In a long-ago war, the all-powerful A.I. ruler of the Voluntary State of Tennessee—Athena Parthenus, Queen of Reason—invaded and decimated the American Southeast. Possessing the ability to infect and corrupt the surrounding environment with nanotechnology, she transformed flora, fauna, and the very ground itself into bio-mechanical weapons of war.
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Filled with her memorable characters and vibrant illustrations by Alexey Chystikov, There Was A Zookeeper offers a tale of decision-making, friendship, and forgiveness.
A Washington Post journalist’s wry but warm and deeply reported exploration of a pop-culture icon on its 100th anniversary, There She Was unfolds on two narrative tracks: The rise and fall of the Miss America pageant, told through the piercing stories of the women who wore the crown through decades of social change and then […]
Gaining weight as you age is not inevitable. It’s avoidable and even reversible. In fact, research shows that you can help stop—and even reverse—age-related weight gain and muscle loss. And you can lose those excess pounds at any age with the science of protein timing! That’s the shockingly good news in The Whole Body Reset, […]
From the author of The Whispers comes a heartrending tale of friendship, hard-won truths, and the healing power of forgiveness. A lonely twelve-year-old boy spends his days "stuck" at the deserted Hollow Pines Plantation in Georgetown, South Carolina with no recollection of his name, how long he's been there, and no idea how to leave. […]
Snuggle up for a story that’s sure to captivate your senses! There’s a special place deep in the heart of the wilderness where the creatures of the night gather—where everyone wants to go—where the Night Librarian spins a tale of mystery.
The Tree You Come Home To tells the story of Jane Olmsted’s family’s struggle with mental illness, addiction, and the crises that followed the murder of her youngest son. It can provide hope and comfort to those facing similar situations and encourage empathy and compassion in those who haven’t.
In The Tillable Land, Melva Sue Priddy’s poetry tells the story of a girlhood made of both land and family in midcentury Kentucky. There is a growing up and a coming of age in these poems.
A fast-paced mystery with just the right amount of hair-raising thrills that begs to be read cover-to-cover in one setting.
Narrated in alternating voices and set against the backdrop of an economically depressed Appalachian town, Morris's The Stone Catchers explores the immeasurable pain and trauma experienced by the survivors of a school shooting.
The Sticky Note Manifesto of Aisha Agarwal, starts with a deal to get Aisha out of her comfort zone so she can write a college essay, follows a series of sticky note to-dos and dares she accepts in exchange for helping Quentin pass math class, and leaves Aisha and the reader contemplating if winning is […]
This comprehensive volume contains historical essays, hundreds of historical and contemporary photographs, and biographical sketches profiling award-winning African American musicians, songwriters, recording artists, singers, and entertainers who have performed on television, in films, and on stage.