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Love is an impossible mission . . . the enemy is everywhere in the pulse-pounding follow-up to international heist sensation, Thieves' Gambit, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Older Readers 2024. For fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Suzanne Collins. *Pre-order now* Six months into working for the Gambit, Ross is reeling from the betrayals of the competition - focusing all her hatred on Devroe - the lover she thought she could trust. On a new heist that takes her across continents, Ross encounters a rival gang stopping her every move. Devroe's mother is at the heart of this dangerous feud and he must decide where his loyalties lie, before there are deadly consequences . . . Praise for Thieves' Gambit: 'A propulsive, high-octane thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Full of breathtaking heists, complex relationships, high-stakes tension, and characters I would follow anywhere, Thieves' Gambit gripped me from the first page, and never let go. You won't want to stop reading.' Alex Aster, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lightlark 'Thieves' Gambit is a masterpiece! I love everything about this book from the twists and turns to the international settings and the characters. Kayvion Lewis has created a fast paced and dramatic story that had me addicted from beginning to end.' Natasha Bowen bestselling author of Skin of the Sea 'This fast-paced heist thriller is incredibly assured with a blockbuster feel: highly cinematic' Observer 'A pulse-pounding thriller ... addictive' B&N Reads 'Readers will experience the best kind of whiplash as the story moves from one heist to the next. A fast-paced roller coaster of a read' Kirkus Reviews 'Fresh descriptions of varied backdrops, including the Bahamas, Cairo, and France, elucidate wanderlust vibes in this edge-of-the-seat thriller' Publishers Weekly 'The high-octane stakes will appeal to fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Ally Carter, and the twisty plotting is reminiscent of Ocean's 8. This new teen criminal will steal hearts' Booklist

Murder is an art . . . and she's the next masterpiece. From the bestselling author of Win Lose Kill Die and Keep Your Friends Close comes an addictive killer-thriller with a horror twist, following an aspiring crime journalist's investigation into a case of copycat murders seemingly connected to a 'cursed' painting. Perfect for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes' The Naturals series and Bill Wood's Let's Split Up. Don't miss out on the limited edition pink sprayed edge! 'A thriller author to watch!' Karen M. McManus, international bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying When aspiring crime journalist Fliss Keller uncovers a disturbing self-portrait of a man at an estate sale, her Art History professor dad buys it, despite how unsettled Fliss feels. The portrait has been lost for decades and completes a set of four existing paintings of women by the same artist already hanging in the town's gallery. That evening, the portrait falls to the floor, revealing paperwork inside the frame that suggests the artist was a serial killer and that the women depicted were his victims. Despite her alarm, Fliss vows to investigate and uncover the truth. But when a series of gruesome murders rock the community, and some think the resurrection of the self-portrait has unleashed a curse, Fliss knows better than to believe them. There are shocking similarities between the poses of the modern-day murders and the painted women, and she's sure there's a copycat killer on the loose. Racing against time, can Fliss unravel the clues before she becomes the murderer's next muse? PRAISE FOR PAINT ME LIKE YOUR DEAD GIRLS: 'A wickedly brilliant masterpiece from the queen of YA thrillers. Deliciously dark and addictive, this is Cynthia Murphy's best - and scariest - book yet.' Kathryn Foxfield , author of Good Girls Die First 'Dark and unsettling, Murphy delivers an original, suspenseful thriller driven by richly drawn characters, where the horrors of the past refuse to stay buried. Perfect for fans of twisty crime!' Jennifer Pearson , author of Drop Dead Famous 'A delicious mystery full of clever twists and shocking turns.' Jessica Goodman , author of They Wish They Were Us 'I couldn't put it down. A really original concept and such a fun read.' Kelly McCaughrain , author of Just Another Dead Boy 'Sharp, thrilling and darkly riveting. Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls kept me on the edge of my seat!' Alexis Henderson , author of When I Was Death 'Slick and twisted. A pulse-pounding thriller that held me captive all the way to the blistering finale! Prepare for a one-sit read.' Kat Ellis , author of Harrow Lake 'A propulsive thriller that's both wickedly funny and deviously dark' Veronica Bane , author of Difficult Girls 'Dark, thrilling and so creepy. An enthralling world of art, obsession and murder' Amy McCaw , author of Mina and the Undead PRAISE FOR CYNTHIA MURPHY: 'Bold, thrilling, and wickedly addictive. Your next obsession.' Karen M. McManus , author of One of Us is Lying 'An intricately crafted YA thriller that I cannot wait to read again.' Bill Wood , author of Let's Split Up 'Twists, turns and heartstopping tension, Cynthia Murphy is a thriller author at the top of her game.' Benjamin Dean , author of How to Die Famous

Staudinger –A comprehensive commentary of the German Civil Code, offering an ideal combination of innovation and tradition! Tradition entails responsibility: since 1898 Staudinger has been associated with the German Civil Code and has shared in its development. Competent: Staudinger is a reliable source of practice-oriented, expert information on changes and developments in legislation, court rulings and literature. One step ahead: points of controversy or unsolved legal issues are systemically discussed in Staudinger and new, independent approaches to a solution are developed. The German Civil Code and more: in addition to the commentary of the Civil Code, the complete Staudinger offers a comprehensive commentary of important supplementary legislation, as well as detailed explanations of private international law. The German Civil Code and Europe: Staudinger consistently takes into account the influences and developments of European private Community law. Timesaving: thanks to systematic and alphabetical outlines and a detailed subject index, you can quickly find the information required. A team of experts at your side: 139 highly qualified commentators guarantee a high standard of competent information for use in theory and practice. Tried and tested: Staudinger is in daily use in renowned law offices, notary's offices and courts. Always up to date: the development of legislation and court rulings determines the publication dates of new volumes. Volumes are replaced as the need to update the content arises. Decide for yourself: use Staudinger just as it suits you, without any obligation to take all publications: either by purchasing single volumes, by taking out a partial subscription or a full subscription. No risk: test Staudinger for 2 weeks without any obligation and then decide if you want to buy. Online: available only at juris

Bloomsbury presents Herding Cats by Charlie Campbell, read by Mark Meadows.An entertaining guide to the trials and tribulations of amateur cricket captaincy.In 1985 Mike Brearley published The Art of Captaincy, revealing how he steered Middlesex and England to victory with his team of first-class cricketers. He got the absolute best out of his players, inspiring Ian Botham to new heights against the Australians in 1981. Few cricketers have had a greater impact on the amateur game than these two.Every captain would love Brearley's degree in people, as well as a hardhitting all-rounder like Botham. But theirs was a barely recognisable game from the one we play on often dishevelled grounds up and down the country with ragtag teams of ageing, deluded or hungover friends and acquaintances. Now, Charlie Campbell offers us a New Testament to Brearley's Old Testament, as he guides us through the realities of captaining an amateur team.Herding Cats picks its way through the minefield of an amateur's season: from the excitement and hope of pre-season nets, to the desperate scramble to gather 11 players for a frosty game on a far-flung, desolate pitch; from decoding the casual phrase 'I bat a bit', to setting a field of players who can't catch or throw; from handling the most delicate egos, to dealing with a case of the yips; from frequent moments of despair, to sudden and joyful glimpses of unexpected glory.For all those of us who recognise ourselves, our teammates, our friends and partners in the shambling joy of amateur cricket more than in the top-class international game, Campbell lights a path through a weekend world of play at the beating heart of the world's second most popular sport.

Millions of readers have been enthralled by the saga that began in The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End, which now continues with Ken Follett's magnificent, gripping A Column of Fire. A WORLD IN TURMOIL 1558, and Europe is in revolt as religious hatred sweeps the continent. Elizabeth Tudor has ascended to the throne but she is not safe in this dangerous new world. There are many who would see her removed, not least Mary Queens of Scots, who lies in wait in Paris. A NEW ORDER Elizabeth determines to set up a new secret service: a group of resourceful spies and courageous agents entrusted to keep her safe and in power. As she searches for those who will make the difference, one man stands out. A MAN WHO WOULD DIE FOR HIS QUEEN For Ned Willard the opportunity to serve his queen is God-sent. He cannot stay in Kingsbridge and watch the love of his life marry another, and as fires burn and extremism begins to spark throughout Europe, Ned makes his choice. He will spend his life protecting his monarch from the tyrants who aim to destroy her or die trying . . . More than 175 million copies sold worldwide. Published in over eighty territories and thirty-seven languages. The international no.1 bestselling phenomenon returns. *Ken Follett's Column of Fire was an instant Sunday Times HB bestseller when it published in 2017

A New York Times Bestseller One of Entertainment Weekly‘s “10 Must-Reads of Summer” “Some chick asked me what I would do with 10 million bucks. I told her I’d wonder where the rest of my money went.” —GSElevator Over the past three years, the notorious @GSElevator Twitter feed has offered a hilarious, shamelessly voyeuristic look into the real world of international finance. Hundreds of thousands followed the account, Goldman Sachs launched an internal investigation, and when the true identity of the man behind it all was revealed, it created a national media sensation—but that’s only part of the story. Where @GSElevator captured the essence of the banking elite with curated jokes and submissions overheard by readers, Straight to Hell adds John LeFevre’s own story—an unapologetic and darkly funny account of a career as a globe-conquering investment banker spanning New York, London, and Hong Kong. Straight to Hell pulls back the curtain on a world that is both hated and envied, taking readers from the trading floors and roadshows to private planes and after-hours overindulgence. Full of shocking lawlessness, boyish antics, and win-at-all-costs schemes, this is the definitive take on the deviant, dysfunctional, and absolutely excessive world of finance. From the @GSElevator Twitter feed: “A guy came up to me at the gym and asked me what event I was training so hard for. Life, motherfucker.” “If you can be good at one thing, be good at lying. . . . Because if you’re good at lying, you’re good at everything.” “Just be yourself . . . is good advice to probably 5% of people.” “I start every cell conversation with ‘my phone’s about to die’ so people don’t waste my time.” “China is our landlord and we know he’s beating his wife but we’re two months behind on rent so we let it slide.” “Starbucks needs a separate line for people who have their shit together.”

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It's hard to resist the past in this steamy, dark hockey romance - from international and Amazon bestselling author C.R. Jane 'If you were my girl, there wouldn't be anything that would keep me away' Blake moved to L.A. for a fresh start and to make it big. Now she's waiting tables while her dreams of becoming a model hover just out of reach. She already has her hands full . . . and then her past walks into the room and changes everything. At first Blake doesn't recognize him, but the gorgeous six-foot-four, tattooed pro-hockey player is Ari Lancaster-her first ever crush, the one who got her through the worst time in her life. He's all grown up now, with an unshakeable confidence and the ability to turn her inside out with a single kiss. And he has no intention of letting her go again. Blake knows she should resist, but each time Ari's overwhelming intensity is focused on her, all her best intentions go out the window. There's no denying they're playing in different leagues, but it's only a matter of time before Blake starts to wonder if the completely wrong guy she's falling for . . . is actually the right one. This NEW paperback edition features: Two brand-new character illustrations A signed letter from the author and... A bonus chapter! Readers are falling head over heels for the Pucking Wrong Series... 'Takes you on all the highs and lows. I didn't know whether to swoon or tell her to run for the hills' 'I feel heartbroken. I didn't want this book to end, but what an ending that was' 'Hot and intense and left me slightly breathless' 'Omg. This book sucks you in and deceives you!' 'Oh how I loved this book . . . everything about it was just everything' 'I just devoured this book, I couldn't stop reading it' 'Toxic yet exciting, spicy yet passionate . . . I was hooked from the first few page' Part of the Pucking Wrong Series . . . where heartbreak and happy endings rule.

USA TODAY BESTSELLER A MOST ANTICIPATED READ BY THE NEW YORK TIMES . OPRAH DAILY . PASTE . THE NERD DAILY . BOOKBUB . TODAY.COM . & MORE! "[T]he third and final volume in Daria's gloriously angst-saturated Primas of Power series... these three books have more concentrated pining than an Austen movie marathon on a rainy afternoon." -THE NEW YORK TIMES "[A]n emotional roller coaster of a finale that will leave readers exhilarated." -PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review) From the international bestselling author of You Had Me at Hola and A Lot Like Adiós, the exciting third and final book in Alexis Daria's bestselling Primas of Power series No strings After Ava Rodriguez's now-ex-husband declares he wants to "follow his dreams"-which no longer include her-she's left questioning everything she thought she wanted on her journey of self-discovery. So when a handsome hotelier flirts with her, Ava vows to stop overthinking and embrace the opportunity for an epic one-night-stand. No feelings Roman Vázquez's sole focus is the empire he built from the ground up. He lives and dies by his schedule, but the gorgeous stranger grimacing into her cocktail inspires him to change his plans for the evening. At first, it's easy for Roman to agree to Ava's rules: no strings, no feelings. But in this steamy romance, one night isn't enough, and the more they meet, the more he wants. No falling in love Roman is the perfect fling, until Ava sees him at her cousin's engagement party-as the groom's best man, no less! This secret, best man romance becomes a lot more complicated as she tries to hide their relationship from her family, but Roman isn't content being her dirty little secret. With her future uncertain and her family pressuring her from all sides, Ava will have to decide if love is worth the risk-again. "This ultra-steamy, feel-good, and funny romance is filled with a large and lovable cast of characters and emotional family dynamics and is lovingly rooted in Latine culture... [A] sensational final installment" -LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review)

'Allon is the 21st century Bond' - Daily Mail Gabriel Allon, secret agent, assassin and master art restorer, returns in a spellbinding new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Europe is exploding. And one man must find out why. For Gabriel Allon and his wife Chiara, it was supposed to be the start of a romantic weekend in London. But nothing is ever that simple when you're an off-duty spy and assassin. Bombings in Paris and Copenhagen have put him on edge and when Gabriel notices a man exhibiting several traits common to suicide bombers, he follows him into the Covent Garden throng. He's determined to prevent the carnage he fears is about to take place, but before Gabriel can draw his sidearm, he is knocked to the pavement by two plain-clothes police officers. A moment later he looks up to find a scene from his nightmares. From the streets of New York and London, to the unforgiving landscape of the Saudi desert, Gabriel Allon is in a race to the death against a calculating mass-murderer that he dare not lose... Praise for Daniel Silva: 'Sexily brooding Allon... must be the most famous superspy not played by Daniel Craig' Daily Telegraph ' elegantly paced , subtle and well-informed . If you haven't read Silva before, try Portrait of a Spy - and then go back and read the series .' Daily Mail '[A] top-notch thrille r by a writer with the inside track on spying' The Sun 'In true Bauer fashion , shoot-outs, kidnappings and international terror plots follow Gabriel Allon wherever he goes' USA Today 'Silva builds tension with breathtaking double and triple turns of the plot' People

This book explores video game design principles and practices through a grounded theory-based investigation of game designers' accounts of their professional experiences. Drawing on qualitative data collected through semi-structured interviews with national and international game designers, this book seeks to build a comprehensive understanding of designers' visions, core values, design thinking and methods, and operational frameworks related to video game development. As the dynamics through which theoretical frameworks and professional practices reciprocally influence one another in this field remain largely unexplored from a scientific perspective, this book aims bridges that research gap by presenting bottom-up insights into the attitudes, approaches, and shared understandings of game designers. Structured as a series of interconnected chapters, each with a thematic focus, this book examines key dimensions such as the implicit and explicit design processes followed by professionals, the conceptualization of video games as a medium for artistic expression, the dynamic tension between ethical responsibilities and critical issues, and the challenges of addressing accessibility and inclusion in design decision-making. Each chapter provides an in-depth analysis of its central theme while contributing to the reconstruction of a broader framework for theorizing video game design. This book is for scholars, educators, and professionals engaged in video game design, design studies, HCI, and digital media at any stage of their careers and with any level of experience. By grounding its findings in real-world practices, it presents an evidence-based framework that can inform future academic inquiry, curriculum development, and professional practice.

Mike Nicol is one of the brightest thriller writing talents to have emerged in the last decade, and the Mace and Pylon novels are as good as any being written in the field today. This is not just superb genre writing: it is superb writing, period, and proves that the thriller, at its best, can both entertain and provoke, while tackling serious issues with the lightest of touches. Read Mike Nicol now, before everyone else starts telling you how wonderful he is' JOHN CONNOLLY 'If you have to spend a weekend with only one book for company, take Killer Country' Sunday Independent 'Shady characters, twists, turns, murder, mayhem, humour, wonderful dialogue, white-knuckle pace -- everything I love about crime fiction in just the right amount' Deon Meyer 'A magnificent thriller. Nicol strips his prose of ornamentation and achieves an extraordinary emotional energy out of his characters and their ordeals. This is language with muscle.' Rapport 'World class . . . pace, wonderful characters and brilliant dialogue' Elle 'Mike Nicol is a talent deserving wide international recognition' The Weekender 'Watch out Elmore Leonard, here comes Mike Nicol' Southern Mail 'A heady mix, and Nicol stirs it with vigour, inventiveness and wit . . . The laconic, street-smart style is so convincingly laid-back that it may blind readers to the artistry of the writing, which is taut and economical Independent 'In the top rung . . . Nicol's clipped dialogue and sparse, high-impact prose recalls that of revered American recluse Cormac McCarthy' The Citizen Mace Bishop and Pylon Buso run a security agency, protecting wealthy tourists from the violence on Cape Town's streets -- all the while hoping their own shady pasts won't catch up with them. But when they try to invest some dirty money in a lucrative property deal, they clash with a new and dangerous set of enemies: Obed Chocho, corrupt politician par excellence, and Spitz, a ruthless hitman who kills with mechanical efficiency. And somewhere behind it all is an old adversary, Sheemina February, looking to settle a score from the bad old days . . .

Enter the Grishaverse with the Shadow & Bone bestselling trilogy and international Netflix sensation by no. 1 New York Times bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Laini Taylor. "This is what fantasy is for." The New York Times Book Review All three books in Leigh Bardugo's New York Times-bestselling Shadow and Bone Trilogy are available together in a beautiful set. Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Follow Alina Starkov through Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, and Ruin and Rising as she discovers her dormant powers and is swept up in a world of luxury and illusion. As Alina struggles to fit into her new life, a threat to the kingdom of Ravka grows. One that will test old alliances and challenge the very limits of magic, one that will forge a leader from a frightened girl. Read all the books in the Grishaverse! The Shadow and Bone Trilogy Shadow and Bone Siege and Storm Ruin and Rising The Six of Crows Duology Six of Crows Crooked Kingdom The King of Scars Duology King of Scars Rule of Wolves Demon in the Wood (a Darkling prequel story) The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic The Lives of Saints Praise for the Grishaverse "A master of fantasy." -The Huffington Post "Utterly, extremely bewitching." -The Guardian "The best magic universe since Harry Potter." -Bustle "This is what fantasy is for." -The New York Times Book Review "[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp." -NPR "The darker it gets for the good guys, the better." -Entertainment Weekly "Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down." -USA Today "There's a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo's original epic fantasy that sets it apart." -Vanity Fair "Unlike anything I've ever read." -Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent "Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!" -Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series "a masterclass in worldbuilding filled to the brim with twists, turns, romance and marvellously addictive characters" -The London Evening Standard

Bear Boy is a true-life coming-of-age story of two bears who inspire one boy to stand up for animals, question authority and discover the power of activism. "This is a book that will encourage you to follow your dreams...I simply couldn't put it down." -Jane Goodall, UN Messenger of Peace "An empowering story of a young man who discovered his words count, his actions count, and he counts...Delightful in umpteen ways." -Ingrid Newkirk, President of PETA "A truly empowering story of compassion, activism, and self-discovery." -Jasmin Singer, author of Always Too Much and Never Enough Justin is a typical teenager, dodging school bullies and waging an endless war with his parents. But when he discovers Ursula and Brutus-two sibling black bears being kept in horrific conditions at a nearby zoo-his life begins to change. He finds a cause that ignites his passion and an animal sanctuary willing to take the bears. But there's a catch: he'll have to cover the quarter-million-dollar cost. Undaunted, Justin takes his seemingly insurmountable quest to an international audience, gaining media attention and support from celebrities. With television cameras rolling, Justin fights to free the bears, and it turns out himself. Justin Barker's surprising and moving YA memoir offers the optimism of the 1990's while exploring timely issues of activism, animal rights, and LGBTQ+ identity with tenderness, unblinking honesty, and heart. Additional Praise for Bear Boy: "In this compelling, honest, and moving story, Justin Barker proves that one kid can make a big difference. Old and young, rich and poor, black and white, LGBTQ and straight-we all have the power to change the lives of animals for the better." -Sy Montgomery, NYT bestselling author, The Soul of an Octopus "Justin sets an example for what a motivated young person can do to impact their community and the world. Written with honesty and humor, it's fun to tag along as Justin fights his long battle to save Brutus and Ursula. We need more stories like this." -Jamie Margolin, cofounder, Zero Hour; author, Youth to Power

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From one of the finest ultrarunners in the world, profiled in the international bestseller Born to Run, comes an inspirational memoir. Ideal for runners, athletes, as well as anyone interested in the transformative power of endurance sports. ' Run until you can't run anymore . Then run some more . Find a new source of energy and will. Then run even faster .' Scott Jurek has been a dominant force - and darling - in the gruelling and growing sport of ultrarunning for more than a decade. In 1999, as a complete unknown, he took the lead in the Western States Endurance Run, a 100-mile jaunt over the Gold Rush trails of America's Sierra Nevada. He went on to win that race seven years in a row. In Eat and Run, Jurek opens up about his life and career as an elite athlete, and about the plant-based diet that is key to his success. From his Midwestern childhood of hunting and fishing to his slow transition to ultrarunning and veganism, to his epic, record-breaking races, Jurek's story shows the power of an iron will and the importance of thinking of food as fuel. Full of stories of endurance and competition as well as practical advice and some of his original recipes, Eat and Run will motivate you to go the distance, whether that means getting out for a first run, expanding your food horizons, or simply exploring the limits of human potential. Jurek's achievements are nothing short of extraordinary.

"Thriller writing at its best." --Midwest Book Review (Any Means Necessary) From the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars (with over 10,000 five-star reviews) comes a groundbreaking new political thriller series: when the President of the United States or his family are threatened, it is up to Jake Mercer, former Marine sniper turned Secret Service agent, to protect them from dangers—both foreign and domestic. The ancient city of Istanbul becomes a deadly chessboard when the President is abducted during a diplomatic mission. Secret Service Agent Jake Mercer must outwit a rogue military faction in a pulse-pounding pursuit through bazaars and back alleys. Can he rescue the President before a forced statement ignites an international crisis? "Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that's hard to put down." --Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary) "One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel." --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary) ABSOLUTE SHOCK is the tenth book in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed author Jack Mars, whose books have received over 10,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The series begins with ABSOLUTE THREAT (book #1). A gripping and unpredictable political thriller, the Jake Mercer series is a page-turning action series that will leave you unable to put it down. This fresh and exciting action hero will have you turning pages late into the night, and fans of Brad Taylor, Vince Flynn, and Tom Clancy are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available!

Bloomsbury presents Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep by Paul Tremblay, read by Sophie Amoss, Graham Halstead, John Pirhalla, and Dan BittnerA genre-bending near-future tech nightmare that is as bitingly funny as it is horrifically believable, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Cabin at the End of the World.Meet Julia Flang, a twenty-something former professional gamer, living with her retired uncle, and working two jobs she doesn't like. Out of the blue, her estranged mother, a CFO for one of the world's largest tech companies, offers her a temp job with a payday Julia can't refuse. One sham interview later, she's offered the job: to chaperone a man in a vegetative state from California to the East Coast. But he's not dead dead: he has an AI mind implanted in his head…Meet a middle-aged man who wakes within a disorienting hellscape filled with monstrous grotesqueries. Worse than the fluid, morphing reality in which he's trapped, he has no memory of who he is. He certainly doesn't remember getting the rabbit tattoo on his arm. He only knows that he must find a certain person.Who? He can't remember.Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep is a heady, terrifying genre-bender from one of the most groundbreaking voices in fiction today, exploring the 'I' in AI.Praise for Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep'Philip K. Dick would be honored to read Tremblay's novel, which, with its hypnotic prose, compels us to confront our existential horror even as it makes us laugh, excites us, moves us, and yes, makes us shudder a lot' - Agustina Bazterrica, the international best-selling author of Tender Is the Flesh'A master of his craft, Tremblay creates a new genre with every book he writes. This ingenious novel is refreshing, hilarious, teeming with warnings of real horrors to come, and ultimately entirely human. It will be the most stressfully entertaining journey of your year' - Virginia Feito, author of Victorian Psycho'Innovative, terrifying, and deeply human. An electric and wild skewering of Silicon Valley's takeover of the human mind and body that could only be written by Paul Tremblay. Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep will keep you up at night' - Sarah Rose Etter, author of Ripe

Bloomsbury presents Hot Girl Murder Club by Ashley Winstead, read by Brittany Pressley.'As bold and biting as its title... Winstead is a master of smart, compulsive suspense' JENEVA ROSEFrom INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING author Ashley Winstead comes a buzzy, bloody new thriller about success, sisterhood, and demanding justice… by any means necessary.Wronged women always want revenge. But how far is too far?When powerful men begin turning up dead across Los Angeles, suspicion falls on emerging pop star Scout Sage. Still haunted by her sister's mysterious death, Scout faces the collapse of her career, her reputation, and her tenuous belief in justice.Assigned to the case is Detective Grey Holloway, whose own history sharpens every judgement. As Grey digs deeper, she uncovers whispers of the so-called Hot Girl Murder Club – a covert sisterhood of ambitious women rising through Hollywood. Women who are done waiting for the men in charge to deliver what's right, bent instead on taking it for themselves.But are they correcting a broken system - or creating a far more dangerous one?Would you join the Hot Girl Murder Club?THE 5* THRILLER READERS CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT'A true rollercoaster - I was here for every single part of it''The feminist themes crackle with energy ... almost impossible to put down''Raw, dangerous, and unforgettable''The Ashley Winstead thriller you've been waiting for—dark, atmospheric, timely, and tense' LAUREN NOSSETT'So ferociously feminist, you'll finish the last page ready to light the match yourself!' RACHEL KOLLER CROFT'A twisty tale of sisterhood and murder where everyone has a motive and no one is safe. This is Ashley Winstead at her best' ASHLEY ELSTON'Blisteringly fun and bracingly astute, Hot Girl Murder Club is escapism with a bite' STEPHANIE WROBEL'One of the most addictive, juiciest thrillers I've ever read!' MAY COBB'A sure fire hot summer hit! ... Intricately plotted and delivered with a bang' RACHEL WOLFPraise for Ashley Winstead:'Impossible to put down once you start' Amy Tintera'Ashley Winstead never misses!' Halley Sutton'The definition of compulsive reading' Amy Gentry'Winstead does an expert job keeping the reader guessing' Publishers Weekly'You won't be able to turn the pages fast enough' Vanessa Lillie

The Adventure of the Creeping Man (1923) is one of 12 Sherlock Holmes short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle collected in The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (1927). The story was first published in the Strand Magazine in the UK and Hearst's International in the US in March 1923.A man named Trevor Bennett comes to Holmes with a most unusual problem. He is Professor Presbury's personal secretary, and Mr Bennett is also engaged to the professor's only daughter, Edith. Professor Presbury is himself engaged to a young lady, Alice Morphy, a colleague's daughter, although he himself is already 61 years of age. Their impending marriage does not seem to have caused a great scandal, so that is not Mr Bennett's problem. Nonetheless, the trouble seems to have begun at about the time of Professor Presbury's and Alice's engagement. First, the professor suddenly left home for a fortnight without telling anyone where he was going. He returned looking rather travel-worn, and it was only through a letter from a friend sent to Mr Bennett that the family learnt that Professor Presbury had been to Prague. Upon returning from Prague, Presbury told Mr Bennett that certain letters would arrive with a cross under the stamp, and that he was not to open these. Until this time, Mr Bennett had enjoyed the professor's implicit trust and had opened all his letters as part of his job. As the professor said, such letters did arrive, and he gave them straight to the professor. Whether any replies were sent Mr Bennett does not know, as they never passed through his hands. The professor also brought a small carved wooden box back with him from Prague. One day, as Mr Bennett was looking for a cannula, he picked the box up, and the professor became very angry with him. Mr Bennett was quite shaken by the incident...Famous works of the author Arthur Conan Doyle: A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of the Four, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, The Valley of Fear, His Last Bow, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, Stories of Sherlock Holmes, The Lost World.

A bundle of books #13 (GIRL, MISSING), #14 (GIRL UNKNOWN), and #15 (GIRL, DECEIVED) in Blake Pierce's Ella Dark suspense thriller series! This bundle offers books thirteen, fourteen, and fifteen in one convenient audiobook. In GIRL, MISSING, when victims of a new killer are found with classical music blaring nearby, Ella must decode the meaning of this macabre symphony—and fast. Ella goes deeper down the rabbit hole, trying to find the significance of the strange music, and dives deep into the world of classical music. Might the answer lie in compositions hundreds of years old? In GIRL, UNKNOWN, FBI Agent Ella Dark, 29, is given her big chance to achieve her life's dream: to join the Behavioral Crimes Unit. Ella's hidden obsession of gaining an encyclopedic knowledge of serial killers has led to her being singled out for her brilliant mind, and invited to join the big leagues. But nothing is adding up about this strange new killer. His kills are random and erratic, following no pattern Ella can find—and the body count is growing by the day. Can Ella uncover the method to his madness before another victim dies? In GIRL, DECEIVED, FBI Agent Ella Dark has studied serial killers from the time she could read, devastated by the murder of her own sister, and has gained an encyclopedic knowledge of murderers. But Ella is stumped when victims of a new serial killer turn up with the signature of a real-life horror movie. But even with her skills, this time, Ella may have finally met her match. An action-packed mystery series of international intrigue and riveting suspense, the ELLA DARK FBI suspense thriller series will have you turning pages late into the night. Future books in the series are also available!

"Thriller writing at its best." --Midwest Book Review (Any Means Necessary) From the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars (with over 10,000 five-star reviews) comes a groundbreaking new political thriller series: when the President of the United States or his family are threatened, it is up to Jake Mercer, former Marine sniper turned Secret Service agent, to protect them from dangers—both foreign and domestic. All it takes is one fateful flight for Jake Mercer's day to shift from standard protection detail to a full-blown survival mission. Marooned in hostile territory with the President after a helicopter crash orchestrated by unseen forces, Jake must fend off lethal threats and uncover the truth behind the sabotage attempt before it's too late. "Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that's hard to put down." --Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary) "One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel." --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary) ABSOLUTE PREJUDICE is the thirteenth book in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed author Jack Mars, whose books have received over 10,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The series begins with ABSOLUTE THREAT (book #1). A gripping and unpredictable political thriller, the Jake Mercer series is a page-turning action series that will leave you unable to put it down. This fresh and exciting action hero will have you turning pages late into the night, and fans of Brad Taylor, Vince Flynn, and Tom Clancy are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available!

Revenge or the love of his life? Her soul mate versus her family? Whatever they chose, someone loses. Mik and Maddi. Mad Dog and his Angel. Mikhail Kennedy and Madelaine O'Brien. One without the other just doesn't seem right. They're made for each other; soul mates who've survived every obstacle thrown in their way. It should be smooth sailing from now on. Mik taking his rightful place as the President of the Black Shamrocks MC with his woman by his side. Maddi free from the demons that plague her, finally back in the tender embrace of the love of her life. Revenge. That dish best served cold. The need for it is eating Mik up inside. Filling him with hatred and blinding him to Maddi's struggle. He wants to avenge every wrong done to them while she wishes to forgive and forget. A life filled with love and happiness ought to be their destiny. A future filled with pain and regret appears to be the actual outcome. With the love they've fought so hard to protect at stake, can they let go of the past and stop TEMPTING FATE? WARNING: This story contains triggering content and is not suitable for all readers. Tempting Fate is the fourth book in the International Bestselling Black Shamrocks MC Series. If you enjoy gritty, authentic, and sexy MC reads, then you'll love Kylie Hillman's unique take on MC romance. Continue the wild ride today!

From the bottom right to the top: The story of Harald Seiz sounds like a blockbuster Hollywood movie. Harald Seiz grew up with his mother and grandmother near Stuttgart in impoverished conditions. Both struggled with alcohol problems, so Seiz had to learn from early on to stand on his own two feet. From a drinks supplier to a vacuum cleaner salesman, he went through numerous professions and—despite harsh setbacks—always adhered to his dream of success and independence. In 2011 Seiz laid the foundation stone for his company Karatbars International GmbH. The goal was for every human being to be able to own gold. What was once a one-man-company is now a worldwide empire, which generates an annual turnover of more than 100 million euros. But Harald Seiz has even bigger goals: A gold-based means of payment, which is crisis-proof and will revolutionise our financial system. His mission was initially just laughed at. Today he is the market leader for innovative Gold products. And yet Seiz still sees himself at the beginning; a payment system based on gold, gold mines, and the establishment of a bank are only a few of the building blocks which he wants to lay in order to get all the way to the top. Think Big—a book that encourages you to live your dream. And that reveals the recipes for success and how this can be achieved.

Embodied cognition is one of the foremost areas of study and research in philosophy of mind, philosophy of psychology, and cognitive science. The Routledge Handbook of Embodied Cognition is an outstanding guide and reference source to the key topics and debates in this exciting subject and essential reading for any student and scholar of philosophy of mind and cognitive science. Extensively revised and enlarged for this second edition, the Handbook comprises 42 chapters by an international team of expert contributors and is divided into ten parts: Historical Underpinnings Perspectives on Embodied Cognition Embodied Cognition and Predictive Processing Perception Language Reasoning and Education Virtual Reality Social and Moral Cognition and Emotion Action and Memory Reflections on Embodied Cognition The early chapters of the Handbook cover empirical and philosophical foundations of embodied cognition, focusing on Gibsonian and phenomenological approaches. Subsequent chapters cover additional, important themes common to work in embodied cognition, including embedded, extended, and enactive cognition as well as chapters on empirical research in perception, language, reasoning, social and moral cognition, emotion, consciousness, memory, and learning and development. For the second edition many existing chapters have been revised and seven new chapters added on: AI and robotics, predictive processing, second-language learning, animal cognition, sport psychology, sense of self, and critiques of embodied cognition, bringing the Handbook fully up to date with current research and debate.

In What Money Can't Buy, renowned political philosopher Michael J. Sandel rethinks the role that markets and money should play in our society. Should we pay children to read books or to get good grades? Should we put a price on human life to decide how much pollution to allow? Is it ethical to pay people to test risky new drugs or to donate their organs? What about hiring mercenaries to fight our wars, outsourcing inmates to for-profit prisons, auctioning admission to elite universities, or selling citizenship to immigrants willing to pay? In his New York Times bestseller What Money Can't Buy, Michael J. Sandel takes up one of the biggest ethical questions of our time: Isn't there something wrong with a world in which everything is for sale? If so, how can we prevent market values from reaching into spheres of life where they don't belong? What are the moral limits of markets? Over recent decades, market values have crowded out nonmarket norms in almost every aspect of life. Without quite realizing it, Sandel argues, we have drifted from having a market economy to being a market society. In Justice, an international bestseller, Sandel showed himself to be a master at illuminating, with clarity and verve, the hard moral questions we confront in our everyday lives. Now, in What Money Can't Buy, he provokes a debate that's been missing in our market-driven age: What is the proper role of markets in a democratic society, and how can we protect the moral and civic goods that markets do not honor and money cannot buy?

The international bestseller * * * * * 'Profound, funny, clever' Marian Keyes 'Hilarious and heart-breaking' Liane Moriarty 'A big, delicious read' Sierra Greer 'An ingenious concept, beautifully told' Libby Page * * * * * On a bustling road in Sydney, between a gelato bar and a chemist, lies an unassuming shopfront known simply as the Time Travel Agency. Anna - possibly lightly concussed after a chance encounter with a car, possibly thinking clearly for the first time in a long time - quits her miserable job and agrees to work at the unusual business. Teddy just can't seem to get up since his wife left him for his brother. When he spies an advert promising journeys into your past, he figures he can at least learn what went wrong. And Jade can't stand the place. Behind the cosy waiting room and the smell of freshly brewed coffee, all the agency has to offer is false hope. Over the course of one winter, three lives converge around this unusual agency claiming to offer a chance to revisit past choices. But is it a hoax? And if it's real, what is the catch? * * * * * Readers are loving Time Travel for Beginners 'I couldn't stop reading it!' 5 stars 'What an absolute joy this book is. Perfect antidote to the world' 5 stars 'Witty dialogue and creative writing style. I loved all the characters' 5 stars 'So multi-layered and so full of heart, it really takes you on an emotional journey' 5 stars 'The best kind of book experience for readers all the way around' 5 stars

SWEETS FOR MY SWEET: LITTLE CAPRICE Little Caprice zählt sowohl bei MetArt als auch international zu den beliebtesten Erotik-Models. Sie ist ein Naturtalent, das die Männerherzen sofort schneller schlagen lässt, gesegnet mit einem atemberaubend perfekten Körper und rangiert bei MetArt in der Beliebtheitsskala ganz weit oben. Die zierliche Brünette aus der tschechischen Republik erlebte 2010 ihr Debüt bei MetArt im knackigen Alter von 21 und wird eigentlich immer unwiderstehlicher mit jedem Tag, der vergeht. Während ihrer Karriere bewahrte sich Little Caprice ihr süßes und jugendliches Wesen; ihre lebhafte Ausstrahlung ließ sie auch zum Liebling unserer MetArt-Mitarbeiter werden. Und so wie sie aussieht, könnte sie immer noch eine freche 18 jährige Verführerin sein. Caprice besitzt einen sportlichen und doch kurvigen Körper: perfekte Brüste, die Muskulatur gut durchtrainiert, endlos lange Beine und einen weltklasse knackigen Arsch, was wünscht der begierige Betrachter mehr? Wie definieren Sie Schönheit? Mit dieser Frage beschäftigt sich MetArt seit über zwanzig Jahren. Als weltweit führendes Unternehmen im Bereich der künstlerischen Aktfotografie und des Films hat es sich MetArt zur Aufgabe gemacht, die bezauberndsten Mädchen zu präsentieren, die unseren Planeten zieren, wobei viele von ihnen sich zum ersten Mal vor der Kamera ausziehen. Besuchen Sie noch heute MetArt.com und erlangen Sie Zutritt zum größten Erotik-Portal der Welt. SWEETS FOR MY SWEET: LITTLE CAPRICE Little Caprice is one of MetArt‘s most famous nude models, a striking natural beauty with a perfect body and stunning face whose vivacious personality lights up the screen. The Czech Republic‘s petite brunette made her MetArt debut in 2010 at the age of 21 and kept getting more irresistible with every passing day. Throughout her modeling career, little Caprice has main-tained a sweet and youthful presence, making her a MetArt Staff favorite. She could still be a perky 18-year-old, albeit today.

A top saleswoman at a Finnish sauna company must outwit the police and a murderer when her boss is found dead ... in a sauna. A darkly funny, tense new thriller from 'The funniest writer in Europe' ( The Times ) 'The best comic crime novel you'll read this year' Abir Mukherjee 'Suspense is uppermost in this adroit mix of psychological thriller, whodunnit and middle-aged rom-com. Comedy is still pervasive ... the novel's glorious gallery of weirdos' Sunday Times Book of the Month 'Finnish author Tuomainen has a talent for creating offbeat characters ... [a] tense, pacy novel, laced with the author's trademark laconic humour' Guardian Book of the Month 'It may seem hard to find good comic crime-writers, but clearly we haven't been looking in Finland ... simultaneously thrilling and evocative of the mundanity of life, and also very funny indeed' Telegraph ** Antti Tuomainen's Little Siberia is NOW a major NETFLIX movie** ______ Love, murder, middle age, and a sauna to die for... A cold-blooded killer strikes at the hottest moment: the new head of a sauna-stove company is murdered ... in the sauna. Who has turned up the temperature and burned him to death? The evidence points in the direction of Anni Korpinen - top salesperson and the victim's successor at Steam Devil. And as if hitting middle-age, being in a marriage that has lost its purpose, and struggling with work weren't enough, Anni realizes that she must be quicker than both the police and the murderer to uncover who is behind it all - before it's too late... From the international bestselling author of Little Siberia and The Rabbit Factor , comes a darkly funny, delightfully tense new thriller that showcases humanity at its most bare - in middle age, suspected of murder and, of course, in a sauna... _____ 'Showcases Antti's trademark deadpan humour and crime plots focused on intriguingly quirky individuals. An utter delight' Vaseem Khan 'Just what you want from Antti Tuomainen, the brilliant moulding of apparent mundanity into a which-way-now thrill ride, with humour drier than a desert snake's belly' Ian Moore 'The funniest writer in Europe' The Times 'Hilarious, beautifully penned and startlingly inventive. No other writer can come up with more ways to kill you in a sauna, and The Burning Stones cements Tuomainen's position as the king of the humorous crime caper' Abir Mukherjee 'Laconic, thrilling and warmly human - hugely enjoyable' Christopher Brookmyre 'Antti turns the heat up with this wryly comic thriller. You'll sweat along with the characters!' Douglas Skelton 'You don't expect to laugh when you're reading about terrible crimes, but that's what you'll do when you pick up one of Tuomainen's decidedly quirky thrillers' New York Times 'Finland's greatest export' M.J. Arlidge 'A refreshing change from the decidedly gloomier crime fiction for which Scandinavia is known' Publishers Weekly 'Right up there with the best' Times Literary Supplement Praise for Antti Tuomainen 'Delightfully funny' Guardian 'Deftly plotted, poignant and perceptive in its wry reflections on mortality and very funny' Irish Times ' Fresh and witty' Chris Ewan 'A thrilling and hilarious read' Liz Nugent 'Charming, funny and clever' Literary Review 'A delight from start to finish' Big Issue 'Original and brilliant story-telling' Helen FitzGerald 'Finnish criminal chucklemeister Tuomainen is channelling Carl Hiassen' Sunday Times 'A thriller with black comedy worth of Nabokov' Telegraph

The New York Times bestselling graphic novel Webtoon adaptation of the smash Dungeon Crawler Carl, is now a hardcover omnibus! New Achievement! Oooh, It Got Bigger! Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novels have arrived in omnibus editions. Reward: Big handsome hardcovers! You know what’s worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Getting stuck on a sadistic alien game show with her cat. Collects Volumes 1 and 2 (the first thirty Webtoon chapters) of the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling graphic novel adaptation of Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. Welcome, Crawler. Welcome to the Dungeon. Survival is optional. Keeping the viewers entertained is not. > NEW YORK TIMES Top 2 Bestseller! USA TODAY Top 5 Overall Bestseller! PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Top 10 Overall Bestseller! PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Top 5 Trade Paperback Bestseller! Praise for DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL (WEBTOON Graphic Novel): "...incredibly entertaining" -- Screenrant "...one of the most unique new stories on Webtoon" -- Screenrant Dungeon Crawler Carl ranked #1 best new series on WEBTOON by Screenrant Praise for DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL (eBook/Print): “Fresh. Creative. Hilarious. I'm obsessed…Princess Donut is my queen.” – Actor, producer and New York Times bestselling author Felicia Day "I don't always say nice things about a book just because the writer has compromising pictures of me engaging in some very complicated international crimes, but when I do, I say them about Matt Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Carl! Also, this series has no goddamn business burying so much depth and emotion and complexity under its bawdy, gory surface, but it does so anyway. What a wild-ass and unexpected delight." – New York Times bestselling author Scott Lynch “[A] comically cosmic adventure series…often laugh-out-loud funny…Grind your way to dungeon mastery alongside Carl and Princess Donut.” – The Wall Street Journal "This is the book for anyone who ever wondered what it would be like to be a role player in a game with the best game master ever. Also for anyone who wants to read a good book. Or maybe anyone who has been outside at night—in their underwear—looking for their cat and wondering 'What's the worst thing that could happen?' Once you start, you won't put it down." - Patricia Briggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson series “One of the most bananapants, funny, inventive books I have read in a while." - Book Riot "If there's a better LitRPG than Dungeon Crawler Carl, I haven't read it." - Travis Deverell a.k.a. Shirtaloon, author of He Who Fights With Monsters “Dungeon Crawler Carl is just one big smile all the way through. Put on your best pair of boxer shorts and sit back for a truly fun and enjoyable read.”—New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson “Dungeon Crawler Carl is the best start to a series I’ve read this year. I wish I’d tried it sooner.” – Will Wight, author of the Cradle series “To describe the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, and the first book in particular, one must blend the darkest, grittiest science fiction with the humour of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. It mixes fun, whimsical absurdity, and serious, dark themes with dire consequences…it is so spectacularly good that I cannot recommend it high enough.” - Grimdark Magazine

The debut cookbook from rising star Irish chef Max Rocha and his hugely popular East London restaurant, Café Cecilia Café Cecilia is a beloved neighborhood restaurant serving simple Irish and European inspired food, that has become not only a foodie haven, but a huge hit with the international art and fashion crowd. It is chef Max Rocha’s first restaurant, and he takes inspiration from what’s in season; the cooking of his mother, Odette; and the food he grew up with in Ireland. Café Cecilia Cookbook, the first and only book on this, one of the UK's most exciting and popular restaurants, features 100 recipes from breakfast through to dinner. Dishes include signature dishes like Guinness Bread and Sage & Anchovy Fritti and seasonal dishes such as Poached greengage, granola and yogurt and Globe Artichokes with Sunflower Seed Tahini, with recipes for a host of soups, salads, breads, cakes, and kombuchas, as well as a selection of fish, meat, and vegetable dishes. With a foreword written by acclaimed British food writer and James Beard Award-winner Diana Henry, and images of the finished dishes shot within the stylish setting of Café Cecilia by Matthieu Lavanchy, together with photographs of the team and restaurant's suppliers by Jacob Lillis, this is a warm celebration of food, family, the loyal Café Cecilia team and all Max Rocha’s experiences.