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If you're not paying for the product, then you are the product. In the past, colonialism was a landgrab of natural resources, exploitative labour and private property from developing countries. It made shiny promises to modernise and civilise, but actually sought to control. It made native populations sign contracts they didn't understand, and took resources just because they were there. Colonialism has not disappeared it has taken a new form. In the new world order where data is the new oil, big Tech companies are grabbing our most basic natural resources - our data - exploiting our labour and connections, and repackaging our information to control our views, track our movements, record our conversations and discriminate against us. They tell us this is for our own good, to build innovation and develop new technology. But in fact every time we unthinkingly click 'Accept' on Terms and Conditions, we allow our most personal information to kept indefinitely, repackaged by big Tech companies to control and exploit us for their own profit. This is the era of data colonialism. The new colonial landgrab is a DATAGRAB. In this searing, cutting-edge guide, two leading global researchers and founders of the concept of data colonialism reveal how history can help us understand the emerging future - and how we can fight back.

Happily Ever After is a total scam, but at least this time the princess is the one in control - until her true love arrives and threatens to ruin the whole scheme. 'A dazzlingly magical, thrilling, and inventive take on a beloved classic.' Lana Harper, New York Times bestselling author of Payback's a Witch I'm not who you think I am. My transformation from a poor, orphaned scullery maid into the enchantingly mysterious lady who snagged the heart of the prince did not happen - as the rumours insist - in a magical metamorphosis of pumpkins and glass slippers. Instead, with the help of a touchingly tragic past and the some highly illegal spells, my stepsisters and I infiltrated the ball and captured the attention of the prince. I became a princess, secured our fortunes, and ensured we'd all live happily ever after. But of course, there's always more to the story. Now my magic is running out, war is looming, and a handsome hostage prince - the wrong prince - is distracting me with his magnetic charm and forbidden flirtations. I'm in danger of losing control of the delicate balance I've created . . . and that could prove fatal. There's so much more riding on this than a crown.

When a dog unearths evidence of a murder in the Hollywood Hills, Detective Harry Bosch must tackle a cold case that sparks memories he's tried to forget. On New Year's Day, a dog finds a bone in the Hollywood Hills -- and unearths a murder committed more than twenty years earlier. It's a cold case, but for Detective Harry Bosch, it stirs up memories of his childhood as an orphan. He can't let it go. As the investigation takes Bosch deeper into the past, a beautiful rookie cop brings him alive in the present. No official warning can break them apart -- or prepare Bosch for the explosions when the case takes a few hard turns. Suddenly all of L.A. is in an uproar, and Bosch, fighting to keep control, is driven to the brink of an unimaginable decision.

Verity Templeton, 18 and fiercely independent, travels to London with her aunt for the season. During a weekend with her friend Charlotte Huntington-Smythe an encounter with Charlotte's brother shows her another side of the family. Then she meets Brandon Summerville, the handsome, arrogant, wealthy man about town Charlotte is in love with. Will she be able to resist his obvious charm? When a secret from the past turns her life upside down she doubts everything she's believed in. Her fight to find the truth brings more heartache. Can she forgive or will it destroy her hopes for future happiness? Meanwhile, Lawrence Fitzroy contemplates his own future and things get worse for Daisy Carter, the hotel housekeeper, when a new Under Manager is appointed. Can Daisy keep control of her staff, or will an errant maid's wilfulness be her undoing?

Technology will make killing a thing of the past. The gun is antiquated technology, and it is responsible for tens of thousands of senseless killings every year. Humanity has accepted that killing is an unavoidable fact of life—but Rick Smith argues that it doesn't need to be this way and that we have the means to make the bullet obsolete in our lifetime. Smith is the founder of TASER (now Axon), and in this book, he demonstrates that we are on the cusp of a world in which killing is neither required nor acceptable. That change won't come by way of stricter gun control laws. No, what holds us back from making an overdue and necessary shift in how we think about weapons is our skepticism about new technologies and their potential. Smith has devoted his career to understanding why and how we kill each other. In The End of Killing, he reviews the history of weaponry and warfare as well as the latest technologies in crowd control, surveillance, and artificial intelligence. He delves into the big, thorny questions about how technology is creating more tools for police, homeland security, and military, and offering more options for our personal safety and our justice system. With clarity and conviction, he challenges the conventional wisdom on these subjects, showing how technologies that appear strange and scary at first can be the key to making the gun a relic of the past. In our current impasse of dead-end debates about gun violence and police brutality, Smith offers us a clear roadmap into a safer future. Thought-provoking, insightful, and controversial, The End of Killing will make you reconsider the violent world you inhabit—and imagine the safer world on the horizon.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs returns with a powerful, emotionally complex story of love and loss, heartbreak and healing, the pain of the past . . . and the promise of the future Sometimes the greatest dream starts with the smallest element. A single cell, joining with another. And then dividing. And just like that, the world changes. Love. Success. A handsome husband, a beautiful home. These are the things Annie Rush can call her own. These are the foundations of her charmed life in Los Angeles. But in an instant, that life is shattered. And as Annie sifts through the wreckage, she must face the shock and pain of a devastating loss. Grieving and wounded, she retreats to her Switchback, Vermont, family home, a maple farm generations old. There, surrounded by her free-spirited brother, their divorced mother, and four young nieces and nephews, Annie slowly emerges into a world she left behind years ago: the place where she grew up, the people she knew before, the hometown boyfriend whose life has been filled with unexpected turns. And with the discovery of a cookbook her grandmother wrote in the distant past, Annie unearths an age-old mystery that might prove the salvation of the family farm. Family Tree is the heartbreaking and heartwarming story of one woman's struggle to make peace with her past and take control of her future--a story that celebrates family and love in their many forms. Clear-eyed and bighearted, funny, sad, and wise, this is a novel to cherish and to remember.

Rumiko Takahashi’s epic in a large prestige format including bonus color pages! Kagome is an ordinary modern schoolgirl living an ordinary life. Who would have thought the dried-up old well on the site of her family's shrine would be a gateway to Japan's ancient past? Drawn through the gate against her will, Kagome finds herself battling demons for control of what she thought was a worthless trinket but is actually a powerful magical gem, the Shikon Jewel! Together with an unlikely ally, the half demon Inuyasha, Kagome begins a quest to recover the shards of the Shikon Jewel and learn more about her link to the past. With the power granted by a large piece of the Shikon Jewel, Naraku's scheming is in high gear as his minions go forth to do his bidding. Kikyo, the priestess whose duty it once was to guard the jewel, gave the fragment to him, but why? Then Inuyasha takes on another of Naraku's evil offspring, a demon that inhabits the very sword his half brother Sesshomaru wields. Naraku's human origins may yet prove to be his downfall if Kikyo can exploit his weaknesses by forcing him to make a difficult choice, one that is mirrored by Inuyasha's lost love for Kikyo and a possible future with Kagome!

WINNER OF THE FT & McKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2021 The instant New York Times bestseller A Financial Times and The Times Book of the Year 'A terrifying exposé' The Times 'Part John le Carré . . . Spellbinding' New Yorker We plug in anything we can to the internet. We can control our entire lives, economy and grid via a remote web control. But over the past decade, as this transformation took place, we never paused to think that we were also creating the world's largest attack surface. And that the same nation that maintains the greatest cyber advantage on earth could also be among its most vulnerable. Filled with spies, hackers, arms dealers and a few unsung heroes, This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends is an astonishing and gripping feat of journalism. Drawing on years of reporting and hundreds of interviews, Nicole Perlroth lifts the curtain on a market in shadow, revealing the urgent threat faced by us all if we cannot bring the global cyber arms race to heel.

A Place in Scotland is a collation of interior spaces that represent a rejuvenated Scottish vernacular that has emerged over the past twenty years. Something is happening in Scotland - a new confidence - and inspirational voices are redefining what 'Scottish style' really is. Banjo and Alexander see this manifesting in homes and public spaces alike. Spanning the breadth of Scotland, they have picked places that tell a story, highlight sustainable design and represent a considered style that can be recreated at home. Including thirty different spaces, from a masterfully restored Scottish castle and the Gleneagles hotel to a World War 2 control tower in the Scottish Highlands and a brightly coloured tenement apartment in Glasgow, A Place in Scotland is a celebration of clever and contemporary design. All these beautifully photographed places will not only give you interiors inspiration, but take you on a stunning journey through Scotland.

A monster who wants to be feared. A ghost who wants to be seen. A romance that will haunt your heart. A 2025 Chill Chill Award winner! A 2025 Chill Chill BL Award winner! Tsubaki Koton is a monster — a violent delinquent with a chilling past and a terrifying image to match. No other student dares to approach him, not even now he’s transferred to a new high school. His anti-heroic acts of selflessness end only in bloodshed and rumors that spiral out of control. But one night, he’s followed home by a stranger who sets out to change his life for good. This boy, stubborn and hauntingly beautiful, is the pure-hearted Kabuto Yuuki, with his stunning jewel-like eyes that see past Tsubaki’s fearsome charade. But although someone finally sees Tsubaki for who he truly is, Kabuto cannot be seen at all. After all, Kabuto is a ghost. “This volume was impossibly adorable. There was no way, honestly, to dislike his story about a “monster” with a heart of gold and the ghost who pushes him to interact more with the people around him, who gets a little jealous of him when he does. […] Super cute, go ahead and read it.” — Erica Friedman, Anime News Network

In the boiling heat of summer, a broken remote control for an air conditioner threatens life as we know it in this reality-bending, time-slipping sequel to The Tatami Galaxy. During a scorching August in Kyoto, our protagonist and his worst friend, Ozu, are locked in a glaring contest in a four-and-a-half-tatami-mat room. Ozu has spilled Coke on the air conditioner’s remote control—the only AC in Shimogamo Yusuisuiso, their famously shabby sweatbox of an apartment building. Vengeful and despairing, our protagonist discusses countermeasures with his secret crush, the reliably blunt Akashi, when Tamura, a strange young man with a bad haircut, appears. Tamura claims to be a time traveler from 25 years in the future, and shows off the time machine he uses to travel. Our protagonist has a brilliant idea: the sweetest revenge would be to go back one day in time and retrieve the functioning remote control. His simple fix is complicated by Ozu and several others who are also eager to take a ride back in time. But in attempting to alter the past, our protagonist foresees the world's extinction. Even more troublingly, Akashi mentions she’s bringing someone to the upcoming bonfire . . . and it's not him. Only one thing remains certain: it's going to be a very long month. Obliteration? Salvation? Coca-Cola? Castella cake? What does the time machine hold for our (not quite) heroes? It all depends on which one gets there first. Translated from the Japanese by Emily Balistrieri

The must-read BL webtoon by DOYAK is now in print! In this mature-rated comic three men collide in a tangled web of love, power, and crime. When a chance encounter brings earnest photographer Jo into the orbit of the aloof and gorgeous Ian, Jo falls hard. An undeniable attraction simmers between them, and Jo is determined to break through Ian's indifferent façade. But Ian's life isn't made for romance. As he works to free himself from his past life as a high-profile member of a dangerous gang - and from TJ, his on-again, off-again lover - a power struggle threatens to erupt within the crime syndicate. If Ian isn't careful, events might spiral out of control, dragging him back into a world of corruption and murder. Volume 1 collects episodes 1-13 of the webcomic Wet Sand.

Letting go of control is hard--unless we hold on to something greater Living in a fallen world ensures that we all have trust issues on some level. Hard things happen. People wound us. Friends let us down. Without realizing it, our trust issues with people can become trust issues with God. In Embracing Trust, Joanna Weaver, bestselling author of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, shares her own journey and invites you to a deeper trust in God. Through stories, Scripture, and an exploration of the life of David, you'll discover how to - cultivate a deeper, more meaningful friendship with Jesus - let go of things that keep you from fully trusting in God - build an unshakeable faith that stands firm in troubling times - leave a legacy of trust that blesses future generations If you struggle with disappointment from the past, frustration with the present, or fear of the future, Joanna invites you to relinquish control and put your trust in a forever-faithful Father. For as you embrace trust in God, you'll find yourself held by a Love that will never let you go. Includes a 10-week companion Bible study. "In this beautiful book, Joanna unpacks for us the life-changing gift of trust. When your world feels overwhelming and out of control, she reminds us from Scripture and her own story that we have never actually been in control but that God always has and is."-- Sheila Walsh , bestselling author of Holding On When You Want to Let Go "Embracing Trust will beautifully and practically equip you to live a life of confident hope. You'll learn to calm your fears with faith as you replace your doubts with a determination to see God's hand in all of life. Highly recommended!"-- Karen Ehman , New York Times bestselling author of Trusting God in All the Things and Make Their Day

"It's definitely our usual caper, Annie, which means death and demons and old gods. You still in?" Declan Hale, the Shadowless Arbiter, has spent the last year in Atlantis-and ten thousand years in the past-trying his best not to drink the Lost City dry. But his ancient enemies, the Everlasting, have seized control of a magical city on True Earth, and will use their awful power to launch an assault on the rest of the Story Thread. With enemies on all sides, Declan's only hope rests in his immortal heart and a desperate plan cast across oceans of time. Whether he falls or whether he stands, the stakes have never been higher. Worst of all, he's got to save the world sober.

“Fun; cheeky” (Booklist), and a visual delight, What Would Cleopatra Do? shares the wisdom and advice passed down from Cleopatra, Queen Victoria, Dorothy Parker, and forty-seven other heroines from past eras on how to handle common problems women have encountered throughout history and still face today. What Would Cleopatra Do? tackles issues by reminding us of inspiring feminists from the past, telling their stories with warmth, humor, and verve. From sticking up for yourself, improving body image, deciding whether to have children, finding a mentor, getting dumped, feeling like an imposter, being unattractive, and dealing with gossip, we can learn a lot by reading motivational stories of heroic women who, living in much tougher times through history, took control of their own destinies and made life work for them. Here are Cleopatra’s thoughts on sibling rivalry, Mae West on positive body image, Frida Kahlo on finding your style, Catherine the Great on dealing with gossip, Agatha Christie on getting dumped, Hedy Lamarr on being underestimated—to list only a few—as well as others who address dilemmas including career-planning, female friendship, loneliness, financial management, and political engagement. Featuring whimsical illustrations by L.A.-based artist Bijou Karman, What Would Cleopatra Do? is a distinctive, witty, and gift-worthy tribute to history’s outstanding women.

The explosive last novel in Juliette and Warner's story, the globally bestselling Shatter Me series. Juliette Ferrars. Ella Sommers. Which is the truth and which is the lie? Now that Ella knows who Juliette is and what she was created for, things have only become more complicated. As she struggles to understand the past that haunts her and looks to a future more uncertain than ever, the lines between right and wrong—between Ella and Juliette—blur. And with old enemies looming, her destiny may not be her own to control. The day of reckoning for The Reestablishment is coming. But she may not get to choose what side she fights on. Don't miss Watch Me, the first book in a new series set ten years after the fall of The Reestablishment, on sale in April 2025!

Rumiko Takahashi’s epic in a large prestige format including bonus color pages! Kagome is an ordinary modern schoolgirl living an ordinary life. Who would have thought the dried-up old well on the site of her family's shrine would be a gateway to Japan's ancient past? Drawn through the gate against her will, Kagome finds herself battling demons for control of what she thought was a worthless trinket but is actually a powerful magical gem, the Shikon Jewel! Together with an unlikely ally, the half demon Inuyasha, Kagome begins a quest to recover the shards of the Shikon Jewel and learn more about her link to the past. The battle with Muso, the Man with No Face, continues. Who is this new incarnation of Naraku and what is his connection to Inuyasha and Kikyo? While Inuyasha and Kagome deal with Muso and then search for a way to make Tetsusaiga more powerful, Naraku never stops making his evil plans. After capturing Rin, Naraku tries to pressure Sesshomaru into killing Inuyasha. But will Sesshomaru do Naraku's evil bidding? Then a group calling itself the Band of Seven appears. Who are these new enemies, and what do they want with Inuyasha?

Traumatized by an accident which 'involved something falling from the sky' and leaves him eight and a half million pounds richer but hopelessly estranged from the world around him, Remainder's hero spends his time and money obsessively reconstructing and re-enacting vaguely remembered scenes and situations from his past: a large building with piano music in the distance, the familiar smells and sounds of liver frying and spluttering, lethargic cats lounging on roofs until they tumble off them... But when this fails to quench his thirst for authenticity, he starts re-enacting more and more violent events, as his repetition addiction spirals out of control. A darkly comic meditation on memory, identity and history, Remainder is a parable for modern times.

Do You Control Your Phone--Or Does Your Phone Control You? Within a few years of its unveiling, the smartphone had become part of us, fully integrated into the daily patterns of our lives. Never offline, always within reach, we now wield in our hands a magic wand of technological power we have only begun to grasp. But it raises new enigmas, too. Never more connected, we seem to be growing more distant. Never more efficient, we have never been more distracted. Drawing from the insights of numerous thinkers, published studies, and his own research, writer Tony Reinke identifies twelve potent ways our smartphones have changed us--for good and bad. Reinke calls us to cultivate wise thinking and healthy habits in the digital age, encouraging us to maximize the many blessings, avoid the various pitfalls, and wisely wield the most powerful gadget of human connection ever unleashed. Draws from many interviews with leading Christian thinkers, media ecologists, secular authors, and voices from the past Includes a foreword by John Piper, a popular speaker, author, and founder of desiringGod.org

From #1 NY Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes a deeply powerful and emotional story about struggling to overcome your past and find where you belong. A story about friendship, survival, and finding your voice Growing up, Mallory Dodge learned that the best way to survive was to say nothing. And even though it's been four years since her nightmare ended, she's beginning to worry that the fear that holds her back will last a lifetime. Now, after years of homeschooling, Mallory must face a new milestone-spending her senior year at a public high school. But she never imagined she'd run into Rider Stark, the friend and protector she hasn't seen since childhood, on her very first day. It doesn't take long for Mallory to realize that the connection she shared with Rider never really faded. Yet soon it becomes apparent that she's not the only one grappling with lingering scars from the past. And as she watches Rider's life spiral out of control, Mallory must make a choice between staying silent and speaking out-for the people she loves, the life she wants and the truths that need to be heard.

AI can write the code. You still need to know what it does. You’re already good at Excel. But you’re tired of the copy/paste, the helper columns, and the brittle formulas that break when someone adds a row. You want automation, and whether you write the code yourself or let AI generate it, you need to understand what’s actually running your business processes. Automate Excel with Python teaches you to build real workflows, step-by-step. You’ll read messy workbooks into pandas dataframes, filter and reshape data without helper columns, merge sources without silent VLOOKUP failures, and export polished results with formatting intact. A capstone chapter ties it together: import a multi-tab workbook, generate exception reports, and email the results—all from one script you run with a single click. You’ll learn how to: Read existing Excel files you already use into Python, even the messy ones Replace daily copy/paste routines with reusable scripts Merge and match data across sources with auditable results Handle dates, times, and the edge cases that break formulas Export from Python to Excel with column widths, number formats, and frozen panes intact Build workflows that run daily without babysitting AI can write the code. This book makes sure you’re the one in control of it.

English-language edition. Lost the truth in a sea of ​​lies? Don't know who to trust? Are you being bombarded with hate from your screens? Welcome to "1984." You hold in your hands a survival guide to a world of officially mandated doublethink. A world where two plus two equals five. A world where there is no past or future, only an ugly present. George Orwell was an English writer and journalist, a socialist who fought against the fascists in Spain. Back in 1949, he wrote the visionary dystopia "1984" – one of the best-selling books of our time. Its world is one of an elite that enforces ignorance. Its control over humanity is complete and unwavering. Even unorthodox thoughts are forbidden in this society. Those who sin in thought are sent for re-education to the dark dungeons of the Ministry of Love. The protagonist is one of those unfortunate souls too attached to the world of the past. The days of such people are numbered. Knowing this, he decides to take a desperate step in a society of unquestioned dogma: start a diary. This diary will recount the days of the last man in Europe who dared to dream and love. This book is published in an unadapted version. While enjoying George Orwell's language and Newspeak in the original, remember that Big Brother is watching you.

Your mind should be your safe zone, not the noisiest place in the world. Restore your inner peace. If you are always on edge and unable to relax, this book is for you. Choose the pace that you want to live life at - you DO have a choice. Control your thoughts; control your life; control your happiness. The Art of Letting Go is all about organizing the mess in your mind. It's about how to stop focusing on the past that is over, or the future that may never occur, and being present in the situations that you can actually have agency in. It's about how to rewire the anxious connections in your brain, and switch your mental programming and beliefs. It's about understanding that our brains are made for 10,000 BC, and that you can afford to let your guard down. It's about trusting that things will be okay. How to control your self-talk and transform your internal worldview. Nick Trenton grew up in rural Illinois and is quite literally a farm boy. His best friend growing up was his trusty companion Leonard the dachshund. RIP Leonard. Eventually, he made it off the farm and obtained a BS in Economics, followed by an MA in Behavioral Psychology. Psychologically-proven tips to get out of your mind and into your life. -Practicing nonjudgment and observation over your emotions -Untangling the toxic beliefs of urgency and danger in your brain -How to use brain dumping in the most calming way possible -Exercises for self-distancing and externalization: powerful psychological techniques -Defeating your drive for perfection; finding a drive for excellent-ism

In the tradition of the costume dramas serials that captivate millions comes this twelve episode story of the lives and loves of three friends in Victorian England. Brynthwaite, Cumbria - 1895. Three men who were raised as close as brothers at the Brynthwaite Municipal Orphanage have returned home after making a name for themselves in the world. This collection contains episodes 5 - 8 Episode Five - A Woman's Heart: The balance of power begins to shift at The Dragon's Head, but a challenge to Flossie's position threatens to expose her arrangement with Jason... As Matty's memory returns, her relationship with Lawrence causes problems... Just as Alexandra is growing fonder of Marshall, a man from her past shows up to put her heart and her world in jeopardy... Lady E. and Polly show their true colors as they maneuver through Brynthwaite and its politics... Episode Six - An Investigation of Motives: Jason's past catches up with him, threatening to undo the progress he and Flossie have made. Meanwhile, Flossie stumbles across a surprising new way to control him... What begins as a means for Marshall and Alexandra to grow closer drives a wedge between them-a wedge named George Fretwell... Lawrence makes a trip to Grasmere in an attempt to discover Matty's identity, and finds far more than he bargained for... Episode Seven - A Plan Gone Awry: Jason's past catches up with him, threatening to undo the progress he and Flossie have made. Meanwhile, Flossie stumbles across a surprising new way to control him... What begins as a means for Marshall and Alexandra to grow closer drives a wedge between them-a wedge named George Fretwell... Lawrence makes a trip to Grasmere in an attempt to discover Matty's identity, and finds far more than he bargained for... Episode Eight - A Life Interrupted: When Alexandra's affair with George comes to an abrupt end, it leaves her too devastated to see that Marshall is on the verge of losing his girls to Clara's family... Matty may be safe in the forest for now, but as Lawrence goes on the offensive to prove her innocence, more lives are in danger than just hers... When Jason rushes off in search of the missing Pycroft girls, Flossie is paid a visit by an unlikely potential ally, who hints that her relationship with Jason is not as secret as she would wish it to be...

Clara always knew the Moretti estate held secrets, but she never imagined how deeply they would entwine with her own life. Hired as a housemaid for the wealthy and enigmatic family, Clara takes the job with an agenda of her own: to uncover the truth behind her sister Emma's tragic disappearance. The sprawling mansion, with its opulent halls and locked doors, hides more than just luxury-it harbors lies, betrayal, and a darkness that threatens to consume anyone who dares dig too deeply. As Clara navigates the Moretti family's twisted dynamics, she uncovers cryptic messages, hidden passages, and a murder that shatters the fragile veneer of control. But when the evidence points toward her, Clara must fight to clear her name while unraveling a conspiracy that spans generations. Haunted by Emma's voice and driven by her unrelenting determination, Clara pieces together the truth. Yet, every revelation draws her deeper into the Moretti family's deadly games-and closer to a shocking discovery that ties their secrets to her own family's past. In this gripping psychological crime thriller, betrayal lurks in every shadow, and trust is a dangerous game. Clara must confront not only the killer but the ghosts of her past if she hopes to survive and finally uncover the truth.

When rebellious art student Katya Petrov defies the status quo, she finds herself unexpectedly tangled in the dark world of the Bratva-a criminal empire she never anticipated encountering. Nikolai Volodin, a powerful and ruthless crime boss, rules Moscow's underworld with an iron fist. Hardened by his violent past and the weight of family obligations, he controls everything around him with precision-until Katya's fearless spirit disrupts his carefully ordered world. Savage. Ruthless. Impossible to resist. Nikolai is a man shaped by his vicious past and the unbreakable bonds of family loyalty. But when Katya's fierce independence challenges his authority, a scorching attraction ignites, threatening to unravel their worlds. Beautiful. Brave. Bound for heartbreak. Katya never thought she'd surrender her fiery spirit to the arms of a killer. But as Nikolai's dark magnetism consumes her, she loses herself in a forbidden love that's as addictive as it is perilous. Katya and Nikolai: enemies whose explosive chemistry could destroy them both. But as trust crumbles and secrets threaten to tear them apart, they must decide-keep their souls, or surrender everything to the one person they can't live without.

The New York Times bestselling TikTok sensation with more than 13 million copies sold worldwide, The Courage to Be Disliked is a transformative and practical guide to personal happiness and self-fulfillment. Now you can unlock your full potential and free yourself from the shackles of past traumas and societal expectations to find true personal happiness. Based on the theories of renowned psychologist Alfred Adler, this book guides you through the principles of self-forgiveness, self-care, and mind decluttering in a straightforward, easy-to-digest style that's accessible to all. The Courage to Be Disliked unfolds as a dialogue between a philosopher and a young man, who, over the course of five enriching conversations, realizes that each of us is in control of our life's direction, independent of past burdens and expectations of others. Wise, empowering, and profoundly liberating, this book is a life-changing experience that shows you a path to lasting happiness and how to finally be the person you truly want to be. Millions are already benefiting from its teachings—and you can be next.

DELUXE EDITION--featuring gorgeous, celestial stenciled edges and beautiful case art under the book jacket! The exciting second volume in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Chloe C. Peñaranda's Nytefall series, where history is doomed to repeat, and star-crossed lovers must face a choice between their hearts or the world... Vicious Nightmares Need Peaceful Dreams. Shaken from the aftermath of the Libertatem, the newly found star-maiden Astraea is determined to keep her freedom, even at the cost of betraying her heart. But time is running out to recover her memories with the hope it will unveil her killer. Embarking on a journey to discover her past, Astraea's awakening power spins the hourglass on a history threatening to repeat itself. While Nyte tries to regain control of the vampires hungry for bloodshed, a sinister plan by his brother to overthrow him sparks a dangerous feud. But are they willing to wear the blood of their kin to see it through? For nothing in the past ever stays buried. Friends have turned into foes, brothers have turned into enemies, and what was written in the stars long ago ignites again in two hearts that were never meant to be. Letting Astraea go would save the world from darkness, but Nyte is no hero. It seems no monster is heartless, and no angel is without sin.

New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh is back in the shadows of a deadly, beautiful world where angels rule, vampires serve, and one female hunter must crawl out of the darkness to survive. The severed head marked by a distinctive tattoo on its cheek should have been a Guild case, but dark instincts honed over hundreds of years of life compel the vampire Dmitri to take control. There is something twisted about this death, something that whispers of centuries long past…but Dmitri’s need to discover the truth is nothing to the vicious strength of his response to the hunter assigned to decipher the tattoo. Savaged in a brutal attack that almost killed her, Honor is nowhere near ready to come face to face with the seductive vampire who is an archangel’s right hand, and who wears his cruelty as boldly as his lethal sensuality…the same vampire who has been her secret obsession since the day she was old enough to understand the inexplicable, violent emotions he aroused in her. As desire turns into a dangerous compulsion that might destroy them both, it becomes clear the past will not stay buried. Something is hunting…and it will not stop until it brings a blood-soaked nightmare to life once more…

In the aftermath of the Last War, humanity has lost the ability to dream. Yet inside the United Regime's concrete walls, Reyna carries a secret that could change everything. While the rest of the world sleeps in darkness, she dreams of a life before Earth's ruin. But Reyna's dreams don't just reveal the truth about humanity's forgotten past-they make her a target. She soon discovers the United Regime will do whatever it takes to control the power of her dreams. Remember is a haunting dystopian science fiction novel about memory, survival, and awakening hope in a world determined to erase it. The first in a series, it follows Reyna's journey to uncover the truth buried beneath lies and awaken a sleeping world.