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Becoming a sibling is a big change - and a special experience!This is a kids' book about becoming a sibling. What does it mean to become a sibling? It's a unique experience and a BIG change, and it can bring lots of questions and feelings. So, let's talk about them!This book was made for kids aged 5-9 to start the conversation about everything that comes with becoming a sibling: family dynamics, new relationships, and the ever-expanding love that comes with welcoming new people into your family.A Kids Book About Becoming a Sibling features: A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.

Emotions? Emotions... EMOOOOTIONS!This is a kids' book about emotions. Emotions can be hard to understand and expressing them can be even harder, but learning about them at a young age is so important.This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 understand their emotions - and those of others -better. We all have them, they're all different, and they're rarely simple. Here, kids can explore the complexities of their emotions with stories, questions, and colouring activities made for self-expression. What colour do you feel like today?A Kids Book About Emotions features: A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.

Start the conversation with kids about grief - a normal and healthy (if not very nice) experience we all share as human beings.This is a kids' book about grief. Grief is a small word for a BIG experience. Grief affects us emotionally, yes, but also physically, socially, spiritually, and really in every part of our lives.This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 understand what grief is and how to live through it. The important thing to know is that grief is natural, normal, and healthy, and it's an experience we all have because we're human. So, this book can help start this conversation with kids the right way.A Kids Book About Grief features: A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.

Learn about Jewish traditions, celebrations, and the rich history of this faith.This is a kids' book about Judaism. Whether you know a lot or a little about it, this is the book for you! Jewish traditions have been passed down for thousands of years and connect this worldwide community, resulting in a rich religion and culture.This book takes kids aged 5-9 through the author's experience of growing up in an Orthodox Jewish community and how he and his community celebrate, believe and worship - as well as some of the history of the Jewish people, laid out in an introductory, child-friendly manner.A Kids Book About Judaism features: A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grownups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.

Learn about the importance of nervous system regulation and how it helps to make us feel safe and connected - with each other and within ourselves.This is a kids' book about nervous system regulation. The nervous system guides so much of what we do, from breathing and feeling to thinking and living! But our nervous systems can get dysregulated, which can make us feel disconnected or overwhelmed. This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 understand different stress responses and practise techniques to calm and regulate our nervous systems - all parts of being human!A Kids Book About Nervous System Regulation features: A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 72, Publishers: General Publishing, Author: Hallova,Anyeley, ISBN-13: 9780593970386, Date of issue: 2025

A Kids' Guide to Manners teaches the most useful manners that kids need to feel capable and confident in any situation.Today's kids need a fresh approach to manners that resonates with them. A Kids' Guide to Manners

'I think you have something here' I said,'This could lead to a whole new way of understanding criminal behaviour. As far as I know no one's ever tried to figure out why serial killers kill. The implications are profound.'Haunting, heartfelt, and deeply human, Dr Ann Burgess's remarkable memoir combines a riveting personal narrative of fearless feminism and ambition, bone-chilling encounters with real-life monsters, and a revealing portrait of the ever-evolving US criminal justice system. A Killer By Design will inspire, terrify, and enlighten you in equal measure.It forces us to confront the age-old question 'What drives someone to kill, and how can we stop them?"Of all the colleagues I've worked with, Ann is one of the sharpest – and one of the toughest ... She taught us how to harness the chaos of serial killers' minds and helped us decipher the undecipherable. I'd recommend that everyone read A Killer By Design; not only is it a great page-turner, but it's about time Ann's story was heard' - JOHN E. DOUGLAS, former FBI criminal profiler and bestselling author of Mindhunter.

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 336, Publishers: Hachette Books, Author: Steven Matthew Constantine, ISBN-13: 9780306924873, Date of issue: 2022

A powerful story of resilience, truth, and confronting systems that protect themselves.This compelling narrative takes readers deep into a world where authority, loyalty, and justice collide. Through personal experience and gripping recollection, the author exposes how institutions meant to protect can sometimes silence, ignore, or distort the truth and what it takes for an individual to stand firm against them. Blending memoir-style storytelling with reflective insight, the book walks readers through moments of conflict, courage, and awakening. Each chapter reveals not only events that unfolded, but the emotional and psychological cost of challenging power structures. This is not just a story about one person's struggle it is about accountability, integrity, and the human need to be heard.Readers who enjoy true-to-life experiences, military or authority-based narratives, and personal justice journeys will find this book unforgettable.

THE GRIPPING NEW MURDER MYSTERY FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR.The trip of their dreams is about to end in murder.When five old friends are invited to join Abigail Blythe at the launch of her luxury hotel in the Costa Rican rainforest, they jump at the chance to spend a week in paradise.None of them have heard from Abigail since the summer they went backpacking in Central America as students - a trip that ended in disaster for one member of the group. . .Ten years may have passed, but old rivalries are never far from the surface. So when a body is discovered during the hotel's launch event, it soon becomes clear that one among them must be responsible.Someone is desperate to keep an old secret hidden - whatever the cost. . .PRAISE FOR TOM HINDLE:'Brilliantly clever' Lucy Foley'Heir to Christie' Daily Mail'Clever, classy and captivating' Chris Whitaker

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 208, Publishers: Harlequin, ISBN-13: 9781335957474, Date of issue: 2025

True crime meets true love. But when the bodies start piling up, can she trust the man who already broke her heart? ????????Scarlett Moore doesn't do romance. She's made a name for herself narrating gritty crime fiction on a local podcast.But when her boss hands her the reins to the network's romance show, Scarlett finds herself neck-deep in swoony love stories on top of her usual murder plots. Then someone begins reenacting the chilling crimes she discusses on air, down to the last twisted detail. Determined to protect her small town, Scarlett launches her own investigation.But the line between reality and fiction blurs even more when Rafael Gray - the brooding bad boy who disappeared five years ago - unexpectedly returns. Suddenly, her life reads like a romance novel filled with every trope she used to mock, with Rafael playing the dangerously irresistible lead. He's perfect in every way .. . except last time, he broke her heart, and now he's the prime suspect in the string of brutal murders.Will this be the love story she never saw coming, or is it a killer kind of romance?Tropes: he falls first????murder mysteryonly one bed????bookish FMCslow burn????small towngood girl X bad Boy ????oops... he might be a serial killer'This is sure to have readers hooked' Publishers WeeklyReaders can't get enough of romance and murder . .

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 208, Publishers: Harlequin, ISBN-13: 9781335957832, Date of issue: 2026

The New York Times and Washington Post bestselling serial-killer thriller that will leave you wondering, is the past really in the past?Three Chicago women have been found strangled, embalmed, and posed as if still alive. Dou

"A woman invited to her wealthy fiance"s family retreat realizes they are hiding a terrible secret - and that she"s been there before, by the author of What Lies in the Woods and No One Can Know"--

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 208, Publishers: YEARLING, Author: MCNICOLL ELLE, ISBN-13: 9780593374283, Date of issue: 2022

An erudite and entertaining history of Moscow, a city whose rich past offers crucial insight into contemporary global politics'A marvellous book' HELEN RAPPAPORT, author of The Rebel Romanov'Every page pulses with individual stories and historical insights' MARK GALEOTTI, author of A Short History of Russia'Morrison is the perfect biographer of Moscow' SHAUN WALKER, author of The IllegalsMoscow stands at the centre of a nation comprising eleven percent of the globe's landmass, eleven time zones and nearly one hundred and fifty million people, some thirteen million of whom live in the capital. A Kingdom and a Village vividly brings to life Russia's heart and soul, tracing its transformation from a 'big village' into a metropolis of vast geopolitical import.It is a stranger-than-fiction arc. The last century alone has featured invasions and battles, the destruction and reconstruction of sacred landmarks, and the collapse of the Soviet republic - not to mention the rise of an authoritarian leader who is a keen student of Russian history. Morrison reaches back to the city's founding as a fortress on a river nearly a millennium ago. In the following centuries, any number of external forces - from Tatar Mongols and Swedes to Napoleon and Hitler - set their sights on Moscow, bolstering its self-conception as a glittering prize and site of perpetual defence and resurrection.Understanding Moscow not only unlocks the spellbinding mysteries of Russia's past, but also the grim logic of its present. A Kingdom and a Village is an essential guide to a people and a nation.'Magisterial ... gripping' BEN RHODES, author of The World As It Is'A mesmerising tale of how Moscow came to be' JILL DOUGHERTY, author of My Russia'Combines taut storytelling with penetrating analysis' REBECCA REICH, University of Cambridge

**SPECIAL DELUXE EDITION WITH SPRAYED EDGES, CHARACTER ART, MAPS, AND MORE.**A fate bound to two princes-one born of blood, the other of power.When the dark prince offers me a bargain that will save his people and my life, the cruelly intoxicating fae gives me no choice. Our union is his revenge, and I am his sacrifice.His lies are unforgivable. His wicked touch bathes me in sin. He is my mate, and he is tortured by a curse to protect his people from his own family-from my allies. I can now see him for exactly who he is. So why can't I get his alluring touch out of my head?I am the key to saving his kingdom, but he alone has the power to ruin me.Deluxe Edition Features Include:Sprayed EdgesCharacter IllustrationsMapBonus ScenesAnd More!

Tormented by a curse and his own misdeeds. Can a fallen knight claim redemption by saving a realm on the verge of ruin?Orjan Varega suffocates under a crisis of faith. Trapped in the form of a fearsome lizard man by an ancient Elven spell, the once-renowned knight sleeps rough, drinks hard, and struggles to survive as a bounty hunter. But after a boy who offers him food falls prey to ruthless thugs, the protective fighter comes to the child's aid and gains a formidable enemy.As a brutal faction calling themselves the Wyverns terrorizes the land, Orjan agrees to bring them down in exchange for a sorceress's help ending his enchantment. But when he's blackmailed into entering vicious gladiatorial pits, he fears each vile clash takes him one step closer to truly becoming a monster.With his brutality unleashed for the bloodlust of crowds, can he cling to his inner hero and claw Eltera back from the brink?A Kingdom Of Courage And Cruelty is the fast-paced third book in the Levanthria fantasy-retelling series. If you like complex characters, gritty action, and dark tales, then you'll love A.P Beswick's battle to the death.

Passion ignites, torn between desire and duty.Love and loyalty collide in the aftermath of war, where Sorin consumes my every thought. Haunted by nightmares, the intensity of our connection blazes brighter than ever.In the dead of night, he visits, whispering promises of a future that weakens my resolve. The fear of losing him becomes an inferno, overshadowing all else.But destiny takes a wicked twist. When news arrives that the human king, now allied with Evren's father, has invited Starblessed contenders to compete for his hand in marriage, I embark on a perilous journey into enemy territory. My goal: to uncover the enigmatic ruler's hidden secrets.Yet, Sorin, fierce and unwavering, refuses to let me face this danger alone. He risks everything to protect me.Together, we navigate a treacherous realm of secrets and deception, shrouding my true identity as we unravel the twisted web spun by the human king.As our desires intensify, so does the peril that surrounds us. Loyalties blur, and the line between friend and foe fades amidst an imminent threat.In a world where trust is fragile and danger lurks at every step, we confront choices that shall shape our destiny. Will we betray our hearts in the name of duty, or plunge into the flames of an all-consuming love that could set realms ablaze?Featuring:Character IllustrationsMapBonus ScenesAnd More!

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 336, Publishers: Sourcebooks, Author: RENEE HOLLY, ISBN-13: 9781464241963, Date of issue: 2026

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes a new novel in her Blood and Ash series…Is Love Stronger Than Vengeance?A Betrayal…Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. Thrust among those who see her as a symbol of a monstrous kingdom, she barely knows who she is without the veil of the Maiden. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him. The Dark One. The Prince of Atlantia. He wants her to fight him, and that’s one order she’s more than happy to obey. He may have taken her, but he will never have her.A Choice….Casteel Da’Neer is known by many names and many faces. His lies are as seductive as his touch. His truths as sensual as his bite. Poppy knows better than to trust him. He needs her alive, healthy, and whole to achieve his goals. But he’s the only way for her to get what she wants—to find her brother Ian and see for herself if he has become a soulless Ascended. Working with Casteel instead of against him presents its own risks. He still tempts her with every breath, offering up all she’s ever wanted. Casteel has plans for her. Ones that could expose her to unimaginable pleasure and unfathomable pain. Plans that will force her to look beyond everything she thought she knew about herself—about him. Plans that could bind their lives together in unexpected ways that neither kingdom is prepared for. And she’s far too reckless, too hungry, to resist the temptation.A Secret…But unrest has grown in Atlantia as they await the return of their Prince. Whispers of war have become stronger, and Poppy is at the very heart of it all. The King wants to use her to send a message. The Descenters want her dead. The wolven are growing more unpredictable. And as her abilities to feel pain and emotion begin to grow and strengthen, the Atlantians start to fear her. Dark secrets are at play, ones steeped in the blood-drenched sins of two kingdoms that would do anything to keep the truth hidden. But when the earth begins to shake, and the skies start to bleed, it may already be too late.

This special edition features premium design enhancements—including sprayed and designed edges, a glossed and embossed cover, and an original piece of commissioned artwork.Is Love Stronger Than Vengeance?A Betrayal…Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. Thrust among those who see her as a symbol of a monstrous kingdom, she barely knows who she is without the veil of the Maiden. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him. The Dark One. The Prince of Atlantia. He wants her to fight him, and that’s one order she’s more than happy to obey. He may have taken her, but he will never have her.A Choice….Casteel Da’Neer is known by many names and many faces. His lies are as seductive as his touch. His truths as sensual as his bite. Poppy knows better than to trust him. He needs her alive, healthy, and whole to achieve his goals. But he’s the only way for her to get what she wants—to find her brother Ian and see for herself if he has become a soulless Ascended. Working with Casteel instead of against him presents its own risks. He still tempts her with every breath, offering up all she’s ever wanted. Casteel has plans for her. Ones that could expose her to unimaginable pleasure and unfathomable pain. Plans that will force her to look beyond everything she thought she knew about herself—about him. Plans that could bind their lives together in unexpected ways that neither kingdom is prepared for. And she’s far too reckless, too hungry, to resist the temptation.A Secret…But unrest has grown in Atlantia as they await the return of their Prince. Whispers of war have become stronger, and Poppy is at the very heart of it all. The King wants to use her to send a message. The Descenters want her dead. The wolven are growing more unpredictable. And as her abilities to feel pain and emotion begin to grow and strengthen, the Atlantians start to fear her. Dark secrets are at play, ones steeped in the blood-drenched sins of two kingdoms that would do anything to keep the truth hidden. But when the earth begins to shake, and the skies start to bleed, it may already be too late.

Robin Icethorn's journey continues in this thrilling sequel to A Betrayal of Storms, perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and From Blood and Ash.

The gods are furious. And war is coming.To kill a god, Mal Blackburn must first survive Hell. Her path leads her to Allegra-a witch shrouded in myth, madness, and power. But as Mal digs deeper into the magic that could make her a God-Killer, she finds herself once again caught in the web of Thanatos and Hades. And this time, their secrets may be the thing that breaks her.Ash Acheron is trapped behind the enchanted walls of the Kingdom of Magic, flanked by the fierce Bryn Wynter, a wolverian army, and enigmatic allies; Adriana, Keir, Cronan, and a legion of wyverians. But not all magic is salvation... and not all allies can be trusted.To the south, Kai Blackburn journeys with the witch Dawn in search of dragons, creatures that may be their only hope against Hagan. But Kai faces another kind of danger entirely: one with burning eyes, a sharp tongue, and the power to undo him with a single kiss.Kage Blackburn travels north beside the unpredictable Arden Briar, seeking to reunite with Wren Wynter. But when Wren returns... she is not the girl they remember. She is something else. Something more.In the land of phoenixes, Alina Acheron sharpens herself into a blade of vengeance, cloaking herself in shadow and fire. And as she trains beneath Mareena Noor's golden wings, she begins to uncover truths that will change everything.The world is shifting. The gods are watching.And the truth is coming.May the shadows guide your way

In a world where angels protect the people against demons, a young orphan with pitch-black wings may hold the key to the kingdom"s fate. An exquisitely drawn, dark fantasy manga for fans of Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Made in Abyss, and Witch Hat Atelier. An orphaned girl named Blue has always dreamed of joining the ranks of the noble Angels, servants of the floating palace who protect the Quartz Kingdom against demons. Yet, Blue is not like the other children at the orphanage. Where their fledgling angel wings are downy white, Blue"s are pitch black, giving rise to whispers that she is cursed. One day, the orphanage comes under attack by a host of demons. Angels swoop down from the palace to drive the demons back, but Blue watches in horror as they are cut down one after another. Just when all seems lost, Blue feels a dark power welling up inside of her. It may be enough to avenge her friends...but will the cost prove too great?

In a world where angels protect the people against demons, a young orphan with pitch-black wings may hold the key to the kingdom"s fate. An exquisitely drawn, dark fantasy manga for fans of Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Made in Abyss, and Witch Hat Atelier. Blue finally achieved her dream of entering Helios Training Academy and even managed to win some people over with her bright smile and indomitable spirit. Just when things were looking up, a mishap during a magic class triggered Blue’s dark power and left Tannith cursed. Blue is then seized by the Seraphim, the Church’s pitiless adjudicators, and taken before the king to answer for her crime. The king seems all too willing to put her to death, but Cassian and Killian step forward to plead for her life. Can Blue undo the curse on Tannith and prove her innocence...or is it too little, too late?

In a world where angels protect the people against demons, a young orphan with pitch-black wings may hold the key to the kingdom's fate. An exquisitely drawn, dark fantasy manga for fans of Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Made in Abyss, and Witch Hat Atelier. The battle outside the city gates took a shocking turn as Miss Steele sacrificed herself to save Adira, only to be reanimated by Dante into a dark mockery of her former self. Left with no choice but to fight the reanimated Steele, Blue was ultimately forced to kill her one-time friend and mentor. Despite Blue’s grief at Steele’s death, the start of the great tournament leaves her little time to mourn. The contest between the preeminent houses of the Quartz Kingdom will pit the four Millenium Celes against each other, giving Blue a chance to exact justice on Dante for his betrayal. But with every use of her growing powers, she risks losing a little more of herself to the darkness. The winds of fate are swirling about her now, and the path she walks will lead to earth-shattering truths about the kingdom, the Goddess...and Blue’s place at the heart of it all. FINAL VOLUME!

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 594, Publishers: Zando, Author: K. F. Breene, ISBN-13: 9781638934844, Date of issue: 2026

The curse is broken. The veil has thinned. And now, the gods return, some wearing familiar faces, others cloaked in shadow and ruin. Not all have come to save. Some have come only to watch the world fall.The witches have begun their revenge by taking the city of Spark. But they will not stop there. They intend to storm the capital, then the world. Fueled by blood and a century of betrayal, they march beneath a banner of ash and fire, determined to burn the kingdoms to their knees.Wren Wynter runs from prophecy and towards it, warning those who will listen that the end is closer than they know. But fate has a cruel way of twisting the paths of even its most faithful messengers.Alina Acheron journeys deep into the heart of the desert, where war is not waged with armies but with memory, flame, and will. There, she will learn what it means to rise. Not as a princess, but as a weapon.Mal Blackburn walks the line between life and death, love and betrayal, desperately searching for the truth buried in her husband's lies. But in the land of the dead, truth is a dangerous thing, and not everything that dies stays buried.As kingdoms crumble and old powers awaken, Kage must survive a grief that wants to consume him whole. And Kai, Kai must learn that monsters do not always wear the faces he expects, and that sometimes, purple eyes are just that... eyes.The hands that weave fate are moving once more.And this time, not even the gods are safe.

A New Adult Fantasy Romance Perfect for Fans of Fourth Wing, The Bridge Kingdom, and Serpent & Dove!Two enemies. One cursed fate. An enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance that will set the world on fire.The eight kingdoms have not spoken for 100 hundred years after destroying the land of the witches, turning the kingdom into a wasteland.Until now.Mal blackburn will end the feud between the kingdoms by marrying the fire prince, known across the lands for being cruel.But Mal is not looking to conquer the cruel prince's heart.She wants to stab it.For if Mal kills the fire prince, she will end the curse no one believes to be true. However, killing him might not be so simple...The witches want revenge.And everyone seems to keep secrets in the land of fire and dragons.Including Mal Blackburn, the girl with witch eyes. The fourthborn child of the kingdom of darkness. The one that is hiding a secret that could doom them all.Or save them.Perfect for readers who love enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn romance, court intrigue, and dark magic.

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 336, Publishers: Sourcebooks, Author: RENEE HOLLY, ISBN-13: 9781464241932, Date of issue: 2025

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 336, Publishers: Sourcebooks, Author: Holly Renee, ISBN-13: 9781464241956, Date of issue: 2025

A determined mermaid, the powerless son of a magic-wielding line...two worlds never meant to collideIn spite of being a nameless orphan, Merletta is determined to win the prestigious rank of record holder. And she has no intention of letting a little thing like universal disdain stop her.Lord Heath knows nothing of mermaids, but coming from the noble House of Dragonfriend, he's no stranger to magic. Except, in spite of having a dragon for a best friend, Heath is the only magic-less member of his family. Not that he covets the power around him. All he wants is to defuse the growing tension between the power-wielders and their royal cousins.These two worlds couldn't be further removed...until Heath's search for solutions takes him to the forgotten island of Vazula. Now the kingdoms of both land and sea are set on a new current, one which will carry both Heath and Merletta beyond the limit of everything they thought they knew. Because with someone underwater trying to do much worse than push Merletta from the program, and someone on land targeting Heath's family, the insurmountable barriers keeping Heath and Merletta apart might just be the least of their problems.A Kingdom Submerged is the first book in The Vazula Chronicles, a YA fantasy series of four installments. In addition to irritatingly inscrutable dragons, the series features a clean slow burn romance between a mermaid and a reluctantly magical human. If you enjoy adventure, fantasy, mystery, and happily ever afters, discover the world of The Vazula Chronicles today!

Princess Iris lives a life of comfort and duty, but she longs for something real. One evening, she slips away from the castle to watch a play, pretending to be a simple healer. There she meets William, a young knight soon to be honored by the king. His quiet strength and sincerity capture her attention in a way she did not expect.****William is devoted to his duty and the life he has trained for. When he meets a gentle healer at the theatre, he finds himself wanting to see her again. She is kind and thoughtful, yet there is something about her he cannot quite understand.****As their paths continue to cross, Iris struggles to keep her secret, and William begins to sense the truth. If he learns who she truly is, his loyalty to the crown will be tested, and Iris will have to face what her choices have set in motion.

Princess Iris lives a life of comfort and duty, but she longs for something real. One evening, she slips away from the castle to watch a play, pretending to be a simple healer. There she meets William, a young knight soon to be honored by the king. His quiet strength and sincerity capture her attention in a way she did not expect.****William is devoted to his duty and the life he has trained for. When he meets a gentle healer at the theatre, he finds himself wanting to see her again. She is kind and thoughtful, yet there is something about her he cannot quite understand.****As their paths continue to cross, Iris struggles to keep her secret, and William begins to sense the truth. If he learns who she truly is, his loyalty to the crown will be tested, and Iris will have to face what her choices have set in motion.

ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME'As dazzling as anything brought off by Ellery Queen or Agatha Christie' New York Times'Incomparable excitement' New York TimesDorothy meets a handsome young man with an eye for her inheritance while she is in her sophomore year. They are to be married and her life will be blissful; but Dorothy is pregnant and her fiancé's plans are ruined, for Dorothy would be disinherited if her father discovered the truth.So the young man provides his bride to be with some pills that will solve the problem. Soon there will be no baby - and perhaps no Dorothy either... A Kiss before Dying, Levin's first novel, earned him the 1954 Edgar Award for Best First Novel and is regarded as a modern classic.This edition includes a brand new introduction by Anthony Horowitz.

Irys Evergrove only wanted one thing: to avoid marriage to the lecherous duke that has desired her long before she came of age. Those in her village speak of a demon that lives in The Woods, a magical land that very few humans dare to enter. Her desperation sends her into the heart of the forest until she comes face to face with a creature pulled straight from her nightmares.So why does he excite her in a way no mortal man ever has?Begging him to save her from her marriage he agrees but refuses the meager amount of coins she offers him. What this demon desires from her is one pleasure-filled night with her in his cottage. This demon unlocks something inside of Irys she has long since buried. When the sun rises in the morning will she truly be able to start her new life with the freedom she bargained for? Or will she realize that the passion she found between her and the demon of The Woods is not something so easily found again?This is a less than 20k words novella about a monster and a human that is all spice and not plot. For a full list of tropes and other information please check the author's website.

Anwyn knows the dangers of staying in one place for too long. Ever since the death of her parents at a young age, she has lived a life on the run. She takes what she can and leaves as soon as people begin to question who she is. Unfortunately, her luck has run out, and now she finds herself engaged to a horrible man.With nowhere else to go, Anwyn travels through the one place no one from the village will dare follow: The Woods.Washed into a cave during the storm, Anwyn comes face-to-face with a dragon. What seems like the worst day of her life turns out to be quite fortuitous as she discovers his lair is filled to the brim with gold and jewels. Enough to buy the life she's always wanted. It soon becomes apparent that the dragon who captured her wants her for more than just a quick meal. The longer she spends in his company, the more she begins to question if a life of solitude is what she wants. Especially as this dragon continues to bring her every comfort and pleasure she could imagine. After all these years of running, could the life of a dragon's most precious treasure be the one she's always dreamed of?

Melody Rivers would give anything to go back to the way things were. Before her father had bartered away the last of her late mother's possessions to become a wealthy fisherman. One absorbed with his own selfish wants he barely has time for Melody anymore.But her father's exploits on the high seas have not gone unnoticed...The Kraken of the Darksea arrives to seek payment for her father's theft of his fish. What he decides to take instead is Melody. Entranced by her beauty, the kraken will have her serve him in his bed chambers in his drowned palace for eternity.Melody should be repulsed by this foul creature. However, she soon begins to realize he excites her more than he scares her. After saving her from a watery death Melody realizes that there's more to this beast than meets the eye. Will Melody give into his passion surfacing between them or let it drown in these dark waters of the sea?This is a less than 20k words novella about a monster and a human that is all spice and not plot. For a full list of tropes and other information please check the author's website.

"Death is just a five-letter word, yet it consumes my entire existence, driving me to the brink of becoming the word itself."Destruction seems to follow Nyxi wherever she goes, and the man born from death itself is no exception. They messed with the wrong Vagrant, and soon everyone will find out just how hard she can bite.When Nyxi's world is thrown into chaos, there's only one thing she can do to get her revenge: enter the Reaper Crucible-a cutthroat, deadly competition held in the sky, where two members from each of the five sectors are selected to participate in five bloody trials to the death. The prize for the sole survivor? The ability to wield magic and live among the Magicals up in Lunaria.Nyxi has one goal: win the Crucible, gain access to Lunaria, and exact her vengeance. But when she uncovers secrets hidden within the castle's walls, her life is thrown into even greater turmoil.Will she perish in the fires of her future before getting her revenge, or will she win it all-gaining the power to wield magic and becoming the very weapon she was meant to be?

In the cut-throat game of court life, masters manipulate pawns-and you never know which one you are. One thing is certain: there's no space on the board for love.A penniless noblewoman, Kat is on the verge of losing everything when she's offered a well-paid job that could be her salvation... or her ruin. Drawn into court's deadly intrigues, she's given a single task: spy on the powerful fae lord known as the Night Queen's Shadow.Bastian Marwood is handsome, ruthless, and cunning, but Kat can't decide if he's a threat to her kingdom or just her heart. To uncover the truth, she must play a dangerous game of desire and deceit, pushing him to reveal his secrets while protecting her own. But Bastian's shadows have a hold on her-one she isn't sure she wants to escape. Kat soon learns that at court, nothing is as it seems and even the best-laid plans can be destroyed in an instant. As a pawn on the board, she can't afford to fall victim to love-only fight for survival. A Kiss of Iron is the first book in a new series featuring court intrigue, a morally grey hero, and an unforgettable enemies-to-lovers romance. Perfect for fans of Gild and From Blood and Ash.

Posing as a human in Los Angeles, Meredith Gentry, Princess of the high court of Faerie, works as a P.I. specializing in supernatural crime. The Faerie Queen sends her assassin to fetch Meredith back--whether she likes it nor not. Meredith's job will be to enjoy the constant company of the most beautiful immortal men in the world. Her reward: the crown and the opportunity to live. If she fails, her penalty is death.

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 208, Publishers: LOVE X LOVE, Author: EMU SOUTOME, ISBN-13: 9781427875297, Date of issue: 2024

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 324, Publishers: Kodansha America, ISBN-13: 9798889330103, Date of issue: 2026

Mimi Thorisson first captivated readers with A Kitchen in France, which displayed her family’s idyllic lifestyle in the French countryside and the delectable cuisine of France. Now that she has found a true home in Italy, Mimi presents a new Italian cookbook that shares the sumptuous meals she cooks and eats in her Italian kitchen. The 100 recipes in A Kitchen in Italy are Mimi's beloved, family-approved favorites—the staple dishes, perfected over several years of living in Italy, that she returns to again and again.Allow Mimi to transport you to Italy with delectable and accessible meals that celebrate the seasons. In the spring, enjoy Mimi’s Risi e Bisi, a brothy, risotto-like Venetian dish served when peas are in season. There’s no better way to use up abundant summer zucchini than in Spaghetti alla Nerano, a dish that encapsulates the beautiful simplicity of Italian cooking. In the fall, turn to a comforting Baked Tagliolini with Prosciutto, a luxurious yet uncomplicated baked pasta beloved by Mimi’s kids. When mandarins and clementines are at their peak in December, pair them with White Chocolate Chip and Pistachio Cookies, made with the very best Sicilian pistachios, for a terrific afternoon snack. With recipes spanning antipasti, primi, secondi, and dolci, you can tuck into a rustic countryside dish on a weeknight or build a special occasion menu to delight your friends. Featuring 150 photographs shot by Mimi's husband, Oddur Thorisson, A Kitchen in Italy brings Mimi’s Italian secrets to your dinner table.

Taking place nearly a century before the events of A Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms compiles the three official prequel novellas to George R. R. Martin's ongoing masterwork, A Song of Ice and Fire.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY LOS ANGELES TIMES AND BUZZFEEDThese collected adventures recount an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living consciousness. Before Tyrion Lannister and Podrick Payne, there was Dunk and Egg. A young, naïve but ultimately courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals—in stature if not experience. Tagging along is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg—whose true name is hidden from all he and Dunk encounter. Though more improbable heroes may not be found in all of Westeros, great destinies lay ahead for these two . . . as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, and outrageous exploits.Featuring more than 160 illustrations that artist Gary Gianni created specifically for this book, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a must-have collection that proves chivalry isn't dead—yet."Stirring . . . As Tolkien has his Silmarillion, so [George R. R.] Martin has this trilogy of foundational tales. They succeed on their own, but in addition, they succeed in making fans want more.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Eight centuries ago the first Knight of the Word was commissioned to combat the demonic evil of the Void. Now that daunting legacy has passed to John Ross -- along with powerful magic and the knowledge that his actions are all that stand between a living hell and humanity's future.Then, after decades of service to the Word, an unspeakable act of violence shatters John Ross's weary faith. Haunted by guilt, he turns his back on his dread gift, settling down to build a normal life, untroubled by demons and nightmares.But a fallen Knight makes a tempting prize for the Void, which could bend the Knight's magic to its own evil ends. And once the demons on Ross's trail track him to Seattle, neither he nor anyone close to him will be safe. His only hope is Nest Freemark, a college student who wields an extraordinary magic all her own. Five years earlier, Ross had aided Nest when the future of humanity rested upon her choice between Word and Void. Now Nest must return the favor. She must restore Ross's faith, or his life -- and hers -- will be forfeit...

« L’adolescence est le seul temps où l’on ait appris quelque chose. »Dans ce deuxième volume d’À la recherche du temps perdu, couronné par le prix Goncourt en 1919, le héros est maintenant adolescent. À Paris, il écoute la célèbre Berma au théâtre, pénètre dans le salon de Charles Swann et de son épouse Odette en se liant avec leur fille Gilberte, puis fait la connaissance de l’écrivain Bergotte qu’il admire depuis l’enfance. À Balbec ensuite, avec sa grand-mère et Françoise, il découvre la vie bourdonnante du Grand-Hôtel, les églises normandes et les plaisirs du bord de la mer. Il fait enfin la rencontre des Guermantes, Saint-Loup et le baron de Charlus, ainsi que du peintre Elstir et, vision inoubliable, celle d’Albertine et de ses amies de la « petite bande » remontant la digue…Au lendemain de la Grande Guerre, Proust obtient, avec À l’ombre des jeunes filles en fleurs, le succès qu’il escomptait. Ce volume, qu’il qualifiait d’« intermède languissant », avant les thématiques plus sombres des volumes suivants, nous donne à lire une œuvre riche et somptueuse, où affleure la vocation d’écrivain et où l’éducation sentimentale prend un nouveau tournant.Édition de Julie André.