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Unpresidented
Collects cartoons by fan-favorite comic book creator KIERON DWYER. Taking aim at hypocrisy, greed, stupidity, and cultural chaos in the age of Trump, UNPRESIDENTED features a wide range of sharp-witted illustrations lampooning the bizarre course of American politics and culture since the fateful escalator ride of 2015. Fans of political humor and social commentary should not pass this by.
Up From Slavery
Booker T. Washington, the most recognized national leader, orator and educator, emerged from slavery in the deep south, to work for the betterment of African Americans in the post Reconstruction period. 'Up From Slavery' is an autobiography of Booker T. Washington's life and work, which has been the source of inspiration for all Americans. Washington reveals his inner most thoughts as he transitions from ex-slave to teacher and founder of one of the most important schools for African Americans in the south, The Tuskegee Industrial Institute. Booker T. Washington's words are profound. Washington includes the address he gave at the Atlanta Cotton Sta...
Urban Pantry
A modern, sustainable approach for stocking an efficient kitchenUrban Pantry is a smart, concise guide to creating a full and delicious larder in your own home. It covers kitchen essentials, like what basics to keep on hand for quick, tasty meals without a trip to the store, and features recipes that adapt old-fashioned pantry cooking for a modern audience. Avid chef and gardener Amy Pennington demystifies canning and pickling for the urban kitchen and provides tips for growing a practical food garden in even the smallest of spaces. Her more than sixty creative recipes blend both gourmet and classic flavors while keeping economy in mind, and include...
Usurpation
After her rollicking standalone Dual Memory, Sue Burke returns to her Semiosis series and the world of Pax in Usurpation, which combines the thrill of M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening with the eco-empowerment of VanderMeer’s Dead Astronauts.Stevland, the dominant sentient lifeform of Pax, has clandestinely sent some of its progeny to Earth. To explore, to spread, to report back.Since their germination, Earth has been a powder keg. Human rebellion, robot uprisings, and global pandemics have created chaos, distrust, and deaths.As more and more conflicts break out across Earth, Stevland's children work in the background, in an attempt to control huma...
Valdemar
The long-awaited story of the founding of Valdemar comes to life in this 3rd book of a trilogy from a New York Times bestselling author and beloved fantasist.The refugees from the Empire have established a thriving city called Haven with the help of the Tayledras and their allies. But the Tayledras have begun a slow withdrawal to the dangerous lands known as the Pelagirs, leaving the humans of Haven to find their own way.But even with Haven settled, the lands around Haven are not without danger. Most of the danger comes in the form of magicians: magicians taking advantage of the abundant magical energy in the lands the Tayledras have cleansed; magic...
Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire
WELCOME TO FOXFIREThe rules here are simple:Don’t look in the trees.Don’t whistle in the woods at night.Don’t answer if you hear yourname called.And remember . . . everything wants.Verity Vox is a witch-in-training who has never met a problem her spells can’t solve. But when a cryptic plea for help sends her to the forgotten coal mining town of Foxfire, she soon learns even magic has its limits.Verity discovers a curse was laid years ago by a traveling magician who vanished into the ancient Appalachian hills to seek greater power. Crops won’t grow. Bellies go hungry. Even treasured possessions fall apart. What’s worse, people have gone missing amids...
Vicious Secret
Order now and receive the DELUXE LIMITED EDITION―featuring sprayed edges with stenciled artwork―while supplies last.A woman fights her dangerous attraction to the sexy assassin stalking her across campus, but he’s the only man who can save her from the secret society he serves.The moment she pulls a knife on him, Delilah becomes Xavier Donovan’s obsession. He’ll do just about anything for the fiery, green-eyed beauty―even betray his father, who has him shackled to the Obsidian Order, a secret society of assassins.So when another member of the Order asks him to watch over Delilah, X is more than ready to honor the request. There’s only one thing he c...
Walt Disney's Cinderella
When the royal family announces that they're throwing a ball, Cinderella can't wait to go. But her evil stepmother does all she can to make sure Cinderella is stuck at home. With the help of her fairy godmother's magic, Cinderella attends the ball and has an unforgettable night.Ages: 3+
Walt Disney's Cinderella
The most beloved princess movie of all time—Disney's Cinderella—is retold in the classic Little Golden Book format. It's perfect for Disney Princess fans ages 2-5, and available just in time for the movie's Diamond Edition DVD and Blu-ray release in fall 2012.
Wandering Souls
Drew's final year of high school should have been fun. It should have been carefree. It would have, if not for the accident that took the life of her boyfriend, Shane. Now, it's all she can do to keep her head above water. But Drew can't shake the feeling that something was missed.Move forward. Let go. There's no way Shane could've survived. That's what her best friend Piper keeps telling her. Except, if Drew can see the dead, why can't she see Shane?Drew embarks on a mission to uncover the secrets of Neptune Point, the scene of Shane's accident. As she digs into the mystery, she exposes unexpected darkness that has been buried for too long. But som...
War is a Racket
US Marine Corps Major General Smedley Butler collected an award cabinet full of medals for his battlefield bravery. But perhaps his bravest act of all was to declare, after his retirement in the early 1930s, who was really winning (and losing) during the bloody clashes.It was business interests, he revealed, who commercially benefited from warfare. War Is a Racket is the title of the influential speech Butler delivered on a tour across the United States, as well the expanded version of the talk that was later published in 1935and is now reprinted here. This seminal piece of writing rings as true today as it did during Butler’s lifetime.In his intro...
War is a Racket
The decorated U.S. general who exposed war profiteering and called modern warfare a business scheme.One of the most explosive antiwar documents ever written, War Is a Racket is the 1935 speech and pamphlet in which Major General Smedley Butler—one of the most decorated Marines in U.S. history—publicly declared that modern warfare serves corporate profit more than national defense. Drawing on decades of military service in Central America, the Caribbean, and China, Butler delivers a blunt insider’s account of how financial interests shape military intervention.This edition restores Butler’s original text and places it in historical context with an in...
Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy - Dragon Hunt
In "Dragon Hunt", following the Battle of Mount Hyjal, the free races of Azeroth are beginning to rebuild. The fragile peace is threatened when an ancient power source emanates throughout the land, and all eyes turn in search of its source. Kalecgyos, a member of the decimated race of blue dragons, is sent on a clandestine quest to the Elven Kingdom of Quel'Thalas to find answers. Pursued by both a vengeful Dwarven bounty hunter and forces of the Undead Scourge, Kalec finds his fate bound to a beautiful peasant girl with secrets of her own.
Warmaidens
“A dark, delectable, and utterly unique series that readers will want to drown in.” —Laura Sebastian, New York Times bestselling author of the Ash Princess seriesWarmaidens is the action-packed conclusion to the heartwrenching Gravemaidens fantasy duology. Kammani and the maidens are now going to war against the ruler who tried to entomb them.Just a few moons after escaping the tomb in Alu, Kammani and the other runaway maidens have found refuge in the city-state of Manzazu. There, Kammani has become a respected healer, especially among the warriors she’s brought back from the brink of death. Now that the nightmares of Alu are fading, she can finall...
Warriors
From George R. R. Martin's Introduction to Warriors:"People have been telling stories about warriors for as long as they have been telling stories. Since Homer first sang the wrath of Achilles and the ancient Sumerians set down their tales of Gilgamesh, warriors, soldiers, and fighters have fascinated us; they are a part of every culture, every literary tradition, every genre. All Quiet on the Western Front, From Here to Eternity, and The Red Badge of Courage have become part of our literary canon, taught in classrooms all around the country and the world. Our contributors make up an all-star lineup of award-winning and bestselling writers, represen...
Water Magic
The first entry in Llewellyn's exciting new Elements of Witchcraft series, Water Magic reveals the amazing possibilities of using water in your modern practice. Once you learn to access the enormous depths of this life-giving and powerful element, it will enhance your magic and help you grow into a better version of yourself.Cleansing and strong, the power of water is all around you and in you. Lilith Dorsey presents many ways to incorporate water into your magic, from washes and baths to spells and rituals. Discover how to use the symbols of water in your magical workings. Learn the histories and wisdom of rivers, lakes, and oceans, as well as wate...
Way of the Samurai
Chivalry is a flower no less indigenous to the soil of Japan than its emblem, the cherry blossom; nor is it a dried-up specimen of an antique virtue preserved in the herbarium of our history. It is still a living object of power and beauty among us - The Way of the Samurai.This luxurious hardback edition presents the classic work The Way of the Samurai - a fascinating exploration of Japanese samurai culture and their moral code.This classic text by Inazo Nitobe reveals the beliefs and traditions within samurai culture. They were not simply warriors but an aristocratic class who practiced literary and military arts in equal measure. Nitobe explores t...
Way of the Wolf
Louisiana, 2065. A lot has changed in the 43rd year of the Kurian Order. Possessed of an unnatural and legendary hunger, the bloodthirsty Reapers have come to Earth to establish a New Order built on the harvesting of enslaved human souls. They rule the planet. They thrive on the scent of fear. And if it is night, as sure as darkness, they will come. On this pitiless world, the indomitable spirit of mankind still breathes in Lieutenant David Valentine. Brought into the special forces of The Wolves—an elite guerilla force sworn to win back Earth—this is Valentine’s first command in the Kurian Zone. Driven by the losses of his past and the hope of a fu...
We All Belong
Sesame Street's newest neighbor is a Korean American girl who is excited to celebrate Neighbor Day until someone tells her she's not welcome. This illustrated paperback, based on Sesame Street's See Us Coming Together special, shows the importance of speaking out against racism and celebrating Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.It's Neighbor Day! Sesame Street's newest resident, Ji-Young, is excited to celebrate with her new community—and to share some of her Korean culture. This important book is inspired by the See Us Coming Together special, and it illustrates how hurtful racism is while encouraging kindness toward Asian Americans and Pacific ...
We Are One
Join Din Djarin and Grogu for a Little Golden Book adventure based on Star Wars: The Mandalorian on Disney+! As Mando and Grogu cross the galaxy, they discover that the farther they travel, the closer they become. Follow their journey as they seek Jedi Masters, meet new friends, and face unexpected foes. This full-color Little Golden Book based on The Mandalorian is sure to thrill Star Wars fans of all ages! Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.
We Are Shiz
Elphaba, Glinda, Fiyero, Nessarose, and Boq star in this Little Golden Book based on Universal Pictures’ blockbuster film Wicked!Welcome to Shiz University, where knowledge meets magic! Meet Shiz students Elphaba, Glinda, Fiyero, Nessarose, and Boq, as they star in this Little Golden Book based on Universal Pictures’ Wicked!Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.
We Free the Stars
A New York Times bestseller!The second book in the Sands of Arawiya duology by the masterful Hafsah Faizal―the follow-up to the smash New York Times bestselling novel We Hunt the Flame.Darkness surged in his veins. Power bled from her bones.The battle on Sharr is over. The Arz has fallen. Altair may be captive, but Zafira, Nasir, and Kifah are bound for Sultan’s Keep, determined to finish the plan Altair set in motion: restoring the hearts of the Sisters of Old to the minarets of each caliphate, finally bringing magic to all of Arawiya. But they are low on resources and allies alike, and the kingdom teems with fear of the Lion of the Night’s return....
We Hunt the Flame
An Ignyte Award Winner 2020A TIME Magazine Top 100 Fantasy Book of All TimeA Paste Magazine Best YA Book of 2019A PopSugar Best YA Book of 2019A TeenVogue Book Club Pick for 2019A Barnes & Noble Teen Book Club Pick for 2019"Lyrical and spellbinding" ―Marieke Njikamp, #1New York TimesBestselling AuthorSet in a richly detailed world inspired by ancient Arabia, Hafsah Faizal's We Hunt the Flame―first in the Sands of Arawiya duology―is a gripping debut of discovery, conquering fear, and taking identity into your own hands.People lived because she killed. People died because he lived.Zafira is the Hunter, disguising herself as a man when she braves t...
We Lived Like Kings
"I'd one day love to spin a tale from yarn weaved from that which brings me joy, peace, and serenity. But the fount of creativity is unfortunately better fed by the spring from which flows my miseries, misfortunes, and unforgiving hatreds." G.M. Manzi ruminates the everyday introspection without sugarcoating or special dressing. Read like a friend sharing from his heart on a muggy summer evening in the back yard, pipe in hand, mesmerized by the rising smoke and long pauses between thoughts. He counters rough memories with softer moments and hindsight. Sit back, prop up your feet, and soak in the significant minutes.
We Wish You a Harley Christmas
Early praise from Paul Dini:"Everyone's favorite holiday fruitcake Harley Quinn and her song-slaying elf Daniel Kibblesmith have put together a merry mash-up of yuletide tunes destined to become beloved classics—at the Arkham Asylum caroling party, at least."—Paul Dini, Writer and producer for BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, and co-creator of Harley QuinnDeck the halls with Batman™, Wonder Woman™, Superman™, The Joker™, Harley Quinn™, and other favorite Super Heroes and villains!We Wish You a Harley Christmas is a sensational seasonal collection of classic Christmas carols with a DC twist.Filled with dozens of transformed...
Weird New York
It's called the Empire State because, as any New Yorker will tell you, it's the state by which all others are measured. And it certainly takes the cake for odd legends, bizarre beasts, and twisted mysteries. Go say hi to Jumper and Grumpy at America's largest pet cemetery. Avoid the screaming and gunshots of House Road, but do sample the Jell-O Museum in Le Roy. And next time you're in Staten Island, beware of Bigfoot-he's found his way out there.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Welcome to Valentine's Town!
Take a trip to Valentine's Town with Jack Skellington from Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in this Little Golden Book!Jack Skellington is excited to share the wonder of Valentine’s Town with his friends from Halloween Town! But when his friends run amok in the new world, can Jack get their creepy chaos back home where it belongs?This Little Golden Book is perfect for kids ages 2 to 5 and fans of Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. It’s a Halloween trick and a Valentine’s Day treat!Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature hot licenses, beloved classics, and new original stories . . . ...
What Fury Brings
#1 New York Times-bestselling author Tricia Levenseller makes her adult debut in What Fury Brings, a sexy, empowering romantasy featuring a warrior general who must kidnap and train a husband in order to take her rightful place as queen.There's a shortage of men in the kingdom of Amarra. After a failed rebellion against the matriarchy, most noblemen in the country are dead. Now the women of Amarra must obtain their husbands (should they want one) by kidnapping them from other kingdoms.Olerra, a warrior princess vying for the throne, is determined to prove her worth by kidnapping a husband. And not just any husband. To outmaneuver her treacherous cou...
What Makes Me... Paula: Fitting In
Thinking back, Paula remembers just how shy and insecure she was, even before kindergarten. Mom and Dad were always hovering over her to protect her, it seemed, so she really had no idea how to make friends or face new challenges. Kindergarten was a little scary and it didn't seem to get much better in first grade either. Second and third grades brought out their own challenges, but Paula also remembered that was when she began learning about making friends. As she writes her autobiography for Ms. Rudnick, Paula begins to realize just how far she’s come.This first book in the What Makes Me... series is all about Paula, a shy and insecure elementary ...
What Makes Me...Aaron: Caught In The Middle
Aaron just can’t seem to win! On one hand his Grandparents think he’s a perfect kid who behaves like an angel and gets excellent grades. On the other hand, Drew and Zack, his twin brothers, think he’s a goody two shoes because of those same things. All they ever hear from their Grandparents is “Aaron did this” and “Aaron did that”! “Why can’t you be more like Aaron?” Even in school Aaron feels caught in the middle. He’s a really smart kid- a good reader, good at math, good at- well everything! The only problem is that he doesn’t know if he wants everyone else to know just how smart he is, so he doesn’t usually raise his hand to answer questions even...
What Makes Me...Keisha: Always The Best
Keisha truly believes that she is the best at everything, whether it’s gymnastics, ballet, soccer, reading, or just about anything! All of the other kids must see her talent also because they listen to her when she tells them what to do or where to go. Why, even the teachers know how smart and talented she is and love having her and her friends share their abilities with the rest of the students!It takes a heart to heart talk with Mom for Keisha to realize that just maybe she isn’t as popular as she thinks she is. Maybe other kids aren’t in awe of her. Maybe they don’t even want to be her friend. It takes that talk with Mom, seeing what Dad is doing...
What Makes Me...Rory: Trouble Follows Me
Rory has been in trouble as far back as he can remember. His Mom said it started in pre-school when he was asked to leave one school and it continued throughout first grade, second grade, and third grade. Now, as a fourth grader, the kids in his class still wait for him to do something so the teacher can get mad and send him to the principal. Rory just has to figure out a way to get rid of his long standing reputation as the class troublemaker.In this second book in the What Makes Me… series, Rory is that kid that most of us knew either when we went to school or is in the same class as one of our own kids. Most of us can even see a little bit of Ror...
What to Do Next
If you want to change your career and circumstances but aren't sure how, this practical guide from business leader Jeff Henderson will help you reevaluate your purpose and determine your next best step.Navigating what's next in life--whether in your career, personal life, or relationships--often brings a level of uncertainty and anxiety and presents more questions than answers. Entrepreneur, speaker, and pastor Jeff Henderson has experienced this firsthand--first when he left his marketing position at Chick-fil-A to start a church and nonprofit, and then again when he left that nonprofit in the middle of a global pandemic to . . . well, he didn't kn...
What to Say Next
Using her personal experience living as a professional woman with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sarah Nannery, together with her husband, Larry, offers this timely communication guide for anyone on the Autism spectrum looking to successfully navigate work, life, and love.When Sarah Nannery got her first job at a small nonprofit, she thought she knew exactly what it would take to advance. But soon she realized that even with hard work and conscientiousness, she was missing key meanings and messages embedded in her colleagues’ everyday requests, feedback, and praise. She had long realized her brain operated differently than others, but now she knew for su...
What Your Cat Is Thinking
How perceptive are cats to the good (or bad) behaviour of humans? How do they differ from breed to breed? Are some left handed and some right-handed? How can you tell if your pet is lonely? And just how similar is your cat to a tiger?In WHAT YOUR CAT IS THINKING the researcher, biologist and author Bo Soderstrom weaves together fascinating facts we're only just learning about man's best friends, with highly practical tips to help us better understand and care for the animals in our life. Research on cat and dog behaviour, and the complicated psychology which influences their responses and needs has formally exploded in the 21st century, with fascina...
What's a Wine Lover to Do?
Hundreds of easy-to-scan tips in everyday language let time-starved readers find quick answers.Most people who enjoy wine would like to know more about it, to feel confident in what they like and why, to know the "lingo." Wine lover and writer Wes Marshall helps readers explore the world of wine, offering plainspoken explanations to wine questions that most people have but are hesitant to ask--no question is too simple, no answer too advanced.Like earlier titles in the series, such as the best-selling What's a Cook to Do?, this book offers empowering information in question-and-answer format with pronunciation guides, charts, maps, and step-by-steps...
When Darkness Falls
Despite a great working of Wild Magic and High Magic that struck at the heart of the Demon Queen's evil plots, Knight-Mage Kellen and his Elven allies are still seen as enemies by the human Mage Council. The Elves and their allies must find a way to shatter the Demons' hold on the human Mages, for without their High Magic, the forces of Light will be destroyed by the forces of Darkness.The Commander of the Armies of Light decides to turn an Elven mine into a refuge for those driven from their homes by the war. Kellen is put in command of the force of engineers and warriors who will fortify the mine and does not learn until it is nearly too late that...
When I'm Hungry
A child imagines eating like a variety of animals, catching food or eating it off the trees, but decides that using a plate and glass is best
When the Moon Turns to Blood
WHEN THE MOON TURNS TO BLOOD examines the culture of end times paranoia and a trail of mysterious deaths surrounding former beauty queen Lori Vallow and her husband, grave digger turned doomsday novelist, Chad Daybell.When police in Rexburg, Idaho perform a wellness check on seven J.J. Vallow and his sister, sixteen-year-old Tylee Ryan, both children are nowhere to be found. Their mother, Lori Vallow, gives a phony explanation, and when officers return the following day with a search warrant, she, too, is gone. As the police begin to close in, a larger web of mystery, murder, fanaticism and deceit begins to unravel.Vallow’s case is sinuously complex...