New Releases by Emily Rose

I NEED THIS JOB. I JUST DIDN’T EXPECT IT TO OWN ME. His home runs on schedules and surveillance, like a luxury bunker in a designer suit. The contract is sharp, modern, and terrifying, and the discipline clause reads like a dare I should never take. He says consent is mandatory, refusal is respected, and the door is always open. Then he looks at me like he already knows I will stay, and my first impression is pure, filthy certainty: he wants to control me, and my body wants to let him. I BUILD SYSTEMS. SHE IS THE ONE I WANT TO REPROGRAM. I hire for competence, not temptation, but she walks in with defiance in her eyes and arrogance in her mouth. She tests the rules, then pretends she is shocked when I enforce them. I do it privately, precisely, with boundaries she cannot wiggle around and consequences she cannot stop thinking about. Every correction makes her softer, wetter, more honest, and every reward makes her come apart like she was built for my hands.

My only star Eine Geschichte über das kindliche Flüstern an den Himmel und das stille Licht, das bleibt, wenn alles andere geht. Als sie noch klein war, verlor sie ihren Opa. Und fand ihn wieder als Stern am Nachthimmel. Sie sprach mit ihm, Nacht für Nacht, voller Vertrauen und kindlicher Hoffnung. Bis das Leben lauter wurde. Und der Himmel leiser. Jahre vergehen. Schmerz kommt, Liebe geht, Freundschaften zerbrechen. Und als sie nicht mehr weiterweiß, sucht sie zum ersten Mal seit Langem wieder nach diesem Licht. Was sie findet, ist mehr als Erinnerung. Es ist Trost. Nähe. Und vielleicht ein Zeichen. Denn manche Sterne bleiben nicht einfach stehen sie führen uns. Dorthin, wo wir wieder leuchten können. Eine leise, berührender Kurzgeschichte über Trauer, Glauben, und das stille Weiterlieben über alle Grenzen hinweg.

Tell the world what really bugs with you prompts, questions, lists, and more to help you express yourself without judgement with The Stuff I Hate Journal. Why be toxically positive when you can positively negative? What really gets under your skin? Can’t stand the latest clothes trends, popular shows, or TikTok challenges? That’s okay. This is your safe space to tell it like it is and do it without reserve. So ready, set, get mad! With The Stuff I Hate Journal, you will find ample opportunity to express what makes them want to scream, with 150 prompts, lists, questions, and more. From creating a list of your top five hate songs to crafting your perfect comeback to a nasty comment to deciding what three things could happen in a grocery store that would make you leave seething, this book has it all. No opinion is too angry, no statement too dramatic. Proudly tell the world how you really feel!

From the red rocks of the Colorado Plateau to the towering Salt Lake Temple, Utah is a fascinating place! Readers can learn about the landscape, history, and people of the state in this fact-filled title. Features map out important places, show significant historical events, and allow readers to try out a favorite recipe. Take a trip to the Beehive State with this fun title!

California has come a long way from its Spanish mission beginnings! Today, this diverse state is a leader in farming, technology, and entertainment. Readers can learn all about the Golden State, from its natural wonders to its favorite foods, festivals, and sports teams through leveled text and colorful photos. Features profile a famous Californian, introduce a favorite animal, map out important places, and allow readers to test a recipe from the state. Get ready to explore the great state of California with this fun read!

Get ready for a trip to beautiful South Carolina! Mountains and beaches make up much of this state’s landscape, but there is plenty more to discover. In this fact-filled title, engaging text and beautiful photographs combine to show off the state’s history, culture, industry, and more. Maps show important landforms and cities, while profiles highlight people and wildlife, a recipe introduces a favorite food, and a timeline puts history into perspective. There is a lot to discover in the Palmetto State!

This book explores the ways in which translation deals with sexual and textual undecidability, adopting an interdisciplinary approach bridging translation, transgender studies, and queer studies in analyzing the translations of six texts in English, French, and Spanish labelled as ‘trans.’ Rose draws on experimental translation methods, such as the use of the palimpsest, and builds on theory from areas such as philosophy, linguistics, queer studies, and transgender studies and the work of such thinkers as Derrida and Deleuze to encourage critical thinking around how all texts and trans texts specifically work to be queer and how queerness in translation might be celebrated. These texts illustrate the ways in which their authors play language games and how these can be translated between languages that use gender in different ways and the subsequent implications for our understanding of the act of translation and how we present our gender identity or identities. In showing what translation and transgender identity can learn from one another, Rose lays the foundation for future directions for research into the translation of trans identity, making this book key reading for scholars in translation studies, transgender studies, and queer studies.

A ball flies into the lake. A golden retriever jumps in! This popular pup was bred to bring back game from water. But it happily fetches toys! The American Kennel Club’s sporting dog group is full of dogs that love to hunt in water and on land. In this high-interest title, young readers will explore the many breeds that make up the group and discover what traits tie them together. Special features show off the group’s popular breeds and sizes, and four two-page profiles highlight popular breeds.

The ancient Egyptian civilization lasted almost 3,000 years! Today, people around the world still benefit from the innovations of the Egyptians, from ancient papyrus scrolls to early irrigation systems. This fact-filled title gives readers an up-close glimpse of life in ancient Egypt, including how people lived, worked, and ruled. Special features include profiles of gods and leaders, a cause and effect graphic, a time and place matrix, a timeline, and a thought-provoking question.

The modern world still benefits from the inventions of ancient China! Modern paper, compasses, and kites are just a few things this society created. In this book, readers will explore what life was like in ancient China, including how people lived, worked, and ruled. Profiles introduce readers to ancient Chinese gods and leaders, and other special features explore cause and effect, compare two different times and places, and offer a timeline of important events!

Time for a trip back in time! This informative title takes readers on a journey centuries in the past, when the ancient Aztecs thrived. Readers will be hooked by the narrative opening. Then they will dive deep into the past, exploring the daily lives and innovations of the Aztecs. A cause and effect feature, a time and place matrix, profiles, and a timeline offer additional knowledge. Readers will soon understand what the ancient Aztecs contributed to our modern world!

Ancient Rome still influences our world! The civilization’s architecture, language, and government were preserved by the societies that followed, all the way up to the modern day! This title introduces readers life for the people of ancient Rome, focusing on their beliefs, work, government, and more. This title’s informative text and bright images take readers on a trip to the past, while special features such as profiles, a cause and effect graphic, and a time and place matrix support the journey!

Signs of life are everywhere in the Roman city of Pompeii. Graffiti decorates the walls. Ancient homes and restaurants still stand. Colorful frescoes and mosaics are still visible. But this city is a graveyard. More than 2,000 years ago, Mount Vesuvius rained fire and ash onto the city. Many who died there were perfectly preserved in ash, only to be discovered centuries later. This high-interest title uses maps, graphs, and profiles of important discoveries to explore the fascinating history of the doomed city of Pompeii.

A group of tourists crowds into a dusty room with brightly painted walls. They have entered King Tut’s tomb! Priceless artifacts once filled every chamber of the tomb. Now they are in museums across the world, carrying on King Tut’s legacy thousands of years after his death! This high-interest title uses vivid photographs, timelines, graphs, and profiles of important discoveries to introduce readers to the fascinating world of this ancient Egyptian ruler.

Thousands of years ago, royals gathered in the luxurious Palace of Knossos. Today, the palace is in ruins. Though bright frescoes still decorate its walls, the walls themselves are crumbling. What happened here? This high-interest title explores just that! Engaging text, colorful photos, maps, graphs, and other features combine to tell the gripping story of the Palace of Knossos and its fall to ruin.

China’s famous terra-cotta army has at least 8,000 soldiers! More than 2,000 years ago, this army was created to protect the tomb of the ancient Chinese emperor Qin Shihuang. Today, the army has immense value to archaeologists and historians around the world! This high-interest text uses maps, graphs, profiles of recent discoveries, and other features to introduce readers to the army’s thrilling history.

The oldest paintings in the Cave of Altamira are more than 20,000 years old! Created by early humans, the paintings now give scientists a glimpse into the lives of people long ago. This high-interest title dives into the story of the cave, from its early inhabitants to its modern visitors. Maps, graphs, and profiles of new discoveries help paint a clear picture of the ancient cave and its many secrets.

The Wright Brothers famously made the first flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. But the history of human flight goes back much further! This title details the experimentation and innovation that went into the creation of the airplane. Special features highlight important airplanes as well as pioneers who had a lasting influence on the world of air travel. Buckle up and prepare for takeoff! This exciting title is sure to interest anyone with a love of planes.

Not even a century ago, a computer took up an entire room. Today, a computer can fit inside your pocket! Over decades of technological advancement, the personal computer has shaped the world in ways that are still being determined. This powerful invention has changed everything from the way people communicate to how we entertain ourselves. With a series of fun facts, profiles, and a timeline, this title will fascinate anyone who has ever booted up.

Vietnam is a small country with stunning natural beauty. Many national parks stretch across the land. Dotted among them are large cities thriving with life. Motorcycles zip down busy roads, and hungry diners slurp pho in streetside cafes. Every part of Vietnam is sure to offer a fascinating experience! Readers of this fact-filled title will learn about the landscape, customs, and people of Vietnam.

More than 100 years after Maserati made its debut, the GranTurismo stuns drivers with its flashy looks and speed. From the trident that decorates the grille to the aerodynamic side skirts, this car was built to impress. Readers will eagerly jump into the driverÕs seat and cruise through this Car Crazy title.

Since its debut in the 1960s, the Porsche 911 Carrera has been a shining star of the sports car world! Over the years, this popular vehicle has gone through many upgrades to keep it on top. A body made from recycled materials is just one of the features that set this car apart. Young readers will marvel over the legendary 911 Carrera in this read about the legendary sports car.

The Bugatti Chiron is one of the fastest street-legal cars around! Drivers need a special key to push this car to its top speed of over 250 miles per hour. Young readers will speed through exhilarating facts and sleek photos in this title about the Bugatti Chiron.

Iraq gets a lot of bad publicity. People hear regularly about the countryÕs troubles without learning about its achievements. For example, youÕve maybe never heard that Iraqis invented the wheel, sailboat, and plow! This title takes young readers past news headlines to tell the full story of Iraq.

Do you know why a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat comes with two car keys, one red and one black? Well, the black key is used when the full 707 horsepower would be too much to handle. Curious readers will unlock more questions and answers when they crack open this title.

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 was named for its creator, Carroll Shelby. This American racecar driver of the 1950s designed this Ford model to maximize speed and power on the track. This hi-lo book highlights the race friendly features of the fan-favorite pony car.

In need of a giant hauler? Bring in the dump truck! The big truck looks very much like a heavy-duty sandbox on wheels. It moves dirt, rocks, and other loose loads. This book geared toward beginning readers spills basic facts about dump trucks.

The Rising Cost of Education covers the skyrocketing tuition fees for higher education, explaining just how expensive tuition is as well as what causes its increase and the risks it poses for Americans. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, was a man of contradictions. Jefferson penned the most stirring claim of the Declaration of Independence: "all men are created equal." Yet during his lifetime, Jefferson owned hundreds of enslaved African Americans. An adamant believer in limited government, Jefferson nevertheless acted without constitutional power to buy land from France—the Louisiana Purchase—that doubled the size of the United States. Jefferson died on the Fourth of July, 1826, exactly fifty years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Despite his contradictions, Jefferson's words continue to express the noble ideals of Americans—freedom from tyranny and equality for all.

Madagascar, the Nile River, and the Sahara Desert are just a few memorable places in Africa! With over fifty countries, this continent is rich in minerals and animal diversity. Wildebeests and zebras roam the grasslands while hungry predators lurk for their next meal. In this title, young readers will explore more about life on the second largest continent in the world.