Collection: Adult

From two of the most acclaimed writers in the field today, a groundbreaking look at how SF and fantasy writing--and reading--work!

Jo Walton and Ada Palmer are two of the most innovative and insightful writers to emerge in the SF and fantasy genres in this century. As writers of fiction they've each won multiple awards. As commenters on SF and fantasy in print and in visual media, they've both sparked new conversations that expanded our imaginations and understanding of how SF and fantasy work, and what more it could be doing.

Now, in Trace Elements, Walton and Palmer have come together to write a book-length and supremely entertaining look at modern science fiction and fantasy, at how our genre is written and how it is read, that will join nonfiction works like Ursula K. Le Guin's The Language of the Night, Samuel R. Delany's The Jewel-Hinged Jaw, and Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud on the short shelf of titles essential to all readers of our genre.

Subjects covered include the nature of genre itself, the history of SF publishing, the implicit contract between author and reader, the ways SF and fantasy disguise themselves as one another, what SF&F can learn from outside influences ranging from Shakespeare to Diderot to anime, the role of complicity in reading, the need to expand our "sphere of empathy", and finally the need for optimism, the importance of rejecting "purity" culture, and the fact that the human story for centuries to come will be composed of of hard work.

A search & rescue expert. A kidnapped woman. The lost girls who haunt them both.
"A haunting, dual-narrative thriller that traps you in the dark." --The Seattle Times

"A superb mystery. . . Readers will be thinking about this long after they turn the last page." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

There is a girl in a basement.
The door has stopped opening.
The light is gone.

Stranger is trapped in the dark, with only her imagination and the scribbles on the wall left by long-dead girls to keep her company. Nearly out of food and water, she makes one last attempt to escape. But if the door opens at last, will it mean salvation, or only the beginning of her fight to survive?

Audrey is a search and rescue expert who never stopped looking for her ex-best friend, Janie, who disappeared when they were teenagers. Janie used to love the local legend of a forest witch who saves girls from bad men, but Audrey knows now that for every one saved, there's always another one lost. When she stumbles upon evidence in the forest that a teenage runaway might have actually been kidnapped from land belonging to the town's most prominent family, she will have to dig through decades of secrets to reveal the biggest one of all: what happened to the girls before.

Kate Alice Marshall, New York Times bestselling author of What Lies in the Woods, No One Can Know, and A Killing Cold, is back with the thrilling new novel Ashley Winstead calls, "magnetic, shocking, heartbreaking, and unputdownable."

"I have watched every Dumbfoundead battle so many times that I have most of the insults memorized."
--Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker

"Jonnie 'Dumbfoundead' Park's story is the definition of winning life on hard mode: Start as an undocumented Korean immigrant from Argentina and become a once-in-a-generation battle rapper and artist in Los Angeles."
--Ronny Chieng, Comedian

SPIT is the raw and electrifying memoir of Jonnie Park--better known by his rap moniker, Dumbfoundead--whose rise from an unruly childhood in Los Angeles's iconic Koreatown to international rap stardom is as unlikely as it is exhilarating.

Born in Argentina to Korean parents and smuggled by a coyote across the US-Mexico border at age three, Park grew up in L.A. amid cultural dislocation, his father's violent alcoholism, and the turbulent protests and riots of the early 1990s.

Searching for belonging, he found salvation in the highly competitive underground world of battle rap, where he was among the only successful Asian American battle rappers. He honed his freestyle superpowers at Project Blowed, the legendary South Central L.A. open-mic venue, amid a motley crew of characters who took him in as one of their own.

Told through the lens of his life's greatest battles--his father's rage, racist stereotypes, the "model minority" myth, the pressures of fame, and his own addictions--Park tells his story with his trademark humor, lyrical style, and unflinching honesty.

Like Eminem's 8 Mile, SPIT charts the author's course from high-school dropout to cultural pioneer, one verse at a time. Featuring a dozen vivid graphic novel-style illustrations that bring his journey to life, SPIT visualizes the inner demons and outer adversaries Park faced along the way. From open-mics in South Central to freestyle cyphers in Seoul to music festivals across the globe, Park's memoir is a testament to creativity, grit, and the power of speaking your truth--even when the world isn't ready to hear it.

More than just a chronicle of an artist's path to success, SPIT is a groundbreaking story of identity, resilience, and reinvention. It is also the story of an American outsider who turned life's challenges into his stage and battled his way to triumph.

Brought to life with art from talented illustrator Hazel Mead, this incredible book is aimed at every woman stuck in the 'information gap' navigating the jargon and myths about their gynaecological health online. Bloody Powerful covers everything you didn't get taught in school: giving you factually correct and reliable information coming from a practicing gynaecology doctor. It is a non-judgemental and insightful guide to empowering yourself to take charge of your body. Dr Brooke Vandermolen answers questions you have always wanted to ask, from 'Do I need supplements to balance my hormones?' to 'How do I know if my period is too heavy?' sprinkled with facts you may never have realised about your body. Thought-provoking, inspiring and inclusive, this book will show you how we're all the same in wanting to know more about our own bodies, and we are each utterly and beautifully unique.

A beautiful, boxed set of the major works by the three great Stoic philosophers, designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith

This collection presents the greatest works by the three major Stoic philosophers, in beautiful Clothbound Classic mini hardcover editions designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith. Meditations, written by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius to provide personal consolation, is one of the most influential works of philosophy of all time. Seneca's Letters to a Stoic upholds the ideals of Stoicism -- the wisdom of the self-possessed person immune to life's setbacks -- while valuing friendship and courage. And in his Discourses, Epictetus argues that happiness lies in learning to perceive exactly what is in our power to change and what is not. Together, these works offer a gift-worthy introduction to Stoicism.

Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

The most celebrated era in modern Spider-history continues, featuring a rotating who's-who of top comic book talents!

Learn how Harry Osborn came back from the dead -- and who's been terrorizing people as Menace! Discover how an adventure from the past will have a profound effect on the future of Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four! And cower in fear as a new Vulture makes his highflying debut! But that's all nothing compared to Norman Osborn ushering in his Dark Reign -- and policing the nation with his Dark Avengers, one of whom is Venom! Peter Parker doesn't like that one bit. But whose side is the armored American Son on? And what will it mean for Mister Negative? Spidey will go from one of his greatest enemies to another when Doctor Octopus makes a fateful comeback -- like never before! Plus: Mary Jane returns! Jackpot goes solo! And Peter crosses the Black Cat's path once more!

COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1999) 584-611; Amazing Spider-Man Annual (2009) 36; Amazing Spider-Man: Extra! (2008) 1 (C story), 3; Spider-Man: The Short Halloween One-Shot (2009); Spider-Man: A Chemical Romance Digital Comic (2009) 1; Spider-Man: The Root of All Annoyance Digital Comic (2009) 1; Dark Reign: Mr. Negative (2009) 1-3; Amazing Spider-Man Presents: Anti-Venom - New Ways to Live (2009) 1-3; Amazing Spider-Man Presents: Jackpot (2010) 1-3; Amazing Spider-Man Family (2008) 6-7 (A stories); Web of Spider-Man (2009) 1 (A story)

Cosmic war ignites as the Green Lanterns face their greatest trials yet in this expansive, must-read collection of Robert Venditti's game-changing run!

The power of the emotional spectrum collides with the cosmic might of the New Gods as Highfather seeks to claim the ultimate weapon--the Life Equation. With the fate of the universe at stake, the Green Lantern Corps must stand against an overwhelming force determined to strip it of its rings. But even as it fights for survival, Hal Jordan faces battles on multiple fronts, from the rise of new enemies to shocking betrayals within the ranks. Spanning some of the most ambitious and action-packed Green Lantern stories ever told, this omnibus is a must-have for sci-fi and superhero fans alike.

Collects Red Lanterns #35-37, Green Lantern: New Guardians #35-37, Green Lantern Corps #35-40, Green Lantern #35-52, Green Lantern Annual #3-4, Sinestro #6-8, Green Lantern: Futures End #1, Green Lantern Corps: Futures End #1, and Green Lantern/New Gods: Godhead #1.

Industry giant Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead) leaves his mark on the Ultimate X-Men!

If one man is capable of disrupting the carefully controlled world of Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, it's Ultimate Cable! He comes from a tragic future, and his sinister secrets will shock the X-Men to their very core. He's not the only refugee from tomorrow here today: Bishop is completing his own team of mutants, ready to carry on Charles Xaviers' legacy. You'll never guess who the new Ultimate X-Men are! But dark times are ahead as the evolutionary emperor known as Apocalypse arrives -- and two more monstrous threats, who look eerily like Stryfe and Onslaught, rear their ugly heads! Plus: The X-Men are on a collision course with the Fantastic Four! And the end is nigh as Ultimatum strikes and a tidal wave sweeps through New York City -- and Magneto is to blame!

COLLECTING: Ultimate X-Men (2001) 75-100, Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk (2005) 1-6, Ultimate X-Men/Ultimate Fantastic Four Annual (2008) 1, Ultimate Fantastic Four/Ultimate X-Men Annual (2008) 1, Ultimatum (2008) 1-5, Ultimatum: X-Men Requiem (2009) 1

For the 70th anniversary of William Golding's classic, the first graphic novel adaptation of Lord of the Flies

The original tale of stranded youth devolving into disorder that inspired Yellowjackets and The Hunger Games, now a Penguin Classics Hardcover

The well-known plot: A plane crashes on a desert island. The only survivors are a group of schoolboys. By day, they explore the dazzling beaches, gorging fruit, seeking shelter, and ripping off their uniforms to swim in the lagoon. At night, in the darkness of the jungle, they are haunted by nightmares of a primitive beast. Orphaned by society, they must forge their own; but it isn't long before their innocent games devolve into a murderous hunt ...

William Golding's Lord of the Flies was originally published in 1954 and has been a canonical text on school syllabi and a familiar literary reference within the public's consciousness. For the first time this unforgettable classic has been given new life with Aimée de Jongh's graphic style and gorgeous color adaptation.

Christmas. St. Patrick's Day. Easter. As the calendar's days stack up, so do the bodies littering the streets of Gotham City. A murderer is loose, killing only on holidays. The only man who can stop this fiend? The Dark Knight.

In a mystery taking place during Batman's early days of crime-fighting, master storytellers Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale craft one of the greatest Dark Knight stories ever told. This new hardcover edition includes the full 13-issue miniseries with more than 30 pages of behind-the-scenes extras.

On the eve of his 100th birthday, national treasure Dick Van Dyke brings us this autobiographical collection of stories, reflections, and life advice on how he's maintained a zest for life.

Dick Van Dyke danced his way into our hearts with iconic roles in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Dick Van Dyke Show. Now, as he's about to turn 100 years old, Dick is still dancing and approaching life with the twinkle in his eye that we've come to know and love. In 100 Rules for Living to 100, he reveals his secrets for maintaining your joie de vivre and making the most out of the life you've been given.

Through stories of his pivotal childhood, moments on film sets, his expansive family, and finding love late in life, Dick reflects on both the joyful times and the challenges that shaped him. His indefatigable spirit and positive attitude will surely inspire readers to count the blessings in their own lives, persevere through the hard times, and appreciate the beauty and complexity of being human.

In an atmospheric novel of dark historical fiction, a young Irish woman whose world has been ravaged by the Great Famine must confront hidden memories and a strange, ancient power in a remote Clare village.

County Clare, 1848 In the scant few years since the potato blight first cast its foul shadow over Ireland, Maggie O'Shaughnessy has lost everything--her entire family and the man she trusted with her heart. Toiling in the Ennis Workhouse for paltry rations, she can see no future either within or outside its walls--until the mysterious Lady Catherine arrives to whisk her away to an old mansion in the stark limestone landscape of the Burren.

Lady Catherine wants Maggie to impersonate her late daughter, Wilhelmina, and hoodwink solicitors into releasing Wilhelmina's widow pension so that Lady Catherine can continue to provide for the villagers in her care. In exchange, Maggie will receive freedom from the workhouse, land of her own, and the one thing she wants more than either: a chance to fulfill the promise she made to her brother on his deathbed--to live to spite them all.

Launching herself into the daunting task, Maggie plays the role of Wilhelmina as best she can while ignoring the villagers' tales of ghostly figures and curses. But more worrying are the whispers that come from within. Something in Lady Catherine's house is reawakening long-buried memories in Maggie--of a foe more terrifying than hunger or greed, of a power that calls for blood and vengeance, and of her own role in a nightmare that demands the darkest sacrifice . . .

Discover the magic of origami and learn key techniques to create animals, 3D shapes, or gifts for loved ones from paper!

Packed with 30 unique projects, including an inflatable bunny, flapping crane, throwing star, and pyramid, Ultimate Origami Challenge Kit for Kids 8-12 takes budding paper-folding enthusiasts from novice to pro. With fun facts, step-by-step instructions, and all the folding papers you need, kids can launch into creating a paper universe and build the confidence and skills to complete each challenge.

Unfold the joy of Ultimate Origami Challenge Kit for Kids 8-12, featuring:

• CHALLENGING MODELS: Kids progress at their own pace to gain and build on skills needed to advance from Apprentice to Specialist. Watch their confidence soar!

• BEGINNER-FRIENDLY FOLDING PAPERS: Dive straight in with bright folding papers and transform them to life. Generously sized at 7 x 7-inch squares, the 90 included sheets are perfect for new origamists.

• ENRICHING BRAIN SKILLS: Origami fosters curious minds by engaging developing brains through 3D perception, problem solving, logical thinking, hand-eye coordination, fine-motor skills, mental concentration, geometry, spatial awareness, and more!

• COLORFUL ARTWORK AND ILLUSTRATED INSTRUCTIONS: Beautiful artwork is included to spark creativity. Plus, detailed illustrations are perfect for different learning styles and encourage independent problem solving.

"An epic tale of feminine heroism, patriotism, and a touch of romance...This page-turner is a must for historical fiction fans."-Booklist

"The legendary Karen Robards brings her formidable talents to bear in The Moonlight Runner, an epic tale of love and female heroism." -Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of Last Twilight in Paris

A young Irish woman risks everything for her country in this sweeping story of love, bravery and the relentless pursuit of freedom from New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards.

Rynn Carmichael is suddenly pulled into the Irish rebellion when Donal O'Reilly, the boy she has loved for most of her life, takes up gunrunning in support of the rebellion.

Raised in a small Irish village on the shores of Donegal Bay, Rynn is working as a nurse in a convalescent home when she overhears a British officer gloating over the trap that has been set for IRA members bringing a boat full of smuggled arms ashore. Knowing that Donal must be involved, she rushes out at midnight to warn the incoming boat, only to find herself caught up in a terrifying and tragic series of events that take her from the glittering ballrooms of London to the narrow back alleys of Dublin as she and those she loves fight for their lives and their country.

Also from Karen Robards:

• Some Murders in Berlin
• The Girl from Guernica
• The Black Swan of Paris

From the bestselling world of Something is Killing the Children comes a deadly new chapter, collecting Maxine Slaughter's entire journey for the very first time and uncovering brand new secrets of this hidden society of monster hunters.

Three iconic chapters from the world of Something is Killing the Children are assembled for the very first time, charting the entire journey of Maxine Slaughter.

From Chicago, to New Orleans, London, and beyond... Maxine's saga will take her around the world as we uncover what led her to abandon the White Mask... and embrace the Black.

This special collection also includes in-world guidebook sections revealing hidden secrets from the world of monsters, and the ones who hunt them...

Collects Book of Slaughter #1, Book of Butcher #1, and Book of Cutter #1.