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Sold outNothing to My Name
Inspired by the author's own family history, and spanning the past hundred years of Chinese history, this multi-generational family saga explores how women survive the tsunamis of history Nothing to My Name chronicles the intertwined fates of three generations of Chinese women: Ah Xue, Mimosa, and Fei. The Grandmother, Ah Xue, witnesses the rise of the Communist Revolution while earning a meager living combing the hair of the few wealthy ladies in her small fishing village. Mimosa, the Mother, grows up in the shadow of her parents' struggles as the growing tension of the Cultural Revolution threatens to pull their family apart. And Fei Fei, the Daughter, brought up as a "boy" by her activist father, grapples with gender identity in the aftermath of the Tiananmen Square massacre. Awash in the tides of societal upheaval, Ah Xue, Mimosa, and Fei Fei are all driven by the instinct to survive, weathering hardship that splinters the boundary between the personal and the political. For readers of sweeping upmarket book club fiction like Pachinko and Homegoing, Nothing to My Name is a braided history of suffering and dignity, of loss and reckoning, and of the unexpected joy that sustains family bonds.Sold out -
Sold outWise Pickle
A hilariously absurd and philosophical picture book for 3-to-7-year-olds about a pickle slowly withering in the sun, sharing its hard-earned wisdom with the local animal population and preparing to be eaten by a dog (its preferred way to go). For fans of I Want My Hat Back and The Skunk. A pickle arrives out of nowhere. "I have lived a lot of life," it says. As the pickle slowly withers in the hot sun, the local animals ask it questions. Questions like "Do you ever get bored?" and "Are you hungry?" and "Why are we here?" The pickle has all the answers. Except one: what happens next? A truly weird and wonderful book, The Wise Pickle will charm readers big and small with its combination of subtle humor, pathos and ridiculousness, all perfectly captured in Sabina Hahn's delightful illustrations.Sold out -
Race for First Place: A Lift-The-Flap Book (Dr. Seuss's Red Fish, Blue Fish)
This sturdy board book based on Netflix's new series Dr. Seuss's Red Fish, Blue Fish has flaps to lift and is sure to entertain babies and toddlers! Netflix's Dr. Seuss's Red Fish, Blue Fish, based on the classic storybook by Dr. Seuss, introduces preschoolers to the world of opposites. Babies and toddlers will love following Red and Blue in their race car as they go from slow to fast and last to first in this sturdy lift-a-flap board book. The simple sentences and bold images are sure to entertain children while they laugh and learn. -
Becoming the Teacher I Needed: Lessons in Radical Kindness and Resilience
Rediscover your passion for teaching and build the resilience to thrive in today's challenging classroom
Becoming the Teacher I Needed by Jere Chang (known as "Ms. Chang") offers a candid roadmap for educators struggling with burnout, disillusionment, and the mounting pressures of modern teaching. Drawing from her two decades in both general and gifted education classrooms, along with her childhood challenges in the classroom and experience as a social media sensation with over 4 million followers, Ms. Chang provides authentic insights into the realities teachers face daily. This isn't just another motivational book - it's a practical guide that acknowledges common teaching challenges while empowering educators to rediscover their purpose, prioritize their well-being, and continue making a meaningful impact on students' lives.
Ms. Chang honestly addresses the systemic issues and daily struggles that leave so many teachers feeling overwhelmed and undervalued, from behavioral challenges to unsustainable workloads. Rather than dwelling on problems, however, she offers actionable strategies for building resilience, maintaining work-life balance, and reconnecting with the profound reasons you became a teacher in the first place. The book culminates in a comprehensive framework that helps educators thrive in their calling.
- Authentic perspective from the trenches Written by an active classroom teacher who has navigated over 20 years of real-world challenges, not theoretical advice from someone who's never encountered today's students or classrooms
- Proven strategies for avoiding burnout Practical techniques for self-care, boundary-setting, and sustainable teaching practices that protect your mental health while maximizing your impact
- Relationship-building expertise Methods for creating meaningful connections with students that enhance learning outcomes and make teaching more rewarding
- Resilience-building framework A systematic approach to developing the mental toughness needed to navigate educational bureaucracy, difficult parents, and challenging student behaviors
- Community-tested wisdom Insights refined through engagement with millions of educators across Chang's social media platforms resulting in relevant, effective advice
This essential resource speaks directly to K-12 teachers who entered the profession with hope and passion but now find themselves questioning their career choice due to mounting pressures and systemic challenges. It will also prove invaluable to teacher leaders, administrators, and education advocates hoping to understand and address teacher retention issues. Whether you're a new teacher feeling overwhelmed, a veteran educator considering leaving the profession, or a school leader working to support your staff, Becoming the Teacher I Needed provides inspiration, validation, and practical tools that will reignite your love for teaching and build a sustainable, fulfilling career in education.
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Together for Mama: A Story of Hope and Healing
Asha becomes a big sister and a big help to her parents when Mama struggles to find energy after the baby's birth. This touching and meaningful story will reassure families who are experiencing the hardship of postpartum depression. Asha loves baby Maya, and she's so happy to be a big sister. But Mama seems sad. Asha hears her whisper to Papa, "I can't do this." And hears Papa on the phone to Dadi and Nani, asking them to come. The next day, the two grandmothers arrive, ready to tidy and cook and comfort. "Will Mama feel better?" Asha asks Nani. "I believe she will," Nani answers. "Especially with our help." This honest and empathetic story sheds light on a common challenge, providing young children and their parents with the knowledge and reassurance they need.Sold out -
Story of the Chanel Bag: Timeless. Elegant. Iconic.
The Chanel handbag is a global symbol of style, craftsmanship and status.
Since the release of the 2.55 in 1955, Chanel has produced a series of iconic designs - from classic staples to rare, limited editions. This beautiful photographic guide explores the full spectrum, from wearable art pieces like the beaded lucite Cage Flap and the discontinued Diana, to cult favourites like the So Black and the Graffiti backpack. Learn about the Chanel bag's enduring influence on celebrity style and popular culture, and explore the craftsmanship that goes into each piece, from signature quilting and leathers to hardware, logos, and interior construction. With expert guidance on authentication and navigating the resale market, this is a smart, practical resource for anyone looking to buy, collect, or invest in a true fashion icon. -
Warren Buffett CEO: Secrets from the Berkshire Hathaway Managers (Anniversary)
Get ready for the definitive look at Berkshire Hathaway, the world's largest and most successful conglomerate.
The Warren Buffett CEO, 25th Anniversary Edition dives deep into the transformation of a legendary company and its leaders.
Readers will learn about:
- From $1 Billion to $47 Billion: Track the stunning growth of Net Operating Earnings and explore Berkshire Hathaway's strategic shift from relying solely on insurance investments to incorporating massive growth in insurance underwriting income, manufacturing, service, retail, railroads, and energy.
- The Next Era: Buffett to Abel: An in-depth analysis of the transition from "teacher" Warren Buffett to his designated "coach," Greg Abel. Discover how Abel's management style will sustain Berkshire's unique culture and drive future expansion.
- The Untouchable Culture: Uncover the secret behind Warren Buffett's proudest 56 year career achievement: never losing a subsidiary CEO to a competitor--a remarkable record that continues 25 years later. Hear from the executives themselves on how this loyalty is maintained through a historic leadership change.
- The Insurance Engine: Four new chapters dedicated to the core of Berkshire's success. Meet the three insurance executive wizards, including Ajit Jain's potential successor, generating profitable float and the exceptional investment manager entrusted with a portion of the multi billion equity portfolio.
- Inspiration & Innovation: Read the incredible story of Katie Farmer, who rose from intern to become the world's first female railroad CEO, driving a substantial portion of Berkshire's operating earnings.
- Building America: Explore how Clayton Homes, under family manager Kevin Clayton's leadership, expanded from his father's management of a family business publicly traded one to wholly owned Berkshire subsidiary and becoming the nation's largest home builder.
Plus, the must-read Appendixes! Featuring a "Then and Now" update on subsidiary CEOs, a jaw-dropping chart of the "Conglomerate of Everything," and a humbling list of 25 Years of Mistakes made by the world's greatest investor.
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How to Be Stoic: An Ancient Guide to Keeping Calm
An inviting new translation of essential selections from Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, distilling the timeless wisdom of one of Stoicism's most influential works
How do you keep calm when the world seems to be falling apart around you? When Marcus Aurelius was emperor, the Roman Empire was at the height of its power and prosperity, but it also suffered flood, famine, plague, and endless wars. He was frequently away from the capitol leading his legions in battle, and he died in an army camp. To cope with the enormous pressures he faced, Marcus Aurelius turned to the philosophy of Stoicism, writing brief passages to reflect on its ideas and strategies for putting challenges in perspective. The result was the Meditations, a profound and moving work about the human condition. Elegant, spiritual, and by turns serious and humorous, this masterpiece of Stoicism still resonates powerfully today. How to Be Stoic offers a fresh, fluid, and engaging translation of its most stirring and important passages. Gretchen Reydams-Schils, a leading authority on Roman Stoicism, has carefully chosen and skillfully translated passages that exemplify the key themes of the Meditations, from everyday irritations such as encountering difficult people to existential worries such as the fear of death. How to Be Stoic also features a substantial and authoritative introduction and the original Greek text on facing pages. The result is perhaps the most accessible edition of the Meditations available. -
Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia
An illustrated science encyclopedia arranged in such categories as Planet Earth, Living Things, Chemistry and the Elements, Materials and Technology, Space and Time, and Conservation and the Environment. -
Martin Snell and his Worm Hotel
Meet the Wiggly Worms Who Turn Scraps into Soil!Perfect for ages 4-8, this fun and educational picture book introduces young readers to worm composting, recycling, and caring for the Earth-one banana peel at a time!
Join Martin as he races around the kitchen scraping plates and collecting crumbs to feed the squirmy guests in his Worm Hotel. While the worms transform food waste into rich, healthy soil, kids learn how composting works, how to start a worm compost, and how even kids can help reduce waste at home or school.
Why parents and teachers love this book:✔ Teaches sustainability and environmental responsibility
✔ Supports STEM and early science learning
✔ Encourages eco-friendly habits in a kid-friendly way
✔ Great for classrooms, homeschool, and Earth Day lessons
Whether you're raising a little gardener, a curious scientist, or an Earth-loving kid, this book makes composting fun, approachable, and exciting.
A joyful, kid-friendly introduction to composting and green living!
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Sold outHurricanes! (Third Edition)
What in the world is a hurricane? In this age of extreme weather, this newly updated third edition of Gail Gibbons' informative introduction to hurricanes, with safety tips included, answers that question. Imagine a force that can toss boats around like toys, wash away bridges, create waves as high as eighteen feet, and change the shape of a shoreline. With fierce winds and torrential rains, hurricanes can do all of these things. In this newly revised edition, vetted by weather experts, Gail Gibbons introduces readers to the concepts of hurricane formation, classification, weather preparedness, and the ever-evolving technology that helps us try to predict the behavior of these powerful storms. Extensive updates include refined definitions for hurricane-related vocabulary, updated information about the wind speeds that define hurricane categories, information on emergency preparedness, and more. As these weather disturbances become more frequent and more powerful, Hurricanes is the perfect introduction for children to this important and timely topic. With her signature clear, colorful paintings and well-labeled diagrams, Gail Gibbons' nonfiction titles have been called "staples of any collection" (Kirkus Reviews) and offer clear, accessible introductions to complex topics for young readers beginning to explore the world.Sold out -
Cursed Princess Club Novel 2: Mirror, Mirror
For fans of Lambcat's enchanting WEBTOON comes a novel adaptation series in the vein of Serena Valentino's Disney Villains series or the Mariko Tamaki's Lumberjanes novelization. Delve deeper into the world of the Cursed Princess Club. Welcome to the world of the Cursed Princess Club where things aren't quite as they seem. Gwendolyn is a princess. She lives in a castle, her father is the king, and her siblings love her . . . it sounds like a fairy tale, yet it's not that simple. Gwen isn't your typical princess, and she isn't conventionally attractive. But when she meets the members of the Cursed Princess Club, they help her recognize that not "fitting the mold" doesn't make her less of a princess. In this second book of the series, Prince Frederick is beginning to question if he deserves Gwen. She's been so kind to him, but he hasn't always been nice to her, and he's starting to realize that appearances aren't everything. Meanwhile, Gwen is introduced to the Princels--princes who have shunned society because of their own insecurities, insecurities she can understand. With the same charming and delightful heart as the comics, the adventures of Gwendolyn and the other Cursed Princesses continue in this novel series adapted by best-selling author Michelle Knudsen.Sold out -
I Feel: A Book about Recognizing and Understanding Emotions
A board book about recognizing and understanding emotions.
"Sometimes I feel up and down . . . and up again-- all in one day!" This reassuring book helps young children identify and understand emotions in terms of up feelings (like happy and loved) and down feelings (like sad and afraid). With straightforward words and warm illustrations, the book guides children to recognize that feelings change and that their own actions can often make a difference in how they feel. When their feelings are too big for them, children can ask for help, talk about things, spend some quiet time . . . or help someone else.
Learning About Me & You Series
Support toddlers and young preschoolers in developing self-awareness and social awareness with these charming board books focused on early social skills. With her straightforward and encouraging style, author Cheri J. Meiners guides little ones to understand how they fit into their world and how other people fit in, too. Children learn about belonging, feelings, playing, sharing, helping, and more. Perfect for group or home settings, each book includes tips and information for teachers, parents, and caregivers. -
Coat of Many Colors: 10th Anniversary Edition
Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Dolly Parton's iconic book Coat of Many Colors, inspired by her legendary song of the same name. Although we had no money,
I was rich as I could be,
in my coat of many colors
my mama made for me. Country music legend Dolly Parton's rural upbringing in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Using lyrics from her classic song "Coat of Many Colors," the book tells the story of a young girl in need of a warm winter coat. When her mother sews her a coat made of rags, the girl is mocked by classmates for being poor. But Parton's trademark positivity carries through to the end as the girl realizes that her coat was made with love "in every stitch." Beautiful illustrations pair with Parton's poetic lyrics in this tenth anniversary edition of Dolly's story, featuring a special butter-yellow fabric cover, and a new foreword from Dolly.Sold out -
Oso Polar En La Nieve / A Polar Bear in the Snow
Sigue a un magnífico oso polar a través de un fantástico mundo de nieve y un mar de un azul impactante. Sobre el hielo, a través del agua, pasando junto a animales del Ártico e incluso un humano... ¿Adónde va? ¿Qué quiere? La narración del aclamado autor Mac Barnett equilibra hábilmente el suspense y la emoción, así como temas conmovedores y sutiles, impulsándonos a seguir al oso con cada vuelta de página. Las impactantes ilustraciones en papel rasgado del artista Shawn Harris superponen tonos blanco sobre blanco, con destellos de azul y un juego de sombras y luces, para una magnífica vista de un paisaje austero pero hermoso. Sencillo y sugerente, iluminador e intrigante, este atractivo libro ilustrado hará que los lectores reflexionen sobre la respuesta a su pregunta final mucho después de que el oso polar haya continuado su camino. Follow a magnificent polar bear through a fantastic world of snow and shockingly blue sea. Over the ice, through the water, past Arctic animals and even a human . . . where is he going? What does he want? Acclaimed author Mac Barnett's narration deftly balances suspense and emotion, as well as poignant, subtle themes, compelling us to follow the bear with each page turn. Artist Shawn Harris's striking torn-paper illustrations layer white-on-white hues, with bolts of blue and an interplay of shadow and light, for a gorgeous view of a stark yet beautiful landscape. Simple and thought-provoking, illuminating and intriguing, this engaging picture book will have readers pondering the answer to its final question long after the polar bear has continued on his way.Sold out -
1984 (Edición Definitiva Avalada Por the Orwell Estate) (Edición Especial Limitada Con Cantos Pintados) / 1984 (Edition Endorsed by the Orwell Estate)
«No creo que la sociedad que he descrito en 1984 necesariamente llegue a ser una realidad, pero sí creo que puede llegar a existir algo parecido», escribía Orwell después de publicar su novela. Corría el año 1948, y la realidad se ha encargado de convertir esa pieza -entonces de ciencia ficción- en un manifiesto de la realidad. UNO DE LOS 5 LIBROS MÁS IMPORTANTES DE LOS ÚLTIMOS 125 AÑOS SEGÚN THE NEW YORK TIMES «Está entre mis libros favoritos, lo leo una y otra vez». --Margaret Atwood En el año 1984 Londres es una ciudad lúgubre en la que la Policía del Pensamiento controla de forma asfixiante la vida de los ciudadanos. Winston Smith es un peón de este engranaje perverso y su cometido es reescribir la historia para adaptarla a lo que el Partido considera la versión oficial de los hechos. Hasta que decide replantearse la verdad del sistema que los gobierna y somete. La presente edición, avalada por The Orwell Estate, sigue fielmente el texto definitivo de las obras completas del autor, fijado por el profesor Peter Davison. Incluye un epílogo del novelista Thomas Pynchon, que aporta al análisis del libro su personal visión de los totalitarismos y la paranoia en el mundo moderno. Miguel Temprano García firma la soberbia traducción, que es la más reciente de la obra. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION ONE OF THE 5 MOST IMORTANT BOOKS IN THE LAST 125 YEARS ACCORDING TO THE NEW YORK TIMES "Orwell saw, to his credit, that the act of falsifying reality is only secondarily a way of changing perceptions. It is, above all, a way of asserting power."--The New Yorker Nineteen Eighty-Four (also published as 1984) is a dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale by English writer George Orwell. It was published on 8 June 1949 by Secker & Warburg as Orwell's ninth and final book completed in his lifetime. Thematically, it centers on the consequences of totalitarianism, mass surveillance and repressive regimentation of people and behaviors within society. Orwell, a democratic socialist, modelled the authoritarian state in the novel on Stalinist Russia and Nazi Germany. More broadly, the novel examines the role of truth and facts within societies and the ways in which they can be manipulated. The story takes place in an imagined future in the year 1984, when much of the world is in perpetual war. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, has become a province of the totalitarian superstate Oceania, which is led by Big Brother, a dictatorial leader supported by an intense cult of personality manufactured by the Party's Thought Police. Through the Ministry of Truth, the Party engages in omnipresent government surveillance, historical negationism, and constant propaganda to persecute individuality and independent thinking. Winston Smith spends his days rewriting history to fit the narrative that his government wants citizens to believe. But as the gap between the propaganda he writes and the reality he lives proves too much for Winston to swallow, he begins to seek some form of escape. His desperate struggle to free himself from an all-encompassing, tyrannical state illuminates the tendencies apparent in every modern society, and makes vivid the universal predicament of the individual.