A deserted mansion perches on a steep hillside, overlooking a rocky canyon. Tattered curtains hang behind broken windows, and a turret stretches toward the sky. Three years ago the wealthy owner disappeared suddenly, leaving behind a house full of secrets: A mysterious note, tantalizing clues, a hidden floor, one piece of a treasure map, and a missing fortune in diamonds. Thirteen-year-old sleuth Skylar Robbins moves into the mansion with her parents and embarks on a new and dangerous mission. Armed with her detective kit, and with the support of her BFF Alexa and a team of secret agents, Skylar sets out to decipher the clues and find the diamonds. Can she outwit a gang of older bullies and find the hidden jewels before they do? Or will the perils of middle school--like battling ruthless Emelyn Peters for the attention of class hottie Dustin Coles--get in her way? Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of the Hidden Jewels is an Amazon #1 Bestseller in Children's Detective Books, was voted Book-of-the-Month by LASR readers, won the 5-star Reader's Favorite award, and was a Top Ten Finalist for an Author Academy Award in the YA/Middle Grade category.

Thirteen-year-old sleuth Skylar Robbins is about to take on her most dangerous case yet. The challenge: braving a savage enemy while solving the mystery of a strangely frightening idol. Skylar's new high-tech detective gadgets give her intelligence an extra edge. A canister of Invisi-powder is vital when she and her assistant detective, Alexa, suddenly need to disappear. Earbuds and a small high-powered microphone make up a Soundtrap: perfect for eavesdropping on her crush while he plays My Secret Kiss, or on the boys in the next hut while they devise a terribly risky plan. Her Supalight, visible from half a mile away, enables Skylar's crew to message her during a midnight attack. Night vision goggles might save her life when she's chased through a dark jungle with her brilliant partner, Daniel Gannon. Fierce island natives will stop at nothing to prevent the teens from discovering the true meaning of the idols. Will Skylar's team survive to return to middle school? Or will this field trip be their last adventure? Skylar Robbins mysteries have won multiple awards, and more than one have been Amazon #1 Bestsellers in Children's Detective Books. Accolades include being voted Book-of-the-Month by LASR readers, three 5-star Reader's Favorite awards, and one was a Top Ten Finalist for an Author Academy Award in the YA/Middle Grade category.

A powerful and provocative collection of essays that offers poignant reflections on living between society' s most charged, politicized, and intractably polar spaces— between black and white, rich and poor, thin and fat.Savala Nolan knows what it means to live in the in-between. Descended from a Black and Mexican father and a white mother, Nolan' s mixed-race identity is obvious, for better and worse. At her mother' s encouragement, she began her first diet at the age of three and has been both fat and painfully thin throughout her life. She has experienced both the discomfort of generational poverty and the ease of wealth and privilege.It is these liminal spaces— of race, class, and body type— that the essays in Don' t Let It Get You Down excavate, presenting a clear and nuanced understanding of our society' s most intractable points of tension. The twelve essays that comprise this collection are rich with unforgettable anecdotes and are as humorous and as full of Nolan' s appetites as they are of anxieties. Over and over again, Nolan reminds us that our true identities are often most authentically lived not in the black and white, but in the grey of the in-between.

A secret guild. Three irresistible guardians. A sinister evil out to get her. Bearing the tattoo of a snake on her wrist says Luna was born into the Serpent Brotherhood; a sinister organisation that abuse supernatural creatures to harness their power. Problem is she has no memory of that life, and rumour has it no one leaves alive. That might explain why she and her family have been on the run for as long as she can remember. When the demon who murdered her parents returns to finish her, shit gets real. Like all her past coming back to haunt her. Assigned three guardians, Luna must navigate the strange, new world of the Guild of Shadows to unlock the mystery. If only she can keep her head in the game, and not let her sexy companions distract her.Darkfire is Book 1 in the Guild of Shadows Series and is a slow-burn reverse harem with steamy scenes.

Decadent, delicious seasonal comfort foods and desserts you can make at home no matter what your cooking level from the beloved social media star @PreppyKitchen. Preppy Kitchen creator John Kanell delivers his fan-favorite recipes and baked goods so everyone can create them at home. Organized by season so you can shop at peak freshness and embrace new traditions, the dishes featured in Preppy Kitchen are inspired by well-loved staples updated with a touch of Kanell’s signature sophistication. Recipes include: -Chive and Parmesan Buttermilk Biscuits -Pecan Shortbread and Rosemary Caramel Bars -Roasted Garlic and Olive-Stuffed Chicken Breasts -Blackberry-Balsamic Pork Chops -Apple Butter and Marzipan Bread -Chorizo Beef Burgers with Queso and Avocado -Fresh Tostadas with Green Tomato and Mango Salsa -And many more! In addition to the delicious recipes that feature tips and tricks throughout to help save time in the kitchen, Kanell includes special projects, everything from making flower arrangements and winter wreaths to pickling vegetables. Through these mouthwatering recipes, inspirational crafts, and beautiful photography, Preppy Kitchen is sure to delight longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Be a Rock Star in Your Kitchen with Home-cooked Meals from Scratch! Shereen Pavlides, of the mega-viral brand Cooking With Shereen, has garnered millions of fans across her platforms thanks to her affectionate personality and her confidence-building approach to cooking from scratch. Now, in her debut cookbook, she’s bringing all that knowledge right to your kitchen. Through 60 impressive recipes, Shereen shows you that it’s possible to make the best food you’ve ever tasted without depending on frozen, precooked or store-bought ingredients—and without spending all day cooking. With meals for every occasion, from weeknight dinners to show-stopping parties (and everything in-between), you can roll up your sleeves and dig into the likes of: Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary Brown Butter Restaurant-Style Crab Cakes with Sriracha Rémoulade Baba Ganoush with Housemade Pita Sesame Salmon with Sweet Jalapeño Udon Noodles Gruyère and Thyme Popovers Cypriot Cinnamon Potatoes with Dill Yogurt Asian-Style Coconut Broccoli Spanakopita Triangles Shanghai Chicken Salad with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette Whether you’re new to cooking, or just looking to up your game, donta you worry—Shereen’s got you covered.