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All the Scattered Stars
The glitter of Venice's lights hides a dark truth: when the floodwaters rise, no one is safe. Koru knows better than to trust anyone but her own. Hidden deep in the winding twists of Venice's narrow alleys, Koru and her found family must disguise themselves to survive. They are Rhunlokni, an ethnic minority gifted with the ability to channel the power of the Earth, their Goddess. They have long been vilified and prosecuted for their strange abilities-and Koru's gift is the strongest of her generation. So when the police arrive in St. Mark's Square to arrest Koru for a crime she didn't commit, she does the only thing she can-she runs. Though Koru manages to escape the police, a larger threat is drawing near. Koru must figure out what the Goddess is trying to tell her, protect those she loves, and uncover the truth of her past before it's too late-because Venice is sinking. Tonight. -
Orbital Bebop
A young black lesbian activist reclaims land from a greedy billionaire but struggles to hold peace against a rise of fear-based security culture and a toothache that seems whisper to her. An alien intelligence marvels at the human form, then horrifies at the ugly human condition underneath it. When two childhood friends reunite on different sides of a lunar corporate hierarchy, romance and possibly something more blooms. On Mars, a birthday party is ruined by an interstellar decree yet somehow saved by a tantric sexual experience. In Saturn's orbit a black lesbian scientist trains for interdimensional travel while yearning for a woman she's never met but half-remembers. On the cusp of the Year 3000 millennium a group of dirty clones find community and forgiveness, but at a cost. Orbital Bebop spans both the solar system and the human race in plotting out how societal ills on Earth travel with us while also offering the seeds for how humanity can redeem and heal itself. -
Champion of the Fallen
Aram and Markus's story continues as they fight enemies both Above and Below...
When war comes to Skyhome itself, Aram has no choice but to flee. An ancient evil, more powerful than anything he has ever faced, has marked him as its target, threatening everyone and everything he holds dear. Separated from Markus and Calise, he journeys to the one place where the knowledge he desperately needs still survives: the Void between worlds, where the memories of fallen civilizations await.
In this new heart-stirring epic, journey with Aram and his dragon Agaroth on a quest to learn the secrets of the ancients.
And with Calise, who has been swept away to a dangerous land where she must explore her own wild magic and confront the shadows within herself.
And with Markus, as he searches to find a purpose without the Champion he has sworn to protect.
The dangers ahead are too vast for any one Champion to face. Only together can they hope to defend and heal their Riven World.
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Cat on a Hot Tin Woof: A Chet & Bernie Mystery
Join Chet the dog, "the most lovable narrator in all of fiction" (Boston Globe), and his human partner Bernie as they scramble to solve a case exposing the dark side of internet fame.
Chet the dog is less than enthusiastic about the Little Detective Agency's next case. Chet and his human partner, PI Bernie Little, have been hired to find a missing person--only the missing person is a cat. Miss Kitty, an internet sensation, has disappeared, and Chet and Bernie have been hired to find her before her many followers realize something is wrong. Miss Kitty belongs to Bitty, a sweet teenage girl who lives with her mom. Bitty and her mother are struggling financially, but the arrival of Miss Kitty and the chance discovery of her social media appeal has changed everything. Bitty now has sponsors, a high-powered agent, and all the tools needed to thrive online, and real money is flowing in. At least, it was. With Miss Kitty gone, the family's income is on the line. The case presents a slew of challenges for Chet and Bernie. For one thing, a potential witness is a pig named Senor Piggy who may be in possession of an important piece of evidence. For another, it seems like a possible perp has been killed twice--and there's evidence implicating Bernie in the crime. -
Life She Forgot
He promised to help reclaim her memories.
Until she remembered another man.
Cornwall, 1913
For three years, Merryn has lived without a past. When she faces being locked away for her own "protection," she takes a daring chance on a hasty marriage to AJ Winthrop-a kind, whimsical new acquaintance who offers a chance to recover the truth. Along the windswept Cornish coast, fragments begin to return:
Another man.
Another wedding.
Then a hidden painting reveals her own face, and its secrets threaten the fragile love she's found-and the future she longs for.
Cornwall, 1947
Haunted by the war and estranged from the wife he still loves, William Crawford is determined to save her family home-even if it means selling the mysterious portrait of Merryn Dunn hidden in his cottage. But Merryn's secrets could upend everything-or offer a redemption he never expected.
A sweeping dual-timeline tale of identity, memory, and enduring love, perfect for readers of Mimi Matthews, Susanna Kearsley, and Kate Morton.
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Secret of the Old Clock: A Nancy Drew Mystery
The first Nancy Drew mystery introduces a young detective whose intelligence, independence, and determination quickly set her apart in the world of classic crime fiction. When Nancy Drew becomes involved in a puzzling case surrounding a missing will and a valuable inheritance, she follows a trail of clues that leads from quiet country roads to hidden secrets long thought lost.
At the centre of the mystery is an old clock-and what it conceals. As Nancy works to uncover the truth, she faces deception, danger, and unexpected twists, relying on observation and quick thinking to outmaneuver those who would keep the secret buried.
Fast-paced and accessible, the novel established the foundation for one of the most enduring mystery series of the twentieth century. Its blend of suspense, ingenuity, and youthful confidence continues to attract readers seeking classic detective fiction with a strong central character.
This edition presents the original text in a clear and readable format, suitable for modern audiences.
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Nunes of Savannah
NUNES OF SAVANNAHA Saga of Survival, from Lisbon to SavannahOne family. Three generations.
In 1733, the ship William and Sara arrives at the edge of a raw and fever-stricken Georgia colony. Among the weary passengers is Dr. Samuel Nunes, a man fleeing the terrors of the Portuguese Inquisition with nothing but his medical skill and a hidden heritage. When General James Oglethorpe bars the ship from the plague-ravaged docks of Savannah, it is Nunes who steps forward, trading his expertise for a sanctuary where his people can finally breathe.
But survival in the New World requires more than medicine. As the colony grows, the family must navigate the treacherous currents of the American frontier. From Moses Nunes, the legendary "Language Master" who brokers peace between the British Crown and the Creek Nation, to the brave men and women who carved a life out of the untamed Ogeechee, Altamaha, and Satilla rivers, the Nunes lineage becomes a bridge between two worlds.
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Plot Pact
From best selling author Cali Melle comes a new hockey romance filled with scorching tension, witty banter and a deal for the season between a hockey player with a reputation and a romance author who needs the story of a lifetime.
She writes love stories for a living. He doesn't believe in love.
When a terrible case of writer's block has her career on the line, bestselling romance author Jade Wilson needs inspiration-and fast. If she can't find a new muse soon, the publishing deal she's about to secure is off the table. With her deadline approaching, Jade thinks she's out of options, until she runs into him.
The only thing Matteo "Matty" Ford commits to is being the best player on the ice. He's the type of guy to visit your bedroom, but never your family. He dates, but not for love, and with his team on a losing streak, he knows he can't afford any distractions.
Until his teammates suggest that maybe he's the reason behind their dry spell. Since he's sworn off romance, he hasn't scored a single goal.
And now, he'll do anything to turn that around.
Enter The Plot Pact. Matty offers to help Jade with research for her new book while she becomes his carefully controlled distraction. It's temporary, strategic, and it comes with one ironclad rule: no falling in love.
But as the season unfolds, the lines between research and reality blur. She's writing the best story of her career, his team is on fire, and the chemistry between them becomes impossible to ignore.
What began as a calculated decision becomes dangerously real. Now they have to decide: was it all just for the plot or are they ready to risk everything for a chance at something real?
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Lines That Wiggle
Follow the line that runs through this picture book and turns itself into all kinds of things: the waves above an octopus, the veins in a leaf, the wrappings curling around a mummy, and the trapping threads of a spiderweb. Candace Whitman's catchy rhyming text is brought to life by a host of creepy critters from first-time illustrator Steve Wilson.
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Ship in the Sky
Some say a journey starts when you leave your front door. Some say it starts far away from home, when you neither smell its scent, nor see it in your dreams no more.
Eighteen-year-old Jack wakes up from a blackout to find an apocalyptic landscape--the earth split open and a violent flood engulfing the farming valley where he lives. Orphaned and homeless, Jack and his dog Bud begin searching for signs of life.
But someone, or something, is stalking him.
Through flooded farmlands and mountain terrain, survival hangs on a tenuous edge as Jack struggles through a transformed world and into a new life, haunted by the demons and scars of the old.
Book one of the Earthlight series, Ship in the Sky is a coming-of-age adventure, a hero's journey for all ages in which friendship and love are found in the surprising fissures of a drowning world.
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Rough Guides Rome: Travel Guide with eBook
Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Rome, written by Italy experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you navigate with ease. From using public transport to discovering the best dining, accommodations, and local experiences, this guide covers it all. Every detail you need for a smooth and enriching journey.
Inside this Rome travel book, you'll find:
- Regional deep dive - in-depth coverage of key areas with curated experiences and honest reviews
- Itinerary samples - tailored plans for different trip lengths and travel styles
- Practical information - essential tips on getting there, using public transport, avoiding crowds, saving time and money, and traveling responsibly
- Expert recommendations - insider advice on the best places to eat, drink, stay, and enjoy nightlife or outdoor activities
- Seasonal tips - when to go to Rome, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip
- Must-see pick - unmissable sights handpicked by our authors - Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, pizza, Museo Nazionale Romano, Galleria Borghese, gelato, Roman Forum and Palatine, Vatican Museums, Basilica of San Clemente, Domus Aurea, Piazza Navona, Ostia Antica, Cripta dei Cappuccini, Villa Borghese, Campo de'Fiori
- Easy-to-use maps - colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment
- Cultural insights - engaging stories on local history, arts, and traditions for a deeper understanding of Rome
- Language essentials - Italian phrases and vocabulary to help you connect with locals
- Inspiring travel photography - stunning full-color images capturing the essence of Rome, and fueling your wanderlust
- Designed for comfort and sustainability - a velvet soft-touch cover for a secure grip and premium uncoated paper from responsibly sourced materials
- Bonus eBook - free download with purchase for added convenience
- Coverage includes: Centro Storico, Camp de'Fiori and the Ghetto, Piazza Venezla, Capitoline Hill, Ancient Rome, The Tridente and Trevi, The Quirinale and Via Veneto, Monte, Termini and the Esquiline, Cellan Hill and San Giovanni, Aventine Hill, Trastevere and the Janiculum Hill, Villa Borghese, The Vatican
Travel smart and experience Rome with confidence. Let this guide to Rome be your trusted companion to must-see sights, hidden gems, and local secrets for an unforgettable adventure.
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Girl in a Box
In early twentieth century Japan, women have few rights. Yet one precocious poet--a brooding daughter, locked in her room at night by protective parents--runs away from home to live a life of her choosing.
She falls in love with a fellow poet and follows him across Siberia to Paris, where they witness the last days of the Belle Epoque. She perseveres through poverty, back-to-back pregnancies, infidelity, earthquake and fire, to become a name every Japanese schoolchild knows today as a pioneering feminist poet and the first person to translate the classical Tale of Genji into modern Japanese. In her single-minded dedication to her art, she inflicts wounds on a daughter that echo from her own childhood. She sets out to make amends, knowing it may be too late.
Based on the life of poet Yosano Akiko (1878-1942) and filled with original translations of her poetry, Girl in a Box will ignite the discussion about the female artist's challenge to create while juggling family, career, and personal freedom. Historical fiction at its best.
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Petunia Opossum
Join an adventurous opossum in a magical forest filled with delightful critters as she explores and makes friends. Discover the joy of creativity, kindness, and self-love through exciting tales that inspire young imaginations and hearts.
Petunia is a spirited opossum living in the enchanting Sunshine Forest, where every day is a new adventure. She has many hobbies-like baking and hanging out-but her favorite is exploring and meeting new, magical creatures.
She loves it so much, she often wonders if she might be magical... even though she's only an opossum.
Outside of her home in a mighty oak tree, Petunia finds new friends everywhere she looks. On this particular day, she climbs over a stump to find the source of a mysterious noise.
It's unicorns! She's never seen them before in Sunshine Forest!
As Petunia gazes at their glittering manes, and then down to her gray fur, she wonders if she could ever be considered as special and magical as unicorns.
When her new friend Sonny helps her gain some confidence, Petunia's adventure turns from fun to fabulous.
Intended for young readers between the ages of 3 and 8, Petunia Opossum illustrates self esteem, celebrates differences, and encourages exploration and play. Each page turn reveals new friends and challenges, encouraging young readers to embrace their creativity and kindness. Petunia's story is not just about fun; it's about the magic that happens when we open our hearts to others.
Join Petunia on her delightful escapades in Petunia Opossum, where every adventure is a chance to learn, grow, and make lasting memories. This charming tale will inspire children to dream big, be kind to themselves and others, and cherish the friendships they create along the way.
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Fire and Ice
A spicy Fake Dating, Grumpy x Sunshine, hockey romance from bestselling author, Carly Robyn
One fake relationship, a delicious dash of chemistry, and a recipe that's bound to get messy.
Kennedy Caplan bakes the best cakes in town, but taking her business to the next level requires more than butter and grit. She's determined to turn her dreams into something bigger, even if the odds-and her bank account-are stacked against her.
Cameron Davies, NHL goalie and resident grump, has perfected the art of shutting people out. He's content with his small circle, until life throws him off balance: a toxic ex back in town, teammates who won't stop hovering, and a spotlight that refuses to dim.
His solution is as practical as it is risky: a fake relationship with Kennedy-his sister's friend and the one person he can't seem to ignore. The arrangement gives her business the financial investment it desperately needs, and provides Cameron a buffer from his ex and overprotective teammates.
But what begins as a strategic arrangement soon blurs into late-night calls and sparks neither of them can deny. And the more they lean into the lie, they're forced to face the question they've both been avoiding: what if this isn't fake anymore?
Fire and Ice is a spicy hockey romance with heart, heat, humor, and a guaranteed HEA. This is the second book in the Boston Bobcats series and can be read as a standalone, although reading in order is recommended for the best experience!
Tropes include:
- hockey romance
- fake dating
- grumpy x sunshine
- nhl goalie & baker
- he falls first
- dual POV
- slow burn with spice
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National Verses: Values, Virtue, and Vision in American and African American Song Texts
Is African American music relegated to Negro spirituals and field songs, or is there more?
And how well can Black gospel, hip-hop, and other genres actually represent our
present-day struggle for racial justice and equity?
In this in-depth look at America and its music, Dr. John Ware has the reader reflect
on our values as citizens and our expression through music. Ware describes and dissects
the nation's American, Christian, and Black nationalism and the music that defines each.
Ware provides readers with a fresh, concise, timely idea for a unified and diverse
American people through a new song.
This is no one's dusty history essay. The Mississippi native uses poetry, biblical
references, and more to bring home some controversial ideas about what it means to be
American for all Americans.
Written with the experiences of a musician, performer, and teacher, Ware opens our
eyes to some new truths and provides a stepping-off point for discussion and exploration
from all walks of life.
Ware hopes to promote a spirit of nationalism in our country while sharing his
perspective on racial justice and equity in the field of choral music.
According to Ware, "Art and music impact the emotion, psyche, and yes, the very
soul of humans. It is what unifies us."
He recognizes that choral directors and musicians are also our community's culture
bearers and deserve a place at the table.