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Kayak
For eighteen-year-old Keith-- floating alone on a series of lakes and rivers, lost and without supplies-- his kayak is his means of survival. Solid ground means certain death at the scissor-claws of vicious invading creatures. What he needs is to find more people; but terrible guilt anchors him in solitude. A year earlier, when the creatures first appeared, it was Keith's choices that brought disaster to the island community that took him in. Now, it's time to take responsibility for his actions, heal his scars, and survive. Told in two alternating timelines, Kayak is a story of family, the strength we draw from others, and the strength we learn to draw from ourselves. -
Donor: A High-Stakes YA Hacker Thriller
Hacktivist Cameron Foster wants to leave his mark before his heart condition takes him out.
Hacker Tasha Jenkins wants revenge on Cameron's father, the man she believes killed her dad.
As the two become entangled, they uncover a dangerous organ smuggling ring that places both their lives in jeopardy. As the lines blur between enemies and allies, the two must race against time to expose the truth-or risk becoming the next victims.
A High-Stakes YA Hacker Thriller for fans of Mission Impossible, Calculated, and Jennifer Lynn Barnes' Naturals series.
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Tai Chi Walking For Women over 50: Slow, Mindful Walking Exercises to Improve Health and Prevent Falls
Discover the power of Tai Chi walking to enhance strength, balance, and vitality for women over fifty. This practical guide offers step-by-step instructions, mindful techniques, and gentle exercises designed to improve flexibility, boost energy, reduce stress, and prevent falls. Perfect for beginners or experienced practitioners, this book helps women cultivate confidence, mental clarity, and overall wellness through a safe, low-impact, and holistic practice. Transform daily movement into a path for lifelong health, independence, and empowerment. -
In the Dead of Winter
Victoria Treadwell, dispatcher for the sheriff's office, is driving to work in a snowstorm when she sees a car fish-tailing behind her. Horrified, she watches at the car swerves off the road. When she heads back to help, she finds the driver bent over the steering wheel and barely breathing. In the back seat is a tiny child in a pink snowsuit. Victoria calls for an ambulance and then dials her boss, Pete Manstead, Undersheriff, of Charlevoix County. The ambulance arrives and the paramedic tries to shock the woman's heart back into rhythm, but the driver, who they learn is named Carly Yellowwood, is dead. From the autopsy, Pete finds Carly died of a drug overdose, although she didn't use drugs. The coroner lists the cause of death as murder. Pete sends his deputies to visit Carly's neighbors and learns she has been seeing two men. One is her ex-husband, Joe Yellowwood, a Native American living on the nearby reservation. No one knows the second man. Since Carly Yellowwood was divorced and has a new boyfriend. Pete believes its a crime of passion. Victoria, who hopes to adopt Carly's motherless child, thinks the motive is far darker. -
I Confess
"In this journey of life
I've clung on to too many demons
Protected others who broke me
I'm ready to tell my story
I'm ready to confess".
Samantha Pinto
Haunted by a turbulent childhood, Samantha sets out on a quest for truth and self-acceptance. As a child, she struggles with her mother's death and her father's addiction. Orphaned at eight, she faces life's challenges bravely. Now, as an adult, she confronts her past, uncovers hidden truths and recovers lost memories. Her journey is about healing, finding her worth and honouring her mother's legacy, showing the strength of the human spirit and the power of truth.
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Analysis of Changes, NEC-2026
IAEI Analysis of Changes, NEC-2026 is the definitive guide to understanding the latest revisions in the 2026 edition of the National Electrical Code(R) (NEC). Developed by IAEI, this authoritative resource provides clear, comprehensive explanations of significant code changes with practical insights for electrical professionals at every level. Each change is accompanied by expert analysis, full-color illustrations, and real-world application scenarios to help readers grasp both the "what" and the "why" behind the revisions. Whether you're an inspector, installer, educator, or engineer, this publication will equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to interpret and apply the 2026 NEC effectively and safely. Designed for ease of use and enriched with cross-references and commentary from seasoned experts, this book is an essential tool for anyone striving to stay current with evolving safety standards and industry practices. Stay compliant. Stay informed. Stay ahead. -
DK Super Readers Level 2 Pokémon Explore Paldea
Boost your reading skills as you explore the Paldea region with this fun-filled Level 2 reader, carefully leveled to help children learn to read. Welcome to Paldea! The Paldea region is filled with lots of exciting Pokémon. Discover some of the Pokémon that roam this region, learn about their key skills and fun facts, and develop your reading skills as you go! The engaging text has been carefully leveled using the Lexile reading scheme so that children are set up to succeed. Colorful Pokémon images, clear vocabulary, and a fun quiz will help young readers build their reading ability and confidence as they learn about the many Pokémon of the Paldea region. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.
- Building knowledge while progressing Grades 2 and 3 reading skills.
- Developing subject vocabulary on popular topics, including the world of Pokémon.
- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.
Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics(R) The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, nature, and popular fiction topics, so there's something for all children's interests. DK Super Readers Level 2 titles are visually engaging and expand subject knowledge and vocabulary, perfect for helping children aged 7 to 9 (Grades 2 and 3) begin to read independently.Sold out -
Jasmine the Shimmer Dragon (Dragon Girls Special Edition #2)
Girls magically transform into powerful dragons in this thrilling series that celebrates the inner fire of everyday kids!Dragon Girls roar out loud. Dragon Girls aren't afraid to take up space. Dragon Girls are ready to set their world on fire!
Jasmine is thrilled to discover that she is the Shimmer Dragon! When she is transported to an amazing place called the Magic Forest, she sprouts fantastic wings, powerful legs, and gleaming scales. Being a Dragon Girl is incredible -- she can fly above the treetops, make friends with all the animals, and roar clouds of sparkles.
But Dragon Girls also have important responsibilities. They must help keep the Magic Forest and all its inhabitants safe from harm. Jasmine has a big job ahead of her. A mysterious new queen is threatening the Magic Forest -- and she's looking for Jasmine. Jasmine will have to summon all her courage and put her new powers to the test!
Bonus content inside: quizzes, fun facts, and more!
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Audacious Expansion: Breaking Free From Limitations to Create Your Ultimate Life
What if the worst thing that ever happened to you became the best thing that ever happened to you?
Erika Rothenberger seemed to have it all - a thriving career in a male-dominated industry, two beautiful kids, a loving husband, and a color-coded planner filled with goals and wins. But one day, everything changed.
Attacked by a stranger in a parking lot, Erika came face-to-face with her worst nightmare - and a life-altering question: Is this really how my story ends?
It wasn't.
Instead of shrinking from fear, Erika expanded into it. What could have been the end became her audacious beginning - a catalyst for transformation, purpose, and bold new leadership.
In Audacious Expansion, Erika shares her journey from assault survivor to powerhouse entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and wellness advocate. With unfiltered honesty and unstoppable energy, she reveals how to turn pain into purpose and fear into fierce momentum.
This book is a must-read for women ready to stop playing small and start living boldly. Through practical strategies, heartfelt storytelling, and empowering insights, you'll learn how to:
- Build unshakable resilience after trauma or challenge
- Transform adversity into growth and empowerment
- Create boundaries that protect your peace and amplify your impact
- Lead with authenticity in industries - and lives - not built for you
- Reclaim your voice, power, and purpose with confidence
For every woman who has ever been told she's too much or not enough - this is your call to rise.
Bold. Authentic. Unapologetically audacious.
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Where the Deer and the Antelope Play
Echoes of Edward Abbey and Jim Harrison ring loud in this spicy, fast-paced winner of the 9th Annual Jack Kerouac Literary Competition.
Set in the serene beauty of the inter-mountain Northwest, Where the Deer and the Antelope Play tells the story of a middle-aged establishment-type from the East who, given one year to live, heads to the western wilderness to die on his own terms. Instead, he falls in with an old rancher and falls in love to find himself one hundred feet up in a towering old-growth Douglas fir.
"This pithy meditation upon the beauty of our rapidly vanishing natural world transforms itself from a gorgeous love story into a pulse pounding thriller." -Vick Mickunas, The Dayton Daily News
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árbol de los deseos
Los árboles no saben contar chistes. Pero desde luego que saben contar historias. Rojo es un roble optimista y sirve de hogar para muchas criaturas salvajes que viven en armonía entre sus huecos. Cada primero de mayo, los vecinos cuelgan de sus ramas sus deseos, con la esperanza de que se hagan realidad. Este año, un deseo especial proviene de Samar, una niña musulmana cuya familia es víctima de actos de odio y discriminación. Samar desea un amigo, y Rojo hará todo lo posible para cumplir con ese pedido. "Una historia bellamente escrita y moralmente vigorizante que dejará su impronta en un lector de cualquier edad". -The New York Times Review
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Counterfeit Culture
Counterfeit Culture tells the story of a woman and her family that joined a religious cult in Waco, Texas. The group looked like a dream come true: a safe and wholesome environment to raise kids in. Many events in the author's life led her to overlook all red flags and friends' and family's warnings not to join. She takes the reader on a journey of joining the cult, living in it and after thirty years escaping. It's a story most can relate to as many have succumbed to and lived in controlling environments. The best part beside the warm-hearted way the stories are presented is it's a story of redemption. She explains how what she was looking for was always right inside her heart. The book is comprised of real-life stories that make the reader laugh at times and at others sometimes cry. The book is a story that needs to be told.
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Reach In!
From the creator of the New York Times bestselling Press Here, the whimsy and joy of dots and colors meet the added fun of a truly interactive book with tactile flaps, folds, and more!
Reach right in . . . for an amazing, hands-on adventure! Turn pages filled with flaps, folds, holes, and more to discover color, fun, and magic that could only come from the brush and brain of the brilliant artist, performer, and author Hervé Tullet.
A perfect extension of the beloved Press Here and Mix It Up!, Reach In! brings fun to a third dimension as, once again, Hervé proves anything is possible if you just put your mind--and a little imagination--to it!
PURE HERVÉ INVENTIVENESS: Millions of fans will find all the joy and creativity that have made Hervé's books such bestselling favorites, but now there's more: flaps and folds to manipulate, adding a new dimension of enjoyment.
INTERACTIVE PLAY: Fold, unfold, hide, discover, and so much more in a deeply satisfying read-and-play experience that nurtures the imagination. This fun and compelling book brings Hervé's art to life in a thrilling new way. STURDY CONSTRUCTION: While all those flaps and folds are irresistibly appealing, the sturdy construction on high-quality card stock ensures endless hours of safe and durable fun. BESTSELLING CREATOR: Hervé Tullet is the New York Times bestselling author of Press Here, Mix It Up!, and over eighty books that have been translated into scores of languages. The creator of the groundbreaking do-it-yourself Ideal Exhibition, Hervé has introduced his technique and art in workshops, museums, and videos across six continents.Perfect for:
- Fans of Hervé Tullet's Press Here and his other wonderful books
- Art teachers, art lovers, and designers
- Librarians and language arts teachers (there's nothing to be torn here!)
- Parents and grandparents looking for ideas to spark creativity and imagination
- Anyone looking for interactive children's art books
- Gift-giving for baby shower, birthday, or holiday for kids and creative spirits of all ages
- Fans of imaginative/inspirational books like Mix It Up!, Let's Play!, The Dot, and Beautiful Oops!
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Ada Holloway's Had Enough
Ada Holloway just needs to survive her final semester as a high school senior, but nothing's going her way.
Star quarterback Beckett Forsythe relies on Ada to do his homework for him, her rebellious cousin Molly has no where else to go but the Holloway's house, and to top it all off, Ada doesn't really know what she wants to do with her life-even though her parents already decided for her.
The one thing she does know is the topic for her senior essay: the life of Freeport's founder, Everett J. Washington. But the Mayor of Freeport has pulled Washington's biography from library shelves among a massive book ban. Ada needs that book, she needs to write her essay, and her best friend David has a perfect idea: a banned book club run by the public library. What could go wrong?
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Brave(r) You: Replacing the lies of unworthiness with God's truth so you can step forward with confidence and courage
Brave(r) You: Replacing Lies with God's Truth
You are already brave this study is about becoming brave(r).
Through ten powerful chapters, Brave(r) You invites you to quiet the lies that hold you back and replace them with the unchanging truth
God's Word. Using the SOAK method-
-Scripture, Observance, Application, and Kneeling in Prayer- you'll dive deep into the Bible, reflect honestly, and strengthen your faith one brave step at a time.
Each chapter blends biblical encouragement, real-life reflection, and practical exercises designed to help you:
- Discover your worth and identity as God's masterpiece
- Confront fear and doubt with courage rooted in Scripture
- Step confidently into your God-given calling right where you are
Whether you're stepping into a new season, rediscovering your purpose, or simply longing for deeper connection with God, Brave(r) You will remind you that courage grows when you keep your eyes on Jesus.
It's time to rise up, trust His plan, and live as the brave(r) woman He created you to be.
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Monster Jam: Race On, Megalodon (Scholastic Level 2 Reader) (Media Tie-In)
Dive into this original Monster Jam story about the fiercest monster truck in the sea: Megalodon! This high-interest Level 2 reader is perfect for kids developing their reading skills.
Theo's watching his mom practice for an upcoming Monster Jam event when he finds a magical helmet. When Theo puts the helmet on, he's transported to an underwater city where he meets legendary truck Megalodon!
Megalodon needs Theo's help locating a precious stolen pearl. Can the two new friends find the pearl and save the city?