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When 11-year-old Langston's mother dies in 1946, he and his father leave rural Alabama for Chicago's brown belt as a part of what came to be known as the Great Migration. It's lonely in the small apartment with just the two of them, and Langston is bullied at school. But his new home has one fantastic thing. Unlike the whites-only library in Alabama, the local public library welcomes everyone. There, hiding out after school, Langston discovers another Langston, a poet whom he learns inspired his mother enough to name her only son after him.

Did you know that Pembroke Welsh corgis were bred to herd livestock? Learn more fun facts about the history of this adorable breed, how to care for a corgi, and more.

Louis Armstrong has been called the most important improviser in the history of jazz. Although his New Orleans neighborhood was poor in nearly everything else, it was rich in superb music. Young Louis took it all in, especially the cornet blowing of Joe King Oliver. But after a run in with the police, 11-year-old Louis was sent away to the Colored Waif's Home for Boys, where he became a disciplined musician in the school's revered marching band.

Moments after venture capitalist Gloria Baradaran experiences what it's like to be a polar bear - really be a polar bear - she knows she's found something revolutionary. Farley Rutherford and his team - migraine-tortured neurologist "Chopper" Vittori and uber-geek engineer Ringo Hayes - have created sensory saturation, a virtual reality system that drops users into the psyches of endangered animals as they fight for survival, and they believe the profound experience could turn the indifferent masses into avid environmentalists.

A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that makes for a thrilling listening experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy...

This lighthearted guide takes a refreshingly honest look at ADHD in women, explaining why traditional organization systems never seem to stick and why daily life can feel unnecessarily hard. With humor and compassion, the book unpacks the real reasons behind forgotten appointments, cluttered spaces, emotional overload, and that constant sense of frustration. It shows how women with ADHD are often working twice as hard in systems that simply weren’t built for their brains. Instead of “just try harder” advice, you’ll find realistic, flexible strategies that actually work with an ADHD mind.

Nach dem Tod seiner Mutter kämpft der 17-jährige Leopold Berry damit, den hohen Ansprüchen seines Vaters gerecht zu werden. Immer wieder passieren ihm merkwürdige Dinge, und als ihm Visionen der TV-Serie »Sunderworld« erscheinen, weiht er schließlich seinen Freund Emmet ein. Gemeinsam finden sie heraus, dass Sunderworld viel mehr ist als eine alte Fantasyserie aus den Neunzigerjahren: Die magische Welt ist real und in großer Gefahr! Wurde Leopold auserwählt, Sunderworld zu retten? Nur zu gern würde er beweisen, dass mehr in ihm steckt, als sein Vater denkt.

What does it mean to 'be a leader'? What does true leadership look like in the 2020s, when we're facing complexity and challenges in every direction - from climate disaster to political division, and inequality to consumer mistrust? And how can we be part of the solution, while crafting a...

1879, Mississippi. Young dreamer Lettie may have her head in the stars, but her body is on a covered wagon heading westward. Her father, Thomas, promises that Nebraska will be everything the family needs: an opportunity to claim the independence they’ve strived for over generations on their very own plot of land.

You may think that the story of the saxophone begins with Dexter Gordon or Charlie Parker or on a street corner in New Orleans. It really began in 1840 in Belgium with a young daydreamer named Joseph-Antoine Adolphe Sax—a boy with bad luck but great ideas. Coretta Scott King Honoree Lesa Cline-Ransome unravels the fascinating history of how Adolphe's once reviled instrument was transported across Europe and Mexico to New Orleans.

Lamb's family strives to better their lives in Jackson, Mississippi, in the late 1930s. Lamb’s mother is a hard-working, creative seamstress who cannot reveal she's a lesbian. Lamb’s brother has a brilliant mind and has even earned a college scholarship for a black college up north—if only he could curb his impulsiveness and rebellious nature.

When a giant sperm whale washes up on the local beach and tells Joe Gunner that death will follow him wherever he goes. Joe knows that the place he needs to go is home. Having stormed out two years ago, it won't be easy. Nor will returning to the river alongside the house where words ripple beneath the muddy black water washing up all sorts of memories and disturbing prophecies. Joe turns to his sister, Birdee, the only person who has ever listened and to Tim Fysh, a local fisherman and longtime lover - but reviving their bond leads to trouble.

No sexto e último livro da série, As desolações do Recanto do Demônio, Jacob e Noor estão de volta ao lugar onde tudo começou: a casa de seu avô. Os dois não fazem ideia de como escaparam da fenda de V. e foram parar na Flórida, mas de uma coisa têm certeza: Caul ressuscitou do mundo dos mortos.

Em A Convenção das Aves, novo capítulo da série criada por Ransom Riggs, a jornada de Jacob pelo perigoso e surpreendente mundo peculiar dos Estados Unidos se transforma numa corrida contra o tempo. Ao lado dos amigos, ele se envolve em uma misteriosa missão: precisa salvar a jovem Noor Pradesh e levá-la até uma mulher poderosa e enigmática conhecida apenas como V.

Jacob voltou para sua casa nos Estados Unidos após vencer os etéreos no Recanto do Demônio, mas ainda não sabe como conciliar a vida normal e tudo o que viveu. Agora que Emma, a srta. Peregrine e seus outros amigos vivem com ele no presente, em sua casa na Flórida, vamos acompanhá-los no processo de reconstrução do mundo peculiar.

O livro dentro dos livros, Contos peculiares é a coletânea de contos e fábulas citada ao longo da série O lar da srta. Peregrine para crianças peculiares—o livro com as histórias que os jovens peculiares escutam sua protetora contar e recontar.

Léopold Berry est au plus mal. Son père a pour lui de grandes ambitions qu'il ne cesse de décevoir, son quotidien est déprimant et, pour couronner le tout, il a des hallucinations. Sauf que Leopold a grandi et que Sunderworld n'existe pas. À moins que… avec l'aide de son ami Emmett, il en trouve l'accès. Il est forcément l'Élu, le seul héros capable de sauver ce monde caché d'un terrible danger, n'est-ce pas ?

The Alpha’s Luna: Awakening in Salem is a captivating blend of romance, supernatural intrigue, and self-discovery. Will Quinn rise to meet her destiny, or will the dark forces at play tear her world apart?

Prepare yourself to join the remote revolution with this comprehensive guide. Thanks to the advantages of technology, and also, unfortunately, the far-reaching effects of a contagion, working remotely has never been more prevalent. But working remotely comes with its own unique set of difficulties. Remote workers struggle with work-life balance, time management, productivity, and loneliness. But it can be sustainable if you know what to expect, prepare yourself to tackle the common challenges, and set your routine to make the transition as smooth as possible.

If this is your first time as a mom, then you are probably feeling overwhelmed. Being a mom might seem too much for you to handle right now and no matter what other people say, the feeling of worry just won't go away. If you want to be just one of those moms who doesn't stress about the little things, then First Time Mom's Survival Handbook is the best audiobook for you. Arming yourself with enough information allows you to know what to expect - and prepare yourself for anything.