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Exposure to a Billionaire
by Ann Menke&“Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime&” in this whirlwind romance of luxury, passion, and intrigue (Melanie Dobson). Anna St. James&’s new job is a dream come true: personal flight attendant to billionaire, Stuart Manning. From Venice to Paris to Mai Khao Beach, she&’s visiting the world&’s hottest destinations. With access to fabulous haute couture fashions, she&’s a star attraction herself at movie premieres and parties around the globe. There&’s just one thing missing: the true love she left behind. Tennis pro Cade Williams&’s own career was put on hold after a tragic accident. Now on the mend, he understands Anna&’s commitments—even if the distance between them is hard to reconcile. So is the question he&’s afraid to ask: out of the hundreds of women who&’d have done anything to be at Manning&’s beck and call . . . why Anna? That&’s when Anna&’s jet-setting life takes a turbulent detour, and she&’s ushered into the shadows of a mysterious new stranger. Realizing that Manning could want more than she&’s willing to give, Anna wonders what she must do next, and what&’s at risk, to stay true to herself and the man she loves.
God Revealed: Revisit Your Past to Enrich Your Future (Morgan James Faith Ser.)
by Fred SievertWe all encounter God in unanticipated ways—sometimes we simply don&’t recognize Him . . . God&’s influence and guidance are constantly manifesting themselves. God Revealed invites readers not only to watch vigilantly for messages from God in their daily lives—but also to reconsider experiences from their past, realizing that those overlooked encounters often carry messages that can, with recognition, strengthen their faith and enrich their future. From an author who earned an advanced degree from Yale Divinity School after retiring as the president of a Fortune 100 corporation, this unique book is &“a memoir with practical and often powerful inspirational advice&” (Kirkus Reviews).
America's Got Democracy!: The Making of the World's Longest-Running Reality Show
by Danny KatchA humorous but passionate look at the criminal silliness of the US political system from the author who has &“better comic bomb sights than John Stewart&” (Mike Davis, author of The Monster at Our Door). In this raucous, irreverent book, Danny Katch diagnoses the various mental disorders peculiar to those who have way too much money and power—and the politicians who work for them. He shows how the very elections that are supposed to be our way of bringing about change have become a tool to get us to accept the insane status quo. &“The funniest, smartest, and most dangerous political writer you never heard of is Danny Katch. You&’ll laugh. You&’ll get pissed off. You&’ll disagree. And you&’ll wonder how you read this terrific book in one sitting. A welcome antidote to what passes for political writing in an election year.&” —Dave Zirin, author of Game Over: How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down &“From Cocoa Puffs to melting ice caps, Danny Katch&’s America&’s Got Democracy gets to the heart of how and why our political establishment creates economic, social, and environmental crapification, and he does it with a flair even the most disaffected café barista with a PhD will love. But if you enjoy reading dry, abstract political works in which the words go clopping across the page on little wooden feet, don&’t read Katch&’s book.&” —Sherry Wolf, author of Sexuality and Socialism &“Guess what? It&’s even more boringer reading it than talking about it.&” —Lila Katch, seven years old
Propaganda and the Public Mind: Conversations With Noam Chomsky And David Barsamian (Letras De Crítica Ser.)
by Noam Chomsky David BarsamianOne of our greatest political minds &“challenges us to think more independently and more deeply about the human consequences of power and privilege&” (Norman Solomon, author of Made Love, Got War). Renowned interviewer David Barsamian showcases his unique access to Chomsky&’s thinking on a number of topics of contemporary and historical import. Chomsky offers insights into the institutions that shape the public mind in the service of power and profit. In an interview conducted after the important November 1999 &“Battle in Seattle,&” Chomsky discusses prospects for building a movement to challenge corporate domination of the media, the environment, and even our private lives. Whether discussing US military escalation in Colombia, attacks on Social Security, or growing inequality worldwide, Chomsky shows how ordinary people, if they work together, have the power to make meaningful change. &“In Propaganda and the Public Mind, we have unique insight into Noam Chomsky&’s decades of penetrating analyses . . . drawn together in one slender volume by a brilliant radio interviewer, David Barsamian.&” ―Ben H. Bagdikian, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist &“To anyone who wonders if ideas, information, and activism can make a profound difference in the twenty-first century, I say: &‘Read this book.&’&” ―Norman Solomon, author of The Habits of Highly Deceptive Media Praise for Noam Chomsky &“The conscience of the American people.&” —New Statesman &“Chomsky is a global phenomenon . . . perhaps the most widely read voice on foreign policy on the planet.&” —The New York Times Book Review &“There is no living political writer who has more radically changed how more people think in more parts of the world about political issues.&” ―Glenn Greenwald, journalist &“A truth-teller on an epic scale. I salute him.&” —John Pilger, journalist, writer, and filmmaker
The Battle for North Africa: El Alamein and the Turning Point for World War II (Twentieth-Century Battles)
by Glyn Harper&“A well-researched and highly readable account of one of World War II&’s most important &‘turning point&’ battles.&” —Jerry D. Morelock, Senior Editor at HistoryNet.com In the early years of World War II, Germany shocked the world with a devastating blitzkrieg, rapidly conquered most of Europe, and pushed into North Africa. As the Allies scrambled to counter the Axis armies, the British Eighth Army confronted the experienced Afrika Corps, led by German field marshal Erwin Rommel, in three battles at El Alamein. In the first battle, the Eighth Army narrowly halted the advance of the Germans during the summer of 1942. However, the stalemate left Nazi troops within striking distance of the Suez Canal, which would provide a critical tactical advantage to the controlling force. War historian Glyn Harper dives into the story, vividly narrating the events, strategies, and personalities surrounding the battles and paying particular attention to the Second Battle of El Alamein, a crucial turning point in the war that would be described by Winston Churchill as &“the end of the beginning.&” Moving beyond a simple narrative of the conflict, The Battle for North Africa tackles critical themes, such as the problems of coalition warfare, the use of military intelligence, the role of celebrity generals, and the importance of an all-arms approach to modern warfare.
The Beckoning: Examining the Truths That Transformed an Atheist Attorney Into a Believer In God
by Michael Minot&“Encouraging to fellow believers and a revelation to skeptics . . . a fascinating read.&” —Jerry B. Jenkins, #1 New York Times–bestselling coauthor of the Left Behind series I&’m often asked to describe what happened during the months I spent researching these issues. They want to know what facts were so persuasive that an atheist attorney would become a believer in God. But I never felt I could respond in a way that told the true story. No short answer seemed sufficient. So now, in the following pages, I&’ll describe for the first time the specifics of what jolted me out of my atheism . . . Michael felt he was living the American dream. For a number of years he&’d been reaping the professional and financial rewards of being a commercial litigation attorney. To him, life was great and getting better all the time. He first gained notoriety around his hometown as a nationally ranked tennis player. But now, years later, he was becoming known for his skills as a lawyer and as the youngest elected official in the area. And then, in his late twenties, Michael unexpectedly discovered something that turned his world and his entire idea of life upside down. In response to a challenge from a friend, Michael agreed to investigate issues relating to science, philosophy, and the Scriptures. Comfortable with his life as an atheist, he began reading with an indifferent attitude. But what started as a casual inquiry soon turned into a time of intense research. This is the story of Michael&’s journey in his own words, his thoughts and reactions to the evidence he discovered—and the new life that soon followed.
Faith: The Abyss We All Face
by Dr. Bill BecknellA successful American surgeon gives away everything he owns and moves to Russia to keep a promise he made to God when he was fourteen. . . and finds unexpected joy. Doctor Bill Becknell moved to Russia and, despite not speaking the language, began providing medical care to people in the villages above the Arctic Circle. He traveled by truck, snowmobile, reindeer sleigh, and helicopter to reach people who had never seen a doctor or heard about Jesus—people who told him that they&’ve been waiting all their lives for someone to explain who created the stars in the night sky. Every trip he made was an adventure. Despite extreme hardships, brokenness, sacrifices, and even near-death experiences along the road, Bill discovered that God has an unfailing love that is beyond comprehension. This is the true story of one man&’s journey to confront and understand the suffering, pain, confusion, and despair that challenge our lives. Sorrow is a part of living, but how we handle the tragedy in our lives makes all the difference. This book was written to encourage us not to be afraid to step into the unknown abyss of faith. &“This book about battles of faith . . . will be an encouragement to everyone who reads it.&” —Ingeborg Fuhrhop-Stetzler, president, Agape Germany
God Culture: Book One Of Understanding The Almighty Series (Understanding the Almighty Series #1)
by John A. NaphorAn inspiring guide that helps us understand God&’s plan—and find comfort and strength even when His ways seem mysterious. God Culture invites you to lay aside the feelings of anger, confusion, and abandonment, and offers answers that will endear your heart to God and provide insights for healing the confusion and distress caused by the daily chaos and perhaps even cruel circumstances of life. By focusing on the behavior of God, John A. Naphor uses easy-to-understand Biblical illustrations and real life examples to lead you into a deeper and greater knowledge of God&’s ultimate plan for your life. God Culture dispels the age-old myth that God works in mysterious ways—and shows you how God uses each circumstance of life to reach every individual who desires to find Him.
Socialism . . . Seriously: A Brief Guide to Human Liberation
by Danny Katch&“Katch has done the impossible: he makes socialism sexy . . . eye-opening, inspiring, and funny . . . this book might turn you into a closet socialist&” (Judah Friedlander, actor and comedian). Opinion polls show that many people in the United States prefer socialism to capitalism. But after being declared dead and buried for decades, socialism has come to mean little more than something vaguely less cruel and stupid than what we have now. That&’s not exactly going to inspire millions to storm the barricades. Danny Katch brings together the two great Marxist traditions of Karl and Groucho to provide an entertaining and insightful introduction to what the socialist tradition has to say about democracy, economics, and the potential of human beings to be something more than being bomb-dropping, planet-destroying racist fools. &“The most hilarious book about socialism since Karl Marx and his brother Harpo wrote their joke book.&” —Hari Kondabolu, filmmaker and comedian &“If The Communist Manifesto and America&’s Funniest Home Videos had a baby, it would be Danny Katch&’s new book. It&’s a hilarious and fun way to think about what&’s wrong with our world, how it could be different, and how we might get there. Keep an extra copy of Socialism . . . Seriously in your bag and hand it to the next person who asks you what socialism is all about; as long as that person is not your boss . . . seriously.&” —Brian Jones, actor, educator, and activist &“A lighthearted, easy read that packs an intro course on socialism into a short volume. With jokes that made me laugh out loud, and a lot of heart. Socialism is for lovers. Indeed.&” —Sarah Jaffe, Belabored podcast host
The Gabinian Affair (The Gaius Marius Chronicles #1)
by Ray GleasonA retired Roman soldier looks back on his early life and battlefield adventures fighting under Julius Caesar in this gripping fictional memoir. The Gabinian Affair is a memoir written by a retired Roman soldier, Gaius Marius Insubrecus, who served Caesar during his wars in Gaul. As a youth, Insubrecus is caught between two worlds: the heroic myths of his people, the Gahâél, and the harsh realities of their conqueror, Rome. Insubrecus tries to escape assassins sent after him from Rome by hiding in the Roman army, right at the time that the new governor, Gaius Julius Caesar, launches his legions into Gaul to stop an invasion by a fierce and ruthless tribe called the Helvetii. Insubrecus is plunged into a world of violence, intrigue and betrayal, as he tries to serve his new patron, Caesar, and to stay alive, while pursued by Roman cutthroats and Gallic warriors.
When Tragedy Strikes: Rebuilding Your Life with Hope and Healing after the Death of Your Child
by Laura Diehl&“If you have suffered great tragedy and struggle to connect with God in your grief and disappointment, When Tragedy Strikes was written for you&” (Wayne Jacobsen, author of He Loves Me! Learning to Live in the Father&’s Affection). After the death of a child, there is no closure. It is like learning how to live with an amputation—you are forever changed and need to learn how to live a new &“normal.&” There can be a feeling of desperation to find someone farther ahead on the path who can understand the crushing pain that makes you feel like you can&’t even breathe at times. Laura Diehl was plunged into that place with the death of her daughter, and meets the deep need to connect with others who have experienced what cannot be put into words. When Tragedy Strikes is the raw account of her journey from deep darkness back into light and life, extending a hand of hope to those traveling on the path behind her, who need to rebuild their lives after the death of a child.
The Damsel: An Alan Grofield Novel (The Alan Grofield Novels #1)
by Richard StarkEscaping from the pages of the master crime writer&’s acclaimed Parker novels, a fast-talking actor-thief has an adventure of his own across Mexico. For years now, stage actor Alan Grofield has supported his craft with side gigs in the underworld, including a few dangerous heists with a ruthless criminal named Parker. After their last scheme, Grofield finds himself stranded in Mexico with a bullet wound and a bag of cash. And then things start to get interesting—when he watches a young woman climbing into his fifth-floor hotel window. It turns out Elly Fitzgerald has a taste for trouble to match Grofield&’s penchant for finding it. When the hoods she&’s running from catch up to her, she and Grofield set out on an action-packed road trip from Mexico City to Acapulco, hoping to stop an assassination along the way. The first Alan Grofield novel by crime fiction master Donald E. Westlake writing as Richard Stark, The Damsel is full of wit, adrenaline, and political intrigue. This edition includes a new foreword by Sarah Weinman.
At Home in Thrush Green: A Novel (The Beloved Thrush Green Series #8)
by Miss Read&“If you&’ve ever enjoyed a visit to Mitford, you&’ll relish a visit to Thrush Green,&” where there&’s a spring in the step of villagers young and old (Jan Karon, #1 New York Times–bestselling author). It is spring in the village of Thrush Green. In neighboring Lulling, Charles Henstock admires the blooming garden of his new vicarage, glad the squabbles with his parishioners in Affairs at Thrush Green are settled. And yet the good vicar wistfully recalls his former home—the ugly, old rectory of Thrush Green, which burned to the ground. Now, from the rectory&’s ruins, the villagers are building eight retirement homes for the older folks most in need. But how to choose who will live there? How will they get on together? And how will they accommodate the dogs, cats, and birds that must come along? The spring has brought a new crop of dilemmas, but Dr. Henstock and the villagers are determined to make the old people feel at home in Thrush Green. In the end, harmony is restored to this tiny fictional world. With wit and grace, Miss Read has charmed numerous critics and won the loyalty of readers who will happily find themselves once more At Home in Thrush Green. &“Beneath the deceptive simplicity . . . there is arch humor and perceptive character analysis . . . Delightful.&” —Publishers Weekly
3000 Miles in the Great Smokies
by William A. Hart Jr.A hiking memoir by &“a man whose soul is held in thrall by remote places in the Smokies where . . . rising trout and fog-laden valleys rule supreme&” (Jim Casada, The Literature of Hiking in the Smokies). Bill Hart has hiked, camped and fished in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than forty years. In over three thousand miles of walking, he has recorded experiences and impressions that will delight readers of all ages. Whether exploring some of the most remote sections of the Smokies, angling for trout, meeting mountain folk, or marveling at the flora and fauna around him, Bill has a gift for heartfelt storytelling and a wealth of knowledge to share about the park. Join him for an unforgettable journey through a beloved national treasure. Includes photos &“[A] collection of essays and journal entries of over 40 years of hiking, camping and exploring in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.&” —Go Knoxville &“A compilation of thoughts and reminiscences of his wonderful days and nights there.&” —Smoky Scout&’s Hiking Adventures
Changes: A Love Story
by Ama Ata AidooA Commonwealth Prize–winning novel of &“intense power . . . examining the role of women in modern African society&” by the acclaimed Ghanaian author (Publishers Weekly). Living in Ghana&’s capital city of Accra with a postgraduate degree and a career in data analysis, Esi Sekyi is a thoroughly modern African woman. Perhaps that is why she decides to divorce her husband after enduring yet another morning&’s marital rape. Though her friends and family are baffled by her decision (after all, he doesn&’t beat her!), Esi holds fast. When she falls in love with a married man—wealthy, and able to arrange a polygamous marriage—the modern woman finds herself trapped in a new set of problems. Witty and compelling, Aidoo&’s novel, according to Manthia Diawara, &“inaugurates a new realist style in African literature.&” In an afterword to this edition, Tuzyline Jita Allan &“places Aidoo&’s work in a historical context and helps introduce this remarkable writer [who] sheds light on women&’s problems around the globe&” (Publishers Weekly).
Why Dogs Can't Eat Chocolate: How Medicines Work and How You Can Take Them Safely
by Dr. Louise AcheyA pharmacist explains the science behind prescription medications—with helpful hints for avoiding adverse reactions and side effects. If you are one of the millions who take at least one prescription drug regularly, how can you stay safe when their effects can be so unpredictable—and occasionally even dangerous? Just as chocolate has a very different effect on your dog than it does on you, prescription drugs don&’t always work the same from person to person. In this book, a pharmacist and award-winning medical educator simplifies the complex and confusing information about pharmaceuticals, reveals the three &“Ds&” of taking medicine safely, and explains in a clear and entertaining way what happens in our bodies when we take a medicine or supplement—to help you make safer, smarter choices for your own health.
Umbertina: A Novel
by Helen BaroliniThe &“panoramic, descriptive, and solidly crafted&” historical novel of immigration, womanhood, and the feminist ideals of self-reliance and self-confidence (Publishers Weekly). This sweeping, multi-generational novel begins in southern Italy&’s Calabria region in the late 1800s, as Umbertina—the wife of a simple farmer—persuades her husband to emigrate to the United States to pursue its promise of hope and freedom for their three children. Through years of struggle on New York City&’s Lower East Side and then in a growing upstate New York town, it is Umbertina&’s determination, ingenuity, and business sense that propel the family into financial success and security—leaving her daughters and granddaughters free to sort out their identities both as Italian Americans and as women. &“Through a dazzling interplay of American and Italian characters in both countries, Helen Barolini delineates the major concerns of all thinking American ethnics.&” This is no less true today, as this republication restores Umbertina to a reading public newly attuned to the complexities of cultural inheritance and identity (The Philadelphia Inquirer).
The Baby Chronicles: Where You Were Before You Were
by Beatrice BrunoA novel about four women created by God with an eternal purpose in mind—and their remarkable journey . . . The Baby Chronicles is the story behind the scenes of creation of four &“pre-born&” baby girls who eventually meet in the US Army: Beverley, Emmaline, Joyce, and Margarette Ann. Although many of the pre-borns you meet are excited about the prospect of having an &“Earth assignment,&” at least three of these four would rather stay in Heaven with Abba. They don&’t want to carry out their mission on Earth, especially with the families they have been assigned to. If you have ever wondered where you were before you existed on Earth, this book will give you pause to think of the possibilities you had before you were even born.
General Maxime Weygand, 1867-1965: Fortune and Misfortune (Encounters: Explorations in Folklore and Ethnomusicology)
by Anthony ClaytonThis lively biography of the French military commander chronicles his legendary and controversial career through WWI, WWII, and beyond. The extraordinary life of General Maxime de Nimal Weygand offers a fascinating glimpse into the perils and politics of 20th century French military leadership. From obscure origins, Weygand rose to a distinguished career as chief of staff for Marshal Foch during World War I and continued to serve his country after the war in Poland and Syria. Alarmed by Nazi Germany&’s prodigious rearmament, Weygand locked horns with politicians who were blind to the growing military threat. In fact, he faced accusations that his desire for a strong army was anti-democratic. With German invaders again threatening Paris, Weygand argued for armistice rather than face certain military defeat. During Nazi occupation, he was no friend of the newly-installed Vichy government, and was sent to North Africa. There, he plotted the army&’s return to the Allied cause and was imprisoned. Released at wars end, he was rearrested on the orders of Charles de Gaulle and afterwards fought to restore his name. In this concise biography, Anthony Clayton traces the vertiginous changes in fortune of a soldier whose loyalty to France and to the French army was unwavering.
The End of Imagination: And Other Essays
by Arundhati RoyFive books of essays in one volume from the Booker Prize–winner and &“one of the most ambitious and divisive political essayists of her generation&” (The Washington Post). With a new introduction by Arundhati Roy, this new collection begins with her pathbreaking book The Cost of Living—published soon after she won the Booker Prize for her novel The God of Small Things—in which she forcefully condemned India&’s nuclear tests and its construction of enormous dam projects that continue to displace countless people from their homes and communities. The End of Imagination also includes her nonfiction works Power Politics, War Talk, Public Power in the Age of Empire, and An Ordinary Person&’s Guide to Empire, which include her widely circulated and inspiring writings on the US invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, the need to confront corporate power, and the hollowing out of democratic institutions globally. Praise for Arundhati Roy &“The fierceness with which Arundhati Roy loves humanity moves my heart.&” —Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize–winning author and recipient of the LennonOno Grant for Peace Award &“Arundhati Roy combines her brilliant style as a novelist with her powerful commitment to social justice in producing these eloquent, penetrating essays.&” —Howard Zinn, author of Political Awakenings and Indispensable Zinn &“Arundhati Roy is incandescent in her brilliance and her fearlessness. And in these extraordinary essays—which are clarions for justice, for witness, for a true humanity—Roy is at her absolute best.&” —Junot Díaz, author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao &“One of the most confident and original thinkers of our time.&” —Naomi Klein, author of No Is Not Enough and The Battle For Paradise &“Arundhati Roy calls for &‘factual precision&’ alongside of the &‘real precision of poetry.&’ Remarkably, she combines those achievements to a degree that few can hope to approach.&” —Noam Chomsky, leading public intellectual and author of Hopes and Prospects &“India&’s most impassioned critic of globalization and American influence.&” —The New York Times
Essays on Economics and Economists
by R. H. CoaseReflections on two centuries of economic history from a Nobel Prize winner in the field: &“An accessible collection by a renowned economist.&”—Library Journal How do economists decide what questions to address and how to choose their theories? How do they tackle the problems of the economic system and give advice on public policy? With these broad questions, Nobel laureate R. H. Coase, widely recognized for his seminal work on transaction costs, reflects on some of the most fundamental concerns of economists over the past two centuries. In fifteen essays, Coase evaluates the contributions of a number of outstanding figures, including Adam Smith, Alfred Marshall, Arnold Plant, Duncan Black, and George Stigler, as well as economists at the London School of Economics in the 1930s. &“Are you looking for a book by an economist who can really write and has insight after insight on free markets vs. government regulation? Would you like it even better if you could get some good laughs from his clever way of putting things? Then Ronald H. Coase&’s Essays on Economics and Economists is the book for you.&”—Reason
The Democrats: A Critical History
by Lance SelfaAn assessment of the state of the Democratic Party in the new millennium, the betrayal of progressive ideals, and how real change can happen.The 2006 elections put the Democrats in the majority in both houses of Congress, yet those hoping for change were deeply disappointed. Likewise, the striking victory of Barack Obama and the Democrats in 2008 created a wave of optimism, but the promise would not be fulfilled. In this book, Lance Selfa looks at the Democrats in a broad historical perspective, showing that today&’s betrayals stem from the Democratic Party&’s role as one of the two parties serving the interests of the US establishment, not of the broader public or its &“base&” of women, African Americans, trade union members, and working and poor people.Many other books on the Democrats have seen the party&’s recent history as a departure from its storied past as the &“party of the people.&” Selfa&’s book is one of the few written for a popular audience to challenge this myth and to put today&’s legitimacy crisis in the Democratic Party in a historical perspective, encouraging us to think beyond the next election cycle.&“Worthy reading for anyone who is interested in social change.&” —MediaMouse &“With a new, duly-deserved chapter on the Obama Era, Lance Selfa&’s The Democrats reveals the many ways in which the establishment Democratic Party has not just dashed progressive hopes over centuries but served as a distraction from the desperately needed business of making real change in this country. Writing dismal history like this is dirty work, but somebody&’s got to do it and Selfa&’s straight talk actually lifts ones spirits.&”—Laura Flanders, host of The Laura Flanders Show
Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug (Tiny T Rex Ser.)
by Jonathan Stutzman<b>New York Times bestseller</b> The first in the dino book series that introduced readers to the mightiest little T. Rex with the biggest heart of all! Tiny T. Rex has a HUGE problem. His friend Pointy needs cheering up and only a hug will do. But with his short stature and teeny T. Rex arms, is a hug impossible? Not if Tiny has anything to say about it! Join this plucky little dinosaur in his very first adventure, Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug—a warm and funny picture book that proves the best hugs come from the biggest hearts. HOW DO DINOSAURS: Books about dinosaurs tackle many topics, but this may be the only one that considers how a T. Rex can give a hug! This wonderful children's book is a funny and sweet story about friendship, perseverance, empathy, and kindness that will delight any kid who loves dinosaurs. GREAT READ ALOUD BOOK: Delightful text and adorable illustrations make this dinosaur book one kids will love to hear again and again! Publishers Weekly proclaims that "readers will root for bighearted, small-armed Tiny" who never gives up and doesn’t allow limitations to get in his way. PRESCHOOL AND KINGERGARTEN BOOK: Fans of Dragons Love Tacos, Grumpy Monkey, and Diggersaurs books will enjoy following Tiny on his big adventure. Other books in the series include Tiny T. Rex and the Grand Ta-Da!, Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark, Tiny T. Rex and the Perfect Valentine, and Tiny T. Rex and the Tricks of Treating. Perfect for: Dinosaur enthusiasts Parents and teachers seeking books that teach lessons about empathy, friendship, and problem-solving Emerging and reluctant readers Fans of the Tiny T. Rex series and popular children's books like How to Catch a Dinosaur, Dinosnores, and How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
Weird Rules to Follow
by Kim SpencerWinner of a 2024 PNBA Book Award Winner of the 2023 IODE Violet Downey Book Award Winner of the 2023 Jean Little First-Novel Award Winner of the 2023 Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People Winner of the 2023 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award ★“Readers will be left with a rich image of Mia’s world and the family and people that surround her as well as a strong sense of how culture and class impact people’s experiences. A touching exploration of identity and culture.”—Kirkus Reviews Mia knows her family is very different than her best friend's. In the 1980s, the coastal fishing town of Prince Rupert is booming. There is plenty of sockeye salmon in the nearby ocean, which means the fishermen are happy and there is plenty of work at the cannery. Eleven-year-old Mia and her best friend, Lara, have known each other since kindergarten. Like most tweens, they like to hang out and compare notes on their crushes and dream about their futures. But even though they both live in the same cul-de-sac, Mia’s life is very different from her non-Indigenous, middle-class neighbor. Lara lives with her mom, her dad and her little brother in a big house, with two cars in the drive and a view of the ocean. Mia lives in a shabby wartime house that is full of relatives—her churchgoing grandmother, binge-drinking mother and a rotating number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Even though their differences never seemed to matter to the two friends, Mia begins to notice how adults treat her differently, just because she is Indigenous. Teachers, shopkeepers, even Lara’s parents—they all seem to have decided who Mia is without getting to know her first. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Mayan Murder (Orca Soundings)
by Martha Brack MartinMayan Murder continues the story started in River Traffic. Tom is looking forward to spending spring break in Mexico with his girlfriend, Kat. Her father, an FBI agent, has invited Tom to join them at a fancy Cancun resort for some much-needed R&R. But when the daughter of a local law-enforcement officer goes missing, Kat's dad is pulled into the investigation. Soon after, Tom notices a yacht in the marina with a suspicious-looking crew and a kid matching the missing girl's description. Investigating further could lead Tom into the dangerous world of ruthless Mexican drug cartels. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!