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“If Carpentier is ever to get a new reading in English, it should be now. . . . West’s translations . . . reintroduce English-language readers to this giant of Latin American fiction.” —Natasha Wimmer, The New York Review of Books The best-known book by Cuba’s most important...

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It wasn't the diamond as big as the Ritz, but it was a pretty big chunk of ice, and it got the precocious pranksters of The Mad Scientists' Club entwined in an international intrigue only the intrepid investigators of Interpol could unravel. Take the seven young mad scientists of Mammoth Falls, stick them in an antiquated blimp bound for the Austrian Alps, along with two "hep" college girls and a zany professor of mysterious Rumanian origins—and you have the makings of a high-flying fun fest!

The whine of jet engines thunders from above as the giant Air Force bomber makes its approach to Westport Field. Suddenly, the citizens of Mammoth Falls are startled to see the bomb bay doors open and an object drop down, down, directly into Strawberry lake. Splash!

The enemy is building an army of Axis mages. It's the Arcane War-Part Deux. There's just one problem—the enemy warded Berlin against our magic. Only a small group of us can cast there. Can we stop the next world-ending war before it begins? Why is my gut telling me we're walking into a trap? Trap or not. We have no choice. Once the enemy gets a foothold, we won't have the numbers to stop her. What is her end game, exactly? We're probably outnumbered. We're certainly out skilled. What the enemy doesn't realize is this: as a father of three, I'm always outnumbered.

They said I was gifted. The most powerful mage born to our bloodline in more than a century. The dark sorcerer didn't stand a chance. I was a hero. I was famous. I was bad ass. But that was twenty years ago. Now, I'm married with three kids. I have the best lawn in our suburban neighborhood. I have a little more around the mid-section than I used to, but I've still got it. There's been a disturbance in the ether. Strange creatures are terrorizing my community.

After wielding the unparalleled power of the Sapphire Sword to save Earth, Slugger, Flint, and Scout, spend their days cruising the cosmos and exploring the infinite possibilities aboard the Nautilus, their all-galaxy-class spaceship. Life is a sweet adventure—until their dad reveals a mind-blowing bit of intel that changes everything.

Just another quiet day in Mammoth Falls. Or is it? Have flying saucers really been sighted? How about those rumblings in the ground during the wee hours of the morning... and a midget submarine hidden in a secret cavern? With evidence like this, our seven young geniuses can't be far behind. And they're not! The town of Mammoth Falls will never be the same again, because here come the Mad Scientists with five more mad adventures!

Step into the frosty adventure of The Mystery of Cabin Island, where Frank and Joe Hardy, along with their loyal friend Chet Morton, embark on an unforgettable journey during their Christmas holiday break. It all begins with a thrilling ride across the frozen surface of Barmet Bay in their homemade iceboat, but their peaceful plans quickly take a mysterious turn. When the boys visit the remote and snow-covered Cabin Island, a strange encounter with a mysterious stranger leaves them shaken and determined to uncover the truth.

A strange sea monster suddenly appears on the lake… a fortune is unearthed from an old cannon…a valuable dinosaur egg is stolen. Who’s responsible? Those seven junior geniuses—and their wild ideas! "Every time you Mad Scientists get mixed up in something, it means trouble!" cries the mayor of Mammoth Falls. Watch out as the seven junior geniuses of the Mad Scientists’ Club turn the town upside down.

High in the rugged, snow-capped mountains of Montana, an unforgettable adventure awaits Frank and Joe Hardy. When an old prospector seeks their help to reclaim his long-lost gold, the brothers embark on a daring quest into treacherous wilderness—and into the shadows of a lawless past. But danger is never far behind. Rival treasure hunters and mysterious outlaws are hot on their trail, and the race for the treasure quickly becomes a fight for survival.

When Frank and Joe Hardy set out for what should have been a relaxing day on the water, they never imagined it would turn into their next big case. But when their closest friends, Chet and Biff, mysteriously vanish, the Hardy brothers are thrust into a high-stakes search full of danger and intrigue. Armed with only a handful of obscure clues, Frank and Joe must rely on their sharp detective instincts to unravel the truth behind their friends’ disappearance.

When a brilliant young professor mysteriously disappears, Frank and Joe Hardy find themselves thrown into one of their most thrilling cases yet. From the lively halls of Kenworthy College to the eerie depths of the Honeycomb Caves, the brothers follow a trail of cryptic clues that begins with a strange message scrawled on an exam paper. But nothing could prepare them for the dangers that lie ahead. As they explore the rugged caverns along the windswept coastline, the Hardy boys stumble upon a hidden searchlight whose powerful beam reveals a startling discovery.

When teenage brothers Frank and Joe Hardy hear about a string of car thefts on Shore Road, they can’t resist diving into the case. But what starts as an intriguing mystery becomes personal when their friend, Jack Dodd, is accused of being involved in the crimes. Determined to prove Jack’s innocence, Frank and Joe uncover a secret—a long-lost family treasure that could be the key to clearing Jack’s name. As they follow the trail of clues, Frank and Joe encounter danger at every turn: road traps, aerial attacks, a mysterious "spider man," and even a menacing cane-wielding figure.

Featuring evocative prose, this stunning audiobook celebrates the power of stories—how they connect us, inspire us, and keep memories alive. Griffin’s grandmother spins the most marvelous stories, from breathtaking fairy tales to fascinating family lore. These stories fuel his imagination...

A powerful and fierce reimagining of the earliest Roman legend: the twins, Romulus and Remus, mythical founders of history’s greatest empire, and the woman whose sacrifice made it all possible. The names Romulus and Remus may be immortalized in map and stone and chronicle, but their mother...

Essays, speeches, and letters on constitution ratification, pardoning powers, the Bank of the U.S., and foreign policy illuminate not only Hamilton’s legacy but his compelling engagement with Madison, Jefferson, and Adams, and his legendary conflict with Burr.

Tucker Thompson is just an ordinary 8th grader from Detroit, Michigan. He loves school and baseball. Everything seems great for the left-handed pitcher with a big, breaking curveball. That is, until one dreadful event changes his life. Tucker learns that his parents are getting divorced. If that wasn’t bad enough, his mom is making a move. He will be forced to attend a new school, across town in the inner city of Detroit.

Slugger, Flint, and Scout are always out exploring the mountains of New Mexico near their home. When a cherry-picking expedition puts them in the path of a peculiar pooch in peril, the three siblings have no idea what unstoppable calamity has just been set in motion. The dog they call Robin Hood isn’t what he appears to be. And neither are the O’Ryan kids.

"The House on the Cliff", the second installment in the Hardy Boys series by Franklin W. Dixon, follows brothers Frank and Joe Hardy as they delve into mysterious case involving eerie mission perched on a cliff overlooking Barmet Bay. The story begins when their father, Ferton Hardy, a renowned private detective, goes missing while investigating a smuggling operation. Determined to find their father and solve the case, Hardy boys explore the creepy old house, which holds dark secrets and hidden dangers.