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What if Snow White learned magic? What if Mulan became the emperor's advisor? And what if Remy the rat met Colette first? Disney's New York Times best-selling series presents a rich anthology featuring 16 short stories with all-new what-if twists on fan-favorite Disney films.

America the Beautiful is a glorious book of photography celebrating America's unique natural and cultural treasures with more than 250 National Geographic images from all 50 states, plus commentary from a vaunted group of luminaries who call this country home.

In Kill the Beast, the eleventh book in the New York Times best-selling Villains series, author Serena Valentino tells of the downfall of Disney's slickest, quickest, and smarmiest villain: Gaston from Beauty and the Beast.

In his continuing quest to earn college recommendation letters from the gods, Percy has to pet-sit the goddess Hecate's polecat and giant mastiff during Halloween week. What could go wrong? Rick Riordan's newest Percy Jackson adventure is full of hilarious set pieces, a diverse cast of gods and monsters, and many other delightful tricks and treats.

This cutting-edge science narrative, chock-full of heartwarming case studies, is one woman's quest to learn the true meaning of dog intelligence. Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence takes readers on a powerful search to unlock the secrets of dog cognition, based on evidence from trainers, owners, behaviorists, and the animals themselves.

Discover the little-known history behind Walt's foundational directors such as Wilfred Jackson, Clyde Geronimi and Dave Hand. These talents directed some of the most beloved films of all time including Snow White and Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio and One Hundred and One Dalmatians, yet virtually no one knows their names . . . until now.

Catch Stitch before he crashes your favorite Disney movies inside this interactive picture book! The Galactic Federation needs your help! Experiment 626, also known as Stitch, is causing all sorts of trouble, and it is your job to catch him. See Stitch cause a splash in the world of The Little Mermaid, get into some pixie dust with the cast of Peter Pan, visit Tiana's Palace from The Princess and the Frog, and more! Will you be able to stop Stitch before he messes up everything?

Remarkable new discoveries affirm the octopus as one of nature's most intelligent and complex animals in Secrets of the Octopus. Written by Sy Montgomery, the beloved author of the international bestseller The Soul of an Octopus, and enhanced with vivid National Geographic photography, this new book brings us closer than ever to these elusive creatures.

Dan Buettner, the creator of National Geographic's popular Blue Zones—now a documentary on Netflix—brings readers a beautifully illustrated and informative guide to the places on Earth where people live the longest—including lessons learned, top longevity foods, and the behaviors to help you live to 100—plus a surprising new blue zone.

What if the witch gave Merida a different spell? Part of the New York Times best-selling series, Fate Be Changed: A Twisted Tale twists Disney and Pixar's Brave into a fast-paced story in which Merida is sent back in time.

Welcome, foolish mortals, to an original and eerie novel inspired by The Haunted Mansion attraction at Disney Parks! Written by New York Times best-selling author Claudia Gray, Storm & Shade tells the story of high school student Audrey Perez who moves to a town that's supposedly home to a haunted mansion.

Inspired by Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2, this charming hardcover, jacketed picture book is perfect for fans of the film! With an array of characters—both new and familiar—the humorous and vibrant Go to Sleep, Anxiety! is sure to inspire all kinds of emotions from kids, parents, and fans alike!

Stories from the Spider-Verse features 10 epic stories with a dozen Spider-Heroes. From Ghost-Spider to Kwaku Anansi, thwip across the multiverse with your favorite web-slingers.

Fully updated and revised-with 100 brand new excursions, this 2nd edition of The 10 Best of Everything National Parks is an idea-filled guidebook that highlights top-tier adventures across the U.S. National Park System.

Discover your next great adventure in this beautifully illustrated guide to the world's best travel destinations. From the ultimate hiking trails to the most scenic train rides, the most stunning coral reefs to the most epic mountain retreats, you'll find 1,000 exceptional destinations to add to your travel bucket list.

From the deep forests of the Canadian Northwest to the red-rock deserts of the American Southwest to the Florida Everglades, North America offers myriad opportunities for hiking, camping, trekking and simply enjoying the abundance of the natural world. This opulent volume highlights 41 spectacular wilderness locations. Discover the fascinating history of the High Peaks of the Adirondacks. Learn about fossil remains on the Upper Missouri River. Gaze through the rainforest canopy of Alaska's Tongass National Forest and more. Bursting with information and lyricism, this beautiful book will inspire all who have journeyed into the wild – and intrigue those who dream of it still.

In this lavish retrospective authored by the icon himself, Elton John shares his fondest memories, most unforgettable moments and previously untold stories from his record-breaking final tour. Farewell Yellow Brick Road is a full-color celebration of Elton John's record-breaking, globe-spanning farewell tour—from Allentown to Auckland, from Sydney to San Francisco. Featured concerts include Elton's dazzling performances at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium in November 2022, the finale of which streamed live on Disney+.

Inspired by Disney's Wish, this brightly illustrated picture book features an enchanting original story about Valentino the goat and other characters from the animated film. This 40-page jacketed hardcover book is sure to brighten storytime for you and your little dreamer.

Look Out for the Little Guy is the in-movie memoir by Scott Lang, also known as Ant-Man, that he's written and shared with the world, as seen onscreen in the Marvel Studios film Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. Hyperion Avenue is proud to bring this book to real life.

Wiling away eternity is so much more fun and relaxing with Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Art of Coloring Book. This revised edition includes 100 inspired images to stir up your creativity, including all your favorite characters from Tim Burton's classic film.

Meet the coolest cold-blooded animals ever. From lizards to snakes, turtles to crocodiles, something called a tuatara, and even enormous prehistoric reptiles (think: real-life sea monsters!), you'll discover what makes a reptile a reptile, how these creatures live, hunt, hide, raise their young, and the wild adaptations that make them unique.

Learn which snake is the most venomous on the planet and which are surprisingly gentle creatures, which reptile is born with a highly developed third eye in its forehead, and which one is so tiny it could balance on the tip of your finger—plus loads of super important conservation information and impactful ways to join the fight to save endangered reptile species right from your home!

Timed for the film's 30th anniversary, Witches Run Amok: Hocus Pocus The Oral History features interviews from the cast and creative team behind the heartwarming Halloween staple. The book is a love letter to Hocus Pocus' millions of devoted fans and a fascinating read for anyone who wants to understand how the Disney movie became a pop culture phenomenon.

Written by New York Times bestselling author Denene Millner and illustrated by Mónica Paola Rodriguez, Miles Morales Spider-Man: Through a Hero's Eyes follows Miles Morales as he explores what it means to be an artist, to be Spider-Man and to be himself.