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Driven by desperation to save his dying sister, Evelon, from a mysterious illness, Cass risks everything by venturing into the hostile DMZ, where myths like him are hunted. There, he confronts formidable Grafters and unleashes his dormant fire powers. He also encounters Bellevar Academy,...

Power has shifted. The game has changed. But the dead still leave love notes.Two years after the bloodshed, Xyla reigns from the shadows as the head of The Nest-no longer just a weapon, but a queen. In the heart of DC, Osprey commands the...

Fiona and her big brother, Camden, share a unique bond--they were both born profoundly deaf. However, with the help of cochlear implants, they have discovered a world of sound. They have also embraced sign language! In this book, Fiona learns that she can accept...

The Book of Walking Dangerously differs from other walking books because it is, from beginning to end, about displeasure and the disagreeable. Employing Jean-Fran├ ois Lyotard's concept of paralogy - a means of recognizing there can be different logic to life that other scholars...

Have you ever wished for a pause button just to silence the relentless chatter in your mind?Are your thoughts constantly spiraling, making it hard to focus on the present?Do you feel like your overthinking is holding you back from truly living?Do you find yourself...

Former Ohio Attorney General crusades against wrongful conviction and shows how citizens can prevent this terrifyingly common miscarriage of justice.Author: Jim Petro,Nancy PetroISBN-10: 1493098462ISBN-13: 9781493098460Publisher: Prometheus BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/07/2026Pages: 328Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.35lbs

One red thread connects us all. Follow a red string as it makes its way through a community, from people who know each other to people who don't, from a call to play, to a family welcome, to a feel-better-soon wish, and finally a...

How should late modernity be defined, and its history interpreted? This book critically reflects upon the dynamics and disruptions of transformative change that occurred between the mid-20th century to the early-21st, focusing on themes of political economy, culture, war and terrorism, and the growing...

Offering a study of archaeological heritage in Turkey, this book shows the alternative ways that the public relates to the past and its remains. Within the theoretical framework of public archaeology, Isilay Gürsu brings together the results of decade-long projects - based on quantitative...

Retracing the origin, development and survival of individual and collective identities in past human societies, this volume features a global and interdisciplinary range of case studies from Late Antiquity to the modern period covering a diversity of geographical and historical regions. The contributors delve...

This book is about conscience and moral clarity. It asks how some people keep their judgment steadfast even when many around them are swept away by conspiracy theories, moral panics, and murderous ideologies-or, on a smaller scale, by immersion in a corrupt and corrupting...

No stone is left unturned in this reference level introduction to the gospel of Mark. Craig S. Keener provides a thorough overview of both Mark's textual history and every issue related to the authorship and context of the gospel. This volume lays the groundwork...

A beautiful A-to-Z introduction to the crawly little animals that live in America's national parks, for nature lovers of any age--featuring art from the beloved printmakers and poster illustrators at Fifty-Nine Parks. America's national parks are some of the most magical places in the...

TRON meets sixth grade in this heartfelt and fantastical graphic novel where a pixelated quest helps one girl navigate grief, friendship, and the wilds of middle school. Sixth grade. The game just got real. For Lexie, this year was supposed to be all about...

A smart account of a defining moment in African American contemporary art. The early 1990s were a game changer for black artists. Many rose prominently to lead the field of advanced art more generally--artists like GlennLigon, Renee Green, Fred Wilson, Lorna Simpson and others....

Every child moves in their own way, and every movement is worth celebrating! Written by a pediatric physical therapist, We Move is a heartwarming picture book that follows children of all abilities as they walk, jump, propel, run, ride, explore, play, and compete together....

Saddle up for a bootscootin' adventure at Rocking Horse Ranch!Told through the playful and curious voice of Comet, the ranch dog, this charming children's book invites young readers into a world where ponies have big personalitiesand every visit is filled with discovery. At the...

This open access book explores why lyrics and voices resonate with listeners in various temporal, performance and technological contexts. Sounding the Voice highlights how humans develop voice recognition and listening competence through a lifelong relationship with the voice. The voice is considered to be...

When Simon the Sloth visits his friend Douglas Donkey for Christmas, he discovers an old, tattered blanket tucked inside a keepsake box beside the tree. Curious about its meaning, Simon listens as Grandpa Donkey shares a story passed down through his family for thousands...

This book is a comprehensive guide designed for professionals in high-risk sectors, bridging the gap between traditional auditing methods and the modern digital landscape. This book offers innovative solutions, practical Python coding exercises, and real-world scenarios, equipping readers with invaluable insights into fraud analytics....

"It doesn't have to take a lifetime to find your Mountain Within."A MOUNTAIN WITHIN: Special Edition-this novel is based on a true American story of a powerful journey through the heart of a fractured Southern family, struggling to overcome abandonment, addiction, and painful secrets....

The Only Bitcoin Adventure That Helps Kids Understand InflationIn the village of Tradeville, life was simple until the Greedy King flooded the land with coins. Prices soared, chaos spread, and families struggled. Just when hope seemed lost, a glowing hero named Bitcoin appeared with...

THE DEAD CANNOT COME BACK, BUT PROMISES MADE TO THEM LIVE FOREVER Honzio Hartinza is no stranger to loss, but rather than bury himself in mourning, he focuses on building a better empire and rooting out the traitors who wish to destroy it. His...

Embark on a quest through the realm where romance and fantasy collide to solve the puzzles in this enchanting activity book Welcome to the magical land of romantasy: a place brimming with fantastical creatures, love triangles, prophecies, spells, villains and heroes. Go on a...

The whip cracked, and the stallion reared up in pain. "I don't care what it takes," Christy cried in horror. "I've got to find a way to get Prince away from here!"Prince, the Mission's stallion, has a cruel new owner. When Christy and her...

A spoonful of imagination helps the medicine go down! One Wednesday morning, Dani at Emergency Services takes a call: there's been a car crash. Daisy's arm is broken, Lisa has a head injury, and poor Mr. Von Thunderhoof has chest pains. They're rushed by...

This volume offers a comprehensive analysis of transatlantic relations throughout the long 20th century. Reflecting on the tensions between identity and alterity, which have informed the relationship between Europe and the United States since the colonial era, The Atlantic Alliance in the Long 20th...

In many emerging economies, impressive progress in reducing poverty has been overshadowed by persistent inequality and growing frustration with political elites. This widespread social discontent has driven governments to respond with short-term policies aimed at increasing equity that run the risk of jeopardizing long-term...

Italian literature is among the most ancient and influential Western literatures. With its classics spanning from the Middle Ages to our contemporaneity, the impact of Italian literature worldwide has been and still is enormous - think of the influence of Dante in shaping Holocaust...

This Element introduces PrInDT (Prediction and Interpretation in Decision Trees), a statistical approach for modeling relationships between extra- and intralinguistic variables in World Englishes. It is based on decision trees and controls their size in a way that they are easy and straightforward to...

In The Noise, eight haunting stories explore what we hear when everything else goes quiet.From abandoned houses that hum with memory to a child's voice carried through static, author Matt Walker crafts a collection of quiet terrors where grief, faith, and longing become instruments...

It's Hanukkah and Dragon is helping his family celebrate. Have you ever made latkes or played dreidel? Come join the fun as Dragon makes latkes and lights the menorah. Then play the dreidel game and see where it lands!Author: A. L. KaplanISBN-13: 9798991601337Publisher: Wolf...

Iron Sharpest Iron: Self Defense Mastery is a comprehensive guide to mastering self-defense through proactive action, mental resilience, and physical preparedness. This book redefines self-defense as a calculated, decisive response to threats, emphasizing survival in real-world scenarios over passive or reactive approaches.The book begins...

In the final book of The King's Chosenseries--the prophecy of who will be the one true king looms over Lucas more darkly than ever before.When Grant plans to take down Itan, it is only a matter of time before Lucas's destiny is finally revealed....

A murder mystery set in pandemic-era Virginia, where a young web designer attempts to uncover who shot and killed her brother--and why the murderer decided to use a silver bullet, from the author of Blurry and Discipline. Like Swimmers opens during the Covid summer...

This book explores how episodes of 'nothing', or lost experience, shape accounts of self-identity. What is the most important thing that is not in your life? We tell stories about absent people, missed opportunities, things we yearn or wish for and events that never...

God Is Good is the true story of a woman who endured rejection, abuse, and years of hidden suffering - and discovered that God's goodness had never left her.Born in wartime China and raised in a culture that valued sons over daughters, Margaret Liu...

When a glittering gathering in Jeddah's expatriate community turns into scandal, betrayal, and murder, the city's shadows come alive.At the center is Colonel Adil, a relentless investigator determined to uphold Sharia law, even if it means uncovering the secrets of the powerful elite. From...

Sunny's home has always been chaotic, but recently it's gotten OUT OF HAND! When Mama tries to order pizza using the remote and Dad falls asleep in the baby's bed, Sunny decides it's time to step in. After all, even grown-ups need help sometimes....

What kind of person do you want to be? Kind, smart, thoughtful or wise, the possibilities are endless. Follow all of these amazing bees on their busy day, from their hive to school, on good days and bad days, and learn that being yourself...

With Impression, Soleil Levant, exhibited in 1874, Claude Monet (1840-1926) took part in the creation of the Impressionism movement that introduced the 19th century to modern art. All his life, he captured natural movements around him and translated them into visual sensations. Considered the...

This edited collection takes a structured and systematic approach to exploring the policymaking and policy impacts that shape private higher education (PHE) across the globe.Although the rapid PHE expansion to a third of total global enrollment has owed much to a lack of initial...

After the 1952 revolution, the Egyptian state became an ideological project promoted by national cultural and media institutions. Focusing particularly on the years under the leadership of Gamal Abdel Nasser (1954-1970), Chihab El Khachab uses official written and visual sources produced by different governmental...

The first systemic analysis of time travel as narrative device, Edward Royston's Transgressing Time argues that as a fictional conceit, time travel can most fruitfully be understood from a narratological perspective that sidesteps questions of its plausibility. In service of this goal, Royston identifies...

A heartwarming Thanksgiving children's book celebrating gratitude, family, and the magic of coming together.'Twas More Than Just A Little Thanksgiving is a joyful and beautifully illustrated holiday story that follows children as they prepare for a special Thanksgiving celebration filled with love, laughter, tradition,...

In this poetic and profound tome, a heart surgeon weaves medical wisdom with the journey of life, revealing a blueprint for longevity that harmonizes modern science with ancient practices. The pages pulse with strategies for vitality, stress resilience, and joyful living, emboldening readers to...

In a beautiful, little town, a little boy named Anderson and his friend Julia go on a magical adventure. On their trip, they are greeted by a twinkling, dancing group of fairies who tell the kids they have a surprise. After following the fairies,...

The New Mags City Guide offers an updated selection of the best hotels, restaurants, bar, coffee shops, retail concepts, and cultural landmarks. With the New Mags City Guide, you can make the most of your time, whether you're searching for a world-class restaurant, a...

A hilariously punny read-aloud for fans of The Bad Seed and The Very Impatient Caterpillar! Myles Porcini loves to have fun. He loves his forest school, but why is being a mushroom so much work? Myles would rather daydream. But when Myles leads the...

The New Mags City Guide offers an updated selection of the best hotels, restaurants, bar, coffee shops, retail concepts, and cultural landmarks. With the New Mags City Guide, you can make the most of your time, whether you're searching for a refined meal, a...