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Serious and literary fiction, Suspense and thrillers
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“A dazzlingly clever murder mystery, told backwards, asking the question: why would this loving wife murder her husband?”—Gillian McAllister, New York…
Times bestselling author of Famous Last Words and Wrong Place Wrong TimeFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Kind Worth Killing and Eight Perfect Murders comes an inventive, utterly propulsive murder-mystery in reverse, tracing a marriage back in time to uncover the dark secret at its heart.Thom and Wendy Graves have been married for over twenty-five years. They live in a beautiful Victorian on the north shore of Massachusetts. Wendy is a published poet and Thom teaches English literature at a nearby university. Their son, Jason, is all grown up. All is well…except that Wendy wants to murder her husband.What happens next has everything to do with what happened before. The story of Wendy and Thom’s marriage is told in reverse, moving backward through time to witness key moments from the couple’s lives—their fiftieth birthday party, buying their home, Jason’s birth, the mysterious death of a work colleague—all painting a portrait of a marriage defined by a single terrible act they plotted together many years ago.Eventually we learn the details of what Thom and Wendy did in their early twenties, a secret that has kept them bound together through the length of their marriage. But its power over them is fraying, and each of them begins to wonder if they would be better off making sure their spouse carries their secrets to the grave.
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Computers and internet, General non-fiction
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&“A timely masterclass for anyone interested in the future of learning in the AI era.&”—Bill Gates&“This book is required reading…
for everyone who cares about education.&”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the podcast Re:Thinking&“Read this book. It&’s the most fascinating and important account of how AI will transform the way we learn.&”—Walter Isaacson, #1 New York Times bestselling authorFrom the founder of Khan Academy, the first book on the AI revolution in education, its implications for parenting, and how we can best harness its power for good.Whether we like it or not, the AI revolution is coming to education. In Brave New Words, Salman Khan, the visionary behind Khan Academy, explores how artificial intelligence and GPT technology will transform learning, and offers a road map for teachers, parents, and students to navigate this exciting (and sometimes intimidating) new world.A pioneer in the field of education technology, Khan examines the ins and outs of these cutting-edge tools and how they will revolutionize the way we learn and teach. For parents concerned about their children&’s success, Khan illustrates how AI can personalize learning by adapting to each student&’s individual pace and style, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and offering tailored support and feedback to complement traditional classroom instruction. Khan emphasizes that embracing AI in education is not about replacing human interaction but enhancing it with customized and accessible learning tools that encourage creative problem-solving skills and prepare students for an increasingly digital world.But Brave New Words is not just about technology—it&’s about what this technology means for our society, and the practical implications for administrators, guidance counselors, and hiring managers who can harness the power of AI in education and the workplace. Khan also delves into the ethical and social implications of AI and large language models, offering thoughtful insights into how we can use these tools to build a more accessible education system for students around the world.
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The year is 1778, the ship is the HMS Sparrow, England's finest sloop of war, and the captain is Richard…
Bolitho, sailing his command into the fury of battle. The American Revolution has turned the Atlantic coast into a refuge for privateers and marauding French war ships--when the Sparrow comes upon the scene, bloody action soon follows. It is up to young Bolitho to fight the colonial rebels on the one hand, and to stave off the treachery of a beautiful woman and the dangerous incompetence of a senior officer with the other.
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Sea stories, War stories
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Richard Bolitho takes command of the frigate Phalarope, whose crew is discredited by a near-mutiny and suspected cowardice, and sails…
to the West Indies during the final years of the American Revolution. The crew is welded into an effective cadre during a battle with French forces. Sequel to Sloop of War.
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General fiction, Family stories, Friendship stories, Sports fiction
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When Jack's P.E. coach pairs him up with Jay Perkins for the cross-country team, neither of them is happy about…
it. Jack is grieving the loss of Joseph, his foster brother, and adjusting to his role as big brother to Jupiter, Joseph’s orphaned daughter. Dealing with Jay Perkins—who'd once ganged up with his buddies to jump Joseph in the locker room—is the last thing he wants to do.But then Jack realizes that Jay is grieving too—the loss of his cousin Maddie, Jupiter’s mom.As Jack's relationships with both Jay and Jupiter grow and his running improves, he starts to feel more like himself than he has since Joseph died. He's finding his stride . . . until Maddie’s parents, who have never shown interest in their granddaughter before, decide to claim Jupiter as their own, blocking Jack’s family from adopting her.And suddenly Jack’s past and present smash together, threatening to dissolve both his newfound confidence and his friendships.This poignant, powerful companion to Orbiting Jupiter is Gary D. Schmidt at his best. He is the author of the Printz Honor and Newbery Honor Book Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy; Okay for Now, a National Book Award finalist; and The Wednesday Wars, a Newbery Honor Book, among many acclaimed novels for young readers.
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Animal stories, General fiction
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In this Franklin TV Storybook, Franklin discovers that being a big kid isn't all it's cracked up to be. Picture descriptions added.
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Animal stories, Humourous fiction, General fiction
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Rock on with Pete the Cat in this groovy storybook about keeping calm and rocking on by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator…
team Kimberly and James Dean. Includes over thirty stickers!Pete the Cat can’t wait to rock out at the Alley Cats concert! But when the band never comes onstage, it’s up to Pete to find them. Will Pete have the right instruments to help the Alley Cats save the show? Find out in this rockin’ story full of problem-solving and friendship! Includes over thirty awesome stickers.
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Fantasy
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The reign of the Sharakhani kings has been broken. Queen Meryam now rules the city.Çeda, meanwhile, has succeeded in lifting…
the asirim's curse, though it came at a terrible cost. Nalamae was slain in battle against her sister goddess. All is not lost, however. Çeda knows Nalamae will be reborn, and so begins a quest to find her.The scheming King Ihsan has been busy as well, mining the legendary Blue Journals for a way to save the city and the desert beyond from certain destruction. He believes he's found one, but it won't be easy, especially when the only tools left at his disposal are his own wits and guile. As he begins to gather the other fallen kings and convince them to work together, he realizes that one person is crucial to their success: Çeda.Çeda must choose: work with the kings she's vowed to destroy or risk losing the city she loves. Whatever she decides, the path will be dangerous. Her allies are divided. Sharakhai is under threat from neighbouring kingdoms. And now the gods themselves are stepping in . . . Praise for The Song of Shattered Sands series:'Çeda and Emre share a relationship seldom explored in fantasy, one that will be tried to the utmost as similar ideals provoke them to explore different paths. Wise readers will hop on this train now, as the journey promises to be breathtaking' Robin Hobb'Fantasy and horror, catacombs and sarcophagi, resurrections and revelations: the book has them all, and Beaulieu wraps it up in a package that's as graceful and contemplative as it is action-packed and pulse-pounding' NPR'The Song of Shattered Sands series is both gripping and engrossing' Kirkus Reviews
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Animal stories, General fiction
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In this Franklin TV Storybook, Franklin learns that everyone is capable in his own way. Picture descriptions added.
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Animal stories, General fiction, Sports fiction
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Franklin and Bear can hardly wait to set out on the camping trip with their fathers. They will canoe across…
two lakes and pitch tents on a the beach of a deserted island--just like real explorers. The two friends soon learn that exploring can be hard work. First, they tip the canoe over and get wet. Then, they have to trudge a mile overland lugging their heavy backpacks. By the time they reach the opposite shore, their arms are sore and the beach is crowded with other campers. But they manage to find a perfect campsite, and they even have enough energy left for a moonlight swim.
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Animal stories, Family stories, General fiction
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When Franklin's best friend gets a new baby sister, Franklin feels like a proud big brother himself! Picture descriptions present.
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Animal stories, General fiction
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Today Franklin wakes up grumpy. His father discovers the reason for Franklin's crankiness--Otter has moved away and nothing seems right…
without her. Comforted by a hug from Dad, Franklin cheers up and makes a special present to mail to Otter, who is only a letter or phone call away.
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Animal stories
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In a burst of enthusiasm, Franklin invites all his friends to celebrate his birthday at Tamarack Play Park. But when…
he tells his parents, they explain that they can't afford to pay for everyone--just two friends. Which two should he choose?
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Animal stories, General fiction, Sports fiction
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At the beginning of spring, Franklin and all his friends have training wheels on their bikes. But soon Franklin is…
the only one who can't ride without them. Every time he tries he falls down, and he's beginning to get discouraged. His mom finally convinces him to keep with it, and Franklin finally rides on his own.
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Animal stories, Family stories, General fiction
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Harriet accidentally upsets Goldie's fishbowl while the family is picnicking and Franklin's beloved pet goldfish disappears into the pond. Guided…
by his parents' kind understanding, Franklin eventually finds a way to forgive his little sister.
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Animal stories, General fiction
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In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin struggles to find a special gift for a special mom. He asks all his…
friends for ideas, then he comes up with his own idea.
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Animal stories, General fiction, Holiday fiction
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Everyone's favorite turtle is back--and all dressed up for Halloween fun! What does a turtle look like when he's made…
up as Frankenstein? Children will be delighted to see for themselves as they follow Franklin to a Halloween party, complete with games, a parade, and a haunted house.
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Animal stories, General fiction
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A turtle afraid of small dark places, and therefore of crawling into his shell, asks a variety of animals for…
advice, only to find out that each has a fear of its own.
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Law and crime, General non-fiction
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To date, approaches to understanding serial murder have focused on individual cases rather than the social context in which they…
occurred. Written by leading criminologists and world experts on serial murder, this book marks a departure by situating nineteenth century serial killer Mary Ann Cotton within the broader social structure. Using archival records of her court appearances, local histories and newspaper articles, it uniquely explores how institutions such as the family, economy and religion shaped the environment she inhabited and her social integration through the roles of wife, mother, worker and criminal. Acknowledging that it takes a particular type of individual to commit serial murder, the book shows that it also takes a particular type of society to enable that murderer to go unseen. As the first work to analyse serial murder through the theoretical framework of institutional criminology and institutional anomie theory, it will equip criminologists with a methodological toolkit for performing institutional analysis.
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Historical fiction
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For fans of Philippa Gregor, Alison Weir and Elizabeth Fremantle, an untold story about how the plot against Anne Boleyn…
entrapped a gifted young musician.A glamorous queen, a volatile king, a gifted musician concealing a forbidden romance. Everyone knows Anne Boleyn&’s story. No one knows Mark Smeaton&’s. On May 17, 1536, a young court musician was executed, accused of adultery and treason with the queen. Most historians believe both he and Anne Boleyn were innocent—victims of Henry VIII&’s rage. Mark Smeaton was a talented performer who rose from poverty to become a royal favorite. He played for the king in private and entertained at sumptuous feasts. He witnessed Anne Boleyn&’s astonishing rise and fall—her reign of a thousand days. History tells us little about him, other than noting his confession and execution. The Queen&’s Musician imagines his story, as seen from his perspective and that of the young woman who loves him. It all takes place amid the spectacle and danger of the Tudor court.