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A is for Andy.

B is for Billy.

And C is for a whole community of ducks!

The ABC Ducks of Deering Oaks Park is a playful alphabet book that brings early learning to life through twenty-six lively duck characters set in one of Portland, Maine's most beloved parks.

Each letter introduces a duck and a simple, action-filled moment-perfect for building letter recognition, vocabulary, and early reading confidence. With expressive illustrations and gentle humor, the book keeps young readers engaged while encouraging curiosity and observation.

Designed for pre-K through grade 3, The ABC Ducks of Deering Oaks Park is ideal for shared reading at home, classroom instruction, and story time. Educators and parents alike will appreciate its clear focus on the alphabet, strong sense of place, and celebration of community and individuality.

A joyful introduction to the ABCs-one duck at a time.

In today's digital landscape, corporate interests, shifting distribution models, and malicious cyber attacks are threatening public access to our shared cultural history.

• The rise of streaming platforms and temporary licensing agreements means that sound recordings, books, films, and other cultural artifacts that used to be owned in physical form, are now at risk-in digital form-of disappearing from public view without ever being archived.
• Web sites like MTV News, Gawker, and others are removed from the live web by their corporate owners, leaving only web archives like those in the Wayback Machine as the last remaining public record of their reporting and cultural impact.
• Cyber attacks, like those against the Internet Archive, British Library, Seattle Public Library, Toronto Public Library and Calgary Public Library, are a new form of digital barrier, impeding access to information at community scale.

When digital materials are vulnerable to sudden removal-whether by design or by attack-our collective memory is compromised, and the public's ability to access its own history is at risk. Vanishing Culture: A Report on Our Fragile Cultural Record aims to raise awareness of these growing issues, featuring essays from:

• Digital librarian Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive;
• Humanities scholar Luca Messarra;
• Book historian and social media star Allie Alvis;
• Game designer Jordan Mechner;
• Journalist Philip Bump;
• Writer and editor Maria Bustillos;
• Film archivist Rick Prelinger;
• Digital humanities scholar Nichole Misako Nomura;
• Writer and book artist Eve Scarborough;
• And many more...

The report details recent instances of cultural loss, highlights the underlying causes, and emphasizes the critical role that public-serving libraries and archives must play in preserving these materials for future generations. By empowering libraries and archives legally, culturally, and financially, we can safeguard the public's ability to maintain access to our cultural history and our digital future.

He thought he could survive anything... until one afternoon proved him wrong.

Jim Blanchette wasn't searching for God. A retired cop hardened by a violent childhood and years on the streets, he thought he could handle anything life threw at him.

Then came the afternoon that shattered forty years of silence, forcing him to confront everything he had buried. In a small Texas basilica, a grueling three-hour confession became the turning point that would change his life forever.

In I've Made My Peace... So Can You, Deacon Jim Blanchette delivers a raw, unflinching story of trauma, faith, and redemption. Follow his journey from a hardened police officer to a deacon, discovering how to face the past, seek forgiveness, and find peace even when it feels impossible. Experience the lessons he never expected to learn-the hidden strength that emerges when a person is forced to let go, and the power of faith, prayer, and courage to transform a life.

"I exchanged the .45 caliber Smith & Wesson I carried for many years for the most powerful weapon any person can carry: the rosary beads I now keep close at hand."

Whether you're a lapsed Catholic wondering if you can come home, a survivor seeking peace, or a seeker craving a modern-day conversion story that doesn't sugarcoat the truth, this is your invitation.

Stop carrying the weight of the past. Scroll up and click "Buy Now" to start your journey toward peace today.

Unmasking Sobriety: A Candid Guide to Overcoming Addiction, Navigating Recovery and Becoming Your Best Self

In today's volatile cultural and political landscape, despair often seems to be around every corner, driving many further into problematic drinking. Yet, in the aftermath of a global pandemic, a growing curiosity about sobriety is emerging. In the Rooms comes to the aid of those seeking to navigate this challenging path, offering a beacon of hope through practical guidance and insightful wisdom.

The book serves as a companion, a trusted friend who understands the journey. It provides truths accompanied by encouragement, a dash of dark humor, and above all, a sense of hope. In the Rooms aims to equip its readers with an understanding of what lies ahead, dispelling myths and misconceptions about the path to sobriety.

In the Rooms is not just for those grappling with alcohol dependency. Distinctive due to its blend of memoir and scientific data, it is a valuable tool for those who are sober-curious, individuals seeking to enrich their mental and physical well-being, and anyone seeking to understand the complex dynamics of addiction. It is a thought-provoking resource for book clubs, encouraging deep discussions about societal norms, as well as the existential questions and process of self-discovery that accompany the journey toward sobriety.

The author shares her experiences using a compassionate and candid tone. She urges readers to delve into the very core of their issues, to truly liberate themselves and progress forward. Her unique perspective, as a recovering alcoholic and a practicing Marriage and Family Therapist, lends credibility to the narrative. Those professional insights, coupled with her personal anecdotes, offer readers a balanced perspective, grounded in calm analysis yet engagingly human.

In the Rooms is an honest, enlightening guide to sobriety, a companion in the journey toward recovery. Its blend of factual information, personal stories and wit provides a refreshing take on the path to overcoming addiction, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the topic of sobriety.

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
vengeance was stirring, against a sister and a wayward spouse.
The shrimps were hidden under the floorboard with care, in the hopes that Krampus would not soon be there.
With branches and chains he punishes the deceitful and haughty, and Daphne has been terribly naughty.

Can Daphne girlboss her way out of her punishment, or will the dark shadow of Old St. Nick have his wicked way with her? Probably both.

Dive headfirst into the history of environmental activism in the Hudson River watershed and learn how you can help organizations like Riverkeeper protect clean water around the globe!

Every inch of the United States is in a river's watershed. But in 1966, one of our most important watersheds was dying. Dead fish washed up on the Hudson River's shores, and the once-clear water reeked of oil. With too much pollution to support human or animal life, America's "First River" was in too deep--until a Riverkeeper, a pioneering group of environmental activists, fought to get rivers around the globe out of troubled waters.

Nonfiction pro Nancy Castaldo showcases Riverkeeper's achievements and the intersection of science and activism. With forty striking photographs and profiles of prominent water protectors, this resource-packed text is both a deep-dive into the history of the environmental movement and a guidebook for how individuals and communities can shape its future.

● Plunge into the dirty history of America's "First River" and learn how one of America's first environmental movements changed the course of activism around the world.
● Meet trailblazers like Tracy Brown, the first female Riverkeeper, whose clean water advocacy offers a blueprint for generations of future scientists.
● Learn about groundbreaking laws like the Clean Water Act, and how the hard work of activists--including people like you--has led to modern-day legislation that will help to heal our waterways for decades to come.
● Discover surprising (and surprisingly effective!) methods for ecological conservation, like granting legal personhood to bodies of water.
● Join the movement with engaging and accessible suggestions for cleaning up your local river, whether you're finding your local river sweep, volunteering as a water tester, or small things you can do at home!
● Explore the outdoors! Complete with a list of fun Hudson River activities and annual events all around the United States, this text celebrates rivers wherever they flow--and invites you to join in on the party!

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

All Clara Cooper wants is something exciting to happen to her for a change. She chafes against the constraints of her society, which would rather see her married off than achieve her artistic dreams. A surprise inheritance turns her life on its head, opening doors she'd never dreamed of.

Addie Barnes is nothing if not pragmatic. Getting by on nothing but her wits and her looks, she turns her savvy eye to Clara and her secret fortune. If she can become Clara's companion, she'll be set for life. She initially sees Clara as a means to an end, but as their connection deepens, she grapples with conflicting emotions.

Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the Great Depression, can they find redemption and love in the face of adversity?

As an extension of the global movement The Percolate Peace Project, The Peace Guidebook offers a practical, transformative roadmap for individuals, leaders, and organizations seeking to cultivate personal and collective peace, while also creating positive change in the world.

In a world that often feels divided, noisy, and uncertain, The Peace Guidebook is a soul-stirring invitation to return to what truly matters: a quieted soul, a love that reaches outward, and a life guided by collective compassion. This is more than a book--it's a call to action. A blueprint for change. A spark for a global peace movement.

Rooted in authors Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino's and Dr. Katie Eastman's decades of work helping people through grief, change, and transition, and inspired by the Percolate Peace Project, the book delivers Ten Principles of Peace that will help you:

• Heal what's unresolved within you
• Navigate conflict with courage and grace
• Create partnerships rooted in values and vision
• Lead from love, even when the world forgets how
• Build real, resilient, peace-filled communities

With practical tools for real transformation--including reflective prompts, authentic stories, and accessible daily practices--The Peace Guidebook becomes more than just a read. It's your steady companion, a well of wisdom you'll return to again and again as you uncover your most peaceful, purpose-driven self.

Explore the wild world of dinosaurs with this delightful book of more than 500 stickers from New York Times bestselling author Rachel Ignotofsky.

Dinosaurs! Stickerology is a fun and colorful exploration of all things dino. With artwork from Rachel Ignotofsky's book Dinosaurs, the stickers inside take you on a journey through the incredible plants and winged insects of the Paleozoic era, the gigantic dinosaurs of the Mesozoic era, and the mammals that emerged in the Cenozoic Era. The 40 sheets of stickers (20 designs that repeat) offer hundreds of possibilities for personalizing your belongings. And the back sides of the sticker sheets include facts and history about the dinosaurs featured in the stickers so you can learn more about these fascinating creatures while enjoying the colorful artwork.

From the ferocious T-Rex to the placid Plateosaurus and everything in between, you can bring color to your journal, water bottle, laptop, and more with the amazing stickers from Dinosaurs! Stickerology.

One unlikely champion. One quest to save the kingdom. Two knitting needles.

For lovers of Amulet comes a new full-color graphic novel for kids with an unlikely hero. Jo's life is changed forever when she is made the new Champion--the person tasked with saving the Kingdom from the insidious evil that's mysteriously taking over. She'll have to tap into her own bravery and wisdom and start on a quest through the kingdom unlike any other!

Jo is a 70-year-old woman who lives in a quiet life in her village, with just her knitting needles and nature to keep her company. But when a mystical guardian knocks on her door one day, Jo is tasked as the new Champion. With help from her snarky friend Roy--whose goals seem to suspiciously align perfectly with hers--she'll have to do what no other champion has been able to do: save the Kingdom (and her family) from certain demise.

Featuring the exclusive, never-before-published ending to the popular online story, Kingdom Unraveled is an original graphic novel packed with humor and heart!

For fans of Joan Didion and anyone fascinated by true crime, a daughter's raw and unflinching account of California's infamous murder trial of her mother, Lucille Miller--and the decades of emotional wreckage it left in its wake.

On October 7, 1964, Debra Miller's life turns upside down when her mother is arrested for the murder of her father. At only fourteen years old, Debra becomes a ward of the court, grappling with the unfathomable trauma of watching her mother's trial and conviction--a devastation that is only amplified when her family's tragedy is splashed across headlines nationwide and featured in Joan Didion's Slouching Towards Bethlehem.

Desperate to escape the notoriety of her family and utterly ill equipped to face the world, Debra spends her young adulthood sinking into mental illness, toxic relationships, and substance abuse. Meanwhile, her unrepentant mother, Lucille, uses Debra to supply contraband in prison. When Lucille is released, twentysomething Debra, seeking the love and support she so desperately desires, moves in with her--only to find herself constantly manipulated and dragged into her mother's illegal activities. Torn between love and survival, Debra spends years trying to escape her mother's vortex even as she battles her own demons. Ultimately, it's only when Lucille passes away that Debra finally frees herself from her grip--and realizes she needs to change her life.

In this raw and poignant memoir, Debra Miller bares the scars of an adolescence and adulthood shaped by the impact of a destructive mother and demonstrates that healing is always possible--even in the face of a past that just won't let go.

Beginning with Thomas Jefferson's rough draft for the Declaration of Independence, events in the years around 1776 saw the struggle for the United State's freedom as a new country. In Year of Independence, 1776, Genevieve Foster uses a horizontal history to write of this explosive, important period. She deals with events in America, sometimes presented to children in other history books as though they were all that was taking place, in a perspective with events in other countries across the globe.

The world was becoming intertwined, Benjamin Franklin was in France to watch the first men ride in a balloon, the real start of aviation. During this era British and U.S. attempts to establish friendly trade relations with China meet with some success. And these were the years of Captain James Cook's explorations in the Pacific.

As a world history book, 1776, imparts a broad international picture of the times, its leaders, its culture, its science and politics. With two-color maps and pictures by the author, 1776 provides a vivid first history for the younger reader.

2014 Reprint of 1926 Printing. Full facsimile of the original edition. Not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "On Being Ill" is an essay by Virginia Woolf that appeared in T. S. Eliot's "The New Criterion" in January 1926. The essay sought to establish illness as a serious subject of literature along the lines of love, jealousy and battle. Woolf writes, "Considering how common illness is, how tremendous the spiritual change that it brings, how astonishing, when the lights of health go down, the undiscovered countries that are then disclosed, what wastes and deserts of the soul a slight attack of influenza brings to light...it becomes strange indeed that illness has not taken its place with love, battle, and jealousy among the prime themes of literature. Novels, one would have thought, would have been devoted to influenza; epic poems to typhoid; odes to pneumonia, lyrics to toothache. But no; ... literature does its best to maintain that its concern is with the mind; that the body is a sheet of plain glass through which the soul looks straight and clear." Woolf explores the taboos associated with illness, and she discusses how illness transforms experience and changes our relationship to the world around us.

Hungry bridge trolls, limousine werewolves, and other absurd characters populate these delightfully irreverent gag cartoons from the golden days of webcomics.

Beginning at the dawn of the new millennium, the animator Brad Neely materialized as one of the funnier voices on the internet. Youtube hits like the foul-mouthed George Washington, his demented audiobook retelling of Harry Potter in Wizard People, Dear Readers, and the alarmingly prescient Adult Swim TV show China, IL (starring the voices of both Greta Gerwig and Hulk Hogan) all reveal how Neely captured a kind of freewheeling online spirit that is fading fast.

During this ascent, Neely was also quietly mastering another form, the webcomic, where he spliced together historical figures, fairy tales, wildlife, and absurd gag setups into truly laugh-out-loud cartoons: hungry bridge trolls ready to devour local "chappies"; Caesar's real killer (Jeffrey); the Boo-Boo Maker; limousine werewolves; superheroes trying and failing to rescue Christ; and more eye-blasting thrills.

Gathered here for the first time along with Neely's reflections about his work, Creased Comics is a portal into a truly individual creative mind, and a snapshot of some of the best days for webcomics.

A ridiculously in-depth guide to finding a fulfilling and impactful career in the age of AI

"This career guide is among the most thoughtful and grounded I've seen."--Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Slow Productivity

You have about 80,000 hours in your career: 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year, for 40 years. This means your choice of career is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make.

Choose well, and you can have a more rewarding life, discover new interests, and help solve some of the world's most pressing problems. Choose poorly, and you could waste decades.

So what should you do? Most modern advice is based on no research, instead offering misleading platitudes like "follow your passion." It's surprisingly out-of-date, focusing on traditional paths rather than those most likely to thrive in an age of AI. If you want to help others, you're often simply told to choose a career in medicine or education, despite the existence of many other paths where you can also save lives. In fact, some careers have hundreds of times more impact than others, but most of us have no idea which ones.

Benjamin Todd is the founder of 80,000 Hours, a nonprofit that has spent more than ten years researching how to have a meaningful and impactful career that still pays the bills. In this book, he introduces a tried-and-tested toolkit that has already helped thousands of people change their career paths. It covers:

• What really makes for a dream job, and why finding it probably doesn't involve "following your passion"
• How to identify which global problems are most pressing, and why they might involve unregulated AI as much as climate change
• Which roles are likely to be automated, and how to ensure yours isn't among them

It's also full of practical tips and tools. You'll come away with a plan to use your 80,000 hours in a way that's rewarding and fulfills your potential to make a difference.