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Forty years in the making, this long-awaited reinterpretation of Hegel¿s The Phenomenology of Spirit is a landmark contribution to philosophy by one of the world¿s best-known and most influential philosophers.<BR><BR>In this much-anticipated work, Robert Brandom presents a completely new retelling of the romantic rationalist adventure of ideas that is Hegel¿s classic The Phenomenology of Spirit. Connecting analytic, continental, and historical traditions, Brandom shows how dominant modes of thought in contemporary philosophy are challenged by Hegel.<BR><BR>A Spirit of Trust is about the massive historical shift in the life of humankind that constitutes the advent of modernity. In his Critiques, Kant talks about the distinction between what things are in themselves and how they appear to us; Hegel sees Kant¿s distinction as making explicit what separates the ancient and modern worlds. In the ancient world, normative statuses¿judgments of what ought to be¿were taken to state objective facts. In the modern world, these judgments are taken to be determined by attitudes¿subjective stances. Hegel supports a view combining both of those approaches, which Brandom calls ¿objective idealism¿: there is an objective reality, but we cannot make sense of it without first making sense of how we think about it.<BR><BR>According to Hegel¿s approach, we become agents only when taken as such by other agents. This means that normative statuses such as commitment, responsibility, and authority are instituted by social practices of reciprocal recognition. Brandom argues that when our self-conscious recognitive attitudes take the radical form of magnanimity and trust that Hegel describes, we can overcome a troubled modernity and enter a new age of spirit.

A Financial Times and Economist Best Book of the Year exploring world trade from Mesopotamia in 3,000 BC to modern globalization.How did trade evolve to the point where we don't think twice about biting into an apple from the other side of the world?In A Splendid Exchange, William J. Bernstein, bestselling author of The Birth of Plenty, traces the story of global commerce from its prehistoric origins to the myriad controversies surrounding it today. Journey from ancient sailing ships carrying silk from China to Rome in the second century to the rise and fall of the Portuguese monopoly on spices in the sixteenth; from the American trade battles of the early twentieth century to the modern era of televisions from Taiwan, lettuce from Mexico, and T-shirts from China.Bernstein conveys trade and globalization not in political terms, but rather as an ever-evolving historical constant, like war or religion, that will continue to foster the growth of intellectual capital, shrink the world, and propel the trajectory of the human species."[An] entertaining and greatly enlightening book." —The New York Times"A work of which Adam Smith and Max Weber would have approved." —Foreign Affairs"[Weaves] skillfully between rollicking adventures and scholarship." —Pietra Rivoli, author of The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy

Set against an oppressive backdrop of political violence and natural disaster in Pakistan, Amna traces the class struggle of Tara, a woman trapped between province and metropolis, motherhood and ambition, who will risk everything to carve out a life of her own. Critically acclaimed, disquieting and utterly gripping.

**SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE**<BR><BR>'It was a beautiful, breezy, yellow-and-green afternoon...'<BR><BR>This is the way Abby Whitshank always begins the story of how she and Red fell in love that summer's day in 1959. The whole family on the porch, half-listening as their mother tells the same tale they have heard so many times before.<BR><BR>From that porch we spool back through the generations, witnessing the events, secrets and unguarded moments that have come to define the family. From Red's father and mother, newly arrived in Baltimore in the 1920s, to Abby and Red's grandchildren carrying the family legacy boisterously into the twenty-first century - four generations of Whitshanks, their lives unfolding in and around the sprawling, lovingly worn Baltimore house that has always been their home...<BR><BR>**ANNE TYLER HAS SOLD OVER 8 MILLION BOOKS WORLDWIDE**<BR><BR>'Anne Tyler takes the ordinary, the small, and makes them sing' Rachel Joyce<BR><BR>'She knows all the secrets of the human heart' Monica Ali <BR><BR>'A masterly author' Sebastian Faulks<BR><BR>'I love Anne Tyler. I've read every single book she's written' Jacqueline Wilson

Perfect for readers who love Dragons Love Tacos and Room on the Broom and now available as an unjacketed, lower-priced hardcover edition! Frogs are the most important ingredient in a witch’s favorite treat—but they are also the hardest to get into the cauldron! From acclaimed author Casey Lyall and Caldecott Honor artist Vera Brosgol, A Spoonful of Frogs is a humorous and wholly original picture book that The Horn Book called “a chef’s-kiss of comic timing” in a starred review. A witch’s favorite treat is frog soup. Luckily, it’s healthy and easy to make. To give it that extra kick and a pop of color, the key ingredient is a spoonful of frogs. But how do you keep the frogs on the spoon? They hop, they leap, they hide . . . and they escape. What is a poor witch to do?Casey Lyall is a master of comedic timing with her deceptively simple and energetic text, and Caldecott Honor winner Vera Brosgol’s vibrant, hilarious illustrations make the witch—and the frogs!—practically leap off the page. The solution to the witch’s dilemma will surprise and delight young readers and their parents alike.Teeming with laugher and hijinks, A Spoonful of Frogs is pure fun from beginning to end. A must-have for young readers, parents, witches, frog lovers, and aspiring chefs. 

The sixth thrilling mystery in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. 'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' Katherine Rundell'This is that rare thing: a series that gets better with every book' TelegraphWhen Hazel Wong's beloved grandfather passes away, Daisy Wells travels with her best friend (and Detective Society Vice President) to Hazel's family estate in bustling Hong Kong. But when they arrive, they discover something they didn't expect: there's a new member of the Wong family.Daisy and Hazel think baby Teddy is enough to deal with, but the girls are never far from a mystery - and when tragedy strikes, this time Hazel isn't just the detective. She's been framed for murder.The Detective Society must work together like never before, confronting dangerous gangs, mysterious suspects and sinister private detectives to clear Hazel's name - before it's too late . . .Discover the beloved murder mystery phenomenon that has sold over a million copies.'Thrilling' Guardian 'Perfect' The Times 'Superb' Telegraph'Carries the Murder Most Unladylike mysteries into new heights . . . meticulously plotted and consistently delightful, and I can't recommend it enough' New Statesman

Bergdörfer, türkise Buchten, sonnengeflutete Lavendelfelder und Weinreben. Das Parfüm von Kräutern in der Luft. Ausgiebige Apéritifs auf Terrassen. Die Provence ist ein Fest für die Sinne, Inbegriff der französischen Entschleunigung. Und alles dreht sich um den Esstisch.In diesem Buch verrät Pauline Chardin leckere, gesunde, vor allem aber einfache Rezepte mit saisonalem Obst und Gemüse aus ihrem Garten oder vom Markt. Ihre Gerichte sind in der Küche des Mittelmeers verwurzelt und mit internationalen Einflüssen gewürzt.Als Designerin weiß Chardin: das Auge isst mit. A Spoonful of Sun hat daher eine gute Prise Ästhetik. Chardin führt durch das Haus, das sie entwarf, durch die unwiderstehlichen Landschaften ihres provenzalischen Zuhauses, und zurück zum Wichtigsten: dem Essen auf dem Tisch.

The duty of the twin princesses of the Royal House of Klamath is clear: look lovely, marry, run the kingdom and ensure the royal succession. Unfortunately, one of the princesses is not going to be good at any of those things.<BR><BR>Any fool could see that Princess Millicent-or Tatter-is not cut out for the same life as her sister. She's not pretty, not patient, not thoughtful, and things that other people seem to grasp intuitively leave her baffled. But Tatter has a plan to escape her fate.<BR><BR>Once every three years, at Yuletide, monsters descend upon the castle to drain the lifeblood from her family. With the aid of a forge goddess and a war goat, Tatter decides take the fight to them. She's a lousy princess, but she might just be an excellent hero...<BR>

'One of the finest American writers of his mighty generation' - Esquire<BR><BR>'A tour de force of erotic realism, a romantic cliffhanger' - The New York Times<BR><BR>The 1960s. Philip Dean, a footloose Yale dropout, is touring provincial France and sometimes Paris in a borrowed, once elegant car. He begins a mismatched affair with a young shop girl named Anne-Marie. Together they burn in an everyday but stunningly sensual paradise.<BR><BR>A Sport and a Pastime is a seductive classic that established James Salter's reputation as one of the finest writers of our time. It is remarkable for its eroticism, its luminous prose and its ability to explore the boundaries between what is dreamt and what is lived, between body and soul.<BR><BR>Part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literature.

"As nearly perfect as any American fiction I know," is how Reynolds Price (The New York Times) described this classic that has been a favorite of readers, both here and in Europe, for almost forty years. Set in provincial France in the 1960s, James Salter's A Sport and a Pastime is the intensely carnal story-part shocking reality, part feverish dream -of a love affair between a footloose Yale dropout and a young French girl. There is the seen and the unseen-and pages that burn with a rare intensity.

'A painful funny humane novel: beautifully written, addictively readable and so confident' The Times<BR><BR>Discover this brilliantly comic and moving bestselling novel by the award-winning author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and The Porpoise.<BR><BR>At fifty-seven, George is settling down to a comfortable retirement, building a shed in his garden, reading historical novels, listening to a bit of light jazz. Then Katie, his tempestuous daughter, announces that she is getting remarried, to Ray. <BR><BR>The family is not pleased, as her brother Jamie observes, Ray has 'strangler's hands'. Katie can't decide if she loves Ray, or loves the way he cares for her son Jacob, and her mother Jean is a bit put out by the way the wedding planning gets in the way of her affair with one of her husband's former colleagues. And the tidy and pleasant life Jamie has created crumbles when he fails to invite his lover, Tony, to the dreaded nuptials.<BR><BR><BR>Unnoticed in the uproar, George discovers a sinister lesion on his hip, and quietly begins to lose his mind.

The tea house found her before she found herself.Tamsin Ashdown has spent her whole life being told her magic is the wrong sort. It runs to warm kitchens and mended things - hearth-magic, quiet and small - and the world she grew up in had no use for it. So she learned to keep it to herself, drifted from job to job, and came to understand that she was, in the way of overlooked people, very nearly invisible.Then a letter arrives. Her great-aunt Morwenna is dead, and has left Tamsin everything: a crumbling tea house in a village called Hollowmere, on a road that does not appear on any map. Tamsin goes to sell it and come back. She does not expect to open the green door and find, inside the cold dark building, a hearth that seems to be waiting for her. She does not expect a whole village that has quietly been failing without someone to keep its fire. She does not expect to find, for the first time in her life, that the thing she was always ashamed of is the one thing that was always needed.She lights the fire. She brews the tea. And Hollowmere begins, slowly, warmly, to wake.A Spot of Tea and Magic is a cozy fantasy about a woman who inherits a magical tea house, a village that was waiting for her, and the quiet extraordinary power of being exactly what a place needs. The first book in The Hollowmere Tea House series.She went to sell a dead woman's tea house. She came home instead.

A disgraced sorcerer running from his past.A young woman branded for illegal magic.In a city where sorcery is outlawed,Can they discover a place to belong?When a rain-drenched stranger blows through the door of his flower shop and-quite literally-into his arms, something fearfully unexpected and utterly inconvenient occurs.Nigel Grimm falls in love. At first sight.But this is terrible! Nigel doesn't deserve to fall in love! He was once a sorcerer of unmatched skill, consort of the Shadowbane Lady, and master of the dark arts. In his thirst for power, he drove the entire kingdom to the brink of famine.Now he lives a life of self-isolation, tending to the needs of a sentient garden and selling flowers. As far from the lure of sorcery as he can get. But when he meets talented tea witch Luna Talbot, she's starving, out of work, and in desperate need of assistance. What else is he supposed to do?Naturally, he offers her a job.Now Nigel's life is filled with complications. First, he'd better learn how to brew a proper cup of tea if he wants to impress a discerning tea witch. Next, he's got to drive off the dashing wardsman on the hunt for forbidden magic, who is showing particular interest in Luna. Finally, what about these phantom figures stalking the city streets at night? Are they somehow connected to Luna's mysterious past?Most importantly, can this former Dark Sorcerer find a way to protect his own fragile heart from the perils of unrequited love?Come for the cozy, Howl's Moving Castle vibes.Stay for the feet-kicking, giggle-inducing romance.Best served with a mug of your favorite tea.A SPOT OF TEA AND SORCERY is a serialized novel in six volumes, written to bring you the romantic yearning of THE OFFICE, the cozy quirkiness of GILMORE GIRLS, with just a dash of Agatha Christie vibes to keep it interesting, all wrapped in a magical ribbon of pure fantasy.If you're ready to watch a former dark sorcerer fall desperately, hopelessly, irrevocably in love and have no idea what to DO about it . . . this is the new, low spice/high romance, bingeable obsession for you!

First published in 1918, "A Spring Harvest" is the posthumous collection of poetry by Geoffrey Bache Smith, a close high school and college friend of J. R. R. Tolkien. Together with their friends Rob Gilson and Christopher Wiseman, the four young men formed the semi-secret Tea Club and Barrovian Society while in school, where they discussed their artistic interests and plans for the future. The outbreak of World War I interrupted the men’s plans however, and Smith and Gilson died in France at the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Tolkien, who was ill and evacuated to England prior to the battle, wished to honor his friend’s memory by publishing Smith’s poems. Tolkien greatly enjoyed Smith’s work and felt it would bring comfort and joy to a nation recovering from the harsh and brutal war. Smith’s poems showcase a number of different poetic styles and run the spectrum of emotion from serious to whimsical and charming. Written both before and during the war in a style often compared to W. B. Yeats, "A Spring Harvest" is an engaging and insightful reflection on both the emotional realities of war and the beauty that may be found in life. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

Step into the Secret Garden of Words: Unearthing "A Spring Harvest"Have you ever stumbled upon a forgotten treasure, hidden amongst the dust of time? That's the feeling you'll get when you open "A Spring Harvest," a rare collection of poems by Geoffrey Bache Smith, a brilliant artist whose light was extinguished too soon.Imagine verses penned by a close confidante of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, echoing with the same love for language and exploration. Each poem is a unique bloom, some heavy with somber reflections on life and faith, others bursting with whimsical journeys into fantastical realms.Feel the whispers of Tolkien's influence as Smith paints landscapes alive with nature's magic and weaves forgotten myths into his tapestry of words. But here's the secret: Smith's voice is distinct, lyrical, and deeply personal. His introspective insights bloom on the page, inviting you to delve into the depths of his soul.This isn't just a book of poems; it's a portal to a hidden world. Step inside and you'll find yourself among the Inklings, that legendary literary circle where stories danced and imaginations soared. "A Spring Harvest" is a poignant reminder of Smith's unfulfilled potential, a testament to the power of friendship and the enduring beauty of words.But be warned: once you enter this secret garden, you might never want to leave.Are you ready to discover the blossoms of "A Spring Harvest"? Open the book and let the words bloom in your heart.

Stories of Palestinian refugee lives during the Lebanese Civil War.Drawing on cultural and oral history, Nejmeh Khalil Habib’s collection of five powerful short stories delves into the lives of ordinary Palestinians trying to find their way through relentless circumstances. Introducing us to characters loosely interconnected by time and place, the stories begin in 1975 with a family living in the Dbayeh refugee camp and end with the Israeli siege of West Beirut in 1982.From Mariam, a mother devoted to her only child, to Nu’man, the soon-to-be-martyred young man who is ashamed of unwanted thoughts that mar his heroism, to Randa, the revolutionary, who is torn between glorifying her father’s sacrifices and denouncing them, to Amer who is spread thin between his familial obligations and aspirations, Habib accompanies each of her characters nimbly in language at times simple and embedded in popular vernacular, at others lyrical and poetic.Marked by a storytelling style that is concise yet unconfined, Habib’s mastery of craft allows her to dive boldly into her characters’ depths and say what has not been said, revealing their hidden worlds with illuminating transparency that honors their unrequited longings for spring.

THE SUNDAY TIMES No. 1 BESTSELLER<BR>WITH AN AFTERWORD BY JOHN LE CARRÉ<BR><BR>'Riveting, astounding . . . An unputdownable postwar thriller' Observer<BR>'Irresistibly readable' Sunday Times<BR>'Worthy of John le Carré at his best' Guardian<BR>'Hugely engrossing . . . Both authoritative and enthralling' William Boyd<BR>________________<BR>Kim Philby was the most notorious British defector and Soviet mole in history. Agent, double agent, traitor and enigma, he betrayed every secret of Allied operations to the Russians in the early years of the Cold War.<BR><BR>In the aftermath of the Second World War, Philby, Nicholas Elliott and James Jesus Angleton were rising stars in the intelligence world and shared every secret. Elliott and Angleton thought they knew Philby better than anyone - and then discovered they had not known him at all.<BR><BR>This is a story of loyalty, trust and treachery, of male friendships forged, and then systematically betrayed. With access to newly released MI5 files and previously unseen papers, A Spy Among Friends unlocks what was perhaps the last great secret of the Cold War.

The true story of Daniel Defoe and the dirty tricks which helped bring Scotland into union with England<BR>  <BR> In 1706, Edinburgh was on the brink of a popular uprising. Men and women took to the streets to protest the planned union with England, fearing the end of Scottish sovereignty. But unbeknownst to the mob, a spy was in their midst—the English writer Daniel Defoe, now bankrupt and thrice pilloried, had turned a government agent.<BR>  <BR> Marc Mierowsky tells the dramatic story of Defoe and his fellow spies as they sabotaged the Scottish independence movement from the inside. Together they disseminated propaganda and built a network of operatives from London to the upper Highlands, providing the English government with up-to-the-minute intelligence and monitoring its adversaries’ every move.<BR>  <BR> Through the lives of Defoe and his ring, their handlers, and opponents, Mierowsky guides us through this shadowy underworld of espionage and propaganda—revealing a disturbing and distinctly modern political campaign.

## Russia is struggling to defeat Ukraine on the battlefield. But can it win the war for influence? August 2022. Simon Sharman is out for revenge, pursuing the assassin of his former colleague across war-torn Ukraine. Back in London, a Russian spy ring at the heart of the British Establishment remains active, attempting to sabotage the West's support for Ukraine. In the fiercely contested Donbas region, Simon finds himself sucked into a terrifying shadow conflict between Russia and the West. Can a lone spy make a difference to the course of a conflict? **From the ruins of Bakhmut to the corridors of Whitehall, *A Spy at War* reveals the secret struggle for Ukraine, on the frontlines and in the arena of global public opinion.** ## Praise for *A Spy at War* 'Beaumont strikes back with an absolutely riveting plunge into the dark heart of the spy war between Russia and the West in Ukraine. *A Spy At War* is the best sort of espionage novel, shimmering with authentic tradecraft, geopolitical intrigue and a gritty exploration of betrayal and revenge' **David McCloskey**, former CIA analyst and author of *The Seventh Floor*; co-host of The Rest is Classified podcast 'Charles Beaumont is that rare combination in spy fiction: a genuine former intelligence officer who is also a first-class writer' **Charles Cumming**, author of *Kennedy 35* 'With his second novel, Beaumont has cemented himself as an author who both fearlessly tackles hard subjects and spins masterful tales. *A Spy at War* is daring and unflinching, a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the insidious nature of influence politics and soft power that defines modern warfare and espionage' **I.S. Berry**, author of *The Peacock and the Sparrow* 'This second espionage thriller from former MI6 operative Charles Beaumont underlines his quality' ***Daily Mail*** 'An unadorned take on the brutal realities of the Ukrainian war, told with literary flair and an insider's insights into the corrupt political forces at work behind the trenches' **Paul Vidich**, author of *Beirut Station* 'Angry, propulsive and very, very timely. It feels like Beaumont's home turf - and is all the better for it. If *A Spy Alone* was his cry of rage as a citizen, *A Spy at War* is his cry of rage as a spook... Topping *A Spy Alone* was a tough ask. Beaumont has managed it' **Dominick Donald**, author of *Breathe* 'Many works of fiction will be inspired by the war in Ukraine, the seminal European war of the 21st century. Charles Beaumont literally blasts out ahead of the field with an effort that is both cinematic and compassionate in depicting the frontlines of this terrible conflict, and merits its own Netflix series... A worthy sequel to his debut masterpiece' **Dr Fiona Hill, CMG**, former US National Intelligence Officer for Russia 'A classic of the spy fiction genre. Beaumont's portrayal of the contrast between a dysfunctional, working-from-home Whitehall and the horrors of the Ukraine war is particularly powerful... Its denouement is both shocking and unexpected. A real tour de force' **Christopher Steele**, author of *Unredacted: Russia, Trump, and the Fight for Democracy* 'Beaumont has done it again: a gripping spy thriller, this time set in war-torn Ukraine, which is so true to life you feel you are there. It's also about Britain, now, and how so many in the Establishment have sold their souls for Russian gold' **John Sweeney**, author of *Killer in the Kremlin*

Soviet-era philosopher Merab Mamardashvili developed an original and subtle philosophical system distinct from both his orthodox and dissident colleagues. This volume provides English-speaking audiences with a range of his lectures and writings on ancient philosophy, civil society, the European project, and literature. After many decades hiding in plain sight, he emerges as a Soviet thinker who writes in the double-voiced manner of an ideologically surveilled academic and a potent literary and theoretical innovator independent of his context.

The Times Thriller of the Month, January 2026<BR><BR>'Paul Warner's impressive debut wins the reader's trust with its nuanced depiction of character, brisk handling of the action and sure grasp of the cost to spies of a life of deception and betrayal' - THE TIMES<BR><BR>'This is an impressive launch for what promises to be an exciting new series' - FINANCIAL TIMES<BR><BR>'Terrifying - if you have children you'll never see them the same way again' - RORY CLEMENTS<BR><BR>'An expertly thrown knife of a spy novel that slips the blade between your ribs when you least expect it' - DAVID GOODMAN, author of A RELUCTANT SPY<BR>___________________________________<BR><BR>Mark Wolfe was the greatest spy of his generation.<BR>Now he's been put out to pasture.<BR><BR>Gone are the days of dead-drops beneath railway station clocks in foreign lands that no longer exist - of dry-cleaning, double agents and triple crosses. Now Mark's stuck behind a desk in Vauxhall Cross in charge of recruiting the next wave of spooks, his only excitement fending off advances from deep-pocketed private security companies.<BR><BR>Yet his discontent is just another secret to add to the pile. As far as his wife and children are concerned, Mark is a quiet, affable civil servant who has no idea how to use the TV remote.<BR><BR>So when he discovers his daughter, Jody, has an unhealthy obsession with joining MI6, Mark is caught off guard. The Service is keeping her recruitment a secret from him - but why?<BR><BR>Then Jody disappears during a mission. And with MI6 washing their hands of her, Mark is thrust back into a terrifying new world of modern espionage.<BR><BR>A truly epic espionage thriller, A Spy in the Blood takes you from modern day London to Afghanistan as a once-legendary spy confronts the complex horrors of modern tradecraft.

Beautiful, bored and bourgeoise, Sabina leads a double life inspired by her relentless desire for brief encounters with near-strangers. Fired into faithlessness by a desperate longing for sexual fulfilment, she weaves a sensual web of deceit across New York. But when the secrecy of her affairs becomes too much to bear, Sabina makes a late night phone-call to a stranger from a bar, and begins a confession that captivates the unknown man and soon inspires him to seek her out...

Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, and from a game of chess on the ocean to a love story on the moon. Beautifully designed and printed, these collectible editions are bound in colourful, tactile cloth and stamped with foil.Beautiful, bored and bourgeoise, Sabina leads a double life inspired by her relentless desire for fleeting romance. But when the secrecy of her affairs becomes too much to bear, Sabina makes a late night phone-call to a stranger from a bar, and begins a confession that captivates the unknown man and soon inspires him to seek her out...

Although Anaïs Nin found in her diaries a profound mode of self-creation and confession, she could not reveal this intimate record of her own experiences during her lifetime. Instead, she turned to fiction, where her stories and novels became artistic “distillations” of her secret diaries. A Spy in the House of Love, whose heroine Sabina is deeply divided between her drive for artistic and sexual expression and social restrictions and self-created inhibitions, echoes Nin’s personal struggle with sex, love, and emotional fragmentation. Written when Nin’s own life was taut with conflicting loyalties, her protagonist Sabina repeatedly asks herself, can one idulge one’s sensual restlessness, the fantasies, the relentless need for adventure without devastating consequences?

A brilliantly funny rhyming story full of favourite farm animals, A Squash and a Squeeze is the first ever picture book written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.<BR><BR>A little old lady is fed up with how small her house feels. Whatever can she do? The wise old man knows: bring in a noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When she pushes them all out again, she'll be amazed at how big her house feels!<BR><BR>This classic story is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans - big and small!<BR><BR>'My readers collapsed in heaps, and then had to have it read again. And again' - Vivian French, Guardian<BR><BR>Discover more picture books from Julia and Axel: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child and Room on the Broom.

A brilliantly funny rhyming story full of favourite farm animals, A Squash and a Squeeze is the first ever picture book written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.<BR><BR>A little old lady is fed up with how small her house feels. Whatever can she do? The wise old man knows: bring in a noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When she pushes them all out again, she'll be amazed at how big her house feels!<BR><BR>This classic story is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans - big and small!<BR><BR>'My readers collapsed in heaps, and then had to have it read again. And again' - Vivian French, Guardian<BR><BR>Discover more picture books from Julia and Axel: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child and Room on the Broom.

INSTANT #1 NYT BESTSELLER<BR>STARRED Publishers Weekly Review<BR>STARRED Kirkus Reviews<BR>STARRED School Library Journal Review<BR>OPTIONED FOR FILM by Amazon MGM Studios<BR><BR>The gods are dead. All that's left are the Players...<BR><BR>The performers of the Playhouse are as worshipped as they are feared, their enchanting shows bending hearts, minds, and even reality itself. Vicious, godlike, lethal. Eighteen-year-old Riven Hesper knows the dangers better than anyone, after her own encounter with a Player resulted in a curse that is slowly killing her.<BR><BR>When the Playhouse announces the spectacle of a lifetime-a chance for one mortal to steal a Player's immortality-Riven sees her last chance to live. Desperate for answers, she infiltrates the competition. There, she finds Jude, the Playhouse's brilliant, merciless Lead Player, whose charm is as dangerous as his Craft, and strikes a deadly bargain to save her life.<BR><BR>But with time running out and the Playhouse's secrets unraveling into a disturbing picture, Riven faces a grim possibility: she might not be the hero of her story after all. In fact, she may be the villain.<BR><BR>Because the Playhouse doesn't just tell stories. It rewrites them.<BR><BR>And Riven's might end in blood.<BR><BR>Caraval meets One Dark Window in this lush and dark romantasy.<BR><BR>***Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the US and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover.

CUE THE CHAOS. CUT THE LIGHTS. IT'S TIME TO TAKE TO THE STAGE. ????Caraval meets One Dark Window in the spellbinding new enemies-to-lovers fantasy set in a mysterious theatre where godlike creatures run the show and mortals compete for immortality. ???????? 'DARK FANTASY AT ITS MOST INTOXICATING' #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout ????--The gods are dead. All that's left are the Players . . .The performers of the Playhouse are as worshipped as they are feared, their enchanting shows bending hearts, minds, and even reality itself. Vicious, godlike, lethal. Eighteen-year-old Riven Hesper knows the dangers better than anyone, after her own encounter with a Player resulted in a curse that is slowly killing her.When the Playhouse announces the spectacle of a lifetime - a chance for one mortal to steal a Player's immortality - Riven sees her last chance to live. Desperate for answers, she infiltrates the competition. There, she finds Jude, the Playhouse's brilliant, merciless Lead Player, whose charm is as dangerous as his Craft, and strikes a deadly bargain to save her life.But with time running out and the Playhouse's secrets unraveling into a disturbing picture, Riven faces a grim possibility: she might not be the hero of her story after all. In fact, she may be the villain.Because the Playhouse doesn't just tell stories. It rewrites them.And Riven's might end in blood.Vibes of A Stage Set for Villains: ???? Theatre setting ???? Who's the villain? ???? Enemies-to-lovers ???? Dark atmospheric fantasy ???? Mind blowing twists --Critics are raving about A Stage Set for Villains:'As enthralling as it is unique, A Stage Set for Villains will have you spellbound!' New York Times bestselling author, Mai Corland 'Part novel, part script, A Stage Set For Villains is a fascinatingly unique world like nothing you've ever read before. . .that will have you riveted from the first casting call!' USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard'Dark fantasy at its most intoxicating. Shannon Spann delivers a world where gods crave applause, mortals bleed for love, and every truth feels like a curse. I was completely enthralled' #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout'Absolutely thrilling. Be ready to be hooked from the first page to the shocking end' New York Times bestselling author Elise Kova'A dark and dizzying fantasy that will keep readers enthralled to the end' Kirkus Reviews'Rife with political intrigue and power imbalances. Riven and Jude's sharp banter and slow-burning enemies-to-lovers romance dials up the novel's showmanship' Publisher's Weekly

CUE THE CHAOS. CUT THE LIGHTS. IT'S TIME TO TAKE TO THE STAGE. ????Caraval meets One Dark Window in the spellbinding new enemies-to-lovers fantasy set in a mysterious theatre where godlike creatures run the show and mortals compete for immortality. ???????? 'DARK FANTASY AT ITS MOST INTOXICATING' #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout ????--The gods are dead. All that's left are the Players . . .The performers of the Playhouse are as worshipped as they are feared, their enchanting shows bending hearts, minds, and even reality itself. Vicious, godlike, lethal. Eighteen-year-old Riven Hesper knows the dangers better than anyone, after her own encounter with a Player resulted in a curse that is slowly killing her.When the Playhouse announces the spectacle of a lifetime - a chance for one mortal to steal a Player's immortality - Riven sees her last chance to live. Desperate for answers, she infiltrates the competition. There, she finds Jude, the Playhouse's brilliant, merciless Lead Player, whose charm is as dangerous as his Craft, and strikes a deadly bargain to save her life.But with time running out and the Playhouse's secrets unraveling into a disturbing picture, Riven faces a grim possibility: she might not be the hero of her story after all. In fact, she may be the villain.Because the Playhouse doesn't just tell stories. It rewrites them.And Riven's might end in blood.Vibes of A Stage Set for Villains: ???? Theatre setting ???? Who's the villain? ???? Enemies-to-lovers ???? Dark atmospheric fantasy ???? Mind blowing twists --Critics are raving about A Stage Set for Villains:'As enthralling as it is unique, A Stage Set for Villains will have you spellbound!' New York Times bestselling author, Mai Corland 'Part novel, part script, A Stage Set For Villains is a fascinatingly unique world like nothing you've ever read before. . .that will have you riveted from the first casting call!' USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard'Dark fantasy at its most intoxicating. Shannon Spann delivers a world where gods crave applause, mortals bleed for love, and every truth feels like a curse. I was completely enthralled' #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout'Absolutely thrilling. Be ready to be hooked from the first page to the shocking end' New York Times bestselling author Elise Kova'A dark and dizzying fantasy that will keep readers enthralled to the end' Kirkus Reviews'Rife with political intrigue and power imbalances. Riven and Jude's sharp banter and slow-burning enemies-to-lovers romance dials up the novel's showmanship' Publisher's Weekly

CUE THE CHAOS. CUT THE LIGHTS. IT'S TIME TO TAKE TO THE STAGE. ????Caraval meets One Dark Window in the spellbinding new enemies-to-lovers fantasy set in a mysterious theatre where godlike creatures run the show and mortals compete for immortality. ???????? 'DARK FANTASY AT ITS MOST INTOXICATING' #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout ????--The gods are dead. All that's left are the Players . . .The performers of the Playhouse are as worshipped as they are feared, their enchanting shows bending hearts, minds, and even reality itself. Vicious, godlike, lethal. Eighteen-year-old Riven Hesper knows the dangers better than anyone, after her own encounter with a Player resulted in a curse that is slowly killing her.When the Playhouse announces the spectacle of a lifetime - a chance for one mortal to steal a Player's immortality - Riven sees her last chance to live. Desperate for answers, she infiltrates the competition. There, she finds Jude, the Playhouse's brilliant, merciless Lead Player, whose charm is as dangerous as his Craft, and strikes a deadly bargain to save her life.But with time running out and the Playhouse's secrets unraveling into a disturbing picture, Riven faces a grim possibility: she might not be the hero of her story after all. In fact, she may be the villain.Because the Playhouse doesn't just tell stories. It rewrites them.And Riven's might end in blood.Vibes of A Stage Set for Villains: ???? Theatre setting ???? Who's the villain? ???? Enemies-to-lovers ???? Dark atmospheric fantasy ???? Mind blowing twists --Critics are raving about A Stage Set for Villains:'As enthralling as it is unique, A Stage Set for Villains will have you spellbound!' New York Times bestselling author, Mai Corland 'Part novel, part script, A Stage Set For Villains is a fascinatingly unique world like nothing you've ever read before. . .that will have you riveted from the first casting call!' USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard'Dark fantasy at its most intoxicating. Shannon Spann delivers a world where gods crave applause, mortals bleed for love, and every truth feels like a curse. I was completely enthralled' #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout'Absolutely thrilling. Be ready to be hooked from the first page to the shocking end' New York Times bestselling author Elise Kova'A dark and dizzying fantasy that will keep readers enthralled to the end' Kirkus Reviews'Rife with political intrigue and power imbalances. Riven and Jude's sharp banter and slow-burning enemies-to-lovers romance dials up the novel's showmanship' Publisher's Weekly

You don’t have to be a star to shine.<BR><BR>Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that he’s in high school, he’s tall and super popular! Will their childhood friendship rekindle…and maybe develop into something more?<BR><BR>Now that Sae knows Koki has a crush on someone, she tries to transform her romantic feelings for him into platonic ones. Luckily, there are lots of school activities to distract her, from a field trip in the mountains to a jump rope tournament to an English-language theater festival. But when a texting disaster reveals to Koki that Sae has a crush on someone too, will she finally confess her feelings…?

You don’t have to be a star to shine.<BR><BR>Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that he’s in high school, he’s tall and super popular! Will their childhood friendship rekindle…and maybe develop into something more?<BR><BR>The school festival’s closing fireworks show is the perfect romantic setting for Sae and Koki to come clean about their feelings. But will either of them have the guts? Then, Yota invites Koki to play shogi and interrogates him about his relationship with Sae…

You don’t have to be a star to shine.<BR><BR>Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that he’s in high school, he’s tall and super popular! Will their childhood friendship rekindle…and maybe develop into something more?<BR><BR>Romantic Christmas plans threaten to go awry when soccer team practice dominates Koki’s free time. Then, a rumor about the team’s reputation for putting the moves on girls gets under Sae’s skin. Plus, Sui gives chocolate to the boy she likes on Valentine’s Day. Will he take the bait?

You don’t have to be a star to shine.<BR><BR>Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that he’s in high school, he’s tall and super popular! Will their childhood friendship rekindle…and maybe develop into something more?<BR><BR>Two new second-year girls have their sights set on Sae’s boyfriend and Sui’s crush. And the competition isn’t just for love! Then, a power outage in the student dorm sends Yota in search of a warm place to spend the night…

"Worn-down characters, desolate environments, and grungy civilizations are reminiscent of the bande dessinée of Moebius and Grzegorz Rosinski, and are enlivened by the coloring in pastel shades and earth tones contributed by Sergei Nazarov and Drew Shields. The extensive worldbuilding and dark morals on offer here will appeal to fans of 2000 AD and Heavy Metal." —Publishers Weekly <BR><BR>Robotic clergy, posthuman hive-men, immortal cyborgs and ancient alien races all play a part in this collection of sci-fi adventure tales set in the universe of HABITAT and GRIZ GROBUS.<BR> <BR> This anthology collects "Hale-Bopp," "The Oxpecker and the Elephant," "Pride of the Central Republic," "A Portrait of The Artist As Hive Parasite," "The Ansible," "The Anchoress," and finally, "Vanguard".<BR> <BR> Select praise for A STAR CALLED THE SUN:<BR> <BR> "Worn-down characters, desolate environments, and grungy civilizations are reminiscent of the bande dessinée of Moebius and Grzegorz Rosinski, and are enlivened by the coloring in pastel shades and earth tones contributed by Sergei Nazarov and Drew Shields. The extensive worldbuilding and dark morals on offer here will appeal to fans of 2000 AD and Heavy Metal." —Publishers Weekly<BR> <BR> "It’s exciting to see the histories, ecosystems, and technologies that Roy (along with colorists Sergei Nazarov and Drew Shields on assorted stories) can create with a limited page count, and he takes advantage of the short story form to experiment with narrative structure and tone, offering many different flavors of science fiction. These stories are anthropological, biological, and philosophical, but Roy always finds ways to make them feel personal and immediate." —The AV Club<BR> <BR> "These are stories with fantastical space settings that find ways to simultaneously speak to the past, present, and possible futures of humanity. And they are stories that use one of my personal favorite science fiction tricks—one that was for my money most expertly deployed by the great Ursula K. Le Guin—incorporating touches of anthropology, especially the third story, Pride of the Central Republic, my favorite of the individual chapters here." —The Comics Beat

Alfred Music presents a piano/vocal/guitar songbook featuring the soundtrack to 2018's box-office hit, starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. Original, full-color photography and movie artwork within this beautifully packaged portfolio help provide a glimpse into the music and visual aesthetic of a Hollywood classic's third remake. Titles: Black Eyes * La Vie en Rose * Maybe It's Time * Alibi * Shallow * Music to My Eyes * Diggin' My Grave * Always Remember Us This Way * Look What I Found * Heal Me * I Don't Know What Love Is * Is That Alright? * Why Did You Do That? * Hair Body Face * Before I Cry * Too Far Gone * I'll Never Love Again.

In a magical dystopia, one young man would sell his soul to save his siblings-and the Starbrite Corporation is buying-in this all-too-real urban fantasy. Seventeen-year-old Truth Medici scavenges for scraps to eat; weathers his parents' abuse; and battles derelicts, killer pimps, and demons in the soul-crushing stretch of desperation he calls home. Even the cops steer clear of the toxic Harban slums. But just across the canal live the magical elite, with their wealth, flying carpets, gorgeous mages, and custom spell beasts, all thanks to the patronage of the almighty Starbrite Corporation. Getting there, and taking his three vulnerable siblings with him, is Truth's only dream. When Truth's performance on the Starbrite Aptitude Test surpasses all expectations, it's the start of a new life. Granted use of the System Astrologica, his access to spells, cultivation tonics, and knowledge-not to mention real food-is limitless. But in Harban, even dreams come with a price tag . . . Turns out, something more than power has been implanted in Truth. Something beyond his control. As the motto goes, "A Starbrite Man Is Always Ready." But for what? Truth is about to find out. Because he's not just fighting to break free from the slums and save himself and his sibs anymore. Now he's fighting the world itself.

A struggling writer finds himself drawn into darkness by a seductive, talented author in this enthralling psychological drama from the best-selling creator of Cherry Magic!Japan, early 20th century. Subaru Karasuma, an aspiring writer with dashed ambitions, neck-deep in loans he has no hope of paying back, decides it’s time to draw the curtain on his miserable life. Before he can follow through on his dark intent, he’s diverted by the spectacle of a neighbor working frenetically with his literary group to meet the deadline for a work commissioned by Geppo Yagira, a rich and famous novelist. When the devilishly handsome, fiercely talented Geppo lays his eyes on Subaru, the latter’s life is set on a new course. But the new path he’s now treading seems to lead ever deeper into the darkness...

A struggling writer finds himself drawn into darkness by a seductive, talented author in this enthralling psychological drama from the best-selling creator of Cherry Magic!<BR><BR>Nothing makes struggling writer Subaru Karasuma’s inferiority complex flare up like the mention of Geppo Yagira, a best-selling author with a huge following of beautiful female readers. Geppo’s good looks and elegant demeanor only add insult to injury. But Subaru could never have imagined that Geppo's childhood was a living hell filled with horrors beyond comprehension. This dark past is the reason why this literary star is fiercely determined to thrive in the world of literature—at any cost.

New York Times bestselling author Clara Parkes returns with a host of star knitters and brilliant knitting-stash stories and advice

A Stata Companion for The Fundamentals of Social Research offers students the opportunity to delve into the world of Stata using real data sets and statistical analysis techniques directly from Paul M. Kellstedt, Guy D. Whitten, and Steven A. Tuch's new textbook. Workbook sections parallel chapters in the main text, giving students a chance to apply the lessons and techniques learned in each chapter in a statistical software setting. Detailed chapters teach students to reproduce results presented in the textbook, allowing them to become comfortable performing statistical analyses for evaluating causal claims through repeated practice. Step-by-step instructions for using Stata are provided, along with command lines and screenshots to demonstrate proper use of the software. Instructions for producing the figures and tables in the main text are integrated throughout the workbook. End-of-chapter exercises encourage students to formulate and evaluate their own hypotheses.

From the 2025 Booker-longlisted author of Seascraper'One of the finest British novelists of his generation' Times'A huge talent' Hilary Mantel'Benjamin Wood is a magnificent writer and I intend to read everything he has written' Douglas Stuart'What a writer' Richard Osman'With his third novel, Wood's talent has burgeoned spectacularly. The book is a tremendous achievement, an unputdownable domestic thriller that is also subtle and moving ... travelling well beyond his earlier fiction, Wood has produced a tour de force that marks his creative arrival' David Grylls, SUNDAY TIMES 'A novel written from the gut, and with a correspondingly visceral power. A superbly unsettling account of trauma and cautious recovery' SARAH WATERS'Elegant and disturbing ... this is a novel of expertly woven tension and frightening glimpses into the mind of the deranged other' John Burnside, GUARDIAN<BR><BR>The acclaimed author of Seascaper, Benjamin Wood writes a novel of exceptional force and beauty about the bond between fathers and sons, about the invention and reconciliation of self - weaving a haunting story of violence and love.<BR><BR>For twenty years, Daniel Hardesty has borne the emotional scars of a childhood trauma which he is powerless to undo, which leaves him no peace.<BR><BR>One August morning in 1995, the young Daniel and his estranged father Francis - a character of 'two weathers', of irresistible charm and roiling self-pity - set out on a road trip to the North that seems to represent a chance to salvage their relationship. But with every passing mile, the layers of Fran's mendacity and desperation are exposed, pushing him to acts of violence that will define the rest of his son's life.<BR><BR>Praise for The Ecliptic, shortlisted for the Sunday Times/PFD Young Writer of the Year Award:<BR><BR>'A resounding achievement . . . Rich, beautiful and written by an author of great depth and resource' Edward Docx, Guardian<BR><BR>'Full of suspense and beautifully written, superbly imagined and constructed . . . A terrifically gripping and playful book' Sunday Times<BR><BR>'Exhilarating, earthy, cerebral, frank and unflinching . . . A masterfully paced and suspenseful read' Independent<BR><BR>'A rich, intricate and layered work' Observer<BR><BR>'Haunts the imagination long after the final page' Independent on Sunday <BR><BR>'A gorgeous and harrowing work' Emily St. John Mandel, author of Station Eleven <BR> 

HarrisonMy life's goal? Make plants fun! I'm gonna be fighting for flora when I'm older and it all starts with auditing stats so I can level up for my masters, and lucky for me, the intriguing guy in my class is a math whizz. He's standoffish at first, but after a class where I bet my sitcoms can make him laugh, one bet leads to another and we're hanging out all the time. Even though I know he's interested in me, we're easy friends, until I start to think I might be a little interested in him, too. The only problem? He seems like a totally different guy in class to when we hang out. I brush it off as him trying to concentrate, but then I spot something I can't explain away. A scar. On his palm. One I'm positive Benny has never had before. BennySince we were little, my twin brother and I have always switched things up-literally. It started as funsies, and now we're college juniors and still taking each other's classes. I suck at Math, he sucks at English, and we both have a rule not to make friends in class as the other person. Our system is perfect. Only Emmett has the audacity to get sick right before stats and I have to actually show up for my own class-where I meet my future husband. Harrison is smart, weirdly into plants, and we instantly hit it off like old friends. Only of course the gorgeous mountain of a nerd is straight. Just when I'm telling myself to let my dreams of matching rings go, our text messages become constant, flirtier, deeper than I've had with any other guy before. My butterflies have butterflies every time we catch up. And then I get a text from Emmett: I'm so sorry. I think I messed up.

The epic conclusion to the #1 bestselling A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal; the gritty fantasy duology about an orphan girl and her crew who get tangled in a heist with vampires. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows.<BR><BR>She's had her tea, now she's out for blood.<BR><BR>White Roaring is sharpening its fangs after the deadly night that left the city in shambles. The press are dead, the public calls for justice, vampires are in danger, and amid the turmoil, the Ram announces a celebration.<BR><BR>Still reeling from the bloodshed, Arthie Casimir has no time to mourn the death of anyone, let alone her own. She has no time for love, either, but it had saved her life. As Arthie navigates new emotions and new allies, she must reassemble her scrambled crew and scrape what little they have left to fight one last time - and she will need to face the ghosts of her past to do it.<BR><BR>After the jaw-dropping ending of #1 bestselling A Tempest of Tea, Arthie and her crew still have plenty of hearts to break and crimson-red secrets to uncover. Hafsah Faizal crafts a deliciously twisty and seductive sequel that will leave readers breathless until the very last page.

A Steeping of Blood is the tantalising follow up to the #1 bestselling A Tempest of Tea, by Tik-Tok sensation Hafsah Faizal.

"Brewed to perfection." -Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals<BR><BR>After the jaw-dropping ending of #1 New York Times-bestseller A Tempest of Tea, Hafsah Faizal crafts a deliciously twisty and seductive sequel that will leave readers breathless until the very last page. A romantic vampire fantasy novel for fans of Immortal Dark and Heartless Hunter.<BR><BR>Arthie Casimir has had her tea. Now she's out for blood. <BR><BR>White Roaring is sharpening its fangs after the deadly night that left the city in shambles. The press are dead, the public is calling for justice, vampires are in danger, and amid the turmoil, the Ram announces a celebration.<BR><BR>Still reeling from the bloodshed, Arthie Casimir has no time to mourn the death of anyone, let alone her own. She has no time for love, either, even though it had saved her life. As Arthie navigates new emotions and new allies, she must reassemble her scrambled crew and scrape what little they have left to fight one last time-and she will need to face the ghosts of her past to do it.<BR><BR>In Ceylan.<BR><BR>Don't miss these other titles from Hafsah Fazial:<BR>We Hunt the Flame, the commercially acclaimed first book in the Sands of Arawiya duology<BR>We Free the Stars, the second book in the Sands of Arawiya duology<BR>A Tempest of Tea, the instant #1 New York Times-Bestseller!