleven-year-old Cocuyo is eager to find her place within her Taíno community on the island of Quisqueya. But in less than a year, her home, her family and friends, and her daily life will be forever changed by the arrival of Europeans. As Cocuyo learns more and more about the strangers who arrive by sea–and what they want from Quisqueya and its people–she looks for ways to help her community. At first, the Taíno try to befriend the strangers, but later they must protect themselves from invasion, disease, and enslavement. As the Taíno resist and survive, Cocuyo becomes determined to help preserve the culture that she loves. In diary format, the Nuestras Voces series profiles inspiring characters and honors the joys, challenges, and outcomes of Latino experiences
THORPE-HORSETAIL HOLLOW: FEARLESSLY PHILIPPE
Maddie follows her little sister Evie into Belle’s fairy tale, where Philippe the horse helps them secure Belle’s happily ever after.
THORPE-HORSETAIL HOLLOW: STUPENDOUSLY SAMSON
Ever since Maddie and her sister, Evie, moved with their family from the big city to a farm called Horsetail Hollow, it’s been one magical adventure after another. A mixed-up wish has been bringing horses from fairy tale worlds to their farm–and the sisters are the only ones who can help them save their happily-ever-afters! In this must-have fourth book in the Horsetail Hollow series, Maddie and Evie make new friends and uncover new magical secrets about their home.
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SPILSBURY-RISE OF THE ROBOTS! ROBOTS DISCOVERING THE DEEP
Deep beneath the waves, robots are on the rise! They are revolutionizing how we understand, make us of and protect our watery planet. But is this robotic revolution all good? Join the debate! From the publisher.
SPILSBURY-RISE OF THE ROBOTS! ROBOTS EXPLORING SPACE
Robots are taking over the world-but should we fear this robotic revolution or get behind it? Discover how these awesome high-tech machines are changing the world, then debate and decide if you think they are making it a better place.
SPILSBURY-RISE OF THE ROBOTS! ROBOTS FIGHTING WARS
Within the armed forces, robots are on the rise! They are revolutionizing how we fight our enemies and defend and protect ourselves. But is this robotic revolution all good? Join the debate. From the publisher.
SPILSBURY-RISE OF THE ROBOTS! ROBOTS IMPROVING INDUSTRY
Within the world of industry, robots are on the rise! They are helping us work better, quicker, and more sustainably. But is this robotic revolution all good? Join the debate. From the publisher.
SPILSBURY-RISE OF THE ROBOTS! ROBOTS SAVING LIVES
Within the world of medicine, robots are on the rise! They are saving lives, keeping people well, and revolutionizing health care. But is this robotic revolution all good? Join the debate.
This first illustrated Bible storybook from one of the world’s top Bible scholars draws connections across all of God’s very good story, His Word. This practical Bible guide shares family favorite stories, plus some that may be new, combining a theologian’s expertise with narratives that draw kids into the good news of the world’s greatest tale
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BERENSTAIN-EXTRA SPECIAL VALENTINE
It’s Valentine’s Day in Bear Country and Brother and Sister Bear have made valentines for all their friends. Brother bear even made a big card for someone special–and Sister Bear wants to guess who! But when Brother Bear doesn’t share the card with anyone at school, who could the valentine be for?
As a little girl accompanies her grandma on a walk to the polling station, members of their community join and the grandmother explains the importance of their journey.
BRUEL-BAD KITTY DOES NOT LIKE EASTER
On the hunt for the golden Easter egg, Kitty finds lots of blue, red, and purple eggs, but not the prized egg that holds the best thing ever until she sees something sparkling in the distance and wonders if she can get there first.
Lorelei is shocked to learn that her favorite animal, seals, actually eat penguins, so she sets out to do some in-person research – and discovers that in nature things are complicated.
COWDRY-FIONA AND THE EASTER EGG HUNT
Fiona plans an Easter egg hunt for all her friends at the zoo.
CUMMINGS-IS THIS YOUR CLASS PET?
Arfy the letter writing dog helps Hidey, a pet turtle on the loose, get back to her classroom.
A monster claims he would never eat a child as the children playing around him suspiciously disappear one by one.
DRISCOLL-I WANT TO BE A FIREFIGHTER
During Fire Safety Day, twin siblings who both want to be firefighters learn all about different types of firefighters, from those who fight forest fires to those who work at airports to help with airplane emergencies.
Yasmin is not sure she is cut out to be an astronaut, but a class trip to the space museum, and a tour of the mission control exhibit gives her another idea about how she could still be involved in the space program.
Yasmin is excited but nervous about her first camping trip with her scout troop–and a tent that threatens to collapse does not help.
Yasmin opted to be the director of her school play, but she is finding it difficult to keep the actors happy and the play moving forward–until she finally asserts her authority and makes the changes necessary to save the play.
When Yasmin discovers an injured cat she immediately slips into the role of vet to care for the animal with the assistance of her grandmother, while her grandfather tries to contact the owner.
The narrator turns a “nothing shape” into a cat, beaver, bunny, dog, turtle, and bear, but what the cat really wants is a horse.
At bedtime, when lights go out … sometimes thoughts stay on. Scary things and worries flutter and flap around. It’s so hard to sleep! But a little imagination (and a lot of love) can create a cozy nest for happy thoughts – and sweet dreams for little ones. This lyrical and reassuring book by award-winning poet Maggie Smith is the perfect tread for calming active minds at bedtime (or anytime)
Cat and Pigeon live in a city lot and while they do not have much they have each other, so when Pigeon goes missing after a storm, Cat leaves the safety of their lot for the first time and traverses the city looking for her.
Elijah wants the perfect Easter outfit, but feels discouraged after a failed shopping trip until two community elders encourage him to create his own Easter masterpiece.
HARPER-I CANNOT DRAW A BICYCLE
The book cannot draw a bicycle, but the horse really wants a bicycle. Will horse’s wheely dreams come true–or will they end in pieces?
Pampered, nap-loving kitty Poopsie makes her way through a jungle after a pushy narrator pressures her toward adventure
HARTMAN-WATCH OUT FOR THE LION!
Warning readers who dare to open the book that there is a lion hiding inside, this surprising story helps them discover what is really lurking in the pages of this interactive adventure.
A young girl escapes from a too loud and busy world by living inside a whale, but when her retreat is disturbed by an intruder, she learns people will be quiet and listen whenever she tells a story.
LUCADO-JUST IN CASE YOU EVER FEEL ALONE
To a child, a day can last forever, and hurt feelings sink in deep. Whether they’re having trouble making friends, struggling to learn something new, or just having a sad day, children need daily reminders of how much they’re cherished. No matter what happens — the good and bad, the firsts and lasts — remind your children that they’ll never be alone… because you are there for them, and God is always right there too.
MACLEOD-THE DOOR THAT HAD NEVER BEEN OPENED BEFORE
The Grunions’ house had many doors. But there was one door, that had never been opened before! The door that had never been opened before was built closed shut, locked tight, and never opened for a reason. A reason that nobody knew. Geraldine opened every door she ever found. Geraldine opened every door and went everywhere and met everyone and did everything. Everything, except one thing. Geraldine had never opened the Door that had never been opened before…not yet!
George and Martha are the best of friends. Laugh along with them as they learn and grow in two classic stories: ‘Split Pea Soup’ and ‘The Flying Machine’.
This Is Loki introduces the Asgardian trickster and brother to Thor: Loki! After Thor leaves on an adventure, Loki seems to be up to some kind of trickery back in Asgard. But what is he up to? Loki is not quite a hero, but not quite a villain, and while he doesn’t always show it, he loves his brother and parents. Tricksters of all ages will enjoy seeing themselves in this look at who Loki is and what makes him Loki.
MARVEL-SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS: THE HANGOUT HEADACHE
Spidey’s offer to let Hulk hang out in WEB-Quarters quickly turns into disaster as WQ isn’t exactly a ”Hulk-Friendly” space.
MCBETH-I AM NOT THE EASTER BUNNY!
Despite the vest, bowtie, and Easter egg painting a bunny insists that he is NOT the Easter Bunny.
OBUHANYCH-THIS LITTLE KITTY IN THE GARDEN
Five little kittens enjoy the wonders of spring as they spend time in the garden.
When the Easter Bunny’s colorful eggs go missing right before the great Easter egg hunt, Uni the Unicorn uses a little magic to save the day
SCHROTENBOER-THIS SPECIAL BLESSING FOR YOU
God is full of love for your children, and This Special Blessing for You empowers them to live out who God wants them to be in the world. Encourage them to spread love and kindness with this engaging rhyming picture book. This Special Blessing for You uses words and phrases that help children better understand what God wants to communicate to them. It is based on the Aaronic Blessing found in Numbers 6:23-27, “The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. Children ages 4-8 will delight in these spiritual takeaways: God loves you so much and delights in your presence
In this hilarious illustrated fable, Anna Van Ogre loses her lovely monstrous looks and is turned into a sickeningly adorable, rosy-cheeked little girl. It starts her on a journey to learn an unforgettable lesson about true beauty
This enchanting picture book introduces the beloved author to a new generation of readers, encouraging them to count from one to ten and back again as they watch the magic unfold before their very eyes.
SLATER-ESCARGOT AND THE SEARCH FOR SPRING
After a long winter spent indoors, adorable French snail Escargot ventures out into the world, searching for signs of spring, and meets a fluffy white bunny along the way, in this delightful tale of unlikely friendship
STAR WARS-MEET THE GALACTIC HEROES
Padawans learning to read will love this introductory approach to the Force. Young fans and reluctant readers can get to know the most iconic heroes from the Skywalker saga! Featuring the vibrant illustration style from the celebrated Galaxy of Adventures animation shorts, this bind-up of level 1 readers includes five stories about Obi-Wan, Leia, Luke, Rey, and the ever-popular droids C-3PO, R2-D2, and BB-8! The World of Reading early readers are designed to offer reluctant readers books they will want to read by featuring stories about the characters they love from a galaxy far, far away.
Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, and Nubs are younglings training to be Jedi Knights. Master Yoda sends them to an outpost temple on the planet of Tenoo. But before they reach the new temple, they have to learn how to work together to stop some greedy pirates! The World of Reading early readers are designed to offer reluctant readers books they will want to read by featuring stories about the characters they love from a galaxy far, far away.
Tied to the very first full-length animated Star Wars series created for preschoolers and their families, set in the exciting new era of the High Republic! In this Level 1 early reader, younglings Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, and Nubs are sent on a special mission for Master Yoda! When the pirate Taborr steals Kai’s lightsaber, Kai has to decide between losing his lightsaber forever or finishing the mission before it s too late.
STEINBERG-SUMMER VACATION, HERE I COME!
Follows a group of children on summer vacation, from splashing around at the local pool to heading on a family road trip.
STEINBERG-ST PATRICK’S DAY, HERE I COME!
Follows a group of children on St. Patrick’s Day, from wearing celebratory green clothing to trying out some Irish dancing.
STEINBERG-VALENTINE’S DAY, HERE I COME!
Follows a group of children on Valentine’s Day, from making cards for everyone to eating oodles of heart-shaped candy.
TOKUDA-HALL-LOVE IN THE LIBRARY
To fall in love is already a gift. But to fall in love in a place like Minidoka, a place built to make people feel like they weren’t human–that was miraculous. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Tama is sent to live in a War Relocation Center in the desert. All Japanese Americans from the West Coast–elderly people, children, babies–now live in prison camps like Minidoka. To be who she is has become a crime, it seems, and Tama doesn’t know when or if she will ever leave. Trying not to think of the life she once had, she works in the camp’s tiny library, taking solace in pages bursting with color and light, love and fairness. And she isn’t the only one. George waits each morning by the door, his arms piled with books checked out the day before. As their friendship grows, Tama wonders: Can anyone possibly read so much? Is she the reason George comes to the library every day? Beautifully illustrated and complete with an afterword, back matter, and a photo of the real Tama and George–the author’s grandparents–Maggie Tokuda-Hall’s elegant love story for readers of all ages sheds light on a shameful chapter of American history.
Are YOU big? A simple question sends readers to the far reaches of the universe.
An egg left by a bunny causes comical chaos among a group of animals as they try to come to a consensus on whether it’s time to celebrate the holiday–or breakfast
YOUNG-JESUS CALLING: EASTER PRAYERS
Reminding children that Jesus loves them so much he died on the cross to save them and be with them forever, this kid-friendly retelling of Jesus’ Resurrection includes Easter-themed prayers encouraging little ones to talk to God.
CHILDREN’S EASY NON-FIC:
BERGLUND-SOCCER GOATS: THE GREATEST ATHLETES OF ALL TIME
How do you pick soccer’s GOATs? Pel©♭ and Marta get a lot of GOAT nods. But is Nadine Angerer the greatest goalkeeper? And what about recent World Cup champion Lionel Messi? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of soccer and see if you agree that they’re the greatest of all time
Level up your comedy cred as you level up your gaming! For kids ages eight an up, this is the perfect book to have by your side at home, at school or while gaming. You’ll enjoy telling these silly jokes to your friends and family and have even more fun with the silly illustrations throughout!
This title opens the door to the Chinese language. It includes numbers 1 through 20, the alphabet, colors, family, animals, and places words, and common pleasantries.
This title opens the door to the French language. It includes numbers 1 through 20, the alphabet, colors, family, animals, and places words, and common pleasantries. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title opens the door to the German language. The title includes numbers 1 through 20, colors, family, animals, and places words, and common pleasantries. The title is complete with a tone guide and unique letter sound guide. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title opens the door to the Italian language. It includes numbers 1 through 20, the alphabet, colors, family, animals, and places words, and common pleasantries. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title opens the door to the Japanese language. It includes numbers 1 through 20, the alphabet, colors, family, animals, and places words, and common pleasantries. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title opens the door to the Spanish language. It includes numbers 1 through 20, the alphabet, colors, family, animals, and places words, and common pleasantries.
FLOUW-INCREDIBLE STARS OF THE PLANT WORLD
Vetted by experts, this large-format guide digs up the facts on the most unusual and awe-spiring plants on Earth, including towering sequoias, giant Saguaro cacti, incredible palms and many more. Illustrations.
How do you pick car racing GOATs? Richard Petty and Jeff Gordon get a lot of attention. But what about NHRA champion Brittany Force? And what about the versatile driver A.J. Foyt? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of car racing and see if you agree that they’re the greatest of all time.
FLYNN-EXTREME SPORTS GOATS: THE GREATEST ATHLETES OF ALL TIME
How do you pick extreme sports GOATs? Is it snowboarder Chloe Kim or skateboarder Tony Hawk? Or maybe it’s BMX legend Dave Mirra. With so many sports, how do you choose? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of extreme sports and see if you agree that they’re the greatest of all time
Fungi are all around us. They root and fruit and twist and twine. The mycelium roots spread below ground while the mushroom fruits pop above the earth. Some are edible, and some are poisonous. Some help keep forests communicate, others recycle decaying matter. But all across the world, fungi are growing. Discover when, how, where, and why in this poetic and illuminating nonfiction picture book.
LANAN-JUMPER: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BACKYARD JUMPING SPIDER
What if you were as small as a bean and could walk on the walls and ceiling, sense vibrations through your elbows, jump five times your body length, see the world through eight eyes, and hear using tiny hairs all over your body? That is Jumper’s world. Open this book and discover the fascinating hidden life of a backyard jumping spider.
LAVELLE-BUTT OR FACE?: CAN YOU TELL WHICH END YOU’RE LOOKING AT?
Move over, Jeopardy, Family Feud, and The Price Is Right – this book will be your new favorite laugh-until-your-stomach-hurts family game! In Butt or Face, weird animals are introduced with a close-up photo. Kids must guess: are they seeing seeing…um…err… the bottom or the top? Readers will learn about animals like Cuban Dwarf Frogs, whose backsides look like a pair of eyes, and the Mary River Turtle, which not only has a unique face, but even breathes through its butt! On every reveal page, kids can enjoy the animals’ complete photos and fascinating scientific facts, which explain how the critters’ camouflage and trickery help them to engage with their habitats. Can YOU tell a butt from a face?
SCHUH-MY LIFE WITH A GRANDPARENT WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Meet Elias! His grandmother, who has memory loss caused by Alzheimer’s disease, lives with his family. Elias is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students
Meet Tiana! She likes gymnastics, cooking, and drawing. She also has diabetes. Tiana is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students.
Meet Max! He likes riding his scooter and playing with his dog. He also has epilepsy. Max is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students.
Meet Jocelyn! She likes soccer and dinosaurs. She is also a leukemia survivor. Jocelyn is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students.
SCHUH-MY LIFE WITH TOURETTE SYNDROME
Meet Emma! She loves riding roller coasters and playing at the beach. She also has Tourette syndrome. Emma is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students!
TROUPE-WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF YOU NEVER BRUSHED YOUR TEETH?
I’M NOT BRUSHING MY TEETH! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and never brushed? This humorous, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of bad dental hygiene on your mouth–and your social life! Fun facts, tips for proper brushing, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning in this illustrated narrative nonfiction title.
TROUPE-WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF YOU NEVER GOT VACCINES?
I’m not getting shots! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and never got vaccines? This humorous, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of not getting vaccinated against infectious diseases. Fun facts, tips for handling shots like a pro, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning in this illustrated narrative nonfiction title.
TROUPE-WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF YOU NEVER LEFT THE COUCH?
I’M NOT GETTING UP! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and never got off the couch? This humorous, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of not exercising on your body–and your social life! Fun facts, tips for being more active, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning in this illustrated narrative nonfiction title
TROUPE-WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF YOU NEVER SLEPT?
I’M NOT GOING TO BED! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and never slept? This humorous, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of no sleep on your body–and your social life! Fun facts, tips for healthy sleep, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning in this illustrated narrative nonfiction title.
TROUPE-WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF YOU NEVER TOOK A BATH?
“I’M NOT TAKING A BATH! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and never washed up? This humorous, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of not bathing on your body–and your social life! Fun facts, tips for good hygiene, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning in this illustrated narrative nonfiction title.
TROUP-WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF YOU ONLY ATE CHOCOLATE?
I JUST WANT DESSERT! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and ate only chocolate? This imaginative, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of too much sugar and bad nutrition on your body–and your social life! Fun facts, tips for healthy eating, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning in this illustrated narrative nonfiction title.