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Title: YUMMY Cornbread!

Book Description:

Meet Monique, a bright and joyful 10-year-old African American girl with a big heart and an even bigger love for spending time with her mom. In YUMMY Cornbread!, readers are invited into a meaningful moment of Monique's life where love, enjoyment, and the smell of warm cornbread fill the air.

In this story, Monique and her mom share a special moment together-baking homemade cornbread together. From mixing the batter to watching it rise golden in the oven, it's more than just a recipe-it's a recipe for memories. Monique truly enjoys spending time and creating special memories with her mom.

Perfect for children ages 6-10, this heartwarming picture book celebrates:

• The special bond between mothers and daughters
• The joy of family traditions
• African American culture and comfort food
• Togetherness, gratitude, and love in everyday moments

YUMMY Cornbread! is a delightful story that will have kids asking, "Can we make cornbread too?"

A perfect read-aloud for families, classrooms, or anyone who knows that the kitchen is where love lives.

What lies at the heart of creation? How can hidden truths reveal the path to divine understanding?

The Apocryphon of John: Mystical Revelations of Creation and Divine Knowledge offers a modern translation of one of the most profound works of Gnostic tradition. Attributed to John the Apostle, this ancient text captures an extraordinary dialogue between John and the risen Christ, unveiling the mysteries of the cosmos, the divine source, and the origins of human existence.

Rich with symbolism and spiritual insight, this text explores the Gnostic vision of creation, the struggle against ignorance, and the path to enlightenment through self-knowledge and connection to the divine.

What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:

• The Origins of Creation and Humanity - Explore the Gnostic account of the creation of the cosmos, the divine aeons, and the emergence of humanity.
• The Struggle Between Light and Darkness - Understand the Gnostic perspective on the cosmic battle between ignorance and divine wisdom.
• The Divine Spark Within - Learn about the hidden divine light in humanity and how self-knowledge leads to spiritual liberation.
• A Window into Early Christian Mysticism - Gain insight into the Gnostic tradition and its interpretation of Christian teachings and the spiritual journey.

This modern adaptation preserves the mystical beauty and depth of The Apocryphon of John, ensuring its timeless wisdom resonates with today's readers. Whether you are exploring ancient Christian mysticism, seeking spiritual inspiration, or interested in the mysteries of creation, this book will enlighten and transform your understanding of the divine.

Begin your journey into The Apocryphon of John today and uncover a hidden world of spiritual knowledge that has inspired seekers for centuries.

A former yakuza falls fast and hard for the delicate florist who sets him on the right path in this quirky and heartfelt BL manga!

This tender yet humorous boys' love romance blooms at a sweet, gentle pace over 3 volumes. This easy entrypoint for readers new to BL is also perfect for veterans of the genre who enjoyed Love on the Horizon and The Metalhead Next Door.

Kaoru Mitsuya has all but given up on living a meaningful life. Ensnared at a young age by the temptations of organized crime, he has neither a penny to his name nor anything he holds truly dear. It is at this lowest point that he encounters Yuichiro Shirouzu--a delicately beautiful florist with a secret or two hidden beneath his kind demeanor. When Yuichiro offers Kaoru a job at his nighttime flower shop, it marks a turning point for Kaoru, both in how he lives his life, and whom he wishes to spend it with...

Create 30 colorful ocean pictures using more than 350 stickers in this Sticker by Shape book!

• Kids will love finding stickers that match the missing shapes to complete each vibrant picture.
• Features ocean creatures like a narwhal, penguin, hermit crab, and more!
• Stickers are perfectly sized for small hands.
• Perforated pages make the book easy to use.
• Sticker by Shape encourages shape recognition, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Recommended for ages 3-6.

Simply pick a page, find the matching sticker sheet in the back, and place each sticker in the correct shape to complete the scene.

Tinged with Swedish lore, this enthralling coming-of-age tale explores art and guilt in the wake of a mysterious tragedy at the end of the 1980s.

On the night of Easter Eve 1989, 12-year-old Hanna's older brother Erik and some friends go to the infamous Mount Verity, where there is a cave that, according to legend, was used in the witch trials in Östergötland during the 17th century. Rumor has it that whoever does not tell the truth and goes down into the cave will disappear into the mountain. Erik never comes home that night.

Over the years, Hanna and her childhood friend Marcus develop an increasingly symbiotic relationship, until life takes them in different directions. He pursues an academic career, while she fails to get into art school, feeling uncertain about her path and doubting her talent. When Hanna finally becomes a successful artist, she cannot let go of what it has cost her. What justice decided that she was allowed to live while Erik vanished? What is there left to believe in when the worst has happened? And can the story of Mount Verity be more than a fable?

Mount Verity is an atmospheric, naturalistic tale of survivor's guilt told in prose at once dreamy, almost magical, and yet realistic and rife with slowly building suspense.

A thrilling and compulsive dark contemporary romance for fans of Everything We Never Said and If He Had Been With Me.

There's a fine line between love and obsession...

Elyse has stopped hoping for anything good to happen in her life. Her family situation has her trapped--and she can't find a way out. Until a teacher at school sees something in her, and for the first time she starts to see a path to freedom...but will it come at an enormous price?

Gabe is dating the girl of his dreams--at least, he thought she was. Sasha always seemed sexy, funny, and intoxicating. But lately there's a dark edge to her affection, and as she becomes increasingly controlling, Gabe realizes he has made a dangerous mistake.

In this dark contemporary romance with a shocking twist, Elyse and Gabe's lives quickly spiral out of control, sending them on a collision course with deadly consequences.

War is Coming.

Now living in a new world, Ava has the answers about her family she so desperately sought. But answers come at a cost. As she tries to face the trauma she endured upon her arrival in the realm of Eorhan, she must find her inner strength and courage to take her rightful place, or risk falling apart.

With the threat of war looming after their enemies have returned, Ava is the only one with the abilities to send the daemon queen back to her realm. And to do so, she must train with Casimir, the broody general of the earth kingdom, to complete a harrowing journey to the revered tree of her people. The Elderoak.

As she adjusts to a life full of magic, navigates new friendships and a budding romance, she learns her enemies will stop at nothing to thwart her success. Even if it means using the people she loves against her.

"The Days are Long but the Years are Short." - A parent whose kids are grown.

After her highly acclaimed graphic memoirs about travelling the north McCreesh turns her uncompromising lens to the domestic everyday work of parenting three small children. Combining gag humour and individually moving comic strips McCreesh gives an insider's perspective. Guided by those existential questions that kids ponder so well, the comics touch on universal themes of death, love, gender, art, aging, as well as childhood milestones like the heartbreak about family friends moving away. More than that though, there's something deeper that comes from these comics spanning over seven years. The kids are simultaneously changing AND remaining themselves, as their personalities develop and become more defined. The family dynamics evolve. The adults lurch around like the exhausted millennial parents that they are, navigating the simultaneous intense love and extreme annoyance that comes with living with small kids. A good mix of fuzzies, feelings, and laugh-out-loud humour, all of which confirm that these years are indeed short - and very long.

Witness the battle for country, family, and magic as the critically acclaimed YA fantasy series returns with a powerful new chapter!

The magical creative team of writer Conor McCreery and artist V.V. Glass are back to bring fans the breathtaking conclusion to Saoirse's magical journey in The Last Witch: Blood & Betrayal!

Once taught to fear witches, Saoirse now finds herself becoming one--and must wrestle with what that means for her family, her future, and herself. With the dark witch Nicneven drawing closer to unleashing a world-ending force, Saoirse's struggle to control her emotions, her powers, and her doubts might mean the difference between saving Ireland or losing it forever...

Can she ultimately stay true to her heart when everything--including her own magic--urges her to give in to the darkness?

Collects The Last Witch: Blood & Betrayal #1-5.

The cats are back in town!

Following the international success of Meowdle comes Purrdle: 75 feline crime pawzzles with more grit and even sharper claws. This book is packed with a variety of engaging brainteasers, each inspired by the playful antics and cleverness of our beloved feline friends.

Perfect for fans of Meowdle, cat lovers and puzzle enthusiasts alike, this book promises hours of fun and intrigue in the company of some of the craftiest cats around.

The devil has come to town. And he wants a library card. Star author Olivie Blake and artist Little Chmura kick off a deliciously dark graphic novel romance series with Clara & the Devil, Volume 1.

Clara has the rest of her life figured out. She'll graduate college with the support of her best friend, Jonah; marry her adoring boyfriend; take a full-time job at her local library; and settle down in her small seaside hometown. But when an unusual tourist--tall, dark, and infernal--comes to town, Clara's careful plans quickly start to unravel.

And even while the stranger, who openly calls himself the devil, strikes up a situationship with Jonah, he continues to tempt Clara with reckless talk of power, ambition, and lust. Over the course of one sultry summer, tensions between Clara, Jonah, and the devil mount to an intolerable degree, and Clara is forced to confront the desires she's kept secret her whole life, even from herself.

This deliciously dark tale of Faustian bargains and seduction from New York Times-bestselling author Olivie Blake and fan-favorite artist Little Chmura kicks off a series that explores artistry and power through the temptation of the seven deadly sins.

Pigs live on farms with other animals. They can also be fun pets for people. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about pigs. As readers practice decoding words with short vowel sounds, they gain nonfiction knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.

Every four years, the Women's World Cup gives some of the top soccer players in the world the chance to show off their skills. Since the competition was first held in 1991, it has become one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Readers can explore the history of the Women's World Cup, its rise in popularity, and how it became the epic celebration of athleticism it is today.

After a growth spurt, Hazel is ready to move from setter to an outside hitter on her volleyball team. But when her teammate fractures her foot, Hazel is needed as a middle hitter. Hazel struggles to adjust to her new position. Even worse, she's missing her dad who is serving in the military overseas. Does Hazel have what it takes to block and attack the challenges that keep coming her way?

"I cannot live if I am trying to kill part of myself."

Over the course of 20 years, Leslie King survived breast cancer, endometrial cancer, and breast cancer again.

In her selected journals, she documents the realities of cancer treatment within Canada's medical system, her efforts to keep afloat in her northern Manitoba home, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, and the intersection of faith and flesh in periods of profound struggle.

As a United Church minister, Leslie draws strength from her connection with God, yet her story holds comfort and wisdom for anyone seeking hope in dark times. Embracing the mystery of consciousness while demystifying the impacts of cancer treatment, This Is About Life is a manifesto for agency and self-love in the face of difficult realities.

Grid's big reveal to the world during Satisfy's first International Competition wasn't as successful as he had hoped it'd be, and everyone online seems to have bad things to say about the legendary blacksmith. But the tournament is far from over! He still has plenty of chances to shut up all the doubters...and what better way to prove himself than a PvP event against the best players in the game? For the pride of his country, Grid will fight everyone and anyone--even his own guild members!