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Description: In this contemporary debut novel | ??an intimate portrait of queer, racial, and class identity | ?? Andrés, a gay Latinx professor, returns to his suburban hometown in the wake of his husband's infidelity. There he finds himself with no excuse not to attend his twenty-year high school reunion, and hesitantly begins to reconnect with people he used to call friends. Over the next few weeks, while caring for his aging parents and navigating the neighbourhood where he grew up, Andrés falls into old habits with friends he thought he'd left behind. Before long, he unexpectedly becomes entangled with his first love and is forced to tend to past wounds. Captivating and poignant; a modern coming-of-age story about the essential nature of community, The Town of Babylon is a page-turning novel about young love and a close examination of our social systems and the toll they take when they fail us. Astra Publishing House Town of Babylon, The - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9781662601996

Description: Did you know a pigeon can fly faster than a car and farther than a small airplane? Or that they have something unusual in common with penguins, flamingos, and even the dodo? With his trademark mix of humor, well-researched facts, and artistry, Kevin Mc Closkey delivers the straight poop on these humble creatures, which turn out to be.coo, coo, COOL! Kevin Mc Closkey, who teaches illustration at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania, learned about pigeons from Vinnie Torre, one of Hoboken's last pigeon racers. He dedicated this book to his children, even if his daughter is a little skittish on the subject since a flock of pigeons descended on the family during a visit to London's Trafalgar Square. He says he considered painting the pictures here on roofing material (because pigeons flock to roofs) but settled instead for painting on a pigeon-blue Fabriano paper, the kind used by Picasso. Astra Publishing House The Real Poop on Pigeons! - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9781943145430

Description: Tam hasn't eaten anyone in years. She is now Mama's soft-spoken, vegan daughter | ??everything dangerous about her is cut out. But when Tam's estranged Aunt Tigress is found murdered and skinned, Tam inherits an undead fox in a shoebox, and an ensemble of old enemies. The demons, the ghosts, the gods running coffee shops by the river? Fine. The tentacled thing stalking Tam across the city? Absolutely not. And when Tam realises the girl she's falling in love with might be yet another loose end from her past? That's just the brassy, beautiful cherry on top. Because no matter how quietly she lives, Tam can't hide from her voracious upbringing, nor the suffering she caused. As she navigates romance, redemption, and the end of the world, she can't help but wonder. Do monsters even deserve happy endings? With worldbuilding inspired by Chinese folklore and the Siksiká Nation in Canada, LGBTQIA+ representation, and a Sapphic romance, Aunt Tigress is at once familiar and breathtakingly innovative.

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ISBN: 9780756419387

Description: When Simone is awakened by her mom as a wildfire threatens their home, it is the beginning of a life-changing journey. On their way to take shelter in a high school gym, the family passes firefighters from a prison unit battling the fire. Simone's mom tells her that when she was a girl in Viet Nam, she was forced to evacuate her home after a flood. Joined by other children sheltering in the gym, Simone, a budding artist, encourages everyone to draw as a way to process their situation. After a few days, Simone and her mom are able to return to their home, which is fortunately still standing and her outlook has changed. As Simone begins creating a piece of art with one of her new friends, she realises that even though they are young, they can dream and work together for a more sustainable future. With a poetic, haunting family story by esteemed author Viet Thanh Nguyen and gorgeous art from illustrator Minnie Phan, this powerful tale introduces an unforgettable young heroine who awakens to a new role fighting for her community and for the future of the planet.

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ISBN: 9781662651199

Description: Discover the mysterious and fascinating sleeping habits of more than twenty birds in this gorgeously illustrated read-aloud, perfect for in the classroom or at bedtime. Have you ever seen a bird sleep? Or wondered just when it is that migrating cranes find the time to catch Z's when crossing the ocean? Through short, friendly prose accompanied by immersive paintings of birds in their nighttime environments, this fascinating nonfiction bedtime book explores how varied the sleeping habits of birds can be. From the parrots of Thailand to the ostriches of Australia and even the pigeons of Brooklyn, every bird sleeps-but they do it in ways that will surprise and delight you! Some hang from tree branches, others doze while gliding, and some even burrow underground for a nap. At the end of the book, a detailed afterword expands on the role sleep plays in birds' lives and invites readers to pay more attention to this underexplored aspect of bird life all around us. Astra Publishing House How Birds Sleep - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9781662650970

Description: In this second book in the addictive graphic novel series for tweens, Grace and Lola uncover more truths about romance and friendship at home, at school, and on an island holiday. BF Fs Grace and Lola are back in volume two of The Love Report. Grace tries to adjust to her parents' split, but dividing her time between two homes is no fun; Lola and Grace help Adele find a place to stay-an old factory-to escape her evil stepmother; and Lola wants to help Felicity after one of the boys begins harassing her, but it's not easy. Summer comes just in time, and the change of season brings the girls and Adele to the island of Sardinia, where they continue to discover the ins and outs of love and romance far from home and school. Astra Publishing House Love Report Volume 2, The - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9781662640605

Description: Discover all the many ways that nothing is really something! This mind-bendingly clever picture book about a visit to the Museum of Nothing will have curious readers marveling and laughing along. There is so much more to nothing than you think! Join Oona and Otto on a tour of the funny, fascinating Museum of Nothing in this imaginative read-aloud from noted designer Guarnaccia. This museum proudly displays every kind of nothing. There's the Hall of Holes (donut, button, black), the Zero Wing, the Nobody Rooméwhere the Invisible Man is the star attractionéand more. With pages full of witty details to discover, this captivating book is perfect for curious kids ages 5-9 looking for their next big mind-bending adventure. Astra Publishing House The Museum of Nothing - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9781662651441

Description: In 1934, a man was walking by a lake in the Scottish Highlands when he saw a long-necked creature swimming in the water. He grabbed his camera and snapped a photo. When the photo landed on the front page of the Daily Mail, it shattered the belief that paranormal creatures were pure fiction. But amid the monster-hunting craze, complex conspiracies soon emerged. The Loch Ness Monster became more than a mysterious sea creature | ??it became a phenomenon that caused people to question their assumptions and dig for the truth. Meticulously researched through primary sources and in-depth interviews with key figures, Loch Ness Uncovered is the fascinating true story of the conspiracy that sparked intrigue worldwide. Complete with archival images, an engaging narrative, and a guide to media literacy, here is a nonfiction book that will transport young readers to the thrilling world of monster mania.

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ISBN: 9781662620232

Description: In this incredible story about beauty standards, owning your uniquessness, and developing self-esteem, nationally acclaimed comedian and perpetual bestelling author David Sedaris and renowned creator of the Olivia picture boook series Ian Falconer come together to ponder the eternally relevant question: is true beauty really on the inside?. Astra Publishing House Pretty Ugly - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9781662665271

Description: BF Fs Grace and Lola try to unravel the mystery of romance with a plan to observe, study, and analyze the ways of love at their middle school in the first book in this addictive graphic novel series. BF Fs Grace and Lola talk about everything related to romance | ??and have lots of questions: What about the mysterious allure of the popular girl at school? And the rebellious goth with the reputation? And boys. They don't quite understand what makes some school romances soar to legendary heights, while other flirtations fizzle. Lola has an idea | ??they'll observe, study, and analyze all the couples at their Junior High | ??and compile their findings as The Love Report. Surprises await them, and force them to learn to see beyond appearances in this fast-paced series opener. They'll also discover secrets between themselves.

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ISBN: 9781662640407

Description: Astra Magazine is the new literary magazine of the moment, a must-read for anyone interested in the most vital contemporary literature from around the world. Astra Magazine connects readers and writers from New York to Mexico City, Lagos to Berlin, Copenhagen to Singapore and beyond around a unified aesthetic that highlights the luxurious pleasures of reading. Each issue contains prose, poetry, art and comics, artfully produced on silky smooth paper with luxurious French flaps. The Ecstasy Issue contains work by Mieko Kawakami, Fernanda Melchor, Catherine Lacey, Leslie Jamison, Solmaz Sharif, Terrance Hayes, Don Mee Choi, Ada Limón, Chinelo Okparanta, Sayaka Murata, Katharina Volckmer, Kate Zambreno, and many more. Astra Publishing House Astra 1: Ecstasy - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9781662619007

Description: Highlights for Children's often-imitated, never-equaled Hidden Pictures puzzles have delighted children--and adults--for over 67 years. This irresistible book is packed with more than 100 favorite puzzles straight from our beloved magazine. Drawn in Highlights' classic black-and-white style, each puzzle is carefully designed to engage and entertain children while honing their concentration skills and attention to detail. With more than 1,200 objects to find, this book provides kids of all ages with hours of puzzling fun. A surefire hit with Hidden Pictures fans who just can't get enough!. Astra Publishing House Farm Puzzles - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

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ISBN: 9781620917718