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  Hide and Seek - Trapped on a...

  Arthur C. Clarke

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  Hide and Seek by Arthur C. Clarke - It's obvious that, a fight between one man in a spacesuit, and a full-fledged space cruiser is, certainly, "no contest". True-but you've got the wrong slant! 
  We were walking back through the woods when Kingman saw the gray squirrel. Our bag was a small but varied one-three grouse, a couple of pigeons and four rabbits-one, I am sorry to say, an infant in arms. And contrary to certain dark forecasts, both the dogs were still alive. 
  The squirrel saw us at the same moment. It knew that it was marked for immediate execution as a result of the damage it had done to the trees on the estate, and perhaps it hadd lost close relatives to Kingman's gun. In three leaps it had reached the base of the nearest tree, and vanished behind it in a flicker of gray. We saw its face once more, appearing for a moment round the edge of its shield a dozen feet from the ground; but though we waited, with guns leveled hopefully at various branches, we never saw it again. 
  Kingman was very thoughtful as we walked back across the lawn to the magnificent old house. He said nothing as we handed our victims to the cook-who received them without much enthusiasm-and only emerged from his reverie when we were sitting in the smoking room and he remembered his duties as a host. 
  "That tree-rat," he said suddenly-he always called them "tree-rats," on the grounds that people were too sentimental to shoot the dear little squirrels-"it reminded me of a very peculiar experience that happened shortly before I retired. Very shortly indeed, in fact."

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  The Book of Sisters -...

  Olivia Meikle, Katie Nelson,...

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  This audiobook features sound design and special effects to enhance your enjoyment of The Book of Sisters. Listen out for the sounds of fireworks and the music of the Tang dynasty.Queens. Warriors. Witches. Revolutionaries. History is full of sisters making their mark.Meet incredible women in this nonfiction audiobook for kids, from Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret to tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams. Authors (and sisters!) Olivia Meikle and Katie Nelson have scoured history for jaw-dropping stories of amazing siblings, including:• Why Egyptian ruler Cleopatra went to war against her younger sister Arsinoë• How Native American sisters Maria and Marjorie Tallchief became America’s first star ballerinas• What made samurai sisters Nakano Takeko and Nakano Yuko take on an entire armyThrough the stories of the sisters, listeners will go on a whirlwind tour of women’s history, from the courts of Imperial China to the French Revolution. And you’ll discover that stories about sisters aren’t anything new—they can be traced back to ancient tales, from Greek goddesses to Maya mythology.A Macmillan Audio production from Neon Squid.

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  You Bet!

  Marv Alinas

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  A child plays with various toys and pets. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the "et" sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

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  Love Beyond 30s

  Suzan Mutesi

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  Welcome to the wild, wine-fueled world of dating in your 30s—where men are older, red flags shine brighter, and text replies are nonexistent. If you’ve ever wondered if finding love is harder than securing decent Wi-Fi, you’re in the right place! 
  Meet Rachel, who’s moved on from sugar daddies and is now searching for a guy who can spell “commitment.” She’s on a quest for something real, but might settle for a man who doesn’t use his mom’s Netflix account. 
  Then there’s Bianca, the queen of swipe-left. She’s dodged so many bad dates that she could win a gold medal. But after so many ghostings, she wonders if she should start dating spirits—at least Casper was friendly. 
  Suzan, meanwhile, has perfected self-love and wonders if anyone else can keep up. Spoiler alert: they usually can’t. But when the dating pool feels more like a puddle, what’s a girl to do? 
  And don’t forget Tom—Sydney’s most fabulous gay model. He’s a runway star and master at turning dating disasters into stories best told over a bottle of rosé. 
  Together, this crew navigates the highs and lows of modern love in Sydney, where first dates feel like job interviews and ghosting is a professional sport. Along the way, they’ll face existential crises, contemplate life (or why nobody texts back), and maybe discover that the best love story is with themselves. 
  So pour a glass of wine, swipe right, and prepare to laugh, cringe, and cheer as these friends date, ghost, and most importantly, love themselves along the way.

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  Rock Paper Incisors - A Skunk...

  Amy Timberlake

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  Shake off the hibernation blues with odd-couple friends Skunk and Badger in this funny and bestselling series, from Amy Timberlake and Jon Klassen!   Skunk and Badger have an easy roommate rhythm—Skunk cooks! Badger cleans!—when they take in two orphaned rat pups, Zeno and Zephyr. Badger is working on an Important Rock Work article for Rock Hound Weekly and needs focus, focus, focus to write it. But how much trouble could two tiny rats really be? Some scheduling, a few strategically placed naps, and all will be well! But it’s winter, and nothing goes to plan. Hibernation threatens every routine. Articles refuse to write themselves. And rats in the rock room? It will take a North Twist village to raise these rats! Featuring cozy drawings and full-color pictures by bestselling artist Jon Klassen, Amy Timberlake’s delightfully off-kilter adventure explores the complexity of friendship and the meaning of family in a wintery world where chickens wear parkas and Yard Sheep host spaghetti dinners. And wait! Is that a dinosaur?Don't miss Skunk and Badger's other adventures in:Skunk and BadgerEgg Marks the Spot

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  Lavender Scare The: The History...

  Editors Charles River

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  While the fight over gay marriage has been bitterly contested and debated for much of the 21st century, it’s still somewhat difficult to believe that just 50 years ago, homosexual activity was illegal in nearly every state in America. Homosexuals faced discrimination that surpassed that of even African-Americans or suspected Communists, and their lifestyles were so taboo that they were typically considered to be a security risk because it would be so easy for someone who wished to harm the country to blackmail them. In 1950, a Senate Subcommittee on Investigations reported, “In further considering the general suitability of perverts as Government employees, it is generally believed that those who engage in overt acts of perversion lack the emotional stability of normal persons. In addition there is an abundance of evidence to sustain the conclusion that indulgence in acts of sex perversion weakens the moral fiber of an individual to a degree that he is not suitable for a position of responsibility. Most of the authorities agree and our investigation has shown that the presence of a sex pervert in a Government agency tends to have a corrosive influence upon his fellow employees. These perverts will frequently attempt to entice normal individuals to engage in perverted practices. This is particularly true in the case of young and impressionable people who might come under the influence of a pervert. Government officials have the responsibility of keeping this type of corrosive influence out of the agencies under their control. It is particularly important that the thousands of young men and women who are brought into Federal jobs not be subjected to that type of influence while in the service of the Government. One homosexual can pollute a Government office.” Indeed, in the decades that followed, the FBI kept lists of known homosexuals, and law enforcement agencies regularly raided known gay bars and other similar establishments.

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