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Friday, Book One: The First Day of Christmas - Ed Brubaker

Finally in print - a genre-defying post-YA masterpiecefrom two of comics most acclaimed talents!A youngadult detective hero finally grows up, in the first volume of this new hitseries from award-winning creators Ed Brubaker (Reckless, PULP, Kill or beKilled) and Marcos Martin (The Private Eye, Daredevil), with brilliant colors byMuntsa Vicente.Friday Fitzhugh spent her childhoodsolving crimes and digging up occult secrets with her best friend LancelotJones, the smartest boy in the world. But that was the past, now she''s incollege, starting a new life on her own. Except when Friday comes home for theholidays, she''s immediately pulled back into Lance''s orbit and finds thatsomething very strange and dangerous is happening in their little New Englandtown...This is literally the Christmasvacation from Hell and neither of them may survive to see the NewYear.

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Roald Dahl: On the First Day of Christmas - Roald Dahl

On the first day of Christmas a chiddler gave to me . . .. . . a simply enormous CROCODILE!Count down the twelve days of Christmas with this gloriumptious twist on the classic festive rhyme. From golden tickets to fantastic friends, this sturdy board book is the perfect way to introduce little learners to their first numbers at Christmas! Look out for more marvellous board books for titchy toddlers:Roald Dahl: WordsRoald Dahl: ShapesRoald Dahl: ColoursRoald Dahl: ABCRoald Dahl: 123Roald Dahl: OppositesRoald Dahl: Animal SoundsRoald Dahl: Lift-the-flap Hide and Seek

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On the First Day of Christmas - Hogan Faith

A gorgeous new festive read from the Kindle #1 bestselling author of The Ladies'' Midnight Swimming Club This Christmas, everything will change...When Liv Latimer says goodbye to her fellow nurses and finishes work for the holidays, she''s looking forward to a Christmas to remember with her boyfriend Eddie.But as she leaves the hospital, tragedy strikes and Liv is faced with a choice. Will she ignore her instincts and go home as planned? Or will she stay, and potentially change the course of her life as she knows it?Whatever choice she makes, Liv is about to discover that fate finds a way...From the bestselling Irish author of The Ladies'' Midnight Swimming Club comes an emotional and uplifting festive story about love, family and how a split-second decision can change your life.Praise for Faith Hogan:''Moving, gripping and as unputdownable as a box of Christmas chocolates.'' – Samantha Tonge''All the festive glitter, warmth and comfort you could want from a Christmas novel, I loved it.'' – Josie Silver''A captivating and uplifting read with all the joys of the festive season.'' – Suzanne Snow''A fine festive "sliding doors" read, scattered with surprises.'' – Roisin Meaney''Joyful, life-affirming and inspirational.'' – Heidi Swain''Heartwarming and emotional.'' – ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Gremlins: The Illustrated Storybook - Andrea Robinson, J.J. Harrison

Relive the cult classic movie Gremlins in this storybook retelling for adults and children alike.On the first day of Christmas, my father brought to me: a mogwai from Chinatown. Based on the cult classic holiday movie Gremlins, this clever illustrated storybook retells the tale of Gizmo the mogwai and all of the Gremlins that spawn when a mogwai is fed after midnight. Experience all of the lovable moments with Gizmo as well as the action-packed terror as the Gremlins take over the town. This book is a perfect gift for fans of this dark comedy.

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Twelve Days of Winter - Stuart MacBride

A collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season – from the No. 1 bestseller Stuart MacBrideOn the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…Twelve days, twelve stories.Meet Fat Billy Partridge, possibly the worst cat-burglar ever; newbie drug-dealer Brian, who probably shouldn’t be taking advantage of the job’s fringe benefits; Philippe, a chef with anger-management issues and lots of very sharp knives; Mr Unwin, the undertaker with the golden touch; and Lord Peter Forsyth-Leven, MSP, learning the hard way that having it all means you’ve got so much more to lose…Thieves, drug dealers, lap-dancers, gangsters and even the odd good guy populate these twelve interlinked tales of crime and retribution set around the festive season.

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Scarecited on the First Day of School - Alliah L. Agostini

For fans of SchoolÂ’s First Day of School, this is a picture book about a young girl who is feeling mixed emotions about her first day of school.Some feelings are so big, one word just doesnÂ’t cut it. ItÂ’s the first day of school for Afua! ThereÂ’s no one word to name her feelings. Is she scared? Excited? Oh wait, sheÂ’s scarecited! Her own combination of both. Why should she have to choose?Scarecited on the First Day of School is a charming picture book that reminds us all that having the courage to be our authentic self is always just enough, and you can feel more than one big emotion at the same time. But if there isnÂ’t one word to describe those feelings . . . thereÂ’s beauty in making it yourself.

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My Big Book of Coloring - Phoebe Im

Hours of creative fun await with this big book of cute, kid-friendly coloring pages.My Big Book of Coloring helps young artists build their skills with simple and easy illustration templates by artist Phoebe Im, creator of Bobblejot. Phoebe brings her adorable signature style to this big collection of coloring templates that will inspire, entertain, and motivate kids to get creative. This accessible coloring book features 200+ coloring pages for kids ages 2 to 6 with well-defined, chunky lines that make coloring simple and straightforward. Young artists can choose from a wide variety of subjects to color, such as:Food - pizza, burger, fries, soda, popcorn, cookies, and moreNature - sunflower, rose, cactus, leaves, trees, and moreTransportation - plane, truck, helicopter, train, taxi, hot air balloon, and more Household objects - book, teacup, teapot, watering can, umbrella, and moreMusical instruments - maraca, tambourine, xylophone, and moreAnimals - puppies, kittens, fish, butterflies, and moreDinosaurs and magical creatures - T-rex, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Pterodactyl, unicorn, dragon, mermaids, and moreMy Big Book of Coloring has plenty of coloring options to keep kids entertained on long car rides or after school. The sweet and easy-to-color outlines are designed to transform kids into young artists, inspiring their creativity ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lifting the Day - Mary Collis

On the first day of lockdown, Mary Collis decided to post a painting onto her Facebook page, suggesting she would ‘lift the day’ during the forecast two-week lockdown. 245 days later she was still posting daily. This Facebook lockdown exhibition became a daily source of inspiration and sanity for Mary and her followers, as they shared memories through her art and words about life in locked down Kenya and beyond.

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The Nightmares of Finnegan Quick - Larry Hayes

‘I absolutely loved this book! Genuinely chilling and a little bit gory … such a fun read’ – Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake.‘The Nightmares of Finnegan Quick is the scary, gross-out kid''s adventure of your dreams, with charming characters and plenty of creepy monsters! Don''t sleep on this one.’ - Trevor Henderson, creator of Siren Head and author of ScarewavesBy night, Finn has horrible nightmares. By day, they come TRUE! A gripping horror story for readers of 10 and over, by Laugh Out Loud Book Award winner Larry Hayes.Finnegan Quick is haunted by nightmares. They’re so bad, he’s terrified of going to sleep. Because Finn’s dreams change the waking world too. He’s already lost his mum, his dad, his dog, even his shadow. And now they’re coming for his gran, the only family he’s got left.Then a mysterious girl starts appearing in his dreams, helping Finn fight back against the creatures in his nightly adventures. On the first day of the new term, she turns up at school, right there in real life, in the lunch queue!Cass tells Finn that she has come to solve the mystery of Finn’s missing parents. Together with Finn’s geeky best friend Squid, they ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Memorial to the Missing of the Somme - Gavin Stamp

Edwin Lutyens'' Memorial to the Missing of the Somme at Thiepval in Northern France, visited annually by tens of thousands of tourists, is arguably the finest structure erected by any British architect in the twentieth century. It is the principal, tangible expression of the defining event in Britain''s experience and memory of the Great War, the first day of the Battle of the Somme on 1 July 1916, and it bears the names of 73,000 soldiers whose bodies were never found at the end of that bloody and futile campaign. This brilliant study by an acclaimed architectural historian tells the origin of the memorial in the context of commemorating the war dead; it considers the giant classical brick arch in architectural terms, and also explores its wider historical significance and its resonances today. So much of the meaning of the twentieth century is concentrated here; the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing casts a shadow into the future, a shadow which extends beyond the dead of the Holocaust, to the Gulag, to the ''disappeared'' of South America and of Tianenmen. Reissued in a beautiful and striking new edition for the centenary of the Somme.

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The Secret of Angel Cove - Sheila Nortonová

''Sometimes you come across books that simply lift your spirits. The Secret of Angel Cove is precisely one of those books . . . gentle, heart-warming, and it leaves you with a smile on your face'' CourierA cosy, wintery story set on Devon''s beautiful coast, by beloved, award-winning author Sheila Norton.''I''ve woken up early. I really didn''t want to - today of all days, the first day of the rest of my life.'' After years working all hours as a senior practice nurse, Joy has taken a well-earned retirement. She''d been looking forward to it, to leisure and time and no alarms, but now that it''s happened, she''s not sure what to do with herself. Her husband Terry is buried in his business, and seems to be talking to her less and less - at home she feels, increasingly, rather in the way. But when a new neighbour, Sara, and her small son move into their remote Devon village, Joy befriends her, and inspired by Sara starts to look into the history of their beautiful Angel cove. Joy''s quest brings her to new friends, old secrets and eventually unearths a history that belies their sleepy village . . . Praise ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Return of the Junta - Oliver ) Slow

On the first day of February 2021, Myanmar’s military grabbed power in a coup d’etat, ending a decade of reforms that were supposed to break the shackles of military rule in Myanmar. Protests across the country were met with a brutal crackdown that shocked the world but were a familiar response from an institution that has ruled the country with violence and terror for decades. Return of the Junta is a detailed account of the ways that Myanmar’s military – the Tamatdaw - has maintained control over its people despite a decade of supposed reform. In this detailed account, drawing on first-hand accounts from activists, jouralists and politicians, Oliver Slow explores the measures the military has used to keep hold of power and the motivations of those now rising up against its rule. The book asks the question: what needs to be done to remove the military from power in Myanmar once and for all?

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Persian Cultures of Power and the Entanglement of the Afro-Eurasian World

This book provides the first exploration of the role that Persian cultures played in articulating the many ways power was expressed across Afro-Eurasia between the 6th century BCE and the 19th century CE. The essays analyze the intellectual and political exchanges of art, architecture, ritual and luxury material within and beyond the Persian world.

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One Word for Kids - Jon Gordon, Jimmy Page, Dan Britton

From the authors who created the One Word movement, impacting schools, businesses, and sports teams around the world, comes a charming fable that can be read and shared by everyone. If you could choose only one word to help you have your best year ever, what would it be? Love? Fun? Believe? Brave? It’s prob­ably different for everyone. How you find your word is just as important as the word itself. And once you know your word, what do you do with it? In One Word for Kids, bestselling author Jon Gordon—along with coauthors Dan Britton and Jimmy Page—asks these questions to children and adults of all ages, teaching an important life lesson in the process. This engaging, fully illustrated fable follows Stevie, a young boy falling asleep on the first day of school. His teacher gives the class an assignment: to find the one word that will help them have their best year ever. To discover their one word, they must look inside themselves, look up, and look out. At home, Stevie is upset be­cause he can’t find his word. After his dad offers some helpful advice, Stevie excitedly begins the quest for his word. His search helps him ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Unicorn School: First Class Friends - Linda Chapmanová

It''s the first day of term at Unicorn School and little Willow is feeling rather nervous and excited, but she soon settles in and makes new friends. Life at school is full of fun and adventure, but one day an older unicorn plays a mean trick on Storm and lands him in big trouble. Willow is determined to help her friend, even if it means putting herself in danger – after all, isn''t that what friends are for?

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The Deadline Effect - Christopher Cox

'I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.' So said author Douglas Adams - but what if there was a way of making deadlines work for you and using them to ensure others provide you with what you want when you want it? In Christopher Cox's brilliant new book, he looks at the impact deadlines have on us, and how we can use them to deliver the best results for all parties. Social scientists have revealed that most negotiations run right up to the deadline before a deal is finally struck. What they also discovered was that this deadline effect usually results in a worse deal for both parties. Cox shows you how, instead, the deadline effect can be used to bring about success not failure. The truth is that most of us think of deadlines all wrong. They aren’t immutable laws of nature; they are a game we can play - and win. This book will show you the strategies different workplaces have come up with to do just that. They are the businesses and individuals who are rehabilitating the deadline effect, taking the urgency it provides and jettisoning all the down-to-the-wire nonsense. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Pair of Blue Eyes - Thomas Hardy, Tim Dolin

''Elfride Swancourt was a girl whose emotions lay very near the surface.''Elfride is the daughter of the Rector of Endelstow, a remote sea-swept parish in Cornwall based on St Juliot, where Hardy began the book during the first days of his courtship of his first wife Emma. Blue-eyed and high-spirited, Elfride has little experience of the world beyond, and becomes entangled with two men: the boyish architect, Stephen Smith, and the older literary man, Henry Knight. The former friends become rivals, and Elfride faces an agonizing choice. Written at a crucial time in Hardy''s life, A Pair of Blue Eyes expresses more directly than any of his novels the events and social forces that made him the writer he was. Elfride''s dilemma mirrors the difficult decision Hardy himself had to make with this novel: to pursue the profession of architecture, where he was established, or literature, where he had yet to make his name? ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Deadline Effect - Christopher Cox

'I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.' So said author Douglas Adams - but what if there was a way of making deadlines work for you and using them to ensure others provide you with what you want when you want it? In Christopher Cox's brilliant new book, he looks at the impact deadlines have on us, and how we can use them to deliver the best results for all parties. Social scientists have revealed that most negotiations run right up to the deadline before a deal is finally struck. What they also discovered was that this deadline effect usually results in a worse deal for both parties. Cox shows you how, instead, the deadline effect can be used to bring about success not failure. The truth is that most of us think of deadlines all wrong. They aren’t immutable laws of nature; they are a game we can play - and win. This book will show you the strategies different workplaces have come up with to do just that. They are the businesses and individuals who are rehabilitating the deadline effect, taking the urgency it provides and jettisoning all the down-to-the-wire nonsense. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Solve Your Own Mystery: The Missing Magic - Gareth P. Jones

One puzzling mystery. Several slippery suspects. Endless possibilities!Welcome to Haventry, a town where the ordinary and extraordinary collide! With ghosts, werewolves and zombies living side by side, trouble is always brewing. And when a fiendish crime is committed, YOU are the detective in charge of the case.It’s the first day of Magicon, the world’s biggest magic convention, and everyone is in town for the event. But when all the magic in Haventry suddenly goes missing, it’s up to YOU to find out who took it and get it back in time for the opening ceremony! Should you tail the head of the powerful Magic Circle, Grandmaster Dimbleby, or does the newly crowned king of the elves raise your suspicions? Could Enid the Evil Enchantress be too obvious a suspect, or is Moondance the meditating unicorn deceptively innocent? YOU decide! And you better do so quickly, because without magic to harness it, an ancient monster is rising from its century-long sleep under the town…With hundreds of paths to choose from and no dead ends, you’ll solve the mystery every time!A fantastically imaginative detective story for readers looking for an interactive adventure.

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The Ismaili Imams - Dr Farhad Daftary

The Ismailis are the second-largest Shi‘i community in the world today, settled in over 25 countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and North America. They are the only Muslims to follow a living spiritual guide of their community, the Nizari Ismaili Imam. This book is the first collection of biographies of all the Ismaili Imams, from the seminal Imams of early Shi‘i Islam, through to those of the first ‘period of concealment’ when their public identities remained hidden, to the Imam-caliphs of the illustrious Fatimid dynasty, and those of the Alamut period, up to the Aga Khans of the modern period. The Ismaili Imams mines the rich scholarship of the developing field of Ismaili Studies, providing a simple and clear resource for the general reader, as well as a handy reference guide for scholars. This copiously illustrated book offers a snapshot of the lives, events, and legacies of all 49 Imams, and through them, of the Ismaili community’s storied past.

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A Mighty Fleet and the King’s Power - Tim Clarkson

Situated in the middle of the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man is like a stepping-stone between the lands that surround it. In medieval times, it played an important role in the histories of Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales.This book explores the first part of that turbulent era, tracing the story of the Isle of Man from the fifth to the thirteenth centuries. It looks at the ways in which various peoples – Britons, Scots, Irish, English and Scandinavians – influenced events in Man over a period of more than 800 years. A large portion of the book is concerned with the Vikings, a group whose legacy – in place names, old burial mounds and finely carved stones – is such a vivid element in the Manx landscape today.

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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl - Andrews Jesse

It is a universally acknowledged truth that high school sucks. But on the first day of his senior year, Greg Gaines thinks he's figured it out. The answer to the basic existential question: How is it possible to exist in a place that sucks so bad? His strategy: remain at the periphery at all times.Keep an insanely low profile. Make mediocre films with the one person who is even sort of his friend, Earl. This plan works for exactly eight hours.Then Greg's mother forces him to become friends with a girl who has cancer. This brings about the destruction of Greg's entire life.

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The Wildelings - Lisa Harding

Jessica and Linda have been best friends since the first day of school. Both girls are from very different broken homes – and beautiful, wilful Jessica has always ensured their survival.Now eighteen, the two girls have come to Wilde – an elite university in the heart of Dublin, far away from their troubled childhoods. Jessica thrives immediately, and, with the faithful Linda at her side, finds herself at the heart of a new circle of friends.But then Mark enters the picture. A philosophy student a few years older than them, he has strange and compelling ideas about self-discovery. When Linda and Mark start dating, Jessica is disturbed by the change in her friend – and how quickly she seems to have fallen under this abrasive, charismatic man's control.It turns out that Mark's influence is not limited to Linda alone; and Jessica soon finds out that her whole group of friends are keeping secrets for him – culminating in a terrible tragedy that strikes at the end of their first year.Years later, Jessica is still grappling with her guilt over what happened at Wilde. And when Mark resurfaces, she knows she owes it to herself – and Linda – to set ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Wildelings - Lisa Harding

A vivid and compulsive story of obsession, control and guilt, set in Nineties Dublin – perfect for fans of dark academia**An Irish Times Book of the Summer**''Arrives to fill the Secret History-shaped hole in your lives ... Gloriously entertaining’ Observer, Books to look out for in 2025''A searing exploration into our deepest desires and insecurities. I adored it'' Heather Darwent‘I was gripped by this dark and thrilling fable’ Dominic West‘I was hooked from the very start’ Rachel Joyce____________________________________________________________Jessica and Linda have been best friends since the first day of school. Both girls are from very different broken homes – and beautiful, wilful Jessica has always ensured their survival.Now eighteen, the two girls have come to Wilde – an elite university in the heart of Dublin, far away from their troubled childhoods. Jessica thrives immediately, and, with the faithful Linda at her side, finds herself at the heart of a new circle of friends.But then Mark enters the picture. A philosophy student a few years older than them, he has strange and compelling ideas about self-discovery. When Linda and Mark start dating, Jessica is disturbed by the change in her friend – and how quickly she seems to have fallen under ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Dead Friend Project - Joanna Wallace

''Motherland meets Girl on the Train'' - WOMAN & HOME''A fresh new voice in crime fiction'' - JANICE HALLETT''A tragicomic banger'' - HARRIET TYCEThe school run can be murder...Beth is having a bad day. Her husband has left her. Her fellow school mums judge her. And now she''s stuck in A&E after her son fell off the climbing wall on the first day of school.In fact, it''s been nothing but bad days since her best friend Charlotte died in a tragic accident, hit by a car while out jogging. But when Beth learns that Charlotte''s toddler was left home alone that night, she begins to question why her friend would do something so uncharacteristically irresponsible. Was Charlotte''s death an accident? It''s time for Beth to discover what really happened. Once she''s put the kids to bed, of course...''Darkly funny and deftly plotted'' - ALICE CLARK-PLATTS''Riotously funny and searingly observed'' - KATE SIMANTS''You''ll never look at school-gate parents the same way again'' - D.V. BISHOP

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The Beat I Drum - Dusti Bowling

“This story was everything I wanted it to be. Heartfelt, thoughtful, and most of all . . . full of hope. I loved it!” —Lindsay Currie, New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Locked RoomsConnor, beloved best friend of Aven Green from Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, tells his own story in this poignant and heartwarming tale about overcoming the challenges of life with Tourette’s. Connor Bradley is dreading the first day of high school. Not just because he is new, or because he misses his best friends, but because he knows the other kids won’t understand his barking and tics. Connor has Tourette Syndrome, and every day has been a challenge—from the mimicking to the laughing, the questions, and the stares. It turns out school isn’t quite as bad as he expected. Connor forms a fast friendship with a girl who also has Tourette’s and is welcomed into her accepting circle of friends. He also meets a special music teacher who encourages him to take up the drums to manage his stress, and maybe get a break from his tics. But Connor’s world is turned upside down when his absent father reappears and a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Boo Crew and the Pumpkin Patch Rescue - Vicky Fang

Fall is here! A fest is planned at Ruby''s farm and pumpkin stand.Guess who''s come to lend a hand? It''s the Boo Crew!In this delightful interactive picture book story, kids can save the day at a pumpkin patch! It''s the first day of a fall festival at Ruby''s farm, but she and her friends aren''t ready yet! Luckily the spooky-cute crew of Luna, Bones, and Fang are nearby to help, and so are this book''s readers! Following action prompts throughout the story, kids can press apples on the page to make cider, tilt the book to clear autumn leaves, and do so much more! This seasonal read-aloud is perfect for young ones who want to get in on the fall fun!There''s a Halloween book too! Don''t miss The Boo Crew Needs YOU!

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The Mask - Bruno J. Strasser, Thomas Schlich

A history of masks protecting against bad air—in cities, factories, hospitals, and war trenches—exploring how our identities and beliefs shape the decision to wear a mask“[An] engrossing, finely illustrated account of a subject hitherto surprisingly under-researched.”—Nature, Best Books of 2025 For centuries, humans have sought to protect themselves from harmful air, whether from smoke, dust, vapors, or germs. This book offers the first history of respiratory masks—ranging from simple pieces of cloth to elaborate gas masks—and explores why they have sparked both hope and fear.  Bruno J. Strasser and Thomas Schlich captivate readers with stories of individuals—from renowned doctors and political leaders to forgotten inventors and anonymous factory workers—who passionately debated the value of masks. In Renaissance Italy and Meiji Japan, in Victorian Britain and Cold War America, the way societies have engaged with face coverings reveals their deepest cultural and political fractures. The Mask challenges us to reconsider how we care for one another and the kind of environment we aspire to inhabit.

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Take the Mummy and Run - Mary Amato

It''s the first day of summer vacation, and life is great—until the Riot Brothers find out their cousin is coming to visit How can you complete secret missions and make exciting things happening when you have to drag around a guest? Luckily, it turns out Cousin Amelia is the kind of cousin they like—the fun kind! She''s just as great at coming up with cool games and clever sayings as Orville and Wilbur, and she even travels with her very own (fake) pet snake.  Riot Brother Rule #24 says, "Kids who are fun can become Riot Brothers, even if they aren''t brothers," so obviously Amelia is in. Together, the trio takes on all-new adventures, from starting a robot car wash to finding a lost mummy to solving mysteries . . . like why the neighborhood bully is following them around wearing aftershave.  This new hardcover edition features an updated paper over board cover (with shiny mummy bandages), plus all the new Games, Rules, and Songs—not to mention instructions on how to do the super-secret Riot Brothers handshake, so you can join in!

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The Kissing Hand - Audrey Penn

School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester''s fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a children''s classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents, especially at times of separation, whether starting school, entering daycare, or going to camp. It is widely used by kindergarten teachers on the first day of school. Stickers at the back will help children and their parents keep their Kissing Hand alive.

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The Dead Friend Project - Joanna Wallace

''A fresh new voice in crime fiction'' - JANICE HALLETT''A tragicomic banger'' - HARRIET TYCE''Funny, sad, witty and very engaging'' - EMMA CURTISEveryone needs a hobby...Things haven''t been going well for Beth. Her husband has left her for one of her friends. Her fellow school mums judge her for swearing too much and not shifting the baby weight. And now she''s stuck in A&E after her son fell off the climbing wall on the first day of school.In fact, things haven''t been going well for Beth since Charlotte died - her best friend, a favourite at the school pick-ups and the only person to ever run an interesting PTA meeting. But after being hit by a car while on an ill-timed evening jog, Charlotte is no longer there to help Beth pick up the pieces of her increasingly difficult life.That is, until Beth discovers that Charlotte left her toddler alone in the house during that fatal run. The Charlotte she knew would never do something so irresponsible, and suddenly Beth is questioning whether Charlotte''s death was really an accident. With a newfound purpose and a glass of wine in hand, it''s time for Beth to uncover what really happened to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Temptations 1960 to 1978 On Track - George Haffenden

The Temptations are one of the iconic soul vocal groups, this book covers the first phase of their career, with volume two to follow in 2026. Hits in this period include the classics 'My Girl', 'Get Ready', 'Ball Of Confusion' and 'Papa Was A Rolling Stone.'

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Minecraft: The Haven Trials - Suyi Davies

Journey into a lawless land and take its toughest trials in this official Minecraft novel!All of Cecelia Alao''s friends call her Cece. All one of them. But she and Therese are so close that one friend is all Cece needs. Both at school and in their shared Minecraft world, Cece and Therese are inseparable. Until the night before the first day of school, when Therese sends Cece a message, three words that change everything:We are moving.Therese''s new home in the USA is 7,000 miles away from Lagos, where the two best friends grew up. Not only is Cece facing secondary school without her best friend, but she''s losing the world she built with Therese. But Cece still has hope. Maybe she can''t cross the world to get to her friend, but in Minecraft she won''t need to. Therese has invited her to a new server-with new friends from her new home-a place called Haven. All Cece has to do is join and they''ll be reunited. It''s that easy, right?When she follows the invite, she realizes just how wrong she was. Lost in a chaotic world named Anarchia, Cece learns that the server''s owner, a shadowy figure called the Ocury, has ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Talavera Campaign 1809 - Tim Saunders

Demonstrates how the tactical, command and staff errors on the first day of the battle meant the inexperienced Peninsular Army still had much to learn. Describes how, following the lightening victory over Marshal Soult at Oporto, Wellesley and his army were brimming with confidence.

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The Kissing Hand - Audrey Penn

School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary. Since its first publication in 1993, this heartwarming book has become a children's classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents, especially at times of separation, whether starting school, entering daycare, or going to camp. It is widely used by kindergarten teachers on the first day of school. Stickers at the back will help children and their parents keep their Kissing Hand alive.

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Splat the Cat: Back to School, Splat! - Rob Scotton

Hit the books with Splat the Cat in this funny back-to-school story! This 8x8 storybook adventure is perfect for the start of the school year.ItÂ’s the first day of school, and thereÂ’s only time for Splat to share one of his summer adventures with the class. Will it be the time he went searching for pirate treasure? Or the time he went swimming with sharks in the ocean? But before the end of the day, Splat knows exactly what to talk about—and itÂ’s the biggest surprise of all!Read all about SplatÂ’s first day back at school in Splat the Cat: Back to School, Splat!, another sure-to-be-a-classic story by New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton!Â

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Green Jolene: Green Jolene and the Neighborhood Swap - Wendy Massová

Meet Green Jolene: a green, clean, climate-conscious heroine.This illustrated chapter book series by New York Times best-selling author Wendy Mass is perfect for kids who are inspired by Greta Thunberg and love Beverly Cleary''s Beezus and Ramona and other classics like Ivy & Bean and Clementine.It all began (as the best stories do) with a very stinky backpack!Jolene wouldn’t have guessed that the first day of summer vacation would start with her trying to figure out if the squishy object smelling up her backpack was a half-eaten tuna sandwich or a six-month-old plum! (It was both!) While dumping old food in the trash and bringing out the recycling, Jolene sees the huge boxes of stuff her new neighbors got delivered. She realizes how many of her own belongings she doesn’t use anymore. Horrified by the idea of contributing to overflowing landfills and trash-filled oceans, Jolene hatches a big plan to not only deal with her own stuff, but her whole neighborhood’s unwanted items as well. Of course, big plans never work out quite the way we think they will!  Clad in her favorite rain boots, Jolene is ready to save the world. Or, at least, to tackle her own ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Fifth Letter - Nicola Moriarty

Four friends. Five Letters. One Secret.The scandalous breakthrough novel from Nicola Moriarty that will leave you asking, how well do I really know my friends? Joni, Trina, Deb and Eden.Best friends since the first day of school. Best friends, they liked to say, forever. But now they are in their thirties and real life - husbands, children, work - has got in the way. So, resurrecting their annual trip away, Joni has an idea, something to help them reconnect. Each woman will write an anonymous letter, sharing with their friends the things that are really going on in their lives. But as the confessions come tumbling out, Joni starts to feel the certainty of their decades-long friendships slip from her fingers. Anger. Accusations. Desires. Deceit. And then she finds another letter. One that was never supposed to be read. A fifth letter. Containing a secret so big that its writer had tried to destroy it. And now Joni is starting to wonder, did she ever really know her friends at all?''With secrets and intrigue, this is a compulsive read'' Sun on Sunday''Intrigue, hatred and accusations - phew, it kept me guessing to the end'' The Sun ''Entertaining and easy to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Somme Stations - Andrew Martin

On the first day of the Somme enlisted railwayman Jim Stringer lies trapped in a shell hole, smoking cigarette after cigarette under the bullets and the blazing sun. He calculates his chances of survival - even before they departed for France, a member of Jim''s unit had been found dead. During the stand-off that follows, Jim and his comrades must operate by night the vitally important trains carrying munitions to the Front, through a ghostly landscape of shattered trees where high explosive and shrapnel shells rain down. Close co-operation and trust are vital. Yet proof piles up of an enemy within, and as a ferocious military policeman pursues his investigation into the original killing, the finger of accusation begins to point towards Jim himself . . .

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The Gospel According to Improv - Les Carpenter

Life and faith are improvisational theater, and finding meaning is a work in progress. From first breath to the first day of school, from first dates to last rites, most of us struggle with the overwhelming desire to find meaning. How do we love well, stay authentic, build community, enjoy life, and live justly all at the same time? No one knows. God may have a plan, but God never gave us the script. This book will teach strategies to escape the oppressive voice of self-doubt, foster compassionate creativity, transform Christian faith into a meaningful life practice, and organize communities of faith based on the the principles of improvisational theater. Each chapter will focus on a skill or practice of improv, made relevant through autobiographical stories of and grounded in the Christian tradition. The end of each chapter will include brain exercises the average reader can do to strengthen the creative neural pathways required to master the improv skill for living.

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On the Night Before Kindergarten - Rosemary Wells

Beloved author-illustrator Rosemary Wells tells the story of a young cat who goes to bed worrying about what might happen on the first day of school—only to be pleasantly surprised in this engaging and reassuring picture book!On the night before kindergarten, Milo’s dreams are not happy ones and make him worry about all the ways things at school could go wrong. On the morning of the big day, he’s nervous and wants Mama and Daddy to come with him, but they aren’t allowed. How can Milo face kindergarten alone? But over the course of the day, Milo makes new friends and learns new things. Kindergarten turns out to be pretty great!

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The Greatest Thing - Sarah Winifred Searle

A 2023 Lambda Literary Award FinalistA 2023 YALSA Great Graphic Novels for TeensA 2023 Children''s Book Council Young Adult FavoriteIt’s the first day of sophomore year, and now that Winifred’s two best (and only) friends have transferred to a private school, she must navigate high school on her own. But she isn’t alone for long. In art class, she meets two offbeat students, Oscar and April. The three bond through clandestine sleepovers, thrift store shopping, and zine publishing. Winifred is finally breaking out of her shell, but there’s one secret she can’t bear to admit to April and Oscar, or even to herself—and this lie is threatening to destroy her newfound friendships.With breathtaking art and honest storytelling, Sarah Winifred Searle delivers a heartfelt story about love, friendship, and self-acceptance.

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The Unicorn Who Came to School - Rowland Lucy

A sparkling picture book about one girl's unforgettable first dayof school with a UNICORN!The first day of school can be worrying. But it's hard to feel scaredwhen a unicorn is your new classmate!

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Nightmare Before Christmas: The Tiny Book of Jack Skellington - Insight Editions, Brooke Vitale

A big story in a tiny book! This pocket-sized book tells the full story of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, as he ventures from Halloween Town to discover Christmas Town and does his best to capture and spread the spirit of Christmas. Everyone hail to the Pumpkin King! Follow Jack Skellington on his nightmarish journey into Christmas Town and back through the pages of this tiny storybook. A complete and faithful retelling of the iconic story of Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, and loaded with art from the beloved 1993 film, this unique collector’s item is the perfect gift for Halloween, Christmas, and year-round. TINY SIZE: At less than two inches tall, Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Tiny Book of Jack Skellington makes a great stocking stuffer, novelty gift, or decor on a shelf or desk STUNNING ART: Filled with gorgeous art, the world of Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas comes to life PERFECT AS AN ORNAMENT: The ribbon bookmark doubles as a hanger to let you use this tiny book as an ornament or decoration; the sturdy slipcase turns a delightful book into a treasured keepsake. OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Created in collaboration with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Doctor Doom: Books of Doom - Ed Brubaker

The full origins of Marvel''s most iconic and enduring villain, Doctor Doom, are revealed - as told by Doctor Doom himself! Doom was recently revealed to be portrayed by Robert Downey Jr in the upcoming Avengers Doomsday film! From the black steppes of Eastern Europe, to the college campuses of New York City, and finally to the throne of Latveria - this is the life of Victor Von Doom! From his earliest disasters to his scientific triumphs to the tragedy of the fractured man he would become, this is the story you know, and the one you don''t. Plus: an all-new introduction by Ed Brubaker! Collecting: Books of Doom #1-6

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The Twelve Dinosaurs of Christmas - Day Evie

On the first day of Christmas, my grandpa gave to me . . .A Santasaurus and her dino baby!A dinosaur twist on the infamous 'Twelve Days of Christmas' carol, this hilarious festive picture book is the perfect gift for dinosaur fans of all ages!Count and sing along as the collection of festive dinosaurs grows and grows over the twelve days of Christmas! From one Santasaurus to five tinselled triceratopses to nine spinasauruses sparkling and beyond . . .WITH BONUS CONTENT! Learn to pronounce the dinosaur names, and get the whole family singing, with the fun 'how to sing along' guide.

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Captain America Modern Era Epic Collection: The Burden of Dreams - Ed Brubaker

In the wake of Steve Rogers'' tragic death, Bucky Barnes wields the shield and succeeds his fallen friend as Captain America! Agent 13. Bucky Barnes. The Falcon. Black Widow. Iron Man. Steve Rogers was often the glue that bound these heroes together in a common cause. Now, still mourning his loss, they come together again in a desperate attempt to keep his dream alive. But the collapse of Steve''s dream was just the first step in the wicked machinations of the Red Skull, who is determined to see the death of America follow soon after the death of the Captain. As the Skull''s master plan kicks into motion and chaos begins to take hold of the United States, only one man stands in its way - but is he up to the task? In his first major trial as the new Captain America, he will be rocked by a villain from his past - both as Bucky in WWII and as the Winter Soldier during the Cold War - and he''ll have to face his history just as he''s finding his feet in the present. Collecting: Captain America (2004) 31-48, 34 Director''s Cut

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Baby's First Day of the Dead - DK

An early learning board book about the Mexican festival of the Day of the Dead.Perfect for story time, this first board book introduces babies and toddlers to the colourful Mexican festival of the Day of the Dead.This classic first picture book for babies and toddlers has simple language and engaging, real life photos that bring out the warmth and joyous nature of the Day of the Dead festival. From sugar skulls and sparkly skeleton costumes to sweet-tasting pan de muerto bread and altars adorned with marigold flowers, all the elements of this fun festival are included.This Day of the Dead board book offers: - A padded board book format with 12 interior baby-tough pages and rounded edges for little hands to hold.- An early learning board book that’s part of the Baby’s First series, introducing 0-3 year olds to a diverse mix of religious holidays and festivals.- Easy-to-follow pictures and simple sentences promotes early learning for 0-3 year olds.Specially made for little hands, this hard-wearing board book has a soft padded cover and safe rounded corners. Babies and toddlers will soon be turning the pages themselves, naming objects, joining in with the text, and learning all about this joyous festival ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Twelve Elves of Christmas - Day Evie

On the first day of Christmas Santa asked, "Who''s helping me?"I told him . . . "Leave everything to me and Elfie!"Count and sing along as more and more elves join in helping Santa with his festive jobs over the twelve days of Christmas! From three selfie-elfies snapping photos in Santa''s grotto to five twinkling elves hanging lights to nine elves brushing the reindeer... and Santa''s beard! An elf-filled twist on the infamous ''Twelve Days of Christmas'' carol, this hilarious festive romp is the perfect book to share and read together.

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The Twelve Dogs of Christmas - Lizzie Shane

For fans of Holly Martin, Phillipa Ashley and Sarah Morgan, Lizzie Shane''s The Twelve Dogs of Christmas is the perfect read to curl up with this holiday season!''What an absolutely gorgeous gem of a book. This book is literally a perfect bundle of happiness and warmth packaged with a truly beautiful cover... a perfect read from start to finish'' 5* Netgalley review''I don''t think this book could have been any more perfect for me if I had given the author a list of my perfect Christmas book tropes and she had written a book based on it...Small town, dogs, snow with people being snowed in, Christmas shows and festive events, a community coming together, lots of romance and friendship. It just hit the mark'' 5* Netgalley review''All the other Christmassy books have a lot to live up to!'' 5* Netgalley review......................................................................Pine Hollow has everything Ally Gilmore could wish for in a holiday break: gently falling snow in a charming small town and time with her family. Then she learns some Grinch has pulled the funding for her family''s rescue shelter, and now she has only four weeks to find new homes for a dozen dogs! But when she confronts her ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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