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"Nobody knows about it, nobody talks about it, but under Obama, millions of people have been moved out of this country, they've been deported."
— Donald Trump on Wednesday, October 19th, 2016 in the third presidential debate
Trump right on Obama's deportation numbers, wrong about nobody talking about it
By Miriam Valverde on Friday, October 21st, 2016 at 11:04 a.m.
Donald Trump speaks during a presidential debate with Hillary Clinton at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Oct. 19, 2016. (Josh Haner/The New York Times)
At the last presidential debate, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton tried to make a case on why their own immigration plans are the best for the nation.
Trump, the Republican nominee, touted his vision of a wall along the southern border and plans to get undocumented criminal immigrants out of the country. He also brought attention to President Barack Obama's deportation record.
"President Obama has moved millions of people out. Nobody knows about it. Nobody talks about it. But under Obama, millions of people have been moved out of this country. They've been deported," Trump said.
Deportations and what to do with millions of people in the country illegally are highly controversial topics. Trump himself has not stuck to one approach about it.
There's no doubt many people have been deported under Obama's presidency --- but we were curious about Trump's claim of "millions" and on lack of information about it, "nobody knows about it, nobody talks about it."
Here's what's known about deportation numbers.
The Department of Homeland Security issues yearly statistics on enforcement actions. The latest available is for fiscal year 2014, which is Oct. 1, 2013, to Sept. 30, 2014.
From fiscal years 2009 to 2014, there have been more than 2.4 million removals, according to DHS data. Fiscal year 2009 includes data for a few months in which Obama was not in office.
Still, if we add just the full fiscal years in which he has been office, and for which data is available (2010-2014), there have been over 2 million removals. That corroborates Trump's claim that "under Obama, millions of people have been moved out of this country."
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement also issues removal data. But its removal totals equals the sum of two actions: "removals" and "returns."
Removals account for people moved out of the country based on a formal order from a judge. Returns track people who were encountered by ICE, but who chose to depart the United States prior to a resolution of their immigration case.
Even then, ICE data shows that more than 2 million people have been moved out of the country while Obama has been in office, supporting part of Trump's claim.
'Nobody knows about it, nobody talks about it'
In the debate, however, Trump also claimed these millions of deportations have not been spoken about.
"Nobody knows about it, nobody talks about it," Trump said.
But there is extensive reporting that shows otherwise. For years, news outlets have reported on Obama's deportation numbers.
2010: The Washington Post reported that "the Obama administration is deporting record numbers of illegal immigrants."
2012: NPR reported that the Obama administration "deported a record 1.5 million" in his first term.
2014: An analysis by The New York Times found that since Obama became president, "two-thirds of the nearly two million deportation cases involve people who had committed minor infractions, including traffic violations, or had no criminal record at all."
2016: The New York Times reported in June that Obama "has carried out many more deportations than previous presidents, setting a record of more than 2.4 million formal removals."
Even immigration advocates have called out Obama for his deportation record, challenging his campaign promise to provide a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Obama was dubbed the "Deporter-in-Chief" in 2014 by Janet Murguía, president of the National Council of La Raza, an immigrant advocacy group.
"For the president, I think his legacy is at stake here," Murguía told Politico in March 2014. "We consider him the deportation president, or the deporter-in-chief."
We pointed out the Politico article to Trump's campaign and a spokesperson said, "That was published over two years ago." But Trump's claim at the debate did not specify that deportations under Obama are not currently being talked about -- which would still be an inaccurate statement.
Obama addressed the "Deporter-In-Chief" moniker in a 2014 interview with Jorge Ramos, a Fusion and Univision anchor. Ramos told him 2 million deportations under his presidency had destroyed families and that he was called "Deporter-in-Chief." Obama said it was "not true" when Ramos said he could've stopped deportations.
"There certainly has been a lot of folks who have focused on Obama's deportation record," said William Stock, an immigration lawyer and president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. "No one can argue that not only have there been hundreds of thousands of removals each year, but there have also been a lot of people talking about those removals."
The number of deportations under Obama have been raised by the press, advocacy groups and even at congressional hearings with Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., a Trump adviser, Stock said.
Trump said "Nobody knows about it, nobody talks about it, but under Obama, millions of people have been moved out of this country, they've been deported."
More than 2.4 million people have been deported under Obama's presidency. But Trump's claim that "nobody knows about it, nobody talks about it," is completely wrong. Not only is federal data issued about it on a yearly basis, there has also been extensive media coverage about it. Immigration advocates have called out the president for it and congressional hearings on deportations have also taken place.
Trump's claim is partly right. We rate it Half True.
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Published: Friday, October 21st, 2016 at 11:04 a.m.
Researched by: Miriam Valverde
Edited by: Angie Drobnic Holan
Subjects: Immigration
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NY Daily News, President Obama deported record number of undocumented immigrants, despite what Donald Trump says, Sept. 1, 2016
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PolitiFact, Activist Janet Murguía calls Obama 'deporter-in-chief,' says he has deported more immigrants than other presidents, March 17, 2014
The New York Times, Deportation Policy Shift Is Signaled by Obama, March 14, 2014
The New York Times, Record Number of Foreigners Were Deported in 2011, Officials Say, Sept. 7, 2012
The Washington Post, Deportation of illegal immigrants increases under Obama administration, July 26, 2010
NPR, Obama Administration Deported Record 1.5 Million People, Dec. 24, 2012
The New York Times, More Deportations Follow Minor Crimes, Records Show, April 6, 2014
The New York Times, Low-Priority Immigrants Still Swept Up in Net of Deportation, June 24, 2016
PolitiFact, Obameter: Path to citizenship promise under Obama looks dead, Sept. 21, 2016
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Sen. Jeff Sessions website, statement about declining deportations, May 19, 2016
C-SPAN, Immigration Enforcement hearing, July 21, 2015
National Border Patrol Council, NBPC Statement on Hillary Clinton's Immigration Policies, July 28, 2016
PolitiFact, Interior deportations down, at a 9-year low, border group says, Aug. 5, 2016


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Jhalki: Tale of a Tireless Sparrow
In a twinkle of an eye, a life-altering disappearance of her 7-year old kid brother sets Jhalki off on a mission to find him at all costs. Armed with an intimate folk-tale of a tireless sparrow and her own charming presence of mind, Jhalki embarks on a relentless journey to find and free her brother. Unaware and ignorant of the deep-rooted corruption and cobwebs of the system, Jhalki takes on the monstrous and the conniving with a purity of pursuit that is at once uplifting and inspirational.
Is Jhalki's journey the start of a spiral that will change the lives of thousands for good? What price must she pay to get what she wants? Inspired by true events, with a backdrop of human-trafficking and child-labour, Jhalki becomes an atypical thriller of hope, courage, self-belief and perseverance in an inhuman world, seen through the eyes of a 9-year-old girl, who will not stop anywhere short of a triumph.
With stunning visuals, breakthrough performances and a beautiful soundtrack, Jhalki is a heartfelt drama of love, adventure and intrigue, which is at once thought-provoking and poetic.
Stung by a string of showbiz failures, floundering comedian Rudy Ray Moore (Academy Award nominee Eddie Murphy) has an epiphany that turns him into a word-of-mouth sensation: step onstage as someone else. Borrowing from the street mythology of 1970s Los Angeles, Moore assumes the persona of Dolemite, a pimp with a cane and an arsenal of obscene fables. However, his ambitions exceed selling bootleg records deemed too racy for mainstream radio stations to play. Moore convinces a social justice-minded dramatist (Keegan-Michael Key) to write his alter ego a film, incorporating kung fu, car chases, and Lady Reed (Da'Vine Joy Randolph), an ex-backup singer who becomes his unexpected comedic foil. Despite clashing with his pretentious director, D'Urville Martin (Wesley Snipes), and countless production hurdles at their studio in the dilapidated Dunbar Hotel, Moore's Dolemite becomes a runaway box office smash and a defining movie of the Blaxploitation era.
MARRIAGE STORY is Academy Award nominated filmmaker Noah Baumbach's incisive and compassionate portrait of a marriage breaking up and a family staying together. The film stars Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver. Laura Dern, Alan Alda, and Ray Liotta co-star.
Drama, Comedy, Premiere
When her idyllic vacation takes an unthinkable turn, Ellen Martin (Academy Award winner Meryl Streep) begins investigating a fake insurance policy, only to find herself down a rabbit hole of questionable dealings that can be linked to a Panama City law firm and its vested interest in helping the world's wealthiest citizens amass even larger fortunes. The charming — and very well-dressed — founding partners Jürgen Mossack (Academy Award winner Gary Oldman) and Ramón Fonseca (Golden Globe nominee Antonio Banderas) are experts in the seductive ways shell companies and offshore accounts help the rich and powerful prosper. They are about to show us that Ellen's predicament only hints at the tax evasion, bribery and other illicit absurdities that the super wealthy indulge in to support the world's corrupt financial system.
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An intimate story of one of the most dramatic transitions of power in the last 2,000 years. Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio (Jonathan Pryce) requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict (Anthony Hopkins). Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church. Behind Vatican walls, a struggle commences between both tradition and progress, guilt and forgiveness, as these two very different men confront their pasts in order to find common ground and forge a future for a billion followers around the world. Inspired by true events.
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Clemency is an absorbing and penetrating character study that pulls into deep focus the various ways in which people facing impossible ethical circumstances strive to achieve some state of grace.
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Now or Never: A Tony Romo Story
This is the true story of Tony Romo, a kid from Burlington, WI who became one of the most prolific quarterbacks to play for the Dallas Cowboys. Though he never won a Superbowl, his community describes a man whose passion for the game continues to inspire his fans, community, family and friends.
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The Tony Alva Story chronicles T.A.'s humble beginnings on the streets of Santa Monica to his rise to superstardom as part of the legendary Z-Boys, his inevitable drug-induced implosion and his ultimate rise from the ashes to accept his rightful place as a beacon of hope and inspiration for generations of skateboarders the world over.
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Intentionally or not, Pump Up The Volume flew beneath the radar under the guise of a cheesy, silly, innocent, 80's/90's matinee flick about teenage rebellion and angst. Since its 1990 release, it has gained a cult following because of its thoughtful observations of society that are especially relevant today.
The film takes place in a quiet suburb in Arizona at the beginning of the end of the FM pirate radio era. Up until the early 1990s, pirate radio was a rare frontier of unregulated technology. Anyone with a tad bit of know-how and an enterprising spirit could express themselves by sending whatever their sound waves of choice were "uninvited" through the air.
Mark Hunter: (Played by a 15-year-old, yet still badass Christian Slater) Mark recently moved to an Arizona suburb with his parents from New York. At school, he walks around with his shoulders tense and his head down too shy to engage with anyone. Mark thinks of himself as invisible and voiceless and says a couple times through the movie that he "can't talk."
Mark's secret 10:00 PM radio persona is Happy Harry Hard On. Harry brazenly mixes immature masturbation humor with straightforwardly presented profundity, on the pressures of the world, especially as a young person in America. Throughout the movie, Harry gradually builds a bigger following and helps the listeners deal with a tragedy at the school, inspires his listening classmates into acts of catharsis and liberation, and shines a light on the injustices of their high school administrators.
Mark Hunter's Parents: Brian and Marla Hunter are as tvtropes.org describes as "such stereotypical baby-boomers it's vaguely ridiculous." The interactions between the Hunter's and their son Mark show an all too familiar baby-boomer parent to Generation X through Y relationship. They say they want their Mark to be happy but only by means of a narrow and conventional path. Mark's parents pressure him to get decent grades in a school district they chose for its good reputation, to fit in with his new classmates, get a girlfriend and decide on a career to pursue.
Brian recently began his job as the school district's superintendent. In a revealing scene, Brian discusses with Marla how he feels uncomfortable now being part of "the system" after protesting it during their 60's hippy days. Marla is dismayed that they value money and status far more than they did in their younger days. By the end of the film, Brian gets a chance to take action within "the system" to realize the 60's protest proposition that society's values are what we decide them to be.
Principal Creswood: Creswood is the cold-blooded and manipulative antagonist and the personification of "the system" or "the man." She illegally expels students or uses her minion school counselors to bully students into dropping out so that she can keep the school's SAT scores high and thus get more funding as well as maintain her status in the state as a top educator. She prioritizes the funding and status over the well being of her students, or in other words Profit Over People. Principal Creswood is what happens when a "the ends justify the means" mentality bursts through a frozen lake at the bottom of a slippery slope.
To justify her actions Creswood explains that the expelled students are "losers" and "undesirables" (in reference to Nazi Germany's label for its Jewish, disabled, and ethnic minority populations). Laura Clawson of DailyKos.com points out that Principal Creswood's operation is not just the plot to this 1990 indie movie but in fact happens in charter schools all across the country. Outside of our real world education system, Creswood's mentality is rampant. She is the ultimate capitalist we see in the cutthroat corporate culture of every single industry. If you're not producing something profitable and helping maintain the high hierarchical status for the Creswood's of the world, you're worthless, invisible and in the way.
The FCC Regulator Arthur Watts: Unsurprisingly, the FCC is the puppet, strong-arm enforcer for the profit-minded principal's wishes. Watts, the lead regulator caricatured as an overpaid, out of touch, defensive, petty tyrant bureaucrat. Their role is to roll into town with uniformed vans to stomp out the symbolic rebel leader Happy Harry Hard On.
Watts is acting as the government strong-arm for Creswood when she needed to suppress the truth and maintain her greedy profit-producing system. The relationship parallels the 8,500 U.S National Guard acting as the strong-arm for Carnagie, the Gilded-Age steel barren when he needed to break a union that was fighting for the eight-hour workday and dignified working conditions. It parallels the Bush-Cheney administration sending the U.S military to Iraq to be the strong arm for ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP and Shell when they planned beforehand together to privatize the country's oil supply. We actually see Watts type-characters in today's FCC, voting against net neutrality just as lobbying giants AT&T, Verizon, and Comcast pushed for. Happy Harry Hard On says of Watts, "Imagine, a fucking political hack in charge of free speech in America."
Important Takeaway
Mr. Hard On starts with just a handful of listeners. They each start with feelings of isolation and loneliness. Over time, listeners begin calling each other and hanging out together for listening sessions. By the end not only is the entire student body tuning in but also they are all gathering together at one place in time to catch Harry's words. The student body becoming physically closer to each other creates a stronger community, connection, and a "collective consciousness." In other words, together they build an awareness of the injustices of Principal Creswood and society, and begin to realize their loud and powerful voice.
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At 1.00pm on Friday 7th November we are holding an afternoon tea for all of our parents that currently help with swimming. If you do help with swimming you are warmly invited to attend. Please do come along to have tea and cake and you can also find out a little more about how to support the children with changing for swimming. Please note the change of venue, this will now be held in our breakfast club room.
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How Should Your Showreel Be Edited?
Posted on May 28, 2017 at 12:00 pm.
The importance of an actor's showreel cannot be overstated. It's the clearest, most compelling advert for exactly what you can do and a key tool for professional actors to land auditions. Editing your showreel correctly is therefore absolutely crucial.
There are a number of aspects to a great showreel, but it's not just about the content. How you put that content together can change a collection of video clips into a powerful and engaging demonstration of just what you have to offer.
Getting the edit right is so vital we've decided to put together our top tips on how to cut together the perfect acting showreel.
If you're going to edit your showreel yourself (see below for the pros and cons of hiring an editor) then you need some solid editing software. There are loads of great free editing programs you can chose from with Windows Movie Maker and Lightworks being two of the most popular.
If you are going to splash out and pay for software, Final Cut Pro is a good choice. However, paying for software is only likely to be worthwhile if you plan on doing a lot of video editing in future.
One thing to bear in mind is whether your computer is powerful enough to make doing your own video editing realistic. Again, it is probably not a good investment to buy a brand new PC just to edit your showreel. But, if you are planning on doing a lot of other editing or are due to upgrade anyway, it may be worth looking at computers suitable for good quality video editing.
Top tip: If you have little or no editing experience, there are a huge number of tutorials on YouTube for pretty much all major editing applications. As long as you're willing to put a bit of time into learning how it's done, you should be able to get the hang of it.
Does this reflect the best standard of my acting?
Does this show off a particular aspect of my acting that other clips don't?
Is the quality of the footage good enough to give a professional impression?
By assessing each separate piece of footage against these criteria, you should be able to narrow your choice of clips down to those which show off your range to a good standard while looking professional. You then need to begin the task of cutting the clips down and deciding how to order them to have the biggest possible impact.
Top tip: One mistake a lot of people make is including scenes where it's not 100% clear which of the actors is the subject of the showreel. This can be especially problematic if the first scene is one where you are acting against someone of the same gender and a similar age and look. Try to make your first scene one where you are acting alone or against someone obviously quite different to you in appearance so there is no risk of confusion.
Agents and casting directors are busy people, so they're not going to sit through a ten-minute epic to decide whether they want to use you. In most cases, they'll probably only watch about 30 seconds worth. In general, your showreel needs to be less than three minutes, with one-two minutes being ideal.
The length of your showreel will depend to some extent on how long you have been acting and how much good quality footage you have. Don't be tempted to pad out your reel with lower quality clips, or allow any one segment to overrun. If you are relatively inexperienced one minute may well be enough. If you only have one or two roles to your name and a particularly long showreel, it is likely to ring alarm bells for the people you send it to, rather than impress them.
Likewise, be wary of letting each clip run on for too long. Be absolutely clear what the point of the clip is and use the smallest section of footage (within reason) that shows off that particular aspect of your acting. Using several fairly short clips will make your reel feel faster paced and keep it engaging.
Top tip: Although you don't want your clips to be too long, don't fall into the trap of turning your reel into a montage either. Give each clip room to breathe and get its point across before moving on. If you try to cram in too many short clips you will end up spreading yourself too thin and it's unlikely any of the individual performances will have time to make a strong impression.
This might seem obvious, but it's something people often overlook – make sure you put your best work at the start of the reel. The reason for this is a) it makes a good first impression and b) people may not bother watching the whole reel if you don't grab them right away. Many agents and casting directors only watch the first 30 seconds of a reel before moving to the next if nothing they see has got their attention. Start strong and you hugely increase the odds of people sitting through your whole showreel.
There's also another good reason to put your best stuff first. In some ways, editing a showreel is like planning a stand-up comedy set: starting strong lets the viewer relax, knowing they're in safe hands. This means they are primed to see you positively so will tend to be more generous towards the rest of your material. Hit them with two or three of your best clips at the start and everything else will look better as a result.
Top tip: Don't make the mistake of dumping all your less impressive stuff at the end of your showreel. You want to start and end strong. Save one really good, impactful piece until the end so that, if people do watch the whole thing, their final impression is a good one. People are most likely to remember the first and last thing they see in a series, so bookending your showreel with two very strong performances will increase the chances of making a great lasting impression.
Is it worth paying for a showreel editor?
The tough reality for most actors starting out is that money is going to be tight for a while, so paying a professional editor to put your showreel together might seem like a luxury. However, you have to remember that you are trying to present yourself as a professional and therefore your showreel has to look professional.
You need to be completely honest with yourself about how likely you are to be able to get your reel to an acceptable standard. If your showreel looks like it has been cobbled together by an amateur, it will distract from your acting and may make it look like you aren't serious about building a career.
If you can finish your reel to a good standard though, one advantage is that you'll be able to add new clips and make amendments easily yourself, rather than having to keep going back to your editor and paying more for and changes and updates.
Top tip: If you do decide to self-edit, keep a track of how long you are spending doing it. Chances are it will take you a lot longer to edit your reel to a good standard than it would a pro editor. Timing yourself means you can see if the saving is worth it or is ultimately a false economy.
Getting the hang of editing showreels is just one of the skills aspiring actors need. You might not think it's important, but trust us – it can make the difference between success and failure in your acting career. Understanding the business of acting is just as important as having professional-quality acting ability. Without a solid grasp on how the industry works, you will struggle to take your newly acquired skills to the market, making it much harder to become a true professional actor.
At the Brian Timoney Actors' Studio we specialise in both world-class method acting tuition and coaching our students in how to get out there and start landing paid work. That means each of our students leaves us ready to start their professional acting career straightaway.


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The Bad Guys in They're Bee-Hind You! by Aaron Blabey
POP QUIZ! You are on the roof of a skyscraper. Every floor of that building has nasty things that just don't like you. And you REALLY need to get to the basement. Whaddaya do?! (And no, you can't just join the B-Team and fly away in their glamorous new spaceship.) Think quick, chico, because the multiverse is getting worse!
The Christmas Pig by J. K. Rowling; Jim Field (Illustrator)
One boy and his toy are about to change everything... Jack loves his childhood toy, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve something terrible happens -- DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life... even toys. And Jack's newest toy -- the Christmas Pig (DP's replacement) -- has a daring plan: Together they'll embark on a magical journey to seek something lost, and to save the best friend Jack has ever known.
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho; Dung Ho (Illustrator)
A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment.
How to Apologize by David LaRochelle; Mike Wohnoutka (Illustrator)
From the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creators of See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog comes a funny and handy guide that explains just how (and how not!) to say "I'm sorry." Wouldn't the world be a better place if everyone knew how to apologize? Luckily, this humorous guidebook is full of practical tips about when, why, and how to say you're sorry. From a porcupine who accidentally popped his friend's balloon to a snail who was running so fast he stepped on a sloth's toes, hilarious examples and sweet illustrations abound. For both listeners who are just learning and older readers who need a refresher, this book will come as a welcome reminder that even though apologizing can be hard, it doesn't have to be complicated.
How Winston Delivered Christmas by Alex T. Smith
When a mouse named Winston finds a lost letter addressed to Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, he sets off on an unforgettable journey to personally deliver the letter to Santa! How Winston Delivered Christmas is a heartwarming story, organized in twenty-four-and-a-half chapters, to share during the countdown to Christmas. Starting on December 1, children can read a chapter a day, and each chapter is followed by a fun and festive holiday activity to complete.
Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Peña; Christian Robinson (Illustrator)
Milo is on a long subway ride with his older sister. To pass the time, he studies the faces around him and makes pictures of their lives. There's the whiskered man with the crossword puzzle; Milo imagines him playing solitaire in a cluttered apartment full of pets. There's the wedding-dressed woman with a little dog peeking out of her handbag; Milo imagines her in a grand cathedral ceremony. And then there's the boy in the suit with the bright white sneakers; Milo imagines him arriving home to a castle with a drawbridge and a butler. But when the boy in the suit gets off on the same stop as Milo--walking the same path, going to the exact same place--Milo realizes that you can't really know anyone just by looking at them.
Monster Friends by Kaeti Vandorn
Reggie's plan is to spend the whole summer brooding over his latest adventure gone wrong. But his friendly and curious neighbor, Emily, won't let him sit alone and unhappy in his house forever! Despite their differences, these two monsters make the perfect pair of explorers. And with a map to make, a beach party to plan, and a sea monster to find, Reggie will have to learn to talk about his feelings and let new friends in!
Narwhal's School of Awesomeness (a Narwhal and Jelly Book #6) by Ben Clanton
Dive into four new stories about Narwhal and Jelly becoming substitute teachers! The two best friends come across an enthusiastic school of fish one morning. Unfortunately, Mr. Blowfish, their teacher, has come down with a cold, and class will have to be cancelled . . . until Professor Knowell (Narwhal) and Super Teacher (Jelly) volunteer to help out! The first subject is Wafflematics, in which Narwhal and Jelly calculate the number of waffles needed to feed the class. That's what we're chalking about! Next up is a super-fun science scavenger hunt, followed by a game of "Tag! You're Awesome!" at recess. Narwhal's teaching methods may be unconventional, but with Jelly's help, the two teach (and learn) with their trademark positivity and humor. Before they know it, the day is over . . . but what grade will Narwhal receive from Jelly?
Our Skin: a First Conversation about Race by Megan Madison; Jessica Ralli; Isabel Roxas (Illustrator)
While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice. This first book in the series begins the conversation on race, with a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult.
A Pizza with Everything on It by Kyle Scheele; Andy J. Pizza (Illustrator)
It's a tale as old as time: a kid wants to make a pizza with his dad, but not just any pizza . . . he wants a pizza with everything on it. That's right, everything. But as the toppings pile on, this father-son duo accidentally create a pizza so delicious, so extravagant, so over-the-top, that it destroys the universe--and the cosmos go as dark as burnt crust. Will anyone enjoy pizza ever again?
The Smart Cookie by Jory John; Pete Oswald (Illustrator)
This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren't the only ingredients for intelligence?
The Smile Shop by Satoshi Kitamura (Illustrator)
A small boy has saved all his pocket money and visits the market with high expectations. When disaster strikes and he loses his money, he feels very devastated. But wait, what?s that? A Smile Shop? He could really do with a smile. What will happen if he goes in?
The Accursed Vampire by Madeline McGrane (Illustrator)
It has its perks, but sometimes being stuck as a kid forever can be a pain in the neck. And that's not even the worst part. A few centuries ago, Drago was cursed by a witch. If they don't complete every task she sets, they will be turned into worms. When the witch wants a spellbook from Baneberry Falls, Drago sets off with their immortal friends. But mysteries await in this sleepy Midwestern town, and Drago must figure out if the keepers of the spellbook have a hidden agenda, like everyone else they've ever known. One thing's for sure: after this accursed mission, Drago's immortal life will never be the same again!
Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston
Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing brother, Quinton, is alive. Not even when the police told her otherwise, or when she got in trouble for standing up to bullies who said he was gone for good. So when she finds a ticking briefcase in his closet, containing a nomination for a summer tryout at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, she's certain the secretive organization holds the key to locating Quinton--if only she can wrap her head around the idea of magicians, fairies, aliens, and other supernatural creatures all being real. Now she must compete for a spot against kids who've known about magic their whole lives. No matter how hard she tries, Amari can't seem to escape their intense doubt and scrutiny--especially once her supernaturally enhanced talent is deemed "illegal." With an evil magician threatening the supernatural world, and her own classmates thinking she's an enemy, Amari has never felt more alone. But if she doesn't stick it out and pass the tryouts, she may never find out what happened to Quinton.
The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo; Sophie Blackall (Illustrator)
In a time of war, a mysterious child appears at the monastery of the Order of the Chronicles of Sorrowing. Gentle Brother Edik finds the girl, Beatryce, curled in a stall, wracked with fever, coated in dirt and blood, and holding fast to the ear of Answelica the goat. As the monk nurses Beatryce to health, he uncovers her dangerous secret, one that imperils them all--for the king of the land seeks just such a girl, and Brother Edik, who penned the prophecy himself, knows why. And so it is that a girl with a head full of stories--powerful tales-within-the-tale of queens and kings, mermaids and wolves--ventures into a dark wood in search of the castle of one who wishes her dead. But Beatryce knows that, should she lose her way, those who love her--a wild-eyed monk, a man who had once been king, a boy with a terrible sword, and a goat with a head as hard as stone--will never give up searching for her, and to know this is to know everything.
Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan
Ana Dakkar is a freshman at Harding-Pencroft Academy, a five-year high school that graduates the best marine scientists, naval warriors, navigators, and underwater explorers in the world. Ana's parents died while on a scientific expedition two years ago, and the only family's she's got left is her older brother, Dev, also a student at HP. Ana's freshman year culminates with the class's weekend trial at sea, the details of which have been kept secret. She only hopes she has what it'll take to succeed. All her worries are blown out of the water when, on the bus ride to the ship, Ana and her schoolmates witness a terrible tragedy that will change the trajectory of their lives. But wait, there's more. The professor accompanying them informs Ana that their rival school, Land Institute, and Harding-Pencroft have been fighting a cold war for a hundred and fifty years. Now that cold war has been turned up to a full broil, and the freshman are in danger of becoming fish food. In a race against deadly enemies, Ana will make amazing friends and astounding discoveries about her heritage as she puts her leadership skills to the test for the first time.
Hooky by Míriam Bonastre Tur
When Dani and Dorian missed the bus to magic school, they never thought they'd wind up declared traitors to their own kind! Now, thanks to a series of mishaps, they are being chased by powerful magic families seeking the prophesied King of Witches and royals searching for missing princes.
Kaleidoscope by Brian Selznick
A ship. A garden. A library. A key. In Kaleidoscope, the incomparable Brian Selznick presents the story of two people bound to each other through time and space, memory and dreams. At the center of their relationship is a mystery about the nature of grief and love which will look different to each reader.
The List of Unspeakable Fears by J. Kasper Kramer
Essie O'Neill is afraid of everything. She's afraid of cats and electric lights. She's afraid of the silver sick bell, a family heirloom that brings up frightening memories. Most of all, she's afraid of the red door in her nightmares. But soon Essie discovers so much more to fear. Her mother has remarried, and they must move from their dilapidated tenement in the Bronx to North Brother Island, a dreary place in the East River. That's where Essie's new stepfather runs a quarantine hospital for the incurable sick, including the infamous Typhoid Mary. Essie knows the island is plagued with tragedy. Years ago, she watched in horror as the ship General Slocum caught fire and sank near its shores, plummeting one thousand women and children to their deaths. Now, something on the island is haunting Essie. And the red door from her dreams has become a reality, just down the hall from her bedroom in her terrifying new house. Convinced her stepfather is up to no good, Essie investigates. Yet to uncover the truth, she will have to face her own painful history--and what lies behind the red door.
Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca
Reha feels torn between two worlds: school, where she's the only Indian American student, and home, with her family's traditions and holidays. But Reha's parents don't understand why she's conflicted--they only notice when Reha doesn't meet their strict expectations. Reha feels disconnected from her mother, or Amma, although their names are linked--Reha means "star" and Punam means "moon"--but they are a universe apart. Then Reha finds out that her Amma is sick. Really sick. Reha, who dreams of becoming a doctor even though she can't stomach the sight of blood, is determined to make her Amma well again. She'll be the perfect daughter, if it means saving her Amma's life.
The Shape of Thunder by Jasmine Warga
Despite living next door to each other, they exist in separate worlds of grief. Cora is still grappling with the death of her beloved sister in a school shooting, and Quinn is carrying the guilt of what her brother did. On the day of Cora's twelfth birthday, Quinn leaves a box on her doorstep with a note. She has decided that the only way to fix things is to go back in time to the moment before her brother changed all their lives forever--and stop him. In spite of herself, Cora wants to believe. And so the two former friends begin working together to open a wormhole in the fabric of the universe. But as they attempt to unravel the mysteries of time travel to save their siblings, they learn that the magic of their friendship may actually be the key to saving themselves.
Starfish by Lisa Fipps
Ever since Ellie wore a whale swimsuit and made a big splash at her fifth birthday party, she's been bullied about her weight. To cope, she tries to live by the Fat Girl Rules-like "no making waves," "avoid eating in public," and "don't move so fast that your body jiggles." And she's found her safe space-her swimming pool-where she feels weightless in a fat-obsessed world. In the water, she can stretch herself out like a starfish and take up all the room she wants. It's also where she can get away from her pushy mom, who thinks criticizing Ellie's weight will motivate her to diet. Fortunately, Ellie has allies in her dad, her therapist, and her new neighbor, Catalina, who loves Ellie for who she is. With this support buoying her, Ellie might finally be able to cast aside the Fat Girl Rules and starfish in real life--by unapologetically being her own fabulous self.
Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff
It's the summer before middle school and eleven-year-old Bug's best friend Moira has decided the two of them need to use the next few months to prepare. For Moira, this means figuring out the right clothes to wear, learning how to put on makeup, and deciding which boys are cuter in their yearbook photos than in real life. But none of this is all that appealing to Bug, who doesn't particularly want to spend more time trying to understand how to be a girl. Besides, there's something more important to worry about: A ghost is haunting Bug's eerie old house in rural Vermont...and maybe haunting Bug in particular. As Bug begins to untangle the mystery of who this ghost is and what they're trying to say, an altogether different truth comes to light--Bug is transgender.
Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
In Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, two boys in a border town fell in love. Now, they must discover what it means to stay in love and build a relationship in a world that seems to challenge their very existence. Ari has spent all of high school burying who he really is, staying silent and invisible. He expected his senior year to be the same. But something in him cracked open when he fell in love with Dante, and he can't go back. Suddenly he finds himself reaching out to new friends, standing up to bullies of all kinds, and making his voice heard. And, always, there is Dante, dreamy, witty Dante, who can get on Ari's nerves and fill him with desire all at once. The boys are determined to forge a path for themselves in a world that doesn't understand them. But when Ari is faced with a shocking loss, he'll have to fight like never before to create a life that is truthfully, joyfully his own.
The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson
Amateur sleuth Stevie Bell needs a good murder. After catching a killer at her high school, she's back at home for a normal (that means boring) summer. But then she gets a message from the owner of Sunny Pines, formerly known as Camp Wonder Falls--the site of the notorious unsolved case, the Box in the Woods Murders. Back in 1978, four camp counselors were killed in the woods outside of the town of Barlow Corners, their bodies left in a gruesome display. The new owner offers Stevie an invitation: Come to the camp and help him work on a true crime podcast about the case. Stevie agrees, as long as she can bring along her friends from Ellingham Academy. Nothing sounds better than a summer spent together, investigating old murders. But something evil still lurks in Barlow Corners. When Stevie opens the lid on this long-dormant case, she gets much more than she bargained for.
Boys Run the Riot 1 by Keito Gaku
High schooler Ryo knows he's transgender, but he doesn't have anyone to confide in about the confusion he feels. He can't tell his best friend, who he's secretly got a crush on, and he can't tell his mom, who's constantly asking why Ryo "dresses like a boy." He certainly can't tell Jin, the new transfer student who looks like just another bully... The only time Ryo feels at ease is when he's wearing his favorite clothes. Then, and only then, the world melts away, and he can be his true self. One day, while out shopping, Ryo sees someone he didn't expect- Jin. The kid who looked so tough in class has the same taste in fashion as him! At last, Ryo has someone he can open up to-and the journey ahead might finally give him a way to express himself to the world.
Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer
Apothecary apprentice Tessa Cade is tired of seeing her people die. King Harristan and his cruel brother, Prince Corrick, ignore the suffering of their people and react mercilessly to any sign of rebellion, even as a sickness ravages the land. That's why she and her best friend Wes risk their lives each night to steal the petals of the delicate Moonflower, the only known cure. But it's not enough to keep everyone she loves safe--or alive. When Prince Corrick commits an act of unspeakable cruelty, Tessa becomes desperate enough to try the impossible: sneaking into the palace. But what she finds there makes her wonder if it's even possible to fix their world without destroying it first. Brigid Kemmerer's captivating new series is about those with power and those without . . . and what happens when someone is brave enough to imagine a new future.
The Forest of Stolen Girls by June Hur
1426, Joseon, Korea. Hwani's family has never been the same since she and her younger sister went missing and were later found unconscious in the forest, near a gruesome crime scene. Years later, Detective Min--Hwani's father--learns that thirteen girls have recently disappeared under similar circumstances, and so he returns to their hometown to investigate. . . only to vanish as well. Determined to find her father, Hwani travels home to pick up the trail. As she digs into the secrets of the small village--and reconnects with her now-estranged sister--Hwani comes to realize that the answer lies within her own buried memories of what happened in the forest all those years ago.
The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe
Nora O'Malley's been a lot of girls. As the daughter of a con-artist who targets criminal men, she grew up as her mother's protégé. But when her mom fell for the mark instead of conning him, Nora pulled the ultimate con: escape. For five years Nora's been playing at normal. But she needs to dust off the skills she ditched because she has three problems: #1: Her ex walked in on her with her girlfriend. Even though they're all friends, Wes didn't know about her and Iris. #2: The morning after Wes finds them kissing, they all have to meet to deposit the fundraiser money they raised at the bank. It's a nightmare that goes from awkward to deadly, because: #3: Right after they enter the bank, two guys start robbing it. The bank robbers may be trouble, but Nora's something else entirely. They have no idea who they're really holding hostage . . .
In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner
Life in a small Appalachian town is not easy. Cash lost his mother to an opioid addiction and his Papaw is dying slowly from emphysema. Dodging drug dealers and watching out for his best friend, Delaney, is second nature. He's been spending his summer mowing lawns while she works at Dairy Queen. But when Delaney manages to secure both of them full rides to an elite prep school in Connecticut, Cash will have to grapple with his need to protect and love Delaney, and his love for the grandparents who saved him and the town he would have to leave behind.
Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco
One sister. Two sinful princes. Infinite deception with a side of revenge . . . Welcome to Hell. After selling her soul to become Queen of the Wicked, Emilia travels to the Seven Circles with the enigmatic Prince of Wrath, where she's introduced to a seductive world of vice. She vows to do whatever it takes to avenge her beloved sister, Vittoria . . . even if that means accepting the hand of the Prince of Pride, the king of demons. The first rule in the court of the Wicked? Trust no one.
Lore by Alexandra Bracken
Every seven years, the Agon begins. As punishment for a past rebellion, nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals. They are hunted by the descendants of ancient bloodlines, all eager to kill a god and seize their divine power and immortality. Long ago, Lore Perseous fled that brutal world, turning her back on the hunt's promises of eternal glory after her family was murdered by a rival line. For years she's pushed away any thought of revenge against the man--now a god--responsible for their deaths. Yet as the next hunt dawns over New York City, two participants seek her out: Castor, a childhood friend Lore believed to be dead, and Athena, one of the last of the original gods, now gravely wounded. The goddess offers an alliance against their mutual enemy and a way to leave the Agon behind forever. But Lore's decision to rejoin the hunt, binding her fate to Athena's, will come at a deadly cost--and it may not be enough to stop the rise of a new god with the power to bring humanity to its knees.
Me (Moth) by Amber McBride
Moth has lost her family in an accident. Though she lives with her aunt, she feels alone and uprooted. Until she meets Sani, a boy who is also searching for his roots. If he knows more about where he comes from, maybe he'll be able to understand his ongoing depression. And if Moth can help him feel grounded, then perhaps she too will discover the history she carries in her bones. Moth and Sani take a road trip that has them chasing ghosts and searching for ancestors.
Meltdown: Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Disaster in Fukushima by Deirdre Langeland
On March 11, 2011, the largest earthquake ever measured in Japan occurred off the northeast coast. It triggered a tsunami with a wall of water 128 feet high. The tsunami damaged the nuclear power plant in Fukushima triggering the nightmare scenario--a nuclear meltdown. For six days, employees at the plant worked to contain the meltdown and disaster workers scoured the surrounding flooded area for survivors.
Once upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
For as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in true love and happy endings...until she learns that the love of her life will marry another. Desperate to stop the wedding and to heal her wounded heart, Evangeline strikes a deal with the charismatic, but wicked, Prince of Hearts. In exchange for his help, he asks for three kisses, to be given at the time and place of his choosing. But after Evangeline's first promised kiss, she learns that bargaining with an immortal is a dangerous game -- and that the Prince of Hearts wants far more from her than she'd pledged. He has plans for Evangeline, plans that will either end in the greatest happily ever after, or the most exquisite tragedy...
Poison for Breakfast by Lemony Snicket
This true story--as true as Lemony Snicket himself--begins with a puzzling note under his door: You had poison for breakfast. Following a winding trail of clues to solve the mystery of his own demise, Snicket takes us on a thought-provoking tour of his predilections: the proper way to prepare an egg, a perplexing idea called "tzimtzum," the sublime pleasure of swimming in open water, and much else.
Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard
When the heroes have fallen, who will take up the sword? A strange darkness grows in Allward. Even Corayne an-Amarat can feel it, tucked away in her small town at the edge of the sea. She soon discovers the truth: She is the last of an ancient lineage--and the last hope to save the world from destruction. But she won't be alone. Even as darkness falls, she is joined by a band of unlikely companions: A squire, forced to choose between home and honor. An immortal, avenging a broken promise. An assassin, exiled and bloodthirsty. An ancient sorceress, whose riddles hide an eerie foresight. A forger with a secret past. A bounty hunter with a score to settle. Together they stand against a vicious opponent, invincible and determined to burn all kingdoms to ash, and an army unlike anything the realm has ever witnessed.
Skyhunter by Marie Lu
The Karensa Federation has conquered a dozen countries, leaving Mara as one of the last free nations in the world. Refugees flee to its borders to escape a fate worse than death, transformation into mutant war beasts known as Ghosts, creatures the Federation then sends to attack Mara. The legendary Strikers, Mara's elite fighting force, are trained to stop these monsters. But as the number of Ghosts grows and Karensa closes in, defeat seems inevitable. Still, one Striker refuses to give up hope. Robbed of her voice and home, Talin Kanami knows firsthand the brutality of the Federation. After another devastating battle, Mara seems ready to fall. But when a mysterious prisoner is brought from the front, Talin senses there's more to him than meets the eye. Is he a spy from the Federation? Or could he be the weapon that will save them all
All the Feels by Olivia Dade
Alexander Woodroe has it all. Charm. Sex appeal. Wealth. Fame. A starring role as Cupid on TV's biggest show, Gods of the Gates. But the showrunners have wrecked his character, he's dogged by old demons, and his post-show future remains uncertain. When all that reckless emotion explodes into a bar fight, the tabloids and public agree: his star is falling. Enter Lauren Clegg, the former ER therapist hired to keep him in line. Compared to her previous work, watching over handsome but impulsive Alex shouldn't be especially difficult. But the more time they spend together, the harder it gets to keep her professional remove and her heart intact, especially when she discovers the reasons behind his recklessness...not to mention his Cupid fanfiction habit. When another scandal lands Alex in major hot water and costs Lauren her job, she'll have to choose between protecting him and offering him what he really wants--her. But he's determined to keep his improbably short, impossibly stubborn, and extremely endearing minder in his life any way he can. And on a road trip up the California coast together, he intends to show her exactly what a falling star will do to catch the woman he loves: anything at all.
The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
Dev Deshpande has always believed in fairy tales. So it's no wonder then that he's spent his career crafting them on the long-running reality dating show Ever After. As the most successful producer in the franchise's history, Dev always scripts the perfect love story for his contestants, even as his own love life crashes and burns. But then the show casts disgraced tech wunderkind Charlie Winshaw as its star. Charlie is far from the romantic Prince Charming Ever After expects. He doesn't believe in true love, and only agreed to the show as a last-ditch effort to rehabilitate his image. In front of the cameras, he's a stiff, anxious mess with no idea how to date twenty women on national television. Behind the scenes, he's cold, awkward, and emotionally closed-off. As Dev fights to get Charlie to connect with the contestants on a whirlwind, worldwide tour, they begin to open up to each other, and Charlie realizes he has better chemistry with Dev than with any of his female co-stars. But even reality TV has a script, and in order to find to happily ever after, they'll have to reconsider whose love story gets told.
The Fastest Way to Fall by Denise Williams
Britta didn't plan on falling for her personal trainer, and Wes didn't plan on Britta. Plans change and it's unclear if love, career, or both will meet them at the finish line. Britta Colby works for a lifestyle website, and when tasked to write about her experience with a hot new body-positive fitness app that includes personal coaching, she knows it's a major opportunity to prove she should write for the site full-time. As CEO of the FitMi Fitness app, Wes Lawson finally has the financial security he grew up without, but despite his success, his floundering love life and complicated family situation leaves him feeling isolated and unfulfilled. He decides to get back to what he loves--coaching. Britta's his first new client and they click immediately. As weeks pass, she's surprised at how much she enjoys experimenting with her exercise routine. He's surprised at how much he looks forward to talking to her every day. They convince themselves their attraction is harmless, but when they start working out in person, Wes and Britta find it increasingly challenging to deny their chemistry and maintain a professional distance. Wes isn't supposed to be training clients, much less meeting with them, and Britta's credibility will be sunk if the lifestyle site finds out she's practically dating the fitness coach she's reviewing. Walking away from each other is the smartest thing to do, but running side by side feels like the start of something big.
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T. J. Klune
Linus Baker is a by-the-book case worker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world. Arthur Parnassus is the master of the orphanage. He would do anything to keep the children safe, even if it means the world will burn. And his secrets will come to light.
If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy
If the shoe doesn't fit, maybe it's time to design your own. Cindy loves shoes. A well-placed bow or a chic stacked heel is her form of self-expression. As a fashion-obsessed plus-size woman, she can never find designer clothes that work on her body, but a special pair of shoes always fits just right. With a shiny new design degree but no job in sight, Cindy moves back in with her stepmother, Erica Tremaine, the executive producer of the world's biggest dating reality show. When a contestant on Before Midnight bows out at the last minute, Cindy is thrust into the spotlight. Showcasing her killer shoe collection on network TV seems like a great way to jump-start her career. And, while she's at it, why not go on a few lavish dates with an eligible suitor? But being the first and only fat contestant on Before Midnight turns her into a viral sensation--and a body-positivity icon--overnight. Even harder to believe? She can actually see herself falling for this Prince Charming. To make it to the end, despite the fans, the haters, and a house full of fellow contestants she's not sure she can trust, Cindy will have to take a leap of faith and hope her heels-- and her heart--don't break in the process.
Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe
Persephone, young goddess of spring, is new to Olympus. Her mother, Demeter, has raised her in the mortal realm, but after Persephone promises to train as a sacred virgin, she's allowed to live in the fast-moving, glamorous world of the gods. When her roommate, Artemis, takes her to a party, her entire life changes: she ends up meeting Hades and feels an immediate spark with the charming yet misunderstood ruler of the Underworld. Now Persephone must navigate the confusing politics and relationships that rule Olympus, while also figuring out her own place--and her own power.
The Lyrics by Paul McCartney; Paul Muldoon (Editor)
From his early Liverpool days, through the historic decade of The Beatles, to Wings and his long solo career, The Lyrics pairs the definitive texts of 154 Paul McCartney songs with first-person commentaries on his life and music. Spanning two alphabetically arranged volumes, these commentaries reveal how the songs came to be and the people who inspired them: his devoted parents, Mary and Jim; his songwriting partner, John Lennon; his "Golden Earth Girl," Linda Eastman; his wife, Nancy McCartney; and even Queen Elizabeth, among many others. Here are the origins of "Let It Be," "Lovely Rita," "Yesterday," and "Mull of Kintyre," as well as McCartney's literary influences, including Shakespeare, Lewis Carroll, and Alan Durband, his high-school English teacher. With images from McCartney's personal archives--handwritten texts, paintings, and photographs, hundreds previously unseen.
Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake by Alexis Hall
Rosaline Palmer has always lived by those rules--well, except for when she dropped out of college to raise her daughter, Amelie. Now, with a paycheck as useful as greaseproof paper and a house crumbling faster than biscuits in tea, she's teetering on the edge of financial disaster. But where there's a whisk there's a way . . . and Rosaline has just landed a spot on the nation's most beloved baking show. Winning the prize money would give her daughter the life she deserves--and Rosaline is determined to stick to the instructions. However, more than collapsing trifles stand between Rosaline and sweet, sweet victory. Suave, well-educated, and parent-approved Alain Pope knows all the right moves to sweep her off her feet, but it's shy electrician Harry Dobson who makes Rosaline question her long-held beliefs--about herself, her family, and her desires. Rosaline fears falling for Harry is a guaranteed recipe for disaster. Yet as the competition--and the ovens--heat up, Rosaline starts to realize the most delicious bakes come from the heart.
Where the Deer and the Antelope Play by Nick Offerman
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U.S. companies hiring at robust pace; wages rise faster
UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 31, 2018, 4:35 p.m.
Job applicants talk with representatives from Aldi at a job fair hosted by Job News South Florida, in Sunrise, Fla., on June 21, 2018. (Associated Press)
By Christopher Rugaber Associated Press
WASHINGTON – U.S. companies added jobs in October at the healthiest pace in eight months, and wages rose by the most in a decade, the latest evidence of the durable strength of the U.S. job market.
Businesses added 227,000 jobs in October, according to a private survey, a sign that businesses can still find workers even with the unemployment rate striking 49-year lows.
Payroll processor ADP said Wednesday employers added jobs in manufacturing, retail and professional services such as engineering. October's hiring was the strongest in eight months.
The unemployment rate fell to 3.7 percent in September, the lowest level since 1969. Businesses are staffing up at a rapid pace in response to healthy consumer spending and strong economic growth.
That is forcing more companies to raise pay to attract and keep workers. A separate report Wednesday showed that wages and salaries for private-sector workers rose 3.1 percent from a year earlier. That was the largest annual gain in more than a decade.
A measure of compensation that includes benefits and covers all workers, including government employees, rose 2.8 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier, the Labor Department report said.
Weak wage gains have been a soft spot in the U.S. economy for the decade that has followed the Great Recession. But with employers increasingly desperate for workers, they are being forced to offer higher wages.
The report Wednesday comes two days before the publication of the government's jobs report. Economists believe that the Labor Department numbers will show employers added 190,000 jobs. ADP's report doesn't include government employment and frequently diverges from the official figures, however.
The two reports also respond differently to hurricanes. ADP's figures were mostly unaffected by Hurricane Michael, which struck Florida last month, because its report counts someone as employed even if they miss work due to bad weather.
The government's jobs data, however, counts someone as employed only if they were paid during the period when the government conducted its jobs survey. That could lower the government's employment count when it's released Friday.
Americans boosted their spending by the most in nearly four years in the July-September quarter. The economy expanded 3.5 percent, though most economists forecast growth will fall below 3 percent in the final three months of this year.
Published: Oct. 31, 2018, 3:08 p.m. Updated: Oct. 31, 2018, 4:35 p.m.
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10 Surprising Facts About Cyber Monday
Jack De Graaf
Cyber Monday. The beautiful nemesis of Black Friday, the champion of the introvert, the proof that online shopping is better.
No lines! No carnage! No Karens!
It's safe to say that Cyber Monday, no matter how low in price those Black Friday deals might drop, is by far the superior shopping holiday.
And I'm willing to fight you on that. Virtually.
But, despite the fact that you most likely buy something every Cyber Monday, do you really know much about the holiday itself?
Do you know how high the spending goes up on Cyber Monday? Or how much the average shopper spends? Or how the holiday itself came to be?
Well, you're about to find out, and maybe – just maybe – it'll help you on the next Cyber Monday sale!
Cyber Monday was a by-product of terrible early home broadband speeds.
The term "Cyber Monday" was first coined in the early 2000's by one Ellen Davis, an e-commerce expert who, amongst other things, analyzed online shopping trends around the holiday season.
It was noted that the Monday after Thanksgiving, millions of American office workers would get online at work and buy everything they'd spent their Thanksgiving weekend gazing at longingly through a storefront window.
But why did they wait until the Monday after Thanksgiving to do it rather than over the weekend at home? Because early home broadband used to suck!
You might think you have it bad now when your internet connection drops from 5g to 4g, but trust me, ya ain't seen nothin' 'til you've spent five minutes waiting for your two minute Newgrounds video to buffer.
Seriously – continental plates used to drift faster than home broadband buffered.
As is always the case, though, the speed and quality of the internet in peoples' offices was far superior to the internet they had at home.
So, because of this, people would do all their online shopping at work, quickly flitting between a quarterly report in Excel and a cart loaded with reduced price goodies!
People still shop at work these days on Cyber Monday.
That's right, getting your Cyber Monday shopping in at work is still the norm – although most people are no longer doing the shopping on their work computers or the company's internet.
Polls of the last Cyber Monday revealed that 95% of office workers admitted to doing their shopping on Cyber Monday whilst at work.
The only difference is that now most of them are using their smartphones and devices.
In 2014 alone, a whopping 42% of Cyber Monday sales were done from a smartphone or a tablet.
Although desktop purchases still make up the majority of Cyber Monday sales year after year.
Other polls and analyses of Cyber Monday showed that sales peak at 11:25 am, the time of day when most office workers are on their coffee comedown and the motivation of starting the week enthusiastically is collapsing in on itself like a black hole.
Mondays suck, and buying stuff is scientifically proven to help you feel better on a Monday.
Buying stuff at a crazy discount on a Monday? Well you'd have to be mad not to do it…
But make sure you're careful, though – since 2011, 22% of employers have had to fire employees for using the internet for non-work related activity!
The amount of revenue Cyber Monday generates just gets bigger and bigger and bigger!
Ever since the term was first properly coined, and the day had its first official outing in 2006, the amount of revenue generated by Cyber Monday has increased every year!
In 2006, the shopping holiday generated sales of $610 million USD.
Impressive in and of itself, but over the years Cyber Monday sales have reached gargantuan sizes, with the holiday raking in a staggering $9.4 billion in 2019!
To put that into perspective, Black Friday sales numbers often dither, rising and falling periodically.
Cyber Monday sales figures only ever rise.
Cyber Monday went global.
In today's day and age the thought of something going global is usually accompanied by a deep, exacerbated sigh.
But when Cyber Monday started to pick up in the USA, online retailers across the rest of the world started hungrily eyeing up a piece of that sweet, sweet consumer action.
Since the dizzying successes of Cyber Monday have grown, over 16 different countries have gotten in on the action.
Countries, I might add, that do not celebrate Thanksgiving whatsoever.
I'm talking Germany, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Japan, Argentina, Canada, India, Chile, Portugal, Romania, Columbia, Sweden, Australia, and New Zealand!
And – just as in the USA – Cyber Monday has only gotten bigger and bigger in each country.
Men are the biggest Cyber Monday shoppers.
In a survey done across the 16 countries that all celebrate Cyber Monday, it was found that men account for 56% of the Cyber Monday shoppers.
The number of Cyber Monday shoppers is rising, but the average order price is falling.
The number of shoppers each year rises and rises – something reflected in the ever-growing sales figures year after year.
However, this growth is due to the higher number of shoppers each year.
Analysis of the data surrounding Cyber Monday has shown that the average spend of a single shopper has been slowly dropping down since it's $140 peak in 2014.
It is now estimated that the average shopper spends less than $100 on Cyber Monday as of 2019.
Most people buy electronics on Cyber Monday.
When you hear the term Cyber Monday, your mind goes straight to tech due to the online nature of the shopping holiday.
It does, therefore, come as no surprise that technology and electronics are the biggest sellers on Cyber Monday.
However, this is a trend that makes sense because TVs, gaming consoles, tablets, smart speakers, laptops, and white goods are usually the products that have the biggest discounts.
Consumers also turn out for reduced or free shipping costs.
During Cyber Monday a lot of online retailers, especially the big 'uns, drastically slash or outright get rid of their shipping costs.
This can be quite attractive, especially if you're ordering something large like a TV, a desktop or white goods.
In a poll done across a large number of Cyber Monday shoppers, 86% said the reduced shipping costs were the second thing about Cyber Monday that lured them in – a close second after the crazy-low price deals.
Cyber Monday is good for the little guy.
Unlike the big chains and franchise stores that can afford sprawling storefronts and reap the rewards on Black Friday, a lot of smaller and independent retailers lose out on the share of profits from Black Friday.
Because of Cyber Monday's digital nature, those small stores who can't afford the same quantum of storefront space as the bigger companies are given a more level playing field.
All they have to do to compete with the retail giants is make sure their deals are great, their stockrooms are bursting at the seams, and their website doesn't crash from excess traffics two minutes after midnight!
Those aged 25 – 34 and 65 years+ do most of the shopping on Cyber Monday.
In a range of polls done across a wide variety of people, it was revealed that both the 25 – 34-year-olds, and the 65 and up age demographics made up for a total of 40% of all Cyber Monday transactions together – with both coming in at 20% each.
This is quite interesting and is easily applicable to the narrative of Cyber Monday we've come to expect – office workers on their phones and desktops, and the golden oldies at home on their desktops and devices!
So there you have it, 10 surprising facts about Cyber Monday!
Let us know in the comments down below what your best Cyber Monday deal was, and what you're looking forward to getting this year!
Did you know that it's mostly men who spend online on Cyber Monday? Men account for 56% of the Cyber Monday shoppers.
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Jack De GraafJack De Graaf is a BA English Studies graduate and a part-time writer. In his spare time he likes to read and do circus skills. He enjoys writing about video games, television and general knowledge.
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Q: BibLaTeX automatic capitalization of pubstate in entrytype thesis? I have a bibliography entry of type thesis, with institution and pubstate given. In the citation, this results in a dot after the institution, followed by uncapitalized version of pubstate.
I would like to have the pubstate autocapitalized in this case (as I would like to keep on giving it lowercase in the bibliography file).
As a side question or alternative: How could I make the institution commence in a comma instead of a dot, followed then by the pubstate?

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\usepackage[english]{babel}
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\usepackage[backend=biber,style=authoryear,dashed=false]{biblatex}

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\begin{filecontents}{\jobname.bib}

@thesis{Clark,
    author = {Shirin Clark},
    title = {My thesis title },
    year = {2016},
    institution = {New York University},
    location = {New York, NY, USA},
    pubstate = {unpublished}
}
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A: The easiest solution is probably
pubstate = {\autocap{u}npublished}

But you can also use the localisation module with
\NewBibliographyString{unpublished}
\DefineBibliographyStrings{english}{unpublished = {unpublished}}

In that case you can translate "unpublished" into other languages while still having only unpubslished in the pubstate field. (biblatex already knows the values inpreparation, submitted, forthcoming, inpress, prepublished.)
MWE
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage[english]{babel}
\usepackage{csquotes}
\usepackage[backend=biber,style=authoryear,dashed=false]{biblatex}
\usepackage{filecontents}
\begin{filecontents}{\jobname.bib}
@thesis{Clark,
    author = {Shirin Clark},
    title = {My thesis title},
    year = {2016},
    institution = {New York University},
    location = {New York, NY, USA},
    pubstate = {unpublished},
}
\end{filecontents}

\NewBibliographyString{unpublished}
\DefineBibliographyStrings{english}{unpublished = {unpublished}}

\addbibresource{\jobname.bib}
\begin{document}
\cite{Clark}
\printbibliography
\end{document}

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