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My Husband: A Novel
by Maud VenturaIn this suspenseful and darkly funny debut novel, a sophisticated French woman spends her life obsessing over her perfect husband—but can their marriage survive her passionate love?A Belletrist Book Club Pick • An Amazon UK Best Book of the Year • Winner of France’s First Novel Prize • Named a Best Book of the Summer by Vogue • theSkimm • Oprah Daily • The MillionsAt forty years old, she has an enviable life: a successful career, stunning looks, a beautiful house in the suburbs, two healthy children, and most importantly, an ideal husband, whose wealthy background allows her to transcend her own social class. After fifteen years together, she is still besotted with him. But she’s never quite sure that her passion is reciprocated.Determined to keep their relationship perfect, she meticulously prepares for every encounter they have, always taking care to make her actions seem effortless. She watches him attentively, testing him to make sure that he still loves her just as much as he did when they first met.Until one day she realizes she may have gone too far . . .“Fans of Caroline Kepnes’ You or Gillian Flynn will find My Husband to be a new, satisfying, and unnerving take on the relationship-suspense genre.” —Booklist (starred review)
Bright Burning Things: A Novel
by Lisa HardingA READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY * A PEOPLE MAGAZINE PICK * AN INDIE NEXT PICK * A LIBRARYREADS PICK *AN AMAZON EDITORS PICK “On every page there are little shimmering bombs. Like Room, where parenthood is at once your jail and your salvation, it is almost claustrophobic—but in the most glorious way.”—Lisa Taddeo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Three Women and AnimalA rising international literary star makes her American debut with this visceral, tender, and brave portrait of addiction, recovery, and motherhood, as harrowing and intense as Shuggie Bain.Sonya used to perform on stage. She used to attend glamorous parties, date handsome men, ride in fast cars. But somewhere along the way, the stage lights Sonya lived for dimmed for good. In their absence, came darkness—blackouts, empty cupboards, hazy nights she can't remember.What keeps Sonya from losing herself completely is Tommy, her son. But her immense love for Tommy is in fierce conflict with her immense love of the bottle. Addiction amplifies her fear of losing her child; every maternal misstep compels her to drink. Tommy’s precious life is in her shaky hands. Eventually Sonya is forced to make a choice. Give up drinking or lose Tommy—forever.Bright Burning Things is an emotional tour-de-force—a devastating, nuanced, and ultimately hopeful look at an addict’s journey towards rehabilitation and redemption.A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK FROM: Washington Post, The Millions, PopSugar, Shondaland, Good Morning America, Nylon, Good Housekeeping, Town & Country
After Life
by Gayle FormanA Good Morning America Book Club YA Pick"Gayle Forman has an uncanny ability to create characters in which we see ourselves, and her latest—which looks at where love goes, after a loss—is an honest, heartbreaking elegy to how memory makes relationships eternal." —Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author"I was consumed by this thought-provoking, deftly written, multilayered novel. Gayle Forman reigns as the queen of breaking hearts with a touch of magic." —Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at the EndOne spring afternoon after school, Amber arrives home on her bike. It’s just another perfectly normal day. But when Amber’s mom sees her, she screams.Because Amber died seven years ago, hit by a car while on the very same bicycle she’s inexplicably riding now. This return doesn’t only impact Amber. Her sister, Melissa, now seven years older, must be a new kind of sibling to Amber. Amber’s estranged parents are battling over her. And the changes ripple farther and farther out: Amber’s friends, boyfriend, and even people she met only once have been deeply affected by her life and death. In the midst of everyone’s turmoil, Amber is struggling with herself. What kind of person was she? How and why was she given this second chance?This magnificent tour de force by acclaimed author Gayle Forman brilliantly explores the porous veil between life and death, examines the impact that one person can have on the world, and celebrates life in all its beautiful complexity.
The Forgotten Sense: The New Science of Smell—and the Extraordinary Power of the Nose
by Jonas OlofssonFor readers of James Nestor and Mary Roach, a fascinating tour of the science behind our most essential sense—and all we unleash when we stop and literally smell the rosesOur sense of smell guides our lives far more than our screen-heavy, sight-privileged era would suggest. It animates our experience of food and drink, helps us access memories, and strengthens our intimacy with each other. But, long considered our most “beastly” sense, the inner workings of smell have stumped scientists for centuries.Now, cognitive scientist and leading smell researcher Jonas Olofsson uncovers the sophisticated biological processes that animate our olfactory system, with profound implications for how we perceive the world around us. Drawing from cutting-edge original research, Olofsson shows that not only is our sense of smell extraordinarily sensitive, its process of chemical exchange shaped human evolution on its most fundamental level. From the pheromones, environmental signals, and emotions we process with each breath, olfaction makes us the individuals we are. Moreover, smelling is an intellectual exercise, Olofsson argues, one that we have the remarkable capacity to strengthen and, with some effort, even regain after illness.With infectious curiosity and a host of applications—from emotional health and gastronomy to literature and even politics—The Forgotten Sense is a wide-ranging and entertaining look at this most understudied function of human life.
Eat Your Age: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer
by Ian K. SmithFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Ian K. Smith, learn how to defy the effects of aging by implementing simple changes at every decade.Whether we like it or not, lots of things change as we age: our joints start to creak, our muscles weaken, and we lose coordination. Our bodies simply don’t look or perform the same each decade of life, and our risks for various diseases and medical conditions also increase as the years do. Getting old may be inevitable, but feeling old is not: we can age well and maximize each decade of life if we do the right things at the right time.In Eat Your Age, acclaimed doctor and bestselling author Ian K. Smith shows readers the steps they need to take in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond to increase longevity and stave off future illnesses and ailments. By eating the right foods, keeping tabs on the right numbers, moving the right way, and sleeping better, we can slow the hands on the proverbial clock. Since food is medicine, this book will teach you what to eat at every age to prevent life-threatening diseases. For example:30s—vitamin B6 (milk, ricotta cheese, tuna, eggs, sweet potato, bananas), magnesium (dark leafy greens, black beans, lentils, pumpkin seeds), Brussel sprouts, cauliflower40s—probiotic, plant-based milk, avocado, spinach, chickpeas50s—bromelain (pineapple, papaya, kiwifruit, asparagus, yogurt, sauerkraut), turmeric, berries, tomatoes, squash, carrots60s+—Omega-3 (fatty fish like salmon and mackerel as well as chia, flaxseed, edamame), vitamin B12 (clams, beef, fortified cereal, tuna, milk and dairy products, fortified nondairy products), probiotic, high fiber foods (pinto beans, acorn squash, collard greens, guava, strawberries, broccoli)With specific lifestyle and diet advice including fitness tests for each decade of life, this book proves that it’s never too late to start battling the aging process. With Dr. Smith’s sage plan, readers have the opportunity to function their best and find greater joy in life at any age.
The Ozempic Revolution: A Doctor's Proven Plan for Success to Help You Reverse Obesity, End Yo-Yo Dieting, and Protect Yourself from Disease
by Alexandra Sowa"The Ozempic Revolution by Dr. Alexandra Sowa is a groundbreaking exploration of GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Ozempic, that have transformed the treatment of obesity and diabetes. Dr. Sowa combines scientific insights with practical advice, making it accessible for both medical professionals and general readers. She delves into the mechanisms of GLP-1, its benefits beyond weight loss, and its implications for overall health. If you're interested in the intersection of science, health, lifestyle and innovative treatments, this book is a must-read!" -Mary Claire Haver, MD, board certified OBGYN and New York Times bestselling author of The New MenopauseThe first comprehensive user guide to GLP-1s (such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound) with an overview of how they work and possible side effects. Also including companion recipes, exercise guidance, and new habits to maintain lifelong health and keep weight off for good.The newest class of weight loss drugs (GLP-1s) are complete game-changers in their potential to reverse obesity and its related diseases, with nearly 50% of Americans qualifying for the use of these drugs. Already 1 in 8 Americans say they’ve tried a GLP-1 medication—but with many acquiring their prescription from online pharmacies, med spas, and general practitioners, they face a huge gap between trying the drug and achieving their health goals with it long-term.That’s where The Ozempic Revolution comes in. Alexandra Sowa, MD, a leading obesity medicine specialist, shares her expertise on this much-discussed but largely misunderstood class of medications, including information like:What the GLP-1 experience really feels likeHow to know if you’re a candidate for these medicationsHow to get a prescription and get it covered by insuranceHow to manage and reduce unwanted side effectsUnique food plans and strategies for managing the mental challenges of losing weightSimple, easy recipes for when you don’t feel like eatingTraditional and social media has been flooded with junk information and stigmatizing headlines about GLP-1s, and in this book, Dr. Sowa digs into all of it—the good, the bad, and the ugly—bringing the science to light.If you’re curious about how GLP-1s might fit into your life, or want to optimize your experience while taking them, then Dr. Sowa’s clear-eyed, fully informed approach is a must-read. The Ozempic revolution changes everything: these drugs finally provide a viable, healthy, and sane way to lose weight, avoid disease, and maintain your health gains for life.
Y2K: How the 2000s Became Everything (Essays on the Future That Never Was)
by Colette ShadePerfect for fans of Jia Tolentino and Chuck Klosterman, Y2K is a delightfully nostalgic and bitingly told exploration about how the early 2000s forever changed us and the world we live in.THE EARLY 2000s conjures images of inflatable furniture, flip phones, and low-rise jeans. It was a new millennium and the future looked bright, promising prosperity for all. The internet had arrived, and technology was shiny and fun. For many, it felt like the end of history: no more wars, racism, or sexism. But then history kept happening. Twenty-five years after the ball dropped on December 31st, 1999, we are still living in the shadows of the Y2K Era.In Y2K, one of our most brilliant young critics Colette Shade offers a darkly funny meditation on everything from the pop culture to the political economy of the period. By close reading Y2K artifacts like the Hummer H2, Smash Mouth’s “All Star,” body glitter, AOL chatrooms, Total Request Live, and early internet porn, Shade produces an affectionate yet searing critique of a decade that started with a boom and ended with a crash.In one essay Colette unpacks how hearing Ludacris’s hit song “What’s Your Fantasy” shaped a generation’s sexual awakening; in another she interrogates how her eating disorder developed as rail-thin models from the collapsed USSR flooded the pages of Vogue; in another she reveals how the McMansion became an ominous symbol of the housing collapse.Perfect for fans of Jia Tolentino and Chuck Klosterman, Y2K is the first book to fully reckon with the mixed legacy of the Y2K Era—a perfectly timed collection that holds a startling mirror to our past, present, and future.
Metro Girl (Barnaby & Hooker Series #1)
by Janet EvanovichThis #1 New York Times bestseller from Janet Evanovich moves into the fast lane with a thrilling, high-octane misadventure with high stakes, hot nights, cold-blooded murder, sunken treasure, a woman with a chassis built for speed, and one very good, very sexy NASCAR driver who’s along for the ride.Alexandra Barnaby got the brains in her family. The little gray cells certainly bypassed Barney’s younger brother, Wild Bill. Truth is, Alex has been bailing her brother out of trouble since they were kids. Not that Bill's a bad sort. More that he acts first and thinks later. Unfortunately, this time around, Wild Bill will be Dead Bill if Alex doesn't find him in time.Alex blasts through the bars of South Beach and points her search to Key West and Cuba, laying waste to Miami hit men, dodging Palmetto bugs big enough to eat her alive, and putting the pedal to the metal with NASCAR driver Sam Hooker. Somebody’s stolen his boat and the trail leads to—you guessed it—Wild Bill. Since Will Bill is missing, Hooker decides to follow Barney and see if she can lead him to his boat.The race to the finish is hot and hard, taking Alex and Hooker into international waters, exposing a plot to grab Cuban gold and a sinister relic of the Cuban missile crises. Creative cussing and sexual innuendo included.
Buy What You Love Without Going Broke: Transform Your Spending and Get More of What Money Can't Buy
by Jen Smith Jill SirianniA relatable personal finance guide that gives a fresh take on how to control your impulse spending so you can stick to a budget and pay off debt, without the guilt and shame of traditional financial advice—from the hosts of the beloved Frugal Friends podcast.There’s a lot of noise out there about how to spend (and not spend) your hard-earned money. But what if you made financial decisions based on what you value—instead of what others are telling you to value?This is the empowering approach Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni, hosts of the Frugal Friends podcast, want you to take to improve your spending habits. They believe you can value anything (yes, anything!), whether that’s a daily latte, fancy dinners out, or vacations. But, despite what social media is saying, you don’t value everything.The Frugal Friends’ wisdom comes from personal experience: Jen paid off $78,000 of debt in two years without a six-figure income, while Jill has a background in social work and downsized to an RV to pay off student loans. Together, their advice is both relatable and actionable.In their debut book, they share a plan for sifting through what’s not important to find the things you truly love spending money on. You’ll learn how toAnalyze your current spending and identify what you valuePrioritize your values when you can’t afford everythingIdentify the root causes of your impulse spendingMake your habit changes stick long-termFrom credit card and student loan debt to the rising costs of childcare and homes; it has never been more important to get control of your spending. Jen and Jill show you how to do it in a way that’s healthy, not shameful, while exploring topics like overconsumption, self-worth, and the insidious history behind our consumption-obsessed culture.If you want to reach your goals and feel good about your finances, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke offers a holistic approach to reshape the way you think about spending money.
Los tipos malos en ¡¿la Elegida?! (tipos malos, Los)
by Aaron Blabey¡AHORA CONVERTIDA EN UNA PELÍCULA!En serio, ¡¿QUÉ le pasa a Culebra?! ¡Se han revelado poderes terribles! ¡Se han materializado aliados malvados! ¡Se han abierto puertas interdimensionales! ¡Se han comprado capas de aspecto sombrío! ¿En qué anda? ¡Y eso no es todo! ¿Por qué la Agente Zorra tiene de repente mucho más pasado del que sabíamos? ¡Maldita sea! ¡Necesitamos respuestas! ¡¿QUÉ ESTA PASANDO AQUI?!NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!Seriously, WHAT is going on with Snake?! Terrible powers have been revealed! Evil allies have materialized! Inter-dimensional doors have opened! Shady-looking cloaks have been purchased! What is his deal?! And that's not all! Why does Agent Fox suddenly have a whole lot more backstory than we'd counted on?! Dang it! We need answers! WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?!
The Factory
by Catherine EganStep inside the Factory in this suspenseful exploration of power, exploitation, and the nature of time that Kirkus calls a "gripping, fast-paced story with a cliffhanger ending," and a "complex beginning to what will surely be a sought-after series"!Thirteen-year-old Asher Doyle is no stranger to misfortune. Bullied at school and struggling with problems at home, he dreams of the day he can leave it all behind him. That's when he receives an unexpected opportunity: an invitation to join the Factory -- a top-secret research facility that's supposedly developing renewable energy -- and Asher will be paid handsomely for his participation. It seems like the answer to all his problems.But not everything is as it seems at the Factory. The other kids in the program are tired and sullen, almost as if they've had the life sucked out of them, and the staff members are clearly hiding something. What's more, Asher discovers he wasn't chosen at random; someone in the program desperately wants him to participate. Asher can't help but feel that whatever the Factory is doing, it's not what he or any of the other kids signed up for.To Asher's horror, it turns out that the Factory isn't developing renewable energy at all. So what is the Factory up to, more important, why? As conditions in the Factory worsen, Asher must team up with the other kids to uncover the sinister truth behind the experiment -- and his personal connection to it -- before someone gets seriously hurt.
No One Really Knows an Axolotl
by Laura SievekingIf you think you know axolotls, then think again! A hilarious book about axolotls, like you've never seen them before!Axolotl... Snacksalotl... Groovy jazzy saxolotl!No One Really Knows an Axolotl is a hilarious rhyming picture book all about that quirky amphibian, the axolotl! Full of engaging wordplay, the rhythmic text and tongue-in-cheek illustrations make this an entertaining read for all ages and fantastic for reading aloud.
Taco Tuesdays: A Wish Novel
by Monica MancillasNacho average foodie WISH book! Mónica Mancillas explores themes of family, food, and identity wrapped up in a sweet, commercial title.Dulce doesn’t want to spend the summer helping at her family’s restaurant, but with the business needing all the help it can get, she doesn’t have a choice.Julian doesn’t want to be in California. But his food vloger parents have relocated the family as part of an attempt to keep their marriage going, so he doesn’t have a choice, either.When the two literally crash into each other, it’s so not the beginning of a beautiful friendship. But as they’re both forced to enroll in a cooking class together and slowly get to know each other, things get heated—and not just the tacos! Julian and Dulce each have something to learn from the other about friendship, family, community, and food.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rainbow!
by Lucille ColandroGo on a colorful ride in this installment of the bestselling Old Lady series! You'll never guess what she'll swallow next!There was an old lady who swallowed a rainbow.I don't know why she swallowed a rainbow.Would you like to know?The Old Lady is back and this time she's swallowing a rainbow, a cloud, some glitter, a cone, a pole... and more! This magical twist on the classic rhyme will delight and entertain all young readers!Also in the There Was an Old Lady series:There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Dragon!There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover!There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Ghost!and more!
La hermanita de las niñeras #5: La foto escolar de Karen (La hermanita de las niñeras)
by Ann M. Martin¡Otra novela gráfica de esta divertida serie derivada de El Club de las Niñeras, protagonizada por la pequeña hermanastra de Kristy!¡Karen necesita gafas! No quiere usarlas, especialmente porque pronto se tomarán fotografías escolares. Pero elige unas bonitas armaduras de color rosa y le parece que la hacen lucir muy mayor.Entonces Ricky en la escuela comienza a decirle cosas como “lechuza” y “cuatro ojos”. Si Karen usa gafas en la foto de la escuela, Ricky se burlará de ella. Si no las usa, le parecerá que tiene miedo de ser ella misma. ¡Con o sin gafas, Ricky saldrá ganando!Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister!Karen has to get glasses! She doesn't want them, especially because school pictures are going to be taken soon. But she picks out some pretty pink ones and thinks she looks very grown-up.Then Yicky Ricky at school starts calling her names, like Owl Girl and Googly Eyes. If Karen wears her glasses for the school picture, Ricky will make fun of her. If she doesn't wear them, she'll feel like she's afraid to be herself. Glasses or no glasses, that Ricky is going to get it!
Chancho el apestoso (Chancho el pug)
by Aaron Blabey¡Chancho el pug y su mejor amigo Tomás están de vuelta en otra divertida aventura de la popular serie!¡Chancho el pug apesta en esta divertida aventura! A Chancho le gusta oler mal, así que se revuelve en la basura, lame la leche en mal estado, rastrea huellas sucias por toda la casa e incluso mete la cabeza en el inodoro. ¡Pero ya es suficiente! El dueño de Chancho intenta que se bañe, ¡pero este se niega! Chancho tiene un plan para tapar la bañera, pero fracasa y ¿se bañará Chancho al final?Pig the Pug and his best friend Trevor are back for another hilarious adventure in the bestselling series!In this hilarious adventure, Pig the Pug STINKS! Pig likes to be smelly, so he rolls around in the garbage, laps up spoiled milk, tracks dirty paw prints all over the house, and even sticks his head in the toilet! But enough is enough! Pig's owner tries to get him to take a bath, but Pig refuses! Pig has a plan to stop up the tub, but when it backfires, will Pig get clean after all?
(ISC)2 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional Official Practice Tests
by David Seidl Mike ChappleThe only official CCSP practice test product endorsed by (ISC)2 With over 850 practice questions all new for the 2022-2025 exam objectives, (ISC)2 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional Official Practice Tests, 3rd Edition gives you the opportunity to test your level of understanding and gauge your readiness for the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) exam long before the big day. These questions cover 100% of the CCSP exam domains and include answers with full explanations to help you understand the reasoning and approach for each. Logical organization by domain allows you to practice only the areas you need to bring you up to par, without wasting precious time on topics you’ve already mastered. As the only official practice test product for the CCSP exam endorsed by (ISC)2, this essential resource is your best bet for gaining a thorough understanding of the topic. It also illustrates the relative importance of each domain, helping you plan your remaining study time so you can go into the exam fully confident in your knowledge. When you’re ready, two practice exams allow you to simulate the exam day experience and apply your own test-taking strategies with domains given in proportion to the real thing. The online learning environment and practice exams are the perfect way to prepare and make your progress easy to track. For this new Third Edition, cloud security experts Mike Chapple and David Seidl have delivered an all-new question set for the new CCSP 2022-2025 objectives. These authors are well known for their best-selling (ISC)2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Practice Tests and now they’ve joined forces again to deliver the same high caliber practice questions for the CCSP exam.
It's Now or Nether! (Minecraft Ironsword Academy)
by Caleb Zane HuettA group of friends go on an amazing Minecraft adventure to save a friend while also navigating the halls of their new school—the Ironsword Academy! The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages!Morgan, Ash and the rest of the team discover that their new friend Eek has travelled into the dark and dangerous Nether alone. Well, not exactly alone—there&’s a hostile skeleton that Eek thinks is his friend following him every step of the way!!! To make matters worse, in the real world, the team gets stuck in detention, leaving Ash to go after Eek alone.Find out what happens in the only official chapter book series based on the most popular video game of all time, where a group of intrepid Minecraft player on amazing journeys solve problems and unravel mysteries in the real world and in the world of Minecraft.Don&’t miss these other great Minecraft Series:• Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles books 1-6• Minecraft Stonesword Saga books 1-6© 2025 Mojang AB. All Rights Reserved. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Mojang Studios logo and the Creeper logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
Never Say Never: A Novel
by Null Danielle Steel#1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel’s deeply moving novel is the story of a woman who finds her life turned upside down while living temporarily in the French countryside. Oona Kelly Webster has much to be grateful for. A striking woman with red hair and green eyes, she has a loving family and a job she adores, editing a prestigious line of books. To celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, she and her husband, Charles, have planned a visit to France. But then Charles drops a bombshell. He has been living a lie—hiding an affair for a year—and he is leaving Oona for a younger male lover. Although devastated, Oona decides to travel to France without Charles. She arrives in a charming village an hour outside of Paris, and settles into the house she has rented, called La Belle Florence—named after the king’s mistress for whom it was built. <p><p> But just as she’s catching her breath, she’s dealt another blow: Her company’s merger will eliminate her job. In the space of a few months, everything she nurtured for decades has slipped through her fingers. The only silver lining is that she can remain in France, where the simple life in beautiful surroundings slowly begins to heal her, as does the little white dog she rescues, and her friendly neighbor hailing from Trinidad, who delights her with his openness and warmth. Though she does not recognize him at first, she soon realizes her neighbor is a well-known actor. As their feelings for each other begin to deepen, Oona wrestles with the risks of opening her heart again—especially to a younger, very famous man. <p><p> Never Say Never is an inspiring novel about a woman who finds a second chance at happiness and love, all because she understands the importance of being brave enough to stay open to change. <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Mulan and the Lantern Festival (Step into Reading)
by RH DisneyCelebrate Lunar New Year with Disney Princess Mulan in this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader!Mulan is getting ready for the Lantern Festival, the celebration at the end of the Lunar New Year! But when her lantern breaks, how can she join in the fun? Kids and Disney Princess fans ages 4 to 6 can learn about Chinese holiday traditions in this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader!Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Sagan, Paris 1954
by Anne BerestFrom the bestselling author of The Postcard and How To Be Parisian Wherever You Are, this unique book charts Françoise's Sagan journey to publication for her legendary novel, Bonjour Tristesse.Before Françoise Sagan the literary icon, there was Françoise Quoirez, an eighteen-year-old Parisian girl, who wrote a novel and needed a publisher for it. This intimate narrative details the months in 1954 leading up to the publication of the legendary Bonjour Tristesse. We encounter Françoise, her family and friends close up, in a post-war world that is changing radically; and Mlle Quoirez, in her new guise of Françoise Sagan, will be at the heart of that social change. Sagan was always focused on her writing, though at times the fame of her books was to be eclipsed by her wild-child reputation. Yet, as Anne Berest herself testifies, Sagan's fearless approach to life lived on her own terms remains an inspiration even now.
Chicken Soup for the Soul BABIES: Big Emotions (Chicken Soup for the Soul BABIES)
by Andrea J. LoneyChicken Soup for the Soul BABIES imparts good values through heartwarming and humorous stories to help little ones put their best foot forward.When Dolphin, Pufferfish, and Sea Otter are playing tag, Dolphin gets a little too excited and accidentally swims into the other two. Ouch!After hearing the commotion, wise Octopus floats over and shares that when big emotions bubble up, it&’s helpful to name them. The friends then pick words to describe how they feel and practice taking deep breaths to reset as they watch their big emotions float away. A bubbly and swimmingly sweet board book about the value of moving through your emotions.
Black Sugar
by Miguel BonnefoyHigh up in the rainforest canopy sits a stranded pirate ship, many miles from the sea. On board, Captain Henry Morgan lies dying, surrounded by magnificent jewels, artefacts and coins accumulated over a lifetime. Centuries later, Severo Bracamonte arrives in a remote Venezuelan village in search of the captain's legendary hoard. He is given lodging by the Otero family, to whom he promises a share of his find, but, despite his relentless efforts, the treasure seems destined to remain undiscovered...Miguel Bonnefoy's captivating fable on the evils of greed is also a fascinating portrait of Venezuela's development in the twentieth century.
The Girl Who Said No to the Nazis: Sophie Scholl and the Plot Against Hitler (True Adventures)
by HAYDN KAYEA true story of incredible courage about how a young student and her friends stood up to fascism in Nazi Germany - part of the True Adventures seriesIn 1942, a young woman named Sophie Scholl arrives in Munich to begin her studies at university. Reunited with her beloved brother Hans, a medical student, she finds new friends in a group of young Germans united in their passion for jazz music, dancing, art and philosophy - all things that the Nazi regime regards with deep suspicion.In her lectures, Sophie hears whispers of a mysterious group called The White Rose who dare to defy the Nazis. Incendiary leaflets begin to appear, protesting the betrayals and atrocities of the fascist regime and calling on others to act. At the same time, Sophie discovers that her new friends, including her brother, are united by more than just their love of art and music. Soon, she will become another petal of The White Rose and be drawn into a world of rebellion and subterfuge, compelled to carry out acts of great danger and courage.
Phonic Books Get Out of the Game: Decodable Books for Older Readers (CVC, Consonant Blends and Consonant Teams) (Phonic Books Catch-Up Decodable Readers)
by Phonic BooksLearn how to read with these decodable Phonic Books for older readers.Get Out of the Game are older reader books that introduce children to a few letters and sounds at a time. The pack of 12 decodable books is aimed at older children in need of support with their reading, teaching different letter patterns through a series of stories. Dedicated books in each stage break down phonics practice while offering different stories, encouraging independent reading from the start for ages 9-12 or Grades 4 and 5. This action-packed quest story takes the reader from CVC and CVCC word text through to adjacent consonants, consonant digraphs and suffixes -ed and -ing.For example:Books 1, 2 & 3: CVC, CVCCBooks 4 & 5: CCVC and -ed, CCVCCBook 6: ‘ch’ and ‘tch’Book 7: ‘sh’This catch-up reader book series features: A pack of 12 decodable books each containing a story with different phonic letters and sounds.Each unit introduces new letters and sounds by sounding them out (sat, s - a - t).Reading material aimed at older children who need support with their reading.CVC, VCC, CVCC, CCVC, and CCVCC words, introducing adjacent consonants, consonant diagraphs, and suffixes -ed and -ing.Each 16-page book contains: Reading practice/vocabularyContents page Story pagesWhat is phonics?Phonics is a way of teaching children to read through understanding the sounds that individual letters make and blending them to make a word. Children can learn to read using this skill to decode new words. Phonic Books specializes in decodable, systematic books supporting this structured literacy instruction.