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  Cuphead in Carnival Chaos - A...

  Ron Bates

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  Fans of the award-winning and visually stunning video game can see Cuphead, Mugman, and friends like never before in this original, illustrated middle-grade novel. Join them on their adventure as they make merry mischief in the vibrant and topsy-turvy world of the Inkwell Isles!It's a special day on the Inkwell Isles: Elder Kettle's birthday! Yes, sirree, it's a very special day. So Cuphead and Mugman need to find the perfect gift to honor their beloved mentor. But along the way, the brothers and their new friend Ms. Chalice are captivated by the sights and sounds of the carnival that just rolled into town. Despite Elder Kettle's warning that the attraction is filled with liars and thieves, the trio gets reeled in.At the carnival, the friends are bamboozled and burgled by enemies, old and new. Will they escape the chaos and get their gift before it's too late?Includes over 20 never-before-seen illustrations drawn by Studio MDHR's Lance Miller that feature hidden items for an interactive treasure hunt!Cuphead in Carnival Chaos is the first book in an original series and perfect for players of Cuphead, and readers of Hello Neighbor, Bendy and the Ink Machine, and Five Nights at Freddy's.© 2020 StudioMDHR Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Cuphead(TM), the Cuphead(TM) logo, StudioMDHR(TM) and the StudioMDHR(TM) logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of StudioMDHR Entertainment Inc. throughout the world.

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  The Mill on the Floss

  George Eliot

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  The Mill on the Floss is George Eliot's second novel, and was published in 1860, only a year after her first, Adam Bede. It centres on the lives of brother and sister Tom and Maggie Tulliver growing up on the river Floss near the town of St. Oggs (a fictionalised version of Gainsborough, in Lincolnshire, England) in the years following the Napoleonic Wars, with both as young adults eventually meeting a tragic end by the Mill which the family holds so dear. In large measure, their lives are dominated by their father, a successful miller brought down by his inability to resist settling arguments in a court of law. Character differences between Tom and Maggie - he dour and rigid of thought, she lively and impulsive - seem to matter little in childhood, but eventually strain their relationship beyond breaking point. It is Maggie, however, who is the dominant character of the book, arguably one of the great characters of 19th century literature. Each of her relationships is vital to the narrative: with her parents, with Tom above all, but on a romantic level with Philip Wakem, the sensitive hunchbacked son of her father's (and Tom's) bitterest enemy, and with charming and urbane Stephen Guest, fiance of Maggie's cousin Lucy Deane. Maggie's life is changed utterly by an impulsive elopement which she turns back from, but too late to stop the inevitable abuse and contempt. This is a semi-autobiographical reflection of the vilification which George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans) herself had to endure while openly living with a married man, a time when her brother was willing to communicate with her only through lawyers. Eliot writes of character and relationships with an insight and sharp detail that few authors have ever equaled. It's a long book, but you will appreciate it for its depth

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  Kael’Nyrin Scrolls The: Our...

  Russell Lutchman

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  Where speculative fiction meets philosophical depth, this work redefines humanity’s place in the cosmic tapestry. 
  In the Mariana Trench, a crystalline obelisk revealed the Kael’Nyrin Scrolls—records of a trans‑dimensional civilization, Kardashev III architects who seeded life across galaxies. We are their legacy, children born of starlight. 
  It began in shadows: a rain‑slicked London alley, a scientist burdened by secrets handing me an encrypted drive. “The world deserves to know,” he whispered, then vanished—swallowed by the night. 
  Inside were fragments of the Scrolls and his desperate log. The Kael’Nyrin emerge not as conquerors but as subtle architects. Their creed: Guide without touching, shape without holding. Gardeners of life, conductors of a symphony spanning eons. 
  Yet their legacy bore fractures—schisms, rogue interventions, ecological collapses, genetic compromises echoing through time. The Scrolls reflect wisdom and humility, restraint over dominion, even as they acknowledged failure. 
  As the consortium buckles under the revelations, readers confront a staggering truth: our empathy, our art, our consciousness may be the lingering echo of a civilization that nurtured life without claiming it. 
  When a reckless experiment awakens the obelisk’s defenses, catastrophe strikes—a final lesson that power without wisdom brings ruin. The truth remains suppressed. 
  The ultimate message is responsibility—a sacred warning, a cosmic psalm, a quiet plea. Humanity must prove worthy of the light bestowed. The Kael’Nyrin set the stage. The pen now rests in human hands.

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  The Way to a Beautiful World

  James Norbury

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  Warmly narrated by Christian Coulson with atmospheric music and sound design, this Audiofile Earphones award winning book offers listeners a gentle and reflective listening experience.  
  “It’s hard to imagine there’s light when we are so deep in the darkness. But it’s there, so let’s keep walking.” 
  Sometimes, to find The Most Beautiful Place in the World, we must traverse foreboding terrain. 
  As beloved friends Big Panda and Tiny Dragon journey to find the lost land, there are moments when the dense forests, hazardous mountains, derelict ruins, and dark caves, and the feelings they bring, threaten to overwhelm them. But, together, they find the will to keep on walking. Each environment, so menacing at first, slowly yields glimmers of life, light, and beauty. 
  In an exploration of life-affirming friendship, struggle, and hope, Big Panda and Tiny Dragon learn the immense power of looking for beauty in the most unlikely places.

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  Journey Through the Forbidden...

  Peyo

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  Are you smurfing for an adventure? Join Smurfette, Clumsy, Hefty, and Brainy as they travel through the Forbidden Forest and discover a lost village full of girl Smurfs!

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  Finding The Voice Within -...

  Papaya Frostt

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  Join our young heroes on five exciting adventures as they discover the power of the Throat Chakra! Each story explores a different aspect of this energy center, from communication to expression and creativity. 
  Through these fun and engaging stories, children will learn the importance of speaking their truth, expressing themselves creatively, and listening to others. As they listen to the stories and breathe deeply, they'll feel the power of the Throat Chakra within themselves and learn valuable life lessons about communication, creativity, and self-expression. 
  Each story in this collection is full of heart, humor, and relatable characters that your child will love. As they listen and follow along, they will also learn important life lessons about honesty, authenticity, and finding their own voice.

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