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People have been drawing lines on maps for as long as there have been maps to draw on. Sometimes rooted in physical geography, sometimes entirely arbitrary, these lines might often have looked very different if a war or treaty or the decisions of a...

Schoolteacher Sophie Lawson has fled to the Cotswold countryside after a tragic break-up and is throwing herself into dating and organising Cranswell's annual Christmas concert. The festive fun is marred by the arrival of a handsome but surly musical director, tricky pupils and concert...

From a renowned scholar and translator, the definitive translation of Aesop's Fables Aesop's fables are among the most familiar and best-loved stories in the world. Tales like "The Tortoise and the Hare," "The Dog in the Manger," and "Sour Grapes" have captivated us for...

When Lizel mysteriously finds himself in a city that bears odd similarities to his own but clearly isn't, he quickly comes to terms with the unlikely truth: this is an entirely different world. Even so, laid-back Lizel isn't the type to panic. He immediately...

This book is the wise and compassionate friend you need when you experience grief and loss. Everyone faces loss, and everyone grieves. But grief is as unique as a thumbprint--not everyone grieves the same losses or in the same way. A Guide to Grief...

A book that helps young readers make sense of the concept of time and just how much happens in a year. The Tanaka family are moving out of their apartment building and into a house. Follow them on their journey to see how their...

The unvarnished history of America's most notorious palace, its original American queen, and its current controversial king.Moments between the Roaring Twenties sunk into the Great Depression, socialite heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post and financier E.F. Hutton constructed an estate to outdo all estates. To the...

Michael W. Austin shows how nationalism is contrary to American values and Christian virtues--and offers us a better form of civic engagement. In this brief, thought-provoking book, Michael W. Austin turns his keen mind for ethics toward the crisis currently facing our democracy: the...

How, over the course of five centuries, one particular god and one particular Christianity came to dominate late Roman imperial politics and piety The ancient Mediterranean teemed with gods. For centuries, a practical religious pluralism prevailed. How, then, did one particular god come to...

From a "brilliant, one-of-a-kind maestro" (Booklist), a vibrant tapestry of memoir, research, and criticism Again, today, if I must choose between love and memory, I choose memory. What would you risk to know yourself? Which stories are you willing to follow to the bitter...

The ultra-rich control magic--the same way they control everything else--but Stephen Oakwood may just beat them at their own game in this exhilarating contemporary fantasy from the author of the Alex Verus novels. Stephen Oakwood has emerged victorious against the schemes of his aristocratic...

Author: David BiedrzyckiPublisher: Charlesbridge PublishingPublished: 10/15/2024Pages: 56Binding Type: HardcoverISBN: 9781623543747Audience: Ages 4-8About the AuthorDavid Biedrzycki is the author and illustrator of Invasion of the Unicorns, SumoPuppy, SumoKitty, and Groundhog's Runaway Shadow, as well as the Breaking News series; the Me and My Dragon series;...

Have a Blast Building New LEGO(R) Toys With This Extra-Big Book of Creative Projects Turn your pile of LEGO(R) bricks into a day of fun with the bestselling book of LEGO(R) activities! This epic oversized edition has step-by-step instructions and tons of photos to...

Five-year-old Beto wants to have a tea party with his seven-year old sister, Cora, but she wants to play a pirate, so Beto creates treasure maps that hopefully will lead her to his treasure of berries.Author: Jenny LacikaPublisher: Charlesbridge PublishingPublished: 10/08/2024Pages: 32Binding Type: HardcoverISBN:...

A thrilling graphic novel reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn that follows Jim, an enslaved man on a journey towards freedom, and his sidekick, Huck, in the antebellum South--from the team behind the Eisner Award-winning The Black Panther Party. Commonly regarded as one of...

Master the art of offensive bash scripting. This highly practical hands-on guide covers chaining commands together, automating tasks, crafting living-off-the-land attacks, and more! In the hands of the penetration tester, bash scripting becomes a powerful offensive security tool. In Black Hat Bash, you'll learn...

"Forceful and inspired, this is a rousing praise song for strong Black women."--Publishers Weekly"An impassioned celebration of Black women and their roles in transforming the nation."--Kirkus ReviewsIn this long-overdue celebration of Black women's resilience and unheralded strength, the revered, trailblazing White House correspondent reflects...

Deep House is the closest music to a heartbeat. Why wouldn't a vampire love it?Maria can't wait to sneak out on her date with Evan, the cute boy she's been crushing on. But their evening out gets sidetracked by Evan's cousin, who just needs...

From the New York Times bestselling and multi-Eisner award-winning co-creators of Something is Killing the Children, The Nice House on the Lake, The Department of Truth, and Powers comes this ambitious, non-fiction comic book experience depicting true stories of UFO abductions with an eye...

To a young Neanderthal boy, the world is full of incredible adventures -- and unexpected encounters, when he meets a human boy for the first time in this stunning, sparsely worded picture book. A prehistoric Neanderthal family arrives at their new home, a cave,...