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When a famous pop star and a straight-laced academic cross paths, it throws both their lives off course in this light-hearted, opposites-attract lesbian romance. Uptight lecturer Jane Miles reluctantly takes her superfan niece along to meet touring Aussie singer Amber Hatfield. Jane comes away with a happy niece and...Amber's phone number? How on earth does that happen? Being whisked into Amber's creative and free-flowing life feels so right but it also threatens to jeopardise Jane's promotion at a prestigious university. Can two such different career women ever find a way to create an unexpected harmony together?

The volume takes stock of the various extensions the growing field of ecocriticism has seen over the last decade or so. Contributions from 15 specialists examine the increasing theoretical and methodological self-reflection of the field, its expanding range of literary analysis across canonical, thematic, and national boundaries, as well as the interdisciplinary perspectives that have developed around it. The volume stresses two aspects in particular: the ethical questions raised by ecocritical inquiry and the importance and variability of close reading as a core technique of ecocritical analysis. It includes a selection of representative case studies from American, French, Italian, and Spanish literature.

The volume takes stock of the various extensions the growing field of ecocriticism has seen over the last decade or so. Contributions from 15 specialists examine the increasing theoretical and methodological self-reflection of the field, its expanding range of literary analysis across canonical, thematic, and national boundaries, as well as the interdisciplinary perspectives that have developed around it. The volume stresses two aspects in particular: the ethical questions raised by ecocritical inquiry and the importance and variability of close reading as a core technique of ecocritical analysis. It includes a selection of representative case studies from American, French, Italian, and Spanish literature.

A LIGHTHEARTED ROMANTIC COMEDY ABOUT TWO FANTASTICAL CHILDHOOD FRIENDS! Ryuka is the overlord of a fearsome underground dungeon, but that doesn't scare off her old childhood buddy Van. He's always fighting his way past her mightiest monsters just so the two of them can hang out. And let's be honest--they really ought to be dating, but they're both a little too dense to figure it out. Thankfully, Ryuka's most powerful monsters are only too happy to try and help them out from behind the scenes.However, things take a turn for the worse when Van is forced to battle against his greatest enemy to date...Ryuka's mom!!

Many 80s disco fans worldwide love "new generation italo & eurodisco hits". Now here is a first part of new italo disco compilation serial! Fine selection with unreleased and brandnew masterpieces: Baccara "You Are My Angel" (extended version - available only on this release!), Lian Ross - Dr Mabuse (Bobby To special remix - only on this release!), new hit from Joy: "Lunapark" in maxi version, "Take it like a Man" - new hit from Systems In Blue from the forthcoming 3rd album, success duet from Tom Hooker (Den Harrow's original voice) & Linda Jo Rizzo (Flirts).. First compilation included two special hit-megamixes from two legendary 80s disco artists: Max Him & Latin Lover! Top compilation with top price!

Showcasing a gorgeous illustration from the acclaimed picture book If You Come to Earth by two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall, this stunning 500-piece puzzle takes puzzlers on a dive under the sea. Explore a vibrant underwater world teeming with colorful sea life in this richly detailed 500-piece puzzle. As the image comes together, new creatures and magical details are revealed, making it a rewarding challenge to assemble and a beautiful finished puzzle to display.

The disappearance of a fisherman in Scotland brings dark secrets to the surface in this riveting police procedural from the author of Dark is the Day.This audiobook is narrated using advanced digital voice technology for clear, natural-sounding storytelling.When local fisherman Robert Paterson goes missing, DCI McTavish assumes that the man has fallen victim to another tragic fishing accident. However, things don't add up for Inspector Jim Carruthers. Why did Paterson take his boat out at night when he would normally fish during the day? Has he taken his own life or has something more sinister taken place?Then a bloodied body shows up on the uninhabited Isle of May—and Carruthers is shocked to find it isn't the fisherman's. He suspects the two events are connected. After a journalist who'd been investigating the two cases disappears, Carruthers tries to uncover what she discovered, and more questions arise. Has someone been leaking information to the press? If so, why? With the case getting more complicated and a murderer on the loose in this tight-knit coastal community, Carruthers has his work cut out.

A chance meeting on a train to Tokyo sends two girls named Nana on a collision course with destiny! After a string of epic romantic failures, Nana Komatsu is ready to take control of her life and get a clean start in the big city. After prioritizing her musical ambitions over love, Nana Osaki is ready to stomp her way to the top of Tokyo’s punk scene. With determination in their hearts and dreams in their eyes, these two women are ready to take the world by storm! But first, they need a place to live. Roommates, anyone? With the tabloids still out for blood, the stress of band life and dealing with a disintegrating Ren have really started to take their toll on Nana. And now that Hachi is trying to focus on her future with Takumi, Nana doesn’t even have her best friend to rely on for moral support. Can Nana keep it together long enough to get through this latest crisis, or are her dreams turning to dust right in front of her eyes?

Many 80s disco fans worldwide love "new generation italo & eurodisco hits". Now here is a first part of new italo disco compilation serial! Fine selection with unreleased and brandnew masterpieces: Baccara "You Are My Angel" (extended version - available only on this release!), Lian Ross - Dr Mabuse (Bobby To special remix - only on this release!), new hit from Joy: "Lunapark" in maxi version, "Take it like a Man" - new hit from Systems In Blue from the forthcoming 3rd album, success duet from Tom Hooker (Den Harrow's original voice) & Linda Jo Rizzo (Flirts).. First compilation included two special hit-megamixes from two legendary 80s disco artists: Max Him & Latin Lover! Top compilation with top price!

Nearly two decades after the fact, tragedy meets justice. One day in 1987, Fred Wilkerson up and vanished in Troup County, Georgia. It was a mystery beset with suspicious circumstances, but the evidence never led anywhere, and the case went cold, Wilkerson's whereabouts unknown. That is, until a remarkable set of circumstances allowed author and investigator Clay Bryant to breathe life back into the case nearly two decades later. Diving into what had previously been overlooked, Bryant was able to locate and recover Wilkerson's remains and successfully prosecute the killer, who'd crafted a calculating plot to take everything the victim had and murder him in order to keep it. The story concludes with the Wilkerson Family finally getting closure and the killer getting sentenced to life in prison. Join Byrant as he unravels this West Georgia cold case.

Your home just got a little fancier with the CitiZ Platinum.Just take a stroll between the skyscrapers to find out where this iconic Nespresso design comes from. With its two stainless steel or anodised aluminum designs, it will surely shine in any kitchen. Whichever you choose, both have a timeless touch of retro-modern elegance. Adding a touch of class to your coffee experience.And because quality should always be convenient, its five dedicated buttons enable you to make different coffee options, from Espressos to Americanos, as well as hot water. Whether for yourself, for your family, or for guests.To keep things simple from start to finish, it also presents an eco-mode after two minutes, as well as a descaling alert for when your machine needs attention. For city lifestyles who want to add elegance to convenience.

A chance meeting on a train to Tokyo sends two girls named Nana on a collision course with destiny! After a string of epic romantic failures, Nana Komatsu is ready to take control of her life and get a clean start in the big city. After prioritizing her musical ambitions over love, Nana Osaki is ready to stomp her way to the top of Tokyo’s punk scene. With determination in their hearts and dreams in their eyes, these two women are ready to take the world by storm! But first, they need a place to live. Roommates, anyone? With the tabloids still out for blood, the stress of band life and dealing with a disintegrating Ren have really started to take their toll on Nana. And now that Hachi is trying to focus on her future with Takumi, Nana doesn’t even have her best friend to rely on for moral support. Can Nana keep it together long enough to get through this latest crisis, or are her dreams turning to dust right in front of her eyes?

3 Science Fiction stories by the great Gerald Vance: Monsoons of Death is a very nice blend of horror story and a study of true bravery on the planet Mars. A newly commissioned lieutenant finds out a lot about both! In Larson's Luck, Vance takes us on a lighthearted jaunt into hot shot space ship pilots, piracy and the good part of breaking the rules. The last story, Vital Ingredient, takes the listener far into the future when the sport of boxing still has two muscled opponents battling it out in a ring, but they are simply puppets, every muscle, feint and jab controlled by ring side 'managers'; ex fighters who have moved up. The story asks the question: is this how champions are made? And answers it of course in a most satisfying manner.

The Defyer racket is hard to miss, and this Wilson 9 pack racket bag takes cues from its vibrant design. Made for avid players traveling to and from the court, it offers ample storage in a sleek, standout design. Two primary compartments hold up to nine rackets, plus equipment, apparel and other essentials. Exterior side pockets offer extra storage for your gear, and a small pocket is the perfect place to store small items like your phone or wallet.

Do you have what it takes to be a leader like Leonardo of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? You can transform yourself into the Green Team boss with this Leonardo Role Play Bundle Pack! From the mask, to his iconic katana, to his two throwing stars—you're ready to be the leader of your own crime-fighting team! And Leo himself will always be by your side, as the set includes an exclusive 11 cm articulated Leonardo action figure!

1950s Liverpool. In the tight-knit Irish Catholic community of the Four Streets, two girls are growing up.One is motherless – and hated by the cold woman who is determined to take her dead mother's place. The other is hiding a dreadful secret which she dare not let slip to anyone, lest it rips the heart out of the community.What can the people of the Four Streets do when a betrayal at the very heart of their world comes to light?

We are now in the speed of the speed, this may seem a vulgarity, but a little thought, what time it takes to send a response to the WhatsApp application? Perhaps a second or two seconds, and you may even answer with emojis, without the trouble of writing. This urgent pattern coincides with everything in our lives such as fast and intensive news bulletins, short social media publications, and our brief conversations with those around us, so what makes employment interviews an exception?

Showcasing a gorgeous illustration from the acclaimed picture book If You Come to Earth by two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall, this stunning 500-piece puzzle takes puzzlers on a dive under the sea. Explore a vibrant underwater world teeming with colorful sea life in this richly detailed 500-piece puzzle. As the image comes together, new creatures and magical details are revealed, making it a rewarding challenge to assemble and a beautiful finished puzzle to display.

Discover the vital relationship that will take your company from "What's next?" to "We have liftoff!" Visionaries have groundbreaking ideas. Integrators make those ideas a reality. This explosive combination is the key to getting everything you want out of your business. It worked for Disney. It worked for McDonald's. It worked for Ford. It can work for you. From the author of the bestselling Traction, Rocket Fuel details the integral roles of the Visionary and Integrator and explains how an effective relationship between the two can help your business thrive. Offering advice to help Visionary-minded and Integrator-minded individuals find one another, Rocket Fuel also features assessments so you're able to determine whether you're a Visionary or an Integrator. Without an Integrator, a Visionary is far less likely to succeed long-term ,and realize the company's ultimate goals—likewise; with no Visionary, an Integrator can't rise to his or her full potential. When these two people come together to share their natural talents and innate skill sets, it's like rocket fuel—they have the power to reach new heights for virtually any company or organization.

Construction is the foundation of fashion design; it takes passion and great skill to turn a two-dimensional drawing into a successful garment. Construction for Fashion Design guides readers through the process, teaching the theory, practical skills and techniques that they need to succeed. It leads readers through the essential stages of creating a garment, from pattern cutting and draping on the mannequin to sewing techniques and haberdashery. This fully revised and expanded second edition features insightful case studies with leading creative practitioners at the cutting edge of the fashion industry today, complete with detailed, step-by-step exercises that enable readers to contextualise their knowledge and put it into practise for the creation of their own successful projects.

'A richly told tale of tangled loyalties. French ratchets up the tension in increments . . . By the end, these characters have taken on such solidity that, long after finishing it, I often catch myself wondering how they're doing - a testament to the author's mastery of her craft' GUARDIAN Return to the dark underbelly of Ardnakelty in the thrilling new sequel to The Searcher. ----- It's a blazing summer when two men arrive in the village. They're coming for gold. What they bring is trouble. Two years have passed since retired Police Detective Cal Hooper moved from Chicago to the West of Ireland looking for peace. He's found it, more or less - in his relationship with local woman Lena, and the bond he's formed with half-wild teenager Trey. So when two men turn up with a money-making scheme to find gold in the townland, Cal gets ready to do whatever it takes to protect Trey. Because one of the men is no stranger: he's Trey's father. But Trey doesn't want protecting. What she wants is revenge. Crackling with tension and slow-burn suspense, The Hunter explores what we'll do for our loved ones, what we'll do for revenge, and what we sacrifice when the two collide, from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Tana French. --- Nobody writes tension like Tana French: 'Terrific - terrifying, amazing' STEPHEN KING 'One of the greats of contemporary crime fiction' IAN RANKIN 'A truly great writer' GILLIAN FLYNN 'Crime fiction's biggest contemporary star' GUARDIAN 'If you haven't read Tana French yet, I really highly recommend that you do' HARLAN COBEN Irish Times bestseller, March 2024

'A richly told tale of tangled loyalties. French ratchets up the tension in increments . . . By the end, these characters have taken on such solidity that, long after finishing it, I often catch myself wondering how they're doing - a testament to the author's mastery of her craft' GUARDIAN Return to the dark underbelly of Ardnakelty in the thrilling new sequel to The Searcher. ----- It's a blazing summer when two men arrive in the village. They're coming for gold. What they bring is trouble. Two years have passed since retired Police Detective Cal Hooper moved from Chicago to the West of Ireland looking for peace. He's found it, more or less - in his relationship with local woman Lena, and the bond he's formed with half-wild teenager Trey. So when two men turn up with a money-making scheme to find gold in the townland, Cal gets ready to do whatever it takes to protect Trey. Because one of the men is no stranger: he's Trey's father. But Trey doesn't want protecting. What she wants is revenge. Crackling with tension and slow-burn suspense, The Hunter explores what we'll do for our loved ones, what we'll do for revenge, and what we sacrifice when the two collide, from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Tana French. --- Nobody writes tension like Tana French: 'Terrific - terrifying, amazing' STEPHEN KING 'One of the greats of contemporary crime fiction' IAN RANKIN 'A truly great writer' GILLIAN FLYNN 'Crime fiction's biggest contemporary star' GUARDIAN 'If you haven't read Tana French yet, I really highly recommend that you do' HARLAN COBEN Irish Times bestseller, March 2024

'A richly told tale of tangled loyalties. French ratchets up the tension in increments . . . By the end, these characters have taken on such solidity that, long after finishing it, I often catch myself wondering how they're doing - a testament to the author's mastery of her craft' GUARDIAN Return to the dark underbelly of Ardnakelty in the thrilling new sequel to The Searcher. ----- It's a blazing summer when two men arrive in the village. They're coming for gold. What they bring is trouble. Two years have passed since retired Police Detective Cal Hooper moved from Chicago to the West of Ireland looking for peace. He's found it, more or less - in his relationship with local woman Lena, and the bond he's formed with half-wild teenager Trey. So when two men turn up with a money-making scheme to find gold in the townland, Cal gets ready to do whatever it takes to protect Trey. Because one of the men is no stranger: he's Trey's father. But Trey doesn't want protecting. What she wants is revenge. Crackling with tension and slow-burn suspense, The Hunter explores what we'll do for our loved ones, what we'll do for revenge, and what we sacrifice when the two collide, from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Tana French. --- Nobody writes tension like Tana French: 'Terrific - terrifying, amazing' STEPHEN KING 'One of the greats of contemporary crime fiction' IAN RANKIN 'A truly great writer' GILLIAN FLYNN 'Crime fiction's biggest contemporary star' GUARDIAN 'If you haven't read Tana French yet, I really highly recommend that you do' HARLAN COBEN Irish Times bestseller, March 2024

Two-time British Fantasy Award Winner Astounding Award Winner Lambda Literary Award Finalist Hugo Award Finalist Locus Award Finalist Otherwise Award Finalist "Magnificent in every way."-Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree "A dazzling new world of fate, war, love and betrayal."-Zen Cho, author of Black Water Sister She Who Became the Sun reimagines the rise to power of the Ming Dynasty's founding emperor. To possess the Mandate of Heaven, the female monk Zhu will do anything "I refuse to be nothing..." In a famine-stricken village on a dusty yellow plain, two children are given two fates. A boy, greatness. A girl, nothingness... In 1345, China lies under harsh Mongol rule. For the starving peasants of the Central Plains, greatness is something found only in stories. When the Zhu family's eighth-born son, Zhu Chongba, is given a fate of greatness, everyone is mystified as to how it will come to pass. The fate of nothingness received by the family's clever and capable second daughter, on the other hand, is only as expected. When a bandit attack orphans the two children, though, it is Zhu Chongba who succumbs to despair and dies. Desperate to escape her own fated death, the girl uses her brother's identity to enter a monastery as a young male novice. There, propelled by her burning desire to survive, Zhu learns she is capable of doing whatever it takes, no matter how callous, to stay hidden from her fate. After her sanctuary is destroyed for supporting the rebellion against Mongol rule, Zhu takes the chance to claim another future altogether: her brother's abandoned greatness.

FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FIRST LIE WINS A tense, feverish thriller about two women’s lives that are forever intertwined when a murder threatens to expose them both. “Elston expertly unravels a web of secrets and lies. You won’t be able to put this excellent thriller down until the final shocking page.” —Megan Miranda Everyone at Chantilly’s Bar noticed out-of-towner Camille Bayliss. Red lips, designer heels, sipping a Negroni. But that woman wasn’t Camille Bayliss. It was Aubrey Price. Camille Bayliss appears to have the picture-perfect life; she’s married to hotshot lawyer Ben and is the daughter of a wealthy Louisiana family. Only nothing is as it seems: Camille believes Ben has been hiding dirty secrets for years, but she can’t find proof because he tracks her every move. Aubrey Price has been haunted by the terrible night that changed her life a decade ago, and she’s convinced Benjamin Bayliss knows something about it. Living in a house full of criminals, Aubrey understands there’s more than one way to get to the truth—and she may have found the best way in. Aubrey and Camille hatch a plan. It sounds simple: For twelve hours, Aubrey will take Camille’s place. Camille will spy on Ben, and the two women will get the answers they desperately seek. Except the next morning, Ben is found murdered. Both women need an airtight alibi, but only one of them has it. And one false step is all it takes for everything to come undone.

Discover the vital relationship that will take your company from "What's next?" to "We have liftoff!" Visionaries have groundbreaking ideas. Integrators make those ideas a reality. This explosive combination is the key to getting everything you want out of your business. It worked for Disney. It worked for McDonald's. It worked for Ford. It can work for you. From the author of the bestselling Traction, Rocket Fuel details the integral roles of the Visionary and Integrator and explains how an effective relationship between the two can help your business thrive. Offering advice to help Visionary-minded and Integrator-minded individuals find one another, Rocket Fuel also features assessments so you're able to determine whether you're a Visionary or an Integrator. Without an Integrator, a Visionary is far less likely to succeed long-term ,and realize the company's ultimate goals—likewise; with no Visionary, an Integrator can't rise to his or her full potential. When these two people come together to share their natural talents and innate skill sets, it's like rocket fuel—they have the power to reach new heights for virtually any company or organization.

It begins with a murder, as befits a detective story, a somewhat bizarre female detective, events that take place in Rome, England and France. A story that jumps back to the Middle Ages, runs on two tracks, two suspicious women and a dead man who suddenly appears one night to one of the two suspects. Alive, of course, at least for a short time. Murder motives that don't want to reveal their secret and the simultaneous death of both suspects who, to make matters worse, are absolutely the only ones who could be responsible for the crimes. A tangled criminal string that seems to have been partially untangled by diligent endeavors, only to become even more tangled in the next moment and finally, seemingly lying in front of you untangled in a perfectly straight line.

When career criminal Terry Greene is sentenced to life for a murder he didn't commit, his wife has two choices: to walk away from the criminal empire he'd built up, or to take it over - to become as big a gangster as her husband. So far as Samantha "Sam" Greene is concerned, there is no choice. All the family's assets are tied up in the business, and the family means more to her than anything else. But being a gangland boss doesn't come easily to Sam - other criminals are trying to take over her husband's empire and she's not sure which of his friends she can trust. As she is drawn into a world of drug-dealing and counterfeit money, she realises for the first time the extent of her husband's activities. And she has two questions to answer - can she get her husband out of prison? And should she?

The Dudao A26TCEU AC charger is a modern and functional solution for fast charging of mobile devices at home, in the office and on the go. GaN technology combined with up to 25W of power provides high performance in a compact size. Two USB-C and USB-A ports allow you to charge two devices at the same time, and Power Delivery and Quick Charge support reduces the time it takes to recharge. The non-slip texture of the case increases the comfort and safety of use. A USB-C to USB-C cable is included, so the charger is ready to use right out of the box.

A war hero's widow, Graceanne still has her adorable three-year-old twin boys to love--until she receives a letter from her late husband's demanding cousin, Leland Warrington, the Duke of Ware. It seems that the duke--thirty-two years old, twice widowed, and with no forseeable plans to marry again--is in desperate need of an heir. And seeing that Graceanne has two boys, she could easily spare one. Well, couldn't she? Graceanne is too strong a woman not to stand up to Leland's completely unreasonable expectations. When she does, she unleashes a hair-raising maternal fury that takes Leland by surprise. He also finds it all, quite frankly, magnificent. So much so that he's now entertaining thoughts of winning Graceanne's heart, as well as an heir--a romantic scheme that grows more mischievous, and more unpredictable, with each passing winter night.