Follow the life of young Soso as she encounters mysteries and unearths traditions that have existed long before she was born. Be part of her adventures as she gains confidence, self-esteem, and an understanding of her deep cultural heritage.This is not just a book; it’s an immersion into the heart o..
Philadelphia, 1825: five young, free black boys fall into the clutches of the most fearsome gang of kidnappers and slavers in the United States. Lured onto a small ship with the promise of food and pay, they are instead met with blindfolds, ropes, and knives. Over four long months, their kidnappers ..
An inexplicable sickness. A small town cut off from the world. An unexpected community of survivors forges a family out of the despair, struggling against things known and unknown for survival and hope.A mysterious plague known as the Grey grips the small village of Pilam, which the world has quaran..
Vegan, cruelty-free, ‘clean’, organic, non-GM, zero-waste, not to mention palm oil, silicones and micro-plastics – where do you start when it comes to creating a sustainable beauty routine? There are thousands of products claiming to be better for the environment and yo..
The year’s best travel writing, as chosen by series editor Jason Wilson and guest editor Robert Macfarlane.Writing, reading, and dreaming about travel have surged, writes Robert MacFarlane in his introduction to the Best American Travel Writing 2020. From an existential reckoning in avalanche s..
They say that baseball is the all-American pastime, but in fact outdoor cooking is the hottest culinary trend in the U.S. today. In the first of this new series, THE BEST LITTLE BARBECUE COOKBOOK -- a technique that essentially is slow-cooking over low heat -- features recipes ranging from down-home..
In Adoria, a small village, a farmer lives a half existence, nameless and waiting for death when a knock on his door changes his life forever. Salem, the girl with a past just as dark as his own slowly renews his will to live. Through her eyes, he sees the world anew, a land filled with possibility ..
A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: NPR"An urgent and compelling account of great bravery and passion." ―Susan OrleanAward-winning journalist Delphine Minoui recounts the true story of a band of young rebels, a besieged Syrian town, and an underground library built from the rubble of warReading is an act of re..
Alphabet rhymes have been enjoyed for as long as parents and teachers have sat down with children to teach them their ABC. This book provides a mix of traditional and new alphabets each illustrated by a different artist...
This collection contains five unabridged children's stories to bring joy to young and old alike. It's a wonderful way to discover the books that have been enchanting readers for many years, and to introduce them t a new generation of children. Titles include:• Black Beauty• The Wind in the Willows• ..
Grace Turner was one movie away from Hollywood’s A-List. So no one understood why, at the height of her career and on the eve of her first Golden Globe nomination, she disappeared.Now, one year later, Grace is back in Los Angeles and ready to reclaim her life on her own terms.When Grace is asked to ..