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Dot is a little chicken, who is, let’s face it, a little chicken. Can she find a way to pluck up her courage? “A gently humorous take on conquering fear that's also a fine read-aloud.” —Kirkus Dot is scared of lots of things: wolves, bears, the occasional lawn ornament. But when one of her mother’s eggs rolls out of the nest, this nervous chick must find the courage to save the day—and her new sibling! So she bravely ventures down the steep hill, into the deep pond, and into the dark woods. Perfect for any kid who needs a little encouragement to face the challenging world, this story proves that sometimes a big hero is just a little chicken.

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What could be more fascinating than the workings of the human mind? This stunningly illustrated survey in Sterling's Milestones series chronicles the history of psychology through 250 landmark events, theories, publications, experiments, and discoveries. Beginning with ancient philosophies of well-being, it touches on such controversial topics as phrenology, sexual taboos, electroshock therapy, multiple personality disorder, and the nature of evil.

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A fascinating look at the dark side of dreaming from a renowned expert. What causes our worst nightmares? Stase Michaels applies her signature out-of-the-box perspective on the dreams that shake us out of sleep and mirror our real-life worries, breaking down their symbolism, trajectory, and unspoken logic. She supplies the tools for nuanced readings of each nightmare, as well as fascinating thoughts on societal nightmares that occur in troubling times. She also offers strategies for shaking yourself free of recurring nightmares and preventing your daily anxieties from translating into invasive bad dreams.

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With 365 days of guidance, inspiration and positivity, this five-minutes-a-day journal can help you develop into 'the best possible you' using the pathways of positive psychology. Using science-backed research, this journal offers inspiring tips, prompts and exercises to guide you to long-term happiness and a fulfilling life. The book includes inspirational quotes and additional decorative borders on some pages to doodle or colour in as well.

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Enter the macabre, mysterious realm of Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling tales by coloring Odessa Begay’s haunting illustrations. Leave the modern world and its demands behind while adding your creative touch to settings, motifs, and details inspired by The Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat, The Oblong Box, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Raven, The Fall of the House of Usher, and more. Each image is accompanied by a short, atmospheric excerpt from the story. Let your imagination lead the way as you evoke the eerie essence of the master storyteller’s enduring work with pen or pencil.

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Express yourself in this adorable tokidoki journal! Every lined page in this journal is decorated with the irresistible tokidoki character Mermicorno—which makes writing down your thoughts, dreams, and activities even more enticing. Carry it everywhere you go! Flexibound 192 lined pages with illustrations on every page Measures 5 ½ x 8 ¼

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Zack Delacruz is unnoticed at his middle school - and that's just the way he likes it. But a school assembly, a typhoon of spit and an uncharacteristic moment of bravery are all it takes to change everything. Suddenly, Zack is in charge of the class fundraiser. Worse, his partner is the school's biggest bully! If they don't sell all the chocolate bars, there will be no dance for the sixth grade. Zack never wanted to be a hero, but with his classmates' hopes on the line, can he save the day?

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Relax and take a mental break before the week begins with these Sunday-sized puzzles! Sunday morning is made for solving, so take your time and enjoy these 72 medium-hard, large-size puzzles. Edited by a master, they all have fantastic themes and clues. And after you've conquered a grid, go to the answer section and take a peek behind the scenes for fun facts about some of the clues.

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Whip up 20 borax-free slimes with different textures, cool colors, and special effects from slime enthusiast Selina Zhang (@anathemaslime)! Follow the step-by-step instructions to make slimes to squish, stretch, poke, and play with, including Glow-in-the-Dark Slime, Fluffy Slime, Fishbowl Slime, Unicorn Slime, and more. Along with fun variations, this irresistible full-color guide outlines the essential equipment and ingredients, the science of slime, tips on how to safely make and play with slime, and advice for preserving your creations and troubleshooting common problems.

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Seneca the Younger was a playwright, essayist, lecturer (and tutor to the emperor Nero) who remains one of the most important Stoic philosophers.

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When millions suffer under iron-fisted oppression, when anger and resentment boil into bloody insurrection, when triumph leads to savage vengeance—does one individual life matter? In A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens interweaves the intensely personal dramas of Lucie Manette, Charles Darnay, and Sydney Carton with the terror and chaos of the French Revolution. The result is a powerful story of love, sacrifice, and redemption amid horrific violence and world-changing events.

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A novel of manners about the romantic�pas de deux�between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy, two perfectly suited lovers who, at first, find each other insufferable. Despite Elizabeth's negative feelings about Darcy, fate seems determined to keep throwing this pair together, and Darcy, almost�in spite of�himself, will make revelations that will end up causing Elizabeth to question everything she believes. Set in a time when marrying well was a woman's only way to assure a secure and comfortable future, Pride and Prejudice is arguably the forerunner of all romantic comedies and certainly one of the best-loved novels of all time.

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Meditations is a compendium of ruminations and reflections by the second-century Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, a staunch adherent to the Stoic philosophy. It is a spiritual journal of the author’s philosophical exercises and a chronicle of the paradox of the philosopher-king.

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Only yesterday, Gregor Samsa was a meek salesman, browbeaten by his unappreciative employer and depended on fiercely by his ungrateful family. This morning, Gregor awakens to discover that, overnight, he has been transformed into a monstrous insect. As Gregor frantically tries to conceal his predicament, neither his family nor his unsympathetic employer accept that a terrible metamorphosis has upended his existence. Is Gregor’s condition only temporary? Will he eventually revert back to the person he was and resume his normal life? Or might he have to accept that his transformation is only an outward expression of how he—and those in his life—actually see him? First published in 1915, Kafka’s best-known tale has inspired numerous interpretations for more than a century and helped to establish the term “Kafkaesque” as a reference to a bizarre and nightmarish experience. This collection of his short fiction, in a new translation, includes more than 30 of his short stories and sketches, including “In the Penal Colony,” “The Stoker,” “The Judgment,” “A Country Doctor,” “A Hunger Artist,” and more.

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For most children, reading the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm is an essential experience; but when these stories were first collected, fairy tales were considered entertainment for adults as well. This edition of Grimm’s Fairy Tales brings together the best-known fairy and folk tales set down by the Brothers Grimm, including “Sleeping Beauty,” “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Hansel and Gretel,” “The Frog-Prince,” and “Rumpelstiltskin,” in a package aimed at readers returning to the beloved stories of their youth.

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Here, in one volume, are the stories that transformed Sherlock Holmes into a household name: the fateful first meeting of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson inA Study in Scarlet, the mysterious treasure ofThe Sign of the Four, the formidable Irene Adler of A Scandal in Bohemiaand many more! This collection includesA Study in Scarlet, The Sign of the Four, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,andThe Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.

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For years Victor Frankenstein labors to create a new race of intelligent beings. He spends his nights scrounging human and animal body parts from graveyards, slaughterhouses, and hospital dissection rooms. By day he experiments in his secret laboratory, perfecting the creature whom, he believes, will worship him as a god. When he succeeds, Frankenstein is horrified by the ugly brutishness of the patchwork being he has brought to life. Rather than exult in his accomplishment, he runs from it, retreating to the comfort of long-neglected friends and family. Frankenstein has, indeed, created a monster . . . not by animating dead flesh but by abandoning his creation. Now, the monster is out for revenge.

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Quoth the Raven, “Nevermore.” With that undying line Edgar Allan Poe ensured his immortality in the annals of American letters. What student of literature or lover of poetry is not familiar with his poem “The Raven,” and the heartbreaking message implicit in its melancholy refrain? “The Raven” is by far Poe’s best-known poem and it is one of more than forty to be found in The Raven and Other Poems, a volume that collects the best of Poe’s exercises in verse. Here, readers are treated to such masterpieces as “Annabel Lee,” “The Haunted Palace,” “The Conqueror Worm,” “The City in the Sea,” “Lenore,” and many more. These poems are imbued with the somber seriousness that we associate with Poe’s macabre fiction, but also with his marvelous appraisals of the mysteries of our and other worlds, and his fervent belief in undying love.The Raven and Other Poems is one of Barnes & Noble’s Collectible Editions classics. Each volume features authoritative texts by the world’s greatest authors in an elegantly designed bonded-leather binding, with distinctive gilt edging.

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This volume features the first two novels of L. Frank Baum’s classic Oz series. In `The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are transported to the magical land of Oz, where they team up with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman and Cowardly Lion to seek the help of the Wizard of Oz himself. In `The Marvelous Land of Oz’, Tip, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Saw-Horse and the Woggle-Bug work together to help to save the Scarecrow’s besieged city.

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When millions suffer under oppression, when resentment boils into bloody insurrection, when triumph leads to savage vengeance—can one individual life matter? In A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens sets the intensely personal dramas of Lucie Manette, Charles Darnay, and Sydney Carton against the backdrop of the French Revolution and its terror and chaos. The result is a powerful story of love, sacrifice, and redemption.

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Grimm's Fairy Tales collects more than forty of the best-known fairy tales set down by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in the early decades of the nineteenth century, among them "Little Red Riding Hood," "Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," "Rapunzel," "Rumpelstiltskin," and "Tom Thumb." In these wonderfully entertaining stories frogs transform into handsome princes, servant girls become princesses, clever peasants outwit disdainful nobles, kings learn valuable lessons from their servants, the poor outshine their betters, animals talk like people, virtue is rewarded, and bad behavior is punished. Illustrated throughout and including more than thirty full-color plates by Arthur Rackham, Grimm's Fairy Tales is a treasure trove of magical stories that will appeal to readers of all ages.

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“Midway upon the journey of our life I found myself within a forest dark, For the straightforward pathway had been lost.” In Inferno, the first of the three books in his Divine Comedy, the poet Dante, adrift spiritually and emotionally in life, journeys down to Hell. Accompanied by the poet Virgil, Dante travels through all nine circles of the realm, meeting an array of sinners from Christian and classical history and legend. The terror and confusion he experiences ultimately give way to an understanding of the divine plan and the realization of divine love. Written in the 14th century, Dante’s epic poem is a masterful meditation on the personal search for spiritual redemption. This fully illustrated edition features more than seventy engravings by Gustave Doré that bring the horrors and the majesty of Dante’s creation vividly to life.

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The Odyssey reveals a universal order where gods intercede in the destinies of men, heroes are both deceitful and brave and a sea voyage becomes a test of human ingenuity and endurance. Following the fall of Troy, Odysseus sets sail for home. But beset by monsters, Sirens and sorceresses, and at the mercy of the vengeful sea god Poseidon, he takes ten years to complete his journey - even as a raft of suitors tries to woo his wife Penelope.

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Love Poems celebrates love in its many forms with ninety-seven poems that span six centuries, from the work of Dante to the poetry of William Butler Yeats. It includes selections from many of the most celebrated poets in world literature, including William Shakespeare, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Byron, John Keats, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Edgar Allan Poe, and Emily Dickson. Love Poems is one of Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions classics. Each volume features authoritative texts by the world's greatest authors in an elegantly designed bonded-leather binding, with distinctive gilt edging.

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This is a distinguised collectible edition of a classic adventure story. "The Count of Monte Cristo" is considered to be Alexandre Dumas' best work. This distinguished collectible edition features an elegant bonded-leather binding, a satin ribbon bookmark, distinctive gilt edging and decorative endpapers. It's the perfect gift for book lovers and an indispensable addition to any home library.

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Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes give you just what you need to succeed in school: Complete Plot Summary and Analysis Key Facts About the Work Analysis of Major Characters Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Explanation of Important Quotations Author’s Historical Context Suggested Essay Topics 25-Question Review Quiz The Devil in the White City features explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols including: motivation; pride; fire; the color blue; sickness; dark and light. It also includes detailed analysis of these important characters: Daniel H. Burnham; H.H. Holmes; Frederick Law Olmsted.

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Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes give you just what you need to succeed in school: Complete Plot Summary and Analysis Key Facts About the Work Analysis of Major Characters Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Explanation of Important Quotations Author’s Historical Context Suggested Essay Topics 25-Question Review Quiz Americanah features explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols including: the importance of authenticity; race and racism; the male peacock; reading and novels; lies; hair. It also includes detailed analysis of these important characters: Ifemelu; Obinze; Dike; Aunty Uju.

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Teaching guides and lesson plans designed to make classic literature engaging and relevant to today’s students! This comprehensive book of lesson plans, projects, discussion questions, reproducible worksheets, and more provides teachers with everything they need to engage middle- and high-school students in the study of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. Each SparkTeach Guide includes: • Dozens of lessons and contextual “Real Life Lens” discussion prompts • “Big Idea Question” prompts, activities, and projects that explore the work’s key themes • Poetics lesson plans • Film comparative lesson plans • Exercises in studying the play’s use of metaphor, simile, personification, and motifs • Lesson plans for differentiated instruction • Reproducible worksheets and lesson assessments that build reading, vocabulary, and comprehension skills • Answer keys • Student rubrics There are also tips for class planning and management, ideas for personalizing content, Common Core references, and more, making this the perfect resource to engage students in literature study that’s meaningful, exciting, and above all, FUN.

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Teaching guides and lesson plans designed to make classic literature engaging and relevant to today’s students! This comprehensive book of lesson plans, projects, discussion questions, reproducible worksheets, and more provides teachers with everything they need to engage middle- and high-school students in the study of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. Each SparkTeach Guide includes: • Dozens of lessons and contextual “Real Life Lens” discussion prompts • “Big Idea Question” prompts, activities, and projects that explore the work’s key themes • Poetics lesson plans • Film comparative lesson plans • Exercises in studying the play’s use of metaphor, simile, personification, and motifs • Lesson plans for differentiated instruction • Reproducible worksheets and lesson assessments that build reading, vocabulary, and comprehension skills • Answer keys • Student rubrics There are also tips for class planning and management, ideas for personalizing content, Common Core references, and more, making this the perfect resource to engage students in literature study that’s meaningful, exciting, and above all, FUN.

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Teaching guides and lesson plans designed to make classic literature engaging and relevant to today’s students! This comprehensive book of lesson plans, projects, discussion questions, reproducible worksheets, and more provides teachers with everything they need to engage middle- and high-school students in the study of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, Each SparkTeach Guide includes: • Dozens of lessons and contextual “Real Life Lens” discussion prompts • “Big Idea Question” prompts, activities, and projects that explore the play’s key themes • Poetics lesson plans • Film comparative lesson plans • Exercises in studying the play’s use of metaphor, simile, personification, and motifs • Lesson plans for differentiated instruction • Reproducible worksheets and lesson assessments that build reading, vocabulary, and comprehension skills • Answer keys • Student rubrics There are also tips for class planning and management, ideas for personalizing content, Common Core references, and more, making this the perfect resource to engage students in literature study that’s meaningful, exciting, and above all, FUN.

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NOW IN COLOR! Read Macbeth in graphic-novel form—with NO FEAR! Based on the No Fear Shakespeare modern translations, this dynamic graphic novel—now with fully-colored illustrations—brings the time-old tale of greed and power to life. The illustrations are distinctively offbeat and sure to appeal to today’s teens. The graphic novel also includes an illustrated cast of characters and a helpful plot summary. Includes: - An illustrated cast of characters - A helpful plot summary - Illustrations that show the reader exactly what’s happening in each scene—making the plot and characters clear and easy to follow

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Why be frightened of the most wonderful collection of tales ever written? No Fear: The Canterbury Tales makes it simple for students to love Chaucer’s masterpiece in all its humor, bawdiness, and poignancy. It features the original text on the left-hand page, side-by-side with an easy-to-understand translation on the right; in addition, there is a complete list of characters with descriptions and plenty of helpful commentary.

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This title includes 300 puzzles from prolific & popular puzzle & sudoku author - Frank Longo. It takes a page from karate - another Japanese art - each title is graded by colour: White for easy, Green for medium, Brown for hard & Black Belt for the super-tough! All in a handy-sized format, so puzzle lovers can play this addictive game wherever the mood takes them! Watch out - these sudoku might crush even the most stalwart of solvers! With a separate sudoku book for every level, all puzzle lovers can play this wildly popular, incredibly addictive game! From prolific and popular puzzle and sudoku author - Frank Longo, it takes a page from karate - another Japanese art - as each title is graded by colour: White Belt for easy, Green Belt for medium level, Brown Belt for hard and Black Belt for the super-tough solvers. Plus because each book has an amazing 300 puzzles, the fun can go on for hours.

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This work includes Sudoku for the super-smart! Mensa members are known for their finely-honed logic skills - and that's just what it takes to become an expert at sudoku. So it's no surprise that this organization for the highly intelligent has put together a huge collection of these sizzling-hot puzzles - a whopping 534 games to sate the obsessed solver's craving. They start out relatively easy for the newcomer, and get harder (and more fun!) as you go along.

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With a separate sudoku book for every level, all puzzle lovers can play this wildly popular, incredibly addictive game that's appearing in major newspapers all over! Taking a page from karate - another Japanese art - each title is graded by colour: White Belt for easy, Green Belt for medium level, Brown Belt for hard, and Black Belt for the super-tough solvers. And because each book has an amazing 300 puzzles, the fun can go on for hours.

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Accomplish your personal financial goal in just 100 days, with this hardworking journal that will keep you on track—and help you hold yourself accountable. Looking to start an emergency fund? Save for a big purchase? Or make a dent in credit card or student loan debt? Let this journal be your guide. It features prompts that will help you reach your biggest personal finance–related goal, plus daily pages for recording your expenses, reflecting on your everyday spending and saving decisions, and tracking your progress. A detailed introduction with fun, user-friendly graphics and charts explains how to set an attainable financial target that suits your lifestyle and use the journal effectively. The attractive package includes a ribbon marker and lay-flat binding.

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Oat milk is the latest trend in healthy gut food, and this easy-to-use cookbook helps you enjoy its benefits with more than 100 delicious recipes--all naturally free of dairy and lactose. Oat milk, as a vegan alternative to cow's milk, is gaining widespread popularity due to its delicious flavor and impressive nutrient profile as an excellent source of calcium, Vitamin D, and heart-healthy fiber. Plus, it's naturally free of lactose, making it ideal for anyone with dietary restrictions, allergies, digestive distress, and other gut troubles. These 100 recipes will make oat milk an everyday ingredient in all the foods you crave--without compromising flavor! You'll find a wide array of mouthwatering, easy-to-make dishes, including rich desserts, snacks, smoothies, and of course main meals. Recipes include: Delicious breakfasts, such as Strawberry Almond Overnight Oats, Vegan French Toast, and Spinach-Artichoke Strata Lunches and dinners, including Black Bean Cakes, Spicy Eggplant and Brown Rice with Oat Milk, Mediterranean Stew with Creamy Polenta, and even Nachos Soups, salads, and sides, from Butternut Squash Soup and Curry Chickpea Salad to Green Bean Casserole and Creamed Spinach Dips, sauces, and spreads--Red Lentil Dip, Chipotle Spread, Vegan Date Caramel Sauce, and Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Yummy desserts, including Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Peach Blueberry Cobbler, and Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Frosting Plus a special "Oat Milk Coffeehouse" section with recipes for fantastic lattes, and another section with baked goods to accompany the coffees

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Who is the greatest basketball player of all time?This stunning book, filled to the brim with colour photographs and information, makes the case that it's KING JAMES! G.O.A.T. is an acronym that stands for Greatest Of All Time - and it takes lifelong dedication, non-stop hard work and undeniable, unbelievable talent even to be considered for that honour. And if you asked five basketball lovers, "Who is the greatest player of all time?" you might get five different answers. But this fun book, written just for young fans, makes the case for current NBA superstar LeBron James. It backs up that choice with plenty of statistics, engaging quotes and entertaining sidebars. You can be sure it will spark lively discussions among sports-crazy kids.

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From the creator of Netflix original series Dead End: Paranormal Park comes the graphic novel series that started it all! “DeadEndia is immediately appealing with its colorful art, unique setting, and funny jokes, but I especially loved the complicated emotional arcs of the characters and the weird, spooky magic underlying everything!” —Molly Knox Ostertag, creator of The Witch Boy “Heart-warming, heartbreaking, heart-pounding, and heartfelt!" —Marika McCoola, The New York Times bestselling author of Baba Yaga’s Assistant Norma Khan has been split in two . . . literally! Dead End, the haunted hotel attraction at Phoenix Parks, has been rebuilt following the epic destruction that occurred there when Norma and her friends Barney and Pugsley saved the world. Unfortunately, Norma can’t keep herself together as a result. Not only is her friendship with Barney on the rocks, but she can’t seem to keep her own ghost inside her body. When Norma feels like she’s about to lose it all, her irksome friend and demon, Courtney, steps in to provide some unexpected support—though they are battling their own issues with identity and sense of belonging. Meanwhile, Barney can’t face going back to Phoenix Parks and is mourning the loss of his beloved friend Pugsley. When his boyfriend, Logan, urges him to get a job, an opportunity from the demon planes comes knocking, and soon Barney is climbing the ladder of success in the Demon Wrestling Federation. Barney’s glory in the ring quickly comes crashing down when the friends discover they’ve stepped into an eons old battle between the demons and the angels. Can they keep their relationships and sense of self intact while doing battle with the forces of good AND evil?Part workplace comedy, part supernatural horror adventure, with a splash of LGBTQ+ romance, The Broken Halo is perfect for fans of author Hamish Steele’s TV series Dead End: Paranormal Park who are in search of more adventures, for graphic novel lovers who want more diversity in their reads, or for anyone who has finished The Watcher’s Test and is ready for the next entry in the zany, creative, and laugh-out-loud funny world of DeadEndia.

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This book is suitable for children aged 3 years and up. Do crocs cry? Do crocs clap? All I know is crocs go SNAP! This novelty board book, with fun text and colourful illustrations, features adorable lions, tigers and bears, as well as the snappy title reptile and other favourite creatures. Kids will happily lift the flap on each big animal 'mouth' to discover what sound it makes. For a grand finale, all the animals appear together peering out from behind two gatefolds, so children can sneak a peek and say all the sounds again!

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Age range 6+ From the author and illustrator of If You Had Your Birthday Party on the Moon, a new out-of-this-world account of New Horizons-the spacecraft that journeyed to Pluto and changed the way scientists study outer space. Ride along with the New Horizons spacecraft as she rockets three billion miles to Pluto! Watch her take the first close-up photos of Pluto, and then journey another billion miles to mini-world Arrokoth. You'll whiz through space at more than 10 miles per second; learn how giant planet Jupiter helped the little spacecraft reach Pluto; and discover the astonishing surface feature that made the world fall in love with Pluto.

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Weekends are the perfect time for getting away from it all, but if you can’t get away physically you can still take a mental vacation. This book offers a reprieve from the pressure of daily life and is packed with 72 themed, medium-difficulty puzzles for leisurely solving. After you've conquered a grid, take a peek behind the scenes with fun facts in the answer section that go into extra detail about some of the clues in the puzzle.

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Meet Grace Hopper: the woman who revolutionised computer coding, coined the term 'computer bug' and taught computers to 'speak English. An ace inventor and groundbreaker, Grace Hopper transformed the world of computer science. This book tells the inspirational story of this amazing woman with a passion for maths, an insatiable curiosity and the firm belief that "it's easier to ask for forgiveness than...to get permission."

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The BookTok sensation from debut author Melissa Blair—now with exclusive bonus content! My body is made of scars,some were done to me,but most I did to myself. Keera is a killer. As the King's Blade, she is the most talented spy in the kingdom. And the king’s favored assassin. When a mysterious figure moves against the Crown, Keera is called upon to hunt down the so-called Shadow. She tracks her target into the magical lands of the Fae, but Faeland is not what it seems…and neither is the Shadow. Keera is shocked by what she learns, and can't help but wonder who her enemy truly is: the King that destroyed her people or the Shadow that threatens the peace? As she searches for answers, Keera is haunted by a promise she made long ago, one that will test her in every way. To keep her word, Keera must not only save herself, but an entire kingdom.

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Immerse yourself in the haunting world of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley's legendary gothic horror novel. First published in 1818, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's classic tale of science gone wrong that has electrified readers for over 200 years. This deluxe Frankenstein special edition brings the dark drama and imagination of this seminal work of classic science fiction and horror to vivid life. It follows the story of gifted scientist Victor Frankenstein and the hideous creature he unwittingly unleashes.Featuring the complete Mary Shelley 1818 edition text, 25 full-page illustrations by the acclaimed John Coulthart, recipient of the World Fantasy Award’s Artist of the Year award, bonus material including John Polidori’s The Vampyre and Lord Byron’s “The Darkness”—the two other works created during the famous 1818 contest that sparked Frankenstein–this one-of-a-kind edition yields an exceptional reading experience. Rediscover the ethical dilemmas and unforgettable characters that make Frankenstein a beloved piece of classic literature. An essential addition to any horror or science fiction fan's library.With compelling cover art, distinctive gilded page edges, ribbon marker, and more, this collectible hardcover volume stands out on the shelf. An immortal tale reimagined, Mary Shelley's Gothic masterpiece has found new life. A haunting story made tangible ‒ this makes the ideal gift for readers of horror stories, classic novels–and collectors of classic books for adults. Treat yourself or a fellow literary lover to this striking Frankenstein keepsake edition.

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The first book from the popular ADHDinos webcomic, featuring over 40 new comics. After he received an adult ADHD diagnosis in early 2022, author and illustrator Ryan Keats made lemons into prehistoric lemonade: he began to use his lived experience to create hilarious comics featuring cute cartoon dinosaurs. The adorable brontosaurus main character, Dino, grapples with so many problematic tendencies we've all experienced, with or without a formal diagnosis of ADHD. And for the increasing number of people who have been diagnosed with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, these comics are a great way to feel seen and empathize with, not to mention normalize ADHD's persistent symptoms. Find yourself drifting off during daily conversation? Struggling and losing the battle with multitasking? Maybe you should stop scrolling and do that thing? You know the one. If any of this resonates, you may or may not be a brontosaurus, but you're probably dealing with ADHD in the best way you can: day by day. The Land Before Time Management is the perfect adult ADHD book for anyone trying to fully understand or explain the struggles and intricacies of this disorder, especially women with ADHD whose symptoms may differ from those addressed by typical ADHD tools. The humorous approach to the difficulties posed by the neurodivergent mind makes this ADHDinos book an excellent choice for anyone looking for ADHD gifts or funny coffee table books.

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The legendary adventure of a medieval outlaw is now available in an unabridged paperback edition for today’s young readers. He stole from the rich and gave to the poor, and in so doing became a lasting symbol of virtue. The thrilling adventures of Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men will keep young readers turning the pages. Who can resist the arrows flying, danger lurking, and medieval intrigue? This unabridged edition of Howard Pyle’s celebrated text, based on an English folktale, is perfect for young readers’ libraries.

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