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Some places are older than the people who find them. Some secrets are worth keeping forever. When nine-year-old Pip Warren is sent to spend the summer at his grandmother's farm, he expects eight weeks of nothing. Instead, he finds a gap in a fence, a meadow that doesn't quite belong to the ordinary world, and a rabbit with one white ear who is waiting — very patiently — for exactly the right person to come along.

One glowing acorn. Two best friends. A whole world of magic waiting to be heard. Eight-year-old Freddie Butterfield thought summer in the quiet village of Willowbrook would be all about ham sandwiches and games of hide-and-seek. But when he discovers a shimmering, golden acorn nestled among the roots of an ancient oak, the ordinary world disappears.

There's something different about the new headteacher. Priya Mehta is going to find out what. When Mr. Badger arrives at Sycamore Lane Primary School on a Monday in September, ten-year-old Priya notices three things immediately: he predicts the rain to the exact minute, his shoes are spotless on a muddy morning, and his nose moves in a way that isn't quite human. She opens her green notebook and begins THE INVESTIGATION—DAY ONE.

Traditional worship told you to sit still, be quiet, and focus. Your brain didn’t get the memo. If church overstimulates you, if “quiet time” feels like torture, and if your prayers arrive in tangents, you are not broken—you’re neurodivergent. And your way of worship can be just as holy. Neurodivergent Spirituality: When Traditional Worship Doesn’t Work for Your Brain tears down the myth of the “perfect worshipper” and replaces it with a biblical, practical vision of faith that fits real bodies and real brains.

Basic training was a disaster. His first mission was worse. But somehow, Private Johnny Durham is still alive—and that’s the real miracle. What happens when the world’s most unlucky soldier stumbles his way through the ranks of the U.S. Army? Absolute chaos.

Meet Barry. He’s a nicotine-addicted war veteran with Irritable Bird Syndrome and a grudge against influencer falcons. Once a legendary pigeon in the Bagel Wars of ’09, Barry Fin now spends his days chain-smoking on rooftops, pooping on Teslas, and screaming at TikTok sparrows. But when a smug perchfluencer named SkyDaddy69 starts gentrifying the skies of Brooklyn, Barry’s not about to take it sitting down (mostly because his gut won’t let him).

Captain Rufus “Sweet Smellin’” McGraw is not your ordinary pirate. While most cutthroats plunder gold and rum, McGraw has a more refined obsession—the world’s rarest and most intoxicating scents. And he’ll rob, swindle, or seduce anyone to get them.

Jax hates stools. He hates counters that are chest-high. But mostly, he hates not getting paid. Captain Jax is a pilot with a Napoleon complex and a corvette held together by duct tape and lizard spit. He’s five-foot-six of pure spite in a galaxy built for giants. When a slime-mold broker offers him a retirement-level payday to transport a "biological sample" to the edge of the Drift, Jax doesn’t ask questions. He just wants the credits.

Jesus, Don’t Let Me Cuss in Church is a blunt, funny, and deeply pastoral field guide for believers who keep screwing up and still keep showing up. Dustin Gross drops the church mask and tells the truth about doubt, anger, panic, and the pressure to perform holiness—then points to a Jesus who isn’t impressed by our act and isn’t afraid of our honesty.

Healing isn't a miracle. It’s a transaction. Malakai Vane is not a "white mage." He doesn't pray, he doesn't sparkle, and he doesn't do charity. He is a combat medic who knows the one immutable law of magic: The Tax.

Whether you’re a whiskey newbie, a seasoned drinker, or just someone who wants to sound smart while ordering a dram, Whiskey & Shenanigans is the ultimate guide to enjoying whiskey without the pretentious nonsense. Whiskey is for everyone—not just tweed-wearing snobs who "detect notes of old leather and regret." Whether you drink it neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail, this book will help you appreciate whiskey, laugh a lot, and maybe even impress your friends.

Meet Ruby Rose, a 2010 Kia Soul with a sassy attitude and a knack for storytelling. When Traci, a frazzled mom, and her glitter-obsessed daughter Lizzie embark on a cross-country journey from Oklahoma to California, Ruby’s not just their ride—she’s their guide through life’s wild detours. From squirrel heists to disco RVs, this funny road trip novel is packed with quirky characters, absurd mishaps, and heartfelt moments.

What if Jesus was cloned… and didn’t want to save the world? In the neon-drenched dystopia of 2144, spirituality is a subscription service, and megachurches sell miracles like fast food. Meet Jesus 3. 0, the latest cloned messiah, who’s more anxious human than divine savior. Teamed with Sadie Vox, a jaded ex-pastor, Gary, a foul-mouthed donkey prophet, and Bishop Synth, a sentient AI toaster, Jesus must navigate a world where faith is a brand and love is a liability.

Kevin of No Particular Skills never asked to be the Chosen One. He just wanted to tend his cabbages and use the outhouse in peace. But when a flaming prophet crashes into his field screaming about world-ending darkness, Kevin is thrust into a quest he never wanted—with a magical talking sword named Wendy (who really wants to cuddle), a rage-prone princess with trust issues, a washed-up alcoholic knight, and a goblin going through a motivational cult phase. Together, this chaotic band of misfits is Eldoria’s last hope. Probably. Maybe. Okay, not really—but the prophecy insists.

Planning a trip to Japan? Ditch the boring guidebooks and download the only Tokyo travel book that tells you what REALLY happens when you step into the neon chaos of Japan’s capital.

In this wildly irreverent fantasy parody, four extremely unqualified adventurers are chosen to save the world—or at least not make it worse. Grogthar the Blood-Spiller: a shirtless barbarian with more biceps than brain cells. Tinsel: an elven rogue with sticky fingers and zero morals. Kevin: a depressed necromancer whose horse might be more competent than he is. Arlandio DuFlair: a bard with the libido of a god and the self-awareness of a rock.

In the chaos of post-plague France, a bastard noble, a disgraced knight, a cunning thief, and a blasphemous priest embark on a treacherous journey to reclaim a stolen birthright. Betrayal lurks in every shadow, and the Hundred Years’ War has made mercenaries cheap—but loyalty even cheaper. As assassins, warlords, and scheming nobles close in, survival demands wit, steel, and a willingness to gamble it all. In The Ale-Stained Chronicles, honor is a myth—only the ruthless endure.

They told him to shrink. He chose to suplex society instead. Ricky "Napalm" Stubbs just got fired for body-slamming a vending machine—and that was before the smart scale insulted his BMI in a British accent. Unemployed, overweight, and overwhelmingly pissed off, Ricky creates the Chunky Combat Club: a secret underground league for misfits who are thicc, ticked, and totally over it.

The sacred. The sinful. The stupid. Tequila is all of it—and this is your lime-salted, smoke-soaked guide to surviving it. There are books about tequila—and then there’s this unholy gospel of agave-fueled madness. The Book of Tequila: Glory, Regret, and Other Sacred Traditions is your laugh-out-loud, profanity-laced, weirdly informative guide to the most dangerous spirit on Earth.

Adulting is a scam, and you’ve been tricked into playing. Bills, burnout, awkward family gatherings—nobody warned you it’d be this chaotic. How to Survive Life Without Totally Screwing It Up is the brutally honest, laugh-out-loud survival guide you didn’t know you needed. Packed with real talk, questionable advice, and the reassurance that nobody has it figured out, this book is your go-to for navigating life’s absurdity with (mostly) your sanity intact.