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"Hyper-detailed and rollickingly funny, Summer of the Cheap Wieners does well to celebrate the agony and the ecstasy of America's pastime." - Booklist

Meet the 1941 Phillies: A sad little ball club with a fading number of disgruntled fans. They aren't very good now, and they won't be soon. But the Phillies of 1941 certainly are a team--just like all the others, with a uniform and a roster full of players: Cheap ones, angry ones, regretful ones, with nicknames like "Boom-Boom" and "Dangerous Dan." Together, they'll find a way to win about 40 or so baseball games. Also together, they will lose far more.

Their season starts poorly and by May they've traded their last player of any value. Meanwhile, Joe DiMaggio has been drawing boos from bored Yankee fans until he hits a fateful little dribbler that turns into a 56-game hit streak. As the summer goes on, the Phillies try to strangle each other, resent the pity of their opponents, and watch their manager lose his sanity and his job security. For some reason, everyone seems a lot more interested in the DiMaggio thing while meetings are quietly held by league officials to discuss how no one is even buying hot dogs at Phillies games.

The summer of 1941 is the setting of eternal baseball lore including DiMaggio's streak, Ted Williams winning the All-Star Game, and the Brooklyn Dodgers breaking free of their iconic dreadfulness, all as tanks roll across Europe. There's a lot going on in the world, but the Phillies are willing to settle for fewer mean columns being written about them. After all, they have a season to play, too; loss by loss, heartbreak by heartbreak, attempted strangling by attempted strangling.

It was a season that deserved to be forgotten and quickly was. But it taught the Phillies, their fans, and the city of Philadelphia that some players make history; a lot more of them are just playing through it.

Experience the historic Apollo 11 mission from Earth to the moon in this gripping space adventure for kids ages 9-12.

Step back in time to July 16, 1969, and relive the thrill of the moon landing alongside Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin as they go where no one has ever been before. This is the story of the legendary Apollo 11 mission, humanity's oldest dream - and everyone who made it happen.

Learn all about one of the greatest moments in science history in this exciting, fast-paced narrative, from President Kennedy's bold challenge to the breathtaking moment that humans first walked on the lunar surface.

Join the crew and discover:

• A gripping, action-packed narrative with historical accuracy that allows readers to deep-dive into the Apollo 11 mission and those historic first footsteps.
• Atmospheric illustrations that give a moody graphic novel vibe, perfect for kids ages 9-12.
• Accessible STEM learning through light-touch diagrams and science explanations that reveal how the mission was made possible.

The perfect gift for young space lovers, Moon Landing is a must-have space adventure book that will inspire you to look at the stars and imagine the impossible.

More in the series
Explore more of the greatest moments in science history, told as exciting adventure stories with DK Science Stories. Next, discover the gripping true story of the world's first antibiotic in Project Penicillin.

A girl who has spent her life in disguise tackles a mission that uncovers lies and surprises around every corner. Nothing is as it seems in the next cozily creepy monster mystery from acclaimed author Shaun David Hutchinson.

Sam Osborne may have helped her new friend Hector Griggs save St. Lawrence's Catholic School for Boys from a terrifying monster, but she is still trying to prove herself as a member of Kairos, the secretive and shadowy government agency devoted to investigating the strange and unusual. And her unique ability to control how others see her makes her the perfect agent...if she can learn to play by Kairos' rules.

Her next mission? Use her powers of disguise to infiltrate the family of a former agent to find top secret information about monsters hiding in plain sight. But even though Sam is well versed in deception, she may not be prepared for the web of secrets she uncovers. Especially since she may not be the only one pretending to be someone--or something--she's not. And once the clues are unraveled and the truth is revealed, the monsters she's searching for might just be closer to home...

Find Your Divine Match Among 70 Deities from Diverse Pantheons

The latest entry in Deborah Blake's Everyday Witchcraft series, this inclusive, beginner-friendly book shows you how to create your personal practice with deity--or expand your current worship--using spells, rituals, and activities designed for greater connection. Featuring Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Celtic, and Norse pantheons, this book offers practical suggestions for building relationships with the deities who resonate with you the most.

Deborah Blake presents a brief overview of each pantheon and the roles gods play in it. She also shares suggestions on how to set up altars and more effectively communicate with your chosen deity. Along with Deborah's wisdom, you'll learn keen insights from five contributors. Whether it's Brigid's healing prowess or Demeter's gifts of abundance, these deities help enhance your spirituality and improve your daily life.

THEY DREW BLOOD FIRST. SHE WILL DRAW IT LAST.Hayan vs. Yohan, humans vs. vampires--the fate of the world is at stake. Saving her loved ones has always been at the heart of Hayan's mission, but with Euntae and their shared feelings hanging in the balance, "loved ones" has taken on a whole new meaning. So when the detective collapses right before the final showdown, a white-hot fire ignites within her, all-consuming and destructive. Hayan will defeat Yohan...even if it's the last thing she does.

Long-awaited rediscovery of visionary Swedish writer Birgitta Trotzig and her mythic, modernist classic, Queen

Birgitta Trotzig's 1964 novella is the story of a girl named Judit who is stubborn and singular, distant and unyielding. She has a love of lilies. She is called Queen. Her entire world exists within Bäck, a village in the south of Sweden so named because a brook bends through it. At the age of nine, Judit's mother falls ill during childbirth and passes Judit the strong little body of her brother Viktor. A sharp gleam springs forth from Viktor's pale-blue infant eyes, and the two are bonded for life. Viktor and Judit, along with their wordless brother Albert (one who prefers the warm silence of animals), form a precarious family. In dark and mystical waves of language, Judit's inner life is awakened to the reader. She has her secrets. The Queen prizes her alias like a precious gemstone; she dreams one day that the master gardener at Trolle Ljungby Castle will select her very own flower bulbs for planting; and she holds suspicions like hot stones to her heart. When Viktor decides to emigrate to the United States, the ground beneath Judit's feet forever shifts.

The English-language discovery of Birgitta Trotzig, one of the greatest Swedish writers of all time, is long overdue. Her dark, spiritual writings construct a truth and vision all her own. Trotzig's characters are ordinary and troubled, their lives barren and merciless, but an otherworldly light sweeps across them, making them stand with spectacular clarity.

From bestselling and award-winning author Traci Chee comes a stand-alone fantasy set against a war-ravaged world where kindling warfare--the use of elite, magic-wielding teenage soldiers--has been outlawed. In this rich and evocative novel, seven kindlings search for purpose and identity as they prepare for one final battle. For fans of the classic films Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven.

A Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist

A Kirkus Best Book of the 21st Century (So Far)

An ALA Rainbow Round Table Top Ten Title for Teens

An SLJ Best Book

A Booklist Editor's Choice

Four starred reviews!

Once, the war was fought with kindlings--elite, magic-wielding warriors whose devastating power comes at the cost of their own young lives. Now the war is over, and kindlings have been cast adrift.

Violence still plagues the countryside, though, and memories haunt those who remain. When a village comes under threat of siege, it offers an opportunity for seven kindlings to fight one last time. But war changed these warriors. And to reclaim who they once were, they will have to battle their pasts, their trauma, and their grim fates to come together again--or none of them will make it out alive.

Traci Chee brilliantly crafts a gut-wrenching, introspective fantasy about seven lost soldiers searching for the peace they once fought for and the future in which they're finally daring to believe.

Things heat up on set in this Boys' love story between an aspiring actor and his stylist boyfriend!

Shinozaki Haruto is a top stylist in Tokyo and the devoted boyfriend of up-and-coming actor Kuga Aoi. Their busy careers keep them on their toes, but they always find time for love. When Aoi lands the lead role in a new film shooting in Hokkaido, Haruto is both overjoyed and heartbroken at the thought of being apart.

But fate has other plans! Haruto is suddenly invited to join the same film crew as a hair and makeup artist. Now, the couple must balance work and romance under the spotlight. Can they keep their relationship hidden? Or will love take center stage?

Join the race against time to turn a 'miracle mold' into a life-saving cure in this action-packed STEM book for kids.

Enter the high-stakes world of the 1940s and relive the thrill of a medical breakthrough alongside Alexander Fleming and his team as they discover a way to save millions of lives. This is the story of penicillin, humanity's greatest shield against infection - and the brilliant minds who made it happen.

Learn all about one of the greatest moments in the history of medicine in this exciting, fast-paced narrative, from the discovery of a 'miracle mold' in a messy lab to the life-and-death race against the clock of World War II.

Join the team of scientists and discover:

• An exciting, action-packed narrative with historical accuracy that allows readers to deep-dive into how this life-saving antibiotic was developed.
• Atmospheric illustrations that give a moody graphic novel vibe, perfect for keeping kids aged 9-12 engaged.
• Accessible STEM learning through light-touch diagrams and microbiology explanations that reveal how the medicine was made possible.

The perfect STEM gift for young scientists, Project Penicillin is a must-have science adventure book that will inspire you to look at the microscopic world through the eyes of a scientist and discover your own path in STEM.

More in the series
Explore more of the greatest moments in science history, told as exciting adventure stories with DK Science Stories. Next, experience the historic Apollo 11 mission from Earth to the moon in Moon Landing.

In the late 1970s the golden valley between Utah's Wasatch Mountains was home to some of the best dairies in the country. That was also where Linda Rhodes, a newly minted large animal veterinarian, had to prove that a woman could do what the Mormon dairymen were sure was a man's job. She was often scared that they were right. Throughout her experience, she tackled a menagerie of challenging medical and surgical cases that forced her to be fearless. Every bovine life she saved helped her confidence grow, but each failure left her feeling defeated--as did the mounting tensions between pursuing a demanding career and saving a crumbling marriage.

In Breaking the Barnyard Barrier, Linda Rhodes tells the story of how a woman, through grit and tears, made her way in a man's world and blazed a path that prevailed against career stereotypes.

For Gregory A. Duncan, life began with a series of uphill battles. Raised as the middle child in a family of five by a single mother, Gregory grew up in the shadow of an absent father and the challenges of standing out-literally. His fair skin, fiery reddish-light brown hair, and bright brown eyes marked him in ways that made childhood uniquely difficult.

But Gregory's spirit of perseverance carried him forward, transforming adversity into fuel for success. From his years of honorable service in the Coast Guard, where he earned valuable life lessons, to the trials and triumphs of family life, becoming a father allowed him to discover deeper meanings of love and responsibility. His children inspired him to strive for greatness and become a better man, shaping his character and guiding his entrepreneurial journey.

With heartfelt candor, he shares how his early struggles shaped his path and the profound impact his children had on his life. Gregory's memoir is both inspiring and deeply personal, offering readers a powerful reminder that the trials of our past can become the foundation for a brighter future.

Bestselling author Alexandra Ivy's newest adventure in the Magic for Hire series returns to the small New Jersey bookstore and mage's office, Witch's Brew, where Maya, Peri, and Skye match wits against a thief with skills like they've never seen . . .

Wynn takes what she wants. Nothing stops her: not walls, not spells, not even a coven of clever mages. Certainly not rules. Her immunity to magic gives her access to rare artifacts and a life of luxury, but her cunning, fearlessness, and defiant nature protect her in a world where no one cares. It's worked for centuries--but now the horrible dreams haunting her suggest a corruption has gotten past her guard. Inconvenient timing, since somehow a mysterious stranger is tracking her, moving closer with every job.

When he finally catches up, Azh is like no one Wynn's ever known. Gorgeous, secretive, and oddly protective, he seems to think the corruption burning through Wynn is an ancient curse on his people, the dragons who are trapped in hibernation. She can't trust him, even if the tingly feeling she gets when he's near is its own kind of magic. But as Wynn's enemies close in, Azh makes for an irresistible ally. And if they can uncover the truth about the treachery that's warped both their pasts, she'll see where his loyalties truly lie . . .

Knocknashee, County Kerry, Ireland

1941

For twenty-one-year-old Grace Fitzgerald, life is finally looking bright. Orphaned as a child and later struck down by polio, she then endured years of cold indifference at the hands of her sister Agnes. Now, with Agnes finally gone, Grace has found love with her handsome young husband and peace surrounded by friends in her home village of Knocknashee and in her ongoing friendship with the American journalist Richard Lewis.

But just as Grace begins to enjoy her hard-won freedom, a dark shadow falls, and most devastating of all, her dearest friend Tilly may be entangled in the sinister events unfolding around her.

Sincerely Grace is the fourth book in the Knocknashee Series.

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Are you a highly sensitive person?
Discover how to better understand yourself and create a fuller, richer life with this groundbreaking classic and internationally bestselling, life-changing guide by Dr. Elaine Aron, the research and clinical psychologist who first identified the Highly Sensitive trait, as well as an HSP herself.

Revised and Updated with New Research and a New Author's Note

Do you have a keen imagination and vivid dreams? Is time alone each day as essential to you as food and water? Are you noted for your empathy? Your conscientiousness? Do noise and confusion quickly overwhelm you? If your answers are yes, you may be a highly sensitive person (HSP).

Twenty to thirty percent of people have this amazing, innate trait. Maybe you are one of them. A similar percentage is found in over 100 species, because high sensitivity is a survival strategy always used by a minority, involving observing carefully before acting. It is also a way of life for HSPs.

In this groundbreaking classic, Dr. Elaine Aron, a research and clinical psychologist as well as an HSP herself, helps you grasp the reality of your wonderful trait, understand your past in the light of it, and make the most of it in your future. Drawing on her many years of study and face-to-face time spent with thousands of HSPs, she explains the changes you will need to make in order to lead a fuller, richer life.

Along with a new Author's Note, the latest scientific research, and a fresh discussion of anti-depressants, this edition of The Highly Sensitive Person is more essential than ever for creating the sense of self-worth and empowerment every HSP deserves and our planet needs.

"Elaine Aron has not only validated and scientifically corroborated high sensitivity as a trait--she has given a level of empowerment and understanding to a large group of the planet's population." --Alanis Morissette, artist, activist, teacher

Amira could never have anticipated the turn her life would take after that fateful day in Medlar that first led her to Solaris. Yet after a harrowing attempt on her life, and before the pangs of loss and betrayal could fully fade, Amira finds herself whisked away from Solaris in the arms of a handsome, winged Fae to an unfamiliar realm: Obsidian. In order to survive this new unknown, Amira desperately clings to what she has learned-the mind and the heart are easily deceived whenever magic is involved.

With heartbreak and hatred shaping her path, Amira arrives to Obsidian fueled by a desire to avenge those she has lost and with a resolve to return to the family she left behind. However, she quickly finds herself embroiled in an interdimensional conflict that requires her to form alliances with a particularly annoying High Fae King and the court that wheedled their way into her fractured heart.

After surviving Solaris and a love that almost destroyed her, Amira must learn to not only trust others but face her hardest challenge yet-learning to trust in herself.