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A joyful guide to life that prizes good enough over striving for the best in order to have a creative, beautiful, and fulfilling life, even in difficult timesAttempting to live well when the world is coarse and were stretched thin may seem impossible, but according to journalist Rachel Wilkerson Miller, theres no better time to tap into genuine loveliness and beauty. This book is a refreshing, joyful invitation to cultivate a life that feels abundant, sumptuous, and deeply satisfying. Despite all that is wrong, you can still have a nice life.A nice life is cozy, its comfortable, its meaningful. Its filled with moments of beauty. Its for anyone interested in the #softlife trend. You can have a nice life even when facing illness, grief, or unemployment; when youre stressed about work, politics, or climate change. Living well in hard times can be an act of resistance and self-love. How do we get there? By making an effort and living with intention. Be curious: Treat your library card like a passport and embrace imagination and inspiration, every single day. Look for beauty: Engage with art and culture and bring more polish and elegance to your routine. Prioritize joy: Befriend interesting people and seek out activities that bring levity, laughter, color, and pleasure to your life. Live generously: Share your time, kindness, and creativity with others and create meaning. The Nice Life guides us through hard moments with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and insight from more than twenty experts. Its for anyone who wants to be on their phone less and in the real world more, making every day feel authentic, special, and full of delight.

Nell of Gumbling and her diary are back for the holiday season...but will crushes and competition turn this winter wonderland turn into a nightmare?! From the bestselling author of The Okay Witch comes another adventure from a twelve-year-old girl living an ordinary life in a magical land.Tis the season of Feszht in Gumbling, which means spending time with friends and family and looking back at the past year. But the year isnt over yet, and when Nell ends up directing the towns holiday show, it seems like everyone is looking to her for answerseveryone except the Sam Birdneck, the new kid in town, who becomes her co-director. Sam has his own ideas of how to run the show, and he and Nell cant seem to agree on anything. Which is made worse when Nell realizes she has an extremely inconvenient crush on Sam. And if that werent enough to deal with, the holiday spirit becomes a bit too literal when the kids find out the theater is haunted. Can Nell pull off a perfect show and prove to her friends and herself that she can handle the spotlight? Or will the backstage drama ruin the holiday before the curtains even open?

This follow-up to Tomorrow Ill Be Brave and Tomorrow Ill Be Kind reminds young readers of the fresh perspective that a new day can bring while exploring emotional opposites through uplifting, expertly hand-lettered messages from New York Times bestselling creator Jessica Hische.Tomorrow Ill feel better, and I really do believe, that all these feelings, ups and downs, are what help make meme!This hopeful, forward-looking picture book recognizes that not every day is filled with positive emotions. Relatable descriptions of tough times and big feelings will help young readers feel seen, inviting them to sit in and process their own thorny emotions.Encouraging kids to remember how tomorrow offers a fresh start and new possibilities, this book makes for a great gift or bedtime read, filled with supportive words of understanding, wisdom, and motivation.

A heart-wrenching yet vividly hopeful novel about a Black girls struggle to find the quiet beauty in life and friendship amid the chaos of grief and mental illness by New York Times, USA Today, and Indie bestselling author Frederick Joseph."Frederick is such a grounded and beautiful voice of not just this moment but all the moments. Everythings Not Lost cements him firmly as a much needed and stunning voice inside the world of YA literature." Jacqueline Woodson, winner of the Hans Christian Andersen AwardAs a sixteen-year-old Black girl with bipolar disorder, Ella Washington has plenty stacked against her. But following her beloved sisters unexpected death and its turbulent aftermath, Ella is desperate to find any sense of normalcy. Worse still, someone at her school is determined to drive her deeper into despair.It feels nearly impossible to find her way out of the fog of grief and loneliness, but through her love of art, some unlikely new friends, and the memory of her sister, Ella slowly learns that the pursuit of happiness and forgiveness is an endeavor that is more than worthwhile.Told in Frederick Josephs perceptive and lyrical voice, Everythings Not Lost is an achingly relatable story about finding points of light even in the darkest of times.

Make café-quality coffee at home with this beautiful, hands-on book from U.S. Barista Champion Morgan Eckroth, the creator behind the popular @morgandrinkscoffee.Coffee, for Here is both a practical handbook and a guide to building real coffee skills at home, designed to help you brew with confidence and curiosity. Whether youre just beginning your coffee journey or ready to refine your technique, Morgan your friendly internet barista meets you where you are, breaking down each step so even more complex methods feel approachable.The book explores coffee from bean to cup, covering origins, flavor profiles, and how coffee is grown, roasted, and tasted. Morgan then walks you through every major brewing method, including pour-over, French press, AeroPress, Moka pot, cold brew, and espresso, with clear instructions, illustrations, and QR-code video walkthroughs. Youll also learn how to build a streamlined home coffee bar and master espresso fundamentals like shot pulling, milk steaming, and latte art.Once youve mastered the basics, experiment with 40 inventive, cafe-style drink recipes that are both impressive and achievable at home from a crisp Espresso Tonic to a nostalgic Creamsicle or a floral Limoncello with papaya puree, lime juice, rose water, and espresso.Perfect for coffee lovers, fans of non-alcoholic craft beverages, and anyone drawn to the home cafe lifestyle, Coffee, for Here is an essential companion for making great coffee, right where you are.

Beloved character Adam Raccoon returns in a classic new edition of Disney animator Glen Keanes beloved series with a story about salvation!Adam loves swimming, and hes allowed to swim anywhere in Kings Woods except for Tempting Pool, which is too close to the thundering Forever Falls for safety. But he ignores the No Swimming sign King Aren puts up and is soon dragged into a strong current that sweeps him toward the Falls. At the last moment, King Aren rescues Adam and is himself pulled over the Falls. But just when Adam thinks the king is gone forever, King Aren himself appears out of the bushes and invites Adam to follow him.Paired with the energetic and graceful illustrations from Disney animating veteran Glen Keane and interwoven with the biblical lesson of sacrifice and salvation, Forever Falls is an Adam Raccoon adventure kids and parents wont want to miss!

Beloved character Adam Raccoon returns in a classic new edition of Disney animator Glen Keanes beloved series with a story about focusing on what really matters!King Aren invites Adam on a day-long hike. Even though Aren assures Adam he has prepared for everything they need, Adam decides to bring half of his house with him. But the pile of stuff makes it hard for Adam to see Aren, much less follow him. He ends up getting lost and surrounded by wolves, but Aren shows up to save him just in time.Paired with the energetic and graceful illustrations from Disney animating veteran Glen Keane and interwoven with the biblical lesson of following Jesus and keeping our eyes on him, Lost Woods is an Adam Raccoon adventure kids and parents wont want to miss!

A revolutionary approach to work and life based on the innovative 90 minute method that will boost productivity and transform your everyday routine.Thriving in todays overstimulated world has never been harder. We treat ourselves like machinesconstantly on, multitasking, and never truly unplugging. But this relentless hustle is backfiring: our current idea of productivity is actually making us less effective and more exhausted.But what if the secret to multiplying your productivity by up to 10x lies not in doing more, but in simply doing three things differently? In Ultraproductive, authors Eric Partaker and Dr. Christian Poensgenreveal the transformative power of the 90-minute methoda simple but revolutionary approach that addresses three key aspects of productivity and well-being:Focus: Dedicate just 90 minutes a day to deep, uninterrupted work and watch your productivity double.Sleep: Prioritize 90 minutes of deep and REM sleep nightly to supercharge your brain, increasing output by up to 2.5 times.Stress: Break stress cycles every 90 minutes to maintain energy and double your effectiveness.Drawing from cutting-edge research and their combined expertise in psychology and business, Poensgen and Partaker present a practical framework for becoming ultraproductivenot just surviving, but truly thriving at work and at home.Packed with actionable strategies, relatable examples, and fresh insights, Ultraproductive is the essential guide for anyone seeking focus and fulfillment in an increasingly hectic world.

A quirky chicken named Elaine journeys through the big city in search of artistic inspiration in this funny picture book about self-discoverya perfect story to inspire young readers to explore their own creative pursuits!Meet Elaine: a big city chicken with a lot of love for the world. And what she loves the most is her city: the hustle and bustle, the tasty pizza, and best of all, the art. But when Elaine looks around, she sees all sorts of different artists. Painters. Sculptors. Performers. But what kind of artist is SHE?Come along with one ingenious chicken as she goes in search of what makes a true artist. Told with vibrant illustrations and witty text, this is a story about the beauty of sharing yourself with the world.

When the line between love and obsession blurs . . . The fourth volume of the mature-rated BL webtoon by DOYAK.The second-in-command of the K35 gang is dead, and those seeking to claim his power are making their moves. After surviving an assassination attempt, TJ warns Ian away from the funeralIans appearance would only cause trouble and risk TJs position. But Ian can sense the danger surrounding TJ, his only family, and he may not be able to stop himself from getting involved. Meanwhile, Jos affection for Ian twists into jealousy as he wonders about the night Ian suddenly canceled their plans. Suspecting Ian might still be seeing TJ, Jo cant help but feel frustrated and possessive.And then . . . TJ disappears.Volume 4 includes episodes 3953 of the webcomic Wet Sand.

In this funny and tender finale to the Huda F series, Huda has a plan to find lovebut she might need to find herself first!Its the summer after Hudas high school graduation, and love is in the air! Or its about to be, anyway. Because Huda has the ingredients for a perfect love story: a butt-kicking girl power squad of new friends, and a plan to woo all the aunties into setting her up with their eligible sons. But when she finds herself caught between her friends and her heart, gender roles and ambitions, and her fears and dreams, Huda begins to realize that finding her own happily ever after might require changing herselfor her expectations.

A start to a new duology from Of Jade and Dragons author Amber Chen, perfect for fans of The Scorpion and the Night Blossom and A Forgery of Fate!Meng Lingxi and her grandmother run a legendary auction house, Meng Wuthe House of Dreams. But when a mysterious traveler arrives bearing a fragment of a soul, all that Lingxi knows changes in an instant. Her grandmother mysteriously vanishes, and restless spirits descend upon Meng Wu.Then two unlikely alliesYan Jun and Yan Shan, guardians of hell itselfcome to Lingxis aid, revealing a shocking secret about the only home shes ever known: Meng Wu sits upon the gateway to hell, and her grandmother serves the god of the underworld himself.Soon, Lingxi joins her two companions on a perilous journey to find her grandmother and unravel the mystery behind the dangerous fragment of soul. Along the way, the trio must outsmart humans, gods, and demons alike who try to stand in their waybefore hell is let loose on earth.

A charming Christmas picture book that flips tradition on its head: instead of asking Santa for gifts, one little boy sets out to give Santa the perfect present. With its heartwarming message about the magic of giving back, this festive story makes a meaningful holiday gift and may even inspire new traditions...Every year, children all around the world ask themselves what theyd like to receive from Santa. But one little boy has a different question: What would Santa wish for? Determined, Dorim sets out on a quest to craft the perfect presentbut hell need some help from his friends. With Christmas fast approaching, will they be able to make Santas wish come true in time?With adorable characters and art that is brimming with humor, this inventive story about kindness, generosity, and the joy of giving is an irresistible pick for holiday shoppers seeking the perfect gift book.

Create your own Marvel-style comic book with this practical guide featuring expert insights from Marvels top writers, artists, and editors.What is it that makes a Marvel comic book so special? How can you recreate that Marvel magic to hookand holda reader from the very first page? Marvels Mastering the Art of Comics guides you through every step in the process of creating a Marvel-quality comic book: Crafting the perfect pitchCreating compelling characters and origin storiesMaximizing a scene visuallyDesigning a Marvel-style cover that screams "pick me up to find out what happens!"Telling a story across panels, pages, and issuesAnd so much more, including all the technical nuts and bolts of working with a team to execute your visionWith captivating scenes from X-Men, Daredevil, The Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and more, alongside rich insights, quotes, and Q&As from nearly twenty of the most storied Marvel creators, this step-by-step guide analyzes character, story, cover, and panel samples to explore the anatomy of a Marvel comic book, teaching you everything you need to know to create one of your own. This guide is a Marvel-comics-making master class for the creator who is ready to move beyond basic theory to learn how to bring the pageand their careerto life.

An actionable framework for doing politics with Earths nonliving, living, and technological agencies to expand planetary habitability.Our Planetary Condition advances a simple yet transformative claim: we do not live on but are part of a planet whose nonliving, living, and technological forces actively shape politics. If keeping the Earth habitable is the defining challenge of our time, then politics must be restructured beyond human-centered and state-bound frameworks. Earth is not merely a system to manage but an agential complex to govern with. Authors Frederic Hanusch, Liza Bauer, Clemens Finkelstein, and Claus Leggewie propose a new approach for planetary politicsone that recognizes the collective agencies of nonliving, living, and technological actors as integral to our coexistence.Rather than relying on human proxies to represent more-than-human concerns, the book shows how to do politics with planetary agenciesrivers and forests, cyclones and currents, even space weatherthat actively shape political conditions. Across seven chapters, the authors unsettle inherited ideas of political subjectivity and representation, outlining a conceptual and practical framework for engaging these agencies that operate outside conventional registers of deliberation.Merging political theory and the environmental humanities with research on planetary dynamics, ecological relations, and technological infrastructures alongside Indigenous and non-Western knowledges, this book introduces an actionable model for rethinking politics for the planetary age.

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.

From New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypasa sweeping, richly layered Victorian novel about a trailblazing female economist whos determined to build Britains first womens bank, but she must fight both financial corruption and a system intent on destroying the newly found family shes created.In Victorian England, no womannot even a brilliant economist like Reina Martinis allowed to open her own bank account. Men will take care of everything, women are told. But Reina knows better. As the illegitimate daughter of a Spanish immigrant mother, shes haunted by the memory of living with unpaid grocers bills and no coal for the hearth.So together with her mentor, the powerful banker William Farlow, Reina will build the first all-womens bank, where women can manage their own financial security.At home, Reinas domestic staff of recently paroled prisoners are building new lives and becoming a found family. But soon Reina is shocked to discover that her enigmatic butler, John Pembroke, is an undercover police detective. Hes been assigned to investigate Farlow, whos suspected of financial crime on a scale so massive, it could destabilize the British economy. Pembroke needs Reinas expertise for a high-stakes nighttime heist to obtain incriminating evidence.Now Reina faces the agonizing choice of betraying her mentor or turning her back on thousands of working-class families who stand to lose everything. Either way, her dream of the womens bank may be over.But courage and sacrifice arent limited to the battlefieldthey also occur at the kitchen table, where women who believe in compassion and community are working to remake the future. And when the stakes are highest, Reina knows to trust her heart as well as her intellect.Based on real-life trailblazers such as Mary Paley Marshall, Britains first female economist, and financial titan Hetty Green, Queen of Lombard Street brings to light the hidden history of extraordinary women whose achievements should be celebrated. How can we know who we are, if we dont know who we were?