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Some weddings end with 'I do'this one ends with 'whodunit?' When American ex-pat Nigella Hunt agrees to help her friend with the flowers for a wedding at the grand Stanway Manor, she expects a day of romance and celebration. But when the cantankerous wedding planner is found dead among the roses, the festivities take a deadly twist, and Nigella finds herself caught up in her very first murder mystery. With all eyes on the guests at Stanway Manora historic estate rich with secrets and ties to J.M. Barrie's Peter PanNigellas curiosity quickly pulls her into the investigation. As she digs deeper, she realizes this case is no fairytale; hidden motives, swirling secrets, and clues embedded in the manor's storied past make every revelation more unexpected. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Stow-on-the-Wold, Slaying at Stanway offers cozy mystery lovers an enchanting escape filled with literary charm, village intrigue, and a dash of danger. Can Nigella solve the case before the killer strikes again? Perfect for fans of village life, literary legends, and amateur sleuths, this first installment in ACF Bookens Cotswolds Classics series is sure to delight. Autorid: ACF Bookens

The official continuation of the hit Netflix series and set in the iconic Kong franchise, Return to Skull Island is a thrilling continuation. Written by Simon Furman (Transformers) and illustrated by Christopher Jones (Young Justice, Teen Titans) – be amongst the explorers witnessing epic battles between monsters.Return to Skull Island collects the thrilling official continuation comic of the hit Netflix Kong: Skull Island animated series, adapting the intense, monster-filled world.This enthralling comic continues the story of a diverse group of explorers on the perilous Skull Island. They’re constantly in danger, not only from the gargantuan creatures that tower over the treetops, but also the enemies that lurk in the island’s shadows. The survivors face deadly, life-threatening challenges, as they uncover the island’s dark secrets and fight for survival in a land where every creature is a threat, including Kong himself.Writer Simon Furman brings his expertise in creating epic, character-driven stories to Return to Skull Island, offering a high-stakes narrative filled with twists, betrayals, and heart-pounding action. Furman’s signature style of deep world-building and complex character arcs ensures that each issue is more than just a battle for survival—it’s a clash of ideologies, fears, and alliances. The story culminates in a fierce battle between Kong and a terrifying new adversary, a grotesque monster who’s toxic trail plagues the island, leaving destruction, suffering, and then eventually silence in its wakeIllustrated by Christopher Jones, the comic bursts with dynamic action, vivid landscapes, and intricate creature designs, capturing the island’s menacing beauty. This is a must-read for fans of Kong: Skull Island, the MonsterVerse, and anyone who loves adrenaline-fueled adventure set against a backdrop of giant monsters and deadly intrigue. Autorid: Simon Furman

When Hawaii became the 50th state of the USA in 1959, a period of intense construction and a growing tourism industry followed. Luckily, this coincided with the most creative phase of the mid-century modern masters, who designed buildings that took full advantage of the archipelago’s unique, consistently pleasant climate.Tropical modernism is therefore one of the main focuses of this guide, which presents the architectural history of Honolulu – Hawaii’s capital city on the island of Oahu – through almost 150 buildings. The selection ranges from vernacular architecture and nineteenth-century churches right through to war memorials, iconic 1960s hotels, and recent exclusive and inclusive condominiums and apartments, concluding with evolved proposals addressing the climate and housing crisis.Compiled by four leading experts and longtime Honolulu residents, this book is more than just a reliable travel companion. With extensive map material, a large number of archive images and color photos, in-depth essays, and extra YouTube viewing material, it also invites armchair travelers to dream of Hawaii. Autorid: Martin Despang, DeSoto Brown, William Chapman, Don Hibbard

Celebrate the unity, sisterhood, and community of Black women with gorgeous illustrations from Andrea Ballo, the artist behind Coloring with Coco and Coco Michele Illustrations.Find joy and self-expression with an elevated adult coloring book that's all about Black women and celebrating the connection between them! Each illustration was created by Andrea Ballo, the artist and influencer behind the popular TikTok account Coloring with Coco. On every page, you'll find energetic images to color that encourage love for yourself and the community of Black women around you.Stunning, unique, and empowering illustrations—Color 36 gorgeous illustrations that capture the vibrancy and diversity of Black women.Get inspired—The artwork in this book is themed around sisterhood and community! It's a celebration, an art piece, and an experience you can create with your favorite art supplies.A beautiful gift for you or someone special—This high-quality coloring book for adults features heavy paper, perforated pages, and a thick card stock insert to block color bleed, making it a gorgeous and meaningful gift!Unleash your creativity with the Coloring with Coco: Sisterhood in Solidarity coloring book. Autorid: Andrea Ballo

IN THIS FRANK, OFTEN HILARIOUS COLLECTION OF TRUE STORIESHey Yang, Where’s My Thousand Bucks?“In a world of bitter division and endless outrage,” says Yang, “this book is my attempt to break through the noise—with humor, honesty, and heart . . . Think of it as an insider’s guide to smiling during crazy times.”For anyone frustrated with traditional political narratives, curious about the human behind the headlines, or simply looking for a smart, laugh-out-loud exploration of trying to improve life in America, this book promises to enlighten, entertain, and inspire. It’s more than a memoir—it’s a blueprint for generating optimism in an extremely challenging era. From former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, a candid and humorous blueprint for finding optimism in troubling times Autorid: Andrew Yang

A woman ends up pregnant after a casual fling, but the father's girlfriend has much more sinister intentions in this plot-driven suspense debut. A modern spin on Fatal Attraction meets The Hand that Rocks the Cradle, perfect for fans of The Last Mrs. Parrish.Still recovering from a devastating breakup, 34-year-old Savannah Mitchell has finally managed to put her life back together when she gets the shock of her life—after a brief fling with a man named Max, she is pregnant.When she gets in touch to tell him, he reveals that he’s just gotten back together with his ex, Madison, and he will need time to break it to her. Surprisingly, Madison isn’t upset—in fact, she’s excited, and wants to help.Max insists Madison has the best of intentions, but Savannah finds her efforts—popping by uninvited, demanding lifestyle changes, and pretty much trying to take over the pregnancy—anything but helpful. When Savannah finally stands up for herself, Madison’s treatment of her goes from casually cruel to downright dangerous.All Savannah wanted to do was form a friendly co-parenting relationship with the father of her child—but his new girlfriend obviously has much more sinister plans in mind.She has no plans to co-parent at all. Autorid: Jennifer Van Der Kleut

It takes teamwork to adventure across the world of Minecraft, and that’s something brothers Cobb and Flint don’t have. But when their young friend, Rochelle, heads off on her own into a monster-infested zone, the two must work together to try and find her before some nasty beast does.Cobb considers himself a simple farmer and, until recently, a bit of a loner. He’s content to mind his crops, gather resources, and be left alone. But fate has more in store for Cobb than intercepting the wayward villagers who replace his carrots with potatoes!When a mysterious treasure map captures the imagination of Cobb’s young friend Rochelle, she tries to inspire his adventurous side. But when Cobb refuses to join her, Rochelle decides to follow the map all on her own—leaving Cobb a copy in case he changes his mind. Sure enough, Cobb is thrust into action when his adventure-obsessed brother, Flint, points out that the map leads straight through an area so dense with hostile mobs that even he (brave and strong as he is) avoids it. The threat of danger to their friend Rochelle propels them on a journey across biomes unknown, filled with grand surprises they’ll never forget.The two brothers couldn’t be more different, but they must work together if they hope to help Rochelle discover the treasure she seeks. The trio makes for an unusual squad—but sometimes surviving the world of Minecraft requires unlikely friendships. Autorid: Andrew Clemson, Jeremy Lawson

New York TimesKENNY STILLS IS A FORMER NFL WIDE RECEIVER, ACTIVIST,Stills’s journey also led him to deeper questions about identity, purpose, and healing. After years of external accomplishments, he turned inward, prioritizing therapy, mindset, and self-discovery. Through personal reflection, psychedelics, and a commitment to mental well-being, he began a transformative path toward inner peace, learning that true fulfillment comes from within.Still Growing, Still Learning, Still Me From NFL spotlight to inner stillness—Kenny Stills shares a powerful story of healing through service, self-reflection, and mental health Autorid: Kenny Stills

This meticulously researched guide explores the rich architectural heritage of the Uzbek capital through the captivating art of mosaics. Delve into the extraordinary legacy of Alexander, Nikolai, and Pyotr Jarsky, artists whose visionary work reshaped Tashkents urban landscape after the devastating earthquake of 1966. Their innovative techniques gave rise to breathtaking mosaic-adorned facades, masterfully blending modernist design with intricate Islamic motifs while reflecting the regions cultural identity. This title offers an in-depth exploration of the artistry behind these vivid mosaics, spotlighting iconic works. Learn how artists like the Jarsky brothers, Vladimir Chub, Yakov Shapiro, Yury Zaitsev, and Irena Lipien, among others, pioneered cost-effective yet aesthetically profound wall coverings, bas-reliefs, and lighting designs, leaving an enduring imprint on Tashkents architectural fabric. As global conversations around heritage preservation and urban development gain momentum, the cultural and historical significance of these mosaic-rich structures is increasingly being recognised. This guide invites readers to celebrate Uzbekistans artistic ingenuity and cultural heritage while advocating for their acknowledgement in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Autorid: Fotima Abdurakhmanova, Dmitrij Chmelnizki, Rustam Khusanov, Philipp Meuser

The very first and definitive biography of Peter Tosh, rude boy, founder member of the Wailers and a compelling recording artist in his own right– Tosh was Jamaica’s most controversial reggae star. For the Mystic Man, music was the message. A fiery advocate of Rastafari and African nationalism as well as the legalization of marijuana, his uncompromising political stance has won him a reputation as Jamaica’s Malcolm X. One of reggae’s most extraordinary stories, the life of Peter Tosh came to an end when he was brutally murdered in 1987 amidst rumors involving the supernatural and Kingston’s criminal underworld.In this essential biography, John Masouri – esteemed reggae journalist and author of Pressure Drop: Reggae in the Seventies – conducts hundreds of interviews with those who knew Peter Tosh best, including Bunny Wailer and other close associates. Tracing his recording career, we learn of his encounters with Eric Clapton and Joe Cocker, and volatile relationships with Bob Marley and Lee Scratch Perry. Tosh’s darker side is also revealed in tales of the singer’s fascination with the occult and in unprecedented detail, his untimely and tragic demise. Autorid: John Masouri

'Incredibly detailed' - The GuardianAs a core member of Kraftwerk, some of the most beautiful, era-defining music has been co-composed by Karl Bartos. From The Robots to Computer Love and Tour De France to Kraftwerks 1982 number-one single The Model, Bartoss deft hand has shaped the contemporary musical landscape we know today. In The Sound of the Machine, Bartos speaks candidly about his life in Kraftwerk. He recalls his experiences in the Kling Klang studios during the recording process and the joy, passion and synergy of the group. Cerebral and witty, Bartoss narrative journeys through his post-war childhood in Germany, his early musical ventures and his parallel career as a teacher. Offering a fascinating insight into both a band and a man at the forefront of musical innovation over the last 55 years, Bartos looks to the future, sharing his hopes and fears for todays musical culture. Autorid: Karl Bartos

How we can repair our democracy by rebuilding the mechanisms that power itWhat’s the best way to determine what most voters want when multiple candidates are running? What’s the fairest way to allocate legislative seats to different constituencies? What’s the least distorted way to draw voting districts? Not the way we do things now. Democracy is mathematical to its very foundations. Yet most of the methods in use are a historical grab bag of the shortsighted, the cynical, the innumerate, and the outright discriminatory. Making Democracy Count sheds new light on our electoral systems, revealing how a deeper understanding of their mathematics is the key to creating civic infrastructure that works for everyone.In this timely guide, Ismar Volic empowers us to use mathematical thinking as an objective, nonpartisan framework that rises above the noise and rancor of today’s divided public square. Examining our representative democracy using powerful clarifying concepts, Volic shows why our current voting system stifles political diversity, why the size of the House of Representatives contributes to its paralysis, why gerrymandering is a sinister instrument that entrenches partisanship and disenfranchisement, why the Electoral College must be rethought, and what can work better and why. Volic also discusses the legal and constitutional practicalities involved and proposes a road map for repairing the mathematical structures that undergird representative government.Making Democracy Count gives us the concrete knowledge and the confidence to advocate for a more just, equitable, and inclusive democracy. Autorid: Ismar Voli

The obsession with waste in eighteenth-century English literatureWhy was eighteenth-century English culture so fascinated with the things its society discarded? Why did Restoration and Augustan writers such as Milton, Dryden, Swift, and Pope describe, catalog, and memorialize the waste matter that their social and political worlds wanted to get rid of—from the theological dregs in Paradise Lost to the excrements in "The Lady's Dressing Room" and the corpses of A Journal of the Plague Year? In Making Waste, the first book about refuse and its place in Enlightenment literature and culture, Sophie Gee examines the meaning of waste at the moment when the early modern world was turning modern.Gee explains how English writers used contemporary theological and philosophical texts about unwanted and leftover matter to explore secular, literary relationships between waste and value. She finds that, in the eighteenth century, waste was as culturally valuable as it was practically worthless—and that waste paradoxically revealed the things that the culture cherished most.The surprising central insight of Making Waste is that the creation of value always generates waste. Waste is therefore a sign—though a perverse one—that value and meaning have been made. Even when it appears to symbolize civic, economic, and political failure, waste is in fact restorative, a sign of cultural invigoration and imaginative abundance. Challenging the conventional association of Enlightenment culture with political and social improvement, and scientific and commercial progress, Making Waste has important insights for cultural and intellectual history as well as literary studies. Autorid: Sophie Gee

A bold, collaborative vision for combatting the ever-rising cost of college US colleges and universities have long been the envy of the world. Institutional autonomy has fostered creativity among faculty, students, and staff. But this autonomy means that colleges tend to create their own solutions for every need. As a result, higher education suffers from costly redundancies that drive tuitions ever upward, putting higher education, essential to the fabric of the country, at risk. Instead of wishful thinking about collaboration or miraculous subsidies, The Synthetic University describes intermediary organizations that can provide innovative, cost-effective solutions. Offering answers to challenges jointly faced by thousands of institutions, James Shulman lays out a compelling new vision of how to reduce spending while enabling schools to maintain their particular contributions. He explains why colleges are so resistant to change and presents illuminating case studies of mission-driven and market-supported entrepreneurial organizationssuch as the student tracking infrastructure of the National Student Clearinghouse or the ambitious effort of classics professors to create a shared transinstitutional department. Mixing theory with lessons drawn from his own experience, he demonstrates how to finance and implement the organizations that can synthesize much-needed solutions. A road map for sustained institutional change, The Synthetic University shows how to overcome colleges do-it-yourself impulses, avoid the threat of disruption, and preserve the institutions that we need to conduct basic research, foster innovation, and prepare diverse students to lead meaningful and productive lives. Autorid: James L. Shulman

An enemies-to-lovers romance about nemeses who are forced to share their school’s Queer Alliance presidency following a tie in the election, new from beloved author Ray Stoeve Sidney has one goal for their junior year. Well . . . two, if they’re being honest. Number one: become president of their school’s Queer Alliance club. And number two: keep their self-diagnosed anxiety in check so their grades don’t tank like they did last year. But when the election results in a tie with none other than Sidney’s arch nemesis, the class clown Forrest, the two are forced to share the presidency until a revote at the end of term. Sidney expects Forrest to be insufferable, but it turns out that working together is . . . kind of nice? As surprising feelings for Forrest emerge, Sidney’s techniques for managing their anxiety stop working. With the reelection approaching and assignments starting to pile up, will all this pressure be too much for Sidney to handle on their own? Autorid: Ray Stoeve

After the death of her mother, an embattled 17 year old moves in with her father on Alaska’s Kodiak island where she befriends a legendary 3000 lb. bear. Unfortunately, the bear’s inevitable capture upsets a millenia-old kaiju grizzly named Queen Kodiak, who will destroy everything in her path to collect her cub.Following in the massive footsteps of legends like Godzilla and King Kong, comes QUEEN KODIAK, a colossal, super-charged Kodiak grizzly bear... one who survived from the ice-age and who's been irreversibly enhanced by a mysterious geo-thermal energy pulsing in the unknown depths of an Alaskan ice cave. And although QUEEN KODIAK’s been asleep for thousands of years, melting ice and subsequent tectonic activity has disturbed her hibernation. And in her debut graphic novel, she wakes up to find her only cub missing. But as much as we want to meet her and watch her wreck shop on the pacific northwest (sorry Seattle), our story actually centers on JOEY FOX, an embattled 17-year-old girl, and natural empath, who befriends Queen Kodiak’s cub after a tectonic shift in her own life -- the recent passing of her mother. As a result, Joey’s been sent to Alaska’s Kodiak island to live with the man who left them ten years ago, her state trooper father. In many ways it’s a story about how families survive overwhelming odds. Autorid: Christopher Greenslate, Riccardo Faccini, Dearbhla Kelly

A wonderfully illustrated history of geology from ancient times to the present dayThe geological processes that underlie all life on Earth can seem intimidatingly vast, ancient, and sometimes even alien. Our planet’s dynamics have fascinated humans for millennia, yet only recently have we developed a clear picture of how they work. This book presents the discoveries and critical scientific advances that inform our understanding of Earth’s origins and the forces driving geological change. Each chapter tells a key piece of the story, focusing on a major aspect of geology that shapes how we experience our world—time, energy, processes, use, and the interplay between geology and life. Geology: An Illustrated History takes readers from antiquity to the Anthropocene, providing an essential introduction to the subject.Discusses how the ancient Greeks, medieval Islamic thinkers, and figures of the Renaissance and Scientific Revolution conceptualized geological timeProfiles leading figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, Nicolas Steno, James Hutton, Lord Kelvin, Charles Lyell, Charles Darwin, Louis Agassiz, and Inge LehmannCovers topics ranging from the Santorini and Tambora eruptions to seismology, tectonics, erosion, mineralogy, and crystallographyLooks at geology in art and its role in Chinese history, the Industrial Revolution, and the atomic ageExplores how geology is guiding us to an understanding of life’s origins and whether there might be life elsewhere in the universe Autorid: David Bainbridge

A new theory of personhood makes the case that a “person” has always been an aesthetic category, not just a legal, political, or moral one. What does it mean to be a person? One might think of the possession of certain rights, having the capacity for love, or being self-determined. But if words like “person” or “love” seem to carry an internal meaning, where does this meaningfulness come from? Lyric Personhood contends that to be encultured in the modern West is to learn, on top of everything else, an unspoken and mostly felt sense of what it means to be someone, a sense transmitted not only in language but also through encounters with aesthetic form. Through close readings that span nineteenth-century European opera, commercial cinema, and amateur YouTube proposal videos, Dan Wang shows that a “person” has become an aesthetic concept—and not just a legal, moral, political, or philosophical one—in the last two hundred years of Western culture. It’s hard to let go of the organizing promise of romantic love, the dream of therapeutic “health,” and the aspiration to belong to national culture, Wang argues, because these longings have been shaped by an archive of sentimental and melodramatic works that trains people's expectations for life, genre, and even the knowing promised in theory itself. Tracing a surprisingly continuous imagination of personhood through opera and film aesthetics, Lyric Personhood introduces modes of reading audiovisual works that allow a longer story to be told about the forms that make personhood sensible in the West. Autorid: Dan Wang

"A poignant account of the life and work of conceptual artist Jack Goldstein. A defining figure of the 1970s-80s New York art world, Jack Goldstein's wide-ranging body of work, which included immaculate color films and radiant paintings of appropriated images composed by assistants, is both seductive and interpretively elusive. Goldstein's legacy has been complicated by the mythology of his later years. Consumed by drug addiction, he dropped out of the art world in the 1990s, lived alone in an East Los Angeles trailer park, and resurfaced in a wave of critical fanfare at the turn of the millennium, before taking his own life in 2003. Employing his signature blend of biography, theoretical reflection, and archival research, Alexander Dumbadze examines Goldstein's life and career, homing in on the artist's refusal to distinguish between mental and actual images. Progressing chronologically through key moments in Goldstein's artistic and intellectual formation, the book offers a deeply complex portrait of this significant artist, along with a nuanced meditation on the nature of images, the meaning of artistic subjectivity, and the consequences of holding unwavering faith in art"-- Provided by publisher. A poignant account of the life and work of conceptual artist Jack Goldstein. A defining figure of the 1970s–80s New York art world, Jack Goldstein’s wide-ranging body of work, which included immaculate color films and radiant paintings of appropriated images composed by assistants, is both seductive and interpretively elusive. Goldstein’s legacy has been complicated by the mythology of his later years. Consumed by drug addiction, he dropped out of the art world in the 1990s, lived alone in an East Los Angeles trailer park, and resurfaced in a wave of critical fanfare at the turn of the millennium, before taking his own life in 2003. Employing his signature blend of biography, theoretical reflection, and archival research, Alexander Dumbadze examines Goldstein’s life and career, homing in on the artist’s refusal to distinguish between mental and actual images. Progressing chronologically through key moments in Goldstein’s artistic and intellectual formation, the book offers a deeply complex portrait of this significant artist, along with a nuanced meditation on the nature of images, the meaning of artistic subjectivity, and the consequences of holding unwavering faith in art. Autorid: Alexander Dumbadze

A novel approach to performance art and its history that revisits Viennese Actionism, one of the most controversial episodes of the 1960s. Viennese Actionism represents a notorious case within art history, often cited but little studied, especially in the United States. By carefully looking at the unsettling performances that define this movement, Caroline Lillian Schopp offers a vital corrective to the narrative. Schopp observes that contrary to the reception of their graphic violence, many performances explore passivity, vulnerability, and dependence in gestures of in-action. Viennese Actionism registers hesitations about the liberatory ethos of the 1960s, amplified by Austrias marginalized postwar social and artistic culture. In dialogue with feminist theory, In-action assembles a vocabulary for performance art without the standards of self-assertion, emancipation, and expressive action that continue to inform how art and politics are understood today. Decentering the traditional focus on the male protagonists of Viennese ActionismGünter Brus, Otto Muehl, Hermann Nitsch, and Rudolf SchwarzkoglerSchopp draws attention to women who performed with them, including Anna Brus, Hanel Koeck, and Ingrid Wiener. Doing so brings into view how these performances scrutinize intimate relationships like marriages, partnerships, and friendships, as well as the conventions of traditional artistic media such as painting and tapestry. Autorid: Caroline Lillian Schopp

Set against the backdrop of escalating environmental collapse, this novel is a timely exploration of the terrifying consequences of climate change—particularly wildfires. A feverish and unsettling meditation on climate collapse, Arson is told through the fragmented perspectives of two individuals struggling to make sense of a world consumed by fire. An unnamed narrator, a writer plagued by anxiety and writer’s block, watches as the planet, her relationships, and even her ability to dream are ravaged by environmental disaster. Meanwhile, an insomniac scientist, obsessed with tracking wildfires, clings to data as his last grip on control, meticulously recording every flame that devours the forests. Their narratives unfold in a disorienting rhythm—one slipping between lyrical introspection and panic, the other drowning in statistics and methodical observation. As fires rage across the planet, both search for meaning and survival: the narrator wanders the charred countryside in search of life amid destruction, while the scientist compulsively documents landscapes that should never be burning. Echoing Ingeborg Bachmann’s famous words, “With my burned hand I write about the nature of fire,” Laura Freudenthaler crafts a haunting, kaleidoscopic portrait of a world on the brink. Arson is not just a novel about climate change—it is an urgent, dreamlike reckoning with our fascination and horror at the beauty and devastation wrought by fire. Autorid: Laura Freudenthaler, Tess Lewis

A seminal study on police violence in Germany, giving voice to victims and exposing systemic failures.Police Use Excessive Force in Germany presents the first comprehensive study of police violence in Germany, an issue that has remained largely underexamined in academic and legal discourse. Drawing on a large-scale survey of over 3,300 victims and more than sixty in-depth qualitative interviews, this book unpacks the complexities of excessive force, explaining the power dynamics that shape these encounters and the legal obstacles victims face in seeking justice. The authors analyze how police officers exert their authority in moments of conflict, how excessive force is defined and contested, and how legal frameworks influence accountability—or its absence. Through firsthand testimonies and empirical data, the book illuminates the systemic nature of police violence and the broader implications for law enforcement and human rights. Autorid: Laila Abdul-Rahman, Hannah Espín Grau, Luise Klaus, Tobias Singelnstein

All-star creators celebrate Marvel’s First Family!Acclaimed writers and artists, many of them FANTASTIC FOUR legends, unite to tell stories worthy of Fanfare! From the escalating prank war between the Human Torch and the Thing to Johnny Storm’s star-making turn on reality television! Friday the 13th spells trouble for the cosmic quartet when Reed Richards receives messages from himself in the future — and meet two of Doctor Doom’s underlings responsible for their master’s killer robot, the Seeker! Discover how Ben Grimm escaped Yancy Street! See the Thing and the Sandman reunite — but will it be as friends or foes? And revisit Ben’s wrestling days! Plus: The Torch is declared the most attractive being in the known universe! The Invisible Woman clashes with the Mole Man! And the First Family braves a sinister carnival!COLLECTING: Fantastic Four Fanfare (2025) #1-4Written by Alan Davis, Mark Waid, Andrew Wheeler, Mark Buckingham, John Tyler Christopher, Jonathan Hickman, Tom Defalco, Dan Slott, Chip Zdarsky, Daniel Warren Johnson, Greg Weisman & J. Michael StraczynskiPenciled by Alan Davis, Sara Pichelli, Ramon Rosanas, Mark Buckingham, John Tyler Christopher, Dustin Weaver, Michael Allred, Ron Frenz, Marcos Martin, Cafu, Tyrell Cannon & Mark Bagley Autorid: Alan Davis, Mark Waid, Sara Pichelli

A DOUBLE SHOT OF TERROR: TWO HORRIFYING VOLUMES IN ONE! LEGENDARY CREATORS OF LEGENDARY TERROR!Collecting eleven issues of Warren Publishing's legendary Eerie horror anthology, previously compiled in Dark Horse's hardcover volumes 15 and 16. This double-volume paperback edition includes jaw-dropping work from Howard Chaykin, Bernie Wrightson, Richard Corben, Carmine Infantino, Jim Starlin, and a host of other fan-favorite talents! Thrill to the ongoing, brutal adventures of Hunter, El Cid, and Coffin! From fanciful freaks to downright disturbing demons, Eerie Archives has something for every horror devotee!Collects Eerie magazine #70–78, #80, and content from the special reprint issue #79 not collected in previous Eerie Archives volumes. Autorid: Howard Chaykin, Bill Dubay, Bernie Wrightson

“A thrilling adventure, full of twists and turns, gripping from the first page to the last. Hugely enjoyable. The perfect book to meet Zig & Nola.” — Alex Michaelides, New York Times bestselling author of The Silent PatientNew York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer is back with his thrilling Zig and Nola series, unraveling a shocking cold case with a personal—and deadly—twist.Andrew Fechmeier is a master at hiding. He'd better be—he’s spent decades concealing a secret that could get him killed. So when he’s diagnosed with a terminal disease, he heads for the local funeral home carrying the blue suit he eventually wants to be buried in. But what no one knows is that Fechmeier secretly tucked something inside, turning the suit into a final, untraceable hiding spot.It's a perfect plan. Until Fetch is brutally murdered by a mysterious killer who will stop at nothing to find the priceless object hidden in the suit.Wasting no time, the cunning but unconventional Roddy LaPointe opens an investigation into Fetch’s murder, recruiting help from his friend, the brilliant “Zig” Zigarowski. But it doesn’t take long for Zig to discover the real reason Roddy cares so much about this case: Fetch’s death is tied to Roddy’s mother, who was murdered decades earlier.As the relentless killer closes in, Roddy’s twin sister—the enigmatic and volatile Nola Brown—starts investigating for herself, uncovering a sinister plot that reveals their mother’s dark history, the true identity of her killer, and the shocking secret behind her death.Don’t turn your back on The Viper."The Viper is a pulse pounding adventure that takes you on a journey into the darkest recesses of the human heart." — S.A. Cosby, New York Times bestselling author of All the Sinners Bleed and King of Ashes“Expertly crafted and charged with tension, Meltzer delivers exactly what readers crave: a killer story from a true master of the craft. Smart, sharp, and undeniably gripping—this is Meltzer doing what he does best.” — Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Sky Mourning Autorid: Brad Meltzer

This sumptuous and deeply personal cookbook featuring 70 recipes opens the door to Hong Kongs vibrant food culture, offering a flavorful mix of iconic dishes, everyday comforts, and modern twists. Born in Hong Kong and raised between cultures, Davina Chang spent years abroad before realizing that her connection to home was rooted in taste: the texture of congee, the smell of pineapple buns, the clink of milk tea in a café. French native co-author Ada Deschanel has spent years studying Hong Kongs food culture as a lens to understand the city, from its markets and cha chaan teng to its haute cuisine and street snacks. Through her work as a researcher, photographer, and writer, she documents how flavors, spaces, and gestures reveal the citys layered identity. Structured around the rhythm of a Hong Kong day, this beautifully illustrated book follows a journey through mealsfrom bakery breakfasts and dim sum brunches to noodle-shop lunches, street snacks, and family-style dinners. With 70 recipes, it offers everything from silky tomato-egg stir-fry and curry fish balls to sweet red bean soup and egg tarts. The dishes reflect the rich culinary heritage of Hong Kong and its Cantonese foundations, shaped by migration, colonial influences, and a distinct culture of adaptation. Woven between the dishes are personal essays about identity, memory, and belongingstories that ground the food in lived experience and cultural insight. Part cookbook, part coming-home story, A Taste of Hong Kong is an invitation to cook, connect, and rediscover a city through its flavors. Autorid: Davina Chang, Ada Deschanel

"Chilling, smart . . . and what a voice"—Gillian Flynn The hunt for a neighbor’s killer . . . reveals chilling secrets close to home. Former FBI agent Brigid Quinn hasn’t forgiven herself for the testimony that led to young mother Nicole Gleason being convicted for the manslaughter of her abusive husband.Now out of jail early on parole, Nicole is living in a group home for felons in Brigid’s Arizona neighborhood. But while Brigid hopes to make amends with Nicole, not everyone in the community is happy to have criminals on their doorstep.When outspoken local resident Dorita Gordino is grotesquely murdered, suspicion soon falls on Nicole. Brigid is determined to catch Dorita’s killer and prove Nicole’s innocence—even if it means one of her own darkest secrets comes to light . . .This addictively dark thriller featuring Brigid Quinn, “one of the most memorable FBI agents since Clarice Starling” (Publishers Weekly), is perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, Lisa Gardner, Lisa Jewell, and Tess Gerritsen. Autorid: Becky Masterman

Ever want to kill your partner? Join the club! Three ex-wives band together to murder their evil husband and wind up in the business of killing the worst of humanity. A darkly humorous suspense, with a heartwarming LGBTQ+ romance, perfect for fans of Elle Cosimano, Joanna Wallace, and Katy Brent.What do you do when you realize you married a horrible man? Kill him of course!For Meg (wife #1), Jenny (#2), and Amelia (#3), the term ‘a woman scorned’ isn’t strong enough. They want more than revenge for the years of their life they wasted with their pitiful excuse for a husband. They want him dead.As they carry out their lethal plan, they soon realize they’re thinking too small. What about all the other men (and women) who cause immeasurable suffering and get away with it?Thus ‘the business’ is born. A dazzling new female-owned venture that will change the course of their lives—and shorten many others! And, for Meg and Jenny, it could allow them to experience a love they never thought possible . . .A laugh out loud, feminist revenge story with horror elements. Readers will be clamoring for more from Mette Ivie Harrison. Autorid: Mette Ivie Harrison

The discovery of a missing boy’s body uncovers cruel schemes in this twisty, fast-paced K-9 thriller series set in the Windy City of Chicago.What if the past won’t let you go?It was supposed to be a fun dog demo day for the students at Henry Horner Elementary School in Chicago—but when Cory Pratt’s cadaver dogs sniff out the body of a missing teenage boy wedged into the wall of the cafeteria, his family’s life is shattered.It seems like tragedy follows the Shortridges. With the eldest son having taken his life a few years earlier, Patrick being found mutilated and murdered devastates the whole clan further. Now everyone is fearing for seven-year-old sister Charlotte.When a kidnapping attempt on the young girl fails, Cory and his detective sister Crystal are sure someone is targeting the Shortridges. But who is behind these savage attacks and why would someone want to kill off such a seemingly unassuming family?“A mighty impressive thriller” (Booklist on The Dead Years), perfect for fans of action-packed K-9 mystery series, such as Margaret Mizushima’s Timber Creek K-9 Mysteries, Paula Munier’s Mercy Carr Mysteries and Susan Furlong’s Bone Gap Travellers Mysteries. Autorid: Jeffrey B. Burton

Murder, magic, and a touch of romance. Return to the charming coastal town of Twilight Cove with the latest installment in USA Today bestselling author Sarah Fox's enchanting Magical Menagerie Mystery series!Ever get the feeling you’re being watched?Arriving home to her beloved farmhouse after a successful trip with her boyfriend, Callum, Georgie Johansen feels utterly contented. Until she discovers a dark figure watching her from the bushes!A prowler on your property is creepy enough to warrant a call to the police, right? But when Georgie’s ID matches that of a body discovered the next day at Twilight Cove’s Seabreeze Motel, things take a bizarre turn. Especially when Georgie realizes she met the murder victim at the airport in Florida.Why did the mysterious woman follow them all the way to Oregon? Why was she at the farm? And what could she possibly have done that led to her death?Georgie—along with magical pups Flossie and Fancy—makes it her mission to uncover the truth. And time is of the essence as a second prowler stares through her window . . . This delightful cozy mystery series with paranormal pooches is perfect for fans of Sofie Kelly, Amanda Flowers, Wendy Corsi Staub, and Gretchen Rue! Autorid: Sarah Fox

Bookshop owner Charley James is plunged into a mystery involving a rare book worth killing for in this new Cozy Bookshop Mystery by award-winning and national bestselling author T.C. LoTempio.No treats but lots of tricks and murder!Retired thriller author and current bookshop owner Charley James is preparing for Halloween in her small hometown of Austin, Pennsylvania—what she isn’t prepared for is discovering the body of a woman at the local inn.Charley recognizes the stranger as a suspicious customer who popped in just to hide a rather peculiar book at her store—did she already know she was about to lose her life for it?Pursuing this mysterious case, Charley can’t seem to stay out of trouble, and no one knows this better than Detective Hottie, Ian Grant. But Charley has a mind of her own and, together with cat Poe, sets off on another puzzle-riddled quest, unaware that the killer might be someone she knows . . .“If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to read a Hallmark Mystery movie in book format, wonder no more” (Cozy Crime Mystery). For fans of Laura Childs's Tea Shop Mysteries, Jenn McKinlay's Library Lover's Mysteries, and Ellery Adams's Secret, Book & Scone Society Novels. Autorid: Toni LoTempio

"A mastery of period detail matches the engrossing plot . . . Brilliant " Publishers Weekly Starred Review of The Rewards of TreacheryOn his way to see the Emperor's spy, Junio is distracted by something even more unpleasant . . .Glevum, Britannia, 200 AD.Britannia is still reeling from the brutal Succession Wars. After the defeat and execution of Britannia’s governor, Clodius Albinus, Emperor Severus is determined to seek out his enemies in the Roman Empire’s northernmost outpost.In such troubled times, the arrival of the plague and the activities of Appius Limpnus, a suspected spy for Emperor Severus, are the last thing Glevum needs. Senior magistrate Marcus Septimus asks Libertus’ adopted son Junio to keep an eye on Appius by creating a mosaic outside his property.But when Junio discovers two bodies near the road on his way to Appius’s townhouse, he is reluctantly diverted to investigating another mystery. Suddenly Junio must navigate a deadly trail of spying, scheming and betrayal that leads to a killer . . .This smartly plotted, evocative and engaging historical mystery set in Roman Britain at the start of the 3rd century will appeal to fans of LINDSEY DAVIS, STEVEN SAYLOR and DAVID WISHART. Autorid: Rosemary Rowe

It’s two a.m. You think you're alone. You think you're safe. Think again. Neurosurgeon Noah Archer's Enlightenment Project opens it doors to dark spirits once again, in the third spine-chilling installment of the critically acclaimed supernatural thriller series.Lola Strickler is three months pregnant, with a longed-for baby. She should feel happy. She should feel safe. But she’s keeping a secret from her husband.Something has started watching her. Something malevolent. He—it—stands in the street each night, and stares up at her bedroom window. And Lola might not know it yet, but he’s already found his way in.Neurosurgeon Noah Archer’s work with exorcist priest Father Perry has taught him to believe in the darkness. When Lola calls him for help, he knows she’s not going mad—she’s being haunted. But it’s not just Lola keeping secrets. There are dangerous things her family has been keeping from her. Soon, Noah and his team are racing against time to defeat an unimaginable evil . . . and not everyone is going to come out of it alive.Fans of Stephen King, Riley Sager, CJ Tudor, Robin Cook , Alex North, The X-Files, and The Exorcist won’t want to miss this chilling series inspired by cutting-edge scientific and medical research, which blends supernatural suspense with horror. Autorid: Lynn Hightower

This lavishly produced volume explores Matisse’s lifelong reinvention of art through some fifty works, six extraordinary fold-out spreads, and illuminating essays.Providing a unique opportunity to see Matisse’s work at a remarkable scale, this volume echoes the clarity, richness, and innovation of his art. Showcasing dozens of carefully reproduced paintings and cut-outs, the book offers a panoramic view of one of modern art’s most influential figures.Tracing Matisse’s development from early naturalist studies to the luminous intensity of Fauvism and the radical simplicity of his late paper cut-outs, it follows his evolving approach to form, color, and composition. Brief essays accompany approximately fifty emblematic works, offering new insight into the artist’s changing techniques and the contexts in which he worked. With colored edges, a printed cloth binding, and a design that reflects Matisse’s visual sensibility, the book is as visually compelling in its production as the works it presents.Six major compositions—including Joy of Life, The Red Studio, The Dance, and The Sorrows of the King—appear as expansive map-style fold-outs, allowing readers to savor their ambition and detail in unprecedented depth. A vivid and layered portrait, this volume invites close attention to the artistic choices that shaped a career of continual reinvention. Autorid: Anne Sefrioui

A timely and important examination of the forest's environmental crises, investigating their biophysical, political, economic, and socio-cultural aspects, that reveals why previous conservation efforts failed.The eastern part of the Mau Forest, the most important closed-canopy forest in East Africa, has come under severe threat since the 1990s. In this political ecology Lisa Fuchs exploring the failure of the government-led forest restoration and rehabilitation initiative to 'Save the Mau', launched in 2009, the author examines two of the most contentious issues in Kenya since colonial times: land and the environment. She sheds light on the structural factors and the role of individuals in the forest's destruction and of non-protection and traces the colonial legacy of post-independent environmental conservation policies and practices. In doing so, Fuchs demonstrates that the Mau crisis is more than an environmental crisis: it is also a political, an economic, and a socio-cultural crisis.Though a detailed empirical analysis, the author shows that the 'Mau crisis' led to the near collapse of landscapes and livelihoods in the Mau Forest ecosystem. She traces the implementation of insufficient conservation programmes, which resulted from historical path-dependency and the adoption of global environmental governance blueprints, forest allocation and benefits, and exposes a forest management system that prioritises commercial forest production over biodiversity conservation. Access and entitlements to the highly fertile forest land, and the amalgamation of forest rehabilitation with the reclamation of grabbed public forest are emphasised as a further core contributor to the crisis. The socio-cultural dynamics within and among various forest-dwelling communities, including the indigenous hunting and gathering Ogiek and 'in-migrant' groups, are also analysed. The book highlights that local types of environmentalism are caught between the 'invention of traditions' and 'perverse modernisation' and shows the contradictory effects of the celebrated, highly anticipated but poorly executed 'Save the Mau' initiative, and how the presence of political will to maintain the crisis conditioned its perseverance. Finally, the book proposes realistic alternatives to sustainable forest management in politicised environments, whose relevance and applicability are considerable in this age of anthropogenic 'environmental' crises and conflicts.Published in association with IFRA/AFRICAE Autorid: Lisa Elena Fuchs

Join Clara Capybara and her crew of colourful rainforest friends for some slippery-slidey chaos and fun! Everyone likes every capybara, but everyone likes Clara extra because Clara has a SPA! For Clara, its great being the coolest capybara in town. Its even greater getting to lounge around in the lemon lake of her glorious Lemon Lake Spa, as much as shed like while her trusty assistant Fergie Frog does all the hard work. But one hot summer day, has Clara lemon-lounged a little too long? With pipes bursting and Fergie running out of hands to plug them all, were about to find out! · A fun-filled readloud storybook, perfect for age 3+. · Fabulously funny and charming artwork from acclaimed illustrator Robert Starling · A cast of capybaras, frogs and other rainforest animals! Autorid: Farshore, Robert Starling

Library JournalPublishers WeeklyA History of the African-American People (Proposed]James This reissue of National Book Award–winning author Percival Everett and James Kincaid’s classic political satire lampoons conservative hysteria for a new generation Autorid: Percival Everett, James R. Kincaid

The Strange Academy students have a new school — and a new headmaster!Did you think Strange Academy would magically stay the same in a world where Doctor Doom reigns as Sorcerer Supreme ! Of course not! It is now Doom Academy! Relocated from New Orleans to Latveria, the best school of wizardry there ever was just got better (according to some). But as the students start their second year in greatly changed surroundings, you know things will not go as planned!COLLECTING: Doom Academy (2024) 1-5 Autorid: MacKenzie Cadenhead, Pasqual Ferry, Joao Lemos

Since 1999, the album has been declared dead more times than we can countyet it refuses to disappear. Body of Work traces its turbulent journey through the digital era and asks why listening in forty-minute chunks still matters. Weaving insider accounts with cultural history and personal reflection Jopling tells the story of the albums unlikely survival. From bloated CD culture to Napsters atomization, from Apples unbundling to Spotifys shuffle wars (and Adeles famous intervention), the album has not only endured, it has re-emerged stronger than ever. Body of Work makes the case that the album remains the perfect vessel for the art of songthe format every artist aspires to, even after decades of digital disruption. As producer and artist Jack Antonoff (Bleachers) put it: the album is God. It is the defining artform of popular music, and it always will be. Autorid: Keith Jopling

The ability to administer and monitor a Kubernetes cluster is in high demand. Those who want to demonstrate their credibility and value in the job market hold the Cloud Native Computing Foundation's Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification—proving they can confidently work in a Kubernetes environment.The CKA certification exam isn't the typical multiple-choice format of other professional certifications. Instead, it's performance-based, requiring deep knowledge of the tasks under immense time pressure. And the exam has been overhauled for 2025, with an updated curriculum focused on a revised list of competencies. New topics include: Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) and Operators, the Gateway API, and more.This updated study guide walks you through all the topics covered to fully prepare you for the exam, including new sections reflecting the recent changes. Author Benjamin Muschko also shares his personal experience with preparing for all aspects of the exam.Learn when and how to apply Kubernetes concepts to administer and troubleshoot a production-grade clusterUnderstand the objectives, abilities, and tips and tricks needed to pass the CKA examExplore the ins and outs of the kubectl command-line toolDemonstrate competency to perform the responsibilities of a Kubernetes administratorSolve real-world Kubernetes problems in a hands-on command-line environmentEffectively navigate and solve questions during the CKA exam Autorid: Benjamin Muschko

History of the Child is a highly evocative exploration of childhood, memory, and imagination, blending personal and historical perspectives. The books themes include parenting, grief, nature, emotional recovery and connections to the past, guided by the idea of childhood as a transformative and rebellious space. The first of its four sections features poems about Katherine of Aragon, the Vestal Virgins, Stanley Spencer and Wallace Stevens, with a focus on grief, nature, and animals. The second, Book of Lullabies, steps closer to the theme of the child, with poems about memory, inwardness, climate change, sexuality in older age, and the natural world. The third part, History of the Child, is a journey back to Penelope Shuttle's own childhood, blending personal memories with imagined perspectives to explore psychological crises, emotional recovery, and the traumas of childhood. It introduces an alternative girl child self, inspired by Persian legends, by her late husband Peter Redgroves dream of such a girl (my death, and she is my soul), and by a friends fanciful wish. The culminating fourth section is a playful sequence about a little table, inspired by her mother and her childhood. The table symbolises connection to her mother, who lived to be 100 years old, and their shared history. Penelope Shuttle's History of the Child is guided by themes of memory, imagination, foreboding, magic, history and humour, and seeks to articulate the essence of being through fiery language and elemental imagery. She draws inspiration from Donald Winnicotts concept of the potentive space where play, fantasy and reality intersect. Autorid: Penelope Shuttle

Unlock the power of healing and resilience—Soul Leadership equips leaders to transform trauma into strength, creating healthier organizations and communities through practical strategies rooted in science and spiritual wisdom.Is unprocessed trauma silently sabotaging your leadership? If so, everyone around you is paying the price. When leaders break down, the fallout isn’t contained—it ripples through families, teams, organizations, and communities. Yet 94 percent of leaders carry trauma that's impacting their decision-making and actions every day, whether they recognize it or not. Author, Dr. Steve Robinson, has discovered that experiencing trauma doesn’t make someone unfit to lead—but not addressing it can. Through years of experience leading a large organization and facing significant challenges, he developed powerful insights about stress, trauma, and resilience. In his personal healing journey, he also discovered a powerful key: post-traumatic growth. Many leaders don’t realize they’re operating with traumatized and fragmented minds. They grind through challenges while living isolated, develop unhealthy coping mechanisms, and make critical decisions while emotionally dysregulated. The cost? Broken organizations, damaged relationships, and leadership failures that impact others. This book offers a revolutionary framework called the Soul-Leadership Cycle that transforms unprocessed trauma into leadership strength. It’s not just about surviving—it’s about emerging stronger and wiser through adversity. Inside this powerful guide, you will discover— * The Trauma-Trigger Effect: Identify how unprocessed pain creates emotional landmines that explode in key leadership moments * The Resilience Equation: Build resilience by increasing capacity before a crisis hits—and even afterward—through key relationships, physical and emotional health, and spiritual disciplines * The Growth Model: Transform trauma into wisdom using neuroscience-backed techniques for rewiring the brain * The Shalom Factor: Integrate the fragmented mind through biblical principles that restore wholeness * Crisis-Response Protocols: Learn what to do when leaders or those they lead experience crisis-induced trauma Too often, leadership books ignore the neurobiological reality of trauma. Dr. Robinson’s approach integrates groundbreaking research with time-tested spiritual wisdom. The result is a practical roadmap that works whether recovering from catastrophic events or the slow-building pressure of leadership demands. The most powerful truth? As leaders heal, everyone they lead experiences the benefits. Personal transformation creates ripple effects that build healthier families, teams, and organizations. For those ready to transform wounds into wisdom, stop letting past trauma hijack decisions, and create environments where people truly flourish—this book provides a blueprint to make it happen. Read now and begin your healing journey that will shape the future of everyone you lead. Autorid: Steve Robinson