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In this companion tale to the bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series, Feyre, Rhys and their friends are working to rebuild the Night Court and the vastly changed world beyond after the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin. But Winter Solstice is finally near, and with it a hard-earned reprieve. Yet even the festive atmosphere can't keep the shadows of the past from looming.As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, she finds that those dearest to her have more wounds than she anticipated - scars that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court.Sarah J. Maas is a global #1 bestselling author.Her books have sold more than nine million copies and been translated into 37 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy for yourself.

Coming soon … return to Prythian with TWO new books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order ACOTAR 6 for 27th October 26, and ACOTAR 7 for 12th January 27.A Court of Mist and Fury is the second instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON and TikTok sensation, from multi-million and #1 bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Stunning new hardback edition in the iconic ACOTAR colours.Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - TimeThink Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James – TelegraphSpiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight – Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish – Mail******Feyre survived Amarantha"s clutches to return to the Spring Court – but at a steep cost. Though she now possesses the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can’t forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin’s people. Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, the mesmerising High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates his dark web of political games and tantalising promises, a greater evil looms – and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can step into her growing power, heal her fractured soul and have the courage to shape her own future – and the future of a world cloven in two... Sarah J. Maas"s books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into 37 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone"s talking about for yourself.

Nesta Archeron has always been prickly - proud, swift to anger and slow to forgive. And since the war - since being made High Fae against her will - she's struggled to forget the horrors she endured and find a place for herself within the strange and deadly Night Court. The person who ignites her temper more than any other is Cassian, the battle-scarred, winged warrior who is there at Nesta's every turn. But her temper isn't the only thing Cassian ignites. And when they are forced to train in battle together, sparks become flame. As the threat of war casts its shadow over them once again, Nesta and Cassian must fight monsters from within and without if they are to stand a chance of halting the enemies of their court.But the ultimate risk will be searching for acceptance - and healing - in each other's arms.

Sarah J. Maas"s sexy, richly imagined series continues with the journey of Feyre"s fiery sister, Nesta. Nesta Archeron has always been prickly-proud, swift to anger, and slow to forgive. And ever since being forced into the Cauldron and becoming High Fae against her will, she"s struggled to find a place for herself within the strange, deadly world she inhabits. Worse, she can"t seem to move past the horrors of the war with Hybern and all she lost in it.The one person who ignites her temper more than any other is Cassian, the battle-scarred warrior whose position in Rhysand and Feyre"s Night Court keeps him constantly in Nesta"s orbit. But her temper isn"t the only thing Cassian ignites. The fire between them is undeniable, and only burns hotter as they are forced into close quarters with each other. Meanwhile, the treacherous human queens who returned to the Continent during the last war have forged a dangerous new alliance, threatening the fragile peace that has settled over the realms. And the key to halting them might very well rely on Cassian and Nesta facing their haunting pasts.Against the sweeping backdrop of a world seared by war and plagued with uncertainty, Nesta and Cassian battle monsters from within and without as they search for acceptance-and healing-in each other"s arms.

When nineteen-year-old Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution for it. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal, but Tamlin-one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled their world.As she dwells on his estate, her feelings for Tamlin transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie and warning she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But an ancient, wicked shadow over the faerie lands is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it or doom Tamlin-and his world-forever.All of the magic of Feyre's epic journey and romance is reflected in this enchanting, collectible edition of A Court of Thorns and Roses, which comes complete with a cloth slipcase featuring unique foil art on the case and book cover, ribbon pull, brand-new interior page designs, metallic endpapers, and a newly illustrated map.

Sarah J. Maas, the #1 bestselling author of the Court of Thorns and Roses series, returns to the courts of Prythian...Romance, danger and intrigue await you in the stunning new instalment.The full Court of Thorns and Roses series includes:1) A Court of Thorns and Roses2) A Court of Mist and Fury3) A Court of Wings and Ruin4) A Court of Frost and Starlight5) A Court of Silver FlamesAlso available from Sarah J. Maas is the bestselling Crescent City series, beginning with House of Earth and Blood, and the bestselling Throne of Glass series, starting with Throne of Glass.

Sarah J. Maas, the #1 bestselling author of the Court of Thorns and Roses series, returns to the courts of Prythian . . .The magic continues in the next exciting installment!The full Court of Thorns and Roses series includes:1) A Court of Thorns and Roses2) A Court of Mist and Fury3) A Court of Wings and Ruin4) A Court of Frost and Starlight5) A Court of Silver Flames6) A Court of Thorns and Roses 6: Publishing on October 27, 2026 Also available from Sarah J. Maas is the bestselling Crescent City series, beginning with House of Earth and Blood, and the bestselling Throne of Glass series, starting with Throne of Glass.

This must-have companion invites readers to experience the vivid imagery of Sarah J. Maas's #1 New York Times bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series. 46 pieces of stunning original artwork bring to life favorite characters, creatures, and moments, including the lush beauty of the Spring Court and the glimmering vibrancy of the Night Court. Join Feyre as she falls in love, wages war, and explores the haunting and deadly world of the Fae.

A companion colouring book for the Court of Thorns and Roses series – a GLOBAL PHENOMENON and TikTok sensation – from multi-million and #1 bestselling author Sarah J. MaasThe #1 global bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series is brought to life in this stunning colouring book, featuring 46 pieces of original artwork and the iconic ACOTAR cover illustrations. This must-have companion invites readers to experience the vivid imagery of Sarah J. Maas’s Court of Thorns and Roses series. Stunning original drawings bring to life favourite characters, creatures and moments, including the lush beauty of the Spring Court and the glimmering vibrancy of the Night Court. Join Feyre as she falls in love, wages war and explores the haunting and deadly world of the Fae. The Court of Thorns and Roses series includes:A Court of Thorns and RosesA Court of Mist and FuryA Court of Wings and RuinA Court of Frost and StarlightA Court of Silver FlamesA Court of Splintered Harmony A Court of Forgotten MelodySarah J. Maas is the #1 bestselling author of the Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass and Crescent City series. Her books have sold more than seventy-five million copies and are published in forty languages. Discover the sweeping, romantic fantasy worlds that everyone's talking about for yourself.

Coming soon ... return to Prythian with TWO new books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order ACOTAR 6 for 27th October 26, and ACOTAR 7 for 12th January 27. All five of the Court of Thorns and Roses hardcovers in the iconic ACOTAR colours in a luxe box set, perfect for the holiday season. Passionate, violent, sexy and daring ... A true page-turner - USA TODAY on A Court of Thorns and RosesFeyre is a huntress. The skin of a wolf would bring enough gold to feed her sisters for a month. But the life of a magical creature comes at a steep price, and Feyre has just killed the wrong wolf ...Follow Feyre's journey into the dangerous, alluring world of the Fae, where she will lose her heart, face her demons and learn what she is truly capable of.The world expands in A Court of Silver Flames with the story of Feyre's fiery sister, Nesta. This stunning five-book box set of the #1 bestselling series by Sarah J. Maas includes A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, A Court of Frost and Starlight and A Court of Silver Flames.

All five of the Court of Thorns and Roses paperbacks in a gorgeous box set perfect for the holiday season.Feyre is a huntress. The skin of a wolf would bring enough gold to feed her sisters for a month. But the life of a magical creature comes at a steep price, and Feyre has just killed the wrong wolf . . .Follow Feyre’s journey into the dangerous, alluring world of the Fae, where she will lose her heart, face her demons, and learn what she is truly capable of.The world expands in A Court of Silver Flames with the story of Feyre’s fiery sister, Nesta.This stunning, five-book box set of the #1 New York Times bestselling series by Sarah J. Maas includes A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, A Court of Frost and Starlight, and A Court of Silver Flames.

The tempestuous third book in the high-fantasy series from global #1 bestselling author Sarah J. Maas Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's manoeuvrings and the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit - and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well. As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords and hunt for allies in unexpected places. And her heart will face the ultimate test as she and her mate are forced to question whether they can truly trust each other.Sarah J. Maas's books have sold more than nine million copies and been translated into 37 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy for yourself.

Don't miss this sensational romantasy retelling of Beauty and the Beast that gets steamier with every book! Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout!_________________________IN A VOID SUSPENDED IN TIME,I FIND MYSELF TRAPPED IN AN ABYSS OF DARKNESS AND DESPAIR.With Daniella suspended close to death, Prince Kalyll storms through the fae realm with one goal: revenge upon the people who put her there. But in his absence, the fate of Kalyll's kingdom teeters precariously as his treacherous brother, Cardian, schemes to plunge the realm into all-out war. Cardian's alliance with the heartless and ambitious Unseelie King threatens to shatter the fragile peace that remains. As Daniella shows little sign of improvement, Kalyll falls into the clutches of his enemies, leaving the spectre of war looming ever closer. Will Daniella wake from her shadowy slumber in time to restore the light, or will darkness consume Kalyll and everything he loves?Don't miss the other books in this series, A PRINCE SO CRUEL and A CAGE SO GILDED . . ._________________________ Readers can't get enough of this series! 'If you are looking for something darker than your average Disney Fairytale, with captivating and enticing happenings, interesting and intriguing characters, lots of spice, and an ending that begs you to jump right into book 2, then you just have to read A Prince So Cruel!' 'I couldn't put this first book down, it was full of intrigue, fae fantasy world so beautifully described and romance. Just brilliant!' 'I was totally hooked' 'This was the perfect mix of everything I wanted when looking for my next read and Ingrid did indeed deliver.' 'I loved every single second of the story it was like a dream coming true'

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 532, Publishers: Bingeable Books LLC, ISBN-13: 9781959293187, Date of issue: 2023

The mastermind behind A Cozy Kitchen presents 100 easy, approachable recipes for quick weeknight meals, Peruvian and Colombian family favorites, and comforting baked goods—all using common ingredients and uncomplicated techniques."With a distinct cozy approach to flavor and feeling, Adrianna seems to know exactly what you’re craving before you even do.”—Hailee Catalano, New York Times bestselling author of By HeartTo Adrianna Adarme of A Cozy Kitchen, "cozy” isn’t just about comfort—though, yes, comfort is very much invited. It’s also about ease, intention, and beauty. Cozy is food that tastes good, looks good, and makes you want to tie on an apron even when you’re still wearing your pajamas.A Cozy Kitchen Cookbook is a celebration of mood-based cooking. Of cozy cravings. Of trusting yourself enough to say: "What do I actually want to eat right now?” and then making it happen without any stress. Whether you’re in lazy mode, party mode, I-just-need-to-get-dinner-on-the-table mode, or all three in the same week, the 100 recipes in this book contain the solution. Each chapter sets a vibe and a pace. Some recipes are slow and meandering, like The Fluffiest Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing—perfect for when you want to lose track of time and end up with a kitchen full of warmth and sugar. Others are built for speed and ease, like the One-Pan Shrimp Orzo, which exists for those weeknights when your brain is a little fried but you still want something that tastes like you tried. Drawing from her Peruvian and Colombian heritage, Adrianna also includes traditional staples like Saucy Beef Empanadas and Aguadito (aka Peruvian Chicken Soup) which feel like a love letter directly from her family"s recipe collection. There’s no one way to get cozy. Some days, it’s about standing at the stove while something bubbles away and makes your whole home smell like comfort. Other days, it’s assembling something unfussy and eating it cross-legged on the couch. Regardless of mood, A Cozy Kitchen Cookbook will leave you feeling nourished, grounded, and a little more at home with yourself.

New York Times bestselling author Eliza Wheeler’s companion to A Cozy Winter Day welcomes readers into sun-dappled scenes of a cosy summer in Acorn Village, bringing the joys of summertime to refreshingly vivid life.

NYT bestselling author June Hur crafts a devastating and heart-pounding tale of romance and political intrigue, based on a true story from Korean history.

Two steamy forbidden relationships, two cheating exes, one drunken mishap, a hot dad, a snowstorm, and just enough sexy cowboys in ugly Christmas sweaters…all in 1 spicy volume featuring 2 Crimson Ridge holiday novellas: Bouquets & Buckles plus the brand new Saddles & Snowfall—now available for the first time! A DELUXE LIMITED EDITION paperback with stenciled edges, interior covers, full color character art, and exclusive BONUS CONTENT.Bouquets & BucklesMy plan was to visit my boyfriend back home in Crimson Ridge for the holidays. Instead I uncovered the worst kind of betrayal. Now, I’m hiding from the guy I just caught cheating on me, while stranded with a snowstorm approaching.All it took was a slip of my thumb. Instead of dialing my best friend for help, I accidentally called my life-long cowboy crush—my best friend’s father. If we get snowed in together on his ranch tonight, how am I supposed to resist my every teenage fantasy when he’s looking at me like that?Saddles & SnowfallTonight’s college party to celebrate the festive season—ugly Christmas sweaters, holiday cookies and all—is turned upside down by news of my ex-girlfriend’s extracurricular activities. That leaves a bitter taste that not even rounds of tequila shots can chase away.In strolls an offer to get very naughty indeed. A drunken three-way is the perfect cure to forget about cheating exes, right? Only problem, the hot cowboy who just walked in is the last person I should be putting my hands, or anything else, on. My ex-girlfriend"s brother…Bouquets & Buckles and Saddles & Snowfall are interconnected stand-alone novellas set in the same world as the Crimson Ridge series.

This accessible and engaging introduction encourages readers to critically and independently evaluate the ownership of intangible goods.

The newest action-adventure fantasy novel from New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist, A CROWN IMPERILED is the second book in the fifth and final Riftwar-the Chaoswar-of Feists epic Riftwar Cycle.

After striking a deal with a slimy merchant, Aurelie Cane's life is forever changed.Thrust into a world of myth and chaos, she is bartered for peace to maintain peace between the fae and human realms.When her captor has plans to sell her hand in marriage in exchange for his own personal gain, she must decide whether she will sit and wait, or stand and fight.Seeking anything that will get her out of this arrangement, Aurelie confides in the bodyguard assigned to her by the cruelest man she'd ever known. As she uncovers the truth of her bloodlines and magic, she discovers that her quiet guard has more than a few secrets of his own. After digging up a forgotten evil, she finds cold death shines brighter than the summer sun, and the good she once knew is no better than poison in her heart.One thing rings true despite the chaos that surrounds her: The Winter Court King had returned from the ashes, and he would burn for her even if it meant losing the throne he lost centuries prior. He'd light the torch and watch the sky turn gray if it meant keeping her safe.To uphold a treaty of death, or to resurrect a hidden evil...Her choice could be enough to tear apart kingdoms.

Two souls bound together.But one thing threatens to tear them apart.Jealousy.While tensions build and fates shift, Hyacinth and Apollo seek Zephyrus.God of the west wind.Well connected among low deities.And Hyacinth's previous lover.Amid political schemes and personal struggles, Apollo and Hyacinth tumble through a world verging on war.But as jealousy flares and secrets come to light, all their careful planning may burn to ash.This fast-paced sequel to A Veil of Gods and Kings is full of romance and unexpected twists set in a dark, magical world.

Never promise a life that isn't yours to give.New York City is decked out for the holidays, and Special Agent Patrick Collins is looking forward to a reunion with his old team when he gets assigned a new case. A human child is missing, and the changeling left in her place causes a prominent witch family to demand justice from the fae.Meanwhile, continued harassment from the New York City god pack forces Jonothon de Vere to formally establish his own with Patrick. Doing so will mean a civil war within the werecreature community-a war they risk losing from the start without alliances. Making bargains with the fae is never wise, but Patrick and Jono have nothing to lose when a fae lord comes asking for their help.The Summer Lady has been kidnapped from the Seelie Court, and if they can find her, Patrick and Jono will cement an alliance with the fae. But the clues to her disappearance are found in Tír na nÓg, and the Otherworld has never been kind to mortals.Venturing past the veil, Patrick and Jono risk losing territory, time, and their very lives while searching for answers. Because the Queen of Air and Darkness knows they are coming-and the ruler of the Unseelie Court has an offer for them they can't possibly refuse.

When the kingdom of Praiton began overthrowing the surrounding kingdoms of Krigor, no one knew why. As a healer for Praiton, Deya believed that there was no higher honor in the realm. But when Deya is imprisoned after learning an enormous secret that threatens the regime, her love and loyalty for her kingdom is shattered. Beaten, and tortured, a new, terrible power is unleashed inside of her, a power that she cannot control. Forced outside of the only kingdom that she has ever known, Deya has no choice but to team up with a band of unlikely rebels that all have one thing in common: the desire for the destruction of Praiton.One of those rebels is Caelum, a male who spent most of his life inside a prison. Having lost everything to Praiton, Caelum hates everything and everyone from the kingdom...Including Deya. But Caelum has a secret, one that could turn the tide of the war, and one that keeps him pushing everyone and everything away.As Deya struggles to recover from the trauma of her imprisonment, she is forced to face where her allegiance lies: with the kingdom that betrayed her, or with the male who could destroy it forever.A CROWN OF STAR & ASH is an Adult Fantasy Romance book perfect for those who love the fae and romance of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series but want the adventure and political intrigue of Game of Thrones. If you like enemies to lovers, morally gray MMCs, and action and plot with a dash of spice, A CROWN OF STAR & ASH is for you!

The Wheel of Time (R) is a PBS Great American Read Selection Now in development for TV Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time(R) by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originali

Elara Veyne believed magic belonged only to stories.Until the King of Thorn Court dragged her beyond the Veil.Now she's trapped in a realm where nothing is as it seems, every choice has a cost, and the king she's sworn to hate is the one temptation she can never afford.In Thorn Court, some truths are more dangerous than monsters.

'A tale to savour and devour, one that gleams like starlight and cuts like a sword' Rebecca Ross, author of Divine Rivals, on A Feather So BlackOn a mysterious snowy island ruled by a trickster king where magic comes at a price, a deadly trial commences. The prize: a chance for vengeance. A Crown So Silver is the second book in Lyra Selene's Number One Sunday Timesbestselling Fair Folk trilogy, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Fourth Wing.After her sacrifice on the Ember Moon, Fia is flush with powerful magic and eager to rush into battle against her murderous sister, Eala. However, Fia's new husband Irian suggests they bide their time and retreat to the Silver Isle, a snowy island at the edge of the fae world.Ruled by the cunning smith-king, the Silver Isle proves far from a safe haven. Fia and Irian become embroiled in the Tournament of Kings competing for a magical forging of immense power. Fia and Irian's relationship will be put to the test as they navigate their conflicting motivations, shifting allegiances and ancient magic.With the end of the tournament looming and Eala's threat growing, Fia must decide just how much she's willing to sacrifice to defeat her sister.Praise for the Fair Folk trilogy:'Dark and dangerous and teeming with romance, A Feather So Black is an exhilarating adventure that walks the edge of a blade. Truly enchanting' Rachel Gillig, NYT bestselling author of One Dark Window, on A Feather So Black'Darkly enchanting and beautifully written, A Feather So Black is the perfect mix of atmospheric fantasy, heart-stopping action, and delicious romance' Thea Guanzon, author of The Hurricane Wars, on A Feather So Black'Opulent and scorching, A Feather So Black transcends the genres of romance and fantasy into a tale that is timeless, blood-spattered, and rich with longing and magic' Roshani Chokshi, author of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride, on A Feather So Black'Immersive world building, whimsical prose, gripping adventure, and heart stopping romance, A Feather So Black will definitely be a new romantasy favourite!' A.K. Mulford, author of The High Mountain Court, on A Feather So Black'Breathtakingly adventurous and sexy' Shelf Awareness on A Crown So Silver'With a breathtaking, sizzling romance, A Feather So Black weaves a twisted fairy tale of thorns and teeth' K.M. Enright, author of Mistress of Lies'By turns seductive and heart breaking, this enthralling journey heralds a new era of fantasy' Breanne Randall, author of the Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic, on A Feather So Black'Lyra Selene's writing is a feast for the senses, made of velvet and wild vines and moonlight' Ryan Graudin, award winning author of Wolf By Wolf, on A Feather So Black

Half-fae Arlo becomes entangled in the courtly intrigue at the Seelie Summer palace as danger for ironborns mounts in this "beautifully written and deliciously complex” (Nicki Pau Preto, author of the Crown of Feathers trilogy) sequel to A Dark and Hollow Star that’s The Cruel Prince meets City of Bones.After thwarting the man behind the gruesome ironborn murders—and breaking several fae laws to do so—all Arlo wants is a quiet summer. As the deity of luck’s Hollow Star, capable of bringing about endless possibilities, this shouldn’t be too much to ask, right? But someone is still trying to summon the mythical Seven Deadly Sins. All signs point to immortal meddling, and if this is the gods’ attempt at returning to the Mortal Realm, it’s Arlo they’re going to use to do it. When Queen Riadne offers to host Arlo at the Seelie Summer palace, she jumps at the chance. She’ll get to see more of Vehan and Aurelian and perhaps even work out her complicated feelings for the gorgeous ex-Fury, Nausicaä. But no one trusts the infamous Queen of Light, even as Arlo wonders if she’s just been greatly misunderstood. With the Summer Solstice quickly approaching, everyone expects Riadne to finally challenge the High King for his crown. And as Arlo struggles to get control of her powers and take charge of her destiny, she’ll soon be faced with a choice that won’t only change the fate of the Mortal Realm forever but could condemn it to a cruelty the likes of which the Courts have never known.

A fledgling vampire and a headstrong vampire huntress must work together - against their better judgment - to rid the world of monsters in this irresistible romantic fantasy.

In this fifth instalment in Soman Chainani's New York Times bestselling fantasy series, The School for Good and Evil, Sophie, Agatha, and their friends must find a way to overthrow the sinister evil that twists lies into the truth and seeks to rewrite their story.

A Cultural History of Education in Antiquity presents essays that examine the following key themes of the period: church, religion and morality; knowledge, media and communications; children and childhood; family, community and sociability; learners and learning; teachers and teaching; literacies; and life histories. The book balances traditional approaches towards education with the new history of education that tackles the topic from a much broader scope. The chapters integrate evidence from the Greek and the Roman world, next to Christian evidence from late antiquity. An essential resource for researchers, scholars, and students in history, literature, culture, and education.

Patient, disease and physician were the three corners of the 'medical triangle' according to one of the texts attributed to Hippocrates, a famous ancient Greek doctor. This volume, covering a period from roughly 800 BCE to 800 CE, examines and deconstructs these three aspects of ancient medicine in the Mediterranean world. It shows that, while physicians sought to assert themselves as experts in the medical art, they had to contend with numerous other healers whose methods, remedies and tools patients often favoured. It explores the ways in which civic entities, cities, kingdoms and empires, and their officials directly and indirectly shaped medical encounters and discoveries. It examines the interaction between medicine and the environment, non-human animals and plants. To attempt a cultural history of medicine in antiquity requires bringing together a wealth of sources: the texts attributed to Hippocrates, Galen and other medical authors are not neglected, but they are studied alongside other literary and historical works, letters on papyri, funerary inscriptions celebrating healers, surgical tools and bioarchaeological remains. While discussing the enduring cultural impact of classical Greek and Roman medicine in the West, through texts such as the Hippocratic Oath or names of diseases and types of medicines, this volume reveals the various ways in which health, disease and medical treatments were experienced diversely in the ancient world, according to gender, socio-economic class and ethnicity.

Examines the uses and meanings of plants from 10,000 BCE to 500 CE, from the transition from hunter-gatherer subsistence to the practice of agriculture in Mesopotamia and elsewhere.

A Cultural History of Sport in Antiquity covers the period 800 BCE to 600 CE. From the founding of the Olympics and Rome’s celebratory games, sport permeated the cultural life of Greco-Roman antiquity almost as it does our own. Gymnasiums, public baths, monumental arenas, and circuses for chariot racing were constructed, and athletic contests proliferated. Sports-themed household objects were very popular, whilst the exploits of individual athletes, gladiators, and charioteers were immortalized in poetry, monuments, and the mosaic floors of the wealthy. This rich sporting culture attests to the importance of leisure among the middle and upper classes of the Greco-Roman world, but by 600 CE rising costs, barbarian invasions, and Christianity had swept it all away. The 6 volume set of the Cultural History of Sport presents the first comprehensive history from classical antiquity to today, covering all forms and aspects of sport and its ever-changing social, cultural, political, and economic context and impact. The themes covered in each volume are the purpose of sport; sporting time and sporting space; products, training and technology; rules and order; conflict and accommodation; inclusion, exclusion and segregation; minds, bodies and identities; representation. Paul Christesen is Professor at Dartmouth College, USA. Charles Stocking is Associate Professor at Western University, Canada. Volume 1 in the Cultural History of Sport set General Editors: Wray Vamplew, Mark Dyreson, and John McClelland

'It is a most wonderful comfort to sit alone beneath a lamp, book spread before you, and commune with someone from the past whom you have never met...' Moonlight, sake, spring blossom, idle moments, a woman's hair - these exquisite reflections on life's fleeting pleasures by a thirteenth-century Japanese monk are delicately attuned to nature and the senses.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions. Yoshida Kenko (c. 1283-1352). Kenko's work is included in Penguin Classics in Essays in Idleness and Hojoki.

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 108, Publishers: Omen Publishing, ISBN-13: 9781954596382, Date of issue: 2025

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 32, Publishers: Random House Children's Books, Author: Brandon James Scott, ISBN-13: 9780593709016, Date of issue: 2025

Book three in the Murder Under the Gum Trees series is a standalone quirky romantic suspense with ice queens, sleuthing, heart, and humour.Life is going swimmingly for haughty, sharp-tongued historian Margaret Gale and her sunshine-filled lover Bess Campbell. They have a beautiful new home, great jobs, and no one has tried to kill them in months.Then chaos arrives when an eccentric relative drags them off on a wild-goose chase across Australia involving a remote pink lake, a mysterious dead body, a creepy "wellness centre", and a Yorkipoo Enthusiasts Society.Against the backdrop of eerie Lake Mirari, they uncover many dangerous secrets...including ones Margaret and Bess have been keeping from each other. Is this the end for lesbian fiction's most unlikely odd couple?

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER----------------The thrilling finale to the instant No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller A Fate Inked in Blood.______________With the secret of her divine heritage revealed, Freya finds herself on a path that could see thousands of lives lost to the magic in her blood. Desperate to avoid this dark fate, she risks an alliance with Skaland's greatest enemy to seek answers from the seer who foretold her future - the same seer who sent Bjorn to kill her.While Freya still seethes with rage over Bjorn's betrayal, the blood oaths that bind her demand that she keep him close as she hunts for a way to avert the looming war. Her magic draws her to the front lines of an old enmity, embroiling her with Nordeland's Unfated - children of the gods who serve the king she was raised to fear. The same king who, unlike Bjorn, is now willing to fight at her back. For despite the desire that burns hot between Bjorn and Freya, his growing distrust of her chosen path threatens to drag them further apart.As war approaches, gods and mortals must choose their weapons. Yet the fiercest battle will be the one Freya wages within herself. With the magic of two goddesses burning in her veins, she must weave the threads of destiny to decide her own fate:Will she be the shield that protects her people or the curse that destroys them?*Sunday Times bestseller May 2025

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Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 368, Publishers: Random House Worlds, Author: Danielle L. Jensen, ISBN-13: 9780593599860, Date of issue: 2025

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 352, Publishers: Harlequin Audio, ISBN-13: 9780778368472, Date of issue: 2025

*This paperback edition features a gorgeous new cover design!*Blood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in A Curse for True Love, the spellbinding conclusion to the global bestselling Once Upon a Broken Heart trilogy by Stephanie Garber.TWO VILLAINS, ONE GIRL, AND A DEADLY BATTLE FOR HAPPILY EVER AFTER . . .Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she finally has it. She's married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle.But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she paid for this fairy tale. She doesn't know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts. Discover the unforgettable conclusion that readers can't stop talking about . . .'I wanna live in this book. I want every moment etched into my mind forever"A perfect ending to a wonderful series"This series is my everything . . . the magical fairytale vibes, the gorgeous writing, the characters, the story . . . PERFECTION'

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 525, Publishers: Amazon Publishing, Author: WILSON SARIAH, ISBN-13: 9781662534195, Date of issue: 2025

New York Times bestselling author of The Night Huntress series, Jeaniene Frost, returns with a brand-new series! It’s Beauty and the Beast meets The Witcher, except Beauty IS the Beast, and he’s the Warden keeping mythical beings in check in our world and beyond.Raine Stone is living a nightmare. Ever since she survived the attack that killed her family, she's been hiding a terrible secret - and a Beast inside her.It feeds on violence and chaos, but she restrains its urges by playing vigilante on the city streets. Until one night, Raine uses the Beast’s energy to heal an elderly gentleman from a seemingly random attack and discovers a new world of danger - literally.Remington 'Remy' Byrne knows the wall between a realm of deadly mythic creatures and our own world is very fragile. After all, he’s the Warden who guards the gateways between them. Raine’s Beast contains power that could tip the scales in a sinister plot against Remy’s rule - if she allies with him.Will they be friends or foes . . . or will their dangerous attraction turn into something else? And can our world be saved by their explosive alliance?Spice: 3/5Tropes:Fake DatingMorally Grey MMCFound FamilyEnemies to LoversMonstrous Secrets

I'm a shifter who can never bond with a pack. Not if I want to live.The day I watched my mom's pack destroy her, was the day I knew I had to run from the shifter cities.Mom and I share the same designation, which means we'll share the same fate.For ten years I hide from the cities and the alphas who control them.Until my luck runs out.Dragged to Golden Claw against my will, they charge me as a rogue. I'm facing death until one of the strongest alphas in the city scents me as his match.Scents me... and claims me.Even worse? He's part of the most powerful pack of alphas the cities have ever seen.I have to reject them. It's the only way to avoid my mom's curse of fate. And my own.Except, these alphas have never been rejected a day in their lives, and they're definitely not about to start now.

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 304, Publishers: Grand Central Publishing, Author: MAURA CATHARINA, ISBN-13: 9781538772973, Date of issue: 2025

A New York Times bestseller Has everything you'd want in a retelling of a classic fairy tale. - Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of A Spark of Light and Small Great Things

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 398, Publishers: Golden Glow Press, ISBN-13: 9781960343260, Date of issue: 2025

Two high school girls begin a drama club as a way to share Sakura"s storeis and in the process create a platform for helping each other shine! Shy, mousy Sakura Akutsu is content to keep her adventures confined to the pages of her notebook - until the brash, outgoing new transfer student Tsubame Hiiragi gets her hands on it, that is. The two secretly share the stories Sakura spins, but soon that secret proves too big to keep, and Tsubame whisks Sakura into a glittering world she could never have imagined! As Sakura learns to be confident in who she is and ignore what others think, Tsubame learns to go below the surface and dig deep for emotional truths that may have eluded her... Together they"ll learn about art, love, truth, and most of all, the theater...! This creative and emotionally rich series uses every visual tool available to express the confusion and elation of adolescence.