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From two of the most acclaimed writers in the field today, a groundbreaking look at how SF and fantasy writing--and reading--work!

Jo Walton and Ada Palmer are two of the most innovative and insightful writers to emerge in the SF and fantasy genres in this century. As writers of fiction they've each won multiple awards. As commenters on SF and fantasy in print and in visual media, they've both sparked new conversations that expanded our imaginations and understanding of how SF and fantasy work, and what more it could be doing.

Now, in Trace Elements, Walton and Palmer have come together to write a book-length and supremely entertaining look at modern science fiction and fantasy, at how our genre is written and how it is read, that will join nonfiction works like Ursula K. Le Guin's The Language of the Night, Samuel R. Delany's The Jewel-Hinged Jaw, and Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud on the short shelf of titles essential to all readers of our genre.

Subjects covered include the nature of genre itself, the history of SF publishing, the implicit contract between author and reader, the ways SF and fantasy disguise themselves as one another, what SF&F can learn from outside influences ranging from Shakespeare to Diderot to anime, the role of complicity in reading, the need to expand our "sphere of empathy", and finally the need for optimism, the importance of rejecting "purity" culture, and the fact that the human story for centuries to come will be composed of of hard work.

A search & rescue expert. A kidnapped woman. The lost girls who haunt them both.
"A haunting, dual-narrative thriller that traps you in the dark." --The Seattle Times

"A superb mystery. . . Readers will be thinking about this long after they turn the last page." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

There is a girl in a basement.
The door has stopped opening.
The light is gone.

Stranger is trapped in the dark, with only her imagination and the scribbles on the wall left by long-dead girls to keep her company. Nearly out of food and water, she makes one last attempt to escape. But if the door opens at last, will it mean salvation, or only the beginning of her fight to survive?

Audrey is a search and rescue expert who never stopped looking for her ex-best friend, Janie, who disappeared when they were teenagers. Janie used to love the local legend of a forest witch who saves girls from bad men, but Audrey knows now that for every one saved, there's always another one lost. When she stumbles upon evidence in the forest that a teenage runaway might have actually been kidnapped from land belonging to the town's most prominent family, she will have to dig through decades of secrets to reveal the biggest one of all: what happened to the girls before.

Kate Alice Marshall, New York Times bestselling author of What Lies in the Woods, No One Can Know, and A Killing Cold, is back with the thrilling new novel Ashley Winstead calls, "magnetic, shocking, heartbreaking, and unputdownable."

"I have watched every Dumbfoundead battle so many times that I have most of the insults memorized."
--Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker

"Jonnie 'Dumbfoundead' Park's story is the definition of winning life on hard mode: Start as an undocumented Korean immigrant from Argentina and become a once-in-a-generation battle rapper and artist in Los Angeles."
--Ronny Chieng, Comedian

SPIT is the raw and electrifying memoir of Jonnie Park--better known by his rap moniker, Dumbfoundead--whose rise from an unruly childhood in Los Angeles's iconic Koreatown to international rap stardom is as unlikely as it is exhilarating.

Born in Argentina to Korean parents and smuggled by a coyote across the US-Mexico border at age three, Park grew up in L.A. amid cultural dislocation, his father's violent alcoholism, and the turbulent protests and riots of the early 1990s.

Searching for belonging, he found salvation in the highly competitive underground world of battle rap, where he was among the only successful Asian American battle rappers. He honed his freestyle superpowers at Project Blowed, the legendary South Central L.A. open-mic venue, amid a motley crew of characters who took him in as one of their own.

Told through the lens of his life's greatest battles--his father's rage, racist stereotypes, the "model minority" myth, the pressures of fame, and his own addictions--Park tells his story with his trademark humor, lyrical style, and unflinching honesty.

Like Eminem's 8 Mile, SPIT charts the author's course from high-school dropout to cultural pioneer, one verse at a time. Featuring a dozen vivid graphic novel-style illustrations that bring his journey to life, SPIT visualizes the inner demons and outer adversaries Park faced along the way. From open-mics in South Central to freestyle cyphers in Seoul to music festivals across the globe, Park's memoir is a testament to creativity, grit, and the power of speaking your truth--even when the world isn't ready to hear it.

More than just a chronicle of an artist's path to success, SPIT is a groundbreaking story of identity, resilience, and reinvention. It is also the story of an American outsider who turned life's challenges into his stage and battled his way to triumph.

Brought to life with art from talented illustrator Hazel Mead, this incredible book is aimed at every woman stuck in the 'information gap' navigating the jargon and myths about their gynaecological health online. Bloody Powerful covers everything you didn't get taught in school: giving you factually correct and reliable information coming from a practicing gynaecology doctor. It is a non-judgemental and insightful guide to empowering yourself to take charge of your body. Dr Brooke Vandermolen answers questions you have always wanted to ask, from 'Do I need supplements to balance my hormones?' to 'How do I know if my period is too heavy?' sprinkled with facts you may never have realised about your body. Thought-provoking, inspiring and inclusive, this book will show you how we're all the same in wanting to know more about our own bodies, and we are each utterly and beautifully unique.

A beautiful, boxed set of the major works by the three great Stoic philosophers, designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith

This collection presents the greatest works by the three major Stoic philosophers, in beautiful Clothbound Classic mini hardcover editions designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith. Meditations, written by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius to provide personal consolation, is one of the most influential works of philosophy of all time. Seneca's Letters to a Stoic upholds the ideals of Stoicism -- the wisdom of the self-possessed person immune to life's setbacks -- while valuing friendship and courage. And in his Discourses, Epictetus argues that happiness lies in learning to perceive exactly what is in our power to change and what is not. Together, these works offer a gift-worthy introduction to Stoicism.

Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

The most celebrated era in modern Spider-history continues, featuring a rotating who's-who of top comic book talents!

Learn how Harry Osborn came back from the dead -- and who's been terrorizing people as Menace! Discover how an adventure from the past will have a profound effect on the future of Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four! And cower in fear as a new Vulture makes his highflying debut! But that's all nothing compared to Norman Osborn ushering in his Dark Reign -- and policing the nation with his Dark Avengers, one of whom is Venom! Peter Parker doesn't like that one bit. But whose side is the armored American Son on? And what will it mean for Mister Negative? Spidey will go from one of his greatest enemies to another when Doctor Octopus makes a fateful comeback -- like never before! Plus: Mary Jane returns! Jackpot goes solo! And Peter crosses the Black Cat's path once more!

COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1999) 584-611; Amazing Spider-Man Annual (2009) 36; Amazing Spider-Man: Extra! (2008) 1 (C story), 3; Spider-Man: The Short Halloween One-Shot (2009); Spider-Man: A Chemical Romance Digital Comic (2009) 1; Spider-Man: The Root of All Annoyance Digital Comic (2009) 1; Dark Reign: Mr. Negative (2009) 1-3; Amazing Spider-Man Presents: Anti-Venom - New Ways to Live (2009) 1-3; Amazing Spider-Man Presents: Jackpot (2010) 1-3; Amazing Spider-Man Family (2008) 6-7 (A stories); Web of Spider-Man (2009) 1 (A story)

Count up to ten and back down again with Cleo!

Join Cleo the cat on a fun counting adventure as she explores the world around her. From spotting two dogs to jumping on five stepping stones, young readers will love counting along with Cleo. With playful rhymes and bright illustrations, this engaging book is a perfect bilingual English and Simplified Chinese introduction to numbers for toddlers.

• Created to develop early English and Chinese development
• Teaches counting from one to ten and back again
• Features engaging rhymes and bold illustrations
• Ideal for introducing toddlers to numbers in a fun, interactive way

Count up to ten and back down again with Cleo!

Join Cleo the cat on a fun counting adventure as she explores the world around her. From spotting two dogs to jumping on five stepping stones, young readers will love counting along with Cleo. With playful rhymes and bright illustrations, this engaging book is a perfect bilingual English and Arabic introduction to numbers for toddlers.

• Created to develop early English and Arabic development
• Teaches counting from one to ten and back again
• Features engaging rhymes and bold illustrations
• Ideal for introducing toddlers to numbers in a fun, interactive way

Cosmic war ignites as the Green Lanterns face their greatest trials yet in this expansive, must-read collection of Robert Venditti's game-changing run!

The power of the emotional spectrum collides with the cosmic might of the New Gods as Highfather seeks to claim the ultimate weapon--the Life Equation. With the fate of the universe at stake, the Green Lantern Corps must stand against an overwhelming force determined to strip it of its rings. But even as it fights for survival, Hal Jordan faces battles on multiple fronts, from the rise of new enemies to shocking betrayals within the ranks. Spanning some of the most ambitious and action-packed Green Lantern stories ever told, this omnibus is a must-have for sci-fi and superhero fans alike.

Collects Red Lanterns #35-37, Green Lantern: New Guardians #35-37, Green Lantern Corps #35-40, Green Lantern #35-52, Green Lantern Annual #3-4, Sinestro #6-8, Green Lantern: Futures End #1, Green Lantern Corps: Futures End #1, and Green Lantern/New Gods: Godhead #1.

A girl learns how the history of redlining has affected her neighborhood in this intergenerational picture book about racism, community action, and resilience by two New York Times bestselling authors.

Olivia can't wait to invite her friends to the 62nd annual Main Street Block Party. But when she does, Alison says that Main Street isn't safe. Olivia's eyes fill with tears, and she begins to wish that she didn't live on Main Street at all.

Then, Olivia learns what happened when her neighbor Ms. Effie was about her age: Ms. Effie's family was also told that Main Street wasn't good enough. The bank wouldn't give them a loan to buy their house based on where it fell on a color-coded map: Mostly Black people lived near Main Street, so the neighborhood was colored red on the map. To fight back against this practice called redlining, Ms. Effie's family became friends with their neighbors and got organized.

With vibrant illustrations by David Wilkerson and engaging text by Britt Hawthorne and Tiffany Jewell, Main Street celebrates what might happen when neighbors come together for a common goal and everybody pitches in.

Features backmatter with an author's note about the full history of redlining and ideas for further engagement with your community!

Industry giant Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead) leaves his mark on the Ultimate X-Men!

If one man is capable of disrupting the carefully controlled world of Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, it's Ultimate Cable! He comes from a tragic future, and his sinister secrets will shock the X-Men to their very core. He's not the only refugee from tomorrow here today: Bishop is completing his own team of mutants, ready to carry on Charles Xaviers' legacy. You'll never guess who the new Ultimate X-Men are! But dark times are ahead as the evolutionary emperor known as Apocalypse arrives -- and two more monstrous threats, who look eerily like Stryfe and Onslaught, rear their ugly heads! Plus: The X-Men are on a collision course with the Fantastic Four! And the end is nigh as Ultimatum strikes and a tidal wave sweeps through New York City -- and Magneto is to blame!

COLLECTING: Ultimate X-Men (2001) 75-100, Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk (2005) 1-6, Ultimate X-Men/Ultimate Fantastic Four Annual (2008) 1, Ultimate Fantastic Four/Ultimate X-Men Annual (2008) 1, Ultimatum (2008) 1-5, Ultimatum: X-Men Requiem (2009) 1

"A wonderful way to help young children learn to be calm and content with themselves" - Youth Services Book Review

Help toddlers learn to "wish happiness, kindness and calm for everyone" -- including themselves! This bilingual English and Vietnamese edition uses simple, straightforward instructions and bright illustrations to nurture compassion, self-awareness and a strong caregiver-child bond.

• *Created to develop early English and Vietnamese development
• *Kid-friendly mindfulness exercises and instructions
• *Features a diverse cast of characters with different levels of abilities

For the 70th anniversary of William Golding's classic, the first graphic novel adaptation of Lord of the Flies

The original tale of stranded youth devolving into disorder that inspired Yellowjackets and The Hunger Games, now a Penguin Classics Hardcover

The well-known plot: A plane crashes on a desert island. The only survivors are a group of schoolboys. By day, they explore the dazzling beaches, gorging fruit, seeking shelter, and ripping off their uniforms to swim in the lagoon. At night, in the darkness of the jungle, they are haunted by nightmares of a primitive beast. Orphaned by society, they must forge their own; but it isn't long before their innocent games devolve into a murderous hunt ...

William Golding's Lord of the Flies was originally published in 1954 and has been a canonical text on school syllabi and a familiar literary reference within the public's consciousness. For the first time this unforgettable classic has been given new life with Aimée de Jongh's graphic style and gorgeous color adaptation.