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In Timeless South African, renowned cook and food writer Ilse van der Merwe has compiled a list of 101 iconic South African dishes - food not only revered as highly recognisable heritage classics, but also everyday dishes that are loved and prepared in many South African households today. Well-researched and filled with fascinating anecdotes about South Africa's rich and diverse cultural history, this book celebrates the country's unique melting pot of culinary traditions, highlighting the origins of many well-known South African dishes, as well as the ways in which they have been reinvented over time. The recipes for each of the iconic dishes in this book - whether humble or celebratory - are commemorated with full-page, striking photographs.

Do you know your vetkoek from your amagwinya? Or your koeksisters from your koesisters? And do you know the captivating histories of bobotie, the Cape gatsby, hertzoggies and the legendary Durban bunny chow? It is impossible to be an insider in each of the many communities that make up the South African culinary landscape, but one thing we know for sure: food brings people together. The more we share our food and our stories, the more we'll be able to celebrate what unites us.

A joyous celebration of drums, heartbeats, and the bond between mother and child, by acclaimed African American musician Randy Preston

Bass drum, steel pan, snare . . . is there any kind of drum this little boy's mom can't play? For as long as he can remember, drums have been a big part of their life together. And whether in the living room, the park, or the concert hall, he loves grooving with her. There's something so soothing and special in the beat of each and every drum, which makes him wonder, what was the very first drum he heard?

With rhythmic language mimicking the sounds of drumbeats and joyful illustrations illuminating the feeling of connection they create, this is a unique celebration of music--and motherhood--that families will treasure.

When everything goes wrong for Turtle during the school carnival, he becomes shell-shakingly furious. How will he get through the rest of this obnoxious day?

This second book in the Forest School of Big Feelings series from Lisa Frenkel Riddiough and Andrea Tsurumi offers a relatable look at tackling big feelings, losing with grace, and discovering your own calm in the face of chaos.

The carnival was just beginning.
Turtle had grand plans for winning!

He tried to hit the striker bell
but accidentally whacked his shell.

From arcade games to the beanbag toss,
Turtle's fury grew with each upsetting loss.

What is Turtle to do when his fishing pole breaks, he isn't the winner of the drawing contest, his number isn't chosen during the prize walk, and the arcade machine won't accept his token?

He gets frustrated, flabbergasted, and, of course, furious!

But with help from his teacher Ms. Bunny, Turtle learns how to transform his anger into peace.

In this beguiling memoir of discovery and transformation, a woman walks every street in Santa Cruz County, California, and finds unexpected healing

Angelica Glass spent decades as a social worker helping families struggling with poverty, addiction, abuse and neglect. Needing relief from work-related stress, she turned to walking as an outlet. What began as a way to incorporate more exercise into her busy life transformed into something extraordinary: a years-long odyssey in which Glass drew upon physical exercise, a close observation of the natural world, and long periods of introspection to reconcile with her own past.

Between moments of awe as she explored her community and documented what she saw with her camera, she grappled with the turmoil of her early years in a complicated, challenging family, the aging process, long-held insecurities, and grief.

Whether wandering through residential neighborhoods, over redwood-strewn mountain passes, or along the seashore, Glass found solace and developed a growing sense of peace. By looking to the natural world to suture old wounds -- by scavenging beauty on her terms -- she came to understand what it means to feel whole.

Hop aboard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in this exciting Little Golden Book based on the iconic Disney Parks attraction!

Race through a haunted gold mine, dodge falling boulders, and keep a sharp eye out for long forgotten treasures on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! Disney fans of all ages will love this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book that explores the iconic Wild West-themed Disney Parks attraction like never before!

Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.

Set between Episodes VIII and IX, Rey and Leia embark on a quest to repair Rey's lightsaber and rekindle the legacy of the Jedi.

After barely escaping the First Order on Crait, Rey and the Resistance are struggling to rebuild. Her friends need the last Jedi more than ever, but Rey feels alone and overwhelmed. Jedi tradition is built on masters and apprentices, and Rey's teacher is gone. Leia Organa tries her best to train Rey in the ways of the Force as Luke did for her so many years ago, but Leia's knowledge is limited, Rey's lightsaber is broken, and the specter of Kylo Ren and regrets from the past haunt them both. How can Leia pass the torch when she herself is unsure of the way?

But then, the ancient Jedi texts offer a glimmer of hope: a long-forgotten Jedi temple on Tython that might hold the key to repairing Rey's saber. Rey leaps at the chance to journey there--and to her surprise, so does Leia.

Rey and Leia's nascent mentorship is put to the test when they discover the temple on Tython is filled with obscure clues to decipher and arcane trials to complete. As they work to unravel the temple's mysteries, they encounter a group of refugees living in its shadow, hiding from a First Order officer hot on the trail of two freedom fighters in their midst. With the threat of the First Order looming and the secrets of the temple yet to be unlocked, the newly forged master and apprentice must confront their pasts, reach each other in the present, and decide what it means to carry the legacy of the Jedi into the future.

Create a meaningful legacy for future generations with this step-by-step guide to gathering and sharing your family history, packed with inspirational, creative, and practical advice from a leading oral historian and museum curator.

A parent celebrates a birthday. A best friend moves away. A grandchild is born. There are new events, new people, new locations--whole new chapters--in our lives, and every family has a story to tell. Perhaps you have a sense that preserving your family's history is important, but you're not sure where to start.

That's where this book comes in. Our Story is an actionable and inspirational guide to help you capture and preserve your loved ones' unique history. An oral historian with decades of experience in the field, Rachel Seidman takes you through the process of compiling and sharing your story one easy-to-understand step at a time. Her book offers support at every turn, as you gather your materials, prepare for interviews, and consider any number of ways to present your findings. Perhaps most importantly, it will help get you talking to your loved ones now, creating new and lasting connections across generations.

Inside this book, you'll find:

- Fun prompts and activities to discover the stories hidden all around us, from the objects we collect to the keepsakes we put in albums to the recipes we cook.
- Expert tips on conducting meaningful interviews with family members and loved ones.
- Inventive approaches to presenting your family history, whether through a book, quilt, time capsule, recipe collection, or as part of family gatherings.
- Suggestions on how to connect your family's story to the broader context of local and national history, and explore how the events of our time shape us.
- Moving essays drawn from Seidman's own personal and professional experiences to encourage you along the way.

With Our Story, Seidman offers you the confidence to take on this meaningful project, the tools to carry it out, and the inspiration to make it a story only you can tell.

Call Me By Your Name meets Elena Ferrante in this debut coming-of-age novel about a young girl who spends summers working at her family's timeworn Italian agriturismo, the tragedy that rends her life into "before" and "after," and her romance with an American girl, which has unexpected consequences

To ten-year-old Leo, life is a collection. She spends her mornings tidying the rooms of her Nonna Tina's timeworn Italian agriturismo, carefully accumulating the curious bits of left-behind detritus from guests--a pearl earring, a lock of hair. Her nights are suffused with gathering the stories that flow from her father's lips--liquor-spun tales of Odysseus and the Trojans in secret battle. But when an accident rips the gentle membrane of Leo's childhood, she is left vulnerable to the pains and pleasures of growing up.

Years later, in a sultry summer not unlike the many that came before, the agriturismo is the only thing that remains the same. Nonna Tina has grown older, Leo's brother Max is intractable and mercurial, and the curiosity Leo so loved to feed as a child has turned into something more confusing. When she meets Dolores, an American girl made brilliant by Leo's perception of her, she can't help but gather all the experiences first love promises, while shedding parts of the past she no longer fits into.

Embroidering the atmospheric yearning of Call Me By Your Name with the precise, elevated prose of Elena Ferrante, Sofia Montrone's jaw-dropping debut revels in the exuberant highs and awkward lows of girlhood and captures the universal experiences of trying to hold on to what is elusive, to deny what cannot be faced, and to say what cannot be said.

Perfect for bedtime, cozy up with this high-contrast touch-and-feel board book created to support newborn vision, delight curious hands, and spark joyful moments from day one.

Good night to me,
Good night to you.
Good night, I love you through and through.

The perfect first baby book for ages 0-1, Good Night, You blends black-and-white illustrations with interactive elements to encourage early development and bonding. Built to grow with your baby, it also features vibrant color to support evolving eyesight.

Inside, babies will find:

• A mirror for babies to see themselves
• Fuzzy touch-and-feels for little hands
• Holographic foil that shimmers and shines
• A large flap for babies to peek under, and embossing for them to touch
• High-contrast colors designed for babies' black and white early vision
• Sweet text perfect for bedtime

With thoughtful design and meaningful moments on every page, this sensory-rich book invites babies and caregivers to connect, explore, and celebrate the beauty of their shared world.

The classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom alphabet adventure gets a playful, hands-on twist in this interactive board book designed for early learners!

A is for apple
Chicka Chicka Yummy!
B is for bee
Buzz Buzz Wee!
C is for coconut
Falling from the tree!

In Chicka Chicka ABC Touch & Trace, little readers can explore the alphabet with recessed capital and lowercase letters to trace, flaps to lift, and bold illustrations that bring each letter to life.

With its tactile features and rhythmic language, this novelty board book is perfect for building letter recognition, fine motor skills, and early literacy. A must-have for curious toddlers, preschool classrooms, and anyone ready to learn their ABCs!

And don't miss the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom workbooks--perfect companions for reinforcing alphabet skills at home or in the classroom!

When stolen artifacts magically appear in their aunt's closet, cousins Jorge, Camila, and Siggy travel back in time to 1930 New York City to clear her name before history is irreparably altered in this companion to the "spellbinding" (School Library Journal, starred review) Cousins in the Time of Magic.

Cousins Jorge, Camila, and Siggy never imagined that dusty old puppets and a mysterious book would launch them into a time-traveling adventure. But when they discover their aunt has treasures belonging to Pura Belpré, the trailblazing Latina librarian and storyteller, they're transported back to 1930s New York City. Their mission? Race against time to return Pura's puppets and a signed first edition of her book, proving their aunt isn't a thief.

The past is full of danger, though. A powerful woman will stop at nothing to steal the book, the cousins' nosy neighbor is snooping around, and the hardship of the Great Depression is all around them. Luckily Jorge, Camila, and Siggy meet Antonia, a fierce Puerto Rican girl fighting injustice against her community.

The cousins will need courage, quick thinking, and a little help from history to protect Pura Belpré's legacy, clear their aunt's name, and make it back home. Can they pull it off before time runs out?

It's a totally zany story with some of the silliest illustrations to appear in many seasons--which is to say that Aliens Love Underpants will be a surefire hit among toddlers and beginning readers. When little aliens fly down to Earth, they don't come to visit because they want to meet the Earthlings. They simply want to steal everybody's underpants! They like them large or small, they like them red or green--and they like them in all other sizes and colors, too. They think that Mom's pink, frilly panties are a perfect place to hide. And Grandpa's woolly long johns make a super-whizzy slide! The text is in verse, the illustrations are big and bright, and kids who open this book will giggle from first page to last.

For almost 3,000 years, the Odyssey has captured imaginations with seafaring adventure, romance, friendships, as well as feats of heroism and of bloody revenge. The tale of Odysseus's long and eventful journey home remains one of the greatest epics ever told, inspiring new translations, adaptations and retellings year after year. Now, this beautifully illustrated guide to the ancient Greek tale invites readers to take a closer look at the heroes, deities, and monsters that bring the legendary story to life.

The Odyssey: An Illustrated Guide features 40 stunning full-color illustrations and offers a deep dive into the most important characters in the epic. Author and host of the popular podcast Literature and History, Doug Metzger PhD, brings his characteristic humor and attention to detail to compelling character profiles of the main players in Homer's epic. Organized in the order they appear in the poem, each entry introduces a new figure in Odysseus's world, retelling the story of The Odyssey along the way.

Whether you're a newcomer to ancient Greek myths or returning to a beloved story, The Odyssey: An Illustrated Guide is a must-read for anyone looking for some classic adventure!

An essential roundup of 100 of the most popular and influential Japanese anime series.

The AnimeLand team has compiled the 100 series that have breathed new life into anime or have become an essential part of the genre. Each lavishly illustrated entry focuses on one iconic title, exploring the themes and visuals that make it so special, with vital insights into the behind-the-scenes production process. With striking color artwork to illustrate in-depth explorations of each anime's history and importance, this is a must-have reference work for fans of the genre and newcomers curious about the subject.

Starting in the early 1970s and working its way chronologically through to the 2020s, the book covers such landmarks as Dragon Ball Z, Pokémon, My Hero Academia, and Nicky Larson. Mixing behind-the-scenes anecdotes and expert analysis, 100 Essential Anime assesses each of these anime in an entertaining and accessible way. Why is Neon Genesis Evangelion so popular? How did Attack on Titan become essential viewing? What made Knights of the Zodiac so revolutionary? It's all covered in this vital guide.

New York Times bestselling author Jack Campbell is back with the new, action-packed military science fiction adventure, SQUAD KILL!

Getting home alive will take everything they have...

Osiris "Oz" Aquino is an underprepared Navy officer put in command of seven castoff Marines on a research starship dispatched to an alien planet.

His sergeant is hostile, his Marines have records full of infractions - not to mention that they're plagued by old weapons and missing supplies due to budget cuts - and the crew and scientists would rather have nothing to do with him.

As the ship approaches the planet it's investigating, they find plenty of signs of intelligent life in the form of ruined cities and skeletal remains. The only things living in the ruins are adorable aliens which the researchers dub squonks.

It all seems run-of-the-mill, until it isn't...

Sudddenly, the squonks get loose in engineering and go ballistic, the crew sent to investigate aren't coming back, and Oz and his team have a fight on their hands.

He must restore safe access to engineering before the crew on the ship run out of air all while figuring out what turned the squonks from cuddly to killer. And if he doesn't act fast, the squad who've evacuated to the planet's surface may not survive.

From Jack Campbell, New York Times bestselling author of Lost Fleet, comes his latest - SQUAD KILL - an action packed, science fiction thrill ride filled with military action, detailed alien worlds, and characters you can't help but root for.

PRAISE FOR SQUAD KILL

"This taut, entertaining military SF plot will appeal to fans of Jack McDevitt." -- Publishers Weekly

"A mind-bending space adventure with relatable characters, weird aliens, plenty of twists, and a rapid-fire pace. Highly recommended!" --Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Red Empire and Ghosts of the Void.

"Jack Campbell manages to weave military science fiction and survival horror together with the competency of a master of both genres. Throughout the action, Squad Kill reminds us that while organizations and systems may fail us, we can still perform our duty."
--- Jason Anspach (Associated Press Bestselling Author of Galaxy's Edge & Forgotten Ruin)

"The best bug hunt since ALIENS. What a read!" --Scott Sigler (New York Times #1 bestselling author)

"Jack Campbell powerfully reminds us of the crushing responsibility we place on young men and women we send into battle. Squad Kill is a must-read!" -- Jeffery H. Haskell (Against All Odds)

"Jack Campbell is one of the all-time-greats of military science fiction" -Michael Mammay (Planetside)

PRAISE FOR JACK CAMPBELL

"An excellent blend of real science and space action. I enjoyed myself thoroughly from first to last page." - Brandon Sanderson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mistborn Series

"Campbell combines the best parts of military SF and grand space opera." - Publishers Weekly

"Campbell's genius is action in space." - Tor.com

"The visceral action comes fast and furious. Well up to the high standards established by this intriguing series." - Kirkus Reviews

"Is it possible for such a well-established series to surprise readers and shuffle its well-established status quo? Campbell answers that question with a resounding yes in Invincible." - SFFWorld.com

"A rousing adventure with a page-turning plot, lots of space action, and the kind of hero Hornblower fans will love!" - William C. Dietz, national bestselling author of the Legion of the Damned novels

"Jack Campbell is one of the absolute masters of military science fiction." - Michael Mammay, author of The Misfit Soldier

"Jack Campbell's Lost Fleet series is a must-read for fans of military scifi. Packed with complex characters and even more complex deep-space naval battles, it's the ultimate saga of human perseverance and the will to survive." - Zac Topping, author of Wake of War

For In Our Stars:

"Space Opera works best when it's operatic. Big and bold, dark and dramatic, characters and concepts that are cheerfully off the scale. In Our Stars is all of these things, with an extra helping of mayhem, just to keep things tasty." - Simon R. Green, New York Times bestselling author

"Campbell launches a new series with this energetic human-alien romance wrapped in an inter-planetary thriller...This series is off to a good start." - Publishers Weekly

"Campbell asks powerful questions about the way social structures collapse and how the loudest voices take advantage, all in a pulse-pounding adventure about saving the world and staying one step ahead of the forces that would destroy it." - Library Journal

"Jack Campbell's In Our Stars is old fashioned science fiction in the best possible way; taking a good hard look at the present through the lens of the future." - Tanya Huff, author of the Valor and Peacekeeper series

"Jack Campbell's In Our Stars is a wonderful, engaging, often uplifting adventure about caring and doing what's right, no matter the odds or the cost. And the soul of it all is honestly reminiscent of Heinlein at his best." - Taylor Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of the Destroyermen series

"With In Our Stars, Jack Campbell shows once again why he's one of the best SF writers working today." - Michael Mammay, author of the Planetside Series