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Alpin- und Höhenmedizin
by Franz Berghold Hermann Brugger Martin Burtscher Rainald Fischer Peter Paal Wolfgang Schobersberger Günther Sumann Marc Moritz BergerNamhafte Alpin- und Höhenmedizinexperten aus dem deutschen Sprachraum und darüber hinaus geben mit diesem Fachbuch einen umfassenden Überblick über die Sport- und Unfallmedizin im Gebirge sowie zur Höhenmedizin. Das Buch deckt dabei alle Inhalte zum „International Diploma in Mountain Medicine“ (DIMM) des Weltverbandes der alpinen Vereine (UIAA), der Internationalen Kommission für Alpine Rettung (ICAR) und der Internationalen Gesellschaft für Bergmedizin (ISMM) ab und wird von der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Alpin- und Höhenmedizin (ÖGAHM), sowie der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Berg- und Expeditionsmedizin (BExMed) empfohlen. Die dritte Auflage wurde ausführlich aktualisiert: Neu dazugekommen sind Kapitel zur Pulsoxymetrie in der Höhe, zu neurologischen und psychiatrischen Notfällen im Gebirge, zum alpinen Polytrauma und zum Hängesyndrom. Zahlreiche andere Kapitel wurden aktualisiert und eingehend überarbeitet. Das Buch wendet sich an Alpinärzte, Sportmediziner, Reisemediziner, Ärzte in der alpinen Rettung und alle an der Alpin- und Höhenmedizin interessierten Ärzte und Berufsgruppen.
Harnessing AI, Machine Learning, and IoT for Intelligent Business: Volume 1 (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control #555)
by Allam Hamdan Udo BraendleThis book is a comprehensive guide that explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT) in the realm of business management and finance. The convergence of AI, ML, and IoT has revolutionized various industries, and business management and finance are no exceptions. This book addresses the growing need for understanding the practical implications of these technologies in the context of financial management. It equips both academics and industry professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the changing landscape and effectively harness these technologies to gain a competitive edge. This book delves into the transformative potential of these technologies and provides valuable insights into their application in decision-making, risk management, financial analysis, and strategic planning. It offers a holistic perspective on how organizations can leverage AI, ML, and IoT to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth in the digital age.
New Technologies, Development and Application VIII: Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1482)
by Isak Karabegović Ahmed Kovačević Sadko MandžukaThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest technological achievements, their development and practical applications in various industries. In a world that is constantly changing, technology is the driving force behind progress. This book contains papers focusing on the implementation of new and future technologies, which were presented at the International Conference on New Technologies, Development and Application—Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Intelligent Systems, held at the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo from 26 to 28 June 2025. Through clear and concise analyses, the authors explore key innovations such as robotics, artificial intelligence, internet of things, blockchain, biotechnology and sustainable solutions. Furthermore, new business methods are emerging that are transforming production systems, transportation, delivery and consumption, which every company involved in the global market should monitor and implement. The book offers in-depth insight into how these technologies are transforming business, education, health care and everyday life. Whether you're a professional looking to stay up to date with the latest trends, a student exploring future career opportunities, or an enthusiast interested in technological change, this book provides useful information and practical, real-world examples. Don't let the future surprise you—find out how new technologies are shaping the world and how you can apply them today.
Police and Citizen Participation: Impulses for More Trust, Cooperation, and Acceptance
by Jan-Philipp KüppersThis book explains why participation processes have gained importance for the police and how they can be successfully designed. In the future, an integrated security structure will increasingly be required, in which stakeholder groups and affected citizens play an important role in police hazard and risk assessment, and thus in shaping their context-related sense of security. The book pursues a guiding and action-oriented approach on how practical participation processes for citizens can be integrated into the planning and projects of the police. Theoretical foundations and practical application fields for the implementation of participation processes are identified: involvement in cooperation discussions for discursive conflict resolution in advance of protest situations, opinion formation through information and discursive exchange of arguments within the framework of municipal security and prevention work, or issue-related "round tables" in the area of independent citizen and police commissioners. In a time of great uncertainty due to social change and complexity, participation processes offer the opportunity to ease strained relationships between the police and civil society and to build a mutual trust relationship. Citizen participation cannot replace sovereign action but can enrich it with everyday and experiential knowledge. In these turbulent times, there is no better recipe for jointly shaping security and addressing problems. The Content Practical assistance and better understanding of participation processes for police work Advantages of citizen participation at a glance Three practical application areas (cooperation discussions in protest situations, independent citizen and police commissioners, and municipal security and prevention work)
Multidisciplinary Approaches to Contemporary Marketing: Digital Trends, Social Issues and Economics
by Fatih Sinan Esen Fatma Irem KonyalıoğluThis book uniquely combines literature from different research fields of marketing, such as social and psychological perspectives, behavioral sciences, the digital era, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility, to present a multidisciplinary approach to marketing. With a diverse authorship bringing together the research and the expertise of multiple scholars, the combination of contexts and research fields in this book will illuminate the scope of marketing for researchers in the field. It discusses questions and issues such as innovative approaches to marketing in the digital era, the role of AI in modern neuromarketing approaches and the current marketing practices regarding corporate and social responsibility and sustainability. Covering a range of topics from green fiscal policies to accessible marketing practices as well as current trends in technologies in marketing, such as AI applications and digital transformations, this book will be a critical literature source due to its synergistic properties.
The Witch's Way Home: Magic, Spells and Rituals to Lead You Back to Your Most Powerful Self
by Emma GriffinDiscover your authentic self and unleash the powerful witch within. This book is your guide to navigating a magical life.It&’s easy to lose your way, but The Witch&’s Way Home will help you to reconnect with your heart so that you can return home to your true self.Modern witch Emma Griffin has created a road map for personal growth, spiritual awakening and living a magical life. In this accessible book of magic, spells and rituals, you will discover:what makes a witch the witch wound and how you can healhow to unlock your magicanimal guides, nature magic and the witch&’s calendarthe power of connecting with the spirit realmshow to raise your vibration to call in your powerThis is not just a spell book but a transformational journey. The Witch&’s Way Home will help you to release any limiting beliefs that hold you back from living a fulfilling life. You will find the courage to delve deep within yourself, confront your fears and finally step into your power.
As Good as Dead: The Finale to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (A Good Girl's Guide To Murder #3)
by Holly JacksonTHE MUST-READ MULTIMILLION BESTSELLING MYSTERY SERIES—A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER NOW ON NETFLIX! • The final book in the series that reads like your favorite true crime podcast or show. By the end, you'll never think of good girls the same way again...Pip is about to head to college, but she is still haunted by the way her last investigation ended. She&’s used to online death threats in the wake of her viral true-crime podcast, but she can&’t help noticing an anonymous person who keeps asking her: Who will look for you when you&’re the one who disappears? Soon the threats escalate and Pip realizes that someone is following her in real life. When she starts to find connections between her stalker and a local serial killer caught six years ago, she wonders if maybe the wrong man is behind bars.Police refuse to act, so Pip has only one choice: find the suspect herself—or be the next victim. As the deadly game plays out, Pip discovers that everything in her small town is coming full circle . . .and if she doesn&’t find the answers, this time she will be the one who disappears. . . And don't miss Holly Jackson's latest thriller, The Reappearance of Rachel Price!
Five Survive
by Holly Jackson#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling A Good Girl&’s Guide to Murder series comes a new blockbuster thriller about a road trip that turns deadly. Eight hours. Six friends. Five survive.Red Kenny is on a road trip for spring break with five friends: Her best friend - the older brother - his perfect girlfriend - a secret crush - a classmate - and a killer. When their RV breaks down in the middle of nowhere with no cell service, they soon realize this is no accident. They have been trapped by someone out there in the dark, someone who clearly wants one of them dead.With eight hours until dawn, the six friends must escape, or figure out which of them is the target. But is there a liar among them? Buried secrets will be forced to light and tensions inside the RV will reach deadly levels. Not all of them will survive the night. . . . With edge-of-your-seat tension and a gripping mystery, Holly Jackson has written another instant classic! And don't miss Holly Jackson's latest mystery thriller, The Reappearance of Rachel Price!
Zone One: A Novel
by Colson WhiteheadNATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys: A pandemic has devastated the planet, sorting humanity into two types: the uninfected and the infected, the living and the living dead. • "One of the best books of the year." —EsquireAfter the worst of the plague is over, armed forces stationed in Chinatown&’s Fort Wonton have successfully reclaimed the island south of Canal Street—aka Zone One. Mark Spitz is a member of one of the three-person civilian sweeper units tasked with clearing lower Manhattan of the remaining feral zombies. Zone One unfolds over three surreal days in which Spitz is occupied with the mundane mission of straggler removal, the rigors of Post-Apocalyptic Stress Disorder (PASD), and the impossible task of coming to terms with a fallen world. And then things start to go terribly wrong…At once a chilling horror story and a literary novel by a contemporary master, Zone One is a dazzling portrait of modern civilization in all its wretched, shambling glory.
Good Girl, Bad Blood: The Sequel to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (A Good Girl's Guide To Murder #2)
by Holly JacksonTHE MUST-READ MULTIMILLION BESTSELLING MYSTERY SERIES—A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER NOW ON NETFLIX! • More dark secrets are exposed in this addictive, true-crime fueled sequel when Pip finds herself in another deadly case. Pip is not a detective anymore.With the help of Ravi Singh, she released a true-crime podcast about the murder case they solved together last year. The podcast has gone viral, yet Pip insists her investigating days are behind her.But she will have to break that promise when someone she knows goes missing. Jamie Reynolds has disappeared, on the very same night the town hosted a memorial for the sixth-year anniversary of the deaths of Andie Bell and Sal Singh.The police won't do anything about it. And if they won't look for Jamie then Pip will, uncovering more of her town's dark secrets along the way... and this time everyone is listening. But will she find him before it's too late?And don't miss the finale, As Good as Dead!
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder: The Sequel To A Good Girl's Guide To Murder (A Good Girl's Guide To Murder #1)
by Holly JacksonTHE MUST-READ MULTIMILLION BESTSELLING MYSTERY SERIES—NOW ON NETFLIX! This is the story about an investigation turned obsession, full of twists and turns and with an ending you'll never expect. Everyone in Fairview knows the story. Pretty and popular high school senior Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then killed himself. It was all anyone could talk about. And five years later, Pip sees how the tragedy still haunts her town.But she can't shake the feeling that there was more to what happened that day. She knew Sal when she was a child, and he was always so kind to her. How could he possibly have been a killer?Now a senior herself, Pip decides to reexamine the closed case for her final project, at first just to cast doubt on the original investigation. But soon she discovers a trail of dark secrets that might actually prove Sal innocent . . . and the line between past and present begins to blur. Someone in Fairview doesn't want Pip digging around for answers, and now her own life might be in danger.And don't miss the sequel, Good Girl, Bad Blood! "The perfect nail-biting mystery." —Natasha Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Well Plated Every Day: Recipes for Easier, Healthier, More Exciting Daily Meals: A Cookbook
by Erin ClarkeFrom the author of the bestselling The Well Plated Cookbook comes a collection of 100+ recipes for easy and creative everyday meals (that even work for hangry o&’clock)Erin Clarke&’s hugely popular food blog and her bestselling debut cookbook have brought her easy, flavor-packed, &“just happens to be healthy&” approach to cooking to the masses. Now Erin offers a collection of recipes that can be on regular rotation and excite us every day. Dependable, but also special, the recipes in this save-you-every-time cookbook showcase Erin&’s mastery of dishes that are just a little lighter but pack the same punch, flavor combos that will surprise and delight family and friends, and cooking techniques that save steps and effort. Well Plated Every Day will inspire you to cook, because they are the recipes that you and your family will want to eat. Every day.Most of the recipes in this essential cookbook are all-in-one, ready-in-less-than-an-hour main dishes. Need a fast, quick meal everyone will love? Sheet Pan Honey Orange Pistachio Salmon is the answer. Making crispy Chicken Schnitzel? Erin will help you roast cabbage right along with it so you can check off those veggies. Love pasta? Try the Creamy Harvest Chicken Pasta, which sneaks in butternut squash and whole grains. Who can say no to dessert? With simple, throw-them-in-the-oven treats like Blueberry Cornmeal Crisp and Pumpkin Gingerbread Squares, satisfying your sweet tooth is a snap. When you have a little more time, no one will know that your Cheater&’s Cassoulet took a fraction of the time.Complete with tips for healthy swaps and &“next level&” flavor boosts that make each dish even more delicious and company-worthy, Well Plated Every Day is your roadmap to great food on the daily.
River Sing Me Home: A GMA Book Club Pick
by Eleanor ShearerA GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK • This beautiful, page-turning and redemptive story of a mother&’s gripping journey across the Caribbean to find her stolen children and piece her family back together is a &“celebration of motherhood and female resilience&” (The Observer). Named One of Time&’s 100 Must-Read Books of 2023 • A Dayton Literary Peace Prize Finalist &“A powerful novel that explores how freedom and family are truly defined&”—Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Personal Librarian Her search begins with an ending.…The master of the Providence plantation in Barbados gathers his slaves and announces the king has decreed an end to slavery. As of the following day, the Emancipation Act of 1834 will come into effect. The cries of joy fall silent when he announces that they are no longer his slaves; they are now his apprentices. No one can leave. They must work for him for another six years. Freedom is just another name for the life they have always lived. So Rachel runs. Away from Providence, she begins a desperate search to find her children—the five who survived birth and were sold. Are any of them still alive? Rachel has to know. The grueling, dangerous journey takes her from Barbados then, by river, deep into the forest of British Guiana and finally across the sea to Trinidad. She is driven on by the certainty that a mother cannot be truly free without knowing what has become of her children, even if the answer is more than she can bear. These are the stories of Mary Grace, Micah, Thomas Augustus, Cherry Jane and Mercy. But above all this is the story of Rachel and the extraordinary lengths to which a mother will go to find her children...and her freedom.
Womanist and Mujerista Psychologies: Voices of Fire, Acts of Courage (Psychology of Women Series)
by Thema Bryant-Davis and Lillian Comas-DíazThis inspiring book introduces the psychologies of womanists and mujeristas—African American women and Latinas, respectively, who have a broad and inclusive approach to feminism and liberation. Womanist and mujerista values and worldviews emphasize resiliency, strength, activism, self-expression, creativity, spirituality/connection, self-definition, and liberation of all oppressed people. As opposed to much general psychology literature that pathologizes or marginalizes the experiences of African American women and Latinas, this book centralizes their experiences and unpacks the underexplored areas of their historical and contemporary ways of knowing and approaches to living. The chapters integrate findings from multiple disciplines to explore psychology, spirituality, creativity, activism, counseling, healing, research, and leadership from a womanist and mujerista perspective.
Bridge of Sighs (Vintage Contemporaries Ser.)
by Richard RussoNATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Empire Falls comes "a magnificent, bighearted&” novel (The Boston Globe) about small-town America that follows Louis Charles Lynch (&“Lucy&”) and his wife of forty years as they prepare to embark on a vacation to Italy. Lucy is sixty years old and has spent his entire life in Thomaston, New York. Like his late, beloved father, Lucy is an optimist, though he&’s had plenty of reasons not to be—chief among them his mother, still indomitably alive. Yet it was her shrewdness, combined with that Lynch optimism, that had propelled them years ago to the right side of the tracks and created an &“empire&” of convenience stores about to be passed on to the next generation.Lucy's oldest friend, once a rival for his wife's affection, leads a life in Venice far removed from Thomaston. In fact, the exact nature of their friendship is one of the many mysteries Lucy hopes to untangle in the &“history&” he&’s writing of his hometown and family. And with his story interspersed with that of Noonan, the native son who&’d fled so long ago, the destinies building up around both of them (and Sarah, too) are relentless, constantly surprising, and utterly revealing.
Kill Joy: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Novella (A Good Girl's Guide To Murder)
by Holly JacksonTHE PREQUEL TO THE MUST-READ MULTIMILLION BESTSELLING MYSTERY SERIES—NOW ON NETFLIX! You&’re invited to the murder mystery party of the year! Fans of A Good Girl&’s Guide to Murder will love Pip&’s final detective case in this mystery novella from #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Jackson.Six suspects. Three hours. One murder…Pip is not in the mood for her friend&’s murder mystery party. Especially one that involves 1920&’s fancy dress and pretending that their town is an island called Joy. But when the game begins, Pip finds herself drawn into the make-believe world of intrigue, deception and murder.But as Pip plays detective, teasing out the identity of the killer clue-by-clue, the murder of the fictional Reginald Remy isn&’t the only case on her mind …
The Boys of Riverside: A Deaf Football Team and a Quest for Glory
by Thomas FullerNAMED A BEST BOOK BY BOOK RIOT, AND MORE! • The incredible story of an all-deaf high school football team&’s triumphant climb from underdog to undefeated, their inspirational brotherhood, a fascinating portrait of deafness in America, and the indefatigable head coach who spearheaded the team, by New York Times reporter and Page One Correspondent, Thomas Fuller."The Boys of Riverside is another example of how anyone can achieve their dreams, making what appears impossible, possible.&” —Marlee Matlin, Academy Award winner"Remarkable"—Wall Street Journal • "Narrative nonfiction at its finest, filled with drama, detail and action."—Los Angeles Times • "Inspiring." —Parade.comIn November 2021, an obscure email from the California Department of Education landed in New York Times reporter, Thomas Fuller&’s, inbox. The football team at the California School for the Deaf in Riverside, a state-run school with only 168 high school students, was having an undefeated season. After years of covering war, wildfires, pandemic, and mass shootings, Fuller was captivated by the story of this group of high school boys. It was uplifting. During the gloom of the pandemic, it was a happy story. It was a sports story but not an ordinary one, built on the chemistry between a group of underestimated boys and their superhero advocate coach, Keith Adams, a deaf former athlete himself. The team, and Adams, tackled the many stereotypes and seemed to be succeeding. Fuller packed his bags and drove seven hours to the Riverside campus.The Boys of Riverside looks back at the historic 2021 and 2022 seasons in which the California School for the Deaf chased history. It follows the personal journeys of their dynamic deaf head coach, and a student who spent the majority of the season sleeping in his father&’s car in the Target parking lot. It tells the story of a fiercely committed player who literally played through a broken leg in order not to miss a crucial game, as well as myriad other heart-wrenching and uplifting narratives of players who found common purpose. Through their eyes, Fuller reveals a portrait of high school athletics, inspiring camaraderie, and deafness in America.
Ask Me Again: A novel
by Clare SestanovichTHE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE SHORTLIST • From the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize finalist, whose short stories received instant acclaim (&“Sparingly told, evoked with lacerating intimacy . . . Extraordinary&”—Esquire), a debut novel about a young woman&’s coming of age, and the singular friendship that challenges her values, her beliefs, and the course of her lifeAt sixteen, Eva meets Jamie by chance. She lives in middle-class south Brooklyn; he comes from the super rich of upper Manhattan. She&’s observant, cautious, often insecure; he&’s curious, bold, full of mysteries. These two questers are drawn together in a strange and profound friendship, tested by forces larger than themselves. As Eva follows a path of conventional achievement—a prestigious degree, a formative romance, the start of an ambitious career—Jamie seeks out more radical experiments in finding himself: renouncing his family, joining a political movement, and eventually even talking to God.Carried forcefully along by Clare Sestanovich&’s exquisite prose, these two characters are pulled into separate spheres but circle the same questions: how to define their values and find their purpose, how to create a sense of self while discovering what they owe to society and to the cause of justice. These reckonings propel a surprising story of intimacy across time, exploring the alchemy of identity, the mystery of destiny, and the difficult journey of finding faith—in yourself, and in the world.
Nobody's Fool (North Bath Trilogy #Vol. 321)
by Richard RussoFrom the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Empire Falls, this slyly funny, moving novel about a blue-collar town in upstate New York—and about Sully, one of its unluckiest citizens, who has been doing the wrong thing triumphantly for fifty years—is a classic American story."Remarkable.... A revelation of the human heart." —The Washington PostDivorced from his own wife and carrying on halfheartedly with another man's, saddled with a bum knee and friends who make enemies redundant, Sully now has one new problem to cope with: a long-estranged son who is in imminent danger of following in his father's footsteps. With its uproarious humor and a heart that embraces humanity's follies as well as its triumphs, Nobody's Fool, from Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Richard Russo, is storytelling at its most generous. Nobody&’s Fool was made into a movie starring Paul Newman, Bruce Willis, Jessica Tandy, and Melody Griffith.Look for Everybody&’s Fool, available now, and Somebody&’s Fool, coming soon.
A Clean Mess: A Memoir of Sobriety After a Lifetime of Being Numb
by Tiffany JenkinsThe bestselling author of High Achiever chronicles life after addiction—the raw, the dark, and the hilarious—from setting out with nothing but a backpack to discovering her marriage was built on a shakier foundation than she&’d ever imagined to staying sober when life fell apart.&“Tiffany Jenkins illustrates that recovery is not just about sobriety, but about learning to live and feel again. Her compelling story is a testament to the power of resilience, humor, and hope.&”—Sarah Levy, author of Drinking GamesA Clean Mess opens with the moment that changed everything. Tiffany is about to go on stage when she receives an odd message from her husband: &“Hey Babe, some of the guys here are making some stupid decisions. Not me. But I just wanted to let you know in case you heard it from some of the other wives.&” By the end of the night, Tiffany knew her life would never be the same.This wasn&’t the first time she had to start over. After the opioid addiction and jail sentence that she chronicled in her bestselling memoir, High Achiever, Tiffany was ready for a fresh start. A chance to try life again, this time without drugs coursing through her veins. In A Clean Mess, she takes us back to those early days of recovery, and the whirlwind that she entered the moment she was out of prison. In just two years, she went from inmate to married and sober mom of three. Told with humor and honesty, A Clean Mess is Tiffany Jenkins&’s story of how she learned to live and feel for the first time without numbing herself with drugs—and how she discovered inner reserves of strength she didn&’t know she had. From her tentative first days of sobriety, to seeing two pink lines on a pregnancy test weeks later, to navigating anxiety, a new marriage, and motherhood at the same time, to surviving betrayal and divorce, Jenkins shows how she got through it all when her crutches and Band-Aids were taken away from her. An inspiring memoir that reads like fiction, A Clean Mess is a book that will buoy anyone seeking a life raft in hard times.
The Reappearance of Rachel Price
by Holly Jackson#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling A Good Girl&’s Guide to Murder series and Five Survive comes a gripping mystery thriller following one teen&’s search for the truth about her mother&’s shocking disappearance—and even more shocking reappearance—during the filming of a true crime documentary.A COSMOPOLITAN BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE YEARLights. Camera. Lies. Eighteen-year-old Bel has lived her whole life in the shadow of her mom&’s mysterious disappearance. Sixteen years ago, Rachel Price vanished and young Bel was the only witness, but she has no memory of it. Rachel is gone, long presumed dead, and Bel wishes everyone would just move on. But the case is dredged up from the past when the Price family agrees to a true crime documentary. Bel can&’t wait for filming to end, for life to go back to normal. And then the impossible happens. Rachel Price reappears, and life will never be normal again. Rachel has an unbelievable story about what happened to her. Unbelievable, because Bel isn&’t sure it&’s real. If Rachel is lying, then where has she been all this time? And—could she be dangerous? With the cameras still rolling, Bel must uncover the truth about her mother, and find out why Rachel Price really came back from the dead . . . From world-renowned author Holly Jackson comes a mind-blowing masterpiece about one girl&’s search for the truth, and the terror in finding out who your family really is.
Map of Flames (The Forgotten Five #1)
by Lisa McMannX-Men meets Spy Kids in this instant New York Times bestseller! Here&’s the first book in a new middle-grade fantasy/adventure series from the author of The Unwanteds.Fifteen years ago, eight supernatural criminals fled Estero City to make a new life in an isolated tropical hideout. Over time, seven of them disappeared without a trace, presumed captured or killed. And now, the remaining one has died. Left behind to fend for themselves are the criminals&’ five children, each with superpowers of their own: Birdie can communicate with animals. Brix has athletic abilities and can heal quickly. Tenner can swim like a fish and can see in the dark and hear from a distance. Seven&’s skin camouflages to match whatever is around him. Cabot hasn&’t shown signs of any unusual power—yet.Then one day Birdie finds a map among her father&’s things that leads to a secret stash. There is also a note: Go to Estero, find your mother, and give her the map. The five have lived their entire lives in isolation. What would it mean to follow the map to a strange world full of things they&’ve only heard about, like cell phones, cars, and electricity? A world where, thanks to their parents, being supernatural is a crime?
Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All: (A Newbery Honor Book)
by Chanel MillerA Newbery Honor book and instant New York Times, USA Today, and indie bestseller!Award-winning author and artist Chanel Miller tells a fun, funny, and poignant story of friendship and community starring Magnolia Wu, a ten-year-old sock detective bent on returning all the lonely only socks left behind in her parents' NYC laundromat.Down at the bottom of the tall buildings of New York City, Magnolia Wu sits inside her parents&’ laundromat. She has pinned every lost sock from the laundromat onto a bulletin board in hopes that customers will return to retrieve them. But no one seems to have noticed. In fact, barely anyone has noticed Magnolia at all. What she doesn&’t know is that this is about to be her most exciting summer yet. When Iris, a new friend from California arrives, they set off across the city to solve the mystery of each missing sock, asking questions in subways and delis and plant stores and pizzerias, meeting people and uncovering the unimaginable. With each new encounter, Magnolia learns that when you&’re bold enough to head into the unknown, things start falling into place.
These Deadly Prophecies
by Andrea Tang&“An incredibly fun thrill-ride by a masterful storyteller.&” —Marie Lu, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Stars And SmokeA teenage sorcerer&’s apprentice must solve her boss&’s murder in order to prove her innocence in this twisty, magic-infused murder mystery perfect for fans of Knives Out and The Inheritance Games.Being an apprentice to one of the world's most famous sorcerers has its challenges; Tabatha Zeng just didn&’t think they would include solving crime. But when her boss, the infamous fortuneteller Sorcerer Solomon, predicts his own brutal death—and worse, it comes true—Tabatha finds herself caught in the crosshairs.The police have their sights set on her and Callum Solomon, her murdered boss&’s youngest son. With suspicion swirling around them, the two decide to team up to find the real killer and clear their own names once and for all.But solving a murder isn&’t as easy as it seems, especially when the suspect list is mostly the rich, connected, and magical members of Sorcerer Solomon&’s family. And Tabatha can&’t quite escape the nagging voice in her head asking: just how much can she really trust Callum Solomon?Nothing is as it seems in this quick-witted and fantastical murder mystery.
The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness
by Sy MontgomeryFinalist for the National Book Award for Nonfiction * New York Times Bestseller * A Huffington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of the Year * One of the Best Books of the Month on Goodreads * Library Journal Best Sci-Tech Book of the Year * An American Library Association Notable Book of the Year &“Sy Montgomery&’s The Soul of an Octopus does for the creature what Helen Macdonald&’s H Is for Hawk did for raptors.&” —New Statesman, UK &“One of the best science books of the year.&” —Science Friday, NPR A New York Times bestseller from the author of The Good Good Pig, this &“fascinating…touching…informative…entertaining&” (The Daily Beast) book explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus—a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature—and the remarkable connections it makes with humans.In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predatory octopus, popular naturalist Sy Montgomery has practiced true immersion journalism. From New England aquarium tanks to the reefs of French Polynesia and the Gulf of Mexico, she has befriended octopuses with strikingly different personalities—gentle Athena, assertive Octavia, curious Kali, and joyful Karma. Each creature shows her cleverness in myriad ways: escaping enclosures like an orangutan; jetting water to bounce balls; and endlessly tricking companions with multiple “sleights of hand” to get food. Scientists have only recently accepted the intelligence of dogs, birds, and chimpanzees but now are watching octopuses solve problems and are trying to decipher the meaning of the animal’s color-changing techniques. With her “joyful passion for these intelligent and fascinating creatures” (Library Journal Editors’ Spring Pick), Montgomery chronicles the growing appreciation of this mollusk as she tells a unique love story. By turns funny, entertaining, touching, and profound, The Soul of an Octopus reveals what octopuses can teach us about the meeting of two very different minds.