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'A spellbinding modern fairytale' BOLU BABALOLA 'Funny, sexy and breathtakingly romantic' EMILY HENRY One florist. One pianist. One love story . . . One hundred years in the making. Ricki Wilde has many talents, but being a Wilde isn't one of them. As the impulsive, artistic daughter of a powerful Atlanta dynasty, she's the opposite of her famous socialite sisters. In her bones, Ricki knows that somewhere, a more exciting life awaits her. So, when she is invited to rent the bottom floor of a Harlem brownstone, Ricki jumps at the chance for a fresh start. She leaves behind her wealth and chaotic romantic decisions to realize her dream of opening a flower shop. Then one evening in February, as the heady scent of night-blooming jasmine fills the air, Ricki encounters a handsome stranger who knocks her world off balance in the most unexpected way. Set against the backdrop of modern Harlem and Renaissance glamour, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde is a swoon-worthy love story of two passionate artists drawn to the magic, romance, and opportunity of New York. *** THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER *** Praise for A Love Song for Ricki Wilde 'Magical and steamy . . . their love story is literally written in the stars' Red 'An evocative story of love against the odds' Reader Review 'Williams never ceases to surprise and delight!' Robinne Lee 'A magical, aesthetic, lyrical, sublime, timeless love story' Reader Review 'It's a showstopper' Publishers Weekly 'Punchy and poignant, sweeping and yet so intimate' Kennedy Ryan 'Quirky, suspenseful, and unforgettable' Booklist Starred Review 'Reads like the best kind of love song: tender, smart and sexy' Leah Johnson 'An epic romance' Glamour Everyone's falling for Tia Williams 'A sexy, modern love story to start the summer off right' Reese Witherspoon 'Modern, beautiful, emotional, sexy and funny!' reader review 'A smart, sexy testament to Black joy' Jodi Picoult 'Tia Williams conjures a seductive fantasy' Rumaan Alam 'Such a beautiful love story' reader review 'Hilarious, romantic and incredibly sexy' Hello! ''I literally couldn't put it down' reader review

Widely regarded as one of the greatest works of literature ever written, Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes is a timeless masterpiece that has captivated readers for over four centuries. A brilliant blend of comedy, adventure, philosophy, and social commentary, this classic novel tells the unforgettable story of a man who dares to dream beyond the limits of reality. Alonso Quixano, an aging gentleman from La Mancha, becomes so enchanted by tales of chivalry that he decides to become a knight-errant, renaming himself Don Quixote. Armed with rusted armor, an old horse named Rocinante, and an unshakable belief in his noble mission, he sets out to revive chivalry and defend the helpless. By his side is his loyal and practical squire, Sancho Panza, whose earthy wisdom and humor provide a perfect contrast to Don Quixote's lofty ideals. As Don Quixote embarks on his quest, ordinary objects transform in his imagination into grand enemies and epic challenges-most famously, windmills that he mistakes for fearsome giants. Through a series of humorous misadventures and poignant encounters, Cervantes masterfully explores themes of illusion versus reality, idealism versus practicality, and the enduring power of imagination. But beneath its comedy lies a profound reflection on human nature. Don Quixote examines the tension between dreams and the world as it is, asking readers whether it is better to live safely within reality or boldly within one's vision of what could be. The novel's richly drawn characters, sharp wit, and emotional depth make it both entertaining and deeply moving. More than just a satire of medieval romances, Don Quixote is a celebration of courage, friendship, and the enduring human spirit. It remains as relevant today as when it was first published in the early 17th century, influencing countless writers and shaping the modern novel as we know it. Whether you are discovering this literary treasure for the first time or returning to it once more, Don Quixote offers an unforgettable journey filled with laughter, wisdom, and timeless insight.

The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvel’s transformative and timeless influence on an entire genre of fantasy Collects Journey into Mystery #83, 85, and 114-116, and Thor #128-133, 154-157, and 159-161. It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels: as metaphors for the experience of difference and otherness; as meditations on the fluid nature of identity; and as high-water marks in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few. During the 1960s, under the hands of the inimitable creative team of Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, and Larry Lieber, Marvel’s Thor combined the raw material of ancient Norse mythology with the nonstop action of super-heroic adventure comics and the speculative reach of classic science fiction. The result was a heady brew: epic, operatic, melodramatic, even psychedelic. This collection gathers some of the most important story arcs from the foundational years of the series and includes seminal early appearances of such characters as Hercules and Ego, the Living Planet, as well as Thor’s first encounter with Galactus. A foreword by Rick Riordan and scholarly introductions and apparatus by Charles Hatfield and Ben Saunders offer further insight into the enduring significance of The Mighty Thor and classic Marvel comics. Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

In The Wind Through the Keyhole , Stephen King returns to the rich landscape of Mid-World, the spectacular territory of the Dark Tower fantasy saga that stands as his most beguiling achievement. Roland Deschain and his ka-tet - Jake, Susannah, Eddie, and Oy, the billy-bumbler - encounter a ferocious storm just after crossing the River Whye on their way to the Outer Baronies. As they shelter from the howling gale, Roland tells his friends not just one strange story but two . . . and in so doing, casts new light on his own troubled past. In his early days as a gunslinger, in the guilt-ridden year following his mother's death, Roland is sent by his father to investigate evidence of a murderous shape-shifter, a "skin-man" preying upon the population around Debaria. Roland takes charge of Bill Streeter, the brave but terrified boy who is the sole surviving witness to the beast's most recent slaughter. Only a teenager himself, Roland calms the boy and prepares him for the following day's trials by reciting a story from the Magic Tales of the Eld that his mother often read to him at bedtime. "A person's never too old for stories," Roland says to Bill. "Man and boy, girl and woman, never too old. We live for them." And indeed, the tale that Roland unfolds, the legend of Tim Stoutheart, is a timeless treasure for all ages, a story that lives for us. King began the Dark Tower series in 1974; it gained momentum in the 1980s; and he brought it to a thrilling conclusion when the last three novels were published in 2003 and 2004. The Wind Through the Keyhole is sure to fascinate avid fans of the Dark Tower epic. But this novel also stands on its own for all readers, an enchanting and haunting journey to Roland's world and testimony to the power of Stephen King's storytelling magic.

The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvel’s transformative and timeless influence on an entire genre of fantasy Collects Journey into Mystery #83, 85, and 114-116, and Thor #128-133, 154-157, and 159-161. It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels: as metaphors for the experience of difference and otherness; as meditations on the fluid nature of identity; and as high-water marks in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few. During the 1960s, under the hands of the inimitable creative team of Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, and Larry Lieber, Marvel’s Thor combined the raw material of ancient Norse mythology with the nonstop action of super-heroic adventure comics and the speculative reach of classic science fiction. The result was a heady brew: epic, operatic, melodramatic, even psychedelic. This collection gathers some of the most important story arcs from the foundational years of the series and includes seminal early appearances of such characters as Hercules and Ego, the Living Planet, as well as Thor’s first encounter with Galactus. A foreword by Rick Riordan and scholarly introductions and apparatus by Charles Hatfield and Ben Saunders offer further insight into the enduring significance of The Mighty Thor and classic Marvel comics. Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

The Times Nature Book of the Year 2020 Winner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award A Finalist for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year Award 'Remarkable. If only every endangered species had a guardian angel as impassioned, courageous and pragmatic as Jonathan Slaght' Isabella Tree, author of Wilding ' Gripping ' Dave Goulson , author of A Sting in the Tale Primorye, a remote forested region near to where Russia, China and North Korea meet in a tangle of barbed wire, is the only place where brown bears, tigers and leopards co-exist. It is also home to one of nature's rarest birds, the Blakiston's fish owl. A chance encounter with this huge, strange bird was to change wildlife researcher Jonathan C. Slaght's life beyond measure. This is the story of Slaght's quest to safeguard the elusive owl from extinction. During months-long journeys covering thousands of miles, he has pursued it through its forbidding territory. He has spent time with the Russians who struggle on in the harsh conditions of the taiga forest. And he has observed how Russia's logging interests and evolving fortunes present new threats to the owl's survival. Preserving its habitats will secure the forest for future generations, both animal and human - but can this battle be won? Exhilarating and clear-sighted, Owls of the Eastern Ice is an impassioned reflection on our relationship with the natural world and on what it means to devote one's career to a single pursuit. ' Slaght makes the people, wildlife and landscape of the Russian Far East come alive . I haven't enjoyed a book on remote Russia as much as this since Ian Frazier's Travels in Siberia' Sophy Roberts, author of The Lost Pianos of Siberia ' True epic . Powerful, passionate' Charles Foster, author of Being a Beast

Explore a profound tale of sin, redemption, and spiritual discovery with this luxe edition of Dante Alighieri’s enduring classic. Widely regarded as one of the greatest works of world literature, The Divine Comedy is an epic poetic vision of the afterlife that has captivated readers for more than seven centuries. Divided into three parts— Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso—the poem follows Dante as he journeys through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven under the guidance of the Roman poet Virgil. Along the way, he encounters unforgettable figures, confronts the consequences of human actions, and seeks a deeper understanding of justice, faith, and salvation. Rich in symbolism, imagination, and philosophical insight, Dante’s masterpiece explores some of humanity’s most profound questions while offering a remarkable portrait of the medieval worldview. This elegantly designed edition features: Complete and unabridged text of the classic work Beautiful faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs Classic translation by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Introduction by Renaissance literature and history scholar John Lotherington More than 100 haunting, iconic engravings by Gustave Doré A cornerstone of Western literature and one of the most influential poems ever written, The Divine Comedy remains a timeless work of imagination, faith, and literary achievement, perfect for readers, collectors, and any home library. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Also available from the series: Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.

The Odyssey describes the ten-year, adventurous journey home of the Greek hero Odysseus after the Trojan War, as recounted in Homer's epic poem The Odyssey; they are a long journey full of trials, divine influences, encounters with mythological creatures such as Cyclops, Sirens, and sorceresses - Circe, Calypso, and show his cunning and will to survive until he finally reaches his homeland of Ithaca to fight for his kingdom. The narrative is central to Greek mythology and culture and is considered one of the great journeys in world literature. The scenes of the journey were created with the help of AI. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. That's why we avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page | Sturdy Backing Board Illustrations: January: Odysseus among the Lotophagi February: Odysseus resists the song of the sirens March: Odysseus' battle against the Cyclops April: The dangerous strait near Scylla and Charybdis May: Odysseus' long stay with Calypso June: Odysseus' battle against the Cicones July: Laistrygonians destroy Odysseus' ship August: Aeolus gives Odysseus the wind September: Odysseus at the Oracle in the Underworld October: Odysseus at Circe's November: Odysseus among the sacred cattle of Helios December: Odysseus' return to Penelope and Telemachus QUALITY - High-quality calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. SUSTAINABLE - Significant waste reduction due to print-on-demand production and climate-conscious logistical processes. VERSATILE - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. Greek legend - more exciting than any crime thriller, author: Claudia Kleemann

The Odyssey describes the ten-year, adventurous journey home of the Greek hero Odysseus after the Trojan War, as recounted in Homer's epic poem The Odyssey; they are a long journey full of trials, divine influences, encounters with mythological creatures such as Cyclops, Sirens, and sorceresses - Circe, Calypso, and show his cunning and will to survive until he finally reaches his homeland of Ithaca to fight for his kingdom. The narrative is central to Greek mythology and culture and is considered one of the great journeys in world literature. The scenes of the journey were created with the help of AI. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. That's why we avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page | Sturdy Backing Board Illustrations: January: Odysseus among the Lotophagi February: Odysseus resists the song of the sirens March: Odysseus' battle against the Cyclops April: The dangerous strait near Scylla and Charybdis May: Odysseus' long stay with Calypso June: Odysseus' battle against the Cicones July: Laistrygonians destroy Odysseus' ship August: Aeolus gives Odysseus the wind September: Odysseus at the Oracle in the Underworld October: Odysseus at Circe's November: Odysseus among the sacred cattle of Helios December: Odysseus' return to Penelope and Telemachus QUALITY - High-quality calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. SUSTAINABLE - Significant waste reduction due to print-on-demand production and climate-conscious logistical processes. VERSATILE - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. Greek legend - more exciting than any crime thriller, author: Claudia Kleemann

The Odyssey describes the ten-year, adventurous journey home of the Greek hero Odysseus after the Trojan War, as recounted in Homer's epic poem The Odyssey; they are a long journey full of trials, divine influences, encounters with mythological creatures such as Cyclops, Sirens, and sorceresses - Circe, Calypso, and show his cunning and will to survive until he finally reaches his homeland of Ithaca to fight for his kingdom. The narrative is central to Greek mythology and culture and is considered one of the great journeys in world literature. The scenes of the journey were created with the help of AI. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. That's why we avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page | Sturdy Backing Board Illustrations: January: Odysseus among the Lotophagi February: Odysseus resists the song of the sirens March: Odysseus' battle against the Cyclops April: The dangerous strait near Scylla and Charybdis May: Odysseus' long stay with Calypso June: Odysseus' battle against the Cicones July: Laistrygonians destroy Odysseus' ship August: Aeolus gives Odysseus the wind September: Odysseus at the Oracle in the Underworld October: Odysseus at Circe's November: Odysseus among the sacred cattle of Helios December: Odysseus' return to Penelope and Telemachus QUALITY - High-quality calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. SUSTAINABLE - Significant waste reduction due to print-on-demand production and climate-conscious logistical processes. VERSATILE - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. Greek legend - more exciting than any crime thriller, author: Claudia Kleemann

The Odyssey describes the ten-year, adventurous journey home of the Greek hero Odysseus after the Trojan War, as recounted in Homer's epic poem The Odyssey; they are a long journey full of trials, divine influences, encounters with mythological creatures such as Cyclops, Sirens, and sorceresses - Circe, Calypso, and show his cunning and will to survive until he finally reaches his homeland of Ithaca to fight for his kingdom. The narrative is central to Greek mythology and culture and is considered one of the great journeys in world literature. The scenes of the journey were created with the help of AI. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. That's why we avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page | Sturdy Backing Board Illustrations: January: Odysseus among the Lotophagi February: Odysseus resists the song of the sirens March: Odysseus' battle against the Cyclops April: The dangerous strait near Scylla and Charybdis May: Odysseus' long stay with Calypso June: Odysseus' battle against the Cicones July: Laistrygonians destroy Odysseus' ship August: Aeolus gives Odysseus the wind September: Odysseus at the Oracle in the Underworld October: Odysseus at Circe's November: Odysseus among the sacred cattle of Helios December: Odysseus' return to Penelope and Telemachus QUALITY - High-quality calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. SUSTAINABLE - Significant waste reduction due to print-on-demand production and climate-conscious logistical processes. VERSATILE - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. Greek legend - more exciting than any crime thriller, author: Claudia Kleemann

The Odyssey describes the ten-year, adventurous journey home of the Greek hero Odysseus after the Trojan War, as recounted in Homer's epic poem The Odyssey; they are a long journey full of trials, divine influences, encounters with mythological creatures such as Cyclops, Sirens, and sorceresses - Circe, Calypso, and show his cunning and will to survive until he finally reaches his homeland of Ithaca to fight for his kingdom. The narrative is central to Greek mythology and culture and is considered one of the great journeys in world literature. The scenes of the journey were created with the help of AI. High-quality desk calendar for standing up with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. That's why we avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes.14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page | Cardboard Spine with easel function. Illustrations: January: Odysseus among the Lotophagi February: Odysseus resists the song of the sirens March: Odysseus' battle against the Cyclops April: The dangerous strait near Scylla and Charybdis May: Odysseus' long stay with Calypso June: Odysseus' battle against the Cicones July: Laistrygonians destroy Odysseus' ship August: Aeolus gives Odysseus the wind September: Odysseus at the Oracle in the Underworld October: Odysseus at Circe's November: Odysseus among the sacred cattle of Helios December: Odysseus' return to Penelope and Telemachus QUALITY - High-quality calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding. SUSTAINABLE - Significant waste reduction due to print-on-demand production, produced locally, climate-conscious logistical processes. VERSATILE - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. Greek legend - more exciting than any crime thriller von Autor(in): Claudia Kleemann

Inferno is the first part of Dante's epic poem The Divine Comedy, revealing the eternal punishment reserved for such sins as greed, self-deception, political double-dealing and treachery. This Penguin Classics edition is translated and edited with an introduction and notes by Robin Kirkpatrick. Describing Dante's descent into Hell midway through his life with Virgil as a guide, Inferno depicts a cruel underworld in which desperate figures are condemned to eternal damnation for committing one or more of seven deadly sins. As he descends through nine concentric circles of increasingly agonising torture, Dante encounters doomed souls including the pagan Aeneas, the liar Odysseus, the suicide Cleopatra, and his own political enemies, damned for their deceit. Led by leering demons, the poet must ultimately journey with Virgil to the deepest level of all. Portraying a huge diversity of characters culminating in a horrific vision of Satan, the Inferno broke new ground in the vigour of its language and storytelling. It has had a particular influence on Modernist writers and their successors throughout the world. Printed in English with facing pages in Dante's Italian, this edition offers commentaries and notes on each canto by Robert Kirkpatrick. Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), scion of a Florentine family, mastered in the art of lyric poetry at an early age. His first major work is La Vita Nuova (1292) an exercise in sonnet form constructed as a tribute to Beatrice Portinari, the great love of his life. It is believed that The Divine Comedy - comprised of three canticles, Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso - was written between 1308 and 1320. If you enjoyed the Inferno you might like Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron, also available in Penguin Classics. 'Kirkpatrick brings to this English Dante both his perfect knowledge of the Italian and an extraordinarily good ear in his own language' Professor Piero Boitani, University of Rome

?Just as a cello's voice is divided across four strings, each with its own colour and character, this is a journey in four parts, in search of four players and their instruments...' In Cello, Kate Kennedy weaves together the lives of four remarkable cellists who suffered various forms of persecution, injury and misfortune. The Hungarian Jewish cellist and composer Pál Hermann managed to keep one step ahead of the Gestapo for much of the Second World War but was eventually captured and murdered. Lise Cristiani, the first female professional cello soloist, undertook an epic - and ultimately fatal - concert tour of Siberia in the 1850s, taking with her one of the world's greatest Stradivari cellos. Anita Lasker-Wallfisch was incarcerated in both Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen camps, only surviving because she was the cellist in the Auschwitz-Birkenau women's orchestra. Amedeo Baldovino of the Trieste Piano Trio was forced to jump from a burning ship with his ?Mara' Stradivari, losing the cello, and nearly losing his own life when the boat was shipwrecked off Buenos Aires. Counterpointing the themes raised by these extraordinary stories are a sequence of interludes that draw together the author's reflections on the nature and history of the cello, and her many interviews and encounters with contemporary cellists. Kate Kennedy's own relationship with the cello is a complicated one. As a teenager, she suffered an injury to her arm that imposed severe limitations on her career as a performer on the instrument that was her first love. She realised that, in order to understand what the cello meant to her, she needed to find out what the cello - and, crucially, the absence of the cello - had meant to some other cellists, past and present. Kate Kennedy has written an eloquent and multi-textured homage to this warmest of stringed instruments - part quest narrative, part detective story, part philosophical meditation.

A CRY FOR WAR. OR A CHANCE AT PEACE? . . . DISCOVER THE SPELLBINDING DARK FANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION 'Do not walk to pick up this book. Run' JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT, bestselling author of FROM BLOOD AND ASH 'The perfect combo of high-stakes fantasy and swoonworthy romance' 5***** READER REVIEW 'A badass heroine, a fantastic world, gripping storytelling, with a forbidden romance that will have you unable to put the book down' 5***** READER REVIEW ___________ General Zarrah is motivated by two truths: The Veliant family murdered her mother. And she will be the one to deliver vengeance. So when she's given command of her city in the midst of war, Zarrah vows to destroy the gathered forces and their Veliant prince leader. Yet a chance encounter with an anonymous, and handsome, enemy soldier complicates Zarrah's plans. Especially when they begin to find passion in each other's arms . . . ___________ 'I loved this book from the first to the last page. The plot is incredible' 5***** READER REVIEW PRAISE FOR THE BRIDGE KINGDOM SERIES 'Exquisite, phenomenal and sexy' Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of Feather 'An epic, action-packed tale of love, revenge, and betrayal' Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Queen 'Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!' Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King PRAISE FOR DANIELLE L. JENSEN 'Richly-woven, evocative and absolutely impossible to put down . . . I loved every word' Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses 'Stellar world-building and multidimensional characters' Kirkus 'Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance' Bookist

"A spectacular debut filled with great characters and heart.” —Lisa See, author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan FINALIST FOR THE 2022 DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZE · FINALIST FOR THE BALCONES FICTION PRIZE · LONGLISTED FOR THE HWA DEBUT CROWN AWARD An epic story of love, war, and redemption set against the backdrop of the Korean independence movement, following the intertwined fates of a young girl sold to a courtesan school and the penniless son of a hunter In 1917, deep in the snowy mountains of occupied Korea, an impoverished local hunter on the brink of starvation saves a young Japanese officer from an attacking tiger. In an instant, their fates are connected—and from this encounter unfolds a saga that spans half a century. In the aftermath, a young girl named Jade is sold by her family to Miss Silver's courtesan school, an act of desperation that will cement her place in the lowest social status. When she befriends an orphan boy named JungHo, who scrapes together a living begging on the streets of Seoul, they form a deep friendship. As they come of age, JungHo is swept up in the revolutionary fight for independence, and Jade becomes a sought-after performer with a new romantic prospect of noble birth. Soon Jade must decide whether she will risk everything for the one who would do the same for her. From the perfumed chambers of a courtesan school in Pyongyang to the glamorous cafes of a modernizing Seoul and the boreal forests of Manchuria, where battles rage, Juhea Kim's unforgettable characters forge their own destinies as they wager their nation's. Immersive and elegant, Beasts of a Little Land unveils a world where friends become enemies, enemies become saviors, heroes are persecuted, and beasts take many shapes. A Recommended Read from: USA Today · The Washington Post · Entertainment Weekly · The Today Show · Real Simple · Good Morning America · Harper's Bazaar · Buzzfeed · Fortune · Vulture · Goodreads · Lit Hub · Book Riot · PopSugar · E! Online · Ms. Magazine · Chicago Review of Books · Bustle · The Oregonian · The Millions

A BEAUTIFUL 62-CARD ORACLE & AFFIRMATION CARD DECK FOR MAKING YOUR DREAM A REALITY - NEWLY UPDATED AND REVISED FROM ITS ORIGINAL KICKSTARTER EDITION. Bring intuition, magic, and expansive potential into your life and your business with this 62-card oracle deck that will help you plan your soul journey toward your big dream. WHAT'S YOUR SOUL CREATING? An uplifting oracle card deck with a comprehensive guidebook for dream-chasers and magic-makers seeking spirituality, serendipity, magic, intuition, and expansive potential in everyday life - or in business! Example positive oracle messages include: · Over-thinking Can Spoil the Magic · You Are Magic · Overrate Your Intuition · You. The Muse · You Are Epic · Move Beyond Intention to Belief · Collaboration of Souls · Choose Who You Are Becoming · Fierce Serenity · Integrate Your Knowing · Light in the Unexpected Make your big sacred dream a reality with this completely revised and updated Hay House edition of The Sacred Creators Oracle . The affirmations and loving messages you receive will guide you to take inspired action in your purpose-filled life as you map your soul's journey or plan your next creative project. The extra journal prompts for each oracle card are a fun, simple way to rethink the challenges you encounter and inspire magic so your creator spirit will thrive. "I've been helping lightworking creatives and soul shakers to launch their big, sacred lives for more than 15 years, but this deck was my very first product. This oracle system is meant to help you blend the strategic and the intuitive, and the oracle cards are meant as both intuitive messages and affirmations as you build the steps toward that which you want. I sincerely hope that these cards find a permanent place in your life-building toolkit, and that your pilgrimage toward success is filled with light and love and joy. Here's to experiencing the very best version of ourselves! Big love, sweet sacred creator! I wish you all the success and happiness in the world. xo, Chris-Anne

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In A Dream of Mortals, Thorgrin and his brothers struggle to break free from the grips of the pirates, and to continue their search for Guwayne at sea. As they encounter unexpected friends and foes, magic and weaponry, dragons and men, it will change the very course of their destiny. Will they finally find Guwayne? Darius and his few friends survive the massacre of their people - but only to find that they are captives, thrown into the Empire Arena. Shackled together, facing unimaginable opponents, their only hope for survival is to stand and fight together, as brothers. Gwendolyn wakes from her slumber to discover that she and the others have survived their trek across the Great Waste - and even more shocking, that they have come to a land beyond their wildest imagination. As they are brought into a new royal court, the secrets Gwendolyn learns about her ancestors and her own people will change her destiny forever. Erec and Alistair, still captive at sea, struggle to break free from the grips of the Empire fleet in a bold and daring nighttime escape. When odds seem at their worst, they receive an unexpected surprise that might just give them a second chance for victory - and another chance to continue their attack on the heart of the Empire. Godfrey and his crew, imprisoned once again, set to be executed, have one last chance to try to escape. After being betrayed, they want more than escape this time - they want vengeance. Volusia is surrounded on all sides as she strives to take and hold the Empire capital - and she will have to summon a more powerful magic than she's ever known if she is to prove herself a goddess, and become supreme ruler of the Empire. Once again, the fate of the Empire hangs in the balance. With its sophisticated world-building and characterization, A Dream of Mortals is an epic tale of friends and lovers, of rivals and suitors, of knights and dragons, of intrigues and political machinations, of coming of age, of broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is a tale of honor and courage, of fate and destiny, of sorcery. It is a fantasy that brings us into a world we will never forget, and which will appeal to all ages and genders.

___________________________________________________________________________________ "Brilliantly wrought... Wonderful... Catling's expertise, imagination and linguistic flair are well matched by his wit and enthusiasm. Hollow is never less than tremendous fun... Catling is a great and wild talent... a raucous novel that thrills and unsettles in equal measure." - TLS "P rose that's sprinkled with neologisms and archaisms, and as crunchy and bitter-cold as snow... it's a nigh unclassifiable work, and all the better for that." - Financial Times "As with all the best fiction, there is a terrifying inevitability about Hollow ... Let it devour you." Iain Sinclair, author of Ghost Milk "Unsettling and delightful... very clever fun...a sheer, shuddering delight... both frightening and hilarious. Catling is a rare kind of writer.'" Scotland on Sunday ____________________________________________________________________________ From the author of the Vorrh Trilogy comes an epic odyssey following a group of mercenaries hired to deliver a church's ultimate power-a sacred oracle-as the decadence of carnival gives way to the gravity of lent and the mystic landscape grows ravenous - all set within a Bosch painting. The history of art contains no more imaginative or mysterious paintings that the landscapes of Hieronymus Bosch. Art historians ask where the weird creatures depicted there came from, and so too do the central characters of Hollow as they fight their way across these landscapes and encounter these creatures. Author B Catling is the first novelist to engage fully with Bosch's vision and climb imaginatively into it. In this novel it emerges that Bosch gave colour and form to monsters, 'letting them in' to the real world, and that they were still infesting the landscape when it was painted by Bosch's follower Pieter Bruegel. Now a wild bunch of mercenaries with a mission to deliver an oracle made of cloth, bones and a loud voice take a dangerous journey to the monastery at the base of the Tower of Babel, where the most terrifying secret in the world is kept. As they travel through a country painted first by Bosch and then by Bruegel, they are confronted and seduced by monsters and see scenes painted by them. These include the devil playing dice, a lewd mock wedding with a dirty bride, an unholy being living inside a hollow tree and riding a giant rat, and creatures indulging in inter-species sexual play as depicted in The Garden of Earthly Delights. A local marauding woman called Mad Meg with a small army of looting women from Breugel's Dull Gret is one of this novel's stranger characters. Perhaps it is because B. Catling is himself an artist that he has been able to create a modern narrative masterpiece which brings the painterly genius of Bosch and Breugel alive on the page.

This graphic novel adaptation contains more than fifty pages of exclusive content not available in the original comic books, including a new Preface by George R. R. Martin early renderings of key scenes and favorite characters from the novels a walk-through of the entire creative process, from auditioning the artists to tweaking the scripts to coloring the final pages behind-the-scenes commentary from Daniel Abraham, Tommy Patterson, and series editor Anne Groell You ve read the books. You ve watched the hit series on HBO. Now acclaimed novelist Daniel Abraham and illustrator Tommy Patterson bring George R. R. Martin s epic fantasy masterwork A Game of Thrones to majestic new life in the pages of this full-color graphic novel, comprised of the initial six issues of the graphic series. Winter is coming. Such is the stern motto of House Stark, the northernmost of the fiefdoms that owe allegiance to King Robert Baratheon in far-off King s Landing. There Eddard Stark of Winterfell rules in Robert s name. There his family dwells in peace and comfort: his proud wife, Catelyn; his sons Robb, Brandon, and Rickon; his daughters Sansa and Arya; and his bastard son, Jon Snow. Far to the north, behind the towering Wall, lie savage Wildings and worse unnatural things relegated to myth during the centuries-long summer, but proving all too real and all too deadly in the turning of the season. Yet a more immediate threat lurks to the south, where Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, has died under mysterious circumstances. Now Robert is riding north to Winterfell, bringing his queen, the lovely but cold Cersei, his son, the cruel, vainglorious Prince Joffrey, and the queen s brothers Jaime and Tyrion of the powerful and wealthy House Lannister the first a swordsman without equal, the second a dwarf whose stunted stature belies a brilliant mind. All are heading for Winterfell and a fateful encounter that will change the course of kingdoms. Meanwhile, across the Narrow Sea, Prince Viserys, heir of the fallen House Targaryen, which once ruled all of Westeros, schemes to reclaim the throne with an army of barbarian Dothraki whose loyalty he will purchase in the only coin left to him: his beautiful yet innocent sister, Daenerys.

Arthur's rise as a Legendary card wielder is put to the test in a strange new dragon hive as this epic deck-building saga continues. Newly dragon-linked, Arthur is savoring his importance, his cards, and his status as a Legendary rider. And his dragon, Brixaby, may only be a hatchling, but he's already anxious to grow into his powers. Getting to eat cards along the way for new abilities is the icing on the cake. Now, a chance encounter whisks Arthur, Brix, Cressida, and her own cheery little dragon to remote Mesa Free Hive, where crafting cards rule. The hive has remained miraculously untouched by the scourge poisoning the rest of the world. Its inhabitants-dragons and humans alike-want only to live safely for as long as they can. But there is an edge to the place that's unsettling for Arthur and rattling Brix's wings. Maybe it's the news that it holds a key to freeing the wretched borderland where Arthur was raised. Or maybe there's an old enemy lurking in the shadows who's a threat to not only Arthur and his gang but all of Mesa Free. Whatever the risks to come, Arthur's developing a keener grasp of his cards-and more importantly, a deeper understanding of himself and the ever more powerful card sets he's destined for. The third volume of the hit progression fantasy series, featuring a unique card-based magic system, now available for the first time in print! "Honour Rae's All the Skills has everything I love: great writing, an intriguing mystery, and badass dragons. Well, some of them are badass. Some are dweebs, and that makes it even more awesome." -Matt Dinniman, bestselling author of Dungeon Crawler Carl "A fantastic work that is fast establishing Honour Rae as one of the big names of LitRPG. The characters, plot, and world-building are incredibly compelling, and like many readers, my only issue was devouring it and then having to wait for more." -Travis Deverell aka Shirtaloon, bestselling author of He Who Fights with Monsters "A wonderful and unique take on the LitRPG genre reminiscent of Dragonriders of Pern. The diverse cast of characters and detailed setting draw you in from the start. I look forward to more." -Aleron Kong, bestselling author of the Land Saga

It's THE hottest romantasy sensation that EVERYONE is talking about! An instant New York Times bestseller. What do you get if you mix Fourth Wing with Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, and lots and lots of vampires? Welcome to Bloodwing Academy. Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood. Preorder the highly anticipated final book in the beloved series, With Hearts of Flame, now! ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ' THIS. IS. HOW. YOU. DO. A. SEQUEL ' READER REVIEW ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'This is the next Fourth Wing I swear' READER REVIEW ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ At Bloodwing Academy, blood is currency, but a dragon's legacy is priceless - and as dangerous as fire. I thought surviving my first year in Bloodwing's deadly halls would be enough. I was wrong. I accidentally woke a dragon - a creature of myth, of death, of fire. Now every highblood house wants control over me and the dragon's legacy I carry. But here's the truth: I have no control. I'm bluffing my way through every encounter, trying to keep everyone from realizing that I'm not the one pulling the dragon's strings. And then there's Blake Drakharrow. I thought he was on my side, that I might even be able to trust him. But he betrayed me. Now I'm his only blood source. How messed up is that? In a place like Bloodwing, where power and survival are everything, this bond may well be the death of us both. Unless I can find a way to end it. In this world of vampires, dragons, and lies, there are no happy endings. Just legends - and the darkness it takes to make them. Readers are OBSESSED with The Bond that Burns: 'Highly recommend if you're into fantasy with spice , epic betrayals , and creatures with big personalities ' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ' Action-packed , full of delicious tension & the spice was fire ' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'It's been a long time since the magic of a book series captured me like Fourth Wing, but this absolutely delivered ' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'I loved the first book, but this book was even better !' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'There's so much tension , angst, and yearning between Medra and Blake, and the spice was DELICIOUS' ¿¿¿¿¿ Perfect for fans of: ¿¿¿¿ Dragons, Vampires and Fae ¿¿¿¿¿ Slow-burn and spice ¿¿¿¿ Enemies-to-lovers and fated mates

An epic and emotional coming-of-age romance for fans of Chloe Walsh. Milow can't speak. Her father took her voice before she ever had a chance to use it, leaving her trapped in silence and haunted by memories no one should ever endure. Every day is a reminder of what was taken from her, and every moment is a quiet battle to survive the shadows of her past. When she arrives at a new foster home, Milow expects nothing. Just another place where she doesn't belong and isn't loved. But then she meets Ashby, her new foster brother, who has lived through his own hell. Somehow, he sees her, and without words or judgment, he understands her in a way no one else ever has. Growing up together, their bond deepens into something unbreakable. Ashby becomes her protector and the one constant in her life. They spend years leaning on each other, but childhood doesn't last forever, and that closeness starts to shift into something more complicated and intense. As they grow older, the world gets more cruel. The bullying Milow has endured her whole life never lets up, and it only becomes heavier. At the same time, the pressure on Ashby keeps building as school and swimming demand more from him. Milow has to decide how much of herself she can risk in a world that has never treated her gently, while Ashby has to choose what he's willing to sacrifice to reach his goals. But after everything, they know one truth: no matter what it costs, they will always choose each other. AUTHOR'S NOTE Each book in this series focuses on a different couple and tells their story. All the stories take place during the same time period, so events in one book may overlap with those in another. You will encounter familiar situations, locations, or characters from the other books, but from the couple's perspective featured in the current story. Because the books share the same timeline and interconnect in this way, they are meant to be read in order (or, in the future, as tandem reads) and cannot be fully understood as standalone stories. Together, the books form a continuous, interconnected series. That said... Milow and Ashby will get at least 1 more book!

【Mystic Hollow & Dragon-Inspired Design】Channel the power of dragons with the Tianren DND dice set. It features a hollow metal construction decorated with delicate dragon motifs, making it unique and carefully crafted. Each set is larger than standard metal six-sided dice, yet lighter than traditional metal dice. With intricate details and an eye-catching look, these D&D dice easily become the centerpiece on any gaming table, perfect for enhancing your Dungeons & Dragons experience! 【Premium Storage】 You get the full 7-piece polyhedral set (D4, D6, D8, D10, D%, D12, D20) — an essential part of any dungeons and dragons starter kit — plus two storage solutions: a beautiful wooden box for display and safekeeping, and a durable leather bag for easy transport to game nights. Whether you're a collector or just starting with dungeons and dragons miniatures, everything you need to store, carry, and play in style is included. 【Ideal for All RPGs】: Whether you're delving into dungeons in Dungeons & Dragons, exploring new worlds in Pathfinder, or engaging in epic battles in Warhammer, Tianren metal dice set are the perfect companion. Their clear numbers and easy readability make them suitable for any tabletop RPG, enhancing your role playing dice collection. 【Premium Quality & Balance】Our metal dice deliver satisfying weight and ideal balance. The hollow design reduces weight while maintaining sturdiness. Durable and well-balanced, they ensure fair, random rolls and great tactile feel. The crisp, pleasant sound when rolling boosts the gaming atmosphere and immerses you in the dungeon adventure. More than just a dice set, it is a premium upgrade for your gaming collection. 【Luxurious Retro Gift Set】 This dice set is the perfect gift for any tabletop gamer. It comes exquisitely packaged in a vintage brownish-black wooden box and a soft leather pouch. This d&d dice set isn't just a gaming tool！It's a collectible piece that shows you care, ideal for birthdays & holidays, or rewarding a dedicated Game Master. 【Exceptional Customer Service】: We're committed to providing customers with the best experience to ensure that your gaming experience is flawless. That's why we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 1-year warranty on all our products. If you encounter any problems or have any questions, our professional support team will do our best to offer assistance.

An epic and emotional coming-of-age romance for fans of Chloe Walsh. Milow can't speak. Her father took her voice before she ever had a chance to use it, leaving her trapped in silence and haunted by memories no one should ever endure. Every day is a reminder of what was taken from her, and every moment is a quiet battle to survive the shadows of her past. When she arrives at a new foster home, Milow expects nothing. Just another place where she doesn't belong and isn't loved. But then she meets Ashby, her new foster brother, who has lived through his own hell. Somehow, he sees her, and without words or judgment, he understands her in a way no one else ever has. Growing up together, their bond deepens into something unbreakable. Ashby becomes her protector and the one constant in her life. They spend years leaning on each other, but childhood doesn't last forever, and that closeness starts to shift into something more complicated and intense. As they grow older, the world gets more cruel. The bullying Milow has endured her whole life never lets up, and it only becomes heavier. At the same time, the pressure on Ashby keeps building as school and swimming demand more from him. Milow has to decide how much of herself she can risk in a world that has never treated her gently, while Ashby has to choose what he's willing to sacrifice to reach his goals. But after everything, they know one truth: no matter what it costs, they will always choose each other. AUTHOR'S NOTE Each book in this series focuses on a different couple and tells their story. All the stories take place during the same time period, so events in one book may overlap with those in another. You will encounter familiar situations, locations, or characters from the other books, but from the couple's perspective featured in the current story. Because the books share the same timeline and interconnect in this way, they are meant to be read in order (or, in the future, as tandem reads) and cannot be fully understood as standalone stories. Together, the books form a continuous, interconnected series. That said... Milow and Ashby will get at least 1 more book!

【Mystic Hollow & Dragon-Inspired Design】Channel the power of dragons with the Tianren DND dice set. It features a hollow metal construction decorated with delicate dragon motifs, making it unique and carefully crafted. Each set is larger than standard metal six-sided dice, yet lighter than traditional metal dice. With intricate details and an eye-catching look, these D&D dice easily become the centerpiece on any gaming table, perfect for enhancing your Dungeons & Dragons experience! 【Premium Storage】You get the full 7-piece polyhedral set (D4, D6, D8, D10, D%, D12, D20) — an essential part of any dungeons and dragons starter kit — plus two storage solutions: a beautiful wooden box for display and safekeeping, and a durable leather bag for easy transport to game nights. Whether you're a collector or just starting with dungeons and dragons miniatures, everything you need to store, carry, and play in style is included. 【Ideal for All RPGs】Whether you're delving into dungeons in Dungeons & Dragons, exploring new worlds in Pathfinder, or engaging in epic battles in Warhammer, Tianren metal dice set are the perfect companion. Their clear numbers and easy readability make them suitable for any tabletop RPG, enhancing your role playing dice collection. 【Premium Quality & Balance】Our metal dice deliver satisfying weight and ideal balance. The hollow design reduces weight while maintaining sturdiness. Durable and well-balanced, they ensure fair, random rolls and great tactile feel. The crisp, pleasant sound when rolling boosts the gaming atmosphere and immerses you in the dungeon adventure. More than just a dice set, it is a premium upgrade for your gaming collection. 【Luxurious Retro Gift Set】This dice set is the perfect gift for any tabletop gamer. It comes exquisitely packaged in a vintage brownish-black wooden box and a soft leather pouch. This d&d dice set isn't just a gaming tool！It's a collectible piece that shows you care, ideal for birthdays & holidays, or rewarding a dedicated Game Master. 【Exceptional Customer Service】We're committed to providing customers with the best experience to ensure that your gaming experience is flawless. That's why we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 1-year warranty on all our products. If you encounter any problems or have any questions, our professional support team will do our best to offer assistance.

A CRY FOR WAR. OR A CHANCE AT PEACE? . . . DISCOVER THE SPELLBINDING DARK FANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A FATE INKED IN BLOOD 'Do not walk to pick up this book. Run' JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT, bestselling author of FROM BLOOD AND ASH 'The perfect combo of high-stakes fantasy and swoonworthy romance' 5***** READER REVIEW 'A badass heroine, a fantastic world, gripping storytelling, with a forbidden romance that will have you unable to put the book down' 5***** READER REVIEW ___________ She was raised as a soldier. And as an heir to an empire . . . General Zarrah is motivated by two truths: The Veliant family murdered her mother and that she will be the one to deliver vengeance. The Endless War has devastated Zarrah's people. So when she's given command of the city at the center of the conflict, Zarrah vows to destroy the gathered forces and their Veliant prince leader. Yet a chance encounter with an anonymous, and handsome, enemy soldier complicates Zarrah's plans. Especially as they discover they have the same dreams - and begin to find passion in each other's arms. When the enemy's identity is revealed, Zarrah must decide . . . war or peace? Tropes/themes: 1. Political Intrigue 2. Alternate World 3. Enemies to Lovers 4. Action & Adventure 5. Romantasy ___________ 'I loved this book from the first to the last page. The plot is incredible' 5***** READER REVIEW PRAISE FOR THE BRIDGE KINGDOM SERIES 'Exquisite, phenomenal and sexy' Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of Feather 'An epic, action-packed tale of love, revenge, and betrayal' Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Queen 'Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!' Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King PRAISE FOR DANIELLE L. JENSEN 'Richly-woven, evocative and absolutely impossible to put down . . . I loved every word' Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses 'Stellar world-building and multidimensional characters' Kirkus 'Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance' Bookist A Fate Inked in Blood, No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024 A Fate Inked in Blood, New York Times bestseller, March 2024

Eiji Yoshikawa’s classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman. New Edition features a new cover design by the creator of Slam Dunk and Vagabond, Takehiko Inoue! Miyamoto Musashi was the child of an era when Japan was emerging from decades of civil strife. Lured to the great Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 by the hope of becoming a samurai--without really knowing what it meant--he regains consciousness after the battle to find himself lying defeated, dazed and wounded among thousands of the dead and dying. On his way home, he commits a rash act, becomes a fugitive and brings life in his own village to a standstill--until he is captured by a weaponless Zen monk. The lovely Otsu, seeing in Musashi her ideal of manliness, frees him from his tortuous punishment, but he is recaptured and imprisoned. During three years of solitary confinement, he delves into the classics of Japan and China. When he is set free again, he rejects the position of samurai and for the next several years pursues his goal relentlessly, looking neither to left nor to right. Ever so slowly it dawns on him that following the Way of the Sword is not simply a matter of finding a target for his brute strength. Continually striving to perfect his technique, which leads him to a unique style of fighting with two swords simultaneously, he travels far and wide, challenging fighters of many disciplines, taking nature to be his ultimate and severest teacher and undergoing the rigorous training of those who follow the Way. He is supremely successful in his encounters, but in the Art of War he perceives the way of peaceful and prosperous governance and disciplines himself to be a real human being He becomes a reluctant hero to a host of people whose lives he has touched and been touched by. And, inevitably, he has to pit his skill against the naked blade of his greatest rival. Musashi is a novel in the best tradition of Japanese story telling. It is a living story, subtle and imaginative, teeming with memorable characters, many of them historical. Interweaving themes of unrequited love, misguided revenge, filial piety and absolute dedication to the Way of the Samurai, it depicts vividly a world Westerners know only vaguely. Full of gusto and humor, it has an epic quality and universal appeal. The novel was made into a three-part movie by Director Hiroshi Inagai. For more information, visit the Shopping area

Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Mistake now for the perfect second chance romance! He's a player in more ways than one . . . College junior John Logan can get any girl he wants. For this hockey star, life is a parade of parties and hook-ups, but behind his killer grins and easygoing charm, he hides growing despair about the dead-end road he'll be forced to walk after graduation. A sexy encounter with freshman Grace Ivers is just the distraction he needs, but when a thoughtless mistake pushes her away, Logan plans to spend his final year proving to her that he's worth a second chance. Now he's going to need to up his game . . . After a less than stellar freshman year, Grace is back at Briar University, older, wiser, and so over the arrogant hockey player she nearly handed her V-card to. She's not a charity case, and she's not the quiet butterfly she was when they first hooked up. If Logan expects her to roll over and beg like all his other puck bunnies, he can think again. He wants her back? He'll have to work for it. This time around, she'll be the one in the driver's seat . . . and she plans on driving him wild. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review