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The Lamplighter

In a quaint 19th century whaling village, a young woman seeks to expose the dark truth behind the villageÎs eerie disappearances at the risk of the lives of everyone she loves...assuming anyone will listen to a female in the first place.

The Life and Times of Sir Wilfrid Laurier  

“I am branded in Québec as a traitor to the French, and in Ontario as a traitor to the English. In Québec, I am branded as a jingo, and in Ontario as a separatist. In Québec, I am attacked as an Imperialist, and in Ontario as an anti-Imperialist. I am neither. I am a Canadian.” The words of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Canada’s first francophone Prime Minister, still resonate today. Faced with the monumental task of rebuilding a young nation at a time of great divide, Wilfrid encountered many challenges

The Merciless King of Moore High

After adults morph into monsters and everyone under eighteen barricades themselves inside their schools to survive, a political exile seeks asylum from her magnet schoolÎs hard-partying crosstown rival, which has adopted the neo-feudal trappings of a popular video game and all the competing factions, love triangles, and palace intrigue that go with it.

The Next Generation: NFL Star Quarterbacks­

Patrick Mahomes, Brock Purdy, and C.J. Stroud are among the NFLÎs top young quarterbacks who are already breaking records and changing the game. And while their on-field achievements are remarkable, their off-field stories are just as inspiring. Read about these superstars, and others, like Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow to understand how they reached the top of the football world.

The Power of Coding

Coders use a variety of programming languages to write apps, websites, internet browsers, and more. Some languages lend themselves to specific uses, while others can be used to achieve nearly any programmatic goal. This timely set explores how specific languages were developed, their applications, and how they work. Each book includes biographies of key figures in the development of the language, an explanation of how programming languages evolve and work together to form the foundation of moder

The Rise of Anime and Manga: From Japanese Art Form to Global Phenomenon

Manga and anime have risen from obscure art forms with cult followings to mainstream cultural forces. This book traces the development of manga and anime from their roots in medieval Japanese artwork to their record-shattering success on bestseller lists and in box office receipts. It also discusses their impact beyond the page and screenÑin conventions, cosplay, toys, games, apparel, and accessories.

The Songbird and the Rambutan Tree

Batavia, Dutch East Indies, 1942. Emmy has the voice of an angel but hasnÎt sung a note since a family tragedy. With war looming, her father plans to ship her off to a singing school in England for safety. But all Emmy wants to do is stay in Batavia with her best friend, Bakti, even if it means putting up with her snooty classmate, Violet. Then the Japanese army invadesÑand as war erupts in the Dutch East Indies, EmmyÎs world falls apart. When her own actions sabotage her chance to evacuate the

The Universe and Our Place in It

This set takes stargazers to the ends of the documented universe with each of these vibrant, accessible books. Readers will absorb the centuries-old history of mankind's determination to understand the heavens and be riveted by the persistence and ingenuity of astronomers and countless others who have contributed to our knowledge of the universe thus far. Whether readers are interested in how scientists have uncovered the reasons for any number of celestial phenomena, how they have scoured the g

Things I'd Rather Do Than Die

When the two most mismatched seniors at Walt Whitman High School find themselves locked in an aerobics room overnight, their confinement forces them to push past the labels they've assigned each other and they share a night they'll never forget.

Think Like a...

ThereÎs a lot to understand in this weird, wild world of ours, and some people work their entire lives to understand even a part of it better. In this intriguing and comprehensive set, readers will get a glimpse into the minds of mathematicians, philosophers, scientists, and other thinkers to learn about how they study and see the world around us. These thoughtful books answer a variety of questions about the world in an informative but fun way that will keep curious readers thinking, asking mor