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Writing the recent history of life sciences is an exciting but demanding undertaking. Some disciplines are emerging while others are disappearing; above all, they are now intertwined and overlapping, constantly shifting their boundaries. However, despite the resulting complexity, certain fundamental cross-disciplinary concepts continue to...

Medicine has accompanied human history since its very origins and, unlike any other discipline, it grapples with matters of life and death. Today, understanding the evolution of medicine and life sciences, as well as the features that make them unique, is all the more...

The final installment of Adolfo Ovies's groundbreaking The Boy Generals trilogy races from the Shenandoah Valley to Appomattox with the rapidity of a headlong cavalry charge. The turbulent events of the closing months of the Civil War serve as a backdrop for the increasingly...

As the latest and most significant addition to The Maritime Silk Road Series, this volume stands as the first comprehensive scholarly monograph on the protection of China's maritime cultural heritage available in English. Authored by Qu Jinliang, a founding figure in Chinese marine cultural...

In this pathbreaking work, Linette Eunjoo Park tackles a core crisis in modern thought: how to critique antiblack violence without inadvertently preserving the violence itself. Arguing that previous radical theories--from critiques of racial capitalism to discourses of abolition--have failed to capture the unique, foundational...

This book explores one of the most pressing questions of our time: What happens to law when technological systems--algorithms, smart contracts, digital platforms--begin to regulate our lives as effectively as, or even more effectively than, traditional legal rules?While many scholars have framed this debate...

"Paulding County Ohio: Federal Census Index" serves as a vital genealogical tool for researchers and historians focusing on the population of Northwest Ohio. Compiled by Glenna Bennett Doster and Dorthy Font Hasselschwert, this comprehensive index organizes federal census data to provide a clear and...

"The Adventures of Johnny Appleseed" is a captivating biographical narrative that brings to life one of America's most enduring folk heroes. This work explores the remarkable journey of John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, as he traverses the rugged American frontier during the...

"George Whitefield: The Awakener" explores the monumental life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in the history of Christian evangelism. As a central leader of the Great Awakening in the eighteenth century, Whitefield's powerful oratory and tireless travels bridged the Atlantic,...

Author: Jan de VriesISBN-10: 1009641514ISBN-13: 9781009641517Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/05/2026Pages: 304Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.27lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

Author: Olha O. CherednychenkoISBN-10: 100952660XISBN-13: 9781009526609Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/05/2026Pages: 308Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.28lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

'The pang of the bite, the sudden spurting of blood, and the monstrous horror of the act.' This collection, edited by Nick Groom, explores the extraordinary variety and range of the vampire in English literature prior to the publication of Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897):...

1951, Cuba and the Grenadines. The third installment in the acclaimed and award-winning Bureau Archives Trilogyshows that time is no longer behaving itself. When a Soviet scientist from a Cuban rum distillery is found in Havana, grotesquely aged, former Bureau operative Max Calder is...

Maintenance and Light Repair Technician textbook offers concise, easy-to-read content needed to successfully complete skills on the MLR task list. This title provides the content to develop students into professional technicians, using case study examples and best practices, career profiles and soft skills, advanced...

Author: Katie TaylorISBN-13: 9798895270974Publisher: University of Tennessee PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/21/2026Pages: 302Format: Hardcover

"Pinch the Pencil" is more than a standard tracing book; it is a gateway to confidence. By focusing on the synergy between writing and reading, Newman's method helps children master essential sight words while developing impressive penmanship.The results of Newman's approach speak for themselves....

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER "The next great middle grade author." --Colby Sharp, literacy advocate A "Best Book of the Month" from Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com From the author of Jawbreaker, this USA Today bestseller is a funny and fresh middle-grade novel about a...

Yotsuba is going to school...almost! Fuuka says at school you read and write and do tests! A test is where you write your name at the top and answer questions. Yotsuba got alllll the questions right, so Fuuka gave her a perfect score! And,...

Hold your breath! It's time to dive into the fascinating world of deep diving! Divers take their lives into their hands when they plunge into the dark ocean depths to perform their dangerous work duties. In this book, readers will learn all about the...

What happens if you make a magician angry? He'll pull out his hare! In this book, readers will discover humorous puns and knock-knock jokes about magic, from magicians to magical creatures. This book introduces fun facts on the topic, which is sprinkled with enchantment...

What did the cow dung say to the flies? "Dinner's on me!" This book introduces readers to side-splitting puns and knock-knock jokes that are definitely disgusting. With age-appropriate humor and exciting facts, this book is sure to appeal to young readers who laugh out...

Why is Cinderella awful at tennis? She always runs away from the ball! This book about fairy tale characters is sure to excite young jokesters everywhere. Age-appropriate, hilarious jokes are paired with fascinating facts to deepen the reading experience. This book is bursting with...

A boy attracts the attention of something better left undisturbed in the fourth book in the Ghosts of Fear Street middle grade series from master of horror R.L. Stine--now with a brand-new look! Fear Street has some pretty incredible stores. Wes Parker likes Sal's...

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire!Three dragons. One unavoidable, unpredictable destiny. This is the beginning...of the end.In the SeaWing kingdom, a young prince learns he is an animus--capable...

How's a spider like a baseball player? Both can catch a fly! This book introduces readers to silly jokes about bugs. From puns to knock-knock jokes, readers will delight in hilarious and age-appropriate jokes. Interesting facts are presented alongside jokes to provide both a...

What kind of dog sneezes the most? A-choo-wawa! This is just one silly joke that will make kids laugh out loud--and run to tell their friends. This book introduces readers to fun facts and silly puns about their favorite pets, from cats to dogs...

A tiny novelty pet gets too big for its owners to handle in the third book in the Ghosts of Fear Street middle grade series from master of horror R.L. Stine--now with a brand-new look! When Scott and Glen decide to use water from...

Sixth grade renaissance man Nate Wright is bombastic, enthusiastic, and larger than life--it's why his friends call him "Big Nate." But behind the bravado, Nate is a faithful friend whose antics crack up his classmates, impart life lessons to readers, and bring a smile...

Myths! Lies! Secret mummy curses? Grab your head lamp, the award-winning History Smashers are headed to Ancient Egypt to dig up the truth about this incredible early civilization--and the many myths that will be buried once and for all. A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST...

After a school assignment challenges Dex to be whatever he wants, Dex decides he wants to be the WORLD'S BEST GREATEST EVER...at something. Filled with clever humor and touching insight, this chapter book graphic novel series follows Dex's misadventures as his attempts at the...

Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series continues with the second book in the Changing Skies arc, as the Clans continue to navigate an ominous prophecy that foreshadows the end of the cats' connection to StarClan.Still healing from an accident that almost killed her, Tawnypelt...

A boy's worst fears about the dentist may prove true in this bone-chilling middle grade horror perfect for fans of Goosebumps and Christopher Pike. Eddie has always been afraid of the dentist. He even bit the last one he went to (by accident). And...

THREE STARRED REVIEWS! - Chicken Run meets Tiny T. Rex in this funny farmyard tale of a feisty chicken who is sure she is a dinosaur! Includes a die-cut cover -- and back matter about how chickens (and all other birds) are the living...

Perfect for fans of dragon adventure graphic novels like Wings of Fire! Grace and friends return for a new adventure in this third installment of the bestselling City of Dragons series.Daijiang's continued pursuit of Grace has made it clear that she and Nate are...

PURA BELPRÉ HONOR BOOK - A powerful young adult novel-in-verse about a Texas teen battling racism in her theater program and book banning efforts by her town's school board--from the acclaimed author of Aniana del Mar Jumps In. An International Literacy Association Notable Book...

Bonbon is back in the third installment of the clever and funny illustrated murder mystery series. But tensions run high when she's surrounded by crooks. Bonnie Montgomery (as her case-cracking alter ego Montgomery Bonbon) has been tasked with delivering a priceless diamond to Adderstone...

Meet The Floofs. A Floof is a Floof. Not a rabbit, not a rat, not even a mouse. Join them as they go on three adventures full of fun, new friends, and just a little bit of magic.Brought to life in vivid graphic novel...

Learn all about the truly epic life of one of the most famous women rulers in history! Cleopatra's legacy as a trailblazing leader and political strategist dazzles in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Cleopatra was born into a time...

A boy suspects his substitute teacher is hiding a sinister secret in this second book in the Ghosts of Fear Street series from the master of children's horror, R.L. Stine--now with a reimagined look! Do you believe in ghosts? Don't say no until you...

A girl gets caught in a deadly game of hide-and-seek in this first book in the Ghosts of Fear Street series from the master of children's horror, R.L. Stine--now with a reimagined look! Do you believe in ghosts? Don't say no until you take...

Ty soars as a superhero in this new book in the Geisel Honor-winning series!Join Ty on his fun adventures in Ty's Travels: Super Ty!, a My First I Can Read book by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Niña Mata. Imagination,...

The fourth exciting entry in Rick Riordan's best-selling Heroes of Olympus series is now a graphic novel! At the conclusion of The Mark of Athena, Annabeth and Percy tumble into a pit leading straight to the Underworld. The other five demigods have to put...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! Big Nate delights middle grade readers with stories of mischief and misadventure in these new full-color comic strips featuring sixth grader Nate Wright and friends at P.S. 38. Middle school can be a hot mess--especially for Nate Wright. Whether...

From award-winning author Kenneth Oppel a startling, can't-wait-to-talk-about-it-with-someone novel that defies genre to create a survival thriller unlike any you've read before. For fans of Leave the World Behind, A.S. King, M.T. Anderson, and Margaret Atwood.Xavier Oaks doesn't particularly want to go to the...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Big Cheese, Pete Oswald, and critically acclaimed author of 7 Ate 9 and Bloop, Tara Lazar, comes a back-to-school adventure for Flat Cat! Flat Cat was born flat. He wasn't squashed under the lunch...

From Gordon Korman, the bestselling author of Restart, the story of a boy who's stuck at home with two broken legs... and who starts using cameras and a drone to spy on his classmates, neighbors, and a possible criminal who's come to town.If Carter...

Reina helps her neighbors in this Level Two I Can Read story about Reina Ramos, a loyal friend whose high-spirited antics sometimes cause chaos but who always finds a way to make things right! Features Spanish vocabulary and a glossary.Reina's school is holding a...

Featured on Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Children's Books of 2025 list! "Brilliant colors and dramatic contrast burst from the pages of this age-appropriate primer on the history and power of protests in the United States." - Foreword Reviews Throughout our long history, when something's...

Only a miracle can save Brian's day from total disaster!When Brian wakes up and realizes he's out of his favorite breakfast--Duck Nuts and milk--all he wants is to tell his best friend Gregory. But Gregory is nowhere to be found! Brian goes searching for...

A Boston Globe Best Book of the YearKirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearFinalist, 2025 Washington State Book Award for Books for Young ReadersEvanston Public Library 101 Great Books for KidsA 2025 White Raven Selection, International Youth Library Foundation★ Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★...