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Tariq Ali tells us the story of the aftermath of the fall of Granada by narrating a family sage of those who tried to survive after the collapse of their world. Ali is particularly deft at evoking what life must have been like for those doomed inhabitants, besieged on all sides by intolerant Christendom. “This is a novel that have something to say, and says it well.” —The Guardian Autorid: Tariq Ali

Night of the Golden Butterfly concludes the Islam Quintet-Tariq Ali's much lauded series of historical novels, over twenty years in the writing, which has been translated into a dozen languages Completing an epic panorama that began in fifteenth-century Moorish Spain, the concluding novel moves between the cities of the twenty-first century, from Lahore to London, from Paris to Beijing. The narrator is rung one morning and reminded that he owes a debt of honour. The creditor is Mohammed Aflatun-known as Plato-an irascible but gifted painter living in a Pakistan where "human dignity has become a wreckage." Plato, who once specialized in stepping back from the limelight, now wants his life story written. As the tale unravels we meet Plato's London friend Alice Stepford, now a leading music critic in New York; Mrs. "Naughty" Latif, the Islamabad housewife whose fondness for generals forces her to flee to the salons of intellectually fashionable Paris, where she becomes an overnight celebrity, hailed as the Diderot of the Islamic world; and there's Jindie, the Golden Butterfly of the title, the narrator's first love. The daughter of a Chinese family long settled in Lahore, Jindie is now married to his best friend, a Republican heart surgeon in DC, whose children cannot forgive him for saving the life of a much-despised politician. Interwoven with this chronicle of contemporary life is the turbulent history of Jindie's family. Her great forebear, Dù Wénxiù, led a Muslim rebellion in Yunnan in the nineteenth century and ruled the region from his capital Dali for almost a decade as Sultan Suleiman. Night of the Golden Butterfly shows Ali in full flight, at once imaginative and intelligent, satirical and stimulating. Autorid: Tariq Ali

Follow incredible animals on some of the world's most epic journeys of migration over land. Budding animal experts will be spell-bound with this interactive and informative book. Discover some of the most epic animal migrations on Earth as you join eight incredible journeys. From Asian elephants in Sri Lanka and Emperor penguins in the Antarctic to caribou in North America and Christmas Island crabs in the Pacific ocean, you will follow each animal's migration from start to finish, learning about their journey, why they migrate, where they are going, and the dangers they face along the way. The compass included with the book helps to navigate each animal's journey as you follow the route on each page, see the different directions they take, and join them on their journey. Autorid: Steve Parker, Olivier Ribbe

Words from the Hedge is a passionate evocation of the history, beauty and importance of our hedgerows by a craftsman who has been laying hedges for almost three decades and has the scars to prove it. Hedges are as old as civilisation and as emblematic of the British countryside as chalk streams, hay meadows and oak trees. But unlike woodland and rivers, farmland hedges remain on the periphery of the public consciousness, often going unnoticed and almost always underappreciated. Wielding his pen as deftly he does a billhook, professional hedgelayer Richard Negus takes us on a journey that reveals these ribbons of thorn and barb are so much more than mere decoration or boundary markers. They are essential for much-needed wildlife recovery. If we dont get our hedges right, there is little hope for species like the almost-extinct turtledove. And yet, no hedge is truly 'wild'; each one is a testament to generations of human skill and labour, requiring ongoing maintenance to survive and thrive. But there is a problem: we need more hedgelayers, and this is something Negus is trying to solve. Introducing a lively band of fellow countrymen and countrywomen along the way, Negus explores everything from the practical complexities of modern farming and land ownership to the challenges faced by conservationists. Written with vigour and humour, as well as rare insight and honesty, Words from the Hedge is a timely exploration of how we can use hedges to make the British countryside a place where nature has a home. Autorid: Richard Negus

The fate of magic rests in the hands (and claws) of a cranky dragon, a feisty apprentice...and a prince who may not be all he seems? Get ready for the sequel to the New York Times bestselling hilarious fantasy adventure in the new series from the author of the Story Thieves.You were warned to stay away from THE DRAGON’S APPRENTICE. It was forbidden for a good reason, as it told the story of a village girl named Ciara finding her own book of magic and learning spells from a dragon of all things. These are dangerous ideas, and no one should be allowed to see them.Fortunately, Ciara’s story didn’t end there, or she might have doomed us all. No, thankfully, a true hero to the Draconic Empire, Prince Aiden, has come to Ciara’s village to stop her and her teacher, Scorch the dragon. The prince, like his father the Emperor, is a powerful magic-user. And Aiden uses his power to keep us safe from strange, forbidden books. If anyone can stop Ciara from teaching others magic and therefore summoning the horrible Revenants that once defeated the Dragon Mage herself, it’s the Empire’s beloved prince.Let’s just hope that Ciara can’t spread her knowledge of magic before the prince can find her and put an end to her evil deeds once and for all… Autorid: James Riley

"Two girls in their senior year of high school, who are opposites in personality, start to develop romantic feelings for each other as one teaches the other how to cook"-- Provided by publisher. In this savory and sweet sapphic YA Romance graphic novel, a klutzy high schooler strives to learn her grandma's recipes and ends up falling for a no-nonsense classmate whose family owns a restaurant.What does cooking have in common with falling in love? They're both matters of chemistry!It's Sofia's last year in high school. All her friends are getting ready to go to far away colleges, but she doesn't know if that path is right for her. What Sofia does understand is that, ever since her grandma died, her mom has been distant. But maybe, if Sofia can learn how to make one of grandma's most cherished recipes, she and her mom's relationship can go back to the way it used to be. The only problem with that idea? Sofia is terrible at cooking.Enter Anna Marie, Sofia's super cute classmate who's everything Sofia isn't-- driven, disciplined, and a gifted chef. Despite getting on each other's nerves, Anna Marie starts teaching Sofia how to cook in exchange for her help around Anna Marie's family's restaurant. And soon enough, they discover that the sparks between them are more than just stovetop flames.But can love blossom when Sofia's and Anna Marie's lives are changing so much? Or will the impending pressures that come with graduation break them apart? Autorid: Myra Rose Nino

Let your child discover a new language with these 50 flashcards featuring words in English and Spanish, accompanied by timeless art from the busy, busy world of Richard Scarry!This set of fifty flashcards is the perfect way for children ages 3 to 5 to begin learning bilingual language skills. Covering topics like numbers, colors, animals, and more, each card includes an English word on one side and the Spanish translation on the other on one side. Both sides of the cards include illustrations from beloved books like Cars and Trucks and Things That Go and Busy, Busy Town, making learning a new language as easy as it is fun.Carefully crafted for young language learners, the cards are oversized so that little hands can hold them with ease. Additionally, the cards are packaged with a Velcro closure so that kids can access the cards by themselves. With Richard Scarry’s Bilingual Flashcards, your little ones will take their first steps in exploring a busy, busy world! Autorid: Richard Scarry

"We know now that low fitness is as big a health risk as diabetes, hypertension and smoking-and that physical activity improves both your lifespan and healthspan. And yet society is at brutally low fitness levels, with nine out of ten people "metabolically unhealthy." Why aren't people motivated to do the one best thing for their own health and longevity? Push explores the murky waters of motivation, for good and for bad. How do you transform motivation to stay on the couch and skip workouts into an irresistible desire to tie your sneakers and get moving? Understanding the science of healthy and unhealthy motivation is at the heart of Push, and Dr. Metzl's career-long obsession. He's spent more than 25 years helping people stay properly motivated by combining medical and fitness expertise. Push examines why your brain is the way it is, helps you understand how your unique motivational profile works, and gives you the tools to move past understanding into action, including: The three ingredients of healthy motivation-knowledge, emotion, belief-and how they intertwine in your brain to get you moving. How to define and embrace a positive relationship with exercise that will last. A quick, repeatable self-test to see where you fall (and improve!) on the motivational spectrum. A 4-week Push Plan to solidify your day-to-day, moment-to-moment motivation foundation and help you push through difficult times. How to build your own total-body strength workouts from more than 80 anywhere/anytime exercises"-- Provided by publisher. Top sports medicine physician Dr. Jordan Metzl illustrates the impact of fitness motivation on your long-term health—and delivers a mental and physical plan to help you push back against unhealthy motivation, create a sustainable exercise blueprint, and rekindle your love of movement.We know now that low fitness is as big a health risk as diabetes, hypertension and smoking—and that physical activity improves both your lifespan and healthspan. And yet society is at brutally low fitness levels, with nine out of ten people “metabolically unhealthy.” Why aren’t people motivated to do the one best thing for their own health and longevity? Push explores the murky waters of motivation, for good and for bad. How do you transform motivation to stay on the couch and skip workouts into an irresistible desire to tie your sneakers and get moving?Understanding the science of healthy and unhealthy motivation is at the heart of Push, and Dr. Metzl’s career-long obsession. He’s spent more than 25 years helping people stay properly motivated by combining medical and fitness expertise. Push examines why your brain is the way it is, helps you understand how your unique motivational profile works, and gives you the tools to move past understanding into action, including:• The three ingredients of healthy motivation—knowledge, emotion, belief—and how they intertwine in your brain to get you moving.• How to define and embrace a positive relationship with exercise that will last.• A quick, repeatable self-test to see where you fall (and improve!) on the motivational spectrum.• A four-week Push Plan to solidify your day-to-day, moment-to-moment motivation foundation and help you push through difficult times.• How to build your own total-body strength workouts from more than 80 anywhere/anytime exercises.With Push, Dr. Metzl gives you the skills to recognize and harness your fitness motivation for lasting health. Autorid: Jordan D. Metzl, Mike Zimmerman

Discover the award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller that brings the Civil Rights Movement to life — the stunning graphic memoir of the man called “the conscience of America.”Congressman John Lewis (GA-5) was an American icon who repeatedly made history as one of the key figures of the Civil Rights Movement. His commitment to justice and nonviolence brought him from an Alabama sharecropper’s farm to the halls of Congress, from a segregated schoolroom to the 1963 March on Washington, and from receiving beatings from state troopers to receiving the Medal of Freedom from the first African-American president.To share his remarkable story with new generations, Lewis turned to the graphic novel format, in collaboration with co-writer Andrew Aydin and artist Nate Powell, and inspired by a 1950s comic book that helped prepare his own generation to join the struggle. The resulting trilogy, March, became a groundbreaking and definitive work of graphic memoir — a perennial bestseller, a vital resource in classrooms across America, the recipient of countless honors, and the first comic to win the National Book Award. Today, March continues to animate the lessons of history with vivid life for new generations, powerfully and urgently relevant for our world. It is a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis’ lifelong struggle for civil and human rights, meditating in the mod­ern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segregation. Rooted in Lewis’ personal story, it also reflects on the highs and lows of the broader Civil Rights Movement, with a particular focus on young adults. Through an unforgettable literary and artistic narrative, March portrays the surpassing courage, sacrifice, and revolutionary nonviolence that transformed American society in the 1960s, guided by principles and tactics that remain vitally relevant in the present day.This new single-volume edition features a detailed index. Autorid: John Lewis, Andrew Aydin

In this empowering graphic novel based on a true story, a group of high schoolers in Chicago work to overturn the system-wide ban of Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis.It starts as an update at one Chicago high school: copies of a certain book are no longer allowed in the classrooms or the library. But it’s not just one high school—it’s all Chicago public schools. Not even the principals know why this is happening; they just know they must comply with the order. One thing is clear: The book, which tells a story of oppression, survival, and resistance against authoritarian power, is seen as a threat, dangerous enough to ban.One other thing is clear: Some of the students aren’t going to let this go without resistance of their own.As the extent of the ban becomes known, the students rise up. They organize a school-wide walkout and library sit-in. They publicize the banning in every forum they can: social media, the press, classes, clubs, the school paper. And most of all, they get everyone they know to read the book: Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi.Told from multiple perspectives, based on extensive interviews with the real-life students and teachers who were affected, and written by the librarian who exposed key information about the Chicago Public Schools censorship decision, Wake Now in the Fire is a fictionalized account of a true event that galvanized a community. With illustrations by Alex Award-winner AJ Dungo that perfectly capture the everyday joys, heartbreak, and stresses of high school, this graphic novel is an inspiring portrayal of student activism taking on one of most urgent issues of our time, and a passionate reminder of why protecting the books we love matters. Autorid: Jarrett Dapier, A.J. Dungo

This publication explores the rich intersections of portraiture and fashion in the art of the English painter Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788), one of the most sought-after society portraitists of his age and a continued inspiration today.Gainsborough, whose importance was akin to that of later society artist John Singer Sargent, made hundreds of portraits, becoming one of the leaders of the fledging British School of artists. Very much a part of the social dynamic of the time, portraiture is described as a “means by which artists and their subjects could reinforce, resist, or break rules of social order.” The engrossing text examines how fashion was understood, often in complex ways, in Gainsborough’s time; how the artist would sometimes revisit a portrait to update a style; and how the documentation of both sitter and garment can be deciphered centuries after the creation of a work. Entries are provided on each of the twenty-five works in the exhibition that the catalogue accompanies.The book explores how and why Gainsborough and his sitters chose the trappings in which they would be immortalized in paint. From dukes and duchesses to the once-enslaved Ignatius Sancho, Gainsborough captured the essence of his contemporaries. A century after Gainsborough’s death, his portraits experienced renewed popularity among wealthy American collectors such as the Fricks, Vanderbilts, and Huntingtons, who coveted his works for their private collections. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of Gainsborough’s oeuvre and his time, and is an invaluable resource for understanding the longstanding appeal of eighteenth-century art. Autorid: Aimee Ng, Kari Rayner

"You can learn a lot from the movies--about sex and relationships, about business, about history. Sure, there's a fair amount of fantasy, wish fulfillment, and glorious hair to exaggerate everything, but for better or for worse, films remain one of the most important ways that viewers around the world learn about other people and cultures. And almost since the dawn of the medium, movies have shaped the public's understanding of and assumptions about disability. As a movie critic and disabled person, Kristen Lopez speaks with particular authority on how disability is represented--and too often misrepresented--in Hollywood movies. Having dealt with the effects of osteogenesis imperfecta for her entire life, she has experienced directly the lack of accommodations, political neglect, and social difficulties that disabled people deal with daily--and she has witnessed the vast difference between those everyday challenges and how they are typically depicted on-screen. As Lopez points out in this book, even whenthey're not just narrative props to help out an able-bodied protagonist, disabled movie characters are overwhelmingly white, affluent, and conventionally attractive, which obscures the variety of disabilities and the experiences of those who deal with them. (Roughly one in four people in the US have a disability, and a disproportionate number of them live in poverty.) Popcorn Disabilities is an impassioned but nonetheless fun and engaging survey of how Hollywood has dealt with disability over the last century, covering not only the many ways that cinema has distorted the lived reality of disabled people, but also where films have gotten it right, and how the power of the medium can continue to be used to enlighten and educate in the future. From little-remembered gems like Tod Browning's Freaks--one of the earliest well-intentioned attempts to show disabled characters as complex, three-dimensional human beings--to contemporary films like Coda, My Left Foot, The Little Mermaid, Unbreakable, and many others, it challenges popular assumptions about disability while never losing sight of movies' unique power, influence, and potential as a tool for social good"-- Provided by publisher. You can learn a lot from the movies-about sex and relationships, about business, about history. Sure, there's a fair amount of fantasy, wish fulfillment, and glorious hair to exaggerate everything, but for better or for worse, films remain one of the most important ways that viewers around the world learn about other people and cultures. And almost since the dawn of the medium, movies have shaped the public's understanding of and assumptions about disability. As a film critic and disabled person, Kristen Lopez speaks with particular authority on how disability is represented-and too often misrepresented-in movies. Popcorn Disabilities is her impassioned but nonetheless fun and engaging survey of how Hollywood has dealt with disability over the last century. As she reveals, even when they're not just narrative props to help out an able-bodied protagonist, disabled movie characters are overwhelmingly white, affluent, and conventionally attractive, obscuring the variety of disabilities and the experiences of those who deal with them. But she also explains where films have gotten it right and how the power of the medium can continue to be used to enlighten and educate in the future. From little-remembered gems like Tod Browning's Freaks-one of the earliest well-intentioned attempts to show disabled characters as complex, three-dimensional human beings-to contemporary films like Coda, My Left Foot, A Different Man, and many others, it challenges popular assumptions about disability while never losing sight of movies' unique power, influence, and potential as a tool for social good. A fascinating look at how disability has been used, depicted, and misrepresented on the silver screen Autorid: Kristen Lopez, Ben Mankiewicz

"Drawing on the wisdom of ancient Buddhist teachings, Thibault offers a clear and compelling roadmap for those seeking mental clarity in today's hyperconnected world. With insights into the nuances of our digital age and practical advice rooted in mindfulness, this book is a refreshing take on how to regain peace and purpose amidst the noise. This is more than just a guide - it's a companion on your journey to deeper awareness, offering a way to discern what truly matters from what doesn't and live a life of integrity, calm, and spiritual abundance. By turning our sense of information overload into an overflow of purposeful compassion, we can have a positive impact in our relationships and communities that ripples out to the whole world"-- Provided by publisher. Finding it hard to stay balanced amidst endless emails, notifications, and scrolling? This is the guide back to sanity you’ve been searching for.Peace and purpose can be difficult to find in our hyperconnected world. With breaking news, social media, and endless entertainment all at our fingertips, we often feel our attention is being pulled in a thousand directions at once. Drawing on the wisdom of ancient Buddhist teachings, Vincent Thibault offers a clear and compelling roadmap to help you transform the feeling of information overload into an overflowing abundance of compassion.With insights into the nuances of our digital age and practical advice rooted in mindfulness, Thibault teaches you how to work with breath, posture, and awareness to help you rewrite your relationship with technology, own your attention, and act with purpose.We don’t need to withdraw from the world to live a contemplative life. Instead, we can cultivate wisdom and compassion right in the middle of our noisy modern lives. Autorid: Vincent Thibault, Traleg Khandro

You just can’t keep a good team down, no matter how much (evil) misunderstood editors try! This team can triumph over mysterious disappearances, relative popularity, fan mail, hot dogs, monster trucks, and sports.The Teen Titans go to hilarious and chaotic extremes to stay relevant after their comic gets canceled. They reinvent themselves in various artistic styles—like robots and indie-comics characters—but when that doesn’t work, they resort to sabotage.Meanwhile, Cyborg goes missing, and conflicting stories from Raven, Starfire, and Beast Boy muddle the investigation, involving everything from Atrocitus to a space-cat rescue. Robin’s surprise-party plans spiral into sitcom-style chaos with fake identities and mistaken birthdays.A failed alien invasion gives the team unexpected downtime, which they fill by answering fan mail—until they accidentally activate a deadly Amazo robot. Starfire tries to prove her patriotism after a national-anthem mishap, leading to a disastrous tour of American culture. And finally, Robin’s ego takes a hit when Titans East has more trophies, prompting him to drag his team into every local contest to reclaim their title. A wild, comedic celebration of Teen Titans absurdity! Autorid: Sholly Fisch, Dario Brizuela

When Krypto the Superdog unleashes the Justice League's superpowered laundry onto a group of zoo animals, he and Supergirl must work together to wrangle the super animals back into their enclosures. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Supergirl, Krypto, and…a bunch of zoo animals !Krypto, the super dog, is known for getting into all sorts of trouble. But while waiting for Supergirl to finish some important business at the Watch Tower, he accidentally sends the Justice League’s superhero costumes hurtling through space! He just couldn’t avoid the allure of some super sweaty super socks, could he?Down on earth, a group of unsuspecting zoo animals are about to get hold of the Justice League’s costumes and, thanks to some cosmic rays, their superpowers, too! Now Supergirl and Krypto must wrangle the Justice League’s laundry from the Zoo-per Heroes. Can they beat the fastest sloth on earth, a wonder seal, the bat rhino, and a super lion while trying to keep Krypto from getting caught by an ambitious zookeeper?Find out in this hilarious new graphic novel from Rob Justus, creator of Death and Sparkles and Superman’s Good Guy Gang, that’s sure to surprise and delight readers who love animals of all shapes, sizes, and super abilities! Autorid: Rob Justus, Rob Justus

This updated version reflects revisions and new information published by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. It includes dozens of successful strategies National Board Candidates have used as they pursue National Board Certification. The chapters chart a roadmap showing how to provide evidence of the National Board Standards by breaking the components into manageable pieces. There are tips for studying for the Component 1 Assessment Center Exercises and responding to the prompts. Component 2 includes strategies for understanding the prompts, writing about differentiation in instruction, and reflecting on one's teaching practice. This volume also includes practical tips for writing successfully in the “National Board” style. This updated guide offers National Board candidates a clear roadmap with proven strategies and practical tips to confidently demonstrate mastery of the National Board Standards and succeed in each certification component. Autorid: Bobbie Faulkner

Successful Strategies for Pursuing National Board Certification, Version 3.1, Components 1 and 2 contains dozens of strategies designed to propel candidates' journey towards successful National Board Certification for teachers. Successful Strategies for Pursuing National Board Certification, Version 3.1, Components 1 and 2 contains dozens of strategies designed to propel candidates' journey towards successful National Board Certification for teachers. It reflects the most recent updates and provides a roadmap showing ways to provide evidence of the National Board Teaching Standards. The book explains the National Board Certification process, and how to approach it.There is information covering preparation for the Component 1, Content Knowledge, Selected Response and Constructed Response Assessment Center Exercises. Included are test samples and strategies for interpreting the exercises. It explains how to approach Component 2, Differentiated Instruction, how to plan instruction, choose students to feature, interpret and respond to the prompts, how to collect student work samples and much more. The book contains information that clarifies what candidates are expected to do for each component as well as dozens of writing tips to support writing successfully in the National Board writing “style”. Autorid: Bobbie Faulkner

London, 1855. Twelve-year-old Rosa doesnt want to leave her widowed father and when he reluctantly sends her to live with her wealthy relatives across the river, she feels more alone than ever. She soon discovers the Surrey Zoological Gardens, where she befriends Jem, a young bearkeeper. When Rosa learns the animals are to be sold, and the bears may be killed, she joins forces with Jem, vowing to save them. A travelling menagerie seems like the perfect solution, until Rosa encounters the villainous Mr Murdlock and uncovers the bears true, dreadful fate. With Jem threatened into silence, and no adult she can trust, Rosa realises the only way to protect the animals is to take matters into her own hands. Together, can Rosa and Jem outwit the dangerous Mr Murdlock and rescue the bears before its too late? Autorid: Catherine Randall

"May Cobbs most explosive book yet. And trust me, thats saying a lot." Jeneva Rose "Nobody does explosive and twisted like May Cobb does it." Lisa Jewell From the author of The Hunting Wives comes a deliciously wicked new thriller about mean girls, mean mums, and the delicious secrets inside all the little houses. *** Adults can behave badly, too. It's the mid-1980s in the tiny town of Longview, Texas. Nellie Anderson, the beautiful daughter of the Anderson family dynasty, has burst onto the scene. She always gets what she wants. What she cant get for herselfwell, thats what her mother is for. Because Charleigh Andersenblond, beautiful, and ruthlessly cunningremembers all too well having to claw her way to the top. When she was coming of age on the poor side of East Texas, she was a loser, an outcast, humiliated, and shunned by the in-crowd, whose approval shed so desperately thirsted for. So when a prairie-kissed family moves to town, all trad wife, woodworking dad, wholesome daughter vibes, Charleighs entire self-made social empire threatens to crumble. Who will be left standing when the dust settles? A ruthless suspense thriller filled with twisted thrills and jaw-dropping secrets, All the Little Houses is a must-read for thriller fansand a gripping exploration of what it means to be a wife, mother, and woman in a world of ruthless ambition. Tropes Psychological Suspense Thriller Family Secrets Trad Wife Aesthetic Autorid: May Cobb

Amidst the devastation of Ireland’s Great Famine, a young woman is salvaged from certain death when offered a mysterious position at a remote manor house haunted by a strange power and the horror of her own memories in this chillingly evocative historical novel braided with gothic horror and supernatural suspense for readers of Katherine Arden’s The Warm Hands of Ghosts and The Silence Factory by Bridget Collins.County Clare, 1848: In the scant few years since the potato blight first cast its foul shadow over Ireland, Maggie O’Shaughnessy has lost everything—her entire family and the man she trusted with her heart. Toiling in the Ennis Workhouse for paltry rations, she can see no future either within or outside its walls—until the mysterious Lady Catherine arrives to whisk her away to an old mansion in the stark limestone landscape of the Burren.Lady Catherine wants Maggie to impersonate her late daughter, Wilhelmina, and hoodwink solicitors into releasing Wilhelmina’s widow pension so that Lady Catherine can continue to provide for the villagers in her care. In exchange, Maggie will receive freedom from the workhouse, land of her own, and the one thing she wants more than either: a chance to fulfill the promise she made to her brother on his deathbed—to live to spite them all.Launching herself into the daunting task, Maggie plays the role of Wilhelmina as best she can while ignoring the villagers’ tales of ghostly figures and curses. But more worrying are the whispers that come from within. Something in Lady Catherine’s house is reawakening long-buried memories in Maggie—of a foe more terrifying than hunger or greed, of a power that calls for blood and vengeance, and of her own role in a nightmare that demands the darkest sacrifice . . . Autorid: Maria Tureaud

"In a world where businesses often create more harm than healing, this transformative guide shows leaders how to heal themselves first-because only whole leaders can build truly healthy organizations. Leadership shouldn't cost us our souls, yet too many leaders find themselves spiritually and emotionally exhausted, leading organizations that drain rather than nurture human potential. This book offers a different path-one where personal transformation becomes the foundation for positive organizational change. Written by conscious business pioneer Raj Sisodia and transformational expert Nilima Bhat, this book guides readers through seven essential steps of inner healing that ripple out to create healthier organizations: Know your self-Strip away the masks you wear as a leader to discover who you truly are; Love your self-Learn to embrace all parts of yourself, even the shadows you try to hide; Be your self-Find the courage to lead authentically, not just effectively; Choose your self-Take back authorship of your leadership story; Express your self-Channel your unique gifts into meaningful impact; Complete your self-Bring together all parts of yourself into wholeness; Heal your self-Transform your wounds into wisdom that serves others. Through vulnerable personal stories, practical exercises, and real-world applications, this book provides a road map for leaders who are ready to begin their healing journey-not just for their own sake but also for the healing of the organizations and communities they serve"-- Provided by publisher. In a world where businesses often create more harm than healing, this transformative guide shows leaders how to heal themselves first—because only whole leaders can build truly healthy organizations.Leadership shouldn’t cost us our souls, yet too many leaders find themselves spiritually and emotionally exhausted, leading organizations that drain rather than nurture human potential. This book offers a different path—one where personal transformation becomes the foundation for positive organizational change.Written by conscious business pioneer Raj Sisodia and personal transformation expert Nilima Bhat, this book guides readers through seven essential steps of inner healing that ripple out to create healthier organizations:Know Yourself—Strip away the masks you wear as a leader to discover who you truly are.Love Yourself—Learn to embrace all parts of yourself, even the shadows you try to hide.Be Yourself—Find the courage to lead authentically, not just effectively.Choose Yourself—Take back authorship of your leadership story.Express Yourself—Channel your unique gifts into meaningful impact.Complete Yourself—Bring together all parts of yourself into wholeness.Heal Yourself—Transform your wounds into wisdom that serves others.Through vulnerable personal stories, practical exercises, and real-world applications, this book provides a road map for leaders who are ready to begin their healing journey—not just for their own sake but also for the healing of the organizations and communities they serve. Autorid: Raj Sisodia, Nilima Bhat

This deluxe edition of the bestselling Little Golden Book about Dolly Parton has 22 new pages of content, a sheet of stickers, and beautiful new cover art with glitter and foil—perfect for Dolly fans of all ages!There's no one else like Dolly Parton! Read all about Dolly’s inspiring journey—from her humble beginnings in rural Tennessee to her rise as a country music legend, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and cultural icon. Fans will love the 22 new bonus pages packed with activities, Dolly facts and trivia, a fun quiz, quotes from Dolly, pictures to color, and more! Plus stickers! Autorid: Deborah Hopkinson, Monique Dong

This Big Golden Book edition of the best-selling Little Golden Book is the perfect way to share the true meaning of Easter with the whole family.This beautifully illustrated introduction to the biblical account of Jesus's final days on earth—including the Last Supper, the Resurrection, and the Ascension—is now available as a Big Golden Book. This bigger format makes for a better read-aloud for families and in Sunday School classrooms, encouraging more participation from young readers and students. It's a great way to teach children why Easter is a religous Holy Day and how Christians celebrate today. Autorid: Jean Miller, Jerry Smath

Join Crouton, a lovable shelter cat, as she searches for her perfect personbecause not everyone would be the right fit. But wait! Who is that over there? This heartwarming adoption story playfully told from the pet's perspective celebrates the joy of finding a furever home. Each day I watch people walk by my crate. I am always on the lookout for my person. Crouton is starting to wonder if her person is out there... But wait! Who is that adorable little girl? All the other animals are trying to adopt her! When Crouton finally takes the little girl home, she makes sure she is well-fed, well-groomedshe even helps her focus on her homework and lets her know when it's time to take a break! Perfect for cat lovers or anyone who has ever adopted a pet, this simple story told from Crouton's perspective will inspire readers to see the world through the eyes of the pets that chose them. Autorid: Kristine A. Lombardi

"A family spends their day at their local library and discovers that the library has something for everyone"-- One sunny day at the local library, a family of readers rushed in the front door. To read and enjoy. To search and explore. A Family of Readers celebrates the library as a vibrant community hub where every visitor—young and old—can explore, learn, and connect.At first, the family members choose their favorite books and begin to read and read and read. But soon, Dad is distracted by a group of chefs who are working together to master bread making, Mom finds a group of auto mechanics who can help her solve her dilemma with the family car, and the older sister and brother have their heads in the clouds and their eyes on the stars as they join their friends.But the youngest family member continues to be absorbed in his book and reads and reads and reads. The family members discover that the library has something for everyone—including friendship, camaraderie, opportunities to learn, and—of course—books!As increasing book bans threaten access, this story invites families to embrace libraries as powerful, welcoming spaces for learning and community. Young readers are encouraged to explore, discover, and celebrate all libraries have to offer. Autorid: Rob Sanders, Gabbie Benda

New Game Start! Izzy’s great with hardware…but when her dad’s arcade gets invaded by creepy spirits, it’s gonna take more than a screwdriver to fix this mess.The Token City Wondercade has seen better days…but for 15-year-old Izzy, it’s both work and home. Her dad is already struggling to keep the business afloat when the arrival of a mysterious arcade cabinet, bearing only the name “Hex,” throws their world into chaos. As digital/supernatural phenomena begin haunting the Wondercade, this stubborn loner must learn to cooperate with new allies…or it’s Game Over! D. Bradford Gambles, the acclaimed graphic novelist who brought you Shred or Dead, teams up with co-writer/colorist Spencer Holt for the first in a new action-packed series for gamers of all kinds. Autorid: D. Bradford Gambles, Spencer Holt

"Navarro-Remesal explores slow, reflective games and the influence of Eastern religious philosophies on game design"-- Provided by publisher. Autorid: Victor Navarro-Remesal

"Bounce follows an array of bouncing balls through the histories of non-electronic and electronic games, across the spectrum of play, game, and sport, and into the domains of physics, material science, animation, and computing"-- Provided by publisher. A lively and insightful account that follows the bouncing ball through the history of nonelectronic and electronic games.Bounce follows an array of bouncing balls through the histories of nonelectronic and electronic games, across the spectrum of play, game, and sport, and into the domains of physics, material science, animation, and computing. The book’s focus on bounce sidesteps the focus on play found in much of the game studies literature and broadens the scope of game history by spotlighting an interaction that is central to thousands of physical and digital games and sports.The book is divided into three sections that introduce different kinds of bounce to address the matter of the ball, the virtuality of bounce, and bounded spectacle: Ricochet in ancient tennis is set against modern tennis’s true bounce; squash and stretch in animation serves as a mirror of the pings and pongs of computer bounce; and the bounce feel in Electronic Art’s FIFA video game series and pok ta pok of the Mesoamerican game ulama elaborate the contrasting positions of these two mythological games. Autorid: Carlin Wing

An innovative new way to teach computational thinking and problem solving that makes programming accessible to anyone.Problem solving with computation has become a basic literacy required of modern life, but the traditional way we teach students to code doesn’t work for everyone. This innovative textbook provides a highly engaging alternative approach. Problem Solving with Python is a hands-on introduction to computational thinking, useful computer science concepts, and the art of computer programming, where skills and ideas are introduced in service of solving an interesting problem.Each chapter begins with an ambiguous problem description drawn from everyday life that resolves with a piece of working code. Gradually progressing in difficulty, the book’s three-act structure charts a clear developmental path from novice to skilled programmer. Michael Smith first presents the basics of programming through repeated application of a worklist algorithm, allowing the reader to become comfortable in problem decomposition and fundamentals before attempting more complicated algorithms and approaches. He then shows how to solve real-world problems using the power of abstraction, algorithms, and the right data structures. Finally, the exercises in the book’s last act fully transition the reader from programmer to problem solver. Based on the author's popular class at Harvard, this accessible textbook builds conceptual understanding through practical skills development to enable anyone to master the what and how of computational thinking. Prioritizes the development of computational thinking Does not assume students are intrinsically motivated to learn programming Emphasizes active learning through real-world problems and case studies Is suitable for students and self-learners from all backgrounds Includes coverage of data representation, arithmetic and logical operations, algorithms, networks, computability, operating systems and compilers, memory systems, and security Offers extensive ancillary resources Autorid: Michael D. Smith, Victoria Albright

Join two friends as they garden, have sleepovers, and celebrate their unique similarities and differences in this delightful Step 2 reader. Perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new ones with help.Amy and Nia love to do everything together! They love the same clothes and they love to braid their hair and play clapping games. There are so many ways the friends are similar and yet they're also different. Just like their similiarities, the friends differences make their friendship even more special! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Autorid: Juwanda G. Ford

A beautifully illustrated and comprehensive graphic history of Ukraine’s centuries-long struggle against Russian domination, from the Middle Ages to today’s devastating war, by an award-winning journalist and Ukrainian cultural historianThe conflict between Russia and Ukraine began long before the 2014 war that led to the Russia’s invasion in 2022. The Ukrainian people have been subjected to genocides—defined as “acts committed with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group”—by the Russian government across centuries, such as the Holodomor famine of the 1930s that left over 3.3 million people dead. Even the language itself was once a target: The “linguicide” during the 1860s banned Ukrainian, persecuted anyone who spoke the language, and methodically erased references to Ukrainian from historical texts.In A Brief History of a Long War, distinguished Ukrainian scholar, activist, and journalist Mariam Naiem presents a panoramic overview of the major moments in this longstanding conflict. Alongside gripping accounts of the historical foundation of the modern Ukrainian state as we know it today, the origin and symbolism of the Cossacks, and more, Naiem seamlessly incorporates present-day narratives about the harrowing realities of war and the lengths citizens must go to survive.Featuring gorgeous illustrations in maliopys, Ukraine’s own comic style, by Ukrainian artists Yulia Vus and Ivan Kypibida, A Brief History of a Long War is an ode to the moments of resistance and resilience from the Ukrainian people in the face of Russia’s oppressive, colonial history. Autorid: Mariam Naiem, Yulia Vus

A bold manifesto arguing that there is a clear precedent for paying reparations to atone for America’s original sin of slavery, offering a compelling legal strategy to achieve this goal—from the acclaimed author of The Whiteness of Wealth.The idea of reparations is not a new or original one; it is one that is baked into American history.When the District of Columbia Emancipation Act of 1862 went into effect, wealthy slaveowners like Margaret Barber were compensated for the loss of their enslaved workers. Barber received $9,000—an equivalent to $250,000 today. When a group of Italian immigrants were lynched in 1892, President Harrison compensated Italy a total of $25,000 for their deaths—an equivalent to almost $766,000 today. The Indian Claims Commission, an arm of the federal government, paid Indigenous Americans $818 million for underhandedly stealing their land in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries—an equivalent to almost $350 billion today.Dorothy A. Brown addresses the glaring question: if reparations can be achieved for others, why not for Black Americans? If lynching can be remedied for Italian immigrants, and slaveholders compensated for losses associated with abolition and emancipation, then the government’s failure to provide such remedies to Black communities harmed by similar violence, loss, and destruction is long overdue. The fight for reparations is truly a fight for the soul of America, to produce the country our founding fathers idealized but never achieved.Getting to Reparations makes a logical and necessary case for reparations for Black Americans. It lays out a path as to how we might achieve this, built on the frameworks used throughout U.S. history by the government to pay restitution. It is now time to do the same for America's Black population. Autorid: Dorothy A. Brown

Seventeen-year-old goth fashion designer Lilyn travels to Tokyo to study under a legendary tailor, but as she struggles to blend her dark aesthetic with traditional Japanese style, she finds both inspiration and unexpected romance with Yua, her mentor's rebellious, rainbow-haired daughter. “I felt like I was in Tokyo with Lilyn and Yua, and I never wanted to leave.” —Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens AgendaA teen goth fashion designer travels to Tokyo, Japan, where she meets a tattoo artist apprentice who may just be the one to change her mind about love—part of the international Love in Translation series of standalone YA romances.Lilyn Jeong is living her best life—in Tokyo! She gets to learn from the legendary yet notoriously terrifying tailor Mrs. Matsumoto. Getting a glowing recommendation from her could be Lilyn’s ticket into her dream fashion school.So when Lilyn is tasked with designing an entire collection, panic sets in. She has only weeks to figure out how to mix her goth aesthetic with traditional Japanese style. Thankfully, Mrs. Matsumoto’s rebellious, tattooed, rainbow-haired daughter Yua offers to help. But going on cozy dates with this cute girl is way easier than sewing yukatas. Can Lilyn find a path forward in fashion and love? Or will she watch as everything falls apart at the seams?The swoony Love in Translation romances can be read together or separately: LOVE REQUIRES CHOCOLATE • LOVE CRAVES CARDAMOM • LOVE MAKES MOCHI Autorid: Stefany Valentine

A young girl spends a magical day in her grandad's painting studio, discovering the joy of art, music, and the special bond they share. By the granddaughter of legendary Caldecott Medal-winning children's book illustrator Jerry Pinkney.Step into the warm, jazz-filled world of a young girl and her artist grandad, as she learns about her grandad's paintings and discovers the joy of creating her own art.In this inspiring story, a very young painter learns there is no right way to be an artist, and that every brushstroke and every sketch is a unique expression of her imagination. With Grandad's gentle guidance, she draws, dreams, and lets her creativity flow, filling the studio with memories and masterpieces. As the day fades, the young artist realizes that time spent with Grandad is a treasure to carry in her heart forever.Based on her memories of time with her grandfather—beloved children's book creator Jerry Pinkney—Charnelle Pinkney Barlow's beautifully illustrated picture book will inspire young readers to embrace their creative spirit and cherish the moments shared with loved ones. An afterword by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow details the special relationship she and her grandad shared and the creative inspiration she derived from his love and guidance. Autorid: Charnelle Pinkney Barlow

"Follows the construction of a new Black art movement and how creators have defined a community when that community does not have a physical space"-- Provided by publisher. THE CURATORS OF CULTURE: Celebrate Black digital art in this essay collection revealing how Black artists have shaped everything from TikTok dances to viral memesSteven Underwood digs into the current Black digital arts movement that has shaped popular culture for the last decade. He connects this current space to historical influences, speaking to a “legacy of audacity and daring that presented us with the opportunity to redirect the conversations on Blackness back on its center. Back to Black people.” Written as a collection of thought-provoking essays pulling in social commentary, interviews, popular culture, and deep research, Underwood taps into a topic that is incredibly relevant but often unknown.The nature of the internet is so ephemeral that sometimes we forget when we do something worth celebrating. For Black people particularly, that’s unforgiveable. Digital Black art has become increasingly more outspoken, introspective, and genre-defining. But it’s also vulnerable. Original phrases, tweets, dances, songs, and other content are often taken from a Black artist and attributed to a white influencer. And Black creators are paid less for their work, though their engagement is often higher than that of their white peers. There is also the added risk of backlash and hate that comes with publicly existing online. As an award-winning writer with a popular online presence, Underwood is no stranger to the experiences of Black digital artists. Using his own personal stories, he highlights the beauty, vulnerability, and innovation of the Black digital arts movement.Shining a light on the curators of our culture, Forever for the Culture narratively follows the construction of a new Black art movement and how creators have defined a community when that community does not have a physical space. Autorid: Steven Underwood

"Seven mysteries for an embodied experience of transcendence"-- Provided by publisher. "Seven mysteries for an embodied experience of transcendence Draws on Gnosticism and Hermeticism to explore seven esoteric mysteries of feminine wisdom that are supported by practices Offers a wisdom teaching on integral spirituality and pansentience, encounters with spiritual entities, dreams, and reincarnation Explores the masculine principle of logos and how to integrate it with feminine eros in sacred marriage-Hieros Gamos-to achieve wholeness and mystical insightSince the dawn of Christianity, the Sophia tradition has been suppressed and shrouded in secrecy. Drawing on Gnosticism and Hermeticism, this book presents divine feminine principles and teachings that are at the heart of the Sophia tradition, and how they can be applied to enrich spiritual knowledge and practice.Lee writes from a masculine perspective that honors and celebrates feminine insights, relations, and shared attitudes toward the sacred. The mysteries he shares are grouped in two sections: the lesser mysteries of body, mind, and soul and the greater mysteries of salvation, sacred union, the world soul, and reincarnation. The lesser mysteries encourage greater personal awareness through the healing of old wounds and empowerment through responsibility. Lee explores sacred sexuality and Incarnation as a praxis that emphasizes the celebration of the body as temple. Through the greater mysteries readers learn how to develop transpersonal awareness, raise consciousness, and open to gnosis through encounters with spiritual entities and dreams. Lee then describes the masculine principle of logos and how to integrate it with feminine eros through alchemical union-Hieros Gamos-to achieve wholeness and mystical insight.Feminine wisdom is a process, not a content-a way and not a destination. Divine Feminine Gnosis offers readers on any spiritual path an approach to living that is aimed toward heart-centered wisdom and an embodied experience of the transcendent"-- Provided by publisher. Seven mysteries for an embodied experience of transcendence• Draws on Gnosticism and Hermeticism to explore seven esoteric mysteries of feminine wisdom that are supported by practices• Offers a wisdom teaching on integral spirituality and pansentience, encounters with spiritual entities, dreams, and reincarnation• Explores the masculine principle of logos and how to integrate it with feminine eros in sacred marriage—Hieros Gamos—to achieve wholeness and mystical insightSince the dawn of Christianity, the Sophia tradition has been suppressed and shrouded in secrecy. Drawing on Gnosticism and Hermeticism, this book presents divine feminine principles and teachings that are at the heart of the Sophia tradition, and how they can be applied to enrich spiritual knowledge and practice.Lee writes from a masculine perspective that honors and celebrates feminine insights, relations, and shared attitudes toward the sacred. The mysteries he shares are grouped in two sections: the lesser mysteries of body, mind, and soul and the greater mysteries of salvation, sacred union, the world soul, and reincarnation. The lesser mysteries encourage greater personal awareness through the healing of old wounds and empowerment through responsibility. Lee explores sacred sexuality and Incarnation as a praxis that emphasizes the celebration of the body as temple. Through the greater mysteries readers learn how to develop transpersonal awareness, raise consciousness, and open to gnosis through encounters with spiritual entities and dreams. Lee then describes the masculine principle of logos and how to integrate it with feminine eros through alchemical union—Hieros Gamos—to achieve wholeness and mystical insight.Feminine wisdom is a process, not a content—a way and not a destination. Divine Feminine Gnosis offers readers on any spiritual path an approach to living that is aimed toward heart-centered wisdom and an embodied experience of the transcendent. Autorid: Lee Irwin

"Māori elder Maata Wharehoka's teachings on birth, death, climate, and healing"-- Provided by publisher. Maori elder Maata Wharehoka’s teachings on birth, death, climate, and healing• Reveals how Maata integrated her own experiences of trauma and colonialism with traditional Maori wisdom to develop modern teachings• Shares Maori practices around birth, death, and healing, and Maata’s ritual of Kahu Whakatere to embrace bereavement, transition, and loss• Tells the story of Parihaka, the birthplace of nonviolent protest, and how its teachings speak to humanity todayEntering the Maori worldview is like stepping into a verdant landscape where humans and plants, animals, the land, rain, and mountains are united. This may sound like a step into a distant past, but it is the model of living that matriarch Maata Wharehoka has been sustaining her entire life in Aotearoa, New Zealand.The Maori word manaaki means to protect, to show respect, and to take care. This is the essence of Maata Wharehoka’s wisdom. Transmitting Maata’s wisdom to the world, Stephanie explores Maata’s pioneering efforts in healthcare, parenting, and social justice as well as her interpretations of traditional Maori teachings. The author reveals how Maata used her experiences of trauma and colonialism, along with generational Indigenous wisdom, to develop teachings for our times. Readers will learn Maata’s Maori practices around healing, death and dying, and relationship to elders as well as her views on the sanctity of birthing, parenting, kuiatanga (the way of the kuia, or women elders), inclusive healthcare, and the Earth. The author looks at Maata’s practice of Kahu Whakatere, a ritual to embrace bereavement, transition, and loss that reveals how death can be a peacemaker and unifier. Stephanie explores the Maori view of the climate crisis and how to address it with nature-informed consciousness.With reflective exercises that share the hard-won wisdom of an elder, this book allows Maata’s spirit of manaaki—protection, respect, and care—to reach beyond Aotearoa to the world. Autorid: Stephanie Mines, Jean Hikaka

A cultural exploration of the esoteric movement and its historical impact and legacy• Examines the Rosicrucian involvement of figures like Rene Descartes, Robert Fludd, John Dee, Elias Ashmole, and the alchemist pirate Prince Rupert of the Rhine • Traces the saga of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor, and his countercultural successors Frederick and Elizabeth, who triggered the Thirty Years’ War • Shows how Rosicrucianism inspired the English Revolution and explores the Rosicrucianism of John Winthrop the Younger, Connecticut’s founder Since the appearance of Rosicrucian manuscripts in 17th-century Germany, historians have questioned the authorship, intent, and significance of this esoteric movement. Rosicrucianism was an underground movement whose influence in the early-modern period continues to the present. Ronnie Pontiac traces their origin, looking at the esoteric culture around Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II and his court, including figures like John Dee, Tycho Brahe, and Rabbi Loew, the legendary creator of the Golem of Prague. Despite occultists’ fascination with Rudolf’s successors, Frederick and Elizabeth, at the start of the Thirty Years’ War—and Rosicrucian efforts to make Frederick the first Protestant Holy Roman Emperor—the esoteric renaissance in Bohemia was short-lived. However, this wasn’t the end of Rosicrucianism as its influence spread far beyond the Holy Roman Empire. Pontiac explores the movement’s impact on Oliver Cromwell and the English Revolution, as well as individuals such as Robert Fludd, Rene Descartes, Elias Ashmole, Moritz the Learned, Paracelsus, and William Shakespeare. He then details the movement’s arrival in the New World, including the Rosicrucianism of Connecticut’s alchemist governor, John Winthrop the Younger, and what Cotton Mather thought of it. Looking to the present, Pontiac shows how both pop culture and the modern psychedelic counterculture are informed by Rosicrucian ideas. This book provides important historical context for the origin, development, and spread of the Rosicrucian movement and modern Western occultism in general, showing how the invisible society’s countercultural ideals remain alive today. Autorid: Ronnie Pontiac

Opposites attract chaos when Fire and Ice find themselves swapping powers—and spiraling into an all-new disaster!Fire and Ice are back in action…just not how they planned! After briefly reclaiming their Justice League status during Absolute Power, the duo is left dealing with an unexpected side effect—Fire now wields ice, and Ice bursts into flames! With no solution in sight, they retreat to Smallville, hoping for a quiet reset. But when a magical mishap turns their predicament from bad to worse, their small-town sanctuary becomes the epicenter of another catastrophe. Can these best friends fix their powers before they burn—or freeze—everything to the ground? Writer Joanne Starer and artist Stephen Byrne bring heart, humor, and high-stakes hijinks in this must-read adventure!Collects Fire & Ice: When Hell Freezes Over #1-6. Autorid: Joanne Starer, Stephen Byrne

Witness the debut of a new team for a new era, as the Power Company is reinvented with Black Lightning leading the charge, to inspire hope for a new generation!A team from the past is reborn for the future in DC Power: Rise of the Power Company! Josiah Power, the founder of the original Power Company, teams with Jefferson Pierce—the iconic superhero known as Black Lightning—to rebuild the team with a new mission of rebuilding humanity's faith in heroes and fighting back against the rising anti-metahuman movement, following the chaos of Absolute Power.For their first mission the Company dispatches Jace Fox—the Batman of I Am Batman—plus The Signal and Vixen to investigate a serial killer that's been hunting metas in the streets of Atlanta, Georgia, in a story by writer Bryan Edward Hill and artists Khary Randolph and Alitha Martinez!This collection also includes DC Power: Rise of the Power Company, a Black History Month anthology one-shot, featuring top talent setting the stage for the new Power Company, as Josiah Power forms his team to protect black and brown communities from rising threats and to rebuild human faith in heroes.Plus, DC Power: Rise of the Power Company includes The Power Company: Josiah Power #1, a 2002 one-shot from Kurt Busiek and Keith Giffen revealing the origin of Josiah Power. Autorid: Vita Ayala, Zipporah Smith

when a beautiful flower smells so sweet, sometimes you forget to look out for the thorns." 1484, Leicester. Lady Katherine Turner never expected to inherit power, but after the sudden loss of her beloved brother, she steps into the role of Countess of Leicester, only to find herself ensnared in a world of ambition, secrets and betrayal. Her newfound wealth soon attracts attention from suitors eager to claim both her hand and her fortune. None is more relentless than the notorious Lord Henry Tyrell, Earl of Dornton, who is as charming as he is treacherous. But as love blossoms between Katherine and the handsome Yorkshireman Lord James Stanford, Lord Tyrell refuses to accept defeat. Fuelled by obsession and greed, he will stop at nothing to possess what he believes is rightfully his. In a world where power is a perilous game, Katherine must find her voice among the thorns before it is silenced forever. A tale of romance, resilience and one womans fight to forge her own destiny, The Rose Amongst the Thorns reimagines the struggles of a woman who dared to defy expectations in a world ruled by men. Autorid: Laura Johnson-Smith

If you long to wander through stardust meadows, collect glittering feathers, or whisper in the ear of a magical creature, this coloring book is your dream come true. Enchanting, majestic, and mysteriously magical, unicorns never fail to capture our imagination. Beautiful Unicorns Coloring Book gives you the power to bring these captivating animals to life in the colors of your choice. Moonlit forests, enchanted castles, crystalline wings, and noble unicorns: they’re all yours inside this irresistible book, which includes:Over 100 magical designs to awaken your imaginationDelicate and detailed line art perfect for any coloring levelSoothing patterned backgrounds on the reverse of every pageDream and color your way to a magical world. If you’re seeking a natural approach to relieving stress, looking for a peaceful way to spend a rainy afternoon, or just want a quiet creative outlet, Beautiful Unicorns Coloring Book is the artistic escape you need. With its accessible designs and relaxing rhythm, it’s perfect for all ages—whether you’re a seasoned colorist or just picking up coloring again for the first time since childhood. Autorid: Editors of Chartwell Books