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A SPECIAL EDITION OF THE 2015 BOOKER PRIZE WINNER, WITH A BRAND-NEW FOREWORD AND A Q&A WITH THE AUTHOR * With a new foreword by Bernardine Evaristo ** One of the New York Times' '100 Best Books of the 21st Century' *Jamaica, 1976. Seven gunmen storm Bob Marley's house, machine guns blazing.The reggae superstar survives, but the gunmen are never caught. In A Brief History of Seven Killings, Marlon James reimagines the story behind this near-mythical event, chronicling the lives of a host of unforgettable characters from street kids, drug lords and journalists, to prostitutes and secret service agents. Gripping, inventive and ambitious, it is one of the most mesmerising and influential novels of the twenty-first century.'Showcases the extraordinary capabilities of a writer whose importance can scarcely be questioned' Independent

Do you feel like we're living in the end times? Does it seem like everything is on fire, and one disaster follows another? Here's a small comfort: you're not the first to feel that way. If there's one thing that people throughout history have agreed on, it's that history wasn't going to be around for much longer.This book is about the apocalypse, and how humans have always believed it to be very f*cking nigh. Across thousands of years, we'll meet weird cults, failed prophets and mass panics, holy warriors leading revolts in anticipation of the last days, and suburbanites waiting for aliens to rescue them from a doomed Earth. We'll journey back to the 'worst period to be alive', as the world reeled from a simultaneous pandemic and climate crisis. And we'll look to the future to ask the unnerving question: how might it all end?But it's also a book about how we live in a world where catastrophe is always looming - whether it's a madman with a nuclear button or the slow burn of environmental collapse. Because when we talk about the end of the world, what we really mean is the end of our world. Our obsession with doomsday is really about change: our fear of it, and our desire for it, and how - ultimately - we can find hope in it.Praise for the Brief History series:'Uproarious . . . Abundant good humour' The Times'Witty, entertaining and slightly distressing... You should probably read it' Sarah Knight, author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck'Brilliant. Utterly, utterly brilliant' Jeremy Clarkson'Very funny' Mark Watson'Both readable and entertaining' Telegraph

This thoroughly revised and updated edition of Adrian Bardon's A Brief History of the Philosophy of Time covers subjects such as time and change, the experience of time, physical and metaphysical approaches to the nature of time, the direction of time, time travel, time and freedom of the will, and scientific and philosophical approaches to cosmology and the beginning of time. Bardon employs helpful illustrations and keeps technical language to a minimum in bringing the resources of over 2500 years of philosophy and science to bear on some of humanity's most fundamental and enduring questions.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER<BR><BR>A landmark volume in science writing by one of the great minds of our time, Stephen Hawking’s book explores such profound questions as: How did the universe begin—and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unending—or are there boundaries? Are there other dimensions in space? What will happen when it all ends?<BR><BR>Told in language we all can understand, A Brief History of Time plunges into the exotic realms of black holes and quarks, of antimatter and “arrows of time,” of the big bang and a bigger God—where the possibilities are wondrous and unexpected. With exciting images and profound imagination, Stephen Hawking brings us closer to the ultimate secrets at the very heart of creation.

NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER<BR>  <BR> Published more than two decades ago to great critical acclaim and commercial success, A Brief History of Time has become a landmark volume in science writing. Stephen Hawking, one of the great minds of our time, explores such profound questions as: How did the universe begin—and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unending—or are there boundaries? Are there other dimensions in space? What will happen when it all ends?<BR>  <BR> Told in language we all can understand, A Brief History of Time plunges into the exotic realms of black holes and quarks, of antimatter and “arrows of time,” of the big bang and a bigger God—where the possibilities are wondrous and unexpected. With exciting images and profound imagination, Stephen Hawking brings us closer to the ultimate secrets at the very heart of creation.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER<BR>  <BR> Published more than two decades ago to great critical acclaim and commercial success, A Brief History of Time has become a landmark volume in science writing. Stephen Hawking, one of the great minds of our time, explores such profound questions as: How did the universe begin—and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unending—or are there boundaries? Are there other dimensions in space? What will happen when it all ends?<BR>  <BR> Told in language we all can understand, A Brief History of Time plunges into the exotic realms of black holes and quarks, of antimatter and “arrows of time,” of the big bang and a bigger God—where the possibilities are wondrous and unexpected. With exciting images and profound imagination, Stephen Hawking brings us closer to the ultimate secrets at the very heart of creation.

The ultimate must-have science book. A multimillion copy bestseller. A popular book about the nature of the universe, written for the general reader by one of the world's greatest ever thinkers.<BR><BR>A Brief History of Time poses questions such as:<BR><BR>Was there a beginning of time?<BR>Could time run backwards?<BR>Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries?<BR><BR>This internationally acclaimed masterpiece begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the Big Bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and strong theory.<BR><BR>To this day A Brief History of Time remains a keystone of the scientific canon, and its succinct and clear language continues to introduce millions to the universe and its wonders.<BR><BR>This revised edition includes updates from Stephen Hawking with his most recent thoughts about the No Boundary Proposal and with information about dark energy, the information paradox, eternal inflation, the microwave background radiation observations, and the discovery of gravitational waves.

Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? These are just some of the questions considered in an internationally acclaimed masterpiece by one of the world's greatest thinkers. It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the Big Bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and strong theory. To this day A Brief History of Time remains a staple of the scientific canon, and its succinct and clear language continues to introduce millions to the universe and its wonders.

<BR>Foreword to the Second Edition <BR> <BR>Foreword <BR> <BR>A Note on Ben by Jean Houston <BR> <BR>Preface <BR> <BR>Introduction <BR><BR>Part 1: The Fertile Void <BR> <BR>Part 2: On Devas, Gods, and Creators <BR> <BR>Part 3: Beyond the Universe <BR> <BR>Part 4: A Guided Tour of Nirvana <BR> <BR>Part 5: Who's Running the Show? <BR><BR>Appendix

A pocket-style edition based on the New York Times bestseller<BR><BR>A Brief Welcome to the Universe offers a breathtaking tour of the cosmos, from planets, stars, and galaxies to black holes and time loops. Bestselling authors and acclaimed astrophysicists Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott take readers on an unforgettable journey of exploration to reveal how our universe actually works.<BR><BR>Propelling you from our home solar system to the outermost frontiers of space, this book builds your cosmic insight and perspective through a marvelously entertaining narrative. How do stars live and die? What are the prospects of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe? How did the universe begin? Why is it expanding and accelerating? Is our universe alone or part of an infinite multiverse? Exploring these and many other questions, this pocket-friendly book is your passport into the wonders of our evolving cosmos.

Stephen Hawking's worldwide bestseller, A Brief History of Time, has been a landmark volume in scientific writing. Its author's engaging voice is one reason, and the compelling subjects he addresses is another: the nature of space and time, the role of God in creation, the history and future of the universe. But it is also true that in the years since its publication, readers have repeatedly told Professor Hawking of their great difficulty in understanding some of the book's most important concepts. <BR><BR>This is the origin of and the reason for A Briefer History of Time: its author's wish to make its content accessible to readers - as well as to bring it up-to-date with the latest scientific observations and findings.<BR><BR>Although this book is literally somewhat 'briefer', it actually expands on the great subjects of the original. Purely technical concepts, such as the mathematics of chaotic boundary conditions, are gone. Conversely, subjects of wide interest that were difficult to follow because they were interspersed throughout the book have now been given entire chapters of their own, including relativity, curved space, and quantum theory.<BR><BR>This reorganization has allowed the authors to expand areas of special interest and recent progress, from the latest developments in string theory to exciting developments in the search for a complete, unified theory of all the forces of physics. Like prior editions of the book-but even more so - A Briefer History of Time will guide nonscientists everywhere in the ongoing search for the tantalizing secrets at the heart of time and space.<BR><BR>Thirty-eight full-colour illustrations enhance the text and make A Briefer History of Time an exhilarating addition in its own right to the literature of science.

The ultimate course in mandala drawing! Readers will experience creativity, joy, and tranquility as they learn how to draw 30 colorful mandala designs with internationally renowned artist Farah Brightart (Farah Alhamawi). The book begins with an overview of the art form that teaches readers everything they need to know to get started, including the best art materials to use when drawing mandalas, how to draw circles and ray guidelines, and more. At the heart of the book are 30 mandala projects, each one featuring a full-color finished example and step-by-step instructions. The projects start simply and progress to more intricate designs as the book unfolds. Tips and encouraging thoughts about how to experience more joy and serenity while drawing are also included.

'Riveting work' Patti Smith'Vivid . . . it communicates a real power' Sunday Times'A wild ride of a book' MetroActor William Harding has been caught cheating on his rock star wife and the press have descended upon him. Amid the headlines and worldwide disdain towards him, he takes on the part in Henry IV. He must examine himself, and who he has become, under the brightest of lights and the keenest of eyes.'A considered meditation on the evil of celebrity and the demanding yet restorative power of theatre' New Statesman'An emotional ode to theatre as medicine for heartbreak, and an interesting meditation on fame' Radio Times'A witty, wise heartfelt novel' Washington Post

The first novel in nearly twenty years from the acclaimed actor/writer/director is a book about art and love, fame and heartbreak--a blistering story of a young man making his Broadway debut in Henry IV just as his marriage implodes.A bracing meditation on fame and celebrity, and the redemptive, healing power of art; a portrait of the ravages of disappointment and divorce; a poignant consideration of the rites of fatherhood and manhood; a novel soaked in rage and sex, longing and despair; and a passionate love letter to the world of theater, A Bright Ray of Darkness showcases Ethan Hawke's gifts as a novelist as never before.Hawke's narrator is a young man in torment, disgusted with himself after the collapse of his marriage, still half-hoping for a reconciliation that would allow him to forgive himself and move on as he clumsily, and sometimes hilariously, tries to manage the wreckage of his personal life with whiskey and sex. What saves him is theater: in particular, the challenge of performing the role of Hotspur in a production of Henry IV under the leadership of a brilliant director, helmed by one of the most electrifying--and narcissistic--Falstaff's of all time. Searing, raw, and utterly transfixing, A Bright Ray of Darkness is a novel about shame and beauty and faith, and the moral power of art.

The blistering story of a young man making his Broadway debut in Henry IV just as his marriage implodes—a "witty, wise, and heartfelt novel" (Washington Post) about art and love, fame and heartbreak from the acclaimed actor/writer/director.<BR><BR>A bracing meditation on fame and celebrity, and the redemptive, healing power of art; a portrait of the ravages of disappointment and divorce; a poignant consideration of the rites of fatherhood and manhood; a novel soaked in rage and sex, longing and despair; and a passionate love letter to the world of theater, A Bright Ray of Darkness showcases Ethan Hawke's gifts as a novelist as never before.<BR><BR>Hawke's narrator is a young man in torment, disgusted with himself after the collapse of his marriage, still half hoping for a reconciliation that would allow him to forgive himself and move on as he clumsily, and sometimes hilariously, tries to manage the wreckage of his personal life with whiskey and sex. What saves him is theater: in particular, the challenge of performing the role of Hotspur in a production of Henry IV under the leadership of a brilliant director, helmed by one of the most electrifying—and narcissistic—Falstaff's of all time. Searing, raw, and utterly transfixing, A Bright Ray of Darkness is a novel about shame and beauty and faith, and the moral power of art.

Sally Maslansky is living the perfect life: a beautiful home in Malibu, California, a successful Hollywood producer husband who adores her, and a recently adopted son she treasures. But when Sally begins to remember the sexual abuse she endured as a child, her world begins to unravel. In this gripping and provocative memoir, psychotherapist Maslansky shares how childhood trauma led her to develop dissociative identity disorder (DID), and how, with the help of renowned therapist Daniel J. Siegel, she finds hope, healing, and recovery against all odds.

'No home, no school, and especially no library should be without this story and this book' - Michael Morpurgo<BR><BR>'Original, surprising and compassionate without being earnest . . . Frank's book left me enraged, informed and moved' - Sathnam Sanghera<BR><BR>'Lively and frequently moving . . . A British Childhood makes a stirring case for children as central to any national story' - The Times<BR><BR>During his time as Children's Laureate, the bestselling author Frank Cottrell-Boyce travelled the country, meeting children and young people where they were: in schools and libraries, in young offenders' institutions and prisons, many of them living in extremely precarious conditions.<BR><BR>As he met these children, he began to reflect on stories from his own childhood and on children's lives in Britain during his lifetime - the imaginative connections we make and the sense of community that are so vital to our future adult selves.<BR><BR>A British Childhood tells the story of what it means to be young in modern Britain. It is at once a searing condemnation of our failure to look after the nation's most vulnerable citizens, and a call to arms to all of us to protect the innocence, and the imagination, of childhood.<BR><BR>'Especially powerful on poverty, reading and imagination' - The i<BR><BR>'This clarion call about the loss of delight and safety in children's lives is also a reminder of the sheer magic of reading' - The Guardian

'Gripping and fierce. This is much-needed fantasy with its fangs honed sharp by the power of resistance. Melissa Blair has built a tremendous world' - Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights<BR><BR>My body is made of scars,<BR>some were done to me,<BR>but most I did to myself.<BR><BR>Keera is a killer. As the King's Blade, she is the most talented spy in the kingdom. And the king's favoured assassin. When a mysterious figure moves against the Crown, Keera is called upon to hunt down the so-called Shadow. She tracks her target into the magical lands of the Fae, but Faeland is not what it seems . . . and neither is the Shadow. Keera is shocked by what she learns, and can't help but wonder who her enemy truly is: the King that destroyed her people or the Shadow that threatens the peace?<BR><BR>As she searches for answers, Keera is haunted by a promise she made long ago, one that will test her in every way. To keep her word, Keera must not only save herself, but an entire kingdom.<BR><BR>Fans of fast-paced high fantasy such as A Court of Thorns and Roses series and Six of Crows will enjoy the fierce female characters, sapphic representation, and fantasy romance of A Broken Blade.<BR><BR>READERS CAN'T GET ENOUGH:<BR><BR>'My jaw was on the floor the entire time - no, literally, I had to scoop it up with every chapter' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<BR><BR>'The characters, the world building, the politics. It was literal perfection' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<BR><BR>'Keera is hands down one of my all-time favorite FMCs' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<BR><BR>'An absolute gem! The world-building is rich, the tension is high, and the slow-burn romance? Chef's kiss!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<BR><BR>'The ending was jaw dropping, it was completely unexpected and I need book 2 immediately. My mind is blown' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"A dozen interlinked, music-oriented stories set in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, where Garricks was raised... Each songlike story feels like a breakout hit encapsulating the brokenness and the beauty in life's soundtrack."—Booklist, starred review"Beautifully woven . . . a magical delight."—Hari Kunzru, author of White TearsThis character-driven short story collection, A Broken People's Playlist, is set to the soundtrack of life, comprised of twelve music-inspired tales about love, the human condition, micro-moments, and the search for meaning and sometimes, redemption. It is also Chimeka Garricks's love letter to his native city, Port Harcourt, introducing us to a cast of indelible characters in these loosely interlocked tales.There is the teenage wannabe-DJ eager to play his first gig even as his family disastrously falls apart—who reappears many years later as an unhappy middle-aged man drunk-calling his ex-wife; a man who throws a living funeral for his dying brother; three friends who ponder penis captivus and one's peculiar erectile dysfunction; a troubled woman who tries to find her peace-place in the world, helped by a headful of songs and a pot of ginger tea.Infused with the author's resonant and evocative storytelling, each page holds "the depth of a novel" (Hari Kunzru); a character, a moment that will—like a favorite song—long linger in the heart and mind.

Preserved in medieval and early modern witch-lore, the image of the witch embarking upon flight has become iconic from a historic and folkloric perspective. In the accounts of previous ages, however, it was commonly understood that witches flew in spirit form rather than corporeal form, leaving the physical body behind as the practitioner voyaged into the otherworld to procure knowledge, learn charms, visit boon or bane upon others, and attend the spiritual gathering of the witches' sabbat. In this unique offering, the author organizes the lore and charms of the transvective arts around thirteen central lessons and approaches in methodology, acting as gates through which the practitioner may cross. Some approaches offered here may be familiar to folk and traditional witches, such as via veneficium (by way of poison) and via equarum (by way of steed), while others, like via imaginibus (by way of image) and via tempestatis (by way of storm) draw on historic lore and charms in order to innovate upon old craft while maintaining the spirit that flavors these beloved arts. By mastering the often overlooked work of sabbatic ekstasis, the witch is brought into direct contact with familiar spirits, powers of the land and of ancestry, and with the primal sources of witchcraft itself, yielding an inexhaustible and ever-unfolding curriculum of the art magical.

In an experimental approach, Museum Tinguely has been exploring the realm of the human senses through its thematic exhibitions since 2015. Under the title À bruit secret/Les témoins oculistes , the third interdisciplinary conference took place in March 2024. This volume brings together selected contributions from the symposium alongside additional texts from art and cultural history, anthropology, history, neuroscience, psychology, biology, and ecology. The essays address selected fields of research surrounding the senses of hearing and sight, combining fascinating perspectives at the intersection of art and science. The scope of the texts ranges from Marcel Duchamp's acoustic and optical experiments and the phenomenon of synesthesia as dual perception, to the sound of the oceans, the ecological impact of light pollution, the psychological and societal power of colors, and the perception of noise in pre-modern times. A multifaceted compendium that invites readers to discover and critically question art, nature, and the environment through completely new eyes and ears.Museum Tinguely houses the world's largest collection of works by the artist Jean Tinguely (1925-1991). Based on Tinguely's imaginative universe, Museum Tinguely proposes a diverse exhibition programme that always seeks topical dialogue with other artists and artforms. A programme which addresses socially relevant issues of our time and offers an interactive experience that appeals to all of the senses.

The sparkling TikTok-hit rom-com, perfect for fans of The Love Hypothesis!

'Both heartbreaking and heartwarming' - ***** Amazon reviewer<BR>'Emotional, charming and uplifting' -***** Amazon reviewer<BR><BR>A message in a bottle. One summer. A family to reunite.<BR><BR>Lou suffers from a rare type of dementia and dies in her fifties. She leaves behind a message in a bottle, charging her husband Joe with a challenging task: he has two months to reunite their patchwork family whose members have fallen out with each other.<BR><BR>Luckily for him, Lou has thought of everything and helps him along with a list of family activities and recipes. Slowly but surely, they all find their way back to each other: <BR><BR>Joe's son Cyrian and his two daughters Apple and Charlotte. <BR>Cyrian's second wife who can't stand Apple because she isn't her own. <BR>Joe's stunning daughter Sarah who has lost the love of her life and seeks solace in one-night stands.<BR><BR>But Joe is running out of time. Will his efforts pay off before it is too late? And most importantly: what's in the mysterious letter?

What if joy isn't a destination-but your default? A Buddhist Path to Joy, an expanded edition of The New Middle Way, is a warm, practical guide to living Buddhism in real life-without gatekeeping, perfectionism, or getting lost in jargon. Mel Pine offers a fresh middle way between over-secularized mindfulness and ossified tradition, so regular folks can actually wake up.Inside you'll find: Simple practices you'll actually do: 2-10 minute meditations, metta, awareness of mind Grown-up ethics: skillful, flexible precepts that reduce harm (no moral grandstanding) Clear guidance on teachers and sanghas-with real-world red-flag radar A Rimé (nonsectarian) spirit: go deep in one path, stay open to others A friendly take on Pure Land, chanting, and deity practice-no litmus tests Science-meets-spirit curiosity (quantum strangeness, mind-first models, even AI) Lived wisdom: trauma, loss, aging, and returning to joy-again and again You'll learn to: "Pull out the arrows" of needless suffering-here and now Rest in awareness and make friends with your mind Act from compassion with confidence ("vajra pride")-not self-importance Be "enlightened enough for where you are" If you've ever thought, "There has to be a saner way," this book hands you the compass. One breath. One kinder choice. One moment of awareness. And then another. For seekers, skeptics, and seasoned practitionersready for a grounded, open, human path to joy.

"This is one of the most interesting infosec books to come out in the last several years."–Dino Dai Zovi, Information Security Professional"Give a man an exploit and you make him a hacker for a day; teach a man to exploit bugs and you make him a hacker for a lifetime."–Felix 'FX' LindnerSeemingly simple bugs can have drastic consequences, allowing attackers to compromise systems, escalate local privileges, and otherwise wreak havoc on a system.A Bug Hunter's Diary follows security expert Tobias Klein as he tracks down and exploits bugs in some of the world's most popular software, like Apple's iOS, the VLC media player, web browsers, and even the Mac OS X kernel. In this one-of-a-kind account, you'll see how the developers responsible for these flaws patched the bugs—or failed to respond at all. As you follow Klein on his journey, you'll gain deep technical knowledge and insight into how hackers approach difficult problems and experience the true joys (and frustrations) of bug hunting.Along the way you'll learn how to: Use field-tested techniques to find bugs, like identifying and tracing user input data and reverse engineering Exploit vulnerabilities like NULL pointer dereferences, buffer overflows, and type conversion flaws Develop proof of concept code that verifies the security flaw Report bugs to vendors or third party brokersA Bug Hunter's Diary is packed with real-world examples of vulnerable code and the custom programs used to find and test bugs. Whether you're hunting bugs for fun, for profit, or to make the world a safer place, you'll learn valuable new skills by looking over the shoulder of a professional bug hunter in action.

Ren’s quest to dismantle Kathor’s corrupt system comes to a head as political machinations and a mysterious disease take hold of the city in this edge-of-your-seat conclusion to the “pulse-pounding” (Publishers Weekly, on A Door in the Dark) New York Times bestselling Waxways series.<BR><BR>After taking control of House Brood, Ren and Theo dreamed of using their newfound influence to change the rest of Kathor, but now they find their efforts being countered by the other great houses, who have no interest in a world where they enjoy less power.<BR> <BR>No one understands that better than the Tin’Vori siblings. The return of their ancestral home was a decade in the making, but they’re eager to keep rising from the ashes. Nevelyn begins researching House Brood—and ends up face-to-face with an enemy that’s already slouching toward the gates of the city. The one enemy no one can avoid: a plague.<BR> <BR>The victims experience strange bruising, an unquenchable thirst, and a temporary disruption in magic. When doctors trace the illness to its source, they find another mystery: corpses placed in strategic locations around the city. As Ren leads the hunt for the culprits, she’ll find herself two steps behind a devious enemy whose sights are set on an unexpected prize: the city’s magic.<BR> <BR>Survival will require every ounce of their skill, every bond old and new, or else the future Ren and Theo have worked to build will burn down with the rest of the world.

Play along with the monsters to discover what a burp from the other end could have been! Teach your child how to ask and answer questions, make predictions, use inferences and laugh along the way. Written by a speech pathologist and illustrated by a teacher, this book was designed with intention to help build vocabulary and facilitate communication between the reader and the listener. Seasonal Shades Edition includes colouring pages at the back of the book relating to the holidays!

Discover the Radical Power of Intersectional Feminism and Self-CareWinner of the American Book Award, A Burst of Light: and Other Essays is a triumphant, deeply moving collection by Audre Lorde, the self-described "Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet." Through this masterful collection of writings, Lorde fearlessly navigates the intersecting realities of race, gender, and sexuality while confronting systemic oppression on a global scale-from the horrors of apartheid in South Africa to the struggles of Afro-Germans and the complexities of lesbian parenting.At the heart of the collection is the monumental titular essay, which serves as an intimate and unflinching journal of Lorde's battle with liver cancer. It is within these pages that she introduces the groundbreaking philosophy that continues to resonate across generations: "Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare."Inside this vital collection, readers will explore:Radical Self-Care: Lorde's deeply personal reflections on living with chronic illness and the political necessity of self-preservation.Intersectional Feminism: Foundational arguments examining how race, class, and gender identity cannot be separated in the fight for liberation.Global Solidarity: Powerful essays connecting the Black American experience to international anti-colonial and anti-apartheid struggles.An essential text for students of women's studies, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ history, A Burst of Light: and Other Essays is a brilliant testament to survival, resistance, and the enduring power of Audre Lorde's voice.

BETWEEN HEARTTHROB AND HEART ATTACKOn a romantic evening date with the young, rich, and incredibly handsome CEO Taemu Kang, Hari Shin is the envy of all women. But little do they know...it's all fake! She's being forced to play the part of Taemu's girlfriend to appease his meddlesome grandfather, all while frantically hiding the fact that she's an employee at his company. One small misstep, and the whole masquerade could come crashing down. Meanwhile, Yeongsuh makes steady progress toward her dream of passionate romance with her fated soulmate, until Sunghoon sees her with a woman who reminds him of a certain "femme fatale"...

Hari and Taemu have finally taken the “fake” out of “fake dating,” and their very real romance is in full bloom! In a classic office relationship moment, Hari finds chocolates and flowers on her desk...except they’re not from Taemu? Who could be her secret admirer? And what will her real boyfriend do when he finds out?

The New Executive Is The Talk Of The Office--she's Capable, Beautiful...and She Used To Date Taemu?! When Hari Learns That Director Suhjin Chae Has Quite A History With Her Boyfriend, She's Thrown Into Panic And Insecurity. Is This The Beginning Of A Messy Office Love Triangle, Or Is It Just One Big Misunderstanding?

Shortly after Hari and Taemu's marriage, Yeongsuh and Sunghoon successfully tie the knot! The happy couple and everyone around them are overjoyed...except one person. Though Hamin wishes nothing but the best for Yeongsuh, seeing his longtime crush marry another man is a bitter pill to swallow. But unbeknownst to him, Hamin's own love story might just be around the corner!

A charming exploration of the seasons with some of Caldecott-winner Leo Lionni's beloved mice.In January, two mice, Willie and Winnie, make a new friend: a tree. The tree tells them her name is Woody, and the mice promise to visit her all year round. As the months tick by, Willie and Winnie watch Woody soak up the rain, bloom buds into flowers and leaves, and bear fruit. By the end of the year, Willie and Winnie know they've made a forever friend who has taught them all about the seasons.Originally published in 1992, this board book classic from Caldecott Award winner Leo Lionni is the perfect read year-round.

Dave Goulson studied biology at Oxford University and is now Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Sussex. He has spent the last twenty years studying bumblebees, and has published over 250 scientific articles on their biology. He founded the Bumblebee Conservation Trust in 2006. He is the author of the Sunday Times bestseller, A Sting in the Tale, which was shortlisted for the 2013 Samuel Johnson Prize, A Buzz in the Meadow and Bee Quest.

Do you hear that? That hum in the air; that whirr in your ear ... reluctant and incessant, soft and loud: noise as of a thousand tiny wings. There must be flies around here somewhere. Gathering for a meal, perhaps. Want to go see what they have found? Thomas Kodnar-author of the Austrian Slasher novel "Maskierte Mörder*innen: SKULL"-presents sixteen weird and slippery short stories collected from various international publications. Enjoy. And don't let the constant buzzing drive you insane.

I wasn't Viktor's bird anymore. I was Nikolai's creature now. Completely.Anya has spent years as a pawn in her uncle Viktor's cruel games, a pretty bird kept in a cage of neglect. But when Viktor sends her to spy on his rival, the ruthless Bratva boss Nikolai Volkov, she finds herself trapped in a new kind of cage-one made of ice and dangerous obsession.Nikolai sees Anya not as a victim, but as a weapon waiting to be forged. He takes her, not to save her, but to use her as bait to draw Viktor out. But as Nikolai pushes Anya to her breaking point, teaching her to fight, to shoot, and to embrace the darkness within her, he finds himself captivated by the fiery spirit she's kept hidden for so long.Caught between two monstrous men, Anya must choose her path. Will she remain a victim, or will she become the monster Nikolai wants her to be? And in this deadly game of power and revenge, can she find freedom, or will she be consumed by the ice that surrounds her?"A Cage of Ice" is a dark and steamy mafia romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, and captive romances.

'Kafka himself would love it' The i<BR>'As captivating as it is thought-provoking' Glamour<BR>'Unsettling and uneasy' Daily Mail<BR>'Glorious' Harper's Bazaar<BR><BR>A collection of brand-new short stories written by major international writers and inspired by Kafka <BR><BR>What happens when Kafka's idionsyncratic imagination meets some of the greatest literary minds writing in English across the globe today? In this collection of stories, commissioned to commemorate one hundred years since his death, ten of our most celebrated international writers take ideas of Kafka's - motifs from his stories, titles of his famous works, or unfinished fragments left behind in his Blue Octavo Notebooks - and run with them to make something new.

"A kaleidoscopic portrait of Tunisian history."--The New York TimesOne fateful night in December 1935, the destinies of two prominent families are changed forever. Zubaida, the young wife of Mohsen Ennaifer, is suspected of a clandestine love affair with Tahar, a radical intellectual from humble origins. This scandalous tryst has many facets, many truths, that are recounted in the voices of the eleven different narrators who, in a feat of storytelling virtuosity, animate this spectacular novel. A complex fresco of secrets, memories, accusations, regrets, and passions set against the backdrop of a country in turmoil, in search of its modern identity. A compelling, muti-generational story of women's lives in one of the Arab World's most intriguing countries, a drama of forbidden love, and a contemporary narrative in which the truth remains forever slightly out of reach, A Calamity of Noble Houses is Amira Ghenim's English language debut.

Set in the tumultuous year of 1968 in southern Virginia, a murder case sets a duo of Black and white lawyers against a deeply unfair system as they work to defend their wrongfully-accused Black defendants in this courtroom drama from the number one bestselling author David Baldacci.Jack Lee is a white lawyer from Freeman County, Virginia, who has never done anything to push back against racism, until he decides to represent Jerome Washington, a Black man charged with killing an elderly and wealthy white couple. Doubting his decision, Lee fears that his legal skills may not be enough to prevail in a case where the odds are already stacked against both him and his client. And he quickly finds himself out of his depth when he realizes that what is at stake is far greater than the outcome of a murder trial.Desiree DuBose is a Black lawyer from Chicago who has devoted her life to furthering the causes of justice and equality for everyone. She comes to Freeman County and enters a fractious and unwieldy partnership with Lee in a legal battle against the best prosecutor in town. Yet DuBose is also aware that powerful outside forces are at work to blunt the victories achieved by the Civil Rights era.Lee and DuBose could not be more dissimilar. On their own, neither one can stop the prosecution’s deliberate march towards a guilty verdict and the electric chair. But together, the pair fight for what once seemed impossible: a chance for a fair trial and true justice.

Set in the tumultuous year of 1968 in southern Virginia, a murder case sets a duo of white and Black lawyers against a deeply unfair system as they work to defend their wrongfully-accused Black defendants in this courtroom drama from the number one bestselling author David Baldacci. Jack Lee is a white lawyer from Freeman County, Virginia, who has never done anything to push back against racism, until he decides to represent Jerome Washington, a Black man charged with killing an elderly and wealthy white couple. Doubting his decision, Lee fears that his legal skills may not be enough to prevail in a case where the odds are already stacked against both him and his client. And he quickly finds himself out of his depth when he realizes that what is at stake is far greater than the outcome of a murder trial. Desiree DuBose is a Black lawyer from Chicago who has devoted her life to furthering the causes of justice and equality for everyone. She comes to Freeman County and enters a fractious and unwieldy partnership with Lee in a legal battle against the best prosecutor in town. Yet DuBose is also aware that powerful outside forces are at work to blunt the victories achieved by the Civil Rights era. Lee and DuBose could not be more dissimilar. On their own, neither one can stop the prosecution's deliberate march towards a guilty verdict and the electric chair. But together, the pair fight for what once seemed impossible: a chance for a fair trial and true justice.

Una McMurray is puzzled. Surely, statistically, the international cat show scene shouldn't be this... lethal?<BR><BR>Keen to make her mark in her new job in pet insurance, Una's first task is to calculate whether cat ownership extends human lifespan. Tragically, that's not the case for prizewinning cat owner Jeff Bridgely - a most improbable accident has ended his dreams of triumphing at the upcoming International Cat Show.<BR><BR>When a second competitor dies in mysterious circumstances, the maths just doesn't add up. Una vows to resolve this suspicious data discrepancy and impress her new project team, especially condescending Tim and ambitious trainee Patti.<BR><BR>After borrowing Pedro the cat and brushing up on her feline facts, Una dives deep undercover in the cutthroat world of cat shows. Competition is fierce, but what Pedro lacks in pedigree, he makes up for in character. Although as Pedro's odds of winning shorten, so do Una's chances of survival...<BR><BR>Armed with razor-sharp logic, analytical expertise and a scruffy moggy sidekick, can actuary Una catch the cat show killer before she becomes the latest fatal statistic?<BR><BR>----------<BR><BR>Readers love the Una McMurray Mysteries series!<BR><BR>'Clever and very funny' - Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants<BR><BR>'Eleanor Oliphant meets The Thursday Murder Club' - Jessica Irena Smith<BR><BR>'Deliciously fun mystery that gest serious about the body count, with clues that really do add up! Loved following Una seeing the risks at every turn - and having to overcome them if she's to save those she loves. #TeamPedro - Sarah Yarwood-Lovett, author of the Dr Nell Ward Mysteries series<BR><BR>'Witty and fun' - Woman's Own<BR><BR>'Terrifically funny and endearing' - Belfast Telegraph<BR><BR>'Impressive... full of unusual ideas and amusing relationships' - Morning Star

For centuries, humanity's greatest thinkers have sought answers to life's deepest questions: How should we live? What gives life meaning? How do we find peace, purpose, and wisdom in a changing world? In A Calendar of Wisdom, Leo Tolstoy brings together timeless reflections from philosophers, spiritual teachers, poets, and visionaries across cultures and centuries. Organized as a daily companion, this remarkable collection offers profound insights on love, truth, kindness, courage, humility, faith, and the art of living well. More than a book of quotations, it is an invitation to pause, reflect, and grow-one day at a time. Each page encourages thoughtful contemplation and offers practical wisdom that remains as relevant today as when it was first compiled. Whether you read a single passage each morning or immerse yourself for hours, A Calendar of Wisdom is a lifelong companion for anyone seeking clarity, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.

Only edition in print<BR><BR>Over the last fifteen years of his life, Tolstoy collected and published the maxims of some of the world's greatest masters of philosophy, religion and literature, adding his own contributions to various questions that preoccupied him in old age, such as faith and existence, as well as matters of everyday life.<BR><BR>Banned in Russia under Communism, A Calendar of Wisdom was Tolstoy's last major work, and one of his most popular both during and after his lifetime. This new translation by Roger Cockrell will offer today's generation of readers the chance to discover, day by day, these edifying and carefully selected pearls of wisdom.

This collection of daily thoughts to nourish the soul from the world’s sacred texts by Leo Tolstoy feature gems of inspiration and wisdom—author Thomas Keneally calls this book “transcendent, and that we are grateful he lived long enough to endow us with his grand inheritance.”<BR><BR>This is the first-ever English-language edition of the book Leo Tolstoy considered to be his most important contribution to humanity, the work of his life's last years.<BR> <BR>Widely read in pre-revolutionary Russia, banned and forgotten under Communism; and recently rediscovered to great excitement, A Calendar of Wisdom is a day-by-day guide that illuminates the path of a life worth living with a brightness undimmed by time.<BR> <BR>Unjustly censored for nearly a century, it deserves to be placed with the few books in our history that will never cease teaching us the essence of what is important in this world.

BOOK FOUR IN THE NATIONALLY BEST-SELLING MANTICORE ASCENDANT SERIES, SET IN THE WORLD OF DAVID WEBER’S MULTIPLE NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING HONORVERSE SERIESYesterday, the Star Kingdom of Manticore was a small, unimportant interstellar backwater with no navy, but today, Manticore has become a target. The Star Kingdom isn’t certain who is attacking it or why, but Queen Elizabeth I knows she has to find out. She knows that whatever some of her subjects think, Manticore needs a navy. And it needs allies—friends like the dynamic Republic of Haven and the Andermani Empire. It needs their trade . . . and to learn from their more experienced and powerful navies. Officer Travis Long and his wife, Lisa, must acquire that experience. And Travis’s brother, the inexperienced diplomat Gavin, Earl Winterfall, must build those alliances. They’ve been sent to the Andermani Empire to do just that, for their navy is one of the most potent and experienced fleets in the galaxy. But the Andermani have problems of their own: their Emperor's death has triggered insurrection, and their navy is locked in civil war. The Manticoran visitors are in the path of the storm, and before they can accomplish anything else, Travis, Lisa, and Gavin first have to survive. About A Call to Arms: “The plotting is as solid as ever, with smaller scenes building to an explosive, action-packed crescendo, and the authors strike a nice balance between technical details of space flight and the human cost of war.” —Publishers Weekly Praise for prequel A Call to Duty: “This exciting book marks the first collaboration of two powerhouses . . . fans of both writers should be quite pleased with the result. Like Robert A. Heinlein and Orson Scott Card, Weber and Zahn are telling a story about a teenage character but writing for readers of all ages.” —Booklist “A new series set in the universe of Weber's popular heroine Honor Harrington gets off to a solid start. . . . Cowriters Zahn and Weber do an excellent job alluding to events known to longtime fans. . . . [T]his astronautical adventure is filled with . . . intrigue and political drama.” —Publishers Weekly About the Honor Harrington series: “Weber combines realistic, engaging characters with intelligent technological projection and a deep understanding of military bureaucracy in this long-awaited Honor Harrington novel . . . Fans of this venerable space opera will rejoice to see Honor back in action.” —Publishers Weekly “. . . everything you could want in a heroine. . . . Excellent . . . plenty of action.” —Science Fiction Age “Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!” —Anne McCaffrey “Compelling combat combined with engaging characters for a great space opera adventure.” —Locus “Weber combines realistic, engaging characters with intelligent technological projection . . . Fans of this venerable space opera will rejoice . . .” —Publishers Weekly About Timothy Zahn: “Zahn keeps the story moving at a breakneck pace, maintaining excitement. . . .” —Publishers Weekly “[Y]ou can count on Timothy Zahn for three things: clean, sparse prose; good pacing; and great action scenes. The first book in the Cobra War series hits all those marks in admirable style and makes for a quick, entertaining sci-fi novel.” —Blogcritics “[Conqueror’s Heritage] is another finely wrought space adventure . . . [with] social, political and emotional complications, all of which Zahn treats with his usual skill.” —Booklist “Zahn paints every detail [in Angelmass] with gleamy realism . . . scientific dialogue that streams with starship hardware and military trooper talk . . . immensely appealing.” —Kirkus Review

Mr. Magee and his trusty dog, Dee, are enjoying a peaceful camping trip when all of a sudden they find themselves plunging down a mountain and teetering on the edge of a huge waterfall! How will they find their way out of this slippery situation? Chris Van Dusen, the creator of Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee, has filled this new adventure with charming illustrations and a playful, rhyming text. A fun read-aloud for children (and adults!) on campouts or snuggling at home!