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One birthday. One island escape. One second chance she never expected. On the eve of her fiftieth birthday, Belinda McGuires life implodes when her marriage ends and her carefully built future disappears overnight. Rather than endure sympathy and small talk back home, she escapes to a historic villa in Valletta, Malta, hoping sun, space, and time will help her breathe again. She doesnt expect the villas chef to be Noah, her childhood neighbor and first love, now older, steadier, and impossible to ignore. As shared memories resurface over Mediterranean meals, Belinda begins to imagine a life that looks nothing like the one she lost. But when her grown children, estranged sister, and inconvenient ex-husband arrive, old wounds and misunderstandings threaten to derail everything. Caught between the past she survived and the future she might still claim, Belinda must decide whether Malta is simply an escape, or the place where her life truly begins again. Meet Me in Malta is part of the Sublime Retreats Romances series and can be read as a standalone, perfect for readers who enjoy feel-good romance, family dynamics, and second chances later in life. ________________________________________________________________ Praise for Sublime Retreats Romances: Had me from the start, tension, humour, and heart-melting tearful moments. The characters are amazing and the setting is absolutely beautiful. A beautifully written tale of drama, romance, heartbreak and family. Autorid: Joy Skye

Winner of the PenCraft Literary Award, the Best Indie Book Award, the Audiobook Reviewer Award, and the American Legacy Book Award. After hundreds of years of dying, youd think Id be better at it by now One moment, Im a heretical priest in the twelfth centuryhunted, hated, and on fire. Next, Im waking up in the nearest corpse, stuck in an endless cycle of instant reincarnation, popping back up like a tarnished penny. Fast-forward eight hundred years, and youd assume Ive learnt something useful. Spoiler: I havent. Unless you count how to die often and dramatically as a transferable skill. Now, my territory in the South of France is under threat; Im trapped by some impossible angel-forged runes, and the celestial choir seems to have swapped their halos for red lightsabres. If theyve gone full dark side, reality itself might be next on the chopping block. I need to figure out whos behind thisand fast. Because dyings always been my thing... but you cant reincarnate if theres nothing left to come back to. imPerfect Magic is the first book in the best-selling imPerfect Cathar series, a darkly funny supernatural suspense packed with immortal heretics, divine disasters, and death with a punchline. If you cant wisecrack while death is on the line? Well... maybe you're not dying right. Contains strong language, dark humour, and graphic violence. ___________________________________________________________________ Praise for The imPerfect Cathar Series: Humor, horror, and heroism, Perfectly blended together. Franky was entertaining as hell If this is CN Rowan's first book, then watch out literary world. An intriguing world that drew me in by the first page. Read it. If you like Shayne Silvers... you will like this. It's Jim Butcher's Dresden... after he's grown up some. Autorid: C.N. Rowan

An award-winning cartoonist confronts anxiety and regret. A long-time city maintenance worker keeps pulling an accident prone newbie s fat out of the fire or maybe in this case, an arm and another arm and a leg out of the woodchipper. What happens when NOTHING HAPPENS? Can a disaster averted still be a disaster? In 'Nestled All Snug,' frazzled bookstore clerk Sasha prepares to close the store and head home to watch Hallmark Christmas specials after a fight with her boyfriend means she s home alone for the holidays. Hmm, that stack of boxes outside the bathroom seems a little precarious. Maybe Sasha will do returns when she gets back to work post-holidays. FWUMP FWUMP FWUMP. Guess someone is going to regret leaving their phone by the register before going to the bathroom. In The Woodchipper, Joe Ollmann, cartoonist of the groundbreaking Governor General Award finalist Fictional Father, returns with a suite of comic short stories focused on his trademark nervous wreck characters caught in a series of escalating personal disasters. Everybody s doing their best. Everybody s just trying to get through the day. Autorid: Joe Ollmann

Celebrates the expansive creativity of Black artists who have contributed to the rich fabric of abstraction through artworks in the collection of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.This beautifully illustrated volume reveals the profound range and depth of abstract art created by African American artists, from the twentieth century to present day. Through the artworks in the Museum’s permanent collection, Revelation interrogates the stakes of Black artists working in abstraction. It features works that span from subtly suggestive forms to entirely nonrepresentational expressions, including those by artists working in the 1960s and ’70s like Ed Clark, Sam Gilliam, Alma Thomas, and Jack Whitten and by contemporary voices such as Theaster Gates, Rashid Johnson, Jennie C. Jones, Simone Leigh, and Julie Mehretu.After an introduction by Michelle D. Commander, Tuliza Fleming establishes the significance of abstraction to the building of the Museum’s visual art collection and Sarah Gordon demonstrates the powerful connection of artists’ materials to the human body. Following the essays are five thematic plate sections—Natural World Refracted, The Shape of Sound, Colored Surfaces, Dreams Deferred, and Transcendent Visions—each introduced by conversations that Janet Dees shares with a dynamic group of artists, curators, and scholars. Through this, Revelation highlights the many ways abstraction has not only been used as a formalist vehicle to explore shape, color, and form but also as a language of cultural memory, identity, and transformation. Autorid: Michelle D. Commander, Tuliza Fleming

How utopian stories have preserved the vision of a better world in a cultural climate dominated by dystopia.Saving Utopia is about an endangered species: utopian fiction. “Utopia is dead” has become a common refrain in recent decades, now that the dominant strand of science fiction is decisively dystopian. Visions of violent, oppressive, and authoritarian futures cloud our horizons of expectation. In Saving Utopia, Joe Davidson tackles the relative absence of utopia in the contemporary cultural landscape. He focuses on the challenges to writing utopias, explicating the societal conditions that have endangered bold visions of new and better worlds, while also examining the final holdouts of the genre.Utopian stories are a vital but imperiled means of sustaining hope, a vehicle for gathering the flickering sparks of another world into a cohesive vision of liberation. By unearthing and analyzing the rare examples of hopeful visions published in the last decade, this book considers the survival strategies of the literary utopia—that is, the tactics deployed by utopian writers to keep the desire for a better world alive when everything tends toward dystopia. Ranging across Black, feminist, and green traditions of imagining the future, Saving Utopia shows how to make dreams of utopian societies convincing in a moment of pervasive pessimism. Autorid: Joe P. L. Davidson

A gripping manga set in a world where heroes protect the public... or so it seems. When a street-level cop inherits a villain's power, the truth behind justice begins to unravel. In a world where superheroes arrive from another realm to defend humanity, the line between protector and predator blurs. Villain Actor Vol. 2, from the acclaimed team behind Volume 1 - writer Mikumo Seto and artist Kentaro Harada - dives deeper into this thrilling reversal of expectations. Ayumu Mashiro, once resigned to life as an ordinary police officer, now wields the terrifying power of Zero - the most feared villain in history. A mysterious voice guides his every move as he uncovers the unsettling truth: the heroes aren't who they seem. In the explosive conclusion of Volume 1, Ayumu becomes Public Enemy No. 1, hunted relentlessly by the world's vaunted heroes. Volume 2 picks up with Ayumu on the run - his reputation in ruins, powers beyond comprehension, and the fate of humanity hanging in the balance. Think The Boys ripped into a manga format: grounded, gritty, and unafraid to expose the shadows behind the capes. Remember, wielding the powers of a villain, doesn't mean you can't be a hero. Autorid: Mikumo Seto, Kentaro Harada

The fascinating science and history of radiationMore than ever before, radiation is a part of our modern daily lives. We own radiation-emitting phones, regularly get diagnostic x-rays, such as mammograms, and submit to full-body security scans at airports. We worry and debate about the proliferation of nuclear weapons and the safety of nuclear power plants. But how much do we really know about radiation? And what are its actual dangers? An accessible blend of narrative history and science, Strange Glow describes mankind's extraordinary, thorny relationship with radiation, including the hard-won lessons of how radiation helps and harms our health. Timothy Jorgensen explores how our knowledge of and experiences with radiation in the last century can lead us to smarter personal decisions about radiation exposures today.Jorgensen introduces key figures in the story of radiation—from Wilhelm Roentgen, the discoverer of x-rays, and pioneering radioactivity researchers Marie and Pierre Curie, to Thomas Edison and the victims of the recent Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. Tracing the most important events in the evolution of radiation, Jorgensen explains exactly what radiation is, how it produces certain health consequences, and how we can protect ourselves from harm. He also considers a range of practical scenarios such as the risks of radon in our basements, radiation levels in the fish we eat, questions about cell-phone use, and radiation's link to cancer. Jorgensen empowers us to make informed choices while offering a clearer understanding of broader societal issues.Investigating radiation's benefits and risks, Strange Glow takes a remarkable look at how, for better or worse, radiation has transformed our society. Autorid: Timothy J. Jorgensen

On November 1, 1755All Saints' Daya massive earthquake struck Europe's Iberian Peninsula and destroyed the city of Lisbon. Churches collapsed upon thousands of worshippers celebrating the holy day. Earthquakes in Human History tells the story of that calamity and other epic earthquakes. The authors, Jelle Zeilinga de Boer and Donald Theodore Sanders, recapture the power of their previous book, Volcanoes in Human History. They vividly explain the geological processes responsible for earthquakes, and they describe how these events have had long-lasting aftereffects on human societies and cultures. Their accounts are enlivened with quotations from contemporary literature and from later reports. In the chaos following the Lisbon quake, government and church leaders vied for control. The Marquês de Pombal rose to power and became a virtual dictator. As a result, the Roman Catholic Jesuit Order lost much of its influence in Portugal. Voltaire wrote his satirical work Candide to refute the philosophy of "optimism," the belief that God had created a perfect world. And the 1755 earthquake sparked the search for a scientific understanding of natural disasters. Ranging from an examination of temblors mentioned in the Bible, to a richly detailed account of the 1906 catastrophe in San Francisco, to Japan's Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, to the Peruvian earthquake in 1970 (the Western Hemisphere's greatest natural disaster), this book is an unequaled testament to a natural phenomenon that can be not only terrifying but also threatening to humankind's fragile existence, always at risk because of destructive powers beyond our control. Autorid: Jelle Zeilinga de Boer, Donald Theodore Sanders

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to the Netherlands, written by Netherlands experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you navigate with ease. From using public transport to discovering the best dining, accommodations, and local experiences, this guide covers it all. Every detail you need for a smooth and enriching journey.Inside this Netherlands travel book, you'll find:Regional deep dive – in-depth coverage of key areas with curated experiences and honest reviewsItinerary samples – tailored plans for different trip lengths and travel stylesPractical information – essential tips on getting there, using public transport, avoiding crowds, saving time and money, and traveling responsiblyExpert recommendations – insider advice on the best places to eat, drink, stay, and enjoy nightlife or outdoor activitiesSeasonal tips – when to go to the Netherlands, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect tripMust-see pick – unmissable sights handpicked by our authors - Amsterdam Noord, Indonesian food, cycling, Giethoorn, Texel, The Hague, Rijksmuseum, Maastricht, Keukenhof Gardens, Hoge Veluwe National Park, Delft, 's-Hertogenbosch, Frisian Islands, Anne Frank Huis, Van Gogh Museum, IjsselmeerEasy-to-use maps – colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainmentCultural insights – engaging stories on local history, arts, and traditions for a deeper understanding of the NetherlandsLanguage essentials – Dutch phrases and vocabulary to help you connect with localsInspiring travel photography – stunning full-color images capturing the essence of the Netherlands, and fueling your wanderlustDesigned for comfort and sustainability – a velvet soft-touch cover for a secure grip and premium uncoated paper from responsibly sourced materialsBonus eBook – free download with purchase for added convenienceCoverage includes: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Zuid-Holland, Utrecht, North Netherlands, Frisian Islands, Eastern Netherlands, South Netherlands, ZeelandTravel smart and experience the Netherlands with confidence. Let this guide to the Netherlands be your trusted companion to must-see sights, hidden gems, and local secrets for an unforgettable adventure. Autorid: Rough Guides, Gavin Haines, Phil Lee

This mini pocket Algarve is perfect for travellers looking for essential information in a compact format. Written by Rough Guides' experts, it provides key details on must-see places, top attractions, and curated recommendations to help you make the most of your trip. With suggested itineraries, dining tips, and practical advice, it's your go-to companion for a seamless travel experience. In this Algarve guidebook, you will find: - Curated recommendations of places - expert picks of main attractions, family-friendly activities, relaxing spots, and the best photo opportunities - What's new and when to go - an overview of recent changes in the destination, plus seasonal insights and sustainable travel tips - Things not to miss in Algarve - golf, sailing, surfing, horse riding, hiking, birdwatching, Parque Natural da Ria Formosa, Serra de Monchique, Cabo de São Vicente, Ponta da PIedade - Tailored trip plans - three unique itineraries, including a Perfect tour for a short break - Food and drink - recommendations on local specialities and the best dining experiences - What to do in Algarve - entertainment, shopping, sports, kids' activities, events, and nightlife options - Practical information - essential tips on transportation, money, healthcare, and tourist resources - Overview maps - handy maps on the inside cover flaps show Algarve and around - Portuguese section - basic vocabulary and phrases from the local language - Striking photography - stunning full-color images to inspire your journey - Designed for comfort and sustainability - a velvet soft-touch cover for a secure grip and premium uncoated paper from responsibly sourced materials - Bonus eBook - free download with purchase for added convenience - Coverage includes: The Sagres peninsula, Lagos, Portimão, Praia da Rocha, Serra de Monchique, Silves, East of Portimão, Albufeira, Alte, Salir, Lourenço dos Matos, Loulé, Faro, Olhão, Tavira, Castro Marim, Vila Real de Santo António Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning for a quick getaway, this guide to Algarve is your trusted travel companion. Packed with expert insights, practical tips, and curated recommendations, it ensures a smooth and enriching trip-no matter how short your stay. Autorid: Rough Guides, Siobhan Warwicker

This mini pocket Reykjavík is perfect for travellers looking for essential information in a compact format. Written by Rough Guides' experts, it provides key details on must-see places, top attractions, and curated recommendations to help you make the most of your trip. With suggested itineraries, dining tips, and practical advice, it's your go-to companion for a seamless travel experience. In this Reykjavík guidebook, you will find: - Curated recommendations of places - expert picks of main attractions, family-friendly activities, relaxing spots, and the best photo opportunities - What's new and when to go - an overview of recent changes in the destination, plus seasonal insights and sustainable travel tips - Things not to miss in Reykjavík - Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa, National Museum of Iceland, the old harbour, Reykjavík Art Museum, Reykjavík Maritime Museum, Perlan, Árbæjarsafn Open Air Museum, Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle - Tailored trip plans - three unique itineraries, including a Perfect day for a short break - Food and drink - recommendations on local specialities and the best dining experiences - What to do in Reykjavík - entertainment, shopping, sports, kids' activities, events, and nightlife options - Practical information - essential tips on transportation, money, healthcare, and tourist resources - Overview maps - handy maps on the inside cover flaps show Reykjavík and around - Icelandic section - basic vocabulary and phrases from the local language - Striking photography - stunning full-color images to inspire your journey - Designed for comfort and sustainability - a velvet soft-touch cover for a secure grip and premium uncoated paper from responsibly sourced materials - Bonus eBook - free download with purchase for added convenience - Coverage includes: Hallgrímskirkja, Laugavegur, Austurvöllur and Aðalstræti, Tjörnin, Grandi, Laugardalur, Perlan, Öskjuhlíð, Nauthólsvík, Seltjarnarnes Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning for a quick getaway, this guide to Reykjavík is your trusted travel companion. Packed with expert insights, practical tips, and curated recommendations, it ensures a smooth and enriching trip-no matter how short your stay. Autorid: Rough Guides, Anthon Jackson

This mini pocket Helsinki is perfect for travellers looking for essential information in a compact format. Written by Rough Guides' experts, it provides key details on must-see places, top attractions, and curated recommendations to help you make the most of your trip. With suggested itineraries, dining tips, and practical advice, it's your go-to companion for a seamless travel experience. In this Helsinki guidebook, you will find: - Curated recommendations of places - expert picks of main attractions, family-friendly activities, relaxing spots, and the best photo opportunities - What's new and when to go - an overview of recent changes in the destination, plus seasonal insights and sustainable travel tips - Things not to miss in Helsinki - Suomenlinna Fortress, Senate Square, Esplanadi, Tempeliaukio, Market Square and Hall, National Museum of Finland, Kiasma, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, Kampii Chapel of Silence, Atheneum Art Museum - Tailored trip plans - three unique itineraries, including a Perfect day for a short break - Food and drink - recommendations on local specialities and the best dining experiences - What to do in Helsinki - entertainment, shopping, sports, kids' activities, events, and nightlife options - Practical information - essential tips on transportation, money, healthcare, and tourist resources - Overview maps - handy maps on the inside cover flaps show Helsinki and around - Finish section - basic vocabulary and phrases from the local language - Striking photography - stunning full-color images to inspire your journey - Designed for comfort and sustainability - a velvet soft-touch cover for a secure grip and premium uncoated paper from responsibly sourced materials - Bonus eBook - free download with purchase for added convenience - Coverage includes: Rautatientori, Market and Senate Squares, Mannerheimintie, Töölönlahti Bay and the Olympic Stadium, the Design District, Ullanlinna and Kaivopuisto, Kallio and Around, Suomenlinna Fortress, Helsinki's Islands, Greater Helsinki Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning for a quick getaway, this guide to Helsinki is your trusted travel companion. Packed with expert insights, practical tips, and curated recommendations, it ensures a smooth and enriching trip-no matter how short your stay. Autorid: Rough Guides, Paula Hotti

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to France, written by France experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you navigate with ease. From using public transport to discovering the best dining, accommodations, and local experiences, this guide covers it all. Every detail you need for a smooth and enriching journey.Inside this France travel book, you'll find:Regional deep dive – in-depth coverage of key areas with curated experiences and honest reviewsItinerary samples – tailored plans for different trip lengths and travel stylesPractical information – essential tips on getting there, using public transport, avoiding crowds, saving time and money, and traveling responsiblyExpert recommendations – insider advice on the best places to eat, drink, stay, and enjoy nightlife or outdoor activitiesSeasonal tips – when to go to France, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect tripMust-see pick – unmissable sights handpicked by our authors - Gorges du Verdon, les Falalses d'Etretat, cycling, champagne tasting at Epernay, beaches, winter sports in the Alps, the Louvre, Bastille Day, Carcassonne, prehistoric cave art, the Gr20, Abbaye de Fontenay, Aix-en-Provence, the Bayeux Tapestry, chateaux of the LoireEasy-to-use maps – colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainmentCultural insights – engaging stories on local history, arts, and traditions for a deeper understanding of FranceLanguage essentials – French phrases and vocabulary to help you connect with localsInspiring travel photography – stunning full-color images capturing the essence of France, and fueling your wanderlustDesigned for comfort and sustainability – a velvet soft-touch cover for a secure grip and premium uncoated paper from responsibly sourced materialsBonus eBook – free download with purchase for added convenienceCoverage includes: Paris, the North, Champagne and the Ardennes, Alsace and Lorraine, Normandy, Brittany, the Loire, Burgundy, Poitou-Charentes and the Atlantic coast, the Limousin, Dordogne and the Lot, the Pyrenees, Languedoc, the Massif Central, the Alps and Franche-Comte, the Rhone valley, Provence, the Cote d'Azur, CorsicaTravel smart and experience France with confidence. Let this guide to France be your trusted companion to must-see sights, hidden gems, and local secrets for an unforgettable adventure. Autorid: Rough Guides, Anna Richards, Owen Morton, Rachel Ifans

This beautifully illustrated Sicily guidebook is perfect for travellers planning longer trips. Written by Insight Guides' travel experts, it combines in-depth coverage of history, culture, and must-visit places with the visual appeal of an illustrated magazine. Stunning photos inspire excitement for those planning their journey. They also offer a captivating read for armchair travelers looking for a taste of Sicily from home. In this Sicily travel guidebook, you will find: - Top attractions handpicked by our editors - must-visit highlights including The Riserva dello Zíngaro, Mount Etna, Val di Noto., The Valley of the Temples, Palermo, Sicilian castles, Aeolian Islands, Villa Romana, showcasing the very best of what Sicily has to offer - In-depth coverage of attractions - detailed narratives on iconic sites and hidden gems, all organized by geographical location - Best time to visit Sicily - expert guidance on the ideal seasons to go, with insights into climate, festivals, and peak vs. off-peak travel - Practical travel information - essential advice on logistics, including getting there, moving around, budgeting tips, dining and shopping - Insider recommendations - top tips on avoiding crowds, saving money, and discovering the best local spots - Engaging essays - thought-provoking features on Sicily's history, culture, contemporary life, and politics for a deeper understanding - High-quality maps - detailed, numbered maps highlighting must-see places, perfectly aligned with the text - Striking pictures - breathtaking images on every page to inspire your journey - Easy navigation with color-coded chapters - unique colors for quick reference - Designed for comfort and sustainability - a textured, non-slip cover for a secure grip and premium uncoated paper from responsibly sourced materials for a smooth reading experience - Free download of eBook - included with the purchase of the printed guidebook for convenient on-the-go reading - Coverage includes: Palermo, Trapani, the Egadi Islands, Pantelleria, Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Enna, Ragusa, Siracusa, Catania, Mount Etna, Taormina, Messina, the Aeolian Islands Unlock Sicily's beauty with this expertly crafted, visually stunning guide. Whether it's your first visit or a return trip, let insider knowledge, practical advice, and breathtaking photography inspire your next adventure. Autorid: Ros Belford

This unique and must-have illustrated guide covers one hundred of the world's most extraordinary bird species.From graceful songbirds to fearsome birds of prey, this book has it all! Discover your favorite species, and unearth some new ones, too. Each bird is accompanied by fun facts and stats, giving readers the lowdown on the bird's history, size, and special abilities. Discover graceful songbirds like the blackbird, who love to sing. Meet fearsome birds of prey like the bald eagle, who rule the skies. Find out which bird can fly the fastest and who has the best vision.With deadly raptors, talkative parrots, and eye-catching birds of paradise, discover what makes each bird so extraordinary. Birds is the perfect gift and future bookshelf favorite for all animal lovers, both young and old. Autorid: Eliza Jeffery, Marina Halak

Make the Most of Your Time in Europe – Unforgettable Experiences Across the Continent From mountain railways in Switzerland to secret beaches in Albania and midsummer cycling in Denmark, Make the Most of Your Time in Europe is a curated collection of remarkable journeys, cultural highlights and once-in-a-lifetime experiences – all selected by Rough Guides’ expert writers and editors. Covering over 500 ideas across Britain & Ireland, Western, Northern, Eastern and Southern Europe, this picture-packed travel book is your source of inspiration for slow weekends, grand adventures and everything in between.Unmissable Experiences, Expertly Curated – Discover castles and cuisine, lakes and language, road trips and festivals – with each recommendation chosen by those who know Europe best.See Europe Afresh – Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned traveller, this guide offers new ways to experience familiar places and inspires journeys to lesser-known corners of the continent.More Than a Travel Guide – With its engaging writing, rich visuals and short-form entries, this isn’t about ticking boxes — it’s about dreaming, planning and travelling better.Perfect for Planning or Gifting – Stylishly designed and ideal for armchair travellers, this book also makes a standout gift for anyone in love with Europe.Travel That Reflects the Moment – Designed for curious, conscious travellers, this book champions slower, more immersive journeys that connect people, places and cultures across Europe.Make the Most of Your Time in Europe is more than a collection of destinations – it’s a celebration of possibility. Whether you're planning your next trip or simply dreaming of one, this book offers hundreds of ideas to spark your curiosity and connect you with the places, people and moments that make Europe unforgettable. Autorid: Rough Guides

The motivational, interactive way to save more money! 50+ fun activities for saving, even on a tight budget.What are you saving up for?The Cash Stash Activity Book: Tight Budgets is full of simple and fun ways to stock up on cold, hard cash. This money-saving challenge book guides you through 50+ activities, as well as budget-savvy tips and trackers from personal finance influencer Ilysse Ratner. Created especially for tight budgets, it's the first step on your personal finance journey—even if you're starting with just one dollar.Save your way—The flexible format lets you set your own deadlines to complete challenges at the pace that works for you, or use the smaller challenges as a first step towards the bigger ones!Part of the Cash Stash series—A follow-up to the original Cash Stash Activity Book, this version adapts popular savings challenges for extra-tight budgets! It includes tips and trackers to help make personal finance into a personal habit!High-quality and fun to use—Every activity is neatly printed on a single-sided piece of perforated paper, and the pages are easy to tear out so you can make copies, hang them up, or work on them anywhere! This savings challenge book also makes a great tool to use in tandem with your favorite calendar or organizer as you track your goals for the week, month, or year.Grab this tight-budget book today and see how saving even a few dollars at a time can send you on your way to greater financial freedom! Autorid: Ilysse Ratner, Studio Muti

"A pathbreaking synthesis" Gus Speth "Rigorous and compelling" Michael Foley Why our current fixes for the environmental crisis are making things worse, and what we need to do about it. Does the future of humankind lie in colonising a new planet, or uploading our minds to a digital metaverse? Listening to certain billionaires and technophiles, you might think these are our best bets for escaping the increasingly hostile world weve made for ourselves. The Nature Delusion dismantles these ideas. It shows why technological and economic fixes alone cannot solve the existential threat of climate change, and why they remain out of reach for most people. Instead, this book uncovers the root causes of our environmental crisis from our disconnection from nature to our focus on short-term, self-centred priorities and offers a hopeful vision for the future. As the environmental crisis deepens, its easy to feel powerless or overwhelmed. The Nature Delusion invites you to see humanitys place in the world in a radically new way and demonstrates how transforming our mindset can create a healthier, more resilient world. Autorid: Tom Oliver

Leticia should be celebrating her marriage to Prince Clarke, but she cant help but worry about her former rival, Brianna (aka Brie). With her family drowning in debt, Bries only hope at happiness lies in bagging a wealthy husband. Luckily, she was also born with a voluptuous body, which she uses to her advantage at every opportunity - and which Letties brother, Nadir, has not failed to notice. Still, when Nadir asks Brie to pretend to be his fiancée (and maid?) in exchange for paying off her debts, shes surprised. But if the two can stop bickering long enough to pull it off, this arrangement might solve all of Bries problems Autorid: Izumi Sawano, Uri Sugata, Miru Yumesaki

How people have reimagined the story of the ten plagues of Egypt, from antiquity to our own era of relentless catastrophePeople have been telling and retelling stories about disasters for as long as they have been telling stories. One of the oldest of such stories is the ten plagues in the book of Exodus, the series of disasters that forced the Egyptians to liberate the Israelites. These plagues packed enough catastrophe to fill a series of summer blockbusters—rivers of blood, invasions of frogs and insects, mass disease, fiery hail, smothering darkness, and a midnight massacre of the firstborn.The story of the ten plagues resonates today, as we try to make sense of such calamities of modern life as pandemics, climate change, and war. In Disasters of Biblical Proportions, Steven Weitzman explores how people of later ages—artists, writers, activists, philosophers, believers and unbelievers alike—have reshaped the story of the ten plagues to give expression to their own trauma, outrage, guilt, humor, and hope.Tracing the interpretation and retelling of each plague across time and space, Weitzman uncovers how this ancient tale found new meaning among Jews, Christians and Muslims and continues to shape how people today understand the present and envision the future. Even as it recounts the history of how the ten plagues have been reimagined, Disasters of Biblical Proportions is also a history of people’s search for shelter from the calamities of their own times—and of humanity’s striving for justice, freedom, and redemption. Autorid: Steven Weitzman

"From USA Today bestselling author Audrey Blake comes a story of love, hope, and perseverance, following one woman's fight against an invisible enemy. One woman physician. A group of talented midwives. A deadly disease spreading. 1849. Dr. Nora Gibson isthe only female surgeon in London. In all of England, even. After earning her medical degree and overcoming the prejudice of those who wished to see her fail, she's finally earned her place at the Great Queen Street Hospital alongside her newlywed husband and her eccentric but ailing adoptive father, the great Dr. Horace Croft. But peace is hard to come by as a physician, and for one like Nora, it's almost impossible. When Nora takes up the fight to bring midwives into the medical field, her already fragile reputation comes under fire by colleagues and London society itself. And if the possibility of losing her rights to practice medicine wasn't enough, a dangerous enemy has made itself known: the deadliest cholera epidemic in over a century. It's a swift disease that wreaks havoc and tragedy across the city, especially amongst the working classes, and Nora will do anything she can to help. Soon, she finds herself on the frontlines of the disease, and as those around her begin to fall, she'll have to find the strength to stand alone and maintain her greatest oath: to save lives. Whether she'll make it through, though, is up to fate"-- Provided by publisher. From USA Today bestselling author Audrey Blake comes a story of love, hope, and perseverance, following one woman's fight against an invisible enemy.One woman physician. A group of talented midwives. A deadly disease spreading.1849. Dr. Nora Gibson is the only female surgeon in London. In all of England, even. After earning her medical degree and overcoming the prejudice of those who wished to see her fail, she's finally earned her place at the Great Queen Street Hospital alongside her newlywed husband and her eccentric but ailing adoptive father, the great Dr. Horace Croft.But peace is hard to come by as a physician, and for one like Nora, it's almost impossible. When Nora takes up the fight to bring midwives into the medical field, her already fragile reputation comes under fire by colleagues and London society itself. And if the possibility of losing her rights to practice medicine wasn't enough, a dangerous enemy has made itself known: the deadliest cholera epidemic in over a century. It's a swift disease that wreaks havoc and tragedy across the city, especially amongst the working classes, and Nora will do anything she can to help. Soon, she finds herself on the frontlines of the disease, and as those around her begin to fall, she'll have to find the strength to stand alone and maintain her greatest oath: to save lives. Whether she'll make it through, though, is up to fate. Autorid: Audrey Blake

Test your trivia skills with 300 crosswords, in an easy-to-read, large-print format. With puzzles that increase in difficulty as you go, Large Print Crosswords provides hours of puzzle fun and satisfaction. In addition to all the trivia fun, science has shown that solving puzzles improves cognitive function, memory, and mood. This beautifully designed puzzle book features:300 crossword puzzles covering everything and anything, providing hours of brain-sharpening entertainmentLarge print for easy readingA range of challenge levels, from easy to difficultLarge Print Crosswords is perfect for getting your mind in shape, minus the screen. Autorid: Editors of Chartwell Books

From the acclaimed author of Michelangelo, God’s Architect, a dual biography of two towering artists of the Renaissance, whose decades-long rivalry spurred both to greater heightsIn 1529, Michelangelo was in Venice when he first met Titian, Venice’s famed painter of princes, gods, and goddesses. Coming face-to-face with Titian’s drama-infused, richly colored works, the creator of David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling realized he had met a worthy opponent. Twenty-five years later, Titian came to Rome to paint the pope, and the two met again. Painting in the Vatican, Titian experienced the full power of Michelangelo’s work and vowed to surpass the achievements of his older contemporary.Michelangelo and Titian is the untold story of history’s greatest artistic rivalry, a competition between two monumental figures more admiring of one another than either would ever admit. William Wallace brings the world of the sixteenth century to life, and in particular its culture of gossip and intrigue. Wallace challenges the established narrative of this relationship as mostly one-sided, with the younger artist in competition with the reigning master. He shows how the artists moved in overlapping courtly and papal circles, sharing the patronage, power, and sometimes friendship of the most important people of their era, including members of the Medici, Este, and Farnese families. Wallace traces how, over the span of some forty years, this unspoken rivalry was reciprocal and mutually beneficial, with each learning from the other’s brilliance, quietly seeking to best the other’s work and secure his own legacy.An extraordinary achievement, Michelangelo and Titian is a compelling account of two supremely gifted rivals who inspired each other to test the limits of their creative genius, and in doing so created some of the most astonishing works of art the world has ever known. Autorid: William E. Wallace

A transformative way of understanding addiction—and an invitation to find connection in the pleasures of life we know are bad for usElizabeth Roberts has experienced the suffering wrought by addiction: her sister’s destructive alcoholism and dependency on prescription drugs, her mother’s hoarding, and her own struggles with binge eating. As for so many of us, addiction brought about self-loathing, reflecting her individual failure to exercise self-control, to keep it together. But during her fieldwork studying chemical exposure in Mexico City, her sense of addiction got turned upside down. She witnessed her neighbors, both young and old, defiantly celebrate their compulsive dependencies on alcohol, drugs, and junk food instead of hiding them in shame. Roberts began to wonder if everything she thought she knew about addiction was wrong.In Praise of Addiction shares the unexpected journey that led Roberts to a new understanding of addiction. Taking lessons from her years in Mexico City as well as from addiction researchers, harm reduction activists, and scholars of religion, philosophy, and anthropology, Roberts pays close attention to the external forces that so often fuel the damage of addiction. As her neighbors in Mexico City suggest, the adverse health effects brought on by their dependencies on Coca-Cola, processed foods, drugs, and alcohol have more to do with the ongoing effects of the drug war and NAFTA than any personal failings. Taking up this ecological framework, Roberts draws a line between vice that isolates and addiction that connects, a distinction she movingly integrates into her own life and family, making a case for sharing in the pleasures—and suffering—of dependency.Provocative and deeply humane, In Praise of Addiction invites readers to cast aside the shame, self-hatred, and judgment associated with addiction and discover how dependency can serve as a binding force worthy of our most profound devotion. Autorid: Elizabeth F. S. Roberts

'Wolf Hall for the Ottoman Empire . . . History at its most gripping' Daily Telegraph on The Lion HouseA ground-breaking, present-tense reconstruction of the life and world of one of the most consequential figures in world history, Suleyman the Magnificent, from the author of The Lion HouseChosen by The Times as one of the Best Books of 2025‘A wonderful book – entrancing, addictive, full of effortless erudition’ Rory StewartIstanbul, 1538. The greatest of the Ottoman Sultans is at the pinnacle of world power, while his family and future are at the mercy of their own dynastic law: whichever of his five sons succeeds him must eventually kill all the others. So why not get a head start?For the next fifteen years, as Suleyman the Magnificent and his terrifying pirate captain Barbarossa face down imperial enemies across two hemispheres, the self-fulfilling curse of the Ottomans gathers its own unstoppable momentum.From the burning pyres of Paris to the rain-lashed mountains of Transylvania, from Buda to Basra, from Crimea to the coast of India, The Golden Throne is an intensely gripping yet entirely historical reconstruction of the life and world of the most feared and powerful man of the sixteenth century, revealing the price of succession and the terrible cost of success.‘The pace, the language and the story-telling are simply magnificent’ Victoria Hislop‘Thrilling entertainment created out of meticulously researched history’ Robert Peston‘Mesmerizing, superb, impossible to put down' Simon Sebag Montefiore'Wonderful and highly enjoyable' Margaret MacMillan Autorid: Christopher de Bellaigue

The essential guide to pop's favorite cheeky chap.Harry Styles’ rise to mega stardom is undeniable. From boy band heartthrob to global pop phenomenon, Styles has dominated both the music and fashion worlds for over 15 years and continues to break creative boundaries, and produce absolute bangers.Beloved as much for his charisma as for his melodic vocals, Harry delivers hit after hit, and sells out stadiums the world over. Yet even with such wild success, he stays true to his humble roots.The Essential... Harry Styles is his inspirational story in full. Illustrated with stunning images, this book is a must for all Stylers!The Essential... series Celebrating the world's best-loved popular icons and cultural luminaries, these are The Essential guidebooks, packed with facts, quotes, photos and stories. Autorid: Annie Zaleski

"In Architecture Against Architecture, Reinier de Graaf sets out a 14-point manifesto of what needs to be done to revolutionize architecture for the 21st century"-- Provided by publisher. What should architects do in the 21st century? A manifesto on what is possible in the age of climate change, AI, and inequality.Architecture, as we know it, may be coming to an end, and architects only have themselves to blame. The profession is out of touch, refusing to acknowledge the changes in the conditions that they work, or to reflect on how they go about doing their job.In Architecture Against Architecture, Reinier de Graaf sets out a 14-point manifesto of what needs to be done to revolutionize architecture for the 21st century. With wit and insight, De Graaf anatomises the future of the profession and calls for the end the era of the Staritect. How architects should unionise. Why there should be a mandatory retirement age of 67. That building should not be copyrighted. How to use AI in practice. At the same time, he looks at the economics and politics of design. He offers strategies of why we should stop building. That architects should design to adapt to climate change rather than to mitigate it. To reuse rather than demolish. And the vital question of whether an architect can refuse a project on moral grounds. This book will provoke and challenge readers. De Graaf wants to rebuild architecture from the ground up and make it relevant again. Autorid: Reinier De Graaf

Erasure by Design tracks the methods, terms, and racial protocols that continue to do the work of displacement, demolition, and extraction into the present day. How has erasure formed the space around us? How do we come to know it, so that we can design differently? Erasure by Design tracks the methods, terms, and racial protocols that continue to do the work of displacement, demolition, and extraction into the present day. This book travels back and forth in time through scenes of erasure at three primary locations—Southwest, Washington DC (displacement); North St Louis (demolition), and South Los Angeles (extraction). Erasure by Design shares first person narratives of growing up in the wake of slum clearance—that is, “urban renewal”—in Southwest, Washington DC, while assembling archival references that narrate racialized erasure and its legal and spatial precedents. It traces a military complex under construction, where St Louis’s cleared grounds and blacked out sites are also defined by satellites, body experiments, explosions, and emptiness. It moves through specific grounds in Los Angeles—dirt walls, hills, oil fields, gas lines, and houses in the forest—to trace how those grounds matter and how their holding intersects with maps that plan erasure, inhabitation, and extraction. Between these three scenes, Erasure by Design takes on the aesthetics of bad design and good design, as innovated within the intellectual domain of modern architecture at the Museum of Modern Art and Philip Johnson’s Glass House. Through a curated cockroach at MoMA—and even the humor, rumors, and gossip about this roach—Erasure by Design reads the role that the museum invents for exhibiting, curating, and re-shaping policy, worldview, and the built environment, as well as how protocols of erasure, demolition, and design conscript the modern built environment into the policing of human and subhuman. In this nuanced reading, the Glass House and its twin, the Brick House, stage a haunting allegory of total violence. Autorid: V. Mitch McEwen

A personal meditation on, examination of, and tribute to Black single motherhood, unapologetically told through poignant essays and candid interviews by a celebrated cultural critic“Jamilah Lemieux is one of the most important feminist writers of the twenty-first century.”—Brittney CooperWith her signature candid, humorous, and sometimes biting takes, Jamilah Lemieux suffers no fools while also courageously revealing the scars of her own parenting journey and search for self-acceptance in a world that hates “baby mamas.” With a particular verve and relatability—honed in her many years among Black Twitter’s most prominent voices—Lemieux centers the complex reality of Black single motherhood: uncertainty and fierceness alike.Black. Single. Mother. combines riveting personal essays, infused with whip-smart cultural and historical analysis, with twenty-one intimate first-person testimonies from a spectrum of Black single mothers. A long-overdue offering in celebration of the American matriarch most often maligned, Black. Single. Mother. sets out to inspire a new cultural and community dialogue about this powerful figure as one profoundly deserving of love, support, and respect. Autorid: Jamilah Lemieux

"As ever, Stephanie is inspiring, practical and wise, and her experienced guidance is beautifully brought to life by Jason Ingrams stunning photography." Mark Diacono "What a brilliant book from Stephanie! This great self-sufficiency guide is jam-packed full of such expert practical advice to help enable gardeners to grow and enjoy food sustainably and productively, saving money as they grow." Kim Stoddart, editor Amateur Gardening magazine Swap your trolley for a trug in this self-sufficiency bible. Written by no-dig gardening guru and one of the 100 Leading Women in Horticulture 2025, Stephanie Hafferty, The Productive Garden provides practical, simple, resourceful and enjoyable ways of creating a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Self-sufficiency doesnt need to remain a dream. With over 30 years of experience, Stephanie Hafferty shows how easy it can be to grow your own, save money, reduce your consumption, increase resilience and care for the planet all from your own back garden, allotment or balcony. She does it every day, growing food to nourish herself and her family, and cultivating plants to create everyday household essentials. She also knows how to make a harvest last longer, and how to feed the soil so that it gives back generously, year after year. In The Productive Garden, use permaculture principles to learn everything you need to know about growing abundant and useful crops, and how to make the most of what you produce. Divided into three clear sections, this book covers: Part One: In the Garden Planning a self-sufficient plot and creating a planting plan that works for your space Effective techniques for making compost, storing water, protecting crops and improving your soil Working with nature to increase biodiversity and control 'pests' Sowing and propagating for year-round harvests Part Two: Seasonal Produce A complete guide to reliable crops and unique varieties covering vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers to ensure productivity across the seasons. Part Three: Using Your Harvests Recipes for a homegrown larder, including preserves, oils, ferments, vinegars, cordials and more Chemical-free cleaners, soaps and fragrances for the home Using produce to improve wellbeing, such as making body care products and herbal remedies Garden crafts, including preserved flowers and flower-pounding techniques As a leading no-dig and permaculture expert, Stephanie will show you sustainable methods of cultivating a generous and abundant garden, bringing together affordable homesteading with the reality of modern life. Her guidance is brought to life by Jason Ingrams beautiful photography. Whether you want to start small, have already embarked on a journey to self-sufficiency, or are looking for a complete lifestyle change, this will become your go-to book and essential guide. Autorid: Stephanie Hafferty

Pershing’s aim had always been to fight the Germans with an independent American Army (the AEF, the American Expeditionary Forces) instead of dividing his divisions between the allies. When the Germans launched the first attack of their Spring Offensives on 21 March 1918, he was still far away from the creation of this independent army. Pershing’s aim had always been to fight the Germans with an independent American Army (the AEF, the American Expeditionary Forces) instead of dividing his divisions between the allies. When the Germans launched the first attack of their Spring Offensives on 21 March 1918, he was still far away from the creation of this independent army. During the first three months of 1918 only a few divisions could be considered as available for immediate action. On 26 March 1918 Foch was selected as the Supreme Allied Commander. Two days later, to solve immediate allied manpower problems and to check the German assault, General Pershing temporarily placed all American forces at the disposal of Supremo Foch. It was agreed that the availability of American troops would only last so long as was needed to check the German advance.This book deals with three lesser known battles fought by five divisions of the AEF that took place in the Champagne/Marne Region between the City of Reims and the Argonne Forest. The narrative includes actions of the 2nd, 36th, 42nd, 92nd and the 93rd Divisions. The latter two were made up of African-American troops.The five tours are ideal for visitors who have a few hours to spare coming from or going to the St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne and Verdun battlefields from one of Paris’s airports. They cover a lesser known area and each tour will not take more than a few hours. The starting points are all situated a little north of the A4, the Paris-Metz motorway. The tours also bridge the gap between the better known Chemin des Dames and Meuse-Argonne battlefields. Autorid: Maarten Otte

This new and revised commentary to the Heart Sutra—the best known and most popular of all Buddhist scriptures—reveals both its direct and hidden meaning. The author skillfully explains the dream-like nature of all things, the relationship between our mind and our world, and the extent to which we create our own reality. He shows how we can develop and apply this profound understanding in our everyday lives in such a way that we come to experience a deep and unshakeable happiness. This new and revised commentary to the Heart Sutra—the best known and most popular of all Buddhist scriptures—reveals both its direct and hidden meaning. The author skillfully explains the dream-like nature of all things, the relationship between our mind and our world, and the extent to which we create our own reality. He shows how we can develop and apply this profound understanding in our everyday lives in such a way that we come to experience a deep and unshakeable happiness. Autorid: Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Sparks fly between a lively debut author and her grumpy publicist on book tour in this sizzling rom-com from a fresh new voice in contemporary romance.Despite her popular podcast and sold-out speaking events, Ana Movilian still feels like she has to prove herself. To her family, who can't believe she quit med school to build an influencer career, and to literary snobs, who decry her buzzy self-help book. Happily, her upcoming book tour is the perfect chance to show the world just how bright her star can shine.That is, until her beloved publicist resigns the night before their plane is set to take off, announcing that her replacement is none other than Ryan bleeping Grant.Ryan specializes in highbrow, "important" books, and his perma-scowl in every interaction with Ana makes one thing clear: he does not get her book. Or her. He’s the last person who should be promoting her work, the last person she should be stuck with for two weeks . . . and the last person who should look that damn good in business casual.As they travel from city to city, however, Ana's assumptions about Ryan take new shape. A decidedly more appealing shape. Soon, their growing attraction starts to feel like a ticking time bomb. But crossing that line could derail each of their careers faster than you can say "conflict of interest," and they both have bigger dreams at stake than the bestseller list. Autorid: Emily Ohanjanians

Disposing of a body is as easy as A, B, C! Introducing the Alphabet Girls, four senior gal pals turned accidental sleuths—The Thursday Murder Club meets The Golden Girls, with a splash of Killers of a Certain Age At sixty-nine years old, Claire Reynolds is changing things up. She’s volunteering. Learning to rollerblade. She’s rescued a shelter dog. And today, she’s killed a man. It wasn’t on her to-do list, but stuff happens. Besides, the man in question was strangling her good friend Daphne, and what’s a gal to do? Scream, possibly. Call the cops. Or—at retired officer Daphne’s insistence—call in the rest of their senior gal pals, roll up the body in a blanket, and toss it off a cliff. The dead man is a member of the local crime family, and if the police get involved it’s not just Daphne at risk, it’s them all. But the body’s just the start. Soon the Alphabet Girls—Atsuko, Barbara, Claire, and Daphne—must transform into the Alphabet Sleuths, if they’re to keep both their liberty . . . and their lives. Meet Atsuko Kimura (75, retired journalist), Barbara Wright (age redacted, retired actress), Claire Reynolds (69, retired paralegal), and Daphne Cole (62, retired cop) in the first funny, fast-paced Alphabet Girls Mystery from award-winning author Laura Jensen Walker. Autorid: Laura Jensen Walker

Winner of the Society of American Travel Writers Western Chapter's Non-Traditional Writing Award For nondrinkers, travel presents special challenges. Whether you're traveling for work, pleasure, or a family event, it can feel like alcohol is everywhere you turn; and for those in recovery, the ups and downs of travel can trigger a relapse. But fear not: drawing on extensive personal experience, as well as interviews with a variety of nondrinking travelers and addiction experts, travel writer Teresa Bergen has created this helpful guide to staying sober on the road. From bachelorette parties to funerals to professional networking events, learn survival strategies for booze-laden travel scenarios of all kinds. With the help of her alter ego, Sober Cat, who tells the story in pictures, Bergen will help you prep for your trip, dodge drinks, and get the most out of your travel experience—no matter your reason for abstaining. Autorid: Teresa Bergen

In this double feature of love and obsession, two short stories by the acclaimed novelist and travel writer Paul Theroux are adapted into comics in a feat of vision only veteran cartoonist Steve Lafler could accomplish. Autorid: Paul Theroux, Steve Lafler

“Evenhanded and insightful.” —Publisher’s Weekly (starred review) “An accessible, often fascinating primer.... Essential, illuminating reading.” —KirkusFrom the author of the New York Times bestseller The Digital Doctor comes an engaging, clear-eyed, and ultimately hopeful examination of healthcare’s efforts to embrace generative artificial intelligence.In A Giant Leap, physician and thought leader Robert Wachter navigates between hype and skepticism to make a compelling case for AI’s power to transform healthcare. He argues that, in a system buckling under the weight of bureaucratic pressures, soaring costs, and clinician burnout, AI doesn’t need to be perfect—it only needs to be better.Drawing on extensive research and more than 100 interviews with pioneers across medicine, technology, policy, and business, Wachter shows how AI is already entering hospitals and clinics to draft notes, field patient questions, recommend treatments, interpret images, and guide surgeries. He unflinchingly confronts risks like hallucinations, biases, and misinformation, while revealing how AI can now match, and sometimes surpass, physicians in areas ranging from diagnosis to empathy.But this isn’t simply a technology story. It’s about the human choices that will determine whether AI becomes healthcare’s salvation or another source of harm and frustration. Blending clinical insight, vivid storytelling, and journalistic precision, A Giant Leap offers an indispensable roadmap for healthcare leaders, clinicians, and patients. It is a vibrant and timely account of how AI is changing what it means to care—and be cared for—in this age of astonishing technology. Autorid: Robert Wachter

The heart wants what the heart wants. No matter how many times you tell yourself that you’re better off without that person, a part of you will never be able to let go.Everyone has that one person that they always think about, no matter who he or she is with. No matter how much time has passed. This was the case for David “Blue” Jacobs.At the age of sixteen, Blue’s adoptive mother moved him from Greenville, North Carolina, to Washington, D.C. in search of a better life. She thought that she was making a better way for Blue, but she only turned him into more of a monster. But after losing a loved one, Blue decided to straighten up his life and leave the streets alone.When he left Greenville years ago, he left behind his best friend, Chrystal Alison, who had been wholly dependent on him. Misused, abused, and abandoned, Chrystal turned her life over to the hands of those she thought would help her, finding herself trapped in a lifestyle that she doesn’t want to live.Just when Blue thought it was safe to say that he’d never see Chrystal again, every step he takes seemed to lead him right back to her.Take a ride with these characters on their journey to recovery, forgiveness, and closure. Autorid: Krystal Armstead

McFarlane probes beneath the surface of familiar Bible passages, exploring how the original Hebrew invites us to a deeper understanding of the nature of God and our relationships with God and each other. Far from a vengeful God of wrath, the God we learn about via her careful work has surprising things to say about vital, often-thorny subjects. Hebrew scholar and pastor Doreen M. McFarlane probes beneath the surface of familiar Bible passages, exploring how the original Hebrew allows us to recognize deeper truths about the nature of God and our relationships with God and each other. Far from the vengeful God of wrath often superimposed on the Hebrew Bible, the God we learn about in God in Translation has surprising things to say about vital, often-controversial subjects ranging from hierarchy, disagreement, and repentance to love, wholeness, and embodiment.McFarlane guides readers through thirteen such topics, for which she poses thorny questions, offers original lexical analysis, presents a scenario demonstrating the real-world impact of her biblical detective work, and then closes with insightful commentary. She offers cogent observations on popular translations, guiding readers toward useful resources and offering advice for further lexical study. In this theologically grounded, yet accessibly written work, educators, ministry leaders, and interested laypeople will find an invaluable text for course adoption, small-group study, and individual reading. Autorid: Doreen M. McFarlane

This superb collection of recipes has been specially tested with the Western kitchen in mind, giving the home cook the opportunity to prepare Indian dishes such as Tandoori Chicken, Naan Bread, Rogan Josh and Lamb Korma. Autorid: Rafi Fernandez

"Harry Bucknall leads us through the multicultural history of our island, with its diverse history and extraordinary quirkiness. Up fell and down river, across walls and dykes, from Iona to Dover, you are in safe hands as he steers a course of over 6,000 miles. A Road for All Seasons is a joy." Julie Summers "The kind of travel book that makes you want to lace up sensible boots and set off immediately" - The Halpern Hotlist A journey of 6,518 miles, that filled 14 notebooks and encompassed all 4 countries of the United Kingdom, travelling through 42 out of its 95 counties, visiting 23 cities; requiring 75 trains, 60 maps, 26 cars, 16 buses, 9 ferries, 4 tubes, 4 uber taxis, 4 black cabs, 2 DLR, 2 vans, a canal boat, a probation service minibus, an intercontinental articulated lorry, a 1953 Morris Oxford and a pair of size 9 boots ... A tumultuous period in British politics left writer Harry Bucknall questioning whether he really knew the place he called home. Propelled by a growing desire to better understand his island nation, Harry decided to undertake a pilgrimage of sorts; he embarked on a series of four walks across Britain that would mirror the changing seasons, covering a distance of nearly 1,600 miles. From fresh and heady spring through to the gloriously crisp winter months, Harry journeyed across Britain visiting cities, towns and vast swathes of the countryside from Mull to Sunderland and Aberystwyth to Lowestoft, meeting a host of diverse and charismatic characters along the way as he strove to uncover the beating heart of the nation. Uplifting, joyous and charming, A Road for All Seasons is a vivid, social and cultural snapshot of 21st-century Britain. Focusing as much on the beauty of the fertile land as the people who inhabit it, it explores a unique culture, its folklore both past and present, as well as the wealth of the nation's history and heritage. Exquisitely written and filled with delightful people and places, this is Harry's ardent tribute to the British Isles. Autorid: Harry Bucknall

This is a wargaming guide to the Spanish Civil War. The book covers the armies of both sides and different nationalities which came to the assistance, including the Italians, Russians, Germans, and mixed international volunteers. The Spanish Civil War is often seen as a socialist against fascist war, but this is not always the case. The people living in Spain during the 1930’s had more to them than either being left, or right wing and it is a misconception to put them in “boxes” for ease of simplicity. Spain was not only a hotbed of political ideals during the period but also a place of religion and the old way of Spanish life. When the Republican Government got into power all these conceptions were thrown into the melting pot and what came out was a modern war, the like of which had never been seen.This war was seen as a testing ground for some of the major powers at the time and their influence would be revisited during World War Two. Saturated bombing, tank tactics and new weaponry were used to an extent never seen before in Europe and would dictate the future. It was the scene of some horrendous atrocities which would only be overshadowed by the next major conflict. Many lessons were learned, including the large movement of troops in a short period of time (the Army of Africa to Spain by the Condor Legion and the Italian Air Force) or how to defend areas against modern weapons (the Republican Army around the University in Madrid). There were also tactics used from the previous World War including trenches which were employed to hold up the advancement of troops and still showed they were necessary even against more modern armies.As in any civil war the uniforms, other than those of the international participants, were similar on either side at the beginning of the conflict but as time went on there became differences following the aid from “sponsor” countries. Together with these changes the appearance of other armies in Spain led to a myriad of varied uniforms and weapons which are included in the book.The war lasted for just under three years with numerous large battles taking place, some of which are regularly written about, but in addition there are even more smaller fights which took place. Most of the smaller actions lend themselves to time limited wargames which are playable in one session each, giving the players an achievable objective.The gaming side of the Spanish Civil War has given us numerous figure manufacturers over the years and in addition to this an abundance of information both English and foreign language for everyone interested in the period to read and gain useful information from. Autorid: Rob Anderson, Javier Garcia de Gabiola