They're brothers, gods and sons of Odin -- but Thor and Loki just don't get along! Especially since Loki keeps tricking Thor into doing things that will get him in trouble. Even so, when Loki dares Thor to steal a powerful relic from Odin's vault, how can the God of Thunder say nay? As Loki summons a serpent set on city-smashing, Thor has to clean up his mess...again! But when the feuding siblings are transported to an alternate universe, they meet a very different Thor: Jane Foster! Can the Goddess of Thunder help these misbehaving brothers find their way home? Mariko Tamaki and Gurihiru -- the fan-favorite team that brought you SPIDER-MAN & VENOM: DOUBLE TROUBLE -- return to unleash anarchy in Asgard! COLLECTING: Thor & Loki: Double Trouble (2021) 1-4
The final part of Richard Morgan's fast-moving and brutal fantasy brings Ringil to his final reckoning and sees the world tipping into another war with the dragon folk. And, most terrifying of all, the prophecy of a dark lord come to rule may be coming true very close to home ...
The best-selling Rumi book ever is now better than ever! This revised and expanded edition of the comprehensive one-volume edition of America s most popular poet includes a new introduction by Coleman Barks, and 81 new poems never published before.
Exploring the mystery, wisdom, and power of the dark phase of the moon's cycle--a lunar-based model for moving through the dark times in our lives with understanding, consciousness, and faith in renewal. George offers rites for transformation that teach readers to tap into the power of our dark times. Line drawings.
The brilliant new translation of the classic Taoist guide to meditation that Carl Jung made famous.'Thomas Cleary's translation is like an island of peace in the troubled sea of today's world. His beautifully lucid translation of the classic Chi
"Why aren't I as wealthy as I should be?" Many people ask this question of themselves all the time. Often they are hard-working, well educated middle- to high-income people. Why, then, are so few affluent. For nearly two decades the answer has been found in the bestselling The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy, reissued with a new foreword for the twenty-first century. According to the authors, most people have it all wrong about how you become wealthy in America. Wealth in America is more often the result of hard work, diligent savings, and living below your means than it is about inheritance, advance degrees, and even intelligence. The Millionaire Next Door identifies seven common traits that show up again and again among those who have accumulated wealth. In fact, you will learn that the flashy millionaires glamorized in the media represent only a tiny minority of America's rich. Most of the truly wealthy in this country don't live in Beverly Hills or on Park Avenue-they live next door.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 64, Publishers: Hachette Children's Book, Author: PAUL MASON, ISBN-13: 9781526321077, Date of issue: 2023
Spanning 1979-1987, "The Fry Chronicles" charts Stephen Fry's arrival at Cambridge up to his thirtieth birthday. "Heartbreaking, a delight, a lovely, comfy book". ("The Times"). "Perfect prose and excruciating honesty. A grand reminiscence of college and theatre and comedyland in the 1980s, with tone-perfect anecdotes and genuine readerly excitement. What Fry does, essentially, is tell us who he really is. Above all else, a thoughtful book. And namedroppy too, and funny, and marbled with melancholy". ("Observer"). "Arguably the greatest living Englishman". ("Independent on Sunday"). "Extremely enjoyable". ("Sunday Times"). "Fry's linguistic facility remains one of the Wildean wonders of the new media age. The patron saint of British intelligence". ("Daily Telegraph"). Welcome to Stephen Fry's "The Fry Chronicles", one of the boldest, bravest, most revealing and heartfelt accounts of a man's formative years that you will ever have the exquisite pleasure of reading. Stephen Fry's film, stage, radio and television credits are so numerous and wide-ranging that there is not space here to do them justice.It is enough to say that he has written, produced, directed, acted in or presented productions as varied as "Wilde", the TV series "Blackadder" and "Jeeves and Wooster", the sketch show "A Bit of Fry & Laurie", the panel game "QI", the radio series "Fry's English Delight" and documentaries on subjects as varied as manic depression, disappearing animals and the United States of America. He's also the bestselling author of four novels - "The Stars' Tennis Balls", "Making History", "The Hippopotamus" and "The Liar" - as well as a volume of autobiography, "Moab is My Washpot", and sundry works of non-fiction.
When veteran law-enforcement officer and lifelong motorcycle lover William Queen penetrated the San Fernando chapter of the notorious Mongols, he was at the mercy of psychopaths who sought to have him prove his fealty by any means necessary, from selling and doing drugs to arms trafficking, driving getaway cars and, in one shocking instance, stitching up the face of a Mongol 'ol' lady' after a brutal beating at the hands of her boyfriend. Yet despite the constant criminality of the gang, Queen came to see the genuine camaraderie they shared. When his lengthy undercover work totally isolated Queen from his relatives and friends, the Mongols felt like the only family he had left. Under and Alone is a breathless, adrenalin-charged read that puts you on the street with some of the most dangerous men in America.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 176, Publishers: Scholastic, Author: Cynthia Yuan Cheng, ISBN-13: 9781338616101, Date of issue: 2023
Your people have a fundamental need to be seen, heard, and valued.More people than ever report feeling ignored and underappreciated at work-simply put, they don't feel like they matter to their leaders or their organizations. And these feelings have dire consequences. The hidden epidemic of insignificance is driving a mental health crisis, debilitating loneliness, and, for organizations, disengagement, turnover, and low performance.The good news is that leaders can learn the skills to ensure everyone around them feels valued and knows how they add value at work. Through a captivating exploration of the emerging science of mattering and drawing from hands-on work with hundreds of diverse occupations and organizations, researcher and speaker Zach Mercurio reveals how experiencing mattering to others is a fundamental-yet often overlooked-requirement for thriving. He introduces a simple yet effective framework for making daily interactions with your people more meaningful:Noticing: the practice of seeing and hearing othersAffirming: the practice of showing people how their unique gifts make a differenceNeeding: the practice of showing people how they're relied on and indispensableFilled with practical advice and helpful exercises, The Power of Mattering gives leaders at all levels the skills they need to revitalize their teams-and entire organizations-by showing people that they matter.
This distinctive volume reveals a unique antique kimono collection through various delicate Japanese colors and their use in kimono. The Japanese sensibility is immediately apparent in the classification of the nine traditional color categories o
Pre-order now to receive the gorgeous DELUXE LIMITED EDITION- only available on the first printing while supplies last! The collector's hardcover features a reversible jacket, stenciled edges, illustrated endpapers, a printed case, and beautiful black-and-white interior illustrations throughout. "As darkly whimsical as the most beloved fairy tales and soaked in gothic atmosphere. The gorgeous and evocative illustrations bring to life an unforgettably lush and hypnotically romantic story." -Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in DrowningStep into the House of the Beast in this dark epic fantasy debut from The Legend of Korra graphic novel illustrator Michelle Wong, about a young woman who strikes a deal with a mischievous and alluring god to seek revenge on her aristocratic family-featuring illustrations throughout by the author. Born out of wedlock and shunned by society, Alma learned to make her peace with solitude, so long as she had her mother by her side. When her mother becomes gravely ill, Alma discovers a clue about her estranged father and writes a message begging for help. Little does she know that she is a bastard of House Avera, one of the four noble families that serve the gods and are imbued with their powers-and her father is a vessel of the Dread Beast, the most frightening god of all, a harbinger of death.In a desperate exchange for her mother's medicine, Alma agrees to sacrifice her left arm to the Beast in a ceremony that will bind her forever to the House and its deity. Regardless, her mother soon passes, leaving Alma trapped inside the Avera's grand estate, despised by her relatives and nothing but a pawn in her father's schemes.Now vengeance is the only thing that keeps Alma going. That, and the strange connection she has with her god-a monster who is constantly by her side, an eldritch being taking the form of a beautiful prince with starlit hair that only she can see. He tells Alma that she has been chosen to bring change upon their world, and with his help, Alma plots a perilous journey to destroy the House that stole everything from her.A gripping coming-of-age fantasy novel marked by divine rituals, intense combat, and twisted relationships, House of the Beast is a tale of revenge, resilience, and the power of love to see us through the darkness. "A beguiling tale of strange gods, cosmic horrors, and ruinous revenge, House of the Beast dazzled me. With compelling characters and masterful world building, Wong's debut is sure to become a celebrated classic."- Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth ChildIf you enter the House of the Beast, prepare to find:Morally grey characters with toxic, codependent relationships (M/F, M/M)Vengeful female main character and her chaotic-evil trickster godSo. Much. Yearning.Family rivalriesCourt intrigueDeadly trialsNightmare realm full of monstersViolence!Stunning black-and-white art by the author woven through the text
Mitmeotstarbeline laste seljakott sobib ideaalselt kooli ja igapäevaseks kasutamiseks. Kahekordne põhisahtel mahutab mugavalt raamatud, lõunasöögikarbi ja mänguasjad. Väiksemad sisetaskud hoiavad turvaliselt võtmeid, mobiiltelefoni ja teisi olulisi pisiasju. Külgedel asuvad võrktaskud sobivad hästi joogipudeli või vahepala jaoks. Polsterdatud seljaosa ja reguleeritavad õlarihmad tagavad mugava kandmise ja individuaalse sobivuse.
Basic laste seljakott on ideaalne igapäevaseks kasutamiseks! Suur põhisahtel ja laialt avatav lukuga tasku teevad esemete paigutamise lihtsaks. Sügav eesmine tasku sobib hästi näiteks lõunasöögikarbi või pinali paigutamiseks. Polsterdatud sülearvuti- ja tahvelarvutisahtel hoiab tehnika turvaliselt paigas. Reguleeritavad polsterdatud õlarihmad ja hingav seljapaneel tagavad kandmismugavuse. Kõigil külgedel olevad helkurelemendid suurendavad nähtavust. Sees olev nimesilt aitab koti omaniku kiirelt tuvastada.
Basic laste seljakott on ideaalne igapäevaseks kasutamiseks! Suur põhisahtel ja laialt avatav lukuga tasku teevad esemete paigutamise lihtsaks. Sügav eesmine tasku sobib hästi näiteks lõunasöögikarbi või pinali paigutamiseks. Polsterdatud sülearvuti- ja tahvelarvutisahtel hoiab tehnika turvaliselt paigas. Reguleeritavad polsterdatud õlarihmad ja hingav seljapaneel tagavad kandmismugavuse. Kõigil külgedel olevad helkurelemendid suurendavad nähtavust. Sees olev nimesilt aitab koti omaniku kiirelt tuvastada.
Return to the world of the best-selling Greenglass House, where smugglers, magic, and pyrotechnics mix, in a new adventure from a New York Times best-selling, National Book Award-nominated, and Edgar Award-winning author. Lucy Blu
