Jarod is a Pretender, a genius whose exceptional intelligence allows him to assume various identities at will. He was taken from his parents at an early age and brought up in a think tank, where he believed his mind was being used to benefit mankind. When he learned that the simulations he solved were being sold to the highest bidder, he escaped. Now on the run, he searches for his true identity and tries to balance any wrong his simulations have...

Enter the magical world of woodland knits ... this beautifuk collection of knitting patterns evokes the wonder of spotting a wild animal in its natural environment. There are twelve animals to choose from including a baby doe fawn, blue tit, barn owl, and badger. All the knitting patterns have step-by-step photography and the author, Claire Garland, shares her tips for how to make your magical animals as lifelike as possible. Enjoy your walk in the...

A collection of fifty-six short tales, some familiar and some new, from around the world.

"In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the developer of the Barbie doll, Ruth Handler. Follow the story of Handler's early work with her husband Elliott making and selling plastic products, their collaboration with Harold Matson to form Mattel, Handler's inspiration for a new kind of doll, and the company's introduction of Barbie in 1959. Readers will follow Barbie's evolution through the ensuing decades as Handler continuously reinvented...

Two lab mice living in the Acme labs seek to formulate a plan for the duo, led by Brain, to take over the world.