NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Trapped in the Mexican jungle, a group of friends stumble upon a creeping horror unlike anything they could ever imagine in "the best horror novel of the new century" (Stephen King). Also a major motion picture!Two young couples are on a lazy Mexican vacation—sun-drenched days, drunken nights, making friends with fellow tourists. When the brother of one of those friends disappears, they decide to venture into the jungle to loo...

WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDIt was the summer Coltrane died, the summer of love and riots, and the summer when a chance encounter in Brooklyn led two young people on a path of art, devotion, and initiation.Patti Smith would evolve as a poet and performer, and Robert Mapplethorpe would direct his highly provocative style toward photography. Bound in innocence and enthusiasm, they traversed the city from Coney Island to Forty-Second Street, and eventuall...

Support fourth-grade students with 180 daily practice activities to build their mathematical fluency. Each problem is tied to a specific mathematical concept to help students gain regular practice of key grade-level skills. This book features quick, diagnostic-based activities that are correlated to College and Career Readiness and other state standards, and includes data-driven assessment tips. Digital resources include assessment analysis tools and pdfs of the activity sheets. With these...

This “important and timely” (Drew Faust, Harvard Magazine) #1 New York Times bestseller examines the legacy of slavery in America—and how both history and memory continue to shape our everyday lives.Beginning in his hometown of New Orleans, Clint Smith leads the reader on an unforgettable tour of monuments and landmarks—those that are honest about the past and those that are not—that offer an intergenerational story of how slavery has been central...

You find yourself in a cozy corner of your room, headphones snugly placed, as soft melodies wash over you like a warm embrace. The gentle crackle of vinyl and the soothing tones of jazzy chords transport you to a world where stress melts away, and creativity flourishes. This is the magic of lo-fi music-a genre that resonates deeply, offering a soundtrack to your most cherished moments, whether you're studying for exams, unwinding after a long day, or simply seeking solace in an ever-busy w...

A PBS Great American Read Top 100 PickThe beloved American classic about a young girl's coming-of-age at the turn of the twentieth century.From the moment she entered the world, Francie Nolan needed to be made of stern stuff, for the often harsh life of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, demanded fortitude, precocity, and strength of spirit. Often scorned by neighbors for her family’s erratic and eccentric behavior—such as her father Johnny’s taste fo...

Gain an understanding of the symbols and interpretations used by John the Revelator in this verse-by-verse, in-depth study of the book of Revelation.

From the roots of Louisiana and the heart of Texas comes a tale where emotions reverberate through the lives of its characters, each chapter pulling readers deeper into a world where the past and the present collide. If you are drawn to stories about love, loss, and the echoes that shape our lives, this book is for you.The protagonist, Ethan, dwells on the mysteries of his past, uncovering hidden letters from his parents that reveal a secret society's influence on his family's hist...

The New Rendition of the Gospel of Mark provides a modern English translation of Mark’s earliest known Greek texts. It is excerpted from The Gospel according to Mark by Julie M. Smith.There is no such thing as perfect translation, even theoretically. This Rendition reflects Julie Smith’s deliberate choice to translate as literally as possible in order to aid the reader in appreciating the literary features of Mark’s text. These include purposeful repetitions, awkward constructions,...

Featuring comic book celebrities from Superman to Batman and the heroes and villains of the Marvel universe, the History of Comic Books e-Book examines the lasting popularity of comics. This nonfiction reader is purposefully leveled to increase comprehension and engage different types of learners. The History of Comic Books e-Book focuses on complex and rigorous content appropriate for middle school students. Aligned with Common Core State Standards, this text connects with McREL, WIDA/TES...

George Oliver Smith (1911–1981) (not to be confused with George H. Smith) was an American science fiction author. Smith was an active contributor to Astounding Science Fiction during the Golden Age of Science Fiction in the 1940s. His collaboration with the magazine’s editor, John W. Campbell, Jr., was interrupted when Campbell’s first wife, Doña, left him in 1949 and married Smith.Smith continued regularly publishing science fiction novels and stories until 1960. His output greatl...

Søren Hjorth: Inventor of the Dynamo-electric Principle is a comprehensive biographical and historical account that sheds light on the life and groundbreaking achievements of Søren Hjorth, a Danish engineer and inventor whose pioneering work in the field of electricity laid the foundation for modern electrical engineering. The book meticulously traces Hjorth’s early life, education, and the scientific environment of 19th-century Europe, providing readers with a vivid context for his invent...