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"Deck the halls with bells and folly..." Helen Bell has changed since facing off with Mara Rouge in the Quarrel of Sword and Bone. But so has Winter. When a Timepiece crosses the intersect to give Helen a set of three warnings in the form of a puzzle, she's forced to re-enter the world she thought she might never see again to solve it before she meets a deadly end. But things are different in Winter. Things that were once proudly colourful have been painted red, and the Patrolman who swore to always be there for her has his own demons to face. Helen is forced to hide in plain sight by impersonating a Red Kingdom celebrity, all to follow the leads and solve the Timepiece's puzzle before she's taken and Winter's last Carrier of Truth is silenced forever. A Heart as Red as Paint is the second installment of The Winter Souls Series; a faith-based Christmas collection for teens, with characters from old holiday legends and folklore. Praise for The Winter Souls Series: "Wow, I loved this book! This book was a magical twist between Narnia, Alice in Wonderland, and Spirited Away, yet somehow read as effortlessly original. The descriptions are vivid and really make you feel like you're freezing, trudging through snow, or drinking the best hot chocolate of your life. It was gripping, fast paced, and full of action, yet not lacking in heart. High recommend for young YA readers upwards." - USA Today Bestselling author Alice Ivinya "The Chronicles of Narnia meets Harry Potter. This fantastic winter tale is the perfect blend of classic portal fantasy and the magical world co-existing with our own. This magical Christian fantasy adventure totally hits the spot and got everything right. It is a beautiful reminder of what is truly important in life." - USA Today Bestselling author Astrid V. J. "A Soul as Cold as Frost instantly transports you into a magical world that the whole family will adore. Fans of Chronicles of Narnia will be thrilled with this new wintery adventure!" - Nikki Mitchell, author of Nightshade Forest "Whimsical, action-packed, clean, and completely immersive." - Goodreads Review

****NOW A RECORD-BREAKING FILM STARRING THE UNTAMED'S XIAO ZHAN****<BR><BR>THE CHINESE LORD OF THE RINGS - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME.<BR><BR>THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 300 MILLION COPIES SOLD.<BR><BR>"Jin Yong's work, in the Chinese-speaking world, has a cultural currency roughly equal to that of "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars" combined" Nick Frisch, New Yorker<BR><BR>"Like every fairy tale you're ever loved, imbued with jokes and epic grandeur. Prepare to be swept along." Jamie Buxton, Daily Mail<BR><BR>China: 1200 A.D. <BR><BR>In the fourth and final volume of Legends of the Condor Horoes, the first novel in the Condor Trilogy, Guo Jing is at last forced to make a choice between loyalty to the land of his birth and keeping faith with Genghis Khan, who has been like a father to him. As the Mongol armies descend on China, Jin Yong brings this most beloved of his novels to a thrilling conclusion, complete with vast battles, stirring heroism, heartbreak, triumph and loss.<BR><BR>This volume will be followed by the first volume in the second novel of the Condor Trilogy, Return of the Condor Heroes.<BR><BR>Translated from the Chinese by Shelly Bryant and Gigi Chang

A New York Times bestseller!<BR> <BR>A teen reclaims her independence and opens her heart to Christmas with the help of a handsome ski instructor in this swoon-worthy young adult holiday romance told in a groundbreaking advent calendar format, with chapter-a-day reading making it a true slow-burn!<BR><BR>When eighteen-year-old April heads to the foothills of Mont Blanc in the Alps to spend her first Christmas at her father’s chalet, she’s hoping for a change. Ever since her heart operation two years ago, she’s lived as carefully as possible. Supervised exercise, green tea, rice cakes, focusing only on her studies. But now, she’s healthy and there’s a world out there that she’s missing.<BR> <BR>When April’s ski instructor turns out to be her best friend’s older brother, Augustin, it feels like a sign. As Augustin encourages April to build up her strength, April feels drawn to him in ways she wasn’t expecting. Augustin is daring and gorgeous, and April doesn’t want to let her life pass her by any longer. But is her just-healed heart ready for a Christmas miracle?<BR><BR>With this book’s unique advent calendar format, each of the twenty-four chapters is sealed by its own perforated enclosure that readers can gently tear open—by hand or with the help of a ruler—to read a chapter a day in the weeks leading to Christmas!

Fall in love this Christmas and open a chapter a day in a swoony festive romance that will open your heart.  A slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance in the snow, in a groundbreaking bestselling advent calendar format that delivers a sealed chapter each day. With stunning gilt edges, full colour artwork and ribbon marker, this is the perfect pre-Christmas gift for readers of Lynn Painter, Rachel Cohn and David Levithan.When eighteen-year-old April heads to the foothills of Mont Blanc in the Alps to spend her first Christmas at her father's chalet, she's hoping for a change. Ever since a heart operation two years ago, she's lived as carefully as possible. But she knows there's a world out there that she's missing and she's determined to experience it all.  <BR> When April's ski instructor turns out to be her best friend's older brother, Augustin. He's no longer annoying: he's daring and caring and . . . HOT. As he encourages her to take risks, April starts to feel her heart really heal - but is it ready for a Christmas miracle?<BR><BR>Experience the ultimate slow-burn this winter with a unique advent calendar format. A sell-out bestseller in Europe, each of the twenty-four chapters is sealed in a perforated envelope to tear open gently every day. 

The bone-shaking new trilogy continues - the latest adventure in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series

The bone-shaking new trilogy continues - the latest adventure in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series

THE BRAND NEW REBUS THRILLER FROM THE ICONIC NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER. ONE OF THE MUST-READ NOVELS OF THE YEAR. <BR><BR>'I loved it - Rebus is one of fiction's greatest creations' MARIAN KEYES<BR><BR>John Rebus stands accused: the once legendary detective is on trial, facing the rest of his life behind bars.<BR><BR> How does a hero turn villain?<BR> Or have times changed, and the rules with them?<BR><BR>Detective Inspector Siobhan Clarke tackles Edinburgh's most explosive case in years, as a corrupt cop harbouring huge secrets goes missing.<BR><BR>But is her loyalty to the police or the public? And who can she trust when nobody is truly innocent - including her former mentor Rebus - and a killer walks among them?<BR><BR> As the time comes to choose sides, it becomes clear: after a lifetime of lies, the truth will break your heart... <BR><BR>* * * * *<BR><BR>PRAISE FOR A HEART FULL OF HEADSTONES:<BR><BR>'I loved it hugely! Rebus is one of fiction's greatest creations.'<BR>MARIAN KEYES<BR><BR>'Phenomenal ... The ending is going to floor readers. Everyone is going to be talking about this!'<BR>MICK HERRON<BR><BR>'Magnificent - beautifully written, clever - and what an ending!'<BR>KATE MOSSE<BR><BR>'Peerless. Immaculately crafted, gripping, intricately textured. By turns wry, brutal, unflinching, heart-filled.'<BR>SARAH VAUGHAN<BR><BR>'The standout novel from one of the great storytellers of our generation ... The kind of ending you won't ever forget.'<BR>CHRIS WHITAKER<BR><BR>* * * * *<BR><BR>PRAISE FOR THE ICONIC NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER IAN RANKIN:<BR><BR>'Ian Rankin is a genius'<BR>LEE CHILD<BR><BR>'Rebus is one of British crime writing's greatest characters: alongside Holmes, Poirot and Morse'<BR>DAILY MAIL<BR><BR>'Whatever he writes, it will be worth reading ... Rankin has redefined the genre'<BR>GUARDIAN<BR><BR>'The arrival of a Rankin novel remains one of life's pleasures'<BR>EXPRESS<BR><BR>'Rankin is a phenomenon'<BR>SPECTATOR<BR><BR>'Worthy of Agatha Christie at her best'<BR>SCOTSMAN<BR><BR>'The king of crime fiction'<BR>SUNDAY EXPRESS<BR><BR>'Great fiction, full stop'<BR>THE TIMES<BR><BR>****<BR><BR>Ian Rankin's A HEART FULL OF HEADSTONES was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10th October 2022 and w/c 1st May 2023

Wolf pack politics, heart-pounding action, dark magic, newfound family dynamics, and shifter romance come to an explosive climax in the incredible conclusion of the Golden Court Trilogy by bestselling author A.K. Mulford. The only thing more challenging than taming a sorceress is protecting her heart a second time...War has begun, and the fate of humans and Wolves alike lies in the hands of three fierce members of the Golden Court scattered across every corner of Aotreas.Briar Marriel, once the heir of the Golden Court, is now a prisoner in the heart of enemy territory. But when her ex-lover Maez—now a dark sorceress—comes to “rescue” her, Briar must decide if she’s willing to trust the twisted version of the woman she once loved or remain under the rule of the cruel King Nero. In a war where enemies wear familiar faces, escape might come at a terrible cost. But if she can harness Maez’s newfound magic, could it mean winning the war?Meanwhile, Sadie with the help of Navin races to harness ancient magic that could turn the tide of the war. With their dragon at their side, the Songkeepers uncover long-buried secrets that could save their people—or destroy them all.At the Golden Court, Queen Calla faces an impossible choice: prepare for the looming battle or risk everything to rescue their twin sister Briar. With alliances crumbling and betrayal lurking at every corner, Calla must rally their court and lead their people into war, knowing the price of failure is unthinkable.As war ravages the land, and love is tested by darkness, Briar, Sadie, and Calla must confront their pasts and find the strength to reclaim their future. In this epic conclusion to the Golden Court Trilogy, the battle for freedom—and for love—has never been more harrowing.

How does one pick up the pieces of their life after it has been obliterated by the person they mistakingly trusted? Ryker Waterborn's heart is broken, and his wife is a killer. Their marriage is a sham, built on a foundation of murder, lies, and deceit. They're broken. Destroyed. Yet, even after hearing her confession, Ryker cannot leave Brynleigh in the Pit. In an act of foolish love, he makes a deal to set Brynleigh free. All she has to do is go back to her Maker and find evidence that Jelisette de la Point is a traitor. That's easier said than done, but Brynleigh is left with no choice. She can either accept the deal or rot behind bars. Worse than all that is her relationship with Ryker. Once, she thought they'd get a happy ending. Now, an ocean divides them. She broke the rules and fell in love, but is love powerful enough to save them? This is the second half of Ryker and Brynleigh's duet, and should be read after A Game of Love and Betrayal.

Olive Bowman has a penchant for discovering old stories as long as they aren't her own. When a position opens in a place where fall leaves decorate the ground with whimsy and a witchy past lurks around every corner, she can't say no to the job opportunity or the chance to live close to her best friend. There's only one problem-since her first day of work, the town's favorite tattoo artist won't leave her alone.Sam O'Reilly is a Mage Hollow local. He loves his hometown and is proud to own a small business. But the one thing he's never really understood is the magic. Everyone is obsessed with it, but nothing even remotely enchanting has ever happened to Sam-until he's flashed by the new-to-town debutant that insists on driving him crazy with her accent and attitude.In an attempt to show her friends she's finally opening up, Olive agrees to lock lips with someone at the infamous Hollow Hearts Festival kissing booth. But when a certain tattoo artist interrupts her plans, she's had enough. Feeling desperate, Olive turns to a tarot reader for insight. But the woman with an air of enchantment doesn't predict her future, she alters it by forcing Olive to wear her heart on her sleeve in more ways than one.In Mage Hollow, a single sip from a cauldron can change everything. And for one believer, and one non-believer, it just might.

_______________<BR><BR>The second book in the New York Times bestselling Cursebreakers series: a lush romantic fantasy retelling of Beauty and the Beast.<BR>_______________<BR><BR>Find the heir, win the crown. <BR>Win the crown, save the kingdom.<BR><BR>Harper has freed Prince Rhen from the curse that almost destroyed his kingdom. But all is not well; rumours are rife that there is a rival heir with a stronger claim to the throne and that 'Princess' Harper of Disi is nothing but a fraud.<BR><BR>Grey has fled the castle carrying a terrible secret. When he is discovered by soldiers and returned to Ironrose by force, Grey's allegiances begin to shift. And as he grows closer to an enemy princess, he is forced to decide whether he will stand against Rhen for the crown he never wanted .<BR><BR>_______________<BR><BR>For more fantasy romance, don't miss Brigid Kemmerer's heart-stopping Defy the Night series or her Cursebreakers spin-off series, Forging Silver Into Stars.

In the sequel to New York Times bestselling A Curse So Dark and Lonely, Brigid Kemmerer returns to the world of Emberfall in a lush fantasy where friends become foes and love blooms in the darkest of places.<BR><BR>Find the heir, win the crown.<BR>The curse is finally broken, but Prince Rhen of Emberfall faces darker troubles still. Rumors circulate that he is not the true heir and that forbidden magic has been unleashed in Emberfall. Although Rhen has Harper by his side, his guardsman Grey is missing, leaving more questions than answers. <BR><BR>Win the crown, save the kingdom. <BR>Grey may be the heir, but he doesn't want anyone to know his secret. On the run since he destroyed Lilith, he has no desire to challenge Rhen--until Karis Luran once again threatens to take Emberfall by force. Her own daughter Lia Mara sees the flaws in her mother's violent plan, but can she convince Grey to stand against Rhen, even for the good of Emberfall?<BR><BR>The heart-pounding, compulsively readable saga continues as loyalties are tested and new love blooms in a kingdom on the brink of war.

'A tale to savour and devour, one that gleams like starlight and cuts like a sword' Rebecca Ross, author of Divine Rivals, on A Feather So BlackA Heart So Green is the enchanting conclusion to the Number One Sunday Times bestselling Fair folk trilogy, perfect for fans of The Knight and the Moth and Fourth Wing.After the explosive finale of the Tournament of Kings, Fia and Irian manage to escape to the wildlands, dodging pursuit by Fia's cunning sister Eala. Fia is locked in her own mind, battling a powerful celestial entity, leaving Irian to form new alliances and come up with a plan to defeat Eala's terrifying magic.With both the human and fae realm under threat, Fia and Irian must pursue their dangerous plan, no matter the cost. On Bealtain Eve, when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest, they will finally face off against the swan princess and forge the ending to their love story that was written in the stars.Praise for the Fair Folk trilogy:'Dark and dangerous and teeming with romance, A Feather So Black is an exhilarating adventure that walks the edge of a blade. Truly enchanting' Rachel Gillig, NYT bestselling author of One Dark Window, on A Feather So Black 'Darkly enchanting and beautifully written, A Feather So Black is the perfect mix of atmospheric fantasy, heart-stopping action, and delicious romance' Thea Guanzon, author of The Hurricane Wars, on A Feather So Black 'Opulent and scorching, A Feather So Black transcends the genres of romance and fantasy into a tale that is timeless, blood-spattered, and rich with longing and magic' Roshani Chokshi, author of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride, on A Feather So Black 'Immersive world building, whimsical prose, gripping adventure, and heart stopping romance, A Feather So Black will definitely be a new romantasy favourite!' A.K. Mulford, author of The High Mountain Court, on A Feather So Black 'With a breathtaking, sizzling romance, A Feather So Black weaves a twisted fairy tale of thorns and teeth' K.M. Enright, author of Mistress of Lies 'By turns seductive and heart breaking, this enthralling journey heralds a new era of fantasy' Breanne Randall, author of the Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic, on A Feather So Black 'Lyra Selene's writing is a feast for the senses, made of velvet and wild vines and moonlight' Ryan Graudin, award winning author of Wolf By Wolf, on A Feather So Black

​​WINNER OF THE IMPAC DUBLIN AWARD • Widely considered a masterpiece, a breathtaking novel about family secrets that chronicles the relentless power of the past—from the award-winning author of The Infatuations and "Spain's best writer" (Roberto Bolaño, national bestselling author of The Savage Detectives). <BR><BR>Juan knows little of the interior life of his father Ranz; but when Juan marries, he begins to consider the past anew, and begins to ponder what he doesn't really want to know. Secrecy—its possible convenience, its price, and even its civility—hovers throughout the novel. A Heart So White becomes a sort of anti-detective story of human nature. Intrigue; the sins of the father; the fraudulent and the genuine; marriage and strange repetitions of violence: Marías elegantly sends shafts of inquisitory light into shadows and onto the costs of ambivalence.

'Heartbreaking? Certainly. Staggering? Yes, I'd say so. And if genius is capturing the universal in a fresh and memorable way, call it that too' Anthony Quinn, Sunday Times 'Is this how all orphans would speak - "I am at once pitiful and monstrous, I know" - if they had Dave Eggers's prodigious linguistic gifts? For he does write wonderfully, and this is an extremely impressive debut' John Banville, Irish Times 'A virtuosic piece of writing, a big, daring, manic-depressive stew of a book that noisily announces the debut of a talented - yes, staggeringly talented - new writer' - Michiko Kakutani, New York Times 'Exhilarating . . . Profoundly moving, occasionally angry and often hilarious . . . A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius is, finally, a finite book of jest, which is why it succeeds so brilliantly' - New York Times Book Review 'What is really shocking and exciting is the book's sheer rage. AHWOSG is truly ferocious, like any work of genius. Eggers - self-reliant, transcendent, expansive - is Emerson's ideal Young American. [The book] does itself justice: it is a settling of accounts. And it is almost too good to be believed' - London Review of Books 'A hilarious book . . . In it, literary gamesmanship and self-consciousness are trained on life's most unendurable experience, used to examine a memory too scorching to stare at, as one views an eclipse by projecting sunlight onto paper through a pinhole' - Time 'Eggers evokes the terrible beauty of youth like a young Bob Dylan, frothing with furious anger . . . He takes us close, shows us as much as he can bear . . . His book is a comic and moving witness that transcends and transgresses formal boundaries' - Washington Post

A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction<BR>A number one New York Times Bestseller<BR><BR>A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius is the moving memoir of a college student who, in the space of five weeks, loses both of his parents to cancer and inherits his eight-year-old brother. This exhilarating debut, at once hilarious and wildly inventive, reinvented the memoir for the twenty-first century.<BR><BR>'Brilliant' - The Guardian<BR>'Virtuosic' - The New York Times<BR>'Prodigious' - The Irish Times<BR>'Shocking' - The London Review of Books<BR>'Moving' - The Washington Post

Jakub Pogonowski offers a fresh perspective on Paul and Galatians. Moving beyond traditional readings, he argues Paul neither rejected the Torah nor sought to start a new religion. Linguistic analysis within the context of Second Temple Judaism reveals Paul's full harmony with the Torah. Crucially, the author demonstrates that Paul recognized no separate commandments for Jews and Gentiles; instead, the same divine law applies to all followers of the Messiah. The study redefines "works of the Law" as extrabiblical proselyte transformation rite and other measures used to police the boundaries of Judean identity. Paul opposed these halachic innovations, arguing that Jesus's sacrifice is both sufficient and necessary to enter the covenant of Israel. By challenging traditional definitions of faith and grace, Pogonowski bridges the gap between the New Testament and its Hebrew foundations, proving Paul's message is entirely consistent with the Hebrew Bible and its legal discourse.

Even in our deeply interconnected world, caring from a distance can feel isolating. Comparing her feelings to a hedgehog, soft and vulnerable beneath its protective quills. Maysoun Ramadan shares her journey through loss across cultures, grieving across borders, and the strength she had found in self-compassion, connection, and the quiet endurance of hope.In A Hedgehog's Embrace, we meet Maysoun as she rebuilds her life in Dubai, drawing inspiration from multiple cultures, while living far from the people she loves. Navigating the loss of both parents and a close friend, she reveals how grief reshapes us and how cultural expectations influence the way we mourn, love, and heal. She brings to light the quiet strength of caring from long distances, maintaining bonds, and honouring our own wellbeing. More than a memoir of loss, this is a compassionate guide for expats and those who care from afar. Grief is a universal experience, yet it is lived with different dimensions when abroad. This book addresses how to turn pain into growth, embrace vulnerability, and find community beyond borders. Even at a distance, love can deepen, hope can endure, and our truest selves can emerge.

****NOW A RECORD-BREAKING FILM STARRING THE UNTAMED'S XIAO ZHAN****THE CHINESE LORD OF THE RINGS - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME.THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 300 MILLION COPIES SOLD..ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST FANTASY NOVELS OF ALL TIME."Jin Yong's work, in the Chinese-speaking world, has a cultural currency roughly equal to that of "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars" combined" Nick Frisch, New Yorker"Like every fairy tale you're ever loved, imbued with jokes and epic grandeur. Prepare to be swept along." Jamie Buxton, Daily MailChina: 1200 A.D. The Song Empire has been invaded by its warlike Jurchen neighbours from the north. Half its territory and its historic capital lie in enemy hands; the peasants toil under the burden of the annual tribute demanded by the victors. Meanwhile, on the Mongolian steppe, a disparate nation of great warriors is about to be united by a warlord whose name will endure for eternity: Genghis Khan.Guo Jing, son of a murdered Song patriot, grew up with Genghis Khan's army. He is humble, loyal, perhaps not altogether wise, and is fated from birth to one day confront an opponent who is the opposite of him in every way: privileged, cunning and flawlessly trained in the martial arts.Guided by his faithful shifus, The Seven Heroes of the South, Guo Jing must return to China - to the Garden of the Drunken Immortals in Jiaxing - to fulfil his destiny. But in a divided land riven by war and betrayal, his courage and his loyalties will be tested at every turn.Translated from the Chinese by Anna Holmwood

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tony DiTerlizzi’s New York Times bestselling, richly illustrated The Search for Wondla series with this second installment of the modern classic space-age adventure featuring an all-new look.<BR><BR>Eva Nine thinks she has everything she’s ever dreamed of when her new friend, human boy Hailey, brings Eva and her friends to the colony of New Attica, where humans of all shapes and sizes live in apparent peace and harmony. But all is not as idyllic as it seems, and Eva Nine soon realizes that something sinister is going on—and if she doesn’t stop it, it could mean the end of everything and everyone on planet Orbona.

On his travels through the wild mountainous terrain of the Caucasus, the narrator of A Hero of Our Time chances upon the veteran soldier and storyteller Maxim Maximych, who relates to him the dubious exploits of his former comrade Pechorin. Engaging in various acts of duelling, contraband, abduction and seduction, Pechorin, an archetypal Byronic anti-hero, combines cynicism and arrogance with melancholy and sensitivity.Causing an uproar in Russia when it was first published in 1840, Lermontov's brilliant, seminal study of contemporary society and the nihilistic aspect of Romanticism - accompanied here by the unfinished novel Princess Ligovskaya - remains compelling to this day.

In this slightly spooky paranormal romance, will two women finally break their curse and get the happily ever after they’ve fought for?<BR><BR>Each year, when no one is paying attention, The Dead of Night Halloween store appears in a new location with its giant sign and great low prices. No one sees them setting up or tearing down—one day it’s just there and then, two days after Halloween, it’s gone.<BR><BR>Pepper White knows exactly how this works. For five years, ever since the last Keeper of the Store tricked her, she has been cursed—appearing when the store does, and disappearing when it goes away. People will remember The Dead of Night, but they’ll completely forget Pepper. That is, until Christina Loring walks in the door. Their chemistry is instantaneous and, for the first time in five years, Pepper finds herself wishing for more time.<BR><BR>But how do you tell the girl you’re falling for that you’re cursed and that you only have ten weeks together before Christina forgets . . . everything? To have a chance at happily ever after, Pepper has to do the one thing she swore she wouldn’t—find the right treat to trick someone else into taking on the curse. But all’s fair in love and spells, and this spooky season, Pepper and Christina are ready to stir up trouble in the name of love.

A high-school dictionary of the English language explanatory, pronouncing, and synonymous is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1868.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

This work presents the design and testing of a new semiconductor-based pulsed power modulator meeting the challenging requirements of a pulsed electron beam device (GESA): a fast-rising (10^12 V/s) output voltage with arbitrary waveform of maximum 120 kV at a maximum current of 600 A for a pulse duration of up to 100 µs.

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER: “Beautifully told.”—CNN • “A remarkable story...worth retelling and celebrating.”—USA Today • “Oh, it’s a good one!”—Fox News<BR> <BR>A “beautiful story of a brotherhood between enemies” emerges from the horrors of World War II in this New York Times bestseller by the author of Devotion, now a Major Motion Picture. <BR><BR>December, 1943: A badly damaged American bomber struggles to fly over wartime Germany. At the controls is twenty-one-year-old Second Lieutenant Charlie Brown. Half his crew lay wounded or dead on this, their first mission. Suddenly, a Messerschmitt fighter pulls up on the bomber’s tail. The pilot is German ace Franz Stigler—and he can destroy the young American crew with the squeeze of a trigger...<BR><BR>What happened next would defy imagination and later be called “the most incredible encounter between enemies in World War II.”<BR><BR>The U.S. 8th Air Force would later classify what happened between them as “top secret.” It was an act that Franz could never mention for fear of facing a firing squad. It was the encounter that would haunt both Charlie and Franz for forty years until, as old men, they would search the world for each other, a last mission that could change their lives forever.

Hannah Glenn is ready for a change. After quitting her job and breaking up with her slacker boyfriend, she moves to her family's farm. In her search for clarity, she let her best friend talk her into buying a love spell. Hannah doesn't believe in magic but decides to perform the spell anyway. What harm could it do? The ancient, brutish, but also undeniably handsome Scotsman she finds in her barn the next morning might be the answer to the question. Graham MacNeil fell asleep in his uncle's stable in 1745. He awoke over two hundred years in the future across the Atlantic. He is in a world he knows nothing about with a woman who drives him mad... mad with lust and just plain mad. The spell can only be reversed under the moon of the spring equinox. They are going to have to find a way to survive each other until then. It's only a matter of months. I mean... what can happen in that time? Will Hannah and Graham learn to live with each other? If they can, then maybe, just maybe they can find a love worth crossing space and time.

Rita Mae Brown and her feline co-author Sneaky Pie Brown are back chasing mystery with their unique circle of Southern sleuths. And though the changing colors of fall are a beauty to behold, this year the scattered leaves hide a grim surprise. <BR><BR>“As feline collaborators go, you couldn’t ask for better than Sneaky Pie Brown.”—The New York Times Book Review <BR><BR> Autumn is in the air in the Blue Ridge Mountain community of Crozet, Virginia—and all the traditions of the changing seasons are under way. Mary Minor “Harry” Haristeen cleans her cupboards, her husband, Fair, prepares the horses for the shorter days ahead, and the clamorous barking of beagles signals the annual rabbit chase through the central Virginia hills. But the last thing the local beaglers and their hounds expect to flush out is a dead body. <BR><BR> Disturbingly, it’s the second corpse to turn up, after that of a missing truck driver too disfigured to identify. The deaths seem unrelated—until Harry picks up a trail of clues dating back to the state’s post-Revolutionary past.<BR><BR> The echoes of the Shot Heard Round the World pale in comparison to the dangerous shootout Harry narrowly escapes unscathed. Next time, it may be the killer who gets lucky. But not if Harry’s furry friends Mrs. Murphy, Pewter, and Tucker can help it. Lending their sharp-nosed talents to the hunt, they’ll help their mistress keep more lives from being lost—and right an injustice buried since the early days of America’s independence.<BR><BR>Praise for A Hiss Before Dying<BR><BR>“Clearly the cat’s meow.”—Library Journal<BR><BR> “Thoroughly delightful!”—Red Carpet Crash<BR><BR> “An air of mystery, a touch of history and that undeniable voice . . . Sneaky Pie Brown is back on the prowl.”—Daily Progress<BR><BR> “The staccato conversation style of the contemporary chapters contrasts nicely with the more fluid prose of those set in the eighteenth century. Brown’s signature asides—on such subjects as local and national politics, traditional art, race, God, and just about anything else that strikes her fancy—give readers plenty to think about.”—Publishers Weekly

Pashto, the second-most spoken language within the Iranian language family, remains strikingly underrepresented in historical linguistic scholarship. This study offers a systematic overview of the historical development of the phonology, morphology, and syntax of Pashto, addressing critical gaps in the field.Despite the language's significance both linguistically and geopolitically as a lingua franca of the Hindukush area comprehensive research on both its synchronic grammar and diachronic development remains surprisingly sparse. While the endpoints of its evolution - Proto-Iranian and contemporary Pashto - are occasional subjects of research, the intermediary stages are far less understood. This work addresses this lacuna by exploring key stages of linguistic change, offering insights into what may be termed "Middle Pashto", and considering its implications for the internal classification of Eastern Iranian languages.The study also serves a consolidating function: it brings together and contextualizes the dispersed yet foundational contributions of scholarly pioneers on Indo-Iranian Hindukush languages, whose works remains pivotal but often inaccessible due to their distribution across numerous articles and monographs. By synthesizing this body of research, the volume seeks to make these important insights more visible and usable for contemporary scholarship.This work will be of particular value to linguists specializing in Iranian languages, historical and comparative linguistics, and the study of language contact in the Hindukush region. It invites further research into an area that is as linguistically rich as it is underexplored.

The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another "Williams James". Stress is not a new experience to all of us, the modern society¿s illness, as most people, no matter how well adjusted, will suffer at least short-term distress while they negotiate periods of transition, trauma, challenges and loss. Stress has great impact on one performance and efficiency; however, the intense pressure and the demands of coping determine the consequence of stress on performance. The outcome of this book might help everyone to find out the way to cope with stress.

Your Guide to American Revolutionary History in Today's Vibrant BostonFrom its founding in 1630, the "City on the Hill" has been home to those who seek freedom. Without the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and the midnight ride of Paul Revere, there would have been no American Revolution.Sam Adams, John Hancock, and John Adams put Boston in the forefront on the path to Independence and the creation of the United States. Later reformers and trailblazers included Dorothea Dix, who advocated on behalf of the mentally ill, and landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who created the city's "Emerald Necklace" of parks.From the Old North Church to the Freedom Trail and the Irish Famine Memorial, follow historian Alison Fortier as she reveals how the history of this city tells the story of our country.

Introduction; 1. Ecologies, societies, cultures and the state, 1516-1830; 2. Conquest, resistance and accommodation, 1830-1911; 3. The means of domination, 1830-1944; 4. The politics of loyalty and dissent, 1912-42; 5. Revolution and civil war, 1942-62; 6. The unfinished revolution, 1962-92; 7. The fragile and resilient country, 1992-2012; Afterword: in the shadow of revolution.

Recommended by The Nation, the New Republic, Current Affairs, Bustle, In These Times<BR><BR>An “entertaining, tough-minded, and strenuously argued” (The Nation) account of ten moments when workers fought to change the balance of power in America<BR><BR>“A brilliantly recounted American history through the prism of major labor struggles, with critically important lessons for those who seek a better future for working people and the world.” —Noam Chomsky<BR> Powerful and accessible, A History of America in Ten Strikes challenges all of our contemporary assumptions around labor, unions, and American workers. In this brilliant book, labor historian Erik Loomis recounts ten critical workers' strikes in American labor history that everyone needs to know about (and then provides an annotated list of the 150 most important moments in American labor history in the appendix). From the Lowell Mill Girls strike in the 1830s to Justice for Janitors in 1990, these labor uprisings do not just reflect the times in which they occurred, but speak directly to the present moment. For example, we often think that Lincoln ended slavery by proclaiming the slaves emancipated, but Loomis shows that they freed themselves during the Civil War by simply withdrawing their labor. He shows how the hopes and aspirations of a generation were made into demands at a GM plant in Lordstown in 1972. And he takes us to the forests of the Pacific Northwest in the early nineteenth century where the radical organizers known as the Wobblies made their biggest inroads against the power of bosses. But there were also moments when the movement was crushed by corporations and the government; Loomis helps us understand the present perilous condition of American workers and draws lessons from both the victories and defeats of the past. In crystalline narratives, labor historian Erik Loomis lifts the curtain on workers' struggles, giving us a fresh perspective on American history from the boots up. Strikes include: Lowell Mill Girls Strike (Massachusetts, 1830–40) Slaves on Strike (The Confederacy, 1861–65) The Eight-Hour Day Strikes (Chicago, 1886) The Anthracite Strike (Pennsylvania, 1902) The Bread and Roses Strike (Massachusetts, 1912) The Flint Sit-Down Strike (Michigan, 1937) The Oakland General Strike (California, 1946) Lordstown (Ohio, 1972) Air Traffic Controllers (1981) Justice for Janitors (Los Angeles, 1990)

One hundred vivid portraits of real-life characters bring to life the highs and lows of Rome’s dramatic history. A vibrant portrait of a lost world, A History of Ancient Rome in 100 Lives reveals the mightiest civilization of antiquity through the eyes of one hundred of its citizens. The book gives a voice not just to Rome’s most famous generals and rulers, such as Caesar and Caligula, but also to its builders, sculptors, poets, historians, gladiators, shepherds, enslaved people, and courtesans. The book begins with Faustulus, the fosterfather of Romulus and Remus, and closes with the final emperor, Romulus Augustulus. The stories of Roman women are given their due as well―from Servilia, Caesar’s lover; to Agrippina, the murderous wife of Claudius; Amazonia, the sword-swinging gladiator; and Hypatia, philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician. Exploring every level of society and using the latest archaeological evidence as well as ancient texts, the authors build up a picture of what it meant to live in Ancient Rome. 20 color illustrations

Discover the mystical history of astrology and divination across the world in this stunningly illustrated title.A History of Astrology, Divination and Prophecy traces the journey of astrology from its roots in the 3rd century BCE, when ancient Mesopotamians studied celestial bodies with the aim of predicting the future, through its development into the distinct branches of Eastern astrology, Indian (Vedic) astrology, and Western astrology that we know today.Discover the stories of influential and learned seers, from the oracles of Ancient Greece to the 16th-century French philosopher and mystic Nostradamus. And explore how our fear of and fascination with astrology, divination, prediction, and prophecy have been depicted in art and literature.In this enchanting book, you will find:- A complete global history of the subject - from Feng shui and necromancy to the Age of Aquarius and astrocartography- More than 350 stunning full-colour images combined with engaging and accessible text, with fascinating feature boxes with additional information and biographies of key figures- Simple "how-to" instructions on the best known forms of divination - from how to read rune stones and the Tarot, to palmistry, numerology, and using the I ChingThe most comprehensive illustrated history of astrology ever produced, A History of Astrology, Divination and Prophecy will intrigue and inspire you in equal measure - whether you are completely new to the subject, or already a practitioner.The Esoteric Histories seriesWith global sales of more than 300,000 copies, DK's Esoteric Histories explore the rich traditions of mystical and mysterious subjects - from witchcraft to the world of the unexplained - weaving together religion, mythology, folklore, and the paranormal with art, culture, and science. Other titles in the series include A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult; A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural; and A History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny.

A celebration of the iconic shoes and superstars who have defined the sport for decades, A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers tells the story of hoops as only shoes can. The ultimate book for both hoops fans and sneaker obsessives, A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers is an exciting and fascinating look at the sport written with authority and experience by former Complex and SLAM magazine editor Russ Bengtson. From primeval Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars to baroque Reebok Pumps and myth-making Air Jordans to super-high-tech Nike Adapt BBs, each chapter breaks down how a specific sneaker defined an era of basketball, transformed the culture, or changed the game. With full-color sneaker photographs and detailed illustrations throughout, the book is a kaleidoscopic celebration of the players, styles, and iconic moments that have shaped hoops both on and off the court.   Topics include: - Walt Frazier's PUMA Clydes and the New York City street game - Michael Jordan's first signature Air Jordan and the birth of the modern global basketball superstar - Nike Air Swoopes and the evolution of the women's game - Sneaker tech and the rise of retro - and much more

A fascinating exploration of the role of the bookseller through the ages, from antiquity to the present day. An essential read for all book lovers.

'An entertaining tour of British history filled with delightful stories, witty anecdotes and an abundance of remarkable paintings' TERRY DEARY'A champion of British heritage' LUKE SHERLOCK'Alice Loxton has a brilliant talent for digging out history's most extraordinary stories and bringing them to life' JACK CHESHER'A pleasurable and quirky voyage through the hidden corners of British history' SIMON JENKINSA LIVELY AND ILLUMINATING HISTORY OF BRITAIN FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ELEANOR AND EIGHTEEN, ALICE LOXTONFrom an image carried by St Augustine when he landed on our shores in 597AD and a glittering portrait of a Tudor queen to Stubbs' majestic rendering of Whistlejacket and L.S. Lowry's depictions of daily life in Bolton, each painting in this transformative history illuminates key moments in our island's story. These are tales of foundation, revolution, upheaval and resilience.Along the way, Loxton visits locations that have shaped the lives of these extraordinary works of art: a winding riverbank, a local supermarket, a secret mountain quarry, a bustling hospital. She is joined by a rich cast of characters, including conservators, pub locals and a fearsome dragon, and discovers the stories behind some of Britain's most fascinating myths (who really was St George? Did the people of the Middle Ages think the world was flat? What was the Pineapple Craze? Why do Scots wear tartan?).This is a sweeping, joyful history that will inspire you to explore the wonders of Britain and change the way you look at paintings for ever.More Praise for A History of Britain in 21 Paintings'Warm, curious and full of wit, this is a history of great scope, brought vividly to life and delivered with considerable panache' Andrew Ziminski'Alice Loxton is a boots on the ground, nose on the glass case sort of historian - she takes you immediately and vividly to some of the most interesting sights in Britain' Philippa Gregory'A glittering jewel-box of a book . . . Delightful, engaging, packed with surprising by-ways and endlessly illuminating' Sinclair McKay'Fascinating, superbly researched, beautifully written, this is a majestic book' Kate Williams'A delightful romp through more than one thousand years of British art and history' Elizabeth Goldring'A sumptuous, glittering treasure trove of a book laced with clarity and warmth ... Alice Loxton is a national treasure just like the paintings she uncovers' Emily Hauser

The ridiculously funny history of Britain for adults from the multimillion-copy bestselling author of the Horrible Histories, perfect for fans of Unruly by David Mitchell. 'If you could take just one history book to a desert island, this would be it. It is laugh out loud funny' Conn Iggulden, bestselling author of the Emperor series---------Ah, Britain. So special. The greatest nation on earth, some say. And we did it all on our own. Didn't we...? As it happens Britannia got its name from the Romans, and for the past two centuries we have been ruled by Germans. As Horrible Histories author Terry Deary argues, nations and their leaders are defined by the enemies they make. You might even say those enemies made Britain what it is today... For instance, did you know:· Elizabeth I would count as a minor royal without the Spanish Armada?· Without the Nazis, Churchill would be remembered as an opposition windbag?· And the surprisingly sadistic Boudica would be forgotten if it weren't for the Roman Ninth Legion?After all, every nation sometimes needs a bit of unifying Blitz spirit, right? (although in an ideal world, we wouldn't have accidentally let Corporal Hitler go in the first place). A History of Britain in Ten Enemies is a witty, whistlestop tour of British history that will have you laughing as you find out what they didn't teach you in school.---------'Ram-packed with mind-blowing facts, hilarious characters, and little-known tales' Dan Schreiber, author of The Theory of Everything Else 'Packed with dinner-party-worthy anecdotes, the kind that will delight history buffs and newcomers alike' Alice Loxton, The Telegraph 'Playful, cheeky, and very clever, this is a book for anyone who ever wished there was a Horrible Histories for grown-ups' Kate Lister, author of A Curious History of Sex 'Told with characteristic wit and verve...not just an eye-opener, but a mind-opener' Tracy Borman, author of The Private Lives of the Tudors Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller May 2025

In a ‘History of Central Banking and the Enslavement of Mankind’ ex-South African banker Stephen Goodson explains how the Central Banking "scam" originated, and how those who run it have throughout history used their power to subvert governments, and manufacture wars that not only produced vast profits, but frequently to topple ‘regimes’ whose banking system was not under their control. The ‘scam’ of the money-lenders is the ability to literally create money from nothing, and then lend and accumulate interest on "credit," and then re-lend that interest for further interest, in perpetuity, that creates pervasive, worldwide debt, from the individual, to the family, to the entire state. The ability to operate a fraudulent credit and loan system has long been known, and with all the slickness of a snake-oil salesman, the money-lenders – the same types Jesus whipped from the Temple – have persuaded governments that banking is best left to their private interests. The cultural and material progress of a civilization will often relate to the degree by which it is free from the influence of debt, and the degradation that results when the money-lenders are permitted to abuse their power. Hence, Goodson shows that both World Wars, the Napoleonic wars, the American Revolution, the rise and fall of Julius Caesar, the regicide of Charles I of England, the overthrow of Gaddafi in Libya and the revolution against Tsar Nicholas, among much else in history relate to this "Hidden Hand". If you wish to have a real understanding of history – look for the influence of the bankers. This is the key to understanding the past, the present and the future. 4th Edition - March 2019.

In a ‘History of Central Banking and the Enslavement of Mankind’ ex-South African banker Stephen Goodson explains how the Central Banking "scam" originated, and how those who run it have throughout history used their power to subvert governments, and manufacture wars that not only produced vast profits, but frequently to topple ‘regimes’ whose banking system was not under their control. The ‘scam’ of the money-lenders is the ability to literally create money from nothing, and then lend and accumulate interest on "credit," and then re-lend that interest for further interest, in perpetuity, that creates pervasive, worldwide debt, from the individual, to the family, to the entire state. The ability to operate a fraudulent credit and loan system has long been known, and with all the slickness of a snake-oil salesman, the money-lenders – the same types Jesus whipped from the Temple – have persuaded governments that banking is best left to their private interests. The cultural and material progress of a civilization will often relate to the degree by which it is free from the influence of debt, and the degradation that results when the money-lenders are permitted to abuse their power. Hence, Goodson shows that both World Wars, the Napoleonic wars, the American Revolution, the rise and fall of Julius Caesar, the regicide of Charles I of England, the overthrow of Gaddafi in Libya and the revolution against Tsar Nicholas, among much else in history relate to this "Hidden Hand". If you wish to have a real understanding of history – look for the influence of the bankers. This is the key to understanding the past, the present and the future. 4th Edition - March 2019.

This richly illustrated volume presents an accessible history of Chinese silk art. Combining an expansive perspective with systematic analysis and engaging prose—complemented by extensive color imagery—the author meticulously examines the essence of ancient Chinese silk artistry. The narrative excels through concise yet profound scholarship: tracing historical origins, exploring nuanced aesthetic depths, and illuminating core principles with scholarly elegance and intellectual pleasure. The Reconstructed textile patterns serve as indispensable visual narratives alongside the text, achieving exceptional contextual fidelity. These visual restorations create a resonant dialogue between between modern readers and historical artisans, allowing contemporary audiences to meaningfully connect with the invisible creators behind these masterworks. Beyond its scholarly contribution, this work holds significant practical value for advancing contemporary silk design and artistic practices. It thus represents a vital step toward perpetuating China’s outstanding traditional cultural heritage.

First published in the US in 1956, in these lectures Professor Tillich analyzes the development of Christian theology. This classic is for theology students and others interested in the range of Church history and teaching.¿¿In A History of Christian Thought, Paul Tillich has accomplished the supremely difficult feat of creating a work at once brilliantly authoritative and comprehensive, while remaining clear and uncluttered by scholarly annotation and debate. Originally delivered as lectures at the Union Theological Seminary and at the Divinity School of the University of Chicago, Professor Tillich guides the reader through the fascinating history of Christian thought with a confidence and clarity of presentation only a great scholar and teacher possesses.