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Welcome to the Marvel Universe and the World Outside Your Window! This first volume in a middle-grade anthology series with Marvel Comics, edited by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator John Jennings, features all of your favorite Marvel super heroes in original...
Since 1776, millions of immigrants have landed at America's shores. To this day, their practical contributions are still felt in every field of endeavor, including agriculture, industry, and the service trades. But within the great immigrant waves there also came plucky and talented individualists, artists, and dreamers. Many of these exceptional folk went on to win worldly renown, and their names live on in history. Ellis Island's Famous Immigrants
..."A story about suppression, humiliation, vindication, and, ultimately, triumph." —New York Times Book Review
From the bestselling author of Colors of the Mountain—an engrossing, gloriously written coming-of-age saga that picks up where that book left off—in Beijing during China’s Cultural Revolution
In this "equally beguiling sequel to his acclaimed memoir" (Kirkus Reviews),
...87) Wild life
A bold argument that “equality” is a racist, patriarchal ideal that perpetuates women’s systemic oppression and limits the possibilities of feminism—with a plan to transform the movement
For more than a century, women have fought for equality. Yet, time and again, their battles have fallen short. Even so-called constitutionally-protected equal rights can be withdrawn by judges and undermined by legislators.
"[A] heartfelt tribute to young people of color and their 'reflection of resplendent beauty, ancient history ... and irreplaceable value.' It's a standout." ―Publishers Weekly, starred review
Inspired by the groundbreaking work of W. E. B. Du Bois, this beautiful collection brings together...
91) Winterbound
Margery Williams Bianco's Depression-era novel...
92) Revenant gun
93) Shitamachi Scam
After the suspicious deaths of a seventy-something woman and a student recluse, Detective Hiroshi tracks down a gang of scammers who target retirees, robbing them of their life savings. Hiroshi teams up with Detective Ishii, who's been running a women's crime task force. Together, they find out who has been ripping off the pensions, retirement accounts, and even the deeds to homes. The gang focused on shitamachi, the older, eastern side of the
...95) Cape
Ten novellas from the legendary Leigh Brackett. Brackett co-wrote the screenplay for The Big Sleep with William Faulkner, wrote the screenplay for the John Wayne classics Rio Bravo and Hatari and wrote the first draft of The Empire Strikes Back. Known as the Queen of Space Opera, she was a mentor to Ray Bradbury. Included in this collection are Martian Quest, Lorelei of The Red Mist (with Bradbury), The Citadel of Lost Ages, Citadel of Lost Ships,
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