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America's funniest comic strip about teenage life is back with a brand-new collection featuring the complete run of Zits comic strips from 2023.Step into the chaotic and comical world of Jeremy Duncan, the star of Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman's beloved comic strip, Zits. The comic's pitch-perfect portrayal of teenage life is filled with awkward moments, parental bewilderment, and the eternal struggle to fit in while standing out. Jeremy's world is populated by his quirky friends and classmates and his loving yet perplexed parents. Jeremy's neverending quest to keep a clean room, stay on his family's good side, impress his girlfriend, and pursue his rock and roll dreams is a delightful escape into a comic strip world that's both funny and familiar.

Twelve-year-old Malo and his grandmother board the Scarlet Ship in this beautifully illustrated, full-color graphic novel for young readers. A super fun, high-stakes pirate adventure with the heartfelt themes of identity, courage, and the power of art!Join Malo, a spirited young artist, on an exhilarating journey as he strives to match the incredible talents of his famous Grandma Zita. For fans of Disney's Encanto, Jennifer Muro's Primer: A Superhero Graphic Novel, Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away, and those who are eager to chase their dreams in the face of doubt. When Malo and his grandmother board a mysterious, floating vessel called the Scarlet Ship, they're not quite sure what to expect. After all, the ship’s crew are no ordinary pirates; they specialize in art . . . piracy! At the helm of the ship is the fearsome Captain Magenta, a ruthless man with a singular goal: to wipe out artistic expression from the world forever.  Armed with brushes, paints, and unwavering courage, Malo and his new friend Cyane must stand against Captain Magenta’s tyranny, save Grandma Zita from certain doom, and demonstrate that art possesses the power to inspire, unite, and stand up against oppression. Brought to life with vibrant, expressive illustrations by renowned French comic artist Léo Verrier, The Scarlet Ship brims with heart, humor, and high-flying adventure. This graphic novel invites readers of all ages to uncover the magic of creativity and the importance of discovering their own artistic voice.

What can Leonardo DiCaprio, Bernie Sanders, Greta Thunberg, and Elon Musk all agree on? That Tom Toro's cartoons belong in their social media feeds. Now, with this debut collection by one of The New Yorker's contemporary stars, everybody can enjoy the timeless witticism and thigh-slapping wisecracks of Toro's cartoons without needing to go online.  In Tom Toro's hilarious world, the Grim Reaper binges television while Superman shops for health insurance. The collection features original chapter art that sets the perfect tone for these brilliant cartoons and what they reveal about the absurdity of modern life, all drawn in the author's wry and winsome style Showcasing hundreds of Toro's greatest hits from his fifteen-year career at the New Yorker, as well as previously unpublished cartoons that we shouldn't shy from calling "undiscovered masterpieces," this book is sure to delight readers—if not outright corrupt them.

Hilarious photos of fabulous felines are paired with self-help reminders to make you laugh and encourage you in boosting your therapeutical purrsuits.This little book of encouragement combines punny self-help tips with hilarious cat photos. Each spread offers a supportive piece of advice, reminding you to take care of yourself and heed the wisdom of these whiskered wellness experts. Perfect as a gift for a cat lover or friend navigating tough times, Cats Are Cheaper Than Therapy contains advice like: Try to look at things from diffurent purrspectives. The power of a good sleep is immeowsurable. Engage in relaxing purrsuits every day.  

Dive into the comical depths of Jim Toomey's beloved Shermans' Lagoon comic strip, where a funny and sarcastic ensemble of sea creatures including Sherman and Megan the sharks, Hawthorne the crab, Filmore the turtle, and their friends spend their days engaged in amusing adventures, conversation, and fun. It's like a comic strip version of Friends or Cheers, except under the sea.Meet Sherman, the lovable but lazy great white shark who’s always on the lookout for his next meal or a comfy spot to nap. Alongside him is his sharp-witted wife Megan, who keeps him in check, and their friends, including Fillmore, the nerdy sea turtle, and Hawthorne, the scheming hermit crab. Each strip is a splash of fun, featuring everything from Sherman’s hilarious attempts at dieting to Fillmore’s nerdy inventions and Hawthorne’s latest get-rich-quick schemes. Jim Toomey's humor is clever and often pokes fun at human nature through the antics of these underwater characters. But Sherman’s Lagoon is not just about laughs; it also subtly raises awareness about marine conservation and the environment, making this comic strip both educational and fun.

New Yorker cartoonist and author of Murder Book Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell returns with a riotous and radically candid comic memoir about snacks, connection, and developing a taste for freedom.From standup comedian, New Yorker cartoonist, and the author of Murder Book comes this fresh comics memoir about being a snacker in a world of foodies.  With equal parts humor and unflinching honesty, Hilary traces her life story through food: from her childhood as the ultimate picky eater, her teenage and young adult years of disordered eating, and finally learning to love herself again. Punctuated throughout with ridiculous (but very real! and important!) snack recipes like "a baggie of goldfish" and "burnt toast," Campbell captures the reality of growing up in a woman's body in the '90s and '00s in how it shaped her life in work, friendship, and dating. Especially dating. Aren't we all seeking love, self-acceptance, and a good snack to get you through it? These hilarious stories of family, romance, and belonging prove that if food can isolate us, it also has the power to connect us to what matters most.  

An alchemist and his young nephew hunt down a legend in this profound and unsettling speculative Western, for fans of Karen Russell and Victor LaValle.Alone in a frontier town in the nineteenth-century Northwest, Gentle Montgomery is grieving his best friend. Liam was an alchemist, killed when he tried to capture a creature that shouldn?t exist: a giant salamander that drives men mad. When Gentle?s teenage nephew Kitt arrives at his doorstep, the two set out together to track the monster down, so they can use its blood in an alchemical formula that will bring Liam back to life.It''s a hard and haunted journey. The salamander produces surreal nightmares and waking dreams of a blighted, burning future. And Gentle and Kitt soon find themselves pursued by a bloodthirsty hunter, a sadistic judge, and a doomsday cult, all of whom have their own plans for the river monster. Armed with nothing but Liam?s alchemical notebooks, they must not only find the salamander but learn to understand it?and the terrifying visions it causes?before it?s too late. And as Gentle struggles to comprehend the creature, his lost friend, his nephew, and his fellow seekers, it becomes clear that the Great Work of the alchemists may pale in comparison to the small work of human connection.Sheldon Costa?s dark, vivid, and strangely hopeful debut novel is a supernatural adventure through the wilderness of friendship and the rotten heart of the early American empire.

Bridget Jones?s Diary meets What We Do in the Shadows in this hilarious contemporary rom-com about a 300-year-old single vampire who inherits a fixer-upper in a quaint town in VermontNothing sucks more than dating?especially when you''ve been bad at it for three centuries.Tiffenie Ruba is 300 years old and still doesn?t have her life together. She doesn?t own a home?typical for a Millennial, which she often gets mistaken for?and she hasn?t had a relationship in forever (almost literally). When she?s not working at the local blood bank, she?s watching Hallmark movies with her cat. Tiffenie has an eternity to go but she knows she can?t go on like this.But when she suddenly inherits a charming inn in the picture-perfect town of Valentine, Vermont (due to a case of mistaken?okay, stolen?identity), she has a chance to live out all of her Hallmark fantasies.Unfortunately, she has to bring along a new vampire she accidentally created, pretend to be someone else, and navigate a love triangle with a hot Christmas tree farmer and her old master Vlad, who she?s still totally mad at. Can she pull it all off?and finally learn a lesson along the way?With biting wit, a dash of spice, and the cozy warmth of a great Hallmark movie, Undead and Unwed will make you laugh until you cry as Tiffenie bungles her way toward self-improvement and true love.

Through this genuine and personal collection of poems, Joey Kidney shares gentle reminders that though life can be overwhelming and unpredictable, we all have the ability to hold tight to hope. Sometimes we just need a little help remembering.With over 10 million followers across his vast social media platform, Canadian-born writer Joey Kidney has built a thriving international community of supporters seeking his brotherly advice on life, love, and healing.Just Remember is the perfect embodiment of Joey’s journey over the past decade of sharing his life and what his supporters have come to love most about his work: a thoughtful collection of quick, peaceful poems that you can revisit throughout the day when you need a gentle reminder that you are seen and loved and needed in this chaotic world.

A group of quirky forest creatures embark on heartwarming adventures in this graphic novel series opener featuring original gouache art. Perfect for beginning readers and graphic novel fans, especially those who love the Studio Ghibli films, Kasing Lung''s Labubus, and Tove Jansson''s Moomin. Includes nonfiction information at the back of the book​ about the autumnal season.Deep in the heart of the Forest lives a handful of monsters. The Forest is home to many creatures, big and small, like: boisterous Mossman, who is much kinder than he looks; cautious but cheerful Wallace;  carefree, kind Grumpkin; and a sweet, mysterious entity named Shadow.  The creatures prove that every day is an adventure as new discoveries draw them closer together. In this book, readers will get a glimpse at the woodland creatures' lives and discover three bite-sized stories, perfect for the autumnal harvest season. In Welcome to the Forest: The Harvest Party, Mossman and Wallace decorate pumpkins, Grumpkin meets a new friend, and the creatures celebrate fall with a lively Harvest Party. Cottagecore and Studio Ghibli meet in this graphic novel by debut author and illustrator Katie Risor. Risor's breathtaking gouache mixed-media illustrations shine throughout this graphic novel. It features a Dyslexia-friendly font and is perfect to share with emerging readers, English and Second Language (ESL) learners, and veteran graphic novel enthusiasts alike.

This creativity guide empowers you to unlock your potential, stay driven in developing your ideas, and express yourself fully.  Where do ideas come from? How can you enhance your creativity? How can you succeed in what you love?  What is an ambush? An ambush is a wake-up call. When you least expect it, you'll turn the page and bam! A small jolt, a trip-up, a way to keep you on your toes and make you confront your limits, pushing you to delve deeper into creative life.This guide helps you overcome creative blocks and grow through practical exercises and tips based on real experiences. It teaches you to tap into your intuition, become more disciplined, and most importantly, express your true self. It's divided into 7 parts:To Demolish To AwakenTo StructureThe Process Faith To Expand Random Lessons in Creativity But this is not just a manual on creativity: it's a journey that will shake you up, challenge you and let you experience the thrill of a creative life. Whether you're a professional, a writer, an entrepreneur, or simply a creative spirit, if you feel a fire within you that you want to nurture and unleash into the world, this is the book for you. 

Dive whiskers-first into the bestselling graphic novel series about a new breed of superhero! In this action-packed box set, join Cat Ninja and his friends as he faces a variety of challenges, from scheming villains to babysitting and boredom.Raised from a kitten by a kindly old ninja master, Claude now spends his days as the pampered house cat of an eleven-year-old boy. But when trouble arises, he dons his mask and springs into action as Cat Ninja—Metro City's secret protector! Follow Cat Ninja, Master Hamster, and a colorful cast of friends and foes in this box set containing the full 6-book series!Book 1: Cat Ninja Follow our feline hero's early exploits as he tries to keep his secret identity under wraps while thwarting the evil plans of slimy crooks, rampaging robots, and a certain rodent nemesis who lives under the same roof!Book 2: Time Heist When Leon brings a mystery egg home from school, Cat Ninja and Master Hamster face their biggest challenge yet: babysitting! And while they’re pretty sure they can keep an egg out of trouble, they know they’re in over their heads when that egg hatches into a high-energy ball of feathers and cuteness. It’s baby’s first superhero adventure when they decide to bring their newest family member along as they uncover the identity—and nefarious motives—of Metro City’s latest foe.Book 3: Wanted Metro City's favorites and newcomers in tales that include a nearly cat-astrophic case of stolen identity, the not-so-villainous adventures of Master Hamster, and Adonis's first mission as one of the good guys. Enjoy six stand-alone stories, plus a five-part Cat Ninja special miniseries! Book 4: Welcome to the 'Burbs When Dad buys a new house outside the city, the kids are less than excited about new neighbors, backyard barbecues, and quiet, tree-lined streets. And they’re not alone—a summer in the suburbs is enough to make Cat Ninja miss the villains of Metro City! Our hero and his family feel like fish out of water when they arrive in Peaceful Valley, but it won’t be long before Dad’s new neighborhood reveals its scaly, golden underbelly.Book 5: Cat's Claw When a notorious band of ninjas discovers a certain Metro City hero wearing their colors and practicing their Kat Fu, their leader sets out to settle an old score. Plus, a nocturnal ninja flaps into town, Octopunch puts up his dukes (all eight of ’em!), Adonis plays hero, Master Hamster’s creative kitchen repairs end with a scorching surprise, and our favorite frenemies-against-the-odds compete in the villainous Vroomin' Race!Book 6: Heart of a Hero It’s nonstop crime time in Metro City, and the hero the city needs is...Octopunch? Even an eight-armed avenger can’t keep the streets safe by himself, though, so Cat Ninja’s spending all his time catching crooks—and no time curled up with his family. When he realizes that Leon needs him more than Metro City does, it might be time to hang up the nunchucks. But with a brand-new baddie kidnapping every pest and pet in town, can our hero really afford to cat nap?

The world is changing…can you keep up?   Meet Maple, apprentice apothecary who unearths a lost yokai with questionable motives and a penchant for mischief. Fans of Netflix's ONI: Thundergod's Tale and Pilu of the Woods will delight in this new graphic novel series inspired by Taisho Era Japan.At twelve years old, Maple Akimura’s future has already been decided. With her mother insisting she become an apprentice at the family apothecary business, Maple sees a small life in her village ahead of her.     Maple would rather spend her time with Kunio, her new friend visiting from Taisho City, than study her family's history. Her mother insists she reads the family book detailing the Akimuras’ relationship to yokai (spirits and supernatural beings) over generations. To Maple, the stories of the yokai are just a remnant of traditional village living, amid 1920s Japan’s rapidly advancing technology and the glamor of modern urban life—especially in bustling Taisho City. But Maple’s encounter with a mischievous yokai named Ember sweeps the pair into the hidden spirit world, with only Maple's family stories to guide them.    Now, they must navigate hidden dangers, strange creatures, and dark secrets to send Ember home and empower Maple to find her own path.

Grab your pickaxes and jump back into the action in this sixth adventure in the Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior graphic novel series.Runt and his crew are back! After leaving the Far Lands, Biscuit, Bagel, Blurp and Runt realize that their dragon friend, Sweetpea, has been kidnapped by Entity.303. They come up with a plan to infiltrate Entity?s lair and free Sweetpea, but things don?t go as smoothly as they?d hoped. Entity isn''t the only foe they''ll have to face, and soon their simple plan will turn into a whole new adventure. The zany fun continues as Runt embarks on his latest pixelated adventures with his friends. Grab your pickaxe and shovel and get ready for more fun!

A gentle, inclusive, and beautifully illustrated resource for anyone looking to quiet the low hum of worry in their daily lives. Open this book to any page and find serene artwork, insightful reflections, and simple yet radical practices to soothe anxiety.For those striving to live more intentionally and with deeper self-compassion and calm, Worry Medicine is an invitation, a cairn to help us navigate the often-indecipherable trail of life. Readers who feel exhausted by the stress of their everyday will learn reliable practices to quiet their nighttime spiraling, soothe sensory overwhelm, and steady themselves when worry takes hold. Developed by writer and visual artist Nina Montenegro, the practices in this book offer medicine in many forms: guided meditations, grounding body movements, accessible art making, and fresh takes on time-tested rituals. Incrementally, these healing practices promote tranquility, resilience, and closeness with nature, empowering readers to face our turbulent world with equanimity.

Your favorite mismatched socks return for another steaming hot adventure in this full-color graphic novel! Does the trio have what it takes to become true heroic hosiery?Freddy, Ruffles, and Hanks travel to the Pinky Toe Kingdom, a realm of irresistibly cute baby socks, to enroll in a royal contest. The prize? The legendary Dial of Desires, a powerful artifact that could help Freddy in his search for his long lost sock twin, Peter. But getting their hands on the dial won?t be easy, as our heroes will need to descend into the infernal Iron Mountain to win! And while steaming geysers, molten lava, and fierce competition will prove to be great challenges for Freddy and his friends, the biggest test will come from within. Action-packed adventure awaits in this hilarious second installment in the Life Really Socks graphic novel series, which will reveal that friendship?and doing the right thing?are the most precious prizes of all. Perfect for fans of InvestiGators, Pizza and Taco, Fry Guys, and Cat Ninja."Verdict: a top drawer recommendation, pun intended." - School Library Journal, for Life Really Socks vol. 1"A sockingly good adventure." - actor, comedian, and bestselling author Rainn Wilson, for Life Really Socks vol. 1"A colorful, warm, and fuzzy adventure, knit to perfection!" - Eric Geron, #1 New York Times bestselling author,for Life Really Socks vol. 1"This new world will definitely capture the imagination of young readers!" - New York Times bestselling author Matt Eicheldinger, for Life Really Socks vol. 1