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Heart-rending and darkly comic, V.S. Naipaul's A House for Mr Biswas has been hailed as one of the twentieth century's finest novels, a classic that evokes a man's quest for autonomy against the backdrop of post-colonial Trinidad.<BR><BR>He was struck again and again by the wonder of being in his own house, the audacity of it: to walk in through his own front gate, to bar entry to whoever he wished, to close his doors and windows every night.<BR><BR>Mr. Biswas has been told since the day of his birth that misfortune will follow him - and so it has. Meaning only to avoid punishment, he causes the death of his father and the dissolution of his family.<BR><BR>Wanting simply to flirt with a beautiful woman, he ends up marrying her, and reluctantly relying on her domineering family for support. But in spite of endless setbacks, Mr. Biswas is determined to achieve independence, and so he begins his gruelling struggle to buy a home of his own.<BR><BR>'A work of great comic power, qualified with firm and unsentimental compassion' - Anthony Burgess, author of A Clockwork Orange<BR><BR>Now part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the very best of modern literature.

A House in Japan erkundet das japanische Zuhause als einen Ort, an dem Vorstellungen vom Wohnen immer wieder hinterfragt und neu definiert werden. In einer von Präzision und Zurückhaltung geprägten Kultur werden Wohnhäuser zu Orten stiller Experimente. Sie setzen auf Klarheit statt Überfluss, auf Haltung statt Zurschaustellung. Streng und zugleich flexibel passen sie sich den Rhythmen des Alltags an und eröffnen neue Möglichkeiten des Lebens. Das Buch zeigt, wie japanische Häuser selbst das Alltägliche in etwas Unerwartetes verwandeln können.

A House in the Sky is the dramatic and redemptive memoir of Amanda Lindhout, a woman whose curiosity led her to the world's most beautiful and remote places, its most imperiled and perilous countries, and then into fifteen months of harrowing captivity-an exquisitely written story of courage, resilience, and grace.<BR><BR>As a child, Amanda Lindhout escaped a violent household by paging through issues of National Geographic and imagining herself in its exotic locales. At the age of nineteen, working as a cocktail waitress, she began saving her tips so she could travel the globe. Aspiring to understand the world and live a significant life, she backpacked through Latin America, Laos, Bangladesh, and India, and emboldened by each adventure, went on to Sudan, Syria, and Pakistan. In war-ridden Afghanistan and Iraq she carved out a fledgling career as a television reporter. And then, in August 2008, she traveled to Somalia-"the most dangerous place on earth." On her fourth day, she was abducted by a group of masked men along a dusty road.<BR><BR>Held hostage for 460 days, Amanda converts to Islam as a survival tactic, receives "wife lessons" from one of her captors, and risks a daring escape. Moved between a series of abandoned houses in the desert, she survives on memory-every lush detail of the world she experienced in her life before captivity-and on strategy, fortitude, and hope. When she is most desperate, she visits a house in the sky, high above the woman kept in chains, in the dark, being tortured.<BR><BR>Vivid and suspenseful, as artfully written as the finest novel, A House in the Sky is the searingly intimate story of an intrepid young woman and her search for compassion in the face of unimaginable adversity. For fans of the award-winning blockbuster Captain Phillips and readers of Kate McCann's Madeleine, Natasha Kampusch's 3,096 Days and Greg Mortenson's Three Cups of Tea.<BR><BR>Amanda Lindhout is the founder of the Global Enrichment Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports development, aid and education initiatives in Somalia and Kenya. For more information, visit Amandalindhout.com and globalenrichmentfoundation.com<BR><BR>Sara Corbett is a contributing writer to The New York Times Magazine. Her work has also appeared in National Geographic; Elle; Outside; O, the Oprah magazine; Esquire; and Mother Jones.

An alternative little pigs' tale which encourages friendship and team work, over self-centredness, Warm, rich and funny - a beautifully illustrated title from acclaimed picture-book maker Inga Moore.<BR><BR>When two little pigs leave their two little homes to go out walking one morning, little do they know that they'll come back to find their friends Bear and Moose have moved in. It's very nice to have your friends move in. Not so nice if they are so big that your homes end up collapsing! Can the little pigs find a way to build a house in the woods where all four of them can live together? In this warm, funny and comforting story of home and friendship, Inga Moore has created a cast of memorably lovable characters and an atmospheric woodland world which children will want to visit again and again.

What happens if you build a house made of books?Simon loves books. He loves them so much, he decides to build a house made of books. Simon works hard, stacking book after book, until he has the perfect cosy home - a house made of poems and pictures, stories and songs.Simon is very happy in his new home - until one day, a neighbour stops by to borrow a book. Before long, everyone wants to borrow a book from Simon - and the little house starts to look a bit wobbly. But when Simon's house made of books comes tumbling down, his friends and neighbours come together to rebuild his home - bigger and stronger than ever before. A beautiful, joyful picture book about community, kindness and connection that's made to be shared again and again.

From the author of I WHO HAVE NEVER KNOWN MENA subtly unsettling, mesmerising tale following a secretive family of matriarchs.After his car breaks down on a dark country lane, a lone male architect is stranded in the depths of the French backcountry. The only house for miles is a crumbling 18th-century mansion, exquisite despite its disrepair. With one knock at the door, he finds himself propelled into a bewitching all-female household.But when marriage brings an unwelcome intruder into this ragged matriarchy, the family will stop at nothing to defend their home and their freedoms - by any means necessary.

Art meets food in this sublime celebration of thirty years of cooking and hosting at The Arniano Painting School in Tuscany 'A peculiar attribute of the landscape surrounding Arniano is the ever-changing light. Early in the morning, there is an extraordinary mist that sits in the valley and interweaves through the hills, allowing just the tops to show above the smoky clouds. These changes bring with them new moods and shadows, drawing our painters to different views and areas of the garden throughout the day. By the evening, everything has altered again, and there are often intense sunsets, bringing silhouettes from the trees and much darker, richer, olive colours.' There are many farmhouses in Tuscany, but few are quite so magical as Arniano. It is here, in this 18th-century podere, that Amber Guinness grew up and learned to cook. And it is here that she established The Arniano Painting School, a residential painting course and immersive art and food experience. 'As I look through the recipes and think about the common thread that binds them, I realise that they all exemplify a fundamental principle of Italian home cooking. Which is that simplicity - and keeping ingredients as close to their original form as possible - leads to the most delicious and rewarding food. The beauty of Italian cooking is that it is not about fancy sauces or preparation techniques. Rather, it is about bringing out the best in what you are cooking, through patience, constant tasting and the development of flavour - sometimes using nothing but some olive oil and salt.' Filled with recipes for classic dishes and cocktails, feast curation, seasonal menu suggestions and notes on an Italian pantry and wines, A House Party in Tuscany will transport you to the Tuscan countryside and bring the conviviality of Arniano to your table.

A spider's life gets even more interesting when they live indoors!Nature Up close series uses beautiful watercolors to depict each creature's world from its unique perspective. Simple text describes the creatures' movements and activities.

A House Unlocked is Booker Prize winning author Penelope Lively's classic memoir.The only child of divorced parents Penelope Lively was often sent to stay at her grandparents' country house Golsoncott. Years later as the house was sold out of the family she began to piece together the lives of those she knew fifty years before.In a needlework sampler she sees her grandmother and the wartime children that she sheltered under her roof in 1940. Potted meat jars remind her of the ritual of doing the flowers for church. The smell of the harness room brings her Aunt Rachel - avant-garde artist fervent horserider - vividly back to life.In A House Unlocked Penelope Lively delves into the domestic past of her former home and tells of her own youth and the contrasts between life today and the way they lived then.'Wonderful. Lively is brilliant and original . . . Every page of this book captures your attention' Daily Mail'Remarkable richly enjoyable . . . a captivating memoir' Helen Dunmore The Times'Engaging curious compelling remarkable . . . Any time spent with Penelope Lively is a joy' Observer

In this ordinary North Carolina suburb, family secrets are always in bloom.Samantha Montgomery pulls into the driveway of her family home to find a massive black vulture perched on the mailbox, staring at the house. Inside, everything has changed. Gone is

A vivid, unforgettable story of an unlikely sisterhood—an emotionally powerful and haunting tale of friendship that illuminates the plight of women in a traditional culture—from the author of the bestselling The Pearl That Broke Its Shell and When the Moon Is Low.For two decades, Zeba was a loving wife, a patient mother, and a peaceful villager. But her quiet life is shattered when her husband, Kamal, is found brutally murdered with a hatchet in the courtyard of their home. Nearly catatonic with shock, Zeba is unable to account for her whereabouts at the time of his death. Her children swear their mother could not have committed such a heinous act. Kamal’s family is sure she did, and demands justice.Barely escaping a vengeful mob, Zeba is arrested and jailed. As Zeba awaits trial, she meets a group of women whose own misfortunes have also led them to these bleak cells: thirty-year-old Nafisa, imprisoned to protect her from an honor killing; twenty-five-year-old Latifa, who ran away from home with her teenage sister but now stays in the prison because it is safe shelter; and nineteen-year-old Mezhgan, pregnant and unmarried, waiting for her lover’s family to ask for her hand in marriage. Is Zeba a cold-blooded killer, these young women wonder, or has she been imprisoned, as they have been, for breaking some social rule? For these women, the prison is both a haven and a punishment. Removed from the harsh and unforgiving world outside, they form a lively and indelible sisterhood.Into this closed world comes Yusuf, Zeba’s Afghan-born, American-raised lawyer, whose commitment to human rights and desire to help his motherland have brought him back. With the fate of this seemingly ordinary housewife in his hands, Yusuf discovers that, like Afghanistan itself, his client may not be at all what he imagines.A moving look at the lives of modern Afghan women, A House Without Windows is astonishing, frightening, and triumphant.

Reading the Bible doesn't need to be a difficult journey through strange and bewildering territory. How to Read the Bible Book by Book walks you through the Scriptures like an experienced tour guide, helping you understand each of its sixty-six books.For each book of the Bible, the authors start with a quick snapshot, then expand the view to help you better understand its message and how it fits into the grand narrative of the Bible. Written by two top evangelical scholars, this survey is designed to get you actually reading the Bible knowledgeably and understanding it accurately.In an engaging, conversational style, Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart take you through every book of the Bible using their unique approach: Orienting Data--Concise info bytes that form a thumbnail of the book.Overview--A brief panorama that introduces key concepts and themes and important landmarks in the bookSpecific Advice for Reading--Pointers for accurately understanding the details and message of the book in context with the circumstances surrounding its writing.A Walk Through--The actual section-by-section tour that helps you see both the larger landscape of the book and how its various parts work together to form the whole.How to Read the Bible Book by Book can be used as a companion to How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth. It also stands on its own as a reliable guide to reading and understanding the Bible for yourself.

In a war-torn era, a man devastated by the loss of his lover and fellow soldier discovers that his beloved may still be among the living!<BR><BR>Uru and Tenyo are two elite soldiers with a bond that runs deeper than blood. Living together and fighting side by side has only heightened their affection for one another...but in a world ravaged by war, connections can be severed in an instant. When Uru loses his life, he leaves Tenyo behind with nothing but a final kiss goodbye.<BR><BR>After two years of mourning, Tenyo sneaks into the enemy general Kakezuki’s territory with the intent of finishing him off, as promised to Uru. But when he gets there, he finds that the enemy looks exactly like his dearly departed brother-in-arms! There’s no way Uru is still among the living...or is there?

In a war-torn era, a man devastated by the loss of his lover and fellow soldier discovers that his beloved may still be among the living!<BR><BR>After sneaking into enemy territory, Tenyo found himself face-to-face with Kakezuki, a general who looks exactly the same as Uru, the man he was secretly in love with. Though Kakezuki initially has no recollection of ever being Tenyo’s friend, brother-in-arms, or anything more, he seems to be slowly awakening to new emotions. There may be no trace of Uru remaining, but Tenyo still has a hard time letting go…<BR><BR>Meanwhile, Tenyo learns more about what the Azure North is hiding and decides to disguise himself as the emperor for a ceremony that could prove pivotal. When the palace’s secrets come to light, what’s truly important to both men becomes more apparent than ever before.

In a war-torn era, a man devastated by the loss of his lover and fellow soldier discovers that his beloved may still be among the living!<BR><BR>Tenyo fell for a ploy set up by Toka, the imperial sorcerer, when he agreed to disguise himself as the emperor. The boat Tenyo and Kakezuki boarded as part of the ritual is attacked, only for the pair to wash ashore in...the Crimson South! Ordered to lay low, they’re soon reunited with Shunro, the leader of the Crimson Wolves—the band of elite assassins that Tenyo belongs to.<BR><BR>To explain Kakezuki's identity, the Crimson Wolves are told that he's Uru with amnesia. But the truth may spill out one way or another... How will Kakezuki react to the Crimson South when Tenyo invites him to spend some time together? In Tenyo’s beloved homeland, Kakezuki finally puts a name to the emotion he feels for Tenyo.

DISCOVER THE UNFORGETTABLE LOVE STORY THAT HAS CAPTURED HEARTS AND TAKEN TIKTOK BY STORM<BR><BR>'This book broke me into pieces constantly and then put me back together, it was an emotional rollercoaster' Reader Review<BR><BR>'All the tears, it made my soul cry ... A Hue of Blu healed something inside of me' Reader Review<BR><BR>***<BR><BR>How much pain are you willing to endure for someone you love?<BR><BR>Bold, charismatic, and charming Blu Henderson wears a fake smile every day, pushing through life because she has to - not because she wants to.<BR><BR>Quiet, introverted, and mysterious Jace Boland catches her eye the second she sees him. After that, it's game over - not just for Blu, but for Jace as well.<BR><BR>Drawn together by inexplicable attraction, a whirlwind connection forms that persists and torments, mends and breaks, and forces both Blu and Jace to confront the traumas of their past while trying to make their relationship work.<BR><BR>A Hue of Blu explores how two broken hearts can find comfort in tragic losses, how two broken souls can find peace in pain, and how loving yourself may be the only way to love another...<BR><BR>No matter the consequence.<BR><BR>***<BR><BR>'WOW!! Just wow!! I am left completely speechless' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ &#11088 Reader Review<BR><BR>'From the start I was captivated and I couldn't put this book down until I finished it'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ &#11088 Reader Review<BR><BR>'I am so overwhelmed. This was a gut wrenching read that has changed me, and healed parts of me I had no clue were even damaged' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ &#11088 Reader Review<BR><BR>'This book is so heartbreakingly beautiful' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ &#11088 Reader Review<BR><BR>TW: Alcoholism, toxic relationships, mental health (specifically depression and BPD), body image, self-harm, mentions of OW/OM, and loss of a parent.

"Kingsley had decided to own a human. This was not a decision to be taken lightly. After all, owning a human is a responsibility. But finding the right kind of human is much harder than Kingsley expected. Some are too bossy. Some are too busy. And some just don't seem to appreciate a dog the way they should. Will Kingsley ever find a human that is exactly right? A sweet, tender and deeply funny story about the power of friendship, and one dog's mission to find his perfect person."--Provided by publisher.

An erotic journal in poems, from a rising star in the American poetry scene, author of the highly acclaimed collection Second Empire. “A book of love poems that consciously and subversively hearken back to Shakespeare’s sonnets, marking Hofmann’s position as one of our necessary poets of erotic desire.” —Jericho Brown, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Tradition<BR><BR>A Hundred Lovers is a catalog of encounters, sublime, steamy, and frank. Inspired by French autofiction, the poems feel both sharp and diaristic; their lyrical, intimate world brings us everyday scenes imbued with sex. "Eros enters, where shame had lived," the speaker observes, as the poems explore risk and appetite, promiscuity and violence, and, in the wake of his marriage, questions about monogamy and desire. Bringing us both the carefully knotted silk ties of the wedding pair and their undress in a series of Hockney-like interiors where passion colors every object, Hofmann speaks plainly of the saliva, tears, and guts of the carnal, just as he does of the sublime in works of art. A Hundred Lovers invites us to consider our own memories of pleasure and pain, which fill the generous white space the poet leaves open to us between his ravishing lines.

As the 1938 hurricane approaches Rhode Island, another storm brews in this New York Times bestselling beach read from the author of The Golden Hour and Husbands & Lovers.<BR> <BR>Lily Dane has returned to Seaview, Rhode Island, where her family has summered for generations. It’s an escape not only from New York’s social scene but from a heartbreak that still haunts her. Here, among the seaside community that has embraced her since childhood, she finds comfort in the familiar rituals of summer.<BR>  <BR> But this summer is different. Budgie and Nick Greenwald—Lily’s former best friend and former fiancé—have arrived, too, and Seaview’s elite are abuzz. Under Budgie’s glamorous influence, Lily is seduced into a complicated web of renewed friendship and dangerous longing.<BR>  <BR> As a cataclysmic hurricane churns north through the Atlantic, and uneasy secrets slowly reveal themselves, Lily and Nick must confront an emotional storm that will change their worlds forever...<BR><BR>READERS GUIDE INCLUDED

Los Angeles, April 1949Six months after exposing the werewolf conspiracy that terrorized the city, private investigator Eleanor "Ellie" Vance thought the supernatural threats lurking in Los Angeles were all gone. She's now battle-hardened, better armed, and building a life with Irene Stout away from the shadows.She thought a missing actress case would be a routine Hollywood tragedy: another young dreamer consumed by the city's appetite for ambition but Margaret Walker didn't just disappear into the studio system. Eleanor discovers the young woman fell prey to Julian Croix, a charismatic European film director whose avant-garde masterpieces conceal a horrifying truth. Croix doesn't just make movies about eternal life. He grants it, transforming Hollywood's most desperate dreamers into his immortal cast and crew.When newspaper researcher Zelda Kettleton ignores Eleanor's warnings and seeks out Croix's artistic salvation, the investigation becomes personal. Now Eleanor faces creatures who seduce with promises of transcendence rather than tear victims apart, vampires who wield psychological manipulation as skillfully as supernatural strength.Armed with a new Colt .38 Super, nicknamed 'Pops' after her dad, a blessed silver stiletto, and hard-won experience fighting monsters, Eleanor must infiltrate Croix's estate, where the city's ambitious and desperate gather for all-night parties that promise artistic immortality.Some predators hunt with fangs. Others hunt with dreams.And in Hollywood, the most dangerous monsters are the ones who promise to make you a star forever.In the tradition of hard-boiled noir and seductive horror, this breakneck follow-up to "A Silver Moon Over Sunset" returns Eleanor Vance to the supernatural underworld of 1940s Los Angeles, where the real monsters wear tuxedos and promise immortality for a price.

90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin BooksThe whole town got involved with the hunger-artist; from day to day of his starving, people's participation grew; everyone wanted to see the hunger-artist at least once a day; on the later days there were season-ticket holders who sat for days on end in front of his little cageReading these stories by the master of the absurd is like entering a dreamworld in which nothing, and yet somehow everything, makes sense.

Forbidden Magic. Shadowy Intrigue. Heart-Pounding Action. Slow-Burn Romance. Eira is now a champion of the Solaris Empire. She's off to a land she's only dreamed about. But a nightmare awaits her. Her sworn enemy has escaped. His allies are powerful and deadly. And Eira finds herself tangled in the dangerous web of the undercity of Risen where the mysterious Court of Shadows and lethal Pillars battle for the fate of the kingdom. But vengeance has a price. When Eira is captured by her enemies, it's not only her life, but the lives of her friends, and the man she loves most, at stake. The woman she was won't be enough to turn the tides churning against her from long before she was born. She'll have to become something more. She'll have to love deeper and fight fiercer than ever before. The only way to kill a legendary champion, will be to become one herself. Experience Eira's adventure in the A Trial of Sorcerers series by USA Today bestselling author Elise Kova today, for readers who enjoy young adult, epic fantasy, filled with sorcery, deep friendships, forbidden romance, and tales of faraway lands. A Hunt of Shadows takes place after the events of A Trial of Sorcerers. Readers should begin with A Trial of Sorcerers before reading A Hunt of Shadows.

A bold, provocative exploration of the tension between our evolutionary history and our modern woes - and what we can do about itWe are living through the most prosperous age in all of human history, yet we are listless, divided and miserable. Wealth and comfort are unparalleled, but our political landscape is unmoored, and rates of suicide, loneliness and chronic illness continue to skyrocket. How do we explain the gap between these truths? And how should we respond?For evolutionary biologists Heather Heying and Bret Weinstein, the cause of our woes is clear: the modern world is out of sync with our ancient brains and bodies. We evolved to live in clans, but today many people don't even know their neighbours' names. Survival in our earliest societies depended on living in harmony with nature, but today the food we eat, the work we do - even the light we absorb - is radically different from what our minds and bodies evolved to expect.In this book, Heying and Weinstein draw on decades of their work teaching in college classrooms and exploring earth's most biodiverse ecosystems to confront today's pressing social ills - from widespread sleep deprivation and dangerous diets to damaging parenting styles and backward education practices. A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century outlines a science-based worldview that will empower you to live a better, wiser life.

A provocative exploration of the tension between our evolutionary history and our modern woes—and what we can do about it.<BR>  <BR>We are living through the most prosperous age in all of human history, yet we are listless, divided, and miserable. Wealth and comfort are unparalleled, but our political landscape is unmoored, and rates of suicide, lone­liness, and chronic illness continue to skyrocket. How do we explain the gap between these truths? And how should we respond?<BR>  <BR> For evolutionary biologists Heather Heying and Bret Weinstein, the cause of our troubles is clear: the accelerat­ing rate of change in the modern world has outstripped the capacity of our brains and bodies to adapt. We evolved to live in clans, but today many people don’t even know their neighbors’ names. In our haste to discard outdated gender roles, we increasingly deny the flesh-and-blood realities of sex—and its ancient roots. The cognitive dissonance spawned by trying to live in a society we are not built for is killing us.<BR>  <BR> In this book, Heying and Weinstein draw on decades of their work teaching in college classrooms and explor­ing Earth’s most biodiverse ecosystems to confront today’s pressing social ills—from widespread sleep deprivation and dangerous diets to damaging parenting styles and back­ward education practices. Asking the questions many mod­ern people are afraid to ask, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century outlines a science-based worldview that will empower you to live a better, wiser life.

The sexual assault that rocked the world. A courageous woman's rallying call for 'shame to change sides'. For the very first time, Gisèle Pelicot tells her story.'This is quite something - a really brave, honest and heart-rending memoir' SARAH JESSICA PARKER'Extraordinary ... inspires courage and compassion, but also, crucially, demands change' EMMA THOMPSON'A page-turning memoir that will move you to live more' GINA MARTINDiscover one of the most important books of 2026 - as recommended by the Observer, Telegraph, Guardian, Financial Times, New York Times, Mirror, GQ, BBC and more.One November day, Gisèle Pelicot was called to a local police station and life as she knew it ended. Her husband of fifty years had been caught by a supermarket guard filming up women's skirts. But on his computer was shattering evidence: for nearly a decade, he had been secretly drugging and raping her and inviting dozens of strangers into their home to abuse her.Four years later, he and fifty other men were put on trial and Gisèle's courage in waiving her right to anonymity made global headlines. 'Shame must change sides,' she declared, giving voice and hope to millions. Her words became a rallying cry and her decision marked a turning point in public feeling about sexual violence.For the first time, and with unwavering honesty and grace, she describes a difficult childhood, first love, her career and motherhood. It is a life in determined search of happiness, both before and after her devastating discovery. She is an ordinary person who faces extraordinary catastrophe, whose example changes the world.Ultimately, Gisèle Pelicot emerges with a renewed passion and reverence for living, and for love. A Hymn to Life is an unforgettable testament and promise: that victims have no reason to feel ashamed; that even after unimaginable betrayal we can go on; and that colour will always return to life.'A Hymn to Life is novelistic and resounds with grace ... An extraordinary achievement' FINANCIAL TIMES'A unique memoir by a figure of astonishing power' GUARDIAN'Extraordinarily courageous' THE TIMES

The sexual assault that rocked the world. A courageous woman's rallying call for 'shame to change sides'. For the very first time, Gisèle Pelicot tells her story.'This is quite something - a really brave, honest and heart-rending memoir' SARAH JESSICA PARKER'Extraordinary ... inspires courage and compassion, but also, crucially, demands change' EMMA THOMPSON'A page-turning memoir that will move you to live more' GINA MARTINDiscover one of the most important books of 2026 - as recommended by the Observer, Telegraph, Guardian, Financial Times, New York Times, Mirror, GQ, BBC and more.One November day, Gisèle Pelicot was called to a local police station and life as she knew it ended. Her husband of fifty years had been caught by a supermarket guard filming up women's skirts. But on his computer was shattering evidence: for nearly a decade, he had been secretly drugging and raping her and inviting dozens of strangers into their home to abuse her.Four years later, he and fifty other men were put on trial and Gisèle's courage in waiving her right to anonymity made global headlines. 'Shame must change sides,' she declared, giving voice and hope to millions. Her words became a rallying cry and her decision marked a turning point in public feeling about sexual violence.For the first time, and with unwavering honesty and grace, she describes a difficult childhood, first love, her career and motherhood. It is a life in determined search of happiness, both before and after her devastating discovery. She is an ordinary person who faces extraordinary catastrophe, whose example changes the world.Ultimately, Gisèle Pelicot emerges with a renewed passion and reverence for living, and for love. A Hymn to Life is an unforgettable testament and promise: that victims have no reason to feel ashamed; that even after unimaginable betrayal we can go on; and that colour will always return to life.'A Hymn to Life is novelistic and resounds with grace ... An extraordinary achievement' FINANCIAL TIMES'A unique memoir by a figure of astonishing power' GUARDIAN'Extraordinarily courageous' THE TIMES

The sexual assault that rocked the world. A courageous woman's rallying call for 'shame to change sides'. For the very first time, Gisèle Pelicot tells her story.'This is quite something - a really brave, honest and heart-rending memoir' SARAH JESSICA PARKER'Extraordinary ... inspires courage and compassion, but also, crucially, demands change' EMMA THOMPSON'A page-turning memoir that will move you to live more' GINA MARTINA BEST BOOK OF 2026 FOR THE OBSERVER, TELEGRAPH, GUARDIAN, FINANCIAL TIMES, NEW YORK TIMES, DAILY MIRROR, IRISH TIMES, GQ MAGAZINE, LIT HUB, BBC AND MOREOne November day, Gisèle Pelicot was called to a local police station and life as she knew it ended. Her husband of fifty years had been caught by a supermarket guard filming up women's skirts. But on his computer was shattering evidence: for nearly a decade, he had been secretly drugging and raping her and inviting dozens of strangers into their home to abuse her.Four years later, he and fifty other men were put on trial and Gisèle's courage in waiving her right to anonymity made global headlines. 'Shame must change sides,' she declared, giving voice and hope to millions. Her words became a rallying cry and her decision marked a turning point in public feeling about sexual violence.For the first time, and with unwavering honesty and grace, she describes a difficult childhood, first love, her career and motherhood. It is a life in determined search of happiness, both before and after her devastating discovery. She is an ordinary person who faces extraordinary catastrophe, whose example changes the world.Ultimately, Gisèle Pelicot emerges with a renewed passion and reverence for living, and for love. A Hymn to Life is an unforgettable testament and promise: that victims have no reason to feel ashamed; that even after unimaginable betrayal we can go on; and that colour will always return to life.'A Hymn to Life is novelistic and resounds with grace ... An extraordinary achievement' FINANCIAL TIMES'A unique memoir by a figure of astonishing power' GUARDIAN'Extraordinarily courageous' THE TIMES

This bestselling ABC book is written and illustrated for the next generation of progressives: families who want their kids to grow up in a space that is unapologetic about activism, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and everything else that activists believe in and fight for. A continuous bestseller for Triangle Square, we heard from booksellers around the country who clamored for a large format edition that would appeal to children over the age of 5. This engaging book carries huge messages as it inspires hope for the future, and calls children and parents to action.

One of NPR's Top 100 Book for Young Readers <BR><BR>“Reading it is almost like reading Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, but for two-year olds—full of pictures and rhymes and a little cat to find on every page that will delight the curious toddler and parents alike.”—Occupy Wall Street<BR><BR><BR>A is for Activist is an ABC board book written and illustrated for the next generation of progressives: families who want their kids to grow up in a space that is unapologetic about activism, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and everything else that activists believe in and fight for. <BR><BR>The alliteration, rhyming, and vibrant illustrations make the book exciting for children, while the issues it brings up resonate with their parents' values of community, equality, and justice. This engaging little book carries huge messages as it inspires hope for the future, and calls children to action while teaching them a love for books.

A rhyming ABC book that takes you on a journey through Filipino food, landmarks, and items. Visit B as in Boracay, eat L as in Lumpia, and ride a J as in Jeepney in this fun, educational book for Filipino children, or for anyone who wants to learn more about Filipino culture!

In space no one can hear you giggle as you read this Little Golden Book for all ages featuring the characters from the classic movie Alien! Follow Ripley and the rest of the Nostromo crew on a space adventure that introduces the alphabet from A to Z. With fun illustrations, this light-hearted reimagining of the iconic movie Alien will delight fans young and old, as well as Little Golden Book collectors throught the universe. Since 1979, Alien has been an iconic franchise that has thrilled viewers around the world. Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.

Young readers can learn the letters of the alphabet while practicing pen control with this ABC board book. Includes dry-erase marker.<BR><BR>Wipe-clean activities on sturdy board book pages combine fun and learning in this ideal alphabet tracing book for toddlers!<BR><BR>Children can learn the letters of the alphabet with this wipe-clean book! Using the dry-erase marker that stores snugly at the top of the book, children will practice pen control as they engage in activities that include tracing, connect the dots, mazes, and more. This activity book is an excellent tool to help children grasp vital early concepts in a fun way.

A is for Arsenic: An ABC of Victorian Death is an illustrated guide to the the basics of Victorian mourning and death.

Shortlisted for the BMA Book Awards and Macavity Awards 2016 Fourteen novels. Fourteen poisons. Just because it's fiction doesn't mean it's all made-up ... Agatha Christie revelled in the use of poison to kill off unfortunate victims in her books; indeed, she employed it more than any other murder method, with the poison itself often being a central part of the novel. Her choice of deadly substances was far from random - the characteristics of each often provide vital clues to the discovery of the murderer. With gunshots or stabbings the cause of death is obvious, but this is not the case with poisons. How is it that some compounds prove so deadly, and in such tiny amounts? Christie's extensive chemical knowledge provides the backdrop for A is for Arsenic, in which Kathryn Harkup investigates the poisons used by the murderer in fourteen classic Agatha Christie mysteries. It looks at why certain chemicals kill, how they interact with the body, the cases that may have inspired Christie, and the feasibility of obtaining, administering and detecting these poisons, both at the time the novel was written and today. A is for Arsenic is a celebration of the use of science by the undisputed Queen of Crime.

A is for Azeroth and B is for Blood Elf in this charming, official book inspired by New York Times-bestselling author Christie Golden leads readers on a delightful adventure through the Warcraft universe, featuring favorite heroes, lands, creatures, and quests.A is for Azeroth weaves WOW’s popular characters, locations, monsters, and dragons into an epic alphabetical adventure on Azeroth. In this heartfelt take on the classic alphabet primer, fans of Blizzard Entertainment’s Warcraft universe can laugh and learn all the way from the Azuremyst Isles to Zandalar. Whether D is for dungeon or dragon or Dalaran, this sweet escapade is full of essential vocabulary from the world of the game and paired with all-new original, full-color illustrations and text that is both funny and informative! Revisit fan-favorite encounters, tales of heroism, and places of magic in A is for Azeroth, the perfect way for players of all ages to share in the world of Warcraft. : Fan-favorite characters illustrated in an all-new art style from each expansion of World of Warcraft LAUGH AND LEARN: A is for Azeroth is packed with hilarious and informative lore, guaranteed to delight both longtime World of Warcraft players and new fans of the game GUIDE TO AZEROTH: A wry guide to the creatures, characters, and continents of Azeroth from A to Z! OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Created in collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment and New York Times-bestselling author Christie Golden, who created a good portion of World of Warcraft’s lore through her many author credits and years working on the cinematics COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: The World of Warcraft Bestiary: Dragons of Azeroth, World of Warcraft: New Flavors of Azeroth: The Official Cookbook, and World of Warcraft: The Official Cookbook also available

The ultimate must-have for any Jane Austen fan, this gorgeous set of 53 tarot cards features hand-drawn characters and objects from Austen's enduring novels.<BR><BR>Noted Jane Austen artist Jacqui Oakley brings her beautiful work to the world of tarot with this sublime and whimsical package. Featuring 53 characters (including Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, Elinor Dashwood, and more) and objects (such as well-trimmed bonnets and a stack of novels) from Austen's books, each card doubles as a playing card and tarot card. With Mr. Wickham from Pride and Prejudice as the Devil, a teapot representing strength, and Austen herself as the Magician, it's perfect for both longtime and new Austen fans. <BR><BR>Oversized, sleek, and sophisticated, this deck comes in a hinged cigar box decorated with foil stamping and a wafer seal enclosure, and is accompanied by a booklet containing a brief overview of tarot and a guide to the cards and the world of Austen.

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A Jar of Dreams is Yoshiko Uchida's work of unforgettable historical fiction about a young girl who grows up in a closely-knit Japanese American family in California during the 1930's, a time of great prejudice.<BR><BR>Eleven-year-old Rinko grows up in a closely-knit Japanese American family in California during the Depression, a time of great prejudice.

Part of the Welcoming Speech by the Mayor of SehndeGerda Rose was born in Sehnde in her parents¿ home. The Rose family operated a business in Mittelstraße and was - just like the other Jewish citizens - supposedly integrated in Sehnde.That is, until the time that completely "normal" men and women next-door - here in Sehnde too - lost, betrayed and sold their humanity, their conscience and their morality. The memory of the Holocaust continues to be an issue for all citizens. It is also part of the history of our city, in which we regularly pass houses from which Jews were deported and intentionally sent to their destruction. The former German Federal President, Roman Herzog warned us a few years ago: "Remembering must not end; it must sound an alarm for future generations too. That¿s why it¿s important to find a form of memorializing these events that have a connection to the future. It should express mourning about the suffering and loss, be dedicated to commemorating the victims and counteracting any sign of repeating itself."I thank Frau Gerda Wasserman for her courage in describing her fate and I thank Herr Hans-Hermann Seiffert for his work in putting together this book, which will help us in never forgetting what happened. Carl Jürgen LehrkeMayor of the City of Sehnde

Don't miss out on the start of Julie and Sierra's brand-new college town raunch-com series with FUNDAMENTALS OF BEING A GOOD GIRL. Order now!From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Todaybestselling author Sierra Simone who gave us A Merry Little Meet Cute comes a new festive romcom -'tis the season for second chances!Sunny Palmer has returned to Christmas Notch in search of some festive inspiration for her screenplay.Isaac Kelly, former boy band heartthrob and the saddest boy in the music biz, is the latest owner of the town's historic mansion. What better place to attempt his first holiday album than a snow-covered mansion where he can become a hermit in peace?But after they wake up together in Sunny's dilapidated motel room after a wild night, Isaac takes a chance and asks her to stay at his place and they make a deal: they will both try to get the other's creative juices flowing again.With these two opposites under one roof, there's no way this jingle bell mingle could go off script...right?¿¿¿¿¿ READERS LOVE CHRISTMAS NOTCH ¿¿¿¿¿'I adored this book. It was cute, funny, sexy and festive, what more could you want?"This is the book I didn't realise I needed in my life ... the heat level in this is off the charts"If you're looking for a spicy holiday read this is the one for you!"The story has everything you need ... main characters to fall in love with and root for until the end, a multitude of diverse side characters that are genuinely there to drive the plot (and fall in love with)"One of my all time favourite Christmas reads'

'The most reliable and comprehensive account of the Great Plague that we possess' Anthony Burgess <BR><BR> In 1665 the plague swept through London, claiming over 97,000 lives. Daniel Defoe was just five at the time of the plague, but he later called on his own memories, as well as his writing experience, to create this vivid chronicle of the epidemic and its victims. 'A Journal' (1722) follows Defoe's fictional narrator as he traces the devastating progress of the plague through the streets of London. Here we see a city transformed: some of its streets suspiciously empty, some - with crosses on their doors - overwhelmingly full of the sounds and smells of human suffering. And every living citizen he meets has a horrifying story that demands to be heard.

A Journey Into Siberia - Made by Order of the King of France is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1770. 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.

Ce somptueux catalogue, richement illustré et magnifiquement édité, réunit soixante chefs-d'¿uvre issus d'une exceptionnelle collection privée suisse. Véritable voyage à travers quatre siècles de création artistique en Occident, il met en lumière la diversité des regards et des sensibilités qui ont façonné l'histoire de l'art.Peintures, dessins, sculptures, photographies et installations se succèdent dans une sélection qui s'étend de la fin du XVI¿ siècle aux années 2010. Présentées par ordre alphabétique - de Stephan Balkenhol à Jacques Villeglé - les ¿uvres échappent à une classification chronologique ou stylistique traditionnelle, invitant le lecteur à une découverte libre et inspirante des grands courants artistiques.Chaque pièce est accompagnée d'un commentaire à la fois accessible et éclairant, tandis qu'un riche appareil scientifique fournit une recherche approfondie sur la provenance ainsi que de précieuses références bibliographiques.Fruit du travail de Valentina Locatelli, commissaire indépendante spécialisée dans les collections privées et la recherche de provenance, l'ouvrage allie exigence académique et style limpide. Il s'adresse aussi bien aux connaisseurs qu'aux passionnés, et se révèle un compagnon indispensable pour tous ceux qui aiment, collectionnent ou étudient l'art.À propos de l'auteureValentina Locatelli vit et travaille à Berne. Elle est cofondatrice de art château, une association à but non lucratif consacrée à la production et à la présentation d'expositions d'art contemporain dans des lieux patrimoniaux. Depuis plus de quinze ans, elle collabore avec de nombreux artistes internationaux et a exercé ses talents de commissaire au sein d'institutions prestigieuses telles que la Fondation Beyeler à Riehen/Bâle, le Kunstmuseum Bern et le Museo d'arte della Svizzera italiana (MASI) à Lugano. En 2019, elle a signé la présentation de l'art moderne et contemporain d'Amérique latine à Art Paris au Grand Palais. Docteure en théorie et analyse du texte de l'Université de Bergame, elle a publié de nombreux écrits sur l'art moderne et contemporain.

A journey through Spain in the years 1786 and 1787 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1792. 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.

The sea animals have disappeared, and people are starving. An old couple, once great shamans, are asked to journey to the Mother of the Sea to find out what happened to the animals. But the journey is dangerous and the old woman does not know if she will be able to please the Mother of the Sea and convince her to free the animals the people of her community so desperately need.The Mother of the Sea is an important character in Inuit traditional stories shared across the circumpolar region. Known by many names across various regions of the Arctic, the Mother of the Sea is a powerful woman who can withhold the animals humans need to survive if she is displeased by human behaviour. Only a shaman is able to appease the Mother of the Sea and convince her to release the animals that the hunters so desperately need. This tale shares the specific traditional story of the Mother of the Sea told and retold in Greenland for generations.

Johnson's Journey to the Western Islands and Boswell's Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides form a natural pair for an OWC because both books, often read and taught alongside each other, focus on the Scottish highlands.

Find clarity one line at a time. This guided neurographic art workbook helps you calm the mind, process emotions, and build a steady creative ritual-no art skills required. Black & white interior (grayscale). What you'll learn ¿ See lines as energy in motion and use rounded connections to release tension and restore balance. ¿ Map feelings with a personal grayscale/value palette and translate them into shapes you can understand and work with. ¿ Integrate opposites to resolve inner conflicts and find a stable center. ¿ Treat drawing as meditation to enter focus and quiet mental noise. ¿ Turn strengths into symbols you can return to in challenging moments. Inside you'll find ¿ Clear explanations of core principles: lines, intersections, rounding, rhythm, composition. ¿ Guided practices such as "Energy in Motion," "Value Diary," "Meditative Pattern," "Opposites in Balance," "Portrait of the Inner Hero," "Neurographic Map of Goals," and "Connections Through Art." ¿ Concise reflection prompts to track mood, energy, and insights after each session. ¿ Gentle troubleshooting for perfectionism, overthinking, and creative blocks. Results you can expect ¿ Better emotional awareness and regulation. ¿ A repeatable ritual for stress relief and sustained focus. ¿ A personal visual language that supports ongoing growth-one curve at a time. Who it's for Adults and teens seeking practical, mindful drawing tools for emotional healing, stress and anxiety relief, and self-discovery through art.