Scholars in the field of children's literature studies began taking an interest in the concept of “liminal spaces” around the turn of the 21st century. For the first time, Liminal Spaces in Children's and Young Adult Literature: Stories from the In Between brings together in one volume a collection of original essays on this topic by leading children's literature scholars. The contributors in this collection take a wide variety of approaches to their explorations of liminal spaces...

The Handbook of the Study of Play brings together in two volumes thinkers whose diverse interests at the leading edge of scholarship and practice define the current field. Because play is an activity that humans have shared across time, place, and culture and in their personal developmental timelines—and because this behavior stretches deep into the evolutionary past—no single discipline can lay claim to exclusive rights to study the subject. Thus this handbook features the thinking of evo...

In Lester del Rey's 'Let'em Breathe Space', readers are taken on a thrilling intergalactic journey, filled with action and adventure. Written in a fast-paced and engaging style, this science fiction classic explores themes of exploration, colonization, and the struggle for survival in the vastness of space. Del Rey's sharp dialogue and vivid descriptions immerse readers in a world where humanity's fate hangs in the balance, making this a must-read for fans of the genre. The book's literary...

What if youth could be fixed in place—held at its peak, untouched by time, immune to decay? In The Mordant, a quiet, brilliant scientist discovers a substance that can do exactly that, preserving beauty and vitality while the years continue to pass. But he hesitates, unsure what such a gift might take away in return. When a celebrated performer volunteers to test the process, the result is dazzling at first—an unchanging radiance that captivates audiences and defies belief.