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Weird and Wonderful You
by Zaila Avant-gardeNew York Times bestselling author and Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde encourages young readers to embrace what makes them different in this vibrant and uplifting new picture book.We are the weird. The wonderfully weird, that is. When others blend in, we stand out.Young readers will find joyful encouragement in this empowering celebration of individuality and self-acceptance. Through an motivating message and a series of inspiring quotes and affirmations, this book encourages readers to embrace their unique quirks and see them as strengths. It&’s a colorful manifesto for anyone who has ever felt out of place or different, urging them to stand out, be proud, and stay true to themselves.This book is a perfect gift for anyone who needs a reminder that being weird is wonderful, from one of America's most exciting and unique young voices. Also available from Zaila Avant-garde:Words of Wonder from Z to AWords Are Magic! (Step Into Reading)Sports Are Fun! (Step Into Reading)It's Not Bragging If It's True
Father, I Don't Want This Marriage, Volume 4 (Father, I Don't Want This Marriage)
by Hong HeesuTheir relationship is fake, but the heated rivalry between Juvelian&’s new &“boyfriend&” and her ex is all too real. This manhwa adaptation of Hong Heesu's webnovel is now available in English print for the first time.With the ink drying on the contract for their fake relationship, Lady Juvelian and Max take their first awkward steps into high society as a couple. While tea parties and balls might be enough for Juvelian to start feeling comfortable with this new arrangement, they do little to assuage her father's disapproval. Under the best of circumstances, he would never allow his student to date his daughter, but as soon as he discovers that Max has real feelings for Juvelian, he makes plans to tear them apart. Those plans may have to wait, however, for the deranged emperor has schemes of his own, and in order to protect Juvelian, her father and Max might find themselves on the same side. What no one expects, of course, is for Juvelian to take matters of her fate entirely into her own hands...This volume collects episodes 49-64 of the webcomic Father, I Don&’t Want This Marriage.
Love at Full Tilt
by Jenny L. HoweIn this joyful celebration of fandoms, whirlwind romance, and plus-size girls, love is the ultimate roller coaster ride.Lia Baker has spent the last few months wishing time would stand still. Soon her friends will head off to college while she&’s left behind, buried under her mom&’s anxiety and working a job she doesn&’t want. But life throws her for a loop when she wins a spot in the fiftieth-anniversary scavenger hunt at Fableland, a legendary theme park. The contest is a golden ticket to a world where her favorite stories come to life and a chance for her to write some new ones of her own.Everything seems perfect, especially after she teams up with Mason, a cute rival who knows as much about Fableland as she does. Together, they&’re unstoppable. But as Mason&’s sweet smile starts to melt her focus, Lia realizes that she may have to choose between the future she wants to rewrite—and a love she hadn&’t planned for.
Dahlias: A Little Book of Flowers
by Tara Austen WeaverThis delightful celebration of the dahlia reads like a &“very smart love letter to cultivating beauty&” and features 60+ vintage-inspired full-color botanical illustrations (Seattle Times). &“Next time you are lucky enough to be someone&’s houseguest, consider arriving with a bouquet of either one of the Little Book of Flowers.&”—The New York TimesDahlias are the showboats of the flower world—colorful, flamboyant, and spectacular. They're also one of the most satisfying flowers to grow, with a long season, plentiful blooms, and are adaptable to most climates with proper care. They're very easy to propagate, and can be hybridized. There are numerous dahlia flower forms and more than 50,000 recognized cultivars!This charming little hardcover book includes:60+ full-color botanical illustrationsbasic botany and historyeverything you need to know to grow gorgeous blooms in the garden (including dividing tubers to propagate more flowers)tips for creating beautiful arrangements and preserving flowersquotes, lore, and notable gardens and growersLike a bouquet of dahlias, this book is an affordable little luxury for gardeners and flower lovers—the perfect hostess gift or Mother's Day present. It&’s part of the collectible mini gift book series Little Book of Natural Wonders.
Tulips: A Little Book of Flowers
by Tara Austen WeaverThis fascinating celebration of the tulip reads like a &“very smart love letter to cultivating beauty&” and features 40+ vintage-inspired full-color botanical illustrations (Seattle Times). &“Delightful…Next time you are lucky enough to be someone&’s houseguest, consider arriving with a bouquet of either one of the Little Book of Flowers.&” —The New York TimesAfter a drab winter, tulips triumphantly emerge from the spring garden, a colorful symbol of rebirth. These humble bulbs have been celebrated, stolen, carried across oceans; at times they have been considered as precious as rubies. Happily for us, these days they are affordable luxuries—and easy to grow as well. This charming little hardcover book includes:40+ full-color botanical illustrationsbasic botany and historyeverything you need to know to grow gorgeous blooms in the gardentips for creating beautiful arrangementsquotes, lore, and notable gardens and growersLike a bouquet of tulips, this book is the perfect hostess gift or Mother's Day present for gardeners and flower lovers. It&’s part of the collectible mini gift book series Little Book of Natural Wonders.
Welcome to the Maynard (Welcome to the Maynard)
by James RobinsonFrom the celebrated creators behind Starman and Super Friends comes this magical comics tale of crime and theft in the world of hospitality. Welcome to the Maynard! A grand hotel full of luxury and style…but where the guests are all wizards, witches and mythical creatures!Enter a world of magic, mystery, thrills and fun.Join Philippa (Pip) Dale as she begins her new job as a bellhop (and trainee house detective) at the exclusive Maynard Hotel for Wizards (and folks of a magical ilk). This opulent, amazing hotel exists right under the noses of everyday San Francisco, where real magicians, witches, mystical characters and fantastic creatures all come to stay.However, Pip&’s working days aren&’t merely full of amazing sights and magical experiences, they come with thrills and dangers too. She must try to catch a magical hotel thief, although their strange choice of thefts suggests that murder is the ultimate goal. Can Pip solve the mystery of who the thief&’s target is in time to save the intended victim? And at the same time, she must go about her other duties at the hotel almost all of which involve spells, enchantment, and drama of one kind or another.Helping her are many fun and funny hotel employees, all of them with magic running through their veins too. The Maynard is a unique, special hotel where the strange and mystical come to stay. It truly a place like no other, especially now Pip is on the case to liven things up even more.So check in, sit back and enjoy the fun. Welcome to the Maynard!Collects Welcome to the Maynard #1–#4.
Daughters of Flood and Fury: The Stormbringer Saga (The Stormbringer Saga)
by Gabriella Buba"The Best New Fantasy Books by Asians and Pacific Islanders" BookRiot on Saints of Storm and SorrowThis powerful sequel to Saints of Storm and Sorrow brims with unruly magic and pirates, moon-eating dragons and sizzling Sapphic romance. Enthralling Filipino-inspired fantasy for fans of The Hurricane Wars, R.F. Kuang and Tasha Suri.Five years after the fall of the Palisade in Aynila, the Codicíans are closing in with a vast armada. Lunurin and Alon have been working desperately to solidify their alliances across the archipelago, but petty rivalries, suspicion, and conflicted loyalties threaten to undermine their efforts. To stand any chance, they must unify the disparate factions of their forces at the festival of the eclipse, when the laho will swallow the moon, and the islands&’ magic will be at its strongest.Inez has been training as a tide-touched healer, but the gentle side of her goddess&’s gift does not come naturally to her. When she hears rumors that her sister, Catalina, has returned to the archipelago, Inez embarks on a dangerous journey over the sea. Aboard a pirate ship, she meets the fierce firetender Umali, who has no fear of her own power, and burns brighter than anyone Inez has ever known. Yet Inez worries her untamed, hungry magic may prove too much even for a pirate captain, and the threat of the Codicíans&’ return hangs heavy over both their heads.Three goddesses stand ready to fight. But without human allies, even their power may not be enough to keep Aynila and the archipelago free.
The Pack
by Z. W. TaylorFans of detailed world building and paranormal movies and TV shows like Underworld, Twilight, and True Blood will be drawn into this addicting series.Charlotte has finally found her place and settled into the Thunderhead werewolf pack in backwoods Alaska. She&’s spent the past year happily working as a tracker, spending her downtime with her best friend and roommate, or catching up with her mentor. While there is still plenty of blood magic in the forests, and rogue wolves keep appearing all over the state, for the first time in a long time, her life feels safe. But then the surprise arrival of someone new turns the world she's grown to love upside down.Faced with new challenges and truths that make her question everything around her, Charlotte wonders if it&’s possible to protect the people she loves while also following her heart. She decides she has to try, but her every attempt at happiness is derailed as the threat of the rogue wolves and an old enemy loom. As Charlotte continues to dig deeper into what&’s happening, battle lines are being drawn and a final epic fight seems inevitable.The Pack is the third book in the Moon Blood Saga and continues Charlotte&’s epic journey that began with The Bite and continued in The Hunt.
Iosi, the Remorseful Spy
by Horacio Lutzky Miriam LewinA gripping true crime tale of espionage, Jewish history, and antisemitic mass terrorism in 1990s Buenos Aires. An unresolved true story that echoes today, this book shows that even after the military regime ended in Argentina and there was a civilian government, military and national police remained racist and antisemitic.José Pérez, a young intelligence agent of the Federal Police, receives orders from his bosses to infiltrate the Argentine Jewish community by posing as a Jew. The goal is to monitor the development of an alleged Jewish plan to take over Patagonia to create a second state of Israel, known as the &“Andinia Plan.&”Iosi, the Hebrew name he chooses, blends in by learning the language, culture, history, religion, and politics of the Jewish people: he becomes a well-respected community leader and obtains valuable information that he passes on to his handler, the enigmatic and seductive Laura, or Red as she is called. Iosi soon understands that there is nothing suspicious going on within the Argentine Jewish community. Prone to amorous adventures, he lets himself go and falls madly in love with a young Hebrew teacher, marries her in secret and plans to convert and emigrate with her to Israel.When the two most catastrophic terrorist attacks in Argentinian history take place, one against the Israeli embassy in 1992 and the other against Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA), a Jewish Community Centre in 1994, causing hundreds of deaths, Iosi grows fearful that the information he provided was used by his bosses to help organize the attacks. His bosses order him to abandon his mission and move away from Buenos Aires. But Iosi feels driven to get to the bottom of the story and he seeks out two Jewish journalists, Horacio and Miriam. Together, they strive for years to get Iosi&’s story told. But after initial interest, every contact they make, from supposedly honest politicians to national and international Jewish organizations, ultimately turn their backs on them. Some people are killed, others lose their jobs or are removed from the case. There is no end. This is a true story and it continues unresolved to this day.
Dynamics of Media Writing: Adapt and Connect
by Vincent F. FilakDynamics of Media Writing gives students transferable skills that can be applied across all media platforms—from traditional mass media formats like news, public relations, and advertising to emerging digital media platforms. Whether issuing a press release or tweeting about a new app, today’s media writers need to adapt their message for each specific media format in order to successfully connect with their audience. Throughout this text, author Vincent F. Filak introduces fundamental writing skills that apply to all media, while also highlighting which writing tools and techniques are most effective for specific media formats and why. User-friendly and loaded with practical examples and tips from professionals across mass media, this is the perfect guide for any student wanting to launch a professional media writing career. The newly revised Fourth Edition features a new chapter centered around artificial intelligence (AI), in addition to highlighting recent developments in writing for websites and blogs, new interviews with working journalists on recent changes in the industry, and updated examples to show success digital media writing strategies.
Dynamics of Media Writing: Adapt and Connect
by Vincent F. FilakDynamics of Media Writing gives students transferable skills that can be applied across all media platforms—from traditional mass media formats like news, public relations, and advertising to emerging digital media platforms. Whether issuing a press release or tweeting about a new app, today’s media writers need to adapt their message for each specific media format in order to successfully connect with their audience. Throughout this text, author Vincent F. Filak introduces fundamental writing skills that apply to all media, while also highlighting which writing tools and techniques are most effective for specific media formats and why. User-friendly and loaded with practical examples and tips from professionals across mass media, this is the perfect guide for any student wanting to launch a professional media writing career. The newly revised Fourth Edition features a new chapter centered around artificial intelligence (AI), in addition to highlighting recent developments in writing for websites and blogs, new interviews with working journalists on recent changes in the industry, and updated examples to show success digital media writing strategies.
DK Denmark (Travel Guide)
by DK TravelEnchanting villages, forward-thinking design and epic heritage – welcome to Denmark. Whether you want to adventure like a Viking, sample cutting-edge cuisine or practise the art of hygge, your DK Eyewitness travelguide makes sure you experience all that Denmark has to offer.From the captivating cities to the far-flung corners, each region of Denmark exudes itsown distinct personality. Breathe in the coastal air at Skagen’s wild beaches, cycle the charming lanes of Copenhagen or marvel at the stunning selection of museums in Aarhus. Our updated guide brings Denmark to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. We’ve also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. DK Eyewitness Denmark is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Denmark you will find: - A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Denmark’s must-sees and hidden gems- Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day- Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money- Color-coded chapters to every part of Denmark, from Copenhagen to Northwestern Zealand, Southern Zealand to Bornholm- Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay- Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the city easily and confidently - Covers: Central Copenhagen North, Central Copenhagen South, Christianshavn and Holmen, Beyond the Centre, Northwestern Zealand, Southern Zealand and the Islands, Funen, Southern and Central Jutland, Northern Jutland, Bornholm, Greenland and the Faroe IslandsWant the best of Denmark in your pocket? Don’t forget to try DK Eyewitness Top 10 Copenhagen. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
Leila and the Voice
by Shahrzad MaydaniA modern fable about a young girl who embarks on a journey to overcome fear and meets a supernatural creature along the way, for readers of What the Road Said and Where the Wild Things Are.When the angry cloud comes... Leila runs. The cloud grows and grows, and Leila walks deeper and deeper into its depths. Then she hears a voice. Underneath all the cloudiness is a spot of light. Leila works to dig the Voice out bit by bit, until she has a companion to walk with. Whether drawing them a map for when they get lost or creating a net for when they fall, Leila's finally able to soar with the Voice into a world of technicolor light. But will it be enough for them to complete their voyage home? Leila and the Voice is a picture book about the journeys we start, the fear we face, and the courage we grow into as we learn that we've had what we needed all along to face what scares us.
Exquisite Eats: 85+ Healthy Recipes Inspired by Fast-Food Favorites
by Karim SaadCraving your favorite fast food, but don't want to sacrifice your health? Look no further!Passionate home cook and social media star Karim Saad is here to prove that eating healthy doesn&’t have to be boring. Exquisite Eats offers a tasty selection of 85+ healthier, homemade versions of your go-to restaurant meals. Discover delightful recipes (for every meal of the day) that are packed with flavor and nutrients, so you can embrace the comfort and nostalgia of your favorite fast foods while staying committed to your health goals. Designed for everyday use and equipped with meal plans and nutritional information, this cookbook uses easy methods to incorporate high-protein, balanced meals into a busy routine. You&’ll find breakfast recipes both sweet (Macro-Friendly Cinnamon-Roll Pancakes) and savory (Copycat Starbucks Kale & Mushroom Egg Bites) to start your day with. With juicy burgers (Healthier Copycat In-N-Out Double-Double), fresh and spicy tacos (Chipotle-Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Slaw), hearty mains (Copycat Panda Express Teriyaki Chicken), and satisfying desserts (Oreo Protein Cheesecake Cups), there&’s something here for everyone.
The Fact-Finders Universe: Blast Off on a Space Adventure! (The Fact-Finders)
by DKExplore the wonders of the Universe in this fun, non-fiction graphic novel packed with fun facts and engaging characters.Learn about the Asteroid and Kuiper Belts, which exist between planets and even contain objects, in this comic book for children aged 6-8.Filled with bite-sized information, colorful illustrations, and a fun story, this graphic novel will engage every budding science enthusiast and space explorer. With the help of the Fact-Finders, children will stock up on their space knowledge and will understand our place in the solar system.This educational graphic novel for kids offers: Age-appropriate vocabulary that explains a wide range of both familiar and unfamiliar topics and terms.Fun and engaging characters and facts provided in in a conversational style for an immersive learning experience.Content by award-winning author Tracey Turner which has been checked by experts to ensure all information is credible.Grab your space suit, hop on board the Interstellar Sausage, and zoom into space with space experts Cosmo and Quark. Find out all about asteroids, shooting stars, black holes, and the real-life astronauts who explore our solar system.Why do we have seasons and moon phases? Is there weather on other planets? Which animals have had a chance to explore space? Find out all this and much more in this guide to the Universe beyond Earth!More in the seriesFact-Finders is a fun, non-fiction graphic novel series that teaches kids all about a variety of topics on the world around them. If you enjoyed Fact-Finders Universe, why not try Fact-Finders Ocean to discover what goes on beneath the waves?
DK Super Readers Level 1 A Trip to the Dentist (DK Super Readers)
by DKHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about how dentists help to keep our teeth clean and healthy with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 1: A Trip to the Dentist will help kids learn about a dentist’s important work and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing core Grades 1 and 2 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as taking a trip to the dentist.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there’s something for all children’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 1 titles are visually engaging and build vocabulary through a nonfiction world of amazing facts. They are perfect for children ages 6 to 8 (Grades 1 and 2) who are beginning to read with help.
DK Top 10 Dublin (Pocket Travel Guide)
by DK TravelMallorca has it all: a spectacular coastline and gorgeous beaches, a proliferation of ancient sites and castles, a stylish capital, and an arresting mountainous interior peppered with picturesque villages, hiking trails and abundant wildlife.Make the most of your trip to this beautiful island with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Mallorca has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. Our updated 2022 travel guide brings Mallorca to life. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Mallorca is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Mallorca you will find: - Up-to-date information with insider tips and advice for staying safe- Top 10 lists of Mallorca's must-sees, including detailed descriptions of La Seu, Castell de Bellver, Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró, La Granja, Valldemossa, Sóller Valley, Monestir de Nostra Senyora de Lluc, Península de Formentor, Alcúdia and Coves del Drac- Mallorca's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out, andsightseeing- Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip – including walks and drives, children's activities and things to do for free- Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day-trip, a weekend, or a week- A laminated pull-out map of Mallorca, plus five color area mapsAbout DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
DK Top 10 Copenhagen (Pocket Travel Guide)
by DK TravelCultural, cosmopolitan and cool – Copenhagen offers stunning royal residences, magnificent churches, world-class restaurants, cozy cafés and trendy bars.Make the most of your trip to this stylish city with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Copenhagen has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Copenhagen is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Copenhagen you will find: - Top 10 lists of Copenhagen’s must-sees, including Tivoli, Rosenborg Slot and Kongens Have, Christiania, and Nationalmuseet- Copenhagen's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping- Themed lists, including landmark buildings, museums and galleries, restaurants, shopping districts and much more- Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week- A laminated pull-out map of Copenhagen, plus five full-color area mapsLooking for more on Copenhagen’s culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Denmark.About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
Disney How to Draw Favorite Characters
by DKYoung artists will embark on an exciting artistic journey full of friends, incredible superheroes, fast race cars, brave explorers, and much more!This 144-page how to draw book includes favorite characters from Mickey Mouse & Friends, Winnie the Pooh, The Lion King, Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Moana, and more. Just grab a pencil and a piece of paper, then flip through the pages of beloved Disney characters to find the one you want to draw.Build your artistic confidence as you learn to draw Disney’s and Pixar’s most-loved characters:Features drawing tips and instructions from professional Disney animators Learn about art tools and materials with a series of drawing exercises to teach young artists basic techniquesEasy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions guide budding artists through the drawing process to help them bring to life their favorite Disney and Pixar charactersA wonderful gift for aspiring artists and young Disney fans!Learn to draw all your favorite Disney characters and discover fun facts about them as you watch your creations come to life on this exciting artistic adventure!© 2025 Disney/Pixar
DK Super Readers Level 1 A Trip to the Zoo (DK Super Readers)
by DKHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about animals with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 1: A Trip to the Zoo will help kids understand how animals are looked after and kept safe in today's zoos and wildlife parks, and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing core Grades 1 and 2 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as taking a trip to the dentist.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there’s something for all children’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 1 titles are visually engaging and build vocabulary through a nonfiction world of amazing facts. They are perfect for children ages 6 to 8 (Grades 1 and 2) who are beginning to read with help.
DK Super Readers Level 2 Life in the Stone Age (DK Super Readers)
by DKHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about life in the Stone Age with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 2: Life in the Stone Age will help children to learn all about what life was like at the time of the first people. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing Grades 2 and 3 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as what life was like in the Stone Age.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there’s something for all children’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes.DK Super Readers Level 2 is visually engaging and expands subject knowledge and vocabulary for young readers who want to learn more about the world around them. It is perfect for helping children ages 7 to 9 (Grades 2 and 3) begin to read independently.
Killer Althusser: The Banality of Men
by Francis Dupuis-DériOn November 16, 1980, the Marxist philosopher Louis Althusser strangled his wife in their Parisian apartment, in a period when she was thinking of leaving him. What do we know about Hélène Legotien today? Almost nothing, except that she was murdered by her illustrious spouse. In a sense, Althusser killed her twice, first, by his own hands and second, by dominating the public space to talk about himself. What then is the political significance of this femicide and the discourse about it which has taken shape in the public space? Delving into the writings of the murderer and his allies in the French intelligentsia, Killer Althusser reasserts the patriarchal violence of the murder, masculine solidarity, and the complacency of a cultural elite.
Modern Art in 1940s Cuba: Havana's Artists, Critics, and Exhibitions
by Alejandro AnreusThe first book to explore the work of avant-garde artists in Cuba during the nation’s years as a democracy Providing the first comprehensive history of modern Cuban art during the 1940s, this book contextualizes the artistic practices, values, and contributions of the first and second generations of avant-garde artists on the island within the framework of the nation’s only democratic period. Between 1940 and the 1952 coup by Fulgencio Batista, Cuba experienced a democratic system of government as well as a vibrant cultural renaissance, particularly in the visual arts. Art historian and curator Alejandro Anreus uses interviews with key figures as well as previously untapped archival materials from this period to explore how Cuban artists collaborated to create distinct visual languages that would become part of the canon of modern art in the Americas. In this decade, Cuban art was showcased in major exhibitions both domestically and internationally, including the landmark 1944 exhibition Modern Cuban Painters at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In addition to formal analysis of specific artworks, Anreus provides social art history to situate these artists and their work within their political and economic context. Anreus draws attention to an influential but overlooked decade in Cuba’s political and artistic history that reflects postwar hemispheric solidarity and cultural exchange between democracies, highlighting the lasting impact of this time and place on the global landscape of modern art.
Bugwatching: The Art, Joy, and Importance of Observing Insects
by Eric R. EatonDiscover the pleasures of watching insects with this fun, informative, and marvelously illustrated how-to guideInsects are the most abundant wildlife on the planet—but also the least observed. This incisive field companion highlights the basic tools for watching insects with all of our senses, covers some best habitats and circumstances for seeing the most diversity, and shares tips for attracting desirable insects to your yard and garden. With wonderful illustrations by Samantha Gallagher, Bugwatching explains why this rewarding activity is for everyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender identity, level of affluence, ability, or disability. When you become a bugwatcher, you join a community of supportive and energetic people. The potential for personal and scientific discovery is virtually limitless.Enables you to better appreciate and understand insects and improve your success rate in finding, watching, and identifying themIncludes a comprehensive treatment of insect behaviors that is invaluable for beginnersDiscusses social bugwatching and participation in community science projectsCovers advanced topics such as rearing insects and using keys to identify themExplains how watching insects can fill gaps in our knowledge about their economic impacts and the growing decline in insect diversity and abundancePromotes safety, accessibility, and inclusion as vital aspects of watching insectsAn essential guide for seasoned bugwatchers and newcomers to the community
On Board: The Modern Playbook for Corporate Governance
by Jonathan FosterFor readers interested in board leadership and corporate finance, this book seamlessly blends real-world case studies with expert insights on corporate governance, leadership, and boardroom strategy, creating an essential business leadership book for CEOs, executives, board members, and corporate decision-makers.On Board: The Modern Playbook for Corporate Governance is the ultimate guide for corporate directors, executives, governance professionals, and students navigating today&’s fast-evolving business landscape. Written by a seasoned corporate director, investment banker, and expert witness in corporate litigation, this essential resource delivers a historical perpective, data-driven insights and stories from inside boardrooms on board leadership, fiduciary duties, CEO issues, regulatory compliance, and governance best practices. This playbook addresses key corporate governance challenges, including: - CEO-board dynamics, executive oversight, and leadership effectiveness - Mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings effectiveness - Institutional investors' influence, proxy battles, and governance trends - The growing impact of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives - Crisis management, corporate risk mitigation, and regulatory adherence Featuring exclusive interviews with top executives, corporate attorneys, investment bankers, and industry leaders, this book provides real-world case studies, strategic frameworks, and actionable guidance to enhance board effectiveness, shareholder value, and corporate success. A must-read for board members, business leaders, governance professionals, and students, On Board is the definitive resource for mastering corporate governance, leadership, and boardroom strategy in today&’s complex business environment.