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Number-one New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen delivers a thriller that will chill you to the core: Eve Duncan’s adopted daughter Jane has been targeted by a mysterious cult who has decided that she has only eight days to live 

Eve Duncan and her adopted daughter, Jane Macguire, are pitted against the members of a secretive cult who have targeted Jane and have decided that she will be their ultimate sacrifice. In eight days they will come for her. In eight days, what Jane fears the most will become a reality. In eight days, she will die. It all begins with a painting that Jane, an artist, displays in her Parisian gallery. The painting is called “Guilt” and Jane has no idea how or why she painted the portrait of the chilling face. But the members of a cult that dates back to the time of Christ believe that Jane’s blasphemy means she must die. But first, she will lead them to an ancient treasure whose value is beyond price. This elusive treasure, and Jane’s death, are all that they need for their power to come to ultimate fruition. With Eve’s help, can Jane escape before the clock stops ticking?

Snappy verse and retro art brings readers along for Apollo 11's historic, eight-day mission to the moon in 1969. Young readers will learn the basics about the gear, equipment, and spaceship used by the astronauts, as well as the history of NASA's moon mission. O' Rourke's vibrant and retro illustrations paired with McReynolds' short verse creates a perfect read aloud for preschool and kindergarteners eager to learn about Buzz Aldrin's trip to the moon. Back matter includes a bibliography and author's note with additional information about the mission and the crew's return home after the historic first lunar landing.

In 1984, London is a grim city where Big Brother is always watching you and the Thought Police can practically read your mind. Winston is a man in grave danger for the simple reason that his memory still functions. Drawn into a forbidden love affair, Winston finds the courage to join a secret revolutionary organization called The Brotherhood, dedicated to the destruction of the Party. Together with his beloved Julia, he hazards his life in a deadly match against the powers that be. -- Amazon.com.

Hailed as Britain's Queen of Crime, Val McDermid's award-winning, internationally bestselling novels have captivated readers for more than thirty years. Now, in 1979, she returns to the past with the story of Allie Burns, an investigative journalist whose stories lead her into world of corruption, terror, and murder.

It's only January, and the year 1979 has already brought blizzards, strikes, power cuts, and political unrest. For journalist Allie Burns, however, someone else's bad news is the unmistakable sound of opportunity knocking, an opportunity to get away from the "women's stories" her editors at the Scottish daily The Clarion keep assigning her. Striking up an alliance with budding investigative journalist Danny Sullivan, Allie begins covering international tax fraud, then a group of Scottish ultranationalists aiming to cause mayhem ahead of a referendum on breaking away from the United Kingdom. Their stories quickly get attention and create enemies for the two young up-and-comers. As they get closer to the bleeding edge of breaking news, Allie and Danny may find their lives on the line.

The first novel in a brand-new series for McDermid, 1979 is redolent of the thundering presses, hammering typewriters, and wreaths of smoke of the Clarion newsroom. An atmospheric journey into the past with much to say about the present, it is the latest suspenseful, pitch-perfect addition to Val McDermid's crime pantheon.

"In this remarkable memoir, the qualities that have long distinguished Francine Prose's fiction and criticism--uncompromising intelligence, a gratifying aversion to sentiment, the citrus bite of irony--give rigor and, finally, an unexpected poignancy to an emotional, artistic, and political coming-of-age tale set in the 1970s--the decade, as she memorably puts it, when American youth realized that the changes that seemed possible in the '60s weren't going to happen. A fascinating and ultimately wrenching book."--Daniel Mendelsohn, author of The Lost: A Search for Six of Six Million

The first memoir from critically acclaimed, bestselling author Francine Prose, about the close relationship she developed with activist Anthony Russo, one of the men who leaked the Pentagon Papers--and the year when our country changed.

During her twenties, Francine Prose lived in San Francisco, where she began an intense and strange relationship with Tony Russo, who had been indicted and tried for working with Daniel Ellsberg to leak the Pentagon papers. The narrative is framed around the nights she spent with Russo driving manically around San Francisco, listening to his stories--and the disturbing and dramatic end of that relationship in New York.

What happens to them mirrors the events and preoccupations of that historical moment: the Vietnam war, drugs, women's liberation, the Patty Hearst kidnapping. At once heartfelt and ironic, funny and sad, personal and political, 1974 provides an insightful look at how Francine Prose became a writer and artist during a time when the country, too, was shaping its identity.

Woodstock, the moon landing, Charles Manson, Richard Nixon, the Vietnam War, and more. A must-read for baby boomers and the generations that came after!

Here is a rich, comprehensive narrative, chronicling an unparalleled year in American society in all its explosive ups and downs. 1969. The very mention of this year summons indelible memories.
 

• Woodstock and Altamont.
• Charles Manson and the Zodiac Killer.
• The televised moon landing
• Ted Kennedy’s address after Chappaquiddick.
• The Amazin’ Mets and Broadway Joe’s Jets.
• The Stonewall Riots and the Days of Rage.
• The first punk and metal albums hit the airwaves.
• Swinger culture became chic.
• The Santa Barbara oil slick and Cuyahoga River fire
• The My Lai massacre inspired impassioned debate on the Vietnam War.
• Richard Nixon spoke of “The Silent Majority” while John and Yoko urged us to “Give Peace a Chance.”
• And more!

In this rich and comprehensive narrative, Rob Kirkpatrick chronicles an unparalleled year in American society in all its explosive ups and downs.

ABOUT THE BOOK In the early 1960s America became involved in a brutal, devastating war in Southeast Asia. The war polarized much of the nation and threatened to destabilize America's influence throughout the globe. The world was introduced to an entirely new kind of sports icon. He was an outspoken, confident young man who vigorously voiced his opinion about the Viet Nam War and racial inequality in America. In 1963 President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was brutally gunned down in Dallas, Texas. Two days later his alleged assassin was murdered on live television in front of a shocked nation. Later that same year the Warren Commission Report would be released to the public. Critics blasted the report for its alleged inaccuracies and narrowness of scope. The civil rights movement grew increasingly more powerful in the 1960s. The movement was a key factor in the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Horrific repercussions would shortly follow, however. Many young, innocent blacks were murdered and its charismatic leader, Martin Luther King, Jr., would be assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. A rock band from across the ocean would captivate a generation and future generations of young and old alike with its electrifying and unique style of rock and roll music. 1964 was the year that all these elements began to crystalize and produce the cultural phenomenon that we now know as the 60s. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Thomas Brennan lives with his family in Collingswood, New Jersey. He enjoys reading and writing about important historical milestones. One of his forthcoming books will be about America's first mega sports hero, the incomparable heavyweight champion, Jack Dempsey.

So much of the literature on the First World War centers on the trench warfare of the Western Front, and these were essential battlegrounds. But the war was in fact truly a global conflict, and by focusing on a sequence of events in 1916 across many continents, historian Keith Jeffery's magisterial work casts new light on the Great War. 

Starting in January with the end of the catastrophic Gallipoli campaign, Jeffery recounts the massive struggle for Verdun over February and March; the Easter Rising in Ireland in April; dramatic events in Russia in June on the eastern front; the familiar story of the war in East Africa, where some 200,000 Africans may have died; and the November U.S. presidential race in which Woodrow Wilson was re-elected on a platform of keeping the United States out of the war--a position he reversed within five months.

Incorporating the stories of civilians in all countries, both participants in and victims of the war, 1916: A Global History is a major addition to the literature and the Great War by a historian at the height of his powers.

America’s beloved and distinguished historian presents, in a book of breathtaking excitement, drama, and narrative force, the stirring story of the year of our nation’s birth, 1776, interweaving, on both sides of the Atlantic, the actions and decisions that led Great Britain to undertake a war against her rebellious colonial subjects and that placed America’s survival in the hands of George Washington.

In this masterful book, David McCullough tells the intensely human story of those who marched with General George Washington in the year of the Declaration of Independence—when the whole American cause was riding on their success, without which all hope for independence would have been dashed and the noble ideals of the Declaration would have amounted to little more than words on paper.

Based on extensive research in both American and British archives, 1776 is a powerful drama written with extraordinary narrative vitality. It is the story of Americans in the ranks, men of every shape, size, and color; farmers, schoolteachers, shoemakers, no-accounts, and mere boys turned soldiers. And it is the story of the King’s men, the British commander, William Howe, and his highly disciplined redcoats who looked on their rebel foes with contempt and fought with a valor too little known.

Written as a companion work to his celebrated biography of John Adams, David McCullough’s 1776 is another landmark in the literature of American history.

My baby daughter, Noelle, and I have been living next door to Mack since the spring. I'm still a little wary about our relationship, because I haven't always made good decisions when it comes to men. My baby's father, David Rhodes, is testament to that. I'm so worried he might sue for custody. In the meantime, the World War II letters I found are a wonderful distraction. Both Mack and I are trying to learn what happened to the soldier who wrote them and the woman he loved. Come by sometime for a glass of iced tea and I'll show you the letters. Plus I'll tell you the latest about Grace and Olivia, my brother Linc and his wife, Lori (who tied the knot about five minutes after they met!), and all our other mutual friends. Oh, and maybe Mack can join us.

Andy and Terry live in a 169-story treehouse. (It used to be a 156-story treehouse, but they've added 13 more stories.) It now has a kangaroo-riding range, a WHATEVER-WEATHER-YOU-WANT dome and a hall of funhouse mirrors—the perfect place to hide from the truancy officer who is trying to catch them and make them go to school!

Unfortunately, the hall of funhouse mirrors is also the place where their evil trouble-making twins, Anti-Andy, Terrible Terry and Junkyard Jill live in a doppelgänger mirror, and they take advantage of the confusion to escape and wreak havoc in the treehouse.

Can Andy, Terry, and Jill escape school, save the treehouse from the doppelgänger mirror gang AND get their book written on time? 

Read the whole series!
The 13-Story Treehouse
The 26-Story Treehouse
The 39-Story Treehouse
The 52-Story Treehouse
The 65-Story Treehouse
The 78-Story Treehouse
The 91-Story Treehouse
The 104-Story Treehouse
The 117-Story Treehouse
The 130-Story Treehouse
The 143-Story Treehouse
The 156-Story Treehouse
The 169-Story Treehouse

Also by Andy Griffiths
The Treehouse Fun Book
The Treehouse Joke Book
Tales from the Treehouse
Adventures Unlimited: You and Me and the Land of Lost Things

Most people think there is little or nothing you can do to avoid Alzheimer's. But scientists know this is no longer true. In fact, prominent researchers now say that our best and perhaps only hope of defeating Alzheimer's is to prevent it. 

After best-selling author Jean Carper discovered that she had the major susceptibility gene for Alzheimer's, she was determined to find all the latest scientific evidence on how to escape it. She discovered 100 surprisingly simple scientifically tested ways to radically cut the odds of Alzheimer's, memory decline, and other forms of dementia.

Did you know that vitamin B 12 helps keep your brain from shrinking? Apple juice mimics a common Alzheimer's drug? Surfing the internet strengthens aging brain cells? Ordinary infections and a popular anesthesia may trigger dementia? Meditating spurs the growth of new neurons? Exercise is like Miracle-Gro for your brain? 

Even a few preventive actions could dramatically change your future by postponing Alzheimer's so long that you eventually outlive it. If you can delay the onset of Alzheimer's for five years, you cut your odds of having it by half. Postpone Alzheimer's for ten years, and you'll most likely never live to see it. 100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's will change the way you look at Alzheimer's and provide exciting new answers from the frontiers of brain research to help keep you and your family free of this heartbreaking disease.

An ideal introduction to the art and craft of cross-stitch, this book presents a bounty of the most popular types of motifs loved by stitchers in an easy-to-use, spiral-bound, split-page format. The majority of the book is the over 100 mix-and-match patterns, organized by type: borders, flowers, alphabets and other simple motifs. These can be endlessly combined to create exactly the effect you want, simply by flipping through the pages! Whether you want to work large or small, create homewares, embellish clothes, or produce works of art, all the patterns easily mix and match.

The patterns are presented in chart forms, each with a color key for ease of reference and a finished, worked example to show how the patterns should look when complete. In addition, an introduction to this easy-to-master craft covers all of the tools and equipment needed and demonstrates basic cross stitch techniques from starting to stitch through embellishments to finishing off.

Every harried interviewer knows the result of throwing out vague questions to potential employees: vague answers and potentially disastrous hiring decisions. Presented in a handy question-and-answer format, 96 Great Interview Questions to Ask Before You Hire provides readers with the tools they need to elicit honest and complete information from job candidates, plus helpful hints on interpreting the responses. The book teaches interviewers how to: identify high-performance job candidates; probe beyond superficial answers; spot red flags that indicate evasions or untruths; get references to provide real information; negotiate job offers to attract winners; and much more. With more than 100,000 copies of the first edition sold, the revised and updated edition of this go-to resource is packed with new material on background checks, specific challenges posed by the millennial generation, and ideas for reinventing the employment application to gather more in-depth information than ever before. Through ample tools, tips, and questions to choose from, managers and human resources professionals will be equipped to select winning candidates from among any pool of interviewees.

Dear Reader, I'm not much of a letter writer. As the sheriff here, I'm used to writing incident reports, not chatty letters. I'll tell you straight out that I'd hoped to marry Faith Beckwith but she ended the relationship last month. However, I've got plenty to keep me occupied, like the unidentified remains found outside town. And the fact that my friend Judge Olivia Griffin is fighting cancer. And the break-ins at 204 Rosewood Lane - the house Faith happens to be renting from Grace Harding ...

New York Times-bestselling team Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton invite readers to come hang out with them in their 91-Story Treehouse—the seventh book in the illustrated chapter book series filled with Andy and Terry's signature slapstick humor!

Andy and Terry live in a 91-story treehouse. (It used to be a 78-story treehouse, but they keep getting ideas for new stories!) It has a submarine sandwich shop that serves sandwiches the size of actual submarines, an air-traffic control tower, a human pinball machine, a spin-and-win prize wheel, a giant spider web—with a giant spider!— and a big red button, which they’re not sure whether to push or not because they can’t remember what it does. 

Good thing there’s so many fun things to do in the treehouse, because Andy and Terry get stuck babysitting Mr. Big Nose’s three grandchildren for the day.

After all, how much trouble could they possibly get into in just one day?

Praise for Andy Griffiths and the Treehouse series:

"Anarchic absurdity at its best. . . . Denton's manic cartooning captures every twist and turn in hilarious detail." —Publishers Weekly, starred review, on The 13-Story Treehouse

"Will appeal to fans of Jeff Kinney and Dav Pilkey. . . . The wonderfully random slapstick humor is tailor-made for reluctant readers. . . . A treat for all." —Booklist on The 13-Story Treehouse

"Twice the treehouse, twice the fun? You bet. . . . Denton's furiously scrawled line drawings milk the silly, gross-out gags for everything they're worth. Kids should be flipping pages faster than a pair of inflatable underpants can skyrocket the young heroes to safety." —Publishers Weekly, starred review, on The 26-Story Treehouse

Read the whole series!
The 13-Story Treehouse
The 26-Story Treehouse
The 39-Story Treehouse
The 52-Story Treehouse
The 65-Story Treehouse
The 78-Story Treehouse
The 91-Story Treehouse
The 104-Story Treehouse
The 117-Story Treehouse
The 130-Story Treehouse
The 143-Story Treehouse
The 156-Story Treehouse
The 169-Story Treehouse

Also by Andy Griffiths
The Treehouse Fun Book
The Treehouse Joke Book
Tales from the Treehouse
Adventures Unlimited: You and Me and the Land of Lost Things

Bestselling author Richard Koch shows managers how to apply the 80/20 Principle to achieve exceptional results at work--without stress or long hours.

In his bestselling book The 80/20 Principle, Richard Koch showed readers how to put the 80/20 Principle--the idea that 80 percent of results come from just 20 percent of effort--into practice in their personal lives. Now in THE 80/20 MANAGER, he demonstrates how to apply the principle to management. An 80/20 manager learns to focus only on the issues that really matter, achieving exceptional results, and feeling successful everyday while working less hard in fewer hours.

A large number of managers--especially in these difficult times--feel completely overwhelmed. Their inboxes are overflowing and they constantly struggle to finish their to-do lists, leaving little time for the things that really matter. THE 80/20 MANAGER shows a new way to look at management--and at life--to enjoy work and build a successful and fulfilling career.
 

Crafters Laura Williams and Elise Mann share their gift-making techniques with jewelry-makers on how to tie decorative knots from across the world with this stylish directory. Clear diagrams are teamed with step-by-step instructions to make tying 75 different knots simple. And each knot is graded so even complete beginners can get started right away.

A selection of projects allow readers to create beautiful and original jewelry. Combine ornamental knots with beads for a modern look, or choose a more traditional style with entirely knot-built pieces. With detailed material lists and photography of finished items, this book is the complete guide to a unique style and perfect book for the artist within us all. 

Also containing a comprehensive techniques section, 75 Chinese, Celtic & Ornamental Knots shows how to use jump rings and seal cords correctly. This know-how will be invaluable as readers progress to designing and creating their own knotted jewelry.

In this latest Cedar Cove novel by "New York Times" bestselling author Debbie Macomber, Terri Miller has married chess champion Bobby Polgar, and now lives in a beautiful home with a view of Puget Sound. When Terri senses something is worrying Bobby, he tells her hes protecting his queen--and she feels he's not talking about chess.

#1 New York Times bestseller --If the Women's Murder Club can't be together this Christmas, a killer is to blame. 
As the holidays approach, Detective Lindsay Boxer and her friends in the Women's Murder Club have much to celebrate. Crime is down. The medical examiner's office is quiet. Even the courts are showing some Christmas spirit. And the news cycle is so slow that journalist Cindy Thomas is on assignment to tell a story about the true meaning of the season for San Francisco. 
Then a fearsome criminal known only as "Loman" seizes control of the headlines. Solving crimes never happens on schedule, but as this criminal mastermind unleashes credible threats by the hour, the month of December is upended for the Women's Murder Club. Avoiding tragedy is the only holiday miracle they seek.

“It is just not possible to stop turning the pages” (The Washington Post) of this bestselling classic tale—an epic fantasy as only #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King could envision it.

Once, in a kingdom called Delain, there was a king with two sons…

​Thus begins one of the most unique tales that master storyteller Stephen King has ever written—a sprawling fantasy of dark magic and the struggle for absolute power that utterly transforms the destinies of two brothers born into royalty. Through this enthralling masterpiece of mythical adventure, intrigue, and terror, you will thrill to this unforgettable narrative filled with relentless, wicked enchantment, and the most terrible of secrets…

"Maggie Spritzer's nose for a story doesn't just make her a top-notch newspaper editor, it also tells her when to go the extra mile for a friend. When she gets a strange message from her journalism pal, Gabby Richardson, Maggie knows her services are needed. Gabby has become involved with The Haven, a commune that promises to guide its members toward a more spiritually fulfilling life. But Gabby's enthusiasm has turned to distrust ever since she was refused permission to leave the compound to visit her sick mother. Maggie wants to learn more about The Haven, and the Sisterhood is eager to help. It turns out The Haven's founders are the sons of a disgraced Chicago businessmen in prison for running a Ponzi scheme. They also have connections to a Miami billionaire with dubious sidelines. Soon, the Sisterhood gang embark on a search--and uncover a web of crime that runs deeper and higher than they ever imagined. And they'll need all their special skills to bring it down . . ."--Amazon.

When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands... .

A strategy-filled handbook to understand, manage, and conquer your depression, modeled after its best-selling counterpart on anxiety.

Why is depression one of the most pervasive of all mental health complaints? What makes the lethargy, mental rumination, loss of concentration, unassuageable negativity, and feelings of inadequacy so stubbornly resistant to treatment and so hard to shake off? What can you do to alleviate your symptoms and move in the direction of full recovery?

In order to answer these questions, Margaret Wehrenberg explains, you must first understand your brain. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience research presented in a reader-friendly way, Wehrenberg skillfully describes what happens in the brain of a depression sufferer and what specific techniques can be used to alter brain activity and control its range of disabling symptoms. Containing practical, take-charge tips from a seasoned clinician, this book presents the ten most effective strategies for moving from lethargy into action, taking charge of your brain, and breaking free from depression to find hope and happiness.

LAPD Detective Harry Bosch is off the chain in the fastest, fiercest, and highest-stakes case of his life. 
Fortune Liquors is a small shop in a tough South L.A. neighborhood, a store Bosch has known for years. The murder of John Li, the store's owner, hits Bosch hard, and he promises Li's family that he'll find the killer. 
The world Bosch steps into next is unknown territory. He brings in a detective from the Asian Gang Unit for help with translation--not just of languages but also of the cultural norms and expectations that guided Li's life. He uncovers a link to a Hong Kong triad, a lethal and far-reaching crime ring that follows many immigrants to their new lives in the U.S. 
And instantly his world explodes. The one good thing in Bosch's life, the person he holds most dear, is taken from him and Bosch travels to Hong Kong in an all-or-nothing bid to regain what he's lost. In a place known as Nine Dragons, as the city's Hungry Ghosts festival burns around him, Bosch puts aside everything he knows and risks everything he has in a desperate bid to outmatch the triad's ferocity.

From the author of USA Today bestseller DRAGONFALL

“Lam concludes the duology that began with Dragonfall in this action-filled novel with the highest of stakes.” —Library Journal

"Lam’s character-driven plotting and intricate dragon lore continue to delight" —Publishers Weekly

The final book in a lush and inventive fantasy duology with a slowburn romance, in which long-banished dragons, revered as gods, return to the mortal realm—a perfect read for your next book club!

Arcady faces their greatest heist yet: posing as a noble student at the arcane University of Vatra. When the University announces the reinstatement of archaic trials of magic, the ever-penniless Arcady seizes the chance. If they win, they not only prove their worth, but the scholarship will give them more time to unlock secrets and reveal, once and for all, that their grandsire was not the Plaguebringer. Yet grief still leaves Arcady broken, and when they close their eyes, they dream of a certain dragon.

Everen, once the hope of dragons, is now hated by his kind. When he is eventually released from his prison, the Queen is clear: while he may help protect the island from wraith attacks, he is no longer a prince of the realm. As he struggles to find his place in Vere Celene, visions of the past, the future, and tantalizing glimpses of Arcady still haunt him. If he steers the wrong path through fate’s storm, he may never be able to create a future where both humans and dragons live in harmony.

Arcady soon realizes that to survive the rising threats from both their old life and their new one, they must use every trick at their disposal—even magic stolen from a dragon they thought dead. And as time runs out before an ancient danger awakens, Everen must fight his way back to Arcady, earn their forgiveness, and learn what it truly means to be an Emberclaw.

Explore the world of the Dragon Scales duology with bonus content, including historical timeline, glossary, and illustrated map!

The eagerly awaited release of The 9/11 Commission Report has caused an avalanche of press coverage, but nearly all of the media commentary has omitted one important attribute of this instant bestseller: its readability. For once, our government has produced a report designed for the public that it purports to serve. By comparison, the Starr Commission Report was a confusing hodgepodge cobbled together for lawyer clones, and the Warren Commission Report resembled a hastily constructed mountain of data. By contrast, The 9/11 Commission Report is a model of narrative clarity. Reading it, one gains a better sense of every stage and dimension of these truly terrifying events; from the rise of Bin Laden and Al Qaeda to the collapse of the World Trade Center and its aftermath. Like a full-throttled detective story thrust into real life, it renders the near misses and muffed opportunities that enabled the plot to reach fruition. With sensationalizing or overgeneralizing, the report s authors have given us a document that illuminates the planning and possible countermeasures to these terrible acts. Every American should read this book: After all, we are its target audience and its sponsors. R. N. Wilson

Don’t miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini—Murtagh!

New magic and new threats take flight in Book Two of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 40 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. 

"Christopher Paolini is a true rarity." —The Washington Post

Darkness falls… despair abounds… evil reigns… Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix. Now Eragon must travel to Ellésmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn’t know whom he can trust.

Will the king’s dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . .

Dear Reader, I have something to confide in you. I think my husband, Dave, might be having an affair. I found an earring in his pocket, and it's not mine. I'm also worried because some jewelry was recently stolen from an old woman-and Dave used to visit her a lot. You see, he's a pastor. And a good man. But why won't he tell me where he's been when he comes home so late? I also want to tell you what's going on with your other friends in Cedar Cove. So come on in and join me for a cup of tea.

Continues the adventures of the Companions of the Lance through the remote Dwarven Kingdom, where they search for a long-lost artifact and Flint struggles with his own inner conflict.

Discover the Women's Murder Club's most terrifying case ever in this New York Times bestseller. As a terrible series of fires blazes through California, the heat begins to rage too close to home.
A terrible fire in a wealthy suburban home leaves a married couple dead and Detective Lindsay Boxer and her partner Rich Conklin searching for clues. And after California's golden boy Michael Campion has been missing for a month, there finally seems to be a lead in his case-a very devastating lead.
As fire after fire consume couples in wealthy, comfortable homes, Lindsay and the Murder Club must race to find the arsonists responsible and get to the bottom of Michael Campion's disappearance. But suddenly the flames are raging too close to home.
Frightened for her life and torn between two men, Lindsay must find a way to solve the most daunting dilemmas she's ever faced-at work and at home.

The 7 Laws of the Golf Swing is a comprehensive guide to building a powerful and consistent golf swing. Written by leading tour coach Nick Bradley, this book distills the golf swing into seven key areas or "laws." Each is explained in detail and supplemented by a range of practice exercises to accelerate the learning process and develop a greater awareness of the feelings and sensations associated with a correct swing motion.

A courageous heroine trapped in the distant past is determined to return to her own time—without changing the shape of the world forever—as the New York Times bestselling Dragonlance series continues in this thrilling sequel to Dragons of Deceit.

A clash of powerful magical forces sets off the Graygem of Gargath, sending Destina Rosethorn and her companions deeper into the past than she intended—to the age of Huma Dragonsbane and the Third Dragon War. Now, with the Device of Time Journeying shattered, they must find another way back to their own era before the Graygem irrevocably alters history and the Third Dragon War ends in defeat for the forces of good.

While the battle rages on, Destina tries desperately to make amends and prevent disaster. Raistlin and Sturm encounter their heroes Huma and Magius, and must reconcile the myths with the men. And Tasslehoff, shocked that the Knights of Solamnia have never heard of dragonlances, sets out to find the famed weapons.

But as the forces of the Dark Queen close in on the High Clerist’s Tower, Destina’s party must return to their own timeline together—or not at all.

Kids everywhere will be grabbing their calligraphy pens, because this follow-up to the wildly successful Calligraphy for Kids offers them even more artful fun. Inside they'll find new alphabets--and new ways to render the alphabets they already know--as well as fresh techniques and projects. There's coverage of the basic rules of layout; a review of some of the fundamental skills; advice on changing the weight of italic letters and forming italic capitals; and an introduction to both Swing and Modern Gothic handwriting. With just a little practice, children can make eye-catching signs, design their own personal stationery, address colorful envelopes in elegant script, and create calligraphic pictures and other decorations to hang on the wall.

An intrepid woman and her friends have inadvertently altered the future of their world—now they must try to restore time in this thrilling conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Dragonlance series.

When Destina Rosethorn and her companions were transported to a time centuries before their birth—to the days of the Third Dragon War—the Graygem of Gargath brought chaos to the battlefield and changed the course of history. Upon returning to the Inn of the Last Home, where their journey began, Destina’s party discovered a world completely changed. The forces of evil now hold sway over their land.

The River of Time is rising, flowing inexorably toward the present day. Destina and her friends must make one last, desperate attempt to restore time’s river to its proper channel. If they do not succeed, the altered past will sweep over the present until no trace of their old world remains.

Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman return to the unforgettable world of the New York Times bestselling Dragonlance series as a new heroine—desperate to restore her beloved father to life—sets off on a quest to change time.

“I love Dragonlance and I love Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. Plain and simple. Their books are my favorite fantasy series of all time.”—Joe Manganiello

Destina Rosethorn—as her name implies—believes herself to be a favored child of destiny. But when her father dies in the War of the Lance, she watches her carefully constructed world come crashing down. She loses not only her beloved father but also the legacy he has left her: the family lands and castle. To save her father, she hatches a bold plan—to go back in time and prevent his death.

First, she has to secure the Device of Time Journeying, last known to be in the possession of the spirited kender Tasslehoff Burrfoot. But to change time, she’ll need another magical artifact—the most powerful and dangerous artifact ever created. Destina’s quest takes her from the dwarven kingdom of Thorbardin to the town of Solace and beyond, setting in motion a chain of disastrous events that threaten to divert the course of the River of Time, alter the past, and forever change the future.

A new hero emerges in a divided world as one of sci-fi's most beloved series--Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern--relaunches with this original adventure from Anne's daughter, Gigi McCaffrey.

In honor of the fiftieth anniversary of the Dragonriders of Pern series, Gigi does her mother proud, adding to the family tradition of spinning unputdownable tales that recount the adventures of the brave inhabitants of a distant planet who battle the pitiless adversary known as Thread.

The last time Thread attacked Pern, the world was unprepared for the fight--until the Oldtimers appeared. These courageous dragonriders arrived from the past, traveling four hundred years to help their descendants survive. But the collision of past and present took its toll. While most of the displaced rescuers adapted to their new reality, others could not abide the jarring change and found themselves in soul-crushing exile, where unhappiness and resentment seethed.

Piemur, a journeyman harper, also feels displaced, cast adrift by the loss of his spectacular boyhood voice and uncertain of his future. But when the Masterharper of Pern sees promise in the young man and sends him undercover among the exiled Oldtimers, Piemur senses the looming catastrophe that threatens the balance of power between the Weyrs and Holds of Pern.

When the unthinkable happens, Piemur must rise to the challenge to avert disaster and restore honor to the dragons and dragonriders of Pern. Because now, in a world already beset by Thread, another, more insidious danger looms: For the first time in living memory, dragons may be on the verge of fighting dragons.

New York Times bestselling author Taran Matharu's debut adult fantasy series introduces an immersive story written in the tradition of the viral cultivation genre. Discover a rich world of magic, warriors, and dragons, in which a fearless orphan and an ambitious handmaiden flee from the empire that would imprison them, with a dream to return to their homelands and a determination that's unbreakable...

Can an orphan captive learn the secrets of the Dragon Riders to stand up and avenge his people?

Jai lives as a royal hostage in the Sabine Court--ever since his father Rohan, leader of the Steppefolk, led a failed rebellion and was executed by the very emperor Jai now serves.

When the emperor's son and heir is betrothed to Princess Erica of the neighboring Dansk Kingdom, she brings with her a dowry: dragons. Endemic to the northern nation, these powerful beasts come in several forms, but mystery surrounds them. Only Dansk royalty know the secret to soulbonding with these dangerous beasts to draw on their power and strength. This marriage--and the alliance that forms--will change that forever.

But conspirators lurk in the shadows, and soon the Sabine Court is in chaos. With his life in danger, Jai uses the opportunity to escape with the Dansk handmaiden, Frida, and a stolen hatchling. Hunted at every turn, he must learn to cultivate magic and become a soulbound warrior if he has any chance of finding safety, seizing his destiny...and seeking his revenge.

When the body of an American archaeologist is found floating in the Yangzi River, Ministry of Public Security agent Liu Hulan and her husband, American attorney David Stark, are dispatched to Site 518 to investigate. As Hulan scrutinizes this death--or is it a murder?--David, on behalf of the National Relics Bureau, tries to discover who has stolen from the site an artifact that may prove to the world China's claim that it is the oldest uninterrupted civilization on earth. This artifact is not only an object of great monetary value but one that is emblematic of the very soul of China. Everyone--from the Chinese government, to a religious cult, to an unscrupulous American art collector--wants this relic, and some, it seems, may be willing to kill to get it. At stake in this investigation is control of China's history and national pride, and even stability between China and the United States.
The troubled Hulan must overcome her own fears of failure, while David tries desperately to break through the shell that has built up around his wife. As Hulan and David are enmeshed in international schemes for power and the turbulence of their own relationship, these hunters after the truth become the hunted--in a fast-driving narrative set against the backdrop of the building of the Three Gorges Dam, the largest and most expensive project China has undertaken since the Great Wall and the subject of great international debate. It is here, in the heart of the Three Gorges, that David and Hulan will battle their enemies and their own natures to see who will win China's dragon bones.
"Dragon Bones combines ancient myth with contemporary anxieties concerning religious fanaticism and terrorism totell a story of love, betrayal, history, ecology, greed--and gory murder.

FROM THE AUTHORS OF NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS WHEN DARKNESS FALLS AND THE PHOENIX TRANSFORMED AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER TO LIGHT A CANDLE

The epic conclusion to the first War of the Endarkened

From orphaned child to prophesied savior, Vieliessar Farcarinon is more than ready to take her rightful place as Elven Queen. While her bickering countrymen may not have crowned her yet, she has been anointed by the stars above and the dragon at her side. But the overwhelming attacks of the Endarkened have forced Elvenkind to abandon internal politics in favor of an unprecedented strategy: retreat.

Runacarendalur Caerthalien is a thorn in the Queen’s side and should be her greatest enemy. A traitor to the Elvish empire, he has become the trusted general of once-subjugated creatures—a chaotic force of centaurs, merfolk, gryphons, minotaurs, and talking bears alike.

These two strong-willed leaders have been at each other’s throats for years. Now forced into tentative co-existence due to the common threat of the Endarkened, how will they react when they finally realize they are soulmates—bound despite their will by unassailable magics that twine their lifelines into one? If either should die, the other will also fall. And without their two greatest leaders, the Children of Light are sure to drown amidst the never-ending waves of Endarkened attacks.

The collaborative fantasy world of Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory features continent-spanning high adventure and epic battle. The Dragon Prophecy illuminates a time when long-lived Elves rule the Fortunate Lands. It is a time of dire prophecy, of battle and bloodshed, of great magics unlike any the Elvenkind have seen before. Deliverance of Dragons is the story of the end of one world and the beginning of the next.

The Obsidian Mountain Trilogy
#1 The Outstretched Shadow
#2 To Light a Candle
#3 When Darkness Falls

The Enduring Flame Trilogy
#1 The Phoenix Unchained
#2 The Phoenix Endangered
#3 The Phoenix Transformed

The Dragon Prophecy Trilogy
#1 Crown of Vengeance
#2 Blade of Empire
#3 Deliverance of Dragons

The thrilling second novel of an all-new fantasy series from the legendary author behind the Shannara saga, about a human girl adapting to her place in a magical world she’s only recently discovered

It’s been two years since Auris escaped from the sinister Goblin prison and learned of her heritage as one of the Fae. She is now happily partnered with her Fae lover, Harrow, and deeply bonded with her new family. All seems to be going perfectly—until, surprisingly, the Goblin attacks begin again. Someone, it seems, has not forgotten that Auris exists and seems determined to retrieve her . . . but who? And why?

As Auris begins to dig deeper into the mystery, old friends and new enemies appear, and she starts to realize that her still-shrouded past must contain the answers she needs. But even Auris does not suspect how far down the rabbit hole she is about to go, until Harrow is taken and an impossible ransom demand is issued. With two new companions at her side, Auris must attempt to unlock the remaining secrets of her past. For if she cannot, she will never see Harrow alive again.

LOCUS AWARD FINALIST • A thrilling collection of thirteen short stories that span the worlds of the New York Times bestselling author of the Scholomance trilogy, including a sneak peek at the land where her next novel will be set.

From the dragon-filled Temeraire series and the gothic magical halls of the Scholomance trilogy, through the realms next door to Spinning Silver and Uprooted, this stunning collection takes us from fairy tale to fantasy, myth to history, and mystery to science fiction as we travel through Naomi Novik’s most beloved stories. Here, among many others, we encounter: 

• A mushroom witch who learns that sometimes the worst thing in the Scholomance can be your roommate. 

• The start of the Dragon Corps in ancient Rome, after Mark Antony hatches a dragon’s egg and bonds with the hatchling. 

• A young bride in the Middle Ages who finds herself gambling with Death for the highest of stakes. 

• A delightful reimagining of Pride & Prejudice, in which Elizabeth Bennet captains a Longwing dragon. 

• The first glimpse of the world of Abandon, the setting of Novik’s upcoming epic fantasy series—a deserted continent populated only by silent and enigmatic architectural mysteries.

Though the stories are vastly different, there is a unifying theme: wrestling with destiny, and the lengths some will go to find their own and fulfill its promise.

Named a Best Fantasy Book of the Year by NPR, Amazon, Paste, and Book Riot!

From award-winning Korean author Sung-il Kim & translated by the world-renowned Anton Hur, Blood of the Old Kings begins an epic journey unlike any other.

There is no escaping the Empire.
Even in death, you will serve.

In an Empire run on necromancy, dead sorcerers are the lifeblood. Their corpses are wrapped in chains and drained of magic to feed the unquenchable hunger for imperial conquest.

Born with magic, Arienne has become resigned to her dark fate. But when the voice of a long-dead sorcerer begins to speak inside her head, she listens. There may be another future for her, if she’s willing to fight for it.

Miles away, beneath a volcano, a seven-eyed dragon also wears the Empire’s chains. Before the imperial fist closed around their lands, it was the people’s sacred guardian.

Loran, a widowed swordswoman, is the first to kneel before the dragon in decades. She comes with a desperate plea, and will leave with a sword of dragon-fang in hand and a great purpose before her.

In the heart of the Imperial capital, Cain is known as a man who gets things done. When his best friend and mentor is found murdered, he will leave no stone unturned to find those responsible, even if it means starting a war.

Step into a world of necromancy, murder, and twisted magic. A world in need of a hero.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“Travels with George . . . is quintessential Philbrick—a lively, courageous, and masterful achievement.” —The Boston Globe
 
Does George Washington still matter? Bestselling author Nathaniel Philbrick argues for Washington’s unique contribution to the forging of America by retracing his journey as a new president through all thirteen former colonies, which were now an unsure nation. Travels with George marks a new first-person voice for Philbrick, weaving history and personal reflection into a single narrative.

When George Washington became president in 1789, the United States of America was still a loose and quarrelsome confederation and a tentative political experiment. Washington undertook a tour of the ex-colonies to talk to ordinary citizens about his new government, and to imbue in them the idea of being one thing—Americans.

In the fall of 2018, Nathaniel Philbrick embarked on his own journey into what Washington called “the infant woody country” to see for himself what America had become in the 229 years since. Writing in a thoughtful first person about his own adventures with his wife, Melissa, and their dog, Dora, Philbrick follows Washington’s presidential excursions: from Mount Vernon to the new capital in New York; a monthlong tour of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island; a venture onto Long Island and eventually across Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The narrative moves smoothly between the eighteenth and twenty-first centuries as we see the country through both Washington’s and Philbrick’s eyes.

Written at a moment when America’s founding figures are under increasing scrutiny, Travels with George grapples bluntly and honestly with Washington’s legacy as a man of the people, a reluctant president, and a plantation owner who held people in slavery. At historic houses and landmarks, Philbrick reports on the reinterpretations at work as he meets reenactors, tour guides, and other keepers of history’s flame. He paints a picture of eighteenth-century America as divided and fraught as it is today, and he comes to understand how Washington compelled, enticed, stood up to, and listened to the many different people he met along the way—and how his all-consuming belief in the union helped to forge a nation.

From Aurealis Award-nominated author Devin Madson comes a new sweeping epic fantasy full of dragons, alchemical magic, and forbidden romance that unfolds as three people in a shattered empire become entangled in a looming revolution.



When dragons rage, chaos reigns.



Conquest built the Celes Basin, now enemies once more threaten its borders. But when the Lord Reacher declares himself supreme ruler to enforce unity, old angers erupt, threatening to tear the basin apart from within.



Tesha, a glassblower's apprentice with a talent for poisonwork, becomes a false tribute bride as part of a desperate political plot. In the Reacher's court, she's perfectly placed to sabotage him, but her heart has other plans.



Naili is laundress to an eccentric alchemist, a job that has left her with strange new abilities that are slowly consuming her--and attracting the notice of the city's underground rulers. With time running out, she'll have to gain power by any means just to survive, let alone change the world. 



And in the desolate Shield Mountains, sharp-shooting dragon rider Ashadi protects the basin from the monsters of The Sands beyond, but when an impossible shot pierces his dragon's glass scales, he becomes the hunted one.



As chaos sweeps across the land, Tesha, Naili, and Ashadi must fight to survive political enemies, long-buried secrets, and monsters both within and without. 



For more from Devin Madson, check out:



The Reborn Empire: 

We Ride the Storm

We Lie With Death

We Cry for Blood

We Dream of Gods

These “moving and often surprising” (The Wall Street Journal) case histories meld science and storytelling to show that caregivers don’t just witness cognitive decline in their loved ones with dementia—they are its invisible victims.
 
“This book will forever change the way we see people with dementia disorders—and the people who care for them.”—Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
 
A BBC BOOK OF THE WEEK • A TELEGRAPH BEST BOOK OF SUMMER • A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS’ CHOICE

Inspired by Dasha Kiper’s experience as a caregiver and counselor and informed by a breadth of cognitive and neurological research, Travelers to Unimaginable Lands dispels the myth of the perfect caregiver. In these compassionate, nonjudgmental stories of parents and children, husbands and wives, contending with dementia disorders, Kiper explores the existential dilemmas created by this disease: a man believes his wife is an impostor; a woman’s imaginary friendships with famous authors drive a wedge between her and her devoted husband; another woman’s childhood trauma emerges to torment her son; a man’s sudden, intense Catholic piety provokes his wife.
 
Kiper explains why the caregivers are maddened by these behaviors, mirroring their patients’ irrationality, even though they’ve been told it’s the disease at work. By demystifying the neurological obstacles to caregiving, Kiper illuminates the terrible pressure dementia disorders exert on our closest relationships, offering caregivers the perspective they need to be gentler with themselves.

Seamus Heaney's best-selling —Beowulf— is now wedded to more than one hundred glorious images. 

Composed toward the end of the first millennium, Beowulf is the elegiac narrative of the Scandinavian hero who saves the Danes from the seemingly invincible monster Grendel and, later, from Grendel's mother. Drawn to what he has called the "four-squareness of the utterance" in —Beowulf —and its immense emotional credibility Seamus Heaney gives the great epic convincing reality.

But how to visualize the poet's story has always been a challenge for modern-day readers. In Beowulf: An Illustrated Edition, John D. Niles, a specialist in Old English literature, provides visual counterparts to Heaney's remarkable translation. More than one hundred full-page illustrations—Viking warships, chain mail, lyres, spearheads, even a reconstruction of the Great Hall—make visible Beowulf's world and the elemental themes of his story: death, divine power, horror, heroism, disgrace, devotion, and fame. This mysterious world is now transformed into one of material splendor as readers view its elegant goblets, dragon images, and finely crafted gold jewelry against the backdrop of the Danish landscape of its origins.

A time-bending love story between a prickly young woman and a carefree stranger, who are tasked with saving the universe--after accidentally destroying it in the first place.

Genevieve Newhouse and Ash Hargreaves weren't supposed to meet like this. Unless it was always meant to be . . . 

Gen is a fastidious science prodigy with a chip on her shoulder, and she can turn herself invisible. 

Happy-go-lucky Ash has just escaped a sheltered (read: cultish) childhood, and he can manipulate time. 

The gifted eighteen-year-olds cross paths at the 1934 Chicago World's Fair, where Genevieve's experimental physics project causes an apocalyptic explosion. Ash tries to avert catastrophe by gallantly rewinding time a few minutes, but instead, he transports them back to 1893. The duo finds themselves trapped in an unfamiliar, unwelcoming era, with no idea how to return to their own time--or if their own time even exists. Their cataclysmic leap across decades might have destroyed the world as they know it . . . 

Fate and free will intertwine in this page turning historical romance that sets two irresistible strangers down a chaotic, potentially apocalyptic path. "Will they or won't they" takes on a whole new meaning as Gen and Ash fight for survival while falling in love. 

Hand to fans of Immortal Longings and Anatomy: A Love Story, and don't miss companion novels Murder for the Modern Girl and A Starlet's Secret to a Sensational Afterlife.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

The past is a foreign country. This is your guidebook.

A time machine has just transported you back to the fourteenth century. What do you see? How do you dress? How do you earn a living and how much are you paid? What sort of food will you be offered by a peasant or a monk or a lord? And more important, where will you stay?

The Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England is not your typical look at a historical period. This radical new approach shows us that the past is not just something to be studied; it is also something to be lived. All facets of everyday life in this fascinating period are revealed, from the horrors of the plague and war to the ridiculous excesses of roasted larks and medieval haute couture.

Through the use of daily chronicles, letters, household accounts, and poems of the day, Mortimer transports you back in time, providing answers to questions typically ignored by traditional historians. You will learn how to greet people on the street, what to use as toilet paper, why a physician might want to taste your blood, and how to know whether you are coming down with leprosy.

From the first step on the road to the medieval city of Exeter, through meals of roast beaver and puffin, Mortimer re-creates this strange and complex period of history. Here, the lives of serf, merchant, and aristocrat are illuminated with re-markable detail in this engaging literary journey. The result is the most astonishing social history book you’re ever likely to read: revolutionary in its concept, informative and entertaining in its detail, and startling for its portrayal of humanity in an age of violence, exuberance, and fear.

Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love learning to read in this Step into Reading Step 2 leveled reader that retells some of Mr. Peabody and Sherman's most exciting time-traveling adventures from the DreamWorks Animation hit movie Mr. Peabody & Sherman.

"A time-jumping, head-tripping odyssey." --The Millions
"A bracing swim in the waters of science, technology and fiction." --Washington Post
"A thrilling journey of ideas." --Boston Globe

From the acclaimed author of The Information and Chaos, here is a mind-bending exploration of time travel: its subversive origins, its evolution in literature and science, and its influence on our understanding of time itself.

The story begins at the turn of the previous century, with the young H. G. Wells writing and rewriting the fantastic tale that became his first book and an international sensation: The Time Machine. It was an era when a host of forces was converging to transmute the human understanding of time, some philosophical and some technological: the electric telegraph, the steam railroad, the discovery of buried civilizations, and the perfection of clocks. James Gleick tracks the evolution of time travel as an idea that becomes part of contemporary culture--from Marcel Proust to Doctor Who, from Jorge Luis Borges to Woody Allen. He investigates the inevitable looping paradoxes and examines the porous boundary between pulp fiction and modern physics. Finally, he delves into a temporal shift that is unsettling our own moment: the instantaneous wired world, with its all-consuming present and vanishing future.

(With a color frontispiece and black-and-white illustrations throughout)

Anakin Skywalker is recalled to active duty to deal with a Separatist pilot who has been wreaking havoc on the Republic's fleets. But Anakin's chance to prove himself comes at a high price: the enemy ace is a friend. The costs of war have never been higher, and even Obi-Wan Kenobi's desperate attempts to find a path to peace may come too late. Spotlight editions are printed on high-quality paper and with reinforced library bindings specifically printed for the library market. Grades 6-12.

With this exciting six-title series, young readers don't need a passport to sail up the Nile River, explore the Australian outback, or smell the spices of an Indian market. Each title features evocative photographic portraits of one of the world's most intriguing countries, enhanced with easy-to-read text, activities to develop creative thinking skills, and colorful maps.

What if you could close your eyes and open them to find you were amongst hundreds of pioneers in 1843, packing up your covered wagon to travel the 2,000 miles of the Oregon Trail? Meet twins Liz and Lenny and their unique grandmother, who, with the help of her magic hat, can transport the twins to any time in history. In their first journey, the twins spend eight months crossing the country on foot and by covered wagon, braving the mountain ranges and river valleys, battling floods and droughts, and cooking slam-johns and sowbellies over buffalo chips.

Diane Stanley's spirited, humorous, and historically accurate depiction of day-to-day life on the Oregon Trail is brought to life with Holly Berry's energetic illustrations. Overflowing with fun, informative details, and word balloons that capture each piece of dialogue, young readers will be transported into an exciting page in American history alongside the adventurous Time-Traveling Twins.

Children's Pick of the Lists 2000(ABA) and Children's Books 2000-NY Public Lib.

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Canada, written by Canada experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you navigate with ease. From using public transport to discovering the best dining, accommodations, and local experiences, this guide covers it all. Every detail you need for a smooth and enriching journey.

Inside this Canada travel book, you'll find:

• Regional deep dive - in-depth coverage of key areas with curated experiences and honest reviews

• Itinerary samples - tailored plans for different trip lengths and travel styles

• Practical information - essential tips on getting there, using public transport, avoiding crowds, saving time and money, and traveling responsibly

• Expert recommendations - insider advice on the best places to eat, drink, stay, and enjoy nightlife or outdoor activities

• Seasonal tips - when to go to Canada, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip

• Must-see pick - unmissable sights handpicked by our authors - Vancouver, Dawson City, polar bears in Churchill, whale-watching, Jasper, Niagara Falls, Ottawa's Canadian War Musem, snowboarding in Whistler, Lunenburg, Western Brook pond, Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland folk music, the Laurentians, Pacific Rim National Park

• Easy-to-use maps - colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment

• Cultural insights - engaging stories on local history, arts, and traditions for a deeper understanding of Canada

• Language essentials - English and French phrases and vocabulary to help you connect with locals

• Inspiring travel photography - stunning full-color images capturing the essence of Canada, and fueling your wanderlust

• Designed for comfort and sustainability - a velvet soft-touch cover for a secure grip and premium uncoated paper from responsibly sourced materials

• Bonus eBook - free download with purchase for added convenience

• Coverage includes: Toronto, Ontario, Montréal, Québec, the Maritime Provinces, Newfoundland, Labrador, the Prairie Provinces, Canadian Rockies, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, British Columbia's interior

Travel smart and experience Canada with confidence. Let this guide to Canada be your trusted companion to must-see sights, hidden gems, and local secrets for an unforgettable adventure.

Join Anna in her travel adventures to cities across the United States. This book features interesting facts about select destinations include historical monuments and famous sights from the nations capital, Washington, D.C. Anna's thoughts are presented through a child's eye in English only postcards to friends and family back home. Facts about the locations are presented fully in English and again in Spanish. Creative blending of fiction and non-fiction. Available in hardcover and paperback.

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough rediscovers an important and dramatic chapter in the American story--the settling of the Northwest Territory by dauntless pioneers who overcame incredible hardships to build a community based on ideals that would come to define our country.

As part of the Treaty of Paris, in which Great Britain recognized the new United States of America, Britain ceded the land that comprised the immense Northwest Territory, a wilderness empire northwest of the Ohio River containing the future states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. A Massachusetts minister named Manasseh Cutler was instrumental in opening this vast territory to veterans of the Revolutionary War and their families for settlement. Included in the Northwest Ordinance were three remarkable conditions: freedom of religion, free universal education, and most importantly, the prohibition of slavery. In 1788 the first band of pioneers set out from New England for the Northwest Territory under the leadership of Revolutionary War veteran General Rufus Putnam. They settled in what is now Marietta on the banks of the Ohio River.

McCullough tells the story through five major characters: Cutler and Putnam; Cutler's son Ephraim; and two other men, one a carpenter turned architect, and the other a physician who became a prominent pioneer in American science. They and their families created a town in a primeval wilderness, while coping with such frontier realities as floods, fires, wolves and bears, no roads or bridges, no guarantees of any sort, all the while negotiating a contentious and sometimes hostile relationship with the native people. Like so many of McCullough's subjects, they let no obstacle deter or defeat them.

Drawn in great part from a rare and all-but-unknown collection of diaries and letters by the key figures, The Pioneers is a uniquely American story of people whose ambition and courage led them to remarkable accomplishments. This is a revelatory and quintessentially American story, written with David McCullough's signature narrative energy.

#1 New York Times bestselling author J. D. Robb presents an intense and terrifying case for New York homicide cop Eve Dallas: one that will take her all the way to the city that named her—and plunge her into the nightmares of her childhood...

When a monster named Isaac McQueen—taken down by Eve back in her uniform days—escapes from Rikers, he has two things in mind. One is to take up where he left off, abducting young victims and leaving them scarred in both mind and body. The other is to get revenge on the woman who stopped him all those years ago.
 

The bestselling master of historical fiction weaves a grand, sweeping drama of New York from the city's founding to the present day. 
Rutherfurd celebrates America's greatest city in a rich, engrossing saga that showcases his extraordinary ability to combine impeccable historical research and storytelling flair. As in his earlier, bestselling novels, he illuminates cultural, social, and political upheavals through the lives of a remarkably diverse set of families. 
As he recounts the intertwining fates of characters rich and poor, black and white, native born and immigrant, Rutherfurd brings to life the momentous events that shaped New York and America: the Revolutionary War, the emergence of the city as a great trading and financial center, the excesses of the Gilded Age, the explosion of immigration in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the trials of World War II, the near-demise of New York in the 1970s and its roaring rebirth in the '90s, and the attacks on the World Trade Center. Sprinkled throughout are captivating cameo appearances by historical figures ranging from George Washington to Abraham Lincoln to Babe Ruth. 
"New York" is the book that millions of Rutherfurd's American fans have been waiting for. A brilliant mix of romance, war, family drama, and personal triumphs, it gloriously captures the search for freedom and prosperity at the heart of our nation's history.

The New York Public Library
AMAZING U.S. Geography

Follow a chinook over the Rocky Mountains. Trace the course of theMississippi River from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Discoverwhere gold is mined and fish are farmed in the United States.Explore our fascinating nation from Alabama to Wyoming, and findanswers to all your questions about U.S. geography...

Where is the highest waterfall in the United States? See page 33.
What is a sand sea? See page 40.
Why does California have so many earthquakes? See page 41.
Why are people from new England called Yankees? See page 69.
How many U.S. presidents were born in Ohio? See page 89.
Where did the Santa Fe Trail begin? See page 96.
How large is mammoth Cave in Kentucky? See page 108.
How hot are the Hot Springs in Arkansas? See page 116.

Also in The New York Public Library Answer Books series:

Incredible Earth
Amazing Space
Amazing African American History
Amazing Hispanic American History
Amazing Women in American History
Amazing Mythology
Amazing Explorers
Amazing Scientists

This fun-filled guide shares an exciting scavenger hunt for every American National Park--featuring natural history factoids and fun and educational ways to get kids engaged with nature.



Are you planning a trip to one of America's majestic national parks? The National Parks Scavenger Hunt will help you explore all 63 parks, from Acadia to Zion. A bucket list, game, and adventure all in one, this book will help adventurers of all ages learn fascinating facts about our nation's most iconic landmarks. By reading short descriptions of each item and them finding them, parents, caregivers, and kids alike can tally points in a friendly competition and make unforgettable memories along the way. Filled with colorful illustrations to help identify spectacular flora and fauna, you will want this in hand as you visit every park.

Get closer to USA's National Parks with DK Eyewitness

A night spent stargazing in Joshua Tree. Standing on the rim of the Grand Canyon. Wildlife spotting from an airboat in the Everglades. With 63 national parks to explore, the USA offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whether you plan to visit them all or choose a few favorites, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion.

This new, first edition brings the parks to life, transporting you to each one like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed maps, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which explain the parks' unique geology.

You'll discover: 
 

• Our pick of the top experiences to have in the national parks
• Beautiful photography and detailed illustrations taking you to the heart of the parks
• The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
• Detailed maps and tours that make navigating the parks easy
• Easy-to-follow itineraries
• Expert advice get ready, get around and stay safe
• A lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go

Spending more time in the USA? Try DK Eyewitness USA.

DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

Take a tour of America's great outdoors and discover the beauty and diversity of its most iconic and majestic national parks.

*A 2019 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students: K-12 (National Science Teachers Association and the Children's Book Council)*

Packed with maps and fascinating facts about the flora and fauna unique to each of the 21 parks portrayed, this lushly illustrated coast-to-coast journey documents in large format the nation's most magnificent and sacred places - and shows why they should be preserved for future generations to enjoy.

Explore Florida's river-laced Everglades, travel down the white water rapids of the Grand Canyon, trek across the deserts of Death Valley, and scale the soaring summits of the Rocky Mountains with this book that brings you up close to nature's greatest adventures.

Divided by region (East, Central, Rocky Mountains, West, Tropics, and Alaska), a pictographic map at the start of each section shows the locations of the parks to be covered. Each park is introduced by a stunning, poster-worthy illustration of one of its scenes and a summary of its makeup, followed by individual illustrations of the animals and plants that make their homes there.

Captions provide captivating information about the wildlife. Did you know that Everglades National Park is home to marsh rabbits who paddle through its swamps searching for herbs, flowers, and other plants to nibble on? Or that the pronghorn antelope of Badlands National Park are the continent's fastest land animals, sprinting up to 60 miles per hour to escape predators like bobcats and coyotes?

A "Can you spot this...?" page at the back challenges you to find a pictured critter or plant for every letter of the alphabet.

The parks include: Acadia, Badlands, Big Bend, Biscayne, Bryce Canyon, Channel Islands, Death Valley, Denali, Everglades, Glacier, Glacier Bay, Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains, Hawaii volcanoes, Isle Royale, Mesa Verde, Olympic, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Virgin Islands, Yellowstone, and Yosemite.

A book to be treasured by children and adults alike, National Parks of the USA serves to inspire the adventuring naturalist in all of us.

Brimming with facts, activities, and beautiful illustrations, the National Parks of the USA series of books immerses young people in the wonders of America's outdoors. Learn about the wonderful wildlife, stunning scenery, and rare plants that inhabit these precious outdoor spaces. Celebrate these beautiful and rare locations and be awed by the diversity and grandeur of the national parks' living landscapes.

Also in the series: National Parks of the USA: Activity Book and National Parks of the USA Postcards.

Get your kids excited about the great outdoors! This travel guide for kids will highlight the diverse beauty and wonder of the USA's most beautiful natural spaces.

From the giant redwoods of Sequoia to the geysers of Yellowstone, this educational book is a fun, child-friendly travel guide that covers all 62 National Parks in the USA.


Go on an adventure through America's iconic parks! Bright eye-catching photographs and illustrations and easy-to-read text are the perfect introductions for young nature enthusiasts. Little rangers will learn all kinds of fun facts - like Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in Alaska is bigger than Switzerland - and more.

Kids will also learn all about the diverse animals and plant life that you can find in the USA. The educational book features special tips to ensure their visits are safe and fun. Kids will also learn how they can help keep habitats clean during their visits.

Young readers will get the inside scoop on all the activities there are to do in each National Park, including rock climbing, river rafting, skiing, horseback riding, and cycling. They will also get insider knowledge about each park, like secret caves and endangered animals to make visits extra special!

Discover the Wonders of USA's National Parks

This delightful kid's book is one adventure that you don't want to miss! Go on an epic journey through America's National Parks, from the wide-open spaces of Grand Teton to the iconic Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis.

Explore the fascinating history of all 61 parks, as well as the unique animals and plants that inhabit the vast wilderness. This kid's book is an ideal gift for young nature lovers and future adventurers!

This travel guide will take you on a trip through:

 

• All 62 of the USA's national parks from the Great Smoky Mountains on the East Coast to the rocky deserts of Joshua Tree in the West.
• The diverse flora and fauna that you will find in the USA's National Parks.
• All the fun activities like rock climbing, river rafting, and more that are available in each of the parks.

The companion volume to the twelve-hour PBS series from the acclaimed filmmaker behind The Civil War, Baseball, and The War.

America’s national parks spring from an idea as radical as the Declaration of Independence: that the nation’s most magnificent and sacred places should be preserved, not for royalty or the rich, but for everyone. In this evocative and lavishly illustrated narrative, Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan delve into the history of the park idea, from the first sighting by white men in 1851 of the valley that would become Yosemite and the creation of the world’s first national park at Yellowstone in 1872, through the most recent additions to a system that now encompasses nearly four hundred sites and 84 million acres.

The authors recount the adventures, mythmaking, and intense political battles behind the evolution of the park system, and the enduring ideals that fostered its growth. They capture the importance and splendors of the individual parks: from Haleakala in Hawaii to Acadia in Maine, from Denali in Alaska to the Everglades in Florida, from Glacier in Montana to Big Bend in Texas. And they introduce us to a diverse cast of compelling characters—both unsung heroes and famous figures such as John Muir, Theodore Roosevelt, and Ansel Adams—who have been transformed by these special places and committed themselves to saving them from destruction so that the rest of us could be transformed as well.

The National Parks is a glorious celebration of an essential expression of American democracy.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to live in Japan? Well jump on board because the express tour of Japan is about to set off! Travel Through this amazing country and learn about the cities, the landscapes, the people, and their way of life. Stroll through the busy streets of Tokyo, climb Mount Fuji, and take a trip on a super-fast bullet train. Travel Through: Japan brings this exciting country to life! Book jacket.

A debut that combines historical nonfiction with travel books, for fans of Bill Bryson and Rinker Buck, In Pursuit of Jefferson is the story of an American on a journey through Europe, following the epic trail of Thomas Jefferson.

A controversial founding father. A man ready for a change. And a completely unique trip through Europe.
In 1784, Thomas Jefferson was a broken man. Reeling from the loss of his wife and humiliated from a political scandal during the Revolutionary war, he needed to remake himself. And to do that, he traveled. Traipsing through Europe, Jefferson saw and learned as much as he could, ultimately bringing his knowledge home to a young America. There, he would rise to power and shape a nation.

More than two hundred years later, Derek Baxter, a devotee of American history, stumbles on an obscure travel guide written by Jefferson-Hints for Americans Traveling Through Europe-as he's going through his own personal crisis. Who better to offer advice than a founding father himself? Using Hints as his roadmap, Baxter embarks on a new journey, following Jefferson through six countries and countless lessons. But what Baxter learns isn't always what Jefferson had in mind, and as he comes to understand Jefferson better, he doesn't always like what he finds.
In Pursuit of Jefferson is at once the story of a lifechanging trip through Europe, an unflinching look at a founding father, and a moving personal journey. With rich historical detail, a sense of humor, and boundless heart Baxter explores how we can be better moving forward only by first looking back.

Pauline Frommer's highly personal guide to her own home city has, in previous editions, twice been named "Best Guidebook of the Year" by the North American Travel Journalists Association. Her book has been New York City's top-selling guide for the last decade. It's published in full color, adding dozens of engaging, helpful photos, and color maps to her award-winning advice.

This guide, which is printed in easy-to-read type, contains:

• Smart itineraries, including for families and short stays
• Local knowledge on the best places to eat―and how to avoid tourist traps
• Detailed maps marked with attractions, hotels, restaurants, and subway stops
• Exact pricing for hotels, restaurants, attractions, tours and more, so you'll never have to guess―plus invaluable info about what you'll need to reserve in advance
• Advice on how to avoid the crowds at the city's top attractions, and which observation deck to choose
• Full-color New York City subway map
• Fun, informative self-guided walking tours spanning the city, with maps
• Picks in all price categories so you can splurge or be frugal, using the Frommer's star rating system

PLUS! A handy pull-out, indexed map of New York City
 

About Frommer's: There's a reason Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for nearly 70 years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have become a household name by publishing thousands of titles and helping millions upon millions of people realize their dreams of seeing our planet within their budget. Travel is easy with Frommer's.
 

This is London advice the way a friend would give it to you: fiercely opinionated, funny, and brimming not only with suggestions about what to see and do, but also what's not worth your time. Whether you want to see Big Ben or the Harry Potter studios, Trafalgar Square or the V&A, London is a city with an overwhelming number of attractions, lodgings, restaurants, museums, and shops.

Author Jason Cochran is the guide you want to have a pint with, bringing culture and history to life with wit and plain talk―it feels like he's right there with you. Whether your budget is large or tight, you'll see London like a local―something many guides claim but none do as well as this one.

Cochran was awarded "Best Guidebook of the Year" by the Society of American Travel Writers for a previous edition of this guide.

Frommer's EasyGuide to London 2020 contains:

* 16 pages of color photos, plus dozens more photos throughout the book
* Tube stops for every listing to help you navigate ancient streets quickly, plus a comprehensive section on strategies for the Underground
* Brilliant walking tours spanning the city, with maps
* What's free, what's good for kids, what's authentic, what's new
* Area maps marked with attractions, restaurants, and hotels, plus a London Tube map
* Interior maps of Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, and the British Museum
* Smart itineraries, including for families and short stays
* Newly expanded attractions
* Section devoted to the city's greatest pubs
* Insightful tips for navigating London's customs and culture
* Smart reviews of attractions, nightlife, hotels, restaurants and shops in all price ranges using the Frommer's star rating system
* Surprising section on overrated attractions that aren't worth your time
* Section on great day-trips, including Oxford, Bath, Stonehenge, Windsor, and the setting for Downton Abbey
* PLUS! A handy pull-out, indexed map of London for touring on the go

There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.

With this exciting six-title series, young readers don't need a passport to sail up the Nile River, explore the Australian outback, or smell the spices of an Indian market. Each title features evocative photographic portraits of one of the world's most intriguing countries, enhanced with easy-to-read text, activities to develop creative thinking skills, and colorful maps.

Whether you want to explore the High Line, see a Broadway show, or grab a slice of pizza in Brooklyn, the local Fodor's travel experts in New York City are here to help! Fodor's New York City 2023 guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.

This new edition travel guide has been fully redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's New York City 2023 travel guide includes:

• AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
• MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
• MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently
• COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
• HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more
• PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "New York City's Best Art Museums" "Free Things to Do in New York City," "New York City's Best Cocktail Bars," "Under-the-Radar Things to Do in New York City," and more
• TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
• HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography, and more
• SPECIAL FEATURES on "Gateway to the New World: the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island," "The American Museum of Natural History," and "What to Eat and Drink in New York City"
• LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island; as well as top attractions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Times Square, Empire State Building, Museum of Modern Art, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center, The High Line, Hudson Yards, and much more.

Planning on visiting more of the Northeast? Check out Fodor's Boston, Fodor's Philadelphia, Fodor's Washington DC, and Fodor's New England.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

Whether you want to pose in front of Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower, explore the Tower of London, or visit the royal family at Buckingham Palace, the local Fodor's travel experts in London are here to help! Fodor's London guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's London travel guide includes:

• AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
• MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
• MORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently
• COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
• HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
• PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "London's Best Museums", "London's Best Royal Sites", "London's Best Historic Pubs", and more
• TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
• HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, geography and more
• SPECIAL FEATURES on the British Museum and the Tower of London
• LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, the British Museum, the Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, Hyde Park, Houses of Parliament, Kensington Palace, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court, and more.

Planning on visiting the rest of Great Britain? Check out Fodor's Essential England, Fodor's Essential Scotland, and Fodor's Essential Great Britain.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

Whether you want to gamble in a glitzy casino on the Strip, party at a happening club, or take a side-trip to Hoover Dam or the Grand Canyon, the local Fodor's travel experts in Las Vegas are here to help! Fodor's Las Vegas guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's Las Vegas travel guide includes:

• AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
• MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
• MORE THAN 11 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently
• COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
• HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
• PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "Best Under the Radar Experiences," "Best Pools," "Best Celebrity Chef Restaurants," "Best Buffets," and more
• TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
• HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more
• SPECIAL FEATURES on "History, Las Vegas Style," "What to Watch and Read Before You Visit," and "Free Things to Do"
• LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Every major hotel on and off the Strip, Henderson, Paradise Road, Downtown, Summerlin, Red Rock Canyon, Aria, MGM Grand, Cirque du Soleil, the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Area 51, and more.

Planning on visiting other places in the Southwest? Check out Fodor's California, Fodor's Utah, Fodor's Arizona & the Grand Canyon, and Fodor's In Focus Santa Fe.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

Describes the Everglades National Park, including its location, history, plants and animals, weather, and activities for visitors. Includes a map activity.

James A. Garfield was one of the most extraordinary men ever elected president. Born into abject poverty, he rose to become a wunderkind scholar, a Civil War hero, and a renowned and admired reformist congressman. Nominated for president against his will, he engaged in a fierce battle with the corrupt political establishment. But four months after his inauguration, a deranged office seeker tracked Garfield down and shot him in the back.

But the shot didn't kill Garfield. The drama of what happened subsequently is a powerful story of a nation in turmoil. The unhinged assassin's half-delivered strike shattered the fragile national mood of a country so recently fractured by civil war, and left the wounded president as the object of a bitter behind-the-scenes struggle for power--over his administration, over the nation's future, and, hauntingly, over his medical care. A team of physicians administered shockingly archaic treatments, to disastrous effect. As his condition worsened, Garfield received help: Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, worked around the clock to invent a new device capable of finding the bullet.

Meticulously researched, epic in scope, and pulsating with an intimate human focus and high-velocity narrative drive, The Destiny of the Republic will stand alongside The Devil in the White City and The Professor and the Madman as a classic of narrative history.

In this book children learn about The Caribbean in a book featuring a child friendly design that features great photographs, fun facts, and curriculum centered learning about culture, customs, traditions, religion, geography, and climate.

In this book children learn about Brazil in a book featuring a child friendly design that features great photographs, fun facts, and curriculum centered learning about culture, customs, traditions, religion, geography, and climate.

¿Pueden el silencio y la quietud mejorar cada aspecto de tu vida?

El doctor Mario Alonso Puig nos descubre en este libro el mindfulness: prestar atención para ver las cosas tal y como son.

Con una sólida base científica y apoyado en una parte práctica para meditar, ¡Tómate un respiro! te enseña a mantener la calma en medio de la tempestad. De esta manera conseguirás sentirte plenamente presente para captar una realidad que normalmente se nos escapa.

Esta práctica meditativa te permitirá observar con mente abierta y curiosa el flujo de pensamientos, sensaciones y sentimientos como camino indispensable para descubrir un nuevo mundo de posibilidades. Solo aquellos que ven lo invisible pueden alcanzar lo imposible.

Si quieres aprender a transformar los desafíos en oportunidades, este es tu libro.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

Can silence and stillness improve every aspect of your life?

Dr. Mario Alonso Puig introduces us to mindfulness: the art of paying attention to see things as they truly are.

Grounded in solid scientific research and supported by practical meditation exercises, Take a Deep Breath! teaches you how to stay calm in the midst of chaos. This allows you to become fully present and perceive a reality that often escapes us.

This meditative practice helps you observe the flow of thoughts, sensations, and emotions with an open and curious mind--an essential path to discovering a new world of possibilities. Only those who see the invisible can achieve the impossible.

If you want to learn how to turn challenges into opportunities, this is your book.

Cuatro niños se enfrentan al asesinato violento de su padre en el México de los años setenta. El duelo no termina nunca porque de ese homicidio no se habla, de hacerlo se desmoronaría todo un núcleo de protección familiar. Narrada a cuatro voces, escuchamos primero la voz de una narradora que, a veces niña y en ocasiones adulta, se propone rescatar esa historia ayudada de fotografías, un USB con una bitácora oral de su prima con los recuerdos de su padre y ciertos elementos de la investigación policiaca a pesar del temor de poner sobre la mesa un hecho familiar siempre silenciado. Por otro lado, una mujer de mediana edad recibe un diagnóstico de cáncer con metástasis y se enfrenta al tratamiento que, en ocasiones, la lleva a ver durante las sesiones de quimioterapia al padre asesinado hace más de cuarenta años. Con otra mirada, un detective llega al lugar de los hechos el día del asesinato para empezar la investigación. En su archivo encontramos el reporte policial, la autopsia, notas periodísticas diversas, sus apuntes, una carta dirigida a la viuda, así como entrevistas y reflexiones personales sobre el caso.

Un thriller divertidísimo sobre unas mujeres mayores que deciden dejar claro que las mejores asesinas a sueldo son, precisamente, las que llegan a jubilarse.

Billie, Mary Alice, Helen y Natalie han trabajado durante cuatro décadas para el Museo, una exclusiva red de asesinos. Sin embargo, ahora las consideran «de la vieja escuela» y, como la tecnología importa más que la inteligencia, ya nadie valora su talento.

Cuando las invitan a un crucero para celebrar su jubilación, estas no tardan en darse cuenta de que se han convertido en objetivo de la Junta del Museo, que ha ordenado eliminarlas.

Es así como las cuatro integrantes del llamado «Proyecto Esfinge» deberán organizarse por su cuenta, confiar las unas en las otras y esperar que el trabajo en equipo sea la clave de su supervivencia.

La Junta está a punto de descubrir de lo que es capaz una señora de armas tomar.

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Older women often feel invisible, but sometimes that's their secret weapon. They've spent their lives as the deadliest assassins in a clandestine international organization, but now that they're sixty years old, four women friends can't just retire--it's kill or be killed in this action-packed thriller by New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-nominated author Deanna Raybourn.

Billie, Mary Alice, Helen, and Natalie have worked for the Museum, an elite network of assassins, for forty years. Now their talents are considered old-school, and no one appreciates what they have to offer in an age that relies more on technology than people skills.

When the foursome is sent on an all-expenses paid vacation to mark their retirement, they are targeted by one of their own. Only the Board, the top-level members of the Museum, can order the termination of field agents, and the women realize they've been marked for death.

Now to get out alive they must turn against their own organization, relying on experience and each other to get the job done, knowing that working together is the secret to their survival. They're about to teach the Board what it really means to be a woman--and a killer--of a certain age.

Antídoto para el olvido, la poesía es un faro que alumbra lo que corre el peligro de perderse en la cotidianidad, en las horas que nos arrastran sin clemencia. De ahí que la búsqueda de la felicidad sea una hazaña, y la poesía el medio para que tal empeño no se pierda en el caudal de los días que se suceden sin remedio.

Benito Taibo nos invita en los poemas reunidos en este libro a redescubrir las maravillas que aguardan en cada esquina, a despertar cada mañana con el deseo de aprender algo nuevo, a evocar el dulce resquemor de los amores pretéritos y a soñar con el ojo puesto en las posibilidades de los tiempos venideros, siempre que hallemos en la memoria el salvamento.

Su mayor rival será su único aliado.

Sadie Wen es perfecta... en teoría.

Sadie tiene el mejor promedio de su generación y todos los profesores la adoran. Conseguir todo eso no ha sido fácil, pero ella tiene un truco que le ha permitido soportar el estrés de ser una estudiante ejemplar: descarga todas sus frustraciones en correos electrónicos que nunca envía. Jamás se atrevería a lastimar los sentimientos de sus profesores y compañeros.

Sus correos más rudos son contra Julius Gong.

Él es el único chico en la escuela que desde que eran niños ha competido con ella. Nunca ha dudado en decirle sus verdades: «Estás hambriento de atención, vives obsesionado contigo mismo y eres insoportablemente vanidoso».

¿Para qué reprimirse si nadie va a leer sus correos? O al menos de eso está convencida... hasta que todos se envían por accidente.

De un día para otro, la vida de Sadie se convierte en una pesadilla. Ahora todos en la escuela saben lo que realmente piensa de ellos y no tendrán compasión para decirle sus opiniones sobre ella. En medio del caos que se desata, hay una persona que sí aprecia descubrir a la «verdadera» Sadie: Julius, el chico al que juró odiar por siempre.

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Their biggest rival will be their only ally.

Sadie Wen is perfect... theoretically.

Sadie has the best GPA of her generation and all the teachers love her. Achieving all of that hasn't been easy, but she has a trick that has allowed her to endure the stress of being an exemplary student: She takes out all her frustrations on emails she never sends. He would never dare to hurt the feelings of his teachers and classmates.

Her toughest emails are against Julius Gong.

He is the only boy in the school who has competed with her since they were children. She has never hesitated to tell him his truths: "You are hungry for attention, you live obsessed with yourself and you are unbearably vain."

Why hold back if no one is going to read your emails? Or at least that's what she's convinced of... until they are all sent by accident.

From one day to the next, Sadie's life turns into a nightmare. Now everyone at school knows what she really thinks of them and will have no compassion to tell her their opinions about her. In the midst of the chaos that ensues, there is one person who does appreciate discovering the "real" Sadie: Julius, the boy she swore to hate forever.

El machismo mata, desaparece, humilla, anula, somete y perpetúa la impunidad.

En las violencias de género no son las mujeres las que tienen un problema que resolver, ni la responsabilidad de educarnos. No están en ellas las respuestas sobre los machismos, sus orígenes y efectos, sino en quienes se quieren deconstruir para dar paso a nuevas masculinidades. Así que habrá que ponernos creativos para dejar de ser machos, sin dejar de escucharlas hablar de nosotros y nuestras conductas. Este esfuerzo por reconciliarnos entre los géneros, deconstruirnos y reeducarnos como personas capaces de conversar, amar y respetar las libertades de las mujeres será censurable para algunes, porque un hombre (yo, supuestamente hombre, je) escribe acerca de los feminismos. ¡Escándala! ¿Qué carajo tiene que hacer un cabrón en terrenos feministas con el pretexto de conocer los orígenes del machismo y cómo transformarse a sí mismo?

Ojalá en el camino vayamos juntes al mismo destino: respetar, de una vez por todas, las libertades de las mujeres y vivir en equidad. Al cambiar nosotros podremos exigir que los otros actores familiares, comunitarios e institucionales en (lo que queda de) México lo hagan también.

¿Cómo dejar de ser un macho?

Es hora de escuchar, pensar y decidir.

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Machismo is the worst that can happen to women.

Machismo kills, disappears, humiliates, nullifies, subdues, and perpetuates impunity.

In gender violence, women are not the ones with a problem to solve nor with the responsibility to educate us. It is not up to them to find answers about machismo, its origins and repercussions; it is up to those who wish to deconstruct themselves to make way for new masculinities. Therefore, we must get creative to stop being machos, while we keep listening to them speak about us and our conduct. This effort to reconcile genders, to deconstruct and reeducate ourselves as people capable of conversing, loving, and respecting the liberties of women will be censurable to some, since a man (I, supposedly a man, ha) is writing about feminisms. Scandal! What the fuck is a motherfucker doing in feminist territory under the pretext of knowing the origins of machismo and how to transform oneself?

I hope we walk this path together towards the same destination: respecting, once and for all, the liberties of women, so we may live in equity. By changing ourselves we may then demand that other actors, in families, communities, and institutions in (what's left of) Mexico, do it too.

How to stop being a macho?

It is time to listen, think, and decide.

Prepárate para emprender de nuevo el vuelo de la mano de Sue Zurita. La autora de El viaje de los colibríes y Aquellos días nos abre su corazón con estas historias que parecen escritas especialmente para ti.

En este volumen se recopilan los mejores relatos de Sue Zurita, extraídos de las ediciones independientes de Los pájaros que habitan mi corazón y Buenas noches, desolación, junto con algunos cuentos que nunca habían visto la luz y que la autora pone por fin a disposición de sus lectores. Algunos de ellos te proporcionarán respuestas a dudas que te persiguen, otros supondrán un abrazo al alma, y en algunos casos encontrarás la fuerza para superar los obstáculos propios de la vida y del día a día. Las historias de Sahara, Luis, Julieta, Marcela, Darisnel... nos hablan de amores y desamores, de la pérdida de un ser querido y de la fortaleza de uno mismo para superar las adversidades. Gracias a ellas descubriremos que en la vida nos sucederán cosas increíbles, divertidas y fantásticas... y también otras aburridas, menos gratas o dolorosas,pero que al fin y al cabo todas son experiencias que nos enseñarán a seguir adelante y gozar de la vida con todo su esplendor.

Aunque hoy no lo creas posible, al cabo de un tiempo encuentras las respuestas a tantos porqués...

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Get ready for another journey with Sue Zurita as your guide. The author of El viaje de los colibríes and Aquellos días opens her heart in a collection of stories that will seem written especially for you.

This volume features a selection of Sue Zurita's best stories from the independently published Los pájaros que habitan mi corazón and Buenas noches, desolación, as well as others available here for the first time. In some, you'll find answers to questions that may have troubled you; others are like a hug for the soul, and as you read on, you'll find the inspiration for facing both the mundane and significant obstacles life may have put in your path. The stories of Sahara, Luis, Julieta, Marcela, Darisnel... are about falling in and out of love, losing a loved one, and having the strength to overcome adversity. Thanks to them, we discover that life is full of incredible, fun and fantastic moments... as well as boring, less pleasant, or downright painful ones. Ultimately, all have something to teach us about how to keep going and enjoy life in all its splendor.

And although you may not believe it, after a while you'll discover the answers to many of your whys...

El esperado debut narrativo de la premiada poeta Sara Torres: una memoria sobre el duelo, el deseo y el amor entre mujeres, madres e hijas.

«Un libro luminoso. Enhebra una búsqueda preciosa para narrar de forma única y diferente todo aquello que nos atraviesa y nos duele». —María Sánchez

Mientras su madre muere de cáncer en una ciudad del norte, la narradora hace el amor con una mujer en un hotel de Barcelona. Tiene un vuelo para visitar a su madre la mañana siguiente, pero ya llegará tarde. Poco después, su amante desaparece de forma brusca y definitiva. Cuando su pareja vuelve de Londres para instalarse con ella en un pequeño apartamento junto al mar, esta intenta ser la calma que sostenga la angustia de un cuerpo que llora a una madre y anhela a una amante.

«Amar es amar siempre después de mi madre. No puedo hablar con mamá, tampoco con Ella. Mi vida se ha suspendido con la interrupción de esas dos conversaciones». La autora retoma ese diálogo en este libro para indagar en las aristas del abandono y el anhelo y tratar de entender a una madre que marcó la vida y las maneras de su hija con su arrolladora forma de amar.

El debut narrativo de la premiada poeta Sara Torres conjuga lirismo y honestidad para navegar el duelo, el amor y el deseo, su búsqueda y su pérdida. El resultado de la travesía es un mapa de las grietas que nos hacen humanos; una invitación a acariciar sin miedo los surcos que nos conforman.

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The long-awaited narrative debut of award-winning poet Sara Torres: a memoir about mourning, desire and love between women, mothers, and daughters.
 
“A luminous book. It weaves together, in a preciously and uniquely narrative, everything crossing and hurting us.” —Maria Sanchez
 
While her mother dies of cancer in a northern city, the protagonist is making love with a woman in a hotel in Barcelona. She will catch a flight to visit her mother the next morning, but she is already late. Shortly after, her lover abruptly and definitively disappears. Her partner returns from London to live with her in a small apartment by the sea, trying to calm and sustain her, while she cries for a mother and longs for a lover.
 
“To love is to love always after my mother. I can’t talk to mom, and I can’t talk to Her either. My life has been suspended by the interruption of those two conversations.” The author catches up on these dialogues, investigating the limits of abandonment and longing, trying to understand a mother who marked the life of her daughter with her overwhelming way of loving.
 
The narrative debut of award-winning poet Sara Torres combines lyricism and honesty to navigate grief, love and desire, her quests and her losses. The result of this journey is a map of the many cracks that make us human; an invitation to caress without fear the scars that make us who we are.

"En 1910, una Buenos Aires feliz se prepara para los festejos del primer Centenario. Alejandro, un joven periodista recibe un encargo tan siniestro como perturbador investigar la desaparición de cinco niños ocurrida mas de dos décadas atrás." --

Nominada para el National Book Award

En la lista de los 100 libros imprescindibles del 2020 de la revista Time y del New York Times. 

Su nombre es Kim Ji-young. Tiene 33 años y el nombre más común de Corea. Su historia ha incendiado Asia entera.

«Ni siquiera yo sé si me casaré o si tendré hijos. O puede que me muera antes. ¿Por qué tengo que renunciar a lo que quiero ser o hacer por un futuro que no sé si llegará o no?»

Esta novela ha pasado de ser la breve historia de una joven coreana a convertirse en un terremoto que ha sacudido a las mujeres de medio mundo. Kim Ji-young (que lleva el nombre más común entre las mujeres coreanas nacidas en 1982) es aparentemente una mujer como cualquier otra, con una juventud sin pena ni gloria, siempre a la sombra. Todo se retuerce cuando, de repente, Kim empieza a hablar con las voces de su madre, de una amiga desaparecida, de otras muchas mujeres. Lo que parecía una broma adquiere el tono de una respuesta, de una insurrección y, para los demás, el tono de una enfermedad.

Este libro ha sido una embestida para el panorama literario de todos los países en los que se ha publicado. Bajo su aparente sencillez, hay una sensación de peligro que palpita a lo largo de todas sus páginas y que ha abierto una grieta en los estándares de la literatura contemporánea.

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Longlisted • National Book Award (Translated Literature)

On the Time magazine 100 must-read books of 2020.

New York Times Notable Book of 2020

Vulture • Best Books of the Year (So Far)

A New York Times Editors Choice Selection

The runaway bestseller that helped launch Korea’s new feminist movement, Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 follows one woman’s psychic deterioration in the face of rigid misogyny.

In a small, tidy apartment on the outskirts of the frenzied metropolis of Seoul, Kim Jiyoung―a millennial “everywoman”―spends her days caring for her infant daughter. Her husband, however, worries over a strange symptom that has recently appeared: Jiyoung has begun to impersonate the voices of other women―dead and alive, both known and unknown to her. 

Truly, flawlessly, completely, she became that very person. As she plunges deeper into this psychosis, Jiyoung’s concerned husband sends her to a psychiatrist, who listens to her narrate her own life story―from her birth to a family who expected a son, to elementary school teachers who policed girls’ outfits, to male coworkers who installed hidden cameras in women’s restrooms and posted the photos online. But can her doctor cure her, or even discover what truly ails her? Rendered in eerie prose, Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 announces the arrival of a major international writer.

"La familia de Georgette Castle regenta la mejor empresa de reformas de la ciudad, pero ella prefiere ganarse la vida como animadora de fiestas infantiles. Es la pequeäna de la familia y quizâas por eso nadie la toma en serio, pero estâa decidida a que eso cambie: quiere impulsar su negocio, renovar a fondo su armario, salir mâas... y dejar de suspirar por Travis Ford."--

"Los Voss no son una familia normal: para empezar, viven en una iglesia reutilizada. La madre, que años atrás tuvo cáncer, vive en el sótano; el padre está casado con la antigua enfermera de la madre; el pequeño medio hermano no tiene permitido hacer o comer nada divertido; y los hermanos mayores son irritantemente perfectos. Y luego está Merit. Merit Voss colecciona trofeos que no ha ganado y secretos que su familia la obliga a guardar. Mientras navega por la tienda de antigüedades local en busca de su próximo trofeo, se encuentra a Sagan. Su conexión es inmediata hasta que descubre que él está completamente fuera de su alcance. Merit se encierra profundamente en sí misma, observando a su familia desde la distancia, cuando descubre un secreto que ningún trofeo en el mundo puede arreglar."--

"¿Sabías que Jorge Ramos estuvo a punto de ser atleta olímpico, o concertista de guitarra clásica? ¿O que su primer trabajo en Estados Unidos fue de mesero, ganando 15 dólares al día? Así veo las cosas reúne los textos más personales y literarios escritos por Jorge Ramos a lo largo de cuatro décadas: desde sus primeros artículos en México sobre desastres naturales o sobre la guerra en Centroamérica, hasta sus reflexiones semanales sobre cuestiones como la familia, la tecnología, el oficio de periodista, el lado humano de sus viajes como reportero, sus queridas mascotas, o incluso temas tan personales como su nariz... Esta íntima selección de columnas está ligada en el tiempo por tres "puentes" inéditos, que ofrecen al lector una visión sin tapujos de la historia personal de Jorge Ramos, en donde se presenta como nunca antes lo hemos visto, mostrando su lado más vulnerable: como papá, hijo, migrante, y hasta como el guardián de su adorada gatita, Lola."--

Típico que tienes insomnio y te llega un mensaje cuando estabas a punto de quedarte dormida. Para colmo, están coqueteando contigo y tú, entre todas tus amigas, eres la que menos pegue tiene. Tienes exámenes al día siguiente y no puedes creer que un idiota te esté quitando el sueño, literalmente. Por fin conociste a la chica de tus sueños y te dio su número de celular. Le mandas un mensaje para invitarla a salir y te contesta alguien que está completamente loca. Caíste, te dieron un número falso, pero te divierte que la chica que te contestó se enoje tanto. ¿Y si le mandas otro mensaje? Levantarte temprano, escuchar los regaños de tus papás, dormirte en la primera hora de clase, voltear a tu alrededor y no encontrar a nadie interesante, estar harto de la música que escuchan todos. Esa es la historia de Alex y Elizabeth, nada fuera de lo común, hasta que un mensaje lo cambia todo. Él mandó un mensaje equivocado. Ella descubrirá que el amor llega cuando menos lo esperas.

Es la primera historia de uno de los personajes más queridos de la literatura infantil universal. Creado por Michael Bond en 1958, Paddington ha llenado los corazones de los niños y niñas desde esa fecha con su bondad. Es un personaje huérfano que llega en un barco a Londres. Una familia lo encuentra y lo adopta enseguida. Este acto de generosidad hacia Paddington será devuelto en todos los libros con amabilidad, frescura y amor por parte de un oso que solo ve el lado bueno de las cosas.

Celebrate Christmas with Bluey!

¡Celebra la Navidad con Bluey!

Based on the on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+

It's Christmas Eve and Bluey's entire family has gathered at the Heeler house. They can't wait for Santa to come! But Bluey's dad reminds them: "No peeking, no presents." So Bluey, Bingo, and Muffin decide to play a game called Veranda Santa to practice not peeking! What will Santa bring them?

Basado en la serie animada superexitosa Bluey, presentada en Disney+

Es Nochebuena, y toda la familia de Bluey se ha reunido en la casa de los Heeler. ¡Tienen muchas ganas de que llegue Santa! Pero papá les recuerda: ¡Si abren los ojos, no habrá regalos! Así que Bluey, Bingo y Muffin deciden jugar un juego llamado “el Santa del balcón” para practicar aquello de no husmear los regalos. ¿Qué les traerá Santa?

"La Navidad es tiempo de alegría, de celebración y de compartir con los amigos. Minino es un gato juguetón que mira el mundo con curiosidad. ¿Lo acompañas?"--Back cover.

The characters from The Lonely Mailman and A Mystery in the Forest return in a story about bullying and the importance of speaking up when it happens around us.

A little beaver with droopy ears and a sad expression.

A mischievous boar.

And a squirrel who doesn't miss a thing.

Little Beaver always went unnoticed. At school, he always sat in the back of the classroom; in the forest, he would hide behind the trees so that no one would spot him. However, although he would have wished to be invisible, misfortune and setbacks haunted him. Little Beaver seemed like bad luck's shadow. But... Why did everything happen to him? One day Squirrel realized that coincidence was not the reason for Beaver's sad eyes. Willing to discover who is behind these small injustices, Squirrel will seek the help of all her friends to awaken the voice of the forest, that voice that always brings peace and unity.

Regresan los personajes de Cartas en el bosque y Un misterio en el bosque. Una historia sobre el acoso y la importancia de alzar la voz cuando sucede ante nosotros.

Un castorcillo con las orejas caídas y la mirada triste.

Un jabalí un tanto sospechoso.

Una ardilla con los ojos muy abiertos.

Castorcillo siempre pasaba desapercibido. En el colegio, él siempre se sentaba al fondo de la clase; en el bosque, se escondía detrás de los árboles para que nadie lo viera. Sin embargo, aunque le hubiera gustado ser invisible, las calamidades y los contratiempos lo perseguían. Castorcillo parecía la sombra de la mala suerte. Pero... ¿Por qué todo le pasaba a él? Un día, Ardilla advirtió que la casualidad no era el motivo de los ojos tristes de Castorcillo. Dispuesta a descubrir quién hay detrás de estas pequeñas injusticias, Ardilla buscará la ayuda de todos sus amigos para despertar la voz del bosque, esa voz que siempre trae la paz y la unión.

"¡¡Pi-pii! Es la mejor época de año! El camioncito Azul va repartiendo alegría llevando árboles de Navidad a sus amigos los animales. ¿Puedes ayudar a contar cada árbol verde? ¿No olvides guardar uno para Azulito!"--Back cover

Un bestseller de The New York Times! 

Había una vez una semilla muy mala.
¿Cuán mala? Mira, mira...

Esta es la historia de una semilla muy mala:

Miente sobre tonterías,
se cuela CONSTANTEMENTE,
nunca se lava las manos...
ni los pies,
y hace muchas otras cosas malas.

Pero ¿qué pasa cuando una mala semilla quiere dejar de serlo? ¿Podrá cambiar sus maaaaaaaaalas maneras?

Un encantador y divertido cuento que nos recuerda el increíble poder transformador de la voluntad, de la aceptación y de ser uno mismo, y que demuestra que el cambio en positivo es posible para todos y cada uno de nosotros.

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A New York Times bestseller!

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Goodnight Already! Series

This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad? Do you really want to know? He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. He's been bad since he can remember!

With Jory John's charming and endearing text and bold expressive illustrations by Pete Oswald, here is The Bad Seed: a funny yet touching tale that reminds us of the remarkably transformative power of will, acceptance, and just being you. Perfect for young readers, as well as anyone navigating their current world, The Bad Seed proves that positive change is possible for each and every one of us.

Following on from the success of Hija and Hijo, from the same creative team comes Hermanos. This lyrical, stunning picture book is a warm-hearted tribute to siblings and their magical bond, with stunning art by award-winning illustrator Sonja Wimmer.

It's true that sometimes we fight when we want to play with the same toys. But when night falls, we snuggle up together and fall asleep while we read fairy tales to each other. We're similar in so many ways! And we're different in others. But one thing is for sure, and that is that we'll always be there to help each other out. It doesn't matter if stormy nights or evening shadows come to visit us. As long as we are together, we will get through them. We've learned so many things together, and discovered that the day and the night, even though they seem so different, form a part of the same melody.

Hermanos is an inclusive picture book, both for boys and girls, for brothers by blood and for brothers of life. Both sisters and brothers appear in this magic tale that will delight the little ones in the house.

Tras el éxito de Hija e Hijo, llega Hermanos, un cuento que nos llenará el corazón. Un tributo a los hermanos y al vínculo tan especial que existe entre ellos, ilustrado por la galardonada ilustradora Sonja Wimmer.

Los hermanos y hermanas juegan juntos, se pelean, se abrazan, ríen y lloran. Pero, por encima de todo, permanecen unidos por un lazo invisible que los acompaña en el camino de la vida. De los creadores de esta premiada saga (Hija e Hijo) llega esta tierna historia que nos hace vivir el día a día de las hermanas y los hermanos, sus sueños, sus desafíos, sus problemas y sus reencuentros. Una delicia para que los niños se lean entre ellos, o para que se queden dormidos con una sonrisa mientras lo escuchan de las voces de sus mamás y papás. Una declaración de amor universal a ese mágico vínculo que ha sido creado en las mismísimas estrellas.

Hermanos es un libro inclusivo, tanto para niños, como para niñas, para hermanos del mismo vientre y para hermanos de la vida. En las ilustraciones y en el texto aparecen tanto hermanas como hermanos, y hará las delicias de los peques de la casa.

A heartening addition to the awarded series Family Love. An unbreakeable bond and a red thread that connects us to our loved ones will guide us into this magical love story.

Family means a world of colors, scents, moments and shared dreams. It is our refuge, our home, a place where everything can be solved with love. From the creators of this award-winning saga (Daughter and Son) comes this new emotional yet funny picture book Familia. The perfect read for the little ones in the house (and the not so little ones!) to recognize themselves in the colorful, magical illustrations created by the German artist Sonja Wimmer. Family is one of those treasures to keep in our libraries, and to read and reread over again as a way of expressing grattitude to the universe for having united us in this life.

An inclusive book for all types of family constellations. It has been made with great care and delicacy in order to contemplate the different families that exist in the world, and is designed to highlight the unconditional love and gratitute towards life.

Llega una nueva entrega de la serie Amor de Familia, Familia. Un vínculo inquebrantable y un hilo rojo que nos une a nuestros seres queridos nos guiarán en esta mágica historia de amor.

La familia es un mundo de colores, aromas, momentos y sueños compartidos. Es nuestro refugio, nuestro hogar, donde todo con amor se puede solucionar. De los creadores de esta premiada saga (Hija e Hijo) llega Familia, un álbum ilustrado que nos hará emocionarnos y reír al mismo tiempo, mientras los pequeños de la casa (¡y los no tan pequeños!) se reconocen en las ilustraciones llenas de color y magia creadas por la artista alemana Sonja Wimmer. Familia es uno de esos tesoros para guardar en nuestras bibliotecas, y para leer y releer como forma de dar gracias al universo por habernos unido en esta vida. Esta historia sobre amor incondicional y gratitud hacia la vida os llenará los corazones de ternura y creará un entorno seguro donde poder compartir la magia y el amor con los niños.

Un libro inclusivo para todo tipo de constelaciones familiares. Ha sido realizado con sumo cuidado y delicadeza para contemplar las diferentes familias que existen en el mundo, y está pensado para resaltar ese vínculo esencial que es el amor por la vida que se nos presenta y por aquellas personas que, con su compañía, la hacen aún más especial.