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« À tous ceux qui rêvent en contemplant les étoiles. » Plongez dans l’univers envoûtant d'ACOTAR de Sarah J. Maas, la saga phénomène incontournable pour les fans de grands récits épiques.Sous la Montagne, Feyre a tout sacrifié pour sauver celui qu’elle aime.Devenue Fae et dotée de pouvoirs qu’elle ne maîtrise pas encore, elle tente de surmonter les actes qu’elle a commis pour protéger Tamlin et la Cour du Printemps. Mais un marché avec Rhysand, le redoutable Grand Seigneur de la Cour de la Nuit, bouleverse son destin : une semaine par mois, elle séjournera dans son palais.À contrecoeur au départ, Feyre découvre à ses côtés comment apprivoiser ses dons… et commence à douter de ses sentiments pour Tamlin.Alors que la romance, la magie et la tension se mêlent, une menace terrifiante plane sur le royaume des immortels, prête à plonger Prythian dans le chaos. « Romantique, sexy et magique à souhait : un véritable festin des sens. » USA TODAY

Sarah J. Maas, autrice à succès de la série ACOTAR, revient dans le monde enchanté de Prythian…La magie continue !Tous les livres de la série ACOTAR / Un Palais d’épines et de roses :Volume 1 : Un Palais d'épines et de rosesVolume 2 : Un Palais de colère et de brumeVolume 3 : Un Palais de cendres et de ruinesVolume 4 : Un Palais de glace et de lumièreVolume 5 : Un Palais de flammes d'argentVolume 6 : sortie mondiale simultanée le 28 octobreVolume 7 : sortie mondiale simultanée le 13 janvier 2027De la même autrice, aux éditions La Martinière fictions, retrouvez également la série TOG /Le Trône de verre.

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 368, Publishers: MNHN, Author: BARATAUD, ISBN-13: 9782856539200, Date of issue: 2020

This book contains everything I wish I knew when I started making acoustic guitars over fifteen years ago. It is not an ABC book, but a companion that teaches many of the things that the other books leave out. In these pages are instructions for making

Get started with the acoustic guitar today with this big book of fun and easy songs With over 100 songs from pop hits to more traditional songs and tunes, this songbook is perfect for beginners What's more is that every song has been transpos

The Acoustic Guitar Tab White Pages features note-for-note transcriptions with tab for 150 acoustic favourites from yesterday and today! Includes 'Breaking The Girl', 'Drive', 'Wonderwall', 'Yesterday' and more.

The revised edition of Acoustic Territories: Sound Culture and Everyday Life offers an expansive reading of auditory life. It provides a careful consideration of the performative dynamics inherent to sounding and listening, and discusses how soun

Als die amerikanische Archäologin Brett Lynch in ihrer Wohnung in Venedig zusammengeschlagen wird, nimmt davon außer Kommissar Brunetti kaum jemand Notiz. Zwei Tage später wird der renommierte Museumsdirektor Dottore Semenzato ermordet aufgefunden - und ganz Venedig ist entsetzt. Brunetti macht sich daran, die beiden Fälle mit der ihm eigenen Hartnäckigkeit aufzuklären. Er kommt rasch dahinter, daß beide Opfer mit derselben Sache beschäftigt waren: einer großen Ausstellung chinesischer Kunst. Seine Ermittlungen führen hinter die Kulissen des Kunstbetriebs.

In April 1291, a Mamluk army laid siege to Acre, the last great Crusader fortress in the Holy Land. For six weeks, the siege dragged on until the Mamluks took the outer wall, which had been breached in several places. The Military Orders drove back the Mamluks temporarily, but three days later the inner wall was breached. King Henry escaped, but the bulk of the defenders and most of the citizens perished in the fighting or were sold into slavery. The surviving knights fell back to their fortress, resisting for ten days, until the Mamluks broke through. This book depicts the dramatic collapse of this great fortress, whose demise marked the end of the Crusades in the Holy Land.

Acres de Diamantes de Russell H. Conwell es, quizá, la conferencia que se ha pronunciado más veces en la historia, y como libro ha sido recomendado en cientos de empresas y organizaciones por los grandes motivadores de este siglo. La historia de Ali Hafed que quería encontrar diamantes para ser inmensamente rico es una alegoría de las miles de personas que desean mejorar su situación financiera y no consiguen lograrlo. Alí Hafed realiza un largo viaje sin demasiado éxito para acabar descubriendo, al final, que tenía toneladas de diamantes debajo de su propia casa. Todos disponemos de un potencial que puede hacernos ricos y demasiado a menudo nos empeńamos en buscar tesoros exteriores que no son más que espejismos que nos distraen de lo esencial. En este gran libro, Conwell nos descubre que la auténtica grandeza consiste en hacer grandes cosas con escasos medios y en conseguir alcanzar las más elevadas metas partiendo de cero. Sobre el Autor: Abogado, organizador, escritor y conferenciante de éxito, Russell H. Conwell fue un trabajador incansable que predicó con su ejemplo animando a sus alumnos a luchar y a superarse a sí mismos. Fue el fundador de la Temple University de Filadelfia.

Why was Russell Conwell, the founder of Temple University, referred to as the penniless millionaire? This, along with other questions, will be answered in this revolutionary book that contains Conwell's classic "Acres of Diamonds" message. You will discover how this lawyer, minister, writer, lecturer, educator, and diplomat who represented the City of Brotherly Love left a legacy that is still changing countless lives today. His famous "Acres of Diamonds" message will also challenge you to seek opportunities to find true wealth right in your own backyard without getting sidetracked by selfishness and greed. The same principles that transformed Russell Conwell into one of the most charitable millionaires during his time, will also revolutionize your life as you read his timeless message contained in this book!

Includes Conwell's 'Acres of Diamonds' and Robert Shackleton's 'His Life and Achievements'. 'Acres of Diamonds' is a lecture that Russell Conwell, founder of Temple University, delivered more than 6,000 times across the country. Through this lecture, Conwell debunks the idea that it is noble to be poor, an idea that far too many Christians share. He illustrates that it is our duty as Christians to use our gifts to honestly earn riches, because you can do more good with riches than without. Conwell successfully illustrates the difference between the popular expression 'money is the root of all evil' and the complete Biblical passage which states 'the love of money is the root of all evil'. The love of money is idolatry, but money itself is neither good nor evil. It is simply a tool which may be used for either good or evil. In these pages we learn the virtues of earning money through honest, hard work. We learn to look for opportunities to serve others in our own back yard by simply finding a need and filling it. If you wish to be great, begin with who you are right now, where you are right now. Follow these principles, and you will uncover your own acres of diamonds. Larry Hehn, Author of 'Get the Prize: Nine Keys for a Life of Victory'.

A Vintage Original ' The actor will do, in public, what is considered impossible.' When the renowned Polish director Jerzy Grotowski began his 1967 American workshop with these words, his students were stunned. But within four weeks they themselves had experienced the ' impossible.' In An Acrobat of the Heart, teacher-director-playwright Stephen Wangh reveals how Jerzy Grotowski's physical exercises can open a pathway to the actor's inner creativity. Drawing on Grotowski's insights and on the work of Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, and others, Wangh bridges the gap between rigorous physical training and practical scene and character technique. Wangh's students give candid descriptions of their struggles and breakthroughs, demonstrating how to transform these remarkable lessons into a personal journey of artistic growth. Courageous and compelling, An Acrobat of the Heart is an invaluable resource for actors, directors, and teachers alike.

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 384, Publishers: Baker Publishing Group, Author: Gabrielle Meyer, ISBN-13: 9780764244209, Date of issue: 2024

Across the Barricades is part of Joan Lingard's ground-breaking Kevin and Sadie series, the sequel to T he Twelfth Day of July. Both books are part of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first.Kevin and Sadie just want to be together, but it's not that simple. Things are bad in Belfast. Soldiers walk the streets and the city is divided. No Catholic boy and Protestant girl can go out together - not without dangerous consequences . . .The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes: The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man's Land - Aidan Chambers, After the First Death - Robert Cormier, Dear Nobody - Berlie Doherty, The Endless Steppe - Esther Hautzig, Buddy - Nigel Hinton, Across the Barricades - Joan Lingard, The Twelfth Day of July - Joan Lingard, No Turning Back - Beverley Naidoo, Z for Zachariah - Richard C. O'Brien, The Wave - Morton Rhue, The Red Pony - John Steinbeck, The Pearl - John Steinbeck, Stone Cold - Robert Swindells.

Across the Board is not simply about chess but the chessboard itself and the fascinating mathematics behind it. John Watkins surveys all the well-known problems in this surprisingly fertile area of recreational mathematics. Many beautiful solutions have emerged for basic chessboard problems since mathematicians first began working on them in earnest over three centuries ago. But now such problems have been extended to three-dimensional chessboards and even chessboards on unusual surfaces such as toruses (the equivalent of playing chess on a doughnut) and cylinders. Across the Board will captivate students and instructors, mathematicians, chess enthusiasts, and puzzle devotees.

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 176, Publishers: Tor Books, Author: MCGUIRE SEANAN, ISBN-13: 9781250213594, Date of issue: 2021

‘Quite simply the best story of magic, love, revenge and suspense to have come this way since Philip Pullman’ – Independent on SundaySet in a mythical feudal land, a world both beautiful and cruel, the intense love story of two young people takes place against a background of warring clans, secret alliances, high honour and lightning swordplay.In his palace at Inuyama, Lord Iida Sadamu, warlord of the Tohan clan, surveys his famous nightingale floor. Its surface sings at the tread of every human foot, and no assassin can cross it unheard. But sixteen-year-old Otori Takeo, his family murdered by Iida’s warriors, has the magical skills of the Tribe – preternatural hearing, invisibility, a second self – that enable him to enter the lair of the Tohan. He has love in his heart and death at his fingertips . . .Lian Hearn’s powerful bestseller Across the Nightingale Floor is an epic work of historical fantasy for readers young and old.Part of the Picador Collection, showcasing the best of modern literature.

The War is just over. In Venice, a city elaborately and affectionately described, the American Colonel, Richard Cantrell, falls passionately in love with Renata, a young Italian countess who has 'a profile that could break your or anyone else's heart'. Cantrell is embittered, war-scarred and old enough to be Renata's father, but he is overwhelmed by the selflessness and freshness of the love she is offering. But this is no fairy tale. The fighting may be ended, but the wounds of war have not yet healed. And for some, the longed-for peace has come too late. A lesser known classic by one of the great American writers of the twentieth century, Across the River And Into The Trees is still vintage Hemingway.

Hughs imaginative worlds and tales within them never fail to entertain!Andy Weir, New York Times bestselling author of Project Hail MaryThe first original novel from author Hugh Howey in six years, Across the Sand takes us back to the world of Sand, to a far future many generations after a disaster has destroyed civilization as we know it in a gritty post-apocalyptic science fiction epic, where four siblings struggle to build their futures amid the harsh wastes of endless desert.The old world is buried. A new one has been forged atop the shifting dunes, a land of howling wind and infernal sand.In this barren home, siblings Conner, Rob, Palmer and Violet daily carve out a future. They live in the shadow of their father and oldest sister, Vic, two of the greatest sand divers ever to comb the deserts depths. But these branches of their family tree are long gone, disappeared into the wastes beyond, leaving the younger siblings scratching in the dust, hopeful for a better life.On the other side of No Mans Land, Anya was born beside the abundant mines knowing her prospects would be to marry, have a family, and work in ore, in service to the dystopian Empire of the East. But when an atomic bomb delivered by a stranger destroys most of her townmurdering all her friends and communityshe follows her father to a strange land of dunes to bring vengeance to their enemies in a desperate revenge plot.In this sprawling family saga, two families collide across the sand, and nothing for a thousand dunes will ever be the same.

The first original novel from author Hugh Howey in six years, Across the Sand takes us back to the world of Sand, to a far future many generations after a disaster has destroyed civilization as we know it, where four siblings struggle to build their futures amid the harsh wastes of endless desert.?The old world is buried. A new one has been forged atop the shifting dunes, a land of howling wind and infernal sand.In this barren home, siblings Conner, Rob, Palmer and Violet daily carve out a future. They live in the shadow of their father and oldest sister, Vic, two of the greatest sand divers ever to comb the desert's depths. But these branches of their family tree are long gone, disappeared into the wastes beyond, leaving the younger siblings scratching in the dust, hopeful for a better life. On the other side of No Man's Land, Anya was born beside the abundant mines knowing her prospects would be to marry, have a family, and work in ore, in service to the Empire of the East. But when an atomic bomb delivered by a stranger destroys most of her town-murdering all her friends and community-she follows her father to a strange land of dunes to bring vengeance to their enemies.

Book one in a brand new suspenseful small town series from New York Times Bestselling Author, Catherine Cowles. For fans of Elsie Silver's found family trope and those who love the emotional depth of Colleen Hoover's books.Braedyn Winslow never expected to return to Starlight Grove—the town that took everything from her. Not after her best friend, the one who’d sacrificed so much for her, vanished without a trace. But with a young son to raise and a past that won’t stay buried, Brae is back…and determined to uncover the truth.She just didn’t count on the brooding, reclusive mountain man living next door.Dex Archer is the stuff of local legend—silent, rugged, and surrounded by whispers of his and his brothers’ violent father. But Brae sees through the scowl and his parentage to the man beneath: fiercely loyal, unexpectedly kind…and just dangerous enough to protect her when someone starts warning her off her search.The closer she gets to the truth, the harder it is to stay away from Dex. And as things get more perilous, Brae realizes the only person she can rely on is the one man who swore never to trust again.Only someone isn’t happy that Brae has been digging, and they’ll do anything to stop her. But Dex? He’ll do anything to save her, even slip back into the dark.

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 432, Publishers: Sourcebooks, Author: COWLES CATHERINE, ISBN-13: 9781464281327, Date of issue: 2026

From New York Times best-selling fantasy author Garth Nix comes a collection of short stories-and a never-before-published novella, set in the world of Abhorsen.

A spellbinding short story collection from bestselling fantasy author Garth Nix. Across the Wall brings together thirteen wide-ranging and gripping stories, each showcasing Garth's talent as a versatile writer and introduced by Garth himself. Whether your jaw drops as you read about Nicholas Sayre taking on a powerful blood-thirsty beast in the story set in the Old Kingdom, Nicholas Sayre and the Creature in the Case, or you howl with laughter as you follow the instructions of the Choose Your Own Adventure parody, Down to the Scum Quarter, it is clear that Garth Nix has a story for every reader. The collection also features a fascinating bonus section of frequently asked questions for which Garth provides vital answers to his readers' burning queries.

Find the pirate lord. Kill the kraken. Bring back Milo. And don't tell your mom you're a mermaid. With Milo stuck in the past, Katrina and Bellamy must join forces to find the pirate lord Bastian Drake who may hold the key to turning back the clock-or at least a clue to the legendary sea goddess who can. But it won't be easy when Katrina's mother is beginning to discover her siren side and shows up in Constantine unexpectedly. Meanwhile, Milo searches the seas relentlessly for a way to return to Katrina in the present as he faces an old enemy along the way. To survive, he must embrace his new life as a successful captain and the pirate he always swore he'd never be. But as Bellamy questions whether he might've been brought back for a greater purpose, old desires and wounds begin to resurface. As he, Katrina, and Milo cross oceans to reunite, legends and lore become reality in a final battle for the fate of both the sea and their hearts. Perfect for fans of Pirates of the Caribbean, The Little Mermaid, Percy Jackson, and Outer Banks. Where ancient magic and modernity meet in this final installment of the From Tormented Tides series, readers will love this series that combines pirate adventure, enchantment, ancient lore, and romance.

Create Breathtaking Landscapes the Easy WayIn this all-in-one guide to painting the most gorgeous acrylic landscapes, viral artist Sarah Johnston gives you all the tools to create your own nature-inspired masterpieces. There’s no such thing as being too new to the craft; with Sarah’s easy-to-follow instructions and detailed step-by-step photos, you’ll be supported through the entire painting process. Under her expert guidance, learn to paint awe-inspiring scenes like:Snow-Capped SunriseEnchanted GroveCelestial SkyMoody FieldsSun Setting in the TetonsLakeside PeaceFall Drive through the ForestWarm Winter CabinAnd there’s more! Sarah also includes a back-to-basics guide on art supply shopping, an essential lesson on color theory and several acrylic painting techniques to have you painting mist and greenery like a pro. And once you’re empowered with her lessons, Sarah’s Beyond the Book chapter helps you master the skills needed to design your own eye-catching nature scenes. There’s no better time to grab your paint brushes, clear your mind and create some stunning, one-of-a-kind paintings.

Beginners Guide to the 10 most used techniques in acrylic painting, giving clear descriptions and exercises for each of the techniques. This book is aimed at complete beginners and artists who are new to using Acrylic paints, the book can be used as a stud

This new, sophisticated, comprehensive reference book will inspire and instruct painters on how to handle today's acrylics in innovative and individualistic ways. Acrylics have grown into the most adaptable art material for the modern age. Devel

Beginners and accomplished artists alike are attracted to the beauty and versatility of acrylic painting. In this comprehensive book, you will find all the instruction and inspiration you need to master the medium or improve your painting skills. Accomplished artist Tom Swimm guides you step by step through 12 stunning acrylic projects, offering easy-to-follow instructions along with his personal artistic insights. Acrylic Painting Step by Step covers dozens of beginning and advanced acrylic techniques, from underpainting and glazing to impasto and texturizing. You will learn to paint a variety of subjects, including a lively floral, a striking still life, an eye-catching street scene, and a gorgeous seascape.

Liberate Your Creativity with Acrylic Paints! Acrylic Revolution is your essential, all-in-one guide for acrylic painting techniques and more. It features over 101 ways to break through the boundaries of conventional painting and re-define the creative potential of this all-purpose medium. Every page provides insight on how to use acrylic paint in ways you never thought possible to create stunning visual effects and textures. Ten complete sections detail a range of empowering applications, including how to: Prepare and paint on virtually any surface Create textures of all kinds Work with transfers, collage, resists and mixed media Achieve innovative stenciling and line work Customize your paint to adjust thickness, transparency and drying time Simulate other mediums, such as oil, tempera or watercolor Create faux finishes, magical effects, sheens and more To give you additional insight and inspiration, this book features a gallery of finished works by fellow painting revolutionaries that blend various acrylic techniques to create amazing effects. You'll also find practical advice that covers the basics and beyond

Adrian Burrows is an enthusiastic and accomplished artist and teacher who explains the fundamentals of painting with acrylics in a helpful and accessible manner.

If you have ever wanted to learn to paint, but lacked the confidence to start, then Acrylics for the Absolute Beginner is the book for you.

Mehr als 12 000 inspizierte Camping- und StellplätzeNützliche Informationen zu Bodenbeschaffenheit, Preisen und ZahlungsmöglichkeitenBis zu 60 % Ermässigung in der Nebensaison auf 3 000 CampingplätzenMehr als 12 000 jährlich von ACSI inspizierte Campingplätze und von Facile Media ausgewählte Wohnmobilstellplätze in einem Handbuch. Übersichtlich nach Ländern sortiert und mit praktischen Informationen über Bodenbeschaffenheiten, Preise, Zahlungsmöglichkeiten und verfügbare Einrichtungen. Und mit GPS-Koordinaten für eine perfekte Navigation. So finden Sie immer einen schönen Platz in der Nähe!Zudem erhalten sie mit dem Campingführer die CampingCard ACSI-Ermässigungskarte. Damit zahlen Sie nie wieder zu viel für Ihre Campingaufenthalte in der Nebensaison. Auf 3000 Campingplätzen in Europa übernachten Sie während des Akzeptanzzeitraums der Ermässigungskarte zu einem festen Niedrigtarif von 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25 oder 27 EUR pro Nacht. So sparen Sie bis zu 60 % gegenüber dem normalen Übernachtungstarif!

7 950 Campingplätze in 29 Ländern Alle Campingplätze werden jährlich inspiziert Zuverlässige und aktuelle Informationen Inklusive CampingCard ACSI-Ermäßigungskarte für die Nebensaison Möchten Sie schnell und einfach einen Campingplatz finden, der all Ihren Wünschen entspricht? Das geht mit dem zweibändigen ACSI Campingführer Europa! In diesem ultimativen Campingführer finden Sie alles über nicht weniger als 7950 Campingplätze in 29 verschiedenen Ländern. Äusserst praktisch bei der Vorbereitung Ihres Campingurlaubs und ideal für Ihre Reise. Denn wo Sie auch hin möchten, mit dieser Übersicht haben Sie jederzeit alle Informationen zur Hand. Von der spanischen Costa bis zur italienischen Riviera, vom Bleder See in Slowenien bis zur Provence in Frankreich. Alle Plätze in diesem Campingführer werden jährlich von unseren Mitarbeitern auf über 200 Einrichtungen inspiziert. So erhalten Sie vollständige und zuverlässige Informationen, mit denen Sie sich sorgenfrei auf den Weg machen können, und das seit nunmehr sechzig Jahren! In diesem Jahr feiern wir bei ACSI dieses Jubiläum. Die ACSI-Inspektoren gehen zum 60. Mal los, um Campingplätze in ganz Europa zu besuchen und Ihnen auf diese Weise aktuelle Informationen über Ausstattung, Lage und Komfort jedes Campingplatzes zu geben. Zudem erhalten sie mit dem Campingführer die CampingCard ACSI-Ermässigungskarte. Damit zahlen Sie nie wieder zu viel für Ihre Campingaufenthalte in der Nebensaison. Auf 3000 Campingplätzen in Europa übernachten Sie während des Akzeptanzzeitraums der Ermässigungskarte zu einem festen Niedrigtarif von 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25 oder 27 EUR pro Nacht. So sparen Sie bis zu 60 % gegenüber dem normalen Übernachtungstarif!

Providing an approachable introduction to exercise oncology as well as unparalleled preparation for those preparing for credentialing in exercise oncology through the American College of Sports Medicine®, ACSM's Essentials of Exercise Oncology is your go-to guide to understanding the intricate relationship between exercise and cancer treatment. This concise text explores the epidemiology and biology of cancer, the physiological effects of exercise training on cancer development and prevention, and exercise prescription for individuals at various stages of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship, as well as the behavioral and logistical challenges unique to engaging cancer patients and survivors in physical activity. Reflecting the authoritative expertise of the American College of Sports Medicine and featuring a wealth of learning tools and ancillary resources, this unique volume equips students and professionals alike with the knowledge and confidence to effectively navigate the evolving field of exercise oncology. Chapter Outline and Objectives keep students focused on essential chapter content. Chapter Summaries simplify review and reinforce key takeaways. Key Terms help students confidently identify, review, and recall important concepts. Study questions at the end of each chapter challenge students to apply what they’ve learned. Case Studies and Questions at the end of the chapter provide deeper insight on chapter topics and encourage critical thinking.

Get scientifically based, evidence-informed standards that prepare you for success — from the source you trust! ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 12th Edition, from the prestigious American College of Sports Medicine, provides authoritative, succinct summaries of recommended procedures for exercise testing and exercise prescription in healthy populations and individuals with conditions or special considerations. Lippincott Connect is available for this title. If you wish to purchase a package that includes Lippincott Connect see other purchase options. Now fully up to date from cover to cover, this flagship title is an essential resource for all exercise professionals, as well as other health care professionals who may counsel patients on exercise, including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, physical and occupational therapists, personal trainers, team physicians, and more. Updated content reflects current ACSM guidance on best practices for exercise testing and prescription, based on changes in the field and advances in research. Expanded coverage on the application of exercise testing and prescription in applied settings, as well as updated coverage on behavioral theories and resistance training. Reader-friendly features include abbreviations and common acronyms listed up front; boxes, tables, and figures that highlight key concepts in quick-reference, easy-to-digest formats; case studies that reflect real-world experience; FITT tables that apply Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type principles; and useful appendices on common medications, ECG interpretation tips, metabolic calculations, and more. Updated and expanded student and instructor resources reflect all changes in the 12th edition, making this title a must-have resource for students, independent learners, and educators, as well as fitness professionals, allied health professionals, and others who care for active adults.

Nothing brings two men-or one man and an ancient god-together like revenge.Private investigator Sloane sacrificed his career in law enforcement in pursuit of his parents' murderer. Like them, he is a follower of long-forgotten gods, practicing their magic and offering them his prayers... not that he's ever gotten a response.Until now.Azaethoth the Lesser might be the patron of thieves and tricksters, but he takes care of his followers. He's come to earth to avenge the killing of one of his favorites, and maybe charm the pants off the cute detective Fate has placed in his path. If he has his way, they'll do much more than bring a killer to justice. In fact, he's sure he's found the man he'll spend his immortal life with.Sloane's resolve is crumbling under Azaethoth's surprising sweetness, and the tentacles he sometimes glimpses escaping the god's mortal form set his imagination alight. But their investigation gets stranger and deadlier with every turn. To survive, they'll need a little faith... and a lot of mystical firepower.

Act is the funny and honest follow-up to the middle school graphic novel sensations Click and Camp. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier, Shannon Hale, and Victoria Jamieson. How do you know when the person who can

*Named a Rainbow Book List Title and one of Bank Street Children"s Best Books of the Year*A trans teen walks the fine line between doing whatever it takes for his acting dream and staying true to himself in this moving, thought-provoking YA novel from the acclaimed author of Stay Gold.Aspiring actor August Greene just landed a coveted spot at the prestigious School of Performing Arts in New York. There’s only one problem: His conservative parents won’t accept that he’s transgender. And to stay with his aunt in the city, August must promise them he won’t transition.August is convinced he can play the part his parents want while acting cool and confident in the company of his talented new friends.But who is August when the lights go down? And where will he turn when the roles start hitting a little too close to home?

Dramatically change your life in just minutes a day with this powerful guided journal. When you are faced with life’s challenges, it’s easy to lose track of what’s important, get stuck in your thoughts and emotions, and become bogged down by day-to-day problems. Even if you’ve made a commitment to live according to your core values, the ‘real-world’ has a way of driving a wedge between you and a deeper, more meaningful life. Now there’s a flexible program for learning how to practice a popular, proven-effective therapy protocol on your schedule! With The ACT Daily Journal, you’ll learn all about the six core processes of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)—including mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based living—and even learn about a seventh: self-compassion. If there was ever a time to adopt the ACT approach to living, it’s now. By applying ACT to your life, you’ll learn how to roll with life’s punches, and stay in contact with the present moment, even when you have unpleasant thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. The gift of being present is becoming increasingly valuable in these uncertain times of conflict and chaos; it’s never been so important to live flexibly, with more meaning, and with a deeper understanding of shared struggles and our inherent humanity. ACT is more than just a therapy—it’s a framework for living well. It helps us accept. It teaches us to make a commitment to what we deeply care about. And it works best when practiced daily. Let this journal guide you toward what really matters to you.

In this much-needed guide, a clinical psychologist and a social worker provide a flexible, ten-week protocol based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help adolescents overcome mental health hurdles and thrive.If you re a clinician working with adolescents, you understand the challenges this population faces. But sometimes it can be difficult to establish connection in therapy. To help, "ACT for Adolescents" offers the first effective professional protocol for facilitating ACT with adolescents in individual therapy, along with modifications for a group setting.In this book, you ll find invaluable strategies for connecting meaningfully with your client in session, while at the same time arriving quickly and safely to the clinical issues your client is facing. You ll also find an overview of the core processes of ACT so you can introduce mindfulness into each session and help your client choose values-based action. Using the protocol outlined in this book, you ll be able to help your client overcome a number of mental health challenges from depression and anxiety to eating disorders and trauma.If you work with adolescent clients, the powerful and effective step-by-step exercises in this book are tailored especially for you. This is a must-have addition to your professional library.This book includes audio downloads."

While it is widely recognized that music contributes to the health and well-being of societies, the reverse is not necessarily true. Being a professional musician is a rewarding yet challenging occupation, and the results of newer survey studies show musicians experience psychological challenges, like depression and anxiety, at much higher rates than adults in the general public. This book introduces Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) as an intervention for addressing some of the most common problems facing student and professional musicians across the world. A broadly applicable model for behavior change, ACT can be used by professionals in both clinical and non-clinical settings with adequate training. Thus, this book is intended for musicians and practitioners from various backgrounds, including psychologists, music teachers, performance coaches, and others, who are looking for an evidence-based approach for enhancing music performance, treating performance anxiety, managing pain and recovery from injury, and coping with other issues like perfectionism, procrastination, shame, burnout and career uncertainty. Written by a clinical psychologist/performance coach and a singing teacher/vocalist in a conversational yet highly informative style, this book provides a detailed discussion of ACT and the research supporting it, and it gives step-by-step instructions for using it to treat those common problems. INSIDE THIS BOOK YOU'LL FIND * Practical guides on how to apply the six processes of ACT--Mindfulness, Acceptance, Defusion, Self-as-Context, Values & Committed Action--to enhance performance, overcome performance anxiety, and improve well-being * Exercises, techniques, metaphors and worksheets you can use as a musician or a practitioner * Exclusive interviews with leading experts in psychology and music performance about how they use ACT and similar strategies within their practice * Foreword by renowned performance enhancement coach, Phil Towle

More than ever, clinicians need customizable approaches for treating children with mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. Written by an experienced educational psychologist, ACT for Treating Children offers clear, practical, brief, and developmentally appropriate strategies grounded in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help children ages 5 to 12 learn effective coping skills, manage emotions, and bounce back from life"s difficulties.A brief 6-10 session protocol. Clear, practical, and developmentally appropriate strategies to help children ages 5 to 12 learn effective coping skills, manage emotions, and bounce back from life"s difficulties.If you treat children struggling with mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety, you know that approaches designed for adults do not work with younger clients. ACT for Treating Children presents skills grounded in evidence-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help children regulate emotions and cope with the inevitable ups and downs of life, and is suitable for clinicians with no prior knowledge of or training in ACT, as well as seasoned ACT clinicians. Written by an experienced educational and developmental psychologist, this practical clinician"s guide outlines a simplified version of the ACT Hexaflex-a key component of this treatment model-called the Kidflex, to help young clients build resilience and psychological flexibility. You"ll also find detailed case studies, transcripts, activities, experiential exercises, worksheets, and session plans to help you develop the skillset you need to help children overcome disorders such as stress, anxiety and depression. Finally, you"ll find strategies for involving parents in treatment when appropriate, and enlisting them as "ACT coaches" in the child"s therapy.It can be difficult to know where to start when using ACT for individual therapy with children. That"s why the skills in this go-to guide are practical and easy-to-implement, can be done with children in both face-to-face therapy and online sessions, and are simple enough for children to put into practice in any setting-whether it"s at home, in school, or out in the world.

Does unhelpful thinking influence your sporting performance, or the athletes you work with?Athletes of all levels experience barriers to performance beyond the physical challenges they face. These can range from, performance anxiety, overthinking, and lack of concentration, to issues of motivation or difficulties when dealing with team members.ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - is a modern and effective psychological approach based on a scientific understanding of human thought and emotional processes. ACT uses a practical and easy-to-use framework for skill development through values-based action, commitment, defusion, mindfulness, and acceptance.By utilising ACT, athletes will flourish into their better selves and improve their performances across their sports and beyond.ACT in Sport is a practical workbook that provides a variety of simple strategies for athletes, sport psychologists, and coaches - regardless of their level of ability - for growing their skills. It is a manual for anyone wanting to become familiar with this increasingly popular but poorly understood approach to the psychology of sports performance.More than 20 practical exercises are included, and a free-to-download workbook accompanies the book.Foreword by Patrick Smith and Steven C. Hayes.

An International Bestseller--Over 3 Million Copies Sold!With translations in more than thirty languages, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man is the definitive relationship guide for women.Steve Harvey can't count the number of impressive women he's met over the years--the many incredible women who can run a business, have three kids, maintain a household in tiptop shape, and chair a church group all at the same time. So, when it comes to relationships, why can't these same women figure out what makes men commit? According to Steve, it's because they're asking other women for advice when they should be going directly to the source. In this expanded edition, Steve includes an added section of all new advice, with tips on dealing with your partner's exes, spicing up your relationship, ensuring you're ready for that walk down the aisle, and much more.Sometimes funny, often unflinchingly direct, but always truthful, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man is a book you must read if you want to understand how men think when it comes to relationships, intimacy, and love.

"From the host of the popular 'Steve Harvey morning show' comes a funny, honest, and foolproof guide for all women that takes them inside the heads of men and shows how men think about love, sex, and commitment"--Publisher.

A new edition of the bestseller that has helped aspiring leaders worldwide advance their careers and step up to larger leadership roles.You aspire to lead with greater impact. The problem is you're busy executing on today's demands. You know you have to carve out time from your "day job" to build your leadership skills, but it's easy to let immediate problems and old mindsets get in the way.Herminia Ibarra-one of the world's foremost experts on leadership-shows how individuals at all levels can step up to leadership by making small but crucial changes in their jobs, their networks, and themselves. In Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader, Ibarra offers advice to:Redefine your job in order to make more strategic contributionsDiversify your network so that you connect to, and learn from, a wider range of stakeholdersBecome more playful with your self-concept, allowing your familiar-and possibly outdated-leadership style to evolveIbarra turns the usual leadership advice-generate insight about yourself through reflection and analysis of your strengths and weaknesses-on its head by arguing that you must first act and experiment your way into trying new things. The valuable external perspective you gain from direct experiences and experimentation-which Ibarra calls outsight-provides new and critical information on what kind of work is important to you, how you should invest your time, why and which relationships matter, and, ultimately, who you want to become.Updated with new examples and self-assessments, this book gives you the tools to start acting like a leader and advancing your career to the next level.

Steve Harvey tells you how to achieve your dreams by discovering your gift and how to use it to find the way to life's riches.

Now fully-revised and updated, this second edition of ACT Made Simple includes new information and chapters on self-compassion, flexible perspective taking, working with trauma, and more. Why is it so hard to be happy? Why is life s