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This deluxe limited paperback edition features stenciled edges and special jacket effects - Includes an exclusive excerpt from the third and final book in the series!"Thea Guanzon's talent is limitless, and she is the kind of writer that comes around once in a generation. Mark my words: lives will be changed by The Hurricane Wars trilogy." - Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love HypothesisTwo hearts circle each other in the eye of the storm in this highly-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times bestseller, The Hurricane Wars-prepare for more enemies-to-lovers romance, magical adventures, and political schemes in this Southeast Asian-inspired world.After a lifetime of war, Alaric and Talasyn were thrust into an alliance between their homelands that was supposed to end the fighting; however, being married to their sworn foe feels far from peaceful. Now Talasyn must play the part of Alaric's willing empress while her allies secretly plot to overthrow his reign. But the longer the couple are forced together, the harder it becomes to deny the feelings crackling like lightning between them. When the time comes to act, can she trust him, or must she ignore her heart for the sake of so many others?As the master of the Shadowforged Legion, Alaric has trained for battle all his life, but marrying a Lightweaver might be his most dangerous challenge yet. With tensions between nations churning, he needs to focus on the greater threat-the Moonless Dark, a cataclysmic magical event that could devour everything. Only he and Talasyn can stop it, with a powerful merging of light and shadow that they alone can create together. But saving their world from this disaster is a mere preface to his father's more sinister schemes, and his wife is a burning flame in the darkness, tempting both his loyalties and his desires.The Hurricane Wars aren't over. It's time to choose what-and who-to fight for. The world holds its breath amidst a whirlwind of new magic and old secrets that could change everything.

Order now and receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies lastfeaturing gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork, as well as exclusive endpapers and special design features. This breathtaking collectible edition is only available on a limited first print run.Thea Guanzon needs to be on every fantasy readers TBR list! Danielle L. Jensen,New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood"Thea Guanzons talent is limitless . . . Mark my words: lives will be changed by The HurricaneWars trilogy."Ali Hazelwood,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Love HypothesisTwo hearts circle each other in the eye of the storm in this highly anticipated epic fantasy follow-up to the New York Times bestseller, The Hurricane Warsprepare for more enemies-to-lovers romance, magical adventures, and political schemes in this Southeast Asian-inspired world.After a lifetime of war, Alaric and Talasyn are thrust into a political marriage between their homelands that was supposed to end the fighting; however, this forced proximity with a sworn foe feels far from peaceful. Now Talasyn must play the part of Alaric's willing empress while her allies secretly plot to overthrow his reign. But the longer the couple are trapped together, the harder it becomes to deny the slow burn romance crackling like lightning between them. When the time comes to act, can she trust him, or must she ignore her heart for the sake of so many others?As the master of the Shadowforged Legion, Alaric has trained for battle all his life, but marrying a Lightweaver might be his most dangerous challenge yet. With tensions between nations churning, he needs to focus on the greater threat-the Moonless Dark, a high-stakes cataclysmic magical event that could devour everything. Only he and Talasyn can stop it, with a powerful merging of their unique magic system of light and shadow that they alone can create together. But saving their world from this disaster is a mere preface to his father's more sinister schemes, and his wife is a burning flame in the darkness, tempting both his loyalties and his desires.The Hurricane Wars aren't over. In this epic romantasy, it's time to choose what-and who-to fight for. The world holds its breath amidst a whirlwind of new magic and old secrets that could change everything.

An unflinching, darkly funny, and deeply moving story of a boy, his seriously ill mother, and an unexpected monstrous visitor. From the final idea of award-winning author Siobhan Dowd--whose premature death from cancer prevented her from writing it herself--Ness has spun a haunting and darkly funny novel of mischief, loss, and monsters both real and imagined. Illustrations.

In J. L. Carr's deeply charged poetic novel, Tom Birkin, a veteran of the Great War and a broken marriage, arrives in the remote Yorkshire village of Oxgodby where he is to restore a recently discovered medieval mural in the local church. Living in the bell tower, surrounded by the resplendent countryside of high summer, and laboring each day to uncover an anonymous painter's depiction of the apocalypse, Birkin finds that he himself has been restored to a new, and hopeful, attachment to life. But summer ends, and with the work done, Birkin must leave. Now, long after, as he reflects on the passage of time and the power of art, he finds in his memories some consolation for all that has been lost.

Fr. Gabriele Amorth is known for his courageous, decades-long work in the field of exorcism. But before being named the official exorcist of Rome, he was a Mariologist-a scholar specialized in the study of Mary. He spent years delving into biblical texts, Church traditions, and theological writings related to the Mother of God. The result is a deep understanding of Mary's vital role not just in the early Christian Church but throughout the history of Christianity including in our own era.This concise book is designed to be used as a month-long spiritual exercise devoted to Mary. Divided into four weeks, it consists of thirty short reflections and/or texts, one for each day. At the end of each week, there are prayers and a reflection of the spiritual theme of the week, followed by space to write your own personal reflections. The result is a personal, meditated diary.The texts are extracted from other works of the author, and they reflect Fr. Amorth's profound wisdom and knowledge of Marian themes, as well as his experience in spiritual warfare. Under the protection of Mary and with Fr. Gabriele Amorth as your guide, you can be confident that this work will be aid you in your Christian journey.

A devastating indictment against international complicity in Israel’s genocide in Palestine

Un manifeste pour un moratoire sur les nouvelles constructions, pour envisager un avenir moins extractif, fait de ce que nous avons : ne pas démolir, ne pas construire du neuf, mais construire moins, construire avec ce qui existe, l'habiter différemment et en prendre soin.

Morocco might be a small country but it is vastly huge on flavor and is globally popular for its delicious cuisine Home to local favorites - tagine anyone, people worldwide enjoy Moroccan cooking Find yourself craving delicious Moroccan food? Then this w

The long-awaited, extensively revised and expanded version of Mogenson s provocative first book, GOD IS A TRAUMA: VICARIOUS RELIGION AND SOUL-MAKING. Despite its title, this book is not about theology. When a psychologist writes of God, he must do so withi

In this gorgeous original fairy tale from the creator of Claris: the Chicest Mouse in Paris, a young girl called Poppy Grace discovers discover that her manor has secrets of its own … Young Poppy Grace has been dreadfully bored since her best friend Bella went away. They used to do everything together! But Poppy's boredom turns to wonder when something strange happens in her manor ... What will she discover? From the creator of the best-selling Claris series comes this gorgeous new picture-book collection about young girls discovering their own power. Sparkling with humor, charm and a mischievous twist, this delightful picture book will delight readers of Claris and fairy-tale fans alike! With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are beloved all over the world. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection. Perfect for: Fans of the bestselling Claris series by Megan Hess. Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories. Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style! Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia. Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful, rhyming picture book. Discover more fairytales from the dazzling Young Queens Collection now: A Most Mysterious Manor ​The Velvet Messenger The Curious Crown

A Most Noble Water presents an entirely new history of gin. Researched and written by award-winning drinks historians Jared Brown and Anistatia Miller, it shatters the whole notion of a Dutch origin and revisits English gin's German antecedents and definitively English origins. A Most Noble Water is the first book to present in detail the recipes that led up to the development of modern-day gin and includes them verbatim. And it is heavily footnoted, so every reader can argue with the authors-or not.

Choco wishes he had a mother, but who could she be? He sets off to find her, asking all kinds of animals, but he doesn't meet anyone who looks just like him. He doesn't even think of asking Mrs. Bear if she's his mother-but then she starts to do just the things a mommy might do. And when she brings him home, he meets her other children-a piglet, a hippo, and an alligator-and learns that families can come in all shapes and sizes and still fit together. Keiko Kasza's twist on the "Are you my mother?" theme has become one of the most highly recommended stories about adoption for children.

Do you want to be a better wife and mother? To have more order in your life? To grow in union with God? Are you desperate yet? With your own copy of Mother's Rule of Life, you'll transform motherhood and its burdens into the joyful vocation it's meant to be. Learn from homeschooling author Holly Pierlot how to bring order and peace even to the most frustrating and chaotic household. With her help, you'll be able to craft a system that's right for you and your family and then use it to help God draw you, your husband, and each of your children into Heaven!

On the night of November 15, 1996, two adventurous youngcouples drove into the TNT area north of Point Pleasant, WV. What they saw in the countryside that night has evolved into one of the great mysteries ofall time: just who--or what--was the Mothman?T

WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE 2025The grandson of Prince Genji lives outside of space and time and wanders the grounds of an old monastery in Kyoto. The monastery, too, is timeless, with barely a trace of any human presence. The wanderer is searching for a garden that has long captivated him.This novel by International Booker Prize winner László Krasznahorkai - perhaps his most serene and poetic work - describes a search for the unobtainable and the riches to be discovered along the way. Despite difficulties in finding the garden, the reader is closely introduced to the construction processes of the monastery as well as the geological and biological processes of the surrounding area, making this an unforgettable meditation on nature, life, history, and being.Translated by Ottilie Mulzet

Hunger makes monsters in this dark new tale in Nghi Vo"s Hugo Award-winning Singing Hills Cycle."Nghi Vo is so good."?NPR on The Brides of High HillWandering Cleric Chih of Singing Hills and their hoopoe companion Almost Brilliant come to the river town of Baolin chasing stories of a legendary famine. Amid tales of dishes served to royalty and desserts made of dust, they discover the secrets of what happens when hunger stalks the land and what the powerful will do to hide their crimes.Trapped in the mansion of a sinister magistrate, Chih and Almost Brilliant must learn what happened in Baolin when the famine came to call, and they must do so quickly... because the things in the shadows are only growing hungrier.The Singing Hills Cycle has been shortlisted for the Lambda Literary Award, the Locus Award, and the Ignyte Award, and has won the Crawford Award and the Hugo Award.The novellas are standalone stories linked by the Cleric Chih, and may be read in any order.The Empress of Salt and FortuneWhen the Tiger Came Down the MountainInto the RiverlandsMammoths at the GatesThe Brides of High HillA Mouthful of Dust

Published for the first time as Ernest Hemingway intended, one of the great writer's most beloved and enduring works - his memoir of Paris in the 1920s.

Published posthumously in 1964, A Moveable Feast remains one of Ernest Hemingway's most beloved works. Since Hemingway's personal papers were released in 1979, scholars have examined and debated the changes made to the text before publication. Now this new special restored edition presents the original manuscript as the author prepared it to be published.§Featuring a personal foreword by Patrick Hemingway, Ernest's sole surviving son, and an introduction by the editor and grandson of the author, Seán Hemingway, this new edition also includes a number of unfinished, never-before-published Paris sketches revealing experiences that Hemingway had with his son Jack and his first wife, Hadley. Also included are irreverent portraits of other luminaries, such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ford Madox Ford, and insightful recollections of his own early experiments with his craft.

Caroline Halperston is used to the residents of Penarth talking badly about her. How could they fail to, when her own mama spends her days endlessly telling tales of her daughter's cruelty and wickedness? She has long since been resigned to her fate as neighborhood pariah until an unexpected incident sends her fleeing into arms of Gervaise Langdon, Earl of Atherton, who carries her off to London with him.Gervaise is very far from being a knight in shining armor, and Caroline absolutely should not trust him, however charming and affable he may appear. One shocking proposition later, and they set up an impromptu household in the attic of a gin palace with a pair of cats for company...It is not long before Gervaise realizes he has made a severe miscalculation where Caroline is concerned. Has he left it too late, or can he convince her of the sincerity of his feelings before the secrets which would threaten Caroline's life emerge and engulf her in terrible danger?A Much Maligned Miss is a stand alone romance set in Victorian England. It is over 130,000 words long. Please do not purchase if you are offended by strong language and or sex scenes.

From the bestselling author of Mudlarking comes a thoughtful examination of her year exploring the most overlooked part of the city through the changing seasons

This is the Robert Silverberg collection you've been waiting for! Stories that span seventy years of "Silverberg science fiction!"-and if that's not already a category, then it should be. We have the "Big Three" of Heinlein, Asimov and Clarke, let's add Silverberg-call it the "Big Four." If you're not already an aficionado of Silverberg's work, read this collection-and keep in mind that the stories contained herein represent only a small sampling of the Silverberg oeuvre-and you'll see what we mean. If you're already a fan, well then, enjoy the stories that Silverberg has carefully assembled for you in this collection, along with his newly written introduction. These stories, each one, takes us on an experiential journey to a different world, a multitude of worlds. Enjoy also, the warmth and wit of the foreword by David Gerrold. And, to make this a trifecta of science fiction greats, this book's original cover art is by Bob Eggleton. Folks, you're holding science fiction gold in your hands! Enjoy the enrichment it offers-and here's to the inspired reading of inspired writing."Robert Silverberg has always been one of the powerful engines of the sf field, and the rest of us are mostly just drawn along in his slipstream. This new book of Silverberg tales is a joy to behold. Read it -and let yourself fly!"-John Shirley, author of Stormland"These collected tales from Robert Silverberg, the visionary and limitless grandmaster of sci-fi, gift us with the literary bedrock upon which a glittering, enlightened and possibly eternal civilization has been founded. Come, child of the future, take on the mantle of your inheritance and know thyself!"-A J Dalton, author of Green Man Ascendant and Chronicles of a Cosmic Warlord

When bookseller and events organizer Annie Murray invites the glamorous world of Hollywood along to her small-town film festival, she finds herself entangled in a sinister plot as twisted as any big-screen thriller...After the success of her first event, which revived the fortunes of the bookstore she loves so dearly, Annie is excited to launch Redwood Grove's first film festival. But when an infamous film critic plunges to his death during the premiere of a Hitchcock-inspired thriller, Annie's instincts tell her that this was no accident. She soon discovers that many of the cast, crew and guests are harboring dark secrets; from the lead actress with a scandalous past, to a film historian obsessed with protecting his vintage reel collection.Determined to unravel the mystery, Annie must sift through a tangled web of hidden agendas and deception to expose the killer before they strike again. Can she crack the case and save her film festival - or will she find herself in the spotlight?Packed full of plot twists and a colorful cast of characters, A Murder at the Movies sparkles with charm, heart and humor, and will keep cozy mystery fans guessing until the final pages. Perfect fans for Lauren Elliott, Tonya Kappes and Janet Evanovich.

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 200, Publishers: Blackstone Publishing, ISBN-13: 9798212514309, Date of issue: 2026

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The Guncle meets Every Time I Go On Vacation Someone Dies in this fun and twisty cosy mystery following a spoiled nepo baby who’s forced to work at a struggling summer camp—and stumbles into a real-life murder mystery he has no choice but to solve…Rustic cabins. Lakefront bonfires. A painfully hot lifeguard. And a murder? Summer has never been this camp. Mikey Hartford IV has coasted through his twenties in a distracted blur of yachts and sex and partying. But when his father discovers his latest million-dollar impulse buy and changes the terms of his trust, the party’s finally over. Now, unless Mikey can make a positive contribution to the world before his thirtieth birthday?one that doesn't involve throwing cash at his problems?he’ll never see another yacht again. (Or even so much as a canoe.)Enter: Camp Lore, a struggling summer camp in upstate New York where Mikey has to work as the oldest, least-qualified staffer to prove that he can "do good” alongside his twelve-year-old aunt. (Yes, aunt.) But Mikey isn’t sure he’ll be able to survive the camp’s ramshackle living conditions, let alone the gaggle of preteens who won’t leave his side. And when his campers become obsessed with a local legend set at an abandoned cabin on the grounds, Mikey’s chances of not making it through the summer become dangerously real?because it turns out there’s a murder hidden beneath Camp Lore. And someone there will stop at nothing to keep it that way. Solving a decade-old cold case will surely be enough "good” for Mikey to earn his inheritance. He just has to stay alive long enough to do it…A Murder Most Camp delivers a wickedly fun murder mystery bursting with thrills and personality in equal measure. TropesCosy Murder MysteryQueer RomanceSummer Camp KillerContemporary ThrillerLGBTQ+

Fans of Enola Holmes and Nancy Drew will love the exciting A Murder Most Unladylike mystery seriesall eleven books now available together in one collectible paperback boxed set!Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong both have a penchant for solving mysteries. In fact, outspoken Daisy is a self-described Sherlock Holmes, and she appoints wallflower Hazel as her own personal Watson when they form their own (secret!) detective agency. The only problem? There is nothing to investigate at the perfectly proper Deepdean School for Girls they both attend. Or is there? Follow Daisy and Hazel as they put their deductive skills and friendship to the test to solve a series of murders most unladylike! This entertaining paperback boxed set includes: Murder Is Bad Manners Poison Is Not Polite First Class Murder Jolly Foul Play Mistletoe and Murder A Spoonful of Murder Death in the Spotlight Top Marks for Murder Death Sets Sail Cream Buns and Crime Once Upon a Crime

Le Carre's second novel offers an exquisite, satirical look at an elite private school as it chronicles the early development of George Smiley.

Winner of the Neustadt International Prize for LiteratureAs with the rest of her literary career, Dubravka Ugresic's final work, A Muzzle for Witches, is uncategorizable. On its surface, the book is a conversation with the literary critic Merima Omeragic, covering topics such as "Women and the Male Perspective," "The Culture of (Self)Harm," and "The Melancholy of Vanishing." But the book is more than a simple interview: It's a roadmap of the literary world, exploring the past century and all of its violence and turmoil--especially in Yugoslavia, Ugresic's birth country--and providing a direction for the future of feminist writing. One of the greatest thinkers of the past hundred years, Ugresic was one-of-a-kind, who novels and literary essays pushed the bounds of form and content, and A Muzzle for Witches offers the chance to see her at her most raw, and most playful.

A Mysterious Universe introduces the fundamental laws of quantum mechanics, theory of relativity, and cosmology to a novice in simple language. This concise book deals with deep issues related to the mysteries of modern physics. Both quantum mechanics and relativity are highly mathematical subjects and are not easily accessible. In 2020, the author wrote a book Quantum Mechanics for Beginners with the aim of introducing the fundamentals of quantum theory to someone with elementary knowledge of physics and algebra. Here he goes one step further and introduces these ideas to someone with no prior knowledge of physics and mathematics. In the first part of the book, topics like the wave-particle duality, the probabilistic nature of the measurement, the possibility of multiple universes, and the nature of reality are discussed. In the second part, Einstein's special and general theories of relativity and their amazing and mind-boggling consequences are presented. The impact of the theory of relativity on cosmology is immense. The big bang model of the universe, black holes, and the current hot topics of dark matter and dark energy are explained and discussed. These fields that may hold the key to many unanswered questions about the universe are still evolving. This book is intended for readers, young and old, who would like to understand the incomprehensible laws that govern the universe without any prior background in physics and mathematics.

THIS BOOK REVEALS an amazingly long-overlooked psychological reality that dawned on the author when he woke up from a dream and thought: "Suppose I had never woken up? Though others would know, how would I ever know it was over?" Based on cognitive science research and analysis, the author found that conscious­ness is not extinguished with death but, from a dying person's perspective, only imperceptibly "paused."Given this, from your perspective, you'll never lose your mind, self, and soul. And, given dreams and near-death experiences, you may experience a timeless natural-i.e., scientifically supported-afterlife, which can be a heaven of utmost happiness.Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection was an earth-shattering revelation about how life evolved. This book is about an equally earth-shattering scientific theory about how a human life ends, including its possible impact on society and on you.(The book is available in paperback, hardback, and eBook versions. In the latter two, some figures appear in color.)

Everyone knows Isabella, Lady Trent, to be the world's preeminent dragon naturalist. Here at last, in her own words, is the true story of a pioneering spirit who risked her reputation, prospects, and her life to satisfy scientific curiosity; of how she sought true love despite her lamentable eccentricities; and of her thrilling expedition to the mountains of Vystrana, where she made discoveries that would change the world.

World Fantasy Award winner - Shirley Jackson Award winnerEmily Dickinson takes a carriage ride with Death. A couple are invited over to a neighbor's daughter's exorcism. A country witch with a sea-captain's head in a glass globe intercedes

A Natural History of Sea Serpents, re-examines the cold-case enigma of sea serpents and monsters described by impeccable witnesses over three centuries. These reports have sometimes intrigued and puzzled the most eminent scientists of their times, yet often became the butt of popular derision.Naturalist Adrian Shine, best known for his fifty years examining Loch Ness as a "sympathetic sceptic", reveals how the loch actually held the key to the greater mystery. He exonerates the integrity of most witnesses, often remarks upon the accuracy of their observations yet offers bold and radical interpretations of what they have seen. The book digs deep into the roots of the legend and shows how expectations "evolved" from those "serpents" to prehistoric "monsters" during the nineteenth century. The book cites over a hundred reports and contains as many illustrations as evidence for its conclusions. His findings, stemming from knowledge of ships, the sea and the true monsters living there, cover the entire spectrum of reports, giving new insight, for example, into the famous HMS Daedalus episode of 1848, the description of a very unusual creature seen by two zoologists in 1904 and the serpent seen by hundreds off the coast of New England in 1817. Nothing daunted, he investigates reports of huge serpents seen battling whales and creatures which defy our understanding of vertebrate anatomy by bending both sideways and up and down, whilst under fire by the French Navy.This book will certainly generate debate within the cryptozoology movement, yet also challenges the theories of the preeminent sceptical writer on the subject, Dr. Robert France, who has proposed whales and other creatures entangled in pre-plastic era fishing gear as the cause of most sea serpent encounters. Nevertheless, the author shares this ethnobiological perspective and ends with a strong conservation message.

Diane Ackerman's lusciously written grand tour of the realm of the senses includes conversations with an iceberg in Antarctica and a professional nose in New York, along with dissertations on kisses and tattoos, sadistic cuisine and the music played by the planet Earth. "Delightful . . . gives the reader the richest possible feeling of the worlds the senses take in."--The New York Times. (Literature--Classics & Contemporary)

One of the leading artists of our time offers a personal insight into his work, his childhood and his artistic techniques.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Dangerous Creatures of Australia is an easy-to-use introductory photographic guide to 280 species of dangerous creature commonly encountered in Australia. The species include terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.

ANaturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Aotearoa New Zealand is an introductory photographicguide to 250 bird species in New Zealand, including the most commonly seen, residentand endemic species. Designed for all levels of birder, it is perfect for localsand visitors alike. High-quality photographs from one of New Zealand’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, whichinclude nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendlyintroduction covers climate, vegetation, biogeography and the key sites forviewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of allof the birds of New Zealand encompassing, for each species, its English, Maoriand scientific names, local status, and threat level, updated in 2026. Thefully revised third edition features the latest research and over 100spectacular new photos of Aotearoa New Zealand’s birdlife.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Nepal is an introductory photographic identification guide to 280 bird species commonly seen in Nepal.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Australia is an introductory photographic guide to 280 butterfly species commonly seen in Australia. The 2nd edition includes extensive updates to the text, featuring revised taxonomy and multiple new images of the species covered.

ANaturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Hong Kong is a photographic identificationguide to 235 butterfly species found in Hong Kong (99.9% coverage), and isperfect for resident and visitor alike.

A Naturalist’ s Guide to the Reptiles of the Philippines is an introductory photographic guide to 176 reptile taxa commonly encountered in The Philippines, and is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from the region’ s top nature photographers, some of species that have never before been published, are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include common and scientific names, size, identifying features, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers climate and biogeographical regions, habitats, conservation, topography and advice on snakebites. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the reptiles of The Philippines encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status and CITES listing.

A collection of 800+ beautifully illustrated stickers for every nature enthusiast. Creatures of the forest and creatures of the sea. An artful meditation on the garden, a symphony of trees, colorful butterflies flitting among flowers, and a celebration of mushrooms. Filled with more than 800 lush and enchanting stickers, each lovingly hand-painted and beautifully detailed, from a single, charming hedgehog to a series of tiny, evocative landscapes, this collection is perfect for decorating a nature journal, an explorer's diary, or the pages of a favorite guidebook.

As a fourteen-year-old boy from a small Midwestern town, Charles Mee believed in God, family, and his future, which, at the very least, included girls and a long spell as a hometown football hero. But when he collapsed one night at a school dance, his dreams began to vanish. In a narrative at once funny and profound, Mee brilliantly captures the era in which polio, not communism, was every American parent's nightmare. Unraveling the mysteries of his own Cold War youth, Mee gives voice both to the child with a potentially fatal disease and to the man whose recognition of himself as a disabled outsider has served to heighten his gifts as a storyteller.

A grandmotherly necromancer seeking resolution for her past with the help of her loyal entourage: an undead cat and a spectral knight.A girl on the run from the Eternal Empire for the mysterious power she possesses.When a chance encounter pulls them together, Gam Gam will do what it takes to protect Mina from the rogue sergeant hounding her-including raising the dead. As long as they're dressed for the occasion.

Having long abandoned any hope of making a match, twenty-six-year-old Beatrice Hyde-Clare finds herself a little overwhelmed by her engagement to the Duke of Kesgrave.Cloying society matrons clamor for her attention while her aunt reels off an endless list of servants she will have to oversee. Even the most intrepid female would quake at the prospect of managing eight footmen!Fortunately, Bea knows the perfect distraction-an intriguing mystery-and pays a call on the Countess of Abercrombie, who had promised her that very thing only the evening before.But her ladyship is reluctant to discuss the details with a newly minted duchess-to-be, and it dawns on Bea that the investigation cuts closer to home than she could have ever imagined. Because this time the murder victims are her own mother and father, who had died twenty years before in a seemingly straightforward boating accident.Alas, nothing is straightforward, and as Bea digs into her past, she discovers with growing horror that she has no more idea how to be a daughter than she does a duchess.

'I did have hallucinations, but did they harm anyone? Who did they harm, that's what I'd like to know!' This title features three disturbing tales of supernatural hallucinations, hysterical obsession and moral decay. It includes fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.

I'm being hunted by all of Mythos Fae kind.Why?Because I'm about to go into my first heat.For years, I've just been Serapina the human.Now, I'm Sera the Mythos Fae Omega.And apparently I harbor millennia's worth of secrets inside my soul.So not only am I trying to discover the memories hidden somewhere within my mind, but I'm also on the run...With three irresistible fae.Hades, the God of Death.Morpheus, the God of Dreams.Maliki, the Enforcer of Death.I'm pretty sure their presence is going to inspire my heat to overtake me sooner rather than later.Which will leave me a mindless, vulnerable mess.Can I trust my new guardians to protect me?Or am I going to find myself twisted up in a nest of lies?I'd better unravel the threads soon.Because the feral Alphas are not the only ones hunting me...The truth is coming.And it might just destroy us all.Author's Note: A Nest of Lies is book two of the Netherworld Fae trilogy and ends on a cliffhanger.

In Lisa Tuttle’s stories, the everyday domestic world of her female protagonists is invaded by the bizarre, the uncanny, the horrific. In 'Bug House’, a woman who goes to visit her aunt is shocked to find she is dying – but even more shocking is what is killing her. The divorcing couple in 'Community Property’ arrive at a macabre solution for how to divide ownership of a beloved pet. In 'Flying to Byzantium’, a writer travelling to a science fiction convention finds herself caught in a strange and terrifying hell. The thirteen tales in this collection are highly original and extremely chilling, and they reveal Tuttle to be a master of contemporary horror fiction.Never before published in the United States and highly sought-after by collectors, A Nest of Nightmares (1986) is a classic of modern horror. This new edition features the original paperback cover art by Nick Bantock and a new introduction by Will Errickson.'Thirteen stories guaranteed to leave you strongly disquieted’ – Neil Gaiman

This book presents a new and innovative concept in dealing with dogs: the human-canine synergy (HCS), characterized by a holistic nature and its differentiation from unidimensional terms expressing the affiliation of humans and dogs (Relationship, Interaction, Bonding). Related to the use and training by humans, it applies three main categories of dogs: a) the empathy/therapeutic individuals, which are dogs helping persons with empathy- or therapeutic needs; b) assisting/working dogs carrying out specific actions to aid or assist humans perform specific tasks; and c) the facilitating/inspiring dogs, which enable or improve various human activities, including classroom dogs for teaching and learning purposes in almost all educational subjects.Organized in three parts, chapters address the following needs:-The first section illuminates the concept of HCS as well as basic principles determining this synergy and consequently the process of training dogs (owners and professional trainers). Readers will understand the role of a dog's personality, behavior and especially temperament in its successful training.-In a scientifically documented way, the second part guides those who wish to engage in dog training (amateur or professional). It describes basic training forms within the HCS framework (obedience, protection, detection and classroom dog) and necessary steps for proper completion.-The third book part describes the business of dog training with multi-dimensional approach by emphasizing a good understanding and knowledge of interactions and the environment in which trainer, owner and dog typically operate.Overall, this work is a valuable read for anyone who deals with our four-legged companions for business or pleasure.

"A New Beginning with Falun Gong reached #1 in the Amazon Meditation category and #1 in Other Eastern Religion and Sacred Texts category during its launch week."-----------------------------Can an ancient meditation practice help address the modern challenges of stress, anxiety, and constant overthinking?A New Beginning with Falun Gong introduces readers to the timeless principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, And Forbearance through personal stories, case studies, and reflections from 17 contributors around the world. Blending lived experience with professional insights from doctors, psychologists, and educators, the book explores how this traditional practice has helped people find clarity, resilience, and inner peace.The book features voices from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, China, Germany, and beyond, offering a global perspective on the search for balance in a fast-paced world.Through stories of healing, personal growth, spiritual discovery, and case studies, A New Beginning with Falun Gong invites readers to slow down, reflect, and rediscover a path toward a calmer and more meaningful life.