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The last Mandarin a novel /

Penny, Louise.


Alice Li, a first-generation Chinese American and former food blogger, has long lived in the shadow of her mother, Vivien Li-- a Tiananmen Square dissident turned world-renowned human rights activist and passionate advocate for a free and democratic China. When security and fire alarms go off simultaneously all around the world, setting off a panic, the signal is traced back to China. As world leaders scramble to respond, Vivien and Alice are called to the White House in hopes Madame Li can interpret the Chinese intentions. But why involve Alice? If China isn't behind the attack, Vivien warns, someone even more dangerous is pulling the strings. Mother and daughter must join together to overcome their estrangement if they have any hope of preventing global catastrophe. From DC to Ohio to Hong Kong, they work to prevent the next attack, along the way decoding an ancient legend and uncovering a secret language invented by women, for women.
Date Published:2026

Alice Li, a first-generation Chinese American and former food blogger, has long lived in the shadow of her mother, Vivien Li-- a Tiananmen Square dissident turned world-renowned human rights activist and passionate advocate for a free and democratic China. When security and fire alarms go off simultaneously all around the world, setting off a panic, the signal is traced back to China. As world leaders scramble to respond, Vivien and Alice are called to the White House in hopes Madame Li can interpret the Chinese intentions. But why involve Alice? If China isn't behind the attack, Vivien warns, someone even more dangerous is pulling the strings. Mother and daughter must join together to overcome their estrangement if they have any hope of preventing global catastrophe. From DC to Ohio to Hong Kong, they work to prevent the next attack, along the way decoding an ancient legend and uncovering a secret language invented by women, for women.

Date Published:2026

The greatest mistakes in history bloopers, blunders, and other mishaps from history /

Abbott, Simon.


Dive into this hilarious history book and explore the wildest mishaps, miscalculations, and bloopers of the past. History isn't just about boring battles and dusty dates - it's also full of chaotic catastrophes and massive mistakes! From Queen Victoria's coronation confusion to the Titanic's infamous iceberg encounter, this fun history guide reveals the most strange and surprising stories from the past.
Date Published:2026

Dive into this hilarious history book and explore the wildest mishaps, miscalculations, and bloopers of the past. History isn't just about boring battles and dusty dates - it's also full of chaotic catastrophes and massive mistakes! From Queen Victoria's coronation confusion to the Titanic's infamous iceberg encounter, this fun history guide reveals the most strange and surprising stories from the past.

Date Published:2026

The Miniverse : discover an astonishing World under the microscope


Includes index. What would everything look like if you shrank to the size of an ant? Miniverse takes you on a mind-boggling journey into the world of the teeny tiny. Discover how zippers, paper, ballpoint pens, and velcro work by seeing them enlarged hundreds of times. Watch dust mites clambering through the jungle of fibers in carpeting and eyelash mites burrowing into the roots of human hairs. See how toxic venom squirts from the stingers of bees and nettles. Miniverse reveals a hidden realm of unexpected beauty and complexity, from the intricate geometry of pollen grains to the mosaic of skin flakes that covers the human body. Shrink even more to explore ever tinier realms of existence--and find out how cells, germs, DNA, and atoms work as you get smaller. Prepare to be wowed by the microcosmos that's all around you but that you've never seen before.
Date Published:2026

Includes index. What would everything look like if you shrank to the size of an ant? Miniverse takes you on a mind-boggling journey into the world of the teeny tiny. Discover how zippers, paper, ballpoint pens, and velcro work by seeing them enlarged hundreds of times. Watch dust mites clambering through the jungle of fibers in carpeting and eyelash mites burrowing into the roots of human hairs. See how toxic venom squirts from the stingers of bees and nettles. Miniverse reveals a hidden realm of unexpected beauty and complexity, from the intricate geometry of pollen grains to the mosaic of skin flakes that covers the human body. Shrink even more to explore ever tinier realms of existence--and find out how cells, germs, DNA, and atoms work as you get smaller. Prepare to be wowed by the microcosmos that's all around you but that you've never seen before.

Date Published:2026

National Geographic kids almanac 2027


Includes index. "Kids who want to know it all need the National Geographic Kids Almanac! Packed with bright visuals, bite-sized facts, and endless browsability, the latest edition of this internationally best-selling almanac is brand-new and updated for 2027 and features: --interviews from the field with real National Geographic Explorers -- the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope -- an all-new chapter on art and creativity -- special content on Canadian history, geography, and culture -- fascinating discoveries about animals -- expertly curated photography -- games, jokes, and laugh-out-loud features ...and more! Must-have reference materials, including fast facts and maps of every country, are fully updated. Homework help on key topics is sprinkled throughout the book. This is the essential all-in-one book for curious kids!"--
Date Published:2026

Includes index. "Kids who want to know it all need the National Geographic Kids Almanac! Packed with bright visuals, bite-sized facts, and endless browsability, the latest edition of this internationally best-selling almanac is brand-new and updated for 2027 and features: --interviews from the field with real National Geographic Explorers -- the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope -- an all-new chapter on art and creativity -- special content on Canadian history, geography, and culture -- fascinating discoveries about animals -- expertly curated photography -- games, jokes, and laugh-out-loud features ...and more! Must-have reference materials, including fast facts and maps of every country, are fully updated. Homework help on key topics is sprinkled throughout the book. This is the essential all-in-one book for curious kids!"--

Date Published:2026

My big book of mighty morphemes


Learn about how words are made to boost reading comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary with this one-stop visual reference book for children aged 5--7. DK Super Phonics My Big Book of Mighty Morphemes is a highly visual one-stop reference to all the morphology covered in school for children ages 5 to 7. Each page is packed full of fun illustrations to help children understand the simple definitions of each word and how they are made. This book offers an engaging introduction to morphology for young learners in Grades K--1, and aligns with the key curricula. It simplifies word building by exploring prefixes, suffixes, and plural endings through clear definitions, engaging illustrations, fun facts, and spelling tips. It covers all essential morphemes and includes helpful tips and information for parents and caregivers.
Date Published:2026

Learn about how words are made to boost reading comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary with this one-stop visual reference book for children aged 5--7. DK Super Phonics My Big Book of Mighty Morphemes is a highly visual one-stop reference to all the morphology covered in school for children ages 5 to 7. Each page is packed full of fun illustrations to help children understand the simple definitions of each word and how they are made. This book offers an engaging introduction to morphology for young learners in Grades K--1, and aligns with the key curricula. It simplifies word building by exploring prefixes, suffixes, and plural endings through clear definitions, engaging illustrations, fun facts, and spelling tips. It covers all essential morphemes and includes helpful tips and information for parents and caregivers.

Date Published:2026

A kids book about gender affirming care

Amer, Lindz.


Gender affirming care is a big term, but at its heart, it's about helping people feel like their true selves. This book breaks down what gender affirming care is (and what it isn't) in a way that's clear, kind, and accessible for kids and their grownups. Through thoughtful explanations and real-world examples, A Kids Book About Gender Affirming Care explores what it means to be transgender and/or queer, what transitioning can look like, and why access to supportive care is so important. Written by queer kids' entertainer and activist Lindz Amer, this book helps kids and families understand that gender affirming care is about love, respect, and helping people be who they truly are. Whether you're a kid who's curious about gender, a parent wanting to support their child, or a teacher looking for the right words, this book is a powerful tool for fostering understanding and kindness.
Date Published:2026

Gender affirming care is a big term, but at its heart, it's about helping people feel like their true selves. This book breaks down what gender affirming care is (and what it isn't) in a way that's clear, kind, and accessible for kids and their grownups. Through thoughtful explanations and real-world examples, A Kids Book About Gender Affirming Care explores what it means to be transgender and/or queer, what transitioning can look like, and why access to supportive care is so important. Written by queer kids' entertainer and activist Lindz Amer, this book helps kids and families understand that gender affirming care is about love, respect, and helping people be who they truly are. Whether you're a kid who's curious about gender, a parent wanting to support their child, or a teacher looking for the right words, this book is a powerful tool for fostering understanding and kindness.

Date Published:2026

Animal escape count & find

Smallman, Steve.


Oh, no! There's trouble at the zoo today. The animals have run away! Gibbons swinging and playing on the jungle gym, zebras camouflaged on the crosswalk, penguins keeping cool in the swimming pool...the animals are everywhere! Help the frantic zookeeper count and find all the zoo runaways in this great animal escape! An educational and entertaining adventure filled with "I Spy with My Little Eye" activities for hours of fun.
Date Published:2020

Oh, no! There's trouble at the zoo today. The animals have run away! Gibbons swinging and playing on the jungle gym, zebras camouflaged on the crosswalk, penguins keeping cool in the swimming pool...the animals are everywhere! Help the frantic zookeeper count and find all the zoo runaways in this great animal escape! An educational and entertaining adventure filled with "I Spy with My Little Eye" activities for hours of fun.

Date Published:2020

Our perfect storm : a novel /

Fortune, Carley.


"Frankie and George have been best friends since they were eight years old. Both passionate, impulsive, and headstrong--they've always clashed... and come back together. Until now. It's the eve of Frankie's wedding weekend, and she doesn't know where they stand or even if George will show up as her best man. Then, at the start of the festivities, in walks George. For one glorious evening, surrounded by her loved ones, Frankie's life is finally perfect. But it all comes crashing down when her fiancé dumps her the next morning, leaving only a note as an explanation. Crushed and confused, Frankie returns to her family's home to wallow. But George has a different idea and a plan for healing Frankie's broken heart. He wants her to go on her honeymoon. With him. For one week, to the lush rainforests and misty beaches of Tofino. Frankie agrees, seeing the trip for what it really is: one last chance to repair their friendship. Even if it means unearthing secrets and long buried feelings neither knows how to handle. Even if it means falling apart for good."--
Date Published:2026

"Frankie and George have been best friends since they were eight years old. Both passionate, impulsive, and headstrong--they've always clashed... and come back together. Until now. It's the eve of Frankie's wedding weekend, and she doesn't know where they stand or even if George will show up as her best man. Then, at the start of the festivities, in walks George. For one glorious evening, surrounded by her loved ones, Frankie's life is finally perfect. But it all comes crashing down when her fiancé dumps her the next morning, leaving only a note as an explanation. Crushed and confused, Frankie returns to her family's home to wallow. But George has a different idea and a plan for healing Frankie's broken heart. He wants her to go on her honeymoon. With him. For one week, to the lush rainforests and misty beaches of Tofino. Frankie agrees, seeing the trip for what it really is: one last chance to repair their friendship. Even if it means unearthing secrets and long buried feelings neither knows how to handle. Even if it means falling apart for good."--

Date Published:2026

I am a royal rulebreaker : women who shaped history /

Riddell, Fern.


Includes index. "Forget wilting wallflowers and doting daughters - these royal women rocked the world with their skills and smarts, saying a firm NO to social conventions. Think the past was only full of dull, uptight royals? Then strap right in for stories of wilful women who defied expectations, changed the course of history, and sometimes were just downright badass! From fearless fighters who rallied spectacular armies to no-nonsense negotiators who fought for independence, each woman in this book turned norms on their head and smashed gender stereotypes. Get ready for pages and pages of monarchial mayhem as you meet the rebels, revolutionaries, and all-round righteous gals who weren't afraid to break the rules and make their mark."--
Date Published:2026

Includes index. "Forget wilting wallflowers and doting daughters - these royal women rocked the world with their skills and smarts, saying a firm NO to social conventions. Think the past was only full of dull, uptight royals? Then strap right in for stories of wilful women who defied expectations, changed the course of history, and sometimes were just downright badass! From fearless fighters who rallied spectacular armies to no-nonsense negotiators who fought for independence, each woman in this book turned norms on their head and smashed gender stereotypes. Get ready for pages and pages of monarchial mayhem as you meet the rebels, revolutionaries, and all-round righteous gals who weren't afraid to break the rules and make their mark."--

Date Published:2026

Goat


Title from web page. Based on the book Funky dunks by Chris Tougas. Originally released as a motion picture in 2026. Wide screen (2.39:1). Special features: Game recognizes game: making Goat; All-star line-up: meet the cast & characters; Courts come alive: "Mention me" by Cortis lyric video; "I'm good" by Jelly Roll lyric video. A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world.
Date Published:2026

Title from web page. Based on the book Funky dunks by Chris Tougas. Originally released as a motion picture in 2026. Wide screen (2.39:1). Special features: Game recognizes game: making Goat; All-star line-up: meet the cast & characters; Courts come alive: "Mention me" by Cortis lyric video; "I'm good" by Jelly Roll lyric video. A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world.

Date Published:2026

"Wuthering Heights" (feature)


Title from disc label. Based on the novel by Emily Brontë. Originally released as a motion picture in 2026. Wide screen (16x9). A bold and original reimagining of one of literature's most iconic love stories, Emerald Fennell's adaptation follows Cathy and Heathcliff, whose forbidden passion spirals from yearning to obsession. Their intense bond unfolds as an epic tale of desire, devotion, and madness, capturing the raw, destructive force of love pushed to its limits.
Date Published:2026

Title from disc label. Based on the novel by Emily Brontë. Originally released as a motion picture in 2026. Wide screen (16x9). A bold and original reimagining of one of literature's most iconic love stories, Emerald Fennell's adaptation follows Cathy and Heathcliff, whose forbidden passion spirals from yearning to obsession. Their intense bond unfolds as an epic tale of desire, devotion, and madness, capturing the raw, destructive force of love pushed to its limits.

Date Published:2026

It: Welcome to Derry the complete first season (TV).


Title from web page. Originally broadcast as single episodes of a television program in 2025. Based on the novel by Stephen King. Wide screen. Set in the world of Stephen King's "IT" universe, Welcome To Derry is based on King's "IT" novel and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films IT and IT Chapter Two. In 1962, a couple with their son move to Derry, Maine just as a young boy disappears. With their arrival, very bad things begin to happen in the town.
Date Published:2026

Title from web page. Originally broadcast as single episodes of a television program in 2025. Based on the novel by Stephen King. Wide screen. Set in the world of Stephen King's "IT" universe, Welcome To Derry is based on King's "IT" novel and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films IT and IT Chapter Two. In 1962, a couple with their son move to Derry, Maine just as a young boy disappears. With their arrival, very bad things begin to happen in the town.

Date Published:2026

Contemplation of a crime : Helen Thorpe #3 /

Juby, Susan.


Butler Helen Thorpe is not one to judge, but the participants in Close Encounters for Global Healing are astonishingly unpleasant. The five-day program brings together people from across the political spectrum with the goal of helping them bridge their ideological and personal differences. Helen and her employer, Mr. Levine, have come to Side Island to assist David, his youngest son, who is facilitating the course. The motley assortment of participants includes a burned-out environmental activist, an internet troll, a clued-out consumerist, an alleged white nationalist, and a man who was arrested at the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa. No one seems interested in a civil conversation, much less global healing, and each person has shown up with their own secret agenda. No rapprochement between the warring--or at least endlessly bickering--parties seems possible. But when something deadly happens, they must learn to work together. First, however, they must figure out who among them can be trusted.
Date Published:2025

Butler Helen Thorpe is not one to judge, but the participants in Close Encounters for Global Healing are astonishingly unpleasant. The five-day program brings together people from across the political spectrum with the goal of helping them bridge their ideological and personal differences. Helen and her employer, Mr. Levine, have come to Side Island to assist David, his youngest son, who is facilitating the course. The motley assortment of participants includes a burned-out environmental activist, an internet troll, a clued-out consumerist, an alleged white nationalist, and a man who was arrested at the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa. No one seems interested in a civil conversation, much less global healing, and each person has shown up with their own secret agenda. No rapprochement between the warring--or at least endlessly bickering--parties seems possible. But when something deadly happens, they must learn to work together. First, however, they must figure out who among them can be trusted.

Date Published:2025

Agents of S.U.I.T. #3 : wild ghost chase /

Green, John Patrick.


"New S.U.I.T. recruit Zeb the sheep joins the flock to help crack the greatest mystery of all! But, what is the greatest mystery of all? That's the question that's kept the dearly departed General Inspectre haunting Earth long after he should have moved on to the great super-spy base in the sky. Having a ghost in the halls of S.U.I.T. wouldn't be so bad... except he's possessing agents! Zeb - along with some friends - must decipher the series' biggest mystery EVER. They've got to free their pal and finish the Inspectre's unfinished business!"-- Publisher.
Date Published:2025

"New S.U.I.T. recruit Zeb the sheep joins the flock to help crack the greatest mystery of all! But, what is the greatest mystery of all? That's the question that's kept the dearly departed General Inspectre haunting Earth long after he should have moved on to the great super-spy base in the sky. Having a ghost in the halls of S.U.I.T. wouldn't be so bad... except he's possessing agents! Zeb - along with some friends - must decipher the series' biggest mystery EVER. They've got to free their pal and finish the Inspectre's unfinished business!"-- Publisher.

Date Published:2025

Nubia : too real /

McKinney, L. L.


"After a turbulent school year, Nubia is both thrilled and anxious as she embarks on a transformative summer training with the Amazons on Themyscira! Amid the mounting pressure of expectations, she grapples with feeling like an outsider, letting the weight of her self-doubt strain her most important relationships. Just when she thought her life couldn't get more complicated, her biggest fear threatens the safety of everyone on Paradise Island. Will Nubia rise above the chaos and embrace her true self as the hero she was destined to be?"-- Publisher.
Date Published:2021

"After a turbulent school year, Nubia is both thrilled and anxious as she embarks on a transformative summer training with the Amazons on Themyscira! Amid the mounting pressure of expectations, she grapples with feeling like an outsider, letting the weight of her self-doubt strain her most important relationships. Just when she thought her life couldn't get more complicated, her biggest fear threatens the safety of everyone on Paradise Island. Will Nubia rise above the chaos and embrace her true self as the hero she was destined to be?"-- Publisher.

Date Published:2021

Gokurakugai : vol. 4.

Sano, Yuto.


This book reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format. "A mysterious man named Yoru approaches Tao as she investigages a shrine where a series of murders transpired. His appearance leaves Tao stunned--he's the spitting image of Jin, her little brother who went missing nine years ago. What secrets lie in Tao's past? And how will she deal with the monster standing before her now?"-- Publisher.
Date Published:2025

This book reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format. "A mysterious man named Yoru approaches Tao as she investigages a shrine where a series of murders transpired. His appearance leaves Tao stunned--he's the spitting image of Jin, her little brother who went missing nine years ago. What secrets lie in Tao's past? And how will she deal with the monster standing before her now?"-- Publisher.

Date Published:2025

Kaiju No.8 : vol. 4.

Matsumoto, Naoya.


This book reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format. With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?! The raid on the Defense Force’s Tachikawa base continues as the officers expend their efforts to fend off the yoju. Meanwhile, Hoshina unleashes his full combat power to take on the daikaiju—the mightiest kaiju of the group. Just when the battle seems to be over, the daikaiju transforms and Kafka’s detection ability reacts to it! Can Kafka find a way to save the day without revealing his secret?
Date Published:2024

This book reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format. With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?! The raid on the Defense Force’s Tachikawa base continues as the officers expend their efforts to fend off the yoju. Meanwhile, Hoshina unleashes his full combat power to take on the daikaiju—the mightiest kaiju of the group. Just when the battle seems to be over, the daikaiju transforms and Kafka’s detection ability reacts to it! Can Kafka find a way to save the day without revealing his secret?

Date Published:2024

Gumshoe

Thummler, Brenna.


"In the hot, gossipy town of Stony Lonesome, shy eleven-year old Willa interacts with others the only way that feels right to her - the mail. She loves the mail so much that she hopes to become a mail carrier herself one day. But her dreams of delivering birthday cards, thank-you notes, and love letters come crashing down when she's mistaken for the notorious Two Gum Tilly, a bandit rumored to be stealing mail for as long as folks can recall. Now an outlaw herself, Willa realizes the only way to clear her name is to bring the real crook to justice. But when a chance encounter introduces her to the Gumshoe Gang, a group of runaways looking to right the wrongs of the letter-looting thief, she finds that human connection might be her only path to freedom. Can Willa clear her name and revive her dreams of postal glory, or has she stamped her last letter... forever?"-- Publisher.
Date Published:2026

"In the hot, gossipy town of Stony Lonesome, shy eleven-year old Willa interacts with others the only way that feels right to her - the mail. She loves the mail so much that she hopes to become a mail carrier herself one day. But her dreams of delivering birthday cards, thank-you notes, and love letters come crashing down when she's mistaken for the notorious Two Gum Tilly, a bandit rumored to be stealing mail for as long as folks can recall. Now an outlaw herself, Willa realizes the only way to clear her name is to bring the real crook to justice. But when a chance encounter introduces her to the Gumshoe Gang, a group of runaways looking to right the wrongs of the letter-looting thief, she finds that human connection might be her only path to freedom. Can Willa clear her name and revive her dreams of postal glory, or has she stamped her last letter... forever?"-- Publisher.

Date Published:2026

Bluey : the sign /

Penguin Young Readers Licenses.


"The Heelers are moving?! Bluey tries to stop Mum and Dad from selling their house while the whole family is distracted helping Uncle Rad and Frisky get married. Can Bluey and Bingo change their parents' minds before it's too late?"-- Publisher.
Date Published:2025

A better world is possible : Global youth confront the climate crisis /


"Four teens fight for their future and the only planet we have. As climate change quickens - bringing with it extreme weather, biodiversity loss, and humanitarian crises - four teens help organize the world's largest climate protest. Millions join them, Taking to the streets of New York City and places around the globe, demanding answers. How did climate change get this bad? Who's to blame? And most importantly: What can we do about it? Through their stories, we learn the science behind our changing planet and explore solutions at hand. They show us anyone can make meaningful change, because a better world is possible - and together, we can create it!"-- Publisher.
Date Published:2026

"Four teens fight for their future and the only planet we have. As climate change quickens - bringing with it extreme weather, biodiversity loss, and humanitarian crises - four teens help organize the world's largest climate protest. Millions join them, Taking to the streets of New York City and places around the globe, demanding answers. How did climate change get this bad? Who's to blame? And most importantly: What can we do about it? Through their stories, we learn the science behind our changing planet and explore solutions at hand. They show us anyone can make meaningful change, because a better world is possible - and together, we can create it!"-- Publisher.

Date Published:2026