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My name is Anna, and for some time now, I have been trying to account for certain events in my life - my adult life, that is - which, from this vantage point of forty-five years, I often find baffling . . .<BR><BR>In 1985 Dublin, nineteen-year-old Anna Hughes is in thrall to Peter Gallagher, an older, worldly man. Anna is new to the city, introverted and naïve, and Peter's experience, wide circle of friends and thirst for adventure captivate her. Her obsessive longing for him leads to marriage and, eventually, a crushing betrayal.<BR><BR>As Anna's life becomes less predictable, she uncovers deeper layers of herself. Her journey gives an intimate portrait of a woman embracing herself as she is, and claiming the life she yearns for.

Dublin, 1985. Nineteen-year-old Anna Hughes falls hard for Peter Gallagher - older, worldly, irresistible. Their marriage seems inevitable. So does its betrayal.What follows is an intimate portrait of a woman forced to reckon with who she is and what she truly wants.

Does the universe embody beautiful ideas?<BR>  <BR> Artists as well as scientists throughout human history have pondered this “beautiful question.” With Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek as your guide, embark on a voyage of related discoveries, from Plato and Pythagoras up to the present. Wilczek’s groundbreaking work in quantum physics was inspired by his intuition to look for a deeper order of beauty in nature. This is the deep logic of the universe—and it is no accident that it is also at the heart of what we find aesthetically pleasing and inspiring.<BR>  <BR> Wilczek is hardly alone among great scientists in charting his course using beauty as his compass. As he reveals in A Beautiful Question, this has been the heart of scientific pursuit from Pythagoras and the ancient belief in the music of the spheres to Galileo, Newton, Maxwell, Einstein, and into the deep waters of twentieth-century physics. Wilczek brings us right to the edge of knowledge today, where the core insights of even the craziest quantum ideas apply principles we all understand. The equations for atoms and light are almost the same ones that govern musical instruments and sound; the subatomic particles that are responsible for most of our mass are determined by simple geometric symmetries. <BR>  <BR> Gorgeously illustrated, A Beautiful Question is a mind-shifting book that braids the age-old quest for beauty and the age-old quest for truth into a thrilling synthesis. It is a dazzling and important work from one of our best thinkers, whose humor and infectious sense of wonder animate every page. Yes: The world is a work of art, and its deepest truths are ones we already feel, as if they were somehow written in our souls.

Ever wished you could delve a little deeper into your favourite character's life? Now you can travel back in time and relive something old and something new… <BR><BR>Our favourite bad boy, Travis Maddox, is in serious trouble… <BR><BR>Will he be held responsible for the fire that ravaged the underground fight scene? <BR><BR>Abby Abernathy will do whatever it takes to keep Travis safe, no matter how crazy… even if it means returning to Vegas. <BR><BR>Will Abby and Travis get their happily ever after, or will the City of Sin suck them back in… <BR><BR>In this spectacular novella, Jamie McGuire will whisk you off on a rollercoaster ride of emotions that will make you fall in love all over again.

A Powerful Story of Friendship and Hope From Sunday Times Bestseller James Norbury <BR>'James has a way to speak to your soul. This book is nothing short of comforting and heartwarming' VEX KING<BR><BR>'While the drawings have the charm of Winnie-the-Pooh, the captions have the depth of ancient proverbs' GUARDIAN<BR><BR>'A beautifully illustrated book which draws on tender moments. Exquisite' DR RANGAN CHATTERJEE<BR><BR>--<BR><BR>'One of the greatest achievements is to find beauty today, where you struggled to find it yesterday'<BR><BR>From the global bestseller of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, our two friends return to undertake a beautifully illustrated and poignant journey. This time the pair are on a quest to find the most beautiful place in the world. <BR><BR>On discovering a map that promises to lead them there, the search takes Big Panda and Tiny Dragon on a demanding expedition through tough terrain. The pair traverse dark forests, hazardous mountains, derelict ruins and dark caves. <BR><BR>There are times when the landscape threatens to overwhelm them, but together they keep walking. Each environment, so menacing at first, slowly yields pockets of light, life and beauty. <BR><BR>This is a story of a life-affirming friendship, of struggle and hope, and the immense power of looking for beauty in the most unlikely places. <BR><BR>A simple, thought-provoking tale with a deep resonance and well of wisdom inspired by Buddhist philosophy - the perfect gift for adults and children alike seeking comfort, understanding and, of course, beauty.

A Beautiful Year with Jesus is a thoughtfully crafted devotional that combines Scripture, prayer, and contemplative imagery to invite you into a peaceful rhythm of daily connection with God.Created with simplicity and depth in mind, this 30-day devotional is especially suited for those who long to connect with God but struggle to find the time. Each entry is short, meaningful, and easy to engage with—offering a Bible passage, a brief reflection, and a closing prayer that help you pause, recenter, and draw near to God, even in life's busiest seasons.To create a richer, more meditative experience, A Beautiful Year with Jesus features original artwork by two gifted artists: Rachel Yumi Chung and Katie Waiyu. Rachel, based in Virginia, paints whimsical, joy-filled worlds deeply rooted in faith, Korean heritage, and a sense of wonder. Katie, based in the UK with roots in Hong Kong, crafts art that celebrates the quiet beauty of everyday life and invites the viewer into rest. Together, their illustrations infuse each page with visual peace and gentle reflection.Whether you begin your mornings with it or return to it in quiet moments throughout the day, A Beautiful Year with Jesus offers space to slow down, breathe deeply, and encounter the presence of Jesus—one day at a time.

A Beautiful Year with Jesus is a thoughtfully crafted devotional that combines Scripture, prayer, and contemplative imagery to invite you into a peaceful rhythm of daily connection with God.Created with simplicity and depth in mind, this 30-day devotional is especially suited for those who long to connect with God but struggle to find the time. Each entry is short, meaningful, and easy to engage with—offering a Bible passage, a brief reflection, and a closing prayer that help you pause, recenter, and draw near to God, even in life's busiest seasons.To create a richer, more meditative experience, A Beautiful Year with Jesus features original artwork by two gifted artists: Rachel Yumi Chung and Katie Waiyu. Rachel, based in Virginia, paints whimsical, joy-filled worlds deeply rooted in faith, Korean heritage, and a sense of wonder. Katie, based in the UK with roots in Hong Kong, crafts art that celebrates the quiet beauty of everyday life and invites the viewer into rest. Together, their illustrations infuse each page with visual peace and gentle reflection.Whether you begin your mornings with it or return to it in quiet moments throughout the day, A Beautiful Year with Jesus offers space to slow down, breathe deeply, and encounter the presence of Jesus—one day at a time.

'A raucous, boldly inventive tale' BOOKLIST'Provides a "Black Mirror"-like warning of new technology without the heavy feeling of dread' USA TODAYThe magnificent sequel to Hank Green's #1 New York Times bestselling debut novel, An Absolutely Remarkable ThingThe statues disappeared in an instant. While they were on Earth, they caused confusion and destruction without ever lifting a finger. They also contributed to the untimely death of April May: a young woman who stumbled into their path, naming them the Carls and gaining viral fame in an avalanche of conspiracy theories.When April's friends try to carry on with their lives, a series of clues arrive - mysterious books that seem to predict the future - and which also seem to suggest April may be very much alive . . . But there's a bigger mystery to solve.Did the Carls ever really leave us, and what happens if they're here to stay?A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor is a bold and brilliant conclusion that asks whether anyone has the right to change the world.

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWho has the right to change the world forever? How will we live online? How do we find comfort in an increasingly isolated world? The Carls disappeared the same way they appeared, in an instant. While the robots were on Earth, they caused confusion and destruction with only their presence. Part of their maelstrom was the sudden viral fame and untimely death of April May: a young woman who stumbled into Carl's path, giving them their name, becoming their advocate, and putting herself in the middle of an avalanche of conspiracy theories. Months later, April's friends are trying to find their footing in a post-Carl world. Andy has picked up April's mantle of fame, speaking at conferences and online; Maya, ravaged by grief, begins to follow a string of mysteries that she is convinced will lead her to April; and Miranda is contemplating defying her friends' advice and pursuing a new scientific operation…one that might have repercussions beyond anyone's comprehension. Just as it is starting to seem like the gang may never learn the real story behind the events that changed their lives forever, a series of clues arrive-mysterious books that seem to predict the future and control the actions of their readers-all of which seems to suggest that April could be very much alive. In the midst of the search for the truth and the search for April is a growing force, something that wants to capture our consciousness and even control our reality. A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor is the bold and brilliant follow-up to An Absolutely Remarkable Thing. It is a fast-paced adventure that is also a biting social commentary, asking hard, urgent questions about the way we live, our freedoms, our future, and how we handle the unknown.

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER<BR><BR>Who has the right to change the world forever? <BR> How will we live online? <BR> How do we find comfort in an increasingly isolated world?<BR>  <BR> The Carls disappeared the same way they appeared, in an instant. While the robots were on Earth, they caused confusion and destruction with only their presence. Part of their maelstrom was the sudden viral fame and untimely death of April May: a young woman who stumbled into Carl’s path, giving them their name, becoming their advocate, and putting herself in the middle of an avalanche of conspiracy theories. <BR>  <BR> Months later, April’s friends are trying to find their footing in a post-Carl world. Andy has picked up April’s mantle of fame, speaking at conferences and online; Maya, ravaged by grief, begins to follow a string of mysteries that she is convinced will lead her to April; and Miranda is contemplating defying her friends’ advice and pursuing a new scientific operation…one that might have repercussions beyond anyone’s comprehension. Just as it is starting to seem like the gang may never learn the real story behind the events that changed their lives forever, a series of clues arrive—mysterious books that seem to predict the future and control the actions of their readers—all of which seems to suggest that April could be very much alive. <BR>  <BR> In the midst of the search for the truth and the search for April is a growing force, something that wants to capture our consciousness and even control our reality. A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor is the bold and brilliant follow-up to An Absolutely Remarkable Thing. It is a fast-paced adventure that is also a biting social commentary, asking hard, urgent questions about the way we live, our freedoms, our future, and how we handle the unknown.

Look forward to bedtime with this richly illustrated treasury of 50 bedtime stories from around the world, each the perfect length to read aloud. <BR><BR> There’s always time for a bedtime story, so snuggle up and get ready to drift off to the land of nod with this collection of magical tales that includes both well-known classics and lesser-known treasures from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, North America, the Middle East and Latin America. <BR><BR> These folktales and legends, accompanied by enchanting and dream-like illustrations, are each the perfect length for a bedtime story, and will transport children around the world as well as into fantasy lands. - The Emperor’s New Clothes – Denmark- The Bag of Winds – Greece- How Cheetah Got His Speed – South Africa- The Moon Maiden – Japan- The Star Hunt – New Zealand- The Crow and the Daylight – North America- Aladdin – Syria- The Three Dreams – Guatemala Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister and beautifully illustrated by Anna Shepeta, this anthology will be treasured by story lovers both young and old.<BR><BR>The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world’s best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child’s library.<BR><BR>Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, A World Full of Journeys and A World Full of Nature Stories.

From explosive to outstanding: how to confidently raise children with ADHD in the 21st century Have you been labeled a 'bad parent who doesn't discipline their child' when your little one experiences temper outbursts in public spaces? Is your child or teen going through a hard time at school - or maybe getting bullied - because having ADHD makes it hard for them to fit in socially? Are you a mom or dad to a child with ADHD who has no idea what they are doing and doesn't know what you can do to set your child up for a bright future? With over 6 million kids with ADHD in the US only, your experience is not exclusive - millions of other parents face similar challenges. Raising a child with ADHD is far from the norm - regular rule-making and household routines become almost impossible to follow. While coping with the behaviors resulting from ADHD symptoms is rough, one can only imagine what their child is going through... making the plight a lot harder for parents. Thankfully, ADHD is not synonymous with failure - and your child can have a very successful future. Bill Gates, Michael Jordan, Albert Einstein, Walt Disney, Justin Timberlake, and many other exceptional individuals have ADHD and are making the headlines. If you want your kid to thrive in school and at home and become a prosperous adult, you'll need to implement modern approaches in your parenting style. This guide, containing a wealth of knowledge and tools, will help you do just that. In A Beginner's Guide on Parenting Children with ADHD, you'll discover: ¿ How to know if your child has ADHD - and a guide on getting the proper medical attention to avoid misdiagnosis ¿ The silver lining to ADHD - learn the strengths that come with ADHD and how to help your child harness them ¿ Aggression and anger outburst coaching guide for kids with ADHD to prevent uncomfortable moments in public ¿ How to get your teen to listen to you more, follow household rules, and do chores without supervision ¿ Steps to helping your child manage their 'big feelings' and deal with emotions positively ¿ Medications and alternative treatment options for kids with ADHD ¿ How to teach your little one compassion and social skills so that they can interact better with their peers and avoid getting isolated ¿ How to foster consistency in your child's schoolwork and homework to ensure they do well academically ¿ Simple tactics and lifestyle changes you can implement at home to help improve your child's ADHD behavior for good And much more... The day your child is diagnosed with ADHD is not doomsday, but rather the beginning of a new journey to self-discovery and successful living. As a parent, raising a child with ADHD is not a burden, and it shouldn't feel like one. With the right tools and knowledge, you'll be equipped to parent your little one and see them off to live alone, achieve immense success, and chase their dreams when the time comes. It's time to shake off the fear of feeling like an inadequate parent and learn everything there is to know about raising kids with ADHD. If you want to bring up brilliant and successful kids, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.

The national bestseller--updated for the new stock market!"Read the book if you want to know how the market works and how to make it work for you." --Greg Capra, president of Pristine.com, coauthor of Tools and Tactics for the Master Day Trader"By using the tools, trading tactics and strategies revealed in...A Beginner's Guide to Day Trading Online, you will be armed with the skills needed to help you win your battle with the markets." --Steve Nison, CMT, president, www.candlecharts.com, author of Japenese Candlestick Charting Techniques"Read this book, and, two, reread this book. It will help you achieve your trading goal, which is to make money in the markets. Every trader, from a beginner to the advanced professional, should have this book!" --John Person, CTA, president, Nationalfutures.com"There are only a handful of trading educators that I would recommend listening to and...Toni Turner is one of them." --Hubert Senters, www.tradethemarkets.comDay trading is highly profitable--and highly tumultuous. Moreover, the financial markets have changed considerably in recent years. Expert author Toni Turner gives you the latest information for mastering the markets, including: Decimalization of stock pricesNew trading products such as E-minis and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)Precision entries and exitsThe new breed of trader Written in an accessible, step-by-step manner, A Beginner's Guide to Day Trading Online, 2nd Edition shows how to day-trade stocks in today's market.

"A Beginner's Guide to House Plants teaches you how to bring your indoor spaces alive with lovely and easy-to-maintain plants -- and how to keep them healthy. It provides detailed instructions on how you can unleash the power of plants to energize and relax you, and how to promote well-being by greening your environment. In this book you'll find hundreds of useful tips, including: How to select the right plants for your spaces and lifestyle -- Practical advice on purchasing, potting and styling your plants -- How to care for many different types of plants--from succulents and ferns to exotics -- A mini field guide to over 60 popular plants you should know about -- And so much more! Cultivating house plants can be both creative and fun! Plant expert Ryusuke Sakaino provides tips on how to use colors, textures, patterns and shapes to create a lush living space, with one plant or many. His gorgeous photos will inspire you to add greenery to every room in your home and office. No longer just a pandemic hobby, plants deserve to be a permanent part of your lifestyle!"--Publisher.

Winner of the Edward Stanford Travel Memoir of the Year 2020<BR><BR>How does a sushi bar explain a Japanese poem?<BR><BR>Why do Japanese couples plan matching outfits for their honeymoon?<BR><BR>Why are so many things in Japan the opposite of what we expect?<BR><BR>After thirty-two years in Japan, Pico Iyer knows the country as few others can. In A Beginner's Guide to Japan, he dashes from baseball games to love-hotels and from shopping malls to zen temple gardens to find fresh ways of illuminating his adopted home. Playful and surreptitiously profound, this is a guidebook to a Japan few have ever seen before. <BR><BR><BR>'Rarely in any writing on Japan is provocation so elegantly and surgically performed' Financial Times

Do you know the difference between a bancha and a hojicha? How to brew the perfect matcha? With this book you will! Japanese tea expert Per Oscar Brekell is one of the few foreigners to complete the difficult training in Japan as a tea instructor. Now, with this book, he shares the secrets and insights he's gleaned from a career dedicated to promoting and preparing this ancient beverage. Combining a practical approach with in-depth knowledge and a keen eye for the healthful benefits of tea, this visual guide will help you understand everything from how tea is picked and processed to the physical and mental health benefits that come from drinking it. Through stunning color photos and engaging information from Brekell, readers of this book will get: - A guided tour of Japan's main tea-growing regions, from Uji/Kyoto to Shizuoka and Kagoshima, and a journey from leaf to cup- An introduction to top-grade premium and single-estate Japanese teas like yabukita, koshun, yamakai, sofu and asatsuyu- A detailed guide to brewing Japanese teas to enhance their flavor and to highlight their healthful properties- An in-depth look at traditional Japanese teapots and teacups- A curated selection of teas suitable for home brewing and serving in various situations<BR>Every tea lover will find something to savor in this comprehensive introduction to the incredible world of Japanese teas.

**Named a "Best of Ceramic Books" by Book Riot**Old, broken objects can become more beautiful than ever!The thought of throwing away a cherished dish or mug can be heartbreaking. If you've ever wanted to repair a treasured piece rather than tossing it in the trash—but didn't know how—the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi ("gold repair") offers the perfect solution!A Beginner's Guide to Kintsugi teaches you the traditional Japanese techniques of pottery and glass repair based on the ancient Wabi Sabi idea that imperfections are beautiful, and visible repairs are part of the "life story" of an object.Author Michihiro Hori provides simple, safe, and inexpensive methods that you can do at home using tools and materials that are readily available online. Hori guides you through the entire process—from assembling and mixing the materials to reconstructing replacements for hopelessly shattered shards.With this book, you'll learn how to: Reinforce cracks, rebuild shattered areas, and apply the time-honored staple technique Fix broken handles so they are fully functional again Safely work with lacquer and metallic powders to achieve beautiful, visible repairs Work with a variety of repair materials from gold leaf to washi paper Repair pottery and glass using traditional techniques for stunning resultsAs you take the time to prepare your materials and work closely with the pieces, you'll find yourself becoming attuned to the mindful philosophy at the heart of Kintsugi and the Wabi Sabi principle of appreciating old and imperfect objects. Most of all, the meditative process of Kintsugi will help you look at broken objects in a new way.

This practical guide is perfect for those looking to try this ancient art form for the first time! In this book, Japanese master artist Shozo Koike reveals the simple secrets of Sumi-e, offering step-by-step instructions with clear photographs and online video tutorials showing you how to paint 19 traditional subjects. Sumi-e is the meditative Japanese form of ink painting taught by Zen Buddhist monks to encourage mindfulness and an awareness of our surroundings. It uses only ink, water, a brush and paper to capture natural objects and landscapes in a vivid, spontaneous fashion. Koike begins with the basics--what to buy and how to prepare the ink in a traditional inkstone. Next, he shows you how to practice the 11 basic brushstrokes used for all Sumi-e paintings. The 19 traditional subjects taught in this book include: - Flowers like orchids, chrysanthemums, camellias, roses and peonies- Plants and fruits including bamboo, eggplants, grapes and chestnuts- Animal figures including small birds, butterflies, chicks, crabs and goldfish<BR>Koike also explains the philosophy of Sumi-e, which emerges from the use of negative white space to enhance the painted forms. Readers will enter into a world not just of black and white, but of infinite shades of gray which are capable of evoking all the sensations of color using these techniques.

Have you wanted to get investing or trading the markets but never got around to starting? Or finding out how to go about it? The truth is, it has never been easier to access and make money from the financial markets as it has today, now just made even easier with 'A Beginner's Guide to Technical Analysis', your essential guide to the technical analysis approach to investing. This guide breaks down the world of technical analysis into bitesize chunks, providing you with clear, step-by-step instructions and easy-to-understand examples. Whether you're a complete beginner with zero trading experience, or someone looking to sharpen their skills, this book will empower you to spot trends and patterns, identify opportunities, and navigate the markets with complete confidence. In this book we will cover:An Introduction To Technical Analysis - What exactly is technical analysis, how can it be used to help me make money? Setting Up To Trade: What You Need To Know - Covering the basics such as developing a trading plan, choosing the best broker and terms such as order types, stop loss and take profit and asset classes. The Trading Chart - Covering the different trading charts you will see when trading. The Trend - The significance of the trend in making money in the markets. Covering key concepts such as the Dow Theory, constructing trendlines, candlestick patterns and chart patterns such as triangles, head and shoulders and wedges. Technical Indicators - Using indicators such as volume, MACD, RSI and moving averages to make more informed trades, and to assess the strength of the current trend - divergences are some of our favorite methods we use. Advanced Technical Concepts & Trading Strategies - Covering other technical concepts including cycles, such as the economic cycles that impacts the trend, Elliott Wave Theory, Wyckoff Method for selecting stocks and momentum and contrarian trading, as well as tools available to traders. Market Psychology - Since technical analysis focuses on supply and demand in the markets, of which is mainly made up of humans, emotions and cognitive biases, such as loss aversion play a role in why the markets move the way they do. We will also cover a case study, the Dot-Com Bubble as assess the psychology in that asset bubble. With "A Beginner's Guide to Technical Analysis," you'll embark on a journey that will transform you from a novice trader into a skilled investor. By implementing the expert insights and proven strategies shared in this book, you'll be well on your way to securing your financial future. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unlock the potential of the markets and grab your copy today!

Dragons live deep underground, where the soil is scorching hot and rich with sparkling treasures. And though some readers may have never spotted one, look around - there are plenty of clues to be found . . . for true believers know that dragons really do exist.From digging underground dens to sliding down volcanoes, or soaring past the moon and sifting through rivers for precious gold, there are signs of dragons everywhere. Which ones will you see?Find out everything there is to know about dragons in this magical guide by the award-winning Jenni Desmond.

This captivating picture book seamlessly blends fantastical storytelling with real-world science, inviting young readers on a sky-gazing adventure to imagine the secret lives of unicorns.More than just a mythical creature, the magic of unicorns is all around us - if you know where to look! This book unveils their secret world in the sky, revealing how these majestic beings stir up vibrant rainbows, create rumbling thunder with a flick of their tails, and gallop so swiftly they leave trails of shooting stars.Through the breathtaking, soft-hued illustrations of author-illustrator Jenni Desmond, every turn of the page is a portal into an immersive world where imagination and discovery go hand in hand. Her artistry creates a dreamlike atmosphere that will captivate young readers and adults alike.A BELIEVER'S GUIDE TO UNICORNS is the perfect book for curious dreamers and a treasured keepsake that sparks imagination with every reading.

The world is what it is; men who are nothing, who allow themselves to become nothing, have no place in it.Salim has lived most of his life on the east coast of Africa, living and working with his family. When he sets out to build a new life for himself, moving to an unnamed country in the heart of the continent, he believes he is doing so to fulfil his duty as a man. He buys a small shop in a sleepy town, at a bend in the river, where he sells sundries to the locals.First published in 1979, A Bend in the River is Sir Vidia's vivid exploration of post-colonial Africa at the time of Independence. Serving as a microcosm of this changing world, his bend in the river is a scene of chaos, violent change, warring tribes, ignorance, isolation and poverty. And from this rich landscape emerges one of the author's most potent works - a truly moving story of historical upheaval and social breakdown.'A work of intense imaginative force' Elizabeth Hardwick'Brilliant and terrifying' Observer

With the political intrigue and high heat of A Court of Thorns and Roses and From Blood and Ash, A Betrayal of Storms is perfect for readers who enjoy stories full of magic, romance, and adventure... but with added spice.<BR><BR><BR>When half-fey Robin Vale is rescued from hunters, he’s taken to the realm of Wychwood – where everyone is focused on preparing for war against the humans who hate, hunt, and kill them for coin. As the fey ready their numbers for complete domination of the human realm, the truth of Robin’s heritage comes to light and his very presence opposes the long-planned invasion. <BR><BR>With the help of his allies, including his devastatingly handsome personal guard, Erix, and Wychwood’s princess, Althea, Robin claims his rightful place on the throne – an act that throws him into a world of betrayal, murder and lies. Robin must survive long enough to claim his family’s power, or let it wreak havoc on a realm that turned its back on him.

'A superb satirical novelist' WASHINGTON POSTIn a provocative novel addressing contemporary immigration by the sharply observant Lionel Shriver, a New York family takes in a Honduran migrant - who may or may not be the innocent paragon she claims to be.'An incendiary provocateur' EVENING STANDARD

In a provocative novel addressing contemporary immigration by the sharply observant Lionel Shriver, a New York family takes in a Honduran migrant—who may or may not be the innocent paragon she claims to be.Gloria Bonaventura, a divorced mother of three living with her 26-year-old son Nico in a sprawling house in Brooklyn, decides to participate in a new city program that would pay her to take in a migrant as a boarder. Gloria is thrilled when sweet, kind, helpful Martine arrives. But Nico is skeptical. A classic live-at-home Gen Zer with no interest in adulthood, Nico resents any interruption of his “hovercraft repose.”As the months go by, Martine endears herself to both Nico’s sisters, while finding her way into Gloria’s heart and even, briefly, Nico’s. But as Martine’s disturbingly dodgy compatriots begin to show up, Nico conceives a dark twin hostile to both his mother’s altruism and the “migrant crisis” in general—and turns out to be anything but a reliable narrator himself.Based loosely on a program a New York City mayor floated but did not initiate, A Better Life is Lionel Shriver at her best: smart, funny, and sensitive to the moral nuances of perhaps the most divisive issue of our times.

'One of the greatest crime writers of our times' DENISE MINAThere is more to solving a crime than following the clues.Welcome to Chief Inspector Gamache's world of facts and feelings.The air is unbearably tense as Armand Gamache returns to the Sûreté du Québec for his first day of work since being demoted from its command to head of homicide.Amid blistering personal social media attacks, Gamache sets out on his first assignment. He has been tasked with finding a missing woman, but while he leads the search for Vivienne Godin, Three Pines itself is threatened when the river breaks its banks, and a province-wide emergency is declared.As the waters rise, a body is discovered - and the victim's distraught father contemplates a murder of his own. Gamache is a father himself, and is haunted by a question . . . what would he do, if his child's killer might walk free?Ten million readers.Three pines.One inimitable Chief Inspector Gamache.'No one does atmospheric quite like Louise Penny' ELLY GRIFFITHS

The author recounts his descent into despair and his discovery of spiritual nourishment in the works of Aristotle, Emerson, Ben Franklin, and Plato, and enumerates the seventeen rules that helped transform his life.Og Mandino was one of the leading inspirational authors in the world. But once, he was a thirty-five-year-old derelict who nearly spent his last few dollars on a suicide gun. In A Better Way to Live, he describes the joyously redemptive process that turned a down-and-out alcoholic into a millionaire and a happy man within ten years. Og Mandino is the only person who could tell this heartwarming tale of personal triumph-because it is his own true story. And it can profoundly influence your life. Here are the principles that turned Og Mandino's life around: his seventeen "Rules to Live By." These simple, easy-to-follow rules comprise a sound, wise prescription for inner growth and for a fulfilling everyday life that will work for you-just as it worked for Og Mandino. You can avoid spending even one more day feeling failure, grief, poverty, shame, or self-pity. Here is a better way to live: a way that literally saved Og Mandino's life, a way that can help make your dreams come true.

Containing nine chunky board books in a sturdy box, this collection is the perfect first Christmas gift for babies and young toddlers to play with. Each page contains a festive first word alongside bright illustrations from Lemon Ribbon. Toddlers can turn over the books to complete a Nativity picture puzzle. Books in the box: Tree, Santa, Presents, Toys, Decorations, Animals, Food, Clothes and Nativity.

Meet Jackie Robinson and solve a mystery in the #1 bestselling Magic Tree House chapter book series! <BR>  <BR> PLAY BALL! Jack and Annie aren’t great baseball players . . . yet! Then Morgan the librarian gives them magical baseball caps that will make them experts. They just need to wear the caps to a special ballgame in Brooklyn, New York. The magic tree house whisks them back to 1947! <BR>  <BR> When they arrive, Jack and Annie find out that they will be batboys in the game—not ballplayers. What exactly does Morgan want them to learn? And what’s so special about this game? They only have nine innings to find out!<BR>  <BR> Discover history, mystery, humor, and baseball in this one-of-a-kind adventure in Mary Pope Osborne’s New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series lauded by parents and teachers as books that encourage reading.<BR>  <BR> Magic Tree House books, with fiction and nonfiction titles, are perfect for parents and teachers using the Core Curriculum. With a blend of magic, adventure, history, science, danger, and cuteness, the topics range from kid pleasers (pirates, the Titanic, pandas) to curriculum perfect (rain forest, American Revolution, Abraham Lincoln) to seasonal shoo-ins (Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving). There is truly something for everyone here!

A crew of outcasts tries to find a legendary ship before it falls into the hands of those who would use it as a weapon in this science fiction adventure series for fans of The Expanse and Firefly.<BR><BR>A washed-up treasure hunter, a hotshot racer, and a deadly secret society.<BR><BR>They're all on a race against time to hunt down the greatest warship ever built. Some think the ship is lost forever, some think it's been destroyed, and some think it's only a legend, but one thing's for certain: whoever finds it will hold the fate of the universe in their hands. And treasure that valuable can never stay hidden for long. . .

'Eat Pray Love for the Hinge era' - The Sunday Times StyleWhat happens when you stop trying to be the woman everyone wants you to be, and start asking what you want instead?At 38, Louise O'Neill had the life she thought she wanted. The relationship. The home. The future. Then it all ended, taking with it not only the life she had built, but her certainty about what a successful, happy life was supposed to look like.Heartbroken but restless, Louise decided not to rebuild the same life all over again. Inspired by her father's advice to go out and live a bigger life, she began saying yes. To risk. To desire. To adventure. To the possibility that there might be another way to live.What followed was an extraordinary dating odyssey across Paris, London and New York, meeting a different man each night. The stories are outrageous, intimate and frequently hilarious, but the men are only the beginning.Because as Louise steps outside the life she thought she was supposed to want, she begins to question the rules that got her there in the first place. Why are women still taught to make themselves smaller, easier and more pliable to be loved? Why are we so frightened of ageing? How do we measure success when marriage and motherhood are no longer inevitable milestones? What has modern dating done to intimacy? And what does it mean to desire men at a moment when masculinity itself feels increasingly contested?Turning her trademark sharp, fearless eye on ageing, beauty, sex, motherhood, modern masculinity, loneliness, ambition and the pressure to settle, Louise examines the contradictions of being a woman today while implicating herself in every one of them.Fearlessly honest, fiercely intelligent and laugh-out-loud funny, A Bigger Life is a memoir about what happens when you stop shrinking yourself to fit the life you've been given and asks us all to reflect on the question at the heart of the book: What does it really mean to live a bigger life?Readers can't resist falling in love with this extraordinary book:'A groundbreaking shift in how we talk about women, love and relationships' - Marian Keyes'Beautifully written with generosity, candour, intelligence and wit. A Bigger Life reminds us all that hope exists, if we are brave enough to open our hearts to finding it' - Elizabeth Day'[This book is] so fierce, and so tender! There's so much compassion there, it's utterly captivating, profound and it's very, very funny' - Daisy Buchanan

'Eat Pray Love for the Hinge era' - The Sunday Times StyleWhat happens when you stop trying to be the woman everyone wants you to be, and start asking what you want instead?At 38, Louise O'Neill had the life she thought she wanted. The relationship. The home. The future. Then it all ended, taking with it not only the life she had built, but her certainty about what a successful, happy life was supposed to look like.Heartbroken but restless, Louise decided not to rebuild the same life all over again. Inspired by her father's advice to go out and live a bigger life, she began saying yes. To risk. To desire. To adventure. To the possibility that there might be another way to live.What followed was an extraordinary dating odyssey across Paris, London and New York, meeting a different man each night. The stories are outrageous, intimate and frequently hilarious, but the men are only the beginning.Because as Louise steps outside the life she thought she was supposed to want, she begins to question the rules that got her there in the first place. Why are women still taught to make themselves smaller, easier and more pliable to be loved? Why are we so frightened of ageing? How do we measure success when marriage and motherhood are no longer inevitable milestones? What has modern dating done to intimacy? And what does it mean to desire men at a moment when masculinity itself feels increasingly contested?Turning her trademark sharp, fearless eye on ageing, beauty, sex, motherhood, modern masculinity, loneliness, ambition and the pressure to settle, Louise examines the contradictions of being a woman today while implicating herself in every one of them.Fearlessly honest, fiercely intelligent and laugh-out-loud funny, A Bigger Life is a memoir about what happens when you stop shrinking yourself to fit the life you've been given and asks us all to reflect on the question at the heart of the book: What does it really mean to live a bigger life?Readers can't resist falling in love with this extraordinary book:'A groundbreaking shift in how we talk about women, love and relationships' - Marian Keyes'Beautifully written with generosity, candour, intelligence and wit. A Bigger Life reminds us all that hope exists, if we are brave enough to open our hearts to finding it' - Elizabeth Day'[This book is] so fierce, and so tender! There's so much compassion there, it's utterly captivating, profound and it's very, very funny' - Daisy Buchanan

The bestselling book of conversations between David Hockney and art critic Martin Gayford as they explore the nature of creativity. David Hockney's exuberant work is highly praised and widely loved, but he was also something else: an incisive and original thinker on art. In this now classic book, filled with anecdote, insight, passion and wit, Hockney reveals the fruits of his lifelong meditations on the problems and paradoxes of representing a three-dimensional world on a flat surface. Compiled from a decade and a half of conversations with art critic Martin Gayford, it reflects a period in which Hockney relocated from Los Angeles to his native East Yorkshire. Their exchanges communicate the immense delight and inspiration that Hockney finds in the changing seasons and natural splendours of this sparsely inhabited corner of England - a delight that is, in the words of Margaret Drabble, 'an invitation to us all to look better, see better, enjoy more'.

Rewriting the “origin stories” of the Anthropocene<BR><BR> No geology is neutral, writes Kathryn Yusoff. Tracing the color line of the Anthropocene, A Billion Black Anthropocenes or None examines how the grammar of geology is foundational to establishing the extractive economies of subjective life and the earth under colonialism and slavery. Yusoff initiates a transdisciplinary conversation between feminist black theory, geography, and the earth sciences, addressing the politics of the Anthropocene within the context of race, materiality, deep time, and the afterlives of geology.<BR><BR> Forerunners is a thought-in-process series of breakthrough digital works. Written between fresh ideas and finished books, Forerunners draws on scholarly work initiated in notable blogs, social media, conference plenaries, journal articles, and the synergy of academic exchange. This is gray literature publishing: where intense thinking, change, and speculation take place in scholarship.

The book on sex in the twenty-first century<BR><BR>“Alfred Kinsey only scratched the surface. Interviewing a mere 18,000 horny humans? Please . . . Drs. Ogas and Gaddam [offer] hot new scientific findings.”—The Washington Post<BR><BR>Want to know what really turns your partner on? A Billion Wicked Thoughts offers the clearest picture ever of the differences between male and female sexuality and the teeming diversity of human desire. What makes men attracted to images and so predictable in their appetites? What makes the set up to a romantic evening so important for a woman? Why are women’s desires so hard to predict? <BR><BR>Neuroscientists Ogi Ogas and Sai Gaddam reveal the mechanics of sexual relationships based on their extensive research into the mountains of new data on human behavior available in online entertainment and traffic around the world. Not since Alfred Kinsey in the 1950s has there been such a revolution in our knowledge of what is really going on in the bedroom. What Ogas and Gaddam learned, and now share, will deepen and enrich the way you, and your partner, think and talk about sex.

For anyone already practicing, or turning to, biodynamic gardening and farming methods, numerous detailed questions arise, such as:- How do you make and use the key preparations, such as horn manure and horn silica?- How do you develop living, fertile soil?- Which treatments are best for controlling weeds, pests and disease?This manual, fully illustrated with explanatory diagrams and photographs, provides the answers. The book covers:- all aspects of making and using biodynamic preparations and composts- managing the health of plants- controlling weeds and pests- working with cosmic rhythms- combatting common diseases such as mildew- working with seeds, pastes and root dips- care of fruit trees and vinesThis second edition also has extensive new chapters on large-scale farming, including livestock and cereal cultivation, and vegetable farming. The whole book has also been completely revised and updated.Although the technical aspects of biodynamic growing are exhaustively covered, the author also considers the human qualities necessary for this kind of agriculture to succeed.This is an invaluable guide for all biodynamic growers to have to hand daily.

Title: A biographical sketch of the life of the late Captain Michael Cresap.Author: John J JacobPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington LibraryDocumentID: SABCP01679600CollectionID: CTRG95-B1961PublicationDate: 18660101SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes: First published in 1826. A defense of Capt. Cresap, contradicting the statements made by T. Jefferson in his "Notes on the state of Virginia." "General Clark's account" p. [154]-158.Collation: 158, 23 p.; 25 x 22 cm

A comprehensive narrative history of Mt. Rushmore, written in light of recent political controversies, and a timely retrospective for the monument's 100th anniversary in 2025"Well, most people want to come to a national park and leave with that warm, fuzzy feeling with an ice cream cone. Rushmore can't do that if you do it the right way. If you do it the right way people are going to be leaving pissed."Gerard Baker, the first Native American superintendent of Mt. Rushmore, shared those words with author Matthew Davis. From the tragic history of Wounded Knee and the horrors of Indian Boarding Schools, to the Land Back movement of today, Davis traces the Native American story of Mt. Rushmore alongside the narrative of the growing territory and state of South Dakota, and the economic and political forces that shaped the reasons for the Memorial's creation. A Biography of A Mountain combines history with reportage, bringing the complicated and nuanced story of Mt. Rushmore to life, from the land's origins as sacred tribal ground; to the expansion of the American West; to the larger-than-life personality of Gutzon Borglum, the artist who carved the presidential faces into the mountain; and up to the politicized present-day conflict over the site and its future. Exploring issues related to how we memorialize American history, Davis tells an imperative story for our time.

- Acknowledgements- Preface: No (Wo)man is an island- Introduction: Loneliness as a 'modern epidemic'- 1: When 'oneliness' became loneliness: the birth of a modern emotion- 2: A 'disease of the blood'? The chronic loneliness of Sylvia Plath- 3: Loneliness and lack: romantic love, from Wuthering Heights to Twilight- 4: Widowhood and loss: from Thomas Turner to the Widow of Windsor- 5: Instaglum? Social media and the making of online community- 6: A 'ticking timebomb'? Rethinking loneliness in old age- 7: Roofless and rootless: no place to call 'home'- 8: Feeding the hunger. Materiality and the neglected lonely body- 9: Lonely clouds and empty vessels. When loneliness is a gift- Conclusion: reframing loneliness in a neoliberal age- Further reading- Appendix

The beautiful new edition of Diana Henry's classic Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons is OUT NOW***As featured in the Daily Telegraph's 'Best cookbooks to turn to in isolation' Diana Henry named Best Cookery Writer at Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards 2015Winner - James Beard Award: Best Book, Single Subject The Guild of Food Writers named Diana Henry as Cookery Journalist of the Year 2015Chicken is one of the most popular foods we love to cook and eat: comforting, quick, celebratory and casual. Plundering the globe, there is no shortage of brilliant ways to cook it, whether you need a quick supper on the table after work, something for a lazy summer barbecue or a feast to nourish family and friends. From quick Vietnamese lemon grass and chilli chicken thighs and a smoky chicken salad with roast peppers and almonds, through to a complete feast with pomegranate, barley and feta stuffed roast chicken with Georgian aubergines, there is no eating or entertaining occasion that isn't covered in this book. In A Bird in the Hand, Diana Henry o­ffers a host of new, easy and not-so-very-well-known dishes, starring the bird we all love.

One of Canada's most accomplished authors combines the best qualities of both the short story and the novel to create a lyrical evocation of the beauty, pain, and wonder of growing up, now available as a Penguin Modern Classic. In eight interconnected, finely wrought stories, Margaret Laurence recreates the world of Vanessa MacLeod--a world of scrub-oak, willow, and chokecherry bushes; of family love and conflict; and of a girl's growing awareness of and passage into womanhood. The stories blend into one masterly and moving whole: poignant, compassionate, and profound in emotional impact. In this fourth book of the five-volume Manawaka series, Vanessa MacLeod takes her rightful place alongside the other unforgettable heroines of Manawaka: Hagar Shipley in The Stone Angel, Rachel Cameron in A Jest of God, Stacey MacAindra inThe Fire-Dwellers, and Morag Gunn in The Diviners.