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'A fascinating account of the intellectual origins of identity politics' Financial Times, Books of the Year The origins, consequences and limitations of an ideology that has quickly become highly influential around the world. For much of their history, societies have violently oppressed ethnic, religious and sexual minorities. It is no surprise then that many who passionately believe in social justice have come to believe that members of marginalized groups need to take pride in their identity if they are to resist injustice. But over the past decades, a healthy appreciation for the culture and heritage of minorities has transformed into an obsession with group identity in all its forms. A new ideology - which Yascha Mounk terms the 'identity synthesis' - seeks to put each citizen's matrix of identities at the heart of social, cultural and political life. This, he argues, is The Identity Trap. Mounk traces the intellectual origin of these ideas. He tells the story of how they were able to win tremendous power over the past decade. And he makes a nuanced case why their application to areas from education to public policy is proving to be deeply counterproductive. In his passionate plea for universalism and humanism, he argues that the proponents of identitarian ideas will, though they may be full of good intentions, make it harder to achieve progress towards genuine equality.

The sonnets of William Shakespeare are among the most famous love poems in the English language. For sustained dramatic intrigue and sophistication of plot, these works are at least the equal of Shakespeare's greatest plays. Compelling, subtle, and intellectually rigorous—yet taut with intense emotion—each poem invites study, interpretation, and awe, from one generation to the next.This recording presents them in their entirety, allowing a new generation to discover Shakespeare's emotional power, mastery of language, and insight into the human condition. Acclaimed actors from the past fifty years perform the entire sequence of 154 sonnets—along with "A Lover's Complaint" and selected songs—delivering the full range and power of virtuosity, emotional power and bristling intelligence that made Shakespeare great. Among the readers are Roscoe Lee Browne, Christopher Cazenove, Minnie Driver, Kelsey Grammer, Edward Herrmann, Patrick Macnee, Juliet Mills, Vanessa Redgrave, Jean Smart, Alfre Woodard, and Michael York.

From the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the Crossfire saga comes the conclusion of a twisty tale of three women fighting to outrun their pasts-one for love, one for power and one for revenge. ----- With the trademark emotional intensity and scorching sensuality of multimillion bestseller Sylvia Day, the dangerous and sultry Blacklist duology comes to its riveting conclusion. 'There's so much suspense and mystery in the entire book and it made for such an amazing story' 5***** Reader Review 'Sylvia Day has created such a beautifully written masterpiece which is adorned with the mysterious, sexy, exciting and suspenseful vibes' 5***** Reader Review 'One of the best I have read this year' 5***** Reader Review 'Lots of emotion, tension and violence but love finds a way through' 5***** Reader Review Lily Black was presumed dead for years. Now, she's back in the unquestioning arms of her loving husband, Kane. Where she's been remains a mystery, but her past sins haunt her and bring deadly danger into the lives of the family. Meanwhile Aliyah, Kane's mother, has worked hard for her position of power. She has never believed Lily is who she says she is, and will stop at nothing to expose her. Amy, Kane's sister-in-law, has always been a pawn in the dangerous games this family plays. But she knows she deserves more, and will do anything to claim the biggest prize. Three women fight to outrun their pasts. But could they have more in common than they think? ***So Close was a Sunday Times bestseller April 2023***

Only the greatest sacrifice can turn the tide of war. War is brewing in the fifth book in this complete, #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas, author of the Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series. The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius as war looms on the horizon. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves increasingly at odds with those who don't. With her heart sworn to the warrior-prince by her side and her fealty pledged to the people she is determined to save, Aelin will delve into the depths of her power to protect those she loves. But as monsters emerge from the horrors of the past, dark forces stand poised to claim her world. The only chance for salvation lies in a desperate quest that may take more from Aelin than she has to give, a quest that forces her to choose what-and who-she's willing to sacrifice for the sake of peace. Kingdoms collide in this fifth book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series. Other books in this series include: Throne of Glass Crown of Midnight Heir of Fire Queen of Shadows Tower of Dawn Kingdom of Ash The Assassin's Blade (prequel novellas)

From the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the Crossfire saga comes the conclusion of a twisty tale of three women fighting to outrun their pasts-one for love, one for power and one for revenge. ----- With the trademark emotional intensity and scorching sensuality of multimillion bestseller Sylvia Day, the dangerous and sultry Blacklist duology comes to its riveting conclusion. 'There's so much suspense and mystery in the entire book and it made for such an amazing story' 5***** Reader Review 'Sylvia Day has created such a beautifully written masterpiece which is adorned with the mysterious, sexy, exciting and suspenseful vibes' 5***** Reader Review 'One of the best I have read this year' 5***** Reader Review 'Lots of emotion, tension and violence but love finds a way through' 5***** Reader Review Lily Black was presumed dead for years. Now, she's back in the unquestioning arms of her loving husband, Kane. Where she's been remains a mystery, but her past sins haunt her and bring deadly danger into the lives of the family. Meanwhile Aliyah, Kane's mother, has worked hard for her position of power. She has never believed Lily is who she says she is, and will stop at nothing to expose her. Amy, Kane's sister-in-law, has always been a pawn in the dangerous games this family plays. But she knows she deserves more, and will do anything to claim the biggest prize. Three women fight to outrun their pasts. But could they have more in common than they think? ***So Close was a Sunday Times bestseller April 2023***

In the heart of Amsterdams Vondelpark lies a house no one sees except Jacob. Drawn into its mysterious garden, he discovers flowers unlike any other, each holding the power to reshape memories, dreams, and truths.But the garden does not give without taking. As Jacob grapples with grief and the ghosts of his past, he must decide: Will he surrender to oblivion, or will he risk everything for a second chance at life?A hauntingly beautiful novel about memory, loss, and the unseen forces that shape our fate.

The Eleterria, powerful twin orbs with the power to change the past. Oscar and Tinasha have one, but the other has vanished. Even alone, the mysterious artifact can change the course of history, and there are many who will stop at nothing to obtain it. With danger erupting from all around as their wedding approaches, will the king and witch be able to protect the orb from falling into the wrong hands? The pair's nameless story of love and adventure comes to a climactic end!

The Eleterria, powerful twin orbs with the power to change the past. Oscar and Tinasha have one, but the other has vanished. Even alone, the mysterious artifact can change the course of history, and there are many who will stop at nothing to obtain it. With danger erupting from all around as their wedding approaches, will the king and witch be able to protect the orb from falling into the wrong hands? The pair's nameless story of love and adventure comes to a climactic end!

In the heart of Amsterdams Vondelpark lies a house no one sees except Jacob. Drawn into its mysterious garden, he discovers flowers unlike any other, each holding the power to reshape memories, dreams, and truths.But the garden does not give without taking. As Jacob grapples with grief and the ghosts of his past, he must decide: Will he surrender to oblivion, or will he risk everything for a second chance at life?A hauntingly beautiful novel about memory, loss, and the unseen forces that shape our fate.

In this riveting new action fantasy series, an ordinary guy named Ray White somehow gains admission to Arnold Academy of Magic, a school for elite magicians. But could he be connected to the mighty Iceblade Sorcerer of legend? An addictive manga with a classic feel sure to appeal to fantasy and isekai fans alike, from the editorial team behind FAIRY TAIL 100 Years Quest and Shaman King: FAUST8. Trapped in Despair The ultimate duel at the Magicus Chevaliers begins between rivals Amelia of Arnold Academy and Ariane Algren of Diome Academy . Amelia is physically prepared for battle but emotionally smothered by ghosts of the past . In the meantime, Ray gets captured by cronies of the Grim Reaper . The Iceblade Sorcerer unleashes his full arsenal of attacks, but the enemies, driven by dark pasts, fight back with malicious weapons . Can Ray and Amelia unleash their powers from within to escape their traps?

Is there power in emotion? MILAN Different. Problematic. Dangerous. Those are their words, the people who do not know me. I call myself defective. My neurodiverse brain does not understand people, but I understand power, and power comes from status, from becoming the Capo dei Capi of the Cosa Nostra and the Outfit. I did not, however, anticipate that becoming Capo would require the one thing I never wanted-a wife-and worse, the woman I chose is chaotic, angry, overly emotional, and determined to disrupt the world. Sicily Bianchi does not fit into my well-ordered life, so why can I feel when she is near? SICILY I feel everything. I feel for myself, for everyone around me, but most of all, I feel the deep-rooted misogyny breaking the women in the Famiglia-and I want to destroy it. Women deserve more, and I was fighting hard for it until my father forced me into an arranged marriage with our new, dangerous, unemotional Capo. He is shrouded in dark secrets, and I need to discover what his past is hiding before he destroys my fight. Milan Lucca doesn't understand my need for change, so why does he let me change him? The Greatest Mind is a standalone, meaning you need no prior context to enjoy! Tropes include: Mafia Slight age gap Arranged marriage Found family Neurodivergent representation Morally grey Past secrets Posessive MMC Feisty, angry FMC

Is there power in emotion? MILAN Different. Problematic. Dangerous. Those are their words, the people who do not know me. I call myself defective. My neurodiverse brain does not understand people, but I understand power, and power comes from status, from becoming the Capo dei Capi of the Cosa Nostra and the Outfit. I did not, however, anticipate that becoming Capo would require the one thing I never wanted-a wife-and worse, the woman I chose is chaotic, angry, overly emotional, and determined to disrupt the world. Sicily Bianchi does not fit into my well-ordered life, so why can I feel when she is near? SICILY I feel everything. I feel for myself, for everyone around me, but most of all, I feel the deep-rooted misogyny breaking the women in the Famiglia-and I want to destroy it. Women deserve more, and I was fighting hard for it until my father forced me into an arranged marriage with our new, dangerous, unemotional Capo. He is shrouded in dark secrets, and I need to discover what his past is hiding before he destroys my fight. Milan Lucca doesn't understand my need for change, so why does he let me change him? The Greatest Mind is a standalone, meaning you need no prior context to enjoy! Tropes include: Mafia Slight age gap Arranged marriage Found family Neurodivergent representation Morally grey Past secrets Posessive MMC Feisty, angry FMC

Live. Die. Repeat. – Death may seem inevitable as you progress through the story, but it's not the end. With each death you'll resurrect where it all started—and maybe learn a little about what happened here in the process. Escape this loop and discover the truth about the military facility and Willow's past! Expect the Unexpected – You'll never know what comes next as you make your way through the military facility. Each floor will present a procedurally generated layout complete with new enemies to face and equipment to grab. Fully Armed and Operational – You'll encounter a veritable armada of mechanical foes in the mysterious military facility. Use a variety of weapons, take advantage of status effects, and power up with unique skills to take them down. Unlimited Power! – Dodge and parry enemy attacks with precision to build up Exo Force. When enough Exo Force is built up, unleash your ultimate power with Onslaught Mode and become temporarily invincible.

From the bestselling author of  The 48 Laws of Power and The Laws of Human Nature, a vital work revealing that the secret to mastery is already within you. Each one of us has within us the potential to be a Master. Learn the secrets of the field you have chosen, submit to a rigorous apprenticeship, absorb the hidden knowledge possessed by those with years of experience, surge past competitors to surpass them in brilliance, and explode established patterns from within. Study the behaviors of Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Leonardo da Vinci and the nine contemporary Masters interviewed for this book.  The bestseller author of  The 48 Laws of Power,  The Art of Seduction, and  The 33 Strategies of War,  Robert Greene has spent a lifetime studying the laws of power. Now, he shares the secret path to greatness. With this seminal text as a guide, readers will learn how to unlock the passion within and become masters.

Read by the author, Tomi AdeyemiFrom global sensation Tomi Adeyemi, The Siren is a dark, propulsive speculative thriller that will leave you breathless. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Children of Blood and Bone, soon to be a major motion picture releasing in 2027.When Emery joins Dartmouth College she's determined it will be the ticket to her future, as she leaves the chaos of her past behind.But before long she meets glamorous, intoxicating Roux, and her close-knit band of 'sirens'. Why can't she stay away from them – and what do they want from Emery?As she learns more about these women, it becomes clear that there is a dark power operating at the heart of their circle. And, with everything on the line, Emery decides it's a power she must take for herself – no matter the cost.An addictive and sinister examination of power and survival – and the frighteningly thin lines between life and death.

The 50th Anniversary edition of the ground-breaking, worldwide bestselling feminist tract. 'The Female Eunuch retains that power of transformation; it asserts the possibility of creativity within female experience' Guardian A worldwide bestseller, translated into over twelve languages, The Female Eunuch is a landmark in the history of the women's movement. Drawing liberally from history, literature and popular culture, past and present, Germaine Greer's searing examination of women's oppression is at once an important social commentary and a passionately argued masterpiece of polemic. Probably the most famous, most widely read book on feminism ever.

Heir to the throne of Valdina, beautiful Attila vows two things -- to do everything in her power to return her beloved sick father, King Sigismund, to health and to find true love. But it seems that her stepmother, the scheming and selfish Queen Margit has other ideas for her future. Desperate to marry her as quickly as possible to Prince Otto, a young man with a shadowy past, Queen Margit's eyes are set firmly on the throne for herself. And it seems she will stop at nothing to get her own way and rule Valdina alone.

The seven most popular boys at Decelis Academy all share a secret—they’re vampires. Keeping their identities concealed and dealing with their werewolf rivals is trouble enough, but the appearance of a mysterious new student only further complicates things. The girl, Sooha, also has hidden powers, and the boys can’t help but feel an inexplicable attraction to her. As Sooha and the vampires find themselves increasingly drawn toward each other, murky pasts and intertwined futures threaten to turn their world upside down. Just what fate awaits them under the dark moon…?

Michael Young is a brilliant young history student whose life is changed when he meets Leo Zuckerman, an ageing physicist with a theory that can change worlds. Together they realise that they have the power to alter history and eradicate a great evil. But tinkering with timelines is more dangerous than they can imagine and nothing - past, present or future - will ever be the same again. 'The tensions and resolutions are intrinsically comic, made still more enjoyable by [Fry's] sinuous invention and cleverness at caricature' Spectator 'Sprightly and entertaining' Telegraph

The seven most popular boys at Decelis Academy all share a secret—they’re vampires. Keeping their identities concealed and dealing with their werewolf rivals is trouble enough, but the appearance of a mysterious new student only further complicates things. The girl, Sooha, also has hidden powers, and the boys can’t help but feel an inexplicable attraction to her. As Sooha and the vampires find themselves increasingly drawn toward each other, murky pasts and intertwined futures threaten to turn their world upside down. Just what fate awaits them under the dark moon…?

Live. Die. Repeat. – Death may seem inevitable as you progress through the story, but it's not the end. With each death you'll resurrect where it all started—and maybe learn a little about what happened here in the process. Escape this loop and discover the truth about the military facility and Willow's past! Expect the Unexpected – You'll never know what comes next as you make your way through the military facility. Each floor will present a procedurally generated layout complete with new enemies to face and equipment to grab. Fully Armed and Operational – You'll encounter a veritable armada of mechanical foes in the mysterious military facility. Use a variety of weapons, take advantage of status effects, and power up with unique skills to take them down. Unlimited Power! – Dodge and parry enemy attacks with precision to build up Exo Force. When enough Exo Force is built up, unleash your ultimate power with Onslaught Mode and become temporarily invincible.

They whisper your fortunes, but what can they tell of their past? A fearless fortune teller in 1920s Paris must use her powers to divine who she can trust-and even more importantly, learn to trust herself-in the searing new gothic novel from the author of The Haunting of Moscow House. Spirited twenty-something Zina and her secretive grandmother, Baba Valya, own a tearoom on rue Daru in Paris, where they have lived quietly since Zina's mother's untimely death. By day, the women serve tea, mostly to members of the bustling Russian émigré community, but when dusk falls, they divine fortunes and perform séances for their loyal clientele. Then the charming Princess Olga and her brother arrive, searching for answers about the disappearance of their father, the Grand Duke and cousin to the murdered last Tsar of Russia. Zina, eager to learn more about the spirit world and her powers, performs the séance. She is able to summon the Grand Duke, but to her horror, he starts to haunt the shop, and he seems to know something sinister about her mother's death. As Zina delves into her family's hidden past, dark secrets are unearthed, threatening Zina and her grandmother's found family, home, and tearoom, not to mention their very lives.

Love is a mortal sin, and the secrets of the past are deadly. Plunge into the third installment novel in the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series and "prepare to be hooked" (Entertainment Weekly) - now with a gorgeous new cover, a map, a new foreword, and exclusive bonus content! City of Glass is a Shadowhunters novel. To save her mother’s life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters—never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death. To make things worse, she learns that Jace does not want her there, and Simon has been thrown in prison by the Shadowhunters, who are deeply suspicious of a vampire who can withstand sunlight. As Clary uncovers more about her family’s past, she finds an ally in mysterious Shadowhunter Sebastian. With Valentine mustering the full force of his power to destroy all Shadowhunters forever, their only chance to defeat him is to fight alongside their eternal enemies. But can Downworlders and Shadowhunters put aside their hatred to work together? While Jace realizes exactly how much he’s willing to risk for Clary, can she harness her newfound powers to help save the Glass City - whatever the cost?

An oracle who can see the future teams up with the far-too-hot demon from her past to avert catastrophe, in this steamy paranormal romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Zomromcom. Gwen Wexloff might be able to see the future, but not when it matters. Her visions invariably involve piddling issues, which means—unlike most oracles—she’s spent her life predicting for everyday humans instead of international power brokers. After a clutch of brain-slurping zombies escapes from their walled-off compound, though, Gwen experiences the first genuinely world-altering vision of her life . . . and now she needs help. Unfortunately, that help comes from Hugh Blacke, the same starchy (but annoyingly cute) demon who watched her bomb her oracle verification test years ago. To Gwen's dismay, the two of them will need to work together to unravel the deadly conspiracy behind the zombie breach, despite their complicated past and the secrets they’re keeping. Even with her newfound power, she couldn't have foreseen how quickly they'd both want more than a simple partnership. But the clock is ticking—and with the fate of humanity at stake, Gwen and Hugh will have to decide how much they’re willing to risk for an unexpected, passionate love...and a future together that might prove very short indeed.

A LIFETIME BY YOUR SIDE The path to true love hasn’t always been easy for Uiko and Takamura. Doubt, insecurity, and forces beyond their control have tested the power of their bond time and again. But fate is a force not easily reckoned with—and now this unlikely pair has finally arrived at their wedding day! And they aren’t the only alpha and omega lovebirds in this story. Find out more about the shared past and present of co-workers Reika and Sawada in the steamy final volume of this omegaverse romance! The final volume!

Michael Young is a brilliant young history student whose life is changed when he meets Leo Zuckerman, an ageing physicist with a theory that can change worlds. Together they realise that they have the power to alter history and eradicate a great evil. But tinkering with timelines is more dangerous than they can imagine and nothing - past, present or future - will ever be the same again. 'The tensions and resolutions are intrinsically comic, made still more enjoyable by [Fry's] sinuous invention and cleverness at caricature' Spectator 'Sprightly and entertaining' Telegraph

Worlds collide, secrets are laid bare, and nothing is sacred in this highly anticipated finale to the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Immortal Dark! Beware the monster, beware the girl. They feed on wild devotion. Kidan Adane stands at the edge of a world on the brink—where ancient rules no longer hold, forbidden power is stirring, and the consequences of past choices are beginning to surface.​ With love turned to hatred and humanity hanging in the balance, Kidan must decide how much more she is willing to break to save the world she’s already doomed.

The 50th Anniversary edition of the ground-breaking, worldwide bestselling feminist tract. 'The Female Eunuch retains that power of transformation; it asserts the possibility of creativity within female experience' Guardian A worldwide bestseller, translated into over twelve languages, The Female Eunuch is a landmark in the history of the women's movement. Drawing liberally from history, literature and popular culture, past and present, Germaine Greer's searing examination of women's oppression is at once an important social commentary and a passionately argued masterpiece of polemic. Probably the most famous, most widely read book on feminism ever.

A LIFETIME BY YOUR SIDE The path to true love hasn’t always been easy for Uiko and Takamura. Doubt, insecurity, and forces beyond their control have tested the power of their bond time and again. But fate is a force not easily reckoned with—and now this unlikely pair has finally arrived at their wedding day! And they aren’t the only alpha and omega lovebirds in this story. Find out more about the shared past and present of co-workers Reika and Sawada in the steamy final volume of this omegaverse romance! The final volume!

Love is a mortal sin, and the secrets of the past are deadly. Plunge into the third installment novel in the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series and "prepare to be hooked" (Entertainment Weekly) - now with a gorgeous new cover, a map, a new foreword, and exclusive bonus content! City of Glass is a Shadowhunters novel. To save her mother’s life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters—never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death. To make things worse, she learns that Jace does not want her there, and Simon has been thrown in prison by the Shadowhunters, who are deeply suspicious of a vampire who can withstand sunlight. As Clary uncovers more about her family’s past, she finds an ally in mysterious Shadowhunter Sebastian. With Valentine mustering the full force of his power to destroy all Shadowhunters forever, their only chance to defeat him is to fight alongside their eternal enemies. But can Downworlders and Shadowhunters put aside their hatred to work together? While Jace realizes exactly how much he’s willing to risk for Clary, can she harness her newfound powers to help save the Glass City - whatever the cost?