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She doesn"t need to have magic in order to be magic?In the heart of Adenashire, where elfish enchantments and dwarven delights rule, human baker Arleta Starstone works twice as hard at perfecting her unique blend of baking with apothecary herbs. So, when her orc neighbor (and biggest fan) secretly enters her creations into the prestigious Langheim Baking Battle, Arleta faces a dilemma. Being magicless, her participation in the competition could draw more scowls than smiles. And if Arleta wants to prove her talent and establish her culinary reputation, she"ll need more than just her pastry craft to sweeten the odds.Though Arleta may not yet believe in herself, she makes her way to Langheim?with the help of a very attractive woodland elf?and competes. While on a journey of mouthwatering pastries, self-discovery, heartwarming friendships, and potential romance, Arleta will have to decide whether winning the Baking Battle is the true prize after all. But win or lose, her adventure is only beginning?Rich bonus features for the deluxe edition include: Gorgeous full-color interior artBeautiful sprayed edgesAdditional scenes

From cold rivalry to hot cocoa and warm heartsJez, a grumpy fennex, wants nothing to do with the winter games descending on Adenashire. She’d rather sleep through winter than deal with the snow, the noise, or the swarm of visitors in town. But a drunken boast lands her smack in the middle of the festivities and, even worse, fake dating her endlessly cheerful friend, Taenya, a woodland elf.Plagued by chronic fatigue and past heartbreak, Jez has long guarded her heart. Not to mention she has a secret she’d rather not share. Yet Taenya’s warmth and patience begin to melt her icy exterior.Together, the two women tackle challenges—from ice sculpting to scavenger hunts—and their reluctant partnership becomes something deeper, built on laughter, trust, and a shared love of cozy corners and quiet moments. With the help of her quirky friend group and the magic of a town that thrives on togetherness, Jez begins to open up—not just to the festivities but to the possibility of healing, connection, and maybe even joy.

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 336, Publishers: Sourcebooks, Author: PENNER J, ISBN-13: 9781464243790, Date of issue: 2025

The second cosy fantasy book in J. Penner’s heartwarming Adenashire series is a feel-good adventure towards self-discovery – and shows that spilling the tea has never been so cosy…***People-pleasing sunshine dwarf Doli Butterbuckle is content with her simple tea magic and circle of friends. It’s true that she might have once wanted more for herself and that she’s never quite lived up to her family’s expectations, but her life is just fine.That is until she inherits a dragon egg…As Doli grapples with her newfound responsibility, she turns to gargoyle librarian Sarson, an expert in dragon lore. The more time she spends in his library, the more she finds herself falling for the well-read newcomer. But dealing with her overbearing family, stopping a sinister plot she’s uncovered, and handling a dragon that refuses to stay out of trouble means her hands are already full.Still, determined not to let anything stand her in way, Doli embarks on an adventure – with the help of her loyal friends and newfound love – revealing that embracing her true self is the most enchanting path of all. Escape to Adenashire for a whimsical, cosy fantasy where every steaming cup of tea holds the promise of inner strength. TropesCosy FantasyRomantasyMischievous DragonsFound FamilySelf-DiscoveryLGBTQ+The Adenashire Series:A Fellowship of Bakers & MagicA Fellowship of Librarians & DragonsA Fellowship of Games & Fables (COMING SEPTEMBER 2025)A Fellowship of Curses & Cats (COMING NOVEMBER 2025)

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 336, Publishers: Sourcebooks, Author: PENNER J, ISBN-13: 9781464243776, Date of issue: 2025

An empowering, feminist guide to understanding and managing ADHD for women, written by a popular millennial doctor with ADHD.

When the gods come calling, you don't get to say no.Patrick Collins is three years into a career as a special agent for the Supernatural Operations Agency when the gods come calling to collect a soul debt he owes them. An immortal has gone missing in New York City and bodies are showing up in the wake of demon-led ritual killings that Patrick recognizes all too easily from his nightmares.Unable to walk away, Patrick finds himself once again facing off against mercenary magic users belonging to the Dominion Sect. Standing his ground alone has never been a winning option in Patrick's experience, but it's been years since he's had a partner he could trust.Looking for allies in all the wrong places, Patrick discovers the Dominion Sect's next target is the same werewolf the Fates themselves have thrown into his path. Patrick has been inexplicably attracted to the man from their first meeting, but desire has no place in war. That doesn't stop Patrick from wanting what he shouldn't have. Jonothon de Vere is gorgeous, dangerous, and nothing but trouble-to the case, to the fight against every hell, and ultimately, to Patrick's heart and soul.In the end, all debts must be paid, and Patrick can only do what he does best-cheat death.

A Fertile Path, authored by Janetti Marotta, PhD, in partnership with ARC Fertility, brings the teachings and practices of mindfulness to care for your whole self as you navigate the complex network of emotional, physical, and situational trials

'[A] penetrating biography . . . While the book posits Newman as a writer of sociopolitical import, its emotional narrative is driven by the more personal aspects of his story: a complex family legacy, childhood struggles with strabismus (crossed eyes) and a lifelong tendency toward sadness and isolation' Bob Mehr, New York Times'An illuminating and masterful achievement' Booklist'Randy Newman is our great master of American song and storytelling' Bruce Springsteen'At last, the biography that Randy Newman has long deserved. The emotional precision, the humour and sweep, the truths and secrets behind his remarkable body of work . . . it's all here in Robert Hilburn's heartfelt and indispensable account of America's finest songwriter. Leave it to Hilburn to pull back the curtain on the incredible life of Newman, a shy genius who clearly trusted him enough to point him in all the right directions. It's more than a great read, it's an invitation to re-visit Randy Newman's work with renewed appreciation for the man who uniquely defined the American Experience just when we needed it most' Cameron CroweRandy Newman is widely hailed as one of America's all-time greatest songwriters, equally skilled in the sophisticated melodies and lyrics of the Gershwin-Porter era and the cultural commentary of his own generation, with Bob Dylan and Paul Simon among his most ardent admirers. While tens of millions around the world can hum 'You've Got a Friend in Me', his disarming centrepiece for Toy Story, most of them would be astonished to learn that the heart of Newman's legacy is in the dozens of brilliant songs that detail the injustices, from racism to class inequality, that have contributed to the division of our nation. Rolling Stone declared that a single Newman song, 'Sail Away', tells us more about America than 'The Star-Spangled Banner'. And yet, his legacy remains largely undocumented in book form - until now. In A FEW WORDS IN DEFENSE OF OUR COUNTRY, veteran music journalist Robert Hilburn presents the definitive portrait of an American legend. Hilburn has known Newman since his club debut at the Troubadour in 1970, and the two have maintained a connection in the decades since, conversing over the course of times good and bad. Though Newman has long refused to talk with potential biographers, he now gives Hilburn unprecedented access not only to himself but also to his archives, as well as his family, friends, and collaborators. Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, John Williams, Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, Bonnie Raitt, Chuck D, James Taylor, and New York Times' Pulitzer-winning columnists, Thomas Friedman and Wesley Morris, among others, contributed to the book. In addition to exploring Newman's prolific career

This haunting novel tells the story of an unnamed narrator visiting Trieste and London to retrace the footsteps of a fabled literary figure. The narrator is intrigued by the elusive, long dead man of letters whose career proved decisive to the culture of his native Italy despite his apparently never having written a line. There are encounters with those who once loved him, walks along the streets he frequented, and visits to his favored cafes, bookstores, and a library in search of an answer. Why did he leave no written trace? In the end, as Italo Calvino wrote when this book originally appeared in Italian, who the legendary author manque actually was is beside the point. What really matters are the questions and the disquiet running through these luminous pages, the dialectic between literature and life playing out just below the surface. Daniele Del Giudice asks is it better to represent life or to exert influence on it? To narrate or to live? A Fictional Inquiry is a gem of unparalleled writing appearing in English for the first time.

The definitive illustrated guide to the fishes of America"s Atlantic and Gulf coasts, now fully updated for a new generation of anglers, naturalists, and marine scientists.The coastal waters of the eastern United States are home to an extraordinary diversity of marine life. A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes is the definitive guide to identifying the more than 1,140 fish species found in brackish and marine waters from Maine to Texas, making it an indispensable companion for anyone who spends time on the water or wants to better understand the rich ecosystems of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.Created by acclaimed scientific illustrator Val Kells and renowned ichthyologist Kent Carpenter, this thoroughly revised second edition reflects fifteen years of advances in fish taxonomy, genetics, and species classification. Species accounts have been updated and reorganized to align with recent scientific understanding, while new and revised illustrations incorporate the latest visual records, ensuring the most accurate illustrated reference available. The guide provides detailed identification information alongside insights into each species" biology, habitat, distribution, and size. Featuring more than 1,300 full-color illustrations presented alongside concise descriptions, this comprehensive volume remains the most complete and up-to-date guide to East and Gulf Coast fishes. A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes is an essential resource for anglers, divers, boaters, students, naturalists, researchers, and anyone fascinated by the remarkable diversity of life beneath the surface.

Autistic people often live in a state of anxiety and confusion about the social world, running into misunderstandings and other barriers. This book unlocks the inner workings of neurotypical behavior, which can be mysterious to autistics. Topics include th

The vintage fairy-finding manual for modern-day believers Rediscover a world where Fairies abound with this delightfully illuminating, illustrated field guide. Whether you’re Fae-curious or Fae-obsessed, this unearthed and adapted collection of nineteenth-century lore is the ultimate resource for your next magical expedition. It’s packed with useful tracking and conservation tips to help you:- Tap into a secret realm: Scout out Fairy dwellings, grow Fae-friendly plants, and protect the animals and habitats Fairies need to thrive.- Recognize Fairy signs: Decode swirling winds, mysterious music, grass rings, missing trinkets, and other mystical clues.- Explore fearlessly: Avoid the perils of Changelings, Black Dwarfs, and Glaistigs.- Learn from the past: Gather insights from legendary encounters with Fairies, Mermaids, Elves, Kelpies, and the Blue MenOpen your mind and restore your sense of wonder with A Field Guide to Fairies and Magical Beings.

Solnit's revelatory modern classic exploring philosophy, history, art and metaphysics - now with a new afterword by the author

With a "ghostly torch" passed down from Lafcadio Hearn, Davisson, accomplished author, translator, and folklorist delves into the depths of Japanese folklore to unearth 100 of the most bizarre and haunting creatures to ever grace myth and legend. In t his book you'll encounter a vast range of mysterious beings, from malevolent demons and chilling monsters to spectral ghosts and enchanted beasts. Davisson skillfully navigates the elusive realm of Yokai, shedding light on their mysteries and revealing their significance to the cultural tapestry of Japan.Featuring iconic Yokai such as the enigmatic Amabie, the endearing Tofu Kozo, and the pitiful Kyokotsu, alongside lesser-known entities like the repulsive Akaname and the never before catalogued Kaiju, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of Japan's supernatural pantheon. Modern Yokai art by esteemed artists such as Lili Chin, Emi Lenox, and Peach Momoko breathe new life into the age-old legends shared within. Illustrated with over 250 color woodblock prints and paintings, and packed with interesting facts and entertaining stories, this book transports readers into a realm where the line between myth and reality blurs."A modern day Lafcadio Hearn is picking up his ghostly torch. Zack Davisson is the author, translator, and folklorist following in Hearn's footsteps." —tofugu.com

Part of the charming series inspired by the Forest School movement, teaching young children how to engage with nature from season to season.A Field Guide to Summer is a pocket-sized introduction to summer, inspired by the Forest School movement. Building on children’s natural curiosity about the world around them, this book aims to establish a connection with nature at an early age that will go on to last a lifetime!Hunt for bugs, build your own sun dial, identify different trees and make your own flower crown. Discover how caterpillars transform into butterflies and why bees are so busy in summertime.This book features lyrical poems, hands-on crafts and activities, scientific facts and identifier pages to help children spot different animals and plants. Whether a child’s access to nature is in the form of an urban park, a private garden, a field, or a forest, there is so much to discover and experience.

The definitive comprehensive photographic field guide to the larger mammals of continental South AmericaSouth America’s wide range of habitats support a tremendous diversity of plants and animals, including more than 400 species of larger mammals—those the size of a guinea pig or bigger. Many are truly iconic: Jaguar, Puma, Ocelot and numerous other beautiful cats; the fantastic Maned Wolf; the incomparable Giant Anteater; and an incredible variety of extraordinary primates. This groundbreaking guide provides detailed coverage of these and many other wonderful mammals, including porcupines and peccaries; squirrels, sloths, skunks and seals; opossums, olingos and otters; armadillos, agoutis and Andean Bear; and viscachas and Vicuña—not to mention tapirs and river and estuarine dolphins.The species accounts include a description of key features and information on subspecies, comparisons with similar species that overlap in range, details of the habitats in which the species occurs, a summary of its distribution in South America and information on its conservation status. Each species is illustrated with carefully selected photos, or artwork where suitable photos were not available.Detailed coverage of 420 speciesShowcases over 550 stunning photos, many of rarely photographed speciesFeatures specially commissioned artwork for almost 100 species, including comparative plates of all marmosets and titi monkeysIncludes up-to-date distribution maps

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 376, Publishers: Princeton University Press, Author: Indraneil Das, ISBN-13: 9780691281223, Date of issue: 2026

Grouped by color and by plant characteristics, 1,293 species in 84 families are described and illustrated. Included here are all the flowers you're most likely to encounter in the eastern and north-central U.S., westward to the Dakotas and southward to North Carolina and Arkansas, as well as the adjacent parts of Canada.

The latest addition to the charming series inspired by the Forest School movement, teaching young children how to engage with nature from season to season.A Field Guide to Winter is a pocket-sized introduction to winter, inspired by the Forest School movement. Building on children’s natural curiosity about the world around them, this book aims to establish a connection with nature at an early age that will go on to last a lifetime!Track paw prints through the snow, make your own woodland wind chimes, identify evergreen trees and write a bedtime story for a sleepy bear. Discover how snowflakes form and why some animals hibernate in winter.This book features lyrical poems, hands-on crafts and activities, scientific facts and identifier pages to help children spot different animals and plants. Whether a child’s access to nature is in the form of an urban park, a private garden, a field or a forest, there is so much to discover and experience.

Claudia Jones stood at many crossroads. Her world was one of heated battles for Black liberation, of anti-fascism in the build-up to World War II, of national liberation struggles across the Global South, of the US government persecuting her and her comrades for their activism and membership in the Communist Party. And as a Black woman, she was also determined to bring to light how race and gender are embedded in and essential to the struggles of the working class.At a time when the hegemony of imperialism and capitalism remain strong while new contradictions and signs of struggle arise, Jones' political writings are a lesson in identifying the most urgent tasks for moving socialism, the political project of the working class, forward. From her poetry, to newspaper articles, to pamphlets, to speeches, A Fighting Dream: The Political Writings of Claudia Jones brings her to us as she was: unrelenting, fearless, and a Communist.Claudia Jones challenges us all to stand with our principles, to build organization, and to clearly see how understanding the intersectional aspects of our struggle is crucial for the liberation of humanity and the planet.

A Filmmaker's Guide to Working with Children is a vital resource for ethical filmmaking with child performers. Building on their collaboration on the film Snake, the authors provide practical strategies for creating safe and joyful environments across all production stages, from casting to release.

With a compassionate realism and narrative sweep that recall the work of Charles Dickens, this magnificent novel captures all the cruelty and corruption, dignity and heroism, of India. The time is 1975. The place is an unnamed city by the sea. The government has just declared a State of Emergency, in whose upheavals four strangers--a spirited widow, a young student uprooted from his idyllic hill station, and two tailors who have fled the caste violence of their native village--will be thrust together, forced to share one cramped apartment and an uncertain future. As the characters move from distrust to friendship and from friendship to love, A Fine Balance creates an enduring panorama of the human spirit in an inhuman state.

From the acclaimed actor and director comes the first behind-the-scenes look at the making of legendary mockumentary This is Spinal Tap, with the collaboration of the film’s key players including actors, producers, screenwriters, designers and more.

A thrilling ocean voyage on the Queen Mary 2 from New York City to Southampton culminating in a two-month ramble through the charming backroads and small villages of the pastoral English countryside in the spring of last year is the subject of this delicio

"At once a fast-paced mystery and a love story as warm as a hearth . . . This is a classic in the making." — Ava Reid, internationally bestselling author of The Wolf and the Woodsman, on A River EnchantedThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals returns to the magical isle of Cadence to find the balance between the human and faery realms imperiled in this stunning conclusion to the Elements of Cadence duology that began with A River EnchantedEast and west. Humans and spirits. Breccans and Tamerlaines. The Isle of Cadence has always held itself in a tenuous balance. But now Bane, the spirit of the North Wind, has pushed everything off-kilter in a bid to claim dominion over human and spirit alike.In the east, a sickness is spreading among the people of the Tamerlaine clan. As healer Sidra desperately searches for a cure, her husband, Torin, the clan’s new leader, attempts to draw answers from the spirits. But the further he strays into the realm of the elementals, the more lost he and the clan become. In the west, Jack decides to take up his harp and cross the clan line, not only to reunite with Adaira, but to unravel a sinister mystery that would grant him the knowledge to defeat Bane and restore peace to the isle. Yet no one can challenge the North Wind without paying a price, and the sacrifice required this time may just be the ultimate one.Rebecca Ross weaves an enchanting tapestry of mystery and magic, love and sacrifice, in this thrilling conclusion to the Elements of Cadence duology.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book three in her beloved Flesh and Fire series...This special edition features premium design enhancements-including sprayed and designed edges, a glossed and embossed cover, and an original piece of commissioned artwork.The only thing that can save the realms now is the one thing more powerful than the Fates.After a startling betrayal ends with both Sera and the dangerously seductive ruler of the Shadowlands she has fallen madly in love with being held captive by the false King of the Gods, there is only one thing that can free Nyktos and prevent the forces of the Shadowlands from invading Dalos and igniting a War of Primals.Convincing Kolis won't be easy, though - not even with a lifetime of training. While his most favored Revenant is insistent that she is nothing more than a lie, Kolis's erratic nature and twisted sense of honor leave her shaken to the core, and nothing could've prepared her for the cruelty of his Court or the shocking truths revealed. The revelations not only upend what she has understood about her duty and the very creation of the realms but also draw into question exactly what the true threat is. However, surviving Kolis is only one part of the battle. The Ascension is upon her, and Sera is out of time.But Nyktos will do anything to keep Sera alive and give her the life she deserves. He'll even risk the utter destruction of the realms, and that's exactly what will happen if he doesn't Ascend as the Primal of Life. Yet despite his desperate determination, their destinies may be out of their hands.But there is that foreseen unexpected thread-the unpredictable, unknown, and unwritten. The only thing more powerful than the Fates...

The only thing that can save the realms now is the one thing more powerful than the Fates. After a startling betrayal ends with both Sera and the dangerously seductive ruler of the Shadowlands she has fallen madly in love with being held captive by

The Sunday Times bestseller!* Includes an exclusive extract from A Scar in the Bone, the explosive follow-up to A Fire in the Sky! *

Now in a new trade paperback edition for the Tor Essentials line, A Fire Upon the Deep is sure to bring a new generation of SF fans to Vinge's award-winning works.A Hugo Award-winning Novel "Vinge is one of the

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 64, Publishers: Dover Publications Inc., Author: David Dutkanicz, ISBN-13: 9780486849027, Date of issue: 2021

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules comes a fun coming of age romance full of dating disasters, powerful firsts, and the importance of family.Madeline has always been extremely close to her family, so she is shocked when her older brother gets engaged without including them (or even giving them a heads-up!). Mads has never been the biggest fan of his fiancée, Katie, so in order to remain one happy family, she is determined to bond with Katie before the big day, which includes reluctantly agreeing to be a bridesmaid.During a late-night bridesmaids-only game of "Truth or Dare", Mads is cornered into revealing she has never been kissed or even been on a date, which spurs the other girls to unite on a quest to find Mads the perfect plus-one for the wedding. Next thing she knows, she's navigating a series of disastrous dates that include some major misunderstandings and mishaps.All of a sudden Mads finds her heart tugged in different directions: to Connor, the boy next door who knows her best. To Marco Álvarez, the former classmate who knows how to push all her buttons. And to some of the new suitors, who surprisingly aren't all bad.As the wedding draws nearer, Mads has to figure out who she wants most as a forever dance partner, while also making sure her brother isn't making the biggest mistake of his life.A First Time for Everything is a charming and beautiful young adult romance that tells the story of first love with all its ups and downs - a must-read for fans of The Summer of Broken Rules and YA coming of age novels.

A Fish Made of Water follows Johan, an abused child and suicidal heroin addict born and raised in Amsterdam, from the black hole of addiction to the edge of enlightenment with the help of Daenko, an eccentric Physicist living in an abandoned bakery. Daenko

An Indie Bestseller!"From the mega-talented Dan Santat comes a hilarious and beautifully illustrated tale of friendship, adventure and mystery. Sashimi is FRESH!!!" -Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man and Captain UnderpantsHe's funny. He's (too) friendly. He's... a fishboy named SASHIMI!A new, graphic novel series from bestseller and Caldecott Medal winner Dan Santat.In the town of Barnacle Bay, a creature lurks. He's come from the ocean, in search of others like him.To fit in with humans, Sashimi sneaks into an elementary school and pretends to be a student. But he's clearly a fish out of water!When Sashimi finds out the whole town is on the hunt for the Beast of Barnacle Bay-a creature who sounds a lot like Sashimi-hijinks ensue! Fortunately, with the help of a new friend and the class goldfish, Sashimi figures out a way to stay afloat.Perfect for fans of Bad Guys, Sharkdog, and The Investigator series!Don't miss other books in the series:Book 2: Field Trip of Doom (coming soon)Book 3: Double Trouble (coming soon)

The fifth installment in the New York Times bestselling mystery series that the Los Angeles Times says is "nothing short of masterful." Everyone's favorite detective team returns in a new adventure as canine narrator Chet and his h

Combining keen analysis of current events with world history, Tim Marshall, author of the New York Times bestseller Prisoners of Geography, provides "an entertaining whistle-stop tour of world flags" (Library Journal)--how their power

A kingdom risen. A goddess reborn. A world burning red.Esmyra now knows the truth of her magic, but it's cost her everything. Draevyn shattered her heart, and she's sworn to make him pay. But when her hunt uncovers ancient lies, she finds herself entangled in a battle far greater than vengeance. The truths revealed will unravel everything Esmyra thought she knew about him, herself, and the goddesses risen from the waves. Meanwhile, powers older than any empire stir, enemies wear masks of loyalty, and her own heart betrays her with its unrelenting pull toward the one man she's vowed to hate.With her crew caught in the crossfire and Syrena tightening her grip, Esmyra must learn who to trust-and who to destroy-before the tide drags her under. Because every choice carves her fate, and one misstep could strip her of everything she has left...including her soul.

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 770, Publishers: Lumarias Press, ISBN-13: 9781915534095, Date of issue: 2025

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 486, Publishers: Hope*books, ISBN-13: 9798988933410, Date of issue: 2024

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 32, Publishers: VIKING BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS, Author: Devon Holzwarth, ISBN-13: 9780593525760, Date of issue: 2024

NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2025 * THE WASHINGTON POST'S 5 BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF 2025 * THE ATLANTIC'S 10 BEST BOOKS OF 2025 * THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY'S BEST BOOKS OF 2025 * TIME MAGAZINE'S BEST BOOKS OF 2025 * NPR'S BEST BOOKS OF 2025 [An] astonishing story...Powerful...Harrowing...Absorbing and lucid...You would have to harden your heart to be unmoved by the Abuelas' quest. -Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times Book Review (front-cover review) Inspiring...A triumphant saga of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in the face of pure malevolence. -Hampton Sides * Enthralling...Written with the nail-biting verve of a thriller. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) * Extraordinary...A harrowing and timely reminder of what happens when democracy succumbs to despotism. -Adam Higginbotham * [A] cinematically detailed, deeply researched narrative. -The Washington Post * Piercing, emotional...Will resonate for generations. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A remarkable new talent in narrative nonfiction delivers the epic true story of a group of courageous grandmothers who fought to find their grandchildren who were stolen.In the early hours of March 24, 1976, the streets of Buenos Aires rumble with tanks as soldiers seize the presidential palace and topple Argentina's leader. The country is now under the control of a military junta, with army chief Jorge Rafael Videla at the helm. With quiet support from the United States and tacit approval from much of Argentina's people, who are tired of constant bombings and gunfights, the junta swiftly launches the National Reorganization Process or El Proceso-a bland name masking their ruthless campaign to crush the political left and instill the country with Western, Christian values. The junta holds power until 1983 and decimates a generation. One of the military's most diabolical acts is kidnapping hundreds of pregnant women. After giving birth in captivity, the women are disappeared, and their babies secretly given to other families-many of them headed by police or military officers. For mothers of pregnant daughters and daughters-in-law, the source of their grief is twofold-the disappearances of their children, and the theft of their grandchildren. A group of fierce grandmothers forms the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo, dedicated to finding the stolen infants and seeking justice from a nation that betrayed them. At a time when speaking out could mean death, the Abuelas confront military officers and launch protests to reach international diplomats and journalists. They become detectives, adopting disguises to observe suspected grandchildren, and even work alongside a renowned American scientist to pioneer groundbreaking genetic tests. A Flower Traveled in My Blood is the rarest of nonfiction that reads like a novel and puts your heart in your throat. It is the product of years of extensive archival research and meticulous, original reporting. It marks the arrival of a blazing new talent in narrative journalism. In these pages, a regime tries to terrorize a country, but love prevails. The grandmothers' stunning stories reveal new truths about memory, identity, and family.

This stunning slow-burn romantasy follows a fated pair who uncover a world-changing secret and are thrust into a violent class war, navigating love, loss, and devastating betrayals.Nina Harrow and Patrick Colson are twelve years old when they are whisked away from the shadows of their disenfranchised mining towns to dazzling Belavere City to discover their magical potential. Those who pass Belavere’s test will become Artisans, wielders of powerful elemental magic destined to fulfill the city’s grand ambitions. For Nina, the Artisan School symbolizes a dream and an escape from her harsh reality, while Patrick yearns to return to his Craftsman family, whose extraordinary physical strength serves the idium mines keeping the city alive.And then they uncover a devastating truth: Artisans aren’t born, they’re chosen. They part ways on very different paths, leaving them to carry the burden of this secret alone.In the years that follow, a Craftsman revolution ignites, thrusting Nina and Patrick into opposing factions of a brewing war. Now an elite Artisan with the very rare talent for charming earth, Nina has turned her back on the fight, haunted by the loss of her found family. But fate intervenes when she is captured by Patrick’s rebel group. Despite the years and conflict that separates them, Patrick hasn’t forgotten Nina. He desperately seeks her help for a mission that could shift the tides against Belavere City. Reluctantly, she agrees, battling the sparks flying between them. But when Nina’s first love reappears, asking her to betray Patrick for the sake of the Artisans, Nina faces an impossible choice that could alter the fate of their world.

When two young Amish men find love, will they risk losing everything?Isaac knows his sinful desire for David is forbidden.In the strict Amish settlement of Zebulon, Minnesota, every detail of life-down to the width of a hat brim-is dictated by God and the all-powerful rules of the community. There's no rumspringa for exploration beyond the boundaries of their insular world. Isaac will soon have to officially join the church and take a wife, but he yearns for freedom.He yearns for David.When he becomes David's carpentry apprentice, Isaac discovers he's not alone in his longing. Passion ignites amid sweat and sawdust. Somehow, Isaac and David must reconcile their deepening love for each other with their commitment to faith, family, and community.Now that they've found each other, are they willing to lose it all?A Forbidden Rumspringa by Keira Andrews is a gay romance and the first book in a series of forbidden Amish love. It contains steamy exploration, forced proximity, Jane Austen levels of pining, and of course a happy ending.

An aggressive debt collector banished from the kingdom. Now his life depends on his ability to help the less fortunate...Vireo Reinhold relishes collecting his monarch's proper dues. Working hard to prolong and fund the king's never-ending war, the self-centered official revels in the perks of luxury that come with his unorthodox role. But his world upends when he unearths an ancient spellbook that promises to unlock a shadowy, forgotten magic.Embroiled in a secret affair with a fellow noble's wife, Vireo is mortified when he's forced to commit an unthinkable act. Driven into exile, no longer able to coerce the vulnerable, and with the powerful tome in his enemy's hands, the fallen agent's only shot at survival hangs on his skills at saving others.Can Vireo redeem himself as the people's champion before they all fall to a sinister fate?A Forest of Vanity and Valour is the dark first book in the Tales of Levanthria fantasy-retelling series. If you like fast-paced action, evil-to-good transformations, and classic stories with a twist, then you'll love A.P Beswick's ominous tale.Buy A Forest of Vanity and Valour to fight for what's right today!

In a realm where deceit reigns, truth hides amongst the fables. Who can you trust when the only one daring to tell you the truth is the villain you were raised to fear and hate?She is the twin sister of the Foretold One. The one without magic, but with trauma galore. She was never meant to matter, but fate had other plans.He is the Vampire King. The vicious creature the Foretold One must defeat.When Aimee gets kidnapped by the vampires in a classic case of mistaken identity, she comes face to face with Killian, the Vampire King.As the prophecy unravels and shocking revelations shatter her entire belief system, Aimee must choose between following her heart and fighting for the so-called wrong side, or keep playing it safe in the shadows.A Foretale of Silver Fables is the debut novel of Amy R. Emberhart-a spicy dark fantasy romance with instant attraction and soul yearning-set in a dark world of ruthless vampires, duplicitous Faes and forgotten fates.

A gifted art forger, Truyan Saigas has the unique ability to paint the future. But when her father is lost at sea, not even magic can heal her family, or save her two younger sisters from the dangerous consequences of her mother's gambling debts.

Scholar, content creator, and practicing occultist Ike Baker's debut work, A Formless Fire, takes the reader on a whirlwind tour of the Western Esoteric Traditions. A Formless Fire blends scholarship and insight gained from decades of practice to examine the history, theory, and practice of arts such as ceremonial magic, astrology, tarot, geomancy, and alchemy from the ancient past to the present day, as well as giving the reader an in-depth look at spiritual movements and esoteric societies such as Freemasonry, Rosicrucianism, Martinism, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and more. Including a Foreword by renown Masonic author and astrologer Jaime Paul Lamb and a wealth of practical appendixes featuring Baker's expert commentary, A Formless Fire is a must-have edition in the library of serious esotericists and budding practitioners alike.

In a world of high-class magic and gangster grit, a star-crossed couple must decide where their loyalties lie in the sizzling romantasy follow-up to BookTok star Stacey McEwan’s New York Times bestseller A Forbidden Alchemy.In Belavere Trench, the Artisans and the Craftsmen are at war. Patrick, the last Alchemist, and Nina, the world’s only known earth Charmer, have been captured by the Artisans, putting Patrick’s rebel union in a precarious position.Though he hasn’t forgiven Nina her betrayals, Patrick has other things to worry about. He is finally reunited with his father, a prisoner of the Artisans, and the group lands a narrow escape only with the help of Nina’s first love, Theo. Decoding an ancient prophecy, they set off in search of an infinite supply of idium that will determine the course of the war, should it prove more than a myth. Fleeing across Craftsman towns on the brink, they will encounter old friends—and enemies—in search of answers.

"When an author's unmitigated brilliance shows up on every page, it's tempting to skip a description and just say, Read this Such is the case with this breathlessly powerful, deceptively breezy book of poetry." --Booklist, Starred Review

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The daughter of a powerful tycoon escapes to a glamorous artists’ retreat—where dark secrets and dangerous temptations await—in this gripping Prohibition-era novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Salt to the Sea."Enthralling . . . While history is often molded by those in power, there are always those who can wrest control and write a new story of their own.”—Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling co-author of The Personal Librarian and The First LadiesDetroit, 1927. A city of smoke and ambition, where glittering wealth conceals a graveyard of secrets. Marjorie Lennox is the youngest daughter of a powerful Detroit dynasty—a family rich in money and poor in charm. Creative, reckless, and never quite what they wanted, Marjorie has spent her life overlooked by her controlling father and self-absorbed siblings. But when she secretly applies to an elite arts program backed by a mysterious patron, she grabs the chance to finally step out of her family’s shadow. The building is grand.The talent is extraordinary.And something is deeply wrong. The program is strict in ways that feel sinister. Doors lock at strange hours. Rumors spread about women going missing. And the handsome benefactor behind it all is as magnetic as he is unsettling. As Marjorie gets pulled deeper into his world, she must fight to discover the truth before she loses herself completely. Set in the fading splendor of 1920s Detroit and inspired by real, long-buried events, A Fortune of Sand is a glittering, gothic page-turner about power, control, and the price women pay when they demand to be seen.