In the Central West End of St. Louis, a gritty tale of ambition and survival unfolds amid the '80s crack epidemic. Michael, Junie, and Sean pursue the American dream, navigating the complexities of loyalty and betrayal of the city life. Randy and Cindy's quest for justice blurs the lines between right and wrong, and the Bells' legacy is tested as love and vigilantism collide. In a city pulsing with life and danger, personal bonds and underworld ties emerge, challenging the preconceived not...

Patrick the cat lives a very comfortable life until one day a new kitten arrives. Her name is Paloma and it appears as though she is taking all the attention and fun from Patrick's comfortable life. Just when it seems Patrick can't take anymore, he decides to give little Paloma a chance. She can't be so bad after all, can she? Early readers can relate to the struggles of getting accustomed to a new family member in this touching Spanish-translated story with wonderfully playful illustratio...

Young readers will be exposed to figurative language, rhyming, and countless facts as they read these imaginative, inventive, original poems about space. This book is sure to encourage readers to explore the world beyond our own. With colorful, full-page illustrations, and adventurous language, readers won't want to stop reading until they've become a space ace!

Young readers can take a somewhat perilous tour of the zoo with this story. As readers are introduced to Andulus tortoises, lemurs, and emus, they may learn some fascinating facts that they didn't know before. For instance, did you know that lemurs like to drink their Madagascan coffee out of fine china mugs? Children will discover facts like these and so much more. Humorous illustrations and intriguing animals will make readers want to visit this zoo again and again.

‘This story will appeal to those who still believe that an Englishman’s home is his castle, and to those who have a soft spot for indomitable old women’ Daily TelegraphThe hardback edition of this book, published in 2009 under the title A Lifetime in the Building, saw its extraordinary story featured not only in the Daily Mail but also Hello magazine – and quickly sold out two printings. Now it is re-launched in paperback under a new title to highlight its appeal as the tale of an ...

Interest in structures with nanometer-length features has significantly increased as experimental techniques for their fabrication have become possible. The study of phenomena in this area is termed nanoscience, and is a research focus of chemists, pure and applied physics, electrical engineers, and others. The reason for such a focus is the wide range of novel effects that exist at this scale, both of fundamental and practical interest, which often arise from the interaction between metal...

Ex-Superschurke Gru wäre am liebsten nur noch ein guter Ehemann für seine Frau Lucy und liebevoller Vater für seine drei Adoptivtöchter Margo, Edith und Agnes – sehr zum Ärger seiner Minions. Die proben den Aufstand und landen hinter Gittern. Doch damit nicht genug. Mit Balthazar Bratt, einem gescheiterten Kinderstar der 80er-Jahre, bekommt Gru einen neuen Erzfeind. Der will nichts weniger als die Weltherrschaft an sich reißen! Das Chaos ist perfekt, als plötzlich Grus Zwillingsbruder Dru ...

Nichts liegt dem Bösewicht Gru mehr am Herzen, als Unfrieden zu stiften und der Menschheit den Tag zu vermiesen. Umgeben von einer Armee von kartoffelförmigen Zwergwesen schmiedet der Hausherr in seiner unterirdischen Geheimfestung seine genialen weltweiten Schurkenstreiche, deren Krönung die Entführung des Mondes werden soll. Bis eines Tages Margo, Edith und Agnes an seine Tür klopfen – drei kleine Waisen, die sich in den Kopf gesetzt haben, dass Gru den idealen Papa für sie abgeben würde...

Winner of the Bram Stoker and Shirley Jackson Awards: "Twenty insanely inventive, hauntingly atmospheric and flat out coo coo for Cocoa Puffs stories" ( Hellnotes).A World Fantasy Award nominee, "this anthology . . . is a collection of some of the most talented horror and speculative fiction authors writing today" ( BuzzFeed). It includes all-new stories by Laird Barron, Pat Cadigan, Brian Evenson, Jeffrey Ford, Caítlin R. Kiernan, Garth Nix, Mich...

What if the British Empire won the American Revolution—and never let go?By 2052, the Empire spans continents, ruling from its capital in New York. Generations of constant war have consolidated the monarchy’s power and reduced Parliament to a puppet. Censorship, violence, and control govern daily life. But the thirst for freedom never fully died.They tried—five times—to win it back. Each time, they failed.Now, a sudden rupture inside the Royal Family has changed ever...

"Vince McMahon: The Unauthorized Biography of the WWE Chairman" is a first of its kind comprehensive exploration of the life, controversies, and legacy of Vince McMahon from national bestselling author Michael Essany.From McMahon's impoverished upbringing with an abusive stepfather to his Napoleon-like conquests as a brash young wrestling promoter, WWE fans can relive the remarkable and unlikely accomplishments, stunning failures, and extraordinary events that define the life and c...

"Essays on the baseball great's impact on American society . . . A successful attempt to give a towering cultural figure his due beyond the baselines." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Before the United States Supreme Court ruled against segregation in public schools, and before Rosa Parks refused to surrender her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, Jackie Robinson walked onto the diamond on April 15, 1947, as first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers, making hi...