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A next-generation baby name book by a professional name consultant, full of activities, advice, and inspirationThe first decision you make as a parent is what to name your child, and these days, there?s more pressure than ever to get it right. How do you choose a name that?s trendy but timeless, classic but unique, popular but not too popular?a name that satisfies everyone in your family, looks great in a social media announcement, and sets your child up for success in life? Old-fashioned, dictionary-style baby name books can help with inspiration, but today?s parents need something more.Written by professional baby name consultant and TikTok star Colleen Slagen, Naming Bebe walks you through naming your baby step by step, considering style, popularity, and more. Inside you?ll find:Interactive quizzes and activities to help you explore and refine your optionsIn-depth analysis of name rankings and popularity dataSolutions to common challenges like choosing complementary sibling names and dealing with the friend who stole your favorite nameAnd, yes, lists of potential names, organized by aesthetic to help you pinpoint a name that matches your personal style, from Bible chic to quiet luxuryWhether you want a vintage darling, a modern cowboy, or anything in between, this comprehensive and interactive guide will help you pick a name you?and your child?love.

Normally "back to school" means gathering supplies and buying new clothes, but Frankie Caridi has never known normal. So when her "back to school" consists of learning how to use crystals to power her mind and trapping marauding spirits, she adapts. But the secrets of magic are nothing compared to the secrets she learns about her own past.Frankie is used to living in her younger brother?s shadow. Lucie is outgoing, smart, kind, and has horns. Yes, horns. Frankie?s life has always revolved around Lucie, so when she''s told she must attend a new boarding school because Lucie has been given a full scholarship, she knows she has no other choice. But something about the Pythagorean Institute is off. The building looks like a prison, half of the students have horns like her brother, and the headmaster acts more like a cult leader than a principal. Even weirder, however, are the dreams Frankie has been having since she moved into her dorm. Dreams that sometimes seem more like… memories.Trapped in this new school with no way home, Frankie must get to the bottom of why the place unsettles her so much. But in learning about the Institute, Frankie learns more about herself?and her past?than she could ever have expected. What she discovers brings her out of her brother?s shadow and gives her powers beyond belief, but the spotlight comes with its own set of troubles.

Artie Anderson wouldn''t call himself lonely, not exactly. He has a beautiful apartment in the West Village, a steady career as a ghostwriter, and he has Halle and Vanessa, who - as the daughter and ex-wife of his former partner - are the closest thing he can call family. But when the women announce a move across the country, on Artie''s 60th birthday no less, Artie realizes that his seemingly full life isn''t quite as full as he imagined. To make matters worse, a surprising injury strips Artie of the independent lifestyle he''s used to and pushes him into the hands of GALS, the local LGBTQ senior centre down the street. Since the death of his ex-boyfriend, Abe decades ago, Artie''s intentionally avoided big crowds and close friends. So, he''s woefully unprepared for the other patrons of GALS, a group of larger-than-life seniors who insist on celebrating each and every day. They refuse to dwell in the past, but Artie, who has never quite recovered from Abe''s death and the loss of his dearest friends, can''t shake the memories of his youth, and of the chances he did, and didn''t, take. Stretching across the 1990s and the present day, Four Squares is an intimate and profound look at what it means to create community and the lasting impressions even the most fleeting of relationships can leave. With Bobby Finger''s signature warmth, humour, and wit, it is touching reminder that it''s never too late for a second chance at truly living.

The Science Pals series introduces the dazzling Ray to reveal how light works?from the creator of Drop: An Adventure through the Water Cycle and Puff: All About AirMeet Ray. He''s light! And he''s been shining since time began. Wherever there''s life on Earth, there''s Ray, helping everything under the sun thrive. And Ray can really move?fast. Have you ever hurtled through space? Become a rainbow? Made food for plants? Ray has! With brilliant wit and sparkling one-liners, Ray introduces readers to a light show like no other. Filled with awe-inspiring artwork, funny asides, and a spotlight on kid-enticing facts, Ray invites us to bask in his warmth, as he illuminates our world.

Escape the race to happiness, build a life of value, and resist the pull of self-helpYou?ve heard this story: outwardly, woman was living the dream. Inwardly, woman was drowning in despair. It''s what happened next that sets this tale apart.Many of us go through life believing that something about us is not normal enough. So, we devote ourselves to the endless pursuit of self-improvement. That?s what Talia Pollock decided to do. In her quest to feel better, Talia Pollock got seduced by self-help trends that offered fleeting solace but failed to soothe the depths of her inner turmoil. Conventional remedies, like medication and therapy, provided a semblance of relief but didn?t ease the angst she felt inside. It wasn?t until she discovered Existentialist philosophy that she discovered is that what we?re told is abnormal is actually entirely human, and it?s our attempts to cure ourselves of our humanity will eventually drive us mad.Echoing the timeless wisdom of philosophers and the timely research of social scientists, Pollock offers a modern take on finding the courage to create your own version of satisfaction.Pollock?s sincere retelling of her own experiences urges readers toquestion conventional notions of happinessembrace contentment as a lasting source of well-beingnavigate the challenges of a comfortably uncomfortable life Whether you?re grappling with existential questions, seeking to break free from societal expectations, or yearning for a deeper sense of fulfillment, The Problem with Being a Person offers a powerful message for prioritizing self-acceptance over self-improvement.

For Brynla Aihr, crime and survival have always gone hand in hand. Ever since she escaped the fanatical dragon-worshipping cult that controls her homeland, she''s had to carve out a life doing the unthinkable: stealing dragon eggs. Egg theft is illegal and, in most cases, fatal. To breach a dragon''s nest means a harrowing journey through the ancient wards spelled to keep the monstrous beasts confined. Dragons can''t get out and only those with a death wish can get in. Despite the risks, dragon eggs are highly coveted for their magic. An illegal trade flourishes under competing criminal empires, and Brynla''s loyalty has always been to the highest bidder. Until she finds herself kidnapped and blackmailed by Lord Andor, a formidable lieutenant of House Kolbeck, and thrust into the dangerous political games of rivaling dynasties. Brynla and Andor clash at every turn, sparking heat in ways Brynla''s never felt before. But in a world that''s prophesised to return to the dragons, and rife with betrayal and secrets at every turn... how close to the flames is she willing to stand?

A twisty, darkly seductive anti-hero origin story, starring a teenage killer whose trial in the Wild West is upended when her first victim, her husband, arrives alive with a story to tell.Summer 1886?When nineteen-year-old Belle King turns herself in for murder, the last thing she expects to see is her abusive husband Reginald standing outside her Dodge City jail cell, impossibly alive. He?s there to take her back, but Belle is not going without a fight. Reginald was the first man she ever meant to kill, but certainly not the last . . .Now, while there are still bars between them, Belle is forced to resort to all the tricks in her arsenal to prevent her husband from ever being in control of her again. But in the 1880s, the last soul anyone will believe is a girl?even when she confesses to her own crimes.With the seductive horror of a fairy tale, Lady or the Tiger is the dark, twisty story of how one mountain girl from Kentucky became the wickedest woman in the Wild West and an ode to girls with tigers in their hearts who can save themselves.

X-Men meets Spy Kids in the sixth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds.Only weeks remain before the election that will decide the fate of supernaturals in Estero, with presidential challenger Magdalia Palacio in the lead. Desperate to maintain his grip on power, corrupt President Fuerte has leaked photos of the forgotten five to the press, making the kids public enemy number one. And now the location of their safe house has been discovered, and the five and their friends are on the run.With their identities revealed to the world, the kids must master the art of disguise to move freely about Estero, including infiltrating an upcoming Fuerte campaign event at the Estero City Zoo. But the other side is willing to play dirty, so the five will have to be ready for anything.Meanwhile, Cabot?s parents, who have been acting as double agents for years, dare to cross the president and are arrested, leaving them unable to share critical information: Fuerte has a new super on his team with the power to change the course of the election?and no one will see it coming until it is too late.

From New York Times bestselling author Joshua Davis and his son Kal Kini-Davis, comes an epic, breathtaking story of self-discovery, love, and adventure?perfect for fans of Nina LaCour and John Green.Seventeen-year-old Mia is stranded in the middle of the Caribbean. After a mortifying incident in the school cafeteria, her parents decide there is only one way to deal with her meltdown: move onto a battered sailboat and leave everything behind. Her mom and dad think it?s the best decision they?ve ever made. Mia feels like she?s been kidnapped and imprisoned in paradise with no internet and no destination.Her only hope is to hack together a solar-powered satellite phone so she can call her best friend and fix everything. To do it, she?ll have to build a mobile laboratory on the boat and ignore her neurotic mother, who thinks Mia is falling apart.The problem is, Mia is falling apart. By day, she scours deserted islands, looking for anything she can use to build the phone. At night, she squeezes into a narrow bunk and talks to an imaginary friend. She knows, with absolute certainty, that she needs to abandon her family to save her sanity.And then two teenagers sail into her world, promising friendship, and maybe even romance. Thoughtful, soulful Alby was raised in Australia but now his family calls the sea their home. The only thing missing is his soulmate. Bold, beautiful Nisha is simply vacationing on her dad?s megayacht when a chance encounter upends her life.Now?with everything hanging in the balance?Mia must decide who she is and what she wants. And with this decision comes the revelation that her past and future are more uncertain than she thought.

When Eva and Jonathan hook up on the sleeper train from Florence to Paris, they think they''ll never see each other again. Which is too bad, because neither has ever felt a spark like this for another person. But love isn''t on the agenda in their line of work. Six months later, they run into each other in the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles. This encounter is not by chance, because Eva has been hired to kill Jonathan. She''s a contract killer, but what she doesn''t know is that he is too. Their meeting kicks off a high-stakes adventure across Western Europe. There will be tourism. There will be bodies. Eva and Jonathan might even fall for each other. As the two get closer to completing their assignments, it becomes clear that they are also being hunted - by something even more dangerous than love...

A collection of meditations, somatic therapy exercises, and more to help you customize your own practice and reduce anxietyWhen you?re in the midst of an overwhelming feeling, it can be hard to find a way out of it. Even if the feeling isn?t particularly overwhelming?such as minor anxiety, unwelcome rumination, or an inability to slow your thoughts or get to sleep?sometimes you need a tool kit to help you get out of your head and back into your body. Breathe Through It is a collection of meditation and somatic therapy exercises with room to make notes on how each exercise worked (or didn?t work) for you. Organized in sections based on the amount of time each exercise will take, from one minute to one hour, this book is the calm-down hack everyone needs to sort out their own customized meditation practice. No matter how big your feelings are in the moment, this clever little book will help you Breathe Through It.

General George Patton needed a miracle. In December 1944, the Allies found themselves stuck. Rain had plagued the troops daily since September, turning roads into rivers of muck, slowing trucks and tanks to a crawl. A thick ceiling of clouds had grounded American warplanes, allowing the Germans to reinforce. The sprint to Berlin had become a muddy, bloody stalemate, costing thousands of American lives. Patton seethed, desperate for some change, any change, in the weather. A devout Christian, he telephoned his head chaplain. ''Do you have a good prayer for the weather?'' he asked. The resulting prayer was soon printed and distributed to the 250,000 men under Patton''s command. ''Pray when driving,'' the men were asked. ''Pray when fighting. Pray alone. Pray with others. Pray by night and pray by day. Pray for the cessation of immoderate rains, for good weather for Battle... Pray for victory... Pray for Peace.'' Then came the Battle of the Bulge. Amid frigid temperatures and heavy snow, 200,000 German troops overwhelmed the meager American lines in Belgium''s Ardennes Forest, massacring thousands of soldiers as the attack converged on a vital crossroads town called Bastogne. There, the 101st Airborne was dug in, but the enemy were lurking, hidden in the thick blanket of fog that seemed to never dissipate. A hundred miles of frozen roads to the south, Patton needed an answer to his prayer, fast, before it was too late.

Tressa Fay Robeson has never been shy, which is how she''s made a name for herself as an in-demand hairstylist and social media star. So she can admit that spending her days at her hair salon and her nights with her tight-knit group of friends (and one grumpy cat) is not the kind of exciting life she''d hoped for. When a misdirected text from a stranger leads to a flirty exchange, she surprises herself by suggesting an impulsive meetup. But the woman, Meryl, never shows. Tressa Fay brushes it off - until Meryl''s sister and friend show up at the salon demanding to know what''s going on. Because, you see, there''s no way Meryl could have texted her. Meryl has been missing for a month. Tressa Fay and her tight-knit group of friends soon discover they aren''t dealing with a catfish, but a temporal paradox. As they come to terms with the idea of parallel universes, they realise how many times their paths have crossed like this before. But even as they understand the multiverse more and more, nothing keeps Meryl from vanishing. As it draws closer to the moment of Meryl''s disappearance, there''s only one question left: Have they done enough to change the outcome, or have they done so much that none of them will make it past that fateful day in September?

From the author of Some Girls Do comes a YA sapphic romance about two girls from different sides of the tracks. Cass has a rule about dating summer girls?just say no. Every year, her idyllic beach town is flooded with summer girls, the obnoxious daughters of the rich, who stay in their families? summer homes, sail their yachts, and generally make things unbearable for townies like Cass. Birdie is the ultimate summer girl. She?s the daughter of a wealthy real estate developer dad and a social media influencer mom, and this summer Birdie happens to be in big trouble for accidentally crashing her boyfriend?s very expensive car. Birdie?s punishment is to spend the summer with her father at the beach?but it won?t be a vacation. He?s enlisted the help of Cass, whose dad works for him, to keep Birdie on the straight and narrow, including getting her a job at the public beach where Cass lifeguards.   At first the two despise each other. Birdie doesn?t want a babysitter, and Cass doesn?t want to be one. But as the season heats up, Birdie surprises Cass time and again, and before long both girls can?t help but wonder: Are some rules made to be broken?

From the two-time Sydney Taylor Honor author comes another sweet Nantucket-set summer romance, perfect for fans of Rachel Lynn Solomon and K.L. Walther.Jordan Edelman?s messy dating days are over. After a few too many broken hearts, and a father who worries a bit too much, she?s sworn off boys?at least for the summer. And since she?ll be tagging along on her father?s research trip to Nantucket, she doesn?t think it?ll be too hard to stick to her resolution.But hooking up with the cute boy on the ferry doesn?t count, right? At least, not until that cute boy turns out to be Ethan Barbanel. As in, her father?s longtime research assistant Ethan Barbanel, the boy Jordan has hated from afar for years. And to make matters worse, Jordan might actually be falling for him. As if that didn?t complicate her life enough, Jordan?s new summer job with a local astronomer turns up a centuries-old mystery surrounding Gibson?s Comet?and as she dives into her research, what she learns just might put her growing relationship with Ethan in jeopardy.

On the outskirts of London sits a seemingly innocuous institution with a secretive aim - train young women to distract, disrupt, and discredit the patriarchy. Outraged by a powerful politician''s systematic attack on women''s rights, the Academy summons its brightest - and most bitter - pupil to infiltrate the odious man''s inner circle. A deal is struck: bring down the viscount, and Miss Euphemia Flite will finally earn her freedom. But betting shop owner Gabriel Royce has other plans. The viscount is the perfect pawn to insulate Gabriel''s underworld empire from government interference. He''s not about to let some crinoline-clad miss destroy his carefully constructed enterprise - no matter how captivating he finds her threats. From the rookeries of St. Giles to the ballrooms of Mayfair, Euphemia and Gabriel engage in a battle of wits and wills that''s complicated by a blossoming desire. Soon Euphemia realises it''s not the broken promises to her Academy sisters she should fear... It''s the danger to her heart.