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Emerson Kingsley fell in love on a Central Park bench. After months of watching serial dater Maddox Bailey from afar, the quiet heiress couldn’t help herself. She believes that the moment they meet will be spectacular—that she could be the one to slow him down—if she ever finds the nerve to speak to him. Until the day the universe places them in the same New York City taxicab and Emerson realizes that her daydreams are too far from her reality. When she learns Maddox is her newest employee at her father’s recording label, she fights her desires and tries to ignore his disarming smile. But even Emerson can’t deny that real-life Maddox is better than anything she could’ve dreamed—sexy, passionate, and full of possibilities.
A magical journey into the land where stories come from “[A] sweet-toned, summer-fun story.” —The New York Times Book Review When Tuesday McGillycuddy and her beloved dog, Baxterr, discover that Tuesday's mother—the famous author Serendipity Smith—has gone missing, they set out on a magical adventure. In their quest to find Serendipity, they discover the mysterious and unpredictable place that stories come from. Here, Tuesday befriends the fearless Vivienne Small, learns to sail an enchanted boat, tangles with an evil pirate, and discovers the truth about her remarkable dog. Along the way, she learns what it means to be a writer and how difficult it can sometimes be to get all the way to The End. This title has Common Core connections. Finding Serendipity by Angelica Banks, with illustrations by Stevie Lewis, is the first in a series. that continues with book two, A Week Without Tuesday. “This enchanting story . . . celebrates the imagination and the connection writers feel with their stories. Spunky characters; spot-on pacing, providing perfectly timed plot revelations; and fully imagined worlds make this a charming winner.” —Booklist, starred review “With cinematic imagery and keen wit, the authors construct an inventive novel.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “Young writers will find inspiration in the tale—especially those who have a story within them but might be too shy to tell it.” —The New York Times Book Review
In a world where the cacophony of life often drowns the subtler notes of existence, emerges a poignant narrative of connection that defies the conventional means of expression. "The Melody of Serendipity" beckons readers into a realm where the collision of two lives becomes a harmonious masterpiece scripted by destiny itself. Within the pages of this captivating tale, we meet Julian, a gifted composer whose once-vibrant symphonies have succumbed to the dissonance of a harsh reality. Battling against the rigors of an unforgiving music industry, Julian grapples with a creative crisis that distances him from the very heartstrings he once strummed with fervor. On a parallel trajectory is Madeline, a dancer who orchestrates her emotions with the eloquence of her hands. Deafness from birth has not silenced her spirit; rather, it has nurtured an artistic language that transcends the boundaries of spoken word. As her graceful movements etch poetry into the air, Madeline becomes an embodiment of the emotions she conveys. The duet of fate brings Julian and Madeline together, and the silence between them becomes a canvas on which a unique kinship unfolds. Their collaboration traverses the realms of sound and silence, birthing an unparalleled harmony that challenges conventional communication. This harmony breathes life into "The Melody of Serendipity," a mesmerizing performance uniting Julian's enchanting melodies with Madeline's ethereal dance. In this alchemical partnership, they unlock the core of artistry to evoke sentiments that language can scarcely capture. As the narrative unfurls, the duo contends with skepticism and adversities that threaten to mute their shared melody. Yet, Julian and Madeline's spirits remain resolute, and together they embark on a journey of self-discovery. The crescendo of their connection leads them to a climactic performance, where they unravel not only the depths of their own souls but also the prejudices of a world bound by conventional norms. However, "The Melody of Serendipity" is more than just a chronicle of artistic convergence; it is an ode to human perseverance, the potency of passion, and the allure of diversity. Julian and Madeline's expedition resonates as an ode to the unbreakable resilience of the human spirit. Their story stands as a testament to the ability of shared creativity to transcend boundaries, inspiring those who bear witness to the narrative to embrace their own individuality. As readers journey through the pages of this enchanting tale, they become partakers in the symphony of Julian and Madeline's serendipitous connection. Through the eloquent prose, the dance of words mirrors the dance of emotions, and the melody of the narrative reverberates long after the final page is turned. "The Melody of Serendipity" invites readers to lose themselves in a narrative where the language of the heart supersedes the limits of spoken word, and where the symphony of souls finds its crescendo amidst the chaos of life's grand composition.
"Many of the findings in the book . . . are classics of ecology. . . . A rare and delightful insight into timely science."—Jane Lubchenco, Nature "Estes's refreshing narrative deftly weaves rigorous science with personal reflection to create an absorbing and introspective read that is equal parts memoir, ecological textbook, and motivational guidebook for young ecologists."—Science To newly minted biologist James Estes, the sea otters he was studying in the leafy kelp forests off the coast of Alaska appeared to have an unbalanced relationship with their greater environment. Gorging themselves on the sea urchins that grazed among the kelp, these small charismatic mammals seemed to give little back in return. But as Estes dug deeper, he unearthed a far more complex relationship between the otter and its underwater environment, discovering that otters play a critical role in driving positive ecosystem dynamics. While teasing out the connective threads, he began to question our assumptions about ecological relationships. These questions would ultimately inspire a lifelong quest to better understand the surprising complexity of our natural world and the unexpected ways we discover it. Serendipity tells the story of James Estes’s life as a naturalist and the concepts that have driven his interest in researching the ecological role of top-level predators. Using the relationships between sea otters, kelp, and sea urchins as a touchstone, Estes retraces his investigations of numerous other species, ecosystems, and ecological processes in an attempt to discover why ecologists can learn so many details about the systems in which they work and yet understand so little about the broader processes that influence these systems. Part memoir, part natural history, and deeply inquisitive, Serendipity will entertain and inform readers as it raises thoughtful questions about our relationship with the natural world.
From Nazi Germany to a modern-day orphanage in the American South, three girls separated by decades and thousands of miles are about to give up when a single pair of shoes binds them all together. Dalya is the daughter of a cobbler in 1930s Berlin, and though she is only fifteen, she knows she will follow in her father’s footsteps. When she is forced into a concentration camp one violent November night, she must leave behind everything she knew and loved. Ray is a modern-day orphan, jagged around the edges in every possible way. She sees an impulsive escape to New York as her only chance at happiness; there, she knows she’ll be able to convert her sorrows into songs. Pinny is an unwavering optimist and Ray’s unintended travel companion on her passage to a new life. She inherited from her eccentric mother a fascination with shoes as a means of transformation and expression. A single pair of shoes entwines these lives. How these women connect across different times and places is an unforgettable story of strength, love, bravery, memory, and the serendipity that binds us all together.
Emerson Kingsley fell in love on a Central Park bench.After months of watching serial dater Maddox Bailey from afar, the quiet heiress couldn't help herself.She believes that the moment they meet will be spectacular-that she could be the one to slow him down-if she ever finds the nerve to speak to him.Until the day the universe places them in the same New York City taxicab and Emerson realizes that her daydreams are too far from her reality.When she learns Maddox is her newest employee at her father's recording label, she fights her desires and tries to ignore his disarming smile.But even Emerson can't deny that real-life Maddox is better than anything she could've dreamed-sexy, passionate, and full of possibilities.
London, 1966: Paul McCartney met a group of three electronic musicians called Unit Delta Plus. McCartney was there because he had become fascinated by electronic music, and wanted to know how it was made. He was one of the first rock musicians to grasp its potential, but even he was notably late to the party. For years, composers and technicians had been making electronic music for film and TV. Hitchcock had commissioned a theremin soundtrack for Spellbound (1945); The Forbidden Planet (1956) featured an entirely electronic score; Delia Derbyshire had created the Dr Who theme in 1963; and by the early 1960s, all you had to do was watch commercial TV for a few hours to hear the weird and wonderful sounds of the new world. The Sound of Tomorrow tells the compelling story of the sonic adventurers who first introduced electronic music to the masses. A network of composers, producers, technicians and inventors, they took emerging technology and with it made sound and music that was bracingly new.