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One of the Financial Times' Best Books of 2021One of Bill Gates' Five Favorite Books of 2021For all of neuroscience's advances, we've made little progress on its biggest question: How do simple cells in the brain create intelligence?Jeff Hawkins and his team discovered that the brain uses maplike structures to build a model of the world-not just one model, but hundreds of thousands of models of everything we know. This discovery allows Hawkins to answer important questions about how we perceive the world, why we have a sense of self, and the origin of high-level thought. A Thousand Brains heralds a revolution in the understanding of intelligence.It is a big-think book, in every sense of the word.

In this poignant epilogue to his bestselling "The Bridges of Madison County, " Waller tells the remainder of the story of photographer Robert Kincaid and farmer's wife Francesca Johnson. Hardy Publishing.

#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Selection series Kiera Cass is back with her most epic novel yet-a sweeping enemies-to-lovers standalone romance."Love has a sound. It sounds like a thousand heartbeats happening at the same time." Princess Annika has lived a life of comfort-but no amount of luxuries can change the fact that her life isn't her own to control. The king, once her loving father, has gone cold, and Annika will soon be forced into a loveless marriage for political gain.Miles away, small comforts are few and far between for Lennox. He has devoted his life to the Dahrainian army, hoping to one day help them reclaim the throne that was stolen from them. For Lennox, the idea of love is merely a distraction-nothing will stand in the way of fighting for his people.But when love, against all odds, finds them both, they are bound by its call. They can't possibly be together-but the irresistible thrum of a thousand heartbeats won't let them stay apart. Kiera Cass brings her signature sparkling romance to this beautiful story of star-crossed lovers and long-held secrets.

A former paramedic's visceral, poignant, and mordantly funny account of a decade spent on Atlanta's mean streets saving lives and connecting with the drama and occasional beauty that lies inside catastrophe. In the aftermath of 9/11 Kevin Hazzard felt

PRE-ORDER THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM MONICA MURPHY. AVAILABLE IN HARDBACK FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME, as a DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last.Secrets don't die. They just transfer schools.New York native Billie Vale arrives at Wickham Academy, England's most elite boarding school, with a forged identity as Belinda Winters and one mission: clear her sister's name. Isla lies in a coma, accused of killing her best friend. Billie has one shot to uncover the truth in a school built on privilege and deception. Succeed, and her estranged father will finally help her mother. Fail, and it will tear what's left of her family apart.But Wickham's secrets run deep, and not everyone wants them exposed. The school's golden prince and its brooding outcast both seem to know more than they'll admit?and both have reasons to keep Billie close. As she digs into the lies that built Wickham's empire, she discovers that loyalty is just another currency, every hallway hides a motive, and everyone here protects their own at any cost.But someone at Wickham knows what really happened...And they'll bury Billie before they let her find out. Perfect for readers who loved the dark social hierarchies of Gossip Girl and the twisty, secret-laden tension of One of Us Is Lying, A Thousand Perfect Lies delivers prep-school glamour, sisterly redemption, and a mystery that turns privilege into peril.

Suggests an open system of psychological exploration to cut through accepted norms of morality, language, and politics

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 172, Publishers: REVIEW & HERALD PUB, Author: Susi Hasel Mundy,Maylan Schurch, ISBN-13: 9780828015615, Date of issue: 2001

In A Thousand Ships, broadcaster and classicist Natalie Haynes retells the story of the Trojan War from an all-female perspective, for fans of Madeline Miller and Pat Barker. This was never the story of one woman, or two. It was the story of them all . . . In the middle of the night, a woman wakes to find her beloved city engulfed in flames. Ten seemingly endless years of conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans are over. Troy has fallen. From the Trojan women whose fates now lie in the hands of the Greeks, to the Amazon princess who fought Achilles on their behalf, to Penelope awaiting the return of Odysseus, to the three goddesses whose feud started it all, these are the stories of the women embroiled in the legendary war.Powerfully told from an all-female perspective, in A Thousand Ships Natalie Haynes puts the women, girls and goddesses at the centre of the story.

THE RICHARD & JUDY NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER`A suspenseful epic' Daily Telegraph `A triumph' Financial Times `Heartbreaking' Mail on Sunday `Deeply moving' Sunday TimesMariam is only fifteen when she is sent to Kabul to marry Rasheed. Nearly two decades later, a friendship grows between Mariam and a local teenager, Laila, as strong as the ties between mother and daughter. When the Taliban take over, life becomes a desperate struggle against starvation, brutality and fear.Yet love can move a person to act in unexpected ways, and lead them to overcome the most daunting obstacles with a startling heroism.

Unlock the more straightforward side of A Thousand Splendid Suns with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini, a story of love, friendship and war in modern Afghanistan. It traces the bond that develops between Mariam and Laila, the first and second wives of a violent, abusive man. Despite their very different upbringings as a result of their country's constantly changing political situation and the fact that Mariam initially feels that Laila is "stealing" her husband, the two women gradually become so close that they are like mother and daughter, and they will go to any lengths to protect each other. A Thousand Splendid Suns is Khaled Hosseini's second novel, following on from his 2003 bestseller The Kite Runner. Find out everything you need to know about A Thousand Splendid Suns in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:• A complete plot summary• Character studies• Key themes and symbols• Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

** Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2025**The joyous and electric memoir from beloved music icon Neneh CherryA SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN, NEW STATESMAN, EVENING STANDARD, UNCUT AND ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024'Intoxicating . . . Seductive' SUNDAY TIMES'Inspiring' ANNIE MACMANUS'Fabulous' VOGUETop of the Pops, December 1988. The world sat up as a young woman made her debut: gold bra, gold bomber jacket, and proudly, gloriously, seven months pregnant. This was no ordinary artist. This was Neneh Cherry.But navigating fame and family wasn't always simple. In this beautiful and deeply personal memoir, Cherry remembers the collaborations, the highs and lows, the friendships and loves, and the addictions and traumas that have shaped her as a woman and an artist. At the heart of it, always, is family: the extraordinary three generations of artists and musicians that are her inheritance and her legacy.Musician. Songwriter. Collaborator. Activist. Mother. Daughter. Lover. Friend. Icon. This is her story.'I loved it' ZADIE SMITH'Enthralling' BERNARDINE EVARISTO'Thrums with life' GUARDIAN'A living testament to artistic invention' OBSERVER

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 480, Publishers: Zando, Author: K.F. Breene, ISBN-13: 9781638934837, Date of issue: 2026

Matthew Scudder, ex-cop and recovering alcoholic, has finally gtten his life together. Suddenly, trouble arrives in the form of and old enemy, psychotic James Leo Motley, who is brutally murdering anyone close to Scudder--with Scudder's name on the list!

A Tide of Black Steel begins a new blockbuster epic fantasy series with a Norse flavour, from international bestseller Anthony Ryan, perfect for fans of John Gwynne's Bloodsworn series

LARGE PRINT EDITION More at LargePrintLiberty.com.F.A. Hayek said that his biggest regret in a lifetime of writing was that he never wrote a book-length refutation of Keynesian economics. He seriously doubted that Keynesian style planning would

Drawn to the promise of upward mobility, Vera's husband moves the family to the suburbs. To a sprawling prefab, split-level home outside the noisy, crowded city. A place where the kids can run free through the woods and play safely on the street.Vera must acclimate to the silent, sleepy town. To the women next door. To the quiet of night. To the old well her children find out in the forest that conjures terrible dreams which only seem to amplify her anguish.Until one Sunday morning, she notices an older woman sitting three pews ahead of her in church. Her slender neck, the long line of her body, the gentle curve of her lips when she smiles at Vera after the service.She wants to know this woman.Could she be the key to rescuing Vera from the monotony of her life?"This novel is a rare gift of literature shining bright against the pulp fiction of today." - Della B"Revolutionary Road meets Shutter Island and Stepford Wives." - Lady Olenna

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 257, Publishers: Hay House UK Ltd, Author: Myss,Caroline, ISBN-13: 9781401976453, Date of issue: 2023

On December 16, 1944, the vanguard of three German armies, totaling half a million men, attacked U.S. forces in the Ardennes region of Belgium and Luxembourg, achieveing what had been considered impossible -- total surprise. In the most abysmal failure of battlefield intelligence in the history of the U.S. Army, 600,000 American soldiers found themselves facing Hitler's last desperate effort of the war.The brutal confrontation that ensued became known as the Battle of the Bulge, the greatest battle ever fought by the U.S. Army -- a triumph of American ingenuity and dedication over an egregious failure in strategic intelligence. "A Time for Trumpets is the definitive account of this dramatic victory, told by one of America's most respected military historians, who was also an eyewitness: MacDonald commanded a rifle company in the Battle of the Bulge. His account of this unique battle is exhaustively researched, honestly recounted, and movingly authentic in its depiction of hand-to-hand combat.Mingling firsthand experience with the insights of a distinguished historian, MacDonald places this profound human drama unforgettably on the landscape of history.

A Time of Blood, the second book in the Of Blood and Bone trilogy, is the spectacular sequel to A Time of Dread by John Gwynne. Defy the darkness. Defend the light . . . At the battle of Starstone Lake, Drem and his friends witnessed horrors they’ll never forget. They saw magic warping men into beasts and a demon rise from the dead, creating something new and terrifying. So they flee to warn the Order of the Bright Star. But the demons’ high priestess, Fritha, is determined to hunt them down.Concealed in Forn Forest, Riv struggles to understand her half-breed lineage. It represents the warrior angels’ most dangerous secret, so when their high captain tracks her down, he aims to kill.Meanwhile, demonic forces are gathering a mighty war-host, to crush their enemies and rule the world of man. And the angels are already fractured and facing betrayal. Like heroes of old, Riv, Drem and the Bright Star’s warriors must battle to save their land. But can the light triumph when the dark is rising?A Time of Blood follows A Time of Dread. The series reaches its powerful conclusion with A Time of Courage.'Reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place’ – Robin Hobb on A Time of Dread'A great read that accelerates the pace and goes one up on its excellent predecessor . . . Exciting, action-packed fantasy’ – Mark Lawrence, author of Prince of Thorns'This is extraordinarily good, an epic feat of the imagination. In this series Gwynne is setting a new benchmark in fantasy’ – Giles Kristian, author of LancelotA Time of Blood is the second in the Of Blood and Bone trilogy. The trilogy is set one hundred years after the end of Gwynne's Faithful and the Fallen quartet, and can be read as a standalone series.

Angels, demons and heroes face the ultimate fight for the Banished Lands. A Time of Courage is the epic conclusion to John Gwynne’s mighty fantasy trilogy, Of Blood and Bone.Battle the dark. Reclaim the world.The King of the Otherworld is finally free. Armed with fearsome new starstone weapons, Asroth prepares to lead his demonic war-host south. And with the help of his bride, Fritha, he plans to crush the warrior angels and their allies for good.In the shadows of Forn Forest, Riv and the surviving Ben-Elim hold a war council ­­– desperate to unite those who would stand against Asroth and his army. They decide to fly west, to join the Order of the Bright Star. But Drem and the Order are already under siege by a demon horde and their fragile defences may soon shatter.Across the Banished Lands, armies are gathering to settle ancient grudges and decide the fate of humanity. Drem, Riv and the Bright Star’s warriors will need to call on all their courage as they face the final battle. But will it be enough, as their darkest hour draws near?Start the heroic fantasy series with A Time of Dread.'Reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place’ – Robin Hobb on A Time of Dread'This book is so damned good . . . John Gwynne writes fantasy with the heart of a hero and the inventiveness of a master mage’ – Sebastien de Castell on A Time of BloodA Time of Courage is the third in the Of Blood and Bone trilogy. The trilogy is set one hundred years after the end of Gwynne's Faithful and the Fallen quartet, and can be read as a standalone series. The series begins with A Time of Dread.

'Reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place’ – Robin Hobb, author of Assassin’s ApprenticeThe first novel in John Gwynne’s epic and stirring Of Blood and Bone trilogy.The Ben-Elim, a race of warrior angels, once vanquished a mighty demon horde. Now they rule the Banished Lands. But their dominion is brutally enforced and their ancient enemy may not be as crushed as they thought.In the snowbound North, Drem, a trapper, finds mutilated corpses in the forests – a sign of demonic black magic. In the South, Riv, a young, tempestuous soldier, discovers a deadly rift within the Ben-Elim themselves.Two individuals with two world-changing secrets. But where will they lead? And what role will Drem and Riv play in the Banished Lands’ fate? Difficult choices need to be made. Because in the shadows, demons are gathering, waiting for their time to rise . . .Continue the heroic fantasy series with A Time of Blood.'A truly excellent read . . . Exciting, well-written swords and sorcery’ – Mark Lawrence, author of The Broken Empire'John Gwynne is one of the modern masters of heroic fantasy’ – Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of TimeOf Blood and Bone is set one hundred years after the end of Gwynne's Faithful and the Fallen quartet, and can be read as a standalone series. The trilogy includes A Time of Dread, A Time of Blood and A Time of Courage.

At the age of eighteen, Patrick Leigh Fermor set off from the heart of London on an epic journey - to walk to Constantinople. A Time of Gifts is the rich account of his adventures as far as Hungary, after which Between the Woods and the Water continues the story to the Iron Gates that divide the Carpathian and Balkan mountains. Acclaimed for its sweep and intelligence, Leigh Fermor's book explores a remarkable moment in time. Hitler has just come to power but war is still ahead, as he walks through a Europe soon to be forever changed - through the Lowlands to Mitteleuropa, to Teutonic and Slav heartlands, through the baroque remains of the Holy Roman Empire; up the Rhine, and down to the Danube.§§At once a memoir of coming-of-age, an account of a journey, and a dazzling exposition of the English language, A Time of Gifts is also a portrait of a continent already showing ominous signs of the holocaust to come.

An exhilarating true story that reads like a spy thriller about a former CIA operative recruited out of Iran, while he served as a member of the secretive and highly feared Revolutionary Guards of Iran. A TIME TO BETRAY This exhilarating, aw

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 389, Publishers: ENCLAVE PUB, Author: Nadine Brandes, ISBN-13: 9781621840299, Date of issue: 2014

Behind monastery walls, men of God spend their lives preparing for the passage of death. Best-selling French author Nicolas Diat set out to find what their deaths can reveal about the greatest mystery faced by everyone--the end of life.How to die

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 336, Publishers: CHAOSIUM INC, ISBN-13: 9781568823836, Date of issue: 2022

This charming picture book presents a year of holiday traditions from Tasha Tudor's own childhood and is sure to be welcomed by a new generation of readers as well as old fans. Delicate watercolor paintings, intricate border illustrations, and a loving text celebrate the turning of the seasons and the year's special days. Marker ribbon. Full color.

MATT SCUDDER RETURNS. More than 40 years after his debut and nearly a decade since his last appearance, one of the most renowned characters in all of crime fiction is back on the case in this major new novella by Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Law

A Time to Wean is a picture book for babies and toddlers who are weaning from nursing. Follow favorite animals as they grow, discover new things, and nurse less. All with the comfort and reassurance that love and hugs from mama never change."When

Ada Nicolle created a crossword blog several years ago called Luckystreak Xwords, as well as a Patreon, both of which feature themeless puzzles focusing primarily on modern trends and Gen Z culture. She writes, "I like to represent people that don't often get the spotlight in mainstream crossword puzzles, and I figure crosswords are more fun when they feel like they were written by a person living in the present moment." This collection will consist of 72 crosswords imbued with Ada's singular personality and humor, compiled from the best of her blog, plus 30 brand-new puzzles written especially for this book.

Trade paperback. Entries covering every dark chapter of serial murder.

Newly updated and expanded, A to Z GIS: An Illustrated Dictionary of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a comprehensive reference for anyone discovering the interdisciplinary nature of GIS.

In this collection, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve their first fo ur mysteries!

An illustrated history of football cards, an epic saga of brands and collections. The A-Z traces the earliest cards and stickers - British inventions, both - through a century of rare and beautiful football ephemera, and is sure to captivate football fans and collectors alike. Incorporating a guide to values, the A-Z is priceless.

The Greek name Mesopotamia means "land between the rivers." The Romans used this term for an area that they controlled only briefly (between 115 and 117 A.D.): the land between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, from the south Anatolian mountains ranges to the Persian Gulf. It comprises the civilizations of Sumer and Akkad (third millennium B.C.) as well as the later Babylonian and Assyrian empires of the second and first millennium. Although the "history" of Mesopotamia in the strict sense of the term only begins with the inscriptions of Sumerian rulers around the 27th century B.C., the foundations for Mesopotamian civilization, especially the beginnings of irrigation and the emergence of large permanent settlements, were laid much earlier, in the fifth and fourth millennium. The A to Z of Mesopotamia defines concepts, customs, and notions peculiar to the civilization of ancient Mesopotamia, from adult adoption to ziggurats. This is accomplished through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, appendixes, and hundreds of cross-reference dictionary entries on religion, economy, society, geography, and important kings and rulers.

The Designers Republic (TM) is the design group that changed design. But there's never been a book that tells its story - until now. Led by founder and born rebel, Ian Anderson, The Designers Republic (TM) has shaped graphic communication over the past thirty years through rule-defying music work, provocative self-initiated projects and a fierce commitment to conceptual thinking over style.Now, for the first time in book form, Anderson explores the studio's output, and its influence on a generation of graphic designers. AZTDR (TM) spans over three decades of work - from the studio's earliest designs for the FON label in the mid-1980s and sleeves for Age of Chance, Chakk and Cabaret Voltaire, right up to its recent projects for The Cinematic Orchestra, Led Bib and the Gulbenkian Foundation. Alongside classic self-initiated TDR (TM) projects, the 512-page book features an A to Z of everything from campaigns for Evolution Print, Coca-Cola and Nike, through to the studio's celebrated designs for video games such as Wipeout and Formula Fusion.TDR (TM)'s special relationship with print is explored through its celebrated contributions to IDEA and Emigre magazines and its 3D>2D book, alongside its work for Manchester School of Art, Gatecrasher, NY Sushi and the studio's array of music clients. Here, TDR (TM)'s work with Autechre is examined via ten key releases, while the studio's involvement with Pop Will Eat Itself focuses on some twenty-eight different singles and albums. There are also expansive sections devoted to TDR (TM)'s designs for Aphex Twin, Moloko, Sun Electric and The Orb, alongside sleeve designs for R&S Records, New Atlantis, a range of Berlin-based labels and, of course, Warp Records.

¿Qué pasaría si todos los crushes que tuviste descubrieran lo que sientes por ellos todos a la vez Descubre el primer libro de la inolvidable trilogía que ha inspirado la exitosa serie de Netflix, A todos los chicos de los que me enamoré. Lara Jean guarda sus cartas de amor en una caja. No son cartas que le hayan enviado, las ha escrito ella, una por cada chico del que se ha enamorado. En ellas se muestra tal como es, porque sabe que nadie las leerá. Hasta que un día alguien las envía por equivocación y la vida amorosa de Lara Jean pasa de imaginaria a estar totalmente fuera de control. «No sólo te divierte, sino que llegas a entenderlo y sentirte como alguno de los personajes.» K-magazine «Jenny Han ha conseguido lo que se proponía desde un principio: hacer ver que una chica no caucásica puede ser la protagonista.» El Templo de las Mil Puertas «Es un libro sorprendentemente bueno que va más allá de primeras impresiones.» The Guardian «Claramente ha llenado una demanda que estaba sin satisfacer.» The New York Times

À toi de jouer, la méthode de français langue étrangère destinée aux adolescents pour s’engager, coopérer et agir !La collection comprend 4 niveaux (du A1.1 au A2.2).Découvrez un extrait d’À toi de jouer 1 (niveau A1.1) ici : https://bit.ly/3G5wXJl La méthode À toi de jouer, c’est :un « livre + cahier » avec une structure claire pour un lien efficace entre travail en classe et en autonomie ;une approche progressive et guidée de la grammaire et du lexique ;un grand nombre d’activités en groupes et des jeux pour favoriser la production et la coopération en classe ;une dimension résolument citoyenne : Atelier citoyen, Culture et compétences et Boite à idées.À toi de jouer, c’est également une méthode riche en vidéos pour une immersion dans la langue :une vidéo lexicale en images en début d’unité ;un dialogue déclencheur en vidéo pour suivre les aventures de cinq adolescents et de leur professeur ;des vidéos sur des aspects culturels francophones pour s’ouvrir au monde. Le « livre + cahier » À toi de jouer 1 (niveau A1.1) en 4 unités, comprend :des pages Bilanà la fin de chaque unité ;un dossier « Bienvenue à Paris ! » pour découvrir la ville ;un accompagnement pour une préparation au DELF A1.En +,pour poursuivre son apprentissage avec À toi de jouer 1(niveau A1.1) :un accès direct aux ressources (audios et vidéos) et à des activités interactives complémentaires en flashant les pages du livre avec l’application didierfle.app ;des activités interactives supplémentaires et les ressources (audios et vidéos) accessibles via le site compagnonwww.didierfle-mesressources.com. En complément du « livre + cahier » À toi de jouer 1, la méthode propose :un guide pédagogique avec les corrigés des activités, des conseils et des activités alternatives ou de prolongements, de nombreux tests pour chaque unité pour faciliter l'évaluation des élèves. À noter : ce guide pédagogique est également téléchargeable gratuitement avec un compte professeur sur la fiche du guide sur www.didierfle.com/a-toi-de-jouer. Également disponible à la vente sur la eboutique.didierfle.com :le livre + cahier numérique ;le pack numérique enseignant (livre + cahier + guide pédagogique)Pour accéder directement à votre ouvrage et à ses ressources sur la plateforme Educadhoc et bénéficier de toutes les fonctionnalités de celle-ci.

Half-Fae Elessia could have had everything.Literally.Since her magic allows her to compel anyone to do her bidding by merely looking into their eyes, the world was at her feet.But after a tragic accident, she is thrown into the Fae king's dungeons and forced to swear a blood oath to him, binding her to his service.Five years later, she's living amongst humans in Ellow and has created a life for herself-as best she can, with the king's promise to call in his debt looming over her.When he finally comes to collect, she is made to infiltrate the human elections to determine whether the current regent is involved in the strange things happening in the land of Fae.With the promise of freedom from the king's claws, Elessia is determined to see it through. Liberty is within reach as long as she can keep the lethal Fae guard watching over her from eliminating her before she unearths the information the king seeks.But as she grows closer to the brooding human regent and secrets begin to unravel, Elessia realizes greater forces may be at play.And she might stand before the choice between her own freedom and that of a nation.

The world will burn in the final installment of Scarlett St. Clair's bestselling Hades X Persephone saga.The gods are at war, the Titans have been released, and Hades and Persephone must fight tooth and nail for their happy ending.Persephone, Goddess of Spring, never guessed that a chance encounter with Hades, God of the Underworld, would change her life forever-but he did. Now embroiled in a fight for humanity and battles between the gods, Persephone and Hades have entered a world they never thought they would see. To end the chaos, Persephone must draw upon her darkness and embrace who she's become-goddess, wife, queen of the Underworld.Once, Persephone made bargains to save those she loves. Now, she will go to war for them.The world will burn in the final installment of Scarlett St. Clair's bestselling Hades X Persephone saga. The gods are at war, the Titans have been released, and Hades and Persephone must fight tooth and nail for their happy ending. Persephone, Goddess of Spring, never guessed that a chance encounter with Hades, God of the Underworld, would change her life forever-but he did. Now embroiled in a fight for humanity and battles between the gods, Persephone and Hades have entered a world they never thought they would see. To end the chaos, Persephone must draw upon her darkness and embrace who she's become-goddess, wife, queen of the Underworld. Once, Persephone made bargains to save those she loves. Now, she will go to war for them.

From bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair comes a dark and enthralling reimagining of the Hades and Persephone Greek myth. "Let me worship you," he said. She remembered the words she had whispered to him in the back of the limo after La Rose. "You will worship me, and I won't even have to order you." His request felt sinful and devious, and she reveled in it. She answered, "Yes."Persephone is the Goddess of Spring in title only. Since she was a little girl, flowers have only shriveled at her touch. After moving to New Athens, she hoped to lead an unassuming life disguised as a mortal journalist. All of that changes when she sits down in a forbidden nightclub to play a hand of cards with a hypnotic and mysterious stranger. Hades, God of the Dead, has built a gambling empire in the mortal world and his favorite bets are rumored to be impossible. But nothing has ever intrigued him as much as the goddess offering him a bargain he can't resist. After her encounter with Hades, Persephone finds herself in a contract with the God of the Dead, and his terms are impossible: Persephone must create life in the Underworld or lose her freedom forever. The bet does more than expose Persephone's failure as a goddess, however.As she struggles to sow the seeds of her freedom, love for the God of the Dead grows-a love that is both captivating and forbidden.

Fairytales are for the naive. Princess Assassin Gray Monroe is ordered by her father to kill the villainous prince responsible for starting a war that threw the world into a post-apocalyptic society. In a decrepit landscape where two magical species war with one another, while a human militia hunts them all, Gray has only one thing on her mind: vengeance.With a single focus on killing the man who murdered her first love, she believes nothing will stop her. That is until she hesitates when she comes face-to-face with her nemesis at long last.Unable to complete the task, Gray must return to the King's Palace empty-handed for her annual birthday celebration to a court of vipers who lie in wait for her to slip in her icy façade. When a sinister plot is revealed to assassinate the princess, she must flee into a world where she's now the hunted and fight to survive to get the revenge she's owed.Prince Griffin Silas is on a mission of his own: to kill the king. The problem is he's suffering from an affliction that robs him of his sanity while making him crave violence and death. But first, he needs the princess in his hands, no matter the cost. In a race against his spiraling affliction, who will achieve their goal first? As the first installment in the Celestials of Arcadia, "A Touch of Gold and Madness" is a story about moving through a lifetime of trauma while also packed with action, secrets, betrayal, and a tension full of slow-burning steam. It will keep you turning the pages to discover the long-buried truths concealed by those who seek ultimate power.

"Um, holy shit...This novel will be the most fun you"ll have this summer." -Emily Temple, Literary HubRemy and Alicia, a couple of insecure service workers, are not particularly happy together. But they are bound by a shared obsession with Jen, a beautiful former co-worker of Remy"s who now seems to be following her bliss as a globe-trotting jewellery designer. In and outside the bedroom, Remy and Alicia"s entire relationship revolves around fantasies of Jen, whose every Instagram caption, outfit, and new age mantra they know by heart.Imagine their confused excitement when they run into Jen, in the flesh, and she invites them on a surfing trip to the Hamptons with her wealthy boyfriend and their group. Once there, Remy and Alicia try (a little too hard) to fit into Jen"s exalted social circle, but violent desire and class resentment bubble beneath the surface of this beachside paradise, threatening to erupt. As small disturbances escalate into outright horror, we find ourselves tumbling with Remy and Alicia into an uncanny alternate reality, one shaped by their most unspeakable, deviant, and intoxicating fantasies. Is this what "self-actualization" looks like?Part millennial social comedy, part psychedelic horror, and all wildly entertaining, A Touch of Jen is a sly, unflinching examination of the hidden drives that lurk just outside the frame of our carefully curated selves.

It's autumn at the Comfort Food Cafe and the leaves are golden, the lattes are spiced and love might just be brewing for one new resident... ?????????? Reclusive author Sarah is seeking refuge in the quiet village of Budbury, and the last thing she needs is a fake boyfriend. Except that's exactly what she gets - and the fake boyfriend just happens to be gorgeous, rugged Aidan, complete with an easy charm and an old soul that makes him seem like he's just stepped straight out of the pages of a novel. Using him to keep her nosy family at bay, he's happy to do her a favour in return for help with his rather unusual dog-sitting predicament. But nothing in Budbury stays pretend for long. Especially not when there's a hint of autumn magic in the air, with a sprinkle of Halloween mischief. Full of heart, humour and a touch of spooky charm, this is the perfect cosy read for autumn nights. ?????????? Readers love The Comfort Food Cafe series! 'Oh how I wish the Comfort Food Cafe was real!' 'I felt like I was returning home to friends who I hadn't seen in a long while...warm hearted and just plain lovely' 'What a wonderful return to the Comfort Food Cafe...had me smiling from start to finish' 'A sheer delight' 'I'm sure you'll fall in love with the cafe and all its regulars' 'Thanks, Debbie, for many hours of gorgeous escapism!' 'Beautifully written, with characters that just jump off the page, this is a gem of a book that I can't recommend enough.' 'I can't tell you how much I loved this book' 'If only real life was like this, it would be amazing' 'I didn't want to put it down' 'The absolute worst part of a Debbie Johnson book is turning over the last page and there is nothing more to read' 'Just brilliant!' 'Loved loved loved it!!'

The next installment in the Hades and Persephone story from bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair. Discover the world of New Athens and the Greek gods in a series that readers are calling "hopelessly addictive." "I am not sure who you think I am," she said. "But let me be clear-I am Persephone, future Queen of the Underworld, Lady of Your Fate-may you come to dread my presence." Persephone and Hades are engaged. In retaliation, Demeter summons a snowstorm that cripples New Greece, and refuses to lift the blizzard unless her daughter calls off her engagement. When the Olympians intervene, Persephone finds her future in the hands of ancient gods, and they are divided.Do they allow Persephone to marry Hades and go to war with Demeter, or prohibit their union and take up arms against the God of the Dead? Nothing is certain but the promise of war.

In Elfhame, bargains are currency, lies are weapons, and your heart is your greatest weakness.Reeling from Bastian's revelations, Kat wakes from her dire illness wanting nothing more than to sever all ties with the man who betrayed her. But fate has a different plan-she's trapped in Elfhame, the fae realm where nothing is as it seems. And worse, she's trapped with him, reliant on his touch to stave off a poison that threatens her very life. Thrust into the centre of Dusk and Dawn Courts, they must balance the two in order to maintain a delicate peace. But in a world where alliances are forged and shattered in a heartbeat, danger looms. A mysterious group infiltrates the city and spies whisper of an ancient artefact powerful enough to destroy an entire court.As enemies close in from all sides and attacks on the city escalate, Kat and Bastian must unearth deadly secrets and their own complicated feelings to survive-or risk a war to destroy faekind itself. Full of betrayal, bargains, and broken hearts, A Touch of Poison is the spellbinding second book in Shadows of the Tenebris Court, a searing romantic fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of The Bridge Kingdom and A Court of Thorns and Roses.

The second in the captivating Hades and Persephone series from fan-favorite bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair. "Are you saying you wouldn't fight for me?" Hades sighed and brushed his finger along her cheek. "Darling, I would burn this world for you." Persephone's relationship with Hades has gone public and the resulting media storm disrupts her normal life and threatens to expose her as the Goddess of Spring. To add to her troubles, everyone seems eager to warn Persephone away from the God of the Dead by exposing his hellish past. Things only get worse when a horrible tragedy leaves Persephone's heart in ruin and Hades refusing to help. Desperate, she takes matters into her own hands, striking bargains that lead to severe consequences.Faced with a side of Hades she never knew, and crushing loss, Persephone wonders if she can truly become Hades's queen.

This Animal Fantasy epic series, The Tails of Montague Stump, introduces a world of quirky, richly colourful characters where animals walk the walk and talk the talk! In Book 1, A Tour de Fate, Montague Stump, a fox, is tricked out of his inheritance. Losing a life of vast wealth and privilege, he takes to the road, but it's the making of him. Coming back, he plots a most appropriate revenge!Hans Horn, a feral street fox with nothing to his name is relentless in his quest for fame and fortune. The harder he works at it, the closer he gets to his dream, yet the more he seems to lose!The two never meet, but their worlds collide in the most unexpected way. And it's all over a pretty vixen they know nothing about!

Were it not for the calculus, mathematicians would have no way to describe the acceleration of a motorcycle or the effect of gravity on thrown balls and distant planets, or to prove that a man could cross a room and eventually touch the opposite wall. Just how calculus makes these things possible and in doing so finds a correspondence between real numbers and the real world is the subject of this dazzling book by a writer of extraordinary clarity and stylistic brio. Even as he initiates us into the mysteries of real numbers, functions, and limits, Berlinski explores the furthest implications of his subject, revealing how the calculus reconciles the precision of numbers with the fluidity of the changing universe. "An odd and tantalizing book by a writer who takes immense pleasure in this great mathematical tool, and tries to create it in others."--New York Times Book Review

Headed to Hungary and Slovakia to taste wine? Remember your trip forever with this fun Tokaj-Hegyalja wine journal. The Tokaj region is one of the world's most notable wine regions. This beautiful journal was designed to assist wine lovers in reviewing and