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Billy West is one the most accomplished and beloved voice actors alive today. He's brought to life original animated characters like Stimpy from Ren & Stimpy, Doug Funnie, and Philip J. Fry, Dr. Zoidberg, Zapp Brannigan, and Professor Farnsworth (and more) on Futurama. And he's played iconic characters like Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd in Space Jam, Popeye, and Woody Woodpecker.Chances are, he's made you laugh many times. You might even know some of his lines by heart.In Voice-A-Versa, West recounts his remarkable life in show business and the circuitous route that got him there, from a radio-call in cont...

It's one thing to walk through a forest with your dog but what are they smelling that makes the stroll that much more interesting?

"This astounding book is both a finger pointed directly at the rotting heart of colonial greed and a truly heart-pounding mystery." — Andrew Joseph White, New York Times bestselling author of Compound FractureKeala Kendall is available to talk about the book on May 7. Ask her about:Why she chose the typically dark gothic horror genre to tell this story, set in Hawaii, a beautiful and bright paradise.The novel explores the impact of colonization, inherited trauma and the real human cost behind paradise and luxury in Hawaii. As Hapa Native Hawaiian, what she wants readers to know about the anger, gr...

Isn't there an old saying about nobody truly can hear the effects of a tree when it comes crashing down? Living inside a forest for 34 years, I've heard a lot of trees meeting their new neighbors as they face plant in the forest floor. I never want to enter a day until I've loved as well as recognized the skyscrapers that have spent many many more years on this planet then I the Poet with a pen.

New York Times bestselling author, Brittney Cooper, comes a heartwarming story of love and resilience that explores the powerful force of a mother-daughter bond. MAMA SAYS I’M FINE is a sweet story of family and maternal love, largely based on her own childhood, which showcases her famous feminist sensibility and messages of empowerment for young girls.   BRITTNEY COOPER is the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including her debut picture book Stand Up! 10 Mighty Women Who Made a Change, and the novels Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood and Eloquent Rage: A Black Woman Discovers Her Superpowers. A...

FÚTBOL IS LIFE!/¡FÚTBOL ES VIDA! is an inspirational bilingual picture book from Cristo Fernández, the actor and filmmaker best known for his role as Dani Rojas on the Emmy Award-winning show Ted Lasso. Inspired by Fernández’s own life as a fútbol-soccer player in his hometown of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, this English-Spanish bilingual story explores themes of being open to change and discovering new passions after Cristobalito is sidelined by an injury. This story, like Fernández’s mission in life, aims to bring positivity, joy, and inspiration to readers. The title is taken from Fernández’s Ted...

Does a copperhead snake squiggle its way into what it calls the greatest day ever only to be murdered by an uncaring human?

In Unicorn Blue and the Caradoodle Quest, Former Tech Executive Carrol Titus, delivers a striking, dreamlike, stimulating, children’s narrative. The book and software promote critical thinking - navigating learning pathways, interpreting data along them and applying it. The book helps make her STEM software even more accessible and purposeful, engaging both sides of the brain: reason and emotion, intensifies learning engagement, deepening memory, and quickening recall. “Science education is needed to stimulate children’s intellect and imagination and motivate them to consider science to identify opportunities and solve pressing problems.  Our children need scientific literacy to apply critical thinking in the...

A Guide to the Document That Inspired Our Nation “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. . . .” So begins the Declaration of Independence, the fabled 1776 document in which a group of men in a distant colony of the British Empire declared their freedom from that Empire — and thus changed the world. But WERE “all men created equal”? What are “unalienable rights”? And how did these men come to write this document anyway?History and civi...

When I entered this forest in 1992 my heart wasn't focused on the present. The calling was to put myself in 2040. How often do we put ourselves in a position of exploration and never take the time to see what the invisible visionaries put into play decades before your arrival? Can you spot the fingerprint of one who foresaw longevity?

From multi-talented creator and debut author. SARA AMINI comes her semi-autobiographical graphic middle grade, MIXED FEELINGS. Through a mix of humor and heart, this charming middle grade graphic memoir explores evolving friendships, puberty mishaps, and finding a place to belong. Perfect for fans of Real Friends, The New Girl, and Pizza Face.

From #1 Amazon bestselling author & USA Today bestseller Nikki St. Crowe comes WEST OF WICKED, an unexpected, sexy & dark reimagining of the classic tale, where Dorothy searches for the truth about her origins in the cursed, dark land of Oz. This inventive, fantastical new romance puts a spicy and creative twist on a beloved story, while adding a yellow-brick-road’s worth of tension, banter & murder. Complete with a mysterious & charming scarecrow and an axe throwing ‘shadow daddy’ tinman, WEST OF WICKED is the perfect new read for fans of Apples Dipped in Gold by Scarlett St. Clair and Neon Gods by Katee Robert. About ...

In our last episode we took note of the earth giving up something of human value. How? On this episode we look deeper into the mystery to see how reality plays its own role in our efforts of planting purpose.

After more than 15 years as a Lead and Senior Technical Director of Lighting and Creative Services Marketing at PIXAR Animation Studios, Jesse launched a new venture. His goal: to reimagine the animation studio model by leveraging AI from the ground up, ushering in a new era of cinematic animated entertainment. His latest venture, ILLUMINAI Studios, operates on the ethos that while technology evolves, the "soul" of animation remains uniquely human.Jesse and his team are committed to the ethical sourcing and implementation of AI throughout our development and production pipelines. To ILLUMINAI, AI is a powerful brush, not the artist. T...

True story...my boy boy Ernie was laid to rest in this forest in January of 2026. I placed three crosses in the soil with him. Today, nearly six months later, those three crosses were found on the surface of the forest floor. How?

The game starts now.—the newest members of Last Heir, the most powerful secret society in the world—have landed at an exclusive prep school in the Swiss Alps, ready to win big. Last Heir is offering the chance of a lifetime: millions of dollars, a private island, and a powerful spot in the society’s inner circle. Not everyone has the same reasons for playing, but with money, power, and influence up for grabs, everyone wants to win. Too bad they’re not all playing by the same rules. New York Times bestselling author Alyson Gerber crafts an explosive, high-oct...

All it takes is one school raising its hand. When a school identifies the need, the Max Rhymes Foundation activates its network to secure funding for books and classroom supplies — whether for a single K–2 classroom or an entire district. The Max Rhymes Foundation currently has funding to adopt additional schools…especially under-resourced schools in large metro areas, allowing entire communities to be reached at once. Teachers can sign up directly at www.MaxRhymesEducators.org to access and download resources immediately. More information is available at www.MaxRhymesFoundation.org.

Even while resting on a forest path a lifeless copperhead snake still has what it takes to knock you to your knees. Then it becomes a forested journey to figure out how and why the snake is present and what does it mean?

Home For Good is a home renovation series dedicated to honoring America’s everyday heroes – from first responders and military veterans to community champions. Hosted by Art Edmonds, each 30-minute weekly episode goes beyond aesthetics to deliver life-changing home transformations for deserving recipients who have overcome extraordinary challenges. More than just a home makeover show, the series bridges the gap between beautiful design and essential home safety, providing viewers with expert DIY insights and a vital focus on essential home fire and life safety education.The original series airs weekend mornings on ABC stations nationwide as part of the Weekend Adven...