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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE *;Set in the near-future, Into the Forest is a powerfully imagined novel that focuses on the relationship between two teenage sisters living alone in their Northern California forest home.Over 30 miles from the nearest town, and several miles away from their nearest neighbor, Nell and Eva struggle to survive as society begins to decay and collapse around them. No single event precedes society's fall. There is talk of a war overseas and upheaval in Congress, but it still comes as a shock when the electricity runs out and gas is nowhere to be found. The sisters consume the resources left in the house, waiting for the power to return. Their arrival into adulthood, however, forces them to reexamine their place in the world and their relationship to the land and each other.Reminiscent of Margaret Atwood's A Handmaid's Tale, Into the Forest is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking novel of hope and despair set in a frighteningly plausible near-future America.Praise for Into the Forest';[A] beautifully written and often profoundly moving novel.'San Francisco Chronicle';A work of extraordinary power, insight and lyricism,Into the Forestis both an urgent warning and a passionate celebration of life and love.'Riane Eisler, author ofThe Chalice and the Blade';From the first page, the sense of crisis and the lucid, honest voice of the . . . narrator pull the reader in. . . . A truly admirable addition to a genre defined by the very high standards of George Orwell's1984.'Publishers Weekly(starred review)';Beautifully written.'Kirkus Reviews';This beautifully written story captures the essential nature of the sister bond: the fierce struggle to be true to one's own self, only to learn that true strength comes from what they are able to share together.'Carol Saline, co-author ofSisters';Jean Hegland's sense of character is firm, warm, and wise. . . . [A] fine first novel.'John Keeble, author ofYellowfish

';Readers with a penchant for both Patrick O'Brian and Anne McCaffrey may have found their perfect match. Naomi Novik beautifully renders an 1800s Europe in which naval buffs and dragon lovers will be keen to immerse themselves.'Alan Dean Foster, author of the Pip & Flinx seriesWhen Britain intercepted a French ship and its precious cargoan unhatched dragon' s eggCapt. Will Laurence of HMS Reliant unexpectedly became master and commander of the noble dragon he named Temeraire. As new recruits in Britain's Aerial Corps, man and dragon soon proved their mettle in daring combat against Bonaparte's invading forces. Now China has discovered that its rare gift, intended for Napoleon, has fallen into British handsand an angry Chinese delegation vows to reclaim the remarkable beast. But Laurence refuses to cooperate. Facing the gallows for his defiance, Laurence has no choice but to accompany Temeraire back to the Far Easta long voyage fraught with peril, intrigue, and the untold terrors of the deep. Yet once the pair reaches the court of the Chinese emperor, even more shocking discoveries and darker dangers await.

A beautifully illustrated collection of Gloria Steinem's most inspirational and outrageous quotes, with an introduction and essays by the feminist activist herself';A fearless book full of passion, resolute perspective, and unbiased hope for the future.'Janelle Mone For decadesand especially now, in these times of crisispeople around the world have found guidance, humor, and unity in Gloria Steinem's gift for creating quotes that offer hope and inspire action. From her early days as a journalist and feminist activist, Steinem's words have helped generations to empower themselves and work together. Covering topics from relationships (';Many are looking for the right person. Too few are trying to be the right person.') to the patriarchy (';Men are liked better when they win. Women are liked better when they lose. This is how the patriarchy is enforced every day.') and activism (';Revolutions, like trees, grow from the bottom up.'), this is the definitive collection ofSteinem's words on what matters most. Steinem sees quotes as ';the poetry of everyday life,' so she also has included a few favorites from friends, including bell hooks, Flo Kennedy, and Michelle Obama, in this book that will make you want to laugh, march, and create some quotes of your own. In fact, at the end of the book, there's a special space for readers to add their own quotes and others they've found inspiring. The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off! is both timeless and timely. It is a gift of hope fromSteinemto readers, and a book to share with friends.