Lost in Grief, Found in the Wild: A Father's Unforgettable QuestAfter losing his infant daughter and getting lost overnight in the Thai wilderness, Chris Barclay stumbled into a remote village that would change everything he thought he knew about life, death, and the nature of reality.In the mountains of northern Thailand, Chris discovers Satha, an elderly Lawa shaman whose simple wisdom about 'the forgetting game' offers profound answers to humanity's deep...

Discover the uncanny and exceptional history of the X-Men.Jean Grey, Storm, Wolverine, Cyclops, Rogue, Kitty Pryde, Gambit, Professor X: these heroes are only a few of the legends that the X-Men count among their ranks.Ever since they made their first appearance in The X-Men #1 (1963), the X-Men have been stalwarts in Marvel’s incredible pantheon of characters. From the very first ancient mutants through to the latestgeneration of X-Men, these characters ha...

The master spy Klaus, who boasts a 100% mission success rate despite being difficult to work with, has formed the new spy team Lamplight with eight women as his new teammates! Together, no mission is too difficult—or too heinous—for them!

"Life isn't scripted. Neither is Poetry."Unrehearsed Poetry by Chris Picado is exactly what its title suggests-unrehearsed. These poems invite you to look deeper, to uncover the truths behind what we feel as emotionally complex human beings. Within these pages lies a spectrum of emotions, arranged into three sections: Love, Desolation, and Life. This collection captures the beauty of imperfection and the power of expression. The author wanted this book to represent life an...

This hilarious festive adventure is brilliantly written by internationally bestselling authors and children’s literacy advocates Greg James and Chris Smith and illustrated by Emily Jones.Santa Claus… kindly old man with a flying sleigh, who delivers presents to kids each Christmas Eve . . ? OR a cool, suave super-spy?In this story, he’s both! Discover how Santa Claus gets recruited by the Secret Service one dark and cold December as their newest secret agen...

From the author of the Number one bestseller Abroad in JapanGET READY TO EXPLORE JAPAN LIKE NEVER BEFORE…Beyond its neon-lit megacities lies a nation made up of forty-seven distinct prefectures. Each one has its own story to tell, shaped by centuries of squabbling lords, impenetrable topography and fierce local pride.On his quest to reveal what lies beyond the beaten paths, Chris Broad takes us through the 47 unique...

Step into Honeysuckle, Texas, a charming small town where love, family, and ranching roots run deep. USA TODAY Bestselling Author Chris Keniston invites you to meet the Sweet family and their close-knit community filled with the lovable characters readers have come to expect. If you enjoy heartwarming romances brimming with laughter, love, and a touch of cowboy charm, you'll find it all in this unforgettable series. Prepare to be swept away by stories that will warm your heart and leave yo...

An unsettling horror story with a mysterious twist from a celebrated voice in horror. Perfect for fans of Paul Tremblay's A Head Full of Ghosts.The Martins need a new home for their growing family. For Alison, Nathan, daughter Dru, and foster child Lailah, it’s love at first sight when they see the house in Tumbling Hills. It even has a cozy attic, which is great for Lailah; she needs a quiet place to be alone when her intrusive thoughts creep in.(...

Four stories of fascinating side characters are explored in full, collected in this second volume of standalone comics stories perfect for any Hellboy fan's library.Before the Black Flame threatened the B.P.R.D.—and the world—what was the source of his power? Who was Hellboy’s Uncle Simon, and what occult mysteries did he and the Silver Lantern Club investigate? Can Silver Lantern Club member and detective Sarah Jewell find the killer in a locked-room murder myster...

The rich diversity of Arkansas’s amphibian and reptilian species comes alive in this thoroughly updated second edition of The Amphibians and Reptiles of Arkansas. An indispensable resource for both professionals and enthusiasts, and praised for its accessible language and scientific rigor, this field guide not only reflects the latest in taxonomic research but also celebrates the surge in herpetological studies in Arkansas over the past two decades, showcasing a thriving academic ...

The Ultimate Portable Carving Guide—Now Expanded!More than 150,000 copies sold worldwide!Whittle wherever you go with this well-illustrated guidebook and a trusty Victorinox® Swiss Army Knife. World-famous whittler Chris Lubkemann shows you how to transform a simple stick into 43 useful and whimsical objects using nothing more than an Original Swiss Army® Knife.From traditional favorites like spoons, forks, and flowe...

A guide to sustaining long-term activism from a social-movement veteran.To win in significant ways, we will have to build and sustain movements—grassroots movements propelled by urgency, that move at a pace that we can maintain collectively, for years to come. This is the long haul. Changing the world will require large numbers of ordinary people moving into action, bringing more and more people along with them and constellating powerful new collectivities....