"Commemorating the 150th anniversary of one of the most beloved classics of children's literature, this illustrated edition presents Alice like you've never seen her before. In 1865, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, an Oxford mathematician and Anglican deacon, published a story about a little girl who tumbles down a rabbit hole. Thus was the world first introduced to Alice and her pseudonymous creator, Lewis Carroll. This beautiful new edition of Alice's...

"Ben Loory returns with a second collection of timeless tales, inviting us to enter his worlds of whimsical fantasy, deep empathy, and playful humour, in the signature voice that drew readers to his highly praised first collection. In stories that eschew literary realism, Loory's characters demonstrate richly imagined and surprising perspectives, whether they be dragons or swordsmen, star-crossed lovers or long-lost twins, restaurateurs dreaming of...

"In this stunning, fantastical debut novel from a bold new voice in the bestselling traditions of Christopher Moore and Jasper Fforde, a ferryman for the dead finds his existence unraveling after making either the best decision or the biggest mistake of his immortal life. Ferryman Charlie Dawson saves dead people--somebody has to convince them to move on to the afterlife, after all. Having never failed a single assignment, he's acquired a reputation...

First published in 1485, during England's War of the Roses, "Le Morte d'Arthur" or "The Death of Arthur" combines all of the known legends of King Arthur into one creative text. Beginning with the birth of Arthur and telling the tale of his rise to become the head of the Knights of the Round Table and the husband of Guinevere, we also learn of Lancelot, Arthur's most venerated knight. Many of the other knights' stories are told with varying degrees...

On the vast continent of the Western world, magic and martial energy are the two most fundamental and common paths of cultivation. At just six years old, Jill Yuma, a young boy born into a prestigious magical family, stands out. His family, the Yuma clan, boasts three major bloodline inheritances: magic, warriors, and commerce. As the direct heir of the magical bloodline, despite his young age, Jill harbors a protective belief, destined to emerge...

Xiaofan, the unparalleled Sword God, was betrayed and reborn 500 years in the past. In this life, he vows to make up for all regrets, to stand above all geniuses, to eliminate all his enemies, and to become the Ancestor of Swords for all realms!With the control of the Immortal Slaying Formation and devouring all beings in the heavens, with one man and one sword, he slaughters all foes in the world!This is a story of a youth, holding a three-foot green...

"The fate of New Orleans rests in the hands of a wayward grifter in this novel of gods, games, and monsters ... The post-Katrina New Orleans of The City of Lost Fortunes is a place haunted by its history and by the hurricane's destruction, a place that is hoping to survive the rebuilding of its present long enough to ensure that it has a future. Street magician Jude Dubuisson is likewise burdened by his past and by the consequences of the storm, because...

Shirley, by Charlotte Brontë, is a poignant exploration of industrial and social upheaval in early 19th-century England, interwoven with personal and political struggles that resonate deeply with today's audience. Set during the industrial depression of the 1811-1812 Luddite uprisings, the novel delves into the lives of two contrasting heroines: the strong-willed, independent Shirley Keeldar and the gentle, introspective Caroline Helstone. Brontë's...

Yuuto and the rest of the Steel Clan have departed the sinking Yggdrasil for the New World, where they'll start over from scratch. As the group is adjusting to their new environment, the natives of the land attack-but with all the experience the reginarch Yuuto has under his belt, even a massive army is no match for him! Meanwhile, Ingrid's relationship with Yuuto remains at a standstill because she can't bring herself to be honest about her feelings....

A certain eighteenth-century German noble ventured abroad for military service and returned with a series of amusingly outrageous stories. Baron Munchausen's astounding feats included riding cannonballs, traveling to the Moon, and pulling himself out of a bog by his own hair. Listeners delighted in hearing about these unlikely adventures, and in 1785, the stories were collected and published as Baron Munchausen's Narrative of his Marvellous Travels...