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]]> 134896714 Paperback Book 0 Jerry Pournelle C 0 to-read 3.33 1979
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]]> 724277 14 Margaret Miller 0689819110 C 3 3.88 1998
author: Margaret Miller
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average rating: 3.88
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]]> 61219635 Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9781250886088.

A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes.

After a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging up her sword for the last time.

The battle-weary orc aims to start fresh, opening the first ever coffee shop in the city of Thune. But old and new rivals stand in the way of success—not to mention the fact that no one has the faintest idea what coffee actually is.

If Viv wants to put the blade behind her and make her plans a reality, she won't be able to go it alone.

But the true rewards of the uncharted path are the travelers you meet along the way. And whether drawn together by ancient magic, flaky pastry, or a freshly brewed cup, they may become partners, family, and something deeper than she ever could have dreamed.]]> 304 Travis Baldree C 0 to-read 4.17 2022
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]]> 216806501
I was born in New York City on February 17, 1981, three days after Valentine's Day.

From the time I was a toddler, my brain skipped and flickered with the chemical imbalance of ADHD. Sometimes it was too much.

I'm not bragging or complaining about it, just telling you: This is my brain. It has a lot to do with how this whole book thing is going to play out, because I love run-on sentences--and dashes. And sentence fragments. I'm probably going to jump around a lot while I tell the story.

I came of age during the most turbulent pop culture period ever.

The character I played--part Lucy, part Marilyn--was my steel-plated armor.

People loved her. Or they loved to hate her, which was just as marketable. I leaned into that character, my ticket to financial freedom and a safe place to hide. I made sure I never had a quiet moment to figure out who I was without her. I was afraid of that moment because I didn't know what I'd find.

I wrote this book in an effort to understand my place in a watershed moment: the technology renaissance, the age of influencers. I also wrote this book so that the world could know who I am today. I focused on key aspects of my life that led to what I am most proud of--how my power was taken away from me and how I took it back, how I built a thriving business, a marriage and a family.

There are so many young women who need to hear this story. I don't want them to learn from my mistakes; I want them to stop hating themselves for their own mistakes. I want them to laugh and cry and embrace every aspect of who they are with fearlessness and pride. We all have our own brand of intelligence, and, girl, fuck fitting in.]]> 1 Paris Hilton C 0 to-read 4.26 2023
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]]> 87564

The world first became aware of Paris Hilton through a Vanity Fair profile in 2000. Since then, she has graced the pages of countless magazines, newspapers, and tabloids; modeled on the runways of top designers; appeared on television shows as herself ('Saturday Night Live', MTV Music Awards) and as fictional characters (the new Sky One show 'Las Vegas'); had small parts in movies like 'The Cat in the Hat', 'Win a Date with Tad Hamilton' and the upcoming 'The Hillz'; has begun work on an album; and starred in a hit reality series, 'The Simple Life' (shown here on Channel 4). She has been romantically linked with current boyfriend Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys, Rick Solomon (of the notorious sex tape), and Deryck Whibley of Sum 41.]]> 192 Paris Hilton 074326665X C 0 to-read 3.08 2004
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]]> 61812425 Behind Paris Hilton's meteoric rise from Upper West Side club kid to household name lies her self-proclaimed "superpower" of ADHD and a hidden history that traumatized and defined her. Shocking, funny, and surprisingly profound, Paris is the deeply personal memoir of the ultimate It Girl and a stunning inside view of a pop culture phenomenon.

Until, in a revealing documentary, Paris Hilton disclosed that her childhood was shattered by two years of strip searches, isolation, beatings, restraint, and brainwashing within the now infamous "troubled teen industry," Paris Hilton was simply the billionaire heiress America had watched grow up on television, on the internet, and in tabloids. But there was always more to Paris Hilton than met the eye. Yes, she is the media personality, DJ, entrepreneur, model, singer, actress, and icon beloved all over the globe. And yet...

Paris is the story people have always wanted Paris Hilton to tell--the story of who she really is. In this revealing and thought-provoking book, Hilton will separate the creation from the creator, the brand from the ambassador, and show the woman who grew up with incredible privilege but was also trapped in a world of unreasonable expectation at a moment when young women were humiliated for sport in a gossip economy on steroids. Paris recounts her perilous journey through pre-#METOO sexual politics with grace, generosity, and plenty of fun, rising above a series of heart-wrenching challenges to find healing, lasting love, and a life of meaning and purpose.

The parallel story arcs in Hilton's braided narrative come to full bloom as a watershed portrait of the Aughts, challenging each of us to question our role in her story and her role in ours. The result is an intimate and unexpected memoir about persona and personification, the price of being young and disobedient, and the complexity of manifesting your dreams after watching part of yourself disappear.]]> 336 Paris Hilton 0063224623 C 5 4.20 2023
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]]> 222825841
But what if this conventional wisdom is wrong? What if our deepest ideas of how learning works, how knowledge grows, and the nature of personhood all point to the brute fact that parenting philosophies have missed a critical detail?

In The Sovereign Child, Aaron Stupple explains Taking Children Seriously, the only parenting philosophy that accounts for the fact that children are people—their reasons, desires, emotions, and creativity all work precisely the same way that those of adults do. Because of this, much of the conventional wisdom simply cannot work as intended.

Using examples gleaned from his years as a father of five, Aaron takes a close look at the unavoidable harms of rule enforcement and the startling alternatives available when parents never give up on treating children as if their reasons for their choices matter as much as anyone else's.]]> Aaron Stupple 1544547986 C 0 to-read 3.42
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]]> 348489 "Of all the forms of water the tiny six-pointed crystals of ice called snow are incomparably the most beautiful and varied."
�� Wilson Bentley (1865��1931)

Snow in Vermont is as common as dirt. Why would anyone want to photograph it? But from the time he was a small boy, Wilson Bentley thinks of the icy crystals as small miracles, and he determines that one day his camera will capture for others their extraordinary beauty.

Often misunderstood in his time, Wilson Bentley took pictures that even today reveal two important truths about snowflakes: first, that no two are alike, and second, that each one is startlingly beautiful. His story, gracefully told by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and brought to life in Mary Azarian's lovely woodcuts, gives children insight into a soul who had not only a scientist's vision and perseverance, but a clear passion for the wonders of nature.

Snowflake Bentley won the 1999 Caldecott Medal.

Edition ISBN: 9780395861622
Edition MSRP: $16⁰⁰ USD]]> 32 Jacqueline Briggs Martin 0395861624 C 5 4.13 1998
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]]> 65932475 Collect the entire Peek-a-Flap series and explore all of the Christmas and Holiday books for kids from Cottage Door Press!]]> 12 Cottage Door Press 1646386612 C 0 4.17
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]]> 210832955 A costume designer’s past casts a long shadow over her well-constructed lies in this intriguing story about stolen identities, friendship, and betrayal from the author of A Splendid Ruin and A Dangerous Education.

Hollywood, 1955. As head costume designer for Lux Pictures, Lena Taylor hears startling confessions from the biggest movie stars. She knows how to keep their secrets—after all, none of their scandals can match her own.

Lena was once Elsie Gruner, the daughter of an Ohio dressmaker. Her gift for fashion design helped her win a coveted spot at an art academy in Rome. While in Italy, she became enthralled by the charismatic Julia, who drew her into a shadowy world of jazz clubs, code words, and mysterious deliveries. When one of Julia’s intrigues ended in murder, Elsie found herself in the middle of a bewildering sinister international plot. So she ran.

After fleeing to LA, Elsie became Lena—but she’s never stopped looking over her shoulder. Now, as her engagement to a screenwriter throws her into the spotlight, she’s terrified her façade won’t hold up. Will she figure out the truth about her past before everything falls apart?]]> 369 Megan Chance 1662515782 C 0 to-read 4.03 2025
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]]> 204642514 With an eye to holiday rituals and nature’s rebirth, New York Times best-selling creator Aaron Becker offers a luminous die-cut companion to You Are Light, My Favorite Color, and One Sky.

Hush, now. Be still.
It’s time for winter light.

Come winter, the days grow short. Sunlight filters through bare branches as ice crystals cover the meadow. In this quiet time, we turn to warmth and light, to family rituals and traditions. With jewellike die-cuts revealing the colors of the season against soft painterly backgrounds, Caldecott Honoree Aaron Becker captures the light of winter skies and lengthening days, the glow of candle and hearth, and the heart’s yearning for spring’s return.]]> 16 Aaron Becker 1536236462 C 4 3.86
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It's pretty and good entertainment for babies.
]]> 63133205 The Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope.

In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey—and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history.

Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears’s groundbreaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love—and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms, at last.]]> 288 Britney Spears 1668009048 C 5 3.83 2023
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How honest is it? It broadly rings true, at least. It's a compelling story, and it explains a lot about what went on in her early life, and what led to her break downs. Read between the lines a bit and you'll see that her dream was destroyed and trusted people turned out to be bad for her, and pressured her to do things which continue to affect her.
]]> 51901147
The odds are against him. He's been given the humiliating assignment of mentoring the female tribute from District 12, the lowest of the low. Their fates are now completely intertwined -- every choice Coriolanus makes could lead to favor or failure, triumph or ruin. Inside the arena, it will be a fight to the death. Outside the arena, Coriolanus starts to feel for his doomed tribute... and must weigh his need to follow the rules against his desire to survive no matter what it takes.]]> 541 Suzanne Collins C 0 3.99 2020
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]]> 856919 96 Ira Steven Behr 0671529366 C 5 3.85 1995
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Don't buy this as an ebook at full price, because it's light on substance, but definitely read the rules.
]]> 59852733
The sexual revolution has liberated us to enjoy a heady mixture of erotic freedom and personal autonomy.

Right? Wrong, argues Louise Perry in her provocative new book.

Although it would be neither possible nor desirable to turn the clock back to a world of pre-60s sexual mores, she argues that the amoral libertinism and callous disenchantment of liberal feminism and our contemporary hypersexualised culture represent more loss than gain.

The main winners from a world of rough sex, hook-up culture and ubiquitous porn - where anything goes and only consent matters - are a tiny minority of high-status men, not the women forced to accommodate the excesses of male lust.

While dispensing sage advice to the generations paying the price for these excesses, she makes a passionate case for a new sexual culture built around dignity, virtue and restraint. This countercultural polemic from one of the most exciting young voices in contemporary feminism should be read by all men and women uneasy about the mindless orthodoxies of our ultraliberal era.]]> 200 Louise Perry 1509549994 C 0 to-read 4.23 2022
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]]> 17724729 Dot Complicated: Untangling Our Wired Lives, new media pioneer Randi Zuckerberg offers an entertaining and essential guide to understanding how technology and social media influence and inform our lives online and off.

Zuckerberg has been on the frontline of the social media movement since Facebook’s early days and her following six years as a marketing executive for the company. Her part memoir, part how-to manual addresses issues of privacy, online presence, networking, etiquette, and the future of social change.]]> Randi Zuckerberg 0062295713 C 0 to-read 2.86 2013
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]]> 26482
Researchers teach Mila language and music. She learns, too, about rules and expectations, about locked doors and broken promies, disappointment and betrayal.

But the more Mila finds out what it means to be human, the more deeply she longs for her ocean home.]]> 181 Karen Hesse 0590897985 C 0 to-read 3.85 1996
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]]> 800617
On the first night of Hanukkah, two tricky devils arrive in the town of Brisk to cause mischief. They use a magic word " Zigazak!" to make dreidels dance and latkes fly. The good citizens of Brisk panic and appeal to their wise rabbi for help. He triumphs over the devils in a contest of wits, and soon sends them packing. But his real triumph is the ability to see the good in all things, even devils' tricks, helping the townsfolk enjoy their most magical Hanukkah ever.]]> 32 Eric A. Kimmel 0385326521 C 0 to-read 3.84 2001
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]]> 93261 108 Washington Irving 0809594080 C 4 3.71 1820
author: Washington Irving
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rating: 4
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]]> 6689 176 Roald Dahl 0375814248 C 4 4.04 1961
author: Roald Dahl
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average rating: 4.04
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rating: 4
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]]> 194803881
Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, author Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world.

In 2016, Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds visiting her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater—an opportunity to savor quiet moments during a volatile time, connect to nature in a meaningful way, and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired.]]> 291 Amy Tan 0593536134 C 0 4.05 2024
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]]> 60657589
Cambridge professor Emily Wilde is good at many things: She is the foremost expert on the study of faeries. She is a genius scholar and a meticulous researcher who is writing the world's first encyclopaedia of faerie lore. But Emily Wilde is not good at people. She could never make small talk at a party--or even get invited to one. And she prefers the company of her books, her dog, and the Fair Folk.

So when she arrives in the hardscrabble village of Hrafnsvik, Emily has no intention of befriending the gruff townsfolk. Nor does she care to spend time with another new arrival: her dashing and insufferably handsome academic rival Wendell Bambleby, who manages to charm the townsfolk, get in the middle of Emily's research, and utterly confound and frustrate her.

But as Emily gets closer and closer to uncovering the secrets of the Hidden Ones--the most elusive of all faeries--lurking in the shadowy forest outside the town, she also finds herself on the trail of another mystery: Who is Wendell Bambleby, and what does he really want? To find the answer, she'll have to unlock the greatest mystery of all--her own heart.]]> 336 Heather Fawcett 059350013X C 0 3.98 2023
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]]> 58784475 In this exhilarating novel, two friends—often in love, but never lovers—come together as creative partners in the world of video game design, where success brings them fame, joy, tragedy, duplicity, and, ultimately, a kind of immortality.

On a bitter-cold day, in the December of his junior year at Harvard, Sam Masur exits a subway car and sees, amid the hordes of people waiting on the platform, Sadie Green. He calls her name. For a moment, she pretends she hasn't heard him, but then, she turns, and a game begins: a legendary collaboration that will launch them to stardom. These friends, intimates since childhood, borrow money, beg favors, and, before even graduating college, they have created their first blockbuster, Ichigo. Overnight, the world is theirs. Not even twenty-five years old, Sam and Sadie are brilliant, successful, and rich, but these qualities won't protect them from their own creative ambitions or the betrayals of their hearts.

Spanning thirty years, from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Venice Beach, California, and lands in between and far beyond, Gabrielle Zevin's Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow is a dazzling and intricately imagined novel that examines the multifarious nature of identity, disability, failure, the redemptive possibilities in play, and above all, our need to connect: to be loved and to love. Yes, it is a love story, but it is not one you have read before.]]> 401 Gabrielle Zevin 0735243344 C 1
MOD was an underdog story of struggle, triumph through genius, and losing it to personal demons; this novel was about the most privileged people in the world being handed roles on a silver platter, and then congratulated for it.

Insultingly, the story of how the people in MOD feared for their lives against a public who wrongly blamed video games for teen violence is turned completely upside down to create maudlin melodrama, wherein the characters of this novel who took a (so brave) stand against guns in games then become victims of those mythical "teens trained on murder simulators." Yes, that myth was made real in the world of this novel, a slap in the face to gamers and developers who fought against actual censorship in the 90s/2000s. It's a contemptuous attempt to rewrite history.]]> 4.12 2022
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Glaringly anachronistic. The characters were mostly insufferable and uninspiring. It's a book which desperately and admittedly wants to be Masters of Doom, but with none of the charm of the ordinary people or places who made Masters of Doom a captivating story.

MOD was an underdog story of struggle, triumph through genius, and losing it to personal demons; this novel was about the most privileged people in the world being handed roles on a silver platter, and then congratulated for it.

Insultingly, the story of how the people in MOD feared for their lives against a public who wrongly blamed video games for teen violence is turned completely upside down to create maudlin melodrama, wherein the characters of this novel who took a (so brave) stand against guns in games then become victims of those mythical "teens trained on murder simulators." Yes, that myth was made real in the world of this novel, a slap in the face to gamers and developers who fought against actual censorship in the 90s/2000s. It's a contemptuous attempt to rewrite history.
]]> 43347898 Dinosaurs disappeared completely from the Earth many, many years ago...or did they?

An ALA Notable Children's Book
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year!

Millions of years ago, dinosaurs roamed the shores of Mesozoic seas. They lay eggs in the shade of ginkgo trees, and as time went on, dinosaurs grew, and grew, and grew.

There were so many different species of dinosaurs. Large, monstrous, and fearsome, they ruled the earth. Until gradually, there were no dinosaurs left.

But they didn't disappear completely. Some dinosaurs had feathers, which grew and grew...until all through the skies were hundreds of species of birds, which flew and flew.

From the bestselling creator of Dinosaur Dream Dennis Nolan comes a poetic nonfiction picture book about how dinosaurs evolved into birds.

A Bank Street Best Book of the Year - Outstanding Merit
An ILA-CBC Children's Choice!<,/b>]]> 48 Dennis Nolan 0823443302 C 5 3.52
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]]> 58065383 From a critically acclaimed creator comes this summery picture book featuring an overheated--and overwhelmed--pup who finds his calm with some sea, sand, and fresh air.

It's summer in the city, and this hot dog has had enough! Enough of sizzling sidewalks, enough of wailing sirens, enough of people's feet right in his face. When he plops down in the middle of a crosswalk, his owner endeavors to get him the breath of fresh air he needs. She hails a taxi, hops a train, and ferries out to the beach.

Here, a pup can run!

With fluid art and lyrical text that have the soothing effect of waves on sand, Doug Salati shows us how to find calm and carry it back with us so we can appreciate the small joys in a day.
]]> 40 Doug Salati 0593308433 C 4 4.29 2022
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]]> 99736 ��
Winner of the 1947 Caldecott Medal, this beautifully moving story centers around a��little island in the midst of the wide ocean, and the curious kitten who comes to visit. As the seasons pass, the island and the creatures who call it home witness an ever-changing array of sights, smells, and sounds—proving that, no matter how small, we are all an important part of the world.]]> 48 Margaret Wise Brown 0385746407 C 4 3.80 1946
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average rating: 3.80
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]]> 211483979 Sumptuously illustrated with dazzling objects, this publication explores the ways art and science worked hand in hand in the Middle Ages and Renaissance.



Through the manipulation of materials, such as gold, crystal, and glass, medieval artists created dazzling light-filled environments, evoking, in the everyday world, the layered realms of the divine. While contemporary society separates science and spirituality, the medieval world harnessed the science of light to better perceive and understand the sacred. From 800 to 1600, the study of astronomy, geometry, and optics emerged as a framework that was utilized by theologians and artists to comprehend both the sacred realm and the natural world.



Through essays written by contributors from the fields of art history, the history of science, and neuroscience, and with more than two hundred illustrations, including glimmering golden reliquaries, illuminated manuscripts, rock crystal vessels, astronomical instruments, and more, Lumen cuts across religious, political, and geographic boundaries to reveal the ways medieval Christian, Jewish, and Islamic artists, theologians, and thinkers studied light. To convey the sense of wonder created by moving light on precious materials, a number of contemporary artworks are placed in dialogue with historic objects.



This volume is published to accompany an exhibition on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center from September 10 to December 8, 2024.]]> 272 Kristen Collins 1606069284 C 0 to-read 4.33
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]]> 168517510 0 Celestial Seasonings C 0 to-read 0.0
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]]> 1075403 128 Jennifer Siegel 0517200147 C 0 to-read 4.00 1996
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]]> 22521973
CJ begins his weekly bus journey around the city with disappointment and dissatisfaction, wondering why he and his family can't drive a car like his friends. Through energy and encouragement, CJ's nana helps him see the beauty and fun in their routine.

This beautifully illustrated, emotive picture book explores urban life with honesty, interest and gratitude.

Last Stop on Market Street has won multiple awards and spent time at the number one spot in the New York Times Bestseller List.]]> 32 Matt de la Peña 0399257748 C 3 4.30 2015
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average rating: 4.30
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rating: 3
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]]> 201138
Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Papa, Brother, and Sister have a new favorite hobby . . . watching TV. But when Mama feels like they are missing out on all the wonderful things around them, she makes a plan to get them away from the TV and into the outdoors. Includes over 50 bonus stickers!]]> 32 Stan Berenstain 0394865707 C 4 4.06 1984
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]]> 57165814 16 Adeline J Zimmerman 1636901476 C 3 3.33
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]]> 37677982 A New York Times bestselling��Pete the Cat Christmas picture book!

Pete and his friends are rockin�� and��groovin�� while��counting down the days to Christmas! Who needs five golden rings, when you can have five onion rings?

Join Pete and the gang for one-of-a-kind holiday cheer. He adds a cool-cat spin on a well-known Christmas carol, bringing a hip and energetic spirit to the season.

This is a perfect Christmas gift for Pete the Cat fans who are eagerly awaiting Santa’s arrival.

Plus, don't miss Pete’s other spin on a holiday classic, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas.


And Pete’s other groovy guides,�� Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Life,�� Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Love, and�� Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Kindness!��


]]> 48 Kimberly Dean 0062675273 C 3 4.00 2018
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]]> 75670157 "Masterful. The Anthropocene Reviewed is a beautiful, timely book about the human condition--and a timeless reminder to pay attention to your attention." --Adam Grant, #1 bestselling author of Think Again and host of the podcast Re: Thinking

The instant #1 bestseller from John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down, is now available in paperback with two brand-new essays!

"Gloriously personal and life-affirming. The perfect book for right now." --People
"Essential to the human conversation." --Library Journal, starred review

The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale--from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar. Funny, complex, and rich with detail, the reviews chart the contradictions of contemporary humanity.

John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this masterful collection. The Anthropocene Reviewed is an open-hearted exploration of the paths we forge and an unironic celebration of falling in love with the world.]]> 318 John Green 0525555242 C 0 to-read 4.39 2021
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]]> 23167689 Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music.]]> 40 Troy Andrews 1419714651 C 3 4.29 2015
author: Troy Andrews
name: C
average rating: 4.29
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rating: 3
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]]> 60382858
Step into a snow-blanketed, wintery night in this beautiful, giftable board book. Featuring creatures great and small, kids and their parents will enjoy singing along to the words of "Silent Night" while they prepare to celebrate the Christmas season.��]]> 18 Running Press 0762479779 C 5 4.05
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]]> 2769817 Winner of the 2009 Caldecott Medal! A spare, patterned text and glowing pictures explore the origins of light that make a house a home in this bedtime book for young children. Naming nighttime things that are both comforting and intriguing to preschoolers - a key, a bed, the moon - this timeless book illuminates a reassuring order to the universe.

]]> 40 Susan Marie Swanson 0618862447 C 4 3.87 2008
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name: C
average rating: 3.87
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rating: 4
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]]> 531033
Celebrate the wonder of cats in The Little Big Book of Cats , Welcome’s newest addition to the award-winning Little Big Book series. Cats are our best friends, our cleanest roommates, and our constant companions. Who else in our lives could be so loving and then turn so insolent, be so attentive and then so indifferent, and still win our hearts? Through their own shifting personas and emotions, cats continue to teach us more about ourselves than we could ever imagine. Without them we’d be lost. Without us, well, they’d probably be just fine.

The Little Big Book of Cats is a delightful treasury of stories, poems, fun activities, recipes, advice, tips, fun, and humor to indulge all cat-lovers. With the turn of each page, readers learn how to better understand, train (well, sort of), and pamper their feline friends with fun activities and treats, while literary excerpts, writings, and poetry from the brightest of cat-loving minds share the joys, awe, and challenges of befriending a cat (or two, or three, or four��). This purr-fect book

Literary Excerpts and Renowned writers who love or have been fascinated by the cat seem Lewis Carroll, Colette, Ernest Hemingway, Rudyard Kipling, Alice Adams, Emile Zola, and Rainer Maria Rilke, among others. Fiction or non-fiction, each selection is as enchanting as its subject.

Living with For those just starting out on their new journey with a furry friend, basic information is provided from cat breeds to general cat care (from bathing your cat to giving kitty a massage!).

There are so many odes in honor of beloved feline friends. Cat-lovers know why. In these pages are the best from greats such as Emily Dickinson, T. S. Eliot, Pablo Neruda, and W. B. Yeats.

Training and Is it possible? Clicker training cats has gained much popularity in the past years. Give it a try!

Fun and Kibble Dribble, Macaroni Hockey, Stair Bounce . . . keep Kitty on her toes with fun and games sure to amuse all involved.

Kitty Sardine Sandies, Catnip Snaps, Cheesy Bites and more are guaranteed to elicit satisfied purrs.

Feline The other side of our regal, mysterious, and elegant friend is pure silliness. Enjoy the loveable, funny side of cat with pages of jokes, humor, and feline shenanigans.]]> 352 Lena Tabori 1932183809 C 0 to-read 3.92 2005
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average rating: 3.92
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]]> 110652751
Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.

Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

Perfect for children aged 4-5 or reading at book band Pink 1B.]]> 0 Sarah Snashall 1445174928 C 0 to-read 3.50
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]]> 20687281 128 Catherine D. Hughes 1426317239 C 0 to-read 4.43 2014
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average rating: 4.43
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]]> 43251323 46 Justin M. Grier 1979049823 C 0 to-read 4.33
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]]> 10803558 32 Scotti Cohn 1607181347 C 0 to-read 4.09 2010
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]]> 8678991
Little Kids First Big Book of Animals devotes four pages each to 32 high-interest creatures, including dolphins, tigers, butterflies, frogs, penguins, wolves, and pandas. More than 150 of National Geographic’s most charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, which feature just the kind of facts that little kids want to know—the creature’s size, diet, home, and more.

Child-friendly text explains how animal parents take care of their young, how baby animals change as they grow, and how they learn to hunt and eat. The brief text, large type, and appealing profiles are perfect for young readers to enjoy on their own, or for parents and other caregivers to read aloud. These animal tales will quickly become favorites at storytime, bedtime, and any other time.]]> 128 Catherine D. Hughes 1426307047 C 0 to-read 4.51 2010
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]]> 13414852 The book will explain basic concepts of space, beginning with what is most familiar to kids and expanding out into the universe.

Chapters include:
���� Chapter 1 focuses on the Earth, moon, and sun.
���� Chapter 2 introduces kids to the other planets in our solar system.
���� Chapter 3 explains other objects in our solar system, such as dwarf planets, comets, and asteroid belts.
���� Chapter 4 voyages even farther afield, touching on concepts such as the universe, the Milky Way, stars, galaxies, and black holes.
���� The last chapter delves into space exploration: humans on the moon, spaceships, the International Space Station, etc.]]> 128 Catherine D. Hughes 1426310145 C 0 to-read 4.49 2012
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]]> 39644015
Big cats, little cats, bob-tailed cats, long-tailed cats, smooth cats, skinny cats, funny cats, scary cats, wild cats... here they all are in their furry, fanged and clawed glory.

This children's picture book brings together in one volume every domestic cat breed in the world alongside colored drawings of rare wild cats and the well-known big cats.

Cats are a favorite topic for children and so are books about cats. This one is aimed at children 3 to 7 (and to their parents). The first part features cat breeds from North America, Europe, Asia and the Rest of the World; and the second half is devoted to the wild cats of the world, both the rarer small species and the large cats of Africa, North and South America and Asia -- the Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Jaguar.

The book also features a charming kitten identifier and a cub identifier, and an extensive cat index gives the reader fun facts about every breed and species featured.

A great new reference guide for all the family that will make your children cat experts!]]> 32 Jim Medway 0228101077 C 0 to-read 2.86
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]]> 18170556
Small children will love the short, uncomplicated statements and the repetition, along with the inspired illustrations, will give early readers confidence to come back to this book time and again. with so much to look at and talk about on every page.

A J Weaver’s love of cats shines through the whole—and there is that unexpected twist at the end, too.]]> 32 A.J. Weaver 1909423033 C 0 to-read 4.60 2013
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]]> 26158605 who lived alone.
Until the day
a new cat came . . .

And so a story of friendship begins, following two cats through their days, months, and years until one day, the older cat has to go. And he doesn’t come back.

This is a poignant story, told in measured text and bold black-and-white illustrations about life and the act of moving on.]]> 40 Elisha Cooper C 5 4.30 2017
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name: C
average rating: 4.30
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rating: 5
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]]> 86272229
Why do Mexican jumping beans jump? How do sea cucumbers defend themselves? What causes the northern lights? This book is filled with facts about the most surprising and curious plants, animals, rocks, and phenomena in nature.

Children aged 7-9 can read stories of more than one hundred unique animals, plants and phenomena and learn about the weird and wonderful side of the natural world. Weird and Wonderful Nature is the third installment of the DK Treasure’s series, exploring the many bizarre animals and plants that are uniquely adapted to their way of life.

This fascinating nature book for kids ����

- Facts from a range of topics, from animals to plants and rocks to natural phenomena, that are guaranteed to wow adults and children alike.
- Large photographs that show each species or item in incredible detail, with diagrams help to support understanding.
- A gold foil cover and beautiful illustrations, making this book an ideal gift for young nature lovers.

In Weird and Wonderful Nature , Ben Hoare’s friendly, informative explanations are paired with photographs and charming illustrations to make sure every page captivates the imagination, while a glossary and index help to navigate the chapters.

The third title by best selling author Ben Hoare, after Nature’s Treasures and The Secret World of Plants, this is the ideal gift book series that will be treasured for years to come.

More in the Series

Weird and Wonderful Nature is part of DK’s Treasure’s series. Complete the series and inspire your child's curiosity in natural world with Nature’s Treasures , or bring out their inner botanist with The Secret World of Plants .]]> 192 Ben Hoare 074408511X C 0 to-read 4.58
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]]> 93996701 24 William Anthony 1636918522 C 5 4.00
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]]> 93991181 24 William Anthony 1636918492 C 4 4.00
author: William Anthony
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]]> 20355629 26 Julie Murray 1306237904 C 3 3.00 2003
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average rating: 3.00
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rating: 3
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]]> 16653371 24 Julie Murray 1617142743 C 3 3.00 2003
author: Julie Murray
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average rating: 3.00
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rating: 3
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]]> 8665526 32 Laura Krauss Melmed 081185552X C 3 3.44 2010
author: Laura Krauss Melmed
name: C
average rating: 3.44
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rating: 3
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]]> 120506391
Infants have limited capabilities with vision upon birth and respond well to high-contrast images, which is why this black-and-white contrast book is perfect for their young and growing minds. This beautiful accordion-style board book provides developmentally appropriate visual stimuli for your baby’s visual development, while exposing them to life-like imagery that can grow with them and expand their vocabulary. Each animal painting was designed by Tabitha Paige, artist, speech pathologist, and author of the bestselling series Our Little Adventures .

Animals

This book is meant to be functional for your child's many different learning needs as well as versatile for any space. The unique accordion-style format is perfect for tummy time, allowing your child to unfold the pages and stare and play with them, either with you or on their own.]]> 16 Tabitha Paige 1941325971 C 5 4.78
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Excellent artwork! Black, white, grey, and with a touch of red (the first color which babies see at around 5 months).
]]> 31371509 Share this book with the baby in your life. It’s never too early to read together!

From the eminent photographer and acclaimed book creator Tana Hoban, this bestselling board book features bold black-and-white high-contrast images to engage babies and very young children. Tana Hoban’s board books have sold more than a million copies and are beloved by teachers, librarians, parents, and readers. A perfect gift for new parents and babies.

Before they are able to clearly see colors, babies respond to the strong contrast between black and white, which makes this the perfect first book for young, developing brains. Experiencing bold black-and-white contrast helps stimulate development in the retina and the optic nerve. This large-format, sturdy board book features high-contrast art from four bestselling Tana Hoban board books: Black on White, White on Black, Who Are They?, and What Is That? These classic and popular books have sold more than one million copies. About Black on White and White on Black, Publishers Weekly said, “Hoban’s compositions are so supple and her layouts so well balanced that she casts kind of a spell . . . magical.”]]> 36 Tana Hoban 0062656902 C 0 to-read 3.77
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]]> 28044250 A black and white board book with a colorful surprise!

Black cat and white cat are friends. But in a world of black and white, someone is always hard to see! Can they find a way to play together without someone disappearing?]]> 32 Claire Garralon 1492637815 C 5 4.35 2015
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average rating: 4.35
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]]> 29875408 Everyone, even teachers, can learn something new at school in��this Pete the Cat I Can Read��adventure from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator, James Dean.

When Pete goes to school, he finds out his teacher is out sick and the substitute teacher is . . . his mom! It’s up to Pete to teach the teacher what school is all about.

Beginning readers will enjoy this story about Pete and his mom working together to make the most awesome teaching team ever!

Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.]]> 32 Kimberly Dean 0062404296 C 3 3.76 2017
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]]> 68081413
The bright and graphic illustrations include cuddly animals and familiar objects. Also, included are helpful hints on how to extend the fun with guessing games, writing exercises, and more!]]> 26 Georgie Birkett C 4 4.50 2011
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average rating: 4.50
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]]> 1008593
Out in the fresh spring air, the two Nutbrown Hares see a tiny acorn growing. "Someday it will be a tree," says Big Nutbrown Hare. Then they spy a tadpole that will grow up to be a frog, a caterpillar that will turn into a butterfly, and a nest of eggs that will one day be birds. Suddenly Little Nutbrown Hare turns to Big Nutbrown Hare and laughs. "What does a little brown hare like me turn into?"]]> 24 Sam McBratney 0763635464 C 5 3.92 2007
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average rating: 3.92
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rating: 5
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]]> 8618152 32 Susan Kathleen Hartung 0061702226 C 5 3.80 2010
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]]> 17349161 New York Times bestselling author James Dean’s Pete the Cat picture book series as Pete celebrates Thanksgiving in this groovy lift-the-flap book!

Starring in the school Thanksgiving play would make even the coolest cat nervous. But when Pete the Cat gets onstage, he makes learning the story of the first Thanksgiving fun. With thirteen flaps that open to reveal hidden surprises, this book is sure to be a holiday favorite for every Pete the Cat fan.]]> 16 Kimberly Dean 0062198696 C 4 3.81 2013
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]]> 15812616 Little Bunny soon discovers there’s no place like home—even if you do occasionally disagree.]]> 32 Jutta Langreuter 0735841268 C 5 4.09 2013
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]]> 13330545
Gobble, gobble! With over 50 million books in print, Barbara Park's New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing-and reading-for over 20 years! In the 28th Junie B. Jones book, Room One is getting ready for their very own Thanksgiving feast! There's even a contest to see which room can write the best thankful list. The winners will get a pumpkin pie! Only it turns out being thankful is harder than it looks. Because Junie B. is not actually thankful for Tattletale May. Or squash. Or scratchy pilgrim costumes. And pumpkin pie makes her vomit, anyway. Will Room One win the disgusting pie? Can May and Junie B. find common ground? Or will this Thanksgiving feast turn into a Turkey Day Disaster?

USA
"Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set."

Publisher's
"Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.-and reading-are lots of fun."

Kirkus
"Junie's swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world....A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud."

Time
"Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty."]]> 0 Barbara Park 0449014584 C 4 4.23 2012
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]]> 728482 32 Stan Berenstain 0679908471 C 4 3.97 1990
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]]> 45358493 Have fun playing hide and seek with Llama Llama in this sturdy board book featuring flaps and a mirror for only $12.99.

Llama Llama can't find his Fuzzy Llama anywhere. Where could he be? Near the blocks? Behind the door? Beneath the bed? Children will love following along and lifting the flaps as LLama looks for his beloved Fuzzy. This $12.99 casebound book includes flaps on every spread and a mirror at the end in a story that kids will want to read over and over again!]]> 14 Anna Dewdney 0593093569 C 4 4.23
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]]> 1341991
What does a Sesame Street Christmas celebrate? How Three French friends, two yummy cookies, a red monster up in a tree! Toddlers will sing and laugh along with this hilarious Sesame Street version of the favorite Christmas carol.]]> 24 Sarah Albee 0375825061 C 4 3.60 1999
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name: C
average rating: 3.60
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]]> 13773360 24 Lisa Bullard 0761385886 C 4 3.75 2012
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]]> 202204686
When babies are first born, they can't distinguish between colors the same way that older babies can. But studies show that babies can see high-contrast black-and-white shapes and patterns from the very first days of life, and this charming introduction to Christmas and the holiday season, paired with friendly text and bold, basic patterns, provides an important high-contrast experience for young developing eyes. Using simple greetings like, "What's going on, Christmas elf?," "Looking jolly, Santa," and "Ni hao, bright star," alongside lovely black-and-white art by Jannie Ho (illustrator of Hello, My World), Holly Jolly! A High-Contrast Christmas Book is the perfect board book for babies just beginning to look around and learn about their world.

Printed on sturdy board using nontoxic soy-based inksGreat quality and baby safeReal board books, perfect for little handsRound corners for extra safetyA great baby shower or Christmas giftAlso Hello, Baby Animals; Hello, Ocean Friends; Baby Loves Sports; Hello, Garden Bugs; Hello, My World; Booook! A Spooky High-Contrast Book; and Hello, Bedtime.]]> 20 duopress labs 1464223823 C 4 3.62
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]]> 824734
Where did the tree house come from?

Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark . . . or will they become a dinosaur's dinner?]]> 68 Mary Pope Osborne 0679824111 C 4 3.97 1992
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]]> 122980 18 Peter Linenthal 0525420282 C 5 4.12 1998
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average rating: 4.12
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]]> 946221 Look Look!, which has sold nearly 50,000 copies. Bold, black-and-white illustrations offer the clean shapes and strong contrasts best suited to young babies�� developing minds. The warm, simple text makes this a perfect first book for sharing with a little one who’s just beginning to look and learn. An ideal shower gift that’s sure to become a favorite with baby.]]> 18 Peter Linenthal 0525475826 C 5 3.91 2006
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average rating: 3.91
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]]> 43984188 In this seasonal treasure, Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper's beloved poem heralds the winter solstice, illuminated by Caldecott Honoree Carson Ellis's strikingly resonant illustrations.

So the shortest day came,
and the year died . . .

As the sun set on the shortest day of the year, early people would gather to prepare for the long night ahead. They built fires and lit candles. They played music, bringing their own light to the darkness, while wondering if the sun would ever rise again. Written for a theatrical production that has become a ritual in itself, Susan Cooper's poem "The Shortest Day" captures the magic behind the returning of the light, the yearning for traditions that connect us with generations that have gone before—and the hope for peace that we carry into the future. Richly illustrated by Carson Ellis with a universality that spans the centuries, this beautiful book evokes the joy and community found in the ongoing mystery of life when we celebrate light, thankfulness, and festivity at a time of rebirth. Welcome Yule!]]> 32 Susan Cooper 0763686980 C 4 3.93 2019
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I only wish that it went into more detail.
]]> 19476784
The title creature is a sort of barometer of life at the home of John Peerybingle and his much younger wife Dot. When things go well, the cricket on the hearth chirps; it is silent when there is sorrow. Tackleton, a jealous old man, poisons John's mind about Dot, but the cricket through its supernatural powers restores John's confidence and all ends happily.]]> 4 Charles Dickens C 0 currently-reading 3.14 1845
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]]> 201242757 From legendary storyteller and master of short fiction Stephen King comes an extraordinary new collection of twelve short stories, many never-before-published, and some of his best EVER.

“You like it darker? Fine, so do I,�� writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of twelve stories that delve into the darker part of life—both metaphorical and literal. King has, for half a century, been a master of the form, and these stories, about fate, mortality, luck, and the folds in reality where anything can happen, are as rich and riveting as his novels, both weighty in theme and a huge pleasure to read. King writes to feel “the exhilaration of leaving ordinary day-to-day life behind,�� and in You Like It Darker, readers will feel that exhilaration too, again and again.

“Two Talented Bastids�� explores the long-hidden secret of how the eponymous gentlemen got their skills. In “Danny Coughlin’s Bad Dream,�� a brief and unprecedented psychic flash upends dozens of lives, Danny’s most catastrophically. In “Rattlesnakes,�� a sequel to Cujo, a grieving widower travels to Florida for respite and instead receives an unexpected inheritance—with major strings attached. In “The Dreamers,�� a taciturn Vietnam vet answers a job ad and learns that there are some corners of the universe best left unexplored. “The Answer Man�� asks if prescience is good luck or bad and reminds us that a life marked by unbearable tragedy can still be meaningful.

King’s ability to surprise, amaze, and bring us both terror and solace remains unsurpassed. Each of these stories holds its own thrills, joys, and mysteries; each feels iconic. You like it darker? You got it.]]> 512 Stephen King 1668037718 C 0 to-read 4.16 2024
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]]> 222415789 49 The American People C 0 4.86 2024
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]]> 1037364 52 Lois Gould 0913780219 C 0 to-read 4.15 1978
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name: C
average rating: 4.15
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]]> 62315742
National Geographic Explorer and best-selling author Dan Buettner has traveled the globe to uncover the best strategies for longevity, which he found in the blue places around the world where higher percentages of people enjoy remarkably long, full lives.

In The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer, Buettner returns to Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula; and Loma Linda, California to check in on the super-agers living in the blue zones and interprets the not-so-secret sauce of purpose, faith, community, down-time, natural movement, and plant-based eating that has powered as many as 10 additional years of healthy living in these regions. And Buettner reveals an all-new blue zone—the first man-made blue zone yet explored.

Throughout his two decades of research, Buettner has worked with some of National Geographic's top photographers—including David McLain and Gianluca Cola—to document the healthy habits of the world's longest living communities. In this informative collection, their work punctuates Buettner's lively text, offering a beautiful tour of the blue zones.]]> 288 Dan Buettner 1426223471 C 0 to-read 4.17
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]]> 5893454 Some children are solitary and unable to adapt to the social and educational demands of school life. Some are gifted; most cope better once they leave school. In Loners , Sula Wolff discusses the nature and origins of their difficulties and compares them with autism, Asperger's syndrome and schizoid/schizotypal personality disorders.
Sula Wolff illustrates follow-up studies with case histories of children and adults seen in the course of twenty years, as well as with discussions of the apparent eccentricities of some exceptional people who catch the public eye.
The book shows the necessity of the clinical recognition of the condition. Loners will help psychiatrists towards a realistic approach to the treatment of afflicted people, both children and adults.]]> 208 Dr Sula Wolff 0415065046 C 0 to-read 4.50 1995
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average rating: 4.50
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]]> 25910438 28 Amelia Hepworth 1589255518 C 5 4.55 2015
author: Amelia Hepworth
name: C
average rating: 4.55
book published: 2015
rating: 5
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date added: 2024/11/02
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]]> 7085857 221 Coen Bom 9048803233 C 0 to-read 3.55 2009
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name: C
average rating: 3.55
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]]> 18584905 187 C.M. Kosemen C 0 to-read 4.16 2013
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average rating: 4.16
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]]> 1266344 128 Dougal Dixon 0312035608 C 0 to-read 3.84 1990
author: Dougal Dixon
name: C
average rating: 3.84
book published: 1990
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]]> 35786677 231 Pascal Vugts 9082284413 C 0 to-read 4.50
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]]> 844244 96 André Maurois 1903252075 C 0 to-read 4.14 1930
author: André Maurois
name: C
average rating: 4.14
book published: 1930
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]]> 11097009 239 Neil deGrasse Tyson 161673146X C 5 4.06 2009
author: Neil deGrasse Tyson
name: C
average rating: 4.06
book published: 2009
rating: 5
read at: 2023/01/01
date added: 2024/09/26
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]]> 32618570
For the past 20 years, author David Kushner has been exploring these questions, interviewing key players, and providing much-needed answers. The World’s Most Dangerous Geek is a riveting collection of his exclusive reports from the online underworld. We meet a fugitive hacktivist from the notorious collective, Anonymous; a lonely Floridian who hacked the emails of the biggest celebrities in Hollywood; and two artificial intelligence researchers who were both found dead in the same mysterious way.

You will come away from these stories with an appreciation for the awesome power of the Internet both to make fortunes and erase them, to build lives and destroy them.]]> David Kushner C 0 to-read, owned-audiobook 3.18 2012
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average rating: 3.18
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Finally, Americans can take no more, and in the Pacific Northwest they revolt. Led by embittered Iraq veterans, ex-convicts, teenagers, and blue-collar family men and women driven to desperation, in Portland and along Oregons northern coast, they join The Brigade.]]> 736 H.A. Covington 1436328020 C 5
I didn't have high hopes for this book due to some negative reviews saying it was "unreadable". I assumed it's going to be primarily ideological and that Covington wasn't a great writer.

What I didn't expect was that it'd be such a thrilling epic that I wouldn't want to put it down, and that I'd immediately want to finish the other four books in the series.

If you enjoy detailed military fiction set in the near future, and if you're not bothered by some naughty language and talk about the realities of ethnocentrism, then this is well worth reading. You might learn a few things about combat tactics, as well!]]> 4.09 2008
author: H.A. Covington
name: C
average rating: 4.09
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rating: 5
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Wow.

I didn't have high hopes for this book due to some negative reviews saying it was "unreadable". I assumed it's going to be primarily ideological and that Covington wasn't a great writer.

What I didn't expect was that it'd be such a thrilling epic that I wouldn't want to put it down, and that I'd immediately want to finish the other four books in the series.

If you enjoy detailed military fiction set in the near future, and if you're not bothered by some naughty language and talk about the realities of ethnocentrism, then this is well worth reading. You might learn a few things about combat tactics, as well!
]]> 45177526 No matter how smart or well-informed you are, you're probably trapped in a mental prison without knowing it. Scott Adams, the world-famous creator of Dilbert and New York Times bestselling author of Win Bigly , teaches us how to recognize and avoid the "loserthink" that prevents us from seeing outside our own bubbles of reality.

Even the smartest and most educated among us can slip into "loserthink," since we haven't been exposed to the best thinking practices in every discipline. Psychologists, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, historians, and artists, for example, all see the world through different filters. If we don't understand the basics of those filters, we're likely to fall into loserthink.

Some signs you've succumbed to loserthink inability to get your ego out of your decisions, thinking with words instead of reasons, failing to imagine alternative explanations, trusting your preferred news sources, and making too much of coincidences. And with the never-ending stream of urgent notifications on your phone and anger on your social media feeds, it's easy to feel miserable, defensive, anxious, poor, and sick.

But Adams offers a cure for loserthink by teaching you the most productive thinking practices from a variety of disciplines. In this book, you will learn how to...

* Recognize the walls of your own mental prison and break out.
* Understand the world in a way you have never seen it before.
* Be among the most perceptive and respected thinkers in every conversation.

Your bubble of reality doesn't have to be a prison. This book will show you how to break free.]]> 256 Scott Adams 0593083539 C 5 4.08 2019
author: Scott Adams
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average rating: 4.08
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Breaks down on the media is manipulating you (and why) in a straightforward manner. Makes strong arguments for why you need to develop a polymathic mindset rather than being overly specialized in one area, building upon previous writing that Adams has done on persuasion and skillsets.
]]> 19080492
Stupid underwear. What's the point of them, anyway? They just go up your bum, as far as I can tell.

Full-Frontal Kissing with all the trimmings, lip to lip, open mouth, tongues ... everything.

Her dad's got the mentality of a Teletubby (only not so developed). Her cat, Angus, is trying to eat the poodle next door. And her best friend thinks she looks like an alien -- just because she accidentally shaved off her eyebrows. Ergghhhlack. Still, add a little boy-stalking, teacher-baiting, and full-frontal snogging with a Sex God, and Georgia's year just might turn out to be the most fabbitty fab fab ever!]]> 276 Louise Rennison 0062300261 C 0 to-read 3.60 1999
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]]> 1467199 472 William Winwood Reade 1410214206 C 0 to-read 3.92 1872
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]]> 44492402 Learn how to live a healthy life and leave a legacy of wellness by looking both to the past and to the future.

You Are What Your Grandparents Ate takes conventional wisdom about the origins of chronic disease and turns it upside down. Rooted in the work of the late epidemiologist Dr. David Barker, it highlights the exciting research showing that heredity involves much more than the genes your parents passed on to you. Thanks to the relatively new science of epigenetics, we now know that the experiences of previous generations may show up in your health and well-being.

Many of the risks for chronic diseases -- including obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and dementia -- can be traced back to your first 1,000 days of existence, from the moment you were conceived. The roots of these vulnerabilities may extend back even further, to experiences your parents and grandparents had -- and perhaps even beyond.

Similarly, what happens to you will affect your children and grandchildren. That's why it's so important to make good dietary choices, get a suitable amount of exercise and be cautious about exposure to toxins. Positive lifestyle changes have been shown to spark epigenetic adjustments that can lead to better health, not only for yourself, your offspring and their children, but also for generations to come.

This book makes hard science accessible. It is a call to action for social as well as personal change, delivering the message that by changing our own health, we can also influence the future of the world.]]> 320 Judith Finlayson 0778806332 C 0 to-read 3.59
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Now, through the magic of digital downloads, this unique spoken word book/album with EA's original musical accompaniment is available again.

This edition contains 48 poems, including the well-known "How To Break A Heart," from which New York's Rochester Ballet Company created an original ballet.]]> Emilie Autumn C 0 currently-reading 4.17 2000
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average rating: 4.17
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]]> 334015
When Angela Nissel found herself struggling financially while in college, instead of sulking, she decided to entertain herself by creating an online journal that chronicled her day-to-day trials and tribulations. Written with humor and intelligence, her “Broke Diary�� quickly found an audience as people wrote to Angela to empathize with, console, and laugh with her about her experiences and even share their own. The Broke Diaries is the first complete compilation of her experiences, written in a voice that is funny, unique, and dead-on.

On buying ramen noodles: I am sooooooo embarassed. I only have 33 cents. I (please don’t laugh) put the money on the counter and quickly attempt to dash out with my Chicken Flavored Salt Noodles. The guy calls me back! I look up instinctively, I should have run . . . Why didn’t I run???!! He tells me the noodles are 35 cents. I try to apologize sincerely. I thought the sign said 33 cents yesterday, so that’s all I brought with me. Could he wait while I ran home and get the 2 cents? I show him my student I.D. to let him know I am not a thief. He shakes his head and motions either for me to get the hell out of his store and never come back again or get the money as do come back. I don’t know. He said something like “Nyeh�� and swiped his hand in my direction.
I can’t translate hand motions well.
The noodles: tasty!!!]]> 212 Angela Nissel 0679783571 C 2 3.75 2001
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]]> 40796147 The Godmother of Silicon Valley, legendary teacher, and mother of a Super Family shares her tried-and-tested methods for raising happy, healthy, successful children using Trust, Respect, Independence, Curiosity, and Kindness: TRICK.

Esther Wojcicki—“Woj�� to her many friends and admirers—is famous for three things: teaching a high school class that has changed the lives��of thousands of kids, inspiring Silicon Valley legends like Steve Jobs, and raising three daughters who have each become famously successful. What do these three accomplishments have in common? They’re the result of TRICK, Woj’s secret to raising successful people: Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness.��Simple lessons, but the results are radical.

Wojcicki’s methods are the opposite of helicopter parenting. As we face an epidemic of parental anxiety, Woj is here to say: relax. Talk to infants as if they are adults. Allow teenagers to pick projects that relate to the real world and their own passions, and let them figure out how to complete them.��Above all, let your child lead.��How to Raise Successful People��offers essential lessons��for raising, educating, and managing people to their highest potential. Change your parenting, change the world.]]> 336 Esther Wojcicki 1328974863 C 0 to-read 3.87 2019
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]]> 13588394
Drawing on his own groundbreaking work, Silver examines the world of prediction, investigating how we can distinguish a true signal from a universe of noisy data. Most predictions fail, often at great cost to society, because most of us have a poor understanding of probability and uncertainty. Both experts and laypeople mistake more confident predictions for more accurate ones. But overconfidence is often the reason for failure. If our appreciation of uncertainty improves, our predictions can get better too. This is the "prediction paradox": The more humility we have about our ability to make predictions, the more successful we can be in planning for the future.

In keeping with his own aim to seek truth from data, Silver visits the most successful forecasters in a range of areas, from hurricanes to baseball, from the poker table to the stock market, from Capitol Hill to the NBA. He explains and evaluates how these forecasters think and what bonds they share. What lies behind their success? Are they good-or just lucky? What patterns have they unraveled? And are their forecasts really right? He explores unanticipated commonalities and exposes unexpected juxtapositions. And sometimes, it is not so much how good a prediction is in an absolute sense that matters but how good it is relative to the competition. In other cases, prediction is still a very rudimentary-and dangerous-science.

Silver observes that the most accurate forecasters tend to have a superior command of probability, and they tend to be both humble and hardworking. They distinguish the predictable from the unpredictable, and they notice a thousand little details that lead them closer to the truth. Because of their appreciation of probability, they can distinguish the signal from the noise.]]> 544 Nate Silver 159420411X C 0 to-read 3.95 2012
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]]> 42041926 The Scout Mindset, Galef shows that what makes scouts better at getting things right isn't that they're smarter or more knowledgeable than everyone else. It's a handful of emotional skills, habits, and ways of looking at the world--which anyone can learn. With fascinating examples ranging from how to survive being stranded in the middle of the ocean, to how Jeff Bezos avoids overconfidence, to how superforecasters outperform CIA operatives, to Reddit threads and modern partisan politics, Galef explores why our brains deceive us and what we can do to change the way we think.]]> 288 Julia Galef 0735217556 C 0 to-read 4.09 2021
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average rating: 4.09
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]]> 728122 128 Fred Rogers 076241345X C 0 currently-reading 4.36 2002
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]]> 32686901 120 Julia Festman 1783097566 C 0 currently-reading 3.80
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