Colin Meloy

Beyond the city of Portland lies an untamed wilderness known as the Impassable Wilderness.  For generations, it has been forbidden territory, a place of mystery and danger.  But when Prue McKeel's younger brother is snatched away by a murder of crows and carried into the woods, she doesn't hesitate to follow.
Venturing into the Impassable Wilderness, Prue discovers a secret world teeming with magical creatures and powerful figures, where trees whisper and alliances shift like the wind.  She finds herself caught in the middle of an epic struggle between the forces of order and chaos, represented by the powerful and enigmatic Ivy and the ruthless Dowager Governess.
With the help of a resourceful and rebellious boy named Curtis, Prue must navigate this strange and perilous land, unlock the secrets of her own past, and confront the dark forces that threaten not only the Wildwood but also her own world.  "Wildwood" is a richly imagined and enchanting adventure, filled with wonder, danger, and the timeless magic of classic fantasy.

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Illinois

Prue McKeel's life is ordinary. That is, until her brother is abducted by a murder of crows and taken to the Impassable Wilderness, a dense, tangled forest on the edge of Portland. No one's ever gone in—or at least returned to tell of it. So begins an adventure that will take Prue and her friend Curtis deep into the Impassable Wilderness. There they uncover a secret world in the midst of violent upheaval—a world full of warring creatures, peaceable mystics, and powerful figures with the darkest intentions. And what begins as a rescue mission becomes something much greater as the two friends find themselves entwined in a struggle for the very freedom of this wilderness. A wilderness the locals call Wildwood.

Wildwood

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Anthony William

Anthony William aims to provide readers with information and plans for cleansing their bodies to improve health and combat chronic illnesses. It discusses the impact of toxins and pathogens on health and offers various cleansing protocols, including the 3:6:9 Cleanse, Mono-Eating Cleanse, and Heavy Metal Detox Cleanse. The book also includes recipes and guidance on supplements to support the cleansing process. It emphasizes the importance of addressing the spiritual and emotional aspects of health in addition to diet


Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Healing Plans for Sufferers of Anxiety, Depression, Acne, Eczema, Lyme, Gut Problems, Brain Fog, Weight Issues, Migraines, Bloating, Vertigo, Psoriasis, Cys

From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Celery Juice and Liver Rescue, here's everything you need to know about cleansing to transform your health--and your life. If you think you don't have any need to do a cleanse--if you're sure you couldn't possibly be harboring any toxins in your body--think again. In today's world, there are poisons and pathogens that threaten our health starting before we're even born, and they continue to hold us back as we encounter them in our everyday life. Cleansing is a vital tool for fighting against these burdens--as long as you go about it the right way. That's why you need this book. Anthony William, the Medical Medium, has placed a vast wealth of insight and information into a one-stop resource for cleansing of all kinds, starting with his acclaimed nine-day 3:6:9 Cleanse and expanding into life-saving protocols for specific health needs--including an anti-bug cleanse, a morning cleanse, and a heavy metal detox. You'll discover: • How to choose the cleanse that's right for you • A deep dive into the causes of your symptoms and conditions • Critical cleanse dos and don'ts, including modifications and substitutions • The truth about trendy topics such as intermittent fasting and the microbiome • A guide to supplements you may choose to add to your cleanse • The physical reasons why cleansing can be an emotional experience • More than 75 recipes and sample menus to get you through your Medical Medium cleanse • Spiritual and soul support to remind you that healing is possible "The cleanses in this book speak to what's truly going wrong inside of our bodies that no trendy lifestyle approach can ever address," Anthony writes. "Have compassion for yourself and know that your suffering is not your fault. Your struggles are not your fault. You're accomplishing great things every single hour and day as you work on your healing process with the powerful tools in this book. I believe you can heal."

Medical Medium Cleanse to Heal

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David O. Russell

Jeff Baena

This is the shooting script for David O. Russell's quirky and philosophical comedy "I ♥ Huckabees."  The film follows Albert Markovski (Jason Schwartzman), an environmental activist struggling with existential angst, who hires two "existential detectives," Bernard and Vivian Jaffe (Dustin Hoffman and Lily Tomlin), to investigate the meaning of a series of coincidences in his life.  As the Jaffes delve into Albert's world, their unconventional methods and eccentric personalities further complicate his search for answers.  The script captures the film's unique blend of humor, absurdity, and philosophical inquiry, exploring themes of identity, meaning, and the interconnectedness of everything. It provides insights into the creative process behind the film, including character development, dialogue, and scene construction.  Readers can see how the story evolved from script to screen, and appreciate the nuances of Russell's and Baena's writing. The introduction and interview with David O. Russell likely offer additional context and insights into the film's conception and themes.


Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

The Shooting Script

I Heart Huckabees

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Nick Lantz

In "How to Dance as the Roof Caves In," Nick Lantz navigates the complexities of the modern world with a blend of wry humor, poignant reflection, and imaginative leaps.  These poems confront the anxieties of our times – environmentalPrecarity, political turmoil, personal struggles – while also finding moments of joy, wonder, and connection.  Lantz's work is characterized by its sharp imagery, musical language, and an ability to find the extraordinary in the ordinary.  He explores themes of love, loss, parenthood, and the search for meaning in a world that often feels chaotic and uncertain.  This collection is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of art to illuminate our lives, even as the "roof caves in."

Poems

How to Dance As the Roof Caves In

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Eileen Connolly

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In this second volume of Eileen Connolly's best-selling Connolly Tarot series, the student advances on the upward path from apprentice to journeyman, and the tarot-as-oracle blooms with depth, detail, power and light. Eileen Connolly offers new and practical techniques for rich and detailed readings, including material never before offered in any book on tarot. Her new conjunction concept provides deeper insights for establishing the time of influences and events; she shows how to use tile focusing power of crystals and presents many new and exciting spreads for exploring the details of both karmic and mundane issues.

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

The Handbook for the Journeyman

Basic lessons, exercises, procedures, and fundamental esoteric philosophy make this possibly the best spiritual Tarot book ever published. Relates Tarot t o other occult sciences such as astrology, the Cabala, and numerology. (Divination)

Tarot

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Various

Planned Parenthood, and the millions of people they help each year, need every bit of help they can get. Mine! is a comics anthology with the proceeds going to Planned Parenthood. Join Eisner, Harvey, Oscar, and Emmy award winning creators for stories about trailblazing women, civil rights leaders, a person's first time going to a Planned Parenthood clinic, debunking myths about sex, STI screenings, HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention, fantastical stories with superheroes, Greek mythology, and a future both with and without Planned Parenthood.

Social Studies

A Celebration of Freedom & Liberty For All Benefitting Planned Parenthood

Mine!

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Paul Joannides

"The Guide to Getting It On" is a comprehensive and humorous sex education book by Paul Joannides. It covers a wide range of topics related to adult human sexuality, including sexual intercourse, sex instruction, sex in history and popular culture, orientation and gender, and sex and the human condition. The book aims to replace taboos with techniques and provide safe, practical advice for improving sexual relationships, emphasizing communication

There are few books on sex that will help improve your sex life more than this one. With six new chapters, several new illustrations and thousands of updates and changes, the 7th edition of the Guide to Getting It On continues to earn its place as America's most fun and informative book on sex. There are new updates with each new printing of this 7th edition AWARDS THE GUIDE HAS WON: The Book of the Year Award from the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists; Women's Health Magazine Sex Award, The Ben Franklin Book Award; The Firecracker Alternative Book Award; Sexuality.org Best Heterosexual Book Award; USABooknews.com Best Book Award, and the American Foundation for Gender & Genital Medicine Book Award. The Guide is also used in dozens of college and medical school sex-education courses.

Guide to Getting It On

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Synopsis (Covers Issues 1-3):
"Primordial" blends science fiction, cosmic horror, and mystery in a haunting exploration of the unknown.  The story opens with the inexplicable return of the three astronauts – a dog, a chimp, and a human – who were sent on a seemingly routine mission to Mars in 1961.  They reappear on Earth, but they are fundamentally changed, exhibiting strange behaviors and radiating an unsettling otherworldly presence.
As government agencies scramble to understand what happened to the astronauts, a deeper mystery unfolds.  It becomes clear that their transformation is connected to a larger, more cosmic event, one that threatens the fabric of reality itself.  A lone scientist, Dr. Joseph Meacham, who has a unique connection to the returned astronauts, finds himself at the center of the investigation.  He's drawn into a terrifying journey to uncover the truth behind their transformation and the potentially apocalyptic consequences it holds for humanity.
The initial issues of "Primordial" establish a chilling atmosphere of suspense and dread, hinting at a vast and unknowable force at work.  The story raises questions about the nature of exploration, the limits of human understanding, and the potential dangers of tampering with forces beyond our comprehension.  As Dr. Meacham delves deeper into the mystery, he confronts not only the physical manifestations of the astronauts' transformation but also the psychological and existential implications of what he discovers.

Primordial Cómics Issues 1-3

Bernie Zilbergeld

The New Male Sexuality addresses the most urgent questions of men today--and of the women who love them. Bernie Zilbergeld reports findings from his twenty years as a psychologist specializing in human sexuality, as well as those other experts in the field, and shares his own and his clients' experiences.

The Truth about Men, Sex, and Pleasure

The New Male Sexuality

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Rick Remender

Jerome Opeña

Matt Hollingsworth

Adam Osidis, a dying knight from a once-great house, is given one last chance to redeem himself.  He is tasked with joining a motley band of warriors on a perilous quest to free the land of Zhal from the tyrannical God of Whispers, a being who has enslaved the minds of nearly everyone in the kingdom.  Adam, armed with a sentient talking sword named Bale, is the only man immune to the God of Whispers' influence, making him both a valuable asset and a target.
As the group journeys across the ravaged landscape, they face monstrous creatures, treacherous terrain, and the ever-present threat of the God of Whispers' agents.  Adam is driven by a desire to restore his family's honor, but he soon discovers that the lines between good and evil are not as clear as he once believed.  The God of Whispers' seductive whispers offer power and salvation, tempting even the most steadfast members of the quest.
"Seven to Eternity" is a dark and epic fantasy that explores themes of faith, corruption, and the nature of heroism.  It's a visually stunning and thought-provoking series that will appeal to fans of grimdark fantasy and complex character-driven narratives

The God of Whispers has spread an omnipresent paranoia to every corner ofthe kingdom of Zhal; his spies hide in every hall spreading mistrust and fear.Adam Osidis, a dying knight from a disgraced house, must choose between joininga hopeless band of magic users in their desperate bid to free their world of theevil God, or accepting his promise to give Adam everything his heart desires.

Writer RICK REMENDER reteams with collaborators JEROME OPEÑA(Uncanny X-Force, FEAR AGENT) and MATT HOLLINGSWORTH (TOKYO GHOST, WYTCHES) totake you on a hard road through the strange fantasy world of Zhal. All men havesurrendered their freedom for fear; now one last free man must choose.

Collects issue 1-4



Seven to Eternity

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Brenden Fletcher

Karl Kerschl

Msassyk

Rook, a captain of the Royal Guard, is tasked with guarding the young Queen Olwyn as she journeys to the fabled land of Isola.  Legend says Isola holds the cure for a mysterious plague that is ravaging the kingdom.  However, the journey is fraught with peril.  The queen has been transformed into a white tiger, and the two must travel through dangerous and unfamiliar territories, facing threats both human and monstrous, as well as the constant challenge of Olwyn's unpredictable new instincts.
As they travel, Rook grapples with her own troubled past and her dedication to her duty, while trying to protect the queen in her vulnerable state.  They form an unlikely bond, learning to rely on each other as they face the dangers ahead.  The lush and painterly art of "Isola" creates a captivating world, full of mystery and wonder, while the story explores themes of duty, loyalty, and the complex relationship between protector and protected.

"An evil spell has been cast on the Queen of Maar, and her Captain of the Guard will do anything to reverse it. Their only hope lies on an island half a world away -- a place known in myth as Isola, land of the dead."--Page 4 of cover.

Isola Volume 1

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Ray Fawkes

Ben Templesmith

In the shadows of Gotham City, there exists a precinct that most cops fear to tread: the GCPD's Midnight Shift.  These are the men and women who deal with the truly strange, the cases that defy normal explanation – occult crimes, hauntings, demonic possessions, and the things that go bump in the night.  Led by the haunted and enigmatic Detective Jim Corrigan (secretly the Spectre), this team faces not only the supernatural horrors lurking in Gotham's underbelly but also their own inner demons.
"We Do Not Sleep" collects the first arc of the "Gotham by Midnight" series, introducing readers to the members of the Midnight Shift and the terrifying world they inhabit.  From haunted houses to vengeful spirits to the return of a twisted serial killer, the team confronts a series of chilling cases that test their courage and their sanity.  As they delve deeper into the darkness, they uncover secrets about Gotham's past and confront the unsettling truth that sometimes, the most dangerous monsters are the ones within us.

Spinning out of Batman Eternal, Detective Jim Corrigan aka The Spectre stars in his very own series Gotham By Midnight!

Normally Batman and the other caped protectors of Gotham have the streets of the city covered. But when monsters, ghosts and other supernatural beings enter the mix, even the Dark Knight needs help. Enter Detective Jim Corrigan aka the Spectre to prowl the streets of Gotham, solving the unsolvable supernatural crimes the city can muster.

Collects Gotham By Midnight #1-6.

Gotham by Midnight

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Simon Oliver

What if the laws of physics just stopped working?  That's the world of "FBP," where extradimensional bleed-throughs cause everyday objects to behave erratically – gravity fluctuates, time gets screwy, and the fundamental forces of the universe go haywire.  Enter the Federal Bureau of Physics, tasked with containing these unpredictable anomalies and keeping the world from collapsing into complete chaos.
Agent Adam Hardy is the newest recruit to the FBP, and he's thrown headfirst into a world of quantum entanglement, sentient patches of road, and exploding light bulbs that take out city blocks.  He's partnered with veteran agent Cicero Boyajain, a man as cynical as he is brilliant, and together they navigate the bizarre and dangerous landscape of a reality where physics is more suggestion than law.  As they investigate a series of increasingly strange events, they uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power, suggesting that someone might be profiting from the breakdown of reality.

Wormholes in your kitchen. Gravity failures at school. Quantum tornadoes tearing through the midwest. As with all natural disasters, people do what they always do: They adapt and survive. And if things get really bad, the Federal Bureau of Physics (FBP) is only a call away.

FBP: Federal Bureau of Physics is the story of Adam Hardy: Young, brash and smart, he's a rising star at the FBP, but when a gravity failure leads to the creation of an alternate dimension known as a "BubbleVerse," Adam is sent on a rescue mission and finds his skills and abilities pushed to their limits when he discovers his partner has a different agenda...

Collects issues #1-7

Federal Bureau of Physics - The Paradigm Shift

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Brian Michael Bendis

Mark Millar

This reimagining of the classic Fantastic Four introduces us to a younger and more contemporary team.  Reed Richards, a scientific prodigy, is working on a project to teleport matter across dimensions.  His colleagues, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm, join him for a test flight, but something goes horribly wrong.  Instead of simply teleporting, they are bombarded with unknown energies that fundamentally alter their DNA, granting them incredible and often disturbing powers.
Reed can stretch and contort his body in unimaginable ways. Sue gains the power to become invisible and generate force fields. Johnny becomes a human torch, able to ignite his entire body in flames.  Ben is transformed into a hulking creature made of rock, the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing.
Unlike the traditional portrayal of the Fantastic Four as seasoned adventurers, this "Ultimate" version focuses on the challenges and anxieties of suddenly acquiring extraordinary abilities at a young age.  They must learn to control their powers, navigate the awkwardness of their transformations, and deal with the public's fascination and fear.  Furthermore, the accident that gave them their powers also unleashed a powerful and malevolent being, Dr. Doom, who has a dark connection to Reed and seeks to destroy them.

The Fantastic

Presents the adventures of Reed Richards, Sue Richards, Benjamin Grimm, and Johnny Storm, four humans who are granted super powers.

Ultimate Fantastic Four - Volume 1

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Matteo Scalera

Dean White

Picking up where the mind-bending first volume left off, "Black Science Vol. 2: Welcome, Nowhere" plunges Grant McKay and his team deeper into the chaotic and unpredictable depths of the Eververse.  Still lost and desperate to find a way home, they continue their tumultuous journey through a myriad of alternate realities, each more dangerous and bizarre than the last.
As the lines between friend and foe blur, alliances shift and betrayals cut deep.  The team faces not only external threats in the form of hostile alien environments and twisted versions of themselves, but also internal conflicts as the psychological toll of their interdimensional odyssey takes its toll.  "Welcome, Nowhere" delves further into the complex relationships between the characters, exploring their individual traumas, ambitions, and the difficult choices they must make to survive.

"Readers and comics fans who prefer their sci-fi fullof weird creatures, complicated world building, lots of action, and protagonistswith heart will find plenty to like in this series. Hand to fans of Brian K.Vaughan's Saga (2012) or Jonathan Hickman's Manhattan Projects(2012)." -Booklist

In thissecond volume of the hit series, the Anarchist League of Scientists divesfurther into the Onion construct of reality than ever before, jumping wildlythrough worlds of wonder, fantastic beauty, and cosmic horrors. Beset on dangersfrom without and within, the team must learn to be a family if they're ever tosurvive and find their way home again.



Black Science - Welcome, Nowhere

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Grant McKay, a former member of the Anarchistic Order of Scientists, has finally cracked the code of interdimensional travel.  But his first trip through the multiverse is anything but a triumphant return.  Instead of a controlled scientific breakthrough, Grant and his team are thrown through the Onion, a vast and chaotic sea of infinite alternate realities.  Each jump brings them to a new, more bizarre and dangerous world, often with devastating consequences.
Stranded, hunted, and facing the consequences of their hubris, the team struggles to survive while trying to find a way back home.  As they navigate treacherous landscapes and encounter twisted versions of themselves and their loved ones, their relationships are tested to the breaking point.  "Black Science" is a mind-bending sci-fi adventure that explores the vastness of the multiverse and the darkest corners of the human psyche.

Grant McKay and his team have punched through the barriers of reality with his invention, the Pillar, but something goes wrong and now Grant, his team, and his kids are barreling through the Eververse with no guidance and no way home.

How to Fall Forever

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Jonathan Luna

Sarah Vaughn

In the near future, technology has advanced to the point where lifelike androids, called "X5s," are commonplace.  Ada is one such X5, a sophisticated android gifted to Alex by his grandfather.  Initially, Alex is hesitant to accept Ada, struggling with the ethical implications of a relationship with an artificial being.  However, as he spends more time with Ada, he discovers her unique personality and begins to develop genuine feelings for her.
"Alex + Ada" explores the complexities of love, relationships, and what it means to be human in a world increasingly intertwined with technology.  It delves into questions of sentience, free will, and the potential consequences of blurring the lines between humans and machines.  As Alex and Ada's bond deepens, they face societal prejudice and must navigate the challenges of a love that defies conventional definitions.

When lonely Alex gets an expensive X5 realistic android as a birthday gift from his grandmother, he finds her lack of individuality disappointing and begins to explore the illegal underground of unlocked artificial intelligence.

Alex + Ada Volume 1

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Afia Atakora

Conjure Women" tells the story of Rue, a midwife and conjure woman, and her complicated relationship with her former mistress, Miss May Belle.  Spanning from the time of slavery to the early 20th century, the novel explores themes of motherhood, power, and the legacy of slavery in the American South.
Rue inherits her mother's gift of conjure, a blend of herbal remedies and powerful spells, which she uses to heal and empower her community.  After the Civil War, as the South struggles to rebuild, Rue's skills become even more vital.  However, her life is intertwined with Miss May Belle, whose past actions cast a long shadow over their present.  As secrets unfold and tensions rise, Rue must confront the complexities of her relationship with Miss May Belle and the choices that will determine her future and the future of her children.

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A mother and daughter with a shared talent for healing—and for the conjuring of curses—are at the heart of this dazzling first novel WINNER OF THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN HISTORIANS PRIZE • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times • NPR • Parade • Book Riot • PopMatters “Lush, irresistible . . . It took me into the hearts of women I could otherwise never know. I was transported.”—Amy Bloom, New York Times bestselling author of White Houses and Away Conjure Women is a sweeping story that brings the world of the South before and after the Civil War vividly to life. Spanning eras and generations, it tells of the lives of three unforgettable women: Miss May Belle, a wise healing woman; her precocious and observant daughter Rue, who is reluctant to follow in her mother’s footsteps as a midwife; and their master’s daughter Varina. The secrets and bonds among these women and their community come to a head at the beginning of a war and at the birth of an accursed child, who sets the townspeople alight with fear and a spreading superstition that threatens their newly won, tenuous freedom. Magnificently written, brilliantly researched, richly imagined, Conjure Women moves back and forth in time to tell the haunting story of Rue, Varina, and May Belle, their passions and friendships, and the lengths they will go to save themselves and those they love. LONGLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE “[A] haunting, promising debut . . . Through complex characters and bewitching prose, Atakora offers a stirring portrait of the power conferred between the enslaved women. This powerful tale of moral ambiguity amid inarguable injustice stands with Esi Edugyan’s Washington Black.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “An engrossing debut . . . Atakora structures a plot with plenty of satisfying twists. Life in the immediate aftermath of slavery is powerfully rendered in this impressive first novel.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Conjure Women

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Friedrich Durrenmatt

Joel Agee

A wealthy, elderly woman, Claire Zachanassian, returns to her impoverished hometown after decades of absence, seeking justice for a past betrayal.  Once a young woman named Klara Wäscher, she was driven away in disgrace after an affair with a local man, Anton Schill, resulted in a scandalous pregnancy. Now, she's offering the town a deal: she will donate a vast sum of money, enough to revitalize their failing economy, but only in exchange for Anton's death.
At first, the townspeople are appalled by the suggestion, but as their financial desperation deepens, the idea of sacrificing one man for the collective good becomes increasingly tempting.  "The Visit" explores themes of morality, justice, revenge, and the corrupting influence of wealth, asking the question: what price are we willing to pay for prosperity?


Friedrich Dürrenmatt is considered one of the most significant playwrights of our time. During the years of the Cold War, arguably only Beckett, Camus, Sartre, and Brecht rivaled him as a presence in European letters. In this ALTA National Translation Award-winning new translation of what many critics consider his finest play, Joel Agee gives a fresh lease to a classic of twentieth-century theater. Dürrenmatt once wrote of himself: "I can best be understood if one grasps grotesqueness," and The Visit is a consummate, alarming Dürrenmatt blend of hilarity, horror, and vertigo. The play takes place "somewhere in Central Europe" and tells of an elderly millionairess who, merely on the promise of her millions, swiftly turns a depressed area into a boom town. But the condition attached to her largesse, which the locals learn of only after they are enmeshed, is murder. Dürrenmatt has fashioned a macabre and entertaining parable that is a scathing indictment of the power of greed and confronts the perennial questions of honor, loyalty, and community.

The Visit

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Kekla Magoon

On a cold day in December, sixteen-year-old Tariq Johnson is shot and killed outside a corner store in his neighborhood.  His death sets off a chain reaction, rippling through the community and exposing the complex racial tensions that simmer beneath the surface.  Told from the perspectives of ten different witnesses, "How It Went Down" pieces together the events leading up to the shooting and its aftermath.  Each character offers a unique viewpoint, revealing their own biases, fears, and connections to Tariq.
As the story unfolds, questions arise about what really happened that day. Was it a simple case of self-defense?  Or was it a racially motivated act of violence?  Through the diverse voices of his family, friends, neighbors, and even the man who pulled the trigger, a nuanced and often conflicting portrait of Tariq and his community emerges.  "How It Went Down" challenges readers to confront their own assumptions about race, violence, and the search for truth.

A Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book When sixteen-year-old Tariq Johnson dies from two gunshot wounds, his community is thrown into an uproar. Tariq was black. The shooter, Jack Franklin, is white. In the aftermath of Tariq's death, everyone has something to say, but no two accounts of the events line up. Day by day, new twists further obscure the truth. Tariq's friends, family, and community struggle to make sense of the tragedy, and to cope with the hole left behind when a life is cut short. In their own words, they grapple for a way to say with certainty: This is how it went down. How It Went Down is a timely story by acclaimed author Kekla Magoon who won the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for The Rock and the River, and whose book X :A Novel (written with Ilyasah Shabazz) was longlisted for the National Book Award. This title has Common Core connections.

How It Went Down

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Lynda Mullaly Hunt

Ally Nickerson is smart, but she hides it.  She's been to seven schools in seven years, and each time she's managed to conceal her struggles with reading by creating distractions.  She's mastered the art of disruptive behavior, becoming a master of elaborate ruses to avoid being called on in class.  But her newest teacher, Mr. Avery, is different. He sees the clever, creative kid beneath the troublemaker and refuses to let Ally continue to slip through the cracks.
For the first time, Ally is challenged to face her learning disability, dyslexia, and to accept the help she needs.  As she reluctantly begins to work with Mr. Avery and a few classmates, Ally discovers that her differences are actually strengths, and that true friends accept you for who you are.  This heartwarming novel celebrates the power of kindness, the importance of self-acceptance, and the transformative impact of a teacher who believes in a child's potential.

"Fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder will appreciate this feel-good story of friendship and unconventional smarts." --Kirkus Reviews Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions. She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure dumb? However, her newest teacher Mr. Daniels sees the bright, creative kid underneath the trouble maker. With his help, Ally learns not to be so hard on herself and that dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of. As her confidence grows, Ally feels free to be herself and the world starts opening up with possibilities. She discovers that there's a lot more to her--and to everyone--than a label, and that great minds don't always think alike. The author of the beloved One for the Murphys gives readers an emotionally-charged, uplifting novel that will speak to anyone who's ever thought there was something wrong with them because they didn't fit in. This paperback edition includes The Sketchbook of Impossible Things and discussion questions. A New York Times Bestseller! * "Unforgettable and uplifting."--School Library Connection, starred review * "Offering hope to those who struggle academically and demonstrating that a disability does not equal stupidity, this is as unique as its heroine."--Booklist, starred review * "Mullaly Hunt again paints a nuanced portrayal of a sensitive, smart girl struggling with circumstances beyond her control." --School Library Journal, starred review

Fish in a Tree

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Tahereh Mafi

In 2002, just a year after the world changed forever, Mafi’s protagonist, Shirin, is a sixteen-year-old Muslim girl who’s tired of being judged for her religion, for her hijab, for being herself. Every day is a struggle, but Shirin is determined to learn from the past and build a better future for herself.
So she decides to wear fashionable clothes, listen to music, and hang out with her best friend, a quirky and artistic girl named Soha. Soha is the only person who really understands Shirin and doesn’t treat her differently because she’s Muslim. But when Shirin starts to get to know Ocean James Ford, Jr., she finds herself falling in love with him. It’s the first time she feels truly accepted for who she is.
Ocean is everything Shirin thought she wanted in a boyfriend. He’s popular, funny, and seems to genuinely care about her. But as their relationship progresses, Shirin begins to realize that it’s not going to be easy to have a real relationship with him. He’s never met her family, and he doesn’t understand what it means to be Muslim in a country that’s still recovering from 9/11

Longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature! From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Shatter Me series comes a powerful, heartrending contemporary novel about fear, first love, and the devastating impact of prejudice. It’s 2002, a year after 9/11. It’s an extremely turbulent time politically, but especially so for someone like Shirin, a sixteen-year-old Muslim girl who’s tired of being stereotyped. Shirin is never surprised by how horrible people can be. She’s tired of the rude stares, the degrading comments—even the physical violence—she endures as a result of her race, her religion, and the hijab she wears every day. So she’s built up protective walls and refuses to let anyone close enough to hurt her. Instead, she drowns her frustrations in music and spends her afternoons break-dancing with her brother. But then she meets Ocean James. He’s the first person in forever who really seems to want to get to know Shirin. It terrifies her—they seem to come from two irreconcilable worlds—and Shirin has had her guard up for so long that she’s not sure she’ll ever be able to let it down.

A Very Large Expanse of Sea

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Pamela Moore

This coming-of-age novel tells the story of Catherine "Coco" Chanel, a young American girl growing up in Paris in the 1950s. Coco is precocious, imaginative, and obsessed with all things French.  She dreams of becoming sophisticated and stylish, just like the women she admires in magazines and on the streets of Paris.  The story follows Coco as she navigates the complexities of adolescence, explores her budding sexuality, and tries to find her place in the world.  She experiences first love, heartbreak, and the challenges of growing up, all set against the backdrop of glamorous and romantic Paris.  "Chocolates for Breakfast" is a charming and nostalgic look at a young woman's journey of self-discovery.

Precocious and shocking when first published in 1956, Chocolates for Breakfast is a candid coming-of-age story of a young girl’s sudden awakening to love and desire written by 18-year-old Pamela Moore. Disaffected, sexually precocious 15-year-old Courtney Farrell splits her time between her parents’ homes in New York and Los Angeles. When a crush on a female teacher in boarding school ends badly, Courtney sets out to know everything fast—from tasting dry martinis to engaging in a passionate love affair with an older man. Considered an American response to French sensation Bonjour Tristesse, Chocolates for Breakfast is also a tale of Courtney’s close and ultimately tragic friendship with her roommate, Janet Parker, and a moving account of how teenagers approach love and sex for the first time. This edition of Chocolates for Breakfast features 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.

Chocolates for Breakfast

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Greil Marcus

Lipstick Traces" is not a conventional history book. Instead, Greil Marcus weaves together a fascinating and unconventional narrative, tracing the connections between seemingly disparate cultural moments and figures. He begins with the Sex Pistols and punk rock in the 1970s, then leaps backward in time to explore influences and echoes in Dada, the Situationist International, medieval heretics, and more.
Marcus argues that these seemingly unrelated phenomena share a common thread: a yearning for radical change and a rejection of mainstream culture. He explores themes of rebellion, artistic expression, social upheaval, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. Through his unique and insightful analysis, Marcus challenges readers to reconsider their understanding of 20th-century history and culture.

A Secret History of the Twentieth Century, Twentieth Anniversary Edition

This is a secret history of modern times, told by way of what conventional history tries to exclude. Lipstick Traces tells a story as disruptive and compelling as the century itself.

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