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The Definitive Translation with Over Two Million Copies SoldThe most prestigious and influential book on strategy and dealing with conflict, beautifully translated for clear, accessible reading including commentaries by other ancient Chinese philosophers and strategists. From esteemed translator Thomas Cleary and including commentary from philosophers such as Cao Cao, Du Mu, and Du You, this timeless Chinese classic captures the essence of military strategy used in ancient East Asia, with lessons on how to handle conflict confidently, efficiently, and successfully. As Sun Tzu teaches, aggression and response in kind can lead only to destruction we must learn to work with conflict in a more profound and effective way. Crucial to this strategic vision is knowledge especially self-knowledge and a view of the whole that seeks to bring the conflicting ideas around to a larger perspective. The techniques and instructions discussed in The Art of War apply to competition and conflict on every level, from the interpersonal to the international. A study of the anatomy of forces in conflict, it has been discovered by modern businesspeople who understand the principles it contains are as useful for understanding the interactions of modern corporations as they are for understanding the tactics of ancient Chinese armies. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through an understanding of the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict. Thomas Cleary s translation is a breakthrough achievement that has been a gold standard among translations for three decades, offering the complete text in eminently readable prose with short commentaries by other ancient Chinese strategists and philosophers interwoven throughout. Cleary s work allows innumerable insights to be discovered through this translation millennia after this oral teaching was first set down.

Pinsky, distinguished poet and man of letters, selects the top 100 poems from 25 years of "The Best American Poetry," the most prestigious poetry publication in the United States.

The sequel to the NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER Of Jade and Dragons – a thrilling and epic silkpunk fantasy inspired by the legendary Qing dynasty. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim and Xiran Jay Zhao. When Ying left the prestigious Engineer’s Guild and the ghost her father’s death behind, she thought her life would regain a sense of normalcy.But, after her new home is attacked, by the mysterious – and deadly – Blood Phoenix, Ying is thrust back into the tense political world of the Nine Isles and, distressingly, back into the path of the man who broke her heart, High Commander Ye-yang. She’d hoped never to face him again, but Ying and Ye-yang must work together to unmask the elusive mastermind behind a far-reaching conspiracy, before the Nine Isles are torn apart. Can they find a way to defeat their new enemy, or will the cost be too great?

Your destiny is not to do what is right. Your destiny is to destroy us all.” Willow Madizza never thought she’d accept a place at Hollow’s Grove University, the secret and prestigious institution where the best and brightest of her fellow witches le

Nothing sings as sweetly as love, or burns quite like betrayal Rosanna Menici is just a girl when she meets Roberto Rossini, the man who will change her life. In the years to come, their destinies are bound together by their extraordinary talents as opera singers and by their enduring but obsessive love for each other - a love that will ultimately affect the lives of all those closest to them.For, as Rosanna slowly discovers, their unison is haunted by irreversible events from the past ...Rosanna's journey takes her from humble beginnings in the back streets of Naples to the glittering stages of the world's most prestigious opera houses. Set against a memorable backdrop of Lucinda Riley's trademark evocative locations, The Italian Girl unfolds into a poignant and unforgettable tale of love, betrayal and self-discovery.First published as Aria under the name Lucinda Edmonds, now extensively rewritten

When the Icelandic Chess Federation made a bid to host the 1972 world title match between Soviet icon Boris Spassky and American challenger Bobby Fischer, many Icelanders were rightly shaking their heads in disbelief. How could their small island country in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean with a population of less than 300 thousand people stage such a prestigious event in the first place?Undeterred and naively optimistic the young President of the Icelandic Chess Federation, Gudmundur Thorarinsson, set to work and to everyones astonishment theirs was the winning bid. But that was only the beginning of one of the most amazing stories in chess historyBobby Fischers demands and whims constantly jeopardised the match. First the American chose not to board his plane in New York, and then he came late for the first game. That game he lost after a silly blunder and the second game he lost because he didnt turn up in a fight about noisy cameras. But next he won the third game, that was played in a back room, and the rest. is history.Fifty years on, Gudmundur Thorarinsson has written a tell-all book about The Match of the Century, crammed with behind-the-scenes stories and improbable twists and turns. Reading his gripping account of probably the most iconic sports contest during the Cold War, you will understand why he prefers to call it The Match of All Time.And why reliving this most unlikely adventure he comes to the conclusion: It was not possible to organise this match, nor was it possible to rescue itbut still it was done!

'THE START OF SOMETHING TRULY EPIC' Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga'NO ONE BUILDS A UNIVERSE LIKE JAMES S. A. COREY' John Scalzi, New York Times bestselling authorFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Expanse comes a spectacular new space opera that sees humanity fighting for its survival in a war as old as the universe itself. Invasion is only the beginning . . .The Carryx - part empire, part hive - has waged wars of conquest for centuries, destroying or enslaving species across the galaxy in its con_ict with an ancient and deathless enemy.When they descend on the isolated world of Anjiin, the human population is abased, slaughtered and put in chains. The best and brightest are abducted, taken to the Carryx world-palace to join prisoners from a thousand other species.Dafyd Alkhor, assistant to a prestigious scientist, is captured along with his team. Even he doesn't suspect that his peculiar insight and skills will be the key to seeing past their captors ' terrifying agenda.Swept up in a con_ict beyond his control and vaster than his imagination, Dafyd is poised to become humanity's champion - and its betrayer.This is where his story begins.'Terrifying alien overlords and a vast intergalactic war with humankind on the brink of annihilation . . The Mercy of the Gods is the start of something truly epic' Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga'Like The Expanse, The Mercy of Gods balances cosmic stakes with an astonishingly powerful human drama. Pitch-perfect storytelling' M. R. Carey, author of The Girl With All the Gifts'A fast-paced, intelligent book. Corey is always one of the most engaging voices in the genre' Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Time'The Mercy of Gods radiates the dread and revelation of first contact, shaping new worlds and cultures that had me riveted' Bethany Jacobs, author of These Burning Stars'All the things you want in an alien invasion novel: overwhelming aliens, end-of-world terror, and plucky humans who never stop fighting . . . A bang-up read. I want more' Paolo Bacigalupi, New York Times bestselling author'A powerful, provocative masterpiece that I will be thinking about for a very long time' Ryka Aoki, author of Light from Uncommon Stars'Dazzling . . . This is space opera at its best' Publishers Weekly

**THE GLOBAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF FRANCE'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARD, THE PRIX GONCOURTLONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS & THE DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD**'A masterpiece' The Times'A love letter to literature’ Leïla Slimani'A rollicking literary mystery … Propulsive’ New YorkerParis, 2018. Diégane Latyr Faye, a young Senegalese writer, discovers a legendary book titled The Labyrinth of Inhumanity. It has an immediate hold over him.No one knows what happened to its author, T.C. Elimane, who was accused of plagiarism, his reputation destroyed by the critics. Obsessed with discovering the truth about Elimane's disappearance, Faye weaves past and present, countries and continents, to follow the author's labyrinthine trail from Senegal to Argentina and France and to confront the great tragedies of history.Will he get to the truth at the centre of the maze?'The style as well as the sweep is Bolaño-esque' Observer'As enthralling as it is thought-provoking’ Eric Nguyen'Terrific’ Daily MailTranslated by Lara Vernaud

THE GLOBAL LITERARY QUEST BESTSELLER'A masterpiece' The Times'The style as well as the sweep is Bolaño-esque' ObserverParis, 2018. Diégane Latyr Faye, a young Senegalese writer, discovers a legendary book titled The Maze of Inhumanity. It has an immediate hold over him. No one knows what happened to the author, T.C. Elimane, who was accused of plagiarism, his reputation destroyed by the critics.Obsessed with discovering the truth about Elimane's disappearance, Faye weaves past and present, countries and continents, following the author's labyrinthine trail from Senegal to Argentina and France and confronting the great tragedies of history.Will he get to the truth at the centre of the maze?A gripping literary quest novel and a masterpiece of perpetual reinvention, The Most Secret Memory of Men confronts the impact of colonialism and neo-colonialism, the holocaust in Europe, dictatorships in South America and the Caribbean, genocide in Africa, and collaboration and resistance everywhere. Above all, it is a love song to literature and its timeless power.WINNER OF FRANCE'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARD, THE PRIX GONCOURTTranslated by Lara Vernaud.

All around the world, the public’s taste for fermented cider has been growing more rapidly than at any time in the past 150 years. And with the growing interest in locally grown and artisanal foods, many new cideries are springing up all over North America, often started up by passionate amateurs who want to take their cider to the next level as small-scale craft producers.To make the very best cider―whether for yourself, your family, and friends or for market―you first need a deep understanding of the processes involved, and the art and science behind them. Fortunately, The New Cider Maker’s Handbook is here to help. Author Claude Jolicoeur is an internationally known, award-winning cider maker with an inquiring, scientific mind. His book combines the best of traditional knowledge and techniques with up-to-date, scientifically based practices to provide today’s cider makers with all the tools they need to produce high-quality ciders.The New Cider Maker’s Handbook is divided into five parts containing:An accessible overview of the cider making process for beginners;Recommendations for selecting and growing cider-appropriate apples;Information on juice-extraction equipment and directions on how to build your own grater mill and cider press;A discussion of the most important components of apple juice and how these may influence the quality of the cider;An examination of the fermentation process and a description of methods used to produce either dry or naturally sweet cider, still or sparkling cider, and even ice cider. This book will appeal to both serious amateurs and professional cider makers who want to increase their knowledge, as well as to orchardists who want to grow cider apples for local or regional producers. Novices will appreciate the overview of the cider-making process, and, as they develop skills and confidence, the more in-depth technical information will serve as an invaluable reference that will be consulted again and again. This book is sure to become the definitive modern work on cider making.A mechanical engineer by profession, Claude Jolicoeur first developed his passion for apples and cider after acquiring a piece of land on which there were four rows of old abandoned apple trees. He started making cider in 1988 using a "no-compromise” approach, stubbornly searching for the highest possible quality. Since then, his ciders have earned many awards and medals at competitions, including a Best of Show at the prestigious Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP).Claude actively participates in discussions on forums like the Cider Digest, and is regularly invited as a guest speaker to events such as the annual Cider Days festival in western Massachusetts. He lives in Quebec City.

Lia Setiawan has never really fit in. And when she wins a full ride to the prestigious Draycott Academy on a track scholarship, she's determined to make it work even though she's never felt more out of place.But on her first day there she witnesses a girl being forcefully carried away by campus security. Her new schoolmates and teachers seem unphased, but it leaves her unsure of what she's gotten herself into.And as she uncovers the secrets of Draycott, complete with a corrupt teacher, a golden boy who isn't what he seems, and a blackmailer determined to get her thrown out, she's not sure if she can trust anyone...especially when the threats against her take a deadly turn.

"Being aware of our feelings is a building block for our emotional and social intelligence. In this charming and creative book, Christina Furnival offers children a way to sense and shape their emotions that emerge in the important friendships that shape who we are now, and who we will become later on in our lives.”―Daniel J. Siegel, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Developing Mind, Parenting from the Inside Out, and The Whole Brain ChildThe Not-So-Friendly Friend is a recipient of the prestigious Gold Award from Mom's Choice Awards®How can I help my child deal with a bully?What do I teach them about handling an on-again-off-again, not-so-friendly friend?My advice to "just be kind” isn’t helping, and my child is still hurting.Christina Furnival, a licensed mental health therapist and mom, helps answer these questions in this charming and engaging rhyming story about a young child who successfully navigates the complexities of an unkind peer relationship.In The Not-So-Friendly Friend, children will learn an easy and practical lesson about how to firmly and assertively―yet kindly―stand up for themselves in the face of a bully. By teaching children about the importance and value of setting boundaries for healthy friendships, this book provides children the tools they need to foster their social confidence and emotional well-being.

The Professor By Charlotte Bronte Following the mysterious disappearance of her history professor, Nicole Costello discovers that her prestigious university is home to an elite secret society with questionable moral standards. Can Nicole crack the case of

The new must-read steamy sports romance from Ana Huang, the bestselling author of the Twisted and Kings of Sin series. She's the only woman he wants . . . and the only one he can't have. Asher Donovan is a living legend - the darling of the Premier League, the (arguably) greatest footballer in the world. But his reckless antics and recent team transfer have caused much controversy, and when his feud with his rival-turned-teammate costs them a championship, they're forced to 'bond' during off-season cross-training. Surviving the summer shouldn't be hard . . . until Asher meets their new trainer. She's beautiful, talented, and no matter how hard he tries, he can't take his mind off her. The only problem? She's his rival's sister - and completely off limits. *** Scarlett DuBois is a former prima ballerina whose career was cut short by a tragic accident. Now a teacher at a prestigious dance academy but still haunted by the ghosts of her past, the last thing she wants is to spend the summer cross-training Asher Donovan, of all people. She swore she would never date a footballer, but when her brother leaves town for an emergency, she finds herself thrown into dangerously close proximity with the gorgeous, charming striker. Training, she can deal with. But falling in love? That's out of the question - especially when he's the only person with the power to break her heart.

Discover new places with authoritative atlases, beautifully designed and packaged. Tenth edition of this popular atlas from the prestigious and authoritative Times Atlas range.

Want to know how to improve your IMAT scores and impress the International medical schools of your dreams?The IMAT is one of the hardest admissions tests to prepare for in the world, but if you dream of studying medicine at a prestigious medical school, you've got to ace it.In a brand new second edition from UniAdmissions, the UK’s leading Oxbridge and Medical Admissions company, The Ultimate IMAT Collection combines hints and tips from all of our existing materials into a single substantial volume. This book gives you access to exam practice, detailed walkthroughs, and strategies normally reserved for the most elite and exclusive coaching courses.When you’re applying for Medicine, the top universities expect an exceptional IMAT score. A notoriously difficult test, the IMAT assesses your advanced knowledge of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Maths in addition to your logical reasoning and thinking skills – all within a tight time limit. Your score can make or break your application, and this book is the only one you can buy with all of the information and practice materials you'll need.Written by IMAT specialists, doctors and top medical tutors, and full of insider knowledge and tips, The Ultimate IMAT Collection is designed to help you make the most of your preparation, approach the test with confidence, and get those top scores.The Ultimate IMAT Guide – contains comprehensive information about the International Medical Admissions Test (IMAT), including tips, techniques and strategies to save you time and maximise your scores. Covers each of the four sections in detail, and prepares you for all question types that you’ll face in the exam, and how to approach them successfully, including sample essays. Also includes over 600 practice questions and fully worked solutions covering every question type and area of the specification, so you can practice your skills and understand how to improve.IMAT Practice Papers Volumes 1 & 2 – contains mock papers updated EVERY YEAR: Full mock exam papers you won't find anywhere else. Get the edge over your competition by running practice papers they'll never have seen - all of them also include fully worked solutions to help you improve your scores.IMAT Worked Solutions Volume 1 & 2 – clear, thorough, and extensive solutions to the real exam papers, written by experts, providing worked solutions and sample answers to ensure you can put your learning into practice. Including the fully worked solutions to EVERY PAPER updated EVERY YEAR.Hungry for more? Visit the Uni Admissions website for even more admissions test tips, personal statement resources, and application support.

Unlock the more straightforward side of The Unbearable Lightness of Being with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera, an intricate, cyclical novel which charts the lives of Tomas, a successful surgeon, his wife Tereza, his lover Sabina, and Sabina's lover Franz. The narrative skilfully blends the characters' experiences of love, political activism and happiness with philosophical musings on the "lightness" of existence, creating an engaging novel which encourages readers to reflect on the meaning of their own lives. Milan Kundera was born in Czechoslovakia, where he had a successful career as a university lecturer and author until the country was invaded by Soviet forces in 1968 following the Prague Spring. His books were banned by the Communist regime, and he moved to France in 1975. He has won a number of prestigious literary awards, including the Jerusalem Prize (1985) and the Czech State Literature Prize (2007).Find out everything you need to know about The Unbearable Lightness of Being in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:•A complete plot summary•Character studies•Key themes and symbols•Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

WINNER OF TWO JAMES BEARD AWARDS IN 2020 Restaurant and Professional and the prestigious BOOK OF THE YEARWINNER OF THE 2019 ANDRÉ SIMON FOOD AWARDWinner of The Australian Book Industry Association's Illustrated Book of the Year in 2020Shortlisted as debut cookbook of the year in the 2020 Fortnum & Mason food & drink awardsLonglisted as Booksellers choice in the adult non-fiction category by the Australian Booksellers AssociationA mind-blowing masterpiece from one of the most impressive chefs of a generation. - Jamie OliverMy cookbook of the year. -Yotam Ottolenghi, The GuardianJosh Niland is a genius - Nigella LawsonIn The Whole Fish Cookbook, groundbreaking seafood chef Josh Niland reveals a completely new way to think about all aspects of fish cookery. From sourcing and butchering to dry ageing and curing, it challenges everything we thought we knew about the subject and invites readers to see fish for what it really is - an amazing, complex source of protein that can and should be treated with exactly the same nose-to-tail reverence as meat.It features more than 60 recipes for dozens of fish species ranging from Smoked Marlin Ham Caesar Salad, Fish Cassoulet and Roast Fish Bone Marrow to - essentially - The Perfect Fish and Chips. Many of us would like to eat more fish but worry about the environmental impact and often end up cooking the same old salmon fillet on repeat. The Whole Fish Cookbook will soon have you embracing new types and will change the way you buy, cook and eat fish.There is so much more to a fish than just the fillet, and it is indeed true what they say about there being more than just a handful of fish in the sea.

At the elite Catenan Academy, a young fugitive uncovers layered mysteries and world-changing secrets in this "brilliant and gut-churning masterpiece" (Library Journal, starred review) by the internationally bestselling author of The Licanius Trilogy, James Islington. The Catenan Republic-the Hierarchy-may rule the world now, but they do not know everything. I tell them my name is Vis Telimus. I tell them I was orphaned after a tragic accident three years ago, and that good fortune alone has led to my acceptance into their most prestigious school. I tell them that once I graduate, I will gladly join the rest of civilized society in allowing my strength, my drive, and my focus-what they call Will-to be leeched away and added to the power of those above me, as millions already do. As all must eventually do. I tell them that I belong, and they believe me. But the truth is that I have been sent to the Academy to find answers. To solve a murder. To search for an ancient weapon. To uncover secrets that may tear the Republic apart. And that I will never, ever cede my Will to the empire that executed my family. To survive though, I will still have to rise through the Academy's ranks. I will have to smile, and make friends, and pretend to be one of them, and win. Because if I cannot, then those who want to control me, who know my real name, will no longer have any use for me. And if the Hierarchy finds out who I truly am, they will kill me.

Cecilia Bassingwaite belongs to a very prestigious circle of women: The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels. Yet this is no ordinary Victorian lady's society - as it's full of pirates, thieves and ne'er-do-wells. These women spend their days pickpocketing and blackmailing their way around the country all before it's time to sit down for tea.But when Cecilia meets Ned Lightbourne her world is set to change forever. Because he's a paid assassin and she's his next hit. Under the employment of the dastardly Captain Morvath - who wants to rid the world of these Lady Scoundrels - Ned knows he has one job to do.But when he lays eyes on the feisty, beautiful Cecilia he's faced with a conundrum: does he kill her or fall in love with her?Bridgerton meets Peaky Blinders in this swashbuckling tale of scoundrels and society, crime and crumpets. As these enemies turn to allies and might just fall in love along the way . .

Donald J. Trump is an icon: the very definition of the American success story. The star of "The Apprentice" and developer of some of the planet's most prestigious real estate, he's been on the bottom and risen to become one of the world's wealthiest men. Bill Zanker started The Learning Annex with $5,000 of his own money. After meeting Donald Trump, Zanker learned to Think BIG himself and grew The Learning Annex from a $5 million a year company into one that's generating over $100 million a year in sales--and still growing. For the first time ever, you too can learn Trump's secrets to thinking BIG and kicking ass! Learn: Momentum: the Big Mo. How to get it and how to get it back. Revenge: how and when to get it (and why it's so sweet). "I love you, now sign this!" Why contracts in business and personal life are so important. Real-life stories from people who've applied the think BIG formula in their own lives.

New T-GT “II”: both the wheel and pedal set feature a new design and new capabilities, for ultimate performance in racing competitions. Next-level reliability and sturdiness: the product was designed based on invaluable eSports experience gained from involvement in the prestigious GT World Series

About Ticket to Ride: New-York Welcome to the ’60s! Admire the stunning view from the Empire State Building, the world’s tallest skyscraper, or take a walk through the magnificent Central Park. Go from Times Square to Brooklyn to do some sightseeing… and enjoy! In this fast-paced Ticket to Ride game, players race one another through the busy streets of New York City to visit the most prestigious Tourist Attractions and complete their Destination Tickets. The elegantly simple Ticket to Ride gameplay appeals to both beginners and seasoned players. Learn the game in 3 minutes, play it for hours!

A fully revised and updated twelfth edition of this major world atlas in the authoritative and prestigious Times Atlas range. This beautifully designed atlas has all the information you need, whether planning a trip, keeping in touch with world news, solving quizzes and crosswords or just exploring the world from your armchair.

Immerse yourself in the rich shades and textures of Tiziano Vecellio (c. 1490–1576), commonly known as Titian, and the figurehead of 16th-century Venetian painting. With his bold approach to form and startling, opulent colors, Titian worked with a number of prestigious commissions and left behind an astonishing repertoire of portraits, mythological scenes, altarpieces, and landscapes that remains one of the most important legacies of Renaissance art. This dependable artist introduction traces Titian’s complete career and its trailblazing influence on successive generations of artists, from Diego Velázquez to van Dyck. From the rippling sensuality of Venus of Urbino (c. 1538) to the airborne dynamism of Bacchus and Ariadne (1520–1523), all the major works are here, charting the artist’s stylistic experimentation over time as well as his consistent and unique ability to work across genres and to bring a defining new level of emotional and spiritual aspect to his subjects.

Siege X marks the biggest evolution in the game's history, bringing a visual overhaul, an enhanced player experience, and gameplay changes that deepen the game’s tactical core.HIGH STAKES 5v5 ATTACK VS. DEFENSE Alternate between attack and defense, adapting your approach to each operator and map. Feel the thrill and intensity of the action as you leverage next-level destruction and gadgetry to outsmart and outplay your opponents in every round. - On defense, transform your surroundings into fortified strongholds. Reinforce walls, set up barricades, and deploy traps to control enemy movement. Use surveillance tools to gather intel and anticipate their approach. Hold your ground, adapt to their tactics, and outplay the attackers at every turn. - On attack, gather intel on enemy positions and the bomb site using your observation drones. Coordinate with your team to breach reinforced defenses, bypass traps, and create unexpected openings. Take your enemies by surprise with vertical plays—striking from above, below, or making a daring entry through windows by rappel. Plan your assault, execute and defuse every situation.TOOLS OF DESTRUCTION Destruction is more than chaos, it is a key tool for your success. Use the environment to your advantage — turn walls into windows of opportunity. Use state-of-the-art technology to track enemy movements, shatter walls to create new lines of sight, and manipulate your surroundings to secure the tactical advantage.DUAL FRONT: DYNAMIC TACTICAL 6v6 WARFARE Engage in intense 6v6 battles on the largest map in Siege, where teams push to capture enemy sectors while defending their own. Fight your way to the enemy base and claim victory. Select an operator among a curated list of attackers and defenders, fighting side by side, unlocking new tactical possibilities. When respawning, adapt your operator selection and strategy to shift the momentum of battle or venture into the Neutral Sector to take on high-risk, high-reward assignments and earn bonuses that can turn the tide in an instant. Dual Front delivers a bold new way to experience the tactical depth and intensity of Rainbow Six Siege.FROM RECRUIT TO ELITE Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X is the undisputed reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph.A solid onboarding journey for new players, including a new clearance level path, helping you learn progressively the basics and build the skills and confidence before jumping into tactical action.CONSTANTLY EVOLVING Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators.HIGHLY COMPETITIVE Join a massive online community of over 80 million players. Watch top-tier pro teams battle for supremacy in the prestigious Rainbow Six Siege Esport Competition.

Siege X marks the biggest evolution in the game's history, bringing a visual overhaul, an enhanced player experience, and gameplay changes that deepen the game’s tactical core.HIGH STAKES 5v5 ATTACK VS. DEFENSE Alternate between attack and defense, adapting your approach to each operator and map. Feel the thrill and intensity of the action as you leverage next-level destruction and gadgetry to outsmart and outplay your opponents in every round. - On defense, transform your surroundings into fortified strongholds. Reinforce walls, set up barricades, and deploy traps to control enemy movement. Use surveillance tools to gather intel and anticipate their approach. Hold your ground, adapt to their tactics, and outplay the attackers at every turn. - On attack, gather intel on enemy positions and the bomb site using your observation drones. Coordinate with your team to breach reinforced defenses, bypass traps, and create unexpected openings. Take your enemies by surprise with vertical plays—striking from above, below, or making a daring entry through windows by rappel. Plan your assault, execute and defuse every situation.TOOLS OF DESTRUCTION Destruction is more than chaos, it is a key tool for your success. Use the environment to your advantage — turn walls into windows of opportunity. Use state-of-the-art technology to track enemy movements, shatter walls to create new lines of sight, and manipulate your surroundings to secure the tactical advantage.DUAL FRONT: DYNAMIC TACTICAL 6v6 WARFARE Engage in intense 6v6 battles on the largest map in Siege, where teams push to capture enemy sectors while defending their own. Fight your way to the enemy base and claim victory. Select an operator among a curated list of attackers and defenders, fighting side by side, unlocking new tactical possibilities. When respawning, adapt your operator selection and strategy to shift the momentum of battle or venture into the Neutral Sector to take on high-risk, high-reward assignments and earn bonuses that can turn the tide in an instant. Dual Front delivers a bold new way to experience the tactical depth and intensity of Rainbow Six Siege.FROM RECRUIT TO ELITE Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X is the undisputed reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph.A solid onboarding journey for new players, including a new clearance level path, helping you learn progressively the basics and build the skills and confidence before jumping into tactical action.CONSTANTLY EVOLVING Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators.HIGHLY COMPETITIVE Join a massive online community of over 80 million players. Watch top-tier pro teams battle for supremacy in the prestigious Rainbow Six Siege Esport Competition.

A Puffin Book - stories that last a lifetime. Puffin Modern Classics are relaunched under a new logo: A Puffin Book. There are 20 titles to collect in the series, listed below, all with exciting new covers and fun-filled endnotes. The Trumpet Of The Swan is an uplifting story by E. B. White, author of Charlotte's Web in which wildlife and nature blend with fantasy to make a tender, humorous and unforgettable animal tale. Unlike other cygnets, Louis, the trumpeter swan, cannot utter a sound. But with the encouragement of his father, Louis sets out to overcome his problem. One way of doing this Louis decides, is to learn to read and write and so he sets off to Montana to find his friend Sam Beaver. Louis goes to school with him and learns to read and write, but when he returns to the lakes and falls in love with the beautiful Serena, he is upset that Serena can't read his sign, which says 'I love you'. Once again his parents are determined to help him find a new way of expressing himself and it is his father who dreams up the brilliant solution that will put Louis firmly on the path to success and fulfilment. E. B. White was born in the USA.He travelled about trying all sorts of jobs before he joined the New Yorker magazine and became a writer. In 1970 he was awarded the prestigious Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal for Stuart Little and Charlotte's Web and in honour of his outstanding contribution to children's literature. E. B. White died in 1985. Also by E. B. White: Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little. Also available in A Puffin Book: Goodnight Mister Tom and Back Home by Michelle Magorian; Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little And The Trumpet Of The Swan by E. B. White; The Borrowers by Mary Norton; Stig Of The Dump by Clive King; Roll Of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor; A Dog So Small by Philippa Pearce; Gobbolino by Ursula Moray Williams; Carrie's War by Nina Bawden; Mrs Frisby and The Rats Of Nimh by Richard C O'brien; A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'engle; The Cay by Theodore Taylor; Tarka The Otter by Henry Williamson; Watership Down by Richard Adams; Smith by Leon Garfield; The Neverending Story by Michael Ende; Annie by Thomas Meehan; and The Family From One End Street by Eve Garnett.

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Knock out the competition with the fully customizable Xbox officially licensed Victrix Pro KO Leverless Fight Stick. Ensure precise hits with reliable and hot swappable Cherry MX Speed Silver RGB switches, ideal for clutch moments. Designed to fit your play style, the Pro KO includes customizable lighting, 16 moveable and mappable buttons, cable and button organizers for easy transportation, plus a control bar for swift adjustments. For those who love to mod, you’ll appreciate the removable aluminum top plate allowing you to adjust button positions or change to your preferred switches. Elevate your gaming and compete at a professional level today. Recipient of the prestigious 2024 Best Tech Product award from EVO Awards 16 moveable and mappable buttons with hot swappable Cherry MX Speed Silver RGB switches to fit your play style A premium slim design that is perfect for competitive gaming and travel Button layout optimized by legendary fighting game champion Momochi Wired with a 3m Braided USB-C Cable for lightning-fast response times Customize RGB light rings around buttons directly on the stick or the Victrix Control Hub Removable top plate to adjust button positioning, or change switches Ergonomic 6.28° wrist slope for all-day gaming Tournament Lock Switch to disable system buttons for tournament play 3.5mm audio port for stereo output & microphone input Xbox Officially Licensed product Fully Customizable Leverless Fight StickWith up to 16 mappable and moveable buttons, plus hot swappable Cherry MX Speed Silver RGB switches you can customize your stick to fit your style. For those who love to mod, you’ll appreciate the removable aluminum top plate allowing you to adjust button positions or change to your preferred switches.Built With The Pros For The ProsThe patent-pending 16 mappable and moveable button layout for the Pro KO was optimized by legendary fighting game champion Momochi to provide the best gaming experience possible.Travel Made EasyTransporting your gear has been made easy with the premium slim size of this leverless fight stick. You’ll also benefit from built-in storage for your switches, button caps, light rings, button covers, and mounting posts allowing for a shoulder strap to carry with you at all-day events.Key Tournament Settings And FeaturesAll necessary features required by the Pros have been included to ensure the best stick for elite gaming. Avoid accidental DQ’s with the built-in Tournament Lock Switch allowing you to disable top bar. The Victrix Pro KO seamlessly jumps between Xbox and PC..Millions Of Color CombinationsBlow away the competition with a beautiful display of RGB light rings around the buttons. All lighting is fully customizable directly on the fight stick with millions of additional combinations using the Victrix Control Hub app.PlayStation Officially Licensed ProductPut through rigorous quality and safety testing to become a Xbox officially licensed product. Play confidently knowing that your fight stick has been developed with your preferred consoles in mind.

The Italian region of Tuscany is a feast for all senses. A creative incubator that has cultivated art and architecture for eras including Etruscan, Roman, Renaissance and modern times. Timeworn churches, once stops on nineteenth-century Grand Tours, stand tall in the towns’ piazzas. Rolling hills of wheat and colorful olive groves, that inspire authentic Tuscan cuisine, are dotted with villas built by the prestigious Medici family. The Tyrrhenian Sea extends off its coast, lapping the shore of Elba, the island where the emperor Napoleon was exiled. Quaint villages, historic towns and bustling cities are scattered across its landscape, which is almost as varied as the communities themselves. From annual horse races at Piazza del Campo, and the centuries-old winemaking traditions of the Chianti region to the city of Pisa, an ancient Maritime Republic known for the youthful spirit of its Scuola Normale Superiore and Leaning Tower alike, Tuscany is the place of dreams, where thousands come to relive its history and take in the beauty of a region.

Rokuro is from a family of exorcists, but he'd rather be a singer, a soccer player or anything but an exorcist! He's forced to own up to his own incredible potential when new arrival Benio stirs his competitive spirit. But their rivalry gets a twist when they earn the prestigious title of Twin Star Exorcists - two supreme fighters fated to marry and birth the ultimate spiritual warrior!

Rokuro is from a family of exorcists, but he'd rather be a singer, a soccer player or anything but an exorcist! He's forced to own up to his own incredible potential when new arrival Benio stirs his competitive spirit. But their rivalry gets a twist when they earn the prestigious title of Twin Star Exorcists - two supreme fighters fated to marry and birth the ultimate spiritual warrior!

Rokuro is from a family of exorcists, but he'd rather be a singer, a soccer player or anything but an exorcist! He's forced to own up to his own incredible potential when new arrival Benio stirs his competitive spirit. But their rivalry gets a twist when they earn the prestigious title of "Twin Star Exorcists"- two supreme fighters fated to marry and birth the ultimate spiritual warrior! Benio and Rokuro must work together to wield the Resonance Attack against Benio's own long-lost brother!Then, when Benio is gravely injured, the Basara who killed her parents offers her a terrible option...

Rokuro is from a family of exorcists, but he'd rather be a singer, a soccer player or anything but an exorcist! He's forced to own up to his own incredible potential when new arrival Benio stirs his competitive spirit. But their rivalry gets a twist when they earn the prestigious title of 'Twin Star Exorcists"- two supreme fighters fated to marry and birth the ultimate spiritual warrior!

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En enero del año 2011, Leila Guerriero viajó hasta un pequeño pueblodel interior de Argentina para contar la historia de una competenciade baile folklórico: el Festival Nacional de Malambo de Laborde. Elmalambo es un baile tradicional entre los gauchos argentinos y elfestival termina con la coronación de un campeón. Para resguardar elprestigio del certamen, los campeones han hecho un pacto: una vez queganan, ya no pueden volver a presentarse en otra competencia. Lasegunda noche, Guerriero vio a un bailarín que la dejó paralizada,Rodolfo González Alcántara, y decidió contar su historia. El resultado es esta crónica repleta de suspenso y plagada de personajesentrañables en la que González Alcántara cobra las dimensiones de ungladiador trágico. Este libro cuenta la más difícil de las épicas: laépica del hombre común.«Sus reportajes no se leen, se devoran» (Benjamín Prado).«El periodismo que practica Leila Guerriero es el de los mejoresredactores de The New Yorker, para establecer un nivel de excelenciacomparable: implica trabajo riguroso, investigación exhaustiva y unestilo de precisión matemática» (Mario Vargas Llosa).

Imponente por su tamaño, diversidad y singularidad, el mundo nunca deja de atraer nuestras miradas y despertar nuestra curiosidad. Incluso remontándonos hasta las pinturas rupestres más antiguas, es posible ver como los seres humanos han observado el planeta que nos acoge y se han esforzado por entenderlo.Este detallado atlas visual presenta la explicación del mundo más interesante, creativa e inspiradora que puede ofrecerse por medio de infografías. Dividido en cinco capítulos principales, el libro abarca desde el medio ambiente, la tecnología y la economía hasta la sociedad y la cultura, desvelando algunas de las mayores complejidades de la Tierra con unas imágenes tan claras como hermosas. Con más de 280 gráficos reproducidos a gran escala y siete páginas desplegables, la colección se centra en el primer cuarto del siglo xxi, pero también incluye obras maestras históricas que ofrecen una visión en perspectiva de la situación actual.Nigel Holmes presenta el libro con una infografía exclusiva obra de él mismo, y Sandra Rendgen firma un ensayo histórico ilustrado que explora cómo se ha estudiado e interpretado nuestro mundo a lo largo de los siglos. Con gráficos procedentes de fuentes tan prestigiosas como Fortune, National Geographic y The Guardian, este libro no es solo un escaparate a los trabajos de infografía más destacados, sino también un fascinante resumen de dónde y cómo vivimos.

Una edición especial en formato estuche que reúne las cinco obras cumbre de Juan Gómez-Jurado, las novelas del universo Reina roja. El fenómeno que ha enganchado a más de 2.000.000 de lectores. Reina roja Antonia Scott es especial. Muy especial. No es policía ni criminalista. Nunca ha empuñado un arma ni llevado una placa, y, sin embargo, ha resuelto decenas de crímenes. Pero hace un tiempo que Antonia no sale de su ático de Lavapiés. Las cosas que ha perdido le importan mucho más que las que esperan ahí fuera. Tampoco recibe visitas. Por eso no le gusta nada, nada, cuando escucha unos pasos desconocidos subiendo las escaleras hasta el último piso. Sea quien sea, Antonia está segura de que viene a buscarla. Y eso le gusta aún menos. ________________ Loba negra Antonia Scott no tiene miedo a nada. Solo a sí misma. Pero hay alguien más peligroso que ella. Alguien que podría vencerla. La Loba negra está cada vez más cerca. Y Antonia, por primera vez, está asustada. ________________ Rey blanco «Espero que no te hayas olvidado de mí. ¿Jugamos?». Cuando Antonia Scott recibe este mensaje, sabe muy bien quién se lo envía. También sabe que ese juego es casi imposible de ganar. Pero a Antonia no le gusta perder. Después de todo este tiempo huyendo, la realidad ha acabado alcanzándola. Antonia es cinturón negro en mentirse a sí misma, pero ahora tiene claro que si pierde esta batalla, las habrá perdido todas. ________________ Cicatriz Simon Sax podría ser un tipo afortunado. Es joven, listo y está punto de convertirse en multimillonario si vende su gran invento -un asombroso algoritmo- a una multinacional. Y, sin embargo, se siente solo. Su éxito contrasta con sus nulas habilidades sociales. Hasta que un día vence sus prejuicios y entra en una web de contactos donde se enamora perdidamente de Irina, con la inexperiencia y la pasión de un adolescente, a pesar de los miles de kilómetros que los separan. Pero ella, marcada con una enigmática cicatriz en la mejilla, arrastra un oscuro secreto... ________________ El paciente El prestigioso neurocirujano David Evans se enfrenta a una terrible encrucijada: si su próximo paciente sale vivo de la mesa de operaciones, su pequeña hija, Julia, morirá a manos de un psicópata. Para el doctor Evans se inicia una desesperada cuenta atrás cuando descubre que el paciente que debe morir para que su hija viva no es otro que el presidente de Estados Unidos. La crítica y los lectores opinan...«Es literalmente imposible no engancharse. Antonia Scott es lo mejor que le ha ocurrido al thriller internacional en los últimos años».ABC «El mejor escritor de thriller de Europa es Juan Gómez-Jurado».Zenda «Gómez-Jurado, autor en auge internacional, ha hilado un personaje cautivador, el de Antonia Scott».La Vanguardia «Atrapa irremediablemente al lector».Booklist «Tiene la fórmula del éxito, ha conseguido conectar con el público y la crítica».Jot Down «Marca un nuevo estándar de oro para los thrillers».USA Today «Juan Gómez Jurado demuestra que el suspense patrio raya a la altura de la mejor factoría anglosajona».El Cultural «Respira hondo antes de empezar a leer. No volverás a tener tiempo hasta el final».Javier Sierra

**THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**'THE START OF SOMETHING TRULY EPIC' Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga'DAZZLING . . .THIS IS SPACE OPERA AT ITS BEST' Publishers WeeklyFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Expanse comes a spectacular new space opera that sees humanity fighting for its survival in a war as old as the universe itself. Invasion is only the beginning . . . The Carryx - part empire, part hive - has waged wars of conquest for centuries, destroying or enslaving species across the galaxy in its con?ict with an ancient and deathless enemy. When they descend on the isolated world of Anjiin, the human population is abased, slaughtered and put in chains.The best and brightest are abducted, taken to the Carryx world-palace to join prisoners from a thousand other species. Dafyd Alkhor, assistant to a prestigious scientist, is captured along with his team. Even he doesn't suspect that his peculiar insight and skills will be the key to seeing past their captors ' terrifying agenda.Swept up in a con?ict beyond his control and vaster than his imagination, Dafyd is poised to become humanity's champion - and its betrayer. This is where his story begins. 'The beginning of what could be Corey's most epic - and entertaining - series yet.Simply mind-blowing' Kirkus'No one builds a universe like James S. A. Corey.When it ends, all you'll want is . . . more' John Scalzi, New York Times bestselling author'Terrifying alien overlords and a vast intergalactic war with humankind on the brink of annihilation . . The Mercy of the Gods is the start of something truly epic' Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga'Like The Expanse, The Mercy of Gods balances cosmic stakes with an astonishingly powerful human drama.Pitch-perfect storytelling' M. R. Carey, author of The Girl With All the Gifts'A fast-paced, intelligent book.Corey is always one of the most engaging voices in the genre' Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Time'The Mercy of Gods radiates the dread and revelation of first contact, shaping new worlds and cultures that had me riveted' Bethany Jacobs, author of These Burning Stars'All the things you want in an alien invasion novel: overwhelming aliens, end-of-world terror, and plucky humans who never stop fighting . . .A bang-up read. I want more' Paolo Bacigalupi, New York Times bestselling author'A powerful, provocative masterpiece that I will be thinking about for a very long time' Ryka Aoki, author of Light from Uncommon Stars

The name Valentino has been synonymous with high fashion for almost fifty years. Based in Rome, Valentino is only one of two couture houses recognized by the French government outside of Paris. His exquisite designs are coveted and worn by young Hollywood and high society the world over. On the occasion of his last couture collection, presented in Paris in the spring of 2008, this landmark book celebrates forty-five years of Valentino's remarkable career. Published in association with a prestigious exhibition at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs's famed costume department in Paris, this volume focuses on Valentino's haute couture creations, highlighting the most important and iconic creations of his half-century in fashion through recurring themes in Valentino's work--variations on the ideas of volume, line, and texture as well as motifs such as geometry, pleats, and flowers--through new photography, sketches, fabric samples, and commentary on the dresses by Valentino himself.In addition, unprecedented photography by Francois Halard of Valentino's last fittings and backstage of his runway show reveals Valentino's private world for the first time."Valentino On Valentino," a chapter of first-person accounts of the designs of these iconic dresses, along with Valentino's commentary on his fashion, will make this publication unique in the study of Valentino as a cultural and artistic icon.

A killer flees the scene of a homicide at a prestigious Manhattan music school and locks himself in a classroom. Within minutes, the police have him surrounded. Then a scream rings out, followed by a gunshot. The police break down the door. The room is empty. Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs are brought in to investigate. For the ambitious Sachs, solving the case could earn her a promotion. For the quadriplegic Rhyme, it means relying on his protege to ferret out a master illusionist they've dubbed the conjurer, who baits them with murders that become more diabolical with each crime. As the fatalities rise and the minutes tick down, the pair must move beyond the smoke and mirrors to prevent a terrifying act of vengeance that could become the greatest vanishing act of all.