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Maria's love for books-and a very special "please note"-launch her on the Great Library Expedition. Along the way she discovers more than new stories-she discovers an unexpected friendship. Maria's kindness lights the way, but will one more "please note" be enough to keep their adventure going?

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A vivid portrait of the unsung American women from 1776 to today who changed the course of history in their fight for freedom and helped shape a more perfect union

"This terrific book reveals the central, though often hidden role that women have played at every stage of our country's history."--Doris Kearns Goodwin

Over a decades-long, distinguished career, award-winning journalist Norah O'Donnell has made it her mission to shed light on untold wom­en's stories. Now, in honor of America's 250th birthday, O'Donnell focuses that passion on the American heroines who helped change the course of history.

We the Women presents a fresh look at American his­tory through the eyes of women, introducing us to inspiring patriots who demanded that the country live up to the prom­ises made 250 years ago in the Declaration of Independence: "that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Since the signing of that document, the pressing question from women has been: Why don't those unalienable rights apply to us?

Through extensive research and interviews, as well as historical documents and old photos, O'Donnell curates a compelling portrait of these fierce fighters for freedom. From Mary Katherine Goddard, who printed the first signed Declaration of Independence, to the Forten family women, who were active in the abolition and suffrage movements and were considered the "Black Founders" of Philadelphia, to the first women who served in the armed forces even before they had the right to vote, O'Donnell brings these extraordinary women together for the first time, and in doing so writes the American story anew.

La emocionante conclusión de la trilogía Los Monstruos de Diana López, que explora el mito fronterizo entre Texas y México de La Lechuza.

El pueblo mágico de Tres Leches es hogar de los monstruos más temidos y venerados de Tejas. Es el lugar donde La Llorona atormentó el río hasta que su hija la liberó, donde El Diablo Bailarín hipnotizó a los niños del pueblo hasta que su nieto rompió el hechizo, y donde La Lechuza --una bruja que cambia de forma y se transforma en búho-- vigila los cielos nocturnos, atrapando a los alborotadores de las calles y dejándolos caer en un pozo de lodo del que pueden quedar atrapados para siempre.

No hace falta decir que Ava, la hija de La Lechuza no es la chica más popular del pueblo. Toda su vida ha sido marginada debido al vigilantismo de su madre, que comenzó cuando la hermana de La Lechuza murió en un accidente. Mientras Ava intenta comprender a su madre y descubrir más sobre la trágica noche en que murió su tía, desentraña un secreto familiar que revela su lugar dentro de un legado nocturno más grande... un legado que ha estado esperando a que ella emprenda el vuelo.

La trilogía Los Monstruos, que incluye Felice y la mujer que llora y Rooster y el Diablo Bailarín, rebosa de magia, aventura y folclore mexicano, y es perfecta para los fanáticos de las series de fantasía y aventuras como Paola Santiago de Tehlor Kay Mejia y The Jumbies de Tracey Baptiste.

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The thrilling conclusion to the Los Monstruos trilogy by Diana López that explores the Texas-Mexico border myth of La Lechuza.

The magical town of Tres Leches is home to the most feared and revered monstruos of Tejas. It's where La Llorona haunted the river until her daughter set her free, where the Dancing Diablo hypnotized the town's children until his grandson broke the spell, and it's where La Lechuza--a shape-shifting owl witch--surveys the night skies, plucking troublemakers from the street and dropping them into a mud pit where they can remain stuck forever. Needless to say, La Lechuza's daughter, Ava, is not the most popular girl in town. Her whole life, she's been ostracized because of her mother's vigilantism, which started when La Lechuza's sister was killed in an accident. As Ava seeks to understand her mother and learn more about the tragic night her aunt died, she uncovers a family secret, revealing her place in a larger nocturnal legacy that's been waiting for her to take flight.

The Los Monstruos trilogy, which includes Felice and the Wailing Woman and Rooster and the Dancing Diablo, brims with magic, adventure, and Mexican folklore, and is perfect for fans of fantasy adventure series like Paola Santiago by Tehlor Kay Mejia and the Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste.

An outrageous BL manga about work, unlikely friends, and problems down there! At age 40, Takanashi is in the prime of his life, heading up a high-performing sales team and driving all the ladies crazy. Yet he turns them all down, because he has trouble performing in the bedroom! What will he do when a rising star on his team finds out his secret?!

The second sales division at Itsuboshi Trading Company is headed up by Mr. Takanashi, one of the firm's top performer and a charismatic knockout at age 40. One of his subordinates is the equally hot, cool and calculating 26-year-old, Hiwatari. Practically every woman at the company has attempted to stir up an office romance with the magnetic Takanashi, but this dashing zaddy has turned them all down, because...he secretly has ED! Meanwhile, Hiwatari seems like a scary robot on the outside, but he's actually looked up to Takanashi since he started working with him four years ago. When Hiwatari gets a chance to spend the evening with Takanashi, he reveals more than he means to!

An irresistible love comedy between a hot older man with a shameful secret and a cunning underling who becomes an unlikely confidant in his quest to once more stand proud and, ahem...erect!

A poetic and fiercely moving Russian novel of tradition, change, and thwarted desire by an internationally celebrated writer from the Indigenous Nenets community of northern Siberia

Perfect for readers of Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko, the work of Louise Erdrich, and other emotionally powerful, lyrical narratives of global Indigenous communities

Providing rare, direct insight into the beauties and struggles of the Indigenous reindeer-herding Nenets community of the Russian north, White Moss tells a piercingly moving coming-of-age story of the conflict between individual dreams and collective life.

On the eve of his wedding, young Alyoshka pines for an earlier love. Ilne chose to leave the nomadic Nenets community behind 7 years before, moving to the city and taking his heart with her. As the seasons have passed and his mother has grown older, Alyoshka has been under increasing pressure to marry and fully embrace the Nenets' age-old customs of home and family. Unwilling to give up his hope for another life, the young man struggles against everything he has been taught to accept, while other painful transitions shake the stability of the small camp and minor human tragedies play out against the cold expanse of the tundra.

With bursts of lyricism and a Chekhovian eye for human frailty, Anna Nerkagi crafts a multi-voiced drama of tradition and change within her Indigenous community.

"Focused on a child's shifting self-image, it's a complex exploration of autonomy, identity, and support" - Publishers Weekly

A bold story of self-discovery

Vo wanted to believe that if she were a chair, she could change the world.

She wanted to believe that she could choose that path for herself.

Vo is a thinker and a creator and knows that she doesn't want a grumpy grown-up job. She wants to change the world, and she knows just how she's going to do it. "When I grow up I want to be a chair!" Vo proclaims. Others don't understand. Why would she want to be sat on? Where would she sleep? Who would want to be a chair?

Vo believes her chair makes her world a better place, so being a chair will make the whole world even better, right? When Vo faces the path ahead of her, she can see that there may be more to her wish than she ever understood. Join Vo as she discovers that just one part of her identity doesn't have to define her whole future, but it does give her the power to be so much more.

• Lively text written by Ryan Rae Harbuck, who wrote the award-winning and critically acclaimed adult memoir of the same name about her experience becoming a wheelchair user as a teenager after a car accident.
• Vibrant, quirky art illustrated by debut picture book illustrator Barry Lee who draws on their own experience of living with a disability.
• Representation of lived experience using a mobility device told through the eyes of Vo, a unique, unforgettable character.

The digital hit samurai epic comes to print in 2-in-1 omnibuses! This historical action manga follows a Japanese warrior's journey to Europe in search of vengeance, at the height of the Thirty Years' War. Vinland Saga meets Shogun in this American Manga Awards-nominated masterwork.

Pinned down in the fortress of Jülich by Lorenzo and his vanguard of elite marksmen, Issak and his Dutch allies can do little but wait for the Spanish army to arrive and crush them. Spurred by Zetta's prediction of a moonless night, they embark on a desperate gambit to construct forward fortifications under the cover of darkness. But with the work proceeding slowly and the approaching dawn certain to leave them sitting ducks, Issak decides to roll the dice--racing forward at first light under a withering curtain of Dutch covering fire, he soon finds himself face to face with Lorenzo...

Extra-long omnibus edition contains Vol. 11-12 of the Japanese release.

What ancient secrets were left out of the Bible? Who were the Watchers, and why did their forbidden descent bring judgment upon the earth? What messages did Enoch receive when he walked among angels and entered the heavenly realms?

The Complete Books of Enoch 1-3, Jasher, Jubilees, and Giants (Large Print) opens a powerful door into the forgotten history of mankind, the celestial rebellion, and the spiritual mysteries that shaped early faith and apocalyptic thought. This carefully curated and beautifully formatted edition brings together six of the most profound ancient texts ever recorded-now presented in clear narrative style, large print for easy reading, and enhanced with stunning black-and-white illustrations that bring the stories vividly to life.

Inside this richly illustrated volume, you'll uncover:

The First Book of Enoch - revealing the fall of the Watchers and the origins of the Nephilim.

The Second Book of Enoch - a breathtaking journey through the Ten Heavens and the secrets of creation.

The Third Book of Enoch - where Enoch is transformed into the angel Metatron, ruler of heavenly hosts.

The Book of Jasher - a vivid retelling of Genesis and Exodus with expanded detail and depth.

The Book of Jubilees - a divine calendar that reshapes the history of time and law.

The Book of Giants - the haunting tale of the Nephilim and their final plea for mercy before the flood.

Perfect for students of Scripture, spiritual seekers, and lovers of ancient mystery, this edition is more than a book, it's a journey through cosmic history, divine justice, and heavenly realms.

Are angels still watching? Do the spirits of giants still roam the earth? What did Enoch see when he was taken up? The answers lie within these pages.

Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of biblical tradition or explore the lost wisdom of sacred history, this collection is an essential treasure.

What does a video game producer actually do?

The role of the video game producer is one of the most misunderstood jobs in the industry. When a game succeeds, the spotlight falls on designers, artists, and engineers. When a project struggles, the producer is often the one responsible for keeping the team aligned and the game moving forward.

In The Video Game Producer, industry veteran Casey Day shares lessons from more than fifteen years in game development. From competitive gaming and early online communities to professional development teams, this book connects real video game experiences to the skills required to lead game projects.

Every chapter begins with a video game story, a personal experience, or a familiar gameplay moment. Those experiences are then broken down into the production skills behind them: leadership, coordination, communication, planning, and team dynamics.

The central idea is simple:

If you play video games, you have already been practicing many of the skills required to become a producer.

Raids teach coordination. Competitive matches teach communication under pressure. Strategy games teach resource management and planning. Multiplayer teams teach leadership and trust.

Inside this book you will learn:

- What the role of a video game producer actually is

- How gaming experiences translate into real production skills

- Leadership and communication techniques used by successful teams

- Practical frameworks for managing scope, schedules, and morale

- How to develop the mindset required to guide creative teams

- Ways to continue training production skills through the games you play

This is not a traditional textbook. It is a practical field manual built from gaming experiences and industry lessons.

Whether you are an aspiring producer, a developer looking to understand leadership, or a gamer curious about how games are really made, this book shows how the experiences you already have can become the foundation for mastering game production.

Great games are not accidents.

They are built by teams.

And teams need leaders who serve.

She ran to save her life. Now the man she once betrayed is her only hope.

Home to both the Resting Warrior Ranch and Pawsitive Connections, Garnet Bend, Montana is a small town full of big heroes. Anyone would want to live there.

Anybody but Piper Matthews.

She swore she'd never come back after what her father did to the town and what she did to Sheriff Lachlan Calloway. But desperation has a way of rewriting promises. With a baby in her arms and nowhere left to run, Piper returns to the only place that ever felt like home.

Lachlan never expected to see Piper again-especially not with a child that has his eyes. The woman who once disappeared without a word is now sleeping under his roof, guarding more secrets than she's willing to share.

She says she's done running. But Piper's past is closing in fast-and it's darker, more dangerous, and more tangled up in Lachlan's world than he could ever imagine.

In a town built on quiet loyalty and buried lies, the truth is about to break everything wide open.

Scaredy Squirrel has a holiday to-do list, and he's checked it way more than twice in this funny, reassuring graphic novel about getting ready for Christmas, perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly.

In his third NUTTY ADVENTURE, Scaredy is getting ready for Christmas ahead of time . . . WAY ahead of time (June). When December finally rolls around, Scaredy has everything in place: perfect red-and-green decorations, a perfect get-together planned (no parties!), perfectly personalized gifts for each of his friends, all the required permits for gingerbread-house construction (perfectly filled out) and, of course, a perfectly secured premises with a perfect spot for Santa. Yup, nothing can possibly go wrong . . . until friends Rash and Tim break the decorations! But Scaredy is filled with the spirit of the holiday and happy to help his friends finish their Christmas shopping. (Unless they're shopping for Gary the germ?!) Prepare to get festive this Christmas with Scaredy and friends!

Finally available in graphic novel format, Mia Jay and Laurel Boulton's wildly popular Webtoon series delivers a stirring tale of monsters, magic, and romance!

Mercy is tired of needing a hero. She wants to test her strength and learn how to fight. But to truly understand her powers, she needs to meet other creatures like herself. Despite his reservations, Jonah agrees to introduce her to some monsters he knows all too well--the pirate clan who raised him.

The two set off to meet his family, picking up monster-hunting gigs along the way. But Jonah still sees himself as Mercy's protector, making for an uneven partnership. How can Mercy show him she's no longer a naive country girl who needs saving?

A first look at the mighty dinosaur! The youngest readers will learn about the T. rex in this simple interactive book. They can slide the tabs to hatch a baby T. rex, open the T. rex's huge jaws, and even battle another dinosaur!
- Sliding tabs add to learning fun
- Introduces young children to dinosaurs
- Content vetted by expert
- Book format is just the right size for little hands

T. rex is an exciting first step for budding dinosaur fans.
- Fun family read-aloud book
- Books for children aged 0 to 3
- Books for babies and toddlers

The ninth installment of the graphic novel adaptation of Cassandra Clare's bestselling The Mortal Instruments!Clary might have been able to bring Jace back from the dead, but now he's bound to her evil brother Sebastian, and there is no way to separate the two without harming both. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and as the rest of the gang seeks the help of a greater demon, Clary jumps into the dimensional pockets prepared to risk everything for Jace. But can she really trust her beloved when he has gone evil...?Watch each couple grapple to find their destinies through Cassandra Jean's breathtaking renderings of the characters' struggles in this must-own installment of the graphic novel!