Birth School

A landmark release, this is the first of a two-volume biography of Metallica, the biggest metal band of all time, told via exclusive interviews with the band and their world.

On his 11th birthday, Jackson is nervous about moving up to middle school where he knows he'll be bullied by older kids, so he makes his wish, "I don't want to grow up!" When his 12th birthday rolls around, he discovers his wish came true: he's still 11, and he's starting fifth grade (again). At first, this is the perfect life. Jackson is the smartest kid in his class, the best on his baseball team, and the star of the school band. But after a few years of being eleven, he realizes his life is passing him by.

In 1927, while the majority of the township of Bath, Michigan, was celebrating a new primary school - one of the most modern in the Midwest - Andrew P. Kehoe had other plans. The local farmer and school board treasurer was educated, respected, and an accommodating neighbor and friend. But behind his ordinary demeanor was a narcissistic sadist seething with rage, resentment, and paranoia. On May 18 he detonated a set of rigged explosives with the sole purpose of destroying the school and everyone in it.

What was Adam Smith really talking about when he mentioned the "invisible hand"? Did Karl Marx really predict the end of capitalism? Did Thomas Malthus (from whose name the word Malthusian derives) really believe that famines were desirable? In The Classical School, Callum Williams debunks popular myths about these great economists and explains the significance of their ideas in an engaging way.

Pediatrician Nimali Fernando and feeding therapist Melanie Potock (aka Dr. Yum and Coach Mel) know the importance of giving your child the right start on their food journey-for good health, motor skills, and even cognitive and emotional development. In this updated, second edition of Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater, they explain how to expand your family's food horizons, avoid the picky eater trap, identify special feeding needs, and put joy back into mealtimes.

A game-changer for US high school seniors, and a great 18th birthday and graduation gift. This cleverly written book is specifically designed for teens to introduce them to many topics that will affect their adult lives. Instead of putting young people to sleep with extensive details they’ll immediately forget, the book uses short definitions and humorous cartoons to make the point easy to understand and remember. It offers a fantastic jumping-off point to start talking to your teens about grown-up topics. *** printed in black & white ***

You can raise confident, emotionally intelligent children — and stay calm, connected, and grounded while doing it. Parenting doesn’t have to mean constant stress, guilt, or second-guessing. With the right understanding, you can create a home filled with trust, empathy, and resilience — without losing yourself in the process. In Raise Children Without Losing Your Mind, psychologist and parenting expert Olivia E. Barrett offers a compassionate, science-based guide to help you understand your child’s emotions, strengthen your bond, and bring more ease into everyday life. You’ll learn...

✨ 4 AMAZING BONUSES INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE - DOWNLOAD THEM TODAY! ✨ 🌟 Unleash Her Potential with These Inspiring True Stories!🌟 Wondering how to introduce your little girl to positive role models? Looking for real-life stories of perseverance and courage that won’t bore her? Want to boost her confidence and spark her curiosity? Eager to encourage her to dream big and aim high? Parenting can be tricky, but you’ve found the perfect resource. The 20 inspiring stories in this book will light a fire within her, empowering her to believe in herself and her dreams. Packed with ...

Respected Waldorf educator Rahima Baldwin Dancy explains the different stages of learning that children go through from birth to age six, giving you the wisdom and understanding to enrich your child's natural development in the right way at the right time. A trusted classic for over 20 years, this newly revised edition contains updated resources and additional information on discipline, early childhood programs, toilet training, using home life as curriculum, and more. From language and cognitive development to appropriate toys, Dancy speaks up for a rational approach to child-rearing.

💖 Pediatrician & Teacher Approved + 3 Empowering Bonuses Inside! 💖 🎁 The 2-in-1 Gift That Helps Her Grow with Confidence (and Gives You Peace of Mind) 🎁 😟 Worried she’ll feel overwhelmed by all the changes in her body? 😟 Afraid she’ll keep her big feelings bottled up because she doesn’t know how to talk about them? 😟 Nervous she’ll compare herself to friends and feel “behind” or “not enough”? 👉 This book takes care of that - without the awkward, eye-rolling talks you’re dreading. ☑️ She’ll understand what’s happening to her body in clear, ...

"Author Shannon Hale narrates as a full cast enacts the drama of her sixth-grade year in this adaptation of the middle volume of her graphic memoir trilogy. Portraying young Shannon, Mia Jenness evokes excitement, uncertainty, and hurt--painfully and exquisitely--as she picks her way through a...

Laugh yourself silly with Junie B. Jones! Listen to books #5-#8 of Junie B. Jones’s hilarious classroom adventures, available together in one convenient collection. Perfect for the first day of school, preschool or kindergarten graduation, or any time of year! Audiobooks in this collection...

Return to the world of the Marvellers and Conjurors in the third audiobook of the instant New York Times and #1 Indie Bestselling fantasy series. Year Three at the global magic school in the sky is back in session in The Deadly Fates. After saving the world from the diabolical Ace of Anarchy...

Cozy, funny chapter book made just for your 7-year-old boy that turns little oopsies into big wins! It’s an amazing choice for quick read-alouds or early independent reading that grows confidence, kindness, courage, and friendship (ages 7–9). This is Timmy. Finally, he’s seven. He’s sweet, a little shy, and very, very wiggly. He’s also excellent at making messes, big plans, and weird decisions. From his first jump into the deep end… to a DIY dog “makeover” he makes right with a real apology; from a glitternado he cleans up himself… to a wobbly juggling debut that ends in ...

The fantasy adventure sequel to the instant New York Times and #1 Indie Bestseller, The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton! Return for Year Two at the global magic school in the sky in The Memory Thieves. "The Marvellers deserves the highest compliment I can give a book: I want to live in this...

The program is read by Jesse Aaronson and Georgia Garrison, an actor and the author's sister. “The narrators work well together, transporting listeners back to high school to endure the teenage experience and all the messy emotions that come with it.” —AudioFile A romantic debut about the...

Step back in time and hear my parents tell how things used to be back in simpler days before the internet and smartphones. Hear Dad tell about growing up on a farm in Cleburne County, Alabama, when running water meant you had to run and get it. Ride on a troop ship with him to Europe, not knowing what he would face in Nazi Germany. Find out what it was like to be right there in the middle of the sheer joy and mad celebrations when the war in Europe ended. Hear Mom tell about the hurts, fears and joys of raising her two children from the moments they were born until the oldest begins school....

Entertaining time travel adventure for young readers that “captures what middle school is all about!” (LitPick 5-Star Book Review) Roger Tarkington believes his goal of middle school greatness is a slam dunk when he uncovers a magic calendar that lets him repeat days of the week. The 6th grader soon learns that time travel is just as confusing as Algebra! Join Roger through the twists and turns at Jefferson Middle School in this fun, easy-to-read Groundhog Day -meets- Diary of a Wimpy Kid time travel adventure. Start your magical journey today. Order now!

A.J. is turning nine! So he's inviting all his family, friends, and favorite teachers over for a backyard birthday bash. His parents even hire a popular party planner, Mr. Marty. But what happens when Mr. Marty accidentally orders rival clowns, a bubble blower, and even a singing cowboy to entertain guests? This will be one weird party!

It is time to go on a new adventure! Come join Peppa and her all her friends as they explore and play in this collection of 10 newly recorded audio stories based on the hit TV show Peppa Pig. This fun collection includes dialogue, songs and sound effects from the show!