F****our speculative stories of disasters, dystopias and destroyed civilisationsJohn Christopher is probably best known for his seminal science ficion novel The Death of Grass and his ‘Tripods’ trilogy for young adults, which was adapted for BBC TV and became a cult classic. Alongside John Wyndham, he was one of the foremost exponents of ‘disaster fiction’, and these four fantastic productions all centre around post-apocalyptic themes – from deadly disease...

To be human is to be biased, especially with today's technologies and politics reinforcing our unconscious reactions.Most people do not see themselves as biased towards people different from themselves, yet disparities and dangerous prejudices still run rampant. Why is that? And is there anything we can do about it?Building on the transformational lessons of the bestselling Everyday Bias, Howard J. Ross and Jake Ross reveal how bias is bui...

contemporary fiction, emotional drama, relationships, modern romance, love and loyalty, personal growth, close friends, female protagonist, commitment fears, marriage test, friendship dynamics, life choices, family ties, self-discovery, emotional conflict, relational tension, new beginnings, heartfelt narrative, witty dialogue, inner resilience, heart vs. head, emotional intimacy, modern love story, character-driven, everyday life challenges, social expectations, personal dilemmas, relatio...

'[An] absolute corker from Ireland's best mystery writer ... utterly gripping' ExpressThe players call it The Game. There are just two rules:No killing close to home.No Killing outside the gameBut what happens when those rules get broken?When the drowned body of a troubled teenager is recovered from a river in Maine's Kennebec Valley, and a young woman disappears from a small rural town, they draw the attentio...

This volume presents a comprehensive collection of critical essays on Joseph Conrad's works, developed over three decades of scholarly engagement. While addressing diverse aspects of Conrad's oeuvre, these studies are unified by a consistent methodological approach and thematic focus that distinguishes this collection from existing scholarship. Methodologically, this work employs an inductive hermeneutical framework that diverges from predominantly deductive approaches in contemporary lite...

In the gritty streets of Hell's Kitchen, the 10th Muse is on the hunt for a mysterious mob enforcer who's been tearing up the neighborhood. And in a stunning twist, she discovers it's none other than POPEYE THE SAILOR! What would drive this beloved hero to work for a ruthless loan shark? And is the 10th Muse powerful enough to stop him?

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionHigh-stakes adventure meets cutting-edge anthropology in this true account of the groundbreaking discovery of Homo naledi**, which shocked the world of evolutionary science and redefined what it means to be human, written for young readers by a Sibert Medalist and a nationally-recognized educator.**“Are you brave enough?” That’s what anthropologist Keneiloe Molopyane texted one of her graduate students,...

Foreword by Charles Wheelan, author of New York Times bestseller Naked Statistics: Stripping the Dread from the DataWhat makes some evidence strong, some evidence weak, and some evidence total nonsense? Truth Addict is your guide to answers.Individuals, policymakers, and businesses across the globe want to make decisions based on ...

Introducing a hysterical brand new graphic novel series from the bestselling creator of Max Meow! Meet Rex Rocket, a super stretchy weiner dog who boldly ventures to a mysterious new planet with his pals to stop an angry monster. Little do they know, Rex's boss is hoping that they'll fail!Rex Rocket isn't very strong...or organized...or smart. But sometimes, all you need to save the galaxy is to be an infinitely stretchy, baby blue weiner dog!When the crotc...

Golden Globe nominee, Tony Award-winning actor, and talk show host John Leguizamo shows us the power of imagination in this exploration of a kid's creativity with his can of spray paint and graffiti!When the citywide mural project comes to town, Kiki finds a spray can of paint, and turns the blank walls of his neighborhood into a colorful canvas that lets him express himself through his vibrant artistry. At the same time, he shows the world the super-power of his c...

Explore the wide breadth of emotions that kids encounter every day in this gentle rhyming picture book about feelings, friends, and sibling bonds. Includes an educator afterword to delve into social-emotional learning connections.It's a drizzly, damp, dull Sunday.Nothing to do or see.I'm feeling BORED. I need someoneTo come and play with me.And that's just the first of many feelings a young boy experi...

Discover timeless leadership principles through the lives of Scripture’s greatest figures. In Great Leaders of the Bible, John C. Maxwell, a New York Times bestselling author and one of the world’s most trusted voices on leadership, explores 28 biblical examples of men and women who demonstrated extraordinary courage, faith, and wisdom in the face of life’s greatest challenges.From Moses leading God’s people through the wilderness to Esther risking everything for h...