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- EMPIRE Magazine

Animation is a global artform, and The Animation Atlas is your essential guide to this exciting, expansive world.

From Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham, authors and hosts of the Ghibliotheque podcast, comes this whistle-stop tour through animated film history. A cartography of cartoons, The Animation Atlas takes in everything from titans of animation such as Disney, Pixar, Aardman and Studio Ghibli to pioneers, innovators and rising stars from the wider world of cinema.

A truly global history of animation - Each of the 30 chapters sets down in a different country to focus on local talent that has made a global impact on the form, from Spain to South Africa and China to Chile.

Box office hits and hidden gems - Features a dazzling selection of films, from hand-drawn Hollywood classics (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs) and award-winning CG masterpieces (Flow), to the works of revered artists such as Lotte Reiniger (The Adventures of Prince Achmed), Jan Svankmajer (Alice) and Hayao Miyazaki (My Neighbour Totoro).

Dozens of gorgeous illustrations - Includes more than 150 photographs, artworks and stills from some of the most beautiful animated films ever made. A perfect gift for film lovers.

Riverdale meets The Queen's Gambit in this fun, twisty thriller by an Edgar Award-winning author, featuring a deliciously dysfunctional family with dark secrets and shifting alliances.

Fourteen-year-old chess whiz Ruby Vossen tries to keep to herself. She refuses to be a pawn in her wealthy family's web of deception.

But ever since Ruby's mother and aunt died in a car wreck, the battle lines drawn within the Vossen clan have ruled her life. Ruby's father and uncle became irreparably estranged, and within months, Ruby's cousin/BFF was banished from her life, her father remarried, and she wound up with a gold-digging stepmom who has two teens of her own--The Steps.

So when strange and dangerous things begin happening on the Vossen estate, Ruby sees only one logical explanation: The Steps are scheming to inherit the Vossen fortune. And as things get more and more intense, it seems like killing is in their playbook.

Luckily, Ruby has her own playbook, and she's not about to go down without a fight. She'll even break her dad's rules to get her cousin back on her side of the chessboard . . . It's time to check-mate The Steps before they can finish the Vossens off.

Secrets, lies, and lethal threats abound in this clever, quirky thriller by the award-winning, bestselling author of Flipped and the Sammy Keyes mysteries.

A Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of the Year

Award-winning author Jeff Gottesfeld and #OwnVoices co-writer Michelle Y. Green introduce us to another important historical figure who deserves to be better known.

Along with illustrator Kim Holt, Gottesfeld and Green bring vibrant life to the story of Wilbert Tucker who grew up in the segregated South and became a lawyer who loved to read. In 1939, he organized a sit-down-in-the-library protest to fight for the right to read along with the rest of the public. It took many court cases and years of fighting, but Tucker fought with words and conviction until everyone could sit and read in the public library.

The moon base commander has gone missing and Dash Gibson is on the case in the second mind-boggling mystery of the Moon Base Alpha series from the New York Times bestselling author of Belly Up and Spy School.

There's nowhere to hide on the world's first moon base. After all, it's only the size of a soccer field. So when Nina Stack, the commander of Moon Base Alpha, mysteriously vanishes, the Moonies are at a total loss.

Though he may be just twelve years old, Dashiell Gibson is the best detective they've got. But this confusing mystery pushes Dash to his limits. Especially since Dash accidentally made contact with an alien and has to keep it a secret. With the fate of the entire human race hanging in the balance, will Dash be able to solve the mystery of the missing Moonie?

A romping, rhyming, onomatopoeic tale of Simon the Sabertooth Tiger!

Join Simon the Sabertooth on his first hunt through the Ice Age. What prehistoric animals will he meet? What sounds will he hear? What places will he visit? Most importantly, can he save his pack from the terrible dire wolves?

A rhyming, immersive read-aloud experience, Tiny Tooth explores the awesome world of the Ice Age through one tiny sabertooth's eyes. With a message of bravery and working together, readers will root for Simon, the runt of the pack, and his friends! Back matter about the Pleistocene epoch, prehistoric animals, and common pack behavior included. A great story for any school or home library.

This book is the second book in a series, following STOMP, SOAR, DINO ROAR!

Adictiva, trepidante y absorbente, Javier Castillo, autor del exitoso thriller El día que se perdió la cordura, nos introduce de nuevo en una historia frenética cargada suspense y amor a partes iguales.

«A veces el amor te pone en el camino equivocado para que sepas cuánto duele.»

A las doce de la mañana del 14 de diciembre, una joven llena de magulladuras se presenta desnuda en las instalaciones del FBI en Nueva York. El inspector Bowring, jefe de la Unidad de Criminología, intentará descubrir qué esconde una nota amarillenta con el nombre de una mujer que horas después aparece decapitada en un descampado. La investigación lo sumirá de lleno en una trama en la que el destino, el amor y la venganza se entrelazan en una truculenta historia que guarda conexión con la desaparición de una chica varios años antes y cuyo paradero nunca pudo descubrir.

Un año después de los sucesos ocurridos en Boston, Jacob y Amanda intentan comenzar una nueva vida juntos en Nueva York, pero la aparición de una enorme espiral pintada en la pared del salón de su casa dilapidará para siempre sus planes de futuro.

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Addictive, fast-paced, and captivating, Javier Castillo, author of bestselling thriller El día que se perdió la cordura / The Day Sanity Was Lost, takes us back to a story filled with suspense and love. Detective Bowring, head of Criminology, will try to unearth what is hiding behind a note with the name of a woman who hours later is found decapitated in an abandoned field. This investigation will plunge him into a plot in which fate, love, and revenge intertwine with a bizarre account about a girl who disappeared years earlier and whose case he was never able to crack. A year after those events in Boston, Jacob and Amanda try to start anew in New York, but the sudden appearance of a huge spiral painted on their living room wall will forever squander their plans for the future.

Grownups say, "Be on your best behavior." But in the animal world, rudeness sometimes rules the day!

Scarlet kingsnakes lie; they pretend to be venomous coral snakes to scare off predators. And hippos make a mess; they spray waste to defend their territories. For these animals and many others, being rude can be a matter of survival. Author and science educator Jessica Fries-Gaither introduces seven human behavior rules and the animals that break them!

People passing by call this land the big empty. / But I call it home.

In spare, poetic text written from the point of view of big sagebrush, readers are transported to the vast landscape of western North America. This incredibly resilient plant, which can live as long as one hundred years, provides food and shelter as well as shadows to conceal both predators and prey. After a wildfire passes through, it grows again and will thrive once more. Author and illustrator Kirbi Fagan captures the beauty of this essential plant in her lyrical words and richly detailed illustrations.

Squirrel and his best friend, Pock the mushroom, sit on the old stump, watching birds fly by. When they're tired of this, they take the path to the yellow meadow to listen to the blackbird sing. But today, the bird's not there. The friends look everywhere. Finally they find it on the path, all stretched out and quite still. It must be sleeping. They sit down quietly and wait for the bird to wake.

This true-to-child story of a natural encounter with an animal that has died is both dryly humorous and a profound example of how to manage the comings and goings of life.

Four ducks are tired of their small pond and set out for an adventure in the big lake.

Walking at the back, Eric isn't sure. He's heard there's a monster in the lake, but his friends don't believe a word of that old story! Eric reluctantly tags along, only to make a startling discovery and find himself in a wonderful underwater adventure.

This large-format picture book features a detailed, fold-out, underwater world of mechanical marvels and sea creatures. The story of a nervous duck who finds courage and the overconfidence of groups will resonate with anyone who's nervously dipped a toe in unknown waters.

It's a big question--are these tiny machines changing our world?

Nanotechnology is an exciting field, where nanotechnologists are working on incredible tiny projects that could have gigantic impacts on our future. Discover . . .

• How nanobots are lending doctors a tiny helping hand in fighting disease
• The amazing ways that nanotechnology benefits us every day
• How these small machines are standing up to climate change

. . . and so much more

Beautifully bound with stunning illustrations, The Big Questions Answered is a narrative nonfiction series and complete young science resource in one, with QR codes to download free teacher and parent resources and kids' packs. Start a lifelong interest in science--it can change the world!

It's a big question―how do spacecraft get to outer space?

Spacecraft are incredible, as are the astrodynamics engineers who make space travel possible! The inspirational story behind this exciting field of science will captivate inquisitive young minds. Discover . . .

• The science behind a spacecraft's journey from start to finish
• How satellites navigate their way around incoming asteroids
• What space travel can teach us about the mysteries and possibilities of outer space. . . and so much more!

Beautifully bound with stunning illustrations, The Big Questions Answered is more than just a series of books―it's a complete resource for kids, teachers, and parents to collect, with QR codes to download free teachers & parent resources and kids packs. Start a lifelong interest in science―it can change the world!

Herbert is the politest kid in town. He even has a medal to prove it! But his good manners are put to the test when his afterschool nanny, Ms. Goat, brings home a VERY RUDE garden gnome.

Herbert tries to be polite about the inconsiderate imp. But then Ms. Goat gets another gnome . . . and another . . . and another! This is too much for Herbert. He can handle NO MORE GNOMES! But how can he tell that to Ms. Goat without being immensely, impossibly, inexcusably impolite? Find out in this laugh-out-loud story about good intentions and creepy lawn ornaments.

It's a big question--do fish only live underwater?

Fish are amazing, as are the ichthyologists who study them! While most of us think of fish as underwater creatures, some have adapted to thrive out of water too! Check out . . .

• The types of fish that have adapted to live on the land
• How some fish survive in extreme environments, from deserts to frozen lakes
• The ways that fish keep our oceans healthy

. . . and so much more

Beautifully bound with stunning illustrations, The Big Questions Answered is a narrative nonfiction series and complete young science resource in one, with QR codes to download free teacher and parent resources and kids' packs. Start a lifelong interest in science--it can change the world!

Want a longer, healthier, happier life? Start with healthy, happy heart. Mayo Clinic cardiologists give simple advice and actionable steps to help you lower your cardiovascular risk at any age and enjoy living well.

Heart disease is the number-one killer in the United States. Despite the latest advances in treatment, when it comes to your heart, top experts agree: prevention is the best medicine. The good news is that it's never too late -- or too early -- to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. And it doesn't have to be complicated.

Where do you start? Discover the keys to maximizing your heart health with this user-friendly manual. Based on the latest research and decades of clinical experience from 30+ cardiologists and other experts at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, this book encourages a proactive, holistic approach that focuses on making positive changes before the appearance of heart disease. It breaks down the latest expertise -- and how to tell fact from fiction -- on key factors such as nutrition, exercise, stress management, the newest medications and even how sleep affects heart health. ​Full-color illustrations and infographics and an airy design with text call-outs help create an appealing, trade-oriented reading experience.

Included in the book are answers to many common questions, such as:

• What's the difference between "good" and "bad" cholesterol?
• Will Ozempic really benefit my heart?
• Should I test my blood pressure at home?
• Is red wine good for me?
• What's the best type of exercise for the heart?
• Are seed oils really bad for health?
• What should I make of headlines about microplastics and heart health?
• What are the biggest risk factors for heart disease?

In addition, the book offers simple steps you can put into action today, backed by compelling research that small changes really do add up. It even includes 20 recipes for heart-healthy meals to help make dietary changes easy and delicious. By focusing on preventive, everyday steps, Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy, Happy Heart shows that better heart health -- and all its benefits -- is within everyone's reach.

Featuring touchstones of modernist art and showcasing many never-before-published works by American icons.

American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection recontextualizes touchstones of American art and showcases never-before-published works by Stuart Davis, Arthur Dove, Marsden Hartley, Edward Hopper, Joan Mitchell, Alice Neel, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Alma Thomas, among others.

For the first time, Charles Butt--CEO of the H-E-B supermarket chain--shares his passion for modernist art in an exhibition that will travel across Texas from 2025 through 2027 and in this accompanying catalogue. The more than eighty paintings and watercolors from the first eighty years of the twentieth century reveal an influential Texan's personal vision of the creativity of modern American art. The collection includes both intimate figural scenes and dynamic landscape paintings, and illuminates various approaches to representing and interpreting this country's land and seas. With color plates and essays by curator Shirley Reece-Hughes and art historian Erika Doss, as well as an interview with Butt by the Carter's director, Andrew J. Walker, American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection offers a rare glimpse of an unparalleled collection of American imagination.