Hamilton vs. Jefferson, Gates vs. Jobs, Bird vs. Johnson, and Coke vs. Pepsi are all examples of rivalries. What defines a rivalry and why do they develop? Do rivalries push people to perform better, or do they hurt progress? Examine these questions and learn about some of the biggest rivalries in politics, business, sports, and culture from throughout history--starting with the Founding Fathers themselves! Packed with fun facts and fascinating sidebars,...

From the author of the New York Times bestselling The Testing trilogy comes a sweeping new fantasy series, perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Sarah J. Maas.

Twins Carys and Andreus were never destined to rule Eden. With their older brother next in line to inherit the throne, the future of the kingdom was secure.

But appearances—and rivals—can be deceiving. When Eden's king and crown prince are killed

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Kids play games. It is fun to win. But kids can have fun when they lose, too. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction eBook teaches young learners to have fun while playing, regardless of whether they win or lose. With simple, repetitive sentences that foster word recognition skills and engaging photographs that support the text-to-image relationship, this engaging title builds foundational skills to support early childhood literacy. Text...

"Kit Owens harbored only modest ambitions for herself when the mysterious Diane Fleming appeared in her high school chemistry class. But Diane's academic brilliance lit a fire in Kit, and the two developed an unlikely friendship. Until Diane shared a secret that changed everything between them. More than a decade later, Kit thinks she's put Diane behind her forever, and she's begun to fulfill the scientific dreams Diane awakened in her. But the past...

People can do all sorts of incredible things on their own. We all have special talents that make us unique, but when we work together, we can achieve so much more than we could ever do alone. This charming book teaches readers a valuable lesson about the power of teamwork. They'll see the importance of working together, helping each other, and contributing their own talents to a group. Beautiful, vibrant illustrations help readers relate to this delightful...

During a once-in-a-generation competition to find the new empress, Mari, who hides a terrible secret, Taro, the prince who would denounce the imperial throne, and Akira, a half-human outcast, will decide the fate of Honoku. Each generation, a competition is held to find the next empress of Honoku. The rules are simple: survive the palace's enchanted seasonal rooms. Conquer Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. Marry the prince. Only the y¿‍kai, supernatural...

"When a local fireman's trained fire safety Dalmatian accidentally gets switched with a naughty look-a-like belonging to the daughter of the local police chief, chaos ensues. The two Dalmatian owners constantly butt heads, but sometimes love is more than black and white"-- Turtle Beach, North Carolina. Violet Marsh, daughter of the local police chief, feels justified in accusing the strange man of dognapping-- everyone knows she owns the only Dalmatian...

When Trey finds out his cousin is on the opposing basketball team, he finds it hard to focus on the game and worries more about winning.

When their father and older sibling are killed by assassins, a pair of royal twins who were never destined to rule are forced to compete against each other in a dangerous trial that is shaped by the schemes of a power-hungry ruling council.