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PW EDITOR'S PICK!! "Equal parts revealing memoir, valuable historical document, and galvanizing guide to following one's beliefs." -Publishers Weekly

A bold, unflinching memoir from the front lines of American protest by lifelong activist Nancy Kurshan.

In Levitating the Pentagon and Other Uplifting Stories, longtime activist Nancy Kurshan offers a vivid, woman's-eye view of seven decades of radical social change. From the founding of the Yippies and the theatrical feminist resistance of W.I.T.C.H., to solidarity work with political prisoners and indigenous liberation movements, Kurshan's life chronicles the evolution of the U.S. Left--from civil rights to antiwar to feminist, abolitionist, and internationalist struggles.

Kurshan was not just a witness--she was a key player. She marched at the first major Vietnam War protest in D.C., co-organized the 1967 "levitation" of the Pentagon, and ran the streets of Chicago during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. She was in court for the Chicago 8 Conspiracy Trial. She traveled to North Vietnam in 1970, and returned four decades later as an honored guest. This insider's account brings to life a half-century of resistance--from the shadow of McCarthyism to today's fights for justice. Along the way, Kurshan reflects on the internal tensions of the movements she helped shape--especially the fraught intersection between radical politics and emergent feminist consciousness.

More than a memoir, Levitating the Pentagon is a vital historical document and a passionate call to action, grounded in an ethic of humility and truth. As African revolutionary Amilcar Cabral once said, "Tell no lies and claim no easy victories"--a motto Kurshan lives up to in life, and in this captivating memoir.

Includes a foreword by Bernardine Dohrn (Weather Underground), preface by Joséeacute; Lóoacute;pez, (Puerto Rican Cultural Center, Chicago), and afterword by Pat Thomas (Jerry Rubin/Yippies biographer).

From Deborah Ellis, the bestselling author of Sit and Step, comes a new short story collection about the moments when the adult world disappoints, and it's time to pick up ... and Go.

Brodie's parents and brother expect him to step up for Team Family, even when Team Family has no intention of returning the favor. Joanie is left to take a city bus for the first time with her impossibly cranky grandmother and learns to stand up for what she wants. Alone in a foreign country, without money, shelter or papers, Liberi steals an expensive purse from a tourist and then figures out what to do with his feelings of guilt. Bastien, the foster kid no one wants, discovers his own inner strength when a wildfire ravages the town. And Kelsey and his brother find themselves robbing graves in the middle of the night, but for the best possible reason.

When the grownups turn their backs, the kids in these stories find a way to go forward. Sometimes it takes a little magical thinking. Sometimes a small act of bravery. Sometimes extending a hand to someone else. But always a realization that there is somewhere to go, if you pay attention, take action and refuse to give in to the dark.

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Winner of the Barbara DiBernard Prize in Fiction

Slow Guillotine follows three broke weirdos whose collective desire to make and think about art is constantly interrupted by their art-industry-adjacent minimum-wage jobs. Throughout the novel, the three friends' day jobs in a failing independent bookstore, a sterile gallery in downtown Manhattan, and miscellaneous living rooms across the Long Island birthday-party-clown circuit interweave with their attempts to come to terms with their precarity, gender-dysphoric embodiment, and the floating dream of collective liberation.

Spanning one year and told through an obsessive first-person present tense, Slow Guillotine brings the bildungsroman structure through the autofictional looking glass, questioning how "coming of age" could be feasible in a society of debtors, wage laborers, and renters.

The truth about what happened last summer refuses to stay buried when Skye starts receiving text messages from someone claiming to be her dead sister. A suspenseful YA thriller perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Ravena Guron.

Last summer, Skye's sister died in a tragic accident. It's been an awful year without Luisa, and Skye's parents think that the back-to-back activities of a summer camp might be just what she needs to process through her grief. Skye is sent off to a remote, week-long camp for troubled teens at Morely Hill Activity and Adventure Center. All of the kids at the summer camp have lost someone close, but is bringing them together such a good idea?

Then Skye receives a text...from her dead sister. Who is pretending to be Luisa? And who at camp can be trusted? Skye must confront her past. But what if the danger is right in front of her?

With a pinch of J. Courtney Sullivan's Maine and a dash of Lessons in Chemistry, Last Summer at Maine Chance transports readers to 1950s Maine, where one summer working at Elizabeth Arden's spa will teach a young economics student more than any classroom ever could.

Economics undergrad Cynthia Proctor knows everything about statistical impossibilities. In 1954, women like her from middle-class families do not earn degrees from prestigious New England colleges. When Cynthia receives notice that her scholarship will now be given to a male student, she knows her chances of graduating are slim.

But an invitation to spend the summer lakeside in Maine turns into a job at Elizabeth Arden's Maine Chance spa, where Cynthia will learn that the best investment of all is herself.

ANOTHER TALE

Now that Dororo is free from the umibouzu's stomach, he and Hyakkimaru are free to travel across the ice floes to where Chief Hibukuro is believed to have hidden his treasure. But things have never been this simple for the duo, and threats are still on their tails. However, theirs is not the only adventure, as Tahomaru and Akebi have their own foes to overcome.

Break the Cycle. Empower Your Child.

From board-certified gynecologist Dr. Charis Chambers, known to millions as @theperioddoctor, comes a revolutionary guide that transforms how we parent kids through puberty. The Period and Puberty Parenting Revolution equips you to raise confident, informed children who understand and respect their bodies--without shame, confusion, or fear.

Whether your puberty experience was riddled with silence and embarrassment, or you simply want to show up differently for your child, this book is your roadmap. It's for the mom determined to give her daughter what she never had. It's for the dad ready to break generational silence. It's for every caregiver who believes reproductive education is a cornerstone of liberation, safety, and self-worth.

In this powerful book, you will learn:

• How to talk to your child about periods and puberty without shame, stigma, or awkwardness
• Practical tools to prepare your child for their first period--and what to do if it comes unexpectedly
• Ways to teach body autonomy, safety, and protection in an age-appropriate, empowering manner
• Strategies to support your child's mental health and self-esteem through hormonal and body changes
• How to become the trusted adult your child turns to first about periods, sex, relationships, and beyond

Your child deserves better than fear and secrecy. You deserve to feel confident, calm, and prepared. Join the revolution of parents guiding kids positively through periods and puberty--and change your child's life forever.

TIME TO SETTLE THINGS

Life has been strangely enjoyable ever since Rei's former co-worker, Saya, started staying at Rei's apartment. Rei has always had a bit of a crush on flirty, feminine Saya, but she doesn't want to get her hopes up in case Saya isn't into women. When Rei discovers that Saya had been talking to her husband, the cheery atmosphere changes into something more tense. Saya tells Rei that she'll move out and apologizes for freeloading. As Saya's moving day draws closer, can the two women figure out their true feelings for one another before it's too late?

The final volume of The Lying Bride and the Same-Sex Marriage Debate!

From the bestselling author of the Okay Witch series comes a contemporary graphic novel about the only thing standing between the kids of Orange Grove Junior High and summer break--one party, and a whole lot of drama.

Six very different kids' stories collide at an unforgettable last day pool party in this hilarious and relatable story about friendship, popularity and the messiness of growing up.

When her name gets skipped at the eighth-grade graduation ceremony, Rose decides she is done being invisible. She's determined to finally stand out and make her unfulfilled middle school dreams come true at the upcoming pool party. But she's not the only one who wants to make a splash...BFFs Liv and Juhi are on the verge of a friend break-up when Juhi reveals her family is moving, and Liv uses the party as a chance to scout for a new bestie. Queen bee Maya was forced by her mom to come to unpopular Dustin's party to be "nice". And meanwhile, her not-so-social cousin Paul is just trying to avoid all the pool party pandemonium.

By the time the sun sets, unexpected twists and ridiculous mishaps will make this the weirdest, wildest last day of school ever. Get ready, because this party is about to go off the deep end.

A narrative on the extensive martial curriculum and wisdom of the Tenshinsho-den Katori Shinto-ryu, one of the source traditions of Japanese swordsmanship, from its incumbent master teacher.

Encompasses an introduction to the history, technical curriculum including kenjutsu (swordsmanship), iaijutsu (sword drawing), naginatajutsu (halberd), and shurikenjutsu (throwing spikes), and esoteric / strategic curriculum including hōijutsu (directional divination) and chikujōjutsu (fortifications) of the Katori Shintō-ryū, based on references to its scrolls. Additionally includes the author's reflections on nearly seventy years of austere training, and illuminates the "art of peace", the philosophical foundation required of all practitioners.

A therapeutic guide to recognizing, releasing, and recovering from relationships that harm your mental and emotional health.

Relationships are meant to nourish us--but what happens when they cause harm instead? In Mend or Move On, licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist Kate King offers a bold, compassionate guide to breaking free from toxic dynamics and reclaiming a life rooted in self-respect and happiness.

King challenges the long-held belief that family loyalty and social harmony should come at the expense of personal well-being. This book is not about saving every connection--it's about knowing which relationships are worth healing, and which ones demand an honest goodbye. With insight, clarity, and empathy, King outlines the seven most common traps that keep people stuck in painful friendships, partnerships, family bonds, and professional dynamics. These include internalized guilt, unhealed trauma, codependency, and more. She guides readers through the difficult process of deciding whether to stay or walk away by outlining practical, psychology-informed tools that support both paths. Whether repairing a struggling bond or finding the strength to sever it, readers will gain strategies to navigate complex emotional territory with integrity.

Through cutting-edge research and powerful stories from her clients and her own life, King offers a safe space to explore questions of belonging, betrayal, boundaries, and healing. Her unique approach provides a holistic path forward that emphasizes creative expression, evidence-based concepts, and nervous system regulation. This guide invites readers to build relationships that are honest, kind, and respectful--and to walk away from those that are dysfunctional, abusive, and beyond repair.

BALANCING THE SCALES

Following a wild clash at Death Canyon, the war isn't the only thing heating up--Raon, Cale's faithful companion, has collapsed with a fever! The young dragon is growing from the inside out, a painful process that puts his willpower to the ultimate test. Cale is determined to help him see it through, but things get complicated when the ancient dragon Erhaven, come to check on Raon's condition, reveals a shocking truth: If Cale can't stabilize his Ancient Powers, he will die in three days. In a race against time, Cale must delve deeper into the world of dragons and track down his next ability before it's too late!

LATE TO THE KAIJU BATTLE?!

A new monster, code name: Zengo, is terrorizing the nation! Far from HQ and stuck in the middle of the chaos of destruction, Yamato is unable to board the Kamui! Tatsumi Akira, the Countermeasures Special Headquarters top scorer who failed to become the official link operator, puts herself forward as a replacement pilot--but can a good test-taker actually defeat a rampaging kaiju?!

BARING THEIR HEARTS

Minami's tried just about everything to get Yuzu to like her not just as a friend but as a lover. And yet, the question remains: How can she turn her best friend into her girlfriend? With the two almost kissing during their field trip, her chances are looking better than ever. But after months of hints and implications, will she finally be able to say it outright? It's the long-awaited conclusion of this sweet tale of friends who want to become something more!

The final volume!

A SWEET BDSM ROMCOM WITH TWO PURE-HEARTED LEADS!

Yuka, a true masochist, wants nothing more than for her oh-so-kind boyfriend, Mahiro, to torment her. Mahiro, who declared he'd become a sadist for her, tries his best to be dominant for her as they celebrate milestones like birthdays and their first trip together. However, it becomes apparent that Mahiro is struggling with something. What could it be? And could it have something to do with the mysterious woman, Yukino, who shows up at his workplace?

Meet the Monsters That Thrill, Chill, and Fascinate!!

From the creeping undead thirsting for blood to the giant serpent-like creatures inhabiting lakes, rivers, and seas, Monsters: Myths, Legends, and Real Encounters dives into the unexplained tales and frightening folklore of beasts that inhabit the land, sea, and air. You'll encounter winged humanoids with glowing red eyes, dragons and devils, werewolves and water-horses, chupacabras, tommyknockers, and many, many more. With master storyteller and seasoned paranormal investigator Richard Estep as your guide, you will meet ...