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As eager as Beatrice, Duchess of Kesgrave, is to meet her husband's newly discovered illegitimate half sister, she does not want it to happen like this: in the keeper's house at Newgate.Yes, that Newgate, the abject prison filled with squalor and misery to which Verity Lark has been consigned for murder. Found standing over the slain corpse of an old tormentor with a still-warm pistol in her hand, she is obviously guilty.It is an open-and-shut case with little for an unduly curious duchess to investigate.Except it all seems a little too simple and straightforward. The Runner, for example, who apprehended Miss Lark at the scene of the crime-it's awfully convenient that he just happened to be in the neighborhood at the very moment the gun discharged. Something else has to be at work here, such as a sinister figure lurking in the shadows to direct the action. Convinced of Miss Lark's innocence, Bea can conceive of no other explanation.Or is the prisoner really just the victim of a horrible stroke of bad luck?The question plagues Bea as she struggles to figure out the answer to her most confounding riddle yet, for the stakes are higher than ever and distressingly personal.

A collection of stories and essays from Cixin Liu, New York Times bestselling author of The Three-Body Problem Trilogy A collection of stories and essays from Cixin Liu, New York Times bestselling author of The Three-Body Problem Trilogy

Draws on a high-resolution digital scan of Jacopo de’ Barbari’s woodcut View of Venice printed in the year 1500 to outline the ways it depicts the social, cultural, economic, and political realities of everyday Venetian life. This book highlights the reality and myths of a topographically unique, mystical city and its place in the world.

The devil you know is never the one you should trust.Special Agent Patrick Collins is dispatched to Chicago, chasing a lead on the Morrígan's staff for the joint task force. Needing a cover for his presence in the Windy City, Patrick is ordered to investigate a politician running for mayor. In the lead up to election day, not everything is what it seems in a city where playing to win means appeasing the gods first and the electorate second.But Chicago brings its own set of problems outside the case: a stand-offish local god pack, a missing immortal, and Patrick's twin sister. Fighting Hannah and the Dominion Sect provides Patrick with a sinister reminder that some blood ties can never be cut.Left behind in New York City, Jonothon de Vere finds himself targeted by hunters who will go through anyone to kill him-including the packs under his protection. With a bounty on his head, Jono is forced to make a choice that Patrick would never approve of. Doing so risks breaking the trust he's built with the man he loves, but not acting will give the rival New York City god pack leverage Jono can't afford to give up.When Patrick and Jono reunite in Chicago, Patrick must confront the fraying of a relationship he's come to rely on for his own sanity. But fixing their personal problems will have to wait-because Niflheim is clawing at the shores of Lake Michigan and the dead are hungry.

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Publishers: GALILEO PUBL, Author: BRUEGHEL PIETER, ISBN-13: 9781915530370, Date of issue: 2024

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.

Back in print in new trade paperback editions, the third of five volumes collecting the complete stories of renowned "weird fiction" author Clark Ashton Smith. "None strikes the note of cosmic horror as well as Clark Ashton Smith. In sheer daemo

Commemorate a bygone age and immerse yourself in the elegance of the Victorian era with this treasure trove of Christmas ephemera—with 500+ stickers and 50+ activity pages, making it Christmas every day!With A Vintage Victorian Christmas Sticker, Color & Activity Book, you can celebrate the Christmas season with all things Victorian. The wondrous nineteenth century brought us many everyday luxuries that we still enjoy today, including electricity, telephones, photography, movies, and flush toilets. Many more inventions, such as pasteurization, sewing machines, underground trains, bicycles, and X-rays also came into being.But the Victorian era also ushered in many of the favorite Christmas traditions we still hold dear. From the first indoor Christmas trees and the look of Father Christmas to giving presents and sending Christmas cards, the time of Queen Victoria’s reign was one of festivities and a growing leisure class.Now you, too, can get into the Christmas spirit and partake in these modern-day leisurely pastimes with this activity book’s:Exquisitely ornate holiday-themed stickers from the past. Use them to decorate envelopes, gift wrap, letters, scrapbooks, photo albums, or the whimsical Victorian Christmas crafts you can create from this book. On the backs of the sticker pages are merry quotations from notable Victorians and popular Christmas carols of the time.Christmas cards and easy-to-assemble envelopes. The first Christmas card was sent in 1843 with designs we’d find quite curious today. Create your own by filling in your name and message, coloring in the designs, and adding stickers.Enchanting coloring pages, featuring line-drawn images of Christmas trees, angels, Father Christmas, and snowy scenes. Each full-page design has a meditative pattern on the back that you can color in any way you like, regardless of your artistic abilities. You can even adorn your finished works of art with the stickers.Words games and activities, such as mazes, connect-the-dots, trivia, matching, shadow puppets, and more!Period-specific pastimes, like parlor games and making holiday items such as Christmas crackers, gilded walnuts, pomanders, figgy pudding, and so much more.With beautiful foil accents on the cover, so many pages to look at, so many things to do, and so much Christmas joy to be had in these pages, A Vintage Victorian Christmas Sticker, Color & Activity Book is the perfect book to have on hand when a free moment strikes during the busy holiday season—or whenever the mood is right. Whether you’re a sticker lover, scrapbooker, crafter, colorer, puzzler, or general enthusiast of the holiday season, you’re sure to find something unique in this nostalgic treasure trove of Christmas!

Commemorate a bygone age and immerse yourself in the elegance of the Victorian era with this treasure trove of Christmas ephemera—with 200+ stickers and 50+ activity pages, making it Christmas every day!With A Vintage Victorian Christmas Sticker, Color & Activity Book, you can celebrate the Christmas season with all things Victorian. The wondrous nineteenth century brought us many everyday luxuries that we still enjoy today, including electricity, telephones, photography, movies, and flush toilets. Many more inventions, such as pasteurization, sewing machines, underground trains, bicycles, and X-rays also came into being.The Victorian era also ushered in many of the favorite Christmas traditions we still hold dear. From the first indoor Christmas trees and the look of Father Christmas to giving presents and sending Christmas cards, the time of Queen Victoria’s reign was one of festivities and a growing leisure class.Now you, too, can get into the Christmas spirit and partake in these modern-day leisurely pastimes with this activity book’s:Exquisitely ornate holiday-themed stickers from the past. Use them to decorate envelopes, gift wrap, letters, scrapbooks, photo albums, or the whimsical Victorian Christmas crafts you can create from this book. On the backs of the sticker pages are merry quotations from notable Victorians and popular Christmas carols of the time.Christmas cards and easy-to-assemble envelopes. The first Christmas card was sent in 1843 with designs we’d find quite curious today. Create your own by filling in your name and message, coloring in the designs, and adding stickers.Enchanting coloring pages, featuring line-drawn images of Christmas trees, angels, Father Christmas, and snowy scenes. Each full-page design has a meditative pattern on the back that you can color in any way you like, regardless of your artistic abilities. You can even adorn your finished works of art with the stickers.Word games and activities, such as mazes, connect-the-dots, trivia, matching, shadow puppets, and more!Period-specific pastimes, like parlor games and making holiday items such as Christmas crackers, gilded walnuts, pomanders, figgy pudding, and so much more.With so many pages to look at, so many things to do, and so much Christmas joy to be had in these pages, A Vintage Victorian Christmas Sticker, Color & Activity Book is the perfect book to have on hand when a free moment strikes during the busy holiday season—or whenever the mood is right. Whether you’re a sticker lover, scrapbooker, crafter, colorer, puzzler, or general enthusiast of the holiday season, you’re sure to find something unique in this nostalgic treasure trove of Christmas!

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 304, Publishers: MIRA, Author: Robyn Carr, ISBN-13: 9780778386223, Date of issue: 2021

NATIONAL BESTSELLERNational Book Critics Circle Award WinnerPEN/Faulkner Award FinalistA "New York Times Book Review "Best Book One of the Best Books of the Year: "Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, The Daily Beast, The Miami Herald, The Min

A behind-the-scenes look at the miniature world of the hedgerow – with never-seen-before stories, sketches and archive content, perfect for fans young and old!Immerse yourself in the world of the hedgerow in this collection of unpublished artwork, photos and never-see-before content from the creator of the beloved Brambly Hedge stories.Spanning the seasons and all of Jill Barklem"s hedgerow stories, discover all the research and intricate detail which underpinned her creative process, learn how these mice live and work in harmony with their environment, and watch the world of the hedgerow take shape through behind-the-scenes drawings from Jill’s own sketchbooks.

In this slapstick tale that begs to be read aloud, all Bear wants is to eat his breakfast in peace, but the mouse--who keeps popping up in the most unexpected places--just won't go away! Illustrations.

A Visual Guide to Classical Art Theory is great for both traditional and non-traditional media. Each page, theory and diagram represents a different tool for the artist to use. Through their use, the artist will find an infinite number of solutions. Artists also may use the book to create a trompe-loeil effect in graffiti art or the illusion of volume and depth on the computer. A Visual Guide to Art Theory is presented in a unique, non-verbal format that clearly illustrates the effect of perspective on color, light and shade.

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 496, Publishers: Zando, ISBN-13: 9781638934769, Date of issue: 2026

A princess’s forced marriage to a dangerously seductive prince becomes a life-and-death alliance in an exhilarating adventure by Sariah Wilson, the USA Today bestselling author of A Tribute of Fire.Lia is always prepared for battle, but being blackmailed into marriage by Prince Alexandros is a challenge too far. She has no choice. He’s holding her sister hostage to force her hand. But with this union built on betrayal and rage comes a contract. By the goddess’s law, the marriage must not be consummated. A relief to Lia. She’d rather commit regicide than fall into bed with a man she loathes.There is one other saving grace. Marriage gives Lia access to the palace and a chance to uncover the truth about the treasured eye of the goddess—and the magic it holds. But something inexplicable and impossible to ignore soon binds Lia and the prince. By night they walk in each other’s dreams, and by day they share each other’s pain.As longing and trust grow between Lia and Alexandros and inhibited desires are set free, outside forces rise against them, posing an ever-present danger. Not only to the throne but to their very lives.

The true story of the 1968 oceanic adventure of nine sailors who set off in a race to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe nonstop--something that had never been done before--and their obsessive desire to test the limits of human endurance. 16-page insert. 8 maps. 5 line drawings.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 480, Publishers: CLEARWAY PHASE 0, Author: A W Tozer, ISBN-13: 9780802418616, Date of issue: 2018

'Hilarious and charming. The most loveable duo.’ Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of DOGMAN and CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS Dive into the hilarious tenth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series!

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 96, Publishers: Tundra Book Group, Author: CLANTON BEN, ISBN-13: 9781774884539, Date of issue: 2025

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 13, Publishers: Willow Creek Press Calendars, Author: Willow Creek Press, ISBN-13: 9781549249754, Date of issue: 2025

* Winner of the 2024 National Outdoor Book Award in Outdoor Literature * Winner of the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction * Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, Air Mail, Smithsonian Magazine, and Financial Times "A triumph. Fedarko doesn't describe awe; he induces it." -The New York Times Book Review * "Passionate...memorable...life-affirming." -The Wall Street Journal This New York Times bestseller from the author of The Emerald Mile is a rollicking and poignant account of an epic 750-mile odyssey, on foot, through the heart of the Grand Canyon.Two friends, zero preparation, one dream. A few years after quitting his job to pursue an ill-advised dream of becoming a whitewater guide on the Colorado River, Kevin Fedarko was approached by his best friend, National Geographic photographer Pete McBride, with a vision as bold as it was harebrained. Together, they would embark on an end-to-end traverse of the Grand Canyon-a journey that, McBride promised, would be "a walk in the park." Against his better judgment, Fedarko agreed, unaware that the small cluster of experts who had actually completed the crossing billed it as "the toughest hike in the world." The ensuing ordeal, which lasted more than a year, revealed a place that was deeper, richer, and far more complex than anything the two men had imagined-and came within a hair's breadth of killing them both. They struggled to make their way through the all-but impenetrable reaches of the canyon's truest wilderness, a vertical labyrinth of thousand-foot cliffs and crumbling ledges where water is measured out by the teaspoon and every step is fraught with peril-and where, even today, there is still no trail spanning the length of the country's best-known and most iconic landmark. Along the way, veteran long-distance hikers ushered them into secret pockets of enchantment, invisible to the millions of tourists gathered on the rim, that only a handful of humans have ever seen. Members of the canyon's eleven Native American tribes brought them face-to-face with layers of history that forced them to reconsider myths at the very center of our national parks-and exposed them to the threats of commercial tourism. Even Fedarko's dying father, who had first pointed him toward the chasm more than forty years earlier but had never set foot there himself, opened him to a new way of seeing the landscape. And always, there was the great gorge itself: austere and unforgiving, yet suffused with magic, drenched in wonder, and redeemed by its own transcendent beauty. A singular portrait of a sublime place, A Walk in the Park is a deeply moving plea for the preservation of America's greatest natural treasure.

Back in America after twenty years in Britain, Bill Bryson decided to reacquaint himself with his native country by walking the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail, which stretches from Georgia to Maine. The AT offers an astonishing land-scape of silent forests and sparkling lakes -- and to a writer with the comic genius of Bill Bryson, it also provides endless opportunities to witness the majestic silliness of his fellow human beings.For a start there's the gloriously out-of-shape Stephen Katz, a buddy from Iowa along for the walk. Despite Katz's overwhelming desire to find cozy restaurants, he and Bryson eventually settle into their stride, and while on the trail they meet a bizarre assortment of hilarious characters. But A Walk in the Woods is more than just a laugh-out-loud hike. Bryson's acute eye is a wise witness to this beautiful but fragile trail, and as he tells its fascinating history, he makes a moving plea for the conservation of America's last great wilderness. An adventure, a comedy, and a celebration, A Walk in the Woods is destined to become a modern classic of travel literature.

Can you resist the depths of the human heart? It is 1958 and seventeen-year-old Landon is revelling in his youth: dating girls and even claiming to have been in love. He is a world apart from shy, reclusive Jamie Sullivan, a Baptist's daughter who carries a bible with her school books, cares for her widowed father and volunteers at the orphanage. But fate will intervene. Forced to partner up at the school dance, Landon and Jamie embark on a journey of earth-shattering love and agonising loss far beyond their years.In the months that follow, Landon discovers the true depths of the human heart, and takes a decision that is so stunning it will lead him irrevocably down the road to manhood ...

A high school rebel and a minister's daughter find strength in each other in this star-crossed tale of "young but everlasting love" (Chicago Sun-Times).There was a time when the world was sweeter....when the women in Beaufort, North

Reacher is back in a masterpiece of suspense from #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Child. As the tension rises, the twists come fast and furious, keeping readers guessing and gasping until the explosive finale. Now available in a tall Premium Edition.

Dark, seductive, and with mysterious secrets lurking around every corner, begins book one in Tristin Clark's dark epic sci-fi fantasy romance series.Stolen and imprisoned aboard an alien ship, Serena, a human woman with a hidden celestial power and villainous past, finds herself moments away from death, but as fate would have it, another discovers and claims her life, and soon, her heart too.The voyage back to the world of Mel'Vargon will be a long one, but until they arrive, Zurhen, the new Emperor and giant, lonely king, takes it upon himself to care for his little one, vowing to do whatever he can, to nurture her back to health and see to all... of her aching needs.As they soar across the stars, and Serena adapts to her advancing power, and new surroundings, a puzzling yet undeniable, cosmic force between the two works at drawing them close.With dangerous elements at play, arising tensions aboard their ship, and an already fragile and magic-less world on the verge of an uprise, a dark, peculiar presence lurks amongst the shadows, one that follows and clings to Serena and her inner light, determined more than ever, to draw it and her into his familiar, yet ominous orbit.Hero, villain... true love knows no bounds nor judgement.A war is brewing. One that in the end, will force all, to choose a side.***Content Warning: This book is intended for mature, adult audiences only. A WAR AMONGST THE STARS is a slow-burn romance and contains many dark, taboo, and triggering elements. This book is the first in the epic series and will end with a HFN and on a cliffhanger. For a full list of trigger warnings, book tropes, and additional book information, please see author website. It is the readers responsibility to research all provided information. Please consider all warnings before reading.***

"A War Of Chaos And Fury" thrusts you into the heart-stopping finale of The Levanthria Series. For eight harrowing years, the iron grip of Rhagor-a tyrant god masquerading as the prophesied savior-has choked Levanthria, pushing it to the edge of annihilation. Trapped within the confines of mortal flesh, Rhagor frantically hunts for an ancient artifact, his key to unleashing an era of darkness and reshaping the world under his sinister rule.As Rhagor's menacing plans cast a shadow over Levanthria, the fates of its fabled heroes intertwine, in part 1 of this electrifying climax.Can the Legends of Levanthria shatter the chains of Rhagor's tyranny, or will his dark vision doom the world to eternal ruin? Prepare for a whirlwind of action, heroism, and suspense in A.P Beswick's gripping finale of The Levanthria Series "A War Of Chaos And Fury."

"A War Of Chaos And Fury - Part 2" hurls you into the pulse-pounding conclusion of The Levanthria Series. Rhagor, the tyrant god, stands on the edge, his master plan nearing its terrifying fruition. With the world teetering on the brink of eternal darkness, only the Legends of Levanthria stand between Rhagor and his apocalyptic ambitions.As Rhagor's final gambit unfolds, the heroes of Levanthria face their greatest challenge yet. Divided by past conflicts and personal demons, they must overcome their differences to unite against a common foe whose power seems insurmountable. The stakes have never been higher, with the fate of the entire world hanging in the balance.Can the Legends of Levanthria set aside their rivalries and combine their strengths to topple a god? Or will Rhagor's relentless pursuit of power plunge the world into an age of chaos and fury from which it may never recover?Brace yourself for an explosive finale filled with heart-stopping action, gut-wrenching decisions, and the ultimate test of unity in the face of overwhelming odds. A.P. Beswick delivers a thrilling conclusion to The Levanthria Series in "A War Of Chaos And Fury - Part 2," where every page brings you closer to the epic showdown that will determine the fate of a world on the edge of oblivion.

REBELLION HAPPENS IN THE SHADOWSVivien Featherswallow has uncovered the secret language of dragons. Now can she use it to end a war?The extraordinary sequel to the instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller, A Language of Dragons An exclusive export edition - with a stunning and unique case, endpaper and sprayed edge design. Vivien Featherswallow has translated a secret language of dragons - sparking an all-out civil war, with dragons and humans fighting on both sides, in the process.And after defeating Prime Minister Wyvernmire and escaping Bletchley Park, Vivien has become the reluctant face of the rebellion - and been labelled the most wanted criminal in Britain.But what good is a rebel who must remain in hiding, powerless to help her friends?Unsure of her purpose, and torn with doubt about the life she thought she was meant to lead, Vivien travels to the remote Scottish Isles to find a mysterious, long-forgotten species of dragon - one which might hold the key to ending the war... forever.

Rebellion happens in the shadows. In the sequel to the New York Times bestseller A Language of Dragons, language is the greatest weapon in a war between humans and dragons-and one translator has the power to change the world. Perfect for teen fans of Fourth Wing and Babel.Who is Vivien Featherswallow?It's the question on the lips of every human and dragon in Britannia, and even she doesn't know the answer. Is she the Swallow, the face of the rebellion against the corrupt government and invading Bulgarian dragons? Is she a brasstongue, a translator on the cusp of discovering a new dragon language? Or is she just Viv, the girl who lost the love of her life after playing spy?Viv isn't sure, but she knows she has to fight back.Armed with a machine that allows her to listen to dragons' thoughts, a diary with the clues of a never-before translated dragon tongue, and her own need to avenge her lost love, Viv seeks out the elusive Hebridean Wyverns. If she can find them and convince them to join the war, the rebellion might have a chance.Viv will soon realize that while translation is a weapon, it might not help her on her journey to victory-or to finding herself.

REBELLION HAPPENS IN THE SHADOWSVivien Featherswallow has uncovered the secret language of dragons. Now can she use it to end a war?The extraordinary sequel to the instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller, A Language of DragonsVivien Featherswallow has translated a secret language of dragons – sparking an all-out civil war, with dragons and humans fighting on both sides, in the process.And after defeating Prime Minister Wyvernmire and escaping Bletchley Park, Vivien has become the reluctant face of the rebellion – and been labelled the most wanted criminal in Britain. But what good is a rebel who must remain in hiding, powerless to help her friends?Unsure of her purpose, and torn with doubt about the life she thought she was meant to lead, Vivien travels to the remote Scottish Isles to find a mysterious, long-forgotten species of dragon – one which might hold the key to ending the war… forever.An epic, sweeping, unputdownable fantasy, A War of Wyverns is the unmissable sequel to the instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller, A Language of Dragons.S. F. Williamson"s book "A Language of Dragons" was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-01-06.

The Great War meets the horrors of forgotten folklore in this occult skirmish wargame.1916: A World Transformed. As the Great War raged, the Moon fell from its orbit. Seas shifted, uncovering new lands and revealing what tide and time had concealed. Long known as a potent occult power, the Moon’s descent also heralded the terrifying resurgence of magic. Long-forgotten gods and spirits began to stir in hidden groves and caverns and old traditions found new strength. Soon, stone circles echoed once more with the chanting of ancient rituals and menhirs were again bedecked with wildflowers and presented with offerings of honey and blood.1918: A War Transformed. Rival nations battle on new fronts, seeking dominance with weapons of spell, song, and sacrifice. Thrust to the surface, Doggerland, the ancient bridge between Britain and Europe, becomes a crucial battleground in the conflict. In this alien landscape, raiding parties pick through the ribs of wrecks and the ruins of lost villages, war machines festooned with totems and fetishes roll over the brittle bones of long-dead giants, and cavalry charge across plains made verdant by the vegetation returning to this new land with unnatural speed.A War Transformed is a skirmish wargame set in a world where World War I was utterly changed by forces far beyond human comprehension. Players command small forces of infantry, cavalry, artillery, and other… stranger… troops on the Doggerland Front. Fast-paced gameplay and a tense initiative bidding system are combined with authentic folk traditions and occult philosophies of the era – it is a game of rifle and relic, of bayonet and belief, of machine gun and magic.

#1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward is heating things up this winter with a holiday novel featuring some of her most iconic Black Dagger Brothers. Featuring one of the Black Dagger Brotherhood's most iconic couples, Blay and Qh

Presents a selection of 30 high-end hotels and resorts from all over the world that redefine the essence of understated elegance and quiet luxury.

Unravel the complex relationship between finances and life well-being In A Wealth of Well-Being: A Holistic Approach to Behavioral Finance, Professor Meir Statman, established thought leader in behavioral finance, explores how life well-being, the overarching aim of individuals in the third generation of behavioral finance, is underpinned by financial well-being, and how life well-being extends beyond financial well-being to family, friendship, religion, health, work, and education. Combining recent scientific findings by scholars in finance, economics, law, medicine, psychology, and sociology with real-life stories at the intersection of finances and life, this book allows readers to clearly see how finances are intertwined with life well-being. In this book, readers will learn: How dating, marriage, widowhood, and divorce are all affected by finances and affect themWhy the relationship between parents, grandparents, children, and friends changes as finances fluctuateHow finances affect choices of education, such as colleges, and how these choices vary across different cultures around the world A Wealth of Well-Being: A Holistic Approach to Behavioral Finance earns a well-deserved spot in the libraries of financial advisors, financial planners, investors, and all individuals looking to move beyond standard finance and enhance both financial well-being and life well-being.

Being right doesn't mean you're going to win. This is why.You've been here before. You make a solid point, logically sound, only to watch the conversation get hijacked. Suddenly, you're defending against a ridiculous exaggeration, a personal jab, or some clever-sounding nonsense that has nothing to do with what you actually said. You get frustrated, derailed, and defeated-even though you know you're correct. You know you're right-so why do you keep losing the argument?In real life, victory often goes not to the most logical, but to those who master cheap shots, clever distractions, and emotional mind games. You don't have to put up with it, and this book will tell you how. The tricks are supplemented with how they work, how to defend against them, and other useful information. Having it laid out clearly like this is the perfect armour to stop people derailing you.This book is your street-smart field guide to that messy reality. Whether you're up against a bully in a meeting, a troll online, or just someone who argues in bad faith, you'll know their game before they even start. Learn to identify tactics like "Changing the Topic," "Emotional Manipulation," and "Philosophical Tricks." Call out the nonsense, stay on point, and turn cheap moves against your opponent. Inside, you'll find a practical toolkit of nine key defenses to keep your cool and control any conversation-whether in a boardroom, online, or at the dinner table.This isn't about becoming a manipulator. It's about becoming inoculation-proof. Beyond 38 classic tactics, enrich your understanding with appendices on cognitive biases, logical fallacies, and Schopenhauer's essays on the brutal difference between logic (the search for truth) and eristic dialectic (the art of winning). Whether you're preparing for a formal debate, navigating a high-stakes negotiation, or simply tired of losing personal conversations to underhanded tactics, this guide is your essential armour.Stop just being right. Start winning.

A dark fantasy romance standalone that delivers a high-tension, enemies-to-lovers tale where one murder could cost a witch her heart-and her life. Only a madman or a desperate fool would walk uninvited into a witch's lair.So ... which one is he?The witch Semras sees her quiet life in the woods upended the day Inquisitor Estevan Velten walks into her home. He's not here to burn her at the stake, like he did to many witches before her, but to consult her on a murder.Semras' expertise with poison is requisitioned to acquit the sole suspect-a member of her coven whose guilt he doubts ... or so he claims.She'd do anything to save a coven sister, even if it means allying with an enemy. That is, if the mercurial man doesn't drive her insane first. He threatens yet defends her; he mocks yet praises her. His every word contradicts his actions, yet Semras can't help being attracted to the resolute man beneath the lies.But Estevan is as damnably seductive as he is dangerous. When she discovers he knows more than he lets on about the murder, the lies he weaves to protect his secrets may yet lead her to the pyre. Because someone killed a man and someone needs to pay for it.What's the difference between one witch or another in the eyes of the Inquisition? A Weave of Lies is the first standalone novel set in The Woven Worlds series, a dark fantasy universe on the cusp of the early modern era. The magic of witches wanes with each new generation, the bones of ancient fey lords lie long forgotten amidst ruins, and even their age-old enemy, the Inquisition, struggles to maintain its place in a world ready to judge them all to be irrelevant-yet ancient conflicts and old grudges fester too deeply for them to accept facing the end gracefully.

From the bestselling author of "The Art of Travel" comes a wittily intriguing exploration of the strange "non-place" that he believes is the imaginative center of our civilization.

A Week at Waterloo in 1815 is a Napoleonic war history text by Magdalene De Lancey. The subject--a deathbed scene--might seem at first sight to be a trite and common one. The mise-en-sce--the Battle of Waterloo--alone however redeems it from such a charge;

Stoneybridge is a small town on the west coast of Ireland where all the families know each other. When Chicky Starr decides to take an old, decaying mansion set high on the cliffs overlooking the windswept Atlantic Ocean and turn it into a restful place

The powerful NYT bestseller is now in paperback. "Today it hit me when he hit me, blood shaking in my brain. Maybe there wasn’t a saviour coming. Maybe it was up to me to save me.”

BEN ROSEWOOD NEVER MEANT TO BE BOUND TO A VAMPIRE SUCCUBUS, ESPECIALLY ONE AS SEXY-YET-TERRIFYING AS ELEONORE BETTENCOURT-DEVEREUX, BUT THERE ARE SOME FANG-TASTIC PERKS...'Whimsically sexy, charmingly romantic, and magically hilarious!' ALI HAZELWOOD****Werewolf Ben Rosewood is happy with his life. One hundred percent. Everything is fine!! His business is thriving. His anxiety disorder is...well, it's been better. As for romance-who has the time? But after drunkenly bidding on and winning a supposedly possessed crystal on eBay one night, he finds himself face-to-face with a beautiful yet angry vampire.Eleonore Bettencourt-Devereux is a rare breed-a vampire succubus. Thanks to an evil witch, she's been stuck in a crystal, forced to obey orders from the possessor of the rock. Eleonore's been dreaming of breaking the spell and severing the witch's head for centuries... So why did the witch sell her to someone new?Eleonore would claw this werewolf's heart out and eat it, if only the binding spell would allow her to. But Eleonore and Ben soon realize they can help each other with both vengeful and less hostile needs. And why not have a little fun along the way?****PRAISE FOR GLIMMER FALLS'It's the most utterly witchy sort of meet-cute... Quirky, witty, and sexy all at once' JESSICA CLARE, bestselling author of GO HEX YOURSELF 'A sparkling delight, and I can't wait to see what spell Hawley weaves for us next!' INDIA HOLTON, bestselling author of THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEWOMEN WITCHES'Hawley delights in her humorous and romantic paranormal debut...This is a treat' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY **** GLIMMER FALLS SERIES 1. A WITCH'S GUIDE TO FAKE DATING A DEMON 2. A DEMON'S GUIDE TO WOOING A WITCH 3. A WEREWOLF'S GUIDE TO SEDUCING A VAMPIRETHE SHARDS OF MAGIC1. SERVANT OF EARTH (pre-order now!)2. PRINCESS OF BLOOD (pre-order now!)

Découvre de A à Z tout ce que vous deve savoir sur les films emblématiques de es Ander-son, d’Asteroid City à Steve Zissou et tout ce qui se trouve entre les deux.Avec des centaines d’entrées couvrant toutes les facettes du travail d’Anderson - de l’inspira-tion et des inuences à ses collaborateurs les plus fréquents et aux biarreries peu connues- A Wes Anderson Dictionary est un guide élégant dans le monde merveilleux de ce cinéasteunique et emblématique.édigé par l’auteure et ournaliste Sophie Monks aufman (Little hite Lies, Empire, Netix,BBC) et agrémenté d’illustrations sur mesure qui donnent vie à la vision du réalisateur, ce dic-tionnaire est un guichet unique pour tout ce qui concerne Anderson.

Young readers won't even know they are learning the "-ell" and "-ale" word families as they devour this fun reader, in which Splat searches for the perfect shell at the beach. This latest adventure is just right for beginning readers! Full color.

A brilliantly illustrated collection of 366 hilarious poems to keep you laughing all year round! It follows the bestselling anthologies Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright! and I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree (over 130,000 copies sold). With a spectacular range of poems and the highest possible production values, including a luxurious cloth binding and ribbon marker, this is a perfect gift for all ages.

An intriguing yuri manga from the dynamic creator of the modern BL classic Classmates: Dou kyu sei!

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 384, Publishers: Skye Publishing, ISBN-13: 9781068761645, Date of issue: 2025

Rhiannon Thomas's dazzling debut novel is a spellbinding reimagining of what happens after happily ever after. Vividly imagined scenes of action, romance, and political intrigue are seamlessly woven together to reveal a richly created world . . . and Sl