FLASHLIGHT PRESS Are You My Monster? Howard McWilliam, Amanda Noll
Summary Are You My Monster?, a board book for 0-3 year old listeners, presents Ethan, the little monster-loving boy from I Need My Monster, as he tries to find the monster that matches his drawing. He describes his monster (green, long tail, pointy nails, big teeth), and then looks for these features in an assortment of amusing monsters until he finds the perfect match, which turns out to be his beloved STUFFED monster toy. Children Flashlight Press will enjoy comparing colors, checking if tails are long or short, if nails are pointy or round, if teeth are big or 9781947277328 small until they, too, find the monster who is a perfect match for Ethan. Pub Date: 7/1/19 $8.99 Discount Code: LON Contributor Bio Board Book Howard McWilliam is the award-winning illustrator of I Need My Monster, Hey, That's MY Monster!, When a 26 Pages Dragon Moves In, and When a Dragon Moves In Again, along with many other children's books. He is the Carton Qty: 20 cover artist of The Week (US and UK) and MoneyWeek, and he lives with his wife and three sons. The Juvenile Fiction / Social monster under his bed is Brompton. Amanda Noll is the author of the award-winning, best-selling I Need My Themes JUV039060 Monster and Hey, That's MY Monster! She blames her fundamentally twisted sense of humor on genetics and Series: I Need My Monster the steady stream of Australian humor on which she was raised. When not teaching full-time, she loves 8 in H | 8 in W reading and hanging out with her husband and four children. The monster under her bed is Gertie.
I Love My Dragon Howard McWilliam, Jodi Moore
Summary In this vibrantly colored board book about friendship, a little boy and his big dragon have tons of fun playing together at home, outdoors, in the pool and at the beach, making music and reading, and caring for the baby brother. A perfect story for babies and toddlers to enjoy, and then to relax to as the boy and dragon snuggle at nap time. Flashlight Press 9781947277304 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 5/1/19 $7.99 Howard McWilliam is the award-winning illustrator of When a Dragon Moves In, When a Dragon Moves In Discount Code: LON Again, I Need My Monster, and Hey, That's MY Monster. He is the cover artist of The Week (US and UK), his Board Book art appears regularly in London’s Sunday Telegraph, and he has illustrated dozens of books for children. He 24 Pages lives in Cheltenham, England, with his wife Rebecca and three young sons. Jodi Moore is the author of the Carton Qty: 20 award-winning When a Dragon Moves In and When a Dragon Moves In Again, and an inspiring speaker at Juvenile Fiction / Social schools and writing conferences. She believes that castles – and hearts – are best when filled with family, Themes JUV039060 music, and love. She is the mother of two grown sons, and lives with her husband Larry in Boalsburg, PA. Series: When a Dragon Moves In 7 in H | 7 in W
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BLACK CHOOK BOOKS Bear Martin Bailey
Summary Bear, gear, hear, near, pear. BigThymeRhyme is a brand new series from writer and illustrator Martin Bailey. Martin’s clever single word rhymes and humorous illustrations describing each story are a winning combination guaranteed to make all readers smile.
Black Chook Books Contributor Bio 9780995109360 Martin Bailey has written and/or illustrated over 100 children’s titles for a diverse range of publishers Pub Date: 4/1/19 On Sale Date: 4/1/19 including Scholastic and Pearson. $9.99 Discount Code: LON Board Book
12 Pages Carton Qty: 275 Ages 0 to 3, Grades P And Under Juvenile Fiction / Concepts JUV009080 Series: BigThymeRhyme 5.8 in H | 5.8 in W
Crow Martin Bailey
Summary Crow, bow, sow, grow, mow. BigThymeRhyme is a brand new series from writer and illustrator Martin Bailey. Martin’s clever single word rhymes and humorous illustrations describing each story are a winning combination guaranteed to make all readers smile.
Black Chook Books Contributor Bio 9780995109308 Martin Bailey has written and/or illustrated over 100 children’s titles for a diverse range of publishers Pub Date: 4/1/19 On Sale Date: 4/1/19 including Scholastic and Pearson. $9.99 Discount Code: LON Board Book
12 Pages Carton Qty: 275 Ages 0 to 3, Grades P And Under Juvenile Fiction / Concepts JUV009080 Series: BigThymeRhyme 5.8 in H | 5.8 in W
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BLACK CHOOK BOOKS Frog Martin Bailey
Summary Frog, dog, hog, log, bog. BigThymeRhyme is a brand new series from writer and illustrator Martin Bailey. Martin’s clever single word rhymes and humorous illustrations describing each story are a winning combination guaranteed to make all readers smile.
Black Chook Books Contributor Bio 9780473403348 Martin Bailey has written and/or illustrated over 100 children’s titles for a diverse range of publishers Pub Date: 4/1/19 On Sale Date: 4/1/19 including Scholastic and Pearson. $9.99 Discount Code: LON Board Book
12 Pages Carton Qty: 275 Ages 0 to 3, Grades P And Under Juvenile Fiction / Concepts JUV009080 Series: BigThymeRhyme 5.8 in H | 5.8 in W
Mink Martin Bailey
Summary Mink, pink, drink, wink, shrink. BigThymeRhyme is a brand new series from writer and illustrator Martin Bailey. Martin’s clever single word rhymes and humorous illustrations describing each story are a winning combination guaranteed to make all readers smile.
Black Chook Books Contributor Bio 9780473403355 Martin Bailey has written and/or illustrated over 100 children’s titles for a diverse range of publishers Pub Date: 4/1/19 On Sale Date: 4/1/19 including Scholastic and Pearson. $9.99 Discount Code: LON Board Book
12 Pages Carton Qty: 275 Ages 0 to 3, Grades P And Under Juvenile Fiction / Concepts JUV009080 Series: BigThymeRhyme 5.8 in H | 5.8 in W
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BLACK CHOOK BOOKS Pig Martin Bailey
Summary Pig, wig, dig, fig, jig. BigThymeRhyme is a brand new series from writer and illustrator Martin Bailey. Martin’s clever single word rhymes and humorous illustrations describing each story are a winning combination guaranteed to make all readers smile.
Black Chook Books Contributor Bio 9780995109339 Martin Bailey has written and/or illustrated over 100 children’s titles for a diverse range of publishers Pub Date: 4/1/19 On Sale Date: 4/1/19 including Scholastic and Pearson. $9.99 Discount Code: LON Board Book
12 Pages Carton Qty: 6 Ages 0 to 3, Grades P And Under Juvenile Fiction / Concepts JUV009080 Series: BigThymeRhyme 5.8 in H | 5.8 in W
Los Amigos de Fiona Dr. John Hutton, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gard...
Summary Fiona the hippo, was born six weeks early. She was too small and weak to stand and nurse from her mother, Bibi, so caregivers stepped in to provide critical care. With help from #TeamFiona, the premature hippo grew into a healthy hippo and an ambassador for her species. There is hope for these animals, but people must care enough to want to save them. Seeing amazing creatures like these at a zoo can inspire that kind of blue manatee press powerful connection and make our planet a better place. 9781936669752 Pub Date: 4/2/19 Contributor Bio $7.99 Discount Code: LON Dr. John Hutton is a pediatrician, early literacy researcher and author from Cincinnati, Ohio. The Cincinnati Board Book Zoo & Botanical Garden opened in 1875, making it the second oldest zoo in the United States. It is 14 Pages dedicated to conveying knowledge, conserving nature, and serving the community. Carton Qty: 60 Ages 0 to 3, Grades P And Under Juvenile Fiction / Animals JUV002260 5.5 in H | 5.5 in W
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BLUE MANATEE PRESS Los Sentimientos de Fiona Dr. John Hutton, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gard...
Summary When the Cincinnati Zoo's baby hippo, Fiona, was born six weeks early, she was too weak to stand and nurse from her mother. With help from #TeamFiona, she is growing stronger every day. As Fiona explores the world around her, she is curious and playful. Young readers will love exploring Fiona's life while building important language and social-emotional skills. blue manatee press 9781936669745 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 4/2/19 $7.99 Dr. John Hutton is a pediatrician, early literacy researcher and author from Cincinnati, Ohio. The Cincinnati Discount Code: LON Zoo & Botanical Garden is the second oldest zoo in the United States. It is dedicated to conveying Board Book knowledge, conserving nature, and serving the community. 14 Pages Carton Qty: 60 Ages 0 to 3, Grades P And Under Juvenile Fiction / Animals JUV002330 5.5 in H | 5.5 in W
Mom Loves Little Jumbo Hello, I am Jumbo Yasushi Muraki
Summary Little Jumbo’s mama is not only the greatest, but the biggest elephant ever! Naturally, she is not really the biggest in the world but from his perspective, she is a giant. She is brave and protects him; she plays with him, finds the tastiest fruit and cuddles him when it is time to sleep. And best of all—Mama loves him just like minedition he loves Mama. 9789888341788 Pub Date: 5/1/19 Contributor Bio $9.99 Discount Code: LON Yasushi Muraki was born in 1968 in Hokkaido, Japan. He studied at the Art College of Osaka and now works Board Book as an art instructor and illustrator. He enjoyed drawing as a child so much that he was also sent to art school. 22 Pages And as if that were not enough, he spent hours after school drawing. Carton Qty: 40 Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K Juvenile Fiction / Animals JUV002080 6.8 in H | 6.8 in W
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MINEDITION Seek and Count Yusuke Yonezu
Summary A counting book full of numbers, words, and beautiful objects to discover.
In this clever lift-the-flap book, each page appears to have only one object on it. But lift the flaps and look again to discover what is really going on. Each page reveals brilliantly colorful surprises. An egg cracks open minedition to reveal one baby chick. A tulip is hiding two butterflies, and a blanket reveals three kittens. This counting 9789888341399 book is full of peel-a-boo surprises! Pub Date: 3/1/19 $11.99 Discount Code: LON Contributor Bio Board Book Yusuke Yonezu is an author and illustrator who was born in Tokyo. More than two million of his books have 20 Pages been sold worldwide in numerous languages. His books include the Guess What? series, 5 Little Apples, Carton Qty: 40 Bottoms Up!, Triangles, We Love Each Other, Who is Smiling?, and Why Cry?—all published by minedition. Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K Juvenile Fiction / Concepts JUV009030 Series: Yonezu Board Book 6.8 in H | 6.8 in W
My Mama Is a Mechanic Doug Cenko
Summary Snuggle with Mom for this sweet book about a mother as seen through her son's eyes. To him, she is a surgeon when she repairs his favorite stuffed animal, a chemist when in the kitchen, and an architect when they play with toy blocks. But no matter what happens, she is always his mama, and that's the most important thing of all! blue manatee press 9781936669714 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 4/2/19 $17.99 Doug Cenko is an author and illustrator living in Chicago, IL. He has worked at an animation studio, a live Discount Code: LON special effects company and design agencies, but illustration is what he truly loves to do. When he’s not Hardcover Picture Book drawing, you can find him—or better yet, not find him—mastering the art of hide-and-seek with his wife and 32 Pages daughter. Carton Qty: 32 Ages 0 to 3 Juvenile Fiction / Imagination & Play JUV051000 8 in H | 8 in W
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FLASHLIGHT PRESS Lavender Melody C. Peugh, Liddie Ull
Summary Lavender the elephant drops into a child's bedroom to play. When he learns that they need to stay tidy for Mommy’s afternoon tea party, Lavender suggests a leisurely stroll in the garden. But quiet activities soon escalate into a joyful mud-pie mess! Uh-oh, here comes Mommy! Clean from their baths—the child in the tub and the elephant in the washing machine—the two friends enjoy cookies at tea time. Their pachyderm Flashlight Press play-date ends perfectly, the child dreaming about more adventures with Lavender, who was a stuffed-animal 9781947277229 all along. Adorably narrated by the child, Peugh's playful story begs to be read aloud. Its lovely lilt evokes the Pub Date: 8/1/19 On Sale Date: 8/1/19 poems of A.A. Milne, while Ull’s expressive watercolor and pen-and-ink drawings are reminiscent of Ernest $17.95 Shephard’s classic Winnie-the-Pooh illustrations. Discount Code: LON Hardcover Picture Book Contributor Bio 32 Pages Melody C. Peugh (pronounced Pew) landed a job with Hallmark Cards at age 15, where she solidified her Carton Qty: 20 love for rhyme and writing. She went on to work as a typist at Sears Roebuck and as a legal secretary. She’s Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Fiction / Social been a Girl Scout leader and a 4H leader, and she has taught children’s Bible classes in Colorado, Texas, and Themes Kansas for the past 30 years. This is her first picture book. Liddie Ull has an MFA in Illustration from JUV039060 Syracuse University, and is fluent in traditional and digital media. She has illustrated for magazines and 10.3 in H | 10.3 in W greeting card companies. She lives on a sanctuary farm in upstate New York which currently houses 21 pigs, a 27 year-old donkey, two horses, four goats, two ducks, one guinea hen, and a little rooster. All of these animals inspire her adorable watercolor paintings. This is her first picture book.
My Little Chick Geraldine Elschner, Eve Tharlet
Summary Lena liked to sit in her mother's garden and watch the chickens. But something is missing in this happy group of hens...a sweet little chick! How fortunate that plump little Alma had just laid an egg. But to Lena's surprise, Alma does not seem interested in hatching it. Lena makes a snap decision and attempts to surprise everyone by hatching the chick herself. However, hatching an egg is more difficult than Lena thinks, and the minedition journey from egg to chick is a long one. This is a sweet book about the challenges and joys of being a parent. 9789888341740 Pub Date: 4/1/19 Contributor Bio $17.99 Discount Code: LON Geraldine Elschner is the author of many picture books, including The Cat and the Bird, Funny Machines for Hardcover Picture Book George the Sheep, and Where is the Frog? Originally from France, she studied Germanic and Romance 32 Pages languages, and has translated scores of books, including The Nativity, The Three Kings, and Martin Luther, Carton Qty: 30 published by minedition. Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K Juvenile Fiction / Animals JUV002040 9.8 in H | 9.8 in W
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MINEDITION The Wild Wombat Udo Weigelt
Summary The zoo is getting a wild wombat all the way from Australia. In no time the most outrageous rumors are spreading about this unknown creature. More and more terrifying characteristics are attributed to him, so that it's no wonder all the animals hide on his arrival at the zoo. A memorable tale that teaches kids not to believe every bit of gossip they're told, Weigelt's The Wild Wombat is a witty, enigmatic story. The strong, colorful minedition illustrations build the anticipation wonderfully and allow the fantasy to grow to monster-like dimensions! 9789888341795 Pub Date: 5/1/19 Contributor Bio $19.99 Discount Code: LON Udo Weigelt is the author of many children's picture books featuring animal protagonists. He has also written Hardcover Picture Book several titles about characters gleaned from legend. 44 Pages Carton Qty: 30 Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 1 Juvenile Fiction / Animals JUV002340 10.5 in H | 10.5 in W
Yes, I Can Listen! Steve Metzger, Susan Szecsi
Summary Listening is an essential life skill that helps children achieve success at school, follow safety rules and show others that they care about them. In a world filled with distractions, being a “good listener” has become more difficult than ever. The playful rhymes of Yes, I Can Listen! encourage children to appreciate the rewards of attentive listening. With sweet characters, varied type faces, and vivid colors, this picture book introduces a variety of listening scenarios. Each two-page spread let children imagine how they might listen in a number of Parenting Press common situations. Yes, I Can Listen! concludes with a page of suggestions for parents who wish to explore 9781641601740 Pub Date: 8/6/19 more activities that encourage and develop their children's listening skills. $16.99 Discount Code: LON Hardcover Picture Book Contributor Bio Steve Metzger taught preschool for several years, then worked at Scholastic, where he ran school book clubs 32 Pages Carton Qty: 0 and created more than 60 children’s books. He lives in New York City. Susan Szecsi is a freelance designer Ages 3 to 6, Grades P to 1 and illustrator with traditional fine art training. Juvenile Nonfiction / Concepts JNF013060 9.8 in H | 8.8 in W
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TRIUMPH BOOKS G is for Golazo The Ultimate Soccer Alphabet James Littlejohn, Matthew Shipley
Summary S is for soccer. F is for football, and fútbol, and fußball… No matter what you call it, everyone loves the beautiful game! The creators of B is for Baller return with a vibrant, stylish parade of soccer legends. Featuring dozens of international superstars like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Pelé, Diego Maradona, Marta, Mia Hamm, and Abby Wambach, G is for Golazo is the ultimate ABC book for budding soccer fans. Triumph Books 9781629376714 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 5/14/19 James Littlejohn is a writer, father, and sports fan. He used to think he was a pretty decent soccer player, $17.95 until he lived in South America and learned this was not the case. Matthew Shipley is an illustrator whose Discount Code: LON Hardcover Picture Book art has appeared in projects from Major League Soccer, Bleacher Report, TheTwoPointOne, and The Globe and Mail, among others. With James Littlejohn, he is the creator of B is for Baller: The Ultimate Basketball 32 Pages Carton Qty: 22 Alphabet. Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation JNF054130 11 in H | 8.5 in W
Alphabeasts An A-Z of Alphabetical Animals Maree Coote
Summary A brand new collection of typographic delights from this award-winning illustrator. Each letter of the alphabet is illustrated by an animal starting with the letter, and made entirely of the letters that spell its name. Bright colors are used to help beginners find the basic alphabet, while older readers can unscramble the whole image by finding all the letters. The exact fonts used are provided in a key on each page to make it easier to hunt and find all the letters that spell each animal portrait. A great way to learn the alphabet, improve spelling, Melbournestyle Books letter-recognition, and observation, and discover typography and design. 9780992491772 Pub Date: 3/1/19 Contributor Bio On Sale Date: 3/1/19 $19.99 Maree Coote is a Melbourne-based author, illustrator, and designer. Her books have a strong sense of design Discount Code: LON and ingenuity. She has won the Special Mention prize at Bologna Ragazzi Fiere 2017. Hardcover Picture Book
28 Pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K Juvenile Nonfiction / Concepts JNF013010 11.5 in H | 9.3 in W
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ALBERT WHITMAN & COMPANY Frankie Frog and the Throaty Croakers Freya Hartas
Summary Every frog dreams of their first croak, but Frankie’s croak never comes! Without it, he’s not sure how he fits into the world of the pond, until one day he hears a mysterious sound from a musical instrument. Is this another way for Frankie to make his voice heard? Frankie Frog and the Throaty Croakers is a celebration of music, determination, and creativity. Contributor Bio Albert Whitman & Company Freya Hartas is a UK-based children’s book author and illustrator living in the vibrant city of Bristol. She 9780807525432 graduated from Falmouth University with first class honors in BA Illustration in 2014. She has worked on Pub Date: 4/1/19 $16.99 picture books and a number of books for older children. Discount Code: LON Hardcover Picture Book
32 Pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes JUV039150 10 in H | 8 in W
I Used to Be Famous Becky Cattie, Tara Luebbe, Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
Summary Kiely's been famous her entire life, but when a baby sister appears on the scene, she feels like a has-been. Now Kiely has to figure out how to gain back the attention of her adoring fans (her family), even if it means sharing the spotlight.
Albert Whitman & Company Contributor Bio 9780807534434 Becky Cattie has always had a flair for the dramatic and loves all things entertainment—especially character- Pub Date: 4/1/19 $16.99 driven narratives. She was a casting producer for reality TV shows like NBC’s America’s Got Talent, ABC’s Discount Code: LON Extreme Makeover, and E!’s The Simple Life in Los Angeles. She lives in Chicago. Tara Luebbe is a Hardcover Picture Book self-described “Picture Book Nerd.” In her previous life, she owned a toy and book store in Atlanta, which was 32 Pages a catalyst for writing her own books. Joanne Lew-Vriethoff is the award-winning illustrator of such books as Carton Qty: 32 Another Day as Emily and The Dancing Pancake by Eileen Spinelli and Peace, Baby! by Linda Ashman. Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K Juvenile Fiction / Family JUV013000 9 in H | 9 in W
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ALBERT WHITMAN & COMPANY If I Were a Park Ranger Catherine Stier, Patrick Corrigan
Summary If you were a national park ranger, you'd spend every day in one of the most treasured places in America. You'd have an amazing job protecting animals, the environment, and our country's natural and historical heritage, from the wilds of Denali to the Statue of Liberty!
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Albert Whitman & Company Catherine Stier has worked as a professional writer for more than 16 years and has published hundreds of 9780807535455 articles and stories. She is the author of If I Were President, If I Ran for President, and Today on Election Pub Date: 4/1/19 Day. She lives in San Antonio, Texas with her husband and two children. Patrick Corrigan was born in the $16.99 Discount Code: LON north of England and grew up drawing and designing. After University, he was an art director in a design Hardcover Picture Book studio for nearly ten years. He now lives in London with his wife and cat, illustrating children's books.
32 Pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Nonfiction / History JNF025260 10 in H | 8 in W
Lumber Jills The Unsung Heroines of World War II Alexandra Davis, Katie Hickey
Summary In World War II, Great Britain needed lumber to make planes, ships, and even newspapers—but there weren’t enough men to cut down the trees. Enter the fearless Lumber Jills! These young women may not have had much woodcutting experience, but they each had two hands willing to work and one stout heart, and they came together to do their part. Discover this lyrical story of home front heroism and female friendship.
Albert Whitman & Company Contributor Bio 9780807547953 Alexandra Davis studied Children's Literature at New York University. Since then, Alex has also worked in the Pub Date: 3/1/19 $16.99 legendary New York children's bookstore, Books of Wonder, on 5th Avenue selling high-fashion shoes and Discount Code: LON handbags, and at home raising a curious little boy. Lumber Jills is her first book. Katie Hickey studied at Hardcover Picture Book Falmouth University. Since graduating, she has worked for various clients ranging from greeting card 32 Pages companies, magazines, and publishers. Carton Qty: 32 Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K Juvenile Fiction / Girls & Women JUV014000 10 in H | 8 in W
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ALBERT WHITMAN & COMPANY The Wind Plays Tricks Virginia Howard, Charlene Chua
Summary The wind swirls through the farmyard one dark night. It tears around the farmyard, over the meadows, past the pond. It blows so hard and so long that all the animals howl, too. And in the sunny morning, the animals learn that the wind has played tricks on them. Pig goes, “Cluck!” Little Chicks go, “Neigh!” Hens go, “Moo!” Horse goes “Cock-a-Doodle-Dooo!” Cow goes “Quack!” And Rooster—well, Rooster goes, “Cheep!” Can the animals work together to find a solution and get their right voices back?
Albert Whitman & Company Contributor Bio 9780807587355 An accomplished writer and editor, Virginia Howard has worked in education for many years in the Office of Pub Date: 3/1/19 $16.99 Publications at Louisiana State University School of Medicine. She is the author of The Bayou Bogeyman Discount Code: LON Presents: Hoodoo and Voodoo; Hurricane Boy; and Timothy Hubble and the King Cake Party. She lives in Hardcover Picture Book Louisiana. Charlene Chua grew up in Singapore, where she drew and read comics. Her work has appeared in 32 Pages American Illustration, Spectrum, and SILA's Illustration West. She lives in Canada. Carton Qty: 32 Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K Juvenile Fiction / Animals JUV002090 10 in H | 8 in W
Dazzling Travis A Story About being Confident & Original Hannah Carmona Dias, Brenda Figueroa
Summary Travis sets no limits to what he enjoys doing. Shopping and football, ballet and dress-up make Travis a one of a kind boy! But when some of the kids on the playground begin to pick on him, Travis truly dazzles. This empowering story encourages both boys and girls to challenge the social norm, revealing their true selves. Contributor Bio Cardinal Rule Press Hannah Carmona Dias is the author of Beautiful, Wonderful, Strong Little Me and the founder of Collective 9780997608571 Pub Date: 4/1/19 Art School of Tennessee. She is also a mother, active YouTuber, and actress. She lives in Franklin, Tennessee. $10.95 Brenda Figueroa is a freelance illustrator based in Madrid. Her professional background includes a bachelor's Discount Code: LON degree in graphic design, an MA in children’s book illustration, experience in advertising, and a wide range of Trade Paperback illustration projects. 32 Pages Carton Qty: 100 Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes JUV039140 11 in H | 8.5 in W
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ALBERT WHITMAN & COMPANY Mango Moon Diane de Anda, Sue Cornelison
Summary When a father is taken away from his family and facing deportation, his children are left to grieve and wonder about what comes next. Maricela, Manuel, and their mother face the many challenges of having their lives completely changed by the absence of their father and husband. Their day-to-day norm now includes moving to a new house, missed soccer games and birthday parties, and emptiness. Though Mango Moon shows what life is like from a child’s perspective when a parent is deported, Maricela learns that her love for her father continues on even though he's no longer part of her daily life. Albert Whitman & Company 9780807549575 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 4/1/19 $16.99 Diane de Anda, a third generation Latina, is a retired professor in the Department of Social Welfare at UCLA. Discount Code: LON Author of several children’s books featuring Latino families, she has five more books due to be published in Hardcover Picture Book 2018 and 2019. Sue Cornelison is the author and illustrator of many children's books. She relishes her time 32 Pages with family, coaching her tumbling and trampoline team, and playing wildlife photographer when she isn't Carton Qty: 32 illustrating. Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes JUV039250 10 in H | 8 in W
La Luna Mango Sue Cornelison, Diane de Anda
Summary When a father is taken away from his family and faces deportation, his family is left to grieve and wonder what comes next. Maricela, Manual, and their mother face the many challenges and changes created by their father's absence. A new home, missed soccer games and birthday parties, and emptiness are now day-to-day norms. But Maricela learns that her love for her father is sustained even though he is no longer part of her daily life.
Albert Whitman & Company Cuando un padre es apartado de su familia y enfrenta la deportación, su familia se queda sufriendo con el 9780807549599 duelo y deseando saber qué sucederá después. Maricela, Manuel y su madre enfrentan los muchos desafíos al Pub Date: 4/1/19 $16.99 tener que su vida es cambiada completamente por la ausencia de su padre y su esposo. Mudarse a una casa Discount Code: LON nueva, juegos de fútbol perdidos, fiestas de cumpleaños, y el vacío son ahora la norma del día a día. La Luna Hardcover Picture Book Mango muestra cómo es la vida desde la perspectiva de un niño/a cuando un padre es deportado, y las 32 Pages realidades desgarradoras que tienen que enfrentar, pero Maricela descubre que su amor por su padre se Carton Qty: 32 mantiene a pesar de que ya no es ... Ages 3 to 5, Grades P to K Juvenile Fiction / Social Contributor Bio Themes JUV039250 Diane de Anda, a third generation Latina, is a retired professor in the Department of Social Welfare at UCLA. 10 in H | 8 in W Author of several children’s books featuring Latino families, she has five more books due to be published in 2018 and 2019. Sue Cornelison is the author and illustrator of many children's books. She relishes her time with family, coaching her tumbling and trampoline team, and playing wildlife photographer when she isn't illustrating.
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EDICIONES LAROUSSE Mi gran libro de las fábulas de La Fontaine Jean de la Fontaine
Summary La Fontaine wrote some of the most famous fables of modern times, eight of which can be found in this book including "The Hare and the Tortoise", "The Goose with the Golden Eggs" and "The Cicada and the Ant." All are accompanied by beautiful illustrations that without a doubt will be loved by all children. Contributor Bio Ediciones Larousse Jean de La Fontaine is a poet. He is one of the most widely read poets of his generation. His book, Fables, 9786072115521 is considered a masterpiece of world literature and a model for all subsequent fabulist writers. Pub Date: 5/1/19 $17.99 Discount Code: LON Hardcover Picture Book
96 Pages Carton Qty: 14 Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Fiction / Classics JUV007000 9.8 in H | 11.5 in W
Children of the Bible Ms Margaret McAllister, Ms Alida Massari
Summary An elegantly illustrated collection of favourite Bible stories with an interesting twist. Margaret McAllister imaginatively retells these tales from the point of view of the children involved. Alida Massari's illustration style, inspired by ancient art and architecture and full of grace and sophistication, is perfectly suited to the book. A beautiful and informative title. Contributor Bio Lion Children's Bks Margaret McAllister is an experienced author for children. She has written a number of books for leading 9780745978291 Pub Date: 3/22/19 publishers, and has been shortlisted for the Ottakar's Children's Book Prize. She specializes in historical On Sale Date: 3/22/19 fiction. $12.99/$16.99 Can./£9.99 Alida Massari is an award winning artist who studied Illustration at the European Institute of Design in Rome. UK Paperback She finds inspiration from ancient art and architecture. She describes her work as modern with an ancient atmosphere. 48 Pages Carton Qty: 1 Ages 7 to 11 Juvenile Nonfiction / Religion JNF049040 10.2 in H | 8.5 in W
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BOOKLIFE Animals Infographics Harriet Brundle
Summary Focusing on the five main animal groups and the process of reproduction, birth, and growth, this book combines accessible, factual text with modern graphics. Contributor Bio Harriet Brundle is the author of more than 30 books on a diverse range of subjects, including the Infographics series, the Materials series, and the Your Faith series.
Booklife 9781786376305 Pub Date: 4/1/19 On Sale Date: 4/1/19 $9.99 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
32 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 7 to 11, Grades 2 to 6 Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals JNF003000 Series: Infographics 11.8 in H | 8.3 in W
Continents Infographics Harriet Brundle
Summary Through the use of stylish, informative graphics, this title explores the science behind continental drift and discusses how this process has shaped our planet. Contributor Bio Harriet Brundle is the author of more than 30 books on a diverse range of subjects, including the Infographics series, the Materials series, and the Your Faith series.
Booklife 9781786376312 Pub Date: 4/1/19 On Sale Date: 4/1/19 $9.99 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
32 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 7 to 11, Grades 2 to 6 Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places JNF038000 Series: Infographics 11.8 in H | 8.3 in W
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BOOKLIFE Habitats Infographics Harriet Brundle
Summary This title discusses the diversity of life on our planet and uses infographics to explore how plants and animals have made their homes in every habitat that the world has to offer. Contributor Bio Harriet Brundle is the author of more than 30 nonfiction books for children, including titles in the Materials series, the World Issues series, and the Your Faith series.
Booklife 9781786376329 Pub Date: 4/1/19 On Sale Date: 4/1/19 $9.99 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
32 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 7 to 11, Grades 2 to 6 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051000 Series: Infographics 11.8 in H | 8.3 in W
Human Body Infographics Harriet Brundle
Summary Explore the amazing human body with this visually-oriented title. Readers can expect modern, engaging imagery and informative text. Contributor Bio Harriet Brundle is the author of more than 30 nonfiction books for children, including titles in the Materials series, the World Issues series, and the Your Faith series.
Booklife 9781786376336 Pub Date: 4/1/19 On Sale Date: 4/1/19 $9.99 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
32 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 7 to 11, Grades 2 to 6 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051050 Series: Infographics 11.8 in H | 8.3 in W
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BOOKLIFE Space Infographics Harriet Brundle
Summary Journey into space and learn about the different parts of the solar system with this explorative title. Focused on image-led, fun, and factual information, readers will be captivated from start to finish. Contributor Bio Harriet Brundle is the author of more than 30 nonfiction books for children, including titles in the Materials series, the World Issues series, and the Your Faith series.
Booklife 9781786376343 Pub Date: 4/1/19 On Sale Date: 4/1/19 $9.99 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
32 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 7 to 11, Grades 2 to 6 Juvenile Nonfiction / Technology JNF051010 Series: Infographics 11.8 in H | 8.3 in W
Weather Infographics Harriet Brundle
Summary Find out more about the different weather types and discover why we have seasons with this fascinating title that uses modern graphics to bring the subject area to life. Contributor Bio Harriet Brundle is the author of more than 30 nonfiction books for children, including titles in the Materials series, the World Issues series, and the Your Faith series.
Booklife 9781786376350 Pub Date: 4/1/19 On Sale Date: 4/1/19 $9.99 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
32 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 7 to 11, Grades 2 to 6 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF037080 Series: Infographics 11.8 in H | 8.3 in W
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CHICAGO REVIEW PRESS The Apollo Missions for Kids The People and Engineering Behind the Race to the Moon, with 21 Activities Jerome Pohlen
Summary In 1961 President Kennedy issued a challenge to land a person on the moon and return safely to Earth before Chicago Review Press the end of the 1960s, a bold proclamation at the time, given that only one US astronaut had been to space, 9780912777177 for just 15 minutes. The race to the moon was part of the larger Cold War between the United States and the Pub Date: 6/4/19 $18.99 Soviet Union, a race where the Russians appeared far ahead of the Americans. Apollo was a complicated, Discount Code: LON dangerous and expensive adventure involving 400,000 people across the nation. Before it was over, NASA had Trade Paperback made 11 Apollo flights, six of which landed on the moon, and eight astronauts had lost their lives. But it was 160 Pages also fun, and the crews never missed a chance to enjoy the trip or pull off a prank 240,000 miles from home. Carton Qty: 0 The Apollo Missions for Kids tells the story from the perspective of those who lived it—the astronauts and Ages 9 And Up, Grades 4 their families, the controllers and engineers, the technicians and politicians who made the impossible possible. And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature Contributor Bio JNF051040 Jerome Pohlen is a former elementary school science teacher, an engineer, an editor, and the author of Series: For Kids series Albert Einstein and Relativity for Kids as well as a dozen award-winning science kits, including Famous 8.5 in H | 11 in W Experiments, Microscopic World and Wild Weather.
The Van Gogh Activity Book Grace Helmer
Summary The Van Gogh Activity Book is an entertaining and accessible introduction to one of the most famous artists in Michael O'Mara history. Readers will discover the key features and themes that define Van Gogh as an artist as well as 9781910552858 Pub Date: 3/1/19 mastering mark making, experimenting with complementary colors, practicing perspective, and much more On Sale Date: 3/1/19 with 14 fun, arty exercises. With an illustrated fold-out timeline featuring seven of Van Gogh’s most famous $16.95/£9.99 UK works, The Van Gogh Activity Book is a useful reference tool as well as an engaging activity book. Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback Contributor Bio 64 Pages Grace Helmer is part of the illustration studio collective Day Job. Some of her clients include: Apple, Google, Carton Qty: 0 HarvardX, Washington Post,Vogue US, Marie Claire France, Octopus Books, and the Independent. Ages 8 And Up, Grades 3 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books JNF001000 Series: Modern Art Activity Book 7.5 in H | 12 in W | 0.3 in T
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B SMALL PUBLISHING Rebel Women Discover History Through Fashion Catherine Bruzzone, Hennie Haworth
Summary Clothes tell stories of power, of oppression, of celebration, and of tragedy—discover the lives of 16 strong women through the clothing of their time: Hatshepsut, Hydna of Scione, Aurelia Cotta, Boudicca, Murasaki Shikibu, Joan of Arc, Elizabeth I, Catherine the Great, Buffalo Calf Road Woman, Emmeline Pankhurst, Marie Curie, Coco Chanel, Marilyn Monroe, Althea Gibson, Wangari Maathai, and Valentina Tereshkova. Press out the paper dolls at the back of the book, cut out the costumes, and start dressing up! b small publishing 9781911509226 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 3/1/19 Catherine Bruzzone is the author of My Book of Bike Activities, the Lucy Cat series, and many other series. On Sale Date: 3/1/19 Hennie Haworth is an illustrator whose work has appeared in the Guardian and for clients such as Louis $9.99/£7.99 UK Discount Code: LON Vuitton and Converse. Trade Paperback
24 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 Juvenile Nonfiction / Girls & Women JNF023000 Series: Fashion Paper Dolls 11 in H | 8.5 in W
Cuddle the Magic Kitten Book 4: School of Spells Hayley Daze
Summary When Cuddle the cutest kitten appears, Olivia and Grace are in for a big adventure! With a sparkle of kitten magic, the girls find themselves in an enchanted school for fairies, unicorns, sprites, and more. The littlest unicorn at the school is lonely. Can Cuddle and the girls help him to make new friends?
Contributor Bio Hayley Daze is the pen name of Jane Clarke, award-winning writer of the Dinosaur Cove series, which has sold more than one million copies worldwide. Hayley has penned more than 45 children's books and is a past winner of the Nottingham Children's Book Award, the Norfolk Library and Information Service Children's Book Willow Tree Books 9781787009806 Award, and she was highly commended at the Sheffield Children's Book Award. Pub Date: 3/1/19 $4.99 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
112 Pages Carton Qty: 1 Ages 6 to 8, Grades 1 to 3 Juvenile Fiction / Animals JUV002050 Series: Cuddle the Magic Kitten 7.8 in H | 5 in W
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WILLOW TREE BOOKS Muddle the Magic Puppy Book 4: Rainforest Hide and Seek Hayley Daze
Summary Muddle is a naughty puppy who loves to go on magical adventures with his friends Ruby and Harry. He only has to jump into a puddle for the magic to begin. Ruby and Harry are amazed when Muddle whisks them away to a huge rainforest. But somebody is causing trouble, and for once it's not Muddle! Things keep going missing and Muddle and the children need to find out the reason why!
Contributor Bio Hayley Daze is the pen name of Jane Clarke, award-winning writer of the Dinosaur Cove series, which has sold more than one million copies worldwide. Hayley has penned more than 45 children's books and is a past Willow Tree Books 9781787009790 winner of the Nottingham Children's Book Award, the Norfolk Library and Information Service Children's Book Pub Date: 3/1/19 Award, and she was highly commended at the Sheffield Children's Book Award. $4.99 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
112 Pages Carton Qty: 1 Ages 6 to 8, Grades 1 to 2 Juvenile Fiction / Animals JUV002070 Series: Muddle the Magic Puppy 7.8 in H | 5 in W
The Case of Piggy's Bank (Detective Paw of the Law: Time to Read, Level 3) Dosh Archer
Summary Together, Detective Paw and Patrol Officer Prickles can crack any case. When they’re called to Piggy's Bank, all the money has vanished! Who could have taken it? Solve the mystery alongside this delightful duo in this rollicking new series. Contributor Bio Dosh Archer's madcap humor and love of strong, plot-based stories make her perfect for creating books for newly independent readers. She has written multiple books for children, including the Urgency Emergency! Albert Whitman & Company 9780807515648 series and Looking After Little Ellie. Dosh lives in England. Pub Date: 8/1/19 $3.99 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
48 Pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Fiction / Readers JUV043000 Series: Time to Read 9 in H | 6 in W
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ALBERT WHITMAN & COMPANY The Case of the Stolen Drumsticks (Detective Paw of the Law: Time to Read, Level 3) Dosh Archer
Summary Vinnie’s drumsticks were stolen right before the battle of the bands! Can Detective Paw and Patrol Officer Prickles find the drumsticks in time for the performance? Solve the mystery alongside this delightful duo in this rollicking new series. Contributor Bio Dosh Archer's madcap humor and love of strong, plot-based stories make her perfect for creating books for newly independent readers. She has written multiple books for children, including the Urgency Emergency! Albert Whitman & Company 9780807515631 series and Looking After Little Ellie. Dosh lives in England. Pub Date: 8/1/19 $3.99 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
48 Pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 3 Juvenile Fiction / Readers JUV043000 Series: Time to Read 9 in H | 6 in W
Dracula Bram Stoker
Summary As the guest and prisoner of the sinister Count Dracula, Jonathan is plunged into a terrifying world of ancient evil and unbearable fear. Back in England, Jonathan's wife Mina is concerned about her friend Lucy who is mysteriously ill and growing weaker by the day. Can Lucy's friends save her from the worst horror of all, or are they all doomed to a similar fate? Can love, courage and goodness defeat the evil thirst of a vampire? In this fight to the bitter end, who will live, who will die, and who will be doomed to a living death? Contributor Bio Abraham "Bram" Stoker (November 8, 1847—April 20, 1912) was an Irish author best known for his gothic Baker Street Press novel, Dracula. 9781912464135 Pub Date: 8/1/19 On Sale Date: 8/1/19 $11.99/£6.99 UK Discount Code: LON Hardcover
64 Pages Carton Qty: 68 Ages 9 to 11, Grades 4 to 6 Juvenile Fiction / Classics JUV007000 Series: Baker Street Readers 8 in H | 5.3 in W | 0.5 in T | 0.5 lb Wt
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BAKER STREET PRESS Persuasion Jane Austen
Summary Eight years ago, Anne Elliot was persuaded that her family's honour was more important than her own happiness. She has suffered ever since. Now the man she turned away has returned. Can Captain Wentworth forgive Anne, or will he be charmed instead by the beautiful Louisa? Will Anne be persuaded to marry her cousin, or will she find the strength to follow her heart? The extravagance of Anne's foolish father, the greedy plotting of false friends, and a near-fatal accident bring danger into Anne's safe world. Their hearts assailed by resentment, regrets and rivals, can Anne and Captain Wentworth now reach across the void that separates them to love each other again?
Baker Street Press Contributor Bio 9781912464142 Jane Austen (1775—1817) was an English novelist best known for her six major novels, Sense and Pub Date: 5/1/19 Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion, Northanger Abbey, Mansfield Park, and Emma. On Sale Date: 5/1/19 $11.99/£6.99 UK Discount Code: LON Hardcover
64 Pages Carton Qty: 68 Ages 9 to 11, Grades 4 to 6 Juvenile Fiction / Classics JUV007000 Series: Baker Street Readers 8 in H | 5.3 in W | 0.5 in T | 0.5 lb Wt
Sense and Sensibility Jane Austen
Summary Marianne seeks a man who shares her eager spirit; Elinor is in love with the polite, considerate Edward Ferrars.
Their younger sister Margaret watches in bewilderment as Marianne and Elinor experience the joys and heartaches of early adult life.
Is Marianne too warm or is Elinor too cold? Whose example should Margaret follow? Margaret records the dangers presented by scheming friends and deceitful lovers.
Baker Street Press 9781912464128 Will Elinor's sense be strong enough to support both sisters, or will Marianne's sensibility bring tragedy? Pub Date: 5/1/19 On Sale Date: 5/1/19 What will you learn as you read Margaret's account? $11.99/£6.99 UK Discount Code: LON Hardcover Contributor Bio 64 Pages Jane Austen (1775—1817) was an English novelist best known for her six major novels, Sense and Carton Qty: 68 Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion, Northanger Abbey, Mansfield Park, and Emma. Ages 9 to 11, Grades 4 to 6 Juvenile Fiction / Classics JUV007000 Series: Baker Street Readers 8 in H | 5.3 in W | 0.5 in T | 0.5 lb Wt
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ALBERT WHITMAN & COMPANY Sasha and Puck and the Cordial Cordial Daniel Nayeri, Anneliese Mak
Summary When Basil Gentry asks for a cordial cordial, Sasha thinks he wants it for his spoiled sister Sisal. A boarding school headmistress is coming to meet Sisal, but Sisal would rather throw a party for her horse. Can Sasha and Puck convince Sisal to be friendly for one whole day? Contributor Bio Daniel Nayeri was born in Iran and spent some years as a refugee before immigrating to Oklahoma at age eight with his family. He is the author of several books for young readers, including Straw House, Wood House, Brick House, Blow: Four Novellas. He lives with his family in New Jersey. Anneliese Mak is an Albert Whitman & Company 9780807572436 Australian illustrator and animator currently living and working in Canada, with a love for animals, scarves, Pub Date: 5/1/19 checking the weather, and bread. She revels in the challenge of telling stories in a single image. $14.99 Discount Code: LON Hardcover
128 Pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic JUV037000 Series: The Elixir Fixers 8 in H | 5.5 in W
Sasha and Puck and the Potion of Luck Daniel Nayeri, Anneliese Mak
Summary When local chocolate maker Ms. Kozlow comes to the Juicy Gizzard potion shop asking for luck, Sasha needs to find out why. Does Ms. Kozlow need luck because she has a matchmaking appointment with Granny Yenta this afternoon? Can Sasha and her new friend Puck make it Ms. Kozlow’s lucky day?
Contributor Bio Daniel Nayeri was born in Iran and spent some years as a refugee before immigrating to Oklahoma at age eight with his family. He is the author of several books for young readers, including Straw House, Wood Albert Whitman & Company House, Brick House, Blow: Four Novellas. He lives with his family in New Jersey. Anneliese Mak is an 9780807572429 Pub Date: 3/1/19 Australian illustrator and animator currently living and working in Canada, with a love for animals, scarves, $14.99 checking the weather, and bread. She revels in the challenge of telling stories in a single image. Discount Code: LON Hardcover
128 Pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 7 to 9, Grades 2 to 4 Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic JUV037000 Series: The Elixir Fixers 8 in H | 5.5 in W
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ALBERT WHITMAN & COMPANY The Hundred-Year Mystery Gertrude Chandler Warner
Summary The Boxcar Children stumble across a 100-year-old time capsule with a mysterious journal inside. It contains clues that lead the children around Greenfield and through the history books in search of a lost treasure. But questions remain. Who wrote the journal? And after 100 years, will there be enough evidence to find the hidden treasure? Contributor Bio Gertrude Chandler Warner was born in 1890 in Putnam, Connecticut, where she later taught school. She wrote The Boxcar Children because she had often imagined how delightful it would be to live in a caboose or Albert Whitman & Company 9780807507490 freight car. Encouraged by the book’s success, she went on to write 18 more stories about the Alden children. Pub Date: 3/1/19 $6.99 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
128 Pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 7 to 10, Grades 1 to 5 Juvenile Fiction / Mysteries & Detective Stories JUV028000 Series: The Boxcar Children Mysteries 7.6 in H | 5.3 in W
The Sea Turtle Mystery Gertrude Chandler Warner
Summary The Aldens are spending spring break on a beach, but they aren’t just soaking up the sun. They’re protecting an endangered species! Their job is to mark sea turtle nests so the eggs can be moved to a safe place to hatch, but someone is digging up the eggs without permission. Can the Boxcar Children figure out what’s going on and help save the sea turtles?
Contributor Bio Gertrude Chandler Warner was born in 1890 in Putnam, Connecticut, where she later taught school. She Albert Whitman & Company wrote The Boxcar Children because she had often imagined how delightful it would be to live in a caboose or 9780807507537 Pub Date: 4/1/19 freight car. Encouraged by the book’s success, she went on to write eighteen more stories about the Alden $12.99 children. Discount Code: LON Hardcover
128 Pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 7 to 10, Grades 1 to 5 Juvenile Fiction / Mysteries & Detective Stories JUV028000 Series: The Boxcar Children Mysteries 7.6 in H | 5.3 in W
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ALBERT WHITMAN & COMPANY The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children: Time to Read, Level 2) Gertrude Chandler Warner, Shane Clester
Summary Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are orphans. The only way they can stay together as a family is to make it on their own. So when the children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it home—and become the Boxcar Children! Adapted from the feature film of the same name, this early reader allows children to step into reading with the story that launched the beloved Boxcar Children Mysteries. Contributor Bio Gertrude Chandler Warner grew up in Putnam, Connecticut. She wrote The Boxcar Children and when readers asked for more adventures, Warner wrote more books—a total of 19 in all. After her death, other Albert Whitman & Company authors have continued to write stories about Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden, and today the Boxcar 9780807508350 Children series includes more than 100 installments. Largely self-taught, Shane Clester has been a Pub Date: 3/1/19 $3.99 professional illustrator since 2005. He began working in comics and storyboards before transitioning to Discount Code: LON children's books. He lives in Florida with his wife and two children. Trade Paperback
48 Pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Fiction / Readers JUV043000 Series: Time to Read 9 in H | 6 in W
Mystery Ranch (The Boxcar Children: Time to Read, Level 2) Gertrude Chandler Warner, Shane Clester
Summary The Aldens head to their aunt’s ranch for the summer and make an amazing discovery! Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's story of the same name, this new version introduces young readers to a Boxcar Children classic.
Albert Whitman & Company Contributor Bio 9780807554029 Gertrude Chandler Warner grew up in Putnam, Connecticut. She wrote The Boxcar Children and when Pub Date: 8/1/19 $12.99 readers asked for more adventures, Warner wrote more books—a total of 19 in all. After her death, other Discount Code: LON authors have continued to write stories about Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden, and today the Boxcar Hardcover Children series includes more than 100 installments. Largely self-taught, Shane Clester has been a 48 Pages professional illustrator since 2005. He began working in comics and storyboards before transitioning to Carton Qty: 32 children's books. He lives in Florida with his wife and two children. Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Fiction / Readers JUV043000 Series: Time to Read 9 in H | 6 in W
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ALBERT WHITMAN & COMPANY Surprise Island (The Boxcar Children: Time to Read, Level 2) Gertrude Chandler Warner, Shane Clester
Summary The Aldens spend the summer on Grandfather's island! Joe, the island's friendly handyman, helps them with anything they need, but as the children continue to explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island—and to their new friend—than meets the eye. Adapted from the feature film of the same name, this early reader allows children to step into reading with a Boxcar Children classic. Contributor Bio Gertrude Chandler Warner, born in 1890, created The Boxcar Children, writing the first 18 stories about the Alden children. Largely self-taught Shane Clester, a professional illustrator since 2005, began working in Albert Whitman & Company comics and storyboards before transitioning to children’s books. 9780807576793 Pub Date: 3/1/19 $3.99 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
64 Pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Fiction / Readers JUV043000 Series: Time to Read 9 in H | 6 in W
The Yellow House Mystery (The Boxcar Children: Time to Read, Level 2) Gertrude Chandler Warner, Shane Clester
Summary Years ago, a man disappeared from the yellow house on Surprise Island. Why? The Aldens have found a clue to the mystery! Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's story of the same name, this new version
Albert Whitman & Company introduces young readers to a Boxcar Children classic. 9780807593677 Pub Date: 4/1/19 On Sale Date: 4/1/19 Contributor Bio $12.99 Gertrude Chandler Warner, born in 1890, created The Boxcar Children, writing the first 18 stories about the Discount Code: LON Alden children. Largely self-taught Shane Clester, a professional illustrator since 2005, began working in Hardcover comics and storyboards before transitioning to children’s books. 48 Pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2 Juvenile Fiction / Readers JUV043000 Series: Time to Read 9 in H | 6 in W
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FIVE MILE The Wiggles Emma!: Colouring and Activity Pack The Wiggles
Summary Hours of Wiggly fun for young Emma Wiggle fans with this all-in-one activity pack. Pack includes a 24-page coloring book, 16-page activity pad and crayons, secured in a polybag. Contributor Bio The Wiggles are the world's most popular children's entertainment group. They formed in Sydney, Australia in 1991. It's an exciting new era with a new generation of Wiggles fans singing and dancing with Anthony (Blue), Emma (Yellow), Lachy (Purple) and Simon (Red)!
Five Mile 9781760683801 Pub Date: 7/1/19 On Sale Date: 7/1/19 $5.99 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
40 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 0 to 3, Grades P And Under Juvenile Fiction / Activity Books JUV054000 Series: The Wiggles 10.8 in H | 8.3 in W
The Wiggles Emma!: Giant Sticker and Activity Pad The Wiggles
Summary Wiggly fans will be happily occupied with this large format sticker and activity pad featuring Yellow Wiggle, Emma. Includes over 150 stickers and 48 pages of age-appropriate activities. Five Mile 9781760683672 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 7/1/19 The Wiggles are the world's most popular children's entertainment group. They formed in Sydney, Australia On Sale Date: 7/1/19 in 1991. It's an exciting new era with a new generation of Wiggles fans singing and dancing with Anthony $8.99 Discount Code: LON (Blue), Emma (Yellow), Lachy (Purple) and Simon (Red)! Trade Paperback
48 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 0 to 3, Grades P to K Juvenile Fiction / Activity Books JUV054000 Series: The Wiggles 11.5 in H | 14.5 in W
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FIVE MILE The Wiggles Emma!: My First Library Includes 6 Emma Storybooks The Wiggles
Summary Delight young Emma Wiggle fans with six Emma hardcover storybooks in a handy slipcase! Each story features the yellow Wiggle in and adventure that extends the Wiggly world that young fans and their families know and love. Titles include Dial E For Emma!, Emma's New Glasses, Emma and the Mystery Shoes, Five Mile Cinderemma, Emma's Ballet Class and All About Emma. 9781760685164 Pub Date: 5/1/19 Contributor Bio On Sale Date: 5/1/19 $16.99 The Wiggles are the world's most popular children's entertainment group. They formed in Sydney, Australia Discount Code: LON in 1991. It's an exciting new era with a new generation of Wiggles fans singing and dancing with Anthony Multiple Copy Pack (Blue), Emma (Yellow), Lachy (Purple) and Simon (Red)! 144 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 0 to 3, Grades P And Under Juvenile Fiction / Media Tie-In JUV027000 Series: The Wiggles 9 in H | 8.8 in W
The Wiggles: Colouring and Activity Pack Five Mile
Summary Hours of Wiggly fun for young fans with this all-in-one activity pack. Pack includes a 24-page coloring book, 16-page activity pad and crayons, secured in a polybag. Contributor Bio The Wiggles are the world's most popular children's entertainment group. They formed in Sydney, Australia in 1991. It's an exciting new era with a new generation of Wiggles fans singing and dancing with Anthony (Blue), Emma (Yellow), Lachy (Purple) and Simon (Red)!
Five Mile 9781760681524 Pub Date: 5/1/19 On Sale Date: 5/1/19 $5.99 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
40 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 0 to 3, Grades P And Under Juvenile Fiction / Activity Books JUV054000 Series: The Wiggles 10.8 in H | 8.3 in W
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FIVE MILE The Wiggles: Giant Sticker and Activity Pad The Wiggles
Summary Wiggly fans will be happily occupied with this large format sticker and activity pad featuring their Wiggly heroes. Includes over 150 stickers and 48 pages of age-appropriate activities. Five Mile 9781760683665 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 7/1/19 The Wiggles are the world's most popular children's entertainment group. They formed in Sydney, Australia On Sale Date: 7/1/19 in 1991. It's an exciting new era with a new generation of Wiggles fans singing and dancing with Anthony $8.99 Discount Code: LON (Blue), Emma (Yellow), Lachy (Purple) and Simon (Red)! Trade Paperback
48 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 0 to 3, Grades P And Under Juvenile Fiction / Activity Books JUV054000 Series: The Wiggles 11.5 in H | 14.5 in W
The Wiggles: My First Library Includes 6 Wiggly Books The Wiggles
Summary Delight young Wiggle fans with a collection of six Wiggly storybooks in a handy slipcase! Features six original wiggly adventures that extend The Wiggles content children already know and love. Titles include Emma's New Show, A Wiggly Dance, Emma's Christmas Surprise, Everybody Dance!, Where Is Lachy, and Wiggle Five Mile Town Concert Time. 9781760685195 Pub Date: 7/1/19 Contributor Bio On Sale Date: 7/1/19 $16.99 The Wiggles are the world's most popular children's entertainment group. They formed in Sydney, Australia Discount Code: LON in 1991. It's an exciting new era with a new generation of Wiggles fans singing and dancing with Anthony Multiple Copy Pack (Blue), Emma (Yellow), Lachy (Purple) and Simon (Red)! 144 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 0 to 3, Grades P And Under Juvenile Fiction / Media Tie-In JUV027000 Series: The Wiggles 9 in H | 8.8 in W
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FIVE MILE The Wiggles: Singalong Slipcase Includes 4 Wiggly Lift-the-Flap Song Books The Wiggles
Summary This slipcase includes four fantastic lift-the-flap song board books and a bonus CD to sing along to! Slipcase includes the following Wiggly song books: Do The Propeller, Emma's Yellow Bow, Toot Toot, Chugga Chugga, Big Red Car, and I've Got My Glasses On. Reading and singing along to favorite Wiggles songs as well as encouraging fine motor skill development with the lift-the-flap functionality is the perfect combination for pre-schoolers. Five Mile 9781760685171 Pub Date: 5/1/19 Contributor Bio On Sale Date: 5/1/19 The Wiggles are the world's most popular children's entertainment group which formed in Sydney, Australia $27.99 in 1991. Discount Code: LON Mixed Media Product
40 Pages includesaudiocd 1 Carton Qty: 0 Ages 0 to 3, Grades P And Under Juvenile Fiction / Media Tie-In JUV027000 Series: The Wiggles 9.5 in H | 8 in W
The Wiggles: Wiggle Town! Sticker Panorama The Wiggles
Summary Color in and decorate these two fun Wiggle Town scenes with over 100 stickers and 50 puffy stickers! Join all your favorite wiggly friends in these two fun Wiggle Town panoramas! Use your favorite pencils and over 150 stickers to bring the scenes to life! This book folds out to create two Wiggle Town scenes (one on either side). Contributor Bio The Wiggles are the world's most popular children's entertainment group. They formed in Sydney, Australia Five Mile in 1991. It's an exciting new era with a new generation of Wiggles fans singing and dancing with Anthony 9781760682354 (Blue), Emma (Yellow), Lachy (Purple) and Simon (Red)! Pub Date: 5/1/19 On Sale Date: 5/1/19 $6.99 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
144 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 0 to 3, Grades P And Under Juvenile Fiction / Activity Books JUV054000 Series: The Wiggles 10.5 in H | 8.5 in W
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ALLEN & UNWIN Break Your Chains Emily Conolan
Summary To find freedom, you must leave behind everything you've ever known. It is 1825. You and Ma have survived on the streets of London ever since the soldiers took Da away and you fled Ireland. Now, with Ma gone too, you find yourself facing life-and-death choices at every turn. Can you carry a secret treasure across the ocean and finally be reunited with Da? You'll be asked to betray your friends, survive storms at sea and attacks by bushrangers, and trust thieves. At every turn, the choice is yours. How far will you go for freedom? Contributor Bio Emily Conolan is a writer and teacher known for her humanitarian work. For her role in establishing a volunteer support network for asylum seekers in Tasmania, she has been awarded Tasmanian of the Year, Allen & Unwin 9781760294915 Hobart Citizen of the Year, and the Tasmanian Human Rights Award. The stories of courage and resilience she Pub Date: 4/1/19 has heard in the course of her work with refugees, combined with tales from her own family history, inspired On Sale Date: 4/1/19 her to write the Freedom Finders series. $10.99 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
288 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 9 to 13, Grades 4 to 8 Juvenile Fiction / Interactive Adventures JUV020000 Series: The Freedom Finders 8 in H | 5 in W
Touch the Sun Emily Conolan
Summary To find freedom, you must leave behind everything you've ever known. It is 2011. You want nothing more than to be a journalist in Somalia like your aunty. But the truth can be dangerous—and when you and your little sister are left alone, you find yourself facing life-and-death choices at every turn. Can you escape a terrorist organization and find a safe place to call home? You'll be asked to cross a desert on foot, hide below deck in a leaky boat, and put your life in the hands of people smugglers. At every turn, the choice is yours. How far will you go for freedom? Contributor Bio Emily Conolan is a writer and teacher who is also known for her humanitarian work. For her role in Allen & Unwin 9781760294922 establishing a volunteer support network for asylum seekers in Tasmania, she has been awarded Tasmanian of Pub Date: 4/1/19 the Year, Hobart Citizen of the Year, and the Tasmanian Human Rights Award. The stories of courage and On Sale Date: 4/1/19 resilience she has heard in the course of her work with refugees, combined with tales from her own family $10.99 Discount Code: LON history, inspired her to write the Freedom Finders series. Trade Paperback
336 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 9 to 13, Grades 4 to 8 Juvenile Fiction / Interactive Adventures JUV020000 Series: The Freedom Finders 8 in H | 5 in W
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BLACK & WHITE PUBLISHING Diary o a Wimpy Wean Diary of a Wimpy Kid in Scots Jeff Kinney, Thomas Clark
Summary Richt, afore ye say onythin: this is a JOURNAL, aye? No a diary. I ken fine whit it says on the front. But when ma Maw went doon the shops I SPECIALLY telt her tae get yin that didnae say “diary” on it. Well seen, eh. Aw I need noo is for some bampot tae spy me cairtin this book aboot and get the wrang end o the stick. The ither thing I want tae get oot the road straicht aff the bat is that this wis ma MAW’s idea, no mine. But she’s no richt in the heid if she thinks I’m aboot tae stairt writin awa aboot ma “feelins” or ony o that guff. In this Scots translation, 12 year old hero Greg Heffley tells us all about his life in gallus modern easy to read Scots. A great book in any language, Diary o a Wimpy Wean is packed with laughter, gags, disasters, daydreams, Black & White Publishing and plenty to keep young readers hooked until the very end. 9781785302145 Pub Date: 5/1/19 Contributor Bio On Sale Date: 5/1/19 Jeff Kinney is the #1 New York Times best-selling author and illustrator of the wildly popular Diary of a $12.99/£5.99 UK Discount Code: LON Wimpy Kid series. In 2009, Jeff was named one of the 20 Artists & Entertainers in The TIME 100, the Trade Paperback magazine's list of The World's Most Influential people. He lives Plainville, Massachusetts. Thomas Clark is a 226 Pages Scots poet, writer, and translator. His most recent book for children was a Glaswegian rendition of Alice’s Carton Qty: 40 Adventures in Wonderland. Ages 9 to 12, Grades 4 to 7 Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories JUV019000 7.8 in H | 5 in W
The Rise of Winter Alex Lyttle
Summary Centuries ago, Terra, the world, was nearly destroyed by humans. In the wake of that destruction, Terra created the Guardians—a group sworn to protect Her. But humans have returned to their plundering ways and Terra needs the Guardians. The Guardians are now fractured, their leader murdered years before. They need a new leader—a new Terra Protectorum—but when a young girl is chosen, outrage ensues. Questions demand answers. Why has Terra selected a girl with no knowledge of the Guardians? Why has she chosen a human when it is the humans destroying the earth? And most importantly, why has she chosen the girl whose father murdered the last Terra Protectorum?
Central Avenue Publishing 9781771681582 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 5/1/19 Alex Lyttle is a pediatrician living in Calgary, Alberta with his wife and four children. His first novel, From Ant $9.99 to Eagle, was based on his experiences as a doctor and won several awards. His second novel, The Rise of Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback Winter, steps away from the medical world and enters that of fantasy.
320 Pages Carton Qty: 40 Ages 10 And Up, Grades 5 And Up Juvenile Fiction / Legends, Myths, Fables JUV022000 Series: Terra Protectorum 7.5 in H | 5.3 in W
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HARDIE GRANT EGMONT The Edge of the World Steven Lochran
Summary Joss and his Bladebound brethren have worked hard to earn their paladero training, from battling bloodthirsty witches and monsters to hunting down a gang of vicious kidnapping pyrates. But when the three friends travel to Hero’s old order, Blade’s Edge Acres, to continue their training, they are faced with a new challenge: Hero’s mentor, Lord Haven, is dead. And it looks like he may have been murdered. As the trio investigate Haven’s death, they uncover a sinister plot that threatens all of Thunder Realm. But with dark figures circling ever closer, do the three young prentices have any chance of saving the kingdom—let alone themselves? Contributor Bio Hardie Grant Egmont Steven Lochran is the author of the Vanguard Prime series and the Paladero series. 9781760124724 Pub Date: 5/1/19 On Sale Date: 5/1/19 $11.99 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
352 Pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 10 to 12, Grades 5 to 7 Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure JUV001000 Series: Paladero 8.3 in H | 5.3 in W
Shortcuts Amy Bearce
Summary Parker Mills has it all. She’s the two-time winner of the Miss Divine Pecan Pageant, head of the eighth grade dance committee, and a secret psychic empath. Since she absorbs any strong emotion around her, Parker has committed herself to finding shortcuts to happiness. Whether acting as a tutor, a coach, or a matchmaker, Parker knows that when others are happy, she’s happy. Granted, all that fixing other people’s drama means her own crush has no idea how she feels, but it’s still a win-win as long as her psychic methods remain a secret. At least, that was how it always worked before Mia came to town. With her mysterious past and dark cloud of depression, Mia’s moods threaten to rain on Parker’s happiness parade. After Parker’s usual shortcuts fail—even after bringing gorgeous Josh on the scene—she is forced to kick things up a notch, or two. But CBAY Books when Parker’s psychic powers go haywire, dangerous secrets begin to unrave …starting with her own. 9781944821777 Pub Date: 4/9/19 Contributor Bio $8.95 Discount Code: LON Amy Bearce writes fantasy and light science fiction for young readers and the young at heart. She is a Trade Paperback former reading teacher with a Masters in Library Science. As an Army kid, she moved eight times before she 320 Pages was 18, so she feels especially fortunate to be married to her high school sweetheart. Together they're raising Carton Qty: 36 two daughters just outside San Antonio, Texas. Ages 9 to 12, Grades 3 to 6 Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic JUV037000 Series: Singularities 7.5 in H | 5 in W
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ALBERT WHITMAN & COMPANY Descendant of the Crane Joan He
Summary "Tyrants cut out hearts. Rulers sacrifice their own." Princess Hesina of Yan has always been eager to shirk the responsibilities of the crown, but when her beloved father is murdered, she’s thrust into power, suddenly the queen of an unstable kingdom. Determined to find her father’s killer, Hesina does something desperate: she engages the aid of a soothsayer—a treasonous act, punishable by death... because in Yan, magic was outlawed centuries ago.
Using the information illicitly provided by the sooth, and uncertain if she can trust even her family, Hesina turns to Akira—a brilliant and alluring investigator who’s also a convicted criminal with secrets of his own. Albert Whitman & Company With the future of her kingdom at stake, can Hesina find justice for her father? Or will the cost be too high? 9780807515518 Pub Date: 4/2/19 On Sale Date: 4/2/19 In this shimmering Chinese-inspired fantasy, debut author Joan He introduces a determined and vulnerable $17.99 young heroine struggling to do right in a world brimming with deception. Discount Code: LON Hardcover Contributor Bio 416 Pages Joan He is a Chinese American who grew up reading many of the great Chinese epics and legends, from Carton Qty: 32 which she draws inspiration for her debut novel. She lives in Pennsylvania. Ages 12 And Up, Grades 6 And Up Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy YAF019030 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W
Roam C.H. Armstrong
Summary Seventeen-year-old Abby Lunde and her family are living on the streets. They had a normal life back in Omaha but, thanks to her mother's awful mistake, they had to leave behind what little they had for a new start in Rochester. Abby tries to be an average teenager-fitting in at school, dreaming of a boyfriend, college and a career in music. But Minnesota winters are unforgiving, and so are many teenagers.
Her stepdad promises to put a roof over their heads, but times are tough for everyone and Abby is doing everything she can to keep her shameful secret from her new friends. The divide between rich and poor in high school is painfully obvious, and the stress of never knowing where they're sleeping or where they'll find Central Avenue Publishing their next meal is taking its toll on the whole family. 9781771681513 Pub Date: 2/5/19 As secrets are exposed and the hope for a home fades, Abby knows she must trust those around her to help. On Sale Date: 2/5/19 But will her new friends let her down like the ones back home, or will they rise to the challenge to help them $14.99 Discount Code: LON find a normal life? Trade Paperback 320 Pages Contributor Bio Carton Qty: 32 C.H. Armstrong writes issue-driven young adult and women’s fiction, and freelances part time as a magazine Ages 12 And Up, Grades 6 And Up columnist. An assignment to cover the twenty-year anniversary of a local soup kitchen, piqued her interest in Young Adult Fiction / Social the homeless community, and inspired Roam. Themes YAF058130 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 0.9 in T Your Note: Appearance & featured title at MIBA & GLIBA. | 0.8 lb Wt
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ALBERT WHITMAN & COMPANY Keep This to Yourself Tom Ryan
Summary It’s been a year since the Catalog Killer terrorized the sleepy seaside town of Camera Cove, killing four people before disappearing without a trace. Like everyone else in town, eighteen-year-old Mac Bell is trying to put that horrible summer behind him—easier said than done since Mac’s best friend Connor was the murderer’s final victim. But when he finds a cryptic message from Connor, he’s drawn back into the search for the killer—who might not have been a random drifter after all. Now nobody—friends, neighbors, or even the sexy stranger with his own connection to the case—is beyond suspicion. Sensing that someone is following his every move, Mac struggles to come to terms with his true feelings towards Connor while scrambling to uncover the truth. Albert Whitman & Company 9780807541517 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 5/7/19 Tom Ryan is the author of Totally Unrelated and Way to Go. He was born and raised in Inverness, Nova $17.99 Discount Code: LON Scotia. At various points in recent years he has hung his hat in Halifax, NS; Victoria, BC; and Ottawa. Tom Hardcover lives with his partner and dog in Ottawa, Ontario. 368 Pages Carton Qty: 32 Ages 12 And Up, Grades 6 And Up Young Adult Fiction / Thrillers & Suspense YAF062000 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W
Gap Year in Ghost Town Michael Pryor
Summary "Let's get this straight—ghosts are everywhere. And they're dangerous. This is why my family has hunted them for hundreds of years."
The Marin family run a two-man operation in inner-city Melbourne. Anton has the ghost-sight, but his father does not. Theirs is a gentle approach to ghost hunting. Rani Cross, combat-skilled ghost hunter from the Company of the Righteous, is all about the slashing. Anton and Rani don't see eye to eye—but with a massive spike in violent ghost manifestations, they must find a way to work together. And what with all the blindingly terrifying brushes with death, Anton must use his gap year to decide if he really wants in on the whole ghost- Allen & Unwin hunting biz. Gap Year in Ghost Town is smart, funny, and scary—with extra action and attitude. 9781760292768 Pub Date: 3/1/19 Contributor Bio On Sale Date: 3/1/19 $12.99 Michael Pryor is one of Australia's premier science fiction and fantasy authors. He is the author of more than Discount Code: LON 35 books, including Blaze of Glory and Machine Wars, and 50 short stories. Michael has been shortlisted seven Trade Paperback times for the Aurealis Awards, and seven of his books have been CBCA Notable Books. 336 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 14 to 18, Grades 8 to 12 Young Adult Fiction / Ghost Stories YAF021000 Series: Gap Year in Ghost Town 8.5 in H | 5.5 in W
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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS Raising an Organized Child 5 Steps to Boost Independence, Ease Frustration, and Promote Confidence Damon Korb, MD, FAAP
Summary Organized children are not born, they are raised. That’s the philosophy behind Raising an Organized Child, in which Dr. Korb shares medically-backed guidance on raising an independent, self-assured, and organized child. He defines the neurodevelopmental abilities critical for organization and shows parents how to develop their child’s skills. Dr. Korb provides practical solutions for parents and teachers, offering an overview of infant- to-teen brain development and age-based milestones for organizational skills. Contributor Bio Damon Korb, MD, FAAP, is a practicing behavioral and developmental pediatrician and founder of the Center American Academy of Pediatrics for Developing Minds in Los Gatos, California. Dr. Korb is president of the Society of Developmental and 9781610022828 Behavioral Pediatrics and an adjunct clinical professor at Stanford University Medical Center. Pub Date: 6/14/19 $16.95 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
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Rainbow Warrior My Life in Color Gilbert Baker
Summary In 1978, Harvey Milk asked Gilbert Baker to create a unifying symbol for the growing gay rights movement, and on June 25 of that year, Baker’s Rainbow Flag debuted at San Francisco’s Gay Liberation Day parade. Baker had no idea his creation would become an international emblem of freedom, forever cementing his place and importance in helping to define the modern LGBTQ+ movement.
Rainbow Warrior is Baker’s passionate personal chronicle, from a repressive childhood in 1950s Kansas to a harrowing stint in the US Army, and finally his arrival in San Francisco, where he bloomed as both a visual Chicago Review Press artist and social justice activist. His fascinating story weaves through the early years of the struggle for 9781641601504 LGBTQ+ rights, where he worked closely with Milk, Cleve Jones, and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Pub Date: 6/4/19 $26.99 Baker continued his flag-making, street theater and activism through the Reagan years and the AIDS crisis. Discount Code: LON And in 1994, Baker spearheaded the effort to fabricate a mile-long Rainbow Flag—at the time, the world’s Hardcover longest—to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising... 240 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Contributor Bio Biography & Autobiography Artist Gilbert Baker created the first Rainbow Flag in 1978, and was a longtime LGBTQ+, peace and AIDS / Lgbt BIO031000 activist. He died in 2017. 9 in H | 6 in W
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CHICAGO REVIEW PRESS Wally Funk's Race for Space The Extraordinary Story of a Female Aviation Pioneer Sue Nelson
Summary Wally Funk was among the Mercury 13, the first group of American pilots to complete NASA’s 1961 Women in Space program. Funk breezed through the rigorous physical and mental tests, her scores beating those of many of the male candidates—even John Glenn. Just one week before Funk was to enter the final phase of training, the entire program was abruptly cancelled. Politics and prejudice meant that none of the more-than- qualified women ever went to space. Undeterred, Funk went on to become one of America’s first female aviation inspectors and civilian flight instructors, though her dream of being an astronaut never dimmed. In this offbeat odyssey, journalist and fellow space buff Sue Nelson travels with Wally Funk, now approaching her eightieth birthday, as she races to make her giant leap. Covering their travels across the United States Chicago Review Press and Europe—taking in NASA’s mission control in Houston and Spaceport America in New Mexico, where Funk’s 9781641601306 ride to space awaits—this is a uniquely intimate and entertaining portrait of a true aviation trailblazer. Pub Date: 3/5/19 $26.99 Discount Code: LON Contributor Bio Hardcover Sue Nelson is an award-winning science journalist and broadcaster. A former BBC TV science and 256 Pages environment correspondent, Nelson also was editor of The Biologist and currently makes short films on space Carton Qty: 0 missions for the European Space Agency. She received a New York Festivals International Radio Program BIO034000 award (2017) for her documentary about the history of women in space, called Women with the Right Stuff, 8.5 in H | 5.3 in W that was made with Wally Funk.
Golden Dreams How Hattie McDaniel Broke Barriers in Hollywood and Beyond Charlene Porter
Summary The revolutionary rise of Hattie McDaniel broke barriers and led to her success not only in Hollywood but in television, and radio as well. In 1940, Ms. McDaniel became the first African American to win an Oscar for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind. Golden Dreams offers a closer look into McDaniel's life as the daughter of formerly enslaved parents, a theatrical entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civil rights activist. Although her entire life was burdened by viewpoints and laws that severely restricted her opportunities, her dignity, endurance, and sacrifices paved the way for so many others. Fulcrum Publishing 9781682752258 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 8/13/19 Charlene Porter is a fourth-generation Denverite and a proud graduate of Howard University. She has been On Sale Date: 8/13/19 $17.95 tenured at the Los Angeles Unified District High School, twice nominated by students into Who’s Who Among Discount Code: LON America’s Teachers, and inducted into Denver's George Washington High School Hall of Fame. Trade Paperback
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CHICAGO REVIEW PRESS Up Jumped the Devil The Real Life of Robert Johnson Bruce Conforth, Gayle Dean Wardlow
Summary Robert Johnson is the subject of the most famous myth about the blues: he allegedly sold his soul at the crossroads in exchange for his incredible talent, and this deal led to his death at age 27. But the actual story of his life remains unknown save for a few inaccurate anecdotes. Up Jumped the Devil is the result of over 50 years of research. Gayle Dean Wardlow has been interviewing people who knew Robert Johnson since the early 1960s, and he was the person who discovered Johnson’s death certificate in 1967. Bruce Conforth began his study of Johnson's life and music in 1970 and made it his mission to fill in what was still unknown about him. In this definitive biography, the two authors relied on every interview, resource and document, most of it Chicago Review Press material no one has seen before. As a result, this book not only destroys every myth that ever surrounded 9781641600941 Johnson, but also tells a human story of a real person. It is the first book about Johnson that documents his Pub Date: 6/4/19 $30.00 years in Memphis, details his trip to New York, uncovers where and when his wife Virginia died and the impact Discount Code: LON this had on him... Hardcover
320 Pages Contributor Bio Carton Qty: 0 Bruce Conforth was a professor of folklore, blues, popular culture and history at the University of Michigan. Biography & Autobiography He was also the founding curator of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Gayle / Composers & Musicians BIO004000 Dean Wardlow is a highly regarded blues historian who has amassed the world’s largest collection of prewar blues records. His book Chasin’ That Devil Music is a classic of blues literature. He lives in Pensacola, Florida. 9 in H | 6 in W
Dutch Girl Audrey Hepburn and World War II Robert Matzen, Luca Dotti
Summary Twenty-five years after her passing, Audrey Hepburn remains the most beloved of all Hollywood stars, known as much for her role as UNICEF ambassador as for films like Roman Holiday and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Several biographies have chronicled her stardom, but none has covered her intense experiences through five years of Nazi occupation in the Netherlands. According to her son, Luca Dotti, “The war made my mother who she was.” Audrey Hepburn’s war included participation in the Dutch Resistance, working as a doctor’s assistant during the “Bridge Too Far” battle of Arnhem, the brutal execution of her uncle, and the ordeal of the Hunger Winter of 1944. She also had to contend with the fact that her father was a Nazi agent and her mother was GoodKnight Books pro-Nazi for the first two years of the occupation. But the war years also brought triumphs as Audrey became 9781732273535 Arnhem’s most famous young ballerina. Audrey’s own reminiscences, new interviews with people who knew Pub Date: 4/15/19 $27.95 her in the war, wartime diaries, and research in classified Dutch archives shed light on the riveting, untold Discount Code: SPT story of Audrey Hepburn under... Hardcover
400 Pages Contributor Bio Carton Qty: 0 Robert Matzen is the award-winning author of Mission: Jimmy Stewart and the Fight for Europe, Fireball: Biography & Autobiography Carole Lombard and the Mystery of Flight 3, and five other books. He has appeared on national broadcast / Entertainment & programs and his byline has appeared in the Wall Street Journal among other publications. Luca Dotti is the Performing Arts BIO005000 younger son of Audrey Hepburn and New York Times bestselling author of Audrey at Home. He is a former 9 in H | 6 in W graphic designer and now chairs the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund. Created by Audrey's family in 1994, the Fund helps children in need around the world.
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PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE UK Ricochet David Bowie 1983: An Intimate Portrait Denis O'Regan
Summary Penguin Random House UK In Ricochet, the official photographer of one of the most celebrated musicians of all time reveals intimate 9781846149726 stories and pictures that offer an exclusive insight into David Bowie, the man and musician. Taken on the Pub Date: 3/1/19 "Serious Moonlight Tour"—Bowie's largest ever tour that took in 99 concerts in over 60 cities—Denis's photos On Sale Date: 3/1/19 $55.00/£40.00 UK provide a thrilling, intimate view of life on the road with a unique pop icon. From capturing the theater and Discount Code: LON mime of Bowie on stage to unguarded snapshots of the artist at his most human, every single image in Hardcover Ricochet was personally approved by Bowie himself, and the result is a music photography book like no other. 328 Pages Witty, poignant, and beautifully produced, Ricochet is a rare and spirited look into the life of an inimitable Carton Qty: 0 artist, whose music and performances have inspired—and continue to inspire—generations of listeners around Photography / Subjects & the world. Themes PHO023080 11.5 in H | 7.9 in W | 1.3 in Contributor Bio T | 3.8 lb Wt Denis O'Regan has toured the world as official photographer to David Bowie, Queen, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, and Duran Duran. He was the official photographer at Live Aid, and continued that tradition as official photographer at the Concert For Diana, MTV European Music Awards, and most recently Download, Coachella, and Glastonbury festivals.
How to Think Like Obama Daniel Smith
Summary Barack Obama's path towards greatness and the choices he made along the way can be understood by an attitude that saw him take on any challenge—indeed, "Yes We Can" became the all-inclusive slogan for his presidential candidacy. Obama aimed to define his presidency as one that would provide opportunities for the many, not the few. With the price of change being gritty negotiation and compromise, he evolved the skills of a 21st century president which belied his relative inexperience to achieve the America that, as a young man, he had dreamed of. This book reveals the motivations, inspirations, and philosophies behind a man who broke the mold to challenge the status quo. With his thoughts on leadership, innovation, overcoming obstacles, and fighting inequality, and with quotes by and about him, this book can teach you to think like Barack Obama. Michael O'Mara 9781782439943 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 3/1/19 Daniel Smith is the author of How to Think Like Sherlock, How to Think Like Steve Jobs, Is Their Alot Wrong On Sale Date: 3/1/19 With This Centence?, The Language of London, and Think You Know It All? $19.95/£12.99 UK Discount Code: LON Hardcover
224 Pages Carton Qty: 0 History / United States HIS036070 Series: How To Think Like series 7.8 in H | 5 in W | 0.9 in T
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CHICAGO REVIEW PRESS The Art of Inventing Hope Intimate Conversations with Elie Wiesel Howard Reich
Summary The Art of Inventing Hope offers an unprecedented, in-depth conversation between the world’s most revered Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel, and a son of survivors, Howard Reich. During the last four years of Wiesel’s life, he met frequently with Reich in New York, Chicago and Florida—and spoke often on the phone—to discuss the subject that linked them: both Wiesel and Reich’s father, Robert Reich, were liberated from Buchenwald death camp on April 11, 1945. What had started as an interview assignment from the Chicago Tribune quickly evolved into a friendship and a partnership. Reich and Wiesel believed their colloquy represented a unique exchange between two generations deeply affected by a cataclysmic event. Wiesel said to Reich, “I’ve never Chicago Review Press done anything like this before.” Here Wiesel—at the end of his life—looks back on his ideas and writings on 9781641601344 the Holocaust, synthesizing them in his conversations with Reich. The insights that Wiesel offered and Reich Pub Date: 5/7/19 $26.99 illuminates can help the children and grandchildren of Holocaust survivors understand their painful Discount Code: LON inheritance, while inviting eve... Hardcover
240 Pages Contributor Bio Carton Qty: 0 Howard Reich has written for the Chicago Tribune since 1978 and joined the staff in 1983. He is the author History / Jewish of five books. Reich has won an Emmy Award and the Chicago Journalists Association named him Chicago HIS022000 Journalist of the Year in 2011. 9 in H | 6 in W
Albert Einstein The Poetry of Real Marwan Kahil, Manuel Garcia Iglesias
Summary A father offered his son, a five-year-old Albert Einstein, a compass that triggered an irrepressible need to understand the laws of the universe and an iconic scientific career. At first a simple employee of the Swiss Patent Office in Bern, the young Einstein published a series of scientific articles that questioned everything previously understood in the world of physics. His theory, summed up by the formula E = mc2, opened to humanity the doors of the power of the atom. A legendary genius, but also a great humanist, Einstein lived through the first half of the 20th century, with all its horrors and contradictions, in the service of science, but distraught by what man's madness is capable of doing with it. NBM Publishing 9781681122021 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 8/15/19 A graduate of the Ecole Speciale d’Architecture in Paris, Marwan Kahil found an early passion for writing. He $19.99 Discount Code: LON won a screenwriting competition at the Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2006 and then Hardcover collaborated with the festival first as an artistic assistant director, then as a set designer and speaker. He is currently working on several graphic novels and comics and on several projects for movies and theater. After 128 Pages Carton Qty: 20 completing his first artistic studies at the Kunstgewerbeshule in Zurich, Manuel Garcia Iglesias graduated Comics & Graphic Novels / from the School of Fine Arts in Salamanca, Spain. He has already published several albums in Spain, one with Nonfiction S. Abuli, the creator of the Torpedo 36 series, and another with Ricardo Menéndez Salmon, one of the CGN007010 Series: NBM Comics greatest Spanish writers of today. Biographies 9 in H | 6 in W
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AMMONITE PRESS Biographic Einstein Brian Clegg
Summary Many people know that Albert Einstein (1879–1955) was the creator of the theory of relativity that revolutionized modern science. What, perhaps, they don’t know is that he did not learn to speak until he was 4 years old; that he was asked to become the President of Israel in 1952, but refused; that he was under surveillance by the FBI for 22 years; and that after urging the development of the atomic bomb, he later became a proponent of nuclear disarmament. Biographic: Einstein presents an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the scientist behind the science. Contributor Bio Ammonite Press 9781781453339 Brian Clegg is the author of The God Effect; has written for Nature, BBC History, the Times, and the Wall Pub Date: 3/1/19 Street Journal; and is the editor of www.popularscience.co.uk. On Sale Date: 3/1/19 $14.95/£9.99 UK Discount Code: LON Hardcover
96 Pages Carton Qty: 20 Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology BIO015000 Series: Biographic 8.3 in H | 5.8 in W
Biographic Sherlock Viv Croot
Summary Many people know that Sherlock Holmes was an enigmatic detective who, with his companion Dr. Watson, pursued criminals through Victorian and Edwardian England. What, perhaps, they don't know is that he investigated 60 fully documented cases, including 37 murders; that 46 of those cases began in his offices at 221B Baker Street; that only three of them involved his nemesis Moriarty; and that in his later years Holmes spent his time beekeeping on the Sussex Downs. Biographic Sherlock presents an investigative guide to his life and work, with an array of clues and observations converted into infographics to reveal the detective behind the detection. Ammonite Press 9781781453148 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 3/1/19 Viv Croot is a writer and editor specializing in adult non-fiction, who has written or contributed to over 50 On Sale Date: 3/1/19 books on subjects from art to zoology. $14.95/£9.99 UK Discount Code: LON Hardcover
96 Pages Carton Qty: 20 Biography & Autobiography / Literary BIO007000 Series: Biographic 8.3 in H | 5.8 in W
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AMMONITE PRESS Biographic Tesla Brian Clegg
Summary Many people know that Nikola Tesla (1856–1943) was an engineer and inventor, instrumental in developing the alternating-current (AC) electrical system and wireless radio communications we still use today. What, perhaps, they don’t know is that he was born during a lightning storm; that when he first arrived in the U.S. he owned 4 cents, his own poems, and a design for a flying machine; that he spoke 8 languages; that he held 300 patents for his inventions; and that he claimed to have invented a death ray that could destroy 10,000 planes at a distance of 250 miles. Biographic Tesla presents an electrifying exploration of his life, work and fame, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the scientist Ammonite Press behind the science. 9781781453537 Pub Date: 3/1/19 Contributor Bio On Sale Date: 3/1/19 Brian Clegg is an award-winning science writer whose books include The God Effect and Are Numbers Real? $14.95/£9.99 UK Discount Code: LON He has written for Nature, BBC History, The Times, the Wall Street Journal and The Observer, and is the Hardcover editor of www.popularscience.co.uk.
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The Silent Invasion The Great Fear Larry Hancock, Michael Cherkas
Summary The paranoia and conspiracy theories continue! Beleaguered reporter Matt Sinkage’s quest to discover the truth behind an apparently government-backed alien invasion of earth leads him to investigate a quasi- religious UFO cult based in an idyllic small American community. Then the sudden death of a prominent politician paves the way for Senator Harrison Callahan to seek the Presidency of the United States. But Sinkage, believing that Callahan is an alien pawn, is determined to stop him at all costs. Contributor Bio NBM Publishing 9781681122069 Larry Hancock was born in Toronto, Ontario in 1954. He graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Pub Date: 5/15/19 Bachelor of Mathematics and since then has toiled in Toronto as a Chartered Accountant. However, counter to $16.99 the view of accountants as boring, he has written The Silent Invasion and The Purple Ray with Michael Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback Cherkas and Suburban Nightmares with Cherkas and John van Bruggen. Michael Cherkas was born in Oshawa, Ontario in 1954. He has worked for more than 30 years as a graphic designer, art director, 160 Pages cartoonist, and illustrator. His other comics include Suburban Nightmares, The Purple Ray, and The New Carton Qty: 25 Comics & Graphic Novels / Frontier. Crime & Mystery CGN004010 Series: Silent Invasion 10 in H | 7 in W
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NBM PUBLISHING Love A Discovery in Comics Margreet de Heer
Summary How to describe love? Is love passion, stability, friendship, or all of the above? In this comics exploration, de Heer investigates different questions about love. Is there really such a thing as finding The One? What happens in the brain when we fall in love? How can we keep long-term love? What to do about a broken NBM Publishing heart? Margreet herself seems to have found her ideal partner in Yiri, but after so many years of marriage, 9781681122106 how about that Seven Year Itch? This book deals with many aspects of love, sex, and relationships in a Pub Date: 6/15/19 $18.99 lighthearted, playful, and thought-provoking manner. Discount Code: LON Hardcover Contributor Bio 128 Pages Margreet de Heer studied theology but decided to become a comic artist and graphic novelist. She and Carton Qty: 25 comic expert Kees Kousemaker have collaborated on the online Comiclopedia and on a book about Dutch Comics & Graphic Novels / comics. Nonfiction CGN007000 Series: Discovery in Comics 8 in H | 8 in W
The Rolling Stones in Comics! Ceka
Summary When the Rolling Stones hit the scene in the 60's, it was to play rhythm & blues, nothing more. They were far from imagining that they would change music, let alone become the mouthpiece of a changing world. Sticking their tongue out at the establishment with their brilliant music and hard-hitting lyrics, they achieved planet-wide success. With Mick Jagger and Keith Richards in the lead, these rebels have become, over 50 years, not just a band, but a whole attitude! Through 21 stories in comics accompanied by biographical texts and a rich iconography, this book helps fans relive, in a totally new way, the incredible epic of one of the biggest rock bands ever.
NBM Publishing 9781681121987 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 3/15/19 Formerly a copywriter in advertising, Ceka has scripted more than 30 graphic novels. $26.99/£21.99 UK Discount Code: LON Hardcover
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PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE UK The Beatles Book Hunter Davies
Summary Hunter Davies, the only ever authorized biographer of the group, brings together three eminent Beatles experts to compile an invaluable and essential guide. Divided into four sections—People, Songs, Places and Broadcast & Cinema—the book covers every element of the band’s history. Illustrated with material from Hunter's remarkable private collection of personal artifacts and memorabilia, this compendium is an beautiful, insightful and entertaining treasure for any Beatles fan.
Contributor Bio Hunter Davies is the author of the only ever authorized biography of The Beatles, still in print in almost Penguin Random House UK every country in the world. In 2012 he edited The Lennon Letters, and in 2014 The Beatles Lyrics. Spencer 9780091958633 Leigh is the author of The Beatles in Hamburg and The Beatles in Liverpool. Keith Badman has been a Pub Date: 8/1/19 On Sale Date: 8/1/19 columnist for Record Collector magazine for 20 years. His books include The Beatles Diary and The Beatles off $18.95/£10.00 UK the Record. He assisted with the archive film and video research on The Beatles Anthology series. David Discount Code: LON Bedford is the author of Fab One Hundred and Four and Liddypool. Trade Paperback
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The Forking Trolley An Ethical Journey to The Good Place James M. Russell
Summary Inspired by the hugely popular sitcom The Good Place, which uses a comic format to examine moral dilemmas and schools of ethical thought, this is a brief tour of the main issues that face humans when we try to "do the right thing." Using traditional and modern thought experiments, as well as 21st century dilemmas from the etiquette of texting to the narcissism of "selfie" culture, here is everything you need to know about reaching a good place in life. Contributor Bio
Palazzo Editions James M. Russell is the author of A Brief Guide to Philosophical Classics and A Brief Guide to Spiritual 9781786750792 Classics. Pub Date: 5/4/19 On Sale Date: 5/4/19 $14.95 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
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BRITISH LIBRARY PUBLISHING Shelf Life Writers on Books and Reading Alex Johnson
Summary Books: reading, collecting, and the physical housing of them has brought the book-lover joy and stress for centuries. Fascinated writers have tried to capture the particular relationships we form with our library, and the desperate troubles we will undergo to preserve it. With Alex Johnson as your guide, immerse yourself in this eclectic anthology and hear from an iconic Prime Minister musing over the best way to store your books and an illustrious US President explaining the best works to read outdoors. Enjoy serious speculations on the psychological implications of reading from a 19th-century philosopher, and less serious ones concerning the British Library Publishing predicament of dispensing with unwanted volumes or the danger of letting children (the enemies of books) 9780712352864 near your collection. The many facets of book-mania are pondered and celebrated with both sincerity and Pub Date: 5/1/19 irreverence in this lively selection of essays, poems, lectures, and commentaries ranging from the 16th to the On Sale Date: 5/1/19 $16.95/£10.00 UK 20th century. Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback Contributor Bio Alex Johnson is a professional blogger and journalist, part of the Independent's online team. Alex runs 176 Pages Carton Qty: 30 shedworking.co.uk, which inspired the book Shedworking: The Alternative Workplace Revolution; Literary Collections / Essays themicrolife.co.uk; and onthebookshelf.co.uk, which was published as Bookshelf. He is also the author of A LCO010000 Book of Book Lists, Book Towns, and Improbable Libraries. 7.5 in H | 5.3 in W
Dynasties The Rise and Fall of Animal Families Stephen Moss, David Attenborough
Summary Family isn't just important. It's everything. From lions hunting as a pride to penguins huddling together to keep from freezing in the bitter Antarctic winter, many animals are dependent on complex social relationships for their survival. Powerful dynasties lay claim to vast swathes of territory, fighting off rivals and securing their hunting grounds for generations to come. Dynasties offers an immersive insight into the shifting hierarchies of animal families. Each chapter follows a different dynasty, from the Marsh Lions of the Masai Mara to rival packs of African hunting dogs, from a tiger protecting her newborn cubs to a chimpanzee troop BBC Books 9781785943010 and the penguin colonies of the Antarctic. Alongside tender moments when bonds are strengthened through Pub Date: 12/15/18 grooming and play, the book charts the rivalries that tip the balance of power, when family members turn On Sale Date: 12/15/18 against each other and younger animals grow strong enough to challenge for control. With more than 200 $45.00/£25.00 UK Discount Code: LON stunning photographs and insights from the crew of the BBC series, Dynasties reveals in astonishing detail the Hardcover intricate social lives of o...
288 Pages Carton Qty: 1 Nature / Animals Contributor Bio NAT001000 Stephen Moss is a naturalist, broadcaster, television producer, and author. In a distinguished career at the 11.5 in H | 8.5 in W BBC Natural History Unit his credits included Springwatch, Birds Britannia and The Nature of Britain. His books include The Bumper Book of Nature and Planet Earth II. David Attenborough is a naturalist who is best known for writing and presenting the Life series, as well as narrating The Blue Planet, Frozen Planet, and Planet Earth.
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ATLANTIC BOOKS Blowfish's Oceanopedia 291 Extraordinary Things You Didn't Know About the Sea Tom "The Blowfish" Hird
Summary The seas of our planet cover more than 70 per cent of the Earth, yet we know less about the ocean depths than the surface of the moon. Join marine biologist and fish-fanatic Tom "The Blowfish" Hird as he lifts the lid on a treasure chest of fascinating facts, to reveal just what we do know about what lurks beneath the waves. You'll discover how the unassuming jellyfish can cause an ocean-wide apocalypse, why walruses turn bright pink after a sunbathe, how a shoal of herring breaks wind to escape the jaws of predators, and why an archer fish spits missiles at its prey. From the invisible world of meiofauna living in the sands of our beaches to a cephalopod called the 'Vampire Squid from Hell," Blowfish takes us on an incredible journey as he follows the Atlantic Books currents from shoreline to the bone-crushing pressure of the deep sea. 9781786492425 Pub Date: 3/1/19 Contributor Bio On Sale Date: 3/1/19 Tom "The Blowfish" Hird is a heavy-metal-loving marine biologist, who knows almost everything there is to $16.95/£9.99 UK Discount Code: LON know about the world's ocean ecosystems. An ardent marine conservationist, he is an experienced scuba diver Trade Paperback with a Divemaster qualification. He has made many TV appearances, including Fishing Impossible, and he is
304 Pages an ambassador for The Marine Conservation Society. Carton Qty: 48 Nature / Animals NAT020000 8.3 in H | 5.8 in W
Furbex A Dog’s Life of Urban Exploration Alice van Kempen
Summary Claire is not your everyday practitioner of "urbex," the modern underground passion for "urban exploration" Ammonite Press that lures 21st-century adventurers into the hidden labyrinths and decaying chambers of disused buildings 9781781453322 Pub Date: 5/1/19 and urban spaces. Claire is, you see, a bull terrier. And with her photographer companion, Alice Van Kempen, On Sale Date: 5/1/19 she has created the canine expression of the art . . . "furbex." Furbex is a dazzling photographic record of $17.95/£12.99 UK Claire’s adventures among the abandoned spaces of Europe. It captures her ghostly presence in ruined hotels Discount Code: LON and grand houses; crumbling castles and palaces; forgotten theaters and cinemas. Fascinated by shadows and Hardcover light, past and present, and the mysterious, dark worlds of abandoned places, Alice van Kempen uses thrift 160 Pages shop props and long exposures to create photographs with the air of Old Master paintings; while Claire’s Carton Qty: 20 Photography / Subjects & tragi-comic presence imbues every image with the pathos and comedy of a silent movie. The result is a Themes haunting and hilarious gift book of unique photographs, which will appeal to urban explorers, dog lovers (most PHO001000 particularly the cult follow... 7 in H | 9.5 in W Contributor Bio Alice van Kempen has been photographing dogs around the world for over 25 years. Her and Claire's "furbex" Instagram has 21,000 followers. Their many awards include first prize in the pets category of the International Photography Awards; and the Reader’s Choice Award in the Smithsonian Photo Contest for "The Orient Express," an image of Claire in an abandoned train.
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PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE UK How to Wear Glitter 30 Ways to Sparkle in Style Naomi Pike
Summary Live life with a little more sparkle. This is your one-stop guide to glitter and how to wear it, and it includes only the best biodegradable and ethical brands. Features 30 gorgeous step-by-step looks from all-sparkle lips to intricate eye make-up, glitter braids and beards, to full-on body art or a perfectly simple glitter lash line. Halloween, Christmas or festival season just isn't the same without a little sparkle and shimmer. Also includes glitter inspiration from the runway to Instagram, your basic eco-glitter beauty kit, fashion and accessories to complete the look, sparkling stockists and top tips from the experts, including make-up artists, drag queens, Penguin Random House UK celebs, stylists and fashion designers. Grab your glitter, because you deserve to shine! 9781785039379 Pub Date: 3/1/19 On Sale Date: 3/1/19 Contributor Bio $18.95/£9.99 UK Discount Code: LON Naomi Pike is the editor of Miss Vogue, British Vogue’s little sister. She has interviewed Kendall Jenner, Cara Hardcover Delevingne, Ariana Grande and Victoria Beckham among others. 128 Pages Carton Qty: 1 Health & Fitness / Beauty & Grooming HEA003000 7.3 in H | 5 in W
The Very Best of Dark Stock Photos F*cked Up Photography for a Messed Up World @darkstockphotos Website
Summary Based on the hit Twitter feed @DarkStockPhotos—which has garnered some 310k followers in less than 12 months—Dark Stock Photos brings together some of the murkiest photographs from the darkest corners of the internet, in the most absurd, macabre, and messed up photography book of the year!
Blink Publishing 9781788700054 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 6/1/19 @DarkStockPhotos is a Twitter account that was started in 2016. On Sale Date: 6/1/19 $12.95/£7.99 UK Discount Code: LON Hardcover
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AMMONITE PRESS Cats in Hats Ammonite Press
Summary People love cats. People love taking pictures of cats. And people particularly love taking pictures of cats behaving like humans. Cats in Hats is a book that does exactly what it says on the cover. We provide the hats, you provide the cats. Featuring a sturdy framework of 16 board-book backgrounds, each with a delightfully illustrated item of headwear and a cut-out shape handily designed to fit a cat’s head, it offers a Ammonite Press wealth of feline photo-opportunities. The instructions are simplicity itself. Choose your frame. Position your 9781781453476 cat. Take your photograph or video. And then, if you choose, post your images on whichever website takes Pub Date: 5/1/19 On Sale Date: 5/1/19 your fancy: but ideally the Cats in Hats one we have set up for your convenience. $9.95/£7.99 UK Discount Code: LON Contributor Bio Board Book Ammonite Press publishes illustrated reference, guide and gift books that bring the worlds of photography, 16 Pages history and pop culture into sharper focus. Carton Qty: 20 Humor / Topic HUM009000 8 in H | 8 in W
Brain Coach Train, Regain and Maintain Your Mental Agility in 40 Days Gareth Moore
Summary Train your brain and regain your mental agility using the timed and focused exercises in The Brain Coach—and you will see a difference in just 40 days. Containing exercises and tests that target specific issues as well as general puzzles that will make sure your brain gets an "all brain" workout every day over the specially devised 40-day program, you will learn how to optimize the performance of your brain, how "downtime" for your brain can enhance your mental powers, how to spark your creativity, improve your vocabulary for clearer thinking, deal with unhelpful brain responses—and much more besides.
Michael O'Mara Contributor Bio 9781789290196 Dr Gareth Moore (B.Sc (Hons) M.Phil Ph.D) is the internationally best-selling author of a wide range of brain- Pub Date: 4/1/19 training and puzzle books for both children and adults, including Anti-stress Puzzles, Ultimate Dot to Dot, On Sale Date: 4/1/19 $16.95/£9.99 UK Brain Games for Clever Kids, Lateral Logic and Extreme Mazes. His books have sold over a million copies in Discount Code: LON the UK alone, and have been published in 29 different languages. He is also the creator of online brain- Trade Paperback training site BrainedUp.com, and runs the daily puzzle site PuzzleMix.com. 192 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Self-Help / Personal Growth SEL031000 9 in H | 6 in W
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MICHAEL O'MARA Memory Coach Train and Sustain a Mega-Memory in 40 Days Gareth Moore
Summary From remembering PIN numbers to public speaking, and from acronyms to memory palaces, The Memory Coach will help you to train your memory and keep it sharper, more focused, bigger and better—all in 40 days. With exercises that target specific issues as well as general-purpose memory workouts, the book is packed with information and strategies for use in everyday life, while also providing a guided plan for progression that continues to build upon the techniques you have already covered on previous days. Along with the exercises themselves you’ll find plenty of information on what the exercises are actually doing for you and why they are important in maintaining memory function. Michael O'Mara 9781789290189 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 5/1/19 Dr. Gareth Moore is the author of a wide range of brain-training and puzzle books for both children and On Sale Date: 5/1/19 $16.95/£9.99 UK adults, including Brain Games for Clever Kids, The Mammoth Book of Brain Work, and Train the Brain. Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
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Classic Mary Berry
Summary Britain’s most trusted cook has been showing the nation how to make delicious, foolproof food for decades. This brand-new collection brings together everything we love about Mary—wonderfully simple but utterly dependable recipes that are essential for every home. These are recipes everyone can enjoy cooking and eating, no matter their time, budget, or confidence. Featuring all the recipes from Mary’s new television series, each accompanied by Mary’s no-nonsense tips and techniques, this stunning step-by-step cookbook ensures perfect results every time. From ever-popular classics like Rack of Lamb with Orange and Thyme Penguin Random House UK Sauce or Lemon Meringue Pie, to a perfect loin of pork with apple sauce, Mary cooks alongside you every step 9781785943249 of the way. Includes metric measures and conversion charts. Pub Date: 6/1/19 On Sale Date: 6/1/19 Contributor Bio $45.00/£26.00 UK Discount Code: LON Mary Berry is the much-loved former judge on the BBC's The Great British Bake Off and PBS's The Great Hardcover British Baking Show, and the author of over 70 books.
320 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Cooking / Individual Chefs & Restaurants CKB115000 9.5 in H | 7.5 in W
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PM PRESS One Earth, One Humanity vs. the 1% Vandana Shiva, Kartikey Shiva
Summary Dr. Vandana Shiva’s most radical and important ideas are represented in lucid form in this essential primer for those who wish to understand the forces that threaten our planet. Her vision of “one earth, one humanity” and its scientific and cultural roots are explained in depth; the monopolistic economic machinations of the 1% are exposed; the genetic manipulations of Monsanto and its Nazi roots are uncovered; and “philanthropists” such as Bill Gates are exposed as the new Robber Barons. Vandana Shiva’s struggles on the streets of Seattle and Cancun and in homes and farms across the world have yielded a set of principles based on inclusion, nonviolence, reclaiming the commons, and freely sharing the earth’s resources. These ideals, which she calls “earth democracy,” serve as an urgent call to peace and as the basis for a just and sustainable future. Unafraid to confront authority and name names, this slim book exposes the global elite, uncovering their links PM Press to the rising tide of fundamentalism, violence against women, and planetary death. 9781629636504 Pub Date: 3/1/19 $18.95 Contributor Bio Discount Code: LON Vandana Shiva is a world-renowned environmental thinker and activist—a leader in the International Forum Hardcover on Globalisation and of the Slow Food Movement. She is the Director of Navdanya and of the Research 176 Pages Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology, and a tireless crusader for farmers’, peasants’, and women’s Carton Qty: 60 rights. Kartikey Shiva, son of Dr. Vandana Shiva, is trained in computer science and professional Political Science / Peace photography. POL034000 8 in H | 5 in W
Hired Six Months Undercover in Low-Wage Britain James Bloodworth
Summary Cracking open the gig economy, journalist James Bloodworth spends six months undercover working the most grueling low-wage jobs. He lives on the meager proceeds and discovers the anxieties and hopes of those he encounters, including working-class men and women, young students striving to make ends meet, and Eastern European immigrants. From a harrowing Amazon warehouse to driving for Uber, Bloodworth uncovers horrifying employment practices and shows how traditional working-class communities have been decimated by the move to soulless service jobs with no security, advancement or satisfaction. But this is more than an exposé of unscrupulous employers; this is a gripping examination of a divided society which needs to Atlantic Books understand the true reality of how other people live and work, before it can heal. 9781786490162 Pub Date: 5/1/19 Contributor Bio On Sale Date: 5/1/19 $15.95/£8.99 UK James Bloodworth is the former editor of Left Foot Forward, one of the most influential left-wing websites in Discount Code: LON the UK. He is a fortnightly columnist for the International Business Times and regularly contributes to the Trade Paperback Independent, Guardian, New Statesman, and Wall Street Journal. He has 15,000 followers on Twitter. 288 Pages Carton Qty: 60 Social Science / Social Classes SOC050000 8 in H | 5 in W
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PM PRESS Birth Strike The Hidden Fight over Women’s Work Jenny Brown
Summary When House Speaker Paul Ryan urged U.S. women to have more children, and Ross Douthat requested “More babies, please,” they openly expressed what U.S. policymakers have been discussing for decades with greater discretion. Using technical language like “age structure,” “dependency ratio,” and “entitlement crisis,” establishment think tanks are raising the alarm: if U.S. women don’t have more children, we’ll face an aging workforce, slack consumer demand, and a stagnant economy. Feminists generally believe that a prudish religious bloc is responsible for the fight over reproductive freedom in the U.S., but hidden behind this conventional explanation is a dramatic fight over women’s reproductive labor. On one side, elite policymakers PM Press want an expanding workforce reared with a minimum of employer spending and a maximum of unpaid 9781629636382 women’s work. On the other side, women are refusing to produce children at levels desired by economic Pub Date: 3/1/19 $19.95 planners. With little access to childcare, family leave, health care, and with insufficient male participation, U.S. Discount Code: LON women are conducting a spontaneous birth stri... Trade Paperback
240 Pages Contributor Bio Carton Qty: 48 Jenny Brown is a women’s liberation organizer and former editor of Labor Notes. She was a leader in the Social Science / Feminism grassroots campaign to have morning-after pill contraception available over-the-counter in the U.S. She is & Feminist Theory SOC010000 co-author of Women’s Liberation and National Health Care. 9 in H | 6 in W
Sticking It to the Man Revolution and Counterculture in Pulp and Popular Fiction, 1950 to 1980 Andrew Nette, Iain McIntyre
Summary From Civil Rights and Black Power to the New Left and Gay Liberation, the 1960s and 1970s saw a host of movements shake the status quo. With social strictures and political structures challenged at every level, pulp and popular fiction could hardly remain unaffected. While an influx of New Wave nonconformists transformed science fiction, feminist, gay, and black authors broke into areas of crime, porn, and other paperback genres previously dominated by conservative, straight, white males. For their part, pulp hacks struck back with PM Press bizarre takes on the revolutionary times, creating vigilante-driven fiction that echoed the Nixonian backlash 9781629635248 and the coming conservatism of Thatcherism and Reaganism. Sticking It to the Man tracks the changing Pub Date: 8/1/19 $29.95 politics and culture of the period and how it was reflected in pulp and popular fiction in the US, UK, and Discount Code: LON Australia from the late 1950s onward. Featuring more than three hundred full-color covers, the book includes Trade Paperback in-depth author interviews, illustrated biographies, articles, and reviews from more than 30 popular culture 336 Pages critics and scholars. Work... Carton Qty: 18 Social Science / Popular Contributor Bio Culture SOC022000 Andrew Nette is the coeditor of Girl Gangs, Biker Boys and Real Cool Cats and the author of two novels. Iain McIntyre has written or coedited a variety of books including On the Fly: Hobo Literature and Songs, 10 in H | 8 in W 1879–1941; Girl Gangs, Biker Boys and Real Cool Cats; and How to Make Trouble and Influence People.
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THE CROSSROAD PUBLISHING COMPANY What the Mystics Know Seven Pathways to Your Deeper Self Richard Rohr
Summary Drawing from the best and most poetic of Richard Rohr's essays from nearly a quarter of a century, each chapter in this new collection examines one of the seven core mystical truths. Organized according to the mystical paths that every worshiper must follow, Rohr identifies the despair of everyday life, promotes opportunities for change even in the face of pain, and encourages transforming one's deeper self into a beacon of light that aids in the metamorphosis of others. Illuminating these insights with reflections on Christian and Jewish scriptures while citing the greatest religious writers throughout the ages, Rohr offers an unparalleled window into the wisdom of the mystics in this succinct volume that represents the best of his The Crossroad Publishing vast library of writing. Company 9780824599652 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 4/15/19 Richard Rohr is a well known lecturer who founded the Center for Action and Contemplation. He has been a $14.95 Discount Code: LON featured essayist on the NPR program This I Believe, a guest on the radio show Oprah and Friends, and he Trade Paperback appeared in the documentary ONE, featuring spiritual teachers from around the world. He is a regular 176 Pages contributor to Sojourners and Tikkun magazines, and he is the author of numerous books, including Adam’s Carton Qty: 45 Return, Breathing Under Water, The Enneagram, Everything Belongs, and Falling Upward. He lives in Religion / Mysticism Albuquerque, New Mexico. REL047000 8.3 in H | 5.5 in W
Mission 27 A New Boss, A New Ballpark, and One Last Ring for the Yankees' Core Four Mark Feinsand, Bryan Hoch, Nick Swisher
Summary With a mix of homegrown talent and All-Star signings, the 2009 Yankees were comprised of the best. With the previous season's failed playoff bid still as fresh as the paint job on the new Yankee Stadium, a 27th championship flag represented both the floor and the ceiling in the eyes of a squad. It was the last title for the "Core Four"—Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte—who would each retire over the course of the next five years. It would be the lone title for Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, A.J. Burnett, and Nick Swisher, each of whom saw memorable peaks and valleys during their time in the Bronx. For CC Sabathia and Brett Gardner, it was their first championship, though the veterans were still in pinstripes as the Triumph Books latest generation of Yankees arrived for what they hope will be the next dynasty. Mission 27 is a thoroughly 9781629376806 reported examination of an unforgettable season, packed with interviews with the full cast of key players, Pub Date: 6/4/19 $25.95 team executives, broadcasters, and more. Discount Code: LON Hardcover Contributor Bio
256 Pages Mark Feinsand is an Executive Reporter for MLB.com. He is the author of The New York Yankees Fans' Carton Qty: 20 Bucket List, and he contributed to the Yankees’ official 2009 World Series championship commemorative book, Sports & Recreation / Twenty-Seven. Bryan Hoch has covered New York baseball for two decades, working as the Yankees' Baseball SPO003000 MLB.com beat reporter since 2007. He is the author of The Baby Bombers: The Inside Story of the Next Yankees Dynasty. 9 in H | 6 in W
Nick Swisher played for the New York Yankees from 2009 to 2012.
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TRIUMPH BOOKS Unwritten Bat Flips, the Fun Police, and Baseball's New Future Danny Knobler
Summary Don't bunt in a blowout. Don't pimp your home runs. Act like you've been here before. In Unwritten: Bat Flips, the Fun Police, and Baseball's New Future, national baseball writer Danny Knobler dives deep beyond the brushbacks and brawls to examine shifting attitudes towards Major League Baseball's once-sacred player codes. What emerges in the process is a much larger story, one of a more youthful, more exuberant, more diverse game in the midst of a fascinating culture clash. Featuring countless interviews with some of baseball's biggest names, including current and former major-league players, coaches, scouts, and journalists, Unwritten is a revealing, thoroughly of-the-moment portrait of a sport grappling with the loaded question of Triumph Books what it means to play the game the right way. Fans will not want to miss these varied, inside perspectives on 9781629376486 America's pastime marching into the future. Pub Date: 4/9/19 $24.95/$33.95 Can. Discount Code: LON Contributor Bio Hardcover Danny Knobler is a national lead MLB writer for Bleacher Report. He has covered baseball for more than 30 256 Pages years for Booth Newspapers, CBSSports.com, ESPN.com, and other publications. He is the author of Numbers Carton Qty: 20 Don't Lie: The Biggest Numbers in Detroit Tigers History. Sports & Recreation / Baseball SPO003000 8.5 in H | 5.5 in W
Elevated The Global Rise of the N.B.A. Harvey Araton
Summary Howard Beck. Marc Stein. Jonathan Abrams. Chris Broussard. Ira Berkow. George Vecsey. Mike Wise. Selena Roberts. Lee Jenkins. All have graced the pages of The New York Times, entertaining readers with their probing coverage of the N.B.A.: a stage on which spectacular athletes perform against a backdrop of continuous social change. Now, their work and more is collected in a new volume, edited and annotated by Hall of Fame honoree Harvey Araton, tracing basketball's sustained boom from Magic and Bird to the present.
Elevated provides a courtside seat to four decades of professional basketball. Both the iconic moments and Triumph Books those quieter, but no less meaningful times in between are here, from Wise riding around Los Angeles with a 9781629376509 young Kobe Bryant on the eve of his first All-Star Game, to Stein declaring Giannis Antetokounmpo's Pub Date: 4/16/19 $30.00 "unspeakable greatness" to the world in a riveting profile. Rather than simply preserving the past, Elevated Discount Code: LON reexamines and further illuminates hoops history. This expertly curated collection features exclusive original Hardcover writing by Araton, revealing candid exchanges ... 400 Pages Carton Qty: 20 Contributor Bio Sports & Recreation / Harvey Araton has been a sports columnist for The New York Times since 1991, where he has covered ten Basketball SPO004000 Olympics and countless NBA finals, World Series, Super Bowls, and Final Fours. In 2017, Araton was honored by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as the recipient of the Curt Gowdy Media Award. He is the 9 in H | 6 in W author of several previous books, including When the Garden Was Eden and Driving Mr. Yogi.
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TRIUMPH BOOKS Justify 111 Days to Triple Crown Glory Lenny Shulman, Steve Haskin
Summary With a trademark powerful stride amid a blaze of red and yellow silks, Justify emphatically crossed the finish line at the 2018 Belmont Stakes and became just the 13th winner of horse racing's elusive Triple Crown. One of the most charismatic and talented runners in the history of the sport, Justify was also one of its most unlikely champions; the late-blooming chestnut colt made his competitive debut only 111 days prior to that legendary victory.
In Justify: 111 Days to Triple Crown Glory, veteran scribe Lenny Shulman (BloodHorse magazine) provides an Triumph Books insider account of this Thoroughbred’s rise to greatness. Through extensive interviews and first-hand 9781629377018 accounts, readers will discover the fascinatingly disparate cast of characters who were crucial to Justify’s Pub Date: 4/30/19 success, including trainer Bob Baffert, whose innate ability to identify equine talent also produced American $25.95 Discount Code: LON Pharoah; Mike Smith, the 52-year-old jockey asserting himself in the miraculous third act of his career; and Hardcover breeders John and Tanya Gunther, who believed in Justify’s ability despite the developmental imperfections that ... 240 Pages Carton Qty: 24 Sports & Recreation / Horse Contributor Bio Racing Lenny Shulman is an Emmy Award-winning writer who has worked extensively in TV and film as well as for SPO021000 magazines and newspapers across the country. For 20 years he has served as features editor for BloodHorse 8.5 in H | 5.5 in W magazine, the Thoroughbred industry’s foremost trade publication. He is the author of Ride of Their Lives: The Triumphs and Turmoil of Today's Top Jockeys.
Steve Haskin is a longtime Turf writer who has covered horse racing for 42 years and the Kentucky Derby/Triple Crown for 32 years. He has written six books on the sport, won numerous awards including six Red Smith Awards for his Kentucky Derby coverage, and in 2016 was elected to the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame Media Roll of Honor.
Las mujeres en el castillo Jessica Shattuck
Summary When World War II ends, among the ashes of the Nazi’s defeat, Marianne von Lingenfels vows to fulfill the promise she gave her husband who was killed for opposing Hitler: to reunite and protect the women and children of those valiant men who collaborated in the resistance. She is only able to rescue two women, but together they hole up in a Bavarian castle of her husband’s ancestors. The three women must learn to live with the choices that determined their lives and destroyed their country. Contributor Bio Jessica Shattuck has published stories in the New Yorker, Glamour, Open City and the Tampa Review. She Malpaso Editorial has also published articles in the New York Times, Wired, and the Boston Globe. Her previous novel, The 9788494712661 Hazards of Good Breeding, was chosen as the best book of the year by the Boston Globe. She lives in Pub Date: 8/1/19 Massachusetts with her family. $22.95 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
334 Pages Carton Qty: 1 Fiction / Action & Adventure FIC002000 9 in H | 6 in W
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CENTRAL AVENUE PUBLISHING 2am Thoughts Makenzie Campbell
Summary I met you at dusk. We loved till midnight. Then, you left me. 2am found me at my lowest. When the sun came up, I dried my tears, found my strength, and went on with my day.
The poetry of 2am Thoughts condenses an entire relationship with its untamed emotions and experiences to a single day. As the long hours of the night drag on, so does the love, heartache, and loss. When the dawn breaks, the morning sun brings acceptance, healing, and recovery.
Central Avenue Publishing Contributor Bio 9781771681643 Pub Date: 1/2/19 Makenzie Campbell grew up in the Pacific Northwest and has been expressing herself through poetry since On Sale Date: 1/2/19 grade school. 2am Thoughts was something she kept to herself until she felt compelled to share it with the $14.99 world and gathered enough confidence to do so. Makenzie is pursuing a degree in psychology at Washington Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback State University; and her little free time is spent traveling and exploring the wild trails of the Cascades.
160 Pages Carton Qty: 68 Poetry / Subjects & Themes POE023020 8 in H | 5.3 in W
Pickle's Progress A Novel Marcia Butler
Summary Marcia Butler’s debut novel, Pickle’s Progress, is a fierce, mordant New York story about the twisted path to love.
Over the course of five weeks, identical twin brothers, one wife, a dog, and a bereaved young woman collide with each other to comical and sometimes horrifying effect. Everything is questioned and tested as they jockey for position and try to maintain the status quo. Love is the poison, the antidote, the devil and, ultimately, the hero. Central Avenue Publishing 9781771681551 Contributor Bio Pub Date: 4/9/19 Marcia Butler has had a number of creative careers: professional musician, interior designer, documentary $16.99 Discount Code: LON filmmaker, and author. As an oboist, the New York Times hailed her as a “first rate artist.” Acclaimed interior Trade Paperback designs include projects in NYC, Boston, and Miami. The Creative Imperative, her documentary film exploring 288 Pages the essence of creativity, will release in Spring 2019. Her memoir, The Skin Above My Knee, was one of the Carton Qty: 25 Washington Post’s “top ten noteworthy moments in classical music in 2017." Pickle’s Progress is her fiction Fiction debut. She lives in New York City. FIC000000 9 in H | 6 in W | 0.8 in T | 0.8 lb Wt
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CENTRAL AVENUE PUBLISHING The Edge of Nowhere C.H. Armstrong
Summary Despised and feared by her sprawling family, Victoria Hastings Harrison Greene refuses to go quietly from her long life without revealing the secrets she's held locked away for more than fifty years—the same secrets consistent with the rumors her grandchildren whisper behind her back during family gatherings. Widowed with nine children during the one-two punch of The Great Depression and the Oklahoma Dust Bowl, Victoria made harsh choices—desperate choices that reduced a once soft and loving young woman into the reviled matriarch she is today. Hers is the story of one woman’s courage in the midst of overwhelming adversity, and her absolute conviction to never stop fighting...no matter what it takes. Contributor Bio Central Avenue Publishing 9781771681612 C.H. Armstrong is an Oklahoma-native transplanted in Minnesota. Raised in a large family, she grew up on the Pub Date: 6/1/19 stories of the sacrifices her grandmother made as a widow with fourteen children in Oklahoma during the $16.99 1930s. It was through these stories and her desire to better understand her own grandmother that the Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback inspiration for The Edge of Nowhere was born.
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The Lion Tamer Who Lost Louise Beech
Summary Long ago, Andrew made a childhood wish, and kept it in a silver box. When it finally comes true, he wishes it hadn’t. Long ago, Ben made a promise and he had a dream: to travel to Africa to volunteer at a lion reserve. When he finally makes it, it isn’t for the reasons he imagined. Ben and Andrew keep meeting in unexpected places, and the intense relationship that develops seems to be guided by fate. Or is it? What if the very thing that draws them together is tainted by past secrets that threaten everything? A dark, consuming drama that shifts from Zimbabwe to England, and then back into the past, The Lion Tamer Who Lost is also a devastatingly beautiful love story, with a tragic heart. Contributor Bio Orenda Books 9781912374298 Louise Beech is the author of How to Be Brave, which was a Guardian Readers’ Choice for 2015; The Pub Date: 3/1/19 Mountain in My Shoe, which was shortlisted for Not the Booker Prize; and Maria in the Moon. Her short fiction On Sale Date: 3/1/19 has won the Glass Woman Prize, the Eric Hoffer Award for Prose, and the Aesthetica Creative Works $15.95/£8.99 UK Discount Code: LON competition, as well as shortlisting for the Bridport Prize twice. Trade Paperback
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MALPASO EDITORIAL La vista desde las últimas filas Neil Gaiman
Summary A tireless observer of the world and as a sage commentator, Neil Gaiman is celebrated for his sharp intelligence and boundless imagination. Over 10 chapters, Gaiman examines the relationship between his life and his activity as a writer, analyzes texts and situations, and reveals his literary influences. He gives us access to his universe, which is one of the most complex and surprising. Contributor Bio Neil Gaiman is an author of novels, short stories, graphic stories, children’s books, and screenplays with remarkable success with critics and audiences. The comic book series The Sandman was followed Malpaso Editorial enthusiastically by millions of readers around the world. 9788417081218 Pub Date: 7/1/19 $27.95 Discount Code: LON Hardcover
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La buscadora de niños Rene Denfeld
Summary Naomi Cottle finds missing children. When the police have abandoned the search, families call her. Madison Culver disappeared 3 years ago during a family trip to Oregon, where they had gone to cut down a Christmas tree. Everyone believes she died after her disappearance, but Naomi knows she’s alive. As she pursues the truth behind Madison’s disappearance, a dark dream pierces her defenses that reminds her of a terrible loss she cannot remember. If she finds Madison, will she unlock the secrets of her life? Contributor Bio Rene Denfeld is the author of the acclaimed novels The Child Finder and The Enchanted. Her fiction has won Del Nuevo Extremo numerous awards including the prestigious French Prix and an ALA Medal for Excellence. She was also the 9789876096973 chief Investigator of a public defender office, for which she worked on hundreds of cases. She is the mother Pub Date: 4/1/19 of three children. $19.99 Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
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ORENDA BOOKS Palm Beach, Finland Antti Tuomainen, David Hackston
Summary Jan Nyman, the ace detective of the covert operations unit of the National Central Police, is sent to a sleepy seaside town to investigate a mysterious death. Nyman arrives in the town dominated by a bizarre holiday village—the "hottest beach in Finland." The suspect: Olivia Koski, who has only recently returned to her old hometown. The mission: find out what happened, by any means necessary. With a nod to Fargo, and dark noir, Palm Beach, Finland is both a page-turning thriller and a black comedy about lust for money, fleeing dreams, and people struggling at turning points in their lives—chasing their fantasies regardless of reason. Contributor Bio
Orenda Books Antti Tuomainen is the author of The Healer, which was awarded the Clue Award for Best Finnish Crime 9781912374311 Novel of 2011 and was shortlisted for the Glass Key Award. He is also the author of The Man Who Died and Pub Date: 4/1/19 The Mine. David Hackston has translated several of Tuomainen's books, as well as The Dedalus Book of On Sale Date: 4/1/19 Finnish Fantasy. He has been awarded the Finnish State Prize for Translation. $15.95/£8.99 UK Discount Code: LON Trade Paperback
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Trap Lilja Sigurðardóttir, Quentin Bates
Summary Happily settled in Florida, Sonja believes she’s finally escaped the trap set by unscrupulous drug lords. But when her son Tomas is taken, she’s back to square one . . . and Iceland. Her lover, Agla, is awaiting sentencing for financial misconduct after the banking crash, and Sonja refuses to see her. And that’s not all. Agla owes money to some extremely powerful men, and they’ll stop at nothing to get it back. With her former nemesis, customs officer Bragi, on her side, Sonja puts her own plan into motion, to bring down the drug barons and her scheming ex-husband, and get Tomas back safely. But things aren’t as straightforward as they seem, and Sonja finds herself caught in the center of a trap that will put all of their lives at risk. Set in a Reykjavík still covered in the dust of the Eyjafjallajökull volcanic eruption, Trap boasts a dark, fast-paced and Orenda Books chilling plot and intriguing characters. 9781912374359 Pub Date: 4/1/19 Contributor Bio On Sale Date: 4/1/19 Lilja Sigurðardóttir is an Icelandic crime-writer and an award-winning playwright. Lilja has written four $15.95/£8.99 UK Discount Code: LON crime novels, including Snare, the film rights to which have been bought by Palomar Pictures in California. Trade Paperback Quentin Bates is a translator and the author of the Officer Gunnhildur series.
276 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Fiction / Mystery & Detective FIC022010 Series: Reykjavik Noir trilogy 7.8 in H | 5 in W
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PAN MACMILLAN Dead at First Sight Peter James
Summary A man waits at London Airport for Ingrid Ostermann, the love of his life, to arrive. Across the Atlantic, a retired NYPD cop waits in a bar in Florida’s Key West for his first date with the lady who is, without question, his soulmate. The two men are about to discover they’ve been scammed out of almost every penny they have—and that neither woman exists. Meanwhile, a wealthy divorcée plunges, in suspicious circumstances, from an apartment block in Munich. In the same week, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is called to investigate the suicide of a woman in Brighton, that is clearly not what it seems. As his investigations continue, a handsome Brighton motivational speaker comes forward. He’d discovered his identity is being used to scam 11 different women, online. Roy Grace realizes he is looking at the tip of an iceberg. A global empire Pan Macmillan built on clever, cruel internet scams and the murder of anyone who threatens to expose them. 9781509816392 Pub Date: 8/1/19 Contributor Bio On Sale Date: 8/1/19 Peter James is a New York Times-bestselling writer of crime fiction. His novels, which include the bestselling $27.95/£20.00 UK Discount Code: LON Roy Grace series, have been translated into 36 languages, with worldwide sales of 19 million copies. Hardcover
400 Pages Carton Qty: 0 Ages 18 And Up Fiction / Mystery & Detective FIC022020 Series: Roy Grace 9.3 in H | 6 in W
Blue Umbrella Sky Rick R Reed
Summary Milt Grabaur has left his life, home, and teaching career in Ohio to start anew. The Summer Winds trailer park in Palm Springs, butted up against the San Jacinto mountain range, seems the perfect place to forget the pain of nursing his beloved husband through Alzheimer's and seeing him off on his final passage. Billy Blue is a sexy California surfer-type who once dreamed of being a singer but now works at Trader Joe’s and lives in his own trailer at Summer Winds. He’s focused on recovery from the alcoholism that put his dreams on hold. When his new neighbor moves in, Billy falls for the gray-eyed man. His sadness and loneliness awaken something Billy’s never felt before—real love. When a summer storm and flash flood jeopardize Milt's home, Billy comes to the rescue, hoping the two men might get better acquainted…and maybe begin a new Dreamspinner Press romance. But Milt's devotion to his late husband is strong, and he worries that acting on his attraction will be 9781641080699 a betrayal. Can they lay down their baggage and find out how redemptive love can be? Pub Date: 3/19/19 $7.99/£6.99 UK Discount Code: LON Contributor Bio Mass Market Rick R. Reed draws inspiration from the lives of gay men to craft stories that quicken the heartbeat, engage 256 Pages emotions, and keep the pages turning. Although he dabbles in horror, dark suspense, and comedy, his Carton Qty: 48 attention always returns to the power of love. He’s the award-winning and bestselling author of more than 50 Fiction / Romance works of published fiction and is forever at work on yet another book. Lambda Literary has called him, “a FIC027190 writer that doesn’t disappoint” Rick lives in Palm Springs, CA with his beloved husband and their Boston 7 in H | 4.3 in W terrier.
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ATLANTIC BOOKS America City Chris Beckett
Summary America, one century on: a warmer climate is causing vast movements of people. Droughts, floods and hurricanes force entire populations to simply abandon their homes. Tensions are mounting between north and south, and some northern states are threatening to close their borders against homeless fellow-Americans from the south. Against this backdrop, an ambitious young British-born publicist, Holly Peacock, meets a new client, the charismatic Senator Slaymaker, a politician whose sole mission is to keep America together, reconfiguring the entire country in order to meet the challenge of the new climate realities as a single, united nation. When he runs for President, Holly becomes his right hand woman, doing battle on the whisperstream, where stories are everything and truth counts for little. But can they bring America together—or have they set Atlantic Books the country on a new, but equally devastating, path? 9781786491541 Pub Date: 3/1/19 Contributor Bio On Sale Date: 3/1/19 $15.95/£8.99 UK Chris Beckett is the winner of the Edge Hill Short Fiction Award, 2009, for "The Turing Test," the prestigious Discount Code: LON Arthur C. Clarke Award, 2013, for Dark Eden and was shortlisted for the British Science Fiction Association Trade Paperback Novel of the Year Award for Mother of Eden in 2015 and for Daughter of Eden in 2016. 368 Pages Carton Qty: 50 Fiction / Science Fiction FIC028000 8 in H | 5 in W
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