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Page-Turners For Teens Sampler: Secrets and Lies
by VariousGet teens hooked on reading with these compelling contemporary stories. This selection of critically-acclaimed contemporary fiction features stories of kids dealing with common and some not-so-common issues that teens care about, such as friendship, relationships, bullying, reinvention, and making the right choices. These books have authentic teen perspectives, sensitive handling of important teen issues, and wonderful casts of relatable, everyday kids. Featuring samples from LITTLE BLACK LIES by Tish Cohen, BETSY WICKWIRE’S DIRTY SECRET by Vicki Grant, 40 THINGS I WANT TO TELL YOU by Alice Kuipers, THE WORST THING SHE EVER DID by Alice Kuipers, WHY WE BROKE UP by Daniel Handler, and THE FIRST STONE by Don Aker.
Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime: Cybersecurity Tactics to Outsmart Hackers and Disarm Scammers
by Eric O'NeillNational security strategist and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O’Neill exposes how nefarious cybercriminals relentlessly attempt to access your data and wallet, and arms you with his proven tactics for spotting and neutralizing cyberthreats to protect yourself, your family, and your business.Cybercriminals, domestic and foreign, are launching attacks day and night using malware, phishing scams, deepfakes, artificial intelligence, and other unscrupulous schemes designed to steal your data and hold it hostage. When they win, it costs nations, businesses, and individuals trillions of dollars annually.It’s possible to fight back, but it’ll take more than a strong password. Drawing on his years of experience as an FBI spy hunter and national security strategist, Eric O’Neill casts light on these malicious actors’ tactics for stealing personal data and exploiting victims. Armed with this knowledge, O’Neill shares his method—called PAID—that you can use to defend yourself and stop attackers in their tracks:Prepare: Pinpoint your most critical data, identify where it resides and who can access it, and build your defenses around it.Assess: Continuously reassess your security and apply counterintelligence tactics to identify scams and cyberattacks..Investigate: Stay educated and hunt the threat before the threat hunts you.Decide: Using your new aptitude, make smart, rapid decisions under pressure..Written by a top expert in the field, Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime offers easy-to-follow steps for staving off cyberattacks, securing data, and keeping private information safe in an increasingly digital and dizzying world.
Twice: A Novel
by Mitch AlbomWhat if you got to do everything in your life —twice? The heart of Mitch Albom’s newest novel is a stunning love story that dares to explore how our unchecked desires might mean losing what we’ve had all along. When he is eight years old, Alfie Logan discovers the magical ability to get a second chance at everything. He can undo any moment and live it again. The one catch: he must accept the consequences of his second try—for better or worse.He grows up correcting his mistakes and saving himself from adolescent embarrassments. He even takes foolishly dangerous risks, just to see what it’s like to come close to death, before tapping back to safety.Eventually, Alfie turns his gift to his love life, studying his crushes and going back to make himself more appealing. In time, he falls deeply in love with Gianna, the woman he believes is the one. He seems to find contentment.But as the years pass, Alfie’s eye begins to wander. Which is when he learns a lone caveat to his power: once he undoes a love, that person can never fall in love with him again. Knowing if he gives into to temptation, he will risk losing what he has with Gianna, Alfie makes a choice that changes his life forever.The book begins many years later, after an ailing Alfie is arrested for allegedly cheating and winning millions at a casino roulette wheel. As a curious detective interrogates him, he slowly uncovers Alfie’s incredible story, and its most unlikely conclusion.In Twice, America’s favorite storyteller, Mitch Albom, is at the top of his powers. A love story that is enchanting, probing, and clairvoyant in matters of the heart, Twice will make you think, weep, and overflow with love from beginning to end.
Forgotten: Searching for Palestine's Hidden Places and Lost Memorials
by Raja Shehadeh Penny JohnsonA profound meditation on memory and the preservation of Palestinian heritage, from the award-winning author of We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I.Forgotten uncovers the hidden or neglected memorials and places in historic Palestine—now Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories—and what they might tell us about the land and the people who live on the small slip of earth between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River.From ancient city ruins to the Nabi 'Ukkasha mosque and tomb, acclaimed writers and researchers Raja Shehadeh and Penny Johnson ask: what has been memorialized, and what lies unseen, abandoned, or erased—and why? Whether standing on a high cliff overlooking Lebanon or at the lowest land-based elevation on earth at the Dead Sea, they explore lost connections in a fragmented land.In elegiac, elegant prose, Shehadeh and Johnson grapple not only with questions of Israeli resistance to acknowledging the Nakba—the 1948 catastrophe for Palestinians—but also with the complicated history of Palestinian commemoration today.
Disney Agent Stitch: The Trouble with Toothoids
by Steve BehlingFans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and Aaron Blabey's The Bad Guys will be excited to join Agent Stitch, the world's greatest alien detective, on his new mission in New York City!After saving Paris from a Snailien invasion, Stitch and his friends are off to the big apple. People have been disappearing all over New York City, and the Galactic Detective Agency suspects that a group of shapeshifting aliens are to blame. Now it is up to Stitch to figure out what has happened to the missing people and save the day. But how do you a solve a mystery when the suspects can disguise themselves to look like anyone, maybe even your best friends?
A Pirate Looks at Fifty
by Jimmy Buffett#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jimmy Buffett offers his philosophy on life and how to live it, &“like sitting with Buffett at a beachside bar, listening to him spin tales&” (Time). &“Buffett took his family on a three-week trek around the Caribbean. . . . His colorful travelogue is interspersed with memoirs of his youth and music career—both of which revolve around his continuing search for the perfect fishing spot.&”—USA TodayFor Parrotheads, armchair adventurers, and anyone who appreciates a good yarn and a hearty laugh, here is the ultimate backstage pass. You&’ll read the kind of stories Jimmy usually reserves for his closest friends and you'll see a wonderful, wacky life through the eyes of the man who's lived it. Jimmy takes us from the legendary pirate coves of the Florida Keys to the ruins of ancient Cartegena. Along the way, we hear a tale or two of how he got his start in New Orleans, how he discovered his passion for flying planes, and how he almost died in a watery crash in Nantucket harbor. We follow Jimmy to jungle outposts in Costa Rica and on a meandering trip down the Amazon, through hair-raising negotiations with gun-toting customs officials and a three-year-old aspiring co-pilot. And he is the inimitable Jimmy Buffett through it all.
Gaza: The Story of a Genocide
by Fatima Bhutto Sonia FaleiroAn urgent and powerful collection of personal testimony, poetry, art, and frontline reportage of the genocide in Gaza, told by Palestinians.Gaza: The Story of a Genocide is Together, bears witness to the vast and ongoing destruction inflicted on the Palestinian people—their lives, their land, and their future.Ahmed Alnaouq recounts the devastating loss of twenty-one family members. Noor Alyacoubi offers a searing reflection on starvation. Mariam Barghouti examines the brutality of Israeli settler violence in the West Bank, while Eman Bashir describes the phenomenon of a &“wounded child, no surviving family.&” These voices, among many others, illuminate the enduring psychological, physical, and generational toll of state violence.With contributions from recipients of the Palestine Book Award, Arab American Book Award, Pulitzer Prize, Emmy Award, National Book Award, and Gandhi Peace Award, this collection also honors the late poet Hiba Abu Nada—killed in an Israeli airstrike on her home in Khan Younis, Gaza, on October 20, 2023.All royalties will be donated directly to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
No College, No Problem: The Road to a Successful Business Starts with Grit, Not a Degree
by Phillip LanierWho needs a degree when you can build an eight-figure business? In No College, No Problem, Phillip Lanier shares his unconventional journey, proving that grit, strategy, and real-world learning can outperform a college diploma—no student loans required!&“You have to go to college . . . unless you want to dig ditches for a living!&” That was the warning Phillip Lanier&’s high school teachers gave him. Little did they know he would literally turn digging ditches into an $18 million, multistate construction company! In No College, No Problem, Phillip shares his unconventional journey from barely graduating high school to building—and eventually selling—an eight-figure business. His story proves that a college degree isn&’t the only path to success. Part memoir, part business manual, this book reveals: The irreplaceable power of grit, determination, and hard work. How to identify and seize opportunities others overlook. How to turn someone else&’s problems into your winning solutions. The value of growing a business strategically—with minimal debt and calculated risk. Practical strategies for managing finances and navigating economic challenges. How to create a real-world business education through books, podcasts, and mentorship—often outperforming a six-figure college degree. Whether you&’re considering skipping college, questioning your career path, or determined to build a thriving business on your own terms, No College, No Problem is a must-read. Phillip&’s journey will inspire you to rethink success and take control of your future—no diploma required.
The Engagement Effect: Cultivating Experiences that Ignite Connection, Build Trust, and Inspire Action
by Steve SpanglerIn The Engagement Effect, Emmy Award–winning educator Steve Spangler shows how the right mix of curiosity, trust, and unforgettable experiences can spark a chain reaction of engagement that transforms how we lead, teach, and connect.What&’s the secret to unforgettable learning, loyal teams, and people who lean in and want more? It starts with shared experiences that spark connection and trust. In The Engagement Effect, Emmy-winning educator and television host Steve Spangler pulls back the curtain on decades of work creating moments that matter. Whether you&’re leading a classroom or a company, this book offers a blueprint for designing experiences that invite participation, build real trust, and inspire meaningful action. The Engagement Effect is what happens when people feel emotionally and intellectually connected to the moment you&’ve created—and they carry that feeling forward. You&’ll learn how to: Design memorable experiences that create real connection Capture attention in the first fifteen seconds Build trust in a room full of strangers Lead with curiosity, humor, and authenticity Transform everyday interactions into moments that matter Backed by science and powered by story, The Engagement Effect will change the way you lead, teach, and communicate—so people don&’t just listen . . . they engage.
The Upside of Down: A Survivor's Guide to Turning Setbacks into Success
by John D. UlshThe Upside of Down is a powerful true story of resilience, as John Ulsh recounts his journey from a catastrophic accident and a near-hopeless prognosis to overcoming immense physical and emotional challenges—offering readers an inspiring roadmap to rebuilding their lives, embracing adversity, and reclaiming their personal power.One December afternoon, John Ulsh and his family were laughing and looking forward to picking out the perfect Christmas tree. Then—impact. Metal twisted, glass shattered, and life as he knew it was torn apart. The next thing John remembers is waking up in a hospital bed from a coma. John and his family were hit head-on in a collision with a combined impact of 125 mph. Given less than a 3 percent chance of survival, he spent weeks in a coma, months in hospitals and rehabs, and years in recovery. With his body shattered, he endured more than forty-five surgeries, relentless pain, and a long road to rebuilding both his body and mind—refusing to let tragedy define him. The Upside of Down is more than a story of survival—it&’s a roadmap for resilience. Through raw storytelling and actionable strategies, John shares the principles that helped him move beyond survival and rebuild his life. Readers will learn how to: ? Understand the real source of your struggles—because the surface problem is rarely the true obstacle. ? Create a written plan—a roadmap that keeps you moving forward even when motivation fades. ? Take the first step—because change doesn&’t happen until you do something about it. ? Fall in love with the process—because real growth isn&’t just about reaching the goal; it&’s about who you become along the way. ? Turn setbacks into stepping stones—by reframing challenges as opportunities for growth. ? Build unshakable consistency—because success isn&’t about motivation; it&’s about showing up every day. ? Surround themselves with the right people—because no one overcomes adversity alone. ? Shift from external validation to personal fulfillment—because true success is measured by inner growth, not outside approval. This book will challenge you to confront what holds you back, inspire you to take action, and remind you that each day is a gift—don&’t wait to live it.
Cry Havoc: A Tom Reece Thriller
by Jack Carr&“Easily Jack Carr&’s most ambitious and best realized book yet, a scintillatingly seminal tale with echoes of Le Carre, Forsythe, and Ludlum.&” —BookTrib From the &“hottest author on the thriller scene today&” (The Real Book Spy), #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr brings the worlds of special operations and CIA paramilitary units into direct collision in the jungles of Vietnam with his explosive new thriller introducing young Navy SEAL Tom Reece, a man torn between the blurred lines and allegiances of the military and the increasingly murky world of intelligence. This is how it all began...1968. A time of division. A time of civil unrest. A time of war. Just before the Tet Offensive, before President Johnson announces he will not run for reelection, before the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy, as riots and protests rage across the nation, a spy ship is captured by communist forces off the coast of North Korea. The crew thought they had destroyed everything of intelligence value. They were wrong. As a KGB &“illegal&” elicits information from a high-ranking NSA official, and teams of special operators infiltrating into Laos, Cambodia, and North Vietnam disappear without a trace, an ambitious Soviet advisor launches an ingenious plan that could forever alter the world balance of power. Tom Reece, a SEAL operator attached to the highly classified and shadowy MACV-SOG is about to be thrust into a bloody battle to discover the truth. From the Kremlin to the White House, from the streets of Saigon to the rugged A Shau Valley, along the paths of Ho Chi Minh Trail and into the secret war in Laos, Navy SEAL Tom Reece has an official mission assigned by Military Assistance Command, Vietnam-Studies and Observations Group, but it&’s his unofficial mission that might get him killed. From &“master novelist&” (Ballistic) Jack Carr comes a fast-paced and brutally realistic thriller, one that will make you question all you thought you knew about Vietnam, pressing &“emotional buttons that other writers wouldn&’t dare explore&” (The Real Book Spy).
Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War
by Jake Tapper&“Not only riveting to read but also shines an essential light on the quest for justice in the modern age of terrorism.&” —David Grann, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon In this thrilling true story, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jake Tapper uncovers an investigation—unlike any other in American history—to lock up a dangerous terrorist before he&’s set free.June 2011: The case has been cold for nearly ten years when a terrorist fleeing the Arab Spring turns himself in and confesses to killing American soldiers in Afghanistan. This brazen act sets off an unlikely chain of events that puts the entirety of the American justice system to the test. They have the killer, but no evidence to prove the murders happened. Determined to deliver justice, a team led by federal prosecutors Dave Bitkower and Shreve Ariail must traverse the globe, uncovering facts across thousands of miles and tracing shocking plots of terror in order to prevent tragedy from striking again. Through intense reporting and meticulous recreation, Race Against Terror shows a man radicalized to enact violence, courageous soldiers who risked their lives for each other, and the diverse set of men and women who work tirelessly to stay one step ahead of disaster. In this gripping narrative history CNN&’s Jake Tapper reveals the true costs of the War on Terror and delivers a salient warning for the increasing threats of extremism we face to this day.
The Second Chance Cinema: A Novel
by Thea WeissA magical theater atop a cobblestone path alters what a couple knows about themselves—and each other—in this scintillating debut brimming with nostalgia and life-affirming wonder. At the end of a fog-covered alley, glitters a glamorous cinema. It&’s nearly impossible to find. When Ellie and her fiancé, Drake, stumble upon it during a late-night walk, they&’re shocked to discover what&’s playing inside the red-velvet auditorium: their formative memories. Drake fears what the cinema might reveal, but eventually gives in when Ellie insists they return for more viewings. She&’s haunted by a night from her past that she doesn&’t fully remember. This is her opportunity to piece the story back together. But as the memories displayed on screen inch closer to the present, they realize they&’re both keeping secrets from each other. With their wedding on the horizon, Ellie and Drake must decide if seeing their pasts changes their plans for a future together. Filled with warmth, hope, and a dash of magic, The Second Chance Cinema is both an enchanting escape and a thought-provoking examination of how our memories shape who we are.
The Long Heat: Climate Politics When It’s Too Late
by Andreas Malm Wim CartonA scathing critique of proposals to geoengineer our way out of climate disaster, by the bestselling authors of OvershootThe world is crossing the 1.5°C global warming limit, perhaps exceeding 2°C soon after. What is to be done when these boundaries, set by the Paris Agreement, have been passed? In the overshoot era, schemes proliferate for muscular adaptation or for new technologies to turn the heat down at a later date by removing CO2 from the air or blocking sunlight. Such technologies are by no means safe; they come with immense risks and provide an excuse for those who would prefer to avoid limiting emissions in the present. But do they also hold out some potential? Can the catastrophe be reversed, masked or simply adapted to once it is a fact? Or will any such roundabout measures simply make things worse?The Long Heat maps the new front lines in the struggle for a liveable planet and insists on the climate revolution long overdue. In the end, no technology can absolve us of responsibility for our planet and each other.
Disney Agent Stitch: The Menace at the Mall
by Steve BehlingFans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and Aaron Blabey's The Bad Guys will be excited to join Agent Stitch, the world's greatest alien detective, on a musical spy mission in Seoul, South Korea!Intergalactic agent Stitch and his friends have protected Earth from aliens before using teamwork, gadgets, and their individual quirks—but their beloved planet is in danger once again!In the latest entry in this highly illustrated, globe-trotting middle-grade series, Stitch, Lilo, Jumba, Pleakley, and Cobra Bubbles head to Seoul, South Korea, to confront another devious cohort of aliens. Along the way, they may just find allies in one of Seoul&’s top K-Pop girl groups… Can Stitch combine the spy skills he&’s learned with his love of music to stop the aliens before it&’s too late?
Skinnytaste High Protein: 100 Healthy, Simple Recipes to Fuel Your Day: A Cookbook
by Gina Homolka100 easy, high-protein recipes you can depend on for every meal of the day from New York Times bestselling author Gina HomolkaGina Homolka, founder of the longstanding go-to healthy eating blog Skinnytaste, is an expert at creating super-simple, weeknight friendly, flavor-packed recipes that meet all your dietary needs, and in Skinnytaste High Protein, she delivers on that promise with 100 high-protein meals. Whether you&’re looking for creative ways to incorporate more protein into your diet, go-to recipes to jazz up your favorite proteins, or ideas for nutritionally balanced meals that will keep you satiated, Gina has you covered. Each recipe packs at least thirty grams of protein per serving (including options for vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free eaters) and there are plenty of one-pot, meal-prep friendly, and streamlined recipes for every meal of the day.Start your day with a Mango-Blueberry Smoothie or Chicken Chorizo Breakfast Tacos. Turn hearty proteins into a complete meal with Grilled Chicken Thighs and Charred Corn Summer Salad, Sheet Pan Tajin Salmon Fish Tacos, and Seared Steaks with Dijon-Mushroom Sauce and Roasted Asparagus. Gina also offers protein-boosted versions of classics like a Monte Cristo Omelet Sandwich or PB+J Breakfast Crepes. And if you need a midday protein boost, prep a Spicy Salmon Roll or Chicken Avocado Salad Chip Dip.With nutritional information included for each recipe and recipes labeled for gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients, Skinnytaste High Protein will be your go-to resource for nutritious meals that pack a protein punch.
The Stranger in Room Six
by Jane CorryNew beginnings always come with old secrets.It's been fifteen years since Belinda was convicted of her husband's murder. Now that she&’s free, she&’s ready for a fresh start. So, when shegets a job at Sunnyside Home for the Young at Heart, she&’s dead seton making sure no one learns about her awful past.Mabel has spent her life at Sunnyside—first as an evacuee during theBlitz, and now as the home&’s oldest resident. She&’s held the secrets ofthis house for as long as she can remember. Secrets that, in the wronghands, could kill.But history won&’t stay hidden forever, because someone is onto bothBelinda and Mabel, watching and listening from Room Six.And they&’ll stop at nothing to find out the truth.
Black Arms to Hold You Up: A History of Black Resistance (Pantheon Graphic Library)
by Ben PassmoreFrom the Ignatz and Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Ben Passmore comes a whirlwind graphic history of Black life, taken by forceIt&’s the summer of 2020, and downtown Philly is up in flames. &“You&’re not out in the streets with everyone else?&” Ronnie asks his ambivalent son, Ben, shambling in with arms full of used books: the works of Malcom X, Robert F. Williams, Assata and Sanyika Shakur, among others. &“Black liberation is your fight, too.&”So begins Black Arms to Hold You Up, a boisterous, darkly funny, and sobering march through Black militant history by political cartoonist Ben Passmore. From Robert Charles&’s shootout with the police in 1900, to the Black Power movement in the 1960s, to the Los Angeles and George Floyd uprisings of the 1990s and 2020, readers will tumble through more than a century of armed resistance against the racist state alongside Ben—and meet firsthand the mothers and fathers of the movement, whose stories were as tragic as they were heroic.What, after so many decades lost to state violence, is there left to fight for? Deeply researched, vibrantly drawn, and bracingly introspective, Black Arms to Hold You Up dares to find the answer.
Three Cheers: Cocktails Three Ways: Classics, Riffs, and Zero-Proof Sips
by Kaitlyn StewartAn inventive and inclusive drinks book with 165 cocktail recipes, each one of three variations for classic, riff, and zero-proof versions, from the World Class bartending champion behind Likeable Cocktails.A love letter to cocktails in all their forms, Three Cheers has a drink to suit every mood and occasion. This clever cocktail book offers recipes for three versions of 55 classic cocktails (165 recipes in total!). Whether you like to keep it classic, try a new twist, or a enjoy a spirit-free version, this book gives you all three options:The classic Jungle Bird tropical cocktail has a blackstrap rum base; the modern spin called the City Pigeon has a white rum and gin base; and the spirit-free option, aptly named the Free Bird, has a spirit-free gin base.The classic Cosmopolitan features a cranberry and vodka base; the modern Ru-Paulitan infuses earl grey and limoncello flavors into the original cranberry vodka; and the zero-proof Metropolitan utilizes a nonalcoholic spirit and aperitif.The classic, coffee- and vodka-forward Espresso Martini gets modernized into a Bean Around the World cocktail that swaps vodka for tequila and chile liqueur for a spicy interpretation. The spirit-free Death Before Decaf pairs the espresso with tonic water for a nice, long finish. With a modern design and lush photographs, margaritas, Manhattans, negronis, and more are accessible to every palate and every persuasion.
The Service Practice: A Four-Session Guide to Serve in the Way of Jesus
by John Mark Comer Practicing the WayDiscover how to serve with genuine love in a time of self-interest and overwhelming need through this guide from New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way.In a world where self-interest too often takes precedence, service is a defining characteristic of those who apprentice under Jesus. The Service Practice features a practical, accessible approach to integrating service to others into your daily life. Designed to be used with four engaging video sessions freely available online, this guide offers spiritual exercises, reflection questions, guided readings, and additional resources to help you and your community.This course guide will equip you to experience the power of a neglected discipline as you learn to:• Embrace a lifestyle of love and acting on behalf of others, following the example of Jesus• Imitate the radical availability of Jesus and reframe interruptions as invitations• Value community engagement and notice the needs of others around you• Practice intentional acts of service where you are, starting today, in your everyday lifeDiscover how a life of service can lead to a transformed heart, meaningful connections with others, and a deepened sense of purpose.Part of a series of nine core practices that together build a Rule of Life for following Jesus in the modern world, each guide can be read individually or together in any order:The Sabbath PracticeThe Prayer PracticeThe Fasting PracticeThe Solitude PracticeThe Generosity PracticeThe Scripture PracticeThe Community PracticeThe Service PracticeThe Witness Practice
The Marionette: A Novel
by Terry FallisBestselling and beloved author Terry Fallis' tenth novel, The Marionette, introduces readers to a new hero, James Norval: a world-famous thriller writer whose life takes an unexpected turn from the pages of his novels into the perilous world of espionage.James Norval has built a successful career crafting the thrilling adventures of his fictional hero, Hunter Chase, a character admired by readers and movie-goers worldwide. But despite his fame and fortune, Norval has always harboured a secret dream of living the life he only writes about—a life as a field operative for CSIS, Canada's Security Intelligence Service. In fact, nearly thirty years earlier, he washed out of the CSIS recruitment program, and it's haunted him ever since.But that long-held dream becomes a reality when a series of unfortunate events lands Norval in a foreign prison. Rescued by CSIS, he is given an unexpected opportunity: to use his unique position as the favourite writer of Mali's newly installed president to assist in a delicate and dangerous mission. With the help of agent Lauren Cooper, Norval must infiltrate the Malian government and execute a daring plan to exfiltrate fifteen Canadian nationals before the corrupt powers that control the country uncover their true intentions. The Marionette is a comic thriller by a master of the craft. Full of Terry Fallis' signature wit and combined with an exhilarating high-stakes plot, this is a must-read for fans of espionage and intrigue.
Final Orbit (The Apollo Murders Series)
by Chris HadfieldFrom the #1 bestselling author and astronaut Chris Hadfield, an edge-of-your-seat thriller set about China's secret role in the 1970s Space Race between the US and the USSR.Houston, 1975. A new Apollo mission launches into orbit, on course to dock with a Russian Soyuz craft: three NASA astronauts and three cosmonauts, joining to celebrate a new dawn of Soviet-American cooperation. But as NASA Flight Controller Kaz Zemeckis listens in from Earth, a deadly accident changes everything.Meanwhile, from a remote location in East Asia, the first Chinese spacecraft secretly launches. On board is China&’s first astronaut, Fang Guojun, whose mission puts him on a collision course with the Apollo crew. As Kaz races against an enemy on the ground and for answers beyond the sky, the safety of the remaining crew hangs in the balance…Full of intrigue and real history—including the fascinating story of Professor Tsien Hsue-shen, the &“Father of Chinese Rocketry&” and founder of China&’s space program—Final Orbit accelerates to a thrilling conclusion that captures the beauty and terror of survival 270 miles above Earth, as could only be written by one of the most experienced astronauts alive.
Crafting for Sinners: A Novel
by JENNY KIEFER&“You will compulsively turn these pages well into the dead of night.&”—Paul Tremblay, New York Times best-selling author of Horror Movie and The Cabin at the End of the WorldA queer woman must fight her way out of a craft store run by a megachurch in this gripping survival horror novel by Jenny Kiefer, author of This Wretched Valley. The ratcheting tension and gut-churning terror will appeal to fans of Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle and Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix.Ruth is trapped. She&’s stuck in her small, religious hometown of Kill Devil, Kentucky, stuck in the closet, and stuck living paycheck to paycheck. After her manager finds out that she lives with her girlfriend, Ruth is fired from her job at New Creations—a craft store owned by the church that dominates life in Kill Devil.In an act of revenge, Ruth attempts to shoplift some yarn but is caught red-handed. Instead of calling the police, the employees lock her in the store—and attack her. As Ruth fights for her life using only the crafting supplies at hand, she plunges deeper into the tangled web of the New Creationists, who are hiding a terrible secret that threatens not only her but the entire town.Urgent, scathing, and utterly original, Crafting for Sinners cements Kiefer&’s status as a dazzling new star in horror.
Stitching Freedom: A True Story of Injustice, Defiance, and Hope in Angola Prison
by Gary TylerIn the tradition of books by Albert Woodfox and Angela Davis, this gripping memoir of a wrongful conviction and time spent on death row in Angola prison shows how incarcerated people care for each other and fight for justice In 1975, seventeen-year-old Gary Tyler was sent to Angola prison to die. A year earlier, he had been wrongfully charged with the killing of a white teenager and found guilty by an all-white jury, making Gary the youngest prisoner on death row in the United States Following his conviction, Amnesty International and investigative reporters documented the brutal treatment, fabricated evidence, recanted testimony, and repeated injustices that led to his sentencing. Three times Gary was recommended for a pardon; three times Louisiana governors refused to accept the political risk. After more than four decades in prison, Tyler was released in 2016—but he was never exonerated. This is not a story of mistaken identity or circumstantial evidence, but one of systemic injustice from an institution hard-wired into a legacy of slavery—in effect, this was a legal lynching. While detailing the injustice, Gary&’s memoir is also a remarkable story of pride, forgiveness, community, and triumph. With insight and heart, he shows how he learned to reject bitterness and fight for freedom, helped by activists such as Albert Woodfox and Herman Wallace on the inside and relentless support from a mass movement on the outside. Stitching Freedom is the page-turning narrative with which Gary reclaims his power.
Making Enemies: Monster Design Inspiration for Tabletop Roleplaying Games (The Monsters Know What They’re Doing)
by Keith AmmannFrom the acclaimed author of the &“must-have&” (R.A. Salvatore, #1 New York Times bestselling author) The Monsters Know What They&’re Doing series, an indispensable and easy-to-follow new handbook for creating original enemies in tabletop role-playing games.In The Monsters Know What They&’re Doing, the essential tactics guide for Dungeon Masters, and its sequel, MOAR! Monsters Know What They&’re Doing, Keith Ammann reverse-engineered hundreds of fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons monsters to help DMs prepare battle plans for combat encounters before their game sessions. Now, in Making Enemies, he explores everything that goes into creating monsters from the ground up: size, number, and level of challenge; monster habitats; monster motivations; monsters as metaphors; monsters and magic; the monstrous anatomy possessed by real-world organisms; and how to customize monsters for your own tabletop roleplaying game adventuring party to confront. No longer limited to one game system, Making Enemies shows you how to build out your creations not just for D&D 5E but also for Pathfinder 2E, Shadowdark, the Cypher System, and Call of Cthulhu 7E. Including interviews with some of the most brilliant names in RPG and creature design, Making Enemies gives you the tools to surprise and delight your players—and terrify their characters—again and again.