Collection: Adult

These stunning stories, steeped in dark humor, startle and dismay, and introduce us to a cast of eccentric and wholly believable characters. Unexpected encounters confine and define the lives of strangers, while parents and partners navigate blended families and modern love: An older woman tells her waitress that she once left a newborn on church steps. A motel housekeeper makes a radical proposal to a guest. A teenager grapples with atheism and grief and eBay. A mother's world is disrupted and recharged after a neighborhood man gives her young daughter a telescope. Strange, heartfelt, sly, and wryly funny, Sarah Braunstein's stories ask us to confront the ways we try to make sense of our lives--and what happens when we escape from these preconceptions.

For nearly 25 years, Dr. Kim Van Dusen--a licensed family therapist, registered play therapist, creator of The Parentologist blog, and mom of two--has provided parents with practical, effective ways to transform their parent-child communication by learning to speak in a way kids can understand: the universal language of play. In this pioneering guide, Dr. Kim shares her solution-focused strategies designed to meet kids where they are and elicit positive behaviors.

Covering everything from cooperation to healthy boundaries, Dr. Kim offers straightforward how-to prompts, step-by-step instructions, and creative ideas for engaging games. Suggestions include making chores fun by hopping on one foot while taking out the trash, or pretending the floor is lava to get your little one out the door in record time. With the perfect balance of expert-level parenting advice and personal experiences from the author's own experience with motherhood, Parenting Through Play is a much-needed tool kit of evidence-based resources and fun, proactive solutions for every parent and child to thrive.

With hundreds of accompanying illustrations, Harold Bayley investigates symbols and imagery of old fairy tales, myths and ancient religions.

Bayley's enquiries are varied and eclectic, with topics ranging from the life of the ancient king Solomon, to the popular fairy story Cinderella, to the works of Renaissance scholar Comenius. The ancient pantheons of Greek and Roman Gods, and various mythologies dating to antiquity, also appear. The author consistently annotates his text with contemporary and historical sources, so that the interested reader may understand how deep a role symbolism carries.

The author's precision lends a scholarly value to his work: each topic is covered with exactitude, examples listed, drawings referred to, and additional detail appended as necessary. This method is repeated many times, yet Bayley's writing style and appreciation for his subjects never makes the process feel mechanical or stilted. Rather, it is with fascination that symbols in old literature are revealed, their effect still present in the modern day. Whether taken as a standalone work, or as a reference for further investigations, The Lost Language of Symbolism is a worthwhile read.

A woman restoring a historic cottage on the English coast uncovers a startling connection to the past in a haunting and bittersweet novel about art, loss, and love by the author of Closest Kept.

Elise, an artist grieving the loss of her son and a fracturing marriage, is in North Norfolk to restore Marsh House to its former glory, its walls adorned with the fading murals and paintings of its long-ago owner, Lilias Carter-Brown. Elise makes an immediate connection to the house, to Sam--a carpenter and a comfort--and to history itself when an old photograph draws Elise into Lilias's heartbreaking past.

In 1939, with war threatening, Lilias and her sister turn Marsh House into a sanctuary for London evacuees--a young boy and his mother. But it's the boy's father, Harry, an enlistee soon to report for duty, with whom Lilias forms an unexpected and intimate bond. When Harry suddenly vanishes without a trace, it changes the course of Lilias's life forever.

Now, as Elise and Sam work to solve the mystery of the disappearance, the restoration of Marsh House is bringing Elise back to life as well--to love again, to put her and Lilias's pasts to rest, and to finally move on.

A dazzlingly inventive account of kinship and dispossession by a two-time Minnesota Book Award-winning author

In his first work of nonfiction, poet chaun webster blends memoir, archival research, visual poetics, and cultural criticism to trace the ways structural anti-Black violence has shaped his inheritance, and grapples with the question of how to know--and mourn--the kin he was never able to meet.

webster is particularly drawn to his grandfather Reginald, who worked for years as a Pullman porter, who was denied rest while his labor enabled rest for others, and who died without receiving a pension before webster was born. Returning to the figures of Reginald and the train, webster explores the relationship between comportment and confinement, speaking in tongues in the Pentecostal church, the ancestral meeting place of dreams, his fraught relationship with his mother, and moments with his own child. Throughout, webster also reflects on nonbiological kinship, tethering his and his predecessors' lives to those of several historical Black figures--Harriet Jacobs, John Henry, Henry "Box" Brown, and Henry Dumas, a writer who was killed by New York City police while riding the subway.

Attempting to exhaust the possibilities of the sentence and the grammar of anti-Blackness, webster riffs and rails on the debris within reach. Part elegy, part archival detective story, and part visual poem, Without Terminus is a philosophically rigorous and deeply moving text that takes us beyond the archive of loss.

Old gods, new rules. New York Times bestselling author Katharine McGee puts a modern-day twist on ancient mythology in this bold reimagining of the Greek gods as a family of billionaires--with all the messy drama that entails.

When Julia Dodds meets Harry Adams, love hits her like a lightning bolt. He's adventurous, charismatic, and impossibly handsome. Little does Julia know that her boyfriend has left out a few key details. His name isn't Harry: it's Ares, as in the ancient god of war. His mother is Hera, and his father is Zeus.

Soon, Julia is caught up in a world of wealth and privilege as she joins Harry at a lavish family reunion. Except these billionaires don't just have wealth--they have divine powers. And the moment she steps onto their private island, Julia becomes their latest target.

It's no secret that the Gods love to meddle, and when it comes to Julia, Harry's immortal relatives each have their own agenda. Harry's mother, Hera, will do anything to protect her own. Harry's sister-in-law Aphrodite has a deeply personal reason for hating Julia, and tasks Hermes, keeper of family secrets, with digging up dirt. Meanwhile, Hades has spent years trying to upend Zeus's power--and now he finally sees an opportunity to strike.

Set against a globe-trotting backdrop that sweeps from New York's exclusive private clubs to the wilds of New Zealand to the gated estates of the British aristocracy, Ungodly Rich is a story of love, revenge, secrets, sex, and the most ancient motivator of all: family.

How the U.S. law targeting Chinese laborers impacted families for generations.

Near the end of the nineteenth century, after the railroads were completed and the gold mines exhausted, an economic downturn stirred up anti-Chinese sentiment in the United States. Capitalizing on this prejudice, the government passed the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 to limit immigration and naturalization for people of Chinese descent. By 1892, Chinese were required to obtain certificates of residency or identity and carry them at all times. Those who did not could be deported or imprisoned. As the law became stricter, interrogations, affidavits, and Caucasian witnesses were required to prove Chinese people's right to remain in America. The act wouldn't be repealed until 1943.

From the National Archives at Seattle, certified genealogist emeritus Trish Hackett Nicola brings to life the case files of Chinese immigrants.

Shortlisted for the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize
How an iconic bird's final days exposed the reality of human-caused extinction

The great auk is one of the most tragic and documented examples of extinction. A flightless bird that bred primarily on the remote islands of the North Atlantic, the last of its kind were killed in Iceland in 1844. Gísli Pálsson draws on firsthand accounts from the Icelanders who hunted the last great auks to bring to life a bygone age of Victorian scientific exploration while offering vital insights into the extinction of species.

Pálsson vividly recounts how British ornithologists John Wolley and Alfred Newton set out for Iceland to collect specimens only to discover that the great auks were already gone. At the time, the Victorian world viewed extinction as an impossibility or trivialized it as a natural phenomenon. Pálsson chronicles how Wolley and Newton documented the fate of the last birds through interviews with the men who killed them, and how the naturalists' Icelandic journey opened their eyes to the disappearance of species as a subject of scientific concern--and as something that could be caused by humans.

Blending a richly evocative narrative with rare, unpublished material as well as insights from ornithology, anthropology, and Pálsson's own North Atlantic travels, The Last of Its Kind reveals how the saga of the great auk opens a window onto the human causes of mass extinction.

Arranged according to the body's different structures and systems, Human Anatomy includes 450 fully annotated artworks and 150 photographs and medical images, and is a highly detailed but simply written, comprehensive guide that will appeal to general readers and students alike.

From the skeleton to skin cells, lungs to lymph nodes, adrenal glands to aorta, Human Anatomy provides an authoritative guide to every aspect and function of the human body. Compiled by a team of medical experts, this vivid guide combines scientifically accurate artworks with straightforward accessible language, taking the reader through the workings of human anatomy. Along the way, the book explains everything from how we digest food, to how we blink, to how the body deteriorates with age. The book is divided into 13 chapters, covering: genetics and cells; skin, hair and nails; the musculoskeletal system; the nervous system; the senses; the cardiovascular system; the respiratory system; the digestive system; the kidneys and urinary system; the lymphatic and immune systems; the endocrine system; the reproductive system; and aging and death. In these pages, the reader can learn about the workings of the shoulder joint, and role of synovial fluid in maintaining flexibility; explore the network of respiratory airways that connect the larynx to the alveoli; and understand the lymphatic system, and its essential function in defending against invading micro-organisms. With detailed annotations accompanying more than 400 accurate artworks, Human Anatomy is an easy-to-understand guide to how the body works that would make a perfect addition to every student and home library.

Math Mammoth Fractions 1 is the first book of two that cover all aspects of fraction arithmetic. This book covers the concepts of fraction and mixed number equivalent fractions adding and subtracting like and unlike fractions adding and subtracting mixed numbers comparing fractions and measuring in inches. The book Math Mammoth Fractions 2 covers the rest of fraction arithmetic: simplifying fractions and multiplication and division of fractions.

Studying fractions involves lots of rules and many students learn them only mechanically not really understanding the underlying concepts and principles. Students then end up making lots of mistakes because they confuse the different rules and either apply the wrong one or apply the right rule but don't remember it quite right. All this can make students even fear fractions.

To avoid that we use the visual model of a pie divided into slices all the way through the book. It is a natural model because a circle can be divided into any number of circle sectors (slices). When students work with this model from lesson to lesson they will eventually start seeing these pies in their mind. This in turn gives them the ability to do many of the easier fraction calculations mentally. It also enables students to really UNDERSTAND these concepts and not just learn mechanical rules.

You are welcome to use manipulatives along with the book; however the visual pie model is probably sufficient for most students in the fifth grade level. I have also included (in the appendix) printable cut-outs for fractions from halves to twelfths.

This workbook is most suitable for 5th grade. However it is not tied to any grade level and does not mention anything about grade levels (except in the introduction) and so it can be used in various settings. It is also very good for remedial teaching or for students with learning challenges because of its heavy usage of visual models.

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Do you know what your dog, cat, and neighborhood squirrels are saying behind your back? The truth comes out in this fully updated collection of comics from the viral hit THEY CAN TALK.Jimmy Craig, humor writer and artist behind the popular webcomic series "They Can Talk," offers more than 100+ hilarious animal comics in this comprehensive collection imagining what it would be like if we had VIP access to the lives of our animal friends.

These colorful illustrated comics include the inner thoughts of creatures from across the animal kingdom--from misunderstood sharks and trouble-making bears to the often complicated relationship between you and your pet cat. Get dating advice from raccoons, some life perspective from dogs, and learn why cats are always knocking things off of shelves.

Updated to include brand new comics, fan favorites, redrawn classics, Are You Gonna Eat That? is the perfect quirky gift for any lover of animals, or for anyone who just loves to laugh.

Build a self-reliant life with time-tested Amish wisdom that makes you feel prepared, calm and capable

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You open your pantry and see shelves stocked with food you preserved yourself. Your home feels calmer, your mind clearer, and you finally trust your ability to handle whatever comes. You no longer depend on luck or broken systems but on knowledge you can rely on.

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PyTorch core developer Howard Huang updates the bestselling original Deep Learning with PyTorch with new insights into the transformers architecture and generative AI models.

Instantly familiar to anyone who knows PyData tools like NumPy, PyTorch simplifies deep learning without sacrificing advanced features. In this book you'll learn how to create your own neural network and deep learning systems and take full advantage of PyTorch's built-in tools for automatic differentiation, hardware acceleration, distributed training, and more. You'll discover how easy PyTorch makes it to build your entire DL pipeline, including using the PyTorch Tensor API, loading data in Python, monitoring training, and visualizing results. Each new technique you learn is put into action with practical code examples in each chapter, culminating into you building your own convolution neural networks, transformers, and even a real-world medical image classifier.

In Deep Learning with PyTorch, Second Edition you'll find:

- Deep learning fundamentals reinforced with hands-on projects
- Mastering PyTorch's flexible APIs for neural network development
- Implementing CNNs, transformers, and diffusion models
- Optimizing models for training and deployment
- Generative AI models to create images and text

About the technology

The powerful PyTorch library makes deep learning simple--without sacrificing the features you need to create efficient neural networks, LLMs, and other ML models. Pythonic by design, it's instantly familiar to users of NumPy, Scikit-learn, and other ML frameworks. This thoroughly-revised second edition covers the latest PyTorch innovations, including how to create and refine generative AI models.

About the book

Deep Learning with PyTorch, Second Edition shows you how to build neural network models using the latest version of PyTorch. Clear explanations and practical projects help you master the fundamentals and explore advanced architectures including transformers and LLMs. Along the way you'll learn techniques for training using augmented data, improving model architecture, and fine tuning.

What's inside

- PyTorch APIs for neural network development
- LLMs, transformers, and diffusion models
- Model training and deployment

About the reader

For Python programmers with a background in machine learning.

About the author

Howard Huang is a software engineer and developer on the PyTorch library focusing on large scale, distributed training. Eli Stevens, Luca Antiga, and Thomas Viehmann authored the first edition of Deep Learning with PyTorch.

Table of Contents

Part 1
1 Introducing deep learning and the PyTorch library
2 Pretrained networks
3 It starts with a tensor
4 Real-world data representation using tensors
5 The mechanics of learning
6 Using a neural network to fit the data
7 Telling birds from airplanes: Learning from images
8 Using convolutions to generalize
Part 2
9 How transformers work
10 Diffusion models for images
11 Using PyTorch to fight cancer
12 Combining data sources into a unified dataset
13 Training a classification model to detect suspected tumors
14 Improving training with metrics and augmentation
15 Using segmentation to find suspected nodules
16 Training models on multiple GPU
17 Deploying to production

Wealthy clients looking for the cure for memory loss find themselves trapped in a remote mountainous facility in this ingenious thriller, perfect for fans of Blake Crouch and Alex Michaelides.

Struggling new single mom Natasha Walker is desperate to get back to her job as an investigative journalist. When she receives an anonymous tip about the Memory Foundation, a secretive research clinic that promises the cure for memory loss, she is instantly intrigued. Given her mother's dementia diagnosis, the story hits close to home. Despite the perilous snowbound location, she's determined to uncover the truth about the mysterious founders and their patients.

Meanwhile, Lydia Hunter has faithfully worked alongside her husband, Wade, the founder of the Memory Foundation, to revolutionize the way the world understands memory. But the research is expensive, and they're hemorrhaging money. In order to gain more financial support, they open up the facility to an exclusive group of wealthy guests, promising that each one will experience a "memory flight" that will allow them to relive precious memories.

But when the wealthy clients arrive at the Memory Foundation, set high in the Alps in an area prone to avalanches, all is not what it seems. And when the weather takes a turn for the worse and power outages and a growing sense of paranoia begin affecting everybody, it becomes clear that no one at the Memory Foundation will ever be the same--and not everyone will survive the week.

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with our 50 Jamaican Patties and Turnovers Recipes for Home cookbook, a culinary journey through the heart of Jamaican cuisine. From the bustling streets of Kingston to the tranquil beaches of Montego Bay, this cookbook brings the essence of Jamaica's culinary tradition to your kitchen. Discover the irresistible allure of golden, flaky pastries filled with a tantalizing array of savory and sweet fillings, perfectly encapsulating the island's rich cultural tapestry.

Whether you're craving the spicy kick of traditional beef patties, the succulent sweetness of coconut turnovers, or the savory richness of jerk chicken turnovers, this cookbook offers a wide range of recipes to satisfy every palate. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, even novice chefs can master the art of making these delectable treats. Elevate your cooking game and bring a taste of Jamaica to your table with our Jamaican Patties and Turnovers cookbook.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking BRING ON THE BAD GUYS collection!

The balance of power in the Marvel Universe is about to be changed as seven iconic bad guys steal the spotlight -- and one deadly new player emerges! An ancient artifact known as the Soul Forge has the power to collect all the souls on Earth, and Doctor Doom must stop it at all costs! Meanwhile, an all-new piece of Norman Osborn's villainous history as the Green Goblin stands revealed! The Abomination is never one to turn down a good deal -- even with the devil himself! Loki is tasked with claiming a soul -- from an agent of Khonshu! Plus: A tale of the Red Skull's ruthless past from the dark days of World War II. And the Dread Dormammu is drawn into a battle across generations! But will Mephisto prove himself the biggest bad of all? And just who is the mysterious Sister Sorrow?

COLLECTING: Bring on the Bad Guys: Doom (2025) #1, Bring on the Bad Guys: Green Goblin (2025) #1, Bring on the Bad Guys: Abomination (2025) #1, Bring on the Bad Guys: Loki (2025) #1, Bring on the Bad Guys: Red Skull (2025) #1, Bring on the Bad Guys: Dormammu (2025) #1, Bring on the Bad Guys: Mephisto (2025) #1

Written by Marc Guggenheim, Anthony Oliveira, Stephanie Phillips & Alex Paknadel
Penciled by Stefano Raffaele, Michael Sta. Maria, Matteo Della Fonte, Tommaso Bianchi, Javier Piña & Álvaro López