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When Jasmine is suddenly widowed at seventeen, she seems fated to a life of quiet isolation in the small Indian village where she was born. But the force of Jasmine's desires propels her explosively into a larger, more dangerous, and ultimately more life-giving world.

The greatest of human mages means to finish a conquest that started forty years ago—and the Betrayer has every intention of purging all dragons to claim the throne Skálda has sacrificed everything for. But this war proves far deadlier than one mage's ambitions to rule. A web of political agendas a thousand years in the making will ensure that no rider survives the brutal new warzones.

Cobra ist der Thronfolger und ihm wurde ein Ultimatum gestellt. Forme ein Rudel … oder sonst. Jetzt kämpfen wir um unser Leben und umeinander. Werden Jax, Xerxes, Ascher und Cobra unter diesem Druck auseinanderbrechen? Wird Sadie stark genug sein, um mit dem fertigzuwerden, was sie wollen? Wird ihre Spannung in Hass umschlagen? Oder in Liebe?

New York Times bestseller and Newbery Honor Book! A gorgeously written, hopeful middle grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Aisha Saeed. Jude never thought she’d be leaving her beloved older brother...

Nachdem ich mit nichts aufgewachsen bin, habe ich endlich meinen Weg in die Freiheit gefunden: Ich bin ein Shifter, eine Elitesoldatin, die sich in ein Monster verwandelt. Alles, was ich tun muss, ist, zu überleben. Ich habe nicht mit meinen drei fast zwei Meter großen Mitbewohnern gerechnet – mit ihren Tattoos, Juwelen und Hörnern, sind sie anders als alle Männer, mit denen ich je zu tun gehabt habe. Sie glauben nicht, dass ich dazugehöre. Sie glauben nicht, dass ich stark genug für den Krieg bin. Sie glauben nicht, dass ich kämpfen kann. Ich werde sie eines Besseren belehren.

After decades of brutal conflict, Terran forces finally capture Commander Gordon Monihan—a feared Spacer officer believed to be part of an inhuman hive-mind. But when Lieutenant Lucian Aris breaks protocol and removes Monihan’s helmet, he finds not a monster, but a man. Imprisoned and cut off from the neural network that once filled his mind with constant presence and connection, Monihan is plunged into a deafening silence that begins to unravel his sanity. Worse still, the Terrans subject him to a tribunal designed to prove he is not human. Every emotion is reclassified as programming.

The One and Only Ivan meets The Wild Robot in this unique and deeply moving middle grade novel about the journey of a fictional Mars rover, from the Newbery Honor–winning author of Other Words for Home. New York Times bestseller! Meet Resilience, a Mars rover determined to live up to his name...

With sheer determination, purpose, and a little bit of luck, Alesha takes charge of her own destiny, refusing to leave her life to chance. She creates Unleash for Love, a reality TV show, aiming to discover genuine love and propel her career to new heights. Alesha is not alone in this adventure—her besties, Melissa (Pretty Vee), and Candi (Logan Browning), are by her side; her most successful friend, Teddy (Lamorne Morris), lends his money and talent to get the show made; and a hilarious cast of bachelors and characters are along for the ride....

Alexis lotta per sopravvivere in un mondo infestato dai Titani e governato dagli Spartani, esseri immortali appartenenti a dodici casate reali con poteri divini e ricchezze sfrenate. È una trovatella povera, timida e balbuziente, che tiene la testa bassa, nasconde le sue ferite e fa di tutto per eccellere negli studi. O almeno ci prova. Ma poi tutto cambia. Un esame del sangue svela che in realtà appartiene all'élite. È una di loro. Una Spartana. Costretta a frequentare l'Accademia Spartana della Guerra, deve sottoporsi a durissime prove per verificare se ha ciò che serve per essere immortale.

For the first time, Teddy is actually excited for the school year to start. His new neighbors, Lila and Caleb, are transferring to his school, which means he'll finally have real friends! But Teddy has a secret he's desperate to protect—one that explains why none of his classmates have spoken to him in years....

Japan is awesome but Jasmine is beginning to miss home and her best friend, Linnie. She’s hoping her next adventure to a village called Kabo, where her grandmother grew up, is just what she needs to get out of this rut. Jasmine is pleased to find out there’s a beach, tangerine grove, and even a local festival to attend. She is hoping to explore with her big sister, Sophie. But, walnuts! Sophie is no fun. All she wants to do is read her Japanese manga and stay inside. If Jasmine’s best friend Linnie was there, she’d definitely play with her, so why won’t Sophie?

Eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi is now an expert on travel and doesn't want summer to end! In this final book chronicling her family vacation in Japan, she visits Kyoto. And wowee zowee, on this vacation there is still lots more to see. This is their last stop, and Jasmine is thrilled to be enjoying the city with her older sister, Sophie, and her Obaachan who teaches her how to live in the moment. Sad to see their trip coming to an end, in true Jasmine fashion, she hatches a plan.

Sarah isn’t the nicest kid at school. She doesn’t want to be rude or mean, but sometimes she can’t control it. When Sarah falls into the Snow White fairy tale, she lands in the Evil Queen’s castle. That seems like the perfect place for a mean girl, doesn’t it? But when Sarah finds out that the Evil Queen is extra mean (some would even say she’s a bully), Sarah takes matters into her own hands.

Eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi is a flamingo fan, tree climber, and top-notch mess-maker! She's also tired of her big sister, Sophie, always getting to do things first. For once, Jasmine wishes SHE could do something before Sophie—something special, something different. The New Year approaches, and as the Toguchi family gathers in Los Angeles to celebrate, Jasmine is jealous that her sister gets to help roll mochi balls by hand with the women.

Adara has been an outsider for as long as she can remember. Born and raised in the earth fae realm, she's a water fae who can't control her magic, making her not just useless but downright dangerous at times. When a training mishap accidentally unleashes a hidden magic inside her, Adara suddenly finds herself on the run. The king wants to use her powers for nefarious reasons, and he'll stop at nothing to obtain her—including kidnapping and torturing Adara's mother.

Für Michelle Obama war ihr Kleidungsstil stets ein Mittel, um ihre Botschaft auszudrücken. Ein spannender Blick hinter die Kulissen zeigt, wie Michelle Obamas unverwechselbarer Stil und ihre ikonischen Mode-Looks entstanden. Ihre persönlichen Gedanken darüber, wie wir uns selbst mit Mode ausdrücken und präsentieren, werden ergänzt durch Beiträge von Obamas langjähriger Stylistin Meredith Koop sowie ihrem Visagisten Carl Ray, den Hairstylistinnen Yene Damtew und Njeri Radway und vielen der Designerinnen und Designer, die Michelle Obama für stilvolle Auftritte einkleideten.

Toothbrush? Check. Her special journal? Check! Eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi—flamingo fan, tree climber, and top-notch messmaker—can hardly wait for her family vacation to Japan, and by the time their plane finally touches down, she’s ready to dive into their new adventure. There are so many things to see in Tokyo: Ramen Street, which she learns is not a whole street made of ramen; old temples with fancy gates; and Tokyo Tower, where you can even spot Mount Fuji on a good day.

Eight-year-old Jasmine and her family travel to Hiroshima to visit her grandma and cousin Akari. After finally building a good relationship with her older sister, Sophie, Jasmine couldn't be more excited to spend time together in Japan—and make a new friend in Akari. But Akari seems to only want to play with Sophie, and Jasmine's jealousy threatens to upend their visit. Can Jasmine befriend Akari and keep the peace?

It’s talent show time at school, and eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi is excited to show her stuff. But as she thinks about her strengths - tree-climbing, mochi making, collage - none of them feel quite right to perform onstage. Jasmine’s friends already have a talent: Tommy yo-yo’s, Daisy dances, and Linnie plays piano. Plus, Maggie Milsap (a.k.a. Miss Perfect) is saying she'll have the best talent. When Jasmine’s mom introduces her to the taiko, a traditional Japanese drum, Jasmine finally finds an activity that feels just right.

It's a big weekend for Jasmine Toguchi! She's excited to celebrate Girl's Day - a Japanese holiday honoring women and girls - with her sister, mother, and best friend, Linnie. On Friday after school, Linnie comes over to plan their outfits for the Girl's Day celebrations. And Jasmine's neighbor, Mrs. Reese, lets them search through her old clothes for the perfect accessories. But the clothes are in her dark garage, which is kind of scary. And Linnie decides to go home early, which is kind of weird.