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Eve Dallas - a New York detective who believes in the valour of protect and serve. And kicks ass doing it. Praise for J. D. Robb: 'J.D. Robb is a fantastic storyteller who knows how to keep the pages flying by' -#1 International Bestselling Author, Karin Slaughter "One of my all-time favorite authors hitting a golden moment in one of my all-time favorite series. J.D. Robb never disappoints!" Lisa Gardner 'If you're a crime fiction fan and haven't discovered them yet, welcome to the very best day of your life' Heat Magazine 'Eve Dallas - tough as nails and still sexy as hell' Stephen King 'J.D. Robb's novels are can't-miss pleasures' Harlan Coben 'Curious corpses, tangled twists and one sizzling sleuth' Kathy Reichs 'She'd come to New York to be a cop, because she believed in order. Needed it to survive. She had taken control, had made herself into the person some anonymous social worker had named Eve Dallas' But in a few weeks she won't just be Eve Dallas, lieutenant, homicide. She'll be Roarke's wife. But Eve's wedding plans may have to be put on hold as her private and professional lives collide... The victim in her latest murder investigation is one of the most sought-after women in the world. A top model who would stop at nothing to get what she wanted - even another woman's man. And Eve's chief suspect is the other woman in this fatal love triangle - her best friend Mavis. Putting her job on the line to head the investigation, Eve discovers that the world of high fashion thrives on an all-consuming passion for youth and fame. One that leads from the runway to the dark underworld of New York City where drugs can fulfil any desire - for a price . . . More praise for J.D. Robb ''Terrific characters, sudden twists ... the epitome of popular fiction' Dennis Lehane 'J.D. Robb is one of my favourite authors, and she has created an iconic female cop - a strong, sexy, and death-defying heroine - with the slyest sense of humour in fiction. I love J.D. Robb and Eve Dallas!' - Lisa Scottoline 'Sexy and unpredictable, these books are first-rate suspense thrillers with wit, character and heart' - Janet Evanovich 'Tough, smart and sexy' - Linda Fairstein 'Consistently inventive, entertaining and clever' Publishers Weekly 'Sheer entertainment' Guardian

Just in time for the holidays, designed by the Award-winning graphic novelist, Seth! This collection of books--identical to the individual volumes--ships shrinkwrapped, with two hardcovers containing complete strips from the years 1971-1972 and 1973-1974, packed in a sturdy custom box designed especially for this set. The perfect gift item. The Complete Peanuts 1971-1972 : Sally Brown elbows her way to center stage, at least among the humans, and is thus the logical choice for cover girl... and in her honor, the introduction is provided by none other than Broadway, television and film star Kristin (Wicked) Chenoweth, who first rose to Tony-winning fame with her scene-stealing performance as Sally in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Two long Summer-camp sequences involve Charlie Brown and Peppermint Patty, who has decided that Charlie Brown is madly in love with her, much to his clueless confusion. Snoopy shows up at camp as well, as does Peppermint Patty's new permanent sidekick, the one and only Marcie. The eternally mutable Snoopy mostly shakes off his World War I Flying Ace identity and turns into Joe Cool, college hipster extraordinaire. And in three long sequences he writes a fan letter to his favorite author, Miss Helen Sweetstory, then goes on a journey to meet her, and finally enlists Charlie Brown's help when her latest opus, "The Six Bunny-Wunnies Freak Out," falls afoul of censors. Also, Woodstock attends worm school, falls in love with a worm (perhaps the most doomed unrequited Peanuts love story ever!), and is nearly eaten by the neighbors' cat... Peppermint Patty is put on trial for another dress code violation and makes a very ill-advised choice in terms of lawyers... Snoopy turns Linus's blanket into not one but two sportcoats... Lucy hits a home run... and the birth of one Rerun Van Pelt! The Complete Peanuts 1973-1974 : This volume features a number of tennis strips and several extended sequences involving Peppermint Patty's friend Marcie (including a riotous, rarely seen sequence in which Marcie's costume-making and hairstyling skills utterly spoil a skating competition for PP), so it seems only right that this volume's introduction should be served up by Schulz's longtime friend, tennis champion Billie Jean King. This volume also picks up on a few loose threads from the previous year, as the mysterious "Poochie" shows up in the flesh; Linus and Lucy's new kid brother "Rerun" makes his first appearance, is almost immediately drafted onto the baseball team (where, thanks to his tiny strike zone, he wins a game), and embarks on his first terrifying journey on the back of his mom's bike; and, in one of Peanuts' oddest recurring storylines, the schoolhouse Sally used to talk to starts talking, or at least thinking, back at her! The Complete Peanuts 1973-1974 also includes one of the all-time classic Peanuts sequences, in which Charlie Brown's baseball-oriented hallucinations finally manifest themselves in a baseball-shaped rash on his head. Forced to conceal the embarrassing discoloration with a bag worn over his head, Charlie Brown goes to camp as "Mister Sack" and discovers that, shorn of his identity, he's suddenly well liked and successful.

Grace is no longer famous. She sits alone in her New York apartment, endlessly watching reruns of herself on the reality TV show Speed Daters. Then, one evening, a man breaks in through her window. A rare, still-obsessed fan or raging incel - Grace is unsure. Before she can find out, he disappears. That same night, the world is rocked by the news that Anoushka, Grace's onscreen rival, has taken her own life. Suddenly thrust back into the public eye, Grace is thrilled to be relevant again. Driven by a familiar desperation for love and attention, she clings to the dregs of her old life: her followers; her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Cal; and her unstable influencer income. But fame is fickle, and Grace's image is fragile. When the fans begin to turn on her, Grace escapes with Cal to his isolated cabin. In the woods with nothing but each other, can they mend what's broken without destroying what little is left? A piercing debut exposing the toxicities of reality TV and influencer culture, After Care is a disconcertingly recognisable portrait of reckless consumerism, spectatorship and the attention economy. Perfect for fans of Boy Parts by Eliza Clark, Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter and My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh. This novel contains discussions of suicide and graphic depictions of sexual assault.

The Grammy Award – winning ; legendary producer, global hype-master, and King of Crunk, Lil Jon, on the story of his life and his transformation into the high-volume showman behind a musical evolution. For decades, the Grammy Award–winning artist Lil Jon has captivated audiences with the high-energy, chant-heavy, and bass-driven musical style that has become uniquely his own. However, before Lil Jon began his reign as “The King of Crunk;” he was just Jonathan Smith, a kid from the suburbs of Atlanta discovering his love for music and performance. Now, in I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me, Lil Jon peels back the layers of his larger-than-life persona for the first time, revealing the circumstances that led to the creation of his world-famous persona. He recounts his early exposure to music and his rapid rise in the Atlanta music scene, highlighting his pivotal role in shaping the city’s distinct hip-hop sound. Beyond the creation of massive hits like “Get Low” and “Yeah!;” Lil Jon opens up about the personal struggles that accompanied his fame, including creative burnout and the search for meaning beyond the stage. He explores his rediscovery of his passion for DJing and reinvents himself as a multifaceted artist and entrepreneur, only to face a heartbreak no parent should ever have to endure. With candid voice and thoughtfulness, I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me serves as a testament to the power of perseverance, creativity, and authenticity, delivering an inspiring message to aspiring artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone who dares to defy expectations, embrace change, and find success on their own terms.

IN THE HEART OF A LANGUID JULY, ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD JOHN REDDY HEART drives a traffic-stopping, salmon-colored Cadillac into the quiet upstate town of Willowsville, New York. His mother, Dahlia Heart, a blackjack dealer, has brought her family east from Las Vegas to claim the rambling mansion left to her by a wealthy suitor. But it is John Reddy--already growing into a heartbreaking hybrid of James Dean, Marlon Brando, and Elvis Presley--who will claim the town itself. It is John Reddy who will arouse the desire of Willowsville's teenage girls and the worship of its boys, the fear and envy of its men, and the yearning of its women. And it is John Reddy who will capture the town's soul forever on the night a prominent citizen is shot dead in Dahlia Heart's bedroom--and a statewide manhunt sweeps Willowsville's rebel outlaw into the realm of living myth. Over the course of thirty years, Broke Heart Blues charts the rise and fall--and the ultimate call to reckoning-- of John Reddy Heart, through the myriad voices of those who find him their whipping boy, savior, dream lover, and confessor. At once a scathing indictment of the cultlike nature of fame and celebrity in America and a deeply moving mediation on human need and longing, the novel explores loneliness, and the profound price we pay for our desires and dreams.

A journey through all creative periodsDiscover the fascinating world of Henri Matisse, one of the most influential figures of modernism, through the first major retrospective in Switzerland and German-speaking countries in almost 20 years, presented by the Fondation Beyeler. This extensive exhibition catalogue offers a comprehensive and captivating journey through all phases of Matisse's artistic career. From his groundbreaking Fauvist paintings and experimental works of the 1910s to the sensual works of the Nice period and the legendary silhouettes of his late work - every page celebrates the dynamic development of this exceptional artist. The extensive selection of images is supplemented by essays that deepen and explain Matisse's work and its significance for modern art. Inspired by Charles Baudelaire's 1857 poem 'Invitation to Travel', this book offers not only an exploration of Matisse's diverse oeuvre, but also an insight into the journeys that shaped his vision - from the Mediterranean to North Africa, Russia, the USA and Tahiti. This makes this catalogue an indispensable work for art lovers, bringing Matisse's creative world to life in all its colourful intensity and diversity.Exhibition-Catalogue to the first major retrospective in the German-speaking world in twenty years.Significant examples from all creative periods.Combines well-known masterpieces with lesser-known works that are new to discoverHENRI MATISSE (1869-1954) began painting at the age of 21. As a leading representative of Fauvism, he achieved fame early in his career. Throughout his life, he experimented in various media and continued to develop artistically. Numerous trips to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, Russia, the US and Tahiti influenced his work.

Billy Joel had spent The Nylon Curtain looking at unemployment, war and the anxieties of modern America. Then, almost overnight, everything changed. In 1983, Billy Joel looked back to the music that had first made him fall in love with rock and roll. Doo-wop, soul, rhythm and blues and the sound of early-1960s pop became the foundations of An Innocent Man - one of the warmest, most romantic and commercially successful albums of his career. This book tells the complete story of that remarkable era. Discover how the end of one marriage and the beginning of Billy's relationship with Christie Brinkley helped transform his songwriting; why the Four Seasons, the Drifters, Sam Cooke and the vocal groups of his youth became such important influences; and how Billy and producer Phil Ramone recreated the spirit of classic American pop without simply copying the past. Explore the stories behind: "Tell Her About It" - the Motown-inspired single that took Billy back to No. 1. "Uptown Girl" - the irresistible Four Seasons tribute that became one of his biggest international hits and forever linked the era with Christie Brinkley. "The Longest Time" - the extraordinary vocal experiment in which Billy effectively became his own doo-wop group. "An Innocent Man" - a demanding and deeply personal song about trust, emotional damage and learning to love again. "This Night" - where Beethoven unexpectedly meets doo-wop. "Leave a Tender Moment Alone" - featuring the unmistakable harmonica of jazz legend Toots Thielemans. "Keeping the Faith" - Billy's affectionate but clear-eyed celebration of the clothes, cars, music and rituals that shaped his youth. Across 35 chapters , the book follows the making of the album, Billy's changing personal life, his arrival as an MTV-era pop star, the remarkable run of six hit singles and the extraordinary commercial success that turned An Innocent Man into one of the defining periods of his career. It also explores what came next: Billy's marriage to Christie Brinkley, the birth of their daughter Alexa Ray, the phenomenal success of Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II, and the road toward 1986's The Bridge. An Innocent Man was more than a nostalgic tribute. It was Billy Joel rediscovering the excitement of the music he loved before fame, using the past to create something completely new - and producing some of the most enduring songs of his career. For Billy Joel fans, classic rock enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by the stories behind landmark albums, this is the story of the era when the Piano Man looked back, fell in love and became a pop star all over again. An independent and unofficial exploration of Billy Joel's An Innocent Man era.

"[Jack London was] a great gobbler-up of the world, physically and intellectually, the kind of writer who went to a place and wrote his dreams into it, the kind of writer who found an Idea and spun his psyche around it."-E.L. Doctorow Martin Eden (1909) is a novel by American writer Jack London. The book follows the tradition of the Künstlerroman, a narrative that traces the life and development of an artist, to tell the story of a young man not unlike London himself. Part fiction, part autobiography, Martin Eden examines the consequences of dreams and achievements, successes and failures, for a young artist struggling with fame. The novel is heavily influenced by London's socialist values, and dissects the interwoven nature of class and the arts while critiquing the individualist mentality promoted by such figures as Nietzsche. The young Martin Eden lives in Oakland where he struggles to rise above the circumstances of his birth. Despite his impoverished background, he has hopes of becoming a successful writer, and has spent years educating himself toward that goal. A dreamer, Eden is also driven to marry Ruth Morse, a woman he loves despite their vastly different lives-he is a sailor, she comes from a bourgeois family. It soon becomes clear that his intentions to write and to marry are entirely intertwined. When he finds success, however, breaking through with publishers and with the elite literati of Oakland, he finds that Ruth's love is far from guaranteed, and that dreams rarely come to fruition. Martin Eden is a story of the American ideal, of class and identity, and of one man determined to make it, whatever the cost. This edition of Jack London's Martin Eden is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

From bestselling author B.B. Reid comes the first in a dark and steamy why choose romance series featuring America's sweetheart and three dangerous mountain men. America's sweetheart has been cancelled. From teen star to international phenom to the biggest celebrity in the world, Aurelia George has suddenly found herself on the other side of adoration. The public thinks they hate her when they never really knew her. The saddest tragedy of all is that she doesn't know herself. Done with the fame, glitz, and glam?the whole doe-eyed princess charade?Aurelia decides she's taking back her life, even if it costs her everything. But her uncle has other plans. Shipped far away until the heat dies, Aurelia finds herself in the one place where her name means nothing. When a blizzard causes her plane to crash, she becomes stranded in the wilds of Northern Canada, a sole survivor with no one to turn to. No one except them: the misanthropic mountain men who've shut themselves away. It's their cabin that Aurelia finds in the icy wilderness, and their obsession she ignites when they discover her sleeping in one of their beds. Thorin, Khalil, and Ezekiel (and all of his personalities) have only longed for one thing in nine long years...a woman to warm their beds. Surviving a plane crash, wolves, avalanches, frozen lakes, and a harsh winter with three feral men is nothing compared to Aurelia's hardest trial of all: finding herself. Dive into this wicked retelling of Goldilocks - the first book in the dark and spicy Men of the Wilds series. Tropes Dark Fairy Tale Retelling Enemies to Lovers Why Choose Dark Romance Forced Proximity Reverse Harem R++ High Heat The Men of the Wilds Duet: Crucible Chrysalis

Everyone wants to be someone. Layla Harrison wants to leave her beach-bum days for digs behind a reporter’s desk. Aster Amirpour wants to scream at the next casting director who tells her “we need ethnic but not your kind of ethnic.” Tommy Phillips dreams of buying a twelve-string guitar and using it to shred his way back into his famous absentee dad’s life. But Madison Brooks took destiny and made it her bitch a long time ago. She’s Hollywood’s hottest starlet, and the things she did to become the name on everyone’s lips are merely a stain on the pavement, ground beneath her Louboutin heel. That is, until Layla, Aster, and Tommy find themselves with a VIP invite to the glamorous and gritty world of Los Angeles’s nightlife and lured into a high-stakes competition where Madison Brooks is the target. Just as their hopes begin to gleam like stars through the California smog, Madison Brooks goes missing. . . . And all of their hopes are blacked out in the haze of their lies. Unrivaled is #1 New York Times bestselling author Alyson Noël’s first book in a thrilling suspense trilogy about how our most desperate dreams can become our darkest nightmares. Hollywood Boulevard is a place best viewed behind a pair of polarized lenses and lowered expectations. Yet if you know where to look (and if you’re fortunate enough to boast a spot on the guest list), it’s an oasis of the city’s hottest nightclubs—a hedonistic haven for the young, fabulous, and rich. But there’s no exiting through the gift shop if you buy a ticket to this show. Once you push past the velvet ropes and pulsing crowds, you might never escape. Praise for Unrivaled “Like a good celebrity, Unrivaled is mysterious and compelling and so gorgeous you won’t be able to look away.”— Cecily von Ziegesar, author of the Gossip Girl series “A glitzy, suspenseful, shamelessly addictive read.” — Margaret Stohl, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Creatures “If you love Pretty Little Liars, you’ll love this sexy teen drama where every choice poses a threat and nothing is what it seems.”— Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Creatures and Unbreakable “Unrivaled will have you hooked from the very first page. Pure gold.”—Jamie McGuire, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Disaster “Unrivaled reveals the dark, grittier side of fame and leaves the reader caught in a web of suspense and lies.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout

Most priests take confessions. This one is giving his . 'Rob Halford has written one of the most candid and surprising memoirs of the year. . . Confess is a riproaring tale, a funny, often shocking and genuinely emotional story' The Telegraph 'The Metal God shares stories from a life like no other, spending over 50 years in the heavy metal bubble, facing adversity head-on but always with a wry smile and horns held firmly aloft' Kerrang 'Raw and searingly moving, Confess will delight metal heads and music fans alike' GQ 'A unique and deeply revealing insight into the extraordinary life he has led' Metal Talk Rob Halford, front man of global iconic metal band Judas Priest, is a true 'Metal God'. Raised in Britain's hard-working heavy industrial heartland he and his music were forged in the Black Country. CONFESS, his full autobiography, is an unforgettable rock 'n' roll story - a journey from a Walsall council estate to musical fame via alcoholism, addiction, police cells, ill-starred sexual trysts and bleak personal tragedy, through to rehab, coming out, redemption... and finding love. Now, he is telling his gospel truth. Told with Halford's trademark self-deprecating, deadpan Black Country humour, CONFESS is the story of an extraordinary five decades in the music industry. It is also the tale of unlikely encounters with everybody from Superman to Andy Warhol, Madonna, Jack Nicholson and the Queen. More than anything else, it's a celebration of the fire and power of heavy metal. Rob Halford has decided to Confess. Because it's good for the soul .

The Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope. In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice-her truth-was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey-and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history. Written with remarkable candour and humour, Spears's ground-breaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love-and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms, at last. ____________________________________ 'The sharpness of her perspective is a miracle... May her truth pose a legitimate threat to the system that exploited her' - Guardian 'Britney Spears holds nothing back in her short, bittersweet and extremely powerful memoir... That it hasn't turned into a complete tragedy is a testament to Spears's essential fortitude of spirit - something that burns off these pages' - Telegraph 'Spears's prose contains more compassion and perspective than bitterness or self-pity' - The Times 'It's nearly impossible to come out of it without empathy for and real outrage on behalf of Spears, whose admitted bitterness over the dire circumstances of the last decade-plus of her life is tempered by an enduring, insistent optimism' - New York Times

The ALBERTINA presents 'Adrian Ghenie: Shadow Paintings', a groundbreaking exhibition that brings Egon Schiele's lost masterpieces back to life. Based on the concept by Ciprian Adrian Barsan, this project takes viewers on a metaphysical journey between decay and recreation. Around a quarter of Schiele's works, addressing themes such as death, sexuality, and melancholy, exist only as black-and-white shadow images.Adrian Ghenie, one of the most prominent contemporary artists, transforms these lost images into vibrant, color-rich artworks. His masterful ability to blur the boundaries between reality and abstraction creates a powerful homage to Schiele's legacy. This artistic search highlights an intergenerational dialogue between two painters, both exploring the depths of the human psyche.'Once you leave behind the traditional constraints of anatomy, the way you distort the human form can become a portrait of character or the inner psyche on a deeper level.' - Adrian GhenieHighlights of the Book:A revolutionary reinterpretation of Egon Schiele's lost works by Adrian GhenieA captivating dialogue between two master painters from different erasA unique visual search for lost masterpiecesInsight into contemporary art and its engagement with the pastA must-have for art lovers and anyone fascinated by Egon Schiele, Adrian Ghenie, and the fusion of tradition and modernity.Adrian Ghenie (*1977 in Baia Mare, Romania), is one of the most celebrated painters of his generation. His work is considered 'posthumously born' in the Nietzschean sense, blending past influences with contemporary themes. Ghenie is known for merging personal, political, and art historical themes, combining abstract and figurative elements, and exploring the possibilities of his medium. He draws on personal memories, art historical references, film stills, and internet visuals. Egon Schiele (1890-1918) showed exceptional artistic talent at an early age. He entered the Vienna Academy in 1906, but soon left due to conflicts and founded the Neukunstgruppe. Known for his expressive works, Schiele achieved significant fame in 1918, but died of the Spanish flu at the age of 28.

Welcome to books 5 thru 10 of the 20 book 'The Fated Mates Shifterverse: Romance with a Bite' shared world series; a collection of medium-burn paranormal romance books featuring second chance romance, enemies to lovers, and found families with overlapping characters and plot lines for creatures of the paranormal persuasion, especially those who like to bite. When the shifters are forced to reveal themselves, they face a brand-new world that puts everyone in danger. No longer able to live in the dark, they must decide what it now means to protect their packs and their mates. This collection features books 5 thru 10 of the series and includes: Derrick and Julia's story in 'LURED BY THE BEAR: Bk 5' — Derrick Ward has always wanted a mate, yet fears he'll never be able to find the right person to fill his den. Julia Housten has been in love with Derrick for years. But when she finally has an opportunity to work with Derrick and do something good for the clan, a new threat emerges that could tear them apart forever. Major and Fiona's story in 'TEMPTED BY THE TIGER: Bk 6' — Major Patel never wanted to live a public life. That was until he meets a striking photographer who captures more than just the perfect shot. But the shifters are being hunted, and their secrets are being exploited. And when Fiona Walker welcomes the elusive white tiger into her life, she must face demons of her own to overcome the consequences of the shifter's actions. Calvin and Sutton's story in 'CAUGHT BY THE COUGAR: Bk 7' — A solitary cougar and a broken state trooper become an unlikely pair as the Alaska shifters face the costs of their big reveal. When the target on Calvin Baptiste's back grows with his increased fame, Sutton Low fears the worst when she gets a devastating phone call from the grizzly clan. Zane and Danika's story in 'DESIRED BY THE BEAR: Bk 8' — Zane Miller knew it was love at first sight when the notoriously icy dragon shifter saved his life. Danika Drakov was supposed to keep her deadly secrets hidden. A burden that has weighed heavily on her heart for centuries. Now the two must decide if it's worth jeopardizing everything they care about for a chance at happiness. Seth and Eden's story in 'WANTED BY THE WOLF: Bk 9' — Seth Blackwell is struggling to obey his alpha and the desire to want a pack of his own. He is angry, agitated, and craves nothing more than to be left alone. Yet when a shy, determined fox shifter bursts into his life, Seth finds it difficult to turn her away. Eden Crabtree has always feared walking into the middle of a wolf pack. But the tormented shifter helping her find her brother may just be the very person who can help make her whole again. Marcus and Holland's story in 'CHARMED BY THE COYOTE: Bk 10' —Marcus Stillwater is an alpha in trouble. Holland Myer is an empty shell running from a past that no one should have to face. Both are struggling to accept their current situations. The coyotes want an alpha with an heir. The panthers want their human back. And now Marcus and Holland find themselves caught in the middle of a world they didn't always choose. This collection features a bonus short story, 'AN ORIGIN STORY' — When Danika and Major are asked to visit The House of Shadows, they learn more about Blaise, the infamous half-breed dragon, and his found family in New Orleans. This collection also features a bonus novella, 'THE GUARDIAN DRAGON' — A story about Blaise's parents that takes place about 1,000 years ago. A Viking with a dangerous secret. A leader whose innocence may get her killed. A fateful day when their destinies cross and their future is changed forever. These stories were previously published under Ashlee Sinn as The Alaska Shifters.

Why does a soup can feel like a work of art? Why does a starlet's pose become an icon? And why does our present sometimes feel like an endless repetition of images? If you understand Andy Warhol, you understand the mechanics of pop culture, media and fame right up to our own day. This non-fiction book opens the door to an artist who turned advertising into art - and art into a brand: cool, razor-sharp in observation and, surprisingly, deeply human. Andy Warhol (1928-1987) did not begin as a myth, but as Andrej Warhola, the son of an immigrant family from what is now Slovakia - shaped by illness, withdrawal and an early passion for images. Out of that childhood grew a way of seeing that would later change the world. After studying commercial art in Pittsburgh, he moved to New York, to the place where style, consumption and attention ruled. In the 1950s he became successful as a commercial illustrator - and this is the key to his later upheaval. Warhol understood how images work: how they seduce, how they imprint themselves, and how to design them so they will not let you go. When he opened his legendary studio, 'The Factory', in 1962, it became a laboratory of modernity. Warhol perfected screen printing and made reproduction the principle. Suddenly, everyday products and press photographs could appear like holy icons. 'Campbell's Soup Cans', 'Coca-Cola Bottles' and the portrait series of 'Marilyn', 'Elvis' or 'Mao' became symbols of a new era. Yet beneath the smooth surface lay a precise way of thinking about original and copy, about staging and power - about what we accept as real simply because it appears often enough before our eyes. Series such as 'Brillo Boxes' or 'Death and Disaster' revealed how closely consumer gloss and shock imagery sit together, and how ruthlessly the media shapes our perception. This book also takes you into Warhol's radical boundary-crossings. He shot hundreds of experimental films, worked with the band The Velvet Underground, staged light shows under the title 'Exploding Plastic Inevitable', and turned 'The Factory' into a magnet for music, fashion, film and the art market. Then came the 1968 shooting by Valerie Solanas - an rupture that permanently changed Warhol's body and life. The glittering centre became an artist who cultivated distance even more deliberately, and yet mirrored society more sharply than ever. In the 1970s he produced his famous commissioned portraits of celebrities: Polaroids, the magazine 'Interview', stage designs and record sleeves. Warhol's belief that 'business art' was an art form became the blueprint for a present in which attention has become a currency. In the 1980s he sought dialogue with younger artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and turned to themes of religion and mortality - crosses, skulls and 'Last Supper' motifs. In 1987 he created a haunting 'self-portrait'. Shortly afterwards he died in New York following complications from surgery. His estate - films, screen prints, photographs and the 'Time Capsules' - shows the extraordinary range of an artist who newly connected advertising, media and high art. In this non-fiction book, Bert Alexander Petzold takes you on a richly factual cultural journey - accessible, entertaining and clearly structured. You gain solid basics that stay with you, and connections that illuminate. Ideal for students preparing for the university entrance qualification, and just as valuable for undergraduates and art lovers who do not want to know Warhol as a poster, but as a thinking machine of modernity. Order your copy now and discover Andy Warhol beyond the clichés. Understand why his images still shape our ideas of fame, consumption and identity - and why this book is the fastest way to truly grasp Pop Art.

Aged ten, Fanny Price is sent to live with her wealthier relations, the Bertrams, at Mansfield Park. However, life there is not as she imagined. Treated with disdain by three of her cousins, she finds her only comfort in the kindness of the fourth, Edmund. As they grow, their friendship develops into romantic love-until the arrival of Henry Crawford and his charming sister Mary causes an emotional upheaval that no one in the family expects. With psychological insight and sparkling wit, Jane Austen paints an irresistibly lifelike portrait of shifting values and split loyalties. Described as the most experimental and modern of Jane Austen's works, 'Mansfield Park' is also Austen's most serious novel, written in the full flower of the novelist's maturity. Enlivened by an amusing cast of busybodies, ne'er-do-wells, and social climbers, this acclaimed novel of early 19th Century English society will also appeal to readers as an entertaining study of the interplay between manners, education, and ethics. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jane Austen was an English novelist whose works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature, her realism and biting social commentary cementing her historical importance among scholars and critics. Austen lived her entire life as part of a close-knit family located on the lower fringes of the English landed gentry. She was educated primarily by her father and older brothers as well as through her own reading. The steadfast support of her family was critical to her development as a professional writer. Her artistic apprenticeship lasted from her teenage years until she was about 35 years old. During this period, she experimented with various literary forms, including the epistolary novel which she tried then abandoned, and wrote and extensively revised three major novels and began a fourth. From 1811 until 1816, with the release of 'Sense and Sensibility' (1811), 'Pride and Prejudice' (1813), 'Mansfield Park' (1814) and 'Emma' (1815), she achieved success as a published writer. She wrote two additional novels, 'Northanger Abbey' and 'Persuasion', both published posthumously in 1818, and began a third, which was eventually titled 'Sanditon', but died before completing it. Austen's works critique the novels of sensibility of the second half of the 18th century and are part of the transition to 19th-century realism. Her plots, though fundamentally comic, highlight the dependence of women on marriage to secure social standing and economic security. Her work brought her little personal fame and only a few positive reviews during her lifetime, but the publication in 1869 of her nephew's 'A Memoir of Jane Austen' introduced her to a wider public, and by the 1940s she had become widely accepted in academia as a great English writer. The second half of the 20th century saw a proliferation of Austen scholarship and the emergence of a Janeite fan culture.

In a world enshrouded by mysterious magic and resplendent swordplay, an ordinary high school student, Wooly, inadvertently crosses over, setting the stage for his heart-stopping adventure in a fantastical world. This land, where magic and swords reign supreme, is home to formidable wizards, brave warriors, and enigmatic races surrounded by unknown dangers. Wooly, formerly an exceedingly ordinary student, finds himself in a world brimming with miracles after being struck by lightning out of the blue. In this realm, Wooly is preserved by chance by two peculiar old men who are, in truth, magicians of legendary status. Their use of the uncontrollable spell "Otherworld Thunder" accidentally summons Wooly from Earth into their world. Initially confounded and fearful in this entirely new world, Wooly's curiosity and adventurous spirit soon propel him to explore this uncharted land. Guided by the two illustrious magicians, Wooly commences his tutelage in the arcane arts. Through strenuous and disciplined training, he gradually exposes unexpected potential within himself. With his power increasing, Wooly embarks on a series of thrilling quests. He travels through different magical kingdoms, befriends a wide variety of allies, including ferocious beasts, loyal companions, and even ravishing leading ladies. Whether trekking through profound ancient forests or navigating perilous zones where magic is forbidden, Wooly leaves his mark everywhere he goes. His name becomes renowned across the world as he conquers dragons, subdues mighty magical beasts, and solves ancient, mysterious puzzles. Each challenge and trial shapes Wooly into an authentic magician, culminating in him being immortalized in history with the title "Mage King," cementing his legacy as a timeless legendary figure. As Wooly's strength and fame grow, he finds himself embroiled in a grand narrative that was destined from the outseta battle concerning the fate of this entire otherworldly realm. In this enduring battle, Wooly faces not only powerful enemies emerging from the shadows but also the task of unraveling the deepest secrets underlying the world itself. This story is about bravery, growth, friendship, and love, as well as a fantastical journey across time and space. How an ordinary high school student like Wooly commands the expanse of a world rife with magic and swords and forges an undying legend promises to be an exceptionally entrancing adventure for readers.

In a world enshrouded by mysterious magic and resplendent swordplay, an ordinary high school student, Wooly, inadvertently crosses over, setting the stage for his heart-stopping adventure in a fantastical world. This land, where magic and swords reign supreme, is home to formidable wizards, brave warriors, and enigmatic races surrounded by unknown dangers. Wooly, formerly an exceedingly ordinary student, finds himself in a world brimming with miracles after being struck by lightning out of the blue. In this realm, Wooly is preserved by chance by two peculiar old men who are, in truth, magicians of legendary status. Their use of the uncontrollable spell "Otherworld Thunder" accidentally summons Wooly from Earth into their world. Initially confounded and fearful in this entirely new world, Wooly's curiosity and adventurous spirit soon propel him to explore this uncharted land. Guided by the two illustrious magicians, Wooly commences his tutelage in the arcane arts. Through strenuous and disciplined training, he gradually exposes unexpected potential within himself. With his power increasing, Wooly embarks on a series of thrilling quests. He travels through different magical kingdoms, befriends a wide variety of allies, including ferocious beasts, loyal companions, and even ravishing leading ladies. Whether trekking through profound ancient forests or navigating perilous zones where magic is forbidden, Wooly leaves his mark everywhere he goes. His name becomes renowned across the world as he conquers dragons, subdues mighty magical beasts, and solves ancient, mysterious puzzles. Each challenge and trial shapes Wooly into an authentic magician, culminating in him being immortalized in history with the title "Mage King," cementing his legacy as a timeless legendary figure. As Wooly's strength and fame grow, he finds himself embroiled in a grand narrative that was destined from the outseta battle concerning the fate of this entire otherworldly realm. In this enduring battle, Wooly faces not only powerful enemies emerging from the shadows but also the task of unraveling the deepest secrets underlying the world itself. This story is about bravery, growth, friendship, and love, as well as a fantastical journey across time and space. How an ordinary high school student like Wooly commands the expanse of a world rife with magic and swords and forges an undying legend promises to be an exceptionally entrancing adventure for readers.

2026 NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNER WINNER OF THE LIBBY AWARD FOR BEST SCIENCE FICTION WINNER OF BEST SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL, 2026 LOCUS AWARDS THE INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER Recommended by New York Times Book Review - People - NPR - Rolling Stone - Los Angeles Times - Reader's Digest - and more! "This one has it all." - George R.R. Martin - "As delicious as it is disorienting." - Zakiya Dalila Harris - "Suspenseful, timely, and heartfelt." - People - "Mind-bending." - New York Times Book Review In this exhilarating tale by New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor, a disabled Nigerian American woman pens a wildly successful Sci-Fi novel, but as her fame rises, she loses control of the narrative-a surprisingly cutting, yet heartfelt drama about art and love, identity and connection, and, ultimately, what makes us human. This is a story unlike anything you've read before. The future of storytelling is here. Disabled, disinclined to marry, and more interested in writing than a lucrative career in medicine or law, Zelu has always felt like the outcast of her large Nigerian family. Then her life is upended when, in the middle of her sister's lavish Caribbean wedding, she's unceremoniously fired from her university job and, to add insult to injury, her novel is rejected by yet another publisher. With her career and dreams crushed in one fell swoop, she decides to write something just for herself. What comes out is nothing like the quiet, literary novels that have so far peppered her unremarkable career. It's a far-future epic where androids and AI wage war in the grown-over ruins of human civilization. She calls it Rusted Robots. When Zelu finds the courage to share her strange novel, she does not realize she is about to embark on a life-altering journey-one that will catapult her into literary stardom, but also perhaps obliterate everything her book was meant to be. From Chicago to Lagos to the far reaches of space, Zelu's novel will change the future not only for humanity, but for the robots who come next. A book-within-a-book that blends the line between writing and being written, Death of the Author is a masterpiece of metafiction that manages to combine the razor-sharp commentary of Yellowface with the heartfelt humanity of Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow. Surprisingly funny, deeply poignant, and endlessly discussable, this is at once the tale of a woman on the margins risking everything to be heard and a testament to the power of storytelling to shape the world as we know it. "An ambitious, inventive tribute to the power of storytelling itself." - Nikki Erlick, New York Times bestselling author of The Measure "A deeply felt dazzle. A blaze. It is true deep to the bones." - Luis Alberto Urrea, Pulitzer Prize finalist and bestselling author of The House of Broken Angels "There's more vivid imagination in a page of Nnedi Okorafor's work than in whole volumes." - Ursula K. Le Guin

'Humorous yet devastating... I loved this book' - BRIT BENNETT 'Flournoy is singular' - RAVEN LEILANI 'Flournoy has a long-lens talent' - ELEANOR CATTON 'A triumphant whirlwind of a novel' - NAMWALI SERPELL 'One of the wisest, most talented authors working today' - JUSTIN TORRES In 2008, Desiree, January, Monique and Nakia are in their early twenties and at the beginning. Of their careers, of marriage, of motherhood and of big city lives in New York and Los Angeles. Together, they are finding their way through the wilderness, that period of life when the reality of contemporary adulthood - overwhelming, mysterious and full of freedom and consequences - swoops in and stays. Desiree is estranged from her sister Danielle, and the two nurse bitter family wounds in different ways. January's got a relationship with a 'good' man she feels ambivalent about, even after her surprise pregnancy. Monique, a librarian and aspiring blogger, finds unexpected online fame after calling out the university where she works for its plans to whitewash fraught history. And Nakia is trying to get her restaurant off the ground, without relying on the largesse of her upper middle-class family who wonder aloud if she should be doing something better with her life. As these friends transition from young adults to grown women, they must figure out what they mean to one another - amid political upheaval, economic and environmental instability and the increasing volatility of modern life. In The Wilderness, Angela Flournoy captures with disarming wit and electric language how life's most profound connections can lie in the tangled, uncertain thicket of friendship. It's The Vanishing Half meets The Most Fun We Ever Had, with notes of Girl, Woman, Other. 'A future classic' - HARPER'S BAZAAR 'Flournoy inhabits a quartet of shifting perspectives with wit, tenderness and exquisite grace... Evokes the hushed, disconsolate quality of [Toni] Morrison' - NEW YORK TIMES 'A fascinating look at lasting friendships... Vivid' - WASHINGTON POST 'A triumph' - LA TIMES 'Flournoy beautifully renders how love - though at times thorny and confusing - is the one thing that keeps us connected' - TIME (The 100 Must-Read Books of 2025) ***** 5-STAR READER REVIEWS FOR THE WILDERNESS ***** 'Every heartbreak, triumph and turn of the text I actually felt in my body' 'Wow, this book... So real and raw' 'If you believe in the power of sisterhood, this is an unforgettable must-read' 'Will make you laugh, ache and long for your own family and friends' 'Captures the complexities of lifelong friendships with remarkable depth' 'One of my best books of the year, hands down' This novel contains references to assisted dying and drug use, and depictions of violence, death, and police brutality.

In a world enshrouded by mysterious magic and resplendent swordplay, an ordinary high school student, Wooly, inadvertently crosses over, setting the stage for his heart-stopping adventure in a fantastical world. This land, where magic and swords reign supreme, is home to formidable wizards, brave warriors, and enigmatic races surrounded by unknown dangers. Wooly, formerly an exceedingly ordinary student, finds himself in a world brimming with miracles after being struck by lightning out of the blue.In this realm, Wooly is preserved by chance by two peculiar old men who are, in truth, magicians of legendary status. Their use of the uncontrollable spell "Otherworld Thunder" accidentally summons Wooly from Earth into their world. Initially confounded and fearful in this entirely new world, Wooly's curiosity and adventurous spirit soon propel him to explore this uncharted land.Guided by the two illustrious magicians, Wooly commences his tutelage in the arcane arts. Through strenuous and disciplined training, he gradually exposes unexpected potential within himself. With his power increasing, Wooly embarks on a series of thrilling quests. He travels through different magical kingdoms, befriends a wide variety of allies, including ferocious beasts, loyal companions, and even ravishing leading ladies. Whether trekking through profound ancient forests or navigating perilous zones where magic is forbidden, Wooly leaves his mark everywhere he goes.His name becomes renowned across the world as he conquers dragons, subdues mighty magical beasts, and solves ancient, mysterious puzzles. Each challenge and trial shapes Wooly into an authentic magician, culminating in him being immortalized in history with the title "Mage King," cementing his legacy as a timeless legendary figure.As Wooly's strength and fame grow, he finds himself embroiled in a grand narrative that was destined from the outseta battle concerning the fate of this entire otherworldly realm. In this enduring battle, Wooly faces not only powerful enemies emerging from the shadows but also the task of unraveling the deepest secrets underlying the world itself.This story is about bravery, growth, friendship, and love, as well as a fantastical journey across time and space. How an ordinary high school student like Wooly commands the expanse of a world rife with magic and swords and forges an undying legend promises to be an exceptionally entrancing adventure for readers.

A boy lost in the shadow of his father's legacy. A gifted artist dismissed as just a "TV actor." A first-time film producer who stunned the world by winning an Oscar at 31. A maverick who changed Hollywood and became a global movie star. Hollywood icon Michael Douglas tells the unfiltered story of his life for the first time. "I spent a significant portion of my career playing some version of the modern, flawed, American male. You'll see from these pages that it wasn't exactly a stretch for me." Beginning with his fractured childhood and a complex relationship with his superstar father, Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas finally gives the full and uncensored account of a remarkable life. One Helluva Ride reveals incredible behind-the-scenes stories featuring a Who's Who of Hollywood, many of them never revealed before and some outrageously funny, with an unflinching honesty about his sometimes bad-boy life. Initially dismissed as just the handsome son of a legendary movie star, at age thirty-one he shook up Hollywood when he won his first Oscar for producing the five-time Academy Award-winning classic film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Told he would never be more than a "TV actor," he quit the hit series The Streets of San Francisco to become an international movie star, with a list of classic films that have grossed billions of dollars, winning a second Oscar for his riveting performance as Gordon Gekko in Wall Street. "I can't think about my life without thinking of my movies," Douglas says, and he recounts his career through twelve of his most iconic films, including One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The China Syndrome, Romancing the Stone, Jewel of the Nile, Fatal Attraction, Wall Street, War of the Roses, Basic Instinct, Falling Down, The American President, Traffic and Behind the Candelabra. These movies not only captured the cultural zeitgeist but often defined it. Yet as Douglas's fame grew, so did his personal struggles. He recounts the full, unfiltered story of his turbulent first mar­riage; infidelity and affairs with some of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood; his own serious struggle with alcohol, drugs and rehab; the heartbreaking fight to save his son from an addiction that sent him to prison; and his against-all-odds battle with stage IV cancer. He saw Catherine Zeta Jones on a movie screen and instantly fell for her. Their incredible love story transformed his life and proved all the tabloids wrong, enduring after twenty-five years of marriage. Father, son, husband, actor, producer, brother and friend. This is the real, raw, deeply honest and vulnerable Michael Douglas you didn't know-until now.

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER and THE TIMES MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023. The exhilarating and startlingly honest autobiography of the living legend. 'Glorious, exuberant, chatty and candid , a 970-page victory lap past all who ever doubted, diminished or dissed her . . . generous dollops of chutzpah ... Nobody puts Barbra in the corner' New York Times 'A fascinating read ... Streisand writes relatively succinctly, with warmth and wit. Behind the sequins, beneath the wigs and through the glass of the recording studio, there's just a woman who dreamed of being famous and make it happen, on her terms . It's an accomplished and entrancing walk through a life well lived' Evening Standard ' The mother of all memoirs' New Yorker Barbra Streisand is by any account a living legend, a woman who in a career spanning six decades has excelled in every area of entertainment. She is among the handful of EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) and has one of the greatest and most recognisable voices in popular music. She has been nominated for a Grammy 46 times, and with Yentl she became the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major motion picture. In My Name Is Barbra, she tells her own story about her life and extraordinary career, from growing up in Brooklyn to her first star-making appearances in New York nightclubs to her breakout performance in Funny Girl (musical and film) to the long string of successes in every medium in the years that followed. She recounts her early struggles to become an actress, eventually turning to singing to earn a living; the recording of some of her acclaimed albums; the years of effort involved in making Yentl; her direction of The Prince of Tides; her friendships with figures ranging from Marlon Brando to Madeleine Albright; her political advocacy; and the fulfillment she's found in her marriage to James Brolin. No entertainer's memoir has been more anticipated than Barbra Streisand's, and this engrossing book will be eagerly welcomed by her millions of fans. Praise for My Name is Barbara: 'A brilliant memoir' Hillary Clinton 'Exhilarating ... leaves blood on the page ... My Name Is Barbra is 992 pages of startling honesty and self-reflection, deadpan parenthetical asides, encyclopedic recall of onstage outfits, and rigorous analyses of her films' Vanity Fair 'A Streisand obsessive's dream come true. It addresses all the rumours and misrepresentations of her long and extraordinary life, from nearly missing out on A Star is Born to dating Pierre Trudeau, Omar Sharif and Marlon Brando. The wait has been worth every word! ' Richard E Grant, Sunday Times ' Mystical, messy, bawdy and funny ... My Name is Barbra confides her insecurities and a ravening hunger for fame ... silent but eloquent and vociferous writing' Peter Conrad, The Observer 'At heart this is a story so bursting with life, fury, unbelievable ambition and food (Streisand loves to eat) that you come away from it exhausted but smiling ... hear hear!' The Guardian 'This enormous, poignant memoir from the ultimate showbusiness trouper shows that you can never have it all (even if you're Barbra). The wri

From #1 bestselling author of IDOL comes an addictive new book club mystery, perfect for fans of DAISY JONES AND THE SIX and I'M GLAD MY MOM DIED ' A glamorous, sexy, fascinating read about damaged people and what really happens to child-stars' - Marian Keyes , internationally bestselling author of Again, Rachel **THE INSTANT IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER!** 2002 Twin sisters Madeline and Chelsea Stone are joint stars of the AtomicKids sitcom Double Trouble, but everyone knows it's Maddie who shines most brightly. Until Chelsea beats her sister out for the role of a lifetime and is catapulted into the spotlight. But just as Chelsea's star reaches impossible new heights, Maddie disappears. 2025 Chelsea Stone retired from acting after her sister's disappearance - but living life under the radar is easier said than done when you're the most famous woman of your generation. When a storage locker is found containing heart-breaking truths about the year Maddie went missing, Chelsea feels a flicker of hope for the first time in twenty years. This is her chance to discover what really happened to her twin, but to follow the trail, is she ready to face the past and step back into the spotlight? Praise for Whatever Happened to Madeline Stone? 'Utterly addictive. Her best book yet ' - Andrea Mara , Sunday Times bestselling author of All Her Fault ' Unflinching, devastating and gripping whilst masterfully weaving hope and courage in its aftermath ' - Nikita Gill , bestselling author of Hekate 'Razor-sharp and utterly spellbinding ' - Catherine Doyle , Sunday Times bestselling author of The Dagger and the Flame 'Confronting, compulsive and profound ' - Sophie White , award-winning author of My Hot Friend 'Addictive, propulsive and deliciously enraging ' - Daisy Buchanan , bestselling author of Insatiable 'I devoured the book in two sittings - with so many talking points, it's destined to be a book club hit ' - Hannah Beckerman , bestselling author of The Forgetting 'This is O'Neill at her best , combining compelling characters and plot with incisive commentary on fame, power and men's bad behaviour' RED ' Emotional and compelling , the story exposes the cost of celebrity , and how ambition and scrutiny can shape - and destroy - family bonds' WOMAN & HOME 'Addictive and nostalgic, this one's perfect for group chats and book clubs' HEAT ' Y2K is back, baby! I love this woman Louise O'Neill and just wish she wrote twice as fast' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'It's a gripping mystery that doesn't shy away from the darker side of Hollywood and I loved it! ' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'If there's one author who guarantees an instant TBR reshuffle, it's Louise O'Neill . . . A thought-provoking, unputdownable read ' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ' Fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid will love this . I can't recommend it highly enough. Simply superb! All hail Queen Louise!' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Wow! A phenomenal read from a superb writer that cannot be missed' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ' Will I ever meet a Louise O'Neill book I won't give 5 stars to? I don't think so!' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿

== The instant New York Times bestseller == Continue the fun that began with Murder by Cheesecake in this an all-new Golden Girls cozy mystery! When the Girls accept a very strange invitation to a lavish party on a remote island estate, they find that murder has a way of ruining even the most glamorous of evenings. The invite delivered to 6151 Richmond Street was short on details, only promising to celebrate “the greatest artist of the century” and accompanied by a jewel-encrusted brooch—the whole package a brand of mysterious opulence that another Saturday night of gin rummy just can’t match. Blanche Devereaux’s passionate dalliances are as plentiful as hot Southern nights, and surely one can’t be expected to remember all of one’s suitors. But when the Girls disembark the party’s ferry at a small Biscayne Bay island and meet their secretive host, the memories come flooding back: she a Radio City Rockette in her twenties, he the poor artist who could offer her nothing but his love. Fate drove them apart, but Declan, now a famous artist El Toro, professes that Blanche has always been his muse. Featured prominently in his artworks and central to El Toro’s return to the apex of the art world, Blanche is thrilled to have been such an inspiring figure to this man. But looking around at a party filled with those who have made their livings off the artist’s fame—his assistant, his art dealer, his greatest critic, and more—Dorothy isn’t so sure they’re welcome on the island after all. When a tropical storm knocks power out across the island, an optimistic Blanche proclaims that everyone looks better by candlelight anyway. But when Declan is found dead the next morning, all eyes are on her, his supposed muse of thirty-plus years. Trapped at the estate with the other guests—suspects all—the Girls must band together to find the true killer and get back to pleasant evenings of card games and cheesecake.

Bridgerton meets romantasy in this stellar debut, as three sisters from a family of hunters must keep their enchantress bloodline a secret - or risk becoming the hunted... 'One of my ultimate favorite books of all time' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A whimsical, magical tale' AVA REID ' THAT ENDING??? excuse me??? the book isn't even out yet and i'm already demanding the sequel' ¿¿¿¿¿ Serafina, the eldest and steward of the family name. Carena, an unnatural beauty. Kitarni, impetuous and free-spirited. The Maeve sisters live at the top of high society. Their legacy - their ancestor hunted down enchantresses, women blessed with magic - has given them fame, fortune, and, above all, protection. When they discover an academic at the Vonstein Institute claims to have evidence that Enchantresses escaped the Hunt, the Maeve sisters are quick to dispel these rumors and defend their family's legacy. They move into the Institute for the summer, prepared to silence the suspicions by whatever means necessary - even if it means using their forbidden Enchantress magic that they've kept hidden their whole lives. Their summer is going to be far from easy. Serafina will do anything to protect her sisters from the infuriatingly attractive man looking to expose them. Carena is smothered by the attention of suitors and confused by her growing attachment to the woman helping her. And Kitarni, soon to be married to a foreign prince, is distracted by the handsome ex-soldier in the stables. The Maeve sisters must hide their magic and guard their hearts if they're going to survive; but as suspicions grow, war looms, and bodies drop, their bonds are tested. And one misstep by any sister will cause the downfall for all three... Bursting with female rage, enchanting magic, and steamy romance Viper & Liliesis the first instalment in the captivating Sisters of Flowers and Flamestrilogy. Perfect for fans of: ¿ Enchanting world building ¿¿¿¿ Spicy, forbidden, YEARNING romance ¿ Female rage ¿ Sisters against the world Readers are enchanted by Viper & Lilies: 'A 5-star romantasy' JADE PRESLEY 'If you love Bridgerton, romantasy, sister dynamics, magic, and powerful women (who wouldn't??) this book is for you' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brimming with feminine rage' BROOKE FAST 'Yearning. Is. So. Back.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'An enchanting and addicting debut steeped in magic and secrets' I.V. MARIE ' I loved it so much like I'm at loss for words' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brimming with delicious romance, spellbinding intrigue, and the tenderness of sisterhood' SASHA PEYTON SMITH

James Allen's most famous book, As a Man Thinketh, was originally published in 1902. It is now considered a classic self-help book. Its underlying premise is that noble thoughts make a noble person, while lowly thoughts make a miserable person.. Allen's books illustrate the use of the power of thought to increase personal capabilities. Although he never achieved great fame or wealth, his works continue to influence people around the world, including the New Thought movement. Some of the Greatest Quotes From As a Man Thinketh: - Men do not attract what they want, but what they are. - A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts. - Cherish your visions. Cherish your ideals. Cherish the music that stirs in your heart, the beauty that forms in your mind, the loveliness that drapes your purest thoughts, for out of them will grow all delightful conditions, all heavenly environment, of these, if you but remain true to them your world will at last be built. - The soul attracts that which it secretly harbors, that which it loves, and also that which it fears. It reaches the height of its cherished aspirations. It falls to the level of its unchastened desires - and circumstances are the means by which the soul receives its own. - Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves, they therefore remain bound. - Every action and feeling is preceded by a thought. - Right thinking begins with the words we say to ourselves. - Circumstance does not make the man, it reveals him to himself. - You cannot travel within and stand still without. - As the physically weak man can make himself strong by careful and patient training, so the man of weak thoughts, can make them strong by exercising himself in right thinking. - Every man is where he is by the law of his being; the thoughts which he has built into his character have brought him there, and in the arrangement of his life there is no element of chance, but all is the result of a law which cannot err.

Two best friends. One big lie. The best bake-off EVER. Bella Bradley is the queen of television baking – a national treasure. Her Christmas specials have been topping the ratings for years and her marriage to Peter 'Silver Fox' Bradley is the stuff of Hello magazine specials. But this year things are going to be different. For Amy Lane, Bella's best friend from school, life hasn't held quite the same sparkle. And when Amy's husband walks out three weeks from Christmas, it seems their lives are further apart than ever. Amy has watched Bella's rise to fame fondly, despite the fact Bella was always a terrible cook. But when she realises that Bella's latest Christmas book is made up entirely of Amy's mother's recipes, the gloves are off… After winning a competition to appear on Bella's TV show, Amy is going to make sure that for Bella and her viewers, this will definitely be a Christmas to remember… What readers are saying about Bella's Christmas Bake Off 'I never thought I'd laugh and cry as much as I did while reading this book. I wish I could give it 10 stars! I loved this story and hope others do too.' The Final Chapter 'I genuinely laughed out loud reading Bella's Christmas Bake Off. It was a lovely, relaxing read, and one that really cheered me up. It has the perfect recipe of laughter, happiness and a little romance thrown in… I absolutely loved this book, it is a fab Christmas read and I highly recommend it. I give Bella's Christmas Bake Off 5 Stars.' Tea Lady Mumbles 'Within a matter of pages I was (as usual with these books) laughing my socks off and immediately fell in love with the slightly crazy Amy … Sue Watson has such a knack for the humorous side of characters … Her humour, writing style and stories never fail to hit the spot and are guaranteed to cheer me up, make me laugh and generally improve my mood.' Best Crime Books and More

Corey Mead's The Lost Pilots is the saga of two star crossed pilots who soar to the greatest heights of fame, tailspin into scandal and crime, and go the ultimate lengths for a chance at redemption. During the height of the roaring twenties, Jessie Miller longs for adventure. Fleeing a passionless marriage in the backwaters of Australia, twenty-three-year-old Jessie arrives in London and promptly falls in with the Bright Young Things, those gin-soaked boho-chic intellectuals draped in suits, flapper dresses, and pearls. At a party Jessie meets Captain William Lancaster, married himself and fresh from the Royal Air Force, with a scheme in his head to become as famous as Charles Lindbergh, who has just crossed the Atlantic. Lancaster will do Lindy one better: fly from London to Melbourne, and in Jessie Miller he's found the perfect co-pilot. Within months the two embark on a half-year journey across the globe, hopping from one colonial outpost to the next. But like world records, marriage vows can be broken, and upon their landing in Melbourne Jessie and William are not only international celebrities, but also deeply in love. Yet the crash of 1929 catches up to even the fastest aviator, and the couple finds themselves in dire straits at their rented house on the outskirts of Miami - the bright glare of the limelight fading quickly.To make ends meet Jessie agrees to write a memoir, and picks the dashing Haden Clarke to be her ghostwriter. It's not long before this toxic mix of bootleg booze and a handsome interloper leads to a shocking crime, a trial that rivets and scandalizes the world, and a reckless act of abandon to win back former glory. The Lost Pilots is an extraordinary true story, brought to vivid life by Corey Mead. Based on years of research, and full of adventure, forbidden passion, crime, scandal and tragedy, it is a masterwork of narrative nonfiction that firmly restores one of aviation's leading female pioneers to her rightful place in history. Praise for The Lost Pilots: The tale of two intrepid aviators who got caught in a sordid scandal... How the pair ended up in a Miami courtroom is the subject of Mead's colorful, fast-paced narrative, a tale of ambition, betrayal, lust, and devotion...A brisk, entertaining history of daring and passion. - Kirkus

"I binge read this book. It hooked me in and didn't stop till the last few pages… I look forward to reading more!" —Reader review for Found You When a reality TV star meets a fate as shocking as their on-screen persona, Jade Savage is propelled into a high-stakes investigation where the spotlight hides lethal secrets. Teaming up with an astute FBI agent, she dives into a world of fame and deception, where every alliance could be a deadly double-cross. "Molly Black has written a taut thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat… I absolutely loved this book and can't wait to read the next book in the series!" —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ALL SHE LOST is BOOK #7 of a brand-new series by critically acclaimed and #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The series begins with ALL SHE FEARS (book #1). The Jade Savage series is an enthralling mystery series filled with constant action, suspense, unpredictable plot twists, and shocking discoveries. Its brilliant and tormented female protagonist will captivate readers and keep them turning pages well into the night. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Mary Burton, and Rachel Caine are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available. "I loved this book! Fast-paced plot, great characters and interesting insights into investigating cold cases. I can't wait to read the next book!" —Reader review for Girl One: Murder "Very good book… You will feel like you are right there looking for the kidnapper! I know I will be reading more in this series!" —Reader review for Girl One: Murder "This is a very well written book and holds your interest from page 1… Definitely looking forward to reading the next one in the series, and hopefully others as well!" —Reader review for Girl One: Murder "Wow, I cannot wait for the next in this series. Starts with a bang and just keeps going." —Reader review for Girl One: Murder "Well written book with a great plot, one that will keep you up at night. A page turner!" —Reader review for Girl One: Murder "A great suspense that keeps you reading… can't wait for the next in this series!" —Reader review for Found You "Sooo soo good! There are a few unforeseen twists… I binge read this like I binge watch Netflix. It just sucks you in." —Reader review for Found You