\"An original, engaging, wonderfully complex alien world. Very highly recommended.\"--Julie E. Czerneda, author of the Web Shifter\'s Library series Set on a near-future Earth and on the alien homeworld of S\'hudon, Rick Wilber\'s Alien Day explores murderous sibling rivalries, old-school mercantile colonialism, ambition, greed, and the saving strength that can emerge from reluctant heroes called

A classic novel from George R. R. Martin, author of the hit HBO TV series A GAME OF

Indecent Exposure, Tom Sharpe\'s second South African novel, is a brilliant follow-up to his Riotous Assembly, which the Sunday Mirror called, \"One of the most savagely hilarious satires ever, a startlingly original first novel.\" Once again the setting is Piemburg, the deceptively peaceful-looking capital of Zululand, where Kommandant van Heerden, Konstabel Els, and Luitenant Verkramp continue to

A pair of dreamers strive to rise to the top of the comedy world in this story by Akinari Asakura with art by Takeshi Obata (Death Note)! Shy Azemichi Shijima has secretly been studying the art of comedy. His outgoing classmate Taiyo Higashikata has big dreams of being funny but no follow-through. When the two team up, they just might take the comedy world by storm! The preliminary round of the Wara-1

An instant New York Times bestseller Beloved wellness author and teacher Alexandra Elle shares this practical and empowering guide to self-healing. In How We Heal, bestselling author Alexandra Elle offers a life-changing invitation to heal yourself and reclaim your peace. In these pages, readers will discover essential techniques for self-healing, including journaling rituals to cultivate innate

This book helps survivors find the road to recovery and learn healthy practices that will lead to thriving, not just surviving. Survivors of childhood sexual abuse can begin a recovery journey informed by accurate understandings, not myths, and empowered by processes that help them thrive. Written for men and women by an author who is herself a survivor, this guide tells the truth about what complex

Get ready to fight for what\'s right with Stacey Abrams in this exciting middle grade nonfiction biography. Perfect for fans of the Who Was and Little Leaders series, the books in the VIP series tell the true--and amazing--stories of some of history\'s greatest trailblazers. Meet the VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE who changed the world!Stacey Abrams is an activist who works for fair voting rights. She\'s a

This revised edition of a now classic text includes a new introduction by Henry Jenkins, explaining \'Why Fiske Still Matters\' for today\'s students, followed by a discussion between former Fiske students Ron Becker, Elana Levine, Darrell Newton and Pamela Wilson on the theme of \'Structuralism and Semiotics, Fiske-Style\'. Both underline the continuing relevance of this foundational text in communication

In 1920 Henry Ford bought \"The Dearborn Independent,\" a virile and very independent journal published in his home town. He used it to publish his series of 81 articles (between 1920 and 1922) on \"the Jewish Question in America,\" which he called \"the world\'s foremost problem.\" The Dearborn Independent was distributed nationwide to Ford dealer showrooms and was offered free of charge to the general

With thought-provoking advice, a step-by-step action plan and a simple method to challenge your inner critic, You Are Enough will help you embrace your flaws and celebrate your unique awesomeness. Let go of the myth of perfection, finally stop comparing yourself to others, and learn how to be happy with all that you

In almost all walks of life, there seems to exist a \'rule of three\'... ... from aviation to mathematics; education to chemistry; the survival priorities of water, shelter and food. We expect so many other things in threes, too, from the three blind mice to big red buses. When it comes to understanding ourselves, we keep coming back to three things that define, complete and motivate the personality;

In this rom-com about rom-coms, in the spirit of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett, a hopeless romantic teen attempts to secure a happily-ever-after moment with her forever crush, but finds herself reluctantly drawn to the boy next door. Perpetual daydreamer Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago. But her cool, aloof forever crush never really saw her before he moved away. Now that he\'s back

A fast-paced, thorough introduction to modern C++ written for experienced programmers. After reading C++ Crash Course, you\'ll be proficient in the core language concepts, the C++ Standard Library, and the Boost Libraries. C++ is one of the most widely used languages for real-world software. In the hands of a knowledgeable programmer, C++ can produce small, efficient, and readable code that any programmer

Since its first publication in 1975, Judith Butcher\'s Copy-editing has become firmly established as a classic reference guide. This fourth edition has been comprehensively revised to provide an up-to-date and clearly presented source of information for all those involved in preparing typescripts and illustrations for publication. From the basics of how to prepare text and illustrations for the designer

Specially developed to enhance children\'s vocabulary alongside their decoding skills, Oxford Reading Tree Word Sparks books are perfect for sharing. In this Partner Text, Nani teaches Yash and Meena how to make and cook

Rachel Hawkins proves yet again that she\'s the Queen of Gothic Suspense in this wickedly clever and deliciously dark new novel, perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Lucy Foley and Taylor