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Weird fiction wouldn t exist without the women who created it. Meet the female authors who defied convention to craft some of literature s strangest tales. And find out why their own stories are equally intriguing.

This pocket-sized guide has all the stuff you need to become the coolest grandma, mom-mom, or Mimi on the block!

From the author who brought young readers Kid Athletes, Kid Presidents, Kid Artists, and Kid Authors comes Kid Scientists, a lively look into the childhoods of the world's most brilliant scientists.

This charming picture book will introduce everyone's favourite vampire slayer to a new generation of fans!

Build your cat ';paw-some' homemade habitats with easy instructions and common materials. Shoeboxes and paper bags are fine for other cats. But your favorite felines deserve luxurious living spaces! This DIY construction guide includes fun and easy instructions for making cardboard trains, ships, food trucks, rockets, and other hideouts. Also included are tips for climbing towers and scratching pads that they can use to stay sharp. All twenty projects are quick to assemble and require inexpensive and easy-to-find materials. You can customize them to match your cat's wildest desires!

Meet one hundred of the strangest superheroes ever to see print, complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary.You know about Batman, Superman, and Spiderman, but have you heard of Doll Man, Doctor Hormone, or Spider Queen? So prepare yourself for such not-ready-for-prime-time heroes as Bee Man (Batman, but with bees), the Clown (circus-themed crimebuster), the Eye (a giant, floating eyeball; just accept it), and many other oddballs and oddities. Drawing on the entire history of the medium, The League of Regrettable Superheroes will appeal to die-hard comics fans, casual comics readers, and anyone who enjoys peering into the stranger corners of pop culture.

Play hide-and-seek with Instagram's favorite border collie, hiding in every page of this book of beautiful landscape photography.Thousands of his Internet fans play hide-and-seek with Momo the border collie every day. And now, in his New York Times best-selling book, you can too! Momo and his best buddy Andrew Knapp travel all overthrough fields, down country roads, across cities, and into yards, neighborhoods, and spaces of all sorts. The result is a book of spectacular photography that's also a game for kids or adults of all ages. Perfect for fans of coffee table books, a must-have for kids on a long car trip, and a great dog lover gift.

This second novel begins in 1940, immediately after the first book ended. Having escaped Miss Peregrine's island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and his new friends must journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. Along the way, they encounter new allies, a menagerie of peculiar animals, and other unexpected surprises. Complete with dozens of newly discovered (and thoroughly mesmerizing) vintage photographs.

Swissted takes rock concert posters of the '70s, '80s, and '90s and remixes and reimagines them through a Swiss modernist lens. This book features 200 posters, all microperforated and ready to frame.

Hors d'oeuvres have a reputation for requiring frou-frou ingredients that are difficult to identifylet alone locate in a grocery store. (When's the last time you ate an amuse-bouche at home?) It's about time for an appetizer cookbook that has fun with the concept of tasting an entire meal in one bite!With Tiny Food Party!, Teri Lyn Fisher and Jenny Park share super quick and easy recipes for little bite-size munchiesdelightfully miniature versions of all your favorite foods! Thinly slice shallots, batter and fry 'em, add with a creamy buttermilk ranch sauce, and you've got dainty Bite-Size Onion Rings. Use mini cupcake tins to bake up sweet Little Cheesecakes! Or fill small rectangles of pie dough with Nutella and marshmallow, bake until crispy, decorate with icingand sprinkles, of courseand you've got irresistibly charming Mini Homemade Pop Tarts. Tiny Food Party! includes Adorable Appetizers, Itty Bitty Entrees, Pint-Size Desserts, and Teeny-Tiny Cocktails that you can serve in shot glasses or tea cups. With full-color photographs of every single recipe plus tips and tricks for seriously downsizing your favorite recipes scattered throughout, this lighthearted little cookbook is lots of fun!

Food blogger Lindsay Landis has invented the perfect cookie dough. It tastes great. It's egg free (and thus safe to eat raw). You can whip it up in minutes. And, best of all, you can use it to make dozens of delicious cookie dough creations, from cakes, custards, and pies to candies, brownies, and even granola bars. Included are recipes for indulgent breakfasts (cookie dough doughnuts!), frozen treats (cookie dough popsicles!), outrageous snacks (cookie dough wontons! cookie dough fudge! cookie dough pizza!), and more. The Cookie Dough Lover's Cookbook features clear instructions and dozens of decadent full-color photographs. If you've ever been caught with a finger in the mixing bowl, then this is the book for you!

For newlyweds, happily married men, and every husband in between, this pocket-sized gift book is packed with tips and tricks for marriage.This attractive handbook is perfect for the married (or soon to be married!) man. Great for engagements, weddings, or anniversaries, this little black book includes chapters on all the things a guy can do to make a good husband, including: *; How to Make Decisions *; The Ten Commandments of Laundry *; How to Hire Handymen *; How Not to Fight over Money *; Side with Your Wife, Not Your Mother

From communication and cohabitation to in-laws, money, and sex, this guide is for every couple who is just starting out their new life together.At last! A guide to that crucial first year of marriage!You've exchanged your vows, cut the cake, and danced your first dance. Now what? The wedding may be over but the marriage has just begun. You're in the honeymoon period now, but when reality sets in you'll likely be full of questions: Is arguing normal? How do we decorate when we have two completely different styles? How do I deal with the in-laws? Are we ready for children?Fortunately, The Newlywed's Instruction Manual is here to help you and your spouse navigate the ins and outs of those early years of marriage.

“Achingly heartfelt and resoundingly beautiful. I need more books from Natalie Naudus ASAP!”—Julie Abe, author of The Charmed List and Our Cursed LoveIn this gripping queer YA romance perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Becky Albertalli, an Asian American teen longs to break free of the conservative cult she was raised in.Valerie Danners is in a cult. She just doesn’t know it yet. But when she stumbles upon a queer romance novel at the library, everything about her life—centered around a conservative Christian homeschool cult—is thrown into question. Worst of all, there’s a new girl in town. Riley is rebellious, kindhearted, and impossibly cool. As the two bond over being multiracial teens in their very white and very religious community, Valerie finds herself falling in love.Soon Valerie and Riley are exchanging notes in secret and stealing kisses behind the church. But even as their romance blooms, Valerie knows that they’re trapped. If Valerie wants a chance at writing her own story, she must choose between staying with a family she fears will never accept her or running away with the girl she loves.

"An illustrated guide to puberty and changing bodies for tweens and young teens of all gender identities, including activities, conversation starters, and writing prompts"--

"A cookbook of recipes that can be made over a campfire or on the trail, for those who want to eat well in the outdoors. Includes instructions for making recipes at home"--

Why should you need to be doing something important or impressive to get a pep talk? Two comedians offer hilarious encouragement for your most mundane struggles. Anybody can tell you "You can do it!" before the big job interview, or before you walk down the aisle, or before you head out onto the field to make the game-winning kick at the Super Bowl. But what about the other 99.99% of stuff you do? Who's going to gas you up for all those low-stakes situations where you need an extra push? That's where Tiny Pep Talks comes in. Comedians Paula Skaggs and Josh Linden are rooting for you, and they're here to cheerlead you through your everyday challenges. You'll find specific, constructive, and--most of all--very funny motivation for: Parallel parking (cars just weren't meant to go sideways!)Sending a scary email (if you died and came back as a ghost, wouldn't it suck if this was your unfinished business?)Making a doctor's appointment (think how good you'll feel when you're finished--like a runner's high without the chafing!)Doing your taxes (just round to the nearest dollar! The IRS could never be mad at you--not with a face like that)Getting through a breakup (did you know the grocery store will sell you a cake on any day for any reason?)Remembering that all your friends are not secretly mad at you (they're busy worrying all their friends are secretly mad at them)...and many more!If you're going through it, have ever gone through it, or will maybe go through it in the future, let Tiny Pep Talks give you the boost you need.

"A guide to making easy, tasty meals when stressed, burned out, or exhausted, including meal suggestions, accessible preparation methods, and simple recipes"--

Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of musicians, including Taylor Swift, Louis Armstrong, Harry Styles, Mariah Carey, Yo-Yo Ma, Paul McCartney, and 10 other influential musicians. Every great musician started out as a kid once-and many discovered their love of music early on. Whether they became world-famous pop stars, groundbreaking jazz artists, or award-winning songwriters, these musicians pushed boundaries and left their mark. In Kid Musicians, tune into the childhood stories of musical legends such as: Beyoncé used to play truth or dare in the middle of the night with the rest of her music group. Dolly Parton sometimes made up her own title, author, and story when she had to give a book report in class. Prince would rush home after school to watch Superman on TV. Taylor Swift grew up on a Christmas tree farm! Featuring kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, Kid Musicians highlights renowned musicians who have made an impact on the world of music.

During her first trip to Korea, twelve-year-old Yumi discovers a magical ink brush in her grandfather's attic which inadvertently summons a dokkaebi, a creature from Korean fairy tales, and embarks on an adventure through Seoul while navigating newfound powers and the consequences of her magic.

"An exploration of the rejected drafts and abandoned projects of famous authors that dispels the myth of the creative genius and offers lessons for aspiring writers based on these setbacks and missteps"--

"A pop history of notable cults, the attraction of these dangerous groups, and the motivations of those who join them"--

“A delightfully mischievous adventure full of intrigue, betrayal, and a touch of romance. Get ready to join your new favorite rebel crew.”—Dahlia Adler, author of Cool for the SummerA wanted thief. A murdered emperor. A killer loose on the station. Knives Out goes sci-fi in this gripping YA mystery set in space.As an expert thief from a minor moon, Cass knows a good mark when she sees one. The emperor’s ball is her chance to steal a fortune for herself, her ailing father, and her scrappy crew of thieves and market vendors.Her plan is simple:1. Hitch a ride to the planet of Ouris, the dazzling heart of the empire.2. Sneak onto the imperial palace station to attend the emperor’s ball.3. Steal from the rich, the royal, and the insufferable.But on the station, things quickly go awry. When the emperor is found dead, everyone in the palace is a suspect—and someone is setting Cass up to take the fall. To clear her name, Cass must work with an unlikely ally: a gorgeous and mysterious rebel with her own reasons for being on the station. Together, they unravel a secret that could change the fate of the empire.

"A collection of humorous yet practical survival advice from subject experts to help kids survive a range of scenarios, from encounters with dangerous animals to exposure to extreme weather"--

Experience the internationally beloved animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender in a brand new way with this humorous and playful picture book, perfect for readers of all ages.Meet the Cabbage Merchant. A humble farmer, this hardworking man dreams of selling his harvest in the big city of Omashu. But his dreams—and his cabbages—are crushed when the long-lost Avatar returns . . . and upends his cart! Determined to succeed, the Cabbage Merchant hits the road only to run into the Avatar again. And again. And again! Each time, the Avatar and his friends leave destruction and smashed cabbages behind them. Will the Cabbage Merchant ever catch a break?Get ready to yell “MY CABBAGES!” and reunite with your favorite Avatar: The Last Airbender characters—including Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, Zuko, and Uncle Iroh—in this delightfully funny tale of perseverance and produce.