"Homemaking with Babs is a comprehensive guide to creating and maintaining a warm, organized, and efficient home. Written by Barbara Costello, known as @brunchwithbabs, the book offers over 100 easy home hacks, practical tips, and seasonal checklists to help readers manage their homes with ease. From daily routines to seasonal cleaning, organizing, and home maintenance, Babs shares her life-tested methods and family traditions to make homemaking simple and enjoyable. The book also includes DIY solutions for natural cleaning and pest control, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to create a peaceful and well-maintained home." --

"A lasting peace is threatened when Brambleclaw, a warrior of ThunderClan, receives an ominous prophecy from StarClan that speaks of a mysterious danger. He must rally the fiercest warriors from all the Clans to seek answers in the mountains. But the journey is long and hard, and tensions rise in the forest as Firestar and Leafpaw watch ThunderClan's world crumbling around them. Will the questing cats make it back in time to save the Clans, or will they be too late?"--Inside jacket flap.

"A thousand strangers receive the invitation. One hundred make the cut. An unprecedented competition from MrBeast, the world's #1 creator with more than a billion followers, and James Patterson, the world's #1 bestselling author, where the stakes couldn't be higher. The Games begin in Antarctica, where one wrong step on the ice kills you, and they never let up: Shark water off a remote Chilean island, desert heat that cooks you where you stand, storm-battered peaks, and caves so black you cannot find your own hand. No rescue. No second chances. A billion dollars to whoever is still standing. Then the terrain stops being the thing that can kill you, and the other players start. Alliances turn into ambushes. Trust becomes the sharpest weapon. And somewhere above it all, a hidden voice is watching every move, testing, deciding who deserves to survive." --

"[A]n intimate account of why Vice President JD Vance strayed from the Christianity of his youth and what led him back to faith. Communion is a spiritual exploration of what it means to be a Christian in all the seasons of life JD Vance has experienced -- as a child, a young man, a husband, a father, and a leader. Picking up in some ways where Hillbilly Elegy left off, Communion recounts how Vance's pursuit of material privileges ultimately led him into a secular wilderness. Communion reveals how Vance regained his faith and discusses his conversion to Catholicism, how his faith guides his work in public life, and how it shapes his thoughts about the future." --

"It's late summer 1984, and Babs Dionne's hometown of Waterville, Maine is on the verge of collapse. A strike at the paper mill has dragged on for a year, pitting neighbor against neighbor, leaving everyone broke and exhausted. As head of the union local, Babs has presided over Little Canada's decline. She's sworn off violence since killing a man when she was a teenager, and has stuck to this vow even as it's become clear that only violence can save their community. When Babs' best friend Rita returns home after five years away, she is shocked by the state of things. And as the strike comes to a head, Rita notices something else: the men may be broken, but the women are furious, ready to do whatever necessary to take back Little Canada. They just need Babs to be the fearless woman who emerged from the woods fifteen years ago, drenched in blood. They need Babs to face what she already knows: that the only way to fix things is to assume control. Completely. Mercilessly"--

"The new cozy crime novel from the bestselling author of The Marlow Murder Club, now a major TV series on PBS Masterpiece! Two dead celebrities. One village full of secrets. Someone is killing celebrities in Marlow. First, it's a famous soccer player. Then, a bestselling thriller writer. When two shocking deaths rock their quiet riverside town, Judith, Suzie, and Becks-the unstoppable Marlow Murder Club-must untangle a dangerous web of blackmail and scandal to catch a killer. But with their trusted police ally DI Malik suddenly suspended, and Judith's own past threatening to resurface, the women are on their own. Suspects are multiplying like tabloid headlines, secrets are stacking up, and time is running out. Can the Marlow Murder Club crack the case before the killer strikes again-or will this be the end of their crime-solving adventures?"-- Provided by publisher.

"He clicked 'yes' on a dare. She bought a failing candy shop. Now they're neighbors for the summer--and neither is ready for what comes next. Renley Gossage has one shot to prove she's more than Cape Meril's favorite cautionary tale: restore her favorite candy shop before the town writes her off like they did her father. No help, no shortcuts, and definitely no rich men wielding engagement rings and making things messy. Theo Williams never planned on ending up in Cape Meril. A drunken game of truth or dare turned into a botched online engagement, and now he's across the ocean, escaping his father's control with nothing but designer shoes, misplaced confidence, and a rental next door to Renley. She's practical, stubborn, and covered in paint. He's posh, persistent, and willing to use a sander if it means earning her trust. Between collapsing drywall, gossiping neighbors, and the chaotic schemes of Renley's aunt, their forced proximity turns into something dangerously close to real. But Renley's future depends on standing on her own two feet, and Theo's past isn't done with him yet. By the time the candy shop doors open, they'll have to decide if this is just a summer fling--or the happily ever after neither of them saw coming."--

"When Agnes hears from the local police her Aunt Colette has died, she can't believe her ears. Her father's sister Colette, her Tatá, died three years ago and has been resting in peace in the cemetery of Gueugnon. Agnes is called to identify the body: there is no doubt, it's Aunt Colette. But then, who rests under the stone engraved with Colette's name? And why did she fake her own death? So begins an investigation back in time, as Agnes pieces together the multitude of stories that lie behind her aunt's second death."--

Longtime scribe Tom Gage teams up with retired catcher Alex Avila in this rigorous yet spirited dive into Detroit Tigers history.

"After falling asleep on the train to Inkopolis Square, Goggles wakes up in a city drained of color. Now it's up to him and his friends to unravel the mysteries of this new world, including the ominous-looking Spire of Order. What awaits them inside?"--

After waking the ley lines around Cabeswater, Blue and The Raven Boys continue their search for Glendower, and Ronan struggles to control his ability while his family is stalked by a mysterious figure.

1601 Iris Drive looks like any otherhouse on the quiet, residential street. But rumors are rampant about the Vickery family, and what goes on behind closed doors. When gunshots ring out, Sheriff Emmy Clifton and her sister, ex-federal agent Jude Archer, discover a devastating crime scene. Allison Vickery has been murdered in her own kitchen, and her teenage daughter is bleeding upstairs, left for dead. Everyone thinks they know what happened. But secrets are buried everywhere in this small town. And it's up to Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth"--

This book and its vivid illustrations introduce you to the ecologies of Pokémon based on data from the Pokédex . Pokécology: an Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology focuses on the similarities, differences, generalities, and relationships between Pokémon ecologies. The results of those observations and analyses are presented alongside spectacular artwork. The author and illustrator--both of whom hold doctorate degrees and have studied animal behavior and ecology--explain "Pokécology" from a brand-new perspective. -- Provided by the publisher.

"On a warm Fourth of July night in Duck Lake, Michigan, the Wentworths' world shattered. As fireworks lit up the sky, Richie and Olive's four-year-old daughter was pulled from the dark waters of the lake, her death ruled an accidental drowning. Seven years later, Olive still lives in the shadow of that night. Her grief is numbed by pills, while Richie, a celebrated oncologist, thrives in the spotlight of his career. But as another Fourth of July celebration approaches, the lake yields another body, and the chilling discovery suggests that the tragedy from years ago may not have been an accident after all. Determined to uncover the truth, Olive digs beneath the polished surface of her picture-perfect neighborhood, where Midwestern smiles conceal dangerous secrets. Each revelation threatens to unravel not only Richie's hard-won reputation but also the very foundation of their tight-knit community. In a town where appearances are everything, Olive must confront the terrifying question: who would take the life of a child, and how far will they go to keep their sins submerged?"--Provided by publisher.

"The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important and beloved documents in America's history--but how did it come to be? What spurred the brave men and women to forge their own country? What sacrifices did they have to make? Why is John Hancock's signature so big? And why is Mary K. Goddard's name printed on the document too? Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch and Janie Nitze walk young readers through one of America's most tumultuous times in their ... book about the foundations and ideals that make our country great. From Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch and bestselling author Janie Nitze! Explore the courage and sacrifice of some of the heroes of the American Revolution and the stories behind the document that started it all--The Declaration of Independence." --

The brand-new Miss Marple mystery from Lucy Foley, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List and The Midnight Feast. High in the Swiss Alps, accessible only by a single, winding railway, stands the luxurious Grand Alpine Hotel. With glorious mountain views and exclusive access to powdery slopes, it draws guests from far and wide. The notorious actress. The high-flying politician. The society wife. The reckless friend. The shrewd doctor. But not everyone is here for a winter holiday. Beneath the champagne and furs, dark histories simmer; old grudges emerge like cracks in the ice. And someone is watching from the shadows. A polite, unassuming woman with an extraordinary mind: Miss Marple. When a body is found and a blizzard cuts off all escape, only Miss Marple can connect the clues before the killer strikes again. Because it isn't a question of who has a motive, but who's next.

The story of nine veterans and a former FBI agent, republicans and democrats, who shape the United States and serve as inspiration to act with courage in our own lives.

Annie MacLeod always knew she was different, growing up on a sailboat in the Pacific Northwest, navigating by stars and swimming with sea creatures alongside her parents and best friend Evan. But when a tsunami shatters her world, Annie is stranded on land and forced to confront how eccentric she is. In the wreckage, she rescues a wordless man named Walker, who emits a hum only she can hear. Their connection is instant, electric. Walker's touch gives Annie visions of the ocean's hidden world, a life she's never known but feels inexplicably drawn to. Yet even as she is pulled toward him, Evan--the steadfast love who has always been there--remains on dry land, offering the stability she may have to leave behind. Annie is torn between Evan's grounding presence and Walker's magnetic secrets. But then, Walker vanishes, along with the answers she needs about who she really is. Six years later, Annie has left the sea and buried the past--until Walker's otherworldly sound returns, pulling her back toward the ocean and the life she abandoned. The truth under the water is more ancient than she ever could have known, and Annie must confront a choice that will test her heart and determine her future.

"When frost fairy Periwinkle travels too close to the forbidden border where Spring meets the Winter Woods, she unknowingly discovers a thread of a lost magic. And, for the first time, she begins to dream. While Periwinkle's dreams start sweet, they slowly morph into more disastrous visions of the Pixie Dust Tree--the life source for all of Pixie Hollow--destroyed. Soon Periwinkle is confronted by a sparrow man who knows two secrets: one, that Peri has been dreaming, and two, that the Winter Woods is in terrible danger. The infuriatingly handsome stranger introduces himself as Weaver, claiming to be a dream-talent, the last of his kind. There's a chance he can spin Periwinkle's dreams into dream thread which could protect the Pixie Dust Tree. But to do so, they will have to embark on a quest to find a magic spindle and scissors in the legendary lost fairy workshops of dream-talents past. Peri begins a reluctant journey with Weaver through the uncharted heart of the Winter Woods. But dreaming is dangerous, and as Peri's dreams begin to unravel, she will start to question everything she thought she knew. For in Winter even beautiful things can hurt you... and Weaver is no exception."--Amazon.

"A widowed mother, Amelia Miller never thought of finding love again--until she meets Christian Yoder while on a sisters' trip to Ohio. When Christian suddenly has the opportunity to move to Indiana near Amelia, what started as a spark grows to a flame. . .but there are complications. Amelia's son, who is on the autism spectrum, doesn't like the new man who has been coming around, and he often acts out in tantrums. Amelia's love for her son is her priority, so romance may have to be sacrificed. Christian, though, is determined to find a connection with the boy." --

Tell me, O muse, of that ingenious hero who traveledfar and wide after he had sacked the famous town of Troy...So starts Homer's TheOdyssey, the classic account of the Greek hero Odysseus and histen-year journey home, following the glories and horrors of the Trojan War asrecounted in The Illiad.In this prose retelling of Homer's epic poem, we follow Homer and his shipmatesas they weather one danger after another, from the sorceress Circe to theone-eyed Cyclops, and the six-headed monster Scylla.Replete with classic drawings and colourful illustrations, this beautiful newedition of The Odysseyis just as gripping to read now as when it was first told to rapt Greekaudiences 2,500 years ago.

"College freshman Lily Chen is off to spend the summer in Taipei at an intensive-language program, like so many Chinese American students before her, hoping to connect with the culture she inherited but never fully understood. But a promising start quickly unravels. Her classes are grueling, her roommate is driving her insane, and a reckless trip to a hot springs resort with a guy she barely knows soon has her classmates viciously gossiping. She feels adrift, a foreigner in a country she thought would feel like home. Then shocking news arrives: Lily's grandfather has passed away. The loss forces her to grapple with now-unanswerable questions about her family history. As Lily grieves, she's drawn into a journey of self-discovery--piecing together memories, stories, and silences over a series of hilarious and devastating attempts at connection"--