“A beautifully written, thoroughly engaging novel. Deborah Reed’s prose is lyrical, elegant, and vivid—she is a standout among new American novelists.”—Jessica Anya Blau, author of The Summer of Naked
Instantly classic storytelling and a crackling, breakthrough voice announce the arrival of a standout new science fiction series that kicks off with the fast-paced adventures of orphan Milo Quick in the doomed final days of the flying city of Highgate.Taken in the night and delivered to the flying city of Highgate when he was a small child, Milo Quick has never known another home. Now almost thirteen, Milo survives one daredevil grift at a time, relying only on his wits, speed, and an unfailingly loyal band of friends.War is coming to Highgate. As a massive armada surrounds the city, a small ship, the Halcyon, slips through the blockade. Led by a charismatic captain, the unconventional crew of the Halcyon has come to collect Milo for a bounty. But they too are being watched. As threats begin to close in on Milo, the truth will soon be revealed that he is not the true prize they seek, and that the stakes go far beyond the borders of the city, and time, as he knows it.In his debut novel
Whether you're looking for a step-by-step introduction to Adobe® Dreamweaver® or a solid reference for Web design, this is a standout resource. Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 Revealed uses vibr
A standout picture book debut about curiosity, cause-and-effect, and connectedness, which blends the delightful child-appealing nonsense of nursery rhyme with distinctive art -- perfect for fans of They All Saw a Cat or Du Iz Tak?.In this gorgeously rendered tale, Audrey Helen Weber masterfully blends suspense and nonsense, imaginative artwork, and a flawless rhythm that evokes some of the most beloved read-aloud classics, from Mother Goose to Eric Carle. On the day the horse got out...the bells all rang, the birds flew south, the rabbit dug a bit too deep, and the beetle cried out in its sleep...But what happened to the horse? Did she find what she was looking for? Drawing on the influence of nursery rhymes, fables, folklore, folk art, and mythology -- and combined with Audrey Helen Weber's own playful and surreal sensibility, page-turning suspense and read-aloud magic -- here is a transcendent journey that tells a new story with every read.
“Infused with page-turning suspense, bittersweet romance, shocking twists, and tragic turns, Sterling has written a standout debut.”―Dana Mele, author of People Like UsHannah’s a witch, but not the ki
Sarah Dessen meets Jenny Han in this young adult debut—a standout romantic comedy that follows a Chinese-American girl sent from Ohio to Taiwan to study Mandarin for the summer.“Our cousins have done this program,” Sophie whispers. “Best kept secret. Zero supervision.”And just like that, Ever Wong’s summer takes an unexpected turn. Gone is Chien Tan, the strict, educational program in Taiwan that Ever was expecting. In its place, she finds Loveboat: a summer-long free-for-all where hookups abound, adults turn a blind eye, snake-blood sake flows abundantly, and the nightlife runs nonstop.But not every student is quite what they seem:Ever is working toward becoming a doctor but nurses a secret passion for dance.Rick Woo is the Yale-bound, child-prodigy bane of Ever’s existence whose perfection hides a secret.Boy-crazy, fashion-obsessed Sophie Ha turns out to have more to her than meets the eye.And under sexy Xavier Yeh’s shell is buried a shameful truth he’ll never admit.When these stude
A STANDOUT in the Steinbeck canon, Cup of Gold is edgy and adventurous, brash and distrustful of society, and sure to add a new dimension to the common perception of this all-American writer. Steinbec
Susan Beal has created a standout sequel to her jewelry-making bestseller, and, just like its predecessor,Bead Sparkle aims to delight readers with more than 100 great jewelry designs to make. The boo
In The Tivoli Road Baker, British-born pastry chef Michael James and his team share the knowledge that goes into creating standout bread and pastries. The mission is to make these recipes accessible f
Helps you cut through landscape photography and shoot standout landscape pictures whatever time of year, showing not just the technical equipment that will make it easier to capture your vision, but a
The standout new novel by acclaimed author Ayisha Malik - perfect for fans of David Nicholls and Candice Carty-Williams.In the sleepy village of Babel's End, trouble is brewing. Bilal Hasham is having
In the Republic of the True America, it's always hunting season. Riveting action, intense romance, and gripping emotion make this fast-paced adventure a standout debut. After a radiation blast burned
A lyrical and spellbinding story of love, loss, and war from a standout new voice in fiction. Katy Simpson Smith has already been acclaimed as an ‘heir apparent to to Michael Ondaatje and Marilynne Ro
From standout author, Alex Latimer, and bestselling illustrator, David Litchfield, comes a beautifully poignant picture book about finding - and holding on to - friendship. One bright afternoon, Pip m
This is the officially licensed, collectible sheet music folio from the motion picture, featuring solo piano arrangements of nine standout selections from Alexandre Desplat's acclaimed score, along wi
Seven standout authors join forces to create the definitive vegan reference book. With 600 recipes and 80 full color photos, this book will be an instant kitchen staple. Perfect for seasoned vegans lo
