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When Sam and Henry cannot fall asleep, their mother tells them a tale about a little girl named Maggie, whose world is full of magic and secrets the faeries know, an enchanted world, most others can't sense. Maggie wonders whether she is a child, or could she be something else. And she wonders about the world too. With the help of a blue faery, Hamster, Cat, Hedgehog, and the Queen of the Faeries, Sam and Henry discover that they can ask the faeries questions about what they really want to know, such as, how to pull things out of thin air! And how to disappear!

Jackie Swaitkowski investigates the death of a female pilot who had a family tree filled with ex-cons and a passenger list packed with Hamptons high society. Just before Eugenie Conklin's plane took a nosedive, she tossed out a camera case that held an unusual set of photos. While defending Eugenie's husband during the accident investigation, Jackie realizes that she recognizes more than a few of the faces in those pictures.

The stories in this anthology range from quietly strange to ambitiously speculative. Humans transform into cosmic energy or sentient algae. A man wakes up in a new body in a world with continents cut out, months absent from the calendar year, and souls misplaced. Students at a high school regularly vanish without a trace. A woman descends into the depths of the ocean and encounters all-knowing creatures who may have the answers to her deepest questions.

An easy-to-follow financial literacy guide for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). Financial help can be hard to find but So . . . This Is Why I'm Broke gives practical and simplified financial tips for you to financially thrive.

A seven-week guide to help you shift your behaviors and create lifelong habits to care for your whole self— mind, body, and soul. "In a world that has cheapened self-care, Chanequa Walker-Barnes provides a valuable, faithful, and much-needed antidote.” —Jeff Chu, author of Does Jesus...

This guided sleep meditation will help you get a good night's sleep faster and more consistently. If you have trouble falling asleep, this practical guided meditation sleep session will guide you through how to fall asleep faster effortlessly.

Have you ever heard a writer say: "Don’t worry about the slow beginning; my real story gets going at around page 30…" or something similar to that phrase? Are you dreading the first five pages? Read all the how to books but can’t seem to figure out your beginning? You need answers and fast. Got fifteen minutes? What about ten? Find out what you’re doing wrong and what you’re doing right. In this book we raise questions that you should consider.

Carter Harper may have created an award-winning app and have a 3.93 grade point average, but her successes are overshadowed by brutal bullying, depression, and loneliness. Tired of being treated as the popular girls’ plaything, Carter thinks her only choice is to die by suicide. Abby Wallace is one of the most popular girls in school, subordinate only to Kelsey, her best friend with benefits. The ambitious poet destroys reputations without care to prove how cool, cruel, and strong she is, all while pushing down her past trauma and secret guilt.

Everyone has an opinion on racism. The vast majority of people would vehemently deny that they or those close to them are "racist," yet many of the most common understandings of racism are highly problematic. "If you mean no harm, then it can't be racist." Yes, it can. "There are anti-discrimination laws now, so racism no longer occurs." Incorrect. "Some of my best friends are Black, so I can't be racist." Not true. In this sharp, open-minded, and witty book, sociologist Jennifer Patrice Sims succinctly addresses these problematic perceptions of racism as fallacies.

Magdalena Wasiura returns to Morocco after a holiday to live and work with the Berber community, sharing their experiences, customs, and way of living. Part One describes the author's first step into the life of her Moroccan family hosts, takes you to the souk and hammam, explains the importance of Fridays for Muslim society, sulks itself in whisky and the problems caused by it. In this part we are introduced to countless opportunists and amiable characters, and we visit a rather lavish circumcision party.

Friday, October 31. 9:37 p.m., 100 block of South Martel. A vandal threw a pumpkin through the front window of a house and several eggs at the front door. The police report read like just another Halloween prank - a nasty, petty act. But the attack is one in a recent spate of increasingly violent vandalisms targeting residents who have paid millions of dollars for their dream homes in the ritziest enclaves of Los Angeles.

Dive into the fascinating world of neuroscience and artificial intelligence with this captivating educational series! In "Neuroscientist Explains Brain and AI: How the Brain and AI Learn," Dr. Tursun Alkam takes young listeners on an enlightening journey through the easy introduction of the human brain and artificial intelligence.

As society shifts its perspective on allyship—moving from being "not racist" to "anti-racist"—White allies are being called upon to work toward changing the status quo. However, the vast majority of resources on this topic emphasize educating allies about anti-racism without teaching them how to do anti-racism work. This leaves well-meaning allies feeling stuck, frustrated, and afraid of getting it wrong. Beyond Fragility fills this gap by providing a step-by-step approach to effective anti-racism allyship.

As a multiracial, autistic, intuitive artist, Marcella Kroll has spent years understanding and appreciating the freedom that comes with being born in a world in which no predetermined path existed for her. For creatives, for healers, for the neurodivergent, and for anyone else who is searching for their place, this book is a celebration of unconventional existences through history, space, and time—with parables and lessons from Marcella's ancestors and other spirits with whom she has connected, even throughout the cosmos.

Big Heart Little Stove is Volume 2 of The Lost Kitchen series. It is your new go-to inspiration for cooking thoughtful yet simple meals. With personal stories, her favorite hospitality "signatures," tips for cooking, presentation ideas, and audio-exclusive interviews (with Ina Garten & more)...

"A timely, practical resource on creating teams and organizations where everyone has the opportunity to succeed." --Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the podcast WorkLife A step-by-step guide for managers, teams, and DEI leaders looking to create...

Welcome to your Self Love Era. This isn’t just another affirmations book—it’s a powerful companion for healing, rediscovering your worth, and learning how to love again. Whether you're navigating heartbreak, recovering from toxic or narcissistic relationships, grieving the loss of love, or simply ready to reclaim your confidence and joy, this book is your gentle yet empowering guide.

Ava expected another ordinary day at the office full of the usual sales work, until an email from her boss changes everything. The company is in need of volunteers to test out their new collection of holiday toys. She’s immediately intrigued, but she has one choice to make. Should she take on the task alone, or invite the man she’s been wanting for months…

Eco-anxiety. Climate guilt. Pre-traumatic stress disorder. Solastalgia. The study of environmental emotions and related mental health impacts is a rapidly growing field, but most researchers overlook a closely related concern: reproductive anxiety. Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question is the first comprehensive study of how environmental emotions influence whether, when, and why people today decide to become parents—or not.

Deanna Rossi wrote No Justificuses via talk-to-text while in a dark room recovering from an occipital stroke at 43-years-old that left her partially blind. Her infectious "No Justificuses" mentality encourages listeners to overcome their own adversities. Personal stories, anecdotes, and Deanna’s no-nonsense approach to life, parenting, business, and relationships are as refreshing as they are entertaining.