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In Gilded Age New York, a fierce seventeen year-old Irish girl joins forces with a notorious gangster to hunt down her sisters killer. Told from both perspectives, their search for justice pulls them from the citys darkest corners to glittering ballrooms, where a secret can mean death, and love comes at a perilous price.Two unlikely allies must venture into dangerous places--perhaps into each others arms--to solve a brutal crime.CaitlinMary, my darling twin. I came on the instant of getting your letter. Leaving home in Ireland, crossing the ocean and still arriving too late. Because youre gone. Murdered and left in a dark alley! But I will avenge you, my love. I swear it. Even if I must make a deal with the devil. Or, in this case, the most blood-soaked gangster in New York.WilliamThere is blood on my hands I cannot wash away. But if finding this girls killer proves that I am more than the dark thing inside me, more than a monster, then I will. Only I did not forsee Caitlin. Now I have to make a choice. About who I am, who I will be, and who I love.A producer, director, and writer for shows like Gossip Girl, Gilmore Girls, The O.C., and Gotham turns his attention to the underbelly of Gilded Age New York in this riveting suspense novel that blends tension and humanity--and deftly showcases a heart-stirring exploration of truth, identity, and love.

A brand-new story about loyalty, trust, and standing up to bullies in the beloved Adventures of Adam Raccoon series from author and Disney animating legend Glen Keane!When King Aren goes away on a journey, Adam Raccoon and his friends dive into the job the king gave them of picking apples. But before long, Beelzy Bear, a pompous bully, shows up and throws everything into chaos. He interrupts the apple picking and soon has almost everyone listening to his wild stories about himself. Adam hopes King Aren will return soon and handle the bear. But when Beelzy announces that he will be the new king instead of King Aren, the animals of Kings Woods will have to decide where their true loyalties lie.Paired with the energetic and graceful illustrations from Disney animating veteran Glen Keane and interwoven with the lesson of loyalty, trust, and learning how to stand up to bullies, The Big Shot Bear is a brand-new Adam Raccoon adventure kids and parents will love adding to their collection!

A girl new to the game of Simon Says takes it way too far and becomes the omnipotent ruler of a kingdom full of puppies and cakes in this hilarious picture book.Fifi is a kid with a plan, in a world where some people have no appreciation for vision.After being unwillingly forced outside during recess, Fifi is shocked to discover dozens of kids jumping, spinning and touching their toes, all at the same time. Why? Fifis sister Leela explains the game (Simon Says), and soon its Fifis turn to play the part of "Simon." Everybody waits to do as theyre told. Fifi feels big, she feels powerful, she . . . has a plan.By the end of recess, Fifi rules the playground with an iron fist, surrounded by cakes and puppies in a fortress built by her willing minions. But when the bell rings, how can she explain the mess to her teacher . . . and the principal?Meet Fifi, recesss most delightful little despot, in this hilarious picture book that explores the nature of power and powerlessness.

This bold and genre-defying prose debut by the prizewinning poet incorporates social, historical, and supernatural elements to create a collection that is both contemporary and timeless, communal and deeply intimateKimberly Blaesers singular stories center Anishinaabe characters who bring traditional tribal stories into contemporary experiences and break the stereotypes too often used to portray them. Here, we experience an Indigenous America inhabited by fancy dog contests, social protests, tree doctors, monsters, mosquitoes, and facial recognition software, all while blending, in the most exciting ways, the genre elements of magical realism, humor, horror, and speculative literary fiction.At the heart of the collection is the story Red Ants, which opens on the rez between a jump rope chant and a test proctors smile, where two girls learn how easily a life can be reduced to numbers, and how quickly those numbers can tilt ordinary days into something mythic, unsettling, and deeply human. Blaeser delves into the complexities of kinship and survival, exploring how the smallest moments of cruelty or tenderness can shape generations.For readers of Night of the Living Rez and Crooked Hallelujah speaking to larger issues of race, culture, and history, Red Ants explores alienation, displacement, and loneliness elevated through the precision of language, fierce emotional intelligence, and the haunting sense of place that permeates every page.

"When wider American audiences meet Mafalda, theyll find a girl who resembles Nancy, but whose antics are entirely her own." The New York TimesBook Two of the celebrated comic finds Mafalda surfing waves, mediating between frenemies, and schooling teachersfor kids 8 and up, plus Calvin and Hobbes and Peanuts lovers of all ages.As good a place as any to enter the madcap world of Mafalda and friends, Book Two of Mafalda finds the gang up to new antics. Mafalda heads off on a beach vacation, where she meets a curious stranger: Miguelito, a mop-headed philosopher who happens to live right down the street back at home. Susanita, Manolito, and Felipe, meanwhile, continue to tussle over all manner of issues, romp around the neighborhood, and execute physical feats of great proportions (with the help of a bicycle and a space helmet, Felipe inaugurates the Argentinean Space Program). Only this time, Quino brings everyone together in an alien environment: elementary school.Following the heels of a beloved Book One, Mafalda is back again with her precocious political incisiveness, gags, and hijinks. Mafalda notes the peculiar effects of consumerism and globalization, the ironies of sexism, and the injustices of poverty. Her clear-sighted antiwar beliefs will inspire a new generation of thinkers and activists. All the while readers (young and old) will fall in love with Quinos drawings which evoke the humor, irritation, ponderousness, and energy of childhood.

Everyone in the Brittle family has a magical talent -- except Shiloh. But shes determined to unlock her own greatness in this charmingly quirky novel about family and forgiveness from Newbery Honor winner Kate OShaughnessy.Nearly every member of the Brittle family has an extraordinary talentexcept Shiloh.Her aunt makes pickles that tell your fortune. Her great-aunt brews tea that gives you good dreams. Her sister can grow pumpkins the size of a small house. And her older brotherwho died before Shiloh was bornhad a gift no one will talk about. Her mom says Shiloh doesnt need a talent to be special. But Shiloh knows shes destined for greatness. And with the Brittle family reunion coming up, shes determined to prove it to all her relatives.When Auntie Dees fortune-telling pickles reveal that Shiloh does have a talentand that its somehow connected to her late brotherShiloh feels more confused than vindicated. Why would her mom have kept this from her?The pickles prophesy offers cryptic clues for finding her talentsomething involving an oven? and a new friend?and Shiloh throws herself into the search. But discovering the truth about herself means digging up secrets her mom would rather keep buried.This years family reunion may well be the most dramatic one yetNewbery Honor winner Kate OShaughnessy gives us a moving, magic-tinged story about family, friendship, forgiveness . . . and fortune-telling pickles!

A brand-new collection of 85 easy yet impressive recipes for every meal of the day, from make-ahead lunches to effortless appetizers and showstopping dinners, from Americas favorite home cookThrough her years of experience as a home cook, Ina Garten has learned that the best food is often the simplest. With just a little thought and a few good ingredients, you can make truly impressive dishes without spending hours in the kitchen. Simply Ina celebrates the delicious results of streamlined cooking, sharing Inas expert tips and tricks for achieving the best flavor with the least amount of effort.Each recipe in this book has a secret that makes preparing it easier than you thought. Some dishes rely on smart store-bought shortcutslike Mashed Potato & Leek Soup so delicious no one will ever guess its made with packaged mashed potatoes and Bourbon Baked Beans that dress up canned baked beans with smoked bacon, maple syrup, and good bourbonbecause sometimes store-bought really is just fine! For seamless gatherings, Inas deeply flavorful Provencal Chicken with Olives & Capers can be made ahead and reheated in its Dutch oven before dinner, and the crispy oatmeal topping on her Cherry Berry Crumble can be prepped in advance for easy assembly in the moment. Elegant dishes like Endive & Avocado Salad and Irish Coffee Affogato involve little more than assembling ingredients, allowing you to serve something special without really cooking at all.Whether youre feeding unexpected guests, pulling together a Tuesday night dinner after work, or hosting a dinner party and dont want to miss all the fun cooped up in the kitchen, youll be happy to have these simple, satisfying, and completely doable recipes to turn to. Because simple food shouldnt just save you time; it should let you enjoy the people you love.

A collection of the year’s best food and travel writing, selected by renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés.The Best American series, launched in 1915, is the premier annual showcase for the coun

How the history of data visualization holds the key to designing a more just future.From maps of colonial empires to charts of national trade, data visualization has long been used to consolidate knowledge and power. But just as often, it has been used to uncover oppression and bring about change. Data by Design journeys across continents and over centuries to expose the power of visualizationand to show how it can be wielded back. A group of British antislavery activists who created a diagram of captives in the hold of a ship, accelerating support for the abolitionist cause. A Ñudzahui (Mixtec) painter who designed a map for a king, testifying to his peoples sovereignty and claims to the land. These are but two stories of many, each expertly analyzed and illustrated in full-color detail, that confirm how visualization can lead to a more liberatory world. A set of new images, created by Lauren Klein and her research teamalso viewable on an interactive websitefurther expands our sense of what visualization, when used with intention and care, can achieve.A book for those who love charts and graphs, and for those who create them, Data by Design offers historical grounding, ethical clarityand the inspiration we needto envision a more just future.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Capotes Women, a penetrating examination of President John F. Kennedys complicated, tumultuous life as told through the lens of the fascinating women left as footnotes in his legacy.John Fitzgerald Kennedy was a born leaderbold, charismatic, and able to charm his peers and disarm his critics with nothing more than a witty phrase and a winning smile. He was also obsessive, manipulative, and haunted by complex desires for shiny, remarkable women, collecting them voraciously and carelessly on his rise to the White House and beyond. Once one entered his orbit, she might become his secret lover, only to be summarily dismissed when she no longer suited his needs. But these women were perhaps the only witnesses to the real JFKand its time their stories were finally told.In Ladies Man, six-time New York Times bestselling biographer Laurence Leamer reveals the harrowing, intimate life of JFK. Leamer knew three of Kennedys mistresses, and Ladies Man is written with unprecedented intimacy and access. From JFKs youthful indiscretions at boarding school, his early connections with such beautiful aristocratic European women as Inga Arvad and Gunilla von Post, his marriage to the stately Jacqueline Bouvier, his affairs with Pamela Turnure and Diana de Vegh, his liaisons with mafia moll Judith Exner and East German spy Ellen Rometsch, to his relationship with Marilyn Monroe before her death, JFKs affairs were multifaceted and often tragic. His cautious public persona contrasted sharply with his reckless personal life, where he took bewildering chances that could have destroyed him. And as JFKs profile rose, so did his rashness.No one who reads Ladies Man will ever think about John F. Kennedy the same way again.

In this Appalachian horror novel, two estranged siblings become trapped in a convenience store under attack by a monster from the mountains who feasts on guilty hearts.Rattle, rattle in the darkThe mountains bones seek out a heart.Jane has not spoken to her brother Thomas since the accident that nearly killed them both. Their drive from college through the North Georgia mountains is uncomfortably silent, until they stop at a roadside convenience store, where a man stumbles in with a mutilated body, claiming to have been attacked by a monster.At first, no one believes the mans ravings, but when the next person to leave the store is brutally killed, they fear that local legend might be true:Theres a beast in these mountains who feasts on guilty hearts and someone among them has lured it out of hiding.Jane and Thomas each harbor secrets, but so do the other patrons, and as the monster claims more hearts, the survivors turn on each other, desperate to save themselves by uncovering the guiltiest among them. If the siblings cant overcome the rift between them, theyll surely become the monsters next victimsor worse, become monsters themselves.

The brand-new YA thriller from bestselling, award-winning author Andrew Joseph White a gritty and unapologetic queer coming-of-age suspense, perfect for true crime enthusiasts and Holly Jackson readers.Morgans father is a serial killer. To be exact, Morgans father is Graham Nathaniel Slaughterthe man who brutally murdered fifty-one young women and girls across Washington DCand the day Morgan put him behind bars was the best of his life. Now, all Morgan wants is to survive senior year without flunking out or racking up another assault charge, but thatll be difficult considering the documentary his mother just agreed to. Morgans participation is non-negotiable and comes with rules. Like putting off transition until college. And talking about his father.In a desperate attempt to prove he is nothing like his father, Morgan latches onto his fathers mysterious final victim: a young woman with no name and no family to claim her. Hell figure out who she is. Hell bring her peace, whatever the hell that means.Then new classmate Felicity slams into Morgans life, armed with a switchblade and a life-shattering secret. They know why Morgans testimony never lined up in court. They know Morgan was taught to hurt people. And if Morgan doesnt let them help find this girl, theyll tell everyone. He and Felicity have so much more in common than he can stomach, and the consequences of the truth could destroy them both.

In her debut cookbook, the powerhouse chef behind Shuka and Shukette, Ayesha Nurdjaja, serves up over 120 seasonal, flavor-packed, Mediterranean and Levantinspired dishes that dont hold back.At her hit restaurants, Shuka and Shukette, Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja brings the party with bold, colorful, vegetable-forward Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food. In her debut cookbook, shes doing the samesharing over 120 vibrant, foolproof recipes that let peak-season produce steal the show. No fussy steps, no endless ingredient listsjust big herbs, bold spices, and plenty of sauces to swipe, drizzle, and drag your bread through.This is food meant to be ripped, dipped, and devoured. Youll find silky-smooth hummus, rich and creamy labne, and easy to make flatbreads to swipe it all up. The heart of Mediterranean All the Way is seasonal produce, and Ayesha brings it hard with knockout combos like Fig & Burrata finished with an icy shower of frozen fig or Halloumi with Strawberries, spiked with Aleppo pepper and sumac. Theres tahini-drizzled Roasted Cauliflower with Dates & Pistachio Chermoula that hits every notesweet, nutty, crunchy, caramelizedand a springy Pea Party thats exactly as fun as it sounds. Throw in an extra crispy Sesame-Crusted Chicken Schnitzel or juicy Middle Eastern Meatballs, and youre in business.Whether youre cooking for two or for a crew, Ayeshas menus and mix-and-match dishes make it easy to build a table thats as generous and joyful as the food itself. All you need now is a trip to the marketand maybe a second round of flatbread.

Hell take your insecurities, your deepest fears, your darkest secrets and use them to end you. Slowly.Methodically.Hell enjoy it.Savour it.He feeds on it. Tortures you in your dreams, manipulates time and pace and brings that dispar into your waking hours until you cant tell the difference between reality and the dream. Both worlds mesh until the life is sucked out of you. His name, is Nathan.A Darak.A fear demon.The most hated creature in the realm.Pure Darkness. Everything said about Daraks is true, yet it isnt. Lies are hidden within truths. A conspiracy that altered their identity and seeped into the fabric of society. Reshaped their place in the realm and now, Nathan doesnt even know his true name. But one thing is certain. There is power in a name. And, when he finds it, the creature that tried to bury his history will die by his hands and savouring their demise will be the most delicious vengeance.

"You are mine, promised to me by the stars themselves"When Zemira finds herself chained and bound in her fathers cell, she knows the only reason shes still alive is because her father intends to use her as bait. Prince Keirthe powerful dragon king who hides himself in the body of a fae princehas declared he will do anything to protect her.Even reveal his true nature when he promises to break the curse upon her people in exchange for her.Its a trap.Only a dragons heart can break the curse. And her evil father and brother finally have the means to overpower him and cut it from his chest.Her.To save him, Zemira must make a desperate alliance with an old enemy. Because in the deep, dark cells of the Wraith Kings dungeons, someone else lingers in chains. A fae princess with the heat of a dragons inferno running through her veins, one intent upon fulfilling the promise of her destiny.Zemira must risk everything to save the dragon king shes finally given her heart toeven make a blood oath with the woman who once tried to kill her.No matter the cost.Join USA Today bestselling author, Bec McMaster, in the steamy finale of this fae fantasy romance trilogy, featuring a dragon prince determined to rescue his fated mate at all costs and a wraith-born thief who must step into the power of her lost heritage if she ever has a chance of saving him. Thief of Hearts is the third book in the epic Court of Dreams series. This dragon king will scorch your sheets and rule your world. If you love fantasy romances full of page turning action, fairy tale romance, and world building you can escape into, then this series is for you.Read this epic fantasy filled with magic and breathtaking romance today!Dont miss any of the Court of Dreams fantasy romances!Book 1: Thief of DreamsBook 2: Thief of SoulsBook 3: Thief of Hearts

A novel of dislocation and psychoanalytic self-revelation, told in fragments strewn from Mexico City to the American Midwest, from the Aztec Empire to the Iguala 43.Some of this information about Iguala has made me dizzy; I have never heard most of these facts. I continue, but cant we just pause here for a moment, they are so despicable, the mayor and his wife, the way she lorded it over the town as if she were some queen, parading herself throughout Iguala, in front of the families of the boys she would later help to have murdered. Cant we just pause here for a moment of clear indignation, of focused fury directed against these two, before we plunge back into the not knowing, back into the question of vast collusion, back into the overwhelming doubt?Exiled from her large extended family in Mexico City, the narrator of Notes on Disappearing was sent to the United States to live with an uncles family when she was six. The family hoped to protect the child from her mothers acute mental illness. Slowly, she adapts to life in a small college town in the Midwest with her loving but weak uncle and his callous wife, but long summer trips back to her extended family in Mexico lead the girl to rightly believe that she is living two separate lives in two separate worlds. Adding to her disorientation is the fact that her adopted parents, when she is twelve, unceremoniously reveal to her that her birth father is, in fact, her presumed fathers best friend.Years later the narrator begins psychoanalysis to try to understand her perpetual state of dislocation and what she has lost. As her analysis and her work on this book progress, sheand the readerbecome fully immersed in the pain and confusion of self-revelation. Her seductively lyrical, sharp, and rigorous observations bring the world and mindscape of childhood thrillingly close, while that fractured childhoods relation to the disruptions of her adulthood becomes achingly clear. Transgenerational trauma, mental illness, her charismatic and dangerous presumed fathers closeted homosexuality masked by machismo, the disappearance of the forty-three students in Iguala, the fall of the Aztec Empire in Tlatelolco at the heart of Mexico City are woven together to create a cacophony of interrelation in this very personal tale of self-discovery.

Marcus Samuelsson, Award-Winning Chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author explores plant-forward eating around the globe, learning from chefs and farmers from the Caribbean and South America to East Asia and Africa.In recent years, Marcus Samuelsson has reimagined the way he cooks, focusing more and more on nourishing, healthy, of-the-earth" ingredients from around the world: coconut, rice, corn, acai, plantains, teff, chillis and more. As Marcus illuminates, these ancient ingredients are heirlooms, telling stories of ancestry, migration, and resilience. They bind communities, and if we look closer, they also offer a path toward healthy living.In Back to Green, Marcus inspires readers to rediscover the cuisines of the globe that have provided us with healthy, delicious food for centuries. Countries in the Caribbean, the Americas, the Pacific, Asia, and Africa have long incorporated superfoods into their diets. The diverse and delicious recipes in this book include: Papaya Passion Fruit Smoothie Steamed Black Cod with Spicy Pineapple Salsa Eggplant Omelet with Banana Ketchup Rice Noodle Bowl with Ginger and Garlic Broth Lentil Salad with Coconut Turmeric Vinaigrette Vegetarian Injera Lasagna With profiles of chefs and producers all over the world, Back to Green is a sweeping and groundbreaking celebration of cultures that have long looked at food through the lens of sustainability, ritual, and healing. It is a trek around the globe that will lead you back home to your kitchen, armed with soul-nourishing recipes that are waiting to be honored and passed down through generations once more.

Dont miss the final epic instalment of the Bloodwing Academy series, coming soon from Sunday Times bestselling author Briar Boleyn!What do you get if you mix Fourth Wing with Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, dark academia, and lots and lots of vampires? Welcome to Bloodwing Academy.Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood. The reader reviews for the Bloodwing Academy series say it all! This is the next Fourth Wing I swear These two are everything. Their humour? Their BANTER? God tier They say love makes you foolish. At Bloodwing, it makes you dangerous. I thought surviving a vampire academy was the hardest thing Id ever have to do. Then I fell in love with a boy who can turn into a dragon. After the events in Veilmar, my only concern is for Blake. Will he survive the monster who possesses him? But as I fight a battle for the soul of the man I love, my dearest friend is up against the greatest danger a dragon rider can ever face. Meanwhile, as Bloodwing reels from loss and betrayal, an ancient prophecy tightens its grip, and an unexpected triad is rising one powerful enough to change the balance of power in Sangratha forever. As the Veil cracks and the dead come back to haunt us, love becomes a weapon sharp enough to destroy the world or strong enough to forge a new one. Perfect for fans of: Dragons, Vampires and Fae Slow-burn and spice Enemies-to-lovers and fated mates Readers cant stop praising the Bloodwing Academy series: Theres so much tension, angst, and yearning between Medra and Blake, and the spice was DELICIOUS If you love dragons, academia, trials, vampires, and spice, you will absolutely devour this book! The narrative is flawless and weaves beautifully around a fantastical and timeless dark world

The last place college freshmen Avery and Theo want to be is home for the holiday. Both freshly single and dreading being in the same town as their exes for a week, they devise a plan to fake date to make it through Thanksgiving Break. Fans of cozy romances and friends-to-lovers will adore this fall love story.Best friends Avery and Theo are home for the holiday during their freshmen year of college, and they have one goal this Thanksgiving: survive the week without romantic disasters. Averys determined to stay out of her ex-boyfriends orbit, while Theos dodging his ex-girlfriend who is thinking of switching schools to be with him. Their solution? Fake date through turkey dinners and awkward family moments, then break up the second theyre back on campus.But pretending to be in love has a way of blurring lines. Between surprisingly hot kisses and the softer moments in between, Avery and Theo find themselves grappling with feelings that are anything but fake. Memories of high school spark, old wounds resurface, and the chemistry theyve ignored for years becomes impossible to deny.Caught between the holiday break chaos and their own tangled emotions, Avery and Theo must decide if this charade is really just a convenient escape or the beginning of something far more real.Tropes: Fake dating Friends to lovers Bad boy x golden girl Family drama Small town

Bestselling author of The Arsenal of Democracy and The Accidental President, A. J. Baime returns with the incredible story of the airplane that ended World War II, the B-29 Superfortress, the rise of American airpower, and the man who made it all possible.Of all the feats of American ingenuity in World War II, perhaps none was as impressive in scale or vital to the Allied victory as the creation of American airpower. Just a few years before the start of World War II, the American military was stuck in the dark ages of aviation, with the U.S. Armys Air Corps mainly focused, not on combat, but on mail delivery. Fast forward to end of the war, and America had launched the most impressive flying machine the world had ever seen: the B-29 Superfortress, a weapon so essential to ending the war that its research and development process cost more than the Manhattan Project.Now A. J. Baime, one of our foremost chroniclers of twentieth-century history, returns with the story of this remarkable turnaround, detailing the creation of the Superfortress and how U.S. General Hap Arnold made the rise of American airpower a reality. Through the lens of Arnolds remarkable careerstretching from the dawn of aviation until the creation of the U.S. Air ForceBaime tells a sweeping story of American ingenuity, perseverance, and resilience, as the brightest minds from around the country came together to create the planes and the air strategy that carried the Allies to victory. From the crowded assembly lines of American factories to antiaircraft fire in the skies over Western Europe to the machinations of Roosevelts Oval Office, Baime masterfully recreates the decisions, weapons, and victories that demonstrated to the world that whoever controlled the skies would win the war and control the future. Yet it was the Superfortress that brought it all together, culminating with the delivery of atomic bombs which could not have been carried by any other plane in the U.S. arsenal.What emerges is a book that rightfully places the creation of World War II airpower in the pantheon of American technological achievements alongside the Manhattan Project and the Space Race. In the end, the Superfortress did more than win the warit made America a superpower.