"Haunting" stories about crimes that are "often submerged in the greater tragedy of a beautiful city constantly torn within and without by violence" ( Publishers Weekly).Beirut is a city both urban and rural, a city of violence and forgiveness, memory and forgetfulness, war and peace. This short story collection, rich with moody suspense, brings this Middle Eastern city and its troubled history to vivid life—revealing the vast maze of the city that can't b...

Cast out and forgotten after becoming an unseer, Princess Asha's life changes when she inherits three long-lost dragon eggs—making her the most dangerous woman in the empire. To uncover their secrets, she must join forces with a rival prince who wants the eggs… and her.Princess Asha has always defied the brutal expectations of her warrior empire. When a life-altering injury shatters her vision and her future in the Ujuima military, she's cast into the dragon pits.Her world ...

Join Stella, the little glowing star, and Squeaky, the forgetful squirrel, on a magical forest adventure!A heartwarming story that teaches children honesty, kindness, and helping others perfect for inspiring little hearts and bright minds.

When Iman Mersal stumbles upon a great – yet forgotten – novel written by Enayat al-Zayyat, a young woman who killed herself in 1963, four years before her book was published, Mersal begins to research the writer. She tracks down Enayat's best friend, who had been Egypt's biggest movie star at the time; she is given access to Enayat's diaries. Mersal can't accept, as has been widely speculated since Enayat's death, that a publisher's rejection was the main reason for Enayat's suicide. From...

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there lived a dragon named Sparkle. Sparkle had the most beautiful shimmering scales that glistened in the sunlight. Her eyes were bright purple, filled with kindness and curiosity. Sparkle loved exploring her magical home, the Enchanted Forest, where every tree whispered secrets and every creature had a story to tell.

Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a friendly green Triceratops named Dino. With his sparkling blue eyes and a heart full of bravery, Dino was always ready for adventure. One sunny morning, Dino decided to explore the Enchanted Woods, a magical forest filled with secrets and mysteries.

This poetry collection is a song of humanity in all its aspects, raw, real, and open in its honesty.It honors the full spectrum of human emotion:The light and the shadow,The noble and the ugly,Love and betrayal,Joy and agony,The choices born from The Aftermath of Our Wounds.A journey of spiritual searching and homecoming,

**Named one of the Best Kid's Books of 2024 by Good Housekeeping!A debut picture book about a curious student who finds herself in trouble for talking in class—even though she just wants to share all that she’s learned.**“Did you know that flamingos don’t have teeth?” Questions, facts, and dreams—Ruby René could talk for hours. Once she got going, it was hard for her to stop. It didn’t matter if it was history, science, or the lunch menu—Ruby René had so much to say! But wh...

An Empowering Guide for Curing Self-Sabotage and Finding Success by Showing Up as Your Authentic, Vulnerable, and Powerful SelfWe've all heard of the "glass ceiling"—referencing the external oppression women still experience in the workplace. Yet even for those of us who break through the societal barriers to success, there's another, bigger danger: internalized oppression or, metaphorically speaking, the glass ledge. "When the very qualities that help us achieve g...

"NOW THERE ARE FIELDS WHERE TROY ONCE STOOD" —OVIDDuring the great migrations of the second millennium BC, peoples from Western Europe-known as Achaeans or Sea Peoples-arrived in the Mediterranean region, either to settle there peacefully or to plunder and raze the land. They brought about the downfall of numerous civilizations, particularly the palace cultures of Greece. Herodotus recounts that, long before his time, the Pelasgians (another name for the Sea People...

She didn’t feel put together. But at least everyone else would still see her that way.From the outside looking in, Hadley appears to have everything under control.Going into the summer after her sophomore year, she has her dream internship at her dream company, and her future is looking brighter than ever.However, her carefully-laid plans begin to slip through her fingers when she starts to question herself and her decisions, all while struggling to maintai...

This eBook is a practical guide to establishing a powerful hygiene routine, both for your body and your surroundings. Learn the critical techniques for personal cleanliness—from proper handwashing and oral care to dealing with germs in public spaces. Discover easy, effective strategies for cleaning and disinfecting your home to prevent illness and create a safer environment for your family. "Keep Yourself Clean" provides the knowledge you need to fight infections, boost co...