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Evie, a Watcher, grows restless observing mortals from the safety of her desk in the Control Room. When a friend offers to smuggle her by portal into a booming metropolis in Sector Five, she jumps at the chance to see the world with mortal eyes. Secretly, though, she also hopes to observe Adan, the human Dreamer, in his natural habitat. But after her return, trouble awaits Evie in the Control Room. Not only did she take an unsanctioned trip to the ground, but Adan is missing. Worse still, her director believes she is to blame. Donning a human body and wielding a golden blade, Evie travels to the uncharted territory of Sector Six, where Gifted humans and immortals are forbidden, and where Adan has been located, to take care of the problem. As she unsuccessfully attempts to keep the human emotions at bay, she discovers that this intriguing boy was smuggled here for a reason, and perhaps the culprit--the Deceiver--is a threat to them all. A mix of fantasy, mystery, and romance inspired by Joseph and the coat of many colors. -- Adapted from Amazon.com

Draco and Grus are Pixy Dragon Town's troublemakers. When they set their sights on winning the town's fire-spewing contest, they travel to an ancient castle to seek the help of a ferocious fire-breathing dragon named Lacerta. Now Mylo and Mika must use their fire breathing powers against Lacerta, and send him back to his castle before Dragon Town is destroyed.

Explores the life of Dante Alighieri and his most prolific work, "The divine comedy", through reenactments and interviews with experts.

Swinging 700-pound crab pots for hours guarantees injuries. That's the life of an Alaskan crab fisherman. He can earn enough money in a few months for a family to live on for a year or more. But it's also one of the deadliest, most backbreaking jobs there is. For these men, many second- and third-generation fishermen, working to the brink of exhaustion is more than a job, it's a matter of pride. Crews continue to forge into the freezing Bering Sea to compete against not only Mother Nature, but against each other.

Master thief Lupin the Third's latest and greatest caper has hit a snag. When bags of cash stolen from a national casino turn out to be full of counterfeits, he heads to the nation of Cagliostro to exact revenge. Together with his partner-in-crime Jigen, Lupin must fight his way through a trap-filled castle, a deadly dungeon, an army of assassins, and rescue a royal damsel in distress.

"It begins as your typical boy meets boy. While out with friends at their local university drag night, Tom buys Ming a drink. Confident and witty, a magnetic young playwright, Ming is the perfect antidote to Tom's awkward energy, and their connection is instant. Tom finds himself deeply and desperately drawn into Ming's orbit, and on the cusp of graduation, he's already mapped out their future together. But shortly after they move to London to start their next chapter, Ming announces her intention to transition. From London to Kuala Lumpur, New York to Cologne, we follow Tom and Ming as they face tectonic shifts in their relationship and friend circle in the wake of Ming's transition. Through a spiral of unforeseen crises--some personal, some professional, some life-altering--Tom and Ming are forced to confront the vastly different shapes their lives have taken since graduating, and each must answer the essential question: Is it worth losing a part of yourself to become who you are?"-- Provided by publisher.

Within The Art of Living in Joy - Five Practical Steps to Transform Life Challenges into Joy and Harmony, Dr. Arayeh Norouzi addresses her various life challenges and how she overcame them through her introspective endeavors, helping others in their paths, and extensive research. As she traversed this journey, she became certain that while there might not be a magic potion out there to permanently transport humans to the land of joy and freedom, there definitely is a magic formula. She spent years perfecting this formula and came up with five chronological steps that have the potential to gracefully get us there regardless of the gravity of the situation. Dr. Arayeh believes the human world was originally designed to be a playground for us to perpetually revel in the joy that is inherently our birthright. We are supposed to enjoy living! Yet we were not taught how to do so by our caregivers who didn’t know themselves, and neither did the school system or society in general. She trusts there is a new wave of consciousness in the world, and it’s now time to claim our rights. With this book and the five-step system, she hopes you will be led to tap into your own inner wisdom by cultivating awareness of your past conditioning, rewiring the limiting programs, and adopting more empowering and compassionate ways of living. Are you ready to embark on the path to claim your birthright to joy?

"If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that comfort foodis where the heart is! Now from the comfort-food authorities at Taste of Home comes Comfort Food Classics, the ultimate roundup of go-to dishes for bringing joy and lifting spirits. Serve the stick-to-your-ribs great that families clamor for from potpies, mashed potatoesand hot wing dip to chicken soup, cinnamon rolls, mac 'n' cheese, and so much more. This is our readers' best-loved, most sought-after comfort classics, collected into one handy volume! You can even count your way down to the ultimate comfort as you page through our magnificent Top 25 Comfort Foods of all time!"-- Provided by publisher.

Professional photographer Ted Forbes of The Art of Photography Youtube channel presents Visually Speaking, an innovative how-to guide for all skill levels.

"Artificial intelligence is just as artificial as it always was, but it's gotten considerably more intelligent lately. This book helps you stay in the know about how artificial intelligence is changing, and changing the world. You'll learn about the latest generative AI tools as well as the expert systems that are changing industries. This beginner-friendly guide also delves into the role of data in AI, so you can understand where AI is getting the information it gives us. Hungry for more? Explore the fascinating, behind-the-scenes AI systems that are transforming just about everything you (yes, you) do"-- Back cover.

"Stacie Shannon Denetsosie confronts long-reaching effects of settler-colonialism on Native lives in a series of gritty, wildly imaginative stories. A young Navajo man catches a ride home alongside a casket he's sure contains his dead grandfather. A gas station clerk witnesses the kidnapping of the newly crowned Miss Northwestern Arizona. A young couple's search for a sperm donor raises questions of blood quantum. This debut collection grapples with a complex and painful history alongside an inheritance of beauty, ceremony, and storytelling" -- Publisher's description.

"On assignment to help America win the War of 1812, Evan MacManus is taken prisoner by Brielle Durand-the key defender of her people's secret French settlement in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. But when his mission becomes at odds with his growing appreciation of Brielle and the villagers, does he dare take a risk on the path his heart tells him is right?"-- Provided by publisher.

"Plagued by chronic pain and fatigue, Liyen is the scion of the Tianxian court, a mortal kingdom enclosed by the walls of the Immortal Realm. The people there are the bulwark against mortal incursions into this sacred place, and in return they are protected from the demonic Asura. But when her father--the Lord of Tianxia--steals a magical flower from the immortal queen they owe fealty to, his punishment becomes Liyen's burden: the throne of Tianxia. Before he died, he asked Liyen to do one thing: free their people from the Queen of theGolden Desert. Resolved to do exactly that--all while trying to maintain her tenuous control of her own ministers--she is escorted to the Immortal Realm by the dark and dangerous God of War. She has seen him in action before: he was the one who rained fire upon their home to reclaim what her father had stolen, and he was also the one who stood by as her father died. Liyen hates this mysterious warrior...and hates that he has depths that are not reflected in the legendsshe's heard about him. Both of them are hiding secrets. Both of them have duties that require them to do whatever must be done, no matter who might be hurt. But both of them are also alone. Both are alsoin pain. And they are finding out the person who might be their greatest enemy is the one who knows your heart the best."-- Publisher description.

A book about two sisters, a broken balloon, and an owed apology.

Complete Tubefeeding is the definitive guide for anyone living with or preparing to receive a feeding tube, and those who care for them. The author, happy owner of a feeding tube himself, combines the best and latest medical research with insights from his and others’ real-world tube feeding experiences. This helpful handbook provides comprehensive and compassionate coverage of all aspects of tube feeding and nutrition via tube, including: The different types of enteral feeding tubes, their placement, use and care, with loads of useful tips and tricks to make living with a feeding tube easy as can be. Tube nutrition, with sections on commercially available formulas as well as a detailed approach to a blended diet (sometimes known as a blenderized diet) — how to use real food for tube feeding while ensuring complete nutrition and stress-free management of blending. Commonly faced problems with tubefeeding, discussed at length and with solutions presented, ranging from possible medical complications to psychological and emotional issues and the impact on family life. The introduction of a feeding tube within the family can be a time of fear and isolation, and even for many a sense of helplessness. Complete Tubefeeding empowers readers with a treasure trove of targeted, practical information, presented in down-to-earth language for the tubie, parent, carer and professional alike. Those just starting out on the tube feeding journey will reap the collected wisdom of hundreds who live and thrive with feeding tubes in addition to best practices gleaned from medical science. Those seeking nutrition information and considering a switch to a blended diet will find simple but thorough explanations and handy instructions for homemade blends. Health professionals will benefit from in-depth analysis, particularly on increasingly popular blended diets. Also included are over 35 sample blend recipes (with nutritional information provided) to adapt and quickly put to use, all created with good health, ease, and enjoyment in mind. Alongside the invaluable knowledge of hundreds of tubie parents, carers, and tubies themselves, the author presents his own personal experiences and hands-on research. Eric Aadhaar O'Gorman brings his unique and readable style, the voice of a friendly, no-nonsense expert, to an all-encompassing work on this woefully under-resourced topic. Complete Tubefeeding sheds light, inspires confidence, and proves that for tube-fed people of all ages, a healthful, easy, and indeed normal life is entirely within reach.-- from Amazon.com

"A memoiristic travelogue that illuminates the enduring legacy of the mass incarceration of Japanese immigrants and Japanese Americans during World War II"-- Provided by publisher.

"Valerie Schultz almost stumbled into prison ministry, a happy accident of a beginning. Initially fearful of the scary people she'd meet and the dark place she'd be working, she found that some inmates were dangerous, but many were kind; some were mean and some were friendly; some were misogynistic and some were respectful; some were quiet and some were loud. In short, they were a lot like the non-incarcerated population. As Schultz went from volunteering to working in a clerical position and then running a library on a yard, she learned to see the prisoners as human beings. They possessed all the quirks and gifts and flaws, the nobility and the sin, that define humanity--every single one of them a human being created and loved by God. It was no challenge to find God in all things in prison, because God was palpably everywhere. In Overdue, Schultz shares what she learned and the grace she received during her fourteen years inside an American prison. Her experience and insights will transform how you see the people around you and the world we all share."--Back cover.

"This book shows readers how to file a provisional patent application (PPA), and mark the invention with "patent pending." A PPA is a quick, inexpensive way for an inventor to claim an invention and buy time to determine whether it's worthwhile to pursue a regular patent. The book covers how to conduct a patent search online, complete all necessary forms, evaluate potential hurdles to patentability, prepare informal drawings, file an application, and file a new PPA to reflect modifications"-- Provided by publisher.

"Provides the ... guidance you need to make informed decisions about having a safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period--decisions that reflect your preferences, priorities, and values. This sixth edition includes CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19, updated dietary guides and breastfeeding and surrogacy information, birth plans including doulas and caesarians when necessary, tips on how to reduce stress, and so much more"-- Provided by publisher.

"For this fully revised sixth edition of this perennial bestseller, birthing expert and practicing midwife Melissa Cheyney, PhD, joins Penny for a better-than-ever, completely up-to-date new book. Since the original publication of The Birth Partner, more than a million people--from spouses, partners, relatives, and friends to doulas, nurses, midwives, and childbirth educators--have relied on Penny Simkin's clear, concise, authoritative, and warm-hearted guidance as they care for the new mother from her last trimester through the early postpartum period. Including extensive updates on medical knowledge and practices, on changes in hospital and home-birth protocols, and on the role of parents' cultural backgrounds in shaping an ideal and satisfying birth plan, The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide to helping a woman through labor and birth and is the essential manual to have at hand during the event. Find thorough information on: Preparing for labor and knowing when it has begun -- Normal labor and how to help the mother every step of the way -- Epidurals and other medications for labor -- Pitocin and other means, including natural ones, to induce or speed up labor -- Non-drug techniques for easing labor pain -- Cesarean birth and complications that may require it -- Breastfeeding and newborn care...and much more. For the partner who wishes to be truly helpful in the birthing room, this book is indispensable."--Amazon.com.

Cat Li cares about two things: video games and swoony romances. The former means there hasn't been much of the latter in her (real) life, but when she lands her dream job writing the love storylines for Compass Hollow--the next big thing in games--she knows it's all been worth it. Then she meets her boss: the infamous Andi Zhang, who's not only an arrogant hater of happily-ever-afters determined to keep Cat from doing her job but also impossibly, annoyingly hot.

"Blends fiction with Choctaw tribal lore to offer a thoroughly Indigenized vision of 'irreal/supernatural/scary' literature"-- Provided by publisher.

"Her mission: find the Lost City of the Moon in the Amazon rainforest. His mission: protect the holy temple...and his heart. While her mentor may be the world's most badass archaeologist, the only thing bad about Dr. Miriam Jacobs are her corny jokes. But when Miri is charged with leading an unmapped expedition through the Amazon for the fabled Lost City of the Moon, she finally has her chance to prove to Dr. Mejía that she's capable-and hopefully prove it to herself, too. Journalist Rafael Monfils has joined the archaeological team to chronicle their search for Global Geography magazine. Or at least, that's what they think he's doing. Rafa's real goal? Make sure the team does not reach a Cidade Da Lua, stopping the desecration of the holy city and finally earning his father's approval. All he needs to do is keep them on the wrong path. If only the endearingly quirky Dr. Jacobs would stop getting so damn lucky-whenever Rafa makes a purposeful wrong turn, Miri takes two correct ones. Even worse, he's charmed by her goofy attempts to channel Lara Croft as they traverse the dangerous Brazilian rainforest. But they're not the only crew hunting for the Moon City, and soon, the untamed jungle-and their untamed hearts-might be the least of their worries..."-- Provided by publisher.

"The mystical laundress at the center of this novel is obsessed with purity. Her task is formidable as she stands guard over a sealed shaft at a Ukrainian coal mine that hides terrible truths. The bodies of dead Jews lying in its depths seem to attract still more present-day crimes. Sergei Lebedev portrays a ghostly realm riven by lust and fear just as the Kremlin invades the same part of Ukraine occupied by the Wehrmacht in World War II. Then corpses rain from the sky when a jetliner is shot down overhead, scattering luxury goods along with the mortal remains. Eerie coincidences and gruesome discoveries fill this riveting exploration of an uncanny place where the geography exudes violence, and where the sins of the past are never all that in the past. Lebedev, who has won international praise for his soul-searching prose and unflinching examination of history's evils, shines light on the fault line where Nazism met Soviet communism, evolving into the new fascism of today's Russia."--Back cover.

"In February 1946, when the 21-year-old Malcolm Little was sentenced to eight to ten years in a maximum-security prison, he was a petty criminal and street hustler in Boston. By the time of his parole in August 1952, he had transformed into a voracious reader, joined the Black Muslims, and was poised to become Malcolm X, one of the most prominent and important intellectuals of the civil rights era. While scholars and commentators have exhaustively detailed, analyzed, and debated Malcolm X's post-prison life, they have not explored these transformative six and a half transformative years in any depth. Utilizing a trove of previously overlooked documents, Patrick Parr immerses readers into the unique cultures of Charlestown State Prison, the Concord Reformatory, and the Norfolk Prison Colony where Malcolm devoured books, composed poetry, boxed, debated, and joined the Nation of Islam. This time in prison changed the course of Malcom's life and set the stage for a decade of antiracist activism that would fundamentally reshape American culture"-- Provided by publisher.

Sin duda, usted se ha dado cuenta de que la informática y el ocio digital ya forman parte de nuestra vida diaria. Se encuentra con ellos en el banco, en la cultura, en los viajes, etc., y le llaman la atención. Todos a su alrededor los emplean, ¿por qué usted no? Si se encuentra en esa edad en la que después de haber disfrutado de muchas cosas no quiere perderse nada del mundo actual, acérquese a ellos. Compruebe que no solo son un recurso escolar o laboral, sino que son también para usted. Solamente necesita este libro, un poco de tiempo y de ilusión, y un mucho de curiosidad. Esta guía le ayudará a entender la informática, a utilizarla y, además, a disfrutar de ella. Aquí tiene un método sencillo, una forma cómoda de acercarse al mundo del ordenador y de extraer todo su contenido práctico. Con unas instrucciones fáciles, claras y precisas, sin complicaciones ni tecnicismos. Todo está a su alcance.-- from Amazon.com

"Gracias a los avances de la medicina, nos hemos acostumbrado a negar la presencia de la muerte como parte natural de la vida. De fallecer en el espacio privado de la casa se ha pasado a la parquedad de una camilla de hospital, donde nos encontramos con un sistema de salud poco preparado para guiar emocionalmente al paciente y a sus familiares en este duro proceso. En la lucha por evitar a toda costa la muerte, hemos perdido la capacidad para entenderla y enfrentarla cuando, tarde o temprano, llega la hora. En este libro, el Dr. Elmer Huerta nos brinda una guía básica para prepararnos antes, durante y después del duelo. El lector encontrará una voz que, sin supersticiones ni temores y asentada en información médica y legal actualizada, le ayudará a navegar la llegada de la muerte, a apoyar a los deudos y a tomar decisiones sobre cómo vivir sus últimos días"-- ǂc Provided by publisher.

"Deserting to escape the horrors of the Indian Wars, two Irish brothers seek peace with the woman they love. For fans of Cormac McCarthy. Dakota Territory, 1867. The O'Driscoll brothers have survived a Sioux massacre, but younger brother Michael is gravely wounded. The deserters are fleeing north with Tom's lover, Sara, when they come upon a sheltering rock by a stream down off the Bozeman Trail. If there is game here, they may survive the winter. "Wanted" posters appear everywhere along the trail. The likenesses do not resemble the brothers, but their uniforms give them away. Enter any town, and they will have to shoot their way out. The rock and the river become their safe place, and when spring comes, their paradise. But the world seeks its way to them, and even in paradise human nature makes its own trouble. In this follow-up to his acclaimed novel The Wolves of Eden, Kevin McCarthy tells a story of three very human characters battling to survive in a vast, beautiful, and unforgiving landscape"-- Provided by publisher.

Inspired by her teacher, Mr. Koji, a girl begins bird watching in the hopes of seeing an owl.

"In the middle of Amsterdam, next to a canal, stands a tall, narrow house. It was built almost four hundred years ago and has served as a home, a warehouse, a stable, and most notably, a hiding place. Sometimes it was splendidly decorated, humming with life and love; other times, the narrow house stood empty, in near ruins. Sometimes its green door was open and inviting; other times, it was closed against cold and plague or to conceal the victims of wartime persecution. This is the story of an extraordinary building, a structure that Anne Frank called in the pages of her diary 'the old house on the canal.'"-- Front jacket flap.

"An autobiographical account in graphic novel format that explores the trauma of alopecia through humor and self-reflection"-- Provided by publisher.

"Sylvie Devereaux is the wealthy daughter of affluent artists living in New York City. During a trip with her boyfriend to Scotland, Sylvie sneaks into Barclay Manor to retrieve a photo of a family heirloom. While sneaking around the mansion, she meets broody Scottish billionaire Killian Barclay and runs from the house, dropping her phone in her haste to get away. Weeks later, she's approached by Killian's sister. She has a proposal for Sylvie-to marry Killian for a term of three years and ten million dollars under the guise of improving his playboy reputation. What Killian doesn't know is that the marriage scheme is really a front for his sister and the rest of his family to extract him from their family home, Barclay Manor, by utilizing the fine print of their family's trust against him. Sylvie agrees to these terms, but over the course of the three years, she starts to grow feelings for Killian and regrets what their marriage will do to him. Is the love of a good man with a dark soul worth telling the truth, or is she willing to break Killian's heart now that it's well and truly hers?"-- Provided by publisher.

"Conwoman Harmony Hale has sold lies up and down California for years, never looking back at her crafty scams or one-night stands. Now she's come to Brookville, California, with her sights set on its wealthy mayor--the man who stole her father's music-streaming algorithm and ruined his life. Harmony is finally ready to take him down, with her trusty con of selling a nonexistent music festival. All she needs is the cooperation of the man who owns the potential festival site. Autistic librarian and piano teacher Preston Jones spends his days fighting book challengers trying to shut down his library programs. He's responsible for raising his selectively nonspeaking little sister and needs to focus on keeping his job. He doesn't have time for a romance like the ones in his books--and certainly none for the brassy festival promoter who wants to use his land for her "Coachella North." Preston sees things in black and white, and he sees Harmony--amazing curves, flashy smile, and all--as nothing but trouble. But when Harmony promises to help him win the public over and save his youth programs, Preston finds himself wondering if this hustler with a heart of gold might be the someone he's been waiting for. Soon things are getting steamy in the stacks, and with her con coming to a crescendo, Harmony needs to choose: revenge and running again or the happy ending she never saw coming.

"In the early 1920s, the accelerating destruction of the California redwoods is more than nature-loving Marion Baker can bear. Throwing herself headlong into the work of the Save the Redwoods League, she's shocked to learn that Frank Duncan, a man she's grown to love, is actually the son of a greedy timber baron. Can she convince Frank to help her preserve a favorite grove of trees or will his influence force her to make a sacrifice she'll regret for the rest of her life? In 1972, polio-survivor June Turner is determined to prove herself worthy as a ranger at the new Redwood National Park. She takes inspiration from her Great Aunt Marion, who has become something of a reluctant celebrity for her activism. But when June and Adam Garner, an aspiring film student, work together on a documentary about Marion's life, they unearth a secret that might just shatter her aunt's legacy forever"-- Provided by publisher.

Named in the will of a wealthy man as potential beneficiaries, a group of teenagers must solve a murder to win the magical inheritance.

"Success has come quickly to Holmes, Marple & Poe Investigations. The New York City agency led by three detectives--Brendan Holmes, 'the brain,' Margaret Marple, 'the eyes,' and Auguste Poe, the 'muscle'--with famous names and mysterious pasts is one major case away from cementing its professional reputation. But as a series of child abductions tests the PIs' legendary skills, the cerebral Holmes's absence leaves a gaping hole in the agency roster"-- Provided by publisher.

Las enfermedades neurodegenerativas son un desafío para la investigación porque la mayoría afecta al cerebro, el órgano más complejo del cuerpo humano. El alzhéimer es la más prevalente de estas enfermedades y la principal causa de demencia, un gran desafío para la longevidad. Neurodegeneración y alzhéimer explora los avances científicos que están revolucionando nuestra comprensión sobre esta enfermedad, así como los biomarcadores que permiten su detección temprana. Y analiza cómo la aplicación de nuevas tecnologías y el big data están transformando la investigación en este campo, abriendo paso hacia un futuro donde las personas afectadas puedan disfrutar de una mayor calidad de vida. Además, explica ideas y conceptos como la diferencia entre alzhéimer y demencia, que la demencia senil no existe, o cómo podemos actuar individual y colectivamente para prevenir el alzhéimer y otras enfermedades neurodegenerativas. Todo esto respaldado por información sustentada por la investigación científica y el conocimiento profesional y experto. Dirigido a quienes buscan respuestas precisas y confiables sobre este tipo de enfermedades, especialmente el alzhéimer, el libro desmitifica falsas creencias que dificultan su abordaje. Desterrar mitos es crucial para abordar con solvencia los desafíos asociados a estas enfermedades, detectar sus indicios y fomentar la empatía y la inclusión hacia quienes las padecen.

"Success has come quickly to Holmes, Marple & Poe Investigations. The New York City agency led by three detectives--Brendan Holmes, 'the brain,' Margaret Marple, 'the eyes,' and Auguste Poe, the 'muscle'--with famous names and mysterious pasts is one major case away from cementing its professional reputation. But as a series of child abductions tests the PIs' legendary skills, the cerebral Holmes's absence leaves a gaping hole in the agency roster"-- Provided by publisher.

When a play date with Grandma's new puppy Milo does not go as planned, Ollie finds a way to still have fun.

Celebrates Black hair and heritage through the lens of a young boy and his afro.

A little dolphin learns that whatever path you choose in life, following your heart means you can't go wrong. A heartwarming and important message about trusting your instincts and believing in yourself.

"Maurice Stokes was 6'7" and could play offense and defense like no one else his size in the NBA in 1958. After experiencing a career-ending injury during a game, other players rallied to support Stokes"-- Provided by publisher.

"This easy-to-use stargazing guide for kids explores the popular night sky constellations, visits the brightest stars, and tours our solar system. As they learn step-by-step how to find the most fascinating sights in the night sky, readers will learn how the sky changes with each season, when to look for meteor showers, how to see the milky way, and much more!"-- Amazon.com.

"A picture book biography of engineer Raye Montague, who revolutionized the way the navy designed ships by developing her own comprehensive computer program"-- Provided by publisher.

Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend. So when Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy, Peril sets off to find her former queen, stop her, and save the day, no matter what it takes. There's just one problem: a strangely persistent SeaWing, Turtle, insists on coming along, too. Turtle is worried about his friends, who left to search for Scarlet and haven't returned. Peril is worried that she might accidentally burn Turtle - or burn him on purpose, for being so annoying - and frustrated that she keeps saying and doing the wrong things. She can't escape her firescales, and she can't escape her reputation as the deadliest dragon in Pyrrhia. So when she's offered a chance to trade everything for a new life, Peril has to decide who she's really loyal to ... and whether her own scales might actually be worth saving. The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in the eighth graphic novel adaptation, with art by Mike Holmes.

"What if a friend...is more than a friend? Katie can't wait to turn twelve--pool parties! babysitting! friends! But sometimes it feels like there's so much new stuff she can barely keep up. First Job? (Yes!) Unfair dress codes? (No way!) Make up (Okay?!) Shaving? (Uh...!) Maybe growing up isn't as much fun as she had expected. But one thing does seem right--her new friend, Grace. Could Katie have a crush on another girl? Katie knows not everyone around her will approve...which is kind of scary. She might not be ready to tell anyone yet, and that's fine...but can Katie stay true to herself and embrace the person she's growing up to be?" -- Description provided by publisher.

School is out for the summer, the pool is open, and new adventures with friends await, but twelve-year-old Ty must deal with his anxiety issues.

Japanese New Wave renegade Masahiro Shinoda transforms a classic Kabuki tale with his own extravagant visual style in this dimension-shattering folk-horror fantasia. When a lone traveler stumbles upon a remote, drought-stricken village, he finds himself engulfed in a whirlpool of myth, mystery, and magic: in a nearby pond reside spirits who hold the fate of the town's inhabitants--including lovers Akira (Go Kato) and Yuri (Kabuki legend Tamasaburo Bando, who also plays the ethereal princess reigning over the water) in their hands. Set to the swirling strains of electronic-music pioneer Isao Tomita's synth score, Demon Pond blends theatrical artifice with cinematic surrealism for an aquatic-apocalyptic fable of human love and folly caught in the current of nature's wrath.

High school football coach Joe Kennedy had no other choice but to fight. A childhood in foster care followed by 20 years in the Marine Corps was nothing compared to his biggest battle: his commitment to stand for God publicly by taking a knee in prayer after each game. When he was fired, Joe and his wife Denise knew this battle for religious freedom, freedom of speech, and the rights of all Americans was one they would have to fight no matter the cost.