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In an aged brick cottage in London, the magic of the past comes alive each night for the family of a humble watchmaker. In her father's fireside stories, Lucy Claremont's fascination with the high seas begins, leading her to devote her life's work to discovering the whereabouts of a legendary lost ship. But when tragedy strikes, it's childhood friend Dashel and his knowledge of the stars that may help her solve the puzzle. Two hundred years earlier, three young lives are altered forever when a shepherd rescues the privileged son of a powerful admiral. As the children grow, war leads to unthinkable heartbreak, deep love, and a story of betrayal, sacrifice, and redemption that fades into obscurity as centuries pass. As Lucy and Dash explore mysterious ruins on the East Sussex coast, their search leads them to a community of souls and a long-hidden tale that may hold the answers--and the healing--they so desperately seek. Dykes connects stories across generations in this tender inspirational. . . . many surprising twists will keep readers guessing until the end. Fans of Tamera Alexander will love this." -- Publishers Weekly "Dykes weaves together two narratives separated by centuries, showing how tiny actions have repercussions that ring through time. . . . With its appeal for inspirational and secular readers, this is highly recommended." --Library Journal starred review "Set the Stars Alight is a beautiful, intricately woven story of friendship. . . . This captivating and inspirational book is about the kind of friendship that time and distance, and even betrayal, can never destroy. The past and present are beautifully spun together in a story of love, secrets, and sacrifice. The magical writing of Amanda Dykes will keep you as spellbound as were Lucy and Dash, sitting at the watchmaker's knee." --Historical Novel Reviews , Editors' Choice Praise for Set the Stars Alight "Amanda's lush tale took me to another time where her subtly crafted scenes left memorable impressions of the mysterious expanse of faith, hope, and especially love."--Robin Jones Gunn, bestselling author of the Haven Makers series "This epic, deeply heartfelt story of puzzles, lost ships, and lost people resonates at the soul level in a way few novels can."--Joanna Davidson Politano, author of Lady Jayne Disappears "A split-time search for light, both in the past and present, brings the reader on a poetic journey to find belonging and hope."--Jaime Jo Wright, author of Echoes among the Stones and Christy Award-Winning novel The House on Foster Hill

James Hetfield shares his personal collection of treasured guitars and reveals the story and significance of each within his life and career as the front man, guitarist, and songwriter for Metallica. “From penning influential albums Kill ’Em All and Ride the Lightning on his original white OGV to resolutely reflecting on his harrowing pyrotechnics accident that left handprints burned into his double-neck Montreal, Hetfield masterfully chronicles over forty different guitars and the respective gear from Metallica's forty-year history and all of the memories, mishaps, and eccentricities that come with them. The end result, to put it simply, rocks.” —Entertainment Weekly From the Electra OGV that defined his style, sound and attitude to the mythical MX guitars, the first in a series of iconic collaborations with ESP, and from his signature Snakebytes through his ambitious projects with renowned luthier Ken Lawrence, James Hetfield shares the emotional and technical elements of the chosen tools that have shaped his singular musical journey, including exotic instruments, vintage Gibsons, and custom one-offs. He also reveals many studio secrets, including the key amplifiers and gear that sculpt his tone and create his sound. Each featured guitar is accompanied by lush museum-quality portraits by acclaimed photographer Scott Williamson, exhibiting intimate details one can only see if holding it in their own hands, alongside Hetfield’s deeply personal reminiscence. Spanning more than forty guitars, ranging from the original battle-scarred road warriors to the trusted studio stalwarts and enduring tour favorites, Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield is a meticulously crafted coffee table book and a mesmerizing window into the mind and soul of one of rock’s greatest front men. These invaluable guitars have forged over four decades of music history. “Detailed photographs reveal every nick, scuff, and personalized customization of this fascinating stockpile, while Hetfield provides an entertaining, precise explanation of the merits and pitfalls of each guitar. Along the way, he regales readers with anecdotes amassed over the last forty-two years… Every Flying V, Explorer, and Les Paul in Hetfield’s collection is a messenger of metal and tells the beguiling stories behind the riffage too.” —Library Journal

"It's a good thing that this is only the first book of a trilogy, because after getting to know Tabitha, you won't want to leave her at the end. . . . Written intimately as if you're peering into the mind of a close friend, this book is a true testament to the stresses on women today and how great girlfriends (and grandmothers) are often the key to our sanity." - Good Morning America The first novel in a captivating three-book series about modern womanhood, in which a young Black woman must rely on courage, laughter, and love-and the powerful sisterhood of her two longtime friends-to overcome an unexpected setback that threatens the most precious thing she's ever wanted. Tabitha Walker is a black woman with a plan to "have it all." At 33 years old, the checklist for the life of her dreams is well underway. Education? Check. Good job? Check. Down payment for a nice house? Check. Dating marriage material? Check, check, and check. With a coveted position as a local news reporter, a "paper-perfect" boyfriend, and even a standing Saturday morning appointment with a reliable hairstylist, everything seems to be falling into place. Then Tabby receives an unexpected diagnosis that brings her picture-perfect life crashing down, starting an emotional infertility journey that jeopardizes the keystone she took for granted: having children. With her dreams at risk of falling through the cracks of her checklist, suddenly she is faced with an impossible choice between her career, her dream home, and a family of her own. With the help of her best friends, the irreverent and headstrong Laila and Alexis, the mom jeans-wearing former "Sexy Lexi," and the generational wisdom of her grandmother and the nonagenarian firebrand Ms. Gretchen, Tabby explores the reaches of modern medicine and tests the limits of her relationships, hoping to salvage the future she always dreamed of. But the fight is all consuming, demanding a steep price that forces an honest reckoning for nearly everyone in her life. As Tabby soon learns, her grandmother's age-old adage just might still be true: Black girls must die exhausted.

Friend. Lover. Imposter. Who is Cate Kay? Reese's Bookclub January 2025 Pick A must-read book for 2025 in both Stylist and Cosmo 'A standout, multi-layered novel that will have you hooked' Sun 'We were obsessed with this page turner' Closer Cate Kay is the most famous author on the planet. But it's just a name. Somehow, despite her bestselling novels and the record-breaking film franchise, the writer has remained completely anonymous. Anne Marie Callahan is the name nobody knows. Only the people she left behind. And Annie knows there's no one there anymore who could connect the dots between the girl who ran away all those years ago and the famous novelist. If you asked, she'd say her name was Cass Ford . That's what her barista shouts each morning. And it's how she introduces herself to the woman she'll eventually call the love of her life. Three names, three lives. But Cate Kay is finally ready to tell you who she really is. And when the truth is out, will everyone's favourite novelist hold on to her place in our hearts or are some betrayals impossible to forgive? Kate Fagan is the author of several New York Times bestselling non fiction books. The Three Lives of Cate Kay explores the cost of ambition, the longings of first (and second and third) love, and how it's never too late to go home. * 'This story swept me away with its big dreams, love, and unexpected twists.' Reese Witherspoon 'Such clever and multilayered plotting from a highly original storyteller.' Edel Coffey, Irish Times bestselling author of Breaking Point 'Brilliantly entertaining' Good Housekeeping Readers love The Three Lives of Cate Kay: 'I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down' ***** 'The way that this book has been written is pure genius' ***** 'If you loved Daisy Jones and the Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, then this one will hit the mark for you too' ***** 'Gripping, perfectly paced and a unique story' **** 'An excellent debut and I look forward to more from Kate Fagan' **** 'Fantastic premise, characters, storylines, intrigue, settings... everything' *****

'A meditation on how horror can lurk beneath the surface of even the most poreless skin' New York Times Winner of the Lambda Literary Award for Best Bisexual Novel 2024 A WIRED Best Book of 2023 An Audible Best Horror Book of 2023 For fans of The Substance Our narrator produces a wondrous sound from the piano learned from her mother and father, who fled China in the wake of the Cultural Revolution. But when an accident leaves her parents debilitated, she abandons her future for a job at a high-end beauty and wellness store. Holistik is known for its remarkable products and procedures, and her new job affords her entry into an unimagined world of privilege. She becomes transfixed by Helen , the niece of Holistik's charismatic owner, and the two strike up a friendship that hazily veers into more. All the while, our narrator is plied with products that slim her thighs, smooth her skin and lighten her hair. But beneath these creams and tinctures lies something much darker... A piercing, darkly funny debut, Natural Beauty explores questions of consumerism, self-worth, race, and identity and leaves readers with a shocking and unsettling truth. Praise for Natural Beauty 'A darkly absurd and hilarious skewering of the luxury beauty industry, as well as a heart-wrenching story of a woman left alone in the world' Buzzfeed 'The novel seamlessly blends sf, literary fiction, suspense, and body horror while also exploring the oppression of the beauty industry and the Chinese immigrant experience in America' Booklist , starred review 'Alternatingly poignant and deeply unsettling, this is an outstanding first outing for an immensely talented author' Publishers Weekly , starred review 'A propulsive, captivating read, Natural Beauty pulled me into its world like a fever dream' Constance Wu , star of Crazy Rich Asians 'Precise, unflinching, and utterly unforgettable, Natural Beauty is both a razor-sharp critique of the beauty industry and a startlingly tender story of family and sacrifice. This book will swallow you whole' Grace D. Li , New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief 'A modern-day Portrait of Dorian Gray shot through a Cronenburgian lens' Nick Cutter , author of The Troop

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A New York Times Notable Book "Riveting, heartbreaking, sometimes difficult, always inspiring." -The New York Times Book Review "An incredibly moving memoir about what it means to be a doctor." -Ellen Pompeo As seen/heard on Fresh Air, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, NBC Nightly News, MSNBC, Weekend Edition, and more An emergency room physician explores how a life of service to others taught her how to heal herself. Michele Harper is a female, African American emergency room physician in a profession that is overwhelmingly male and white. Brought up in Washington, D.C., in a complicated family, she went to Harvard, where she met her husband. They stayed together through medical school until two months before she was scheduled to join the staff of a hospital in central Philadelphia, when he told her he couldn't move with her. Her marriage at an end, Harper began her new life in a new city, in a new job, as a newly single woman. In the ensuing years, as Harper learned to become an effective ER physician, bringing insight and empathy to every patient encounter, she came to understand that each of us is broken-physically, emotionally, psychically. How we recognize those breaks, how we try to mend them, and where we go from there are all crucial parts of the healing process. The Beauty in Breaking is the poignant true story of Harper's journey toward self-healing. Each of the patients Harper writes about taught her something important about recuperation and recovery. How to let go of fear even when the future is murky: How to tell the truth when it's simpler to overlook it. How to understand that compassion isn't the same as justice. As she shines a light on the systemic disenfranchisement of the patients she treats as they struggle to maintain their health and dignity, Harper comes to understand the importance of allowing ourselves to make peace with the past as we draw support from the present. In this hopeful, moving, and beautiful book, she passes along the precious, necessary lessons that she has learned as a daughter, a woman, and a physician.

Friend. Lover. Imposter. Who is Cate Kay? Reese's Bookclub January 2025 Pick A must-read book for 2025 in both Stylist and Cosmo 'A standout, multi-layered novel that will have you hooked' Sun 'We were obsessed with this page turner' Closer Cate Kay is the most famous author on the planet. But it's just a name. Somehow, despite her bestselling novels and the record-breaking film franchise, the writer has remained completely anonymous. Anne Marie Callahan is the name nobody knows. Only the people she left behind. And Annie knows there's no one there anymore who could connect the dots between the girl who ran away all those years ago and the famous novelist. If you asked, she'd say her name was Cass Ford . That's what her barista shouts each morning. And it's how she introduces herself to the woman she'll eventually call the love of her life. Three names, three lives. But Cate Kay is finally ready to tell you who she really is. And when the truth is out, will everyone's favourite novelist hold on to her place in our hearts or are some betrayals impossible to forgive? Kate Fagan is the author of several New York Times bestselling non fiction books. The Three Lives of Cate Kay explores the cost of ambition, the longings of first (and second and third) love, and how it's never too late to go home. * 'This story swept me away with its big dreams, love, and unexpected twists.' Reese Witherspoon 'Such clever and multilayered plotting from a highly original storyteller.' Edel Coffey, Irish Times bestselling author of Breaking Point 'Brilliantly entertaining' Good Housekeeping Readers love The Three Lives of Cate Kay: 'I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down' ***** 'The way that this book has been written is pure genius' ***** 'If you loved Daisy Jones and the Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, then this one will hit the mark for you too' ***** 'Gripping, perfectly paced and a unique story' **** 'An excellent debut and I look forward to more from Kate Fagan' **** 'Fantastic premise, characters, storylines, intrigue, settings... everything' *****

THE EXPANDED EDITION 'Just might be the best business book ever written' Forbes Magazine 'This book should be required reading for any manager' Charles Duhigg 'Full of detail about an interesting, intricate business' The Wall Street Journal ______________________________________________ The co-founder and longtime president of Pixar updates and expands upon his 2014 New York Times bestseller on creative leadership, reflecting on the management principles used to build Pixar's singularly successful culture, including all he learned in the past nine years that allowed Pixar to retain its creative culture while continuing to evolve. For nearly twenty years, Pixar has dominated the world of animation, producing such beloved films as the Toy Story quartet, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Up, and WALL-E, which have gone on to set box-office records and garner thirty Academy Awards. The joyous storytelling, the inventive plots, the emotional authenticity: In some ways, Pixar movies are an object lesson in what creativity really is. As a young man, Ed Catmull had a dream: to make the first computer-animated movie. He nurtured that dream as a Ph. D. student, and then forged a partnership with George Lucas that led, indirectly, to his founding Pixar with Steve Jobs and John Lasseter. A mere nine years later, Toy Story was released, changing animation forever. The essential ingredient in that movie's success-and in the movies that followed-was the unique environment that Catmull and his colleagues built at Pixar. Creativity, Inc. has been expanded to illuminate the continuing development of the unique culture at Pixar. Featuring a new introduction, two entirely new chapters, four new chapter postscripts, and new reflections at the end, this updated edition details how Catmull built a culture that doesn't just pay lip service to the importance of things like honesty, communication, and originality, but commits to them. Pursuing excellence isn't a one-off assignment, but an ongoing, day-in, day-out, full-time job. And Creativity, Inc. explores how it is done. _________________________________________ Readers love Creativity, Inc. 'Incredibly inspirational' 'Great book. Wish I could give it more than 5 stars' 'Honestly, one of the best books I've read in a long time' ' Read it and read it again, then read it again and then again ' 'Great book!! Fantastic read'

THE EXPANDED EDITION 'Just might be the best business book ever written' Forbes Magazine 'This book should be required reading for any manager' Charles Duhigg 'Full of detail about an interesting, intricate business' The Wall Street Journal ______________________________________________ The co-founder and longtime president of Pixar updates and expands upon his 2014 New York Times bestseller on creative leadership, reflecting on the management principles used to build Pixar's singularly successful culture, including all he learned in the past nine years that allowed Pixar to retain its creative culture while continuing to evolve. For nearly twenty years, Pixar has dominated the world of animation, producing such beloved films as the Toy Story quartet, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Up, and WALL-E, which have gone on to set box-office records and garner thirty Academy Awards. The joyous storytelling, the inventive plots, the emotional authenticity: In some ways, Pixar movies are an object lesson in what creativity really is. As a young man, Ed Catmull had a dream: to make the first computer-animated movie. He nurtured that dream as a Ph. D. student, and then forged a partnership with George Lucas that led, indirectly, to his founding Pixar with Steve Jobs and John Lasseter. A mere nine years later, Toy Story was released, changing animation forever. The essential ingredient in that movie's success-and in the movies that followed-was the unique environment that Catmull and his colleagues built at Pixar. Creativity, Inc. has been expanded to illuminate the continuing development of the unique culture at Pixar. Featuring a new introduction, two entirely new chapters, four new chapter postscripts, and new reflections at the end, this updated edition details how Catmull built a culture that doesn't just pay lip service to the importance of things like honesty, communication, and originality, but commits to them. Pursuing excellence isn't a one-off assignment, but an ongoing, day-in, day-out, full-time job. And Creativity, Inc. explores how it is done. _________________________________________ Readers love Creativity, Inc. 'Incredibly inspirational' 'Great book. Wish I could give it more than 5 stars' 'Honestly, one of the best books I've read in a long time' ' Read it and read it again, then read it again and then again ' 'Great book!! Fantastic read'

Bloomsbury presents The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan. Read by Marin Ireland, Tessa Albertson, Genevieve Kingston, Imani Jade Powers, Corey Brill, Kevin R. Free, Daniel Henning, Hillary Huber, Helen Laser, Fred Sanders, Jackie Sanders, and Emily Woo ZellerFor fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, comes a debut novel from an amazing new talent.'Such clever and multilayered plotting from a highly original storyteller.' Edel Coffey, Irish Times bestselling author of Breaking PointWho is Cate Kay?Cate Kay is the most famous author on the planet. But it's just a name. Somehow, despite her bestselling novels and the record-breaking film franchise, the writer has remained completely anonymous.Anne Marie Callahan is the name nobody knows. Only the people she left behind. And Annie knows there's no one there anymore who could connect the dots between the girl who ran away all those years ago and the famous novelist.If you asked, she'd say her name was Cass Ford. That's what her barista shouts each morning. And it's how she introduces herself to the woman she'll eventually call the love of her life.Three names, three lives. But Cate Kay is finally ready to tell you who she really is.And when the truth is out, will everyone's favourite novelist hold on to her place in our hearts or are some betrayals impossible to forgive?Kate Fagan is the author of several New York Times bestselling non fiction books. Her debut novel is an astounding achievement. The Three Lives of Cate Kay explores the cost of ambition, the longings of first (and second and third) love, and how it's never too late to go home.Readers love The Three Lives of Cate Kay:'I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down' *****'The way that this book has been written is pure genius' *****'If you loved Daisy Jones and the Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, then this one will hit the mark for you too' *****'Gripping, perfectly paced and a unique story' ****'An excellent debut and I look forward to more from Kate Fagan' ****'Fantastic premise, characters, storylines, intrigue, settings... everything' *****

NOW AN AMAZON PRIME FILM, STARRING EVA LONGORIA. 'No one delivers an emotionally satisfying read quite like Anna. She's my go-to for a story I know I'll love' COLLEEN HOOVER 'A luminous novel about first love, first adventures and the complex moments that change us forever' MEGHAN QUINN New York Times bestselling author of the After series and 'the biggest literary phenom of her generation' ( Cosmopolitan ) Anna Todd returns with a moving and empowering new romance about a young woman whose life transforms during a summer in Mallorca with a mysterious local. Between chronic health issues and an overprotective mother, twenty-two-year-old Oriah Pera feels like she's stuck waiting for her life to begin. But when her mother's job takes them to Mallorca, Ry's ready to break free and make this summer hers. In her first small act of rebellion, she escapes to explore the island on her own – only to run into an infuriatingly charming Spaniard who sees her as nothing more than a sheltered tourist. With unexpected tension simmering between them, Ry isn't sure if she should start listening to her head or her heart. As the summer rolls on, Julián has a way of pulling Ry out of her shell and showing her the adventure she's always craved. But the secret Ry's keeping from him – and her eventual return to America – cast a long shadow. Before the last sunrise ends, Ry must decide if she's brave enough to finally follow her heart and live for herself. Readers are giving THE LAST SUNRISE five stars: 'I could not put this book down and finished it in one sitting . . . Anna Todd's writing is so captivating and she is a master at writing young love. If you're looking for a book with all the feels, The Last Sunrise should be your next read' 'WOW! This book is exactly what I needed. This is one of my new Top reads of the year' 'This book has officially entered my (very slim) 6 STAR READ category!!! Anna Todd's writing was absolutely breathtaking' 'Once again, I found myself besotted with Anna's writing – grinning from ear to ear and barely able to put this one down'

NOW AN AMAZON PRIME FILM, STARRING EVA LONGORIA. 'No one delivers an emotionally satisfying read quite like Anna. She's my go-to for a story I know I'll love' COLLEEN HOOVER 'A luminous novel about first love, first adventures and the complex moments that change us forever' MEGHAN QUINN New York Times bestselling author of the After series and 'the biggest literary phenom of her generation' ( Cosmopolitan ) Anna Todd returns with a moving and empowering new romance about a young woman whose life transforms during a summer in Mallorca with a mysterious local. Between chronic health issues and an overprotective mother, twenty-two-year-old Oriah Pera feels like she's stuck waiting for her life to begin. But when her mother's job takes them to Mallorca, Ry's ready to break free and make this summer hers. In her first small act of rebellion, she escapes to explore the island on her own - only to run into an infuriatingly charming Spaniard who sees her as nothing more than a sheltered tourist. With unexpected tension simmering between them, Ry isn't sure if she should start listening to her head or her heart. As the summer rolls on, Julián has a way of pulling Ry out of her shell and showing her the adventure she's always craved. But the secret Ry's keeping from him - and her eventual return to America - cast a long shadow. Before the last sunrise ends, Ry must decide if she's brave enough to finally follow her heart and live for herself. Readers are giving THE LAST SUNRISE five stars: 'I could not put this book down and finished it in one sitting . . . Anna Todd's writing is so captivating and she is a master at writing young love. If you're looking for a book with all the feels, The Last Sunrise should be your next read' 'WOW! This book is exactly what I needed. This is one of my new Top reads of the year' 'This book has officially entered my (very slim) 6 STAR READ category!!! Anna Todd's writing was absolutely breathtaking' 'Once again, I found myself besotted with Anna's writing - grinning from ear to ear and barely able to put this one down'

FIVE BOOKS IN ONE! This collection includes the following 5 complete Ideas Roadshow books featuring leading researchers providing fully accessible insights into cutting-edge academic research while revealing the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research. A detailed preface highlights the connections between the different books and all five books are broken into chapters with a detailed introduction and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter: 1. The Power of Principles: Physics Revealed - A Conversation with Nima Arkani-Hamed, faculty member at the renowned Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. Prof. Arkani-Hamed is one of today's leading particle physicists. This extensive Ideas Roadshow conversation explores how we discover the laws of nature, the "scientific method", the relation between theory and experiment and how we can push our understanding well beyond where experiments can currently reach.2. Cryptoreality - A Conversation with Artur Ekert, Professor of Quantum Physics at the Mathematical Institute at the University of Oxford and Director of the Centre for Quantum Technologies and Lee Kong Chian Centennial Professor at the National University of Singapore. Artur Ekert is one of the pioneers of quantum cryptography. This wide-ranging conversation provides detailed insights into his research and covers many fascinating topics such as mathematical and physical intuition, a detailed history of cryptography from antiquity to the present day and how it works in practice, the development of quantum information science, the nature of reality, and more.3. The Problems of Physics, Reconsidered - A Conversation with Physics Nobel Laureate Tony Leggett, University of Illinois. The basis of this conversation is Tony Leggett's book The Problems of Physics and further explores the insightful plain-speaking itemization that he developed of the physics landscape according to four basic categories-the very small (particle physics), the very large (cosmology), the very complex (condensed matter physics) and the very unclear (foundations of quantum theory)-while providing a thoughtful follow-up analysis from a contemporary perspective to assess how much progress we've made and which mysteries remain or have come on the scene since the book was published.4. The Physics of Banjos - A Conversation with David Politzer, 2004 Nobel Laureate and the Richard Chace Tolman Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech. This extensive conversation examines many of the intriguing aspects associated with the physics of banjos, including the ocarina effect, string-stretching, the subtleties of how we hear pitch, transient growth, and the mysterious ringing sound of banjos; while also touching briefly on contemporary issues in black holes and particle physics.5. Indiana Steinhardt and the Quest for Quasicrystals - A Conversation with Paul Steinhardt, the Albert Einstein Professor of Science and Director of the Center for Theoretical Science at Princeton University. This extensive conversation provides a comprehensive account of a marvellous scientific adventure story in the quest for a natural quasicrystal. The reader will be taken on a fascinating ride through the physics of materials, from theory, to the laboratory, to the discovery of a new state of matter, that culminated in Paul Steinhardt's dramatic Siberian expedition. Paul Steinhardt talks about his encounters with mineral smugglers, secret diaries and quasi-mythical characters during his "Indiana Jones" expedition from Florence to Israel, Amsterdam to California, Princeton to Kamchatka which led him to find quasicrystals that are quite literally out of this world...Howard Burton is the founder and host of all Ideas Roadshow Conversations and was the Founding Executive Director of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. He holds a PhD in theoretical physics and an MA in philosophy.

The magical, heartbreaking and life-affirming new novel from Richard & Judy BESTSELLER Linda Green. Perfect for fans of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library, Mike Gayle and Ruth Jones! 🤍 'Wonderfully executed, unique, clever and hilarious... Linda Green is absolutely at the top of her game.' Mike Gayle How would you live your life differently, if you had a second chance? Emily, Carl and Jules have all 'gone before their time'. After dying on the same day in Halifax, West Yorkshire, they each wake up in a room in a hotel on the outskirts of town. They're instructed to meet in the basement headquarters of film production company 'End Credits', where no-nonsense producer Suzi tells them their lives have been secretly filmed and they must edit their own biopic before they are able to move on. There are only three rules: they can't prevent their own deaths or anyone else's, they can't kill anyone but they can make a director's cut - one change which will alter everything that comes after. With the chance to undo their regrets and explore life's infinite possibilities, what will they choose? Praise for Linda Green: 'If I Had My Time Again is an afterlife novel unlike anything I've read before. Full of charming humour, genuinely heart-wrenching scenes and brilliantly drawn characters, it's a real celebration of living your life to the full and following your heart.' bestselling author Laura Pearson 'I tore through this heartwarming, emotional and thought-provoking book in two sittings. It has Linda Green's signature humour and adorably quirky characters, and a pitch-perfect poignancy that will stay with me for a long time to come.' Lisa Timoney 'BRILLIANT... Linda writes with warmth and compassion, but I also love her humour' Clare Swatman 'Linda Green is bloody brilliant!' Amanda Prowse 'The story was beautiful - and [Linda's] warmth and wit remind me of the brilliant Victoria Wood.' Clare Swatman 'I don't think I could have loved this book more! Linda Green's characters have such personality and warmth that they soon feel like friends.' Kate Storey 'Heart-warming and inspiring: a great read' Katie Fforde 'I felt so invested in the characters' lives' Lucy Diamond 'Warm, wise and very moving' Araminta Hall 'A rollercoaster adventure full of inspiration, hope and sometimes tears.' Reader Review 'Best book I've read in years! It may be because I'm from Yorkshire or because I'm a mum that I felt such an affinity to the characters in this book but I dare you not to enjoy it. It has everything.' Reader Review

Why all the car bombs, beheadings, and mass murders in the Middle East? Why the relentless killing of non-Muslims throughout the world by the followers of Muhammad's religion? Why Boston, Chattanooga, Paris, San Bernardino? People blame verses of the Koran for all of this, but it's not about the Koran. Author F. W. Burleigh draws on an academic, investigative, and literary background to bring forth this penetrating look at the man behind it all. Burleigh's interest in Islam was sparked by the destruction of the World Trade Center on 9/11. The question guiding his studies was, "Why is there so much violence connected with this religion?" After a line-by-line scrutiny of 20,000 pages of the original literature of Islam, the author gives his blunt assessment in the title: It's All About Muhammad. The book contains 25 stunningly bold illustrations and is divided into three parts: The Cave, The Twilight Zone, and Darkness at Noon. The first 12 chapters explore evidence that Muhammad experienced epileptic fits that convinced him he was in communion with God. They explain the Koran and why Muhammad composed it the way he did. They show the humble origin of the Kabah, which only attained its cubic shape in the year A.D. 605 with Muhammad as a member of the construction crew. These first chapters expose the magma chamber of hatred that formed in him due to traumatic early-life experience and they track the emergence of what can be described as a psychopathic nature. His belief in himself as the "last and final messenger" led him finally to declare war on all people who refused to accept him and his religion. In the second part, Muhammad's magma erupts on the world. The book shows the creation of his al-qaeda--his base of operations in Yathrib (Medina) where he fled after the Meccans decided they had to kill him; his conflict with the Jewish tribes of Yathrib after they refused to accept him as their prophet; his genocide of the Jews including the beheading of the men of an entire tribe; the assassination of his critics; the battles and raids and orgies of rape, plunder, and slaughter; and finally his conquest of Mecca. Like a dramatic arc, these 18 chapters form Act II of a script that is still being played out today. In the final part, Muhammad's conquest of all of Arabia is presented. This section also gives an account of his numerous wives and the expansion of his wars beyond the confines of the Arabian Peninsula. One of the final chapters explores his claim that he will be the first to be resurrected on the day of resurrection and that he will assist God in determining who goes to heaven. What Muhammad created continues to wreak havoc on the world, and that is because Muslims are obligated to follow the example of Muhammad-his sunna, which is where the Sunnis take their name. And his sunna includes the example of the violence he committed against people who rejected him. It is not sufficient any longer merely to raise the alarm about Islam--an ideology of submission to the will of a psychologically deformed and spiritually bankrupt man. What needs to accompany the alarm is a solution, and this book offers a solution: It is a matter of an aggressive, relentless, and unapologetic exposure of the truth about Muhammad in every graphic form possible, from illustrated books to docudramas to full-length feature films. With its 25 illustrations, It's All About Muhammad offers itself as an example of the approach. The truth about Muhammad is a powerful weapon of self-defense that people must take up to oppose and ultimately push back what he created. The truth about Muhammad can bring an end to what he created, and it is a weapon within the reach of everyone.

When bodies are found dangling from oil rigs, Texas Ranger Rachel Blackwood comes face-to-face with a macabre mystery soaked in black gold. As she explores deserted oil fields, will Rachel be able to stop a killer from drilling a path of terror through the heart of Texas? "A masterpiece of thriller and mystery." —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) NOT THIS PLACE (A Rachel Blackwood Suspense Thriller—Book 7) is the seventh book in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller The Perfect Wife (a free download) has received over 20,000 five star reviews. As a child, Rachel felt a connection to her Native American heritage, learning traditional customs and survival skills from the aunt who raised her. Haunted for years by her parents' mysterious and unsolved deaths, Rachel vowed to find their killer—and protect all other innocent lives from the same fate. A page-turning and harrowing suspense thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured protagonist, the RACHEL BLACKWOOD series is a riveting mystery, packed with suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Future books in the series are also available. "An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next." —Reader review (Her Last Wish) "A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!" —Reader review (Her Last Wish) "A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!" —Reader review (City of Prey) "Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours." —Reader review (City of Prey) "Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!" —Reader review (Girl, Alone) "Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!" —Reader review (Girl, Alone)

When Bernice Summerfield was invited to participate in a cult archaeology broadcast on the mysterious world of Saravas, she could never have imagined the secrets she might unearth there... or the terrible Truth that would stalk her back to Legion.With friends and family by her side, Bernice quickly finds herself flung into the face of danger: either combatting deranged despots at terraformed garden parties, appeasing gunslingers in the White Rabbit bar, or simply attempting to survive on a barren desert planet, all alone...The odds are stacked against her, and this is undoubtedly the end for Bernice Summerfield... but she's determined to go out fighting!1. Big DigWritten by Hamish SteeleBernice has been invited to appear on a very special live edition of the archaeology series Big Dig: a programme she grew up with as a girl... which now makes her feel very old. Not as old, however, as the mysterious stone robot she unwittingly uncovers during an excavation on the planet Saravas.With no other trace of civilisation, this could be the only clue to the truth of the planet's inhabitants. But when Ruth and Jack start acting strangely, Bernice realises there was a reason things were hidden... and secrets aren't the only things to be buried.Welcome to the biggest Big Dig ever!2. The Revenant's CarnivalWritten by Martin DayBernice Summerfield has never been to Moros Prime before - and it's unlikely she'll be rushing back. Moros is a world of diplomacy and warfare, ruled over by a variety of creeps, dandies and outright weirdoes, where cybernetic implants are the latest fashion accessory and the native humans are ethically harvested for their organs.Peter Summerfield, however, has a job to do: heading the security team at the country estate of Willem van der Heever, the effective ruler of Moros Prime. Because Van der Heever is throwing a masquerade ball - which means fancy dress, fluorescent peacocks and an almost certain attempt on his life.Van der Heever is not without his enemies... But as Bernice and Peter uncover more about his past, whose side will they end up taking?3. The Brimstone KidWritten by David Llewellyn"Welcome to the White Rabbit. What'll it be?""You can start by locking and bolting the doors. Then everyone in here can keep real calm..."Bernice and Irving were expecting another quiet night at the White Rabbit saloon - their only customers a veteran prospector named Toothless Bob and timid schoolteacher Miss Hannigan. But the evening takes a sinister turn with the arrival of the Brimstone Kid, a wanted outlaw, and the terrifying bounty hunter Cazador hot on his trail...Soon, Bernice and Irving find themselves caught up in an adventure involving giant, flightless crows, buried treasure and the galaxy's most ruthless detective agency.4. The Winning SideWritten by James GossBernice is lost in the ruins of an alien world. Long ago, something arrived there. Something arrived and found an idyllic civilisation: a city of wonders full of artists and scientists and poets... Something came to this world and destroyed it.Wandering the ruins, Bernice tries to solve the mystery. What came to this planet? What wiped out its people? Was it a plague? An alien invasion?Bernice Summerfield explores all that remains of paradise. And she discovers the name of the creature that came and wiped it out: 'Bernice Summerfield'5. In Living MemoryWritten by Scott Handcock and Gary RussellBernice Summerfield is alone.Having been captured - albeit technically rescued - by an old enemy, she finally learns the truth her friends and their disappearances... and realises that she is a cog in a far greater machine.Whatever happens, this is now the end for Bernice Summerfield... and she's determined to go down fighting. But how long can she resist when the odds are stacked against her? And is there really such a thing as a happy ending...?

Praise for Damodaran on Valuation SECOND EDITION "Aswath Damodaran is simply the best valuation teacher around. If you are interested in the theory or practice of valuation, you should have Damodaran on Valuation on your bookshelf. You can bet that I do." -Michael J. Mauboussin, Chief Investment Strategist, Legg Mason Capital Management and author of More Than You Know: Finding Financial Wisdom in Unconventional Places "Damodaran on Valuation is a marvel. The combination of expositional simplicity and conceptual rigor in this book is a rarity in the field of finance; rarer still is the clarity of ideas that simultaneously informs and delights. I do not believe that one can claim to be a serious practitioner-or, for that matter, teacher-of business valuation without mastering the ideas presented in this definitive piece of work." -Professor Anant K. Sundaram, Faculty Director of Executive Education, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College "Professor Damodaran does an excellent job of incorporating public and private company valuation issues in one volume. It's full of 'how tos' in dealing with difficult technical issues not usually addressed in text books, making it a great discussion tool and resource for both the student and the valuation professional. This is a great addition to any valuation library or training program." -Scott A. Nammacher, CFA, ASA, Managing Director, Empire Valuation Consultants, LLC In today's no-room-for-error business environment, the ability to accurately value a company's assets-both tangible and intangible-is essential for a wide variety of professionals, whether they are inside or outside that company. Damodaran on Valuation looks at valuation from the viewpoint of both the internal corporate strategist and the external portfolio manager, addressing issues related to models and techniques for valuing a business and, just as important, explaining their application in either the operation or acquisition of that business. Damodaran on Valuation explores all aspects of valuation, from the fundamentals of estimating cash flows and discount rates to the principles underlying the use of multiples. In addition, the book addresses what are often left as loose ends in valuation-the value of control and synergy; how best to deal with cash, non-operating assets, and employee stock options when valuing a company; and the consequences of illiquidity, distress, and lack of transparency for asset value. Whether you are a manager looking to maximize a company's value or an investor looking to beat the market, Damodaran on Valuation will give you the detailed, logical, and sensible answers you need to arrive at an accurate valuation.

*Ten-year anniversary edition with new introduction from the author* Star Reader Reviews - " _____ Captivating, necessary and enlightening." " _____ Essential. Wonderfully researched." " _____ This book is as good, if not better, than "Fingerprints of the Gods." " _____ Read this book. Change your perspective." Graham Hancock - star of Netflix's ANCIENT APOCOLYPSE - is author of the global bestseller Fingerprints of the Gods. A book which remains an astonishing, deeply controversial, wide-ranging investigation of the mysteries of our past and the evidence for Earth's lost civilization. Magicians of the Gods, the sequel to his seminal work, explores how, at the end of the last ice age, fragments from a giant comet caused a global cataclysm, on a scale unseen since the extinction of the dinosaurs, wiping out an advanced civilization from the earth. Making us a species with amnesia, forced to begin again like children with no memory of what went before. This book is filled with completely new evidence, new travels to the world's most mysterious archaeological sites, new insights based on the latest scientific evidence. The impacts, from the comet fragments (a mile wide approaching at more than 60,000 miles an hour) generated huge amounts of heat which instantly liquidized millions of square kilometers of ice, destabilizing the Earth's crust and causing the global deluge that is remembered in myths all around the world. A second series of impacts, equally devastating, causing further cataclysmic flooding, occurred 11,600 years ago, the exact date that Plato gives for the destruction and submergence of Atlantis. But there were survivors - known to later cultures by names such as 'the Sages', 'the Magicians', 'the Shining Ones', and 'the Mystery Teachers of Heaven'. They travelled the world in their great ships doing all in their power to keep the spark of civilization burning, settling at key locations: Gobekli Tepe in Turkey, Baalbek in the Lebanon, Giza in Egypt, ancient Sumer, Mexico, Peru and across the Pacific. Everywhere they went these 'Magicians of the Gods' brought with them the memory of a time when mankind had fallen out of harmony with the universe and paid a heavy price. A memory and a warning to the future... For the comet that wrought such destruction may not be done with us yet. Astronomers believe that a 20-mile wide 'dark' fragment of the original giant comet remains hidden within its debris stream and threatens the Earth. An astronomical message encoded at Gobekli Tepe, and in the Sphinx and the pyramids of Egypt, warns that the 'Great Return' will occur in our time...

AN OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK 'One of those rare books that once you've finished, comes with you for life' RACHEL JOYCE 'A moving book ... I was enraptured by it' PHILIPPA PERRY 'Readers, you will shed tears and talk long into the night about this book' ANDREW SEAN GREER 'A heartbreaking novel that actually made me happy' MEG WOLITZER An extraordinarily beautiful and life-affirming new novel from one of America's greatest chroniclers of the human heart, Ann Packer. Eliot and his wife Claire have been happily married for nearly four decades. They've raised two children in their sleepy Connecticut town and have weathered the inevitable ups and downs that come with a long marriage. Now, eight years into Claire's cancer diagnosis it's time to gather their loved ones and prepare for what comes next. Through Claire's illness, Eliot has willingly and lovingly shifted into the role of caregiver, coming to appreciate the new intimacy this creates. But as he focuses on settling into what will be their last weeks together, Claire makes an unexpected request that leaves him reeling. Ann Packer makes a triumphant return with this beautifully powerful and life-affirming novel. Some Bright Nowhere explores the profound gifts and costs of truly loving someone, and the unexpected feelings we experience as the end of life draws near. 'As devastating as it is life-affirming' iPAPER 'This beautifully written story is going to get you thinking about some things that really matter' OPRAH WINFREY 'Intimate and devastating; I felt winded, while reading, and unable to look away' CLAIRE DAVERLEY, author of Talking at Night ' Extraordinary. Books like this are why I love reading' ELIN HILDERBRAND, author of The Perfect Couple 'I read it in awe and haven't stopped thinking about it since' CLAIRE POWELL, author of At the Table 'A moving meditation on love's many forms' PEOPLE 'Packer's gorgeous, deeply involving novel is a suspenseful and radiant reckoning with love, sorrow, and the everlasting mystery of death' BOOKLIST 'One of those rare books that leaves you feeling altered somehow, like the light has shifted' HUMA QURESHI, author of Playing Games 'Prose beautiful enough to get you drunk ... A triumph' RUFI THORPE, author of Margo's Got Money Troubles 'I read it feverishly; I lived and mourned with its characters' AY¿EGÜL SAVA¿, author of The Anthropologists 'Exquisite ... you've never read a novel about marriage quite like this one' TANIA JAMES, author of Loot

OVERLORD meets MONSTER HUNTER in the massively bestselling LitRPG Apocalyptic Fantasy Action Adventure The Primal Hunter – in print and as a Light Novel for the very first time with The Primal Hunter (Light Novel) Vol. 5 from Aethon & Vault! The final showdown against the King of the Forest! Jake has fought his way through all four Beast Lords to get to the final boss of this tutorial: the nearly immortal King of the Forest. Will Jake be able to hunt down the King of the Forest before the Tutorial ends? Does William wake up in time to create even more chaos and fulfill his goal of killing everyone? Who will survive till the end and return to Earth once more? The Primal Hunter is an apocalyptic adventure LitRPG Light Novel in a dark fantasy setting, complete with levels, professions, skills, dungeons, loot, and all of the great traits of progression fantasy and LitRPG that fans and readers love and expect. Follow Jake as he explores a vast new multiverse filled with challenges and opportunities. As he grows in power, he slowly transforms from a bored office worker into a true apex hunter. It's perfect for fans of He Who Fights Monsters, Mark of the Fool, My Best Friend is an Eldritch Horror, the Cradle Series, Iron Prince, Gleam, Mage Errant, System Universe, Defiance of the Fall, Infrasound Berserker, Azarinth Healer, Path of Ascension, Legend of Randidly Ghosthound, Dissonance (Unbound #1), Amelia the Level Zero Hero, Industrial Strength Magic, Darkblade, Dungeon Crawler Carl, Otherside Picnic, Solo Leveling, Branson Sanderson’s Cosmere Universe; The Space Between Worlds (Micaiah Johnson), and Neverwhere (Neil Gaiman), Zogarth is the author of the bestselling, mega-hit, 9 volume LitRPG adventure series The Primal Hunter from Aethon Books, and the best selling The Primal Hunter audiobook series, read by Travis Baldree from Aethon Audio! About Light Novels from Aethon & Vault: All Aethon & Vault Light Novels are based on mega-bestselling LitRPG and Progression Fantasy eBooks published by trailblazing digital Science Fiction and Fantasy publisher, Aethon Books. If you’ve read and enjoyed the Aethon eBooks, Aethon & Vault light novels have kept everything you love about those eBooks – and upped the game. By dividing each original Aethon eBook into two to four Light Novel volumes, Aethon & Vault endeavors to enhance the reading experience by providing an easily-digestible print edition with illustrations and design details. Every Aethon & Vault light novel volume is produced in conjunction with and approved by the author/creator of the bestselling eBook. Each Aethon & Vault light novel volume contains seven original, exclusive illustrations – in both full color and black and white - from some of the most talented manga artists and illustrators from around the world, while every page of the book is meticulously designed and embellished with never-before-seen elements taken directly from the narrative heart of the story. If you’re already an existing fan and you’ve devoured the eBook, now is the time to grab the light novels in print format and widely distributed for the very first time! And if you’ve never read any of the bestselling eBooks, this is your opportunity to dive into the intersecting world of Light Novels, LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, Isekai, and Manga!

The winter of 1944 became one of the deadliest seasons in human history. Deep inside the frozen forests of the Ardennes, gunfire echoed through the snow-covered wilderness as exhausted soldiers fought through fear, isolation, and the brutal reality of war. In the middle of this chaos stands one wounded American soldier, trapped behind enemy lines during the Battle of the Bulge with little hope of survival. Lucky Strike is more than a wartime story. It is a powerful journey through fear, courage, brotherhood, sacrifice, and emotional endurance during one of World War II's most devastating battles. This gripping book explores the psychological and emotional layers hidden beneath the battlefield, following the desperate struggle of soldiers forced to survive impossible conditions while surrounded by violence, freezing temperatures, and constant danger. Through a detailed cinematic breakdown of the film, readers are taken deep into the emotional heart of the story. From the frozen battlefields and terrifying encounters with German patrols to the loneliness of survival behind enemy lines, every chapter reveals the human cost of war in vivid and emotionally powerful detail. Inside this book, you will discover: The historical background of the Battle of the Bulge and its emotional significance during World War II A deep exploration of Scott Eastwood's emotionally grounded wartime performance The psychological trauma, fear, and emotional exhaustion carried by soldiers during combat The powerful themes of loyalty, sacrifice, hope, and military brotherhood Detailed analysis of the film's cinematography, winter landscapes, sound design, and realism Comparisons to legendary war dramas such as Saving Private Ryan, 1917, Fury, and Band of Brothers The emotional symbolism hidden throughout the narrative and battlefield atmosphere A complete breakdown of the film's storytelling, suspense, pacing, and character development This book is written for readers who love emotionally powerful war dramas, cinematic storytelling, historical survival narratives, and deep movie analysis. It goes far beyond surface-level reviews by examining the emotional struggles, psychological survival, and human resilience that make Lucky Strike such a haunting and unforgettable wartime story. Every page places readers directly inside the frozen forests of the Ardennes, where fear never sleeps, survival feels uncertain, and courage is tested every moment. The emotional realism of the story creates an experience that lingers long after the final chapter ends. If you enjoy war films filled with suspense, emotional depth, historical realism, and unforgettable survival stories, this book will pull you into the heart of one of the most intense wartime journeys ever brought to the screen. Grab Your Copy Now Step into the frozen battlefields of World War II and experience a powerful cinematic exploration of survival, fear, sacrifice, and emotional endurance. Lucky Strike is a gripping wartime analysis that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.

Welcome to the "Microsoft Azure Laboratory Book." This comprehensive guide is crafted to provide a hands-on learning experience for all levels of IT professionals and students keen to master Microsoft Azure. Through detailed, step-by-step instructions, this book will guide you through a series of practical exercises and labs, aimed at building your understanding and skills in implementing Azure solutions. The focus of this book is not only to explain theoretical concepts but also to engage you actively in implementing what you learn. Each chapter introduces a different Azure topic, starting with the simplest operations and moving to more complex configurations and deployments. The lab exercises are designed to give you real-world experience, simulating scenarios you might encounter in your professional life. Structure of the Book: 1. Introduction to Azure: Learn the basics of cloud computing with Azure, exploring core services such as Azure Compute, Storage, and Networking. 2. Virtual Machines and Networks: Dive into creating and managing virtual machines, setting up virtual networks, and configuring network security groups. 3. Storage Solutions: Implement various storage solutions in Azure, including Blob Storage, File Storage, and Queue Storage. Learn how to manage data access and security. 4. Azure Active Directory: Explore identity services with Azure Active Directory, and learn how to manage users and group access. 5. Azure App Services: Gain hands-on experience deploying web apps and mobile apps using Azure App Services. Understand scaling options and continuous deployment. 6. Databases and SQL Services: Set up and manage SQL databases in Azure. Learn about scaling, backup, and restore operations. Features of the Book: 1. Detailed Steps: Each lab exercise provides detailed steps to guide you through the setup and implementation process. 2. Screenshots and Diagrams: Visual aids help clarify complex concepts and guide you through the user interface and configurations. 3. Tips and Best Practices: Gain insights into industry best practices and tips from experienced Azure practitioners. 4. Review Questions: At the end of each chapter, review questions help consolidate your learning and prepare you for certification exams. 5. Online Test Papers: To reinforce your learning, we provide a series of online test papers that mimic real-world scenarios and challenges. These tests are designed to evaluate your understanding and help you identify areas that need further study. 6. Video Tutorials: Understanding deep learning concepts can sometimes be challenging through text alone. Our book includes links to a series of video tutorials that provide visual and auditory explanations of complex topics. Visit our official website Lightup Technologies to find the digital edition of this book at a lower price. It offers an easy and comfortable reading experience. We will deliver within one hour. Soft copy is compatible to all devices like Mobile, Tablet, Laptop, Desktop, etc.

READ A FAIRY TALE & DRAW THE MAGIC! This enchanting activity book features a fairy tale. It invites kids to read along and draw all the characters as they appear in the story. Children will use their imagination to visualize emotions, feel the characters' joy, fear, pride, and more, and bring the tale to life through their art! "HEDGEHOGS IN THE DESERT": Two brave hedgehogs leave their cozy forest, hearts full of excitement, to find a wonderful oasis in the vast desert. Along the way, they endure unbearable hot days, chilly nights, and relentless sandy winds. Yet, with every soft breeze, refreshing cactus juice, and stunning sunset, they find hope to keep going. Their paths eventually divide-one discovers a peaceful paradise, while the other faces mirages but discovers the joy of exploring. Though their ways differ, both hedgehogs learn that the journey is what makes life precious, filled with happiness and meaning along the way. THEIR OWN STORY ALBUM: By the end, kids will have created a one-of-a-kind illustrated album, filled with drawings of the characters and scenes they imagined-a keepsake they'll be proud to show off again and again! LEARN THROUGH PLAY: Kids read a story, then draw the characters and moments described, strengthening literacy and artistic expression side by side! With every turn of the page, they'll build storytelling skills and emotional awareness through creativity. KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES: Develop reading comprehension and storytelling ability Enhance drawing skills and fine motor control Practice recognizing and expressing emotions through art Build imagination, focus, and visual interpretation Create a personalized story album that they illustrated themselves FUN EDUCATIONAL GAMES: This book is a magical blend of reading and drawing, guiding children to interpret scenes and characters using their hearts and hands. They will learn to capture expressions and feelings in their unique way. ENCOURAGES INDEPENDENT LEARNING: With easy-to-follow story text and simple drawing prompts, children can enjoy the adventure solo or share it with a grown-up. It's perfect for building confidence in both reading and creative expression. PROMOTES CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION: Each page inspires young artists to dive into the world of make-believe, draw freely, and explore storytelling through color, shape, and feeling. BEST GIFT FOR AGES 6 TO 10: A screen-free, educational treasure that turns birthdays, holidays, and quiet afternoons into magical experiences. Ideal for budding readers, young artists, and fairy tale lovers everywhere! NOTE: These pages are perfect for crayons or colored pencils. Markers are not recommended, as the ink may bleed through the paper.

The landscape was full of machines and scrap metal connected to the facility in one way or another. Always present on the horizon were the colossal cooling towers of the Bona Reactor, with their green obstruction lights. If you put your ear to the ground, you could hear the heartbeat of the Loop - the purring of the Gravitron, the central piece of engineering magic that was the focus of the Loop's experiments. In 1954, the Swedish government ordered the construction of the world's largest particle accelerator. The facility was completed in 1969, located deep below the pastoral suburban countryside, outside of Stockholm. The local population called this marvel of technology the Loop. Over the years since it was built, strange phenomena have started to appear in the area - mysterious creatures stalking the land, machines malfunctioning in inexplicable ways. In the Tales From the Loop - The Board Game, you take the roles of local kids and play cooperatively to investigate whatever phenomena that threaten the islands (or perhaps just the local video store), and hopefully stop them. Each day starts at school, but as soon as the bell rings you can use whatever time you have before dinner and homework to go exploring! You can either play through one of the branching scenarios - ranging from alien plantlife to visitors from the past - or choose a more sandbox experience using the game's Mystery Islands mode. Scenarios vary in length and you can play solo, by controlling two Kids, all the way up to five players. Each turn in the game represents a day in the life of the Kids and starts with them meeting up at school. There they will pick up new rumours and plan their actions for the coming day. Once the bell rings and school's out, they are free to roam the islands, either investigating the mysteries and rumours available, or simply taking care of chores (or both!). Each Kid has a certain amount of Time available to them as they take their turn, which they can spend freely and in any order desired. In effect all player turns are integrated: you don't have to sit and wait for your turn to come around, but can move about together with the others. And sticking together is wise when facing tougher challenges as you can help eachother out and even combine your items for new abilities that can completely bypass a challenge! At the end of the day it's important to be home in time for dinner and homework. You can stay out longer, but that could mean losing some priveleges (like getting that critical car ride!) or even becoming grounded... Bring your best friends and go out and explore the mysteries of the Loop!

Sherlock Holmes had many secrets. This is the greatest of them.Our knowledge of the life and career of Mr Sherlock Holmes is necessarily partial and inexact. Riddled with lacunae and ambiguities, its parameters are defined chiefly by what his friend and colleague, Dr John Watson, saw fit to record. One era in particular - those enigmatic years in which, believed dead at the Reichenbach Falls, the Great Detective roved the world incognito - has been shrouded in obscurity and doubt, the particulars of that time too terrible and too strange to be set down in full.At least, that is, until now...Part One: PoppylandIt is October, 1921. Dr John Watson, now almost seventy, has accustomed himself to a life of retirement. He is surprised, then, to encounter his old friend, Mr Sherlock Holmes, rising out of the early evening mist like a wraith. There are things they have to discuss, he says, matters from the distant past. It is important, he says, that Watson hears at last a full account of what happened to Holmes during his years away from England when, believed by the world to be dead following his battle with Professor Moriarty, he travelled incognito overseas...Part Two: At the Gates of Shambhala1892. At the heart of Tibet, a world away from London, where a grieving Dr Watson is battling demons of his own, stands an ancient monastery, abandoned for generations but now the source of rumours of the most peculiar and terrible kind. For strangers have lately invaded this place and pressed it into service for their dark schemes. Those who dwell nearby have come to live in fear and sorrow. What good fortune, then, that a certain noted Norwegian explorer should happen to have found himself in the vicinity...Part Three: The Man in the MoonlightMr Sherlock Holmes is the kind of man whom it is practically impossible to imagine ever having been a child, so fixed and set is his nature. Yet even he was once an infant, his childhood as fraught with peril as his adult life. That time, long past, still haunts him - one element most of all, the figure of a stranger, standing without and gazing upwards, his thin, pale face haloed by moonlight.Part Four: The Tragedy of Pargetter SquareHere is where it ends: with a murderer in Pargetter Square, with the detective and a tyrant come face to face in Baker Street, with desperate ambition and wickedness incarnate, with an assassin's bullet and with old friends working, unknowingly, as one. Yet what is an ending if not a beginning by a different name?

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With queen bees, drama queens and cliquey teens girl friendships can be tough! Teen Life Confidential is here to help with this guide for teenagers looking for help surviving the friendship game. Hanging out with your best friends can be awesome, but what happens when things go wrong? Queen Bees, Drama Queens and Cliquey Teens answers your friendship problems and questions and gives advice on everything from how to cope with the bullies and mean girls at school, to how to be a better friend yourself. Written by experienced author Anita Naik, this title explores all aspects of teenage girl friendships and the problems that surround them. We look at what being popular means, the downsides of friendships and what to do when things go wrong. Includes an 8 ways to empower yourself guide. Self-esteem and self-confidence are vital when coping with girl friendships and girl bullying, so we've given 8 things that the reader can do every day to improve their confidence and build their self esteem. Each section is accompanied by quotes from real teenagers to give examples of real-life problems that teenagers experience every day. We also feature quizzes to help you to assess your own behaviour and work out what your friendship style is. Anita Naik is an author, columnist, blogger and journalist. She started her career as advice columnist on the teen magazine Just 17, and is now the agony aunt at Teen Now magazine and Avon Connects. of teens, tech, parenting, education and social media, across various media platforms and magazines. Kidscape is the first charity in the UK established specifically to prevent bullying and child sexual abuse. Kidscape works UK-wide to provide individuals and organisations with practical skills and resources necessary to keep children safe from harm. We are grateful to Claude Knights at Kidscape for her advice in the creation of this book. Chapter One - Being popular: What does it means to be popular and who you are friends with right now? Chapter Two - The girls who rule school: Here we look at the girls at the top of the class and why they behave the way they do. Chapter Three - The downside of friendships: Relational aggression explained and ways to deal with the mean behaviours that arise in girl friendships. Chapter Four - What kind of friend are you? Helps readers to assess their own friendship behaviour. We look at the different types of friend and the problems of the behaviours associated with them. Chapter Five - When things go wrong: How to cope with friendships that end, or turn nasty. A Help Section gives details of places to go for further help and guidance, and a glossary explains specific terms to readers.

Weihnachten 1914 an der Westfront. Für einen Moment schweigen die Waffen, begegnen sich die Soldaten im Niemandsland, teilen gemeinsam die Sehnsucht nach Frieden. Was wäre, wenn aus dieser „Unterbrechung“ im Krieg das Ende des Ersten Weltkrieges geworden wäre, wenn Millionen von Menschen nicht getötet worden wären? Ausgehend von der modellhaften Analyse der Waffenruhen um Weihnachten 1914 untersucht diese friedensethische theologische Arbeit weitere „Unterbrechungen von Gewalt“ im Ersten und im Zweiten Weltkrieg. Inspiriert durch den amerikanischen Sozialphilosophen Michael Walzer entwickelt der Verfasser seine These anhand der Analyse historischer Beispiele. Er folgt dabei den biographischen Linien dreier katholischer Soldaten (Dominik Richert, Heinrich Böll und Heinz Droßel), die auf deutscher Seite gekämpft haben, ganz bewusst aus der Sicht eines „Kriegsenkels“. Anhand zahlreicher Beispiele wird die Tragfähigkeit des Konzepts der „Unterbrechung von Gewalt“ ausgewiesen und unter anderem in Auseinandersetzung mit Konzepten der historischen Widerstandsforschung konturiert. Der Kerngedanke ist, dass sich in diesen Handlungen, die von beginnender Nonkonformität bis hin zum Rettungswiderstand reichen, ein Zweifel an der militärischen Logik, ein Zweifel an Feindbildern zeigt, der von der Menschenwürde ausgeht. Von dem Gedanken her, diesen Zweifel nicht stillzulegen, nicht zu „suspendieren“, entwickelt Michael Schober einen ethischen Zugang, den er für die Friedensarbeit fruchtbar zu machen sucht. Nicht nur in den extremen Kontexten der beiden Weltkriege und der Shoah ist es notwendig, Alternativen zur Gewalt zu denken, im Sinne der Menschenwürde Machtstrukturen in Zweifel zu ziehen, Frieden zumindest für möglich zu halten, sich vorzustellen, was wäre, wenn ... This paper starts by analyzing ceasefires that occurred on the Western Front on Christmas Day 1914 from ethical and theological perspectives. Inspired by the American social philosopher Michael Walzer, this thesis explores examples of ceasefires and other “interruptions of violence” during both world wars. The analysis is aligned with three biographical lines of soldiers who fought on the German side (Dominik Richert, Heinrich Böll and Heinz Droßel) during World War One and World War Two. The “interruption of violence” is introduced as an ethical concept and operationalized through historical and scientific research. Military tradition, based on conformity, tends to favour the elimination of doubt in the context of war. However, this work maintains that as the seed of doubt emerges, it builds into resistance and to saving human life and not “saving the enemy”. Human dignity and the concept and understanding of “enemy” during war dispel commonly assumed military tactics which aim to dehumanize and thus enable the destruction of the perceived “other”. Impulses that trigger doubt can start with seeing opposing soldiers in their vulnerability (“naked soldiers”) and perpetuate the resistance to killing by building bridges to the “other”. In acknowledging their compassion and following their conscience with regard to the enemy, Michael Schober extracts and disseminates examples of soldiers preventing or stopping the active killing of an opposing soldier in the context of Dave Grossman’s study of resistance to killing. The important interplay between doubt and the interruption of violence allows the author to extricate the ethical underpinnings of war and what eventually leads to peace. Michael Schober received his PhD from the Department of Catholic Theology at the University of Tübingen in conjunction with German Literature and Political Science. After working as teacher in adult education, Michael Schober is now an advisor in religious education and methodology in the department of Catholic Theology at the University of Hildesheim. Das Literaturverzeichnis wurde auf die zitierte Literatur reduziert und neu unterteilt. In den Fließtext der Arbeit wurde inhaltlich nicht mehr einge

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