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From an acclaimed author and illustrator team, here is a definitive picture book biography about a true original and creative genius: Edward Gorey.Discover the unique childhood and life of the enigmatic and eccentric Edward Gorey whose artwork and books had a profound impact on creators such as Neil Gaiman, Lemony Snicket, and Tim Burton.Even as a young boy, readers learn that Edward constantly forged his own path, passions, and pursuits never...

Join the animals for lunch at the National Zoo in Washington, DC, in a fun photographic board book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian. Hooray! It's lunchtime at the zoo!The pandas know that means . . . bamboo! What's more fun than watching animals? Watching animals enjoy their food! A colorful aracari loves a juicy bite. A sloth might take all day to munch its lunch. And the great apes just love to snack on pumpkins! With a rhyming ...

A majestic polar bear heads out on a mysterious walk in a dazzling, playful collaboration from an exciting pair of picture-book creators. Follow a magnificent polar bear through a fantastic world of snow and shockingly blue sea. Over the ice, through the water, past Arctic animals and even a human . . . where is he going? What does he want? Acclaimed author Mac Barnett's narration deftly balances suspense and emotion, as well as poignant, subt...

Young reporter Frankie and her news crew of beloved toys learn why and how people protest as this engaging series continues. There's breaking news on TV at Frankie's house--a protest to demand justice! Frankie's mama, a journalist, gets a call to cover the story, and Frankie wants to do her own reporting, too. But what is a protest, exactly, and why do people do it? Along with her news crew, including Farrah the doll, Dan the teddy bear, and N...

A moving ecological fable and a lyrical love song to a lost species from the cocreators of One Tiny Treefrog: A Countdown to Survival Millions of years ago, the island of Kaua'i began to bloom with life, color, and sound. In time, the 'o'o bird added its song to the island chorus. Then a new species arrived: people. The impact of more and more humans meant fewer and fewer Kaua'i 'o'o. When scientists realized these unique birds were disappeari...

The red-eyed treefrog of the Costa Rican rain forest stars in this bold and visually arresting countdown book that is both a captivating read-aloud and a resource. Deep in the tropical forest of Costa Rica, ten sticky frog eggs cling to a leaf. Only nine eggs hatch. Only eight tadpoles wind up in the water below. What will it take to survive the countdown to adulthood and begin the cycle again? This beautifully designed, color-drenched introdu...

From USA Today bestselling author Sophie Lark comes a brand new romantic thriller series in the Gothic, secretive beach town of Grimstone.Remi Hayes is beginning to think she¿s cursed¿her fiancé cheated on her, her brother Jude is a major pain in her ass, and the moldering mansion she inherited from her uncle might just be haunted.Flipping Blackleaf Manor already feels impossible, even before Remi is blackmailed by Dane Covett, the dangerously...

The adventures of the animated Turtles continue in this new series inspired by the ’80s animated series. Grab a slice and settle in with the world’s most fearsome fighting team—Cowabunga!Season’s greetings from Saturday Morning Adventures!Ring in the end-of-year spirit with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the next round of stories set in the ’80s TV universe. The Turtles take on a ShredderCon Christmas and a nightmarish test of bravery at ...

A New York Times Notable cookbook--now updated with newrecipes, photographs and notes on Sri Lankan culture and cuisine! "A terrific introduction to a great culinary tradition aboutwhich egregiously little is known. Well researched, authentic, andeasy-to-follow recipes." ―Anthony Bourdain (on the first edition) S.H. Fernando takes readers on an unforgettable culinary journeythrough Sri Lanka, where a typical meal is simply referred to as "rice...

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The prince is now a king. The realms are at peace. All of Asgard lies before Thor, God of Thunder - but the skies above the Realm Eternal are never clear for long. The Black Winter is coming - and to triumph over this new threat, Thor must be transformed in a most unexpected way! But something is wrong with Mjolnir! What will it take to hold on to one of the most powerful weapons in the Multiverse? Plus: Thor revisits his old mortal persona, b...

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Johnny Blaze's ability to control the unrelenting demonic power of the Ghost Rider is starting to fail - and when the Spirit of Vengeance can range free, his wrath will know no limits! Villains from the overly ocular Orb to Azmodeus don't know what's in store for them. What do we have in store for you? Not just another full tank of GHOST RIDER, but the beginning of the creative runs of fan-favorite writers Roger Stern and J.M. DeMatteis, and h...

A sitting federal judge's lively and provocative recounting of six cases, to make the argument for revisiting overly punitive sentences Murderous mafia capos. The police officer who brutalized Abner Louima. A purveyor of child pornography. These are some of the defendants to have come before Judge Frederic Block to ask for reductions in their prison sentences. All of them have been found guilty and have already served decades in prison, but un...

Collection of personal essays tackling social stigmas around mothering, childbirth, and feminism in the twenty-first century

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The thrilling new whodunit from Joël Dicker, master of the plot twist and the author of The Truth about the Harry Quebert Affair and The Enigma of Room 622. April 1999. The body of Alaska Sanders is found on the shore of a lake near the quiet town of Mount Pleasant, New Hampshire. The young woman's death rocks the small community, but the murder is quickly solved. Within days, a suspect is identified and soon convicted. Case closed. Or so it s...

This gorgeous, transformative, welcoming book is for anyone who longs to feel more present, more alive, more joyful and aware of the holiness of daily life."--Anne Lamott, author of Dusk, Night, Dawn and Help, Thanks, WowA stunning exploration of finding the extraordinary in the everyday from beloved spiritual teacher and interspiritual leader Mirabai Starr.For Starr, the everyday is not boring or routine, it is sacred. In Ordinary Mysticism, ...

In this hilarious, uplifting memoir, Wolfe describes her intense bond with Harlow...as she grapples with the chaos of her 20s, marriage, and eventually new motherhood."--Washington Post"An engaging debut with a lighthearted memoir of her tender relationship with her dog, Harlow, and her rocky path to becoming a mother. . . . A sweet homage to a beloved pet."--Kirkus ReviewsThe funny and poignant story of one woman's wonderfully codependent rel...