In the sixth and final book of the New York Times bestselling Frank Einstein series, Frank Einstein (kid-genius, scientist, and inventor) and his best friend, Watson, along with Klink (a self-assembled artificial-intelligence entity) and Klank (a mostly self-assembled and artificial almost intelligence entity), once again find themselves in competition with T. Edison, their classmate and archrival, this time studying the science and mysteries of the universe!

WINNER OF A 2012 LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD Selected by Dave Eggers for Best American Nonrequired Reading In this extraordinary debut novel, Laurie Weeks captures the freedom and longing of life on the edge in New York City. Ranting letters to Judy Davis and Sylvia Plath, an unrequited fixation on a straight best friend, exalted nightclub epiphanies, devastating morning-after hangovers--Zipper Mouth chronicles the exuberance and mortification of a junkie, and transcends the chaos of everyday life.

When Mrs. Toggle's zipper sticks and traps her inside her coat, everyone in the school tries to free her but with little success.

A young man's struggle to come to terms with the deteriorating valve in his heart.

Dive into a riveting tale of corporate chaos and mysterious occurrences with "Unzipped Realities." Follow Olivia's journey as she navigates the intricate web of work, relationships, and a bizarre phenomenon involving metal zippers. As deadlines loom and personal struggles unfold, the narrative seamlessly weaves suspense, unexpected twists, and a touch of the supernatural. Immerse yourself in the gripping storyline that blurs the lines between reality and the inexplicable, leaving readers on the edge of their seats, questioning the nature of the unseen connections that bind us all. "Unzipped Realities" is not just a story; it's a thrilling exploration of the unknown, where each page promises new revelations and unforeseen consequences. Unlock the secrets within, and get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions in this uniquely captivating tale.

The Swing Movement -- all jazz hands and high-waisted pants -- advanced and receded in good order. I wrote this book to tell the other side of the story. I want you to know about the oddball collection of iconoclasts who got together and made the Squirrel Nut Zippers what they were: a combustible, improbable gumbo of joy and menace. Along the way, I write about our many influences: jazz and blues and hot music and calypso and, yes, swing. Come run these fields, like rabbits, while the harvest moon hangs caught in the branches. Come linger over this snapshot.

This is a story of the triumph of human will and spirit. During World War II, Herbert Zipper, Vienesse-born conductor-composer, was imprisoned at Dachau (where he organized clandestine concerts), Buchenwald and later in Manila, after journeying there to conduct the Manila Symphony Orchestra. After the war he came to America, founded community arts schools and was an internationally effective educator.