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Soon black magic will summon the Elder Gods back into our world and all manner of players are preparing for the Game. Some have come to open the gates. Some have come to slam them shut.

Informationen zur Titelgruppe: Der Stockbridge Zoo, in dem Luke Miller mit seiner Familie wohnt, leidet unter hohen Kosten und geringen Besucherzahlen. Um den Zoo für Besucher attraktiver zu machen, bietet die Familie neben den Geburtstagspartys jetzt auch Sleepovers an. Luke soll das Programm einer solchen Übernachtung mit ein paar Freunden testen. Zunächst läuft alles wie geplant, bis ein Otter erkrankt und ein Affe aus dem Käfig entkommt. Eine spannende Jagd beginnt. Informationen zur Reihe: Das liest sich gut! Mit spannenden, informativen, kontroversen Lektüren führt die Reihe Cornelsen English Library die Schüler/-innen schrittweise in den Umgang mit längeren Texten ein. In den unteren Jahrgängen bieten die Lektüren primär Texte, die speziell für Lerner/-innen dieser Klassenstufen geschrieben werden. In den Klassenstufen 9 und 10 gibt es zahlreiche aktuelle, annotierte englischsprachige Originallektüren. Die Reihe wird innerhalb der Schuljahre in drei Schwierigkeitsstufen angeboten: 1. einfachere Lektüren, 2. Lektüren mit mittlerem Schwierigkeitsgrad, 3. Texte für leistungsstarke Lerngruppen. Alle Reader enthalten jeweils eine alphabetische Vokabelliste oder sind auf der Seite selbst annotiert.

Anne Wynter's job as governess to three highborn young ladies can be a challenge - in a single week she finds herself hiding in a closet full of tubas, playing an evil queen in a play and tending to the wounds of the oh-so-dashing Earl of Winstead. After years of dodging unwanted advances, he's the first man who has truly tempted her, and it's getting harder and harder to remind herself that a governess has no business flirting with a nobleman.Daniel Smythe-Smith might be in mortal danger, but that's not going to stop the young earl from falling in love. And when he spies a mysterious woman at his family's annual musicale, he vows to pursue her. But Daniel has an enemy, one who has vowed to see him dead. And when Anne is thrown into peril, he will stop at nothing to ensure their happy ending . . .New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn's enchanting second novel in the Smythe-Smith quartet is guaranteed to make you laugh out loud and tug at your heartstrings in equal measures.

The second book in the Smythe-Smiths, a dazzlingly witty series by the bestselling author of Bridgerton. Anne Wynter's job as governess to three highborn young ladies can be a challenge - in a single week she finds herself hiding in a closet full of tubas, playing an evil queen in a play and tending to the wounds of the oh-so-dashing Earl of Winstead. After years of dodging unwanted advances, he's the first man who has truly tempted her, and it's getting harder and harder to remind herself that a governess has no business flirting with a nobleman.Daniel Smythe-Smith might be in mortal danger, but that's not going to stop the young earl from falling in love. And when he spies a mysterious woman at his family's annual musicale, he vows to pursue her. But Daniel has an enemy, one who has vowed to see him dead. And when Anne is thrown into peril, he will stop at nothing to ensure their happy ending . . .'Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines' Guardian on the Bridgerton series [thumbnail Sum of All Kiss and Secrets of Sir Richard]

Anne Wynter might not be who she says she is . . .But she's managing quite well as a governess to threehighborn young ladies. Her job can be a challenge?in a singleweek she finds herself hiding in a closet full of tubas, playingan evil queen in a play that might be a tragedy (or mightbe a comedy?no one is sure), and tending to the wounds ofthe oh-so-dashing Earl of Winstead. After years of dodgingunwanted advances, he's the first man who has truly temptedher, and it's getting harder and harder to remind herself that a governess has no business flirting with a nobleman.Daniel Smythe-Smith Might be in mortal danger . . .But that's not going to stop the young earl from fallingin love. And when he spies a mysterious woman at his family'sannual musicale, he vows to pursue her, even if that meansspending his days with a ten-year-old who thinks she's aunicorn. But Daniel has an enemy, one who has vowed to seehim dead. And when Anne is thrown into peril,he will stop at nothing to ensuretheir happy ending . . .

Daniel Carter, a man defined by the quiet rhythm of academic life and the recent silence of a departed marriage, finds his meticulously curated world disrupted by the vibrant chaos of Isabelle "Izzy" Laurant. At fifty-something, Daniel, a literature professor, prefers the company of classic novels to unpredictable people. But when Izzy, a former jazz singer with a laugh as warm as the coffee she now serves, opens her spirited café just blocks from his university, their paths-and lives-irrevocably collide.Izzy, equally in her fifties, has built a life as colourful and improvisational as her past performances. She sees a spark beneath Daniel's reserved exterior, a melody waiting to be sung. As the scent of her artisanal brews mingles with the dusty aroma of his ancient texts, an unlikely friendship begins to brew. Can a man accustomed to the predictable narratives of fiction embrace the messy, beautiful improvisation of real life? And can a woman who has always moved to her own beat find harmony with a soul as steady and profound as a well-loved poem?A Night of Love is a heartwarming tale about finding unexpected connections, rediscovering forgotten passions, and proving that the most beautiful stories are often the ones we never saw coming.

When a boy finds a girl's body in the ditch on prom night...he becomes the primary suspect in her murder.Prom dreams. Prom Screams.Mario Woods is looking forward to one normal night before he graduates. He's spent most of high school riding solo. But when fate lands him a date for prom, he figures this might be his chance to be less of a loner.Only, prom turns out to be a disaster. Just when Mario thought the night couldn’t get any worse, he sees something on the side of the road while driving home. That something is Prom Queen Maribelle Starr—murdered and left for dead.All Mario wanted was to go to prom...but somehow, he ended up in hell.

The classic minute-by-minute account of the sinking of the Titanic, in a 50th anniversary edition with a new introduction by Nathaniel Philbrick First published in 1955, A Night to Remember remains a completely riveting account of the Titanic's fatal collision and the behavior of the passengers and crew, both noble and ignominious. Some sacrificed their lives, while others fought like animals for their own survival. Wives beseeched husbands to join them in lifeboats; gentlemen went taut-lipped to their deaths in full evening dress; and hundreds of steerage passengers, trapped below decks, sought help in vain. Available for the first time in trade paperback and with a new introduction for the 50th anniversary edition by Nathaniel Phil-brick, author of In the Heart of the Sea and Sea of Glory, Walter Lord's classic minute-by-minute re-creation is as vivid now as it was upon first publication fifty years ago. From the initial distress flares to the struggles of those left adrift for hours in freezing waters, this semicentennial edition brings that moonlit night in 1912 to life for a new generation of readers.

A graduate of Princeton University and Yale Law, Walter Lord served in England with the American intelligence service during the Second World War. His interest in the Titanic dates back to 1926 when, at ten years old, he persuaded his family to cross the Atlantic on the Olympic, sister ship to the doomed ocean liner. Lord was renowned for his knowledge of the Titanic catastrophe, serving as consultant to director James Cameron during the filming of Titanic. A Night to Remember was published in 1955 and has never been out of print. Walter Lord died in 2002.

Bestselling author Peter F. Hamilton returns to his acclaimed Commonwealth series in this thrilling follow-up to The Abyss Beyond Dreams. Featuring Hamilton's trademark blend of intricate plotting, riveting suspense, high-concept science, and vivid characters, A Night Without Stars brings the story to a fully satisfying finish. After centuries trapped inside the Void, the planet Bienvenido--along with its inhabitants, both human and Faller--has been expelled into normal space. But the survivors are millions of light-years from the Commonwealth, which knows nothing of their existence. As the two races plunge into mortal conflict for sole possession of the planet, the humans seem destined to lose--despite the assistance of the mysterious Warrior Angel, who possesses forbidden Commonwealth technology.With the Fallers' numbers growing, and their ability to mimic humans allowing them to infiltrate all levels of society, it's only a matter of time before they surge to victory. Then, on a routine space flight, Major Ry Evine inadvertently frees a captive vessel that crash-lands on Bienvenido carrying the last, best hope for human survival: a baby. But a far from ordinary one.The child not only ages at a remarkable rate but demonstrates knowledge and abilities far beyond those of Bienvenido's humans. Hunted by Fallers and humans alike, she is a crucial link to humanity's lost past--and a glorious future already almost out of reach.Praise for A Night Without Stars"Roars relentlessly along in utterly mesmerizing style, with edge-of-the-seat plotting, thrilling action, and knife-edge tension that will leave readers gasping. An atomic blast of a yarn. Hamilton in peak form and absolutely not to be missed."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"[An] interstellar adventure with espionage, old-style space exploration, and the story of a fugitive who carries the hope of salvation."--Publishers Weekly"An action-packed page-turner . . . It's a joy to witness such a master of science fiction at work."--SFFWorldPraise for Peter F. Hamilton's The Abyss Beyond Dreams"Incredibly robust and exciting and rousing, sharing flavors of Jack Vance, John Wright, China Miéville, Orson Scott Card, and A. E. van Vogt . . . Hamilton's deployment of lots of grand super-science is utterly deft and convincing."--Locus"Engrossing . . . The characters, always Hamilton's strength, remain as distinctive as ever."--Kirkus Reviews"Everything one wants in sf--great characters, mind bending stuff, adventure, politics, romance, revolution . . . just superb."--Fantasy Book Critic"The work of an author at the top of his game."--SFFWorld

A cheerful delinquent seeks fighting advice from his reformed-troublemaker teacher in this unconventional coming-of-age BL love story! Haruka and Narumi-sensei's dynamic explores what it means to be a leader and a role model amidst the social and emotional turbulence of adolescence.Haruka, a third-year student who won the guard duty and became the leader of the delinquent group in the school, is a laid-back and cheerful boy who likes fighting but has no interest in the position of leader. When he finds out that the new classical teacher, Narumi-sensei, was once a "legendary leader" who never lost, he challenges him to a one-on-one fight— but the outcome is unexpected! The love-fight between a current delinquent and a former legendary delinquent teacher begins!!

Donna Douglas lives in York with her husband and two cats. They have a grown-up daughter. When she is not busy writing, she is generally reading, watching Netflix or drinking cocktails. Sometimes all at the same time.

A rogue ninja and a messy assassin team up in this deadly comedy slice of life manga filled with gags, domesticity, and, of course, murder—inspired the anime!Satoko, a runaway ninja with zero street smarts, just wanted a quiet escape from her secretive village. Instead, she ends up crashing at the apartment of Konoha—a high school girl who moonlights as a lethal assassin.What starts as an awkward roommate situation quickly spirals into a chaotic blend of dodging deadly pursuers, navigating high school drama, and figuring out who’s supposed to do the dishes.With razor-sharp comedy and nonstop hijinks, this odd couple is anything but ordinary.

A captivating history of obsessive collectors: from ancient looters and idolaters to fin de siècle decadents, Freudian psychos, and hoarders.Collectors are often praised for their taste in art or contributions to science, but there can be a darker side: their passion is sometimes driven by dangerous obsession. Roman emperors who lusted after statues; Chinese scholars obsessed with rocks and flowers; fin de siècle dandies surrounded by bibelots. History is full of stories about those who love things more than people, presenting a danger either to themselves or others. In this sweeping history from antiquity to today, James Delbourgo tells the extraordinary story of the mad collector as a cultural figure from the tyrant and idolater to the sexually repressed "psycho" of the Freudian imagination and the modern-day hoarder. His conclusion is surprising: Because they are driven by passion rather than profit, obsessive collectors also have been cultural heroes, seen as authentic and true to themselves. Some may be mad, but theirs is a noble madness.

A complex and captivating portrait of Mark Antony that offers a fresh perspective on the fall of the Roman RepublicIn his lifetime, Mark Antony was a famous man. Ally and avenger of Julius Caesar, rhetorical target of Cicero, lover of Cleopatra, and mortal enemy of Octavian (the future emperor Augustus), Antony played a leading role in the transformation of the Roman world. Ever since his and Cleopatra's demise at the hands of Octavian, he has remained famous, or infamous, a figure of recurring fascination.His life--variegated, passionate, sensual, bold, and tragic--inspires vigorous reactions. Nearly everyone has a view on Antony. For Cicero, he was a distasteful though talented man. Octavian fashioned him a dangerous failure, a Roman noble corrupted by his appetites and his lust for Cleopatra. Later historians adopted and adapted these themes, delivering their readers an Antony who was irresistibly depraved, startlingly brave, sometimes cunning, but almost always constitutionally incapable of choosing the right side of history. From these, especially Plutarch's compelling portrait, Shakespeare gave us the chivalrous and unstudied Antony of Antony and Cleopatra.A Noble Ruin, the fullest biography of Antony in English, assimilates the various, often competing, ancient sources to provide a strong and much-needed dose of realism to the caricature we have of this major historical figure. The book gives ample attention to the varied cultural circumstances in which Antony operated, including the social and moral expectations of his republican heritage, as well as the exceptional challenges posed by the convulsion of civil war. In furnishing a complex and captivating portrait of Anthony, A Noble Ruin allows readers to freshly assess his conduct, ambitions, and attainments, as well as the turbulent age in which he lived.

A revealing glimpse into the life and times of alt-manga's most intriguing comics auteur.Tsuge Yoshiharu, one of manga's last living legends, remains an elusive and highly influential character as he moves into the final phase of his career. A Nobody Artist features a number of loosely (and disputably) semiautobiographical vignettes often concerning a young cartoonist trying to make a go of it in the shifting manga market. True to form, Tsuge delivers much more than a straight accounting of a cartoonist's life. Lust routinely distracts our young artists while older artists again and again provide a model for what not to do, or more likely, where a cartoonist's life will lead you. Fleeting moments of domestic happiness are upset by bouts of self-doubt. As always, Tsuge's art is succinct and glorious-a beautiful document of a changing Japan.This penultimate volume in Drawn and Quarterly's complete collection of the legendary manga-ka's oeuvre collects richly-detailed and deeply human comics stories originally published

Jahrhundertelang orientierten sich die Paradigmen von Architekturtheorie, -diskurs und -praxis am Lauf des Tages und der Sonne. In Vitruvs De architectura wird die Nacht nur am Rande erwähnt; auch in den Abhandlungen von Renaissance-Denkern wie Alberti oder Palladio taucht sie nicht auf. Erst im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert führten die Erfindung künstlichen Lichts und dessen Verbreitung im privaten wie im öffentlichen Raum dazu, dass die Nacht in der Architektur eine andere Wirkmacht erhielt. Dieser Band ist ein erster Versuch, eine chronologische Nachtgeschichte der Architektur zu schreiben. Die Studien zeigen, in welchem Ausmaß die menschliche Identität zu allen Zeiten auch durch die Nacht bestimmt ist, ohne die die Räume des Wohnens, des Arbeitens und der Kultur nicht zu denken sind. Durch die Analyse und Untersuchung von "nächtlichen Szenen" will dieses Buch aufzeigen, dass die Nacht ein Labor ist, in dem Raum neu gedacht und schließlich neue Formen des Zusammenlebens entwickelt werden.

This book explores the possibility that global populations with the highest level of subjective well-being could be living differently and may have something to teach those with lower levels. How are the Nordic life philosophies manifested into their living environments to help promote increased well-being? Interviews and photos with various local residents highlight examples from across Nordic societies.

'How did you two meet?'It's the question I dread.Because my (not so) meet cute was unexpected to say the least. I was in Beverly Hills, searching for someone to take me on as their bride, you know, as you do.He was striding around the block, mumbling about a business deal gone wrong.That's when we bumped into each other . . . And there were no sparks. Not even a hint of blossoming love.But next thing I knew, he'd convinced me to pretend to be his girlfriend so he could get his deal back on track. Suddenly, I find myself living in a mansion, enjoying swanky business lunches, and pretending we're head over heels in love . . .My one big mistake, though . . . big . . . HUGE . . .I might accidentally be falling for Huxley Cane.

"'How did you two meet?' It's the quintessential question asked to every couple, and the answer is usually some bubbly, lovey-dovey tale of being struck in the bum by Cupid's arrow. But Lottie Gardner's meet-cute was a little different. She was trolling a wealthy neighborhood in Beverly Hills, searching for someone to take her as his bride--you know, to make the arch nemesis who just fired her jealous. And billionaire Huxley Cane was conveniently stomping around the block like some sort of gorgeous ogre, mumbling about a business deal gone wrong. That's when they bump into each other. No sparks. No fireworks. Not even the first seed of blossoming love. But the next thing Lottie knows, she's scarfing down chips and guac, listening to Huxley lay out his problems, and then he tells her: He lied to a crucial client, and he needs a huge favor. A fake fiancâee. He's talking living in his mansion together, going on intimate double-dates, and pretending they're head-over-heels in love ... and engaged. It's ridiculous, but people do ridiculous things when they're desperate. And Lottie and Huxley both reek of desperation. So, she strikes up the deal. Except her one mistake might be accidentally falling for the incomparable, insufferable Huxley Cane"--

A professor of literature finds herself caught up in a work of fiction…literally, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Year Slip and The Dead Romantics.Eileen Merriweather loves to get lost in a good happily-ever-after. The fictional kind, anyway. Because at least imaginary men don’t leave you at the altar. She feels safe in a book. At home. Which might be why she’s so set on going her annual book club retreat this year—she needs good friends, cheap wine, and grand romantic gestures—no matter what.But when her car unexpectedly breaks down on the way, she finds herself stranded in a quaint town that feels like it’s right out of a novel…Because it is.This place can’t be real, and yet… she’s here, in Eloraton, the town of her favorite romance series, where the candy store’s honey taffy is always sweet, the local bar’s burgers are always a little burnt, and rain always comes in the afternoon. It feels like home. It’s perfect—and perfectly frozen, trapped in the late author’s last unfinished story.Elsy is sure that’s why she must be here: to help bring the town to its storybook ending.Except there is a character in Eloraton that she can’t place—a grumpy bookstore owner with mint-green eyes, an irritatingly sexy mouth and impeccable taste in novels. And he does not want her finishing this book.Which is a problem because Elsy is beginning to think the town’s happily-ever-after might just be intertwined with her own.

A remarkable new play by one of England's most astonishing playwrights.

She was looking for quiet. She found them instead.Starlight Grove needs a new Lighthouse Keeper and Olive Autumn Harvest needs a fresh start. Preferably one with as much solitude as possible. So, her new job and isolated ocean cottage is perfect—except for the eccentric, meddling townspeople, and the cat who’s adopted her. When the town wins a grant for lighthouse restoration, Olive is forced to let the contractors into her space…a company comprised of three hot alphas:Easton, her golden retriever stalker.Lars, the steady, protective viking.And Finn, who’s hiding a pain that matches her own.Suddenly, these guys are everywhere—and they’re completely unfazed by Olive’s prickly personality as they try to care for her, protect her, and court her. But everyone in this relationship is holding on to secrets… and it might not just be the lighthouse that needs restoration.A Pack for Autumn is a standalone MFMM why choose small town romance. It is part of the Cozyverse shared universe, bringing you cozy omegaverse full of heart, heat, and humor.

She was looking for quiet.She found them instead.Starlight Grove needs a new Lighthouse Keeper and Olive Autumn Harvest needs a fresh start. Preferably one with as much solitude as possible. So, her new job and isolated ocean cottage is perfect-except for the eccentric, meddling townspeople, and the cat who's adopted her.When the town wins a grant for lighthouse restoration, Olive is forced to let the contractors into her space...a company comprised of three hot alphas:Easton, her golden retriever stalker.Lars, the steady, protective viking.And Finn, who's hiding a pain that matches her own.Suddenly, these guys are everywhere-and they're completely unfazed by Olive's prickly personality as they try to care for her, protect her, and court her. But everyone in this relationship is holding on to secrets... and it might not just be the lighthouse that needs restoration.

She’s always dreamed of a soft life. They’re determined to provide it for her.Lucy Andersson-Spring’s twenty-ninth birthday comes with a side helping of a quarter-life crisis. She loves her community, her sewing shop, and her secret social media account featuring Starlight Grove’s cat mayor, but maybe she needs to be more ambitious, more self-sufficient. At least, that’s what the alphas she dated last year kept saying . . . before they cheated on her. Lucy is determined this year will be a fresh start, but her quest to leave her romantic dreams behind keeps being thwarted. First, a disastrous camping trip leaves her stranded with Wilder, the reserved fire chief. Then, a grumpy businessman named King bursts into her shop with a desperate proposal. And then there’s Leo, the cute florist who brings her bouquets, but never the dinner invitation she hopes for.Like Lucy, these guys are facing crossroads in their lives, but when their hesitancy in wooing the stunning omega leaves her feeling rejected all over again, they realize they can’t live without her. Determined to win her over, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, complete with a meddlesome cat, mischievous bunny, and bizarrely specific horoscopes, to become a pack worthy of her. A Pack for Spring is as poignant as it is playful, with themes of found family, self-acceptance, and scorching hot spice, of course! It is a standalone MMFM why choose small town romance. It is part of the Cozyverse shared universe, bringing you cozy omegaverse full of heart, heat, and humor.

She thought she had it all. . .Until she met the Beaufort brothers.Return to Starlight Grove for the final instalment of the Cozyverse series, a summer, 'why choose' romance from Eliana Lee. . . PRE-ORDER NOW.--Summer Pham has a vibrant life. A close-knit family, friends she would drop anything for, and her very own Vietnamese bakery that she just opened. Until a burst water pipe and a unanimous vote at the Starlight Grove town meeting sees her sharing a packhouse with the Beaufort brothers.It's all temporary. Lucien, Mercer and Jae are only here for the summer. But as Summer's building goes through its repairs, she finds her explosive chemistry with the three brothers leading to a friends-with-benefits situation that has no chance of getting messy . . . because everyone is on exactly the same page. Right? Tropes: Omegaverse Why-choose romance Small town Seasonal Cozy

She’s resigned to being single. They’re on a mission to change her mind.Ivy Noelle Winter is content with being a 31-year-old unbonded omega with no prospects of a pack. She adores teaching fifth grade, she has wonderful friends — and that baking show marathon isn’t going to watch itself.Until a snowstorm and power outage traps Ivy in her classroom after hours…with three men.Rome, the new alpha music teacher.James, the flirtatious beta vet he’s bonded to.And Logan, the town’s grumpy alpha electrician.Their scents call to Ivy and her body answers, setting off her first-ever mini heat. When the pheromones settle, she gets a proposition beyond her wildest dreams—a chance to be a pack.But there’s no such thing as a perfect courtship, especially when the biggest roadblock to happiness might be Ivy herself.A Pack for Winter is a standalone MMFM why choose small town romance. It is part of the Cozyverse shared universe, bringing you cozy omegaverse full of heart, heat and humor.

She's resigned to being single.They're on a mission to change her mind.Ivy Noelle Winter is content with being a 31-year-old unbonded omega with no prospects of a pack. She adores teaching fifth grade, she has wonderful friends - and that baking show marathon isn't going to watch itself.Until a snowstorm and power outage traps Ivy in her classroom after hours...with three men.Rome, the new alpha music teacher.James, the flirtatious beta vet he's bonded to.And Logan, the town's grumpy alpha electrician.Their scents call to Ivy and her body answers, setting off her first-ever mini heat. When the pheromones settle, she gets a proposition beyond her wildest dreams - a chance to be a pack. But there's no such thing as a perfect courtship, especially when the biggest roadblock to happiness might be Ivy herself.

The hill people and the Mexicans arrived on the same day. It was a Wednesday, early in September 1952. The cotton, however, was waist high to my father, almost over my head, and he and my grandfather could be heard before supper whispering words that were seldom heard. This title tells boy's journey from innocence to experience.

Until that September of 1952, Luke Chandler had never kept a secret or told a single lie. But in the long, hot summer of his seventh year, two groups of migrant workers — and two very dangerous men — came through the Arkansas Delta to work the Chandler cotton farm. And suddenly mysteries are flooding Luke's world.A brutal murder leaves the town seething in gossip and suspicion. A beautiful young woman ignites forbidden passions. A fatherless baby is born ... and someone has begun furtively painting the bare clapboards of the Chandler farmhouse, slowly, painstakingly, bathing the run-down structure in gleaming white. And as young Luke watches the world around him, he unravels secrets that could shatter lives — and change his family and his town forever....

From a rising-star author, winner of the both the Bram Stoker and Nebula Awards, a richly inventive, brutal and beautiful science-fantasy novella. A story of family, loss, oppression and rebellion that will stay with you long after the final page. For readers of Nghi Vo’s The Empress of Salt and Fortune, Neon Yang’s The Black Tides of Heaven and Kritika H. Rao’s The Surviving Sky.Sometimes called Wind Walkers for their ability to command the wind, unlike their human rulers, the Feng people have bark faces, carved limbs, arms of braided branches, and hair of needle threads. Bound by duty and tradition, Liu Lufeng, the eldest princess of the Feng royalty, is the next bride to the human king. The negotiation of bridewealth is the only way to stop the expansion of the humans so that the Feng can keep their lands, people, and culture intact. As the eldest, Lufeng should be the next in line to lead the people of Feng, and in the past, that made her sisters disposable. Thankful that her youngest sister, Chuilui, is too young for a sacrificial marriage, she steps in with plans to kill the king to finally stop the marriages.But when she starts to uncover the truth about her peoples’ origins and realizes Chuilui will never be safe from the humans, she must learn to let go of duty and tradition, choose her allies carefully, and risk the unknown in order to free her family and shape her own fate.A powerfully imaginative, compelling story of a young woman seeking to save her family and her home, as well as a devastating meditation on the destruction of the natural world for the sake of an industrial future.

A Palace of Waning is a collection of poems that explores longing for a sense of home. Through place, self, and loss, the images wander into uneasy complexities of truth where the search for home distorts the view of its presence everywhere. The journey invites readers to take perception as far as space and as near as the sound of moving fabric.

A Palace of Waning is a collection of poems that explores longing for a sense of home. Through place, self, and loss, the images wander into uneasy complexities of truth where the search for home distorts the view of its presence everywhere. The journey invites readers to take perception as far as space and as near as the sound of moving fabric.

From the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and author of the Booker Prize-winning novel The Remains of the Day, here is the story of Etsuko, a Japanese woman now living alone in England, dwelling on the recent suicide of her daughter. In a novel where past and present confuse, she relives scenes of Japan's devastation in the wake of World War II.

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