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A speculative thriller about the end of all things, set in an unnamed part of the Pacific Northwest. A harrowing descent into a secret world.

One of the most important stories of World War II, already optioned by Steven Spielberg for a major motion picture: a spectacular, searing history that brings to light the extraordinary accomplishments of brave Jewish women who became resistance fighters-a group of unknown heroes whose exploits have never been chronicled in full, until now.Witnesses to the brutal murder of their families and neighbors and the violent destruction of their commu...

Already optioned by Steven Spielberg to be his next--and likely final--World War II movie, Light of Days is a spectacular, searing work of non-fiction about Jewish women resistance fighters whose story has never been told...until now.

Los geht's, Puppe!Die 'Puppe' ist Hertha Dietz. Sie wächst in Berlin auf - Koppenstraße nähe Schlesischer Bahnhof. Tiefstes Ur-Berlin! Der erste Weltkrieg ist vorbei. Die 'Goldenen Zwanziger'!Frühreif und verzogen gerät Hertha in den Dunstkreis von Tingeltangel, Zuhälter und Varieté. Emma, ihre Mutter, schickt sie, um sie zu schützen, auf unbestimmte Zeit nach Chemnitz zu ihrer Schwester Ella. Hertha verliebt sich dort in Ellas Sohn Willy. Wil...

Humans are the only mammals to walk on two, rather than four, legs. From an evolutionary perspective, this is an illogical development, as it slows us down. But here we are, suggesting there must have been something tremendous to gain from bipedalism.

From New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned scientist and autism spokesperson Temple Grandin comes a book about exploring the world around us, asking questions, and making sense of what we see.Why do stones skip? What are seashells made of? How do birds build nests? In this book about exploring the world around us, Temple Grandin guides readers through questions she's wondered about throughout her life, ever since she was a child...

Myth Busters: Animal Errors takes readers on a wild ride through the natural world in search of-the truth!Have you been told a goldfish only has a three-second memory? Or that ostriches bury their head in the sand? Think again! Conspiracy theories, popular trivia, old wives' tales, common misconceptions and misinterpretations are explored to explain exactly why they are wrong, and how and why they were adopted as fact in the first place.Thorou...

Myth Busters: Body Bloopers takes readers on a wild ride through the human body in search of the truth!Have you been told carrots improve your eyesight? Or that junk food causes spots? Think again! Conspiracy theories, popular trivia, old wives' tales, common misconceptions and misinterpretations are explored to untruth exactly why they are wrong, and how and why they were adopted as fact in the first place.Thoroughly entertaining with fun typ...

Become best friends with Anne!

Toddle down the yellow brick road with Dorothy!

The exhilarating sequel to the #1 Sunday Times and Los Angeles Times bestseller Nocturna, about a face-changing thief and a risk-taking prince who must reunite when a deadly enemy threatens their kingdom's chance at establishing a global peace. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Sabaa Tahir, and Stephanie Garber. After joining forces to save Castallan from an ancient magical evil, Alfie and Finn haven't seen each other in months. Alfie is final...

From the birth of the Olympics to the deadly sports of the Mayans, find out the history of the games that have kept people amused for thousands of years in this beautifully illustrated and informative guide. Coming to you and your kids just before the Summer 2020 Olympic Games, this lushly illustrated guide gives a thorough introduction to the history of sports, board games, and so much more. This is for your kids who are fact lovers and can't...

Community Music at the Boundaries examines how music enhances the lives of those living in what might be considered marginalized settings. Built on foundational principles of community music, the volume addresses music and accessibility, health, justice and the prison system, faith, and education, by contributors from more than ten countries.

Fourteen years after the monumental publication of the international bestseller The Raw Shark Texts, Maxwell's Demon heralds the triumphant return of Granta Best Young British Novelist Steven Hall

The Campaign from Texas to Maryland is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1863.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly...

Seventeen-year-old Pakistani immigrant Zara Hossain has been leading a fairly typical life in Corpus Christi, Texas, since her family moved there for her father to work as a pediatrician. While dealing with the Islamophobia that she faces at school, Zara has to lay low, trying not to stir up any trouble and jeopardize their family's dependent visa status while they await their green card approval, which has been in process for almost nine year...

Celebrate the quintessential moments of summer with gorgeous photographs taken by a National Geographic photographer.From the last day of school to catching waves at the beach, young readers will love poring over images of kids just like them enjoying warm-weather activities. The changes that plants, animals, and the environment undergo during this beloved season are also masterfully documented for readers in need of an engaging introduction t...

The exhilarating sequel to the LatinX Sunday Times bestseller Nocturna, about a face-changing thief and a risk-taking prince who must reunite when a deadly enemy threatens their kingdom's chance at establishing a global peace.

Bringing modern Muslims closer to the Qur'an. An explanation of Surah Yusuf by one of America's most respected Muslims

Learn all about saving and compounding, budgeting, debt, negotiations, and more in this ultimate guide to finances and money! It's never too early to start saving those dollars! This extensive guide is perfect for teenagers, millennials, and even adults who want to learn more about how to handle money, banking, and investing in their future accounts. No more insecurity about the low funds in those bank accounts. Written by a financial advoca...