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WINNER OF THE LAMBDA AND TIPTREE AWARDS • On a planet where only women have survived a deadly virus, a researcher arrives to test a new vaccine and uncovers profound truths about gender, identity, and transformation.“A knockout . . . Strong, likable characters, a compelling story, and a very interesting take on gender.”—Ursula K. Le GuinChange or die. These are the only options available on planet Jeep. Centuries earlier, a deadly virus sha...

WINNER OF THE LAMBDA LITERARY AND NEBULA AWARDS • Left for dead and with her identity destroyed, a woman must navigate a shadowy world of crime and deception to reinvent herself and confront her past.“Slow River elevates the genre, joining a select few books that shine as beacons of excellence.”—The Seattle TimesThis edition includes a new essay by the author: “Writing Slow River.”She wake...

Award-winning author Nicola Griffith's brilliant, lush, sweeping historical novel about the rise of the most powerful woman of the Middle Ages: Hild.In seventh-century Britain, small kingdoms are merging, frequently and violently. A new religion is coming ashore; the old gods are struggling, their priests worrying. Hild is the king's youngest niece, and she has a glimmering mind and a natural, noble authority. She will become a fascinating woman and one of the pivo...

The second mystery following Ali Dawson, the brilliant time-traveling detective, on her newest foray into Victorian LondonDetective Ali Dawson leads a unit that investigates cases so cold her team must travel back in time to solve them. But ever since their technical expert, Jones, got stuck in Victorian London, Ali and her team have been forbidden from time travel.At a loss, Ali dives into a present-day case – an apparent suicide of a young man who fell to...

Winner of the ADCI Literary PrizeWinner of the L.A. Times Ray Bradbury PrizeFinalist for the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for FictionFinalist for the Nebula Award for Best NovelFinalist for the World Fantasy Award for Best NovelFinalist for the HWA Gold Crown Award for Historical Fiction**"[A] queer Arthurian masterpiece for the modern era."*...

Knit one of these fabulous patterns and go party! This great new collection of 25 luxurious party knitwear patterns covers jumpers, cardigans, boleros, dressy tops, camisoles, sweaters, coats and sleeveless jackets, as well as accessories such as corsages and bags. Match a satin skirt with the shimmering copper top or the frill-edge bolero to a pretty summer dress to make a fabulous summer ensemble. Or keep warm at a winter party without any loss of style wearing the latest in shrugs, wrap...

Named a Best Book of the Year by Vox and AutostraddleMaking a much-anticipated return to the world of Hild, Nicola Griffith’s Menewood transports readers back to seventh-century Britain, a land of rival kings and religions poised for epochal change.Hild is no longer the bright child who made a place in Edwin Overking’s court with her seemingly supernatural insight. She is eighteen, honed and tested, the f...

Essentials of Woodworking is a comprehensive guide designed to introduce readers to the fundamental principles and practices of woodworking. Authored by Ira S. Griffith, this book serves as both a textbook for students and a practical manual for hobbyists and aspiring craftsmen. The text covers a wide range of topics, beginning with the nature and properties of wood, including its structure, types, and the ways in which it can be worked and finished. Detailed explanations are provided on t...

In this poignant middle grade contemporary debut that New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate calls “by turns heartbreaking and heart-healing,” Evan Griffith beautifully captures all the tenderness and uncertainty that come with caring for family, friends, and the natural world.Peter and his best friend, Tommy, have a goal for their last summer before middle school: finish their Discovery Journal, a catalog of the wildlife around their Florid...

**“A pleasure from finish to start.” —Anthony Horowitz“Fresh and exciting, with both humor and thrills, Griffiths’ first book in her new series knocks it out of the park!” —Shari LapenaSome murders can’t be solved in just one lifetime.**Ali Dawson and her cold case team investigate crimes so old, they're frozen—or so their inside joke goes. Nobody knows that her team has a secret: they can travel back in time to look for evidence.The latest assignment sees A...

Correlated Courses in Woodwork and Mechanical Drawing is a comprehensive educational manual designed to integrate the practical skills of woodworking with the technical precision of mechanical drawing. Authored by Ira S. Griffith, this book serves as a valuable resource for teachers, students, and anyone interested in the systematic study of manual training and technical drawing. The text is structured to guide learners through a series of carefully sequenced projects that build both hand ...

One of only three Sam Spade short stories, this one involves a blackmailing poet, a seductive chanteuse, her rough-hewn stage-door-johnny, and, of course, murder. Recorded before a live audience in New York.