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In an era of endless notifications, back-to-back meetings, and Slack threads that never resolve into action, the rarest and most valuable professional skill is no longer technical knowledge or strategic vision — it is the ability to concentrate deeply enough to produce something genuinely excellent. Locked In: The Discipline Worth Closing Slack For is a rigorous, research-driven guide to reclaiming that ability and building it into a career-defining practice.Drawing on neuroscience, cognitive psychology, organizational research, and the real-world habits of exceptional performers, Brennan Renvik makes a compelling case that most knowledge workers are operating in a state of chronic distraction — and paying a price that is both invisible and enormous. Gloria Mark's research shows that workers spend an average of just forty-seven seconds on a task before switching; recovering full focus after an interruption takes more than twenty-three minutes. Meanwhile, Microsoft data documents a 252 percent rise in weekly meeting time during the pandemic years, and the average office worker can spend more than three hours a day on email alone. The result is a workday that feels relentless but produces far less than it could.Locked In explains exactly why this happens, what it costs, and — most importantly — what to do about it. Renvik walks readers through the neuroscience of absorbed attention and flow, shows how task-switching degrades cognitive performance and generates attention residue, and demonstrates why genuine rest is not the enemy of deep work but one of its prerequisites. He offers a practical audit for diagnosing where attention actually goes, four proven models for structuring deep work sessions, concrete strategies for renegotiating relationships with email and chat, and a framework for evaluating and pruning the digital tools that quietly consume professional life.The book also addresses the human obstacles that no productivity system can bypass: the manager who worships busyness, the internal escape reflex that pushes the mind away from hard problems the moment they become uncomfortable, and the modern inability to tolerate even a few minutes of boredom. Through case studies of Carl Jung, Bill Gates, and Toni Morrison — each of whom built a protected practice of deep concentration inside a demanding professional life — Renvik shows that these challenges are solvable.The book closes with a ninety-day concentration practice designed to rewire attention habits at a neurological level and a final chapter on the long game: how consistent investment in deep work compounds over years into rare expertise, meaningful output, lasting reputation, and a more fully lived professional life.Locked In is not anti-technology, anti-collaboration, or anti-ambition. It is a precise argument that the conditions modern work has created are fundamentally incompatible with the kind of thinking modern work most needs — and a practical road map for building those conditions back, one protected hour at a time.

The Smart Preparation Choice for Maryland MCAP Grade 6 Math Success 6 Maryland MCAP Grade 6 Math Practice Tests is the comprehensive math test prep resource that Maryland sixth graders need to feel fully prepared for the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program Grade 6 Math exam. Developed for teachers, parents, tutors, and homeschool families across Maryland, this book provides six full-length, standards-aligned practice tests designed to build deep mathematical understanding, refine test-taking strategies, and instill the kind of confident preparation that shows up on test day. This is the resource that makes the difference between hoping for success and achieving it. Each practice test is constructed to reflect the actual structure, content, and difficulty of the Maryland MCAP Grade 6 Math assessment. Aligned with Maryland College and Career Ready Standards and the current MCAP Grade 6 Math assessment framework, the six tests cover the full spectrum of sixth-grade mathematical content - including ratios and proportional relationships, number system operations, algebraic expressions and equations, geometry, and statistics and probability. Students engage with a carefully varied set of assessment-style problems that develop both procedural competence and deeper conceptual thinking. Complete answer keys with detailed, step-by-step explanations accompany every test, supporting mastery-based learning and helping students genuinely understand the reasoning behind every answer. The printable format makes this a smart, flexible resource for any learning environment. - Aligned with Maryland MCAP Grade 6 Math standards - Six comprehensive and full-length practice assessments - Detailed answer key with thorough explanations included - Supports differentiation for students at all readiness levels - Printable format for immediate, zero-prep use - Builds genuine MCAP readiness and mathematical confidence Maryland's MCAP assessment holds students to high academic standards, and preparation must match that level of expectation. This Maryland Grade 6 math test prep book rises to meet that standard with six full practice assessments that provide the depth, breadth, and rigor students need. Teachers can use the tests for pre-instruction benchmarking, mid-unit review, and final exam preparation. Homeschool educators benefit from the organized, thorough structure that covers every essential skill. Tutors find the detailed explanations invaluable for identifying and addressing specific areas where students need targeted support. The mastery-based learning framework guiding this resource ensures that students gain more from each practice session than a simple score. By engaging with the step-by-step explanations and applying improved strategies, students build real mathematical capability. This printable resource is differentiation-ready, supporting students across a wide range of learning levels and ensuring that every student has access to the same quality preparation. Make the smart choice for your Maryland sixth graders and give them the focused, rigorous preparation they need to succeed on the MCAP Grade 6 Math assessment.

Traditional Tattoo in Japan: HORIKAZU. Lifework of the Tattoo Master from Asakusa in Tokio ist ein Highlight für alle Tattoo- und Japanfans! Der Fotograf Martin Hladik begleitete jahrelang den japanischen Tätowiermeister Horikazu mit seiner Kamera und stellt in spektakulären Bildern das Lebenswerk des Tattookünstlers vor. Auf knapp 500 Seiten mit mehr als 460 Abbildungen taucht man in die noch immer weitgehend verborgene Welt der traditionellen japanischen Tätowierung ein. Interviews mit dem 2011 verstorbenen Meister und seinem Nachfolger Horikazuwaka ermöglichen einen geradezu intimen Blick auf die Tätowierkunst in Asakusa und die Protagonisten einer anerkannten Tätowiererdynastie. Arbeitsweisen und Techniken dieses Kunsthandwerks werden en détail vorgestellt. Darüber hinaus kann man die faszinierende Ästhetik und die komplexen Motivkonzepte traditioneller japanischer Tattoos in prächtigen Bildern erleben – von Koi bis Kabuki, von Buddha bis Benzaiten. Jedes der abgebildeten Tattoos ist ein Unikat, exklusiv für den Träger entworfen und von Hand ausgeführt. Weitere Highlights sind die Aufnahmen aus dem persönlichen und familiären Bereich des Meisters. Wir besuchen sein Studio und beobachten wie er tätowiert. Die vorliegende Auswahl bislang unveröffentlichter Zeichnungen ist eine echte Rarität! Geradezu sensationell und bisher einmalig ist die Serie ganzseitiger Abbildungen von Horikazu- Kunden, die sich offen und selbstbewusst mit Ihren Ganzkörpertätowierungen präsentieren. Gesamtkunstwerke eines genialen Künstlers für die Ewigkeit in die Haut gestochen. HORIKAZU ist ein ikonografisches Referenzwerk zur traditionellen japanischen Tätowierung. Mitreißend sind die historischen und aktuellen Bilder vom berühmten Sanja-Festival in Asakusa. Abschließend zeigen Dokumentarfotos von der Beerdigung Horikazus einen weiteren Aspekt der japanischen Tradition auf: Engste Freunde erweisen dem Meister die letzte Ehre. Kompetente Textbeiträge verschaffen Zugang zur bis heute recht verschlossenen Bilderwelt der japanischen Tätowierkunst. Tätowierer, Tattoofans und Kunstinteressierte werden von diesem einzigartigen Bildband begeistert sein. Traditional Tattoo in Japan: HORIKAZU. Lifework of the Tattoo Master from Asakusa in Tokio is a highlight for all fans of tattoo, and Japan as well! Photographer Martin Hladik attended the Japanese tattoo master Horikazu with his camara for years, and he presents now the lifework of a remarkable tattoo artist in spectacular images. With this book, comprising scant 500 pages with more than 460 pictures you are diving into the still hidden world of traditional Japanese tattooing. Interviews with the late master (2011) and his successor Horikazuwaka provide virtually intimate insights into the art of tattooing in Asakusa, and give a glance of the protagonists of a recognized dynasty of tattoo artists. Functioning and techniques of this handicraft are shown in-depth. Furthermore you will experience the fascinating esthetics, and the complex conception of motifs in traditional Japanese tattoos – displayed in gorgeous photographs, from Koi to Kabuki, from Buddha to Benzaiten. Anyone of the tattoos reproduced is one of a kind, it was exclusively created for the wearer, and made by hand. More highlights come with pictures of the personal, and familial life of the master. You may visit his studio, and watch him tattoo his clients. The present selection of not previously published designs is a true rarity! Downright sensational, and uniqe up to date is a series of full-page pictures of Horikazu’s clients, presenting their full body tattoos openly and with self-confidence. Total works of art of an ingenious artist, stung into the skin, lasting an eternity. HORIKAZU is an iconographical benchmark, and contains a fully comprehensive account of traditional Japanese tattooing. The illustrous Sanja festival in Asakusa is displayed in stirring images from past and presence. Finally photographs from Horikazu’s funeral reveal

From New York Times bestselling, award-winning creator John Hendrix comes The Mythmakers , a graphic novel biography of two literary lions-C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien-following the remarkable story of their friendship and creative fellowship, and how each came to write their masterworks "Masterful. . . Effortlessly blending fantasy and reality." ( BCCB , starred review) Through narrative and comic panels, Hendrix chronicles Lewis and Tolkien's near-idyllic childhoods, then moves on to both men's horrific tour of the trenches of World War I to their first meeting at Oxford in 1929, and then the foreshadowing, action, and aftermath of World War II. He reveals the shared story of their friendship, in all its ups and downs, that gave them confidence to venture beyond academic concerns (fantasy wasn't considered suitable for adult reading, but the domain of children), shaped major story and theme ideas that would find their way into The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, and shifted their ideas about the potential of mythology and faith. The Mythmakers also shows the camaraderie and the importance of the social/literary circle of friends called the Inklings, and how the friendship of these two great men fell apart and came together again. Hendrix concludes describing how the writings of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien had re-enchanted the 20th century, after two World Wars. In writing aimed at scholars, adults, and young people, these two tweedy academics altered the course of storytelling and embraced the concept that fantasy writing for an adult audience was an accepted form of literature. The format is similar to The Faithful Spy: prose interspersed with images and narrative comics. The narration is often conversations between a knowledgeable wizard and a comical lion. Through brisk conversation between these two friends, they explain some of the bigger ideas in an approachable and entertaining way. Throughout the story, there are "gateways" that lead readers to the back matter where certain themes, such as how myth/fantasy evolved or the art of world-building, are discussed more fully. This device keeps the main story flowing quickly and smoothly for those readers not interested in the more academic ideas behind the narrative. Among the ideas covered in the narrative and back matter: Tolkien's world-building The "Theology of Creation" linking their faith to their writings The meaning of real friendship Notions of modernity and mythology The value of fantasy The power of a creative community An exploration of the different kinds of storytelling in Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, both relying on "the Myth" as a storytelling device, but differing in the use of allegory vs. symbolism The creative differences of Lewis and Tolkien: the high standards of Tolkien's fiction and the faster and more immediate approach of Lewis's Logos vs. Mythos: Lewis created from images, Tolkien created from language The mixing of mythologies Also included are an author's note, endnotes, bibliography, and index.

Bloomsbury presents Work Trip by Chloe Ford, read by Grace Calder.'An addictive, hilarious, rom-com adventure that I couldn't put down.' - Donna Marchetti, author of Hate Mail***They say you should keep your enemies closer…For Fliss, the prospect of a team building work trip fills her with dread. Mostly because she cannot stand her pushy colleague James, who often attempts to derail her brilliant plans. But when the two arrive in the Scottish Highlands, they find themselves facing a unique challenge: their boss has abandoned them in the middle of nowhere with only one tent, two sleeping bags and a few protein bars.Cut off from the outside world, the pair are forced to put aside their differences to weather the unpredictable elements of the Highlands and get home. As they set out on a journey across miles of rugged wilderness - pushing each other to survive and testing their physical and emotional limits - they remain fully aware of their boss's manipulative plan to orchestrate a hook up between them.But even with only each other for company, Fliss and James stand firm in their resolve: they won't give in to any romantic notions. Or will they?Readers LOVE Work Trip!'Work Trip is the spicy, swoony, blissful escape I didn't know I needed. I absolutely devoured it.' - Annabel Monaghan, USA Today bestselling author of Summer RomanceWork Trip is what enemies-to-lovers romance is all about! With vivid descriptions of Scotland and characters bursting with sparkling wit and crackling tension, readers will fall head over heels for Chloe Ford's debut. - Catherine Walsh, bestselling author of Snowed InA spicy romance in the Scottish highlands? Yes, please! Perfect for fans of Sally Thorne and enemies to lovers, WORK TRIP is just the escape you're looking for. From the laugh-out loud moments to that classic rom-com movie feel, I loved every bit of this book. - Carlie Walker, author of The TakedownFrom the gorgeous Scottish Highlands setting to witty banter and crackling chemistry, I devoured this book. It's a perfect enemies-to-lovers rom-com that includes real issues...this rom-com is a must-read! - Lauren Ford, author of Liv Is Not A Loser'I fell for this novel from the first page. It's such a fun read throughout, and the most satisfying kind of enemies-to-lovers.The sexual tension crackles between both characters and the smutty bits are *chef's kiss*. Definitely treat yourself to this one, you won't regret it! - Emma Rae, author of Love Game'Work Trip is the perfect romantic comedy. I cannot recommend it enough. Fun and thoughtful.' - Catherine Balavage, author of Ember'Work Trip had me swooning, blushing, and laughing all at once...with undeniable banter, crackling chemistry, and hilarious but unfortunate mishaps.' - Anika Hussain, author of This is How You Fall in Love'Work Trip is an addictive, hilarious, rom-com adventure that I couldn't put down...This is one of those books that will be on my mind for a long time after I've finished reading.' - Donna Marchetti, author of Hate Mail

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Prague & the Czech Republic is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Count statues on Charles Bridge, marvel at the Renaissance splendour of bohemian town Cesky Krumlov or explore Prague's Old Town -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Prague & the Czech Republic and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Prague & the Czech Republic Travel Guide: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, architecture, beer culture Free, convenient pull-out Prague map (included in print version), plus over 30 colour maps Covers Prague, Bohemia, Moravia and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Prague & the Czech Republic, our most comprehensive guide to Prague & the Czech Republic, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for just the highlights of Prague? Check out Lonely Planet's Pocket Prague, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet enables the curious to experience the world fully and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves, near or far from home.TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

The plan of "Higher Lessons" will perhaps be better understood if we first speak of two classes of text-books with which this work is brought into competition. In one class are those that aim chiefly to present a course of technical grammar in the order of Orthography, Etymology, Syntax, and Prosody. These books give large space to grammatical Etymology, and demand much memorizing of definitions, rules, declensions, and conjugations, and much formal word parsing,-work of which a considerable portion is merely the invention of grammarians, and has little value in determining the pupil's use of language or in developing his reasoning faculties. This is a revival of the long?endured, unfruitful, old-time method. In another class are those that present a miscellaneous collection of lessons in Composition, Spelling, Pronunciation, Sentence-analysis, Technical Grammar, and General Information, without unity or continuity. The pupil who completes these books will have gained something by practice and will have picked up some scraps of knowledge; but his information will be vague and disconnected, and he will have missed that mental training which it is the aim of a good text-book to afford. A text-book is of value just so far as it presents a clear, logical development of its subject. It must present its science or its art as a natural growth, otherwise there is no apology for its being. In this revised work we have given additional reasons for the opinions we hold, and have advanced to some new positions; have explained more fully what some teachers have thought obscure; have qualified what we think was put too positively in former editions; have given the history of constructions where this would deepen interest or aid in composition; have quoted the verdicts of usage on many locutions condemned by purists; have tried to work into the pupil's style the felicities of expression found in the lesson sentences; have taught the pupil earlier in the work, and more thoroughly, the structure and the function of paragraphs; and have led him on from the composition of single sentences of all kinds to the composition of these great groups of sentences. But the distinctive features of "Higher Lessons" that have made the work so useful and so popular stand as they have stood-the Study of Words from their Offices in the Sentence, Analysis for the sake of subsequent Synthesis, Easy Gradation, the Subdivisions and Modifications of the Parts of Speech after the treatment of these in the Sentence, etc., etc. We confess to some surprise that so little of what was thought good in matter and method years ago has been seriously affected by criticism since. The additions made to "Higher Lessons"-additions that bring the work up to the latest requirements-are generally in foot-notes to pages, and sometimes are incorporated into the body of the Lessons, which in number and numbering remain as they were. The books of former editions and those of this revised edition can, therefore, be used in the same class without any inconvenience.

Practice to Mastery: AP® Psychology Workbook is a unit-by-unit practice book for the redesigned AP Psychology course, built around the skills the new exam rewards most: applying psychological concepts to real situations, evaluating research, and reading data. The book holds 852 original questions, 825 multiple choice and 27 free response, organized in the order of the College Board's Course and Exam Description: Unit 1: Wiring, Chemistry, and the Sensing Body Unit 2: Filters, Shortcuts, and the Remembering Mind Unit 3: Growing, Changing, and Learning from Experience Unit 4: The People Around Us and the Person Within Unit 5: Distress, Resilience, and the Road to Recovery Each unit contains 150 multiple-choice questions arranged from Easy to Medium to Hard, followed by four Article Analysis Questions (AAQ) and one Evidence-Based Question (EBQ), the two free-response formats of the current exam. Every question carries a difficulty tag, so students can start where they are and build up. Research methods and statistics run through every unit, always inside that unit's content. Students identify research designs, variables, and confounds; judge operational definitions, sampling, and generalizability; apply ethical guidelines; and interpret means, correlations, effect sizes, and statistical significance. Original tables, bar graphs, line graphs, and scatterplots give steady practice reading the kind of data the exam presents. Every answer is fully explained. Multiple-choice explanations show why the correct answer is right and name the trap that catches most students, such as treating a correlation as proof of cause or confusing negative reinforcement with punishment. Each AAQ and EBQ comes with a point-by-point scoring guide modeled on the structure of the official scoring guidelines, examples of responses that earn and do not earn each point, and a complete model response written in clear, correct terminology. EBQ guides show how to build a claim, cite sources, and connect evidence to a psychological concept. The book ends with a full-length practice examination built to the published structure of the exam: 75 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, then one AAQ and one EBQ in 70 minutes, with an answer key, explanations, scoring guides, model responses, and a table for estimating an AP score. Inside you will find: 852 original questions covering all five units of the course 20 AAQs and 5 EBQs in the unit sections, plus one of each in the practice exam Difficulty tags on every unit question Research methods and data interpretation practice in every unit Detailed explanations, scoring guides, and model responses A full-length practice examination with score estimation Study plans for use alongside a class, for focused exam review, or for self-study The Workbook is the companion to Practice to Mastery: AP® Psychology Practice Exams, which offers 12 full-length practice exams. The two books are designed to be used together and share no questions. All questions, studies, sources, data, and figures are original and written for practice. The studies described are fictional. AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Pocket Prague is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Spend time at the historic buildings, museums and galleries at Prague Castle, take time out in peaceful Petrin Hill, or stroll the picturesque Old Town Square -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Prague and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Prague: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out Prague map (included in print version), plus over 19 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Hradcany, Mala Strana, Stare Mesto, Nove Mesto, Petrin Hill, Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, Vinohrady, Zizkov and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Prague, a colorful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximize a quick trip experience. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Prague's neighbourhoods? Check out Lonely Planet's Prague & the Czech Republic guide. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet enables the curious to experience the world fully and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves, near or far from home.'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

The spellbinding final book in the Drowned Gods Trilogy, the atmospheric dark academia fantasy series for fans of The Atlas Six, The Binding, The Hazel Wood and Ninth House, set in a world of lunar magic, secret societies and dangerous friendships. Fate cannot be broken—not even by the gods who serve it. Emory refuses to lose Romie again. Her friend's fate hangs in the balance as the monstrous Clover plans to use her as a sacrifice to steal power from the deity Atheia—and make himself into a proper god. To stop Clover, Emory needs the help of Atheia's dark counterpart, Sidraeus. Yet this enigmatic deity cannot be trusted, and if Emory is to ally with him, she must invoke an ancient magic to keep him tethered to her side. Meanwhile, in the divine workshop of the god of balance, Baz learns he has a role to play in the coming fight to save the crumbling worlds and their weakening magics. Yet all he can think of is Kai and the gruesome fate that awaits him at Clover's side—a fate, the god tells him, that is beyond even his reach. But Baz is determined to save Kai, even if he has to rewrite time itself. As chaos reigns and the tides of a corrupted magic threaten to consume all, Emory and Baz must contend with mercurial gods, vengeful deities, and those hell-bent on eradicating Eclipse magic to save the people they love—and write an ending to their stories that defies fate itself. Praise for Curious Tides: 'A world that pulses and breathes. With intricate magic and a mystery that spirals as deep and dark as it can go, Curious Tides is a marvel in atmosphere.' – Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights 'Rich, immersive and astonishingly layered—I want to sink into this darkly magical world and never leave.' – Laura Steven, author of The Society for Soulless Girls 'Vividly imagined, beautifully written, and as dark as it is dazzling ­­– Curious Tides will drag you under from the very first page' – Sarah Underwood, New York Times bestselling author of Lies We Sing to the Sea 'A darkly enchanting story that had me turning pages like mad. Gorgeous writing, fascinating characters, and the kind of rich magical lore that dreams are made of. Curious Tides swept me away. I'm obsessed with this world.' – Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn 'Curious Tides sucks you in from page one with a fully realized universe that feels lived-in and otherworldly all at once. The story is alive with lore, and it's impossible not to be transported.' – Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of Strike the Zither 'With chewy, intricate worldbuilding; sparkling characters; and thrilling twists, Curious Tides pulled me under, and I never wanted to resurface from its richly imagined depths. An alluring, immersive debut.' – Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic 'A beautifully ethereal fantasy that reads like a dream. Filled with beguiling magic and whimsical storytelling, Curious Tides is a reverie I was sad to wake from.' – Chelsea Abdullah, author of The Stardust Thief

The spellbinding final book in the Drowned Gods Trilogy, the atmospheric dark academia fantasy series for fans of The Atlas Six , The Binding , The Hazel Wood and Ninth House , set in a world of lunar magic, secret societies and dangerous friendships. Fate cannot be broken-not even by the gods who serve it. Emory refuses to lose Romie again. Her friend's fate hangs in the balance as the monstrous Clover plans to use her as a sacrifice to steal power from the deity Atheia-and make himself into a proper god. To stop Clover, Emory needs the help of Atheia's dark counterpart, Sidraeus. Yet this enigmatic deity cannot be trusted, and if Emory is to ally with him, she must invoke an ancient magic to keep him tethered to her side. Meanwhile, in the divine workshop of the god of balance, Baz learns he has a role to play in the coming fight to save the crumbling worlds and their weakening magics. Yet all he can think of is Kai and the gruesome fate that awaits him at Clover's side-a fate, the god tells him, that is beyond even his reach. But Baz is determined to save Kai, even if he has to rewrite time itself. As chaos reigns and the tides of a corrupted magic threaten to consume all, Emory and Baz must contend with mercurial gods, vengeful deities, and those hell-bent on eradicating Eclipse magic to save the people they love-and write an ending to their stories that defies fate itself. Praise for Curious Tides : 'A world that pulses and breathes. With intricate magic and a mystery that spirals as deep and dark as it can go, Curious Tides is a marvel in atmosphere.' - Chloe Gong , #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights 'Rich, immersive and astonishingly layered-I want to sink into this darkly magical world and never leave.' - Laura Steven , author of The Society for Soulless Girls 'Vividly imagined, beautifully written, and as dark as it is dazzling - Curious Tides will drag you under from the very first page' - Sarah Underwood , New York Times bestselling author of Lies We Sing to the Sea 'A darkly enchanting story that had me turning pages like mad. Gorgeous writing, fascinating characters, and the kind of rich magical lore that dreams are made of. Curious Tides swept me away. I'm obsessed with this world.' - Claire Legrand , New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn 'Curious Tides sucks you in from page one with a fully realized universe that feels lived-in and otherworldly all at once. The story is alive with lore, and it's impossible not to be transported.' - Joan H e, New York Times bestselling author of Strike the Zither 'With chewy, intricate worldbuilding; sparkling characters; and thrilling twists, Curious Tides pulled me under, and I never wanted to resurface from its richly imagined depths. An alluring, immersive debut.' - Allison Saft , New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic 'A beautifully ethereal fantasy that reads like a dream. Filled with beguiling magic and whimsical storytelling, Curious Tides is a reverie I was sad to wake from.' - Chelsea Abdullah , author of The Stardust Thief

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An atmospheric dark academia fantasy for fans of The Atlas Six, The Binding, The Hazel Wood and Fourth Wing, set in a world of lunar magic, secret societies and dangerous friendships. Emory is returning to the prestigious Aldryn College for Lunar Magic for one reason: to uncover the secrets behind the night that left her best friend, Romie, and seven other students dead. But Emory has plenty of secrets herself, not least that her healing abilities have been corrupted by a strange, impossible magic, granting her power no one should possess. Turning to the only person she believes she can trust, Emory enlists the help of Romie's brother Baz - someone already well-versed in the dangers of his own dark Eclipse magic. But when the supposedly drowned students start washing ashore - alive - only for them each immediately to die horrible, magical deaths, Emory and Baz are no longer the only ones seeking answers. There's a hidden society at the heart of the school, and they're attracted to nothing more than they are to power... Praise for Curious Tides: 'A world that pulses and breathes. With intricate magic and a mystery that spirals as deep and dark as it can go, Curious Tides is a marvel in atmosphere.' - Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights 'Rich, immersive and astonishingly layered-I want to sink into this darkly magical world and never leave.' - Laura Steven, author of The Society for Soulless Girls 'Vividly imagined, beautifully written, and as dark as it is dazzling ­­- Curious Tides will drag you under from the very first page.' - Sarah Underwood, New York Times bestselling author of Lies We Sing to the Sea 'A darkly enchanting story that had me turning pages like mad. Gorgeous writing, fascinating characters, and the kind of rich magical lore that dreams are made of. Curious Tides swept me away. I'm obsessed with this world.' - Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn 'Curious Tides sucks you in from page one with a fully realized universe that feels lived-in and otherworldly all at once. The story is alive with lore, and it's impossible not to be transported.' - Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of Strike the Zither 'With chewy, intricate worldbuilding; sparkling characters; and thrilling twists, Curious Tides pulled me under, and I never wanted to resurface from its richly imagined depths. An alluring, immersive debut.' - Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic 'A beautifully ethereal fantasy that reads like a dream. Filled with beguiling magic and whimsical storytelling, Curious Tides is a reverie I was sad to wake from.' - Chelsea Abdullah, author of The Stardust Thief 'With innovative worldbuilding, multifaceted plotting, and an intersectionally diverse cast boasting nuanced character arcs, Lacelle crafts a lavishly imagined dual-narrative tale that will capture readers like a rip current.' - Kirkus starred review 'By combining elements common to fantastical dark academia novels with innovative worldbuilding, multifaceted plotting, and an intersectionally diverse cast boasting nuanced character arcs, Lacelle crafts a lavishly imagined dual-narrative tale that will capture readers like a rip current' - Publishing Weekly starred review 'Lacelle's writing is absorbing; the plot is detailed and complicated but everything fits together as neatly and tightly as a puzzle box. Not a word is wasted in this hefty, suspenseful novel as the story, rich with its own mythology, draws the reader in as inexorably as the tide' - Booklist starred review

Pick up the first in a BRAND NEW Scottish crime series from bestselling author Daniel Sellers. A must-read for fans of Aline Templeton and Matt Brolly. 🔍 🩸 'A fascinating page-turner!' Bestselling author T. A. Williams Knapdale, Argyll. A place of beauty, tranquillity... and murder When newly promoted DI Anna Vaughan is called to a case in remote Knapdale, on the Argyll coast, she welcomes the chance to escape her life in Glasgow - more specifically the mother-in-law from hell... Ellen McIver, Baldrishaig's local busybody, has been found dead. Run over - repeatedly - by a tractor belonging to local farmer Glen Cameron. The most likely culprit is Old Wullie, Cameron's elderly father, who, despite his dementia, still likes to drive the tractor about the lanes. But once at the crime scene Anna can tell something sinister is afoot... this was no accident. Whoever drove that tractor did so with murder in mind. With the help of local DC Jo McLean, Anna leads her first murder case as a DI. She soon finds that all is not as it should be in this corner of the Scottish Highlands. The locals have been living under a cloud of fear for months, and as Anna starts to uncover secrets buried for years, she is in a race against time to find a murderer hiding in plain sight. Fans of Aline Templeton, Caro Ramsay and Marion Todd will not want to miss this brand new, gripping Scottish crime series. Praise for The Knapdale Murders ‍ : 'A fascinating page-turner featuring a well-drawn collection of characters set in a small Scottish community. The newly promoted inspector is sympathetic and smart, and the plot kept me fully engaged throughout. Highly recommended.' - T. A. Williams 'Daniel Sellers writes with rare control and confidence - his prose is atmospheric, unsettling, and beautifully precise, turning The Knapdale Murders into a masterclass in tension, character, and slow-burn dread.' - John Nicholl 'I loved this book! The first in a new series, The Knapdale Murders is a gripping read. With a compelling central character, a strong sense of place and a denouement worthy of Christie herself, this is perfect for all crime fiction fans.' - Sheila Bugler 'This is my kind of crime thriller! A love a puzzle to solve and this book provided that. A knotty mystery, with prickly suspects and a murder victim who nobody liked. Cleverly written, an absorbing read that I whizzed through in a couple of days. Ready for the next one!' - Rona Halsall 'As atmospheric and brooding as the Scottish landscape. Sellers hits the ground running with his new series and I cannot wait for more.' - Michael Wood 'I was instantly drawn into this book by the gorgeous setting, intriguing characters and page-turning plot. Great storytelling, bring on Anna's next case!' - Linda Mather Praise for Daniel Sellers ‍ : 'Whipsmart plots and a vivid sense of place - everything you could want from a crime fiction series.' Marion Todd, author of the DI Clare Mackay series 'If you like beautifully written noir with a feisty female lead, then these are for you!' Caro Ramsay, author of the Anderson and Costello series What readers are saying about Daniel Sellers: 'Excellent as usual. Didn't want to put it down. Brilliant plot had you guessing all the way through with lots of twists. Highly recommended.' Reader Review 'A stand out thriller!' Reader Review 'Around every corner, there's another twist, another revelation that just makes this story so very hard to put down.' Reader Review 'Just one word WOW. Brilliant storyline keeps leading you on with its twists and turns.' Reader Review 'Full of twists and it really kept me guessing till the end, a very clever plot and the storyline was gripping from start to finish.' Reader Review

Yoga is for every body, including yours! For years, yoga books have asked readers to bend over backward (literally!) to conform to their physical demands. It's time for the opposite-for readers to demand that yoga conform to their individual needs. It's time for a yoga book to reflect the broader population that would benefit from a yoga practice geared toward them. It's time for Yoga for Everyone! This book offers yoga for every type of body: those who are big, small, elderly, pregnant, or of various physical abilities-everyone. No matter who you are or what you look like or what your abilities are, you can do all 50 poses in this book. The variations to classic poses in this book will also allow you to perform all 10 sequences, which combine different poses into one singular experience and focus on specific physical and mental benefits. So forget what you've heard. Yoga isn't just for the privileged few. It's meant to be enjoyed by everybody and every body. Yes, you can do yoga-and Yoga for Everyone will show you how! --------------------------------- "Dianne is a wonderful teacher with a voice and a message that's absolutely needed not only in the yoga community but also in the world. I'd go as far as to say that this book is the most important yoga book released this year. This book smashes the myth of the thin, able-bodied yogi and provides a safe introduction to the art of yoga in a way that's accessible to all. Yoga is for everyone!" - Rachel Brathen, author of Yoga Girl "Dianne Bondy is truly a leader in the yoga world. Her unwavering commitment to accessibility and inclusiveness is demonstrated perfectly in her new book, Yoga for Everyone. This is a great book for yoga teachers and yoga students of all levels. If you're intimated by the conventional imagery of yoga, if you think yoga isn't for you, or if you're a teacher looking for tools to make the practice approachable for everyone, this book will be a valuable tool. Yoga is an ancient science of the soul, and Dianne's work aims to bring these universal teachings to different kinds of folks with the heart and wisdom that's a vital part of her contribution to the world." - Kino MacGregor, yoga instructor "Dianne is a force, a personal inspiration, and someone who knows her power and uses it to uplift others. Western yoga and wellness spaces are severely lacking safety and inclusion. Oftentimes, walking into those spaces can feel more marginalizing than healing. Dianne's book is full of resources anybody can use-teacher or student-to create an accessible and welcoming space. The visual representation of diverse bodies and abilities provides a needed reminder that yoga in indeed for all of us. Thank you, Dianne!" - Dana Falsetti, yoga instructor "Dianne Bondy continues to be a leading voice in the accessible yoga movement, and this book will serve as an excellent resource for anyone (and that's most of us) who doesn't resonate with or benefit from a standard one-size-fits-all approach to poses. Yoga for Everyone encapsulates the heart of Dianne's teachings, which is to make yoga fully adaptable to the experience of the practitioner. Whether beginners or long-time yoga students, readers will be able to choose a pose and find a route into it that suits their individual desires and needs. The models demonstrating the poses also represent a range of abilities, ages, and sizes, reflecting that yoga truly is for everyone." - Todd Wolfenberg, CEO of Yoga International "Yoga for Everyone is a celebration and a triumph! It not only powerfully illustrates that every body is a yoga body, but it also illustrates the diversity and range of the practice itself through the adaptations and variations of yoga poses. Now everyone can access the benefits of a consistent yoga practice tailored to their individual needs and unique and beautiful body." - Melanie Klein, editor of Yoga Rising: 30 Empowering Stories from Yoga Renegades for Every Body and co-editor of the ground-breaking colle