Pamela L. Gay

This vibrant and engaging story follows an alien princess disguised as a human boy as she navigates gender identity, romance, and the courage to reveal her true self. Taylor has the perfect life, but she's been hiding her true identity for six long years. Everything changes when she meets Katherine, a confident girl who inspires Taylor to come out of hiding, even if it means facing her greatest enemies. With stunning artwork and compelling storytelling from the brilliant Jadzia Axelrod, "Galaxy" is a must-read tale of self-discovery and shining brighter than the stars.

Discover the fascinating history of the Columbian Exchange, the most momentous biological event since the death of the dinosaurs. In 1493, Charles C. Mann presents the latest research by ecologists, anthropologists, archaeologists, and historians to uncover how Christopher Columbus accidentally set off an ecological convulsion that connected the world through a worldwide network of ecological and economic exchange. Learn how this exchange fostered the rise of Europe, devastated imperial China, convulsed Africa, and made Mexico City the center of the world. This deeply engaging history offers an eye-opening scientific interpretation of our past, with implications for today's political debates.

In "Fall; or, Dodge in Hell," a tech billionaire's brain is uploaded to the cloud and creates an eternal afterlife - but it's not the Utopia it seems. This science fiction thriller tackles profound questions about technology, philosophy, and spirituality, with a grand drama of man and machine, angels and demons, gods and followers. Get ready for a mind-blowing literary saga that touches on revolutionary breakthroughs transforming our future.

Explore the fascinating and disturbing ways that American death and violence have been glorified and commodified in popular culture with this irreverent and witty road trip. From the locations of politically motivated murders to the making of the Lincoln Memorial, the author takes us on a journey filled with humor, honesty, and thought-provoking criticism. Along the way, we encounter mummies, show tunes, and even a nineteenth-century biblical sex cult. This travelogue is not only informative but also a disturbing and entertaining exploration of loss and violence in American history.

Discover the wonders of Australia with a hilarious and informative travelogue from a bestselling author. Despite its deadly wildlife, Australia captivates Bill Bryson with its friendly locals, spectacular scenery, and fascinating history. This engaging performance combines humor, wonder, and curiousity to take you beyond the beaten tourist path and introduce you to a land of clean cities, cold beer, and constant sunshine. Let Bill Bryson be your perfect guide to this immense and fortunate land.