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When the shocking discovery of a body in Regent’s Canal interrupts a riverboat tour, Metropolitan Police Inspectors Gemma James and Duncan Kincaid are called to investigate in the next twisty mystery from New York Times bestselling author Deborah Crombie.A few months after his beloved wife’s death from cancer, Miles Deering wonders if he’ll ever get used to her absence. Then he discovers papers among her belongings that make him wonder if he ever really knew her at all…The next day, Detective Inspector Gemma James is called to Regent’s Canal to investigate a body that surfaced during a boat tour. It’s none other than Miles Deering, and it doesn’t look like he went into the water of his own accord. Still adjusting to her new station after a recent transfer, and mistrustful of her colleagues given the station’s reputation for discriminating against outsiders, Gemma calls on Duncan Kincaid for assistance.Along with Gemma’s old partner, Melody Talbot, and Duncan’s sergeant, Doug Cullen, they begin to unravel the details of Miles Deering’s life. According to his friends and family, he was a well-off widower with no obvious enemies. But Gemma can’t shake the feeling that this wasn’t a random killing—which means one of Miles’s nearest and dearest is lying.Someone is hiding a secret worth killing for, and the detectives are determined to discover who. But as the team gets closer to a real answer, another attack puts the pressure on. To make matters more complicated, Gemma’s new boss seems intent on stymying her investigation. But Gemma, Kincaid, and their colleagues are willing to risk everything, including their careers, if it means catching a killer.

Warm, wise and full of practical tips, this book is the ideal guide to every writing life'Amazingly freeing' Guardian'For anyone who wants to write a novel, or for anyone who loves reading novels... A Long Game is a joy' Sunday TimesWrite every dayShow, don't tellWrite what you knowKill Your DarlingsThese are some of the most popular nuggets of advice given to writers, universally agreed to be true. They are all pieces of writing advice that Elizabeth McCracken expertly and persuasively shoots down in A Long Game.McCracken has been writing for most of her life. Here, she shares insights gleaned along the way, deconstructing received wisdom whilst playfully tackling the mysteries that are inherent to writing and creativity.A book about the life of an artist and a guide to fiction, A Long Game is a revelatory and indispensable resource and will lead all writers, at any stage of their career, back to the page.'Lovely and energising' Megan Nolan, Observer'Wonderful tough love, direct, and very funny advice on how to be the writer you want to be' Ann Patchett'A cheering companion that makes writing a less lonely business' Yiyun Li'Elizabeth McCracken is one of America's finest writers' Garth Greenwell'I would encourage every writer to read it' Rebecca Ivory

One of the most vivid and realised characters of recent fiction, Willie Dunne is the innocent hero of Sebastian Barry's highly acclaimed novel. Leaving Dublin to fight for the Allied cause as a member of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, he finds himself caught between the war playing out on foreign fields and that festering at home, waiting to erupt with the Easter Rising.<BR>

We are surrounded by a society that idealizes quick results and stimulating experiences. The Christian life, however, calls us to be not tourists but pilgrims--disciples committed to a long journey of faith.These six studies, based on Eugene Peterson's bestselling A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, provide an accessible guide for growing in perseverance. Find encouragement in the Psalms to press on with qualities such as hope, repentance, patience, and joy.As companions to the IVP Signature Collection, IVP Signature Bible Studies help individuals and groups explore and apply biblical truths found in classic books. Each session features quotations from A Long Obedience in the Same Direction matched with Scripture passages, reflection questions, and application ideas that will equip readers to connect the text to their own lives. A leader's guide and list of suggested resources are also included.

* ORDER MY NAME IS EMILIA DEL VALLE NOW - THE CAPTIVATING NEW NOVEL FROM ISABEL ALLENDE *<BR>_______________<BR><BR>THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER<BR>THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER<BR>_______________<BR><BR>'A powerful love story spanning generations. Full of ambition and humanity' - Sunday Times<BR><BR>'One of the strongest and most affecting works in Allende's long career' - New York Times Book Review<BR>_______________<BR><BR>On September 3, 1939, the day of the Spanish exiles' splendid arrival in Chile, the Second World War broke out in Europe.<BR><BR>Victor Dalmau is a young doctor when he is caught up in the Spanish Civil War, a tragedy that leaves his life - and the fate of his country - forever changed. Together with his sister-in-law, the pianist Roser, he is forced out of his beloved Barcelona and into exile.<BR><BR>When opportunity to seek refuge arises, they board a ship chartered by the poet Pablo Neruda to Chile, the promised 'long petal of sea and wine and snow'. There, they find themselves enmeshed in a rich web of characters who come together in love and tragedy over the course of four generations, destined to witness the battle between freedom and repression as it plays out across the world.<BR><BR>A masterful work of historical fiction that soars from the Spanish Civil War to the rise and fall of Pinochet, A Long Petal of the Sea is Isabel Allende at the height of her powers.<BR>_______________<BR><BR>'A masterful work of historical fiction about hope, exile and belonging' - Independent Online<BR><BR>'A defiantly warm and funny novel, by somebody who has earned the right to argue that love and optimism can survive whatever history might throw at us' - Daily Telegraph<BR><BR>'A grand storyteller who writes with surpassing compassion and insight. Her place as an icon of world literature was secured long ago' - Khaled Hosseini<BR><BR>'A novel not just for those of us who have been Allende fans for decades, but also for those who are brand new to her work: what a joy it must be to come upon Allende for the first time' - Colum McCann<BR><BR>'Allende's style is impressively Olympian and the payoff is remarkable' - Guardian<BR><BR>'Epic in scope, yet intimate in execution' - i

The complete history of one of the most long-lived and legendary bands in rock history, written by its official historian and publicist-a must-have chronicle for all Dead Heads, and for students of rock and the 1960s' counterculture. From 1965 to 1995, the Grateful Dead flourished as one of the most beloved, unusual, and accomplished musical entities to ever grace American culture. The creative synchronicity among Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, Mickey Hart, and Ron "Pigpen" McKernan exploded out of the artistic ferment of the early sixties' roots and folk scene, providing the soundtrack for the Dionysian revels of the counterculture. To those in the know, the Dead was an ongoing tour de force: a band whose constant commitment to exploring new realms lay at the center of a thirty-year journey through an ever-shifting array of musical, cultural, and mental landscapes. Dennis McNally, the band's historian and publicist for more than twenty years, takes readers back through the Dead's history in A Long Strange Trip. In a kaleidoscopic narrative, McNally not only chronicles their experiences in a fascinatingly detailed fashion, but veers off into side trips on the band's intricate stage setup, the magic of the Grateful Dead concert experience, or metaphysical musings excerpted from a conversation among band members. He brings to vivid life the Dead's early days in late-sixties San Francisco-an era of astounding creativity and change that reverberates to this day. Here we see the group at its most raw and powerful, playing as the house band at Ken Kesey's acid tests, mingling with such legendary psychonauts as Neal Cassady and Owsley "Bear" Stanley, and performing the alchemical experiments, both live and in the studio, that produced some of their most searing and evocative music. But McNally carries the Dead's saga through the seventies and into the more recent years of constant touring and incessant musical exploration, which have cemented a unique bond between performers and audience, and created the business enterprise that is much more a family than a corporation. Written with the same zeal and spirit that the Grateful Dead brought to its music for more than thirty years, the book takes readers on a personal tour through the band's inner circle, highlighting its frenetic and very human faces. A Long Strange Trip is not only a wide-ranging cultural history, it is a definitive musical biography.

The addictive, savvy and steamy new romcom inspired by My Best Friend's Wedding from bestselling author Meghan Quinn<BR><BR>'Meghan Quinn is the QUEEN of romcoms' 5***** Reader Review<BR>'Oh my . . . Meghan Quinn NEVER disappoints!' 5***** Reader Review<BR>'Meghan Quinn knocks Rom Coms out of the park!' 5***** Reader Review<BR>_________<BR><BR>Ophelia thought wedding planning would be fun.<BR><BR>But with her nightmare of a mother-in-law, she's struggling to adjust to life with a ring on her finger.<BR><BR>Thankfully her best friend of over ten years, Breaker, agrees to be her faithful 'man in waiting'.<BR><BR>While nervous to play the part, Breaker takes his title very seriously.<BR><BR>That is until he starts to realise that it's not nerves he feels at all.<BR><BR>But a weird, butterfly sensation directed at his soon-to-be-married best friend . . .<BR>_________<BR><BR>Praise for Meghan Quinn:<BR><BR>'I can't get enough of her writing. Her books are my romantic comedy happy place' A Novel Glimpse<BR><BR>'Meghan is an absolute QUEEN when it comes to writing stories that are not only funny but have a lot of heart in them too' Elle's Book Blog<BR><BR>Meghan Quinn, USA Today bestselling author, April 2024

Start at the beginning - discover the first murder mystery in J M Dalgliesh's internationally bestselling Misty Isle series.You can't stay dead forever...A group of high school students gather on the Isle of Skye's remote Coral Beach for a party to celebrate the passing of their finals. Their future beckons, promising new hope and a fresh wind of optimism.In the coming days, many will leave the island for work or to study on the mainland, whereas others will remain on Skye and forge a more traditional path much as their families have done for centuries before them. That is, all but one...DI Duncan McAdam is dispatched home to the Misty Isle. A body has been found buried in a remote location on the Waternish peninsula. A teenage runaway is dead, and no one is talking...Set amidst the dramatic landscape of the Isle of Skye, this addictive and fast-paced crime novel takes you into the heart of a rural community, where everyone is hiding secrets.'A phenomenal storyteller' Simon McCleaveA Long Time Dead is the first book in the new Misty Isle series of crime thrillers from the Amazon #1 multi-million selling crime writer, J M Dalgliesh, the author of the Hidden Norfolk and Dark Yorkshire books.Readers love J M Dalgliesh:'Fantastic' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'The best detective series I've read' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'You can't put these books down' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'Like watching Shetland on TV' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'So much tension' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'Books which transport the reader to another place' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'Oh my goodness what a book!' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'Totally absorbing' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿

"A big thriller with an even bigger heart!" - Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author"Equal parts compelling mystery and riveting family drama...I'd follow its hero, Deputy Ben Packard, anywhere." - Jess Lourey, Edgar-nominated author of The Taken OnesIt's time to put the past to rest...Ben Packard was just a boy when his older brother disappeared. Ben watched him walk out the back door of their grandparents' house and into the cold night.His brother was never seen again.Decades later, Deputy Packard finds himself with too much time on his hands. A shooting has him on leave and under investigation, and all he can do is dwell on the past. For the first time in years, new information about his brother has surfaced that may lead them to the location of a body.The midwinter ground is frozen solid. Worse, Packard is cut off from department resources. As he strikes out to finally uncover the truth behind his brother's disappearance, he stumbles on a separate, suspicious death. A tenuous connection exists between the two cases, and as Packard starts to dig, he meets fierce resistance from friends and foes alike who want him to stand down.The winter is long and cold. By the end of it, Packard will risk everything to catch a killer and reveal the shocking truth about his brother.

Cherished by millions of readers, this #1 New York Times bestselling novel is a powerful tale of perseverance and hope. Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park interweaves the stories of two Sudanese children who overcome mortal dangers to improve their lives and the lives of others.A Long Walk to Water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours’ walk from her home: she makes two trips to the pond every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the “lost boys” of Sudan, refugees who cover the African continent on foot as they search for their families and for a safe place to stay.Enduring every hardship from loneliness to attack by armed rebels to contact with killer lions and crocodiles, Salva is a survivor, and his story goes on to intersect with Nya’s in an astonishing and moving way. Includes an afterword by author Linda Sue Park and the real-life Salva Dut, on whom the novel is based, and who went on to found Water for South Sudan.

'Extremely funny . . . and wise' Sunday TimesNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE__________________________'Can I explain why I wanted to jump off the top of a tower block?'For disgraced TV presenter Martin Sharp the answer's pretty simple: he has, in his own words, 'pissed his life away'. And on New Year's Eve he's going to end it all . . . but not, as it happens, alone. Because first single-mum Maureen, then eighteen-year-old Jess and lastly American rock-god JJ turn up and crash Martin's private party. They've stolen his idea - but brought their own reasons.Yet it's hard to jump when you've got an audience queuing impatiently behind you. A few heated words and some slices if cold pizza later and these four strangers are suddenly allies. But is their unlikely friendship a good enough reason to carry on living?Shortlisted for the 2005 Whitbread Award and the Commonwealth Writers Prize, A Long Way Down is a darkly hilarious and moving novel by bestselling author Nick Hornby. __________________________'Hornby's best yet' Literary Review'Impossible to put down' Ruth Rendell, Guardian'Some of the finest writing I've ever had the pleasure of reading' Johnny Depp

This novel in verse tells the story of Will's determination to avenge his brother's gang-war demise, derailed by a series of spectacles that make Will reconsider his own perceptions. Gritty, haunting and lyrical.<BR>

'Extremely funny . . . and wise' Sunday TimesNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE__________________________'Can I explain why I wanted to jump off the top of a tower block?'For disgraced TV presenter Martin Sharp the answer's pretty simple: he has, in his own words, 'pissed his life away'. And on New Year's Eve he's going to end it all . . . but not, as it happens, alone. Because first single-mum Maureen, then eighteen-year-old Jess and lastly American rock-god JJ turn up and crash Martin's private party. They've stolen his idea - but brought their own reasons.Yet it's hard to jump when you've got an audience queuing impatiently behind you. A few heated words and some slices if cold pizza later and these four strangers are suddenly allies. But is their unlikely friendship a good enough reason to carry on living?Shortlisted for the 2005 Whitbread Award and the Commonwealth Writers Prize, A Long Way Down is a darkly hilarious and moving novel by bestselling author Nick Hornby. __________________________'Hornby's best yet' Literary Review'Impossible to put down' Ruth Rendell, Guardian'Some of the finest writing I've ever had the pleasure of reading' Johnny Depp

First published in 1937 in the US by Lee Furman, Inc. This edition based on original cover and text.A Jamaican-born writer describes his experiences traveling throughout the world following World War I, and recalls his friendships with celebrities of the Twenties and Thirties.

Rediscover the brilliance of A Long Way From Home in the Mermaid Collection - classic books by popular pioneering female authors republished to delight new generations of readers. 'The Mermaid Collection is so sure footed that you're unlikely to go wrong' India Knight--------- A sweeping and page-turning romance that sees eighteen-year-old Katy Kelsey flee her Scottish Hebridean island for the Mediterranean in search of belonging, family and new horizons . . . With a foreword by Claire Daverley--------- 'This was the time of the day she loved almost the best in Santa Carina. Neither day nor night, sunlit and yet with the leisurely pace of evening . . .'When the aunt who raised her on a remote Scottish island dies, orphan Katy Kelsey heads to London to seek out her grandfather, Charles Kelsey.Instead, she encounters the Kelsey family's dashing lawyer Adam Maxwell. Unsure what to make of this destitute waif, Adam decides to help, and flies Katy out to the family villa on the Spanish island of Santa Carina.There she meets the other Kelseys - who resent this cuckoo in their midst. And Katy fears they'll uncover the secret reason she came to find her grandfather.The only one she dares trust is Adam. But can a simple island girl really trust her own complicated feelings? Praise for Rosamunde Pilcher'Pilcher's storytelling skills are beguiling' The Times'Pilcher wrote absorbing page-turners, taking what was called "romantic fiction" to an altogether higher, wittier level' Guardian

In the #1 New York Times bestseller, A Long Way Gone, Ishmael Beah tells a riveting story: how at the age of twelve, he fled attacking rebels and wandered a land rendered unrecognizable by violence. By thirteen, he'd been picked up by the government army, and Beah, at heart a gentle boy, found that he was capable of truly terrible acts. <BR><BR>My new friends have begun to suspect I haven't told them the full story of my life.<BR>"Why did you leave Sierra Leone?"<BR>"Because there is a war."<BR>"You mean, you saw people running around with guns and shooting each other?"<BR>"Yes, all the time."<BR>"Cool."<BR>I smile a little.<BR>"You should tell us about it sometime."<BR>"Yes, sometime."<BR><BR>This is how wars are fought now: by children, hopped-up on drugs and wielding AK-47s. Children have become soldiers of choice. In the more than fifty conflicts going on worldwide, it is estimated that there are some 300,000 child soldiers. Ishmael Beah used to be one of them.<BR><BR>What is war like through the eyes of a child soldier? How does one become a killer? How does one stop? Child soldiers have been profiled by journalists, and novelists have struggled to imagine their lives. But until now, there has not been a first-person account from someone who came through this hell and survived.<BR><BR>This is a rare and mesmerizing account, told with real literary force and heartbreaking honesty.

First it was a media sensation. Then it became the New York Times bestseller and #1 international bestseller A Long Way Home. Now it's Lion, the major motion picture starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, and Rooney Mara--nominated for six Academy Awards!<BR><BR>This is the miraculous and triumphant story of Saroo Brierley, a young man who used Google Earth to rediscover his childhood life and home in an incredible journey from India to Australia and back again... At only five years old, Saroo Brierley got lost on a train in India. Unable to read or write or recall the name of his hometown or even his own last name, he survived alone for weeks on the rough streets of Calcutta before ultimately being transferred to an agency and adopted by a couple in Australia. Despite his gratitude, Brierley always wondered about his origins. Eventually, with the advent of Google Earth, he had the opportunity to look for the needle in a haystack he once called home, and pore over satellite images for landmarks he might recognize or mathematical equations that might further narrow down the labyrinthine map of India. One day, after years of searching, he miraculously found what he was looking for and set off to find his family.<BR><BR>A Long Way Home is a moving, poignant, and inspirational true story of survival and triumph against incredible odds. It celebrates the importance of never letting go of what drives the human spirit: hope.

SOON TO BE A MAJOR FILM<BR><BR>An unforgettable story about loss and new love from Colm Tóibín, the bestselling author of Brooklyn and Long Island.<BR><BR>'The most striking example of Tóibín's emotional control . . . [An] eloquent expression of the bond between a mother and a son' - The Guardian<BR><BR>One snowy morning, after arguing with her husband, Miquel's mother walks out from their home high up in the Pyrenees and does not return. With his younger brother stationed far away on military service and his father cast out by the people of the town, Miquel and his father are left to fend for themselves. Together they will be forced to battle the elements, and their resentment of each other, through the long winter.<BR><BR>Miquel's desperate searching for his mother is only interrupted when Manolo, an orphaned servant boy from the next village, arrives to help out in the house. As Miquel is forced to confront the reality of his mother's absence, Manolo, with his silences and longing gaze, offers the promise of new love, and another kind of life.<BR><BR>'A Long Winter evokes loss, loneliness, guilt and survival in a few masterly strokes' - Independent

Embark on an immersive journey into the heart of Ukraine, a nation whose soul is a vibrant, shimmering tapestry woven from a storied past, profound artistic heritage, and the unwavering, legendary spirit of its people.This book is your invitation to look beyond the headlines and delve into the enduring essence of Ukrainian identity, traversing a land of breathtaking diversity: from the golden-domed spiritual grandeur of Kyiv and the dynamic energy of its modern districts, to the rugged, mist-shrouded peaks of the Carpathian Mountains and the boundless, fertile expanse of the steppes and chernozem (black earth).Discover the cultural forces that have forged this nation's unyielding spirit:The Echoes of History: Trace the defining epochs of Ukraine, from the foundational legacy of Kievan Rus' and the fiercely independent, military-democratic era of the Cossack Hetmanate, to the powerful National Revival.The Taste of Tradition: Savor the Culinary Chronicles, with a deep exploration of Ukrainian cuisine-including borshch, the crimson beet soup that is the nation's beating heart, and varenyky (stuffed dumplings), the quintessential comfort food and communal ritual.The Art of Resilience: Marvel at the intricate, symbolic artistry of Ukrainian folk crafts: the encoded language of pysanky (Easter eggs) and the vibrant geometric patterns of vyshyvanka (embroidery). Feel the melancholic yet hopeful pulse of folk music, carried by the distinctive sound of the bandura.Ultimately, this is a celebration of an enduring people-a testament to their resilience in the face of adversity, their deep connection to the land, and the legendary warmth and genuine hospitality they extend to the world. Open these pages and connect personally with the courageous and multifaceted human spirit of Ukraine.

From award-winning creator Felicita Sala comes a whimsical adventure about a child who’s determined to recover all his misplaced belongings, wherever they may beA baseball cap. A special sweater covered in dogs. A marble collection. The baseball cap, again. Pablo just can’t stop losing his things: at the bus stop, in the park, on a plane, everywhere! When his exasperated parents give him the responsibility of keeping track of everything, Pablo tries—he really does. But his room has become a frightful mess, and with show-and-tell just around the corner, Pablo needs to find his things now more than ever. Where have they gone to? And who can help him now? Relatably told from a child’s point of view, this playful tale from internationally beloved author-illustrator Felicita Sala explores the secret lives of the countless little things that go missing every day.

90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books<BR><BR>How light and alive she was! Like a bird caught in a net . . .<BR><BR>Marian Forrester enchants everyone around her: her husband, an elderly railroad pioneer; the small town of Sweet Water; and Niel Herbert, her unwavering confidant. Yet, her irresistible charm and dazzling wit conceal a dangerous vulnerability - and her greatest secret. A significant inspiration for The Great Gatsby, this exquisite novella is a poignant elegy for a bygone era, fading into history.

Conspiracy theories are as old as politics. But conspiracists today have introduced something new--conspiracy without theory. And the new conspiracism has moved from the fringes to the heart of government with the election of Donald Trump. In A Lot of People Are Saying, Russell Muirhead and Nancy Rosenblum show how the new conspiracism differs from classic conspiracy theory, why so few officials speak truth to conspiracy, and what needs to be done to resist it. The new conspiracism targets democratic foundations--political parties and knowledge-producing institutions. It makes it more difficult to argue, persuade, negotiate, compromise, and even to disagree. Ultimately, it delegitimates democracy.

Create a heartfelt keepsake for your partner with this guided journalEvery significant other deserves to know how much they're loved. 100 Things I Love About You makes it easy to show affection and appreciation thanks to compelling prompts that are laid out in a fun journal format.What sets this love journal apart: 100 engaging prompts—From fill-in-the-blanks to top 5 lists, 100 Things I Love About You features thoughtful prompts help you recount important milestones and capture everything that makes your relationship and partner unique. Extra love—Spread throughout the journal, you'll find additional pages that offer open-ended space for longer reflections, loving notes, pictures, and mementos. A heartfelt gift—A cheerful design and whimsical illustrations make this journal the perfect sentimental gift for anniversaries, Valentine's Day, birthdays, and more.Give the gift of love with this unique, personalized present that your partner will treasure forever.

For readers who crave messy, addictive, emotionally devastating romance, A Love Letter to Whiskey is the #BestofBookTok favourite that proves sometimes the right person comes at the very wrong time. Raw, intoxicating and unforgettable, this is a masterclass in angst from #1 bestselling author Kandi Steiner, featuring never-before-seen bonus epilogue content exclusive to this print edition!<BR><BR>“Deliciously agonizing & wildly addictive. A masterclass in angst.” Elsie Silver, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fever Dream<BR> <BR>Brecks Kennedy has spent years writing the story of her life, but there’s one chapter that never quite closed… Jamie Shaw.<BR> <BR> It all started with a jog, a clumsy collision, and an instant crush. But while B’s heart skipped a beat, Jamie’s eyes found her best friend instead. And just like that, her crush became her closest friend. Bound by shared moments of music, surfing, and secrets, their connection is undeniable, even as they desperately try to fight it.<BR> <BR> But between college campuses, chance encounters, and stolen moments, fate has a way of bringing them together when they least expect it, time and time again.<BR> <BR> As they wrestle with their feelings and the choices that have kept them apart, both B and Jamie must decide if they are finally willing to risk everything for the love that’s always been just out of reach. Sometimes, love isn’t about finding the right person, it’s about the moment when everything aligns. But what if that moment never comes?<BR> <BR> Heart-wrenching and addictive, this is a story of love, loss, and the years it takes to finally get it right.

Welcome to Wayward Hollow - Where new beginnings come with an unwanted thrillWhen my husband doesn't show up for one of the biggest nights of my career, I make two life-changing decisions:File for divorce.Move to a tiny town called Wayward Hollow for a fresh start.Honestly? Great plan in theory.Less great in practice once my dog digs up human bones in the backyard of my very new, and apparently very haunted house.Now I'm stuck dealing with flickering lights, slamming doors, a town-wide betting pool over the nature of the bones in my backyard, and Erik -the ridiculously handsome sheriff who keeps showing up every time my life spirals into chaos.Erik is juggling a case that's haunted him for years and complicated feelings about his family. The more time I spend with him, the bigger the feeling he may be impossible to stay away from.But between ghost stories, late nights, new friends, autumn festivals, and whatever is definitely haunting my house, Wayward Hollow is starting to feel less like an escape...and more like home.A Love Like Candle Light is a comforting, cozy fall romance for anyone who loves true crime documentaries, finding nosy new friends, emotional healing, and small-town chaos with a whole lot of heart. And whose definition of cozy includes just a sprinkle of drama and the paranormal.Please note that this book contains explicit scenes and is intended for a mature audience.Tropes & Themes: Small-town romance Found family Strangers to Lovers Emotional healing FMC Cinnamon roll MMC Cute pets Cozy Autumn vibes He falls first A Pumpkin-Spicy Love story Sheriff x True Crime Documentary Fan A Love Like Candle Light is a heartwarming, cozy fall-vibes small-town romance novel packed with: A small town you'll want to move to Fiercely loyal, sassy new friends (human and furry) Found family, healing, and cozy small-town charm A Ghostly Matchmaker Who Loves The Fall Autumnal vibes and pumpkin spice everything A feel-good romance with some spice, low angst and a guaranteed HEAPerfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe and autumn vibes who love cozying up with a low-angst fall romance novel with spice.

Welcome to Wayward Hollow - Where winter nights are warm with laughter and happily ever after.When I moved to Wayward Hollow, I promised myself three things:Drink entirely too much coffee.Romanticize the hell out of life.Let myself finally belong somewhere.Enter Caleb - Wayward Hollow's grumpy café owner who treats anything festive like it's a contagious disease. Unfortunately for him, he let me strong-arm him into running a gingerbread booth with me for the Christmas Market.He's stubborn, sarcastic, hot...and the more time we spend together, the more glimpses I catch of the man hiding beneath his gruff exterior. Turns out, grumpy comes with a side of sweet.But just as things start to feel merry and bright, old memories show up on our doorsteps, and turn whatever is happening between us more complicated than building a gingerbread house without icing.And yet, somehow, I can't help but wonder...What if the town grump is the Christmas wish I didn't even know I had?Please note that this book contains explicit scenes and is intended for a mature audience.Can be read as standalone, in that case it does contain some spoilers for A Love Like Pumpkin Spice!A Love Like Christmas Time is a heartwarming, cozy small-town romance novel packed with: Adorable animals and a grumpy café owner A fiercely loyal, sassy best friend sidekick Found family, healing, and cozy small town charm MC's who tackle complicated relationships with their families Christmas vibes and gingerbread flavored everything A slow-ish burn romance with spice, low angst and guaranteed HEAPerfect for fans of cute rom-coms and winter vibes who are looking for a low-angst holiday book with spice to cozy up with!

Welcome to Wayward Hollow - Where strangers become family and love finds a way.After catching my fiancé tangled up with my sister (yes, my sister), and being told by my parents I was "overreacting," I packed my best friend and what was left of my dignity to flee to Wayward Hollow - a picturesque little town that looks like it was plucked straight out of a Hallmark movie.I try to put myself back together. People-pleasing? Officially retired. Love? Off the table.At least that was the plan.But Chaos unfolds when my attempt to save a stray cat leads me to Henry. The town's beloved veterinarian is gentle, ridiculously attractive, and seems to have a sixth sense for broken things...including me.Just when I start to believe in new beginnings, the past comes knocking-loud, uninvited, and far from finished. Please note that this book contains explicit scenes and is intended for a mature audience.A Love Like Pumpkin Spice is a comforting, feel-good read for anyone who loves headstrong fmc's, sassy best friends, emotional healing, and small-town chaos with a whole lot of heart, and just a sprinkle of drama and the paranormal. It's a heartwarming, cozy small-town romance novel packed with:¿ Adorable animals and a swoon-worthy, small-town veterinarian MMC¿ A fiercely loyal, sassy best friend sidekick (And several furry ones.)¿ Found family, healing, and cozy small town charm¿ A Ghost Kitty Matchmaker¿ Autumnal vibes and pumpkin spice everything¿ A slow-burn, feel-good romance with some spice, low angst and a guaranteed HEAPerfect for fans of contemporary romance, cute rom-coms and autumn vibes who are looking for a low-angst book with spice to cozy up with!

A spellbinding modern fairytale, sexy and warm and full of hope and the power of love' BOLU BABALOLA'Funny, sexy and breathtakingly romantic' EMILY HENRYOne florist. One pianist. One love story . . . One hundred years in the making.Ricki Wilde has many talents, but being a Wilde isn't one of them. As the impulsive, artistic daughter of a powerful Atlanta dynasty, she's the opposite of her famous socialite sisters. In her bones, Ricki knows that somewhere, a more exciting life awaits her.So, when she is invited to rent the bottom floor of a Harlem brownstone, Ricki jumps at the chance for a fresh start. She leaves behind her wealth and chaotic romantic decisions to realize her dream of opening a flower shop. Then one evening in February, as the heady scent of night-blooming jasmine fills the air, Ricki encounters a handsome stranger who knocks her world off balance in the most unexpected way.Set against the backdrop of modern Harlem and Renaissance glamour, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde is a swoon-worthy love story of two passionate artists drawn to the magic, romance, and opportunity of New York.'Magical and steamy . . . their love story is literally written in the stars' RED'Williams never ceases to surprise and delight!' ROBINNE LEE'It's a showstopper' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'Punchy and poignant, sweeping and yet so intimate' KENNEDY RYAN'Quirky, suspenseful, and unforgettable' BOOKLIST STARRED REVIEW'Reads like the best kind of love song: tender, smart and sexy' LEAH JOHNSONEVERYONE'S FALLING FOR TIA WILLIAMS'A sexy, modern love story to start the summer off right' Reese Witherspoon'A smart, sexy testament to Black joy' Jodi Picoult'Tia Williams conjures a seductive fantasy' Rumaan Alam'Hilarious, romantic and incredibly sexy' Hello!READERS LOVE SEVEN DAYS IN JUNE'This is a MUST-READ!' 5* reader review'Such a beautiful love story' 5* reader review'Modern, beautiful, emotional, sexy and funny!' 5* reader review"I literally couldn't put it down' 5* reader review

'Everything revolved around their love. They were constantly bathed in a passion that they carried with them, around them, as though it were the only air they could breathe.'Hélène Grandjean, an attractive young widow, lives a secluded life in Paris with her only child, Jeanne. Jeanne is a delicate and nervous girl who jealously guards her mother's affections. When Jeanne falls ill, she is attended by Dr Deberle, whose growing admiration for Hélène gradually turns into mutual passion. Deberle's wife Juliette, meanwhile, flirts with a shallow admirer, and Hélène, intent on preventing her adultery, precipitates a crisis whose consequences are far-reaching. Jeanne realizes she has a rival for Hélène's devotion in the doctor, and begins to exercise a tyrannous hold over her mother.The eighth novel in Zola's celebrated Rougon-Macquart series, A Love Story is an intense psychological and nuanced portrayal of love's different guises. Zola's study extends most notably to the city of Paris itself, whose shifting moods reflect Hélène's emotional turmoil in passages of extraordinary lyrical description.

'An utterly gorgeous novel. It will forever hold my heart in its pages' Pandora Sykes, co-host of The High-Low podcast<BR><BR>Grace loves a woman. Annie loves a man. Violet isn't quite sure. But you'll love them all...<BR><BR>Grace has what one might call a 'full and interesting life' which is code for not married and has no kids. Her life is the envy of her straight friends, but all this time she has been waiting in secret for love to hit her so hard that she runs out of breath, like the way a wave in a rough sea bowls you over, slams you into the sand, and nearly drowns you.<BR><BR>When Grace meets a beautiful woman at a party, she falls suddenly and desperately in love. At the same party, lawyer Annie meets the man of her dreams - the only man she's ever met whose table manners are up to her mother's standards. And across the city, Violet, who is afraid of almost everything, is making another discovery of her own: that for the first time in her life she's falling in love with a woman.<BR><BR>A Love Story for Bewildered Girls is a moving and exquisitely funny novel about love, sex and heartbreak.<BR><BR>'Exquisitely tender, beautifully written, funny and sad' Daisy Buchanan, author of How to Be a Grown-up <BR><BR>'Funny, honest, brilliant' Nina Stibbe, bestselling author of Love, Nina<BR><BR>'I absolutely loved this book by Emma Morgan which follows 3 women's very different love lives... I inhaled it' Emma Gannon, Sunday Times best-selling author and host of the podcast Ctrl-Alt-Delete<BR><BR>'Funny, touching, uplifting, thoroughly modern' Lauren Bravo, author of What Would the Spice Girls Do?<BR><BR>'I was transfixed by this funny and moving story of three women navigating their way through the complexities of love, life and the search for personal fulfilment' Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus, a Richard & Judy Book Club Pick <BR><BR>'A charming modern romance' Glamour <BR><BR>'Beautifully written, Morgan's novel is a seriously impressive debut' Stylist<BR><BR>'Emma Morgan is an author to look out for' Julie Cohen, author of 'Louis & Louise'<BR><BR>LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI PRIZE 2020

A deeply researched and beautifully illustrated study of saxophone legend John Coltrane's signature album. Written with the full co-operation of the Coltrane family and featuring the voices of musicians, producers and writers of the 1960s, Kahn has also unearthed rare, unpublished interviews with Coltrane and bassist Jimmy Garrison. The book also features commentary from contemporary music stars including Carlos Santana, Bono, Phil Lesh, Patti Smith, Ravi Shankar and Steve Reich.

Two girls, a chance encounter, and a budding relationship neither ever expected. Based on a hit one-shot comic, this sweet yuri/Girls’ Love romance manga makes its English print debut as a continuing series!<BR><BR>After quitting the volleyball team, high schooler Takamine finds herself drifting through her days, with little to look forward to beyond the routine of school and home. Everything feels dull and uninspiring.<BR><BR>That begins to shift when she meets Sakura, a girl from another school whose enthusiasm for reading immediately draws Takamine in. Listening to Sakura speak so passionately, Takamine begins to wonder what it would feel like to care about something so deeply.<BR><BR>When an accidental book swap gives her a reason to see Sakura again, Takamine takes the opportunity. As their connection grows through books and conversation, she finds herself drawn to the excitement she’s been missing.

'A fragmentary meditation on the nature of love' Guardian<BR><BR>A Chinese woman comes to post-Brexit London to start over - just as the Brexit campaign reaches a fever pitch.<BR><BR> Isolated and lonely in a Britain increasingly hostile to foreigners, she meets a landscape architect and the two begin to build their future together.<BR><BR>Playing with language and the cultural differences that our narrator encounters as she settles into her new life, the lovers must navigate their differences and their romance, whether on their unmoored houseboat or in a cramped apartment in east London. Suffused with a wonderful sense of humour, this intimate novel asks what it means to make a home and a family in a new land.

A Lover's Discourse, at its 1978 publication, was revolutionary: Roland Barthes made unprecedented use of the tools of structuralism to explore the whimsical phenomenon of love. Rich with references ranging from Goethe's Werther to Winnicott, from Plato to Proust, from Baudelaire to Schubert, A Lover's Discourse artfully draws a portrait in which every reader will find echoes of themselves.

'May be the most detailed, painstaking anatomy of desire that we are ever likely to see or need again... An ecstatic celebration of love and language' Washington Post<BR><BR>The language we use when we are in love is not a language we speak. It is a language addressed to ourselves and to our imaginary beloved. It is a language of solitude, of mythology, of what Barthes calls an 'image repertoire'. <BR><BR>Reviving the notion of the amorous subject beyond psychological or clinical enterprises, Barthes' A Lover's Discourse is a book for everyone who has ever been in love, or indeed, thought themselves to be immune to its power.

Thomas Buergenthal is unique. Liberated from the death camps of Auschwitz at the age of eleven, in adulthood he became a judge at the International Court in The Hague. In his honest and heartfelt memoirs, he tells the story of his extraordinary journey - from the horrors of Nazism to an investigation of modern day genocide.<BR><BR>Aged ten Thomas Buergenthal arrived at Auschwitz after surviving the Ghetto of Kielce and two labour camps, and was soon separated from his parents. Using his wits and some remarkable strokes of luck, he managed to survive until he was liberated from Sachsenhausen in 1945. After experiencing the turmoil of Europe's post-war years - from the Battle of Berlin, to a Jewish orphanage in Poland - Buergenthal went to America in the 1950s at the age of seventeen. He eventually became one of the world's leading experts on international law and human rights. His story of survival and his determination to use law and justice to prevent further genocide is an epic and inspirational journey through twentieth century history. His book is both a special historical document and a great literary achievement, comparable only to Primo Levi's masterpieces.

The Java programming language provides safety and security guarantees such as type safety and its security architecture. They distinguish it from other mainstream programming languages like C and C++. In this work, we develop a machine-checked model of concurrent Java and the Java memory model and investigate the impact of concurrency on these guarantees. From the formal model, we automatically obtain an executable verified compiler to bytecode and a validated virtual machine.

Who would think that an exciting book can be written about a musical instrument? Yet it can be done. Nora Mercz guides us along the harp¿s adventurous development among the tempests of human civilization starting from the prehistoric age through the Middle Ages up to these days. First, the author tells us how the instrument was used by mythic heroes, ancient gods, mediaeval and modern monarchs or commoners gifted by musical talent, then she describes the harp¿s magic influence on the human soul. In the meantime we can keep track of how the harp was shaped from a bow of one string into an instrumental masterwork.

A #1 New York Times Bestseller!<BR><BR>Judy I. Lin's sweeping debut A Magic Steeped in Poison, first in a duology, is sure to enchant fans of Adrienne Young and Leigh Bardugo.<BR><BR>I used to look at my hands with pride. Now all I can think is, "These are the hands that buried my mother."<BR><BR>For Ning, the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that it's her own fault. She was the one who unknowingly brewed the poison tea that killed her-the poison tea that now threatens to also take her sister, Shu.<BR><BR>When Ning hears of a competition to find the kingdom's greatest shennong-shi-masters of the ancient and magical art of tea-making-she travels to the imperial city to compete. The winner will receive a favor from the princess, which may be Ning's only chance to save her sister's life. <BR><BR>But between the backstabbing competitors, bloody court politics, and a mysterious (and handsome) boy with a shocking secret, Ning might actually be the one in more danger.<BR><BR>Praise for A Magic Steeped in Poison:<BR><BR>A USA Today Bestseller<BR>A Publishers Weekly Bestseller<BR>An ABA Indie Bestseller<BR>An ABA Indies Introduce Selection<BR>An ABA Indies Next Pick<BR><BR>"Beautifully written, from the setting to the magic system, A Magic Steeped in Poison is sure to enchant both fantasy lovers and cdrama aficionados. I'll be inhaling whatever Judy I. Lin brews up next." -Joan He, New York Times-bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find<BR><BR>"Ning's unforgettable voice and the lush, atmospheric settings will enchant readers in this high-stakes story of deadly magic. ... Lin blends Chinese folklore with a thrilling mystery. It's the perfect recipe for a page-turner." -Booklist, starred review