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Aliens, sassy hedgehogs, and unexplained disappearances . . . Oh, my! Discover the secrets of the universe in this hilarious middle-grade series from New York Times bestselling author Julie Buxbaum. “Epically fun!”—Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK! A "gripping thriller with compassionate social commentary" (USA Today) about three unforgettable characters who seek to rise—to the middle class, to political power, to fame in the movies—and find their lives entangled in the wake...

Ever since the 2016 election, pundits have been saying our country has never been more divided - that if progressives want to reclaim power, we need to be "pragmatic", reach across the aisle, and look past identity politics. But what if we're getting the story all wrong? In The Marginalized Majority, Onnesha Roychoudhuri makes the galvanizing case that our voices are already the majority - and that our plurality of identities is not only our greatest strength, but is also at the indisputable core of successful progressive change throughout history.

The United States is recognized as the most religiously diverse country in the world, and yet its laws and customs, which many have come to see as normal features of American life, actually keep the constitutional ideal of “religious freedom for all” from becoming a reality. Christian beliefs, norms, and practices infuse our society; they are embedded in our institutions, creating the structures and expectations that define the idea of “Americanness.”

During a dark period in human history, three captured princesses, reared in the palaces of China, Persia, and Poland, secretly take part in chronicling the greatest conquests of all time by Genghis Khan and his sons.

A mother and her two daughters spend a summer grappling with heartbreak, young love, and the weight of secrets in this “deeply felt family saga” (Entertainment Weekly) hailed as “one of the best beach reads of all time” (Today). Brian and Margot Dunne live year-round in Seaside, just...

Shreya loves to paint with bright bold colors as lively and joyful as she is. Even her art teacher, Mr. Rao, thinks her work is marvelous, which makes Shreya beam. So when he asks if he can paint her during recess when the other kids are outside, it seems like another honor. But she knows something feels wrong the moment she arrives for her portrait. Mr. Rao seems different, is acting different, and in the moment, she freezes.

A brilliant and compelling debut, Ravishing shines a light on the dark enticements of the beauty industry and how it capitalizes on our desire to be someone we are not. A provocative, darkly surreal novel of two Indian American siblings caught in the clutches of a beauty tech company, Ravishing...

New historical fiction from a Newbery Honor–winning author about how middle schooler Ariel Goldberg's life changes when her big sister elopes following the 1967 Loving v. Virginia decision, and she's forced to grapple with both her family's prejudice and the antisemitism she experiences, as...

Alai Osai is a reflection of Kalki's personal political belief system. It is an evocative and captivating audiobook authored by the legendary Indian writer, Kalki Krishnamurthy. Set against the backdrop of India's struggle for independence, the novel portrays the lives of two brothers, caught in the vortex of revolutionary fervor. Kalki skillfully intertwines the personal and political, delving into their ideologies, sacrifices, and love stories.

படிப்பவரின் இதயத் துடிப்பை எகிற வைக்கும் திருப்பங்கள் இல்லாமல், செண்டிமென்டில் தாக்காமல், கண்ணீரில் கரைய வைக்காமல்... கடந்த காலக் கதைகள் என்று எதுவும் இல்லாமல், யதார்த்தமான குடும்ப உறவுகளுக்கு இடையிலான அன்பையும், பிணைப்பையும் பற்றிய கதையே இதயம் மேவிய காதலினாலே.

As rhythmic as the swish of a loom, and as vibrant as a skein of brightly dyed wool, this lyrical book shares the history and practice of weaving through the centuries and around the world, as imagined by a young weaver learning her craft. At once a celebration of a time-honored art and a meditation on the ways we are interconnected, Woven of the World gathers the threads of weaving—as a technical skill, as a cultural tradition, and as a metaphor for how our lives are knit together—into a radiantly intertwined whole.

தாம்பத்தியம் என்பது இருவரின் வாழ்க்கையை ஆரம்பத்தில் இணைக்கும் ஒரு பாலம் தானே தவிர, காலம் முழுதும் உடன்வருவது... ஆத்மார்த்தமான அன்பும், புரிதலும் மட்டுமே! காமமில்லாத காதல் இல்லை; ஆனால், கட்டுப்படுத்த முடியாத காமத்தில்... காதலே இல்லை!’ புரியவில்லையா? படித்துப் பாருங்கள்… நீயெனதின்னுயிர்.

சிபிவர்மன் என்பவர் சக்திவாசினியை ஒருதலையாக காதலிக்கிறார். காதலை ஏற்க மறுத்த சக்தி தன் படிப்பை முடித்து கிராமத்திற்கு பணிபுரிய செல்கிறாள். அப்போது சக்தி சந்தித்த அதிர்ச்சி என்ன? சிபிவர்மனுக்கும் அந்த கிராமத்திற்கும் என்ன தொடர்பு? கிராமத்தில் நடந்த நிகழ்வின் மூலம் சக்தியின் வாழ்க்கையில் ஏற்பட்ட திருப்பம் என்ன? இறுதியில் சிபியின் ஒருதலையான காதல் நிறைவேறியதா வாசித்தறியலாம்.

Kyra coaches the class for Magic School Sports Day in order to avoid a humiliating third defeat by their rivals, the Crowther School. Maxwell magically examines the two Temple keys which causes a chaotic magical disruption at the sports event, with Kyra at the centre. Kyra is blamed for the chaos but the disruption gives her a vision of the Temple of the Purple Lotus.

This collection of short stories provides a glimpse into the lives of girls from all corners of the globe who were inspired by their experiences to bring about change in their communities. Each author has a different story of what it means to grow up as a girl in her own country.

சந்தர்ப்பவசத்தால் சறுக்கி விழுந்து சிவப்பு விளக்குப் பகுதியில் அகப்பட்டுக்கொள்ளும் அவளைக் கண்டு சமுதாயம் சிரிக்கிறது. தன்னிடமிருந்து விலக்கி வைக்கிறது.

Shireen Malik is still reeling from the breakup with her ex-girlfriend, Chris, when she receives news that she’s been accepted as a contestant on a new televised baking competition show. This is Shireen’s dream come true! Winning will not only mean prize money, but it will also bring some much-needed attention to You Drive Me Glazy, her parents’ beloved donut shop. Things get complicated, though, because Chris is also a contestant on the show.

Twenty-seven years as a motivational speaker, I helped over three million people turn challenges into opportunities and turning over the tables when they turned over on me. I invite you into the lessons I have learned and taught, hoping it will serve you as a reminder of who you really are and what miracles you are capable of. Welcome.

A New York Times Bestseller A LibraryReads Hall of Fame Pick They were nine survivors. Now, a decade later, only seven remain...how long can they keep the promise made that night? Don’t miss this “gripping thriller” (CrimeReads) from the Reese Witherspoon Book Club selected and New York...