Books published by publisher Algonquin Publishing Company

Curly Jess is a beautiful and popular little girl who has always been good at everything she has done. She has always been a straight-A student until math class threw her for a loop! Embarrassed by her struggles, Jessica tries to keep her failure to herself. Will she fail math class, or will she find a way to turn things around? The author will be donating 20 percent of all revenue from this audiobook to Books 4 Billy, Inc., a nonprofit organization that raises money for families of brain cancer victims. For more information or to make a donation, please visit www.books4billy.com.

Anne Bonny was 18 when she ran away from her violent husband, into the arms of pirate captain Calico Jack. Now, aboard Jack’s ship, she’s part of a ruthless crew bringing mayhem and murder to the Caribbean. But James Bonny is willing to pay to get his wife back. And pirate-hunter Captain Barnet is open to all offers. Devil’s Ballast is action-packed, nuanced, culturally relevant and sharp as a cutlass.

What's 200 years old and still read all over? The Farmers' Almanac! Published every year since 1818, the Farmers' Almanac continues to charm, amaze, inform, and entertain readers of all ages. Want to know when to plant your vegetable garden? The Almanac s got that! How about the best days to fish or quit smoking? It's in there. Easy-to-read charts and calendars help you plan not only your day, but your month and year ahead. And the Almanac's long-range weather predictions help you prepare for winter, spring, and the summer ahead.The 2018 edition contains 8-pages of Almanac Throwbacks, featuring useful life hacks, tricks, and wisdom from yesteryear that are surprisingly useful (and entertaining) today. Additional features in the 2018 edition include the winners of the prestigious Farmer of the Year Award, and topics that are important to you to help you live smarter, including easy ways to reduce food waste, how to grow tropical fruits (no matter where you live), natural ingredients for a natural first aid kit, recipe contest and winners, and much, much more. So much, that we can't list it all here! Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.

Have you ever wondered what it looks like under the waters of Pearl Harbor? The USS Arizona is the most well-known battleship sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. In this book, you can explore the USS Arizona alongside National Park Service scuba divers, who use diving as a tool to study and preserve the ship. Learn about one of the most historic shipwrecks of all time through narrative and stunning photographs.

What's 200 years old and still read all over? The Farmers' Almanac! Published every year since 1818, the Farmers' Almanac continues to charm, amaze, inform, and entertain readers of all ages. Want to know when to plant your vegetable garden? The Almanac s got that! How about the best days to fish or quit smoking? It's in there. Easy-to-read charts and calendars help you plan not only your day, but your month and year ahead. And the Almanac's long-range weather predictions help you prepare for winter, spring, and the summer ahead. Back by popular demand! The 2018 edition contains 8-pages of Almanac Throwbacks, featuring useful life hacks, tricks, and wisdom from yesteryear that are surprisingly useful (and entertaining) today. Additional features in the 2018 edition include the winners of the prestigious Farmer of the Year Award, and topics that are important to you to help you live smarter, including easy ways to reduce food waste, how to grow tropical fruits (no matter where you live), natural ingredients for a natural first aid kit, recipe contest and winners, and much, much more. So much, that we can't list it all here! Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life. Pre-order a copy of this Collector's Edition of the Farmers' Almanac today. Shipping starts August 1, 2017.

Feather Merchant is the exciting story of a young man's journey through a turbulent time in our nation's history. This book is a testament to the struggles and fears, as well as the courage and the triumphs, of the young, civilian men who enlisted in the military to defend our nation and all of Europe against one of the darkest and most evil forces this world has ever seen.Feather Merchant explores the life of one young, B-17 pilot as he navigates the daylight skies of Germany during the Second World War. Through this book, you will become privy to losses and the excitement felt by this man and be offered a glimpse of a life that not only was pushed to the limit daily by terrifying and risky missions, but one that was also rich in the passion and love that wartime inspires amongst men and woman.This inspiring and insightful book opens the reader up to the friendship and camaraderie felt amongst the flying crew, their dedication to one another and their loyalty to the Cause of their country. You will feel their heartbreak at the loss of their compatriots and their outright joy as they succeed through tumultuous journeys, breaking the enemy in two.This saga is an exhibit of what made one generation the greatest and the patriotism and courage that shaped one young pilot on his journey to defend freedom and liberty from Hitler's advancing army