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Rendered in gorgeously carved wood blocks and buffeted with historical supplemental material, John Vasquez Mejias's The Puerto Rican War tells the story of the the 1950 insurrection on the island that resulted in 38 deaths and a failed assassination attempt against President Harry S. Truman. Told as a fable, in which the leaders of the movement are visited by the ghosts of Michael Collins and Gandhi, this book showcases an important and often overlooked moment in American history and a historical touchstone for the Puerto Rican independence movement.

Tom Sawyer's energetic antics--treasure hunting, fishing, and general mischief-making--have captured the imaginations of children for almost 150 years. Now, this abridged edition of the classic story is refreshed with an appealing new cover and contemporary interior illustrations. The Classic Starts series has sold more than 8 million copies since it launched in 2004. These abridged, kid-friendly editions are the perfect way to introduce beloved stories to the next generation. Each book includes discussion questions by early childhood educator Arthur Pober, EdD.

"As the sun sets, a security guard arrives to help this sleepy little school get some rest. From tucking in chairs to checking all the locks to listening to the silverware snoring, she makes her moonlit rounds. One by one, the lights are turning off and everyone is turning in. Well, everyone except for the turtle from 2A. Will this escapee make it back to bed on time?"--

"In this stunning debut by a South Carolina attorney, Zach Stander, a lawyer with a past, and Addie Stone, his indomitable detective and lover, find themselves entangled in secrets, lies, and murder in a small Southern town. A high-profile murder case - A white woman has been bludgeoned to death with an altar cross in a rural church on Cicada Road in Walterboro, South Carolina. Sam Jenkins, a Black man, is found covered in blood, kneeling over the body. In a state already roiling with racial tenson, this is not only a murder case, but a powder keg. A haunting cold case - Two young women are murdered on quiet Edisto Beach, an hour southeast of Walterboro, and the killer disappears without a trace. Thirty-four years later the mystery remains unsolved. Could there be a connection to Stander's case? A killer who's watching - Stander takes on Jenkins's defense, but he's up against a formidable solicitor with powerful allies. Worse, his client is hiding a bombshell secret. When Addie Stone reopens the cold case, she discovers more long-buried secrets in this small town. Would someone kill again to keep them? Ideal for fans of mystery, suspense, and thrillers in the vein of Karin Slaughter's Pretty Girls and Stacy Willingham's A Flicker in the Dark, as well as for readers who followed the high-profile Murdaugh murder trial, held in the same small town as in When Cicadas Cry"--

The young puppet Pinocchio dreams of becoming a real boy. But whenever he tries to prove himself worthy of the transformation, he falls into mischief and laziness. Pinocchio must learn the hard way how to become honest, kind, and--above all--human. One of the most-translated works in children's literature, Pinocchio is a thrilling story about improving one's character and learning how to live in an often-harsh world.

While his siblings and cousins all learn to fly, Calvin lets his imagination soar by burying his beak in a book instead. Unfortunately, when it's time to migrate, the land-bound "geeky beaky" realizes his family will have to carry him. Then, on their way south, they run into a hurricane--and only Calvin, with his book learning, can save the day! A true celebration of the joy of reading.

Cuando un niño conoce a un pequeño extraterrestre perdido, los dos entablan una amistad fantástica de inmediato. Van a la escuela, exploran el vecindario y se divierten mucho. Pero de pronto, a la hora de dormir, el extraterrestre se siente muy, muy triste. ¿Podrá el niño descubrir qué necesita su nuevo compañero más que nada en el mundo? Esta graciosa y conmovedora historia es la prueba de que las amistades y la familia son lo más importante del universo, sin importar quién seas.

A Percy el pug le encantan los charcos: charcos grandes, charcos pequeños, charcos pantanosos, charcos blandos y lodosos. Pero ningún charco es ideal... hasta que encuentra uno con tres amigables cerditos. Pero ningún charco es ideal... hasta que encuentra uno con tres amigables cerditos. Sin embargo, la protectora Mamá Cerdita no cree que su familia deba mezclarse con pugs, ¡y echa a Percy del charco! ¿Podrá Percy demostrarle que se equivoca y así ganarse un lugar en el charco perfecto? ​Esta divertida historia sobre la amistad y el juego inclusivo es perfecta para niñas y niños pequeños que están aprendiendo a hacer nuevas amistades. Ahora disponible en español.

No canines are cooler than the twenty stylin' and wildin' dogs in this hilarious set of 20 postcards by artist Carly Beck. These paintings of perfectly dressed dogs feature top breeds like Frenchies, retrievers, and many more, each inviting you into a world that's part Richard Scarry, part Vogue fashion shoot.

Inspired by the long-standing affair between D. H. Lawrence's German wife and an Italian peasant, Lady Chatterley's Lover follows the intense passions of Constance Chatterley. Trapped in an unhappy marriage to an aristocrat whose war wounds have left him paralyzed and impotent, Constance enters into a liaison with the gamekeeper, Mellors. Originally banned in multiple countries, Lady Chatterley's Lover is an unapologetic portrayal of pleasure recognized as Lawrence's "best novel" (Anaï Nin) and "one of the most important works of fiction of the century" (Archibald MacLeish).

The popular heart designs of Chris Uphues, featuring charming and cute-as-can-be anthropomorphic winking and smiling hearts are here transformed into an endlessly entertaining scene perfect puzzlers of all ages. Packaged in a keepsake box and printed with mold-free materials, the fully solved puzzle measures 18 by 24 inches.

The winking, rainbow-hued, glee-inducing anthropomorphic hearts illustrations of celebrated artist Chris Uphues are on full display in this book of 20 unique postcards. Printed on durable art card, these postcards are perfect to send or to display as mini inspirational wall art.

"This delightful book is a tribute to the genius of the human mind for conceptual precision and the beauty of the English language in capturing it. It resolves a great deal of puzzlement over confusable terms, and its endearing illustrations and lighthearted explanations multiply the satisfaction." --Steven Pinker, author of The Language Instinct and Rationality What's the difference between mazes and labyrinths? Proverbs and adages? Clementines and tangerines? Join author Eli Burnstein on a hairsplitter's odyssey into the world of the ultra-subtle with Dictionary of Fine Distinctions. Illustrated by New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck, this humorous dictionary takes a neurotic, brain-tickling plunge into the infinite (and infinitesimal) nuances that make up our world. The perfect gift for book lovers, word nerds, trivia geeks, and everyday readers, this illustrated gem is more than just a book--it is an indispensable resource akin to a thesaurus but filled with charm and wit. Each entry, from "latte vs. flat white" to "Great Britain vs. The United Kingdom," is accompanied by mnemonic aids, quirky asides, and detailed illustrations, making it a standout dictionary for any bibliophile or language enthusiast's library. For fans of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows or Foyle's Philavery: A Treasury of Unusual Words, Dictionary of Fine Distinctions promises to be a cherished addition to the genre that offers clarity, joy, and a deeper appreciation for the subtleties of the English language. The quintessential librarian gift and English teacher gift, it's an educational odyssey that's as entertaining as it is enlightening.

"Mark Lausson has everything he thought he wanted: a coveted job at elite Sawyer College in Ohio. But at the start of his second year, stuck in a small town with deadlines piling up and paychecks falling short, Mark can already feel the fantasy crumbling. And then, a few weeks in, sophomore Tyler Cunningham shows up in class. In Tyler--confident, mysterious, and popular--Mark glimpses another way of being in the world. He finds Tyler's self-possession both compelling and unsettling. Caught in the rush of sex and secrets, Mark ignores the increasing evidence that Tyler can't be trusted. But by the time Mark comes to his senses, the irreparable damage is done. Complicating easy ideas of innocence, Providence explores the ways loneliness and desire distort our senses of self and other, right and wrong." -- Provided by Publisher.

A shy elephant loves ten balloons with all her heart and does everything to protect them, but when they blow away one day, she rediscovers the support of the friends who have been there all along.

Inconceivable combines memoir and investigative reporting to reveal an underground community of sperm donors and recipients who have chosen to circumvent traditional fertility avenues and meet up on their own terms. As an active participant in this community, Valerie Bauman uses her own story as a lens into this movement of people trying to dodge the costly and often discriminatory world of sperm banks and fertility clinics. Valerie's story is a window into the growing movement of single-by-choice motherhood, alternative fertility pursuits, and the unfair legal, financial, and medical entanglements that compel many single women and LGBTQ+ couples to take their fertility into their own hands.

The Rainbow Witch is a guide to color and magic that encompasses all factions of witchcraft practices and practitioners. In this book, readers are initiated into each of seven colors of the rainbow by learning the spiritual meaning, intensity, and magical purpose of each color. Set up a color altar, enhance your spells, connect with entities beyond the veil, use your chakra energy to open the color portals, and give you more power than you dreamed possible. Author Kac Young offers symbolic language; powerful nature magic integrating plants, crystals, and animals; incantations, prayers, rituals, and mental techniques for effective practice that will deepen your abilities and magical talents.

Seneca the Younger was a playwright, essayist, lecturer (and tutor to the emperor Nero) who remains one of the most important Stoic philosophers. Emphasizing both theory and practical advice, Seneca's writing is perfectly suited to contemporary readers. He articulated the difficulties of living ethically and influenced many writers, including Marcus Aurelius, Michel de Montaigne, Dante Alighieri, Tertullian, Baruch Spinoza, and Edmund Burke.

When her family becomes impoverished after a disastrous financial speculation, Agnes Grey determines to find work as a governess in order to contribute to their meager income and assert her independence. But Agnes's enthusiasm is swiftly extinguished as she struggles first with the unmanageable Bloomfield children and then with the painful disdain of the haughty Murray family; the only kindness she receives comes from Mr. Weston, the sober young curate. Anne Brontë's first novel, which draws on her own experiences, offers a compelling personal perspective on the desperate position of unmarried, educated women for whom becoming a governess was the only respectable career open to them in Victorian society.

When you least expect it, something special will get your attention. Your alien will be back. He will invite you over for a play date. In this heartwarming sequel to the critically acclaimed Your Alien, it's the human boy's turn to visit the extraterrestrial's home planet--and to feel like an outsider. But with a little help from his very best friend in the whole universe, our young hero finds a way to fit in.

What is so great about having your birthday party on the moon? For starters, you can ride in a rocket with your friends and eat cake upside down. Your friends can celebrate with you for a whole month, which is only one day on the moon! Young partygoers can bounce and glide in a low-gravity playground. And any "moon angels" that you make will last for thousands of years. This entertaining adventure includes sidebars, a glossary, a selected bibliography, and suggestions for further reading. If You Had Your Birthday Party on the Moon is perfect for sharing at home and at school.

This full-color 192-page sticker book features hundreds of stickers in the wild, California-infused aesthetic of the design collective Friends of Type. As catchy as a hit pop tune, and brimming with positivity, the over 600 stickers in this collection feature slogans, puns, design-forward word play and good old-fashioned style, sure to delight and amaze.

The Bush family's political resume is unequaled in US history: one senator, two governors, one vice president, and two presidents, all whom have helped shape the nation for decades. The Bushes have long lived in front of the camera, but never has a photographic book focused on the stories and achievements of the three generations of the family's women who came of age in the public eye: Barbara Pierce Bush; Laura Welch Bush; and twins Barbara Bush Coyne and Jenna Bush Hager. In this stunning, collectible volume, their inspiring journeys--from childhood to the White House and beyond--are brought to life. It features more than 150 photographs, quotes, and highlights from notable speeches, and is punctuated by insightful commentary from award-winning Washington journalist and author Elaine S. Povich.

Italian food has captivated our taste buds for centuries. Combining simplicity and creativity, it enchants with an alchemy of high-quality ingredients, recipes tied to the specialties of each region, and the experience of being at the table. There is an entire category of smaller bites--spuntini--meant to be enjoyed at in-between-meal moments of the day. This snack cookbook by Italian food expert Anna Francese Gass introduces the American audience to the complete range of spuntini culture, with recipes drawn from all across the country. She shares recipes for spuntini di meta mattina (mid-morning snacks often enjoyed with a second--or third--coffee); merenda, the cherished after-school treat for children (that also offers adults a way to stave off hunger before dinner); and aperitivi, delightful early-evening Italian appetizers meant to be enjoyed with drinks. Also included is a chapter of delicacies from Italy's robust culture of street food (the one instance where Italians might eat on the go). Studded with gorgeous photography of both finished dishes and Italian food markets, cafes, bars, and pasticcerie, this book will elevate your snacking game to the Italian ideal.

Tennessee Russo is having a really bad day. He found out his boyfriend has been cheating on him, and his estranged father, Henry, shows up out of the blue acting like nothing is wrong. A famous reality show archeologist, Henry wants Tennessee to join him as he searches for the rings of the Sacred Band of Thebes. The Sacred Band of Thebes was a fearsome army comprised of 150 gay couples in ancient Greece. Can Tennessee pass up the chance to show the world that not only have queer people been here forever, but that they were respected, and they were formidable?

This heartwarming, beautifully written middle-grade historicalnovel about an untold American frontier story is destined to be a cherished classic. North Dakota, 1905 After fleeing persecution in the Russian Empire, eleven-year-old Shoshana and her family, Jewish immigrants, start a new life on the prairie. Shoshana takes fierce joy in the wild beauty of the plains and the thrill of forging a new, American identity. But it's not as simple for her older sister, Libke, who misses their Ukrainian village and doesn't pick up English as quickly or make new friends as easily. Desperate to fit in, Shoshana finds herself hiding her Jewish identity in the face of prejudice, just as Libke insists they preserve it. For the first time, Shoshana is at odds with her beloved sister, and has to look deep inside herself to realize that her family's difference is their greatest strength. By listening to the music that's lived in her heart all along, Shoshana finds new meaning in the Jewish expression all beginnings are difficult, as well as in the resilience and traditions her people have brought all the way to the North Dakota prairie.

When Harriet Beecher Stowe was introduced to Abraham Lincoln in 1862, the president reportedly said, "So this is the little woman who made this great war." Apocryphal or not, the words were apt. Uncle Tom's Cabin's portrayal of the evils of institutionalized slavery galvanized the American public to new abolitionist heights and today remains a crucial literary artifact in a country still wrestling with the legacies of its past.

Featured in these pages are Edgar Allan Poe's best-loved and most-feared literary creations: the clever C. August Dupin, precursor to Sherlock Holmes; the terrifying ghouls of "Tales of the Grotesque" and "Arabesque"; as well as the tragic sensibilities of "The Raven and Other Poems." This is an essential treasury for Poe novices and experts alike.