conduct of life

When her best friend disappears in the summer of 1942, Liza resolves to rescue her no matter the cost, entangling herself in an increasingly dangerous web with two former classmates, one a member of the militia and other other forced to live in Leningrad's tunnels.

Text and illustrations looks at Confucius's philosophies on kindness for young readers.

"Summer on the New Jersey shore offers Quinn a new start at life and love, but only if she can come to terms with her past"--Provided by publisher.

After years on the run, sixteen-year-old Phoenix and mom Nina travel back to Nina's hometown to get revenge on the man she says ruined her life.

"When the strange new girl at her high school takes her to a place underneath the subways of New York, where people like them can go and find a home, Harriet Adu, who is riddled with guilt over her brother's death, gets a second chance at being a better person"--Provided by publisher.

"Despite their tense pasts, Shoya Ishida begins to forgive himself and his old classmates for treating Shoko Nishimiya terribly because she can't hear. But when more true colors are revealed, movie-making and reconciling are put on hold. With a life hanging in the balance, will Shoya and Shoko be able to fix what is broken? Will everyone finally face their pasts and move forward? What will their futures hold?"--Provided by publisher.

Includes the first half of "A Silent Voice" which tells the story of Shoya Ishida who, years ago, led his peers in tormenting a hearing-impaired classmate, Shoko Nishimiya. When she transfers schools, Shoya finds he has gone from bully to bullied, and is left completely alone. Now Shoya struggles to redeem himself in Shoko's eyes and to face the classmates who turned on him. Contains the original 45-page short story in English, interviews with the creator, and a color gallery.

"It's a beautiful day and Zumi, Hana, and Drago are busy bustling about Kitlandia's castle to prepare for a visit from Piglandia's King and Queen, but Zumi is in charge and wants everything just so. Meanwhile, the mischievous trio--Winty Wolf, Cody Coyote, and Jed Jackal--are up to no good; they're destroying the Emerald Bridge! Piglandia's royal family are on their way and they'll get hurt if the bridge isn't repaired in time. The kitties assemble for Ninja Kitty Time to come to the rescue!"--Publisher.

"[This book] reveals what happens when strangers are willing to open their hearts to each other, and how far even small acts of caring can go to ease another's distress. A search for understanding about some of the most critical matters of our time, [it] is also an inquiry into the nature and purpose of writing itself"--Dust jacket.