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Blood in the Water
by Tiffany D. Jackson*This stunning edition features sprayed edges. While supplies last!*Mega bestselling and award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson (The Weight of Blood; White Smoke) makes her thrilling middle-grade debut with a can't-put-it-down murder mystery set on Martha's Vineyard. R.L. Stine, bestselling author of Goosebumps, says, "Don't miss this one!"This summer, beware of sharks...Brooklyn girl Kaylani McKinnon feels like a fish out of water. She's spending the summer with family friends in their huge house on Martha's Vineyard, and the vibe is definitely snooty. Still, there are beautiful beaches, lots of ice cream, and a town full of fascinating Black history. Plus a few kids her age who seem friendly.Until the shocking death of a popular teenage boy rocks the community to its core. Was it a drowning? A shark attack? Or the unthinkable--murder?Kaylani is determined to solve the mystery. But her investigation leads her to uncover shocking secrets that could change her own life as she knows it... if she survives.New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson makes her thrilling middle-grade debut with this heart-pounding mystery packed with twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the end.
Scary Shark: A Jaw-some Halloween
by Mike LoweryEdgar and Lotta return with a scarily funny Halloween follow-up to Santa Shark and Pizza Shark, from New York Times bestselling creator Mike Lowery!It's Halloween night, and Edgar the Shark is frightened of all the scary creatures floating just outside his window. Luckily, his best friend Lotta is there to show him Halloween is just a day to pretend to be scary. Together they carve jack o'lanternfish, hang magni-fish-ent decorations, and choose the pretend-scariest costumes they can think of! But will that be enough to help Edgar prove he's not a scaredy-catfish?With laugh-out-loud humor and trick-or-treat themed fun, this is a can't-miss story perfect for readers looking for treats, not tricks, this Halloween! So get ready for a much-needed underwater adventure from New York Times bestselling and beloved creator, Mike Lowery!
Rick Steves Iceland (Rick Steves Travel Guide)
by Rick StevesFrom vast glaciers to steaming volcanic lakes, experience the land of the midnight sun with Rick Steves. Inside Rick Steves Iceland you'll find:Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Iceland Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the stunning northern lights to hidden hikes and cozy bookstores How to connect with culture: Soak in hidden hot springs, sample smoked fish, and chat with locals in welcoming rural towns Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relaxSelf-guided walking tours of lively Reykjavík and incredible museums as well as mile-by-mile scenic driving toursDetailed maps for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, a historical overview, and helpful Icelandic phrases Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Reykjavík, the Ring Road, the Reykjanes Peninsula, the Golden Circle, the South Coast, the Westman Islands, West Iceland, the Eastfjords, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Iceland. Expanding your trip? Try Rick Steves Scandinavia or Rick Steves Scandinavian & Northern European Cruise Ports.
A Natural History of Empty Lots: Field Notes from Urban Edgelands, Back Alleys, and Other Wild Places
by Christopher BrownAn "instant classic", this genre-bending blend of naturalism, memoir, and social manifesto is a fascinating study for rewilding the city, the self, and society (Jeff VanderMeer, New York Times bestselling author). During the real estate crash of the late 2000s, Christopher Brown purchased an empty lot in an industrial section of Austin, Texas. The property—abandoned and full of litter and debris—was an unlikely site for a home. Brown had become fascinated with these empty lots around Austin, so-called &“ruined&” spaces once used for agriculture and industry awaiting their redevelopment. He discovered them to be teeming with natural activity, and embarked on a twenty-year project to live in and document such spaces. There, in our most damaged landscapes, he witnessed the remarkable resilience of wild nature, and how we can heal ourselves by healing the Earth. Beautifully written and philosophically hard-hitting, A Natural History of Empty Lots offers a new lens on human disruption and nature, offering a sense of hope among the edgelands. &“Brown lives far from any conventional battlefield, but he is surrounded by the wreckage of a different war, and he, too, finds hope in cultivating the ruins of nature…A Natural History of Empty Lots is less a departure from the nature writing tradition than a welcome addition to its edgelands.&” —New York Review of Books "The nature writing we need now." —Michelle Nijhuis, author of Beloved Beasts"Incredible" —Kelly Link, Pulitzer Prize finalist
Rick Steves Paris (Rick Steves Ser.)
by Rick Steves Gene Openshaw Steve SmithNow more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Paris. From the top of the Eiffel Tower to the ancient catacombs below the city, explore Paris at every level with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Paris you'll find:Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Paris Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the Louvre and the Palace of Versailles to where to find the perfect croissant How to connect with culture: Stroll down Rue Cler for fresh, local goods to build the ultimate French picnic, marvel at the works of Degas and Monet, and sip café au lait at a streetside café Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of vin rougeSelf-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums and churches Detailed maps for exploring on the go Over 700 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on the best arrondissements in Paris,including Champs-Elysees, the Marais, Montmartre, and more, plus day trips to Versailles, Chartres, Giverny, and Auvers-sur-Oise Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Paris. Spending just a few days in the city? Try Rick Steves Pocket Paris.
Evelyn Waugh and the Problem of Evil (Routledge Revivals)
by William MyersOriginally published in 1991, this elegantly written book offers new readers a useful approach to the work of Evelyn Waugh and will persuade those familiar with it to look at it afresh. This introduction to Waugh’s novels places them high in the catalogue of great fiction. It claims for them an intellectual coherence, subtlety and seriousness which Waugh’s disconcerting comic gifts and extravagant public and writing persona have tended to put in the shade. In addressing the nature of Waugh’s comic writing William Myers has borrowed George Bataille’s concept of Evil as a convenient way of dealing with the most troubling and exciting aspects of Waugh’s work: its sadism, its childish irresponsibility, its fascination with lunacy and death.
Origins of the Cold War 1941–1949 (Seminar Studies)
by Martin McCauleyNow in its sixth edition, Origins of the Cold War 1941–1949 offers a new perspective on the momentous conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States, covering the tumultuous years of 1941 to 1949.Adopting an internationalist approach, McCauley builds on the fifth edition by tracing the evolution of the post-imperial world after 1945. Chapters have been updated and expanded to include analyses of countries such as India, Pakistan and Malaya and an exciting discussion of the new Cold War history, which seeks to understand the mistakes and misperceptions of the Western allies. Moreover, this sixth edition offers readers insight into how Stalin ruled, with additional chapters delving into state secrecy and the books in Stalin’s library.Combining the latest scholarship with accessible primary sources, Origins of the Cold War 1941–1949 stands as a valuable introduction to a fascinating period and will be useful to scholars and students of modern global history and international affairs.
Sustainable Investing Through Exchange-Traded Products: Exchange-Traded Funds and Exchange-Traded Notes (Routledge International Studies in Money and Banking)
by Adam MarszkDespite the rapid and substantial increase in the popularity of exchange-traded products (ETPs), particularly exchange-traded funds (ETFs), some categories remain underexplored in the academic and professional literature. One of the most notable examples is exchange-traded notes (ETNs). This book offers a detailed yet highly focused insight into the ETN market.The book presents the key attributes and mechanisms of ETNs, such as their number, providers, assets, listing locations, benchmarks, charges, and objectives, and their links with other parts of the financial system. It examines the empirical data connected to all ETNs that are available globally, showing their features at the individual product and country levels. The book merges the topic of ETNs with the ubiquitous trend in the contemporary investing industry – the increased focus on sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. It addresses the sustainability compliance of ETNs and their possible utilization in ESG investing, highlighting selected examples as case studies. Their strengths and weaknesses are underscored in this context by comparing them with other solutions and the legal frameworks in the countries in which they are listed.The book will interest the academic community and a broad range of practitioners, such as retail and institutional investors or asset managers.
Locomotion in Literature: The Railway in Danish Literature
by Martin ZerlangThe invention of the locomotive changed landscapes, cityscapes, social relations, sensibilities prophesied by Hans Christian Andersen it also made huge impact on literature: on genres, themes, style. This book is about this commotion, this literary locomotion as it has been represented in Danish literature.The book explores the movements between text and context, and the interplay between literature and social history. Through the prism of the railway, the book provides an overview of Danish literary history, from writers such as Søren Kierkegaard, Georg Brandes, Henrik Pontoppidan, Johannes V. Jensen, Tove Ditlevsen, Peter Høeg. The locomotive of history is a well-known metaphor, but a historical reading of these writers also show the impact of history on this metaphor, from something extraordinary to something more ordinary. Hans Christian Andersen wrote about meeting God face-to-face on the railway. The experience of the modern commuter is closer to what Georges Perec calls the infraordinary. As reflected in the work of Peter Høeg, however, the railway also figures in the intense contemporary debates on decolonizing. The book draws on theoretical insights expressed in concepts such as chronotope, character and literary speed.This book will be of interest to students and scholars in literature studies, history, transport and mobility studies, human geography and urban studies.
India's Balance of Indebtedness: 1898–1913 (Routledge Revivals)
by Y. S. PanditOriginally published in 1937, this study was modelled on Jacob Viner’s famous work on Canada and when it was published it was an important addition to the growing literature in Applied Economics. The period selected was a time of increased foreign borrowings by India and expanding foreign demand for her products. It was also the period when the Gold Exchange Standard was being introduced into the country. The author therefore had the opportunity to find out not only whether the theory of international adjustment was borne out by India’s experience but also showed to what extent, if any, the process of adjustment was affected by the peculiar currency organization. The book discusses the interrelations of foreign borrowings, the barter terms of trade and the price-level of India and throws important light on the currency controversies both old and new. The book will be of interest to students of India’s economic and monetary history.
Sociology of Hope: A New Theory (Routledge Advances in Sociology)
by Adrian ScribanoThis book explores the sociology of hope. It presents an overview of the “state of the art” of hope in sociology and proposes a new basic theory of hope linked to the classical theoretical traditions of sociology, to the perspective of its founding women, and to the reconstruction of the contributions of the theories of revolution, utopia, social change, and collective action.In an attempt to understand the sociology of hope as a critical theory and a science of life, this book proposes the central elements in theoretical and epistemic terms for establishing connections between ethics, aesthetics, politics of knowledge, and their current strong modifications in the study of society. As such, the book will appeal to scholars and students interested in emotions, particularly from the disciplines of sociology, anthropology, political science, and psychology.
Making Ends Meet: Pawnbroking and Working-Class Credit (Routledge Revivals)
by Melanie TebbuttOriginally published in 1983, this book filled a gap in the existing literature, because the effect of credit upon a family’s real income was frequently omitted in studies of living standards. The book highlights daily routines and relationships which would otherwise remain hidden, using interviews with pawnbrokers, credit personnel and their customers in the Manchester and Salford areas of the UK. These supplement unusual documentary sources such as pledge records from the inter-war years which suggest how sensitive a barometer the trade was of working-class poverty or prosperity.The pawnshop epitomized the economic dependence of women, whose critical role in domestic management and credit organization is a key theme. Yet indebtedness became the fulfilment of a damning sexual stereotype. Insecurity of income and the physical conditions of life combined to produce a distinct set of values, of which pawning was a central part. At a time when the cost-of-living crisis is affecting the global population, and pawnbroking in the UK is on the increase, this book has an enduring relevance.
Health Care and Popular Medicine in Nineteenth Century England: Essays in the Social History of Medicine (Routledge Revivals)
by John Woodward David RichardsOriginally published in 1977, this book presents a selection of work by historians and sociologists on medicine and society in the 19th century. It concentrates on practitioners and patients, quackery and folk medicine, as elements in the social, cultural, political and economic structure of the community at large. The relevance of social history in medicine to the analysis of the role of medicine in society is discussed as well as the knowledge of sex and sexuality and the professionalisation of medicine.
The Defeat of Debt: A Full Account of the Power of International Finance (Routledge Revivals)
by R. McNair WilsonPrior to World War I, international trade was conducted based on what is known as the classical gold standard. In this system, trade between nations was settled using physical gold. Nations with trade surpluses accumulated gold as payment for their exports. Conversely, nations with trade deficits saw their gold reserves decline as gold flowed out of those nations as payment for their imports, creating debt laden economies, particularly for those countries impacted industrially by the First World War. In 1934, President Roosevelt signed the Gold Reserve Act which transferred the title of gold from private holders to the U.S. Treasury. The legislation successfully stopped the outflow of gold during the Great Depression. Originally published in 1935 this book discusses Roosevelt’s actions and their consequences for the world economy as well as global democracy.
Tusk Love (Critical Role)
by Critical Role Thea GuanzonA merchant&’s daughter who yearns for adventure gets more than she bargained for when she falls for a broodingly handsome stranger in this saucy romantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars.&“A true delight of a book! Spicy and heartfelt—this one is a winner all around.&”—Katee Robert, author of Neon GodsAs the daughter of an ambitious merchant, Guinevere&’s path has been predetermined: marry into a noble house of the Dwendalian Empire, raise her family&’s station, and live quietly as a lordling&’s obedient wife. But Guinevere longs for a life unbounded by expectations, for freedom and passion and adventure.Those distant dreams become a sudden reality when her caravan is beset by bandits, leaving her guards slain and Guinevere stranded alone on the dangerous Amber Road. Her only chance of survival is to travel alongside Oskar, the aloof half-orc who saved her during the attack.Unlike Guinevere, Oskar&’s path is not so set in stone. With his mother dead and his apprenticeship abandoned, all that&’s left is a long, lonely walk to a land he&’s never seen to find family he&’s never met. The last thing he needs is a spoiled waif like Guinevere slowing him down—even if the spark between them sizzles with promise.Despite his cold exterior, Oskar is brave and thoughtful and unlike anyone Guinevere has ever met. And while Guinevere may be sheltered, she brings out a softness in him that he has never dared to feel before. As the flames of their passion grow, they realize that soon they&’ll need to choose between their expected destinations or their blossoming romance.Written by New York Times bestselling author Thea Guanzon at the behest of Critical Role&’s Jester Lavorre, Tusk Love brings the most romantic story on Exandrian bookshelves to life.
Craveable: All I Want to Eat [A Cookbook]
by Seema PankhaniaSatisfy every craving--salty or sweet, comforting or spicy--with over 80 mouthwatering, flavor-packed recipes from the social media superstar behind Seema Gets Baked on TikTok.Our cravings can vary dramatically from moment to moment—whether comforting and indulgent, fresh and vibrant, salty and flavor-packed—and we all have times when only one flavor will do. Seema Pankhania gets it, and in her debut cookbook, she guides you through the key flavors and ingredients from her global pantry, all while giving you the tools to work with what you&’ve got and make each recipe your own.With over 80 recipes divided into chapters by flavor, including fresh, salty, spicy, comforting, and sweet, plus an all-important chapter on emergency meals, Craveable will have you whipping up a quick and delicious meal in no time. Any time hunger strikes, and you find yourself wanting to eat:something comforting--try the French Onion Gnocchi, Cheat's Curried Omurice, or Pickled Jalapeño Mac n Cheesesomething spicy--try the Fiery Scotch Bonnet Lentils with Crispy Salmon, Chili Paneer V8, or Sambal Fish Sauce Wings with Cooling Spring Onion Dipsomething green--try the Thai Basil Eggplant, Crunchy Coconut and Sesame Broccoli, or Cabbage Dumplingsor something sweet--try the Coconut Caramel Key Lime Pie, White Chocolate and Mandarin Burnt Basque Cheesecake, or Spiced Rum Sticky Toffee Pudding Drawing on Seema&’s own voracious appetite, her travels around the world, and her culinary heritage, this collection of recipes will take you on a journey of flavor and leave you feeling very, very satisfied.
The Art of Vanishing: A Novel
by Morgan PagerA stunningly original love story between a museum employee and the man in a masterpiece hanging on the walls—a breathtaking debut about time, art, and the enduring power of love.&“This wildly inventive, deeply moving novel blurs the line between art and those who behold it.&”—Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of By Any Other NameSomething magical is happening inside this museum. . . .Jean&’s life is the same day in and day out. Frozen in time by his painter father, the legendary Henri Matisse, Jean observes the ebb and flow of museum guests as they take in the works of his father and other masters like Renoir, Picasso, and Modigliani. But his world takes a mesmerizing turn when Claire, a new museum employee, enters his life.Night after night, Claire moves through the gallery where Jean&’s painting hangs, mopping the floors, talking softly to herself to stem her loneliness, and gazing admiringly at the masterpieces above. The alluring man in the corner of the Matisse—is he watching her? Why does she feel a deepening pull to him, like he can see her truest self, her most profound secrets? Did he just move?In an extraordinary twist of fate, Claire discovers she can step through the frame of Jean&’s painting and into a bygone era, a lush, verdant snapshot of family life in France in the throes of the First World War. She and Jean begin a seemingly impossible affair, falling in love against the backdrop of the gallery&’s other paintings come to life—glittering parties, exhilarating horse races, and windswept beach bluffs—which they can move through together and where Claire is seemingly the only outside visitor, alone in possession of this gift.But as their happiness is threatened by challenges both inside and outside the museum, Claire and Jean find themselves in a fight to preserve the love they&’ve hardly dared to dream of. Will their extraordinary connection defy the confines of reality, or will the forces conspiring against them shatter their carefully curated happiness?
Tricks of Fortune: A Play the Fool Mystery
by Lina ChernTarot card reader extraordinaire Katie True gets embroiled in another local murder when her best friend becomes the prime suspect in this exciting mystery from the Edgar Award-winning author of Play the Fool. &“A delicious blend of suspense and madcap humor.&”—Library Journal, starred review of Play the FoolKatie True has gotten her crap together. . . sort of. Now that the sinister events of the past year have wound down, Katie has finally made her dream come true and opened her own tarot reading room—even if it&’s in her sister&’s old real estate office in an outdoor strip mall. It&’s a good start, but her momentum grinds to a halt when the murder of beloved veteran police officer, Matthew Peterson, shakes her and her small community to the core.Katie is torn. Lieutenant Peterson had saved her life as a child and holds a special place in her past. Even worse, her closest friend Gina—who knows Katie better than she knows herself—is the primary suspect.As the investigation unfolds, the details surrounding Peterson&’s death become increasingly murky, as does Gina&’s innocence. All Katie knows is that following her intuition has gotten her this far. But will her trusty tarot deck help her when the truth about the people she loves is too terrible to face?
Runner 13: A Thriller
by Amy McCullochAn exhilarating thriller set against a 250-mile foot race in the Sahara Desert, where more than one ultramarathoner will be running for their livesSeven years ago, Adri left the running world after a major scandal. She leveled an explosive, and as it turns out career-ending, accusation at one of the world&’s most celebrated coaches—and then he died suddenly. Now, after years away from the limelight, she&’s ready to race again. Adri is hungry for a challenge, and she&’s picked one of the toughest events imaginable: a 250-mile trek through the Sahara Desert organized by a mysterious and famously sadistic race director. It will be a true test of her will and her stamina, proof that after all these years, she can still do it. But she&’s also there to get closure on the mysteries that cloud her past. Was her family targeted by one of her coach&’s defenders? Was his death due to natural causes?Adri is determined to finish the race and to find the answers to these long-buried questions. But clarity is hard to come by out in the Sahara&’s extreme conditions. And as a number of runners start dropping out, some from the heat and others under more mysterious circumstances, it becomes clear that there&’s someone out there in the desert trying to stop anyone from winning—by any means necessary.
The Letter Carrier: A Novel
by Francesca GiannoneWhat would happen if you finally met your soul mate—but they were married to someone else?In a novel that has become a bestselling phenomenon in Italy, The Letter Carriershows how a little town in southern Italy might be just like every town—with women and men, husband and wives, fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, all trying to navigate the world while staying true to their hearts.Salento, Italy, June 1934: A coach stops in the main square of Lizzanello, a tight-knit village where everyone knows each other. A couple gets off: The man, Carlo, a child of the South, is happy to be back home after a long time away; the woman, Anna—his wife—is a stranger from the North. Carlo&’s brother is there to meet them, and he and everyone else can&’t help but notice that Anna is as beautiful as a Greek statue.But Anna is not like the other wives. She doesn&’t gossip or attend church. She reads books no one else has ever heard of, exploring ideas that some find threatening. She even wears pants, just like a man, and thinks a woman should have rights, just like a man.There aren&’t many options for a woman with Anna&’s sensibilities, so when she learns that the post office is hiring, she leaps at the opportunity. A female letter carrier? It is unthinkable! But Anna passes the postal exam and soon becomes the invisible thread connecting the town as she delivers letters between clandestine lovers, families waiting to hear news of loves ones away at war, and even helping those who can&’t read.Letters connect people, and they convey information and emotion. But for some in Lizzanello, letters are too little and too late.The Letter Carrier taps into the universal feeling of connection—and what happens when that connection perhaps comes at the wrong time.
Sea Otter Sunrise (Magic Tree House)
by Mary Pope OsborneThe #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series for chapter book readers is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time to save sea otters after a shark attack! Magic Tree House is the perfect series for kids ready to transition from leveled readers and picture books to longer novels!It&’s bright and early when the magic tree house spins Jack and Annie to Monterey Bay, California. It&’s their mission to collect sea urchins in the underwater kelp forests! But they know nothing about collecting sea urchins—can a grouchy boat captain help them? Maybe. But Jack and Annie have another problem when Annie finds a badly injured sea otter. They&’re not supposed to help the otter. . . but it&’s the right thing to do. Can they convince the grouchy boat captain to help them? Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventuresGraphic Novels: Relive the original adventures brought to life with art by Kelly & Nichole MatthewsIf you're looking for Merlin Mission #40: Eve of the Emperor Penguin, it was renumbered as Merlin Mission #12 when the series was rebranded in 2017.
Sunburned: A Novel
by Katherine WoodSt. Barth&’s has a murder rate of zero. But that&’s about to change.&“Utterly delectable and addicting . . . Sunburned is what happens when Agatha Christie meets a thoroughly modern, sexy sensibility.&”—Ashley Winstead, USA Today bestselling author of Midnight Is the Darkest HourWhen Audrey Collet&’s ex Tyson calls, threatening to expose the skeletons in her closet unless she helps him figure out who is blackmailing him, she wants nothing more than to refuse. Though their relationship ended over a decade ago, the scars are deep. And since his tech company made him a billionaire, he&’s become more than a little eccentric . . . and paranoid.But a foot has washed ashore in the Everglades—that&’s right, an actual human foot, encased in an Air Jordan—and Tyson is quick to remind Audrey that it&’s one whose long-dead owner they both have a connection to. A connection that could prove problematic, if it got out.Audrey reluctantly agrees to meet Tyson at his home on the swanky Caribbean island of St. Barth&’s to help him figure out who in his entourage is extorting him and what they know about the secrets he and Audrey share. Once there, she realizes that each person staying at Tyson&’s lavish estate has a reason to wish him harm. Could the culprit be the gorgeous Belgian wife whose wings he&’s clipped? The celebrity business partner he&’s essentially holding hostage? The older brother who&’s always been in his shadow? Or the sexy French butler he seems to trust more than he should?Audrey has only just scratched the surface of what&’s going on behind closed doors when Tyson&’s birthday dive turns deadly, and she realizes that one of the seven people trapped on his yacht with her is not just a blackmailer but a murderer. If Audrey can&’t catch the killer in time, she might become the next victim.
Bubblegum Shoes: The Case of the Contraband Closet (Bubblegum Shoes)
by Goldy MoldavskyWhen a stock-pile of confiscated classroom items go missing, (self-appointed) seventh grade PI Maya is on the case. From the New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Boy Band comes a whip-smart middle grade debut and the start of a sharp cul-du-sac crime-solving series.9:48 AM. Math class. Marlowe Middle School. Life isn't easy on the streets, er, hallways of Marlowe Middle School. Luckily, private eye Maya Mendoza never stops paying attention. She knows who is passing notes in class. Spots which teacher wore shoes a half-size too tight. And she certainly notices when her former best friend Jordan suddenly stops talking to her. Then, the legendary Contraband Closet is robbed. Every Hotwheels car, spray paint canister, bouncy ball, and other prized possession teachers have collected since the dawn of time are seemingly lost forever--including an item of Jordan's. Suddenly, Maya sees a case that may set things back to the way it used to be because contraband--and friendships--don't vanish into thin air...right?A wise-cracking start to a new mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Goldy Moldavsky.
An Enemy in the Village: A Bruno, Chief of Police Novel (Bruno, Chief of Police Series)
by Martin WalkerA real estate agent&’s death sends shockwaves through the idyllic town of St. Denis, leading Bruno, Chief of Police, to suspect that there&’s more to this tragedy than meets the eye.When Bruno stumbles upon a motionless figure in a car parked at a scenic overpass on the ridge of the Vézère valley, he&’s ready to investigate. Inside, he finds a suicide note and the dead body of Monique, a successful businesswoman who rented châteaus to wealthy expats. It seems like an open-and-shut case. But Bruno can&’t shake the suspicion that something sinister lurks underneath this tidy narrative. After he delivers Monique&’s final messages to those most important to her, malicious gossip about Bruno begins to spread through the village. One thing leads to another, and soon Bruno faces pressure to resign from the job. Despite this disturbing turn of events, Bruno remains Bruno, never one to turn down a fine meal with good company in the French countryside. In the course of inquiry, he meets Laura—and her dog, which happens to be the same breed as his beloved basset hound. As sparks fly and Bruno realizes just how much he has at stake, he races to find out what really happened to Monique, before he loses his badge, his new love—or something even worse.
A Universe Big & Small: A Story About Carl Sagan
by James YangGeisel Award–winning creator James Yang explores the mysteries of the universe, inspired by the work of lauded astronomer Carl Sagan.When Carl stared out the window, he had many questions.Astronomer and scientist Carl Sagan loved asking questions—he wanted to learn about everything from the smallest atoms to the vastness of the galaxy. And by using his imagination and allowing himself to dream up questions big and small, he inspired others to keep exploring the mysteries of the universe and our place in it.Geisel Award-winning author and illustrator James Yang invites readers on a fantastic journey through the cosmos, inspired by the life and work of Carl Sagan.