Mile High with a Vampire - (Argeneau Novel) by Lynsay Sands (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 368Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: RomanceSeries Title: Argeneau NovelFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Avon BooksAuthor: Lynsay SandsAge Range: AdultBook theme: Paranormal, VampiresLanguage: English Book Synopsis In the latest Argeneau novel from New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands, an immortal and her mortal pilot are on the run from hungry vampires...and discover they're life mates along the way. Jet Lassiter likes being a pilot for Argeneau Inc. Perks included travelling to exotic locations and meeting interesting people, even if they are the blood-sucking kind. He's living the good life, until his plane goes down in the mountains and four of his passengers are gravely injured. They need blood to heal... and Jet is the only source. Quinn Peters never wanted to be immortal. Once a renowned heart surgeon, she was turned against her will and now she has to drink blood to survive. Before she can ask how her "life" can get any worse, she's in a plane crash. One of the few survivors, Quinn is desperate to get the mortal pilot to safety before her fellow immortals succumb to their blood lust and drain Jet dry. But hungry vampires are the least of their worries--the crash wasn't an accident, and someone is trying to kill Quinn. Will she and Jet find their happily ever after as life mates, or will her assassin find her first? Review Quotes "A romcom with a kickass vampire heroine, a sensitive mortal hottie, and a little danger thrown in!" --Fresh Fiction on Immortal Angel"Her trademark humor and genuine characters...keep her series fresh and her readers hooked."--Publishers Weekly on Immortal Nights"Paranormal fans will definitely enjoy this tale of immortal love and devotion."--Library Journal on Immortal Born"Sands delivers a rip-roaring adventure with plenty of steamy interludes in a story that should make fans of even the most virulent anti-vampire readers. It's hard to resist her witty dialogue, off-the-wall scenarios, sexy moments, and tongue-in-cheek sense of humor, all of which combine for a deliciously fun romp in this absolutely bonkers read."--Entertainment Weekly on Vampires Like It Hot"Yet another exciting and charming installment in Lynsay Sands' long-running Argeneau series...You can just imagine the drama, the action, and of course the laughs that Sands is known for." --Harlequin Junkie on Immortal Angel
Friends Forever [25th Anniversary Ed] - by Gary Susman & Jeannine Dillon & Bryan Cairns (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 240Genre: Performing ArtsSub-Genre: TelevisionFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Harper DesignAuthor: Gary Susman & Jeannine Dillon & Bryan CairnsAge Range: AdultBook theme: Genres, ComedyLanguage: English About the Book A fully illustrated and authorized episode guide celebrating the 25th anniversary of the hit-television show Friends, including a look behind-the-scenes of cult-favorite episodes, exclusive photos from Warner Bros., and much more. Book Synopsis A fully illustrated and authorized episode guide celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the hit-television show Friends, including a look behind-the-scenes of cult-favorite episodes, exclusive photos from Warner Bros., brand new interviews with show creators Marta Kauffman, David Crane, and set designer John Shaffner, and more.The beloved show Friends introduced the world to six young New Yorkers living together, falling in love, breaking up (cue Ross's We were on a break!), and getting into hilarious shenanigans, which became an instant classic formula that inspired dozens of hangout sitcoms long after the show's reign. But no sitcom has ever come close to the series that started it all, spawning iconic looks like the Rachel and timeless catchphrases like How you doin'? while creating a cultural sensation that catapulted the cast members to instant mega-stardom.Throughout the show's ten- season run, viewers watched Monica, Rachel, Phoebe, Ross, Chandler, and Joey navigate their twenties and thirties with unwavering friendship, determination, and, of course, plenty of sarcasm. Friends Forever takes fans back to the set where it all began with exclusive photos of the sitcom that won four Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series, eleven People's Choice Awards, and a Golden Globe for Jennifer Aniston for Best Lead Actress in a Television Series. This fully illustrated episode guide will treat readers to nostalgic flashbacks of the top one hundred episodes and sneak peeks of how popularly referenced lines from the show came to be. Friends Forever also boasts new interviews with show creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman on how the show got its start and set designer John Shaffner who reveals his inspirations behind the iconic looks behind Monica's and Rachel's apartment and Central Perk. It's no wonder why the Friends cast was chosen by TV Guide readers as the Best Comedy cast of all time, while countless other publications such as Vanity Fair named the show one of the best sitcoms of all time.Fun, hilarious interactives include: Joey's fake resume vs real one Countdown to the funniest Thanksgiving foods Trivia game Q & A from The One with the Embryos (Seriously, what is Chandler Bing's job?) Follow Ross's infidelity trail from The One with the Morning After Who's that celebrity? A comprehensive guide to some of the most famous celebrity guest stars from all ten seasons
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Shatter Me - by Tahereh Mafi (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8 Inches (H) x 1.1 Inches (W) x 5.3 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 338Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: DystopianSeries Title: Shatter MeFormat: PaperbackPublisher: HarperCollinsAuthor: Tahereh MafiAge Range: TeenLanguage: English About the Book "The Hunger Games" meets X-Men in this debut novel that "Publishers Weekly" called "a gripping read from an author who's not afraid to take risks." Book Synopsis The gripping first installment in New York Times bestselling author Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me series.One touch is all it takes. One touch, and Juliette Ferrars can leave a fully grown man gasping for air. One touch, and she can kill.No one knows why Juliette has such incredible power. It feels like a curse, a burden that one person alone could never bear. But The Reestablishment sees it as a gift, sees her as an opportunity. An opportunity for a deadly weapon.Juliette has never fought for herself before. But when she's reunited with the one person who ever cared about her, she finds a strength she never knew she had.And don't miss Defy Me, the shocking fifth book in the Shatter Me series! From the Back Cover The moon understands what it means to be h u m a n. Uncertain. Alone. Cratered by i m p e r f e c t i o n s.No one knows why Juliette's touch is fatal, but the Reestablishment has plans for her. Plans to use her as a weapon.But Juliette has plans of her own.After a lifetime without freedom, she's finally discovering a strength to fight back for the very first time--and to find a future with the one boy she thought she'd lost forever.In the electrifying first book in the Shatter Me series, Tahereh Mafi presents a riveting dystopian world, a thrilling superhero story, and an unforgettable heroine. Review Quotes "Fast-paced action scenes convey imminent danger vividly....Part cautionary tale, part juicy love story, this will appeal to action and adventure fans."--Kirkus Reviews"Mafi combines a psychological opener with an action-adventure denouement in her YA debut. This is a gripping read from an author who's not afraid to take risks."--Publishers Weekly"Rip-roaring adventure and steamy romance scenes, with a relationship teens will root for as much as they did for Bella and Edward. Inventive touches propel the story, such as strikeouts that reveal Juliette's inner thoughts. The final chapters leave Juliette, Adam, and Warner well poised for round two."--BooklistEARLY PRAISE FOR UNRAVEL ME: "Unravel Me is dangerous, sexy, romantic, and intense. I dare you to stop reading."--Kami Garcia, New York Times bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures novelsPRAISE FOR SHATTER ME: "Addictive, intense, and oozing with romance. I'm envious. I couldn't put it down."--Lauren Kate, New York Times bestselling author of FALLEN"Fans of Cashore's Fire, Oliver's Delirium, and, yes, Twilight will find this addictive."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Teens will feel satisfied yet wait impatiently for more."--School Library Journal
City on Fire - by Don Winslow (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 368Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: ThrillersFormat: HardcoverPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAuthor: Don WinslowAge Range: AdultBook theme: CrimeLanguage: English About the Book "The first novel in an epic crime saga from the New York Times bestselling author of the Cartel Trilogy and The Force"-- Book Synopsis From the #1 internationally bestselling author of the Cartel Trilogy (The Power of the Dog, The Cartel, and The Border), The Force, and Broken comes the first novel in an epic crime saga about the Irish and Italian crime syndicates in America during the 1980s and 1990s. "One of America's greatest storytellers." - Stephen King Providence, RI, 1986. Twenty-nine-year-old Danny Ryan is a hard-working longshoreman, loving husband, loyal friend, and occasional "muscle" for the Irish crime syndicate that oversees much of the city. He yearns for something more and dreams of starting over fresh, someplace far away. But when a modern-day Helen of Troy triggers a war between rival mob factions, Danny is embroiled in a conflict he can't escape. Now it is up to him to step into the breach to protect his family, the friends who are closer to him than brothers, and the only home he's ever known. Exploring classic themes of loyalty, betrayal, honor, and corruption on both sides of the law, City on Fire is a contemporary Iliad from Don Winslow, "America's greatest living crime writer" (Jon Land, Providence Journal). Review Quotes "Exhibiting a remarkable range, [Winslow is] just as good at sprints as long distances, is as adept at mimicking screwball capers as mobster movies, and can charm as well as chill. . . . A dazzling display of versatility, this set of novellas shows Winslow to be an author who has hit his prime." --The Sunday Times [UK] on Broken"This is an outstanding sextet in which-- praise be! -- 'love and loyalty trump the law.' It is fast, furious, and very funny." --The Times [London] on Broken"Winslow, whose work includes a dozen of the finest crime novels written in the last 20 years, displays all of his strengths, including propulsive narration, compelling characters and a tight, staccato writing style, in Broken, a collection of six remarkable novellas." --Bruce De Silva, Associated PressWith the passing of Elmore Leonard a few years back, it's now safe to proclaim Winslow America's greatest living crime writer. His consistency is matched only by his creativity, his talent exceeded by his ability to surpass himself time and time again.--Jon Land, Providence Journal on Broken"A master of thrills shows his range, and his bite . . . [Winslow is] a writer from whom others can learn the ropes."--Janet Maslin, New York TImes on Broken
Berenstain Bears We Love Baseball L1 by Mike Berenstain (Paperback)
Genre: Juvenile FictionFormat: PaperbackAuthor: Mike BerenstainAge Range: 4-8 Years
It's in His Kiss - (Bridgertons) by Julia Quinn (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 432Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: RomanceSeries Title: BridgertonsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Avon BooksAuthor: Julia QuinnAge Range: AdultBook theme: Historical, GeneralLanguage: English Book Synopsis A New York Times BestsellerFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Hyacinth Bridgerton, in the seventh of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.HYACINTH'S STORYMeet Our Hero . . .Gareth St. Clair is in a bind. His father, who detests him, is determined to beggar the St. Clair estates and ruin his inheritance. Gareth's sole bequest is an old family diary, which may or may not contain the secrets of his past . . . and the key to his future. The problem is--it's written in Italian, of which Gareth speaks not a word.Meet Our Heroine . . .All the ton agreed: there was no one quite like Hyacinth Bridgerton. She's fiendishly smart, devilishly outspoken, and according to Gareth, probably best in small doses. But there's something about her--something charming and vexing--that grabs him and won't quite let go . . .Meet Poor Mr. Mozart . . . Or don't. But rest assured, he's spinning in his grave when Gareth and Hyacinth cross paths at the annual--and annually discordant--Smythe-Smith musicale. To Hyacinth, Gareth's every word seems a dare, and she offers to translate his diary, even though her Italian is slightly less than perfect. But as they delve into the mysterious text, they discover that the answers they seek lie not in the diary, but in each other . . . and that there is nothing as simple--or as complicated--as a single, perfect kiss. Review Quotes "If you've never read romance novels, start here." --Washington Post"Julia Quinn is truly our contemporary Jane Austen."--Jill Barnett"Quinn is . . . a romance master. [She] has created a family so likable and attractive, a community so vibrant and engaging, that we want to crawl into the pages and know them." --NPR Books"Quinn is a consummate storyteller. Her prose is spry and assured, and she excels at creating indelible characters." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Simply delightful, filled with charm, humor, and wit." --Kirkus Reviews
The Wayside School 3-Book Box Set - by Louis Sachar (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.8 Inches (H) x 1.3 Inches (W) x 5.3 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 608Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Humorous StoriesSeries Title: Wayside SchoolFormat: PaperbackPublisher: HarperCollinsAuthor: Louis SacharAge Range: 9-12 YearsLanguage: English About the Book Titles include "Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger, Wayside School Is Falling Down" and "Sideway Stories From Wayside School". Book Synopsis Bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning author Louis Sachar knows how to make readers laugh. And there are laughs galore in the classic Wayside School series!The first three books in the Wayside School series are available together in this collection, complete with hilarious stories, zany art, and a triple serving of absurdity.More than fifteen million readers have laughed at the stories of Sideways Stories from Wayside School; Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger; and Wayside School Is Falling Down. So what are you waiting for? Come visit Wayside School! Kids 7 to 13 will zoom through these chapter books--laughing their way through the fast, funny, silly but relatable stories.And get ready for Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom, the brand-new, fourth installment in the series, and the first in twenty-five years! From the Back Cover A Crazy Mixed-up School.There'd been a terrible mistake. Wayside School was supposed to be built with thirty classrooms one on top of the other...thirty stories tall! (The builder said he was very sorry.)That may be why all kinds of funny things happen at Wayside SChool...especially on the thirteenth floor. You'll meet Mrs. Gorf, the meanest teacher of all, terrible Todd, who always gets sent home early, and John who can read only upside down--along with all the other kids in the crazy mix-up school that came out sideways. But you'll never guess the truth about Sammy, the new kid...or what's in store for Wayside School on Halloween!There was a terrible mistake-Wayside School was built with one classroom on top of another, thirty stories high! (The builder said he was sorry.) Maybe that's why all kinds of funny things happened at Wayside-especially on the thirteenth floor.
The Pioneer Woman Cooks--Super Easy! - by Ree Drummond (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 384Genre: Cooking + Food + WineSub-Genre: Courses & DishesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAuthor: Ree DrummondAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralLanguage: English Book Synopsis Bring the family together--and take it easy on yourself!Between my family, my website, my cookbooks, and my TV show, I make a lot of food around here! And as much as I've always loved cooking (and of course, eating!), it seems that more and more these days, I'm looking for ways to simplify my life in the kitchen. I find myself gravitating toward recipes that are delicious but don't require a lot of prep or fuss, because they free me up to have more time (and energy) for other areas of my life. This also makes cooking less of a chore and more of a pleasure--exactly what cooking should be!The Pioneer Woman Cooks--Super Easy! will free you up and transform your cooking life as well, with 120 recipes that range from effortless breakfasts to breezy skillet meals to speedy soups to ready-in-minutes Tex-Mex delights, so So you'll have lots of options for any given meal. Many recipes in this cookbook call for step- saving (and sanity-saving) shortcuts that will revolutionize the time you spend making meals for your family, and all of them are utterly scrumptious! I've absolutely fallen in love with this new generation of recipes, including Butter Pecan French Toast, Buffalo Chicken Totchos, Speedy Dumpling Soup, Broccoli-Cheese Stromboli (so great for kids!), and an entire section of pastas and grains, such as One-Pot Sausage Pasta and colorful and fresh Hawaiian Shrimp Bowls. You'll find yummy meals such as Pepperoni Fried Rice, Chicken-Fried Steak Fingers, and ultra-tasty Chicken Curry in a Hurry . . . as well as assemble-in-the-baking-dish casseroles, throw-together sheet pan suppers, and simply decadent desserts such as Mug Cakes, Coconut Cream Pie, and Brownie S'Mores Bars that you'll dream about.There's something for everyone in this cookbook, and not a single recipe, ingredient, or step is complicated or difficult. Now that's the kind of cooking we can all get behind! Review Quotes "[Ree Drummond is] funny, enthusiastic and self-deprecating, making the book appeal to pavement-pounders and pioneer types alike [with] recipes like steak with whiskey cream sauce, leek and potato pizza and pico de gallo. As a portrait of a real American family kitchen, it works."--New York Times"Drummond invites fans into her world with irresistible recipes and photos.... Here's a mom of four who can turn out a Perfect Pot Roast and make feasts for girlfriends that start with sangria and finish with crème brûlée. It's sweet and seductive: You'll want to plunge right in."--People & #8220[Ree Drummond] whips up mouthwatering meals with easy-to-find ingredients (she's miles away from restaurants and supermarkets) and shares what living in a not-so-little house on the prairie is really all about. & #8221--People & #8220Who needs Julia Child? I've got Pioneer Woman. & #8221--Baltimore Sun
The Storyteller - by Dave Grohl (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 304Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: MusicFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Dey Street BooksAuthor: Dave GrohlAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis So, I've written a book. Having entertained the idea for years, and even offered a few questionable opportunities (It's a piece of cake! Just do 4 hours of interviews, find someone else to write it, put your face on the cover, and voila!) I have decided to write these stories just as I have always done, in my own hand. The joy that I have felt from chronicling these tales is not unlike listening back to a song that I've recorded and can't wait to share with the world, or reading a primitive journal entry from a stained notebook, or even hearing my voice bounce between the Kiss posters on my wall as a child. This certainly doesn't mean that I'm quitting my day job, but it does give me a place to shed a little light on what it's like to be a kid from Springfield, Virginia, walking through life while living out the crazy dreams I had as young musician. From hitting the road with Scream at 18 years old, to my time in Nirvana and the Foo Fighters, jamming with Iggy Pop or playing at the Academy Awards or dancing with AC/DC and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, drumming for Tom Petty or meeting Sir Paul McCartney at Royal Albert Hall, bedtime stories with Joan Jett or a chance meeting with Little Richard, to flying halfway around the world for one epic night with my daughters...the list goes on. I look forward to focusing the lens through which I see these memories a little sharper for you with much excitement.
Vanderbilt - by Anderson Cooper & Katherine Howe (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 384Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: BusinessFormat: HardcoverPublisher: HarperAuthor: Anderson Cooper & Katherine HoweAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis CNN anchor and New York Times bestselling author Anderson Cooper teams with New York Times bestselling historian and novelist Katherine Howe to chronicle the rise and fall of a legendary American dynasty--his mother's family, the Vanderbilts.Few names are as synonymous with wealth and glamour as "Vanderbilt."When Cornelius Vanderbilt, the teenaged son of a ferryman in New York Harbor who was born at the end of the eighteenth century, decided to go into business on his own, few would have believed that within six decades he would epitomize American wealth, magnate of a shipping and railroad empire that made him the richest man in the country. In the wake of his death in 1877, Cornelius's heirs bitterly fought over his estate, sowing familial discord that would never fully heal. The generations of Vanderbilts who followed lived lives of unimaginable excess, steeped in tides of success and failure. By 2018, when the last Vanderbilt left the Breakers--the summer estate in Newport, Rhode Island, his grandson and namesake Cornelius Vanderbilt II built--the family would have been unrecognizable to the Commodore.Now, the Commodore's great-great-great-grandson, Anderson Cooper, joins with historian Katherine Howe to explore the story of his legendary family and their remarkable influence. Cooper and Howe breathe life into the ancestors who built the family's empire, basked in the Commodore's wealth, hosted lavish galas, and became synonymous with unfettered American capitalism and high society. Moving from the hardscrabble wharves of Staten Island to the lavish drawing rooms of Gilded Age Fifth Avenue, from the ornate summer palaces of Newport to the courts of Europe, Cooper and Howe wryly recount the triumphs and tragedies of an American family unlike any other.Drawing on never-before-seen documents and told from a unique insider's viewpoint, this is a rollicking, quintessentially American history as remarkable as the family it so vividly captures. Review Quotes "A remarkably frank and tender undertaking."--New York Times on The Rainbow Comes and Goes"Cooper is a storyteller with plenty of heart. . . . A smart, soulful page-turner. . . . Strong stuff, and in Cooper's hands, well told."--People on Dispatches from the Edge"Fascinating, forthright, philosophical, and inspiring, these mother-and-son musings on family, life, death, forgiveness, fame, and perseverance are at once uniquely personal and deeply human."--Booklist (starred review) on The Rainbow Comes and Goes"His vignettes from the world's horrorscapes rise above the swagger of many journalistic memoirs because Cooper writes with competence as well as feeling. . . . Intriguing."--Washington Post Book World on Dispatches from the EdgeMeaningful, revealing.--Wall Street Journal on The Rainbow Comes and Goes
Creatures of the Flood - (Bamboo Kingdom) by Erin Hunter (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x .9 Inches (W) x 5.6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 256Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: AnimalsSeries Title: Bamboo KingdomFormat: HardcoverPublisher: HarperCollinsAuthor: Erin HunterAge Range: 9-12 YearsBook theme: GeneralLanguage: English About the Book "Three young pandas set out on separate journeys to save their homes and families in the Bamboo Kingdom"-- Review Quotes Praise for Bravelands: "Deep characters, a complex plot, rich mythology, and a stunning setting. Wild and wonderful."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Berenstain Bears' Big Machines L1 by Mike Berenstain (Paperback)
Genre: Juvenile FictionFormat: PaperbackAuthor: Mike BerenstainAge Range: 4-8 Years
Catch Us When We Fall - by Juliette Fay (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 416Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: WomenFormat: PaperbackPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAuthor: Juliette FayAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis If you love the emotionally complex novels of JoJo Moyes and the dramatic books of Jodi Picoult, you won't want to miss this newest book about second chances, redemption, and the power of hope from USA Today bestselling author of Shelter Me, Juliette Fay.On her own since the age of eighteen, Cass Macklin dated brilliant, troubled Ben McGreavy, convinced he was the smartest person she'd ever known. They partied their way through their twenties, slowly descending into a bleak world of binge-drinking and broken promises, inebriated for most of a decade. Now Ben is dead, and Cass is broke, homeless, scared...and pregnant. Determined to have a healthy pregnancy and raise Ben's baby, Cass has to find a way to stop drinking and build a stable life for herself and her child. But with no money, skills, or sober friends or family, the task seems insurmountable. At wit's end, Cass turns to the only person with the means to help her: Ben's brother Scott, third basemen for the Boston Red Sox, a man with a temper and problems of his own. The two make a deal that neither one of them is sure they can live up to. As Cass struggles to take control of her life and to ask for help when she needs it, Scott begins to realize there's a life for him beyond the baseball diamond. By turns heartbreaking and humorous, with its message that change is possible, that forgiveness can be freely given, and that life, though imperfect, is worth embracing, Catch Us When We Fall is a story of human connectedness and hope. Review Quotes When I'm done reading Juliette Fay's books, her characters always exist in my memory like people I've actually met. Catch Us When We Fall is full of hope, heart, and genuine love. I already miss checking in with these beautiful people who are trying their hardest to heal and connect."--Allie Larkin, bestselling author of Stay, Why Can't I Be You, and Swimming for SunlightCatch Us When We Fall is a beautiful story about life's darkest demons - grief, addiction, and broken promises - but Juliette Fay's characters are so lovable and emotionally complex it left me suffused with light and hope. I read this book in a gulp, alternately crying, laughing, and cheering...--Ann Mah, bestselling author of"A redemption story if ever there was one... A beautiful look at the strength it takes to save ourselves, the love it takes to save each other, and the hopeful truth that it's never too late to start over."--Jessica Strawser, author of A Million Reasons Why"Catch Us When We Fall is an emotionally rich, deeply satisfying novel that grabs you early and doesn't let go. With endearing characters, an expertly woven plot, and wonderful writing, Juliette Fay reminds us that no matter how tough we think we are, we really, really need each other."--Matthew Norman, author of Last Couple Standing and All Together Now"Suffused with compassion, wry humor, and unexpected grace, it's a story not of angels or demons, but of people struggling to find a safe harbor in the broken landscape of addiction."--Randy Susan Meyers, bestselling author of Waisted and The Widow of Wall Street
Almost Adulting - by Arden Rose (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8 Inches (H) x .5 Inches (W) x 5.3 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 224Genre: Juvenile NonfictionSub-Genre: Biography & AutobiographyFormat: PaperbackPublisher: HarperCollinsAuthor: Arden RoseAge Range: TeenBook theme: WomenLanguage: English About the Book Chic and witty YouTube sensation Rose presents a collection of original essays ideal for teenage girls who are ready to start living and styling themselves on their own terms. Illustrations. Book Synopsis For fans of Grace Helbig and Alexa Chung comes a fresh, hilarious guide to growing up your way from social media influencer and lifestyle vlogger Arden Rose. Now in paperback with a brand-new chapter with tips from Arden about how to travel in style!In Almost Adulting--perfect for budding adults, failing adults, and eaters of microwave mug brownies--Arden tells you how to survive your future adulthood. Topics include: Making internet friends who are cool and not murderersFlirting with someone in a way to make them think you are cool and not a murdererBeing in an actual relationship where you talk about your feelings in a healthy manner To the other person Eating enough proteinAssembling a somewhat acceptable adult wardrobe when you have zero dollarsGoing on adventures without starting to smellHow sex is supposed to feel, but, like, actually thoughBy the end of the book--a mash-up of essays, lists, and artwork--you'll have learned not only how to dress yourself, how to travel alone, how to talk to strangers online, and how to date strangers (in PERSON!), but also how to pass as a real, functioning, appropriately socialized adult.
The Matter of Black Lives - by Jelani Cobb & David Remnick (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 848Genre: Literary CollectionsSub-Genre: AmericanFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Ecco PressAuthor: Jelani Cobb & David RemnickAge Range: AdultBook theme: African AmericanLanguage: English Book Synopsis A collection of The New Yorker's groundbreaking writing on race in America--including work by James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Hilton Als, Zadie Smith, and more--with a foreword by Jelani CobbThis anthology from the pages of the New Yorker provides a bold and complex portrait of Black life in America, told through stories of private triumphs and national tragedies, political vision and artistic inspiration. It reaches back across a century, with Rebecca West's classic account of a 1947 lynching trial and James Baldwin's "Letter from a Region in My Mind" (which later formed the basis of The Fire Next Time), and yet it also explores our current moment, from the classroom to the prison cell and the upheavals of what Jelani Cobb calls "the American Spring." Bringing together reporting, profiles, memoir, and criticism from writers such as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Elizabeth Alexander, Hilton Als, Vinson Cunningham, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Malcolm Gladwell, Jamaica Kincaid, Kelefa Sanneh, Doreen St. Félix, and others, the collection offers startling insights about this country's relationship with race. The Matter of Black Lives reveals the weight of a singular history, and challenges us to envision the future anew. Review Quotes "Illuminating and powerful . . . a memorable book with a resounding message."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Immersive and engaging . . . Reading three decades of essays on this important and urgent topic, one is appalled that we know so much and have repeatedly done so little with that knowledge, as well as simultaneously hopeful and skeptical that technological solutions can save us now."--Library JournalA must-read.--Daily BeastPraise for The Fragile Earth--///
Feeding the Soul (Because It's My Business) - by Tabitha Brown (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 288Genre: Self ImprovementSub-Genre: Motivational & InspirationalFormat: HardcoverPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAuthor: Tabitha BrownAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis You are seen, you are loved, and you are heard!Before Tabitha Brown was one of the most popular personalities in the world, sharing her delicious vegan home cooking and compassionate wisdom with millions of followers across social media, she was an aspiring actress who in 2016 began struggling with undiagnosed chronic autoimmune pain. Her condition made her believe she wouldn't live to see forty--until she started listening to what her soul and her body truly needed. Now, in this life-changing book, Tabitha shares the wisdom she gained from her own journey, showing readers how to make a life for themselves that is rooted in nonjudgmental kindness and love, both for themselves and for others.Tabitha grounds her lessons in stories about her own life, career, faith, and family in this funny, down-to-earth book, built around the catchphrases that her fans know and love, including: Hello There!: Why hope, joy, and clarity are so very neededThat's Your Business: Defining yourself, and being okay with thatHave the Most Amazing Day . . .: Choosing joy and living with intentionBut Don't Go Messin' Up No One Else's: Learning to walk in kindness even when the world doesn't feel kindLike So, Like That: Living life without measurementVery Good: Living in peace and creating good from the badRich with personal stories and inspirational quotes, and sprinkled with a few easy vegan recipes, Feeding the Soul is a book to share--and to return to when you want to feel seen, loved, and heard.
Missing and Endangered - by J A Jance (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 416Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: ThrillersFormat: PaperbackPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAuthor: J A JanceAge Range: AdultBook theme: SuspenseLanguage: English Book Synopsis NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERCochise County Sheriff Joanna Brady's professional and personal lives collide when her college-age daughter is involved in a missing persons case in this evocative and atmospheric mystery in J. A. Jance's New York Times bestselling suspense series, set in the beautiful desert country of the American Southwest.When Jennifer Brady returns to Northern Arizona University for her sophomore year, she quickly becomes a big sister to her new roommate, Beth Rankin, a brilliant yet sheltered sixteen-year-old freshman. For a homeschooled Beth, college is her first taste of both freedom and unfettered access to the internet, and Jenny is concerned that she's too naïve and rebellious for her own good.Her worries are well-founded because one day Beth vanishes, prompting Jenny to alert campus authorities, local police, and her mom, Sheriff Joanna Brady--who calls in a favor. Beth is found, but Jenny's concern has unwittingly put her in the crosshairs of a criminal bent on revenge.With Christmas vacation approaching, and Beth at war with her parents, Jenny invites Beth to the shelter of the Brady home. While Joanna is sympathetic, she's caught up in a sensitive case--an officer-involved shooting that has placed the lives of two young children in jeopardy--leaving her stretched thin to help a fragile young woman recently gone missing and endangered. Review Quotes "Fans of police procedurals with a Southwestern flair will love Joanna's determination to manage marriage, motherhood, and policing in this 19th Joanna Brady book."--Library Journal"The two parallel cases provide plenty of action, while keeping a premium on character studies and violence to a minimum. Once again, the compassionate, intelligent Joanna balances a busy home life and a complex job with aplomb. This long-running series consistently entertains."--Publishers Weekly"What is refreshing is the way [Jance] shows how law enforcement are not just numbers and robots but people with families and a personal home-life. As with all her novels, readers will not be disappointed." --MilitaryPress.com
Battle of Brothers - by Robert Lacey (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.5 Inches (H) x 6.9 Inch (W) x 1.4 Inch (D)Weight: 1.3 PoundsNumber of Pages: 400Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: RoyaltyFormat: HardcoverPublisher: HarperAuthor: Robert LaceyAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "Originally published in Great Britain in 2020 by William Collins"--Copyright page. Book Synopsis A New York Times bestseller.From bestselling author and historical consultant to the award-winning Netflix series The Crown, an unparalleled insider account of tumult, secrecy and schism in the Royal family. The world has watched Prince William and Prince Harry since they were born. Raised by Princess Diana to be the closest of brothers, how have the boy princes grown into very different, now distanced men? From royal insider, biographer and historian Robert Lacey, this book reveals the untold details of William and Harry's closeness and estrangement, asking what happens when two sons are raised for vastly different futures - one burdened with the responsibility of one day becoming king, the other with the knowledge that he will always remain spare. How have William and Harry both agreed and diverged in their views of what a modern royal owes to their country? Were the seeds of damage sowed by Prince Charles and Princess Diana as their marriage unraveled for all the world to see? In the previous generation, how have Prince Charles and Prince Andrew's own relations strained under the Crown? What role has Queen Elizabeth II played in marshalling her feuding heirs? What parts have Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle played in helping their husbands to choose their differing paths? And what is the real, unvarnished story behind Harry and Meghan's dramatic departure? In the most intimate vision yet of life behind closed doors, with its highs, lows and discretions all laid out, this is a journey into royal life as never offered before.
Blood: Jonas Brothers - by The Jonas Brothers (Hardcover)
Genre: Biography + AutobiographyFormat: HardcoverAuthor: The Jonas BrothersAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
My Jane Austen Summer (Paperback) by Cindy Jones
Number of Pages: 352Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAuthor: Cindy JonesAge Range: AdultLanguage: EnglishAfter her boyfriend leaves her for another woman, Lily gets help with her troubles from her imaginary friend Jane Austen, just as she gets a chance to go to London to re-enact Austen's Mansfield Park. Original. 40,000 first printing.
The Self-Care Solution - by Jennifer Ashton (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 288Genre: Health + WellnessSub-Genre: Healthy LivingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAuthor: Jennifer AshtonAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis ABC's chief medical correspondent helps you ring in the New Year right with a resolution that's actually doable: a year-long plan to improve your emotional and physical health--from giving up alcohol to doing a digital detox, but each for only one month.Dr. Jennifer Ashton is at the top of her field as an ob-gyn and news correspondent. But even at the top there's still room to improve, and with The Self-Care Solution, she upends her life one month at a time, using her own experiences to help you improve your health and enhance your life.Dr. Ashton becomes both researcher and subject as she focuses on twelve separate challenges. Beginning with a new area of focus each month, she guides you through the struggles she faces, the benefits she experiences, and the science behind why each month's challenge--giving up alcohol, doing more push-ups, adopting an earlier bedtime, limiting technology--can lead to better health. Month by month, Dr. Ashton tackles a different area of wellness with the hope that the lessons she learns and the improved health she experiences will motivate her (and you) to make each change permanent. Throughout, she offers easy-to-comprehend health information about the particular challenge to help you understand its benefits and to stick with it. Whether it's adding cardio or learning how to meditate, Dr. Ashton makes these daily lifestyle choices and changes feel possible--and shows how beneficial a mindful lifestyle can be.Inspiring, practical, and informative, illustrated with helpful photos and charts, The Self-Care Solution teaches you how to recalibrate your life to enjoy a better, healthier year, one month at a time. Featuring guidance from top experts, entertaining case studies, easy-to-follow advice and tips, and Dr. Ashton's observations and insights, this book can help you achieve a better life balance and a more active and healthy lifestyle. Review Quotes "Creating a better life for yourself really is possible. The key, as The Self-Care Solution shows, is to start small. And Dr. Ashton proves it by showing us how she did it in her own life. This deeply personal, informative, and inspiring book should be on the hit-refresh reading list of everyone who's looking to thrive in the new year."--Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global
What Would You Do in a Book about You? - by Jean Reidy (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 9 Inch (W) x .25 Inch (D)Weight: 1.43 PoundsNumber of Pages: 40Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Social ThemesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: HarperCollinsAuthor: Jean ReidyAge Range: 4-8 YearsBook theme: New ExperienceLanguage: English About the Book This book asks readers to think about the endless possibilities their futures may hold, encouraging the youngest child to dream big. Book Synopsis For fans of Oh, The Places You'll Go! and The Wonderful Things You Will Be, What Would You Do in a Book About You? will empower kids to reach for their dreams. From Zolotow Honor award-winning author Jean Reidy (Truman) and illustrated by Joey Chou, this lyrical picture book has pitch-perfect rhythm and rhyme and makes for a great read-aloud. No dream is too big or too small in this heartwarming, heart-building book about you! So, stop. Dream. Think it through. And remember, there is so much you can do. Here is an exuberant book that asks what wonderful, endless possibilities your story and your future might hold, making YOU the author of your own powerful tale.Perfect for a graduation, a new baby, a birthday, or any milestone in a child's or adult's life, this book celebrates everything you are capable of doing and becoming. For after all, the best stories are the ones that you will write . . . Review Quotes Featuring upbeat rhymes and busy, cheerful animated art, this peppy, motivational read invites kids to imagine what they could do or be, during playtime and beyond.--Booklist When you use your imagination and tell your own stories, there are endless possibilities for magic, mayhem, fun, and learning. The layered, geometric illustrations burst with life and movement. The text has a call-and-response feel that lends itself to reading out loud. --Kirkus Reviews
Bohemian Magick - by Veronica Varlow (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 240Genre: Body + Mind + SpiritSub-Genre: Magick StudiesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Harper DesignAuthor: Veronica VarlowAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "An illustrated guidebook that shows readers how to connect with and empower themselves through the archetype of the witch and the supersensory"-- Book Synopsis An enchanting and glamorous handbook for aspiring witches and ritualists of all levels, filled with potent, never-before-available spells, potions, charms, and more, and illustrated with 150 photographs."Your life is the most important spell you cast."--Veronica VarlowIn this beguiling guide, Veronica Varlow, the last daughter in a line of Bohemian witches, weaves together witchcraft knowledge and ancient secret spells with an exotic rock-and-roll magick style that has earned her a devoted following worldwide. Drawings, photography, vintage art, and text written in her own hand round out this sumptuous companion filled with spells for everlasting confidence, radiant self-love, healing, manifesting your dreams, and love with a desired partner.Veronica calls upon the ancient and hidden Czech-Romani magic passed down to from her grandmother Helen's lineage and infuses it with her own signature sorcery to help you awaken and amplify your truest self. Each spell that you cast, each potion that you brew, and each chant you speak into the universe will rouse the most powerful part of your being, the part that inherently knows how incredible and unstoppable you are when you possess the right tools. In Part I, The School of Spectaculus, Veronica reveals, step by step, her personally crafted steps to spellcasting with power. She shares her secrets regarding writing and preparing for spells, calling on ancestors to give your spells oomph, and concluding spells properly. She also provides information on when to cast spells and other basics that you need to know to perform the mind-blowing rituals she introduces in Part II.In Part II, Initiations, she introduces you to the hidden magick of Bohemia. There are five initiations, each focused on a specific themes including self-esteem, healing, self-love, love.Each initiation begins with an overview on the subject at hand, incorporating her personal wisdom and experience as a healer and sharing stories and images from the extremely popular Witch Camps she leads in upstate New York. The overview is followed by an experiential journey of discovery, a story in which you are the protagonist, whether following a trail of candles through a dark wood to a river filled with tiny message-filled paper boats or venturing into a tarot parlor on a hot, sultry night to meet a Witch who has come back from the Afterlife to help you find true love. And, of course, each initiation includes spells with a rock and roll vibe, such as: Hello, I Love You: Using a mirror magick to boost your confidence and magnetismReturn to Sender: Create a Magick Candle and burn it upside down to protect you and send bad vibes back to where they came fromSearch and Destroy: Literally pulverize the false stories you tell yourself by writing them on china plates and smash those poisonous words to bits with a hammer! It's a tough job, and this is the way to do it.Bohemian Rhapsody: A special knot-tying spell to do with a partner to increase passion and intimacyFor each badass bewitching enchantment, Veronica explains its importance, the purpose of practice, and the necessary tools and preparation you'll need to cast it correctly. With Bohemian Magick, you'll discover your adventurous side and have more fun than you ever dreamed. Get ready to rise up, call your power back to you, realize your purpose, and make your life story truly legendary!
The Silent Wife - by Karin Slaughter (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 496Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: ThrillersFormat: PaperbackPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAuthor: Karin SlaughterAge Range: AdultBook theme: SuspenseLanguage: English Book Synopsis "If you're into mystery thrillers, then you're into Karin Slaughter." --THESKIMMHe watches. He waits. He takes. Who will be next . . .THE SILENT WIFEInvestigating the killing of a prisoner during a riot inside a state penitentiary, GBI investigator Will Trent is confronted with disturbing information. One of the inmates claims that he is innocent of a brutal attack for which he has always been the prime suspect. The man insists that he was framed by a corrupt law enforcement team led by Jeffrey Tolliver and that the real culprit is still out there--a serial killer who has systematically been preying on women across the state for years. If Will reopens the investigation and implicates the dead police officer with a hero's reputation of wrongdoing, the opportunistic convict is willing to provide the information GBI needs about the riot murder.Only days ago, another young woman was viciously murdered in a state park in northern Georgia. Is it a fluke, or could there be a serial killer on the loose?As Will Trent digs into both crimes it becomes clear that he must solve the cold case in order to find the answer. Yet nearly a decade has passed--time for memories to fade, witnesses to vanish, evidence to disappear, and lies to become truth. But Will can't crack either mystery without the help of the one person he doesn't want involved: his girlfriend and Jeffrey Tolliver's widow, medical examiner Sara Linton.When the past and present begin to collide, Will realizes that everything he values is at stake . . . Review Quotes "If you're into mystery thrillers, then you're into Karin Slaughter." --theSkimm An all-time HQ fave . . . it gets dark. This one goes out to the twisty thriller fans.--theSkimm on The Silent WIfe As one can only expect from a Karin Slaughter crime thriller, her latest book The Silent Wife comes with just the right amount of twists, turns, shocks, surprises and domestic thrill and shrill that will keep longtime fans of her Will Trent series on their toes--and welcome new readers to the party.--Parade on The Silent Wife Fiction doesn't get any better than this."--Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author If you want to be chilled to the bone, pick up Slaughter's latest, The Silent Wife . . . it's absolutely mesmerizing.--Popsugar on The Silent Wife Karin Slaughter knows how to craft a character. . . . Slaughter's fans know exactly what they're in for when they pick up one of her thrillers, but there's nothing formulaic about them--that spine-tingling chill her stories evoke is largely organic.--The Big Thrill on The Silent Wife One of the most popular series in current crime reading . . . love it for the interesting detective work, but also for the evolution in Sara's life. . . . Irresistible.--The Globe and Mail on The Silent Wife Slaughter delivers an unflinching, deeply empathetic exploration of the stigma surrounding rape and the enduring trauma suffered by its survivors.--Publishers Weekly on The Silent Wife Slaughter has said she wants to make violence against women real to people who don't get it. She succeeds in The Silent Wife . . . [readers] will eat up. --Washington Post on The Silent Wife Splendid . . . When it comes to intricate plotting nothing daunts Slaughter and she's in prime form.--The Toronto Star on The Silent Wife The emotionally sophisticated characters work through the brutality of their jobs in this dynamic psychological thriller and police procedural that will please readers of Slaughter's "Grant County" series. For fans of Meg Gardiner, David Baldacci, and Carrie Smith.--Library Journal on The Silent Wife "[The Last Widow] does what all great Slaughter books do: keeps you on the edge of your seat. It's a chilling whodunit for our times."--Parade on The Last Widow "Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivaled among thriller writers, and if you haven't yet read her, this is the moment."--Michael Connelly, New York Times bestselling author "Her talent is the equivalent of an Edgar Allan Poe or a Nathaniel Hawthorne . . . An exemplary storyteller, weaving her words with skill and intelligence. She will be recognized as one of the great talents of the 21st century and will hold an honored place in the realm of world literature."--The Huffington Post "It's Slaughter's prodigious gifts of characterization that make her stand out among thriller writers."--Washington Post "Slaughter adds depth to her best-selling series with the investigations of old and current cases, while also advancing the key personal relationship. Another slam dunk."--Booklist (starred review) on The Silent Wife "Slaughter's work is like a professional athlete coming to the playground to show the kids how it's done. With her themes, tensions and metaphors, she has a talent for classic literature that is often missing in recent fiction."--RT Book Reviews "There's never a dull moment in Georgia with Karin Slaughter on the literary rampage."--Washington Post on The Last Widow "One of the boldest thriller writers working today."--Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author "With a well-written, intriguing plot and an edge-of-the-seat ending, this is sure to keep readers up late into the night."--Library Journal (starred review) on The Last Widow
The Stranger Behind You - by Carol Goodman (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 336Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: ThrillersFormat: PaperbackPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAuthor: Carol GoodmanAge Range: AdultBook theme: PsychologicalLanguage: English Book Synopsis Two-time Mary Higgins Clark Award-Winning Author!In the tradition of Daphne du Maurier and Shari Lapena, comes the newest mystery thriller from New York Times bestselling author Carol Goodman--a twisty, chilling story set in a former Magdalen Laundry in Manhattan that explores today's #MeToo complexities.In a twisting, mesmerizing story that is as beautifully written as it is utterly propulsive, Goodman keeps us breathlessly turning the pages right to the shocking and poignant end. I absolutely loved this layered and moving novel!" --Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Confessions on the 7:45You're never really aloneJournalist Joan Lurie has written a seething article exposing a notorious newspaper tycoon as a sexual predator. But the night it goes live, she is brutally attacked. Traumatized and suffering the effects of a concussion, she moves into a highly secure apartment in Manhattan called the Refuge, which was at one time a Magdalen Laundry. Joan should be safe here, so how can she explain the cryptic incidents that are happening?Lillian Day is Joan's new 96-year-old neighbor at the Refuge. In 1941, Lillian witnessed a mysterious murder that sent her into hiding at the Magdalen Laundry, and she hasn't come out since. As she relates to Joan her harrowing story, Joan sees striking similarities to her own past.Melissa Osgood, newly widowed and revengeful, has burning questions about her husband's recent death. When she discovers a suspicious paper trail that he left behind, she realizes how little she knew about her marriage. But it seems Joan Lurie might be the one who has the answers. As these three lives intersect, each woman must stay one step ahead of those who are desperate to make sure the truth is never uncovered. Review Quotes "[A] superior thriller...The plot takes many terrifying twists and turns en route to the surprising climax. Those with a taste for the gothic will be richly rewarded."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)Carol Goodman's The Stranger Behind You is at once a ripped-from-the-headlines thriller, a powerful meditation on the deep bonds and power of female friendship, and a colorful glimpse of New York City old and new. In a twisting, mesmerizing story that is as beautifuly written as it is utterly propulsive, Goodman weaves a dream that blends the past and the present, takes us deep into the hearts and souls of her characters, and keeps us breathlessly turning the pages right to the shocking and poignant end. I absolutely loved this layered and moving novel!"--Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Confessions on the 7:45 "Foreboding and moody...As you're pulled deeper into its crumbling corridors and gothic history, you'll never guess where its true threats lie."--Miranda Beverly-Whittemore, New York Times-bestselling author of Bittersweet and June, on The Widow's House"Blends a perfect gothic premise...with modern mysterious twists....I couldn't put it down but I didn't want it to end."--Wendy Webb, bestselling author on The Night Visitors"You can always call upon Carol Goodman when you need an atmospheric and twisting tale. Full of half-truths and vengeful ghosts of the past, The Night Visitors will inspire readers to linger long into the night."--Lori Rader-Day, Mary Higgins Clark Award-winning author of Under a Dark Sky, on The Night VisitorsCarol Goodman is a superb writer, and she explores family and small-town dynamics in a way that's both suspenseful and touchingly real. The Sea of Lost Girls features a fascinating cast of characters, intriguing setting -- and enough shocking twists to leave you breathless. I loved it.--Alison Gaylin, Edgar Award-winning author of Never Look Back, on The Sea of Lost Girls"The Stranger Behind You is a captivating exploration of sexual harassment, friendship, ambition, and how women join together to overcome trauma. It is as classic as it is timely, as heartbreaking as it is suspenseful. Stunning. I couldn't put it down."--Danielle Trussoni, New York Times bestselling author of Angelology and The Ancestor
I Scream for Ice Cream ( Splat the Cat: I Can Read! Level 1) (Paperback) by Rob Scotton
Dimensions (Overall): 8.7 Inches (H) x 5.8 Inches (W) x .2 Inches (D)Weight: .15 PoundsNumber of Pages: 32Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Readers / Beginner, Humorous Stories, Animals / CatsSeries Title: Splat the Cat: I Can Read! Level 1Format: PaperbackPublisher: HarperCollins Children's BooksAuthor: Rob ScottonAge Range: 4-8 YearsLanguage: English About the Book "Based on the bestselling books by Rob Scotton." Book Synopsis Join Splat and his class on a field trip to an ice-cream factory in this delectable I Can Read book from New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton.Splat can barely sit still during the bus ride. He's imagining the mountain of ice cream he thinks he'll get to eat! But when Splat gets there, that mountain becomes more of an avalanche. It's up to Splat and his classmates to save the day!Beginning readers will practice the -eam sound in this easy-to-read addition to the Splat series.Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own. From the Back Cover Splat's class is going on a field trip to the ice cream factory. He thinks he's going to eat a mountain of ice cream! But when that mountain turns into an avalanche, it's up to Splat and his classmates to save the day!
You Have a Brain (Hardcover) by Ben M.D. Carson
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.7 Inches (W) x 1 Inches (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 231Genre: Juvenile NonfictionSub-Genre: Social Issues / Self-Esteem + Self-RelianceFormat: HardcoverPublisher: ZondervanAuthor: Ben M.D. CarsonAge Range: TeenLanguage: English About the Book After telling the story of how he overcame an inner-city background to become a world-renowned neurosurgeon (Gifted Hands), Dr. Ben Carson now gives students an inspirational look at the philosophy of life that helped him meet life's obstacles and leap over them, using his lessons to help students learn to T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G. as well. Book Synopsis Eight proven principles to help you overcome your self-doubt, conquer your fear of the future, reverse negative thoughts about yourself, and hurdle any other obstacles standing between you and your dreams.But instead of letting his circumstances control him, Dr. Carson took control of his attitude and actions, leading to his discovery of eight straightforward but revolutionary principles that helped shape his future.In You Have a Brain, Dr. Carson unpacks the eight important parts of T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G.--Talent, Honesty, Insight, Being Nice, Knowledge, Books, In-Depth Learning, and God--and presents the stories of people who demonstrated those things in his life.Through the advice and real-world examples laid out in these pages, you will learn how to incorporate these T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G. principles into your own life so that you, like Dr. Carson, can embrace an amazing future filled with incredible success.You Have a Brain Includes discussion questions at the back of the bookUnpacks the eight essential parts of Thinking Big: Talent, Honesty, Insight, Strong People Skills, Knowledge, Books, In-Depth Learning, and GodIs written by Dr. Ben Carson, a world-renowned neurosurgeon, former presidential candidate, and current Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Teaches great life lessons for young men and womenIs the perfect gift for high school and college graduations, birthdays, and confirmations, and a great addition to YA book clubs and YA study groups Review Quotes The title of You Have a Brain: A Teen's Guide to T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G centers on the advice Ben Carson's mother gave him and his brother: you have a brain-use it. The well-known neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin Carson has overcome the obstacles of his father's leaving the family, being considered stupid by his classmates in grade school, and having a violent temper. He articulates eight principles that helped shape his future and which make up thinking big: Talent, Honesty, Insight, being Nice, Knowledge, Books, In-Depth Learning, and God. Writing for a teen audience, Carson amply demonstrates that the effective use of one's brain does trump peer pressure. In his experience, "peers" were actually People Encouraging Errors, Rudeness and stupidity. Carson also makes clear that his own battle with an out-of-control temper required help from God, though using his brain to recognize the need was essential. Gregg Lewis is the author or coauthor of more than 50 books, and Deborah Shaw Lewis has authored or coauthored more than a dozen books; the two are the parents of five children. As a team they have worked with Dr. Carson and are able to articulate insights in a fashion that encourages personal assessment. Leroy Hommerding, CLJ--Christian Library Journal
Baby's Carry Along Bible - by Sally Lloyd-Jones (Board Book)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inch (W) x .9 Inch (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 24Genre: Juvenile NonfictionSub-Genre: ReligionFormat: Board BookPublisher: HarperFestivalAuthor: Sally Lloyd-JonesAge Range: 4-8 YearsBook theme: ChristianityLanguage: English Book Synopsis Baby's first Bible! A perfect Bible for little ones on the go by the bestselling author of The Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd-Jones.It's a Bible you can carry! In this nifty carry-along board book, little ones will find a collection of ten favorite Bible stories in rhyme, filled with comforting truths told through scripture. Keep God's word close to your baby's heart in this perfect package.And don't forget to check out the cuddly companion book, Baby's Hug-a-Bible!
Better Together, Cinderella - by Ashley Franklin (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.8 Inches (H) x .3 Inches (W) x 7.25 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 32Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: FamilyFormat: HardcoverPublisher: HarperCollinsAuthor: Ashley FranklinAge Range: 4-8 YearsBook theme: Alternative FamilyLanguage: English Book Synopsis In this magical follow-up picture book to Ashley Franklin's and Ebony Glenn's celebrated fairy tale twist, Not Quite Snow White, princess Tameika becomes a big sister . . . to twins! Tameika can't seem to do anything right for her new twin siblings and struggles to find her place when they steal her spotlight. Luckily, she and her family are attending the community family ball. Tameika is sure a ball will make the perfect set to prove that she can be the best big sister ever. But what if Tameika is wrong? With some help from her beloved Uncle Derrick, this princess learns that a growing family is always better together! Perfect for big sisters everywhere and for fans of Oona, Little Miss, Big Sis, and Sisters First.
The Cold Millions - by Jess Walter (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 352Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: LiteraryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Harper PerennialAuthor: Jess WalterAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis "One of the most captivating novels of the year." - Washington Post NATIONAL BESTSELLERA Best Book of the Year: Bloomberg Boston Globe Chicago Public Library Chicago Tribune Esquire Kirkus New York Public Library New York Times Book Review (Historical Fiction) NPR's Fresh Air O Magazine Washington Post Publishers Weekly Seattle Times USA Today A Library Reads Pick An Indie Next PickFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins comes another "literary miracle" (NPR)--a propulsive, richly entertaining novel about two brothers swept up in the turbulent class warfare of the early twentieth century.An intimate story of brotherhood, love, sacrifice, and betrayal set against the panoramic backdrop of an early twentieth-century America that eerily echoes our own time, The Cold Millions offers a kaleidoscopic portrait of a nation grappling with the chasm between rich and poor, between harsh realities and simple dreams. The Dolans live by their wits, jumping freight trains and lining up for day work at crooked job agencies. While sixteen-year-old Rye yearns for a steady job and a home, his older brother, Gig, dreams of a better world, fighting alongside other union men for fair pay and decent treatment. Enter Ursula the Great, a vaudeville singer who performs with a live cougar and introduces the brothers to a far more dangerous creature: a mining magnate determined to keep his wealth and his hold on Ursula.Dubious of Gig's idealism, Rye finds himself drawn to a fearless nineteen-year-old activist and feminist named Elizabeth Gurley Flynn. But a storm is coming, threatening to overwhelm them all, and Rye will be forced to decide where he stands. Is it enough to win the occasional battle, even if you cannot win the war? Featuring an unforgettable cast of cops and tramps, suffragists and socialists, madams and murderers, The Cold Millions is a tour de force from a "writer who has planted himself firmly in the first rank of American authors" (Boston Globe). Review Quotes "Beautiful Ruins author Walter again brings the magic."--People, Book of the Week"The Cold Millions is a literary unicorn: a book about socio-economic disparity that's also a page-turner, a postmodern experiment that reads like a potboiler, and a beautiful, lyric hymn to the power of social unrest in American history. It's funny and harrowing, sweet and violent, innocent and experienced; it walks a dozen tightropes. Jess Walter is a national treasure."--Anthony Doerr, author of All the Light We Cannot See"The Cold Millions will break your heart and make you hopeful at the same time."--Seattle Times"A work of irresistible characters, harrowing adventures and rip-roaring fun ... bursting with a dazzling range of outrageous characters.... One of the most captivating novels of the year."--Washington Post"It's a tremendous work, a vivid, propulsive, historical novel with a politically explosive backdrop that reverberates through our own."--USA Today"Jess Walter is a superb storyteller. His plot rolls on at a steady pace. His ear for dialogue, whatever the character, is acute. He knows when to amp up the prose with a telling metaphor.... As polished and hard as a diamond, The Cold Millions reminds us of America's tempestuous past and suggests that all this is anything but past."--Boston Globe"Masterly. . . . Shifting perspectives and sharp plot twists contribute to the richness of the story, bringing a tumultuous time in American history to life. Walter illustrates how injustice can galvanize young men but also wreck them."--The New Yorker"Riveting. . . . With an expansive cast that includes anti-capitalist firebrands, menacing tycoons, a coalition of multifaceted, multiethnic itinerant workers and sundry 'killers, detectives and anarchists, ' this book captures the audacity, promise, ugliness and beauty of American life."--Minneapolis Star Tribune"Strung up around true events and a handful of real people, Walter's latest is informed by intensive, ardent research and reverence for his home city; consider this book a train ticket to a past time and place. In addition to boldly voiced characters and dramatic suspense, in this century-ago tale of labor rights and wealth inequality readers will find plenty of modern relevance."--Booklist, starred review"Stunning.... The Cold Millions feels timed perfectly to this moment of stark income inequality, where the crevasse between billionaires and workers widens and activism increases.... Walter marshals a motley, fascinating cast of characters so finely drawn that they lift from the page.... I haven't encountered a more satisfying and moving novel about the struggle for workers' rights in America."--San Francisco Chronicle"Superb.... a splendid postmodern rendition of the social realist novels of the 1930s by Henry Roth, John Steinbeck, and John Dos Passos, updated with strong female characters and executed with pristine prose. This could well be Walter's best work yet."--Publishers Weekly, starred review"The Beautiful Ruins author has produced another layered, multi-character panorama." --Vogue"The fact that the same author has written books as wildly different and all as transporting as The Zero, The Financial Lives of the Poets, Beautiful Ruins, and now this latest tour de force is testimony to Walter's protean storytelling power and astounding ability to set a scene, any scene.... We have heard that Jess Walter writes nonstop: Seven days a week, 365 days a year. Please, never stop."--Kirkus, starred review"Vibrant.... Filled with a gusto that honors the beauty of believing in societal change and simultaneously recognizes the cruel limits of the possible.... The Cold Millions is reminiscent of the work of John dos Passos and EL. Doctorow.... [A] spirited and expansive novel."--Wall Street Journal"Walter puts forth his most ambitious work yet, solidifying his place in the contemporary canon as one of our most gifted builders of fictional worlds.... It's often said that a novel contains the world; Walter brings new meaning to this phrase, peopling The Cold Millions with vaudeville stars, hobos, suffragists, tycoons, union agitators, policemen, and dozens of other vibrant characters. Warm and deeply humane, this transporting novel is a staggering achievement from a landmark writer."--EsquireA story of brotherhood, deceit, love and sacrifice that will have you holding your breath with every turn of the page.--CNNExpansive, beguiling.... In Flynn, Walter has found a sublime heroine: outspoken, brave, and beautiful, too. She takes on Spokane's brutal and corrupt establishment with the kind of bravura that makes us yearn for her to time-travel to our era. Walter does a masterful job of using historical events and characters to draw parallels with what we face today, but the greatest triumph of The Cold Millions is how it mines literary realism but remains optimistic even in the face of tragedy. It's a thrilling yarn that simultaneously underscores the cost of progress and celebrates the American spirit."--O, the Oprah MagazineWalter has made a major career out of the minor character, and his portrait of Rye ... is generously brought to life with humanity and wit. Walter's latest novel is more hybrid beast than those earlier books: not quite fiction and not history but a splicing of the two, so that the invented rises to the occasion of the real and the real guides and determines the fate of the invented.... Which isn't to say the book lacks brio or invention; it is full of both.--New York Times Book Review
The Girl in the Mirror - by Rose Carlyle (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 320Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: ThrillersFormat: PaperbackPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAuthor: Rose CarlyleAge Range: AdultBook theme: SuspenseLanguage: English About the Book "In the vein of The Wife Between Us and Something in the Water, a debut thriller about beautiful identical twin sisters sailing a luxury yacht and racing toward a one-hundred-million-dollar inheritance"-- Book Synopsis Instant #1 International Bestseller"Cue greed, lust, secrets, and serious suspense. Count us in."--theSkimmAn insanely plotted book...riveting.--The New York Times Book ReviewWritten with the chilling, twisty suspense of The Wife Between Us and Something in the Water, a seductive thriller about identical twins, greed, lust, secrets, and deadly lies.Twin sisters Iris and Summer are startlingly alike, but beyond what the eye can see lies a darkness that sets them apart. Cynical and insecure, Iris has long been envious of Summer's seemingly never-ending good fortune. When Summer calls Iris to Thailand to help her sail the family yacht to the Seychelles, Iris has secret hopes for what might happen on the journey. But after a disturbing incident in the middle of the Indian Ocean, everything changes. Now Iris has the chance to step into the golden life she's always envied-and get one step closer to the hundred-million-dollar inheritance left by her manipulative father. All Iris would need to do is ensure she's the first of his seven children to fulfill the strange conditions of his will. But Iris soon discovers that her twin was keeping more than one secret, and Iris's life lurches between glamorous dream and paranoid nightmare. In a family in which the winner takes all, whom can she trust? And how far will she go to get the life she's always dreamed about?Ferociously entertaining. A novel like a triathlon: part evil-twin thriller, part howdunit (or did-she-do-it?), part juicy family drama. Drop Knives Out and Double Indemnity into the blender, shake some Dead Calm over the froth, power it on, and you've got a cocktail like The Girl in the Mirror--fresh, flavorful, and utterly intoxicating. --AJ Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window Review Quotes "Cue greed, lust, secrets, and serious suspense. Count us in."--theSkimmFerociously entertaining. A novel like a triathlon: part evil-twin thriller, part howdunit (or did-she-do-it?), part juicy family drama. Drop Knives Out and Double Indemnity into the blender, shake some Dead Calm over the froth, power it on, and you've got a cocktail like The Girl in the Mirror--fresh, flavorful, and utterly intoxicating. --A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window"[An] assured debut... The intricate plot builds to a strong finale. Psychological thriller fans are in for a treat."--Publishers Weekly"A chilling story of identity and what happens when a person's self-reality is voluntarily submerged with another's." --New York Journal of Books"A young woman tries to outrun the secrets that her own actions create. The thrill of the chase gathers us up and pulls us through each page to the very last. And in that other game of pursuit, the author matching wits with the reader, Rose Carlyle is always one step ahead. Of The Girl in the Mirror's many surprises, the biggest is that such an expert psychological thriller, such an addictive ride, could be a debut."--Malcom Knox, author of The Life and Bluebird"An insanely plotted book...It's impossible to do justice to the twists and turns that ensue...Riveting."--New York Times Book Review"As addictive and intoxicating as the perfect martini. Don't start reading unless you have cancelled all your plans."--Sarah Bailey, bestselling author of The Dark Lake and Where the Dead Go"Immensely entertaining, hugely original, highly recommended. Rose Carlyle takes the reader on a wild ride, across an ocean and into the depths of a family riven by greed, jealousy and subterfuge . . . Like sorbet for the jaded palates of hardcore thriller fans."--Chris Hammer, bestselling author of Scrublands and Silver"Riveting from the first page to the last with a final mind-blowing twist that you'll never see coming!"--Liv Constantine, international bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish and The Wife Stalker"Rose Carlyle more than holds her own in fiction with this thrilling debut...[Her] expert knowledge of sailing and vivid prose are on stunning display, while her research on twin psychology anchors the plot in reality. By the end, readers will realize they've been sailing a course both wildly unpredictable and expertly plotted."--Los Angeles TimesA page-turner that's delightfully over-the-top, shocking, and full of twists, The Girl in the Mirror takes sibling rivalry to the next level. A jaw-dropping debut.--Stephanie Wrobel, bestselling author of Darling Rose GoldRose Carlyle's The Girl in the Mirror took my breath away, page after page. It has it all: a superbly taut plot. Unforgettable, haunting characters. A setting that will instantly transport you to the lush landscape of the Seychelles. And one of the best endings I've read in a very long time. Bottom line--this book is exactly what we're all craving right now: a delicious, perfect escape. --Aimee Molloy, New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Mother"Rose Carlyle's debut psychological suspense The Girl in the Mirror left me gobsmacked. With its exotic setting, incredibly drawn characters, masterfully intricate plot, and an ending I absolutely did not see coming, Carlyle doesn't just knock the ball out of the park--she sends it flying into the next universe. The Girl in the Mirror is a triumph, one of the best books I've read all year."--Karen Dionne, international bestselling author of The Marsh King's Daughter and The Wicked Sister
The Stranger in the Lifeboat - by Mitch Albom (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 224Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: ReligiousFormat: HardcoverPublisher: HarperAuthor: Mitch AlbomAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis What would happen if we called on God for help and God actually appeared? In Mitch Albom's profound new novel of hope and faith, a group of shipwrecked passengers pull a strange man from the sea. He claims to be "the Lord." And he says he can only save them if they all believe in him.Adrift in a raft after a deadly ship explosion, nine people struggle for survival at sea. Three days pass. Short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves. They pull him in."Thank the Lord we found you," a passenger says."I am the Lord," the man whispers.So begins Mitch Albom's most beguiling and inspiring novel yet.Albom has written of heaven in the celebrated number one bestsellers The Five People You Meet in Heaven and The First Phone Call from Heaven. Now, for the first time in his fiction, he ponders what we would do if, after crying out for divine help, God actually appeared before us? What might the Lord look, sound and act like?In The Stranger in the Lifeboat, Albom keeps us guessing until the end: Is this strange and quiet man really who he claims to be? What actually happened to cause the explosion? Are the survivors already in heaven, or are they in hell?The story is narrated by Benji, one of the passengers, who recounts the events in a notebook that is later discovered--a year later--when the empty life raft washes up on the island of Montserrat.It falls to the island's chief inspector, Jarty LeFleur, a man battling his own demons, to solve the mystery of what really happened. A fast-paced, compelling novel that makes you ponder your deepest beliefs, The Stranger in the Lifeboat suggests that answers to our prayers may be found where we least expect them.
Big Nate: Twice the 'Tude - by Lincoln Peirce (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 448Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Comics & Graphic NovelsSeries Title: Big NateFormat: PaperbackPublisher: HarperCollinsAuthor: Lincoln PeirceAge Range: 9-12 YearsBook theme: HumorousLanguage: English Book Synopsis Soon to be an animated series from Nickelodeon! A new paperback bind-up of the fifth and sixth novels in the New York Times bestselling Big Nate series: Big Nate Flips Out and Big Nate: In the Zone. In Big Nate Flips Out, everyone knows N-A-T-E does NOT equal N-E-A-T! And when Nate's sloppiness gets out of hand, Francis is in serious trouble. Can Nate clean up his act, or will he flip out first? In Big Nate: In the Zone, Nate's luck can't get any worse . . . until everything changes. All of a sudden, he can do no wrong! But why? And how long will it last? For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Get ready for more Big Nate, infamous troublemaker and definitely NOT the teacher's pet.
Great by Choice (Hardcover) (Jim Collins & Morten Hansen)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.06 Inches (H) x 5.98 Inches (W) x 1.26 Inches (D)Weight: 1.2 PoundsNumber of Pages: 304Genre: Business + Money Management, PsychologySub-Genre: Creative Ability, General, ManagementFormat: HardcoverPublisher: HarperBusinessAuthor: Jim Collins & Morten HansenAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Collins returns with another groundbreaking work, this time to ask, Why do some companies thrive in uncertainty, even chaos, and others do not? Based on nine years of research, buttressed by rigorous analysis, and infused with engaging stories, Collins and his colleague Hansen enumerate the principles for building a truly great enterprise in unpredictable, tumultuous and fast-moving times. Book Synopsis Ten years after the worldwide bestseller Good to Great, Jim Collins returns withanother groundbreaking work, this time to ask: why do some companies thrive inuncertainty, even chaos, and others do not? Based on nine years of research, buttressed by rigorous analysis and infused with engaging stories, Collins andhis colleague Morten Hansen enumerate the principles for building a truly greatenterprise in unpredictable, tumultuous and fast-moving times. This book isclassic Collins: contrarian, data-driven and uplifting From the Back Cover The new studyGreat by Choice distinguishes itself from Collins's prior work by its focus not just on performance, but also on the type of unstable environments faced by leaders today.With a team of more than twenty researchers, Collins and Hansen studied companies that rose to greatness--beating their industry indexes by a minimum of ten times over fifteen years--in environments characterized by big forces and rapid shifts that leaders could not predict or control. The research team then contrasted these "10X companies" to a carefully selected set of comparison companies that failed to achieve greatness in similarly extreme environments.The new findingsThe study results were full of provocative surprises. Such as: The best leaders were not more risk taking, more visionary, and more creative than the comparisons; they were more disciplined, more empirical, and more paranoid.Innovation by itself turns out not to be the trump card in a chaotic and uncertain world; more important is the ability to scale innovation, to blend creativity with discipline.Following the belief that leading in a "fast world" always requires "fast decisions" and "fast action" is a good way to get killed.The great companies changed less in reaction to a radically changing world than the comparison companies.The authors challenge conventional wisdom with thought-provoking, sticky, and supremely practical concepts. They include: 10Xers; the 20 Mile March; Fire Bullets, Then Cannonballs; Leading above the Death Line; Zoom Out, Then Zoom In; and the SMaC Recipe.Finally, in the last chapter, Collins and Hansen present their most provocative and original analysis: defining, quantifying, and studying the role of luck. The great companies and the leaders who built them were not luckier than the comparisons, but they did get a higher Return on Luck. This book is classic Collins: contrarian, data-driven, and uplifting. He and Hansen show convincingly that, even in a chaotic and uncertain world, greatness happens by choice, not chance. Review Quotes "A sensible, well-timed and precisely cartneared message for companies shaken by macroeconomic crises"--Financial Times "Collins and Hansen draw some interesting and counterintuitive conclusions from their research....far from a dry work of social science. Mr. Collins has a way with words, not least with metaphor."--Wall Street Journal Entrepreneurs and business leaders may find the concepts in this book useful for making choices to increase their odds of building a great company.--Booklist
With the Fire on High - by Elizabeth Acevedo (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x .7 Inches (W) x 5.5 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 416Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Coming of AgeFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Quill Tree BooksAuthor: Elizabeth AcevedoAge Range: TeenLanguage: English About the Book Includes an excerpt from Clap when you land! Book Synopsis From the New York Times bestselling author of the National Book Award-winning title The Poet X comes a dazzling novel in prose about a girl with talent, pride, and a drive to feed the soul that keeps her fire burning bright.Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni Santiago's life has been about making the tough decisions--doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela.The one place she can let all that go is in the kitchen, where she adds a little something magical to everything she cooks, turning her food into straight-up goodness. Even though she dreams of working as a chef after she graduates, Emoni knows that it's not worth her time to pursue the impossible. Yet despite the rules she thinks she has to play by, once Emoni starts cooking, her only choice is to let her talent break free. Plus don't miss Elizabeth Acevedo's Clap When You Land! Review Quotes "[A] stunning sophomore novel from National Book Award and Printz winner Acevedo.... With evocative, rhythmic prose and realistically rendered relationships and tensions, Acevedo's unvarnished depiction of young adulthood is at once universal and intensely specific."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Acevedo has done it again: the multi-award-winning author of The Poet X (2018) here delivers perfection... This sophomore novel is simply stunning."--Booklist (starred review)Acevedo's unvarnished depiction of young adulthood is at once universal and intensely specific.--Publishers Weekly"Acevedo continues to create beautifully realized characters with complex lives... Readers of all sorts will find something to connect with in this honest and ultimately hopeful story."--Horn Book (starred review)"Acevedo's first novel, written in verse, centered on a teenage poet. Now, we have a teenage chef. A former eighth grade English teacher, Acevedo sees these young talents not as rarities. They are everywhere -- and in Acevedo's hands, their stories transcend what is expected of them."--Washington Post"Emoni's story is a gift... With its judicious depth and brilliant blazes of writing that simmer, then nourish, With the Fire on High is literary soul food."--New York Times Book Review "The acclaimed author follows up her celebrated The Poet X with a love letter to food and a tribute to young, single mothers... Acevedo's second serving offers a much-needed nuanced exploration of teen parenting that belongs on all shelves."--School Library Journal (starred review)"With such distinctive ingredients combined with Acevedo's already established sizable audience, this Fire on High should undoubtedly prove to be a sizzling success."--School Library Journal"With the Fire on High is a worthy follow-up to Acevedo's nationally lauded debut. Emoni's headstrong perseverance is inspiring. Acevedo's clever imagery and explorations of language and culture make the journey not only beautiful, but thought-provoking."--Entertainment Weekly
You Got Anything Stronger? - by Gabrielle Union (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 256Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Personal MemoirsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Dey Street BooksAuthor: Gabrielle UnionAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Remember when we hit it off so well that we decided We're Going to Need More Wine? Well, this time you and I are going to turn to our friend the bartender and ask, You Got Anything Stronger? I promise to continue to make you laugh, but with this round, the stakes get higher as the conversation goes deeper.So. Where were we? Right, you and I left off in October 2017, when my first book came out. The weeks before were filled with dreams of loss. Pets dying. My husband leaving me. Babies not being born. My therapist told me it was my soul preparing for my true self to emerge after letting go of my grief. I had finally spoken openly about my fertility journey. I was having second thoughts--in fact, so many thoughts they were organizing to go on strike. But I knew I had to be honest because I didn't want other women going through IVF to feel as alone as I did. I had suffered in isolation, having so many miscarriages that I could not give an exact number. Strangers shared their own journeys and heartbreak with me. I had led with the truth, and it opened the door to compassion. When I released We're Going to Need More Wine, the response was so great people asked when I would do a sequel. The New York Times even ran a headline reading "We're Going to Need More Gabrielle Union." Frankly, after being so open and honest in my writing, I wasn't sure there was more of me I was ready to share. But life happens with all its plot twists. And new stories demand to be told. This time, I need to be more vulnerable--not so much for me, but anyone who feels alone in what they're going through. A lot has changed in four years--I became a mom and I'm raising two amazing girls. My husband retired. My career has expanded so that I have the opportunity to lift up other voices that need to be heard. But the world has also shown us that we have a lot we still have to fight for--as women, as black women, as mothers, as aging women, as human beings, as friends. In You Got Anything Stronger?, I show you how this ever-changing life presents challenges, even as it gives me moments of pure joy. I take you on a girl's night at Chateau Marmont, and I also talk to Isis, my character from Bring It On. For the first time, I truly open up about my surrogacy journey and the birth of Kaavia James Union Wade. And I take on racist institutions and practices in the entertainment industry, asking for equality and real accountability. You Got Anything Stronger? is me at my most vulnerable. I have recently found true strength in that vulnerability, and I want to share that power with you here, through this book.
Amelia Bedelia Special Edition Holiday Chapter Book #1 - by Herman Parish (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x .3 Inches (W) x 5.1 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 160Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: ReadersSeries Title: Amelia Bedelia Special Edition HolidayFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Greenwillow BooksAuthor: Herman ParishAge Range: 9-12 YearsBook theme: Chapter BooksLanguage: English About the Book "Its the holiday season, and Amelia Bedelia doesnt have enough money to buy presents for anyone. But that wont stop Amelia Bedelia! Along with her friends, she decides to launch a gift-wrapping business in order to make some extra cash. But wrapping presents with Amelia Bedelia is far from ordinary! And when the business expands to include tree decorating, popcorn popping, snow shoveling, and carol singing, you can bet that the misunderstandings are many!"--Provided by publisher. Book Synopsis Celebrate the holidays with Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia, her friends, and her family wrap it up while honoring the true spirit of holiday giving in this special edition. This chapter book is an excellent choice for children who are ready to read independently, and is terrific for building vocabulary. Includes a keepsake sparkly ornament! It's the holiday season, and Amelia Bedelia doesn't have enough money to buy presents for anyone. But that won't stop Amelia Bedelia! Along with her friends, she decides to launch a gift-wrapping business in order to make some extra cash. But wrapping presents with Amelia Bedelia is far from ordinary! And when the business expands to include tree decorating, popcorn popping, snow shoveling, and carol singing, you can bet that the misunderstandings are many! A humorous story, plenty of misunderstandings, loads of vocabulary and wordplay, and a festive ornament make this an ideal gift book for newly independent readers and storytime sharing. Hooray for the holidays! Amelia Bedelia has been making readers laugh since 1963, when the first Amelia Bedelia book was published. Now, you can meet the young Amelia Bedelia. Come join the fun!
Partly Cloudy - by Tanita S Davis (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x .9 Inches (W) x 5.6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 240Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Social ThemesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Katherine Tegen BooksAuthor: Tanita S DavisAge Range: 9-12 YearsBook theme: FriendshipLanguage: English Book Synopsis From award-winning author Tanita S. Davis comes a nuanced exploration of the microaggressions of middle school and a young Black girl named Madalyn who learns that being a good friend means dealing with the blue skies and the rain--and having the tough conversations on days that are partly cloudy. Perfect for fans of A Good Kind of Trouble and From the Desk of Zoe Washington. Lightning couldn't strike twice, could it? After a terrible year, Madalyn needs clear skies desperately. Moving in with her great-uncle, Papa Lobo, and switching to a new school is just the first step. It's not all rainbows and sunshine, though. Madalyn discovers she's the only Black girl in her class, and while most of her classmates are friendly, assumptions lead to some serious storms. Papa Lobo's long-running feud with neighbor Mrs. Baylor brings wild weather of its own, and Madalyn wonders just how far things will go. But when fire threatens the community, Madalyn discovers that truly being neighborly means more than just staying on your side of the street-- it means weathering tough conversations--and finding that together a family can pull through anything. Award-winning author Tanita S. Davis shows us that life isn't always clear, and that partly cloudy days still contain a bit of blue worth celebrating. Review Quotes Timely and original. A tender, honest look at friendship, family and the changing nature of both. I so related with Madalyn grappling with the big and small storms life threw her way and cheered when she learned she had the strength to weather just about anything. A delightful, inspiring read.--Lisa Moore Ramee, author of A Good Kind of Trouble and Something to Say"Relatable, honest, wise and witty: Serena Says is an essential read for all of us learning to find our voice."--Lisa Greenwald, author of the TBH and Friendship List seriesPraise for SERENA SAYS: Middle school energy forms a bustling backdrop for this clever story of navigating changing relationships and developing a sense of personal identity. At the center is spirited, smart Serena, someone readers will appreciate and cheer. A delightful multicultural narrative that spotlights friendship and self-awareness. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Serena is a smart, intuitive Black girl with relatable fears and insecurities; as the book progresses, she decides she's ready to step into the spotlight all on her own. Davis capably touches on matters of chronic illness, mental health, and friendship growing pains in this quiet but impactful slice-of-life novel.--Publishers WeeklyThis deeply relatable novel about changing friendships and finding your voice is one I desperately needed as a kid. Serena's voice is pitch-perfect and Davis's portrayal of middle school struggles is both captivating and heartfelt.--Janae Marks, author of From the Desk of Zoe Washington
Beasts and Beauty - by Soman Chainani (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.5 Inches (H) x .9 Inches (W) x 6.3 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 336Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Fairy Tales & FolkloreFormat: HardcoverPublisher: HarperCollinsAuthor: Soman ChainaniAge Range: 9-12 YearsBook theme: GeneralLanguage: English Book Synopsis You think you know these stories, don't you? You are wrong. You don't know them at all. Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triumph, truths that free hearts long kept tame, truths that explore life . . . and death. A prince has a surprising awakening . . . A beauty fights like a beast . . . A boy refuses to become prey . . . A path to happiness is lost. . . . then found again. New York Times bestselling author Soman Chainani respins old stories into fresh fairy tales for a new era and creates a world like no other. These stories know you. They understand you. They reflect you. They are tales for our times. So read on, if you dare. Review Quotes "Terrifying, chilling, unexpected, and glorious. A must-read for any fairy tale devotee who wants to view classic stories through a new lens."--Medium
ACT Cool - by Tobly McSmith (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 5.6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 352Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Coming of AgeFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Quill Tree BooksAuthor: Tobly McSmithAge Range: TeenLanguage: English About the Book Transgender teen and aspiring actor August lands a spot at a prestigious performing arts high school in New York City, but he struggles to move past the life he left behind, with conservative parents who wanted to send him to conversion therapy. Book Synopsis A trans teen walks the fine line between doing whatever it takes for his acting dream and staying true to himself in this moving, thought-provoking YA novel from the acclaimed author of Stay Gold. Aspiring actor August Greene just landed a coveted spot at the prestigious School of Performing Arts in New York. There's only one problem: His conservative parents won't accept that he's transgender. And to stay with his aunt in the city, August must promise them he won't transition. August is convinced he can play the part his parents want while acting cool and confident in the company of his talented new friends. But who is August when the lights go down? And where will he turn when the roles start hitting a little too close to home?
Four ( Divergent) (Hardcover) by Veronica Roth
Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.8 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)Weight: .85 PoundsNumber of Pages: 285Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Love + Romance, Social Issues / Values + VirtuesSeries Title: DivergentFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Katherine Tegen BooksAuthor: Veronica RothAge Range: TeenLanguage: English About the Book Fans of the Divergent series by #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Roth are sure to want this companion volume that includes four pre-Divergent stories plus three additional scenes from "Divergent, " all told from Tobias Eaton's point of view. Includes exclusive scenes. Book Synopsis Fans of the Divergent trilogy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth will be thrilled by Four: A Divergent Collection, a companion volume that includes four pre-Divergent stories plus three additional scenes from Divergent, all told from Tobias's point of view. This young adult novel is an excellent choice for accelerated tween readers in grades 7 to 8, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.This collection also makes a great pick for fans of the blockbuster movies who want to delve deeper into the character played by Theo James.Readers first encountered Tobias as Four in Divergent. His voice is an integral part of Allegiant. Readers will find more of this charismatic character's backstory told from his own perspective in Four: A Divergent Collection. When read together, these long narrative pieces illuminate the defining moments in Tobias's life. The first three pieces in this volume--The Transfer, The Initiate, and The Son--follow Tobias's transfer from Abnegation to Dauntless, his Dauntless initiation, and the first clues that a foul plan is brewing in the leadership of two factions. The fourth story, The Traitor, runs parallel with the events of Divergent, giving readers a glimpse into the decisions of loyalty--and love--that Tobias makes in the weeks after he meets Tris Prior.Also includes three additional scenes from Divergent, told from Tobias's point of view!And don't miss The Fates Divide, Veronica Roth's powerful sequel to the bestselling Carve the Mark! From the Back Cover Two years before Beatrice Prior made her choice, the sixteen-year-old son of Abnegation's faction leader did the same. Tobias's transfer to Dauntless is a chance to begin again. Here, he will not be called the name his parents gave him. Here, he will not let fear turn him into a cowering child.Newly christened Four, he discovers during initiation that he will succeed in Dauntless. Initiation is only the beginning, though; Four must claim his place in the Dauntless hierarchy. His decisions will affect future initiates as well as uncover secrets that could threaten his own future--and the future of the entire faction system.Two years later, Four is poised to take action, but the course is still unclear. The first new initiate who jumps into the net might change all that. With her, the way to righting their world might become clear. With her, it might become possible to be Tobias once again.From #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth comes a companion volume to the worldwide bestselling divergent series, told from the per-spective of the immensely popular character Tobias. The four pieces included here--The Transfer, The Initiate, The Son, and The Traitor--plus three additional exclusive scenes, give readers an electrifying glimpse into the history and heart of Tobias, and set the stage for the epic saga of the Divergent trilogy. Review Quotes "Divergent fans will thoroughly enjoy this extra bit of backstory, which is filled with names and places that became beloved in Roth's bestselling trilogy. Roth's storytelling retains the same mix of tension, uncertainty, and hope that made the original stories irresistible."--Publishers Weekly "Fans of Divergent who can't get enough--and maybe even the rare reader who missed the first rush--will snap up this relatively stand-alone story collection told from the perspective of Tobias (aka Four)." "--ALA Booklist
Good to Great (Hardcover) by James Collins
Dimensions (Overall): 9.3 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)Weight: 1.1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 300Genre: Social Science, Business + Money Management, Self ImprovementSub-Genre: Management, Development / Business DevelopmentFormat: HardcoverPublisher: HarperBusinessAuthor: James CollinsAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book The coauthor of the bestselling "Built to Last" now presents a blueprint for transforming good companies into great ones. Charts & graphs throughout. Book Synopsis The Challenge Built to Last, the defining management study of the nineties, showed how great companies triumph over time and how long-term sustained performance can be engineered into the DNA of an enterprise from the very beginning. But what about the company that is not born with great DNA? How can good companies, mediocre companies, even bad companies achieve enduring greatness? The Study For years, this question preyed on the mind of Jim Collins. Are there companies that defy gravity and convert long-term mediocrity or worse into long-term superiority? And if so, what are the universal distinguishing characteristics that cause a company to go from good to great? The Standards Using tough benchmarks, Collins and his research team identified a set of elite companies that made the leap to great results and sustained those results for at least fifteen years. How great? After the leap, the good-to-great companies generated cumulative stock returns that beat the general stock market by an average of seven times in fifteen years, better than twice the results delivered by a composite index of the world's greatest companies, including Coca-Cola, Intel, General Electric, and Merck.The Comparisons The research team contrasted the good-to-great companies with a carefully selected set of comparison companies that failed to make the leap from good to great. What was different? Why did one set of companies become truly great performers while the other set remained only good? Over five years, the team analyzed the histories of all twenty-eight companies in the study. After sifting through mountains of data and thousands of pages of interviews, Collins and his crew discovered the key determinants of greatness -- why some companies make the leap and others don't. The FindingsThe findings of the Good to Great study will surprise many readers and shed light on virtually every area of management strategy and practice. The findings include: Level 5 Leaders: The research team was shocked to discover the type of leadership required to achieve greatness.The Hedgehog Concept (Simplicity within the Three Circles): To go from good to great requires transcending the curse of competence.A Culture of Discipline: When you combine a culture of discipline with an ethic of entrepreneurship, you get the magical alchemy of great results. Technology Accelerators: Good-to-great companies think differently about the role of technology.The Flywheel and the Doom Loop: Those who launch radical change programs and wrenching restructurings will almost certainly fail to make the leap."Some of the key concepts discerned in the study," comments Jim Collins, fly in the face of our modern business culture and will, quite frankly, upset some people." Perhaps, but who can afford to ignore these findings? Review Quotes One of the top ten business books of 2001--Business Week
The Bone Labyrinth (Paperback) by James Rollins
Dimensions (Overall): 7.5 Inches (H) x 4.1 Inches (W) x 1.7 Inches (D)Weight: .85 PoundsNumber of Pages: 688Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: ThrillersSeries Title: Sigma ForceFormat: PaperbackPublisher: William Morrow & CoAuthor: James RollinsAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "In the remote mountains of Croatia, an archaeologist makes a strange discovery: a subterranean Catholic chapel, hidden for centuries, holds the bones of a Neanderthal woman. In the same cavern system, elaborate primitive paintings tell the story of an immense battle between tribes of Neanderthals and monstrous shadowy figures. Who is this mysterious enemy depicted in these ancient drawings, and what do the paintings mean? Before any questions can be answered, the investigative team is attacked, while at the same time, a bloody assault is made upon a primate research center outside of Atlanta. How are these events connected? Who is behind these attacks? The search for the truth will take Commander Gray Pierce of Sigma Force 50,000 years into the past. As he and Sigma trace the evolution of human intelligence to its true source, they will be plunged into a cataclysmic battle for the future of humanity that stretches across the globe. and beyond. With the fate of our future at stake, Sigma embarks on its most harrowing odyssey ever--a breathtaking quest that will take them from ancient tunnels in Ecuador that span the breadth of South America to a millennia-old necropolis holding the bones of our ancestors. Along the way, revelations involving the lost continent of Atlantis will reveal true mysteries tied to mankind's first steps on the moon. Gray Pierce and his team will face their greatest threat: an ancient evil, resurrected by modern genetic science, strong enough to bring about the end of man's dominance on this planet. Only this time, Sigma will falter--and the world we know will change forever"-- Book Synopsis A war is coming, a battle that will stretch from the prehistoric forests of the ancient past to the cutting-edge research labs of today, all to reveal a true mystery buried deep within our DNA, a mystery that will leave readers changed forever . . .In this groundbreaking masterpiece of ingenuity and intrigue that spans 50,000 years in human history, New York Times bestselling author James Rollins takes us to mankind's next great leap.But will it mark a new chapter in our development . . . or our extinction?In the remote mountains of Croatia, an archaeologist makes a strange discovery: a subterranean Catholic chapel, hidden for centuries, holds the bones of a Neanderthal woman. In the same cavern system, elaborate primitive paintings tell the story of an immense battle between tribes of Neanderthals and monstrous shadowy figures. Who is this mysterious enemy depicted in these ancient drawings and what do the paintings mean?Before any answers could be made, the investigative team is attacked, while at the same time, a bloody assault is made upon a primate research center outside of Atlanta. How are these events connected? Who is behind these attacks? The search for the truth will take Commander Gray Pierce of Sigma Force 50,000 years into the past. As he and Sigma trace the evolution of human intelligence to its true source, they will be plunged into a cataclysmic battle for the future of humanity that stretches across the globe . . . and beyond.With the fate of our future at stake, Sigma embarks on its most harrowing odyssey ever--a breathtaking quest that will take them from ancient tunnels in Ecuador that span the breadth of South America to a millennia-old necropolis holding the bones of our ancestors. Along the way, revelations involving the lost continent of Atlantis will reveal true mysteries tied to mankind's first steps on the moon. In the end, Gray Pierce and his team will face to their greatest threat: an ancient evil, resurrected by modern genetic science, strong enough to bring about the end of man's dominance on this planet.Only this time, Sigma will falter--and the world we know will change forever. From the Back Cover In this groundbreaking masterpiece of ingenuity and intrigue that spans 50,000 years of human history, New York Times bestselling author James Rollins takes us to mankind's next great leap.But will it mark a new chapter in our development . . . or our extinction?A war is coming, a battle that will stretch from the prehistoric forestsof the ancient past to the cutting-edge research labs of today . . .In the remote mountains of Croatia, an archaeologist makes a strange discovery: a subterranean Catholic chapel, hidden for centuries, holds the bones of a Neanderthal woman. In the same cavern system, elaborate primitive paintings tell the story of an immense battle between tribes of Neanderthals and monstrous shadowy figures. Who is this mysterious enemy depicted in these ancient drawings, and what do the paintings mean?Before any questions can be answered, the investigative team is attacked, while at the same time, a bloody assault is made upon a primate research center outside of Atlanta. How are these events connected? Who is behind these attacks? The search for the truth will take Commander Gray Pierce of Sigma Force 50,000 years into the past. As he and Sigma trace the evolution of human intelligence to its true source, they will be plunged into a cataclysmic battle for the future of humanity that stretches across the globe . . . and beyond.With the fate of our future at stake, Sigma embarks on its most harrowing odyssey ever--a breathtaking quest that will take them from ancient tunnels in Ecuador that span the breadth of South America to a millennia-old necropolis holding the bones of our ancestors. Along the way, revelations involving the lost continent of Atlantis will reveal true mysteries tied to mankind's first steps on the moon. Gray Pierce and his team will face their greatest threat: an ancient evil, resurrected by modern genetic science, strong enough to bring about the end of man's dominance on this planet.Only this time, Sigma will falter--and the world we know will change forever.One of James Rollins's most ambitious stories to date, The Bone Labyrinth combines science, adventure, historical mystery, archaeology, technology, and legend in a brilliantly inventive tale that connects early man and the fate of the Neanderthals, while exploring the evolution of human intelligence from its wellspring to where we, as a species, may be headed next. Full of ingenious twists, it is a pulse-pounding epic from a master storyteller at the pinnacle of his creative powers. Review Quotes "[Rollins] is what you might end up with if you tossed Michael Crichton and Dan Brown into a particle accelerator together."--New York Times Book Review "A rollicking good time."--RT Book Reviews (top pick) on THE BONE LABYRINTH "An altogether satisfying techno-thriller."--Kirkus Reviews on THE BONE LABYRINTH "Infused with Rollins's trademark blend of cutting-edge science and hidden history, THE BONE LABYRINTH weaves together a bevy of seemingly disparate elements into a thrilling and cohesive tapestry like few others can. "--The Strand Magazine "Rollins knows just how to balance the science and history with the ongoing action."--Publishers Weekly on THE BONE LABYRINTH "The only guarantee you get when you pick up a James Rollins novel is that almost any crazy thing can happen inside."--Fort Worth Star-Telegram on THE BONE LABYRINTH "The Bone Labyrinth blends intense action with thrilling plots that are sprinkled with interesting historical and/or scientific facts. A fabulous adventure that is heart wrenching and action packed."--blackfive.net on THE BONE LABYRINTH
Mama Bear - by Shirley Smith (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 256Genre: Family + RelationshipsSub-Genre: ParentingFormat: HardcoverPublisher: HarperAuthor: Shirley SmithAge Range: AdultBook theme: MotherhoodLanguage: English Book Synopsis In this moving memoir, Shirley Smith, wife of NBA Champion and All-Star J. R. Smith, tells the story of giving birth to one of the youngest premature babies to survive--using her experience to heighten awareness of the crisis of Black maternal and infant health and pay tribute to Black women's resilience.Shirley Smith and her husband, NBA champion J. R. Smith, looked forward to the birth of their second child, Dakota, as they celebrated New Year's Eve with family at home. After dinner, Shirley felt a sharp pain that worsened through the night. Only 21-weeks pregnant, she was in labor. Mama Bear is the story of her 141-day ordeal, from entering a hospital emergency room on New Year's morning and giving birth to her premature newborn, to taking her daughter home for the first time the following May.In telling her story, written with Zelda Lockhart, Shirley shines a spotlight on the dangers Black women face during pregnancy. Black mothers are twice as likely as their white counterparts to go into labor prematurely and lose their babies--and almost four times as likely to die giving birth. Neither socioeconomic status nor access to quality healthcare seem to matter. Tennis champion Serena Williams experienced life-threatening complications during childbirth, and Beyoncé suffered toxemia with her premature twins. Shirley chronicles the emotional and physical battle she and J. R. endured to save their daughter, and her continual struggles to support her family while nurturing herself. Like many Black women, Shirley was raised to believe that pain is a sign of weakness. The one who kept it together for everybody, she had always put herself second. She parallels this difficult journey to her childhood growing up with an addict mother, and having to raise herself and her brother from a very young age. A chronicle of pain, loss, and infidelity, Mama Bear is ultimately a story of love--a celebration of community, family, faith, healing, the maternal bond, and one woman's indomitable spirit.
Cozy White Cottage - by Liz Marie Galvan (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 7.8 Inch (W) x 1 Inch (D)Weight: 1.85 PoundsNumber of Pages: 240Genre: House + HomeSub-Genre: DecoratingFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Thomas NelsonAuthor: Liz Marie GalvanAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralLanguage: English About the Book A popular blogger shares hundreds of tips and tricks, budget-friendly hints, and project how-tos to make every room a place a welcoming place, whether one lives on a country farm or in an urban apartment. Book Synopsis Whether you live in a country farmhouse or an urban apartment, find inspiration for every room in your home. Come cozy up with your creativity and Liz's welcoming voice so you can love the feeling of being at home. In this beautiful book of house and garden photography and DIY inspiration, popular blogger Liz Marie Galvan shares: 100 tips and tricks to make your home feel cozyBudget-friendly hints to make decorating affordableSimple DIY projects for every room in the houseIn Cozy White Cottage, Liz offers her best home décor and design tips to help you create a space you'll love coming home to. You'll love Liz's real-life, easy, and affordable ideas to get the most out of your home and discover things like: The passion and productivity that can pour out of an inspiring, functional workspace or officeThe conversation and connection that flow out of a warm, well-arranged living roomThe thoughtful hospitality that can welcome guests, be it for a cup of coffee or an overnight stayThe rejuvenation that can happen when we have quiet spaces for reading, prayer, and restThe calming routines and rituals that we can implement into our spaces and our livesThe laughter, joy, and learning that can occur in adorable, functional playroomsThe life-giving power that beats in the heart of our homes, the kitchenEach month hundreds of thousands of readers find design inspiration and DIY ideas on Liz's blog, where Liz shares stories of life with her veteran husband, Jose, their 1800s Michigan farmhouse, and the home décor boutique she co-owns. Cozy White Cottage offers inspiration for every style and makes the perfect self-purchase, housewarming gift, birthday treat, Mother's Day read, or holiday gift.
The Stolen Lady - by Laura Morelli (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 512Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: HistoricalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAuthor: Laura MorelliAge Range: AdultBook theme: World War IILanguage: English Book Synopsis From the acclaimed author of The Night Portrait comes a stunning historical novel about two women, separated by five hundred years, who each hide Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa--with unintended consequences.France, 1939 At the dawn of World War II, Anne Guichard, a young archivist employed at the Louvre, arrives home to find her brother missing. While she works to discover his whereabouts, refugees begin flooding into Paris and German artillery fire rattles the city. Once they reach the city, the Nazis will stop at nothing to get their hands on the Louvre's art collection. Anne is quickly sent to the Castle of Chambord, where the Louvre's most precious artworks--including the Mona Lisa--are being transferred to ensure their safety. With the Germans hard on their heels, Anne frantically moves the Mona Lisa and other treasures again and again in an elaborate game of hide and seek. As the threat to the masterpieces and her life grows closer, Anne also begins to learn the truth about her brother and the role he plays in this dangerous game. Florence, 1479 House servant Bellina Sardi's future seems fixed when she accompanies her newly married mistress, Lisa Gherardini, to her home across the Arno. Lisa's husband, a prosperous silk merchant, is aligned with the powerful Medici, his home filled with luxuries and treasures. But soon, Bellina finds herself bewitched by a charismatic monk who has urged Florentines to rise up against the Medici and to empty their homes of the riches and jewels her new employer prizes. When Master Leonardo da Vinci is commissioned to paint a portrait of Lisa, Bellina finds herself tasked with hiding an impossible secret. When art and war collide, Leonardo da Vinci, his beautiful subject Lisa, and the portrait find themselves in the crosshairs of history. Review Quotes The Stolen Lady is a beautifully written, must-read story of the incredible journey of the Mona Lisa set amid two turbulent times in history. Laura Morelli offers a well-researched and richly told tale that captivated my attention from the first page.--New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in LondonThe Stolen Lady is a compelling novel about not only what it takes to create art, but also what it takes to preserve it for future generations in the face of war, violence, and strife. Laura Morelli is second to none in her attention to detail in the realm of art history. I promise you that you'll never look at the Mona Lisa the same way again after reading this novel!--Alyssa Palombo, author of The Most Beautiful Woman in Florence"A fascinating glimpse into the history and mystery behind the woman painted in the most iconic portrait to date--Mona Lisa--and the harrowing lengths of which the staff of the Louvre went to keep her out of Nazi hands during WWII. This was a powerful and poignant ode to a classic work that might have disappeared from the world altogether, and the life of a woman who had no idea today we'd still be admiring her face.--Eliza Knight, USA Today bestselling author of the forthcoming The Mayfair BookshopI was transported to Renaissance Italy and WWII France. Morelli perfectly ties the centuries together with the story of a work of art that lives on past the artist and his subject. You'll never look at the Mona Lisa the same way. Morelli breathes life into the grinning woman on the wall, Mona Lisa. She paints a narrative of two centuries, connected by a piece of art that will outlive us all. A stunning accomplishment! Brava, Laura!--Jennifer Anton, Author of Under the Light of the Italian MoonIf you liked Laura's Morelli's The Night Portrait, you'll love The Stolen Lady. Morelli once again spins an unforgettable, page-turning tale of art history--this time about Leonardo da Vinci's The Mona Lisa. With exquisite historical details, surprising plot twists, and unforgettable characters who commit extraordinary acts of bravery to create and protect art, The Stolen Lady entertains while giving readers a whole new perspective on the world's most famous painting.--Stephanie Storey, bestselling author of Oil and Marble: A Novel of Leonardo & Michelangelo and Raphael, Painter in RomeIn a brilliantly written narrative that deftly cuts back and forth between the 15th and the 20th centuries, Morelli brings to vivid life the attempts by a German art restorer and an American soldier to rescue works of art from the destruction of war. This is a compelling story of two heroic people, of the young Cecelia who posed for Da Vinci, the artist, and the times they lived in. I am left with an affirmation of the crucial importance of art to a culture and the power of individual action.--Frances Mayes, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Under the Tuscan Sun and Women in Sunlight, on The Night PortraitIn The Stolen Lady, Laura Morelli weaves together the stories of two remarkable women, separated by more than 400 years, who each find a touchstone for their lives in a singular masterpiece: da Vinci's Mona Lisa. The result is a novel that has as many layers as a beautiful renaissance painting . . . and is as enthralling. From 16th century Florence in the grasp of perilous dynastic and artistic rivalries to WWII France where a handful of intrepid employees scramble to keep the Louvre's masterpieces from Nazi hands, The Stolen Lady takes readers on a vicarious journey centered on art, courage, and how each can inspire the other. It's a lesson as timeless as Mona Lisa's mysterious smile.--Sophie Perinot, author of em>Médicis DaughterLaura Morelli paints another masterpiece with her gripping, powerful, and beautifully written tale of the most famous painting in the world. This is a page-turner of a book, whether you are savoring the origins of DaVinci's Mona Lisa, or cheering the heroic actions of the Louvre workers trying to prevent its theft by the Nazis in WWII. The Stolen Lady is a truly exceptional read.--Crystal King, author of The Chef's SecretLike the masterpiece she writes about, Laura Morelli has created a work of art that is impossible to forget. With beautifully rendered settings, expertly drawn characters and a storyline that immersed me from the very first page, The Stolen Lady is a wonderful homage to both art and the women in history who made art possible, but whose stories have been forgotten. A truly sublime novel.--Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris SecretTwo women, separated by centuries of time, each struggle against rising danger to protect not only treasures but secrets. The pace is cracking, the characters are intriguing, and the plot that connects them is clever. The Stolen Lady is a welcome addition to the historical fiction arena, and a special delight for readers who love novels based on art history.--Libbie Grant, author of The Prophet's WifeThe Night Portrait by Laura Morelli, which links Renaissance Italy and the crucible of World War Two in the most absorbing and innovative fashion, is also a novel of profound emotional resonance. A respected art historian, Morelli brings an exceptional depth of research and understanding to a story already made memorable by her beautiful prose. This is a truly original novel that has earned its place among my favorite works of historical fiction.--Jennifer Robson, bestselling author of Our Darkest NightThe Night Portrait is a compelling page turner at the same time as it is a mesmerizing meditation on legacy, guilt and complicity, the horrors of war, and most of all, the singular power of art. This well-researched and vivid novel is sure to thrill history buffs and art lovers alike. --Alyssa Palombo, author of The Borgia ConfessionsThe Night Portrait is an astonishing, epic tale that seamlessly spans centuries of history and art, encompassing the beauty of the Renaissance and the horrible truths of Nazi Germany. Masterfully imagined and unforgettable, this riveting novel shows us the power of art to bring hope in a world of despair.--Crystal King, author of The Chef's SecretLaura Morelli's The Night Portrait is simply a masterpiece. Morelli imagines a sophisticated plot, fleshes it out with historically significant characters, and spins it into a truly spectacular read. Rarely have I been so caught up in a book as I was with this unforgettable tale of bravery and love, hope and redemption. Fans of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale and Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See will delight in this epic novel.--Lori Nelson Spielman, international bestselling authorLaura Morelli's The Night Portrait is a gorgeous and propulsive novel that brings to dramatic life the stories of Leonardo da Vinci, the subject of one of his most famous paintings, and the Monuments Men's quest to rescue that masterpiece from the Nazis during World War II. This stunning novel is a great masterpiece on its own, making you see old stories--and old art--in fresh, new ways. Perfect for any art lover or anyone who wants to understand why we all must care about the history of art.--Stephanie Storey, author of Oil and Marble and Raphael, Painter in Rome
Jesus Always : Embracing Joy in His Presence - by Sarah Young (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 6.4 Inches (H) x 4.5 Inch (W) x 1.1 Inch (D)Weight: .86 PoundsNumber of Pages: 384Genre: Religion + BeliefsSub-Genre: Christian LifeFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Harpercollins Christian PubAuthor: Sarah YoungAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book With Scripture and personal reflections, bestselling author Young brings Jesus' message of joy, for today and every day, in this deluxe new leathersoft edition. Book Synopsis Life today is full of difficulties--loss, sadness, fear. In the midst of these challenges, joy often feels impossible or out of reach. But Jesus has more for His followers than a life of striving, pain, and discontent.If you love Jesus Calling, you'll enjoy Jesus Always. With Scripture and personal reflections, the #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Young brings Jesus' message of joy--for today and every day with this 365-day devotional. Jesus Always has sold over 2 million copies! This small deluxe edition is: Perfect for an elegant gift or self-purchaseA great size for traveling or your nightstandBy taking the time to draw near to Him with Jesus Always, you will discover how to: Intimately and gently connect with Jesus--the One who meets you where you areIdentify joy-filled reminders from the Word of GodProcess challenging situations, anxiety, and grief with a hopeful outlookStrengthen your faith and create a deeper bond with JesusWritten as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to the reader, Jesus Always invites you into a new way of living--a life of joy.
The Sisters of Auschwitz - by Roxane Van Iperen (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 352Genre: HistorySub-Genre: JewishFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Harper PaperbacksAuthor: Roxane Van IperenAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis The unforgettable story of two unsung heroes of World War II: sisters Janny and Lien Brilleslijper who joined the Dutch Resistance, helped save dozen of lives, were captured by the Nazis, and ultimately survived the Holocaust.Eight months after Germany's invasion of Poland, the Nazis roll into The Netherlands, expanding their reign of brutality to the Dutch. But by the Winter of 1943, resistance is growing. Among those fighting their brutal Nazi occupiers are two Jewish sisters, Janny and Lien Brilleslijper from Amsterdam. Risking arrest and death, the sisters help save others, sheltering them in a clandestine safehouse in the woods, they called "The High Nest."This secret refuge would become one of the most important Jewish safehouses in the country, serving as a hiding place and underground center for resistance partisans as well as artists condemned by Hitler. From The High Nest, an underground web of artists arises, giving hope and light to those living in terror in Holland as they begin to restore the dazzling pre-war life of Amsterdam and The Hague. When the house and its occupants are eventually betrayed, the most terrifying time of the sisters' lives begins. As Allied troops close in, the Brilleslijper family are rushed onto the last train to Auschwitz, along with Anne Frank and her family. The journey will bring Janny and Lien close to Anne and her older sister Margot. The days ahead will test the sisters beyond human imagination as they are stripped of everything but their courage, their resilience, and their love for each other.Based on meticulous research and unprecedented access to the Brilleslijpers' personal archives of memoirs and photos, Sisters of Auschwitz is a long-overdue homage to two young women's heroism and moral bravery--and a reminder of the power each of us has to change the world.
Pete the Cat Goes Camping - (I Can Read. Level 1) by James Dean (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .15 PoundsNumber of Pages: 32Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Animals, Readers, Sports & RecreationSeries Title: I Can Read. Level 1Format: PaperbackPublisher: Harpercollins Childrens BooksAuthor: James DeanAge Range: 4-8 YearsBook theme: Cats, Beginner, Camping & Outdoor ActivitiesLanguage: English About the Book Pete can't wait to go hiking, fishing, and eat s'mores by the campfire. But when he hears about the mysterious creature named Bigfoot, Pete can't help but wonder: Is Bigfoot real? Full color. Book Synopsis New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean takes readers along for an outdoor adventure with Pete the Cat!In Pete the Cat Goes Camping, Pete can't wait to go hiking, fishing, and eat s'mores by the campfire. But when he hears about the mysterious creature named Bigfoot, Pete can't help but wonder: Is Bigfoot real?Kids love exploring the outdoors, and they're sure to enjoy this funny story about Pete the Cat going camping for the first time (and overcoming his small fears).Pete the Cat Goes Camping is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own. From the Back Cover Pete the Cat is ready to explore the great outdoors! He hikes, fishes, and even hears a campfire story about a mysterious creature named Bigfoot. Pete can't help but wonder, is Bigfoot real? It's up to Pete to find out the truth!
Heaven is for Real (Original) (Paperback) by Todd Burpo
Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)Weight: .45 PoundsNumber of Pages: 163Genre: Religion + BeliefsSub-Genre: Christianity / Theology / EschatologyFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Thomas NelsonAuthor: Todd BurpoAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book A young boy emerges from lifesaving surgery with remarkable stories of his visit to heaven. "Heaven Is for Real" is the true story of the four-year-old son of a small-town Nebraska pastor who during emergency surgery slips from consciousness, enters Heaven, and then returns. Book Synopsis #1 New York Times best-seller with more than 11 million copies sold and Amazon's #17 best-selling book of all time. Heaven Is for Real was the best-selling non-fiction book of 2011 as reported by Nielsen's Bookscan, and was developed as a major motion picture by Sony in 2014."Do you remember the hospital, Colton?" Sonja said. "Yes, mommy, I remember," he said. "That's where the angels sang to me."When Colton Burpo made it through an emergency appendectomy, his family was overjoyed at his miraculous survival. What they weren't expecting, though, was the story that emerged in the months that followed--a story as beautiful as it was extraordinary, detailing their little boy's trip to heaven and back.Colton, not yet four years old, told his parents he left his body during the surgery-and authenticated that claim by describing exactly what his parents were doing in another part of the hospital while he was being operated on. He talked of visiting heaven and relayed stories told to him by people he met there whom he had never met in life, sharing events that happened even before he was born. He also astonished his parents with descriptions and obscure details about heaven that matched the Bible exactly, though he had not yet learned to read.With disarming innocence and the plainspoken boldness of a child, Colton tells of meeting long-departed family members. He describes Jesus, the angels, how "really, really big" God is, and how much God loves us. Retold by his father, but using Colton's uniquely simple words, Heaven Is for Real offers a glimpse of the world that awaits us, where as Colton says, "Nobody is old and nobody wears glasses."Heaven Is for Real will forever change the way you think of eternity, offering the chance to see, and believe, like a child. Continue the Burpo's story in Heaven Changes Everything: The Rest of Our Story. Heaven Is for Real also is available in Spanish, El cielo es real.
Charlotte's Web - (Trophy Newbery)by Kate DiCamillo (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.5 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)Weight: .3 PoundsNumber of Pages: 192Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: ClassicsSeries Title: Trophy NewberyFormat: PaperbackPublisher: HarperCollinsAuthor: Kate DiCamilloAge Range: 9-12 YearsLanguage: English About the Book A beautiful, large, gray spider weaves a message into her web in an effort tosave her friend, Wilbur the pig, from slaughter. Book Synopsis Don't miss one of America's top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS's The Great American Read.This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children's literature that is just about perfect. This paperback edition includes a foreword by two-time Newbery winning author Kate DiCamillo.Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter.E. B. White's Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. It contains illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's Stuart Little and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series, among many other books.Whether enjoyed in the classroom or for homeschooling or independent reading, Charlotte's Web is a proven favorite. From the Back Cover Sixty years ago, on October 15, 1952, E.B. White's Charlotte's Web was published. It's gone on to become one of the most beloved children's books of all time. To celebrate this milestone, the renowned Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo has written a heartfelt and poignant tribute to the book that is itself a beautiful translation of White's own view of the world--of the joy he took in the change of seasons, in farm life, in the miracles of life and death, and, in short, the glory of everything. We are proud to include Kate DiCamillo's foreword in the 60th anniversary editions of this cherished classic. Charlotte's Web is the story of a little girl named Fern who loved a little pig named Wilbur--and of Wilbur's dear friend Charlotte A. Cavatica, a beautiful large grey spider who lived with Wilbur in the barn. With the help of Templeton, the rat who never did anything for anybody unless there was something in it for him, and by a wonderfully clever plan of her own, Charlotte saved the life of Wilbur, who by this time had grown up to quite a pig. How all this comes about is Mr. White's story. It is a story of the magic of childhood on the farm. The thousands of children who loved Stuart Little, the heroic little city mouse, will be entranced with Charlotte the spider, Wilbur the pig, and Fern, the little girl who understood their language. The forty-seven black-and-white drawings by Garth Williams have all the wonderful detail and warmhearted appeal that children love in his work. Incomparably matched to E.B. White's marvelous story, they speak to each new generation, softly and irresistibly. Review Quotes "Wilbur, a lovable pig, is rescued from a cruel fate by a beautiful and intelligent spider named Charlotte. ?Told with delicacy, humor, and wisdom...a perfect blending of fantasy and complete realism."--" Booklist"
Hidden Sins - by Selena Montgomery (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 384Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: RomanceFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Avon BooksAuthor: Selena MontgomeryAge Range: AdultBook theme: SuspenseLanguage: English Book Synopsis New York Times bestselling author and NAACP Image Award winner Stacey Abrams, writing under her pen name Selena Montgomery, tells a chilling tale of lost love, dark family secrets, and hard-won redemption.Mara Reed has been stirring up trouble since she was eighteen--running scams, living on the edge, always on the run. Now, when two thugs are after her with murder on their minds, she's forced into hiding in her small Texas hometown. But as she's cornered in an alley, only seconds from death, an unexpected rescuer comes to her aid... A forensic anthropologist, Dr. Ethan Stuart is investigating a gruesome discovery--nearly one hundred dead bodies dating back fifty years--a mystery linked to the church once headed by Mara's father. Ethan needs Mara's help; she needs his protection. Their search for a shocking, devastating truth could lead them to forgiveness and salvation... if they survive. Review Quotes "[Never Tell] will keep you reading late into the night. This compelling story is an amazing combination of emotion, suspense and drama."--Romantic Times"[In] her latest sexy thriller...the sparks--both romantic and ballistic--don't disappoint. Montgomery has a winning pair in morally flexible Sebastian and principled Kat, and the tropical gauntlet she runs them through is twisty and satisfying." --Publishers Weekly on Secrets and Lies"A taut, spine tingling story, Never Tell will please Ms. Montgomery's fans and gain her many more."--Romance in Color"Wow! Selena Montgomery just went to the top of my must-read list!"--Beverly Jenkins"[Selena Montgomery] has solidified her position as a principle in this genre among those striving to create romantic suspense."--Romance in Color on The Art of Desire
To Kill a Mockingbird (Paperback) by Harper Lee
Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)Weight: .56 PoundsNumber of Pages: 336Genre: Fiction + Literature Themes, Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: Legal + Courtroom + Crime, Settings, Literary Genres + Types of Novels, Classics, Stages of Life, Legal, Peoples + Cultures, Conflicts + Dualities, General, Family + Friendship, Human Qualities + Behavior, Society + Social IssuesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Harper PerennialAuthor: Harper LeeAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Originally published: [Philadelphia, Pa.?]: J.B. Lippincott, 1960. Book Synopsis Voted America's Best-Loved Novel in PBS's The Great American ReadHarper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork of honor and injustice in the deep South--and the heroism of one man in the face of blind and violent hatredOne of the most cherished stories of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird has been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than forty million copies worldwide, served as the basis for an enormously popular motion picture, and was voted one of the best novels of the twentieth century by librarians across the country. A gripping, heart-wrenching, and wholly remarkable tale of coming-of-age in a South poisoned by virulent prejudice, it views a world of great beauty and savage inequities through the eyes of a young girl, as her father--a crusading local lawyer--risks everything to defend a black man unjustly accused of a terrible crime. From the Back Cover Harper Lee's Pulitzer prize-winning masterwork of honor and injustice in the deep south--and the heroism of one man in the face of blind and violent hatredOne of the best-loved stories of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird has been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than forty million copies worldwide, served as the basis for an enormously popular motion picture, and was voted one of the best novels of the twentieth century by librarians across the country. A gripping, heart-wrenching, and wholly remarkable tale of coming-of-age in a South poisoned by virulent prejudice, it views a world of great beauty and savage inequities through the eyes of a young girl, as her father--a crusading local lawyer--risks everything to defend a black man unjustly accused of a terrible crime. Review Quotes "A first novel of such rare excellence that it will no doubt make a great many readers slow down to relish more fully its simple distinction. . . . A novel of strong contemporary national significance."--Chicago Tribune
Sisters in Arms - by Kaia Alderson (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 400Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: African AmericanFormat: PaperbackPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAuthor: Kaia AldersonAge Range: AdultBook theme: HistoricalLanguage: English Book Synopsis Kaia Alderson's debut historical fiction novel reveals the untold, true story of the Six Triple Eight, the only all-Black battalion of the Women's Army Corps, who made the dangerous voyage to Europe to ensure American servicemen received word from their loved ones during World War II.Grace Steele and Eliza Jones may be from completely different backgrounds, but when it comes to the army, specifically the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), they are both starting from the same level. Not only will they be among the first class of female officers the army has even seen, they are also the first Black women allowed to serve. As these courageous women help to form the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, they are dealing with more than just army bureaucracy--everyone is determined to see this experiment fail. For two northern women, learning to navigate their way through the segregated army may be tougher than boot camp. Grace and Eliza know that there is no room for error; they must be more perfect than everyone else. When they finally make it overseas, to England and then France, Grace and Eliza will at last be able to do their parts for the country they love, whatever the risk to themselves. Based on the true story of the 6888th Postal Battalion (the Six Triple Eight), Sisters in Arms explores the untold story of what life was like for the only all-Black, female U.S. battalion to be deployed overseas during World War II. Review Quotes "Beautifully written, Kaia Alderson has given us a historical gem that shines a spotlight on the lives of women who served in the only all-Black, female U.S. battalion to be deployed overseas during World War II. In her fictional release, Sisters in Arms, Alderson breathes life into a cast of dynamic characters and masterfully takes us on a journey of service and dedication to country, preservation of self, and strength in times of adversity. Grace and Eliza's story is a brilliant depiction of resilience and highlights the untold history of black women whose influence has previously been undervalued and ignored."--Deborah Fletcher Mello"Sisters in Arms is a much needed history lesson about the role of Black women in the US armed forces. Their battle wasn't just against the Nazis and enemies of the state. Kaia Alderson's debut historical fiction novel is a tour-de-force of history, a unique story that has so much relevance to race relations in the 21st century. Alderson is about to be your new favorite author."--Cheris Hodges, author of Won't Go Home Without You"Sisters in Arms is a riveting tale of ordinary Black women doing extraordinary things against all odds in a critical moment in world history. Kaia Alderson does an amazing job bringing these courageous yet unheralded women out of the shadows and into our hearts."--Jamie Wesley, author of Slamdunked by LoveSisters in Arms is a page-turner that cleverly follows two engaging, multi-dimensional, fictional characters who bring to life the real story of a Black, female, U.S. Army battalion during WWII. Grace and Eliza accurately embody the pioneering spirit and sparkling humanity of all the Black women soldiers who triumphed, despite the personal and professional double-binds that came with being among the first women to serve in the military, while also being the first Black women to serve in the then-segregated Army.--Emily Yellin, author of Our Mothers' War"Sisters in Arms is heartwarming but fierce, a novel brimming with camaraderie and fire, starring women you'd love to make your friends. Prickly, musical Grace and bubbly, privileged Eliza may not make the most natural allies, but it's fight or die when they're thrown together in the Army's first class of female officers--and the first Black women allowed to serve their country in World War II. . . . Kaia Alderson's debut is a triumph!"--Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Code"Sisters in Arms: A Novel of the Daring Black Women Who Served During World War II lives up to its bold title. The story of these brave female soldiers will have you rooting for them with the turn of every page and brimming with pride. A triumph!"--Kwana Jackson, USA Today Bestselling Author"A beautifully rich story that dives deep into family expectations, sisterhood and self." --Carla Fredd, author of The Perfect Man"A smart and engaging look into a long-neglected area of American history. The ferocity and determination of the 6888th are an inspiration." --Rebecca Roanhorse, New York Times Bestselling author of Trail of Lightning, Storm of Locusts, and Star Wars: Resistance Reborn"Grace Steele and Eliza Jones are among the first Black women in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, defying their families to enlist and facing even more racism than before when they put on their hard-earned uniforms. Unflinching, at times brutal, this novel pulls no punches while delivering a richly textured and unforgettable story of determination, courage, and friendship."--Janie Chang, author of The Library of Legends"Historical fiction novels featuring female friendships are all too rare. That's why Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson is such a necessary addition to the genre. Alderson beautifully describes the lead protagonists of Grace and Eliza with care and complexity to showcase the rich diversity that exists in Black womanhood . . . . Grace and Eliza, as well as the life choices they make in the story, lingered with me for a long time once I finished their engrossing story."--Piper Huguley, author of By Design: The Story of Ann Lowe Society's Secret Fashion Designer"Kaia Alderson worked her research magic into a wonderful tale of the unsung heroes of the Six Triple Eight. She brought these characters to life . . . . I was amazed by pops of true events entwined within the pages, and degrees of racism these brave women faced journeying through every step of the war. When I finished, I found my heart overfilled with joy by their amazing lives. Sisters in Arms is the perfect gift to celebrate your friendship with your besties. I have a new appreciation for these ladies, chocolate, coffee, and the mail system."--Carolyn Hector, author of the Once Upon a Tiara series "Kaia Alderson's stunning historical fiction debut is the book we never knew we needed. A beautifully written love song to the brave, oft forgotten Black women who courageously stepped up to serve their country." --Farrah Rochon, USA Today Bestselling author of The Boyfriend Project"Readers will quickly be engrossed by Grace and Eliza's courage and tenacity as they join the all-Black battalion of the Women's Army Corps. The story of the trials and victories of the women in the 6888th is one that deserves to be told, and Alderson does a masterful job of shining a light on these amazing women."--Synithia Williams, author of Careless Whispers"What an exciting new voice in historical fiction! I couldn't put down Alderson's novel of two young Black women testing their mettle and finding friendship and purpose during World War II. With fascinating historical detail and complex characters, Sisters in Arms casts a brilliant light on a group of women too long kept in the shadows."--Kerri Maher, author of The Girl in White GlovesA riveting, character-driven tale about the all-Negro Women's Army Unit of World War II marks Kaia Alderson's debut historical fiction, a triumph of immersive storytelling about heroic Black women who served their country despite discrimination in an untold story finally getting its due."--Denny S. Bryce, Author of Wild Women and the BluesEliza and Grace come alive on the pages of this gripping and inspiring novel of friendship, sisterhood, and the bravery of the women of the Six Triple Eight during WWII. Kaia Alderson's poignant story about the all-Black female battalion who faced discrimination head on in order to serve their country is an incredible debut not to be missed!--Eliza Knight, USA Today bestselling author Powerfully written with emotional honesty and historical accuracy, Sisters in Arms explores the obstacles and triumphs of the unsung and only all-Black female battalion during World War II.--Sharina Harris author of Judge's GirlsWith sparkling prose and inherent empathy, Alderson paints a realistic, compelling portrait of these amazing women who bravely forged a path for those who would come after them.--Kianna Alexander"Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson is a poignant story about perseverance in the face of difficulties set against the uncertainty and danger of World War II . . . . From the start, they are set up to fail by their families, the Army and society but they meet every challenge with grit, grace and wit, overcoming personal and professional challenges to prove their mettle. Readers will cheer and cry with these trailblazing women as they break free of their sheltered and restricted lives to overcome individual and societal prejudices and succeed in a world rocked by war."--Georgie Blalock, author of The Last DebutantesA thrilling anthem to the courageous sisterhood of the Six Triple Eight as they faced down racism at home and war abroad. SISTERS IN ARMS is a fresh look at the bold women who served America during World War II. A powerful debut! --Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author of A Most Clever Girl This is not just another WWII story: this is a stirring and timely novel about the only all-Black battalion of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, a group of women who had to fight resolutely against countless obstacles in order to be permitted to serve their country. Grace and Eliza stole my heart with their spirit and their resilience, and the ups and downs of their tumultuous friendship made me laugh and cry. Poignant and powerful; an untold story that you simply must read." --Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Secret
Ordinary Girls \ Muchachas Ordinarias (Spanish Edition) - by Jaquira Diaz (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 352Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Cultural, Ethnic & RegionalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: HarperCollins EspanolAuthor: Jaquira DiazAge Range: AdultBook theme: Hispanic & LatinoLanguage: English Book Synopsis Para las muchachas que fuimos, para la muchacha que fui, para las muchachas de todo el mundo que son como nosotras solÃamos ser. Para las muchachas que nunca se vieron reflejadas en los libros. Para las muchachas ordinarias.Jaquira DÃaz siempre se encontró entre extremos en lugares permeados por la violencia. A pesar de añorar tener una familia unida y un hogar seguro, éstos eran difÃciles de conseguir viviendo bajo los niveles de pobreza en el caserÃo Padre Rivera en Puerto Rico y en Miami Beach, sobre todo tras el diagnóstico de esquizofrenia de su madre y la subsiguiente ruptura familiar. El amor y apoyo de sus panas la mantuvieron a flote al encontrarse ante otra disyuntiva: su identidad y orgullo como puertorriqueña no dejaba cabida para su nueva identidad sexual.Cada página de Muchachas ordinarias brilla por su lirismo, crudeza y sensibilidad. Desde su lucha contra la depresión y el tortuoso camino que debió recorrer como sobreviviente de agresión sexual, pasando por el estado colonial actual de Puerto Rico, DÃaz narra sus vivencias con increÃble lucidez y brutal honestidad, trazando la ruta que la alejó de la desesperanza y la llevó hacia el amor y el deseo de convertirse en la muchacha que siempre quiso ser.Jaquira DÃaz nació en Puerto Rico y se crió en Miami Beach. Su obra ha sido publicada en Rolling Stone, The Guardian, The New York Times Style Magazine e incluida en la antologÃa The Best American Essays 2016, entre otros. Ha sido galardonada con el Whiting Award, la medalla de oro del Florida Book Awards y ha sido finalista de los Lambda Literary Awards. Divide su tiempo entre Montreal y Miami con su espose, le escritore Lars Horn.
The Adventurous Eaters Club - by Misha Collins & Vicki Collins (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.4 Inches (H) x 7.6 Inch (W) x .9 Inch (D)Weight: 2.1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 288Genre: Cooking + Food + WineSub-Genre: Cooking with KidsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: HarperOneAuthor: Misha Collins & Vicki CollinsAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book The social media influencer and wildly popular star of Supernatural and his wife invite families to become food adventurers--teaching parents how to help their children cultivate a lifelong, healthy, and joyful relationship with real food.food. Book Synopsis NATIONAL BESTSELLERTV star Misha Collins and his wife, journalist and historian Vicki Collins, show families how to be mealtime adventurers so that kids might have a lifelong relationship with real foodChicken nuggets. Hot dogs. Macaroni and cheese. These are just some of the greatest hits we offer kids at mealtime. Misha and Vicki Collins totally get it. When their son West was a toddler, he began refusing anything that wasn't bland and beige. At first, they succumbed, anything to end the mealtime battles. But with sinking hearts they realized fruit snacks and buttered noodles weren't just void of nutrition, they were setting him up for a lifetime with a limited palate and a reliance on convenience foods. So, as a family, they decided to lean into what they love best--adventure--and invited their kids to be playful and exploratory in the kitchen. Now, in The Adventurous Eaters Club, Misha and Vicki share how they created a home where mealtime doesn't involve coercion or trickery, and where salad, veggies, fresh soups, and fruit are the main course. Combining personal anecdotes and practical tips with over 100 creative, delicious, whimsical recipes little hands can help prepare The Adventurous Eaters Club offers readers all the support, encouragement, and practical advice they need to make lifelong adventurous eaters out of their kids.
The Confessions of Frannie Langton - by Sara Collins (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inch (W) x 1 Inch (D)Weight: .6 PoundsNumber of Pages: 384Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: HistoricalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Harper PerennialAuthor: Sara CollinsAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralLanguage: EnglishWinner of the Costa First Novel AwardOne of BOOKRIOT and POPSUGAR's Best Books of 2019"A startling, compelling historical debut novel. . . should be on top of your vacation reading pile." -The Washington Post"A stunning debut. . . . I love this book." -Guardian "Reminiscent of Margaret Atwood's Alias Grace . . . [a] devious, richly detailed debut." -O: The Oprah MagazineA servant and former slave is accused of murdering her employer and his wife in this astonishing historical thriller that moves from a Jamaican sugar plantation to the fetid streets of Georgian London--a remarkable literary debut with echoes of Alias Grace, The Underground Railroad, and The Paying Guests.All of London is abuzz with the scandalous case of Frannie Langton, accused of the brutal double murder of her employers, renowned scientist George Benham and his eccentric French wife, Marguerite. Crowds pack the courtroom, eagerly following every twist, while the newspapers print lurid theories about the killings and the mysterious woman being tried at the Old Bailey. The testimonies against Frannie are damning. She is a seductress, a witch, a master manipulator, a whore.But Frannie claims she cannot recall what happened that fateful evening, even if remembering could save her life. She doesn't know how she came to be covered in the victims' blood. But she does have a tale to tell: a story of her childhood on a Jamaican plantation, her apprenticeship under a debauched scientist who stretched all bounds of ethics, and the events that brought her into the Benhams' London home--and into a passionate and forbidden relationship.Though her testimony may seal her conviction, the truth will unmask the perpetrators of crimes far beyond murder and indict the whole of English society itself.The Confessions of Frannie Langton is a breathtaking debut: a murder mystery that travels across the Atlantic and through the darkest channels of history. A brilliant, searing depiction of race, class, and oppression that penetrates the skin and sears the soul, it is the story of a woman of her own making in a world that would see her unmade.
Pieces of Her - Reprint by Karin Slaughter (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.8 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inch (W) x 1.2 Inch (D)Weight: .8 PoundsNumber of Pages: 0Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: Thrillers, Mystery + DetectiveFormat: PaperbackPublisher: HarperCollinsAuthor: Karin SlaughterAge Range: AdultBook theme: Women Sleuths, Suspense, Police ProceduralLanguage: English Book Synopsis Coming to Netflix!Mother. Hero. Liar. Killer. How can you tell when all you have is... Pieces of Her.What if the person you thought you knew best turns out to be someone you never knew at all . . . ?Andrea Cooper knows everything about her mother Laura. She's knows she's spent her whole life in the small beachside town of Gullaway Island; she knows she's never wanted anything more than to live a quiet life as a pillar of the community; she knows she's never kept a secret in her life. Because we all know our mothers, don't we?But all that changes when a Saturday afternoon trip to the mall explodes into violence and Andrea suddenly sees a completely different side to Laura. Because it turns out that before Laura was Laura, she was someone completely different. For nearly thirty years she's been hiding from her previous identity, lying low in the hope that no one will ever find her. But now she's been exposed, and nothing will ever be the same again.Twenty-four hours later Laura is in the hospital, shot by an intruder who's spent thirty years trying to track her down and discover what she knows. Andrea is on a desperate journey following the breadcrumbs of her mother's past. And if she can't uncover the secrets hidden there, there may be no future for either one of them. . . . From the Back Cover Andrea knows everything about her mother, Laura. She knows Laura has spent nearly her whole life in the small beachside town of Belle Isle, Georgia; she knows Laura's a beloved speech pathologist; she knows Laura's never kept a secret in her life. Andrea knows that Laura is everything she isn't--confident, settled, sure of herself. Feeling listless, with no direction, Andrea, unlike Laura, struggles to find her way.But Andrea's certainty is upended when a visit to the mall is shattered by an act of horrifying violence that reveals a new side of Laura--a cool woman who calmly faces down a murderer. It turns out that before Andrea's mother was Laura, she was someone completely different. For nearly thirty years she's been hiding from the woman she once was, lying low in the hope that no one would ever find her. But now she's been exposed, and nothing will be the same again.To save her mother, Andrea embarks on a desperate journey following the bread crumb trail of her mother's past. Andrea knows that if she can't uncover the secrets hidden there, there may be no future for her mother . . . or her. Review Quotes "If you're into mystery thrillers, then you're into Karin Slaughter." --theSkimm "Karin Slaughter has - by far - the best name of all of us mystery novelists. More to the point, The Good Daughter is Karin Slaughter's most ambitious, most emotional, and best novel. So far, anyway." --James Patterson on The Good Daughter "[Slaughter's] talent for writing convincingly flawed yet sympathetic characters is in high relief here... Readers will find themselves totally immersed in the suspenseful, alternating story lines and won't want either of them to end."--Booklist (starred review) on Pieces of Her "All of Slaughter's books... are satisfyingly surprising and plausible, but it's Slaughter's prodigious gifts of characterization that make her stand out among thriller writers.... Slaughter's satirical touches are as deft as her grimmer renditions of real life."--Washington Post "With an intrigue and suspense-filled plot, Slaughter's well-crafted, tense, and exhilarating story will keep readers on the edge of their seats."--Library Journal on Pieces of Her "Breathtaking.... Fiction doesn't get any better than this."--Jeffery Deaver, New York Times-bestselling author of Solitude Creek and The Skin Collector "Enter the world of Karin Slaughter. Just be forewarned, there's no going back."--Lisa Gardner "A propulsive, high-stakes thriller rife with intrigue and suspense."--USA Today on Pieces of Her "It's a compelling story that swept me along, unable to resist and unable to stop reading."--Suspense Magazine on Pieces of Her "The ever-popular crime novelist is back with another pulse-pounding standalone, this one considering the twisted relationship between a mother and a daughter after the latter realizes she may not know the woman who gave birth to her at all."--Entertainment Weekly on Pieces of Her, "20 New Books to Read in August" "A hell-raising thriller . . . a genuinely exciting narrative driven by strong-willed female characters who can't wait around until the boys shake the lead out of their shoes."--New York Times Book Review on Pretty Girls "A stunning family tragedy and a hold-your-breath pedal-to-the-metal thriller magically blended by Karin Slaughter's trademark passion, intensity, and humanity. Certain to be a book of the year."--Lee Child on Pretty Girls "But the success of writers like Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins and Karin Slaughter isn't just due to the fact that they're women... It's about writers comprehending why women are so compelled by stories about brutal, graphic violence in the first place."--The Atlantic "It's a top-notch story that will keep the reader engrossed from start to finish. Karin Slaughter is a fabulous writer and one thing I love with her books is she has a way of creating characters that you care about."--Freshfiction.com "Searing, searching, soulful: a major achievement from a writer of extraordinary talents. Every Karin Slaughter novel is a cause for celebration--but simply put, Pretty Girls is the finest novel of her career."--Kathy Reichs, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Speaking in Bones, on Pretty Girls "Simply one of the best thriller writers working today. I'd follow her anywhere."--Gillian Flynn "This is a great writer at the peak of her powers. Karin Slaughter is at her nail biting, heart stopping, emotionally draining best."--Peter James on The Good Daughter
Where is Love Biscuit (Board Book) (Alyssa Satin Capucilli)
Dimensions (Overall): 6.88 Inches (H) x 7 Inches (W) x .52 Inches (D)Weight: .45 PoundsNumber of Pages: 12Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: AnimalsSeries Title: BiscuitFormat: Board BookPublisher: HarperAuthor: Alyssa Satin CapucilliAge Range: Baby - 3 YearsBook theme: Valentine's DayLanguage: English About the Book In this touch-and-feel board book, Biscuit finds love in the simple everyday things. Available just in time for Valentine's Day. Full color. Book Synopsis Perfect for cuddling up and sharing with the littlest fans of puppies.In this touch-and-feel board book with sturdy pages, Biscuit finds love in the simple everyday things--such as his blanket--just in time for Valentine's Day.Toddlers will enjoy exploring the wonderful places where love can be found in this delightful touch-and-feel story starring the beloved little yellow puppy. From the Back Cover Where is love, Biscuit? Discover all the wonderful places where love can be found in this delightful touch-and-feel adventure!
Pinkalicious: Merry Pinkmas by Victoria Kann (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.94 Inches (H) x 7.91 Inches (W) x .14 Inches (D)Weight: .31 PoundsNumber of Pages: 20Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Holidays + Celebrations / Christmas, Girls + WomenFormat: PaperbackPublisher: HarperFestivalAuthor: Victoria KannAge Range: 4-8 YearsBook theme: Christmas & AdventLanguage: English About the Book Join Pinkalicious as she celebrates Christmas in this latest from "New York Times"-bestselling author and artist KannNcomplete with poster, cards, and sticker sheet. Full color. Book Synopsis Stay tuned for a brand-new show coming in winter 2018 to PBS Kids: Pinkalicious & Peterrific!Join Pinkalicious as she celebrates Christmas in New York Times bestselling author and artist Victoria Kann's Pinkalicious: Merry Pinkmas!--complete with poster, cards, and sticker sheet!This year Pinkalicious has decided she wants a bright pink artificial Christmas tree. But Mommy and Daddy immediately say no--the Pinkertons always get real trees for the holidays. Despite Pinkalicious's begging and pleading, each family member has a different objection: real trees smell better; it's tradition; and there is definitely no room to store a big pink tree in the house after Christmas! Pinkalicious is disappointed, but she tries to put on her best cheerful face. Then, the day before Christmas, Mommy and Daddy surprise Pinkalicious by coming home with a gorgeously pink artificial tree and Pinkalicious is delighted! It's pinkatastic! From the Back Cover Pinkalicious starts a new pinkatastic family tradition on Christmas!
