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When a troublemaking party crasher is found dead in a fountain during an elegant soiree in Newport, Rhode Island, newspaper editor Emma Cross Andrews must clear her own society reporter from suspicion of murder...

August 1903. Emma and her husband Derrick are among the men in white tie and tails and the women wearing white gowns from the House of Worth at Tessie Oelrichs's Bal Blanc, or White Ball, at Rosecliff, her grand cottage on Bellevue Avenue. There to cover the event of the season is young Ethan Merriman, society reporter for the Newport Messenger, the newspaper owned by Emma and Derrick.

It's an utterly charming affair until a stranger intrudes flaunting a green-striped necktie and matching vest in defiance of their hostess's theme. But his fashion crime is a mere misdemeanor compared to his intention to blackmail Mrs. Oelrichs by producing a compromising document supposedly signed by Tessie over a decade ago.

Insisting it's a forgery but terrified of scandal, she agrees to his terms, but the blackmailer will not live to see payday. His body is found face down in a fountain before the party's end. Beside him stands a very wet Ethan, who was seen being confronted by the man earlier in the evening. Coming to the aid of their luckless cub reporter, Emma and Derrick must sort through the white lies and blackened reputations to discover the identity of the true killer.

Much-Afraid had been in the service of the Chief Shepherd, whose great flocks were pastured down in the Valley of Humiliation. She lived with her friends and fellow workers Mercy and Peace in a tranquil little white cottage in the village of Much-Trembling. She loved her work and desired intensely to please the Chief Shepherd, but happy as she was in most ways, she was conscious of several things which hindered her in her work and caused her much secret distress and shame. Here is the allegorical tale of Much-Afraid, an every-woman searching for guidance from God to lead her to a higher place.

Hinds' Feet on High Places is one of the most successful works of Christian fiction. It is the story of a young woman named Much Afraid and her journey away from her Fearing family into the High Places of the Shepherd. It is an allegory of the Christian life from salvation through maturity. It doesn't actually describe life in Heaven, but shows how the Christian is transformed from unbeliever to immature believer to mature believer, who walks daily with his/her Lord as easily on the High Places of Joy in the spirit as in the daily life of the mundane and often-times humiliating trials that tempt us to lose perspective of who we now are in Christ.

★ "Showcases death in an honorable and realistic way. Featuring stunning artwork and an age-appropriate approach to the topic of death, this short and informational book is a must-purchase." -- School Library Journal (SLJ), starred review

Death is a natural and necessary part of the cycle of life.

When any living creature is born, it is destined to die. But death is not the end. Organisms decompose into nutrients that other living things use to survive. Dead trees serve as new habitats for fungi, insects and small animals. Even stars, once they've consumed all their hydrogen, die and can transform into red giants, white dwarfs or supernovas. Discover funeral traditions of various religions, cultures and animals. Learn how animals have found ways to survive for longer through evolution, and for humans, through medicine and healthcare. Read about gods, goddesses and symbols of death. And find out what happens once we're gone.

With a blend of science, psychology and culture, The Mystery of Death introduces young readers to the big questions surrounding death. By learning more about death, we can begin to see it not as something frightening or unknown, but as a natural part of life.

In Victorian England, Bath is the destination to restore a lady's health. But after accompanying Mrs. Frogerton to the spa town, a poison-pen campaign and a locked-room murder lead lady's companion Caroline Morton into troubled waters...

On the advice of her doctor, Mrs. Frogerton has arranged a visit to Bath to take the waters and regain her health and good spirits. While she reflects on her own next steps in light of her changing circumstances, Caroline goes with her to ensure the good lady's well-being. Daily life in Bath takes on a routine of its own, with visits to the spa interspersed with social occasions and new acquaintances, including a group of women who live on Queen Square and gather to drink tea, play cards, and gossip.

When it comes to light that some of the ladies are recipients of poison pen letters, a rejuvenated Mrs. Frogerton offers to help. Sorting through the social dynamics of the group for motive and opportunity, she talks with the ladies while Caroline questions their companions.

The situation becomes more grave when Lady Greatmere, the oldest and most unpleasant of the ladies, is discovered strangled in her own locked drawing room, a half-finished epistle on her dressing table suggesting she might be the author of the poison pen letters. As Lady Greatmere's companion falls under the suspicion of the Bath constabulary, Caroline and Mrs. Frogerton attempt to read between the lines to force the killer to come clean . . .

An extraordinary new novel about family, legacy, and an inherited curse, from National Book Award-nominated author LaToya Watkins

Set across Texas and spanning four generations, The Book of Chuck is a gimlet-eyed investigation into birthright and belonging through the story of one family in which certain members have clairvoyant powers.

"Pa, no go. Him burn." When baby Nannie utters these prophetic words in 1936, she marks herself as cursed. The ability to see death before it happens forever changes the course of her life, and the lives of her descendants.

Forty years later, Chuck is about to become a father. He intends to make a home filled with love, unlike the one he was born into. But when he begins paying visits to his estranged mother, Nannie, in search of answers, she starts pushing him away from the life he's always wanted.

It's the cusp of a new millennium, and Baby is on the precipice of major change. Her mother is packing up their home and moving them into a religious community that believes the world is ending. But when Baby begins to have surprising visions of death, she investigates her lineage, piecing together what she can about her father, Chuck, and her family's deeply shrouded past. These visions, once seen as a curse, become an indelible link to her history--recasting what she thought she understood of love, parentage, and prophecy.

Black Mirror meets Goosebumps in this fast-paced middle-grade horror series by New York Times bestselling authors Erin Entrada Kelly and Eliot Schrefer featuring tales of technology gone wrong. In this standalone installment, AI has infiltrated the newest toy craze--a stuffed animal with spooky capabilities and more sinister intentions.

Lewis's big hope for his first day at a new school is to make a friend. He never expected that friend to wind up being a hyper-intelligent cuddly panda bear. A gift from his dad, his Panda Mo Nium is an exclusive kids-only AI toy and communication device with big ideas of his own. After other students at his school get their own robot pandas, Lewis suddenly has a friend group. When Mo begins asking Lewis to perform risky and bloody tasks, Lewis goes along despite his nerves...until the line between cute and creepy blurs and he senses evil intentions behind his AI friend's glowing eyes. What does this robot panda really want from him and the other kids? The truth might be more frightening than Lewis ever imagined.

He has a secret. She knows he's lying...

YOU THINK YOU KNOW THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE

Nadeeka is certain Jamie is having an affair. She knows the tell-tale signs. She's been here before.

YOU THINK YOU KNOW WHO YOU CAN TRUST

When Jamie claims to be at work late, she knows he's lying. He's with another woman, and she's determined to catch him in the act.

YOU THINK YOU KNOW HOW THE STORY ENDS

But when Nadeeka arrives home to confront him, Jamie can't explain himself. The house has become a crime scene...Jamie is dead.

Armchair travelers, rejoice! Visit every country in exciting Europe--and explore its culture, history, wildlife, and more--in a lively and comprehensive guide brimming with fascinating facts and vibrant illustrations.

The extraordinary continent of Europe is only a page turn away in this engaging, wide-ranging resource. Readers take a tour of each country with the help of clear and colorful maps, fun illustrations, and quick facts on just about everything--including natural wonders, different cities, cultural traditions, science, sports, pop culture, the arts, and more--plus a crash course in Europe's dramatic history. Curious would-be globe-trotters will get a glimpse of the continent's highest capital city in Andorra, Italy's smoky Mount Etna, and a festival in Denmark devoted to licorice. They'll catch the sound of yodeling as it echoes across the Swiss Alps, meet the tufty long-eared owls of Serbia, and even learn a Slovakian tongue twister! Back matter of this accessible and immersive overview includes a fact file and an index.

What if humanity's most important invention wasn't the steam engine or the printing press, but a machine that you've never heard of, built by a man that history forgot?

Eight billion people owe their lives to a man you've never heard of. In Forgotten, Jaime Dávila uncovers the astonishing true story of Cornelis Corneliszoon, a 16th-century Dutch tinkerer whose simple invention - the wind-powered sawmill - unleashed a chain reaction that built the modern world. Faster ships. Global trade. Stock markets. The Industrial Revolution. None of this would have happened without this single millwright's practical innovation.

A rigorous, revelatory, and unflinchingly subversive challenge to our understanding of how the modern world was built, and a long-overdue correction of an historical injustice.

Teach toddlers how to express their feelings about a new baby in the family!

Toddlers are still learning how to speak, socialize, and react to new things. It's common for them to react with big emotions when a new baby joins the family. What to Do When There's a New Baby in the Family helps toddlers understand their feelings about having a new sibling and encourages them to be the best big brother or sister they can be!

This colorful board book offers:

What to expect--Kids will learn what might change with a new baby in the house, how to handle feelings like jealousy, and fun ways they can engage the new baby and teach them what they know!

Age-appropriate explanations--The language in this book is kid-friendly and positive, encouraging toddlers to understand and communicate the complicated feelings they might have about their new sibling.

Engaging illustrations--Adorable illustrations on sturdy board book pages help kids see the book's ideas in action!

Help toddlers navigate change and embrace their growing family with What to Do When There's a New Baby in the Family.

Captain Ian and his pirate crew are no good at being pirates until one day their boat is blown to a strange island where they encounter an island filled with dinosaurs. They befriend the dinosaurs and build a pirate ship big enough for all of them, pirates and dinosaurs, to sail away and begin new adventures.

Set in a steamy, neon-lit, high-tech world of magic, money, and explosive desire, this sultry, dark fairytale retelling offers a dystopian romantasy twist on Cinderella for fans of Lauren Asher, Harley Laroux, and Emily McIntire.

*** DELUXE SPECIAL EDITION HARDCOVER with stenciled edges, reversible dust jacket, foil stamping, and designed endpapers! Available only while supplies last.***

ELLA

It's the wedding of the year--a lavish union of two powerhouses. But I'm only here for vengeance against the woman who stole my position as sole heir to my late father's company, TimeGem Moments, and shipped me off to boarding school. I've only made more enemies since. Tonight is my chance to reclaim control. Tonight, TimeGem's diamond-powered servers are this girl's best friend. Unless he ruins everything. Justice Beathach, the groom's unbearably hot brother, with hands built for war and a mouth that spells destruction. He's lethal, unyielding, and now has me in his crosshairs . . .

JUSTICE

Ella Rendale almost killed my brother once. Now, at his own wedding, she's almost done it again. I don't care if he's forgiven her or if she's been wronged. I care about one thing: the locked flash drive she leaves behind, spelling my destruction. She can run, she can hide, but when I find her, she'll give me what I want. But someone else wants her even more than I do--they want her dead. When our enemies close in, I'm forced to protect her, turning the fire between us into an uncontrollable weapon. Now, she's not just my quarry--she's my obsession. And I'll kill anyone who even thinks of taking her from me . . .

From supermodel-turned-coder Karlie Kloss comes a joyful tale about coding brought by the celebrated Kode with Klossy program, perfect for future engineers and technology change-makers!

Kelly Kent loves spaghetti, and computer programming! So she's more than ready to help Chef Amato build a pasta-making machine to create the perfect bowl of spaghetti for his new restaurant.

But when Chef can't stop adding features to her coding machine, they end up with a tangle of "spaghetti code". Kelly must unravel the code and fix the machine -- with your help!

Follow Kelly and her sidekick, Gadget, as they go on a coding adventure to make the perfect bowl of spaghetti in this inclusive stem-based picture book from supermodel and founder of Kode with Klossy.

A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR

A unique, illustrated history of Tudor England told through its art and artefacts.

The Tudor dynasty (1485-1603) gave England five monarchs and an age of relentless power plays, scandal, and transformation. Thanks to artists like Hans Holbein the Younger, we feel we have a definite idea of the characters of these famous kings and queens: the miserly Henry VII, the six-times married tyrant Henry VIII, the boy king Edward VI, the devout matriarch Mary I and the virgin queen Elizabeth I. Yet, iconic as they are, when it comes to Tudor art, portraits - and rulers - are far from the whole story.

In the sixteenth century, images and objects took on powerful new roles, as more people than ever before used them to shape their worlds. Monarchs, archbishops and courtiers continued to commission artworks in a variety of media, to convey messages and create a record of themselves as office-holders and individuals. But in this period, the 'middling sort', professional men and women, were also gaining status, wealth and influence. They wanted to promote themselves too, and used art and a dazzling array of objects to do so.

In this unique and beautiful book, Christina Faraday uses art - paintings, sculpture, prints, tapestries, embroideries, clothes, jewels and household objects - to investigate every facet of the period. Beside dissecting familiar portraits of Tudor kings, queens and nobles, Faraday casts a forensic eye across a dynamic array of artefacts, giving the reader a vivid and detailed feel for the political, social, economic and cultural texture of sixteenth-century England.

When a woman decides to choose herself, everything changes.

In Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom, author and activist Deborah Santana shares a deeply moving memoir about awakening, resilience, and reclaiming a life of purpose after decades of living in the shadows.

Born to pioneering interracial couple Jo Frances and Saunders King, a popular jazz musician, she learned the strength of family. Deborah married legendary musician Carlos Santana, supporting his career and raising their three children, eventually carrying expectations and roles that diminished her power. When the weight became impossible to bear, she made the brave decision that would transform everything: she chose truth over appearances, freedom over fear, and her own voice over quiet acceptance of what no longer served her.

Across stories of motherhood, heritage, faith, global activism, and spiritual growth, Deborah takes readers on a journey through heartbreak, healing, and the powerful process of becoming whole. From working with Kenya's Daraja Academy to the Museum of the African Diaspora, from family loss to profound reinvention, she reveals how the fire that nearly consumed her became the source of her rebirth.

Equal parts inspirational memoir, spiritual teaching, and women's empowerment, Loving the Fire is for anyone standing at a crossroads-- ready to shed old versions of themselves and step into a fuller, freer life.

For readers of Viola Davis, Glennon Doyle, Cheryl Strayed, Michelle Obama, and Suleika Jaouad-- this memoir is a testament to what happens when a woman rises.

Loving the Fire is published in partnership with Studio 33 Books and Broad Book Press.