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After secretly living in the public library for the last eleven years, Essie must learn to adapt to a world that's not as perfect as the stories she's grown up with in this heartfelt middle-grade novel from Newbery Honor author Polly Horvath.

Essie has grown up in the public library, raised in secret by the four librarians who found her abandoned as a baby in the children's department. With four mothers and miles of books to read, Essie has always been very happy living there.

But now that she is eleven, Essie longs for a little more freedom... and maybe a friend her own age. She seems to get her wish when her moms let her go by herself to the mall and then on her second trip there, she meets G.E., a mysterious boy who looks so much like her she can't help but think they may be twins. Maybe he was raised by four dads in the department store. Maybe his story is intertwined with hers, and their happy ending is as one big family. But as she gets to know him better, she learns that nothing is as simple as it seems in her stories — not even her own past.

Ann Sei Lin's enchanting and action-packed YA debut, first in a series and now available in paperback, will sweep readers away to an aerial world of magic, danger and political intrigue. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim, Kalynn Bayron and the films of Studio Ghibli.

Kurara has never known any other life than being a servant onboard the Midori, a flying ship serving the military elite of the Mikoshiman Empire, a vast realm of floating cities. Kurara also has a secret — she can make folded paper figures come to life with a flick of her finger. But when the Midori is attacked and Kurara's secret turns out to be a power treasured across the empire, a gut-wrenching escape leads her to the gruff Himura, who takes her under his wing. Under Himura's tutelage, and with the grudging support and friendship of his crew, Kurara learns to hunt shikigami — wild paper spirits sought after by the Princess of Mikoshima.

But what does the princess really want with the shikigami? Are they merely enchanted figures without will or thought, or are they beings with souls and minds of their own? As fractures begin to appear both across the empire and within Kurara's understanding of herself, Kurara will have to decide who she can trust. Her fate, and the fate of her friends — and even the world — may rest on her choice. And time is running out.

Narwhal and Jelly spread some holiday cheer (and warm waffle pudding) in the festive fifth New York Times-bestselling book of this blockbuster graphic novel series.

Dive into three new stories about Narwhal's favorite time of the year! It's the festive season in the world wide waters, and Narwhal is looking forward to cozying up with a good book, singing and partying with pod pals and enjoying some warm waffle pudding. But most of all Narwhal is excited about the arrival of the Merry Mermicorn! According to Narwhal, she's part mermaid, part unicorn and completely mer-aculous! Jelly is of course skeptical about the existence of the "Mira-Miny-What-A Corn"... even when he receives a mysterious present. It must be from Narwhal.

Now Jelly has to get the perfect gift, but finding a present for someone as unique as Narwhal is no easy feat, even when you have six tentacles. How will Jelly ever come up with a whaley great gift for a best pal who spreads cheer all through the year?

This beautifully crafted picture book celebrates one of the world's most awesome animals: the polar bear. Evocative but simple text by award-winning musician and artist Tanya Tagaq is accompanied by striking art in this classic counting book.

Beginning with 1 proud polar bear standing tall and ending with 10 bears waving goodbye, this delightful counting book shows polar bears in all their forms: slippery and fast, crafty and cool, hungry and proud. Tanya has created a story meant to be read aloud, incorporating simple Inuktitut words and using her keen ear for the musical sound of language. This book is joyful, powerful, clever and striking — much like the bears who sniff, slide, swim, hunt, play and dance through its pages. And when you get to the last page, you won't be able to resist going back to repeat the journey!

Hop on a tow-truck ride with Toad as he learns that everyone needs help sometimes, even the helpers! The first in a new series for fans of Frog and Toad and Little Blue Truck!

"No time, Pop! Can't stop!"

Toad and his tow truck are always on the move to lend a hand to anyone who needs help. Whether it's a flat tire or engine trouble, it's Toad to the rescue!

Pop does his best to try to get Toad to slow down and take care of himself, but there always seems to be someone else who needs to be towed by Toad. How can he say no?

Toad is so used to being the problem solver that when his tow truck breaks down, he does everything he can to fix it himself — and can't! What happens when the helper needs help?

Playful, funny and refreshingly sweet, Towed by Toad is a peppy read-aloud full of fascinating vehicles and endearing characters.

Can coming home bring redemption? Or at least a measure of peace? Recently released from prison, Blake Alvares returns to the only place she ever felt safe, the now derelict Maine town in which she harbored as a teen.

Determined to conceal her secrets and losses, she soon finds herself dragged into others' lives when she takes a job on a boat owned by a notorious young lobsterman.

Leland Savard is nearly broke, trying to support himself and 9-year-old Quinnie as he wrestles with a dangerous family legacy. Though his choice to hire Blake raises local eyebrows, Leland and those around Blake are quickly surprised and jarred by how much they come to rely on her. At the same time, Blake stumbles into love from unexpected places. When Leland's rash actions place her and Quinnie in peril, Blake feels forced to run againonly to discover the past is never more than a few steps behind her. On her quest for home, Blake must confront a daunting question: where does she belong?

This is a book for readers who enjoy the believable eccentricity a small town offers. And for those who believe in the redemption of the sea and hard work.

It's the summer of 1980-something, and valedictorian Claire Hart has nothing to do.

Her summers have always been meticulously planned—a class here, educational camp there—so her last summer before college she quickly becomes lost in the possibilities. She can't believe her luck when she's swept up in the storied world of the Tooheys, heirs to a plumbing fortune and the richest, quirkiest family in Keech Harbor, Maine. She's found a perfect summer, full of Toohey hijinks.

As she follows the Toohey clan from one party to another, she starts to feel like she belongs somewhere other than in the library with her nose in a book. But perfection isn't all it's cracked up to be, and Claire has to decide whether she wants to live a perfect life—or one that's perfect for her, whatever that may be.

Murder and mayhem on the Great Lakes spanning two hundred years and generations marred by legacy.

Mobsters and revolutionaries fall together before the seedy past of the mysterious Mackinac Island. Twisted stories trace the rich history of the majestic Michigan destinations and former fortress of military might.

The Great Lakes have witnessed countless tales of tragedy over the past two hundred years, leaving behind consequences that extend across generations. Amidst the serene and majestic Michigan destinations, a dark and seedy legacy haunts the mysterious island, where rumrunners and patriots have met their downfall. Looking back on the history of this once-mighty military stronghold, a treacherous saga unfolds, complete with tales of deceit, betrayal, and revenge.

Even as we explore the depths of Lake Huron, we can't help but wonder what other dark secrets this vast body of water continues to hold. A love unfolds, and Lake Huron hosts another secret.

"All aboard our little boat! / We'll sail all night. / Let's see where we float!"

Full speed ahead as two siblings sail off for dreamland! Before these two can settle down under the covers, they cruise off onto the Arctic Ocean to bid goodnight to narwhals and guillemots, minkes and belugas. They sail past clouds shaped like polar bears and marvel at the multitudes of stars that twinkle between them. Before dawn pulls them back to their own cozy bedroom, they snack with the seals on the bow of their ship, waving goodbye as from dreamland to daytime they go.

A comprehensive, authoritative biography of Civil Rights icon John Lewis, "the conscience of the Congress," drawing on interviews with Lewis and approximately 275 others who knew him at various stages of his life, as well as never-before-used FBI files and documents.

Born into poverty in rural Alabama, Lewis would become second only to Martin Luther King, Jr. in his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement. He was a Freedom Rider who helped to integrate bus stations in the South, a leader of the Nashville sit-in movement, the youngest speaker at the 1963 March on Washington, and the chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), which he made into one of the major civil rights organizations. He may be best remembered as the victim of a vicious beating by Alabama state troopers at the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, where he nearly died.

Greenberg's biography traces Lewis's life through the post-Civil Rights years, when he headed the Voter Education Project, which enrolled millions of African American voters across the South. The book reveals the little-known story of his political ascent first locally in Atlanta, and then as a member of Congress. Tapped to be a part of the Democratic leadership in Congress, he earned respect on both sides of the aisle for the sacrifices he had made on behalf of nonviolent integration in the South and came to be known as the "conscience of the Congress."

Thoroughly researched and dramatically told, Greenberg's biography captures John Lewis's influential career through documents from dozens of archives, interviews with hundreds of people who knew Lewis, and long-lost footage of Lewis himself speaking to reporters from his hospital bed following his severe beating on "Bloody Sunday" in Selma. With new details about his personal and professional relationships, John Lewis: A Life is the definitive biography of a man whose heroism during the Civil Rights movement helped to bring America a new birth of freedom.

A young girl sees the world differently in this beautiful picture book exploration of physics.

Everyone has their thing. Some people are dreamers. Some people are practical. Some people like to invent things. Our heroine isn't sure what her thing is. But she knows she has a lot of questions, like could she be faster than her own echo? If she built a giant paper boat, could she sail the sea? And how strong would she need to be to launch another kid into orbit from a teeter-totter? Eventually, she learns that all her questions have to do with one thing: physics!

In this thoughtful and gorgeous ode to the search for knowledge and finding one's passion, physics becomes a way for our heroine to ponder the magic of the world.

On the pristine island of Eden, Princess Kaya's world is one of tranquility and tradition.

Isolated from the modern world, she has been taught since childhood about the arrogance, selfishness, and greed of the Self-lands, as contrasted with her beloved Eden-a peaceful monarchy that has existed intact for hundreds of years. Until now.

When King Orion is killed in what seems a tragic accident, the palace is in upheaval. Kaya is forced to flee amid the chaos and sets to the ocean alone. Caught in a raging storm, she washes up onto the shore of Owls Head, Maine-the real, mysterious, terrifying, Self-lands...

Drew Meredith finds a young, beautiful girl in a gossamer gown unconscious on the shores of his beach. Now, instead of college decisions and lacrosse scholarships, he is uncovering myths and legends, explaining chocolate and flip flops, and teaching a self-conscious princess how to have fun.

And new to both of them is the growing feeling of attachment and desire that binds them... and blinds them to impending disaster.

From the author of Big Red Lollipop comes a vibrant picture book about a boy who joins his father on a rollicking rickshaw delivery. Richard Scarry fans will delight in this joyful read-aloud with a message of sharing and respect.

Ibraheem and his cat, Mitu, join Baba on a rickshaw trip through the big city, where vehicles of all sorts and sizes have their own language to help them navigate the busy streets.

BEEP BEEP, says Baba.

HONK HONK, says car.

TOOT TOOT, says bus.

RUMBLE RUMBLE, says mighty truck.

MEOW MEOW, says Mitu

WHEEE! I say.

Along the way, Ibraheem notices that though there aren't traffic signals, the cars, buses, trucks, rickshaws (and even a stray toad!), all navigate the hustle and bustle of the streets safely by communicating in their own language.

With its poetic text and bright, friendly art, Ibraheem's adventure comes alive with the exciting sounds, movement and personality of the drivers and vehicles that share the road.

Includes an author's note about her experiences with big city traffic around the world.

How deep would you go to find the truth?

Glamorous and eccentric, Caitlyn Morrys isn’t like the other professors at her small Midwestern college. But her real eccentricity isn’t just her meticulous style and outspoken nature—Caitlyn has always believed she's had past lives.

Or are her persistent flashbacks of other times and places merely dreams?

When a political storm breaks out over teacher tenure and academic freedom on campus, Caitlyn never expects to be at the center of it. Then the school’s president, her bitter adversary, is found brutally killed in his office.

Acting chief inspector Cormac Robertson, a staunch proponent of past-life regression, is convinced that the only way to solve the murder is through excavation of Caitlyn’s past lives via hypnotism. When under his spell, Caitlyn reveals more than she ever realized she knew.

But the killer’s vengeance for a past-life betrayal is unfinished...

And Caitlyn’s ability puts a target on her back.

Revenge, betrayal, and spiritual experiences collide in this thrilling mystery exploring past-life regression.

“A one-of-a-kind thriller.” — Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews

“Hard to put down, impossible to predict, and perfect for book clubs.” — Midwest Book Review

A hilarious alien invasion story with a feel-good message about what it means to be human. Perfect for earthlings of all ages.

When three mysterious visitors from "Europe" crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host would: he invites them back to his farmhouse and offers to help fix up their "car". No, there's nothing strange about these guests at all. Just like other humans, they "make business", "play sportsball" and "wear hat". As the townsfolk also come to the aid of the visitors and the gathering turns into a little party, interplanetary relations reach an all-time high.

A sweetly funny extraterrestrial offering that explores surprising acts of kindness and acceptance, X. Fang's second picture book is truly out of this world.

Competition for a Southern bridal magazine cover unleashes mayhem, forcing a mastermind maid of honor to stop being a people pleaser and start figuring out what she wants out of life. A hilarious, smart coming-of-age story.

Olivia "Liv" Fitzgerald's life is on ambition autopilot. The soon-to-be-lawyer has her life plan set and can talk anyone into anything. Well, almost anything. When her scheming aunt throws her cousin, Kali, into a competition for Southern Charm's cover alongside Liv's best friend, Leighton, all hell breaks loose. To save the day, Liv only has to:

a) Secure the Southern Charm cover for Leighton

b) Keep Aunt Charlotte happy—and keep Kali's Atlanta wedding running smoothly

c) Finish her final year of law school in Nashville and nab a coveted NYC big law job

d) Win over the guy of her dreams

Easy, right? From engagement parties to rehearsal dinners, readers will root for Liv as she balances her schemes, dreams, and double maid of honor duties.

"Rewarding childhood curiosity, First Big Book of How makes scientific inquiry fun, explaining diverse topics with an engaging visual style." Foreword Magazine

A compendious and stunningly illustrated fact-filled book for children who have endless questions about how the world works.

How do scientists see into space? How do polar bears keep warm? How do keys open locks? How do fireworks explode? Featuring more than 150 compelling questions about space, Earth, machines, buildings, animals, and the human body, this magnificent book by the author-and-illustrator team behind the bestselling First Big Book of Why provides answers for every inquisitive child. And these are answers you can trust, as they have all been thoroughly fact-checked and reviewed by subject experts, who are proudly profiled in the book.

By encouraging children to question how things are happening in the world around them First Big Book of How supports STEAM learning and nurtures curious minds. The warm and playful text is accompanied by stunning real-life photography as well as gorgeous original illustrations and helpful, friendly diagrams. This book is the ultimate gift for kids who need to know everything—and now!

Includes a contents page, glossary, index and source notes.

Follow perfect pet Barnaby on his perilous journey home through bustling streets, mysterious alleyways, and the untamed wilds of city parks in this gorgeously illustrated tale of friendship, unconditional love and belonging.

A stunning, standalone picture book set in the world of The Barnabus Project from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan.

Meet Barnaby: he's half mouse and half elephant, with just a dash of flamingo... and fully trained!

When he's brought home to be pampered and cared for by his very own little girl, life is perfect... until a new, even more perfect pet comes on the scene. Suddenly Barnaby is no longer the most perfect pet around, and his little girl doesn't seem interested in him anymore. Feeling unappreciated, Barnaby runs away and finds himself swept up on a wild journey through the city and an emotional search for home in a tale of love found, lost and found again.

In a poignant follow-up to their award-winning, internationally bestselling picture book The Barnabus Project, The Fan Brothers and their brother Devin Fan have once again crafted a heartfelt and sweetly sensitive story full of adventure, friendship and family that will enchant readers of all ages.

The second book in Ann Sei Lin's Rebel Skies fantasy YA series, set in a world of flying ships, sky cities and rebel uprisings. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim, Kalynn Bayron and the films of Studio Ghibli.

Kurara has barely escaped the grasp of Princess Tsukimi. Reeling from her Crafter mentor's grim betrayal, Kurara and her friends are desperate to catch up with their old airship, even if it means they have to do it on foot. But after everything she's been through, Kurara refuses to give up on understanding and freeing the shikigami, origami creatures enchanted to life, nor will she stop at anything to understand her mysterious past, no matter who tries to interfere . . . or what dark truths about her role in the war may surface, the farther south she goes. Her goal is the Grand Stream, where Suzaku, the greatest shikigami of all, likes in furious wait.

But Kurara isn't the only one searching for Suzaku. Traveling through forests, seas and the ruins of an underground Crafter city, there is no shortage of enemies who wish to control Kurara and the shikigami of the world for their own ends. When a bloody confrontation leads to horrifying revelations about the true nature of shikigami and Kurara's past, Kurara will need all the support she can muster just to carry on.

In this sequel to the breathless Rebel Skies, readers will return to the soaring heights, incredible twists and dark depths of Ann Sei Lin's vivid fantasy world.

Shaken by problems at home, confused by the motives of a new love, and reeling from a public meltdown, high school hockey star Walt McNamara joins an exclusive new leadership program controlled by the ultra-wealthy summer residents of Whaleback Island, a granite and spruce oasis off the coast of Maine.

But this is no paradise; secrets lurk in its murky waters.

As Walt and his fellow misfits, including the determined Aubrey and fierce Tess, are pushed physically and mentally by ex-military instructors, exposed truths from the island's past and present slowly reveal the reasons behind their intense training. With danger mounting, Walt, Aubrey, Tess, and the others must use their new skills to sort friend from foe and find a way to survive.

In The Islanders, award-winning author Lewis Robinson has crafted his most irresistible book yet: a suspenseful reckoning of class conflict in America, with a vivid tale of friendship and family at its heart.

A fractured family, a devastated community, and the disaster that brings them together.

Pearce Oysters, a lush, evocative, finely-drawn debut novel set on the Louisiana coastline during the historic 2010 oil spill, follows the Pearce family, local oyster farmers whose business, family, and livelihood are all on the brink of collapse.

Eye-opening, eco-fiction at its best, Pearce Oysters highlights the grit and beauty of lives lived in an overlooked corner of the American South and the interdependence of nature and man. Diving deep into the bonds of family, culture, community, class, and industry, blazing new talent Joselyn Takacs elevates the voices of her deeply sympathetic characters: Jordan, the reluctant head of his family's storied oyster business; May, his distressed, widowed mother who has her own unexpected drama; and Benny, the beatnik musician brother, who returns from New Orleans to help with the crisis.

Inspired by years of her own research, Takacs's debut novel sparkles as it shines a light on murky waters, old wounds, the power of a family clinging to survival, and their inspiring path forward.

A twelve-year-old grave thief gets caught up in a royal heist in this compelling middle-grade fantasy in the vein of Kelley Armstrong's A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying, now available in paperback.

Twelve-year-old Spade is a grave thief. With his father and brother, he digs up the recently deceased to steal jewels, the main form of trade in Wyndhail.

Digging graves works for Spade — alone in the graveyard at night, no one notices his limp or calls him names. He's headed for a lifetime of theft when his father comes up with the audacious plan to rob a grave in the Wyndhail castle cemetery. Spade and his brother get caught in a royal trap, and Spade must find the master of the Woegan: a deadly creature that is stalking the castle by night.

Along the way, he meets Ember, the queen's niece, and together they race to solve the mystery of the legendary Deepstones and their connection to the Woegan, the queen, a missing king and the mysterious pebble Spade finds in the Wyndhail cemetery.

This is a fantastic story of friendship, bravery, grief and acceptance.

Anne is starting to grow up, but she's still disappointed with her red hair - it's one of her lifelong sorrows.

One day, she buys a bottle of hair dye in order to have raven black hair like her best friend and kindred spirit, Diana. Unfortunately, the dye ends up turning her hair green! This upset causes Anne to start focusing on improving herself inside, rather than her looks... and leads to a new dream taking shape: Anne wanting to become a teacher! She joins a club for students studying to get into Queen's College. But can Anne overcome her fear of failing? And how can she study hard when pesky Gilbert is distracting her?

Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, this series is perfect for fans of Anne, new and old.

A new, heartwarming middle-grade story from the critically acclaimed author Heather Smith featuring Tig, a young girl struggling to find peace within herself and in her new family. For fans of Rebecca Stead, Wendy Mass and Lynda Mullaly Hunt.

After months of living without electricity or parents, Tig and Peter are forced to move in with their Uncle Scott and his partner, Manny. The transition from down-and-out to picture-perfect isn't easy, especially in pristine Wensleydale with the idyllic couple and their beautiful home.

Tig, with Peter's support, decides to make their new life messy, starting with daily arguments and her plans to become a competitive cheese racer. She'll run circles around her new guardians, outrun a wheel of cheese, and leave the past buried in her dust.

But things don't always go as planned, and Tig must decide what to truly leave behind in order to move forward.

A sweet picture book about a kid welcoming new people into her grammie’s old house.

"You're going to love my Grammie's house. You'll love every single thing about it."

A precocious and delightful tour guide walks some potential buyers through Grammie's old house, showing them all the great things about it: a shaggy rug for shuffling, a shady closet that makes a great clubhouse, the perfect spot for eating cookies - even a climbing tree.

And with each new detail eagerly pointed out, we get to see hints of what the house was like when Grammie was still there and experience the love that lived in every nook and cranny.

This charming and tender story celebrates the connections we make between people and the spaces they inhabit, and the memories that can live on even when new connections are being made.

One pinch of adventure, a dash of friendship, a sprinkle of mystery and a HUGE spoonful of magic... Jamie Oliver, bestselling author and internationally renowned chef, delivers the perfect recipe for a page-turning children's fiction debut, now available in paperback — with new content!

Billy and his friends know that Waterfall Woods is out of bounds; strange things are rumored to have happened there and no one in their village has ventured past its walls for decades... But when they discover a secret way in, Billy and his best friends, Anna, Jimmy and Andy, can't resist the temptation to explore! Only to quickly discover that the woods are brimming with magic and inhabited by all sorts of unusual creatures, including a whole community of sprites who need the children's help! With magical battles, a long-lost mythical city, fantastical flying machines, epic feasts and one GIANT rescue — not to mention some mouth-watering recipes and a list of must-see movies at the back — get ready for an adventure you'll never forget!

A captivating informational picture book about Paul Horn, a musician who communicated with orcas through the power of music. For fans of Shark Lady and Margaret and the Moon.

Unbelievable but true, this is the story of two whales, two Pauls and two boys.

The whales are Haida and Chimo, captive orcas who lived in an aquarium called Sealand of the Pacific in the 1970s.

The Pauls are Paul Horn, a professional flute musician, and Dr. Paul Spong, a scientist studying the orcas in order to learn more about these mystifying creatures.

And the boys are Marlen and Robin, Paul Horn's sons, who are fascinated with the orcas despite their father's fear of the giant whales.

What follows is the spellbinding story of how the Pauls, through the power of music, learn to communicate with the orcas - and set into motion an entire anti-captivity movement dedicated to protecting these intelligent and majestic animals.

Winner of the Yomiuri Prize and recipient of the 2022-23 William F. Sibley Memorial Subvention Award for Japanese Translation.

Introducing Tatsuhiko Shibusawa—Japan's Italo Calvino—in this fantastical tale of a Japanese prince who encounters both beauty and danger on a pilgrimage to India.

A fantasy set in the ninth century, Takaoka's Travels recounts the adventures of a Japanese prince-turned-monk on a pilgrimage to India. As Prince Takaoka and his companions pass through faraway lands, the rules of the ordinary world are upended, and they find curiosities and miracles wherever they go. The travelers encounter strange creatures--a white ape who guards a harem of bird-women, beasts who feed on dreams, a dog-headed man who can see hundreds of years into the future. On the high seas, their ship is boarded by ghostly pirates and driven back by supernatural winds, and still they push on.

At every turn, Prince Takaoka is drawn to the beauty around him, whether it takes the form of a perfectly shaped pearl or a giant blood-red flower, but such beauty proves to be extremely dangerous. Seductive and mysterious, offering high adventure yet deeply human, this is a novel that transcends all expectations.

With an afterword by translator David Boyd.

The magical and action-packed sequel to The Swan Harp, this second book in the Wings of Valenia fantasy trilogy follows Princess Kiar as she harnesses her powers in the fight of a lifetime.

It is autumn in Valenia, and times are hard. The queen is no longer herself after the tragic events of the spring. Wild animals have ravaged crops, and Princess Kiar worries about a lean winter for the kingdom. After her sister Adana returns from the swanfolk with a cryptic warning from the Swan Queen, the nearby bog seems to take on a life of its own, and a young girl from an eastern farmstead brings news of a band of inhuman, seemingly invincible attackers. Local legend tells of mysterious bog-walkers, souls suspended between life and death and lurking between worlds.

Her father, the king, is wounded in battle, and the intruders seem to fear nothing and no one-except Kiar. But she cannot be everywhere at once. Along with her swanfolk friend, Willow, her future mate, the valiant and loyal Tuan, and a former enemy turned ally, Kiar enters the perilous heart of the bog to confront the dark magic within. Everything is at stake-the life of King Tir, her future as ruler, and the peace of Valenia.

2022 Bologna Children's Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition winner | 2021 The White Ravens catalog | 2021 Tartu Prize for Children's Literature

Everyone deserves a quiet, restful retirement. But for John, a newly retired classroom skeleton, life is just beginning.

When John is adopted by Grams and Gramps and leaves the classroom to live on their farm, every day is an exciting new adventure: John rides in the car for the first time, makes a snow angel, scares away crooks, and becomes a source of comfort for Grams, Gramps, and their grandkids. With delightful illustrations and a charming cast of characters, John the Skeleton is a quirky, touching, and unforgettable book.

Triinu Laan thoughtfully weaves aging and death into the fabric of life, crafting a tender portrait of what it means to care for one another, grow old together, and appreciate the little things.

Explore the most marvelous mouths of the animal kingdom, from the awesome jaws of the great white shark to the tiny teeth of the garden snail.

Some animals sport tongues that are longer than their bodies, others have super-sticky spit that can speedily snare an insect snack. And animals use their mouths for lots of things other than just eating-to carry their food or their babies, to build their homes, or even to climb waterfalls!

Join scientist and author Letizia Diamante to discover some of the most important animal body parts that are often overlooked, even though they're right under our noses!

Includes a glossary and index.

The fifth book in an early chapter book series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she agrees to a dangerous dare and learns a valuable lesson about courage — now available in paperback!

Anne is excited to be a guest at a party at Orchard Slope, the home of her kindred spirit, Diana Barry. But when the dares start and mean Josie Pye makes the others feel bad, Anne can't stop herself from challenging Josie to a dare which leads to Anne being dared to climb the house and walk along the ridgepole! Anne's dangerous dare ends in injury and teaches her an important lesson. But Anne must pluck up her courage again when she is chosen to recite at a Christmas concert! How can Anne perform in front of so many people? And what is shy Matthew Cuthbert hiding from the family?

Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, this series is perfect for fans of Anne, new and old.

Join Simon and Chester in their fifth and most daring adventure yet! A hilarious early graphic novel series for fans of The Bad Guys and Dog Man.

The worst has happened: Chester has been sucked up by a ghost trap in an attempt to save his best friend Simon, who is a ghost.

Chester's school friend, Amie, blames Simon - after all, if Chester wasn't trying to save him, he wouldn't have been sucked up. And Simon blames Amie - after all, if Amie's dad wasn't a ghost hunter, there wouldn't be a trap there in the first place.

But these two sworn enemies are going to have to work together to save Chester before the containment unit is emptied into the void! Will they save him in time? Will they change their minds about each other? Will Chester make some new ghoul friends while he's trapped? Read on to find out

A People magazine pick, Best Books Fall 2023: "A breathtaking memoir about surviving a horrifying childhood; Means...transforms memories...into a work of art."

Starred review from Kirkus: "This book is an outstanding debut...A harrowing and soulful memoir to be read, savored, and reread."

Brittany Means's childhood was a blur of highways and traumas that collapsed any effort to track time. Riding shotgun as her mother struggled to escape abusive relationships, Brittany didn't care where they were going--to a roadside midwestern motel, a shelter, or The Barn in Indiana, the cluttered mansion her Pentecostal grandparents called home—as long as they were together. But every so often, her mom would surprise her—and leave.

As Brittany grew older and questioned her own complicated relationships and the poverty, abuse, and instability that enveloped her, she began to recognize that hell wasn't only the place she read about in the Bible; it was the cycle of violence that entrapped her family. Through footholds such as horror movies, neuropsychology, and strong bonds, Brittany makes sense of this cycle and finds a way to leave it.

While untangling the web of her most painful memories, Brittany crafts a tale of self-preservation, resilience, and hope with a unique narrative style—a sparkling example of the human ability to withstand the most horrific experiences and still thrive.

"Brittany Means has pieced together the shards of a devastating childhood in this powerful memoir. It's gut-wrenching but at the same time triumphant, harrowing yet exquisitely told. Hell If We Don't Change Our Ways is a story of survival that left me choked up and cheering." -Jeannette Walls, author of The Glass Castle

"The book's lasting impact might be what it demands of the memoir genre. Brittany Means has, at once, created the most readable and the most psychologically rigorous book I've read in decades. I needed the reminder that art can do this." -Kiese Laymon, author of Heavy

"I can't write a story about myself as the sad, quiet child of two drug addicts. That's not how it was, even when it was. To me, sleeping in the car was normal. Better, it was comfy and fun. I loved my bed made of clothes inside a trash bag that I sank into slowly like Uncle Fester from the Addams Family movie. . . . I loved the motels and their swimming pools and trashy daytime TV channels. . . . Nobody could tell us what to do."

Esme always has a plan. A funny and sweet early illustrated chapter book about a problem-solving girl who decides to start her own badge-earning troop... and makes a new friend along the way. For fans of Dory Fantasmagory.

Esme lives with her grandparents on the uppermost floor of the topmost best building. She has just met a future friend named Wendall who came to her door selling Troop Badger cookies. He is hoping to earn his Cookie Empresario badge. Esme thinks she would like to earn a Cookie Empresario badge too! One small problem: she is not in Troop Badger. But Esme is a problem solver! She decides to start her own troop: Troop Esme. It will include all the neighbours in the topmost best building. And her first act as troop leader? Help Wendall sell all his cookies, of course!

An Asian Romeo & Juliet meets The Little Mermaid, set in the grittiness of the real world.

Fish are mysteriously disappearing, starving the people in Angie Song’s Alaskan hometown. Angie, a snarky, guarded aspiring marine biologist and dock worker, enthusiastically joins the hunt to find out where the fish are gathering. When her family and the villagers discover that merfolk are responsible, they vow to destroy every last one. In the midst of the conflict, Angie faces off with a merman and fails to pull the trigger.

Inquisitive Mer-Prince Kaden is just as snarky as Angie, but he’s willing to talk and stop the brutal massacring of his people. The two form a cautious alliance to broker peace between the humans and mer before any more of them die.

As tensions clash between the two races fighting to control the sea’s resources, Angie and Kaden’s forbidden relationship ignites. And as she learns about the mer’s mysterious world and the reason why the fish are gone, Angie starts to question who the true monster is, and where her loyalties lie. Taking the wrong side means choosing between family and her job, or the man she’s fallen for and the merfolk she’s come to respect—or losing it all.

“…This a brilliant and moving addition to the fantasy genre, each page brimming with all the rhythm and depth of the Bering Sea.”- Thea Guanzon, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars

“…making Oceansong a must-read for those who enjoy a blend of romance, mystery, and fantasy.” - Reader’s Favorite (5 star review)

Do-It-Yourself Dollhouse is a STEAM picture book for kids 4-8 years old, featuring two girls who live on the same street, but have very different life experiences.

The spreads offer a peek into each girl's home and their contrasting interactions with their dollhouses.

Readers may be surprised to see which girl really has the 'fancy dream house'.

Expressing emotion is prohibited by law in the city state of Vencenza.

Beneath its tyrannical shadow, Giorgianna, a deranged former playwright turned political fugitive, flees a brothel to seek justice for the murder of a beloved friend. When the last remnants of her bloodline are reaped by the incorrigible Minister of Dominion, Giorgianna's crooked path to retribution crosses with Vencenza's Machiavellian revolutionary hellbent on regime overturn. All the while, the weight of unending tragedy erodes Giorgianna's psyche into a vengeful bloodlust plagued by cabbalistic visions hinting at an ever-darker face of the violent Powers That Be.

A USA TODAY Bestseller | A Washington Post Noteworthy Book | A Mom's Choice Awards Winner

Funny, honest, and inspiring for readers feeling overwhelmed by life, Everyone But Myself is like a best friend's story of how she returned to solid ground while embracing chaos along the way.

For Julie, an elementary school librarian and mother of two boys, there was no time for debilitating anxiety. Yet the terrifying aftershocks of her first panic attack left her grappling with questions about the causes of her mental health crisis and where it would lead next.

What follows is a hopeful, honest account of love and loss, a husband who can't read minds, disastrous family outings, and finding a path (with help from loved ones and a few key new friends) to the joy of a well-lived life.

Sure to resonate with mothers spread thin by the demands of modern family life, Everyone But Myself offers an intimate portrait of how one woman found her way back to herself.

A sequel to the author's critically acclaimed Delphinium title, One of These Things First, The Greta Garbo Home for Wayward Boys and Girls is a poison-pen, love letter to the end of an era—Manhattan during the decadent, late 1970s.

Picking up where he left off at the end of his widely praised debut memoir, One of These Things First, Gaines recounts his hilarious, sometimes poignant attempt to forge a writing career and a successful love life in the gay world of the 1970s. He has limited success until he falls in love with an older woman dying of cancer. Meanwhile, he serendipitously begins a career as a writer when he meets a former child evangelist, and with naïve chutzpah, manages to land a book deal that leads to a whirlwind career as a biographer, rock and roll columnist, and roman à clef novelist who writes a book with a Studio 54 bartender that brings the world down around them.

From inside the entertainment business in New York and L.A. to inside the publishing world, Gaines narrates a life of escapades and adventures and searching for love in all the wrong places. After hitting rock bottom, he writes a book about the Beatles that ends up on the New York Times bestseller list, leading to popular esteem and a feeling of momentary redemption.

When Technology Is Hard To Come By, It Helps If Yours Is Built In.

Saddle up for a wild ride through the alien world of Blanken 9 in this electrifying fusion of Sci-Fi and Western!

Zestrum Doniphon is a good man with a bad reputation. A job offer from Claude Etcheverry, a wealthy rancher who has amassed a private army of cyborgs to monopolize Copperbank’s water supply, pulls Doniphon into a budding range war.

Sheriff Mitch Bodie, a figurehead of law in a town bending under Etcheverry’s will, realizes Doniphon might be able to tip the balance of law in the right direction. Bodie also enlists Louisiana, a quick-draw gambler with a heart of gold and circuits of steel who has a score to settle with Etcheverry’s son and won’t let him escape justice.

In helping his old friend Bodie, Doniphon finds himself ensnared in a conflict that threatens to destroy the prospects of the “New Earth” planet he helped terraform.

Rio Cyborg delivers a perfect blend of shoot-outs and metal cowboys, combining the gritty charm of classic Westerns with the boundless imagination of science fiction. Fans of Firefly, Star Wars, and Star Trek will feel right at home in this action-packed adventure that explores what it means to be human in a universe where the lines between man and machine blur.

In the Badlands, water is the winning hand and Zestrum Doniphon just may be the man who can stack the deck.

Look through the one-of-a-kind eyes of acclaimed author/illustrator Julie Morstad and explore the beauty, diversity and wonder of faces all around.

A face is a poem with all the parts put together, adding up to someone you love.

Have you ever stopped and looked, really looked, at a face? Do faces stay the same forever, or do they change? What if we could change faces to see through someone else's eyes? What if eyelashes were butterflylashes?

Julie Morstad guides readers through a playful and fantastical exploration of the unique eyes, noses, mouths, freckles, wrinkles, scars and all those one-of-a-kind marks that make up a face. Embracing commonalities and differences alike, A Face Is a Poem is an ode to the unique beauty of each and every person's unique appearance, with an empowering message of love.

This story is dedicated to the author's mother and father, both of whom are residential school survivors.

Told in the voice of a boy and his father by turns, this book takes a thoughtful and heartfelt look at the emotional toll of a child being taken from their family and community to attend residential school.

While the child's internal monologue expresses his fear, confusion, and loss, the father's monologue conveys his own sadness, fears, and hopes for the future of his child. The narrative gives voice to the things left unsaid between a parent and child experiencing this heart-rending separation. Upon his return to his community, when father and son are reunited, they must start the long process of reconnection.

Based on the author's family history of residential school separation, this book provides a unique perspective on the difficult cycle of loss, reconnection, and regaining hope for the future.

Evan Park has always faced obstacles in getting his father's approval, but an actual obstacle race has some surprising results. A new middle-grade novel from the author of the critically acclaimed Peter Lee's Notes from the Field.

Unlike his dad, Evan Park does not like team sports — no matter how hard he tries. And when an accident causes Evan to break his wrist, he is determined that once he heals, he'll work on finding his thing. Alone.

Inspired by his athletic physiotherapist, Evan decides to compete in an upcoming Dominator Ninja: Junior Edition competition. It will be part rehab, part fun. If he trains hard enough, he'll finally have something to put on his empty shelf in the family trophy cabinet. Maybe that would make his dad proud of him for once.

But klutzy Evan strikes again, reinjuring his wrist. There's no way he can compete in Dominator Ninja now — he can't even hold chopsticks. When his sister encourages him to look beyond a solo competition, they discover a local family race that is more about the experience than the results. Can Evan shift his perspective to rally the whole family to do this event... together?

Foster kid Pedro can do everything himself.

Hoist a sail? Do it solo! Explore the high seas? Go it alone.

But what's a captain to do when the seas get rough and the treasure is trapped?

Perhaps Pedro will discover that trusting a new crew isn t such a bad idea after all.

Fifteen-year-old Leo is watching the world crumble.

His father is missing and his mother is slipping into madness as she cares for Leo, his sick sister Goldfish, and two useless brothers. Relatives are no help and the church folk have turned their backs in the middle of the Great Depression.

When he discovers an enchanted wulver from ancient folklore that will do his bidding, he decides to settle old scores. Revenge is sweet, but Leo soon learns he can’t control what he’s unleashed. It takes his spitfire best friend Lilyfax to help Leo overcome his anger and try to escape the wulver’s evil. As they search for his father, Leo, Lilyfax, and friends are pursued by dark forces and pulled into a rescue effort to find and save trafficked girls rumored to have been taken by the mysterious Blue Man.

Featuring elements of horror, folklore, and magical realism, Where Dark Things Grow is a dark bildungsroman set squarely in the place and culture of the 1930s Southern Appalachian Mountains.

What Others Are Saying:

"If you're a fan of magical realism and Appalachian Gothic, Andrew K. Clark's Where Dark Things Grow is a must-read—a high and haunting tale of highland lore that burns with forces both dark and light, rendered with a poet's eye for detail and wild sparks of wonder." —Taylor Brown, author of Rednecks and Gods of Howl Mountain

"Earthy, primal horror full of backwoods magic and poetry, Where Dark Things Grow is a terrific first showing by a lyrical new voice. Andrew K. Clark is one to watch!" —Andy Davidson, author of The Hollow Kind

"Where Dark Things Grow is a chilling, poetic debut. With gorgeous language and gothic ghosts, Andrew K. Clark will break your heart on one page and make your skin crawl on the next." —Ivy Pochoda, author of Sing Her Down

For centuries, Jesus' parables have been—and still are—extensively interpreted by those who impose Christian dogma and tradition on a parable told decades before Christianity per se even existed.

There was no Christian tradition when Jesus was teaching his followers, and he was teaching regular people, not theologians. No wonder then that after two millennia, Jesus' parables, coated with a confusing overlay of Christian dogma, still puzzle readers of the New Testament.

Opening the Parables is based on the premise that Jesus taught a singular spiritual truth which—once the clutter of others' words and interpretations is cleared away—appears consistently in all his teachings, even in his parables. In the best-possible way, Jesus was a one-subject teacher (one subject, using various teaching techniques, both deductive and inductive), a one-sermon preacher (one message, told in various ways). Everything he taught or preached was about love in the infinite, here-and-now Kingdom of God. All his parables, proverbs, aphorisms, and direct statements teach one lesson: in the highest realm we can imagine, compassionate love is all that matters.

Rooted in ten Indigenous values, this thoughtful, holistic book—written by Randy Woodley, a Cherokee descendant recognized by the Keetoowah Band, and Edith Woodley, an Eastern Shoshone tribal member—helps readers learn lifeways that lead to true wholeness, well-being, justice, and harmony.

The pursuit of happiness, as defined by settlers and enshrined in the American Dream, has brought us to the brink: emotionally, spiritually, socially, and as a species. We stand on a precipice, the future unknown. But Indigenous people carry forward the values that humans need to survive and thrive. In Journey to Eloheh, Randy and Edith Woodley help readers transform their worldviews and lifestyles by learning the ten values of the Harmony Way. These ten values, held in common across at least forty-five Indigenous tribes and nations, can lead us toward true well-being: harmony, respect, accountability, history, humor, authenticity, equality, friendship, generosity, and balance. By learning, converting to, and cultivating everyday practices of Eloheh—a Cherokee word meaning harmony and peace—we have a chance at building well-being and a sustainable culture.

In this riveting account of their own journeys toward deepening their indigeneity and embodying harmony, Edith, an activist-farmer, and Randy, a scholar, author, teacher, and wisdom-keeper, help readers learn the lifeways of the Harmony Way. The journey to Eloheh holds promise for all of us, Indigenous or not.

We know the Western worldview is at odds with a sustainable Earth, a just common life, and personal well-being. Together we can convert to another way of living—one that recognizes the Earth as sacred, sees all creation as related, and offers ancestral values as the way forward to a shared future.

Angelina Vittori

Playing Gold Digger for a night is all fun and games until you steal from a mafia boss and get caught.

Thinking I could fool a man like Nicolai Leone and get away with it was my first mistake. He is ruthless and dangerous, but devilishly handsome. My second mistake was falling for him. Third mistake? Believing I'd be safe with him.

In what world is an angel safe from the devil?

Nicolai Leone

No one has ever fooled me and made it out alive, except her. I'll play her game, that is until she tries playing it with another man. That's where I draw the line.

Angelina was mine from the moment I laid eyes on her. Most people see her as an innocent little angel, but not me. I see all the dark parts of her that she keeps hidden. And when I'm done with her, people will see her for what she is.

I taught her everything she knows, but she got to where she is all on her own. I thought training her to be mafia would protect her, so how did I lose her in the end?

Mark my words, I will find her. For I am the devil, I will go to the depths of hell for her.

ADHD doesn't just affect individuals. It affects entire families.

Impulsiveness, emotional turbulence, poor organizational skills, unpredictable schedules, and inconsistent discipline are just some of the factors that can contribute to misunderstanding and difficult interpersonal relationships in a neurodiverse family. But that doesn't mean families dealing with ADHD are doomed to constant miscommunication and stress. It just means you may need a different strategy.

That's where You, Me, and Our ADHD Family comes in. Packed with honest assessments of the challenges you face and practical strategies to help you focus on protecting and improving the relationships that matter most, this book shows you how to:

• Identify ADHD traits and their impact on relationships
• Manage overwhelming emotions effectively
• Resolve disagreements constructively
• Persevere despite setbacks

and much more.

A happy family life takes work, but it's work that yields life-changing rewards. You, Me, and Our ADHD Family makes that work easier so your family can grow stronger—together.

Eli and Morgan embark on a dangerous mission to rescue kidnapped animal beings in this new adventure in the award-winning, Narnia-inspired Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series.

Eli, Morgan and Emily embark on their most dangerous mission yet, to save the kidnapped animal beings of Ministik and to ensure that these terrible deeds will never happen again. Accompanied by Arik and Mahihkan, as well as the remaining Bird Warriors, they journey across the Flatlands toward the Land of the Sleeping Giant, in search of a long-lost cave where the Green Stars are said to be. The valuable gems are rumoured to have great power, which Eli and Morgan will need to overcome an evil they've not faced before. As they draw ever closer, Eli develops more of his powers and learns new revelations about his mother.

This is not a memoir about what happened or how things were.

This is not a memoir that even attempts to be true, but when the coma drugs cloud your memory, you must make the story your own. Will Carter's memoir, Getting Better, is Will's story of recovery after being in a car accident, suffering a brain injury and stroke, and being placed in a coma, all during his senior year of high school.

About the Author: On October of 2007 when Will Carter was a senior in high school, Will was in a car accident and suffered a brain injury. After an almost three-week coma, Will awoke and went to the Shepherd Center for therapy. In May of 2008, he was able to graduate Roswell High School, and then, four years later, he graduated Oglethorpe University with a Bachelor of Arts in Playwriting. He went on to receive his Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting from Boston University and his Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Louisville.

This memoir is an inspiration to anyone who struggles with loving themselves. This story offers hope to anyone who is wishing to be out of their current situation. This book gives a light to anyone trapped in the darkness of despair. This is Will's story of going from "I can be happy once I get better," to "Better is right now."

Amaya, a young heiress with haunted eyes and a heart burdened by past traumas, battles lifelong anxiety and insecurities.

She finds herself entranced by the charm of her seemingly flawless husband, Quentin. However, Amaya’s parents, who were addicted to heroin, physically abused and neglected her as a child, resulting in her being estranged from them into adulthood.

Despite her tough upbringing, Amaya has become a successful businesswoman and is the heiress to the Montgomery fortune. However, she still struggles with self-worth and self-acceptance. In an unexpected turn of events, she falls in love and marries her high school sweetheart, Quentin.

Little does she know; he is a master manipulator who skillfully employs gaslighting tactics. He subtly distorts her perception of reality, making her doubt her own sanity. Unbeknownst to her, his ulterior motive is to gain control of her substantial fortune.

To protect his sinister plan, he resorts to extreme measures, eliminating anyone who poses a threat to his scheme. Each time someone becomes suspicious or comes close to uncovering the truth, they mysteriously meet an untimely demise, leaving Amaya alone and vulnerable.

With the rising body count, she must summon her strength and wits to confront her husband’s treachery before she becomes his next victim. Betrayal, deception, and murder intertwine in this gripping tale of suspense.

Intertwining stories bring together three women and the heaviness of choice.

In a small prairie town where the landscape is both beautiful and isolating, we meet an artist, a caregiver, and a dying woman, each bonded by their parallel struggles with fulfillment and the inconsistencies of human connection.

Confined to monotony and caring for her mother, Sally enlists the curative elements of her art to ease a growing sense of guilt. An elderly Mary, meanwhile, grapples with a loss of independence and the ghosts of meaningful conversations. Her unmarried caregiver, Beth, reconciles the emptiness of a home without children with the possibilities ahead of her, and a renewed connection with Sally.

A poignant and emotional narrative that balances the weight of quiet sorrows with the small joys that propel us forward, Dropseed: The Story of Three Sad Women is a vulnerable and brave look at womanhood.

You shouldn't follow someone you don't trust, and you can't trust someone you don't know.

So if you want to follow Jesus more closely, you need to know him more intimately. How do you do that? Well, how do you get to know anyone? By hearing their story, by asking them questions, by talking with them day by day.

Which is exactly what Trust + Follow helps you do through 60 devotions designed to draw you into a closer relationship with your Savior.

With a focus on exploring what God reveals about himself in his Word, these daily reflections help you:

• Understand the importance of spending time with God each day.
• Explore simple truths from Scripture that we too often complicate.
• Experience the abundant joy of surrendering to Jesus.
• Express yourself through daily writing and reflection prompts.
• Boldly proclaim and live out your love for the One you follow.

Our joy has a geometry, a shape. We must learn to look outside ourselves to find it.

In a world where mental health issues and loneliness are at an all-time high, it's more important than ever to find ways to cultivate joy, community, and meaning in our lives. Many of us feel trapped within ourselves, struggling to find a way out of our own negative thoughts and emotions. Author and psychologist Richard Beck (Hunting Magic Eels) argues that we are struggling because our shape is currently "curved inward." We are self-focused, self-absorbed, ruminative. We're trapped inside ourselves. And we're definitely not happy or filled with joy. So how do we control our egos and ambition when those drives have been useful to us in the past? How do we engage our imagination and our faith?

In his latest book, The Shape of Joy, Beck offers a powerful argument for how we can break free and rediscover the transcendent and the sacred. Beck argues that to find true joy and fulfillment, we need to understand the importance of "curving outward" and moving beyond the self to encounter true lovingness. Drawing from the principles of positive psychology, Beck explores concepts like gratitude, mindfulness, ego volume, and the small self to provide readers with a road map toward a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life. Whether you're struggling with mental health issues, yearning for a deeper connection with your faith, or simply seeking greater happiness and fulfillment, The Shape of Joy will offer you an inspiring vision for a better future.

Gus Davis is an irrepressible French bulldog who wants what he wants when he wants it.

Bean is Gus's best friend who knows that what he needs is to be patient. ​Who will win? They both will!

Gus and Bean, stars of The Unsinkable Gus Davis, will have readers turning pages as the hilariously stubborn Gus, and his clever friend Bean, discover together that with a bit of cooperation, creativity, and love Gus can, in fact, do anything. Even wait!

The On Record series presents rare archival images and insightful interviews by long-time popular-music journalist and radio personality G. Brown.

"I've had the good fortune of doing many interviews with G. Brown. He has created a wonderfully interesting retrospective about popular music culture as vinyl morphed into multiple formats. I am honored to be part of G's On Record book series, which is both a compelling read and a joy to look at." —Kenny Loggins, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and performer

On Record: 1986 of the comprehensive On Record series captures the British synth-pop duos (Pet Shop Boys) and bombastic hard-rock acts (Europe's "The Final Countdown) making an impression on the charts, the sexiness of Madonna and Berlin, the seminal videos (Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer," Paul Simon's "You Can Call Me Al"), as well as the year's greatest releases from pop, R&B, country and jazz stars. 

Interview-based profiles of more than 100 artists and bands include: 

• HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS
• BRUCE HORNSBY & THE RANGE
• STEVE WINWOOD
• TINA TURNER
• THE PRETENDERS
• METALLICA
• DEPECHE MODE
• CROWDED HOUSE
• BILLY IDOL
• LYLE LOVETT
• R.E.M.
• BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND
• BEASTIE BOYS
• BILLY IDOL
• JOHN PRINE
• CYNDI LAUPER
• THE MOODY BLUES
• BON JOVI
• DURAN DURAN
• BANGLES

About the Series: 

Colorado Music Experience founding director and author G. Brown covered popular music at The Denver Post for 26 years, interviewing more than 3,000 musicians, including Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger, and Kurt Cobain, all of whom recounted their escapades and reminisced about what their time on the charts meant to them personally and musically. Over the decades, G. also amassed an archive of close to 15,000 rare promotional photos.

Each volume of the On Record series presents nearly 200 archival images and 100 interviews with an array of performers, from the late Jerry Garcia and Dave Matthews to Bono and Santana. Beautifully crafted, these books belong in the library of every music fan and music institute.

Inspired by true events, Seventh Avenue Undressed is a suspenseful, provocative, and often hilarious bare-all on New York's Mob controlled fashion industry during the 1980s.

This revealing exposé, based on industry insiders' experiences and common scenarios that took place between clothing manufacturers and the Mafia, is a story never-before-told from the perspective of women in fashion.

Cathy Callahan and her roommates Heather and Julie are launching design careers in New York's fashion industry and soon discover the Mafia is Seventh Avenue's silent partner. Unbeknownst to Cathy, she's working for a firm owned by a notorious Mafioso, and when he's gunned down, she's out of a job. Heather's boss shuts down his business because of constant wiseguy shakedowns, and Julie quits the industry when her boss tells her there's nothing wrong with murder.

Putting their troubles aside, they party at Studio 54 and take summer shares in the Hamptons, where Cathy meets a Wall Street investment banker who helps launch her eponymous brand of eveningwear that puts her on the cover of Vogue. But when the Mob muscles its way into the business, the girls quickly learn how to handle their up-close and personal Mafia encounters with fortitude, street smarts, and much-needed comic relief.

Tomasz, a young college student in the year 2093, is like most people his age.

He does not have many friends, spends most of his time in a virtual world, and lives in a society that is so enmeshed in technology that people barely interact with each other. Even though this isolated existence is all he has ever known, Tomasz feels as if he is missing something important in his life, something that would bring him meaning. His one chance at finding any sense of normalcy is in attending his love interest’s musical in a unique and colorful pink tuxedo.

As he prepares for this event he accepts a unique request—to deliver a mysterious package across the city for a large sum of money. Unbeknownst to him, this sets off a chain of events wherein he will go on the run from the police, survive a near-death experience, and come face-to-face with a disreputable group. They inform him of their dangerous plan and present to him a devious offer: go back to his previous life, or join them as they carry out one of the city's greatest crimes.

Pink Tuxedo will appeal to comedy and speculative fiction readers. The central theme of this book is feelings of isolation in an ever more technologically integrated society, and aims to look at this issue through a humorous absurdist lens. This should be very relevant to members of Generation Z and Millennials who deal with this issue daily.

Baxter is a very particular beaver. Unlike other beavers around Blueberry Lake, he refuses to chew down living trees to build his lodge.

When others are done building for the summer, Baxter is still hard at work scouting deadfall and snags. To find these logs he must venture further and further into the hills around the lake.When his hard search leads him to discover a glorious plum tree atop a ridge overlooking the lake he is absolutely elated. As the tree sways back and forth in the strong autumn breeze he is certain that by spring it will have fallen.

Settling in for a long winter he relishes the prospect of a bountiful spring harvest. Little does he know however, he's not the only one searching for the perfect tree.

Electric, defiant, and singing with melancholia, Alejandra Banca's devastating debut throws its arms around a displaced generation of young Venezuelan migrants, reveling in the clamor and beauty of their day-by-day survival.

Below the rooftops of Barcelona's historic avenues, in the shadow of the Sagrada Família and its fleet of construction cranes, thrums a vital pulse: meal-delivery bikers, sex workers, strung out artists, anti-capitalist squatters, undocumented shopgirls, fledgeling drug dealers, and a thousand more lives that cross and knit together at the lowest level of Spain's urban tumult. The young expats of these stories careen through crowded streets, night clubs, and dating apps with a devil-may-care abandon that belies their precarious circumstances. Tragedy will erupt and then ebb in an instant, receding in the rearview like a roadside collision and haunting those that push on. Running on fumes and paltry tips, Banca's beleaguered characters race along a knife's edge and find unexpected solace in moments of shared vulnerability; a knowing thread that unites these strangers in a strange land.

In this English PEN Award-winning translation by Katie Brown, From Savagery announces Alejandra Banca as a resplendent and masterful new voice in Latin American literature—one that will take readers by storm.

Who will rule the holy land, and at what cost?

In a near-future Jerusalem, harrowing omens plague the city: a desecrated altar, an unbearable stench, a rampant famine. Shaken but devout, Jonathan, the royal family's third son, continues to hold services and offer animal sacrifices at the prophesied Third Temple, built to consecrate the founding of the new Kingdom of Judah. His father, Israel's self-appointed king, has abolished the Supreme Court. The Torah is the law of the land, and only people of the Jewish faith are allowed in. When war breaks out and an angel of God begins to torment Jonathan, warning him of his father's sacrilege, the foundations of the young priest's faith—and then his world—begin to give way.

Winner of the prestigious Bernstein Prize, The Third Temple plunges readers into a tempest of fanaticism, betrayal, and destruction. Where does the power of man end and the power of God begin? With chilling resonance, this vivid novel from one of Israel's leading authors sounds an unforgettable warning amidst rising extremism.

The world is full of signals, some imperceptible to the eyes of those who didn't learn to see them.

That is the heart of Natura, the inaugural bilingual title from Tapioca Stories, where the reader is invited on a journey of discovery. Presented in both English and Spanish, the invisible waits to be revealed on each page—in the leaves, the trees, and the secrets of this metaphorical forest.

The lyrical voice resounds with tranquility, offering us a quiet vision of the fleeting miracles of birds, spiderwebs, and deer hidden amid the foliage. It is only through the searching gaze of a child that we can perceive these hidden marvels, capturing their brief existence, for a moment, in our retinas.

A monochrome, Prussian blue world expands with great delicacy in the illustrations, tracing shapes, patterns, and silences across each page. The nearly fantastical setting is explored from different perspectives, unveiling the various viewpoints from which these tiny, timid creatures emerge into sight. Overall, this book masterfully achieves a rhythmic harmony between text and illustrations, fostering a profound, impactful reading experience. Here, the silence throbs with vitality and revelation, cultivating the impression that everything within this forest is in suspense. At first sight, it appears to be empty, but when you hold the pages up to the light, another universe is revealed...

The ingenious technique of magenta-printed images inside the pages creates a series of astonishing surprises. These are special moments when the reader realizes that what initially appeared to be an empty world is, in fact, brimming with life.

Natura is an outstanding book that employs different techniques and intertwines dual narratives to encourage the reader to observe their surroundings with a fresh perspective. The minimalist aesthetic enhances the book's expressive power, sending shivers down the reader's spine as they are overwhelmed by the inimitable sensation that comes with making a connection with the natural world.

Caroline holds a deep secret. Existing in 1727 and 1927 simultaneously, each night she goes to sleep in one life and wakes up in the other.

Searching for answers to her unique existence, Caroline stumbles upon a letter from her mother that hints at her own experiences as a time-crosser, sending Caroline on a quest to uncover the truth. In 1727, chasing the mysteries of her mother's past, Caroline disguises herself as a cabin boy and joins a ship sailing for the Bahamas, her mother's last known location. Amid treacherous waters, she crosses paths with Marcus Zale, a ruthless but handsome pirate, and finds herself caught in a web of secrets, deception, and unexpected alliances.

Meanwhile, in 1927 St. Paul, Minnesota, Caroline grapples with her other life as the daughter of a renowned preacher. Her two older brothers have strayed from their upbringing into the corruption rampant during Prohibition, and Caroline struggles to protect her parents from the truth that could shatter her father's career. As her search for answers about her time-crossing leads her to the dangerous speakeasies of St. Paul, Caroline enlists the help of police officer Lewis Cager, a childhood friend. But when her family's future is put at risk and loyalties are tested, Caroline is faced with a life-altering decision that could reshape her destiny.

Start teaching your child to read with this 80+ page Coloring Book based on the science of reading research.

The coloring book empowers families to effectively teach reading at home. Children learn to blend sounds into words after mastering only 3-5 sounds! The right pages teach children alphabet sounds with nature keywords, while the left pages guide adults. Plus, games for active learners and more! Designed for families to complete at their own pace and for ages 3+.

Build positive connections and literacy habits with this fun, engaging tool for the whole family!

Mission: Save The World. Destination: Ancient Mongolia

Seventeen-year-old Dan Renfrew's life is anything but ordinary. In addition to facing the usual teenage challenges, he has a secret. He's a time jumper, a member of a clandestine group tasked with fixing glitches in history. When rogue jumpers threaten global chaos, Dan and his partner Sam embark on a perilous mission to Mongolia in the year 1179. There they encounter a brave teen fighting to save his kidnapped wife.

They soon realize they're in a desperate race against time to save the Mongol Empire—and the future of the entire world.

The On Record series presents rare archival images and insightful interviews by long-time popular-music journalist and radio personality G. Brown.

"G. Brown's writing is informed, perceptive and incisive, often tinged with his hilariously irreverent sense of humor. He has an abiding respect for music and those who create it. All of these attributes reveal themselves in his On Record collections." —Bruce Hornsby, Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and virtuoso pianist

On Record: 1983 covers bands at their commercial peak (Genesis, the Police), U2's first international hit ("War") and David Bowie's biggest success ("Let's Dance"). It also includes Prince, Bryan Adams and Def Leppard--actsthat finally start to make it big in 1983. In this year Kiss appeared without makeup (Lick It Up), Metallica's Kill 'Em All broke ground for the trash-metal genre, and Quiet Riot's Metal Health became the first heavy-metal album to hit No. 1. The second British Invasion, plus the year in country, hip-hop and jazz are also covered.

Interview-based profiles of more than 100 artists and bands include:

• JOURNEY
• ZZ TOP
• DEF LEPPARD
• U2
• THE POLICE
• EURYTHMICS
• STEVIE NICKS
• DONNA SUMMER
• LINDA RONSTADT
• BILLY JOEL
• BRYAN ADAMS
• JOHN COUGAR MELLENCAMP
• DONNA SUMMER
• ROBERT PLANT
• DEF LEPPARD
• BARBRA STREISAND
• MÖTLEY CRÜE
• STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN
• STYX
• LIONEL RICHIE

About the Series:

Colorado Music Experience founding director and author G. Brown covered popular music at The Denver Post for 26 years, interviewing more than 3,000 musicians, including Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger, and Kurt Cobain, all of whom recounted their escapades and reminisced about what their time on the charts meant to them personally and musically. Over the decades, G. also amassed an archive of close to 15,000 rare promotional photos.

Each volume of the On Record series presents nearly 200 rare archival images and 100 interviews with an array of performers from that year. To date, Colorado Music Experience has released 10 volumes in this year-by-year, comprehensive look at the evolution of popular music from 1978 to 1998. 

When two visitors arrive to the boarding house in India where an American boy is coming of age during the British Raj, truths unravel, disrupting his life and challenging the family's sense of home. A unique historical angle ideal for fans of The Poisonwood Bible and The Inheritance of Loss.

In the last years of the British Raj, an American missionary family stays on in Midnapore, India. Though the Hintons enjoy white privileges, they have never been accepted by British society and instead run a boarding house on the outskirts of town where wayward native Indians come to find relief.

Young Gene Hinton can't get out from under the thumb of his three older brothers, and the only person he can really relate to is Arthur, his family's Indian servant. But when Uncle Ellis, a high-ranking British judge, suddenly arrives and announces he'll be staying indefinitely in their humble house, far from his prestigious post in Himalayan foothills, life as Gene knows it is interrupted. While his brothers are excited at the judge's arrival, he is skeptical as to why this important man is hiding out with them in the backwaters of Bengal.

Also skeptical is Arthur. Then an Indian woman appears on their doorstep — and, after growing close to her, he learns the sinister truth about the judge. Torn between a family that has provided him shelter, work, and purpose his whole life and the escalating outrage of his countrymen, Arthur must decide where his loyalties lie — and the Hintons must decide if they can still call India home.

Praise for Sleeping in the Sun:

“Sleeping in the Sun is a stunning novel that grabs your emotions and doesn’t let go.” — Ginny Kubitz Moyer, author of A Golden Life

“Set against the backdrop of India in the 1930s, Sleeping in the Sun tells the story of the Hintons, a family of American missionaries sent to bring Christianity to the city of Midnapore. Told from the point of view of Gene, the Hintons’ youngest son, and Arthur, their Indian servant, this sweeping historical novel flawlessly transports readers to another time and place. Political, racial, and interpersonal conflicts ensure you won’t be able to put it down. I know I couldn’t.” — Susen Edwards, author of What a Trip and Lookin’ for Love

“Exquisitely rendered and highly nuanced ... Sumptuously written and detailed, this novel is destined to become a classic. A triumph!” — Ashley E. Sweeney, author of Eliza Waite

From the award-winning team behind Ready… Set… Frog! comes a fun and educational story for children about how to work smarter, not harder to complete a project.

Frog and his friends from Harmony Lane are back for another adventure! When the town playground needs fixing, the group struggles to complete their tasks. With guidance from their team leader, they reassess their approach and discover the value of time management and creative thinking.

This five-minute story includes a special section packed with practical tips, empowering parents and educators to help children work smarter in their daily lives.

Let’s Work Smarter will spark conversations about problem-solving and goal-setting among older readers, while young audiences will enjoy the bright illustrations and friendly animals.

The On Record series presents rare archival images and insightful interviews by long-time popular-music journalist and radio personality G. Brown.

"I've known G. Brown since he rode the bus with Journey for a short stint, and I love the way this guy writes! Each entry is loaded with information and humor that makes you want to go on to the next one and the next and to every book in the series." -Gregg Rolie, two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee

On Record: 1979 of the comprehensive On Record series captures the resurgence of rock ("My Sharona" by the Knack; Pink Floyd's concept album, The Wall), the reign of disco on the pop charts (Bee Gees, Donna Summer) and the first rap single to become a Top 40 hit (the Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight"), as well as the year's greatest releases from pop, R&B, country and jazz stars.

Interview-based profiles of more than 100 artists and bands include: 

• THE CLASH
• SUPERTRAMP
• ROXY MUSIC
• KENNY LOGGINS
• THE DOOBIE BROTHERS
• WAYLON JENNINGS
• JIMMY BUFFETT
• EAGLES
• VAN HALEN
• POCO
• TALKING HEADS
• DAN FOGELBERG
• CHEAP TRICK
• WEATHER REPORT
• FLEETWOOD MAC
• DEVO
• THE CARS
• JONI MITCHELL
• RICKIE LEE JONES
• DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES

About the Series: Colorado Music Experience founding director and author G. Brown covered popular music at The Denver Post for 26 years, interviewing more than 3,000 musicians, including Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger and Kurt Cobain, all of whom recounted their escapades and reminisced about what their time on the charts meant to them personally and musically. Over the decades, G. also amassed an archive of close to 15,000 rare editorial photos.

Each volume of the On Record series presents nearly 200 archival images and 100 interviews with an array of performers, from the late Jerry Garcia and Dave Matthews to Bono and Santana. Beautifully crafted, these books belong in the library of every music fan and music institute.

Clock Striker, Volume 2, is the exciting follow-up to the acclaimed first volume, featuring shonen manga's first Black female lead character!

Combining sci-fi, steampunk, action-adventure, and insightful humor, this new volume explores teenage hero Cast's desire to (once again) save her friend Klaus while dealing with an entire town that confounds her with its unique sharing culture. Something is off--and Cast and her mentor, Ms. Philomena Clock, engineer-warriors called SMITHS, are determined to find out what it is before it's too late.

Klaus is a runaway prince who has been captured by cybernetic outlaws, the Demon Bandits. Cast has almost never ventured past her hometown, so the demanding trek, including rough terrain and the strange kingdom of Alter, will test her beyond anything she has encountered before.

With a rival SMITH and STRIKER on their tails, as well as the mysterious King of Alter--who seems to have a powerful kingdom despite rejecting cutting-edge technology--can our female dynamic duo save the day?

Clock Striker is rated T for Teen, recommended for ages 13 and up.

He is an ultra-conservative federal judge nominated for the Supreme Court.

• He bans books. He wants to take America back to the 1950's. He promotes traditional marriage. His rulings are anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+.
• He has been nominated for the Supreme Court by an equally conservative president.

But the judge has a secret.

• Under a false name, he goes to a sex resort out of the country ...
• Where he is assassinated.

Deputy U.S. Marshals Marlon Grimes and Jana Berry are put on the case.

• He is an army veteran with a deadly secret.
• She is a former homicide detective haunted by the cases she has handled.

Together they follow the chain of evidence from Washington, D.C., to Jamaica, to Austin, TX, and back to D.C.

• Link by link, the chain points inexorably to the unthinkable, the highest echelons of the U.S. Government.

"What a delightful story full of quirky, dysfunctional characters that will fill up your heart." — The Book Bag

When we first meet Mary Kline in God Bless the Child, Book One of The Women of Paradise County series, she is sewing, her main obsession besides eating. It is hard to blame Mary for who she has become. She’s been perpetually hungry since childhood, and as she becomes a woman, she craves something far more delicious—a child of her own.

When Pearl Davis turns up pregnant after a church-basement encounter with James Pullman, the pastor’s son, Mary and her parents swoop in and “adopt” Pearl and her baby, Elizabeth. It’s a disastrous move.

As a teen, Elizabeth rebuffs Mary’s smothering affection and winds up pregnant. Mary insists on an abortion, which they both keep secret. When she later becomes a young mother, Elizabeth’s depression leads to severe OCD. When her irrationally patient husband, David, learns about the abortion and the harrowing nights Elizabeth witnessed as a child when her birth mother was abused, more secrets are revealed that explain Mary Kline’s insatiable appetite and her desire to be loved.

By the time Mary and Elizabeth confront the twisted truths that bind them, their entire family is sucked into grappling with layers of trauma spanning three generations.

Everyone in God Bless the Child must reckon with their past as they seek forgiveness and redemption.

An oversized spiral-bound coloring book includes twenty articles on weird people, both from history and today, with outline art related to each article to color in and share.

A few features of the series that will appeal to readers:

• Spiral Bound Spine Label Insert: A first-ever feature for vertical retail placement.

• Perforated Pages: Perfect for creating "adult refrigerator art."

• On-Page QR Codes: Providing members with exclusive digital illustration downloads.

• Optional Page Hanger: An innovative way to display colored pages, showcasing the owner's creative hobby.

The On Record series presents rare archival images and insightful interviews by long-time popular-music journalist and radio personality G. Brown. 

"It's always nice when the person interviewing me knows more about music than I do. Every time I've spoken to G. Brown over the decades, he has impressed me with his knowledge and, more importantly perhaps, his humor. I enjoy people who make me laugh, and G. does that constantly. Read his On Record books and enjoy his perspective." —Graham Nash, two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee

On Record: 1992 of the comprehensive On Record book series witnesses the rise of the grunge movement and the release of Nirvana's Nevermind along with the continued emergence of hip-hop. Controversial recordings like Ice-T's "Cop Killer," Madonna's "Erotica" and performances on MTV's Unplugged also punctuated the year.

The year 1992 also saw country stars Wynonna Judd, Collin Raye and Tracy Lawrence receive their first No. 1s on the music charts. From heavy metal (Megadeath, Def Leppard, Iron Maiden) to pop (Mariah Carey, Wilson Phillips, Right Said Fred), On Record Vol. 9 - 1992 has something—including indie, alternative and punk-rock subgenres like shoegaze and riot grrrl—for anyone who loved the music of 1992.

Interview-based profiles of more than 100 artists and bands include:

• BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
• THE BLACK CROWES
• LOU REED
• ICE CUBE
• ALICE IN CHAINS
• PHISH
• TORI AMOS
• THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN
• THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS
• RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
• INDIGO GIRLS
• THE CURE
• ROLLINS BAND
• BARENAKED LADIES
• TOM WAITS
• SIR MIX-A-LOT
• 10,000 MANIACS
• FAITH NO MORE
• ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT
• SPINAL TAP

About the Series:

Colorado Music Experience founding director and author G. Brown covered popular music at The Denver Post for 26 years, interviewing more than 3,000 musicians, including Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger, and Kurt Cobain, all of whom recounted their escapades and reminisced about what their time on the charts meant to them personally and musically. Over the decades, G. also amassed an archive of close to 15,000 rare promotional photos.

Each volume of the On Record series presents nearly 200 archival images and 100 interviews with an array of performers from that year. To date, Colorado Music Experience has released 10 volumes in this year-by-year, comprehensive look at the evolution of popular music from 1978 to 1998.

In a world where wealth and power have become increasingly concentrated, a small group of elite financial cabals pull the strings behind the scenes, pursuing their own self-serving agendas at the expense of the greater public good.

When the Sentinel Institute, a maverick think tank, begins unraveling the complex web of corruption underlying major global events, they quickly find themselves in the crosshairs of these shadowy vested interests.

Led by the brilliant but kidnapped Sarah Schillerman, the New Sentinels must go underground and embark on a perilous quest to expose the alarming reach of the wealthy cartels. From derailing crucial infrastructure projects to manufacturing international crises, no tactic is off-limits for the cabals seeking to tighten their grip on power and influence. With hired mercenaries and corporate assassins closing in, the Sentinels take their fight public through a daring nationwide tour.

As they gather explosive evidence of money laundering, political manipulation, and downright treason, the stakes continue rising dramatically. Even the fate of the nation's leadership falls into the New Sentinels' lap during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Can this ragtag group of truth-seekers stand up to the Goliath force of organized capitalism? Or will the sinister machinations of the wealthy elite prevail, burying the truth and ensuring their stranglehold over the world's populace? The battle lines are drawn for an epic showdown over the control of money and power itself.

An umbrella is opened indoors. A black cat crosses your path. Three cigarettes are lit from one match.

These are omens of bad luck that no one takes seriously. But at Van Buren University when these and other superstitions are broken, students die. Sophomore Jerry Williams' hard-hitting reporting has won awards for Van Buren's school newspaper. But when he connects a series of campus deaths to bad luck, his editor questions Jerry's judgment, kills the story, and suspends him from the paper.

The superstition-related havoc continues, and Darla, Jerry's new girlfriend, barely escapes with her life. When Jerry digs deeper into the mystery and publishes his findings in the school's alternative newspaper, the university administration threatens him with suspension for causing a panic. But Jerry's reporting instincts won't let him stop. With his friends and everyone else on campus at risk, it's not like Jerry has much of a choice.

As Friday the 13th approaches, Jerry fears a catastrophe. He must uncover who or what is behind these bad luck deaths and determine how to stop it.

Explore the Intricacies of Life, Death, and Dreams in a Narrative Fusing Philosophy, Science, and Fantasy. Experience a Gritty, Faithful Insight into a Psychotic World of Strange Realities.

Jean Cage Afterlife and Citizen Trash takes readers on a journey that defies traditional genre boundaries, blending elements from diverse fields of thought to create a narrative that is as thought-provoking as it is thrilling. With Jean Cage Afterlife and Citizen Trash, Martindale invites readers to unravel the mysteries of existence, intertwining threads of philosophy and science within a complex tapestry of fantasy. The story navigates through the realms of the known and the unknown, the real and the abstract, offering a unique perspective on the age-old questions of life and death.

The narrative takes an unexpected turn into the mental labyrinth of psychosis. Martindale faithfully chronicles a personal experience with psychosis, painting a vivid picture of a mind adrift on a sea of strange realities. This is not a tale of fiction, but an intimate glimpse into a world that is as surreal as it is terrifying. Martindale's narrative challenges readers to look beyond the surface of reality and question the nature of perception and existence.

Dark humor is woven throughout both narratives, providing an element of relief within the intense exploration of life's profound questions. At times, it's a thrill-ride that will have readers on the edge of their seats, while at others, it's a contemplative journey into the depths of thought and emotion.

Together, Jean Cage Afterlife and Citizen Trash form a duology that pushes the boundaries of traditional storytelling. Whether it's the philosophical musings of or the unsettling realities, Chris Martindale offers readers a literary experience that is as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally engaging. These books are more than just stories - they are a journey into the depths of the human mind and spirit, challenging readers to question, to think, and ultimately, to grow.

The U.S. Marine Corps is very proud of its history, tradition, and heritage.

Every Marine is taught to be proud from the beginning of boot camp and this pride continues until they reach the gates of heaven. In Marine Corps recruit training, recruits are transformed into the world's most elite fighting force through 13 weeks of rigorous training. Recruits will acquire the knowledge, discipline, teamwork, and fitness level required of a Marine through physical training, classroom instruction, and combat skills.

The author recounts how, in the 1950s, judges would give gang members a choice: join the Marines or go to jail. The impact of boot camp on the few gang members in our platoon demonstrated that those judges understood the transformative power of military discipline. In fact, the Marine Drill Instructors likely did more to turn gang members into productive citizens than a roomful of social workers ever could.

Of all the military services, Marines hold a special place in the public conscience. This is reflected in the fact that when our nation is faced with a challenge or threat, the public response usually is “Send in the Marines,” or when they are sent in, the usual response is, “The Marines have landed, and the situation is well in hand.” In commenting on the Marines, President Reagan said, “Some people wonder all their lives if they have made a difference in the world. Marines don’t have that problem.” May it always remain so.

In the addendum of this book, the author presents an extensive analysis of the all-volunteer Military Force, its beginning, its performance, its major problems, and its overall serious negative effects on the nation’s society, culture, core values, and its questionable capability to deter and/or destroy our potential enemies today. Semper Fi.

About the Author

Darrell Ahrens is a former US Marine, Air Force fighter pilot and operations staff officer, high school teacher, and pastor. He holds degrees from Chapman University, Boston University, and Fuller Theological Seminary. His previously published titles include The Abundant Life: Practical Theology for Abundant Living, Ungodly, Unamerican, and Unhinged: The New Radicalized Democratic Party, Turn and Burn: A Fighter Pilot’s Memories and Confessions, and Divine Love / Divine Intolerance.

Tap into the Dark Psychology of Serial Killers—And Fortify Your Mind Against Manipulation

What makes a person capable of unspeakable evil? Ever wondered how master manipulators bend others to their will without them even realizing it?

Here’s the cold truth: The most dangerous threats are the ones you don’t see coming. Serial killers and master manipulators all share something in common—they exploit dark psychology to get what they want, leaving devastation in their wake. But what if you could spot the warning signs before it’s too late? What if you had the tools to defend yourself against their insidious tactics?

This isn’t just another true crime book. This is your survival guide—a deep dive into the twisted minds of history’s most infamous serial killers, crafted by an investigative journalist who’s seen the worst humanity has to offer. But this book goes beyond the court paper and gore. It’s about arming yourself with the knowledge to recognize the psychological traps that could ensnare you or those you care about.

Inside these pages, you’ll uncover:

• The twisted tactics manipulators use to turn everyday interactions into mind games.

• Chilling insights into how serial killers’ minds work—and why they do what they do.

• Battle-tested strategies to detect and defend against manipulation, persuasion, and mind control.

• Real-world case studies that reveal dark psychology in action—so you can see the signs before it’s too late.

• Practical tools to safeguard your mental fortress against anyone trying to break in.

When you finish this book, you won’t just understand dark psychology—you’ll be armed with a shield to protect yourself from it.

Don’t just be curious. Be prepared.

Shield your mind from manipulation—GET YOUR COPY NOW and take the first step toward psychological self-defense.

Bahia accepted the exciting offer of a job in the sun without hesitation, feeling truly on top of the world, even secretly hoping it would change her life forever.

Bahia embraced the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity wholeheartedly, blissfully unaware of the traumatic time in store for her in that far-away land, and how much it would turn her whole world upside down.

How could her dream shatter into a million pieces and leave her so utterly broken?

After years desperately chasing an elusive justice on foreign soil, this book is her way of continuing her fight by sharing her story with the world and exposing the appalling treatment she endured. The Tears Behind the Dream is the raw, deeply moving and colourful account of her painful struggle, with subtle flashes of humour despite the troubling context. Just as importantly, it is also her way of honouring the promise she made to her female Libyan friends that her fight would also be theirs...

But above all, The Tears Behind the Dream is the inspiring and uplifting story about the sweeping power of forgiveness in the midst of fear and helplessness that led her towards the path of acceptance, healing and, ultimately, inner peace.

When the fabric of time and memory unravels, Ava’s life becomes a labyrinth of forgotten dreams and hidden truths.

With each step, she uncovers the echoes of her past, and the mysterious forces that have shaped her into the person she is today.

As she delves deeper into the shadows, Ava discovers a love that transcends the boundaries of time and space- a connection so profound that it has been waiting for her across centuries. With Kyle by her side, she must confront the darkness and light of her own soul, and unravel the secrets of their eternal bond.

Will their love prevail, or will the weight of their history tear them apart once again? Join Ava on a poignant journey through the realms of the heart, where the power of love, forgiveness and self-discovery awaits.

He gave her love. She gave him magic.

Noah Galloway is a celebrity photographer involved with one of his pop star clients, Z-Rae. As a favor to a friend, he agrees to shoot the Georgia Renaissance Festival. There, he meets Fay, a young woman from Ireland who is one of the festival’s ambassadors and dressed as a fairy. Both feel a strong attraction and share a night of passion, but Noah awakes alone. Not being able to find Fay in the days afterward, he returns to the festival a year later only to learn she now has an infant daughter. His daughter. But he also discovers a lot more.

Fay doesn’t just dress up like a fairy, she actually is one. She confesses she’s from the 1400s and accidentally found a corridor in time that delivered her to a portal very near the Renaissance Festival grounds. She explains her people are being wiped out by a warring human clan named Fergus, and she’s been using the portal to transport weapons back to her people to help them survive. This changes everything in Noah’s life including his relationship with Z-Rae. But when Fay discovers that an evil wizard, hired by clan Fergus, has followed her through the portal, her mission spins out of control to an emotionally-charged and unforgettable climax.

The Girl at the Renaissance Fair is perfect for fans of The Shape of Water and The Witcher.

After a scandalous arrest in San Francisco, Carissa Carmichael has moved back to her small Southern California hometown to start over as she opens her Aromatherapy Apothecary shop and reflexology services.

A tourist destination, Oak Creek Valley, seems the perfect place to put the past behind her, but it seems no one will let her forget. When she finds the man who threatened to drive her out of business murdered in her shop, Carissa becomes the primary suspect, especially when her fingerprints are found on the murder weapon. Despite her father’s position as Oak Creek Valley’s chief of police, most townspeople assume she’s guilty.

Refusing to run again, Carissa knows she must prove her innocence to save her shop and save her father’s career when the investigating detective turns his focus on her. With suspects acting as slippery as the essential oils she distills, it’s up to Carissa to apply pressure and sniff out the truth before it’s too late.

Includes essential oil and reflexology tips.

No one is above the Laws...

Seven years after its conception, LEAP is finally about to spell the end of global warming. For Uma and Ethan, this means personal and professional triumph – but quantum teleportation is an unwieldy beast, held back by those fighting to dominate the new world order.

As LEAP's roll out slows to a trickle, a greater threat emerges when a stealth attack on US troops leaves thousands dead. With the finger of suspicion pointing to a LEAP copycat, Ethan and Uma are forced to condone a breach of the Laws to reverse the massacre.

As LEAP’s new rival continues to show their hand, Ethan is dragged back into a nightmare he thought he had escaped. One that may finally claim his sanity, and that pushes Uma to the limits of hers, to defeat an evil that no longer plays by the rules.

Following his hilarious introduction to Paris in French Like Moi, Midwesterner Scott Dominic Carpenter returns to the scene of the crime with more tales of intrigue.

This time, though, the story starts with sorrow as Carpenter's wife struggles with dementia. Humor may be the best medicine, but even the antics of a vandal in their building can't cement the tiles of her memory for long. Before he expects it, the author finds himself alone in a capital that is also blighted by the pandemic. It's against this backdrop that the city comes roaring back to life. From bizarre encounters on the Metro to comical clashes with authority figures, and even a quixotic battle against a flock of migrant parrots, Paris Lost and Found unveils sides of the great city that are as quirky as they are authentic.

With his unique blend of wit, insight, and wistfulness, Carpenter charts a path through his new labyrinth of solitude—only to emerge on the other side, squinting into the bright light of hope and new beginnings.

As the summer of his eighteenth birthday begins, Paul Nesbitt finalizes plans to escape his alcoholic, abusive father, enabling mother, and impoverished Jersey Shore town blanketed by the fumes of a chemical processing plant.

Although the local police have Paul in their sights for a break-in and theft, he has been able to avoid arrest and has vowed to do his best to stay out of trouble. Unfortunately, his strategies are disrupted when he meets Laura, a vivacious young woman from the city, who takes an unexpected interest in him. To deepen her intrigue, he lies about himself. The biggest one is his acceptance into a very prestigious Ivy League college. But when the facade he’s created threatens to crumble, the only solution appears to be money.

And the only way to get that money is for Paul to break his vow and take part in a very ambitious robbery that, if he’s not careful, may not only lead to his arrest but cause him to lose Laura.

Exploring the Unexplained in Life, Death, and Beyond.

The modern scientific view of life is purely mechanistic and DNA-driven. Author Ted Christopher argues against the materialist perspective promoted by scientists, which reduces human existence to biochemical processes with a genetic foundation. In Science’s Dead End, Religions’ Opening, and a Restart for Meaning he presents a number of behavioral phenomena inconsistent with materialism and evolution; highlights the failures of genomic searches to confirm DNA origins for many traits and diseases; and explores religious/mystical experiences as potential evidence for alternative and religious viewpoints.

The book is a critique of scientific materialism and advocates a consideration of different perspectives on the nature of life and meaning. This book is a more accessible that his previous academic-oriented publication (Meaning Beyond Molecules and Hubris), and focused on encouraging readers to simply question the prevailing scientific narrative and also consider broader explanations for life and consciousness.

From the bestselling author of Christmas in Snow Falls comes a heartwarming read that's perfect for fans of Jenny Hale, Sheila Roberts, Debbie Macomber, and Jill Shalvis.

In the charming town of Benson Ridge, Amanda Perkins has learned the hard way that hockey players and happily-ever-afters don't mix. But when disgraced NHL star Jack "The Hammer" Hamilton skates into her life—and the struggling ice rink she manages—Amanda's carefully guarded heart faces off against an unexpected opponent.

Jack's court-mandated community service seems like a penalty box for his career, until coaching a ragtag youth hockey team and mastering the Zamboni start to melt his icy exterior. As Jack and Amanda cautiously circle each other, they must confront their deepest fears: Can Amanda trust another player with her heart? And will Jack choose the roar of the crowds or the quiet comfort of small-town life?

With the hometown rink on thin ice and time running out on Jack's stay, they'll need more than a miracle on ice to keep their dreams—and the rink—from melting away.

As the leader of elite private investigative firm the Imposters, Lord Yates Fairfax has made an art of concealing his identity.

But when his newest client, the beautiful Lady Alethia Barremore, is shot while leaving their meeting, he throws caution to the wind and rushes to her aid. Though Lady Alethia thought she was only looking for her missing former nanny, she has clearly stumbled upon dangerous secrets.

Lady Lavinia Hemming suspects there's more to her oldest friends than they're willing to admit, and when she stumbles upon the truth that they're the Imposters, she recruits herself into the firm. Happy as she is for the distraction of an investigation, Lavinia's own family secrets continue to haunt her. And the one thing to bring laughter back into her life—her friendship with Yates—lands her squarely on the bad side of her best friend, his sister.

Tormented by a past that she doesn't dare to voice aloud, Lady Alethia does what she can to help her handsome host, her new friends, and the investigators. But as clues lead them deeper into the darkest of society's secrets, Alethia, Yates, and Lavinia soon learn anew that the gentry isn't always noble... and truth isn't always honorable.

Two Girls. Ten Years. One Crime.

An absolutely gripping psychological thriller from the author of It Was Always You, Isolation, and The Good Life, The Girl in the Fire will keep you turning pages until the final twist!

A teenage girl dies in a house fire. Ten years later, a bride disappears days before her wedding. Solve one case and you solve them both—unless you die trying first.

Grace Dupree disappears on the eve of her wedding in New York City, leaving only one clue for her fiancée, Damien: A decade-old newspaper clipping of an Ohio house fire that killed 17-year-old Leanne Crosby. Damien looks at the school photo in the clipping and knows instantly Leanne and Grace are the same person. Realizing his life with Grace was based on a series of lies, Damien travels to Ohio to uncover the truth.

Told through the alternating viewpoints and timelines of Damien and Leanne, readers also see the events that led up to Leanne's original disappearance. Undercurrents of emotional and physical violence pulse in Leanne's daily life, and her only sanctuary is her best friend, Tasha. As Damien pieces together clues, the dark secrets in Grace’s past are uncovered. The closer Damien gets to finding Grace, and Leanne comes to the night of the fire itself, the more deadly their intertwining stories become.

Will Damien find Grace before another person dies for her? Or will he be the next victim?

For readers of Drinking: A Love Story by Caroline Knapp comes an unflinching coming-of-age addiction memoir about one woman's journey to overcome her destructive roots to discover her road to recovery.

Born to an abusive mother and a drug-dealer father, Ginelle Testa is not exactly set up for success--and her early years are just as troubled as one might expect. By the end of her thirteenth year, she's started experimenting with alcohol and drugs, has fallen prey to anorexia, and has been sexually assaulted. And that's only the beginning of her spiral down into addiction and disordered eating. As Ginelle progresses into young adulthood, she hits several substance-related bottoms. In her senior year of college, after blacking out and ending up naked in her dorm's community shower, she goes to Alcoholics Anonymous and gets sober. But steering clear of drugs and alcohol, she discovers, is not a cure-all--she still has a long way to go before she can truly heal.

Raw, relatable, and powerful, Testa's is a riveting tale of climbing up from rock bottom—and learning to make a home in oneself instead of in substances and other people.

Myles is a typical thirteen-year-old boy until one day things change drastically.

A girl Myles admires, Sally Munson, shows up to school with purple pants that everyone is making fun of. Myles starts to see this teasing as fireballs of energy being thrown around him. He finds himself in the middle of a war zone, invisible to everyone but him!

Follow Myles as he navigates and tries to understand his newfound superpower and how his friends come together to help him save the world!

"A suspenseful tale of self-discovery and friendship, through unexpected twists and turns. A coming-of-age series from the perspective of a young boy trying to navigate the quagmire of middle school."

"A universal delightful tale for young readers that retains the wholesome nature of this vulnerable age, without profane language, sex, or gory violence."

"Told from the first person of a potentially neurodivergent 13-year-old boy, this story immediately captures the love of the reader, young and old alike."

"A creative and unique story that changes the way the reader will see how negative words and actions matter, even to a stranger. A reminder that knowing oneself and kindness matters, and how we are all affected by what others say and do."

"Destined to be a middle-grade favorite, a teacher's middle school pick."

In the heart of ancient Persia, the empire's Jewish citizens face an ominous edict that threatens their very existence.

Roxannah, the daughter of a once-privileged but now impoverished Persian lord, is devastated by the news. Her father sees this edict as a stroke of good fortune, an opportunity to settle his mounting debts by killing the Jewish physician, Adin, and seizing his belongings, but instead he meets his own untimely end, leaving Roxannah destitute and adrift. Desperate and determined to support her mother while settling the debt, Roxannah approaches Adin—the man whose kind eyes still haunt her—to help her find employment in Queen Esther's kitchens.

In the opulent palace of Susa, Roxannah strives to overcome prejudice and adversity as she ascends through the ranks in the royal kitchen. Her culinary talent earns her the trust and mentorship of Queen Esther herself, a woman of grace and wisdom, who is navigating treacherous palace politics and whispers of her inability to produce an heir after six years of marriage. Amid this unfolding connection, Roxannah and Adin uncover a sinister plot against Amestris, the king's most powerful wife and Esther's archenemy.

As secrets unravel and alliances are tested, the fate of Amestris and Esther's reign hang in the balance.

In the year 1464, while England recovers from the devastation of the War of the Roses, Baron Alexander FitzRoland is dying in his northern castle.

His young wife, Rosalynde, recovering from the stillbirth of her first child, succumbs to despair like a dutiful lady should.

When the castle gates are threatened, only Alexander’s reputation as a brutal fighter is enough to frighten off their opportunistic enemy. The proper thing for Lady Rosalynde to do is to pray and submit to devastation. Instead, she puts on her husband’s armor and rides to the gate disguised as the baron.

From there, things only get more complicated. Between mastering the art of war, meeting with witches, struggling with self-doubt and maneuvering her complicated relationship with Alexander’s lover, Robert, Lady Rosalynde balances on the razor thin line between duty and destiny.

Rewire your vintage Chevrolet/GMC truck yourself!

If you are building a vintage truck, it will most likely require new wiring at some point. Whether the original wiring is old, brittle, has splices, or has already been removed, fresh wiring is critical to a trucks dependability. Whether you're working on a singular task or doing a complete rewire, your classic Chevrolet/GMC pickup's viability and safety relies on a properly working electrical system.

Due to today's automotive aftermarket, there is no reason to not do the wiring yourself. Rewiring the truck helps you save money and provides peace of mind.

Vehicle-specific kits are available to replace existing or missing wiring. If you plan to do custom wiring, universal kits are available as well. Either type of kit can be installed without an abundance of electrical knowledge. With some basic tools and time, you can wire your truck just like the professionals.

In How to Wire Chevy & GMC Trucks: 1947-1987, veteran how-to author Dennis W. Parks rewires a 1970 Chevrolet C10 and a 1955 Chevrolet truck. Everything is included—from the basics of wiring lights, the starter, and the alternator to a stereo with satellite radio, air conditioning, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) lighting. If you want to complete this task yourself or if you want to learn how it is done before hiring a professional, this book covers it all.

Learn to rebuild and modify the Ford Toploader 4-speed transmission, which shifted millions of Ford performance cars.

Ford muscle cars of the 1960s helped the Toploader transmission quickly gain a reputation as the best of Detroit's new 4-speeds. Introduced in 1964, this transmission was an immediate upgrade over prior models, and it paired well with Ford engines, such as the 289, 302, 351 (Windsor and Cleveland), 390, 427, 428, and 429 (Cobra Jet and Boss). The Toploader manual transmission was used in cars from Cobras to Galaxies and was mandatory equipment in the Boss cars. The simplicity of the Toploader transmission lends to an easy understanding of its operating procedure within its effective design. Even though the transmission was phased out toward the end of the muscle-car era (1973), the Toploader is still alive and well today, shifting race cars and performance cars with speed and ease.

This book features step-by-step procedures in an easy-to-follow format by award-winning motorsports author John Carollo. It shows the intricacies of how Toploaders work, aiding in their repair and offering a full rebuild blueprint. Upgrading a Toploader is also covered using today's modern parts to keep this versatile transmission relevant. Learn what to look for with Toploader parts, where and how they fit, and how they operate together via hundreds of informative color images.

The Toploader shifted legendary cars, such as the Fairlane 427, Boss 302 Cougar, and the Mach 1 Super Cobra Jet. Whether you want to rebuild a Toploader yourself or you want to learn about the process and hire a professional, this expertly written book guides you through the process.

From Sumer and Babylon—the cradle of civilization; the lands between two rivers that birthed writing and drowned humanity with a deluge of myths from which organized religions sprouted.

Mesopotamia, 2300 BC

Sargon is reveling in a casual banquet, days before he is to be crowned king of kings, when the court jester recites a song that is fiercely denounced as blasphemous by a priest; and a gory scene visits the cheerful feast.

It is what prompted a chain of cruel fates to chase a host of lives: from priests to heretics, a wise school master, nobles and slaves, a princess, one thriving merchant, a struggling boatman, sculptors and a serial killer in a love triangle ... all take their place in a murky world where innocence and evil collide, love begets vengeance, and peace is best served by slaughter.

A few will endure the assaults of despair, while others succumb to the whims of the gods, who, seemingly in a quest to satisfy an insatiable lust for blood, had gifted the humans with fertile minds for the sole purpose of enhancing a savagery far more amusing in its gore than that of the wildest beasts.

Warning: Followers of any Abrahamic faith are sincerely and strongly advised to avoid reading this work of fiction. Also, the novel contains themes of graphic violence, sexual abuse, misogynist attitudes, among other offensive traits that were undoubtedly more pervasive in that early civilization than the present.

A prizewinning historian uncovers the first instances of reparations in America—ironically, though perhaps not surprisingly, paid to slaveholders, not former slaves

"A spectacular achievement of historical research. Forret shows for the first time just how far the American government went to secure reparations."—Robert Elder, author of Calhoun: American Heretic

In 1831, the American ship Comet, carrying 165 enslaved men, women, and children, crashed onto a coral reef near the shore of the Bahamas—then part of the British Empire—where slavery had been outlawed. Shortly afterwards, the Vice Admiralty Court in Nassau, over the outraged objections of the ship's owners, set the rescued captives free. American slave owners and the companies who insured the liberated human cargoes would spend years lobbying for reparations, not for the emancipated slaves, of course, but for the masters deprived of their human property.

In a work of profoundly relevant research and storytelling, historian and Bancroft Award finalist Jeff Forret uncovers how the Comet—as well as similar episodes that unfolded over the antebellum era—resulted in the first direct slavery reparations payments made by the U.S. government, establishing a precedent that has never been fully explored. The Price They Paid shows how, unlike their former owners and insurers, neither the survivors of the Comet and other vessels, nor their descendants, have ever received reparations for the price they paid in their lives, labor, and suffering during slavery.

Any accounting of reparations today requires a fuller understanding of how the debts of slavery have been paid, and to whom. The Price They Paid represents a major step forward in that effort.

Jeff Forret is University Professor of History at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. He has authored or edited seven books, including the award-winning Slave Against Slave: Plantation Violence in the Old South, Williams’ Gang: A Notorious Slave Trader and His Cargo of Black Convicts, and The Price They Paid: Slavery, Shipwrecks, and Reparations Before the Civil War (The New Press). He lives in Lumberton, Texas.

For Magic. For Memory. For Each Other.

Mortal mage Henley Yu has enough to worry about between the storms caused by broken magic and his strained relationship with his father. He's trying to keep his head above water, but when he finds a stranger hiding in his kitchen cabinets he's forced to reconsider his priorities.

Chief Operator Kittinger has overseen the flow of magic for centuries, but he's no fighter. Betrayed by his protectors in their quest to gain control of the magic, he's running for his life when he makes Henley his accomplice. Kit might lose his new ally if Henley finds out that Kit's secrets go deeper than the magic itself.

Together they'll venture into the Between, where magic connects worlds, to fight an army of officers ready to finish what they started when Kit fled the scene. For Kit, failure means death. For Henley, it means losing the memory of the only person who gives him purpose. Henley won't let anyone interfere before he finds out what that means for their future together.

He'll save Kit. He'll save the magic-or he won't be the only one who dies trying.

She only wanted to get away. Until she realized she no longer could.

Blake Wallace can’t wait to spend the weekend away from it all in a secluded, snowy cabin up in the mountains with her boyfriend and his friends.

Cozy fires and a little skiing? Yes, please. It pays to have friends with vacation homes.

But a sudden snowstorm traps the couple before anyone else shows up, just as Blake stumbles onto a puzzle left behind in an old guest book that starts, “If I disappear…”

Turns out, this cabin holds a lot of secrets, and one of them might be the key to a missing person case from three years ago.

But as the snow piles up and the supplies dwindle down, Blake begins to wonder if she and her boyfriend really are alone. Strange things keep happening, and nothing is adding up, including the way her boyfriend is acting.

Blake only knows one thing for sure. She needs to figure things out fast, or she might disappear, too.

This book contains explicit language and darker themes

In the midst of darkness, only faith and love can illuminate their path forward.

Laura Evans, a spirited young woman with a deep-rooted faith in God, returns home from boarding school to her father—unaware of his dark secrets. Determined to live by her faith while respecting her father's contrasting views, Laura's world shifts when she crosses paths with a devoted preacher.

Wilson Porter is driven by a calling to work with the Shoshone people but faces constant delays from government officials. Then tragedy strikes, shaking his faith and causing him to question everything he once believed. As Will and Laura's tentative friendship grows into something more, it becomes ensnared in a web of dark secrets and injustices. Together, they're confronted with a daunting question: Can love withstand the trials of deception and tragedy--or will their shattered lives leave them with an uncertain path forward?

"A master of historical fiction" (The Stand), Tracie Peterson wraps up her frontier romance series with a tale of love, loss, and forgiveness.

From Graeme Reynolds, the acclaimed author of the High Moor Trilogy, comes a lightning-paced horror thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Detective Jack Carlton thought he had hit rock bottom until an opportunity came knocking at his door. But what seems like a chance to redeem himself quickly turns into a dangerous game of survival. Trapped in a situation he can't escape, Jack must uncover the truth behind a brutal crime at King's College.

The evidence is impossible; the only witness is catatonic, and time is running out. As the night bleeds into dawn, Jack must confront the darkness lurking within the depths of the city and within himself. Will he be able to solve the case and save those he holds dear? Or will he become another victim of the supernatural forces at play?

For fans of occult detective mysteries, demonic possession, and novels such as The Dresden Files, Charlie Parker Novels, and the Robert Hunter Series.

"This collection is a dazzling exploration of the extraordinary potential within the neurodivergent mind.“—Erin Garcia, host of the podcast ASK! Autism Support and Knowledge

Would neurodiversity be an advantage in an encounter with aliens? Let's find out!

Heartbroken starships. Human-sized hamster balls. Superpowers unleashed by anxiety. A planet covered in mathematical fidgets. And we finally learn why aliens abduct cows.

A diverse, hopeful anthology of neurodiversity-themed science fiction short stories, poetry and art for anyone who loves science fiction, who cares about neurodiversity, or who wants to see optimistic visions of the future.

Featuring stories, poems and art from Tobias S. Buckell, M. D. Cooper, Ada Hoffmann, Jody Lynn Nye, Cat Rambo, and nearly forty other contributors, The Neurodiversiverse: Alien Encounters was edited by Anthony Francis, author of the award-winning urban fantasy novel Frost Moon, and Liza Olmsted, editor of the writing inspiration book Your Writing Matters.

The Neurodiversiverse explores themes of autism, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, synesthesia, anxiety, avoidant attachment disorder, dissociative identity disorder, and more.

Scaredy Squirrel can't wait for Halloween, with its cute decorations, cheerful music... and NOTHING spooky. This funny early graphic novel about getting ready for Halloween and overcoming your fears is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly.

Being scared is nothing new to Scaredy Squirrel in his fourth Nutty Adventure. That's why he's fully prepared for Halloween: bright lighting? Check. Adorable pumpkin decor? Check. Costumes? You bet. Ghosts, vampires and monsters? That's a big negative. And no trick-or-treating; Scaredy doesn't want to risk cracking a tooth! But with some gentle support and encouragement from his friends, Scaredy learns he can still have a good time and overcome his fears and maybe even get a little spooky! (But just a little.)

He wanted his property back... And he'd get her even in The Safehouse.

Amanda Jackson had succumbed to the fact that she'd been a captive. That she'd involuntarily fallen victim to an underground market of despicable men. To protect herself, she was willing to try anything; even attempting to convince her captor that he loved her. That plan backfired. Connor Brooks didn't show emotions with his captives. Bring them in, get them out, collect the cash, and repeat the process. Amanda, however, was different. He found himself growing attached to her. Possessive. When another man stole him from her, Connor was determined to get her back. By any means necessary.

Malcolm Luxx was used to dealing with shady business practices. He ran one of his own in the art world. He drew the line at Connor's business. When he discovered one of the women he'd taken was his high school crush, he swooped in and saved her. Or so he thought.

Will the safehouse Malcolm has across the country be far enough to keep Connor and his goons from finding Amanda? Or by taking Amanda, has Malcolm just signed both of their death certificates?

The Safehouse is book 2 in a dark series by Danielle Bannister. The Cage must be read first in order to understand the events that happen in The Safehouse. The Safehouse is told in the POVs of the captor, the captive, and the rescuer's perspectives. Please be sure to read with care and check for tropes on the author's website.

What do you do when the hottest, most dangerous bachelor in town starts hanging around? You agree to provide him with an heir in exchange for protecting you from your ex, of course.

Easton Degarmo is the new Alpha of the Degarmo pack. He’s also a dangerous mafia boss that rules the dark underbelly of the city. He can have anything or anyone he wants, but what he needs is Emily.

Emily Grayson is just trying to get by. Eight months pregnant and abandoned by her baby daddy, she’s working long hours to save up for maternity leave when a dangerous-looking werewolf wanders into her floral shop.

Easton Degarmo is a new Alpha, just trying to survive all the mundane tasks that come with being a mafia boss: 100-page business reports and long meetings with his accountant, Al. When he sends his right-hand man to settle a debt, little does he know he’s about to meet his mate–a hot human florist carrying another man’s child.

Kevin is one of the many cats that wander the Degarmo estate. He has orange cat energy, is shadier than his owner, and enjoys “helping.” When Emily’s baby daddy is thrown into the Degarmo basement, Kevin and his mini-army of cats is more than happy to harass their cat-loathing guest.

When Emily’s ex decides to return to town and hunt her down, Easton’s careful plans for keeping her in the dark about how much he needs her start to fall apart. Can a mating of convenience keep him in her good graces and allow him to keep the woman he can’t live without forever?

Just how far would you go to meet the obligations of friendship and loyalty?

Between Two Poles reflects on Christine P. Dela Rosa’s experience cycling from reluctant classmate, to roommate, to best friend, to caretaker with Lien Le. At first, the two are an inseparable pair, growing because of each other, until Lien’s first episodes of bipolar disorder hit, and the two struggle to hold on to the magic that once made their connection so special. Through childhood flashbacks, scene retellings, and personal essays, Christine shares a confluence of emotions associated with high expectations from cultural norms, the union and breaking apart of a codependent friendship, and first-hand experiences with the mental healthcare system in America.

This story is an opportunity for those who have been in similar roles to embrace and heal the feelings they had during their experiences. Utilizing pop culture references and a steady flow of inner monologue, Christine writes an easy read against heavy mental health themes.