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Author Jacob Sager Weinstein and New York Times bestselling illustrator Eliza Wheeler deliver a stunning picture book about a young Jewish girl fleeing Nazi occupation with her parents. Drawing on the childhood experiences of the author’s mother, this story of family, immigration, and identity shows the boundless power of love. Vienna, Austria, is the only home Rosa knows. While her parents work at their store, she plays with her grandmother, reads her favorite books, and climbs trees. But when the Nazis arrive in 1938, everything changes.Rosa’s family is Jewish, and the Nazis’ new laws make it dangerous for Jews to live in Vienna. Rosa’s parents can no longer run their store. Soon, some Jews decide to leave the country, and Rosa wants to go, too. But where would they go? And what would Rosa be able to bring with her?

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A hilarious fantasy adventure set in modern day London.An exciting subterranean London adventure, the first in a middle-grade trilogy. Hyacinth Hayward has recently arrived from America and is having difficulty adjusting to her new surroundings, especially being in the sole company of her eccentric mother. Everything feels strange. Very strange. And it gets stranger the day she accidentally unleashes the power of a secret river running through London. To prevent a second Great Fire, Hyacinth needs to retrieve a single, magically charged drop of water from somewhere in the city sewer system. Along the way she encounters an eclectic cast of characters – the shambling, monstrous Saltpetre Men who kidnap her mother, the Toshers who battle for control of magical artefacts and a giant pig with whom she has a tea party. The clock is ticking – will she figure out who to trust?

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Join Hyacinth on a magical quest to save London in a uniquely hilarious and inventive fantasy adventure, the second in a trilogy.Hyacinth has just saved London, and possibly the world, from a magical conspiracy stretching back centuries. Not bad for a week of summer holiday. But why is her family linked to the ancient secrets of London? Hyacinth needs to find out, and when she discovers that Ancient Roman stones are being stolen from all around the city, it's time for another adventure with the help of friends new and old, including Oaroboarus, a giant pig in a swimsuit. A fast-paced caper with a magical cast of characters including the dastardly Minnie Tickle whose skin is inscribed with powerful tattooes, a host of opinionated living stone sculptures, Hyacinth's new neighbour Dasra (who may or may not be trustworthy) and the Corkers: a police force made entirely out of cork.

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Be Happier Now gives readers one hundred simple things they can do right now to make an immediate and positive difference in their lives. With a life-changing tip on every page, flip anywhere in this browsable book to learn a healthy new skill. Plus, built-in habit trackers on the inside of the jacket help you turn your favorite tips into lifelong habits. Backed by the latest scientific research and vetted by a professional psychologist, Jacob Sager Weinstein provides a holistic program to creating a happy life by focusing on five key aspects: - Happy Mind, - Happy Body, - Happy Heart, - Happy Wallet, - And Happy Soul. A Be Better Book: Helping readers live happier, smarter, healthier, and richer lives right now.

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The funny and empowering tale of a determined princess who takes matters into her own hands when a dragon ravages her kingdom and her royal parents are too preoccupied with frills and sparkles to help.The kingdom is under attack from a dragon, and the king and queen have emptied the royal coffers to buy sparkly things for the princess. But Princess Susan doesn’t want sparkly things! She wants to save the kingdom! So, with the help of an outspoken scullery maid and a loyal canine companion, she rolls up her sleeves and gets to work. As formidable as the dragon is, Princess Susan’s most daunting challenge may be convincing her parents to pay attention to what she wants and actually listen to her. Fortunately, the resourceful and entrepreneurial princess has a perfect (and delightfully unexpected) plan to ensure that everyone—even the dragon—lives happily ever after.

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An exciting subterranean London adventure, the first in a middle-grade trilogy. Hyacinth Hayward has recently arrived from America and is having difficulty adjusting to her new surroundings, especially being in the sole company of her eccentric mother. Everything feels strange. Very strange. And it gets stranger the day she accidentally unleashes the power of a secret river running through London. To prevent a second Great Fire, Hyacinth needs to retrieve a single, magically charged drop of water from somewhere in the city sewer system. Along the way she encounters an eclectic cast of characters – the shambling, monstrous Saltpetre Men who kidnap her mother, the Toshers who battle for control of magical artefacts and a giant pig with whom she has a tea party. The clock is ticking – will she figure out who to trust?

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Health is not the exclusive domain of the bronzed and the buff. Whatever shape you're in, you can be healthier than you are today, without making it your full-time job. Be Healthier Now is a collection of 100 things you can do this very moment to lead a healthier life. It includes tips on healthy eating and exercise, but it doesn't stop there. Remember the why of being healthy; treat happiness as a medical necessity; and work less to live longer. With a life-changing tip on every page, you can flip anywhere in this instant, browsable book to learn something new. Plus, turn your favorite tips into lifelong habits with the daily and weekly habit trackers included. Backed by the latest scientific research and vetted by a medical doctor, Jacob Sager Weinstein provides a holistic program for creating a healthier life by focusing on five key aspects: Think Healthy, Act Healthy, Move Healthy, Eat Healthy, and Healthy All Over.

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Live Smarter Now easily guides readers through one hundred quick tips to teach their brains to instantly grow, create, learn, plan, and reason better. With a life-changing tip on every page, flip anywhere in this browsable book to learn a healthy new skill. Plus, built-in habit trackers on the inside of the jacket help you turn your favourite tips into lifelong habits. Backed by the latest scientific research and vetted by a professional psychologist, Jacob Sager Weinstein provides a holistic program to creating a smarter life by focusing on five key aspects: - Grow smarter, - Create smarter, - Plan smarter, - Do smarter, - Reason smarter. Some tips are one-time lessons to learn ("Distrust Small Samples"), while others are habits readers can implement into their daily lives ("End Today by Setting Yourself Up for Tomorrow").Vetted by a professional psychologist. A Be Better Book: Helping readers live happier, smarter, healthier, and richer lives right now.

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Whatever financial shape you're in, you can be wealthier than you are today--without making it your full-time job. Live Richer Now is a collection of 100 things you can do this very moment to lead a more financially free and secure life. It includes tips on spending wisely, investing carefully, breaking big goals into small ones, extinguishing burnout, networking and negotiating, and working less to do more. With a life-changing tip on every page, you can flip anywhere in this instant, browsable book to learn something new. Plus, turn your favorite tips into lifelong habits with the daily and weekly habit trackers included. Backed by the latest research and vetted by a certified financial adviser, Jacob Sager Weinstein provides a holistic program for creating a more financially secure life by focusing on six key aspects: - Rich beginnings - Richer You - Richer Risks - Richer Investments - Richer Credit - And Richer Spending A Be Better Book: Helping readers live happier, smarter, healthier, and richer lives right now.

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