Whether it is the spellbinding power of night or the reawakening of flowers after bloody battle, poet Say Say paints vivid pictures in this collection written over what feels like several lifetimes.The poems are short and simple. Each one is a call to get out, escape. Each poem inspires something difficult to understand but necessary to pursue. These are missiles fired at the cage called poverty and the wicked wind of injustice.Words are simultaneously touching and moving, ...

A doctor reflects on his profession and his experience with patients in this brilliant essay collection that expands on his wildly popular Twitter poems.In medicine, every patient presents with a story. “Once upon a time I was well, and then . . . ” These patient narratives are the beating heart of medicine; through stories we strive to communicate, to understand, to empathize, and perhaps find healing.These Vital Signs is a poignant serie...

An award-winning novel of love, betrayal, and Arab Israeli identity by the author of Dancing Arabs—"one of the most important contemporary Hebrew writers" ( Haaretz).A successful Arab criminal attorney and a social worker-turned-artist find their lives intersecting under the most curious of circumstances. The lawyer has a thriving practice in Jerusalem, a large house, and a Mercedes. He speaks both Arabic and Hebrew, and lives with his wife and tw...

This new book takes a literary approach in its study of Sayyid Qutb, one of the most significant political thinkers for contemporary Islamists and who has greatly influenced the likes of Osama Bin Laden. Executed by the Egyptian state in 1966, his books continue to be read and his theory of jahiliyya ‘ignorance’ is still of prime importance for radical Islamic groups.Through an examination of his thoughts and theories, the book explores the main concepts that are used by t...

Caldecott Medalist Allen Say presents a stunning graphic novel chronicling his journey as an artist during WWII, when he apprenticed under Noro Shinpei, Japan's premier cartoonistDRAWING FROM MEMORY is Allen Say's own story of his path to becoming the renowned artist he is today. Shunned by his father, who didn't understand his son's artistic leanings, Allen was embraced by Noro Shinpei, Japan's leading cartoonist and the man he came to love as his "spiritual father." As WWII raged...

In the heart of ancient Egypt, near the mighty Nile River, there was a bustling village called Amun. The people of Amun were farmers, builders, and artisans, living in the shadow of the Great Pyramid of Giza. It was a time of pharaohs and gods, where stories of magical treasures and hidden secrets were whispered in the cool desert breeze.Ancient Egypt, Pharaoh's Treasure, Egyptian Mythology, Hieroglyphs, Adventure, Treasure Hunt, Mummy, Archaeology, History, Kids Adventure

Almond is a breathtaking and evocative story about finding your talent from Caldecott Medalist Allen Say.Everything changes for Almond Biggs when a new girl comes to school. The New Girl can play "The Flight of the Bumblebee" fast fast fast on her violin. And every day Almond sits and listens. Lost in the music, Almond wonders if she has her own unique gift. One special day, as Almond is watching the crows, circling and twirling in the wind, she realizes t...

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The Bookshop at Midnight CornerA cozy fantasy novella full of quiet magic and second chancesIn a narrow, forgotten alley stands a small bookshop that opens only at midnight.Its faded sign reads: Midnight Corner – Rare & Curious VolumesBut what waits inside is far more than books.Laila Murad, a 28-year-old editor disillusioned with commercial publishing, inherits the dusty, long-closed shop from a grandfather she hasn't seen since childhood.Wh...

You are now in a world full of fantasy, drama, monsters, and strange creatures, in a fantastical era made entirely for fun, excitement, and revenge. Leave our world and go to mine. Enjoy, my friend.

A Young Adult Romance NovelIn the rain-soaked streets of Seoul, Min-jun and Ji-eun meet by chance and fall deeply in love. Their days are filled with bicycle rides along the sparkling Han River, shared laughter over spicy tteokbokki, and dreams whispered under golden sunsets.But as Min-jun chases success and a secure future, he forgets to live in the present. Ji-eun, a free-spirited artist, begs him to slow down and cherish the moments they have right now. Small misunderstand...

On a cool early morning, science teacher Destin Kelly made his way to work. He didn't know they had escaped. He didn't know they would overrun the town. He didn't know they would change his life forever. Deep red, soft lovable fur. Fiery breath exploding across his classroom. Can he keep them a secret?A science experiment has gone wrong, and the science teacher and his family that find themselves in the middle of it all when rabbits under experiment at a local lab burst out and inv...