'Ahhh I absolutely loved this book!… Made me laugh, warmed my heart… Fabulous.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A bundle of mysterious letters. A trip to Venice. A journey she'll never forget. When Luna loses her beloved mother, she's bereft: her mother was her only family, and without her Luna feels rootless. Then the chance discovery of a collection of letters in her mother's belongings sends her on an unexpected journey. Following a clue...

In this second book of the Nikeron Trilogy, set in Stonefountain's distant past, Nikeron leaves his home and tries to embrace Mercian culture, but Mercia isn't how he imagined it, and he is thrown into a life of violence and turmoil. As the quest for the Four Powers continues, Tanveer heads north in search of the Crown, and Nikeron faces a Mercian army and a pride of Great Blue dragons on his own. His physical survival depends on mastering his Naga...

South of Maidstone, England, Wendel Tate's mum dies. Wendell's reaction is disbelief; she wasn't sick! Months railing against the Establishment has little effect, so he plans a more direct protest and the upcoming lunar eclipse suits him perfectly.Before she disappears, Cecilia Stone's friends interfere with Wendel's plans. Amy Rose Ardan wants a tractable assignment from Beckie and Ian to help her decide her future with Dylan. Beckie believes looking...

""Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Independence Day through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"--

"Why do we love to swear so much? Why do we get so offended when others do it? With wit and insight, philosopher Rebecca Roache seeks answers to these and other puzzling questions about bad language. When someone swears at you, it can sting. Likewise, sometimes there is no better way to make the point you're making-emphasize, insult, or just plain offend-than to use a swear. What explains the magical power of swearwords? Why are they so good at offending...

"The story of Andr©♭e Geulen and Ida Sterno, who worked with the Committee for the Defense of Jews to hide more than three thousand Jewish children in Belgium during World War II"-- "Based on the true story of two World War II heroines who risked everything to save Jewish children from the Gestapo by hiding them throughout Belgium. ... Young schoolteacher Andr©♭e Geulen secretly defies the Nazis in Belgium who are forcing Jews to wear a yellow...

From Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold, the youngest comedy writers ever for “The Tonight Show” Starring Jimmy Fallon and masterminds behind the viral 2018 Yale graduation speech, comes a hilarious collection of short stories taking on coming-of-age, memes, sex, politics, relationships, and Goop, with satire, self-deprecation, and utter irreverence. Showing off their trademark humor and writing chops that have made them a viral sensation, Rebecca...

"What do you do when the people you love are declining right in front of your eyes? What can you do but rage at all that is cruel, laugh at all that is absurd, and show up for whatever happens next Mira Cayne's father has been in physical decline for decades, ever since his spinal cord injury at the age of forty-four. He was never the dad who ran a marathon, but he was the strongest and most resililent man Mira knew. Now, at seventy-nine, Matt Frank...

A workaholic splits his time between home and hotel rooms until an anonymous cryptic message arrives, setting off a wrinkle in the time continuum and slowly shredding his sanity. Elsewhere, a woman's jealousy over her spouse's connection with their only child boils over, leading her to see monsters everywhere except the mirror. University fraternity brothers discover that a cruel prank has dire consequences but the full extent of their punishment...

"In Soil, beginning readers are introduced to soil, what it is made of, and how plants grow in it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn how soil supports life on Earth. A picture diagram shows different types of soils, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about soil online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Soil...