Fans of Nickelodeon’s Blue’s Clues & You! can do all sorts of Blue-related activities in their very own Handy Dandy Notebook that includes write-and-wipe pages and comes with a wipe-clean marker!Designed to look like Josh’s Handy Dandy Notebook from the popular Nickelodeon TV show, this write-and-wipe, spiral-bound book is chock-full of fun activities themed around Blue’s Clues & You! Using the included wipe-clean marker, kids ages 3–5 will be able to do mazes, spot the difference, drawing, and other activities again and again! Read more

🔍 Unlock Sinister Secrets Through CryptogramsImmerse yourself in the perfect blend of mystery writing and puzzle-solving with this innovative thriller collection. Unlike traditional cozy mystery books, this unique series puts YOU in the role of amateur detective with an ingenious twist - each suspenseful story is entirely encoded in cryptograms!🎯 Perfect For:Cryptogram enthusiasts yearning for crime solving challengesSleuth-minded readers who love interactive storytellingTrue crime aficionados seeking brain-teasing entertainmentMystery solvers who enjoy decoding suspicious talesThriller fans wanting an immersive puzzle experience✨ What Makes This Murder Mystery Puzzle Book Special:8 Gripping Murder Mystery Tales - Each masterfully crafted through cryptogram storytellingProgressive Difficulty - Perfect your amateur sleuthing skills from beginner to master detectiveComplete Solutions included for when the case stumps youFREE Audio Narration of solutions via QR codePerfect Balance of suspense-filled storytelling and puzzle-solving📚 Featured Stories Include:Murder at Havisham Manor - A classic cozy mystery with a cryptographic twistThe Curse of the Crimson Opal - Supernatural suspense meets puzzle-solvingThe Novelist's Final Chapter - Literary thriller encoded in puzzlesThe Poisoned Pen - Crime solving at its most cerebral And more spine-tingling tales...🎁 Value-Added Features:Brain-enhancing cryptogram solving exercisesHours of thrilling entertainmentPortable format - Perfect for solving crimes on the goCombines the best of murder mystery games for adults with classic sleuth workSatisfaction guaranteed with complete detective solutions providedThis adult mystery activity book transcends ordinary puzzle collections - it's an immersive experience that transforms you into a master crime solver while entertaining your inner detective. Perfect for solo sleuthing or collaborative crime solving, this unique take on murder mystery puzzle games for adults will keep you engaged for hours.🌟 Why Amateur Detectives Love It:Challenging yet solvable cryptogram mysteriesSuspenseful storytelling that keeps you guessingUnique approach to cozy mystery puzzlesSatisfaction of cracking each criminal codePerfect blend of thriller entertainment and mental exerciseDon't miss out on this innovative addition to your murder mystery puzzles brain games collection. Order now and begin your journey into the world of encrypted mysteries!Can you decode the clues and unveil the truth behind each sinister tale? 🕵️♂️ Read more

“The best book of its kind. . . . An exciting omnibus volume. . . . delivering memorable revelations about the mystery genre and its different incarnations.” —Janet Maslin, New York TimesA great recurring character in a series you love becomes an old friend. You learn about their strange quirks and their haunted pasts and root for them every time they face danger. But where do some of the most fascinating sleuths in the mystery and thriller world really come from?What was the real-life location that inspired Michael Connelly to make Harry Bosch a Vietnam vet tunnel rat? Why is Jack Reacher a drifter? How did a brief encounter in Botswana inspire Alexander McCall Smith to create Precious Ramotswe? In The Lineup, some of the top mystery writers in the world tell about the genesis of their most beloved characters — or, in some cases, let their creations do the talking.“This book will delight any mystery lover.” ―Cleveland Plain Dealer“Who are more equipped to discourse on the origins, the motivations, the foibles, and the triumphs of their life's work than some of the best-known and most successful mystery and thriller writers on the planet?” —Los Angeles Times“Tremendous fun—clever, wide-ranging, revealing, even surprising. Bet you can't read just one.” —Raleigh News and Observer“Fiery. . . . The authors take different approaches, but all offer an opportunity to see a familiar character in a new way. . . . It's also a great way to get a taste of some of the series you haven't read yet.” —Maureen Corrigan, NPR.org Read more

Andy and Terry live in a 52-Story treehouse. (It used to be a 39-story treehouse, but they keep expanding.) It has a chainsaw-juggling level, a make-your-own-pizza parlor, a rocket-powered carrot-launcher, a life-size snakes and ladders game, a remembering booth, a Ninja Snail Training Academy and a high-tech detective agency, with all the latest high-tech detective technology, including the Disguise-o-Matic 5000!Something that is sure to come in handy as they try to solve the mystery of: What happened to Mr. Big Nose? After all, it's hard to turn in your next book when your publisher has vanished!Join New York Times-bestselling author Andy Griffiths and illustrator Terry Denton on another wild storytelling adventure in a series Publishers Weekly described as "Anarchic absurdity at its best." Welcome to The 52-Story Treehouse...What are you waiting for? Come on up!This title has Common Core connections. Read more

The discovery and deciphering of Europe’s earliest known written language is recounted with “almost nail-biting suspense” in this prize-winning account (Booklist, starred review). In 1900, famed archaeologist Arthur Evans uncovered the ruins of Knossos, a sophisticated Bronze Age civilization that flowered on Crete 1,000 years before Greece’s Classical Age. The massive discovery included a cache of ancient tablets, Europe’s earliest written records. For half a century, the meaning of the inscriptions, and even the language in which they were written, would remain an enigma. Award–winning New York Times journalist Margalit Fox follows this intellectual mystery from the Bronze Age Aegean to a legendary archeological dig at the turn of the twentieth century, and on to the brilliant decipherers who finally cracked the code in the 1950s. These include Michael Ventris, the amateur linguist who deciphered the script but met with a sudden, mysterious death that may have been a direct consequence of his findings; and Alice Kober, the unsung heroine of the story whose painstaking work allowed Ventris to crack the code.Winner of the William Saroyan International Prize for Writing Read more

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THIRD EDITION – Just Updated for 2025!The #1 ChatGPT productivity guide—now even better, with bonus tools and beginner-friendly tips!Master ChatGPT and Supercharge Your Life—Even If You're Not Tech-Savvy!Ready to unlock the true potential of ChatGPT for work, writing, learning, and everyday problem-solving? This bestselling guide shows you how to use ChatGPT like a pro—whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned creator.🎁 Now Includes:✅ Prompt Power Pack App: Access 148+ of the best prompts in a searchable, mobile-friendly format✅ Bonus Downloadables: Productivity cheat sheets, writing prompts, and moreInside, You’ll Learn How To:Get More Done—Faster: Use ChatGPT for writing, research, email, summarizing, translating, and task automationLevel Up Creativity: Brainstorm, write, edit, and co-create with your personal AI assistantMaster Prompt Engineering: Learn how to “act as” experts, creators, coaches, and more to get brilliant resultsThink Outside the Bot: Explore fun, curious, and even bizarre uses of ChatGPT with real-world examplesPerfect For:- Writers & Creatives- Professionals & Productivity Hackers- AI-curious Beginners- Students, Educators, Entrepreneurs & CoachesThis Book Delivers:✅ Beginner-friendly guidance + advanced techniques✅ 101+ practical, creative, and fun use cases✅ Real-world applications across writing, productivity, learning, and beyondDon't just use ChatGPT—master it.If you're ready to think smarter, work faster, and create like never before, scroll up and grab your copy of "101 Uses for ChatGPT" now! Read more

New York Times bestselling author Andy Griffiths invites readers to come hang out with him and his friend Terry in their 65-Story Treehouse―the fifth book in the illustrated middle-grade series filled with Andy and Terry's signature slapstick humor! Andy and Terry live in a 65-Story Treehouse. (It used to be 52 stories, but they keep expanding.) It has a pet-grooming salon, a birthday room where it's always your birthday (even when it's not), a room full of exploding eyeballs, a lollipop shop, a quicksand pit, an ant farm, and a time machine...which is going to be really, really useful now, since Terry messed up (again) and the treehouse just FAILED it's safety inspection. Join Andy and Terry on a whirlwind trip through time as they try to stop the treehouse from being demolished!Praise for the Treehouse series:"Anarchic absurdity at its best. . . . Denton's manic cartooning captures every twist and turn in hilarious detail." ―Publishers Weekly, starred review on The 13-Story Treehouse"Will appeal to fans of Jeff Kinney and Dav Pilkey . . . The wonderfully random slapstick humor is tailor-made for reluctant readers . . . A treat for all." ―Booklist on The 13-Story Treehouse"Middle-grade boys in particular will get a huge chortle out of this book, and there is enough going on to support classroom discussion about physics, chemistry and other physical sciences. The story is simplistic enough to appeal to reluctant readers, but amusing enough to hold better readers' interest." ―Children's Literature on The 52-Story TreehouseRead the whole series!The 13-Story TreehouseThe 26-Story TreehouseThe 39-Story TreehouseThe 52-Story TreehouseThe 65-Story Treehouse Read more

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With case studies, exercises, and dozens of examples from best-selling authors, Mastering Suspense, Structure, & Plot is the key to writing compelling stories that leave your readers wanting more. Suspense is one of the most powerful tools a writer has for captivating readers – but it isn't just for thrillers. From mainstream fiction to memoir, suspense creates the emotional tension that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Mastering Suspense, Structure, & Plot is your hands-on guide to weaving suspense into your narrative. Award-winning author Jane K. Cleland teaches you how to navigate genre conventions, write for your audience, and build gripping tension to craft an irresistible page-turner.Inside, Cleland will teach you how to:• Implement thirteen no-fail techniques to construct an effective plot and structure for your story• Use Cleland's Plotting Road Map to add elements of suspense like twists, reversals, and moments of danger• Write subplots with purpose• Improve your descriptions, character development, sentence structure, and more"Indispensable! For newbie authors and veterans alike, this terrific how-to is your new go-to. Don't write your book without it – it's a treasure." – Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony, Macavity and Mary Higgins Clark award-winning author Read more

Remember when flying was glamorous and sexy, even fun? When airline food was gourmet, everyone dressed up for a flight, and stewardesses catered to our every need-at least in our imaginations? This classic memoir by two audaciously outspoken young ladies, who lived and loved the free-spirited stewardess life, jets you back to those golden days of air travel-from the captain who's as subtle as a 747 when he's on the make to the passenger who mistakes the overhead luggage rack for an upper berth; from the names of celebrities who were a pleasure to serve (and some surprising notables on the "bad guy" list) to the origins of some naughty stereotypes-Spaniards are the best lovers, actors the most foul-mouthed. This huge bestseller, a First Class jet-age journal, offers a hilarious gold mine of outrageous anecdotes from the high-flying and amorous lives of those busty, lusty, adventuresome young women of the swinging '60s known as "stews." Read more

Illustrated edition of one of Agatha Christie's most popular works: The Murder of Roger AckroydWill detective Hercule Poirot solve the mystery of the murder of Roger Ackroyd or will the perpetrator get away? Breaking all the rules of a traditional mystery, this gripping novel and brilliant work of detective fiction put author Agatha Christie on the murder mystery map and is one of her most popular works. When a wealthy widow and member of the King’s Abbot community takes her own life by overdose and the next day her fiancé, Roger Ackroyd, is stabbed to death, the local villagers are left in shock as rumours begin to circulate regarding the mysterious deaths. Did Roger Ackroyd know too much? Was money the motive? Was it something more sinister?Detective Hercule Poirot emerges from his recent retirement to solve the case of his friend, Roger. Finding the answers won’t be without its challenges as just a few clues are left behind, most alibis are solid and twists lie behind every corner.Death, blackmail and an unexpected ending come together in this enthralling novel that belongs on the bookshelf of every murder mystery enthusiast. Read more

The Ultimate Resource for Research! As a mystery writer I was constantly looking up poisons and wanted a book that would instantly tell me where to aquire different poisons, what the symptoms were, how traceable were they, and how long it took the victim to die! This was the book I needed.If you write mysteries, thrillers, crime or suspense, or have to do any kind of research involving toxins then you needthis excellent compendium of 'to the point' information.Each chapter unveils the facts of substances such as:ArsenicCyanideDeadly NightshadeToxic MushroomsHemlockStrychnineAnd many more!Journey through the intriguing stories of history's most infamous poisons and poisoners. Blending scientific detail with historical context, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the deadly science of toxicology. Learn about the groundbreaking discoveries, the development of life-saving antidotes, and the ongoing battle between poisoners and detectives.This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the lethal yet captivating world of poison Read more

La Biblia de estudio con la más completa colección de recursos esenciales para el estudio profundo y la predicación de las Escrituras. Ahora con índice.En esencia esta Biblia ofrece un mayor número de recursos para el estudio personal que cualquier otra Biblia. Sin embargo, no es solamente el número de notas, referencias y encabezados lo que la distingue. Es lo que todos estos recursos pueden hacer por ti.Esta elegante edición conserva la belleza clásica y la elocuencia de la Reina Valera Revisada 1960. La presentacion clasica en piel negra lo hace el regalo perfecto para cualquier pastor o estudiante de la Biblia. Práctica y resistente, su encuadernación la hace perfecta para acompañarte a todas partes, para el estudio diaria y el uso en la preparacion de la predica en la iglesia cada domingo.El texto incluye:• MÁS DE 35.000 NOTAS Y COMENTARIOS SOBRE EL TEXTO• MÁS DE 500.000 REFERENCIAS CRUZADAS EN CADENA• MÁS DE 9.000 ENCABEZADOS INFORMATIVOS• MÁS DE 1.000 ESQUEMAS TEMÁTICOS• MÁS DE 1.700 LISTAS SOBRE DIVERSOS TEMAS BÍBLICOS• CONCORDANCIA COMPLETA• ESTUDIO DE PERSONAJES BÍBLICOS• DEFINICIÓN DE PALABRAS CLAVE EN HEBREO Y GRIEGO• RESUMEN AL FINAL DE CADA LIBRO DE LA BIBLIA• EXPLICACIÓN DE COSTUMBRES ANTIGUAS• LAS PALABRAS DE JESÚS MARCADAS EN COLOR ROJO• DICCIONARIO TEMÁTICO• MAPAS A TODO COLOR• PLAN DE LAS EDADESAdemás, esta edición Reina Valera Revisada 1960 ofrece:• Encuadernación piel negra• Índice• Resistente y durable• Cinta marcadoraENGLISH DESCRIPTIONThe most complete study Bible with all the essential resources for deep study and profound preaching of the Scriptures. Now with index.This Bible offers the most resources for self-study than any other Bible. However, it’s not only the number of footnotes, references, and headings that make this Bible stand out from the rest, rather, it is what all these resources can do for you. This elegant edition preserves the classic beauty and eloquence of the Reina Valera Revised 1960. The classic black leather presentation makes it just the right gift for any pastor or Bible student. Practical and durable, its binding makes it perfect to go everywhere with you. It’s the perfect edition for daily Bible study and for use when preparing the preaching for Sunday church. The text includes:• More than 35,000 notes and comments about the text• More than 500,000 cross references• More than 9,000 informative headings• More than 1,000 themed patterns• More than 1,700 lists on diverse Biblical themes.• Print matching• A study of Biblical characters• Definitions of key Hebrew and Greek words.• A summary at the end of each book of the Bible.• An explanation of ancient customs.• Words of Christ in red.• Themed index.• Full color maps.• A plan based on ages. In addition, this 1960 Revised Reina Valera edition offers:• Hardcover binding• Themed Index• Strong and durable binding• Placeholder ribbon Read more

Whether a side-street skirmish or an all-out war, fight scenes bring action to the pages of every kind of fiction. But a poorly done or unbelievable fight scene can ruin a great book in an instant. In Fight Write you'll learn practical tips, terminology, and the science behind crafting realistic fight scenes for your fiction. Broken up into "Rounds," trained fighter and writer Carla Hoch guides you through the many factors you'll need to consider when developing battles and brawls.   • In Round 1, you will consider how the Who, When, Where, and Why questions affect what type of fight scene you want to craft.   • Round 2 delves into the human factors of biology (think fight or flight and adrenaline) and psychology (aggression and response to injuring or killing another person).   • Round 3 explores different fighting styles that are appropriate for different situations: What really happens in fights on the street? What is the vocabulary used to describe these styles?   • Round 4 considers weaponry and will guide you to select the best weapon for your characters, including nontraditional weapons of opportunity, while also thinking about the nitty-gritty details of using them.   • In Round 5, you'll learn how to accurately describe realistic injuries sustained from the fights and certain weapons, and what kind of injuries will kill a character or render them unable to fight further.By taking into account where your character is in the world, when in history the fight is happening, what the character's motivation for fighting is, and much more, you'll be able write fight scenes unique to your plot and characters, all while satisfying your reader's discerning eye. Read more

Whether you are planning a romantic Italian getaway, packing a knapsack for your junior year abroad, or just want to engage your Italian business associate in everyday conversation, Italian Made Simple is the perfect book for any self-learner. Void of all the non-essentials and refreshingly easy to understand, Italian Made Simple includes:* basics of grammar* vocabulary building exercises* pronunciation aids* common expressions* word puzzles and language games* contemporary reading selections* Italian culture and history* economic information* Italian-English and English-Italian dictionariesComplete with drills, exercises, and answer keys for ample practice opportunities, Italian Made Simple will soon have you speaking Italian like a native. Read more

A beautifully illustrated book-length publication on the contemporary artist and Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Garrett Bradley, whose quietly devastating work blurs the space between fact and fiction.Garrett Bradley works across narrative, documentary, and experimental modes of filmmaking to address themes such as race, class, familial relationships, social justice, and cultural histories in the United States. Her collaborative and research-based approach to filmmaking is often inspired by the real-life stories of her protagonists. This book explores Bradley’s work through the lens of devotion and features conversations with the artist and contributions from the likes of Ashley Clark, Arthur Jafa, Joy James, Tyler Mitchell, Kevin Quashie, and Claudia Rankine. This is the first volume in a new series of readers copublished with Lisson Gallery entitled Re:, which will respond to a number of its artists and themes past and present.Adopting archival material alongside newly shot footage, Bradley’s films exist simultaneously in the past, present, and future, not only disrupting our perception of time, but also breaking down our preconceived ideas about objectivity, perspective, and truth-telling. These narratives unfold naturally in both feature-length and short form, revealing a multitude of individual and collective stories. The social, economic, and racial politics of everyday life—its joys, pleasures, and pains—are lyrically and intimately rendered on screen. Read more

Writing the Cozy Mystery is a concise writing guide that describes step-by-step how to write a winning whodunit.Do you want to write a cozy mystery but don’t have a clue where to start? Or perhaps you’re already writing a series, and you need tips on how to keep your material fresh. Writing the Cozy Mystery is a handy reference guide that will help you develop your characters, establish the setting, plot the story, add suspense, plant clues, and solve the crime.This award-winning second edition contains examples from the author’s Bad Hair Day Mysteries along with writing exercises, marketing tips, advice on how to maintain your series, and special considerations for cozy authors. You’ll find everything you need to know in an easy-to-read, clear manner to write your own mystery and to refresh a long-running series. Recommended for cozy writers, mystery fans, and creative writing classes.Gold Award Winner in the FWA Royal Palm Literary AwardsGold Medal Winner in the FAPA President's Book AwardsFirst Place Winner in TopShelf Magazine Book AwardsAgatha Awards Finalist“If you want to write a cozy mystery—or really, any kind of mystery—this is the book for you! Everything you need to know in one handy volume.” Victoria Thompson, Bestselling Author of the Gaslight Mystery Series“If you are thinking about writing a cozy mystery, read this book first! Nancy lays out all the necessary steps in an interesting and informative way that is easy to follow. Highly recommended.” Catherine Bruns, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Cookies & Chance Mysteries“Nancy J. Cohen offers clear examples, practical writing exercises, and friendly advice designed to help the beginning cozy author start—and finish!—a saleable book. Even seasoned cozy writers can find helpful hints for building better characters and story.” Diane A.S. Stuckart, NY Times Bestselling Author of the Tarot Cats Mysteries Read more

Stephen King’s It. Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House. Jordan Peele’s Get Out share one major concept. They twist tropes to create relationships with monsters. No one was more surprised than me to discover that the horror genre kills it with twisting tropes.Why?Because the horror genre reflects our fascination with monsters--- zombies, aliens, or creatures that happen to look like us.Why do audiences instinctively love tropes? Because they are based on relationships.But unlike in the romance genre, which focuses on a happily ever after, or the mystery genre, which is about restoring order, the horror genre is about our relationships with monsters.This book is for more than horror authors; it's for anyone who wants to create complex characters mired in dread and secrets.Join me as we examine:1). What is horror? What's a trope? Some applicable definitions and examples. How to avoid stereotypes and cliches.2). An extensive look at how the amnesia trope in horror.3). Fifty plus trope entries with definitions and examples in current horror movies and series.4). Practice using goal, motivation, and conflict in conjunction with tropes to create unique horror-centric characters. By analyzing tropes in various horror subgenres, you will learn how to identify tropes.The horror genre is the study of our relationships with monsters. Personally, I can't think of a better thing to study! Join me as we figure out what goes bump in the night.From the USA Today Bestselling Author of The Trope Thesaurus comes a unique approach to crafting horror stories.The Trope Thesaurus has over 200 Amazon reviews. Here is one sample review:A.CustomerFuel for thought Jan 1, 2022Forget everything you think you know about tropes. The author does a fantastic job of illustrating that not only do the obvious tropes exist in entertainment media, but if you dig deeper, you see a fast treasure trove of tropes bubbling beneath the surface.She does a fantastic job of breaking down the bigger genres into their tropes, proving that, honestly, all genres share the same story beneath the trappings of the genre. It's about characters and tropes and GMC.With humor and a deft touch, she explains how to find tropes, twist them, wiggle them, jig them to work for you in a story, and, most importantly, that not all tropes are All Important. Many secondary tropes can do some heavy lifting, too, to create compelling stories that readers will lap up like sugar.This book is going into my writer toolkit. Read more