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Flight of the Fallen (Magebike Courier #2)
by Hana LeeHana Lee&’s gritty, queer Mad Max–inspired fantasy duology continues with more high-stakes political intrigue, monsters of all kinds, and a high-speed motorcycle adventure to find a refuge for humanity beyond the wasteland. Jin-Lu should be happy. Princess Yi-Nereen of Kerina Rut and Prince Kadrin of Kerina Sol have reunited after twelve long years, having survived a near-apocalypse. They are safe and in love—thanks to Jin—and they want her to join them for their upcoming nuptials in Kerina Sol.But their happy ending came at the cost of Jin&’s.Jin lost everything in the fallout of saving the world. Now she&’s Talentless, scrabbling to eke out a living in the lowest echelons of society. All she wants is to be left alone with her shameful secret, but the storms that sweep the wastes have other plans.When refugees from a fallen city flood into Kerina Sol, the delicate balance between Talented and Talentless shatters. With tensions rising and civil war looming, Yi-Nereen, Kadrin, and Jin must join forces again to save their own people and the refugees.Now their salvation lies beyond the wastes, in the mythical home of the gods: the First City.
Palm Meridian: A Novel
by Grace Flahive&“A riotous novel about a farewell party that celebrates all of life&’s emotions—big and small—while marking the arrival of an exciting new voice in fiction.&” —Steven Rowley, New York Times bestselling author of The Celebrants A rollicking, big-hearted story of long-lost love, friendship, and a life well-lived, set at a Florida retirement resort for queer women, on the last day of resident Hannah Cardin&’s life—perfect for readers of Less and The Wedding People.It&’s 2067 and Florida is partially underwater, but even that can&’t bring down the residents of Palm Meridian Retirement Resort, a utopian home for queer women who want to revel in their twilight years. Inside, Hula-Hoopers shimmy across the grass, fiercely competitive book clubs nearly come to blows, and the roller-ski team races up and down the winding paths. Everywhere you look, these women are living large. Hannah Cardin has spent ten happy years under these tropical, technicolor skies, but after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis, she has decided that tomorrow morning she will close her eyes for the very last time. Tonight, however, Hannah and her raucous band of friends are throwing one hell of an end-of-life party. And with less than twenty-four hours left, Hannah is holding out for one final, impossible thing… Amongst the guest list is Sophie, the love of Hannah&’s life. They haven&’t spoken since their devastating breakup over forty years ago, but today, Hannah is hoping for the chance to give her greatest love one last try. As Hannah anxiously awaits Sophie&’s arrival, her mind casts back over the highs and lows of her kaleidoscopic life. But when a shocking secret from the past is revealed, Hannah must reconsider if she can say goodbye after all. Spanning the course of a single day and seventy-odd years, and bursting with irresistible hope, humor, and wisdom, this one-of-a-kind novel celebrates the unexpected moments that make us feel the most alive.
Maiden & Princess
by Daniel Haack Isabel GalupoIn this modern fairy tale, a strong, brave maiden is invited to attend the prince's royal ball, but at the dance, she ends up finding true love in a most surprising place."The prince is smart and strong,"she confided in her mother."But if I'm being honest,I see him as a brother."Her mother said, "Just go!And have a bit of fun.The prince might not be right,but you could meet the one."Once in a faraway kingdom, a strong, brave maiden is invited to attend the prince's royal ball, but she's not as excited to go as everyone else. After her mother convinces her to make an appearance, she makes a huge impression on everyone present, from the villagers to the king and queen, but she ends up finding true love in a most surprising place. This book is published in partnership with GLAAD to accelerate LGBTQ inclusivity and acceptance.
Prince & Knight: Tale of the Shadow King
by Daniel HaackThis follow-up to Prince & Knight is an inclusive, modern fairy tale for young readers!Praise for Prince & Knight:"Victorious . . . the premier queer-friendly fairy tale." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review"An illuminating fairy tale for young readers to be able to see that not every prince would like to marry a princess." -School Library Journal"A colorful and entertaining tale exploring sexuality, acceptance, and young love." -BooklistHave you heard the thrilling taleof the prince and his dear knight?Their love for one anotherinspired everyone in sight.Our brave and dashing heroes, the prince and the knight, are happily married and their kingdom is prospering, but soon, a fog of darkness that blocks the sun spreads across their land. They get word that the cause of this is a dark and mysterious Shadow King, and they rush off to find and stop him, but encounter many obstacles along the way. Will they be able to restore the light to their kingdom?
The Whatifs
by Emily Kilgore"Persico's atmospheric illustrations aptly reflect Cora's shifting emotions, and Kilgore successfully balances the whimsical with a tale grounded in reality." -Publishers Weekly"Cora and her Whatifs have a charming appeal beyond their focus on tackling anxious thoughts, making an enjoyable read-aloud for wide audiences. . . . A thoroughly welcome addition to growing collections of socio-emotional development materials." -Kirkus ReviewsCora is struggling with her Whatif questions ahead of a big piano recital in this timely picture book about overcoming anxiety.What if my dog runs away?What if I forget my homework?What if the sun stops shining?What if my crayon breaks?Cora is constantly worrying about everything. Because of this, the Whatifs love her. They sneak up to her and give her all kinds of doubts: big or small, silly or frightening, likely or impossible. As she prepares for an upcoming piano recital, the Whatifs cling on tighter and drag her down, making her anxious about messing up during the concert. Will she be able to change her worry-filled thoughts into hopeful ones?
In Defense of Good Woman: A Novel
by Marilyn J. ZimmermanThis debut novel shines a light on the dark subject of infanticide when a successful female criminal defense lawyer is ordered to defend a seventeen-year-old minister&’s daughter charged with murder in the drowning death of her newborn child. In Defense of Good Women is the story of Victoria Stephens, a successful, hard-nosed criminal defense attorney appointed by the court to represent a seventeen-year-old minister&’s daughter charged with murder in the drowning death of her newborn child. Victoria faces a hostile community, a salivating press, an uncooperative client, but most of all, a nagging intuition that she should not be handling this case. Forced to delve into the psychology of neonaticide as she searches for a defense, Victoria discovers a link between this case and her own past which, once uncovered, leads her beyond the boundaries of not just her profession, but the law.
Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society, volume 50 number 4 (Summer 2025)
by Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and SocietyThis is volume 50 issue 4 of Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society. Recognized as the leading international journal in women's studies, Signs is at the forefront of new directions in feminist scholarship. The journal publishes pathbreaking articles, review essays, comparative perspectives, and retrospectives of interdisciplinary interest addressing gender, race, culture, class, nation, and sexuality. Special issue and section topics cover a broad range of geopolitical processes, conditions, and effects; cultural and social configurations; and scholarly and theoretical developments.
The Evolution of Cooperation
by Robert Axelrod&“For anyone involved in settling disputes&” (Richard Dawkins), a famed political scientist offers a classic argument for how to achieve a more cooperative world We assume that, in a world ruled by natural selection, selfishness pays. So why cooperate? In The Evolution of Cooperation, political scientist Robert Axelrod seeks to answer this question. In 1979, he organized the famed Computer Prisoner&’s Dilemma Tournament, which sought to find the most effective strategy for the ubiquitous prisoner&’s dilemma, a model of strategy problems in the nuclear age. The expectation had been that some complicated scheme of competition would win the day. Instead, a simple, cooperative program called Tit for Tat did. The effects of that victory continue to reverberate today, from college campuses to the Situation Room. A vital book for leaders and decision-makers, The Evolution of Cooperation reveals how cooperative principles help us think better about everything from military strategy to political elections to family dynamics.
Women’s Roles in Times of War and Political Violence: Reclaiming Herstory (Routledge Research in Gender and Society)
by Edyta B. Pietrzak Inga B. KuźmaThis book explores the socio-political practice of collective memory in the context of prejudices and stereotypes that circulate in the public sphere with regard to the role of women experiencing wartime and political violence.With a focus on Poland and Central and Eastern Europe, it draws on memoirs, biographies, autobiographies, testimonies by women authors, ideological proclamations and secular ‘hagiographies’ of heroines, female leaders and contemporary role models to examine the ways in which the oppression experienced by women during war is reflected in public discourse, how prejudices and stereotypes concerning the role of women are used politically and how women respond to the politicisation of their own narratives and participation in violence. Guided by the idea that memory is political, such that how we think about it, speak about it and how create it is a political issue, Women’s Roles in Times of War and Political Violence highlights the fate and experiences of those who have been and are still denied their ‘own voice’ by society. It will therefore appeal to scholars across the social sciences with interests in women’s studies, collective memory and women’s wartime experiences.
Belonging, Citizenship and Muslim Identity: A British-French Comparison
by Stéphane HlaimiThis book explores belonging among Muslims in Britain and France, asking whether British and French Muslims are citizens first or Muslims first. Based on in-depth interviews with Muslims in both jurisdictions, it considers three options open to Muslims – assimilation, integration, or conflict – and considers the differences in approach that tend to prevail among Muslims in Britain and France, with British Muslims tending to favour a cohabitationist strategy, while many French Muslims adopt a more conflictual approach.With attention to issues of Islamophobia, the author examines the crises multiculturalism and secularism are facing, and argues for a more inclusive rhetoric on questions of Islam and citizenship, to counter the essentialist, ‘othering’ approach that characterises media coverage and public discourse.A call for a new paradigm of articulation between Muslim identity and Western citizenship, Belonging, Citizenship and Muslim Identity will be of interest to scholars of sociology, politics, geography and anthropology with interests in inclusion and diasporic communities.
Multipurpose Water Storage Essential Elements and Emerging Trends / Les Retenues d'Eau Multi-Usages Élements Essentiels et Tendances Émergentes: ICOLD Bulletin 171 (ICOLD Bulletins Series)
by International Commission on Large Dams Commission Internationale Des Grands BarragesThe bulletin is structured to present the global and local role of water storage in the modern world and provide the basis for multi-purpose developments in the context of the hydrological cycle, the water-energy nexus, stakeholder engagement and environmental assessments.The bulletin explores the economic and financial prospects of multi-purpose projects and the need for long-term planning, including reservoir conservation, as well as the challenges of forecasting long-term scenarios. It deals with the institutional and procurement aspects of infrastructure development and management, also addressing water governance and its interface with corporate governance. Drawing on case studies, the bulletin then presents structural and non-structural solutions to improve development, operation and management, and illustrates how water conservation and adaptive management are essential to obtaining the “social license to operate” reservoirs and their ancillary infrastructure. The bulletin concludes with a presentation of essential elements and emerging trends, as well as a technique for assessing the relative criticality of essential elements as they evolve throughout a reservoir's life cycle.Le présent bulletin a pour objectif de fournir une perspective approfondie sur la dynamique des Systèmes Multiples de Production d’Eau. L'accent de ce bulletin n'est donc pas mis sur ce qui devrait être fait, mais sur ce qui est actuellement entrepris, ainsi que sur les méthodes et les acteurs impliqués. C'est pour cette raison que les conclusions et réflexions issues de l'examen des études de cas ne sont pas présentées sous forme de directives, mais sous forme d’« éléments essentiels » et de « tendances émergentes » recommandés.Le bulletin est structuré de manière à présenter le rôle global et local du stockage d'eau dans le monde moderne et fournir les bases des développements polyvalents dans le contexte du cycle hydrologique, du lien entre l'eau et l'énergie, de l'engagement des parties prenantes et des évaluations environnementales. Le bulletin explore les perspectives économiques et financières des projets polyvalents et la nécessité d'une planification à long terme, y compris la conservation des réservoirs, ainsi que les défis de la prévision des scénarios à long terme. Il traite les aspects institutionnels et les marchés publics liés au développement et à la gestion des infrastructures, en abordant également la gouvernance de l'eau et son interface avec la gouvernance d'entreprise. S'appuyant sur des études de cas, le bulletin présente ensuite des solutions structurelles et non-structurelles afin d’améliorer le développement, l'exploitation et la gestion, et illustre comment la conservation de l'eau et la gestion adaptative sont essentielles pour obtenir le "permis social d'exploiter" les réservoirs et leurs infrastructures annexes. Le bulletin conclut par une présentation des éléments essentiels et des tendances émergentes, ainsi qu'une technique pour évaluer la criticité relative des éléments essentiels au fur et à mesure de leur évolution tout au long du cycle de vie d'un réservoir.
Sing Me Home to Carolina: A Novel
by Joy CallawayA small town girl turned big city businesswoman returns home to help her parents, only to find her heart being tugged between her old flame and the town&’s mysterious new guy. This witty and effervescent novel is perfect for readers of Viola Shipman and fans of Sweet Magnolias and Hart of Dixie.Event planner Hattie Norwood only came back home to Mountain View, South Carolina to support her parents as they receive word that the family peanut farm is infertile. This news doesn&’t come as a surprise to Hattie, and she plans to return to Charlotte at the weekend&’s end. But then the town councilwoman begs Hattie to use her event-planning prowess to help Mountain View put on a musical benefit to stop the construction of the new Carolina Panthers stadium—a project Hattie is actually in favor of, much to the dismay of the locals—and she finds herself agreeing to stay until the town&’s Founder&’s Day celebration a week later, just as her old flame, former MLB standout Lee Lockhardt, materializes in town after a career-ending injury.When the hunky and mysterious new owner of Fox&’s Hardware, Fox Ryan, suggests the Founder&’s Day celebration be moved to the Norwoods&’ barn in an attempt to reinvent the failing farm as a music and event venue, Hattie agrees, unaware this move will thrust the town, her love life, and the brewing tension over the stadium into a very public spotlight. Fans of small-town romance and quirky casts of characters will be rooting for Team Lee or Team Fox as Hattie decides if love, like most music, is meant to fade or last forever.
Awakened
by Laura ElliottFrom debut author Laura Elliot comes a tense horror novel emboldened by the surreal, perfect for fans of 28 Days Later and The Girl With All the Gifts.Science has stolen sleep and awakened a world of horror.&“I&’ve been an insomniac all of my life, but I&’m not Sleepless and I won&’t become Sleepless, just as long as the chips that were put into their heads never get put into mine. There&’s little chance of that, since I won&’t put the machinery into my brain and neither will Edgar and neither will the Professor, and we&’re the only three left who could. I don&’t want to be Sleepless…&”Civilisation has ended. In a bid to make us more productive, to give us more time, science took sleep from humanity. But sleeplessness turned people into feral monsters and now a small group of scientists are trapped in the Tower of London, consumed by guilt at what they have done and desperately searching for a cure. And then one day, as the last ravens circle, two miraculous survivors walk into the Tower. Are they the answer or a terrible question?
How to Save the Amazon: A journalist’s fatal quest for answers
by Dom Phillips&“A book both brilliant and broken, [and] one that is ultimately as inspiring and devastating as the Amazon itself.&”—The GuardianJournalist Dom Phillips traveled deep into the Amazon rainforest searching for solutions to the problem of deforestation, a threat to the local ecosystem, native tribes, and the global climate. When he was murdered in the Javari Valley by a group of environmental criminals, a cohort of journalists and activists took up his work to finish his book and share his important message.During the dark days of the Bolsonaro administration, British journalist Dom Phillips set out to accomplish an ambitious goal: through research, interviews, and site visits deep in the rainforest, he would emerge with a book answering the question—how can we save the Amazon? Traveling with his companion Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira, Dom&’s adventure includes trekking through Amazonia to see where ranching, fires, illegal fishing, mining, the drug trade, and urbanization have deforested and degraded millions of acres of important forest, degraded ecosystems, and created dangerous conditions for the Indigenous tribes who have called the Amazon home for thousands of years.Jair Bolsonaro came into power on a platform of anti-environmental exploitation and deregulation. During his term, deforestation in the Amazon, the &“lungs of Planet Earth,&” increased exponentially as environmental criminals took advantage of lax rules, advantageous land use policy, and the difficulty of enforcing laws in a remote area of immense size. Lawlessness reigned and environmental activists found themselves in danger. With the intention of discovering strategies to protect both the land and the people who inhabit it, Dom connected with politicians, farmers, and Indigenous activists to study the benefits and pitfalls of solutions like agroforestry, tourism, and the bioeconomy. While traveling by boat in the Javari Valley, Dom and Bruno were brutally murdered. Unwilling to see her late husband&’s work be for naught, Dom&’s widow, Ale, and his literary agent assembled a team of expert writers, journalists, and activists to complete his work, with each tackling one unfinished chapter and grappling with the challenge of interpreting his field notes and discovering his conclusions. How to Save the Amazon, therefore, is a book both by and about Dom Phillips, his quest for answers, and his search for hope.&“A work of courage interrupted by tragedy. . . No book speaks more persuasively to the importance of the Amazon and the dangers that it faces.&”—Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction"We can't let life on this earth be snuffed out; this powerful book will help us rise to this challenge."—Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature
Mafalda: Book One (Mafalda and Friends)
by QuinoIntroducing the South American comic sensation starring a hilarious 6-year-old whose spunky self-confidence will inspire budding activists and curious middle grade readers along with adult fans. Mafalda may be small—but her hopes for the world are as big as her heart!Six-year-old Mafalda loves democracy and hates soup. What democratic sector do cats fall into? she asks, then unfurls a toilet paper red carpet and gives her very own presidential address. Mafalda&’s precociousness and passion stump all grown-ups around her. Dissident and rebellious, she refuses to abandon the world to her parents&’ generation, who seem so lost. Alongside the irascible Mafalda, readers will meet her eclectic group of playmates: dreamy Felipe and gossipy Susanita, young-capitalist Manolito and rebellious Miguelito. Quino&’s bright irony and intelligence bring the streets and neighborhoods of Buenos Aires to life.You can clearly see Mafalda is small, but her hopes for the world and her heart are huge and as sincere as can be. Generations of readers have discovered themselves in Mafalda, and learned to question, rebel, and hope. Since Quino first drew her in the early 1960s, Mafalda has captured public imagination in Latin America and beyond. Her wit and empathy have made her an enduring favorite.
Miaow
by Benito Perez GaldosA Dickensian tale of ambition, family, and financial ruin by the most important Spanish novelist after Cervantes, this tragicomic novel about a patriarch struggling to keep his ungrateful family from ruin is at turns scathing and hilarious.Ramón Villaamil has been a loyal civil servant his whole life, but a change in government leaves him out of a job and still two months short of qualifying for his pension. Initially optimistic that he&’ll be able to find work and pull his family out of their financial straits, he spends his days visiting the administration, pestering his ex-colleagues to put in a good word for him, and begging his friends in high places for money. At home, Villaamil&’s wife, daughter, and sister-in-law—whose feline appearances earn them the nickname &“the Miaows&”—are unimpressed by Villaamil&’s failures, and the only joy left in Villaamil&’s life is his young grandson Luis. When Luis&’s disgraced father, the handsome and dastardly Víctor Cadalso, reappears in their lives with promises of easing their financial burdens, Villaamil has no choice but to allow him back into their midst, even as he knows there is nothing pure about Víctor&’s intentions and his return might spell their ruin.Benito Pérez Galdós&’s satire of middle-class life bears comparison with the novels of Charles Dickens and Honoré de Balzac, serving up a scathing critique of the hypocrisy and corruption of nineteenth-century Spanish society and the dehumanizing rituals of work. Margaret Jull Costa's new translation brings out the tragedy, the comedy, and the vitality of Galdós's prose.
Grave Words: A Deadly Deadlines Mystery (A Deadly Deadlines Mystery)
by Gerri LewisIn the second installment of the Deadly Deadlines mysteries, obituary writer Winter Snow faces her biggest challenge yet when the body of a homeless man is found in a burning building and her best friend is the main suspect, perfect for fans of Eva Gates and Kate Carlisle.Winter Snow has had it! With her business in a death drought, her best friend Scoop implicated in a string of arsons, and an obituary listing Winter herself as deceased, her life is heating up. But just as she&’s trying to cool things down, she receives her newest assignment: an obituary for Chester, a homeless man found in a burning building. Promising the local funeral home manager that she will have the obituary by the deadline, Winter is stonewalled at every turn, failing to discover Chester&’s last name, or where he came from. When it is discovered that Chester was murdered and that the fire was set to cover it up, all fingers immediately point to Scoop. Not only is Scoop a person of interest in the arsons, he was also the last person to see Chester alive. As more nails are pounded into Scoop&’s coffin, Winter&’s uncle Richard hopes to help by inviting the notorious town gossips, The Nosy Parkers, to a neighborhood food fest. Unfortunately, the breadcrumbs they toss set murder in motion.More determined than ever, Winter must figure out the twists and turns of the case to clear Scoop&’s name, putting her on a deadly deadline to solve the murder and avoid meeting the same grave consequences.
Reclaiming Your Inner Child: A Journey of Childhood and Ancestral Healing
by Nina MongendreA quest to make peace with your past, release the burdens you carry for your ancestry and embrace the gifts of the present.What if your inner child holds the key to the life you&’ve always longed to live? What if your deepest wounds hold the seeds of your vitality? In this groundbreaking guide, Nina Mongendre offers a powerful approach to healing childhood wounds and ancestral patterns through a powerful fusion of Family Constellations Therapy, inner child work, and shadow integration.Weaving together professional expertise and personal wisdom, she guides readers through 12 initiations to:Heal childhood wounds and transform limiting patternsRelease inherited family trauma and access ancestral giftsNavigate parental relationshipsTransform shadows into strengthAccess the wisdom of the future selfFoster a lasting sense of inner safety and belongingThrough practical exercises, guided journeys, and real-life stories, this book is a map for anyone ready to embark on their own Hero&’s Journey. Whether you&’re dealing with childhood trauma, seeking to break generational patterns, or simply yearning to live more authentically, these tools reveal the path to reclaim the life that is yours.This isn&’t just another self-help book—it&’s an invitation to transform your relationship with yourself, your past, and your future. By embracing both the wounded and magical aspects of your inner child, you can finally write a new story—one of healing, wholeness, and joy.
Rich Girl Nation: Taking Charge of Our Financial Futures
by Katie Gatti TassinFrom the founder of Money with Katie, a leveled-up finance guide for ambitious women everywhere—and a rallying cry for a new money movementWomen experience money differently than men do. In the United States, women have only 55 cents for every dollar of wealth held by men, are more likely to end up in poverty following a divorce, and are less likely to retire with the resources they need. What can women do to build wealth and claim financial power in a system that wasn&’t designed for them?Katie Gatti Tassin, personal finance writer and host of the popular podcast The Money with Katie Show, has built an energized following of smart, ambitious women seeking a deeper understanding of the financial issues that affect them. In Rich Girl Nation, Tassin deconstructs the unique challenges women face on their journey to financial freedom, offering context and nuanced guidance on money matters including: • Performing a budgetary &“Hot Girl Detox&” • Proven salary negotiation strategies that effectively navigate gender bias • Investing frameworks that make you the leader of your financial life• How (and why) to create a prenup• Preparing and saving for childcare efficiently• Retiring independently (and in a tax-optimized way)Packed with scrupulous research and Tassin&’s trademark wit, Rich Girl Nation uncovers the real story behind our financial system and shows us exactly how to thrive within it while we fight for broader change. It&’s time for women to unite in unapologetic financial autonomy with the net worths to show for it—and to change the playing field not just for ourselves but for the next generation of Rich Girls, too.
Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers
by Caroline Fraser&“In Murderland, Fraser returns to her own native landscape, the Pacific Northwest, to explore why the region has produced such a large number of serial killers. In this brooding and often brave book, the author finds evil afoot, but the worst monsters aren&’t who you&’d guess.&” –Boston Globe Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2025 by LitHubFrom the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Prairie Fires comes a terrifying true-crime history of serial killers in the Pacific Northwest and beyond—a gripping investigation of how a new strain of psychopath emerged out of a toxic landscape of deadly industrial violenceCaroline Fraser grew up in the shadow of Ted Bundy, the most notorious serial murderer of women in American history, surrounded by his hunting grounds and mountain body dumps, in the brooding landscape of the Pacific Northwest. But in the 1970s and &’80s, Bundy was just one perpetrator amid an uncanny explosion of serial rape and murder across the region. Why so many? Why so weirdly and nightmarishly gruesome? Why the senseless rise and then sudden fall of an epidemic of serial killing?As Murderland indelibly maps the lives and careers of Bundy and his infamous peers in mayhem—the Green River Killer, the I-5 Killer, the Night Stalker, the Hillside Strangler, even Charles Manson—Fraser&’s Northwestern death trip begins to uncover a deeper mystery and an overlapping pattern of environmental destruction. At ground zero in Ted Bundy&’s Tacoma stood one of the most poisonous lead, copper, and arsenic smelters in the world, but it was hardly unique in the West. As Fraser&’s investigation inexorably proceeds, evidence mounts that the plumes of these smelters not only sickened and blighted millions of lives but also warped young minds, including some who grew up to become serial killers.A propulsive nonfiction thriller, Murderland transcends true-crime voyeurism and noir mythology, taking readers on a profound quest into the dark heart of the real American berserk.
Solo Stan
by Talia TuckerA queer YA romance about two solo concertgoers and unwitting seatmates who, when the show is abruptly cut short, embark on an unforgettable North Carolina summer night together, for fans of Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist. &“These two boys will have your entire heart.&”—Sonora Reyes, , bestselling author of the National Book Award Finalist The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School Dakarai (Kai) Barbier was supposed to be at CYPHR&’s sold-out show with his best friends. Instead, he finds himself going solo, reeling from the news that they&’ve decided to accelerate the next chapter of their lives, leaving him alone the summer after high school graduation.Meanwhile, Elias Davis has just been sent from New York City to North Carolina to live with his uncle after a last-straw fistfight. Stuck in a town he doesn&’t want to be in, and without knowing a soul his own age, he buys a single ticket to CYPHR&’s Raleigh show.When a sudden blackout ends the show early, forcing these unwitting seatmates back onto the streets of Raleigh, they are faced with a choice: get on the bus and head home or take a chance on each other.They might have arrived alone, but will they be leaving together?
Masters of Disguise (The Forgotten Five, Book 6)
by Lisa McMannX-Men meets Spy Kids in the sixth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds.Only weeks remain before the election that will decide the fate of supernaturals in Estero, with presidential challenger Magdalia Palacio in the lead. Desperate to maintain his grip on power, corrupt President Fuerte has leaked photos of the forgotten five to the press, making the kids public enemy number one. And now the location of their safe house has been discovered, and the five and their friends are on the run.With their identities revealed to the world, the kids must master the art of disguise to move freely about Estero, including infiltrating an upcoming Fuerte campaign event at the Estero City Zoo. But the other side is willing to play dirty, so the five will have to be ready for anything.Meanwhile, Cabot&’s parents, who have been acting as double agents for years, dare to cross the president and are arrested, leaving them unable to share critical information: Fuerte has a new super on his team with the power to change the course of the election—and no one will see it coming until it is too late.
In the Wild
by Zadie Smith Nick LairdAcclaimed authors Zadie Smith and Nick Laird are back with a brand-new picture book about conquering new experiences and enjoying the great outdoors!Maud—the judo-suit-wearing guinea pig and proud oddball—is off into the wild, as is Kit, her owner. Both are slightly nervous about what they&’ll find in the great outdoors, but with a pinch of bravery—and a few Signature Moves—they&’ll make new friends and explore new worlds . . .A warm and endearing story celebrating the quiet power of being yourself.
Still Beautiful: On Age, Beauty and Owning Your Space
by Katie PiperAge is a gift not everybody is given…'A beautifully thoughtful, considered and candid read. As always, Katie&’s trademark warmth and grace shines through' - Stacey Dooley, TV presenter and authorWhen a life-threatening acid-attack left Katie Piper physically and visibly scarred at just 24, her approach to ageing was irrevocably changed: she now sees each passing year as a reminder of the privilege of being alive.Over a decade on from sharing her story for the first time, Katie reflects on what it means to age well within a world that has too often made women feel irrelevant or invisible for going through the natural ageing process.From how to know your worth to how to take up space in a society that tells you to be small, this book will help you cultivate a confidence you can depend on and find the real beauty in getting older.Katie Piper OBE is an international bestselling author, inspirational speaker, TV presenter and charity campaigner. She is a regular panelist on ITV&’s Loose Women and a presenter for BBC Radio 2. Katie shared her remarkable story in a Channel 4 documentary called &‘Katie: My Beautiful Face&’, which was watched by over 3.5 million viewers and nominated for a BAFTA in 2010.
Reefer Wellness: Understanding Cannabis Science, Culture, and Medicine
by Dr. Riley KirkAre you canna-curious? Put aside the stigma and discover the powerful potential of weed.For centuries, the marijuana plant has been revered for its healing properties, but it&’s also been criminalized, abused, and misunderstood. Although cannabis is now legal in much of the United States, many people are still confused about how to access it and unsure about how to use it safely and effectively. Enter Reefer Wellness, an all-encompassing guide to cannabis from scientist and researcher, Dr. Riley Kirk.With colorful illustrations and everyday language, Reefer Wellness challenges the stereotypes about pot use and breaks down the complexities of cannabis for anyone who&’s ever wondered if weed could help them relax or relieve chronic ailments. Whether you&’re an everyday user or just starting out on your healing journey with cannabis, you&’ll find answers to your questions and science-backed evidence to support your use. In it, you&’ll get:An introduction to the endocannabinoid system (ECS), the powerful regulatory system in the human body that controls everything from hunger signals to painA clear, visual explanation of how the molecular components of cannabis interact with the ECS, making it a uniquely powerful tool for healingGuidance on how to consume cannabis, including the pros and cons of different delivery systems and how to customize your dosageAn overview of ailments that can be addressed with cannabis, such as chronic pain, sleep disorders, and insomniaTips for minimizing the side effects of marijuana use, like munchies, bloodshot eyes, and cottonmouthLet Reefer Wellness jumpstart your deep and meaningful journey into the wonderful and nuanced world of modern cannabis and get ready to unlock its incredible healing potential.