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'Francis Ackerman [is] a manipulative monster with a corrupt conscience' THE TIMES You don't know the meaning of pain. Let me teach you. A father returns home to find that his family has been kidnapped. He can get them back - alive - if he agrees to pay the ransom. The price is simple: the life of an innocent. Special Agent Marcus Williams is the only one who can stop the Coercion Killer. But to do so, he must first untangle his family's dark past. A past that ties him to the infamous serial killer Francis Ackerman Jr. Marcus knows that uniting with Francis will be dangerous. But the Coercion Killer has scarred their lives, and is poised to destroy many more. Sometimes stopping the worst of the worst is a job for the best of the bad. Praise for Ethan Cross: 'The surprises are fast and furious and will leave you breathless to read more' LISA GARDNER 'A fast paced, all too real thriller with a villain right out of James Patterson and Criminal Minds' ANDREW GROSS 'A great mix of gruesome murders, a psychotic killer , revenge and great writing' CRIMESQUAD

Fifteen-year-old Noemi has no choice but to leave school and work in the house of the wealthy De Grandbourg family. Just across the road from the slums where she grew up, she encounters a world that is starkly different from her own ­- yet one which would have been all too familiar to her ancestors. Bewitched by a pair of green eyes and haunted by echoes, her life begins to mirror those of girls who have gone before her. Within Noemi's lament is also the herstory of Mauritius; the story of women who have resisted arrest, of teachers who care for their poorest pupils and encourage them to challenge traditional narratives, of a flawed Paradise undergoing slow but unstoppable change. In Riambel, Priya Hein invites us to protest, to rail against longstanding structures of class and ethnicity. She shows us a world of natural enchantment contrasted with violence and the abuse of power. This seemingly simple tale of servitude, seduction and abandonment blisters with a fierce sense of injustice.

Not all dragons need to be slain. Some just need help with the roses. Reginald is a dragon who prefers roses to rubies and tea to terror. He has a beautiful cavern full of books, paintings, and a harp he is still learning to play. But dragon claws make cozy living surprisingly difficult, and Reginald has been managing on his own for far too long. When a young knight named Jeeves arrives to slay him, things do not go quite as planned. The sword is dropped. The visor flaps open. And before long, a very nervous knight is perched on a stone bench, warming his hands on a cup of tea and wondering why he joined the army in the first place. Over a roast venison dinner, a smoothed tablecloth, and a jug of freshly cut roses, Reginald and Jeeves discover something neither expected: they need exactly what the other one offers. Funny, warm, and full of heart, "Reginald and Jeeves" is a picture book for: Children who love friendly dragons Readers who enjoy cozy, gentle fantasy stories Anyone who has ever wished for a true and unlikely friend Fans of whimsical fantasy with humor for grown-ups too This is a story about belonging, friendship, and the simple joy of a home that feels just right. It is gentle enough for bedtime and funny enough for read-aloud laughs. Perfect for ages 4 to 8. Bring this read-aloud treasure home for the whole family today.

Your step-by-step guide to financial independence - from the creator of the #1 investing education podcast, Friends That Invest Ever wondered how the stock market works, but felt too intimidated to ask? Then this is the book for you! In this straightforward, inclusive guide to investing, globally recognised expert Simran Kaur teaches the essential principles you can apply to any market, anywhere in the world. In Friends That Invest, you're invited to join a supportive, thriving community of people who are building a better financial future. Get the practical, step-by-step guidance you need to start your investing journey today. In this updated edition, you'll find a brand-new chapter that unpacks how to invest your first $1000, with the simple actions you can take to become an investor sooner. Because here's the thing about money: It provides freedom. The freedom to say yes or no. The freedom to handle whatever life throws at you. And the freedom to grow and prosper. Understand the stock market, ETFs and different types of investments Grow your money, beat inflation and secure your future Decode the jargon around markets, diversification, earnings and more Explore different investor strategies and find the right one for you Put it all together, step-by-step, and start your investment portfolio Investing is for everyone. Pick up Friends That Invest, become an investie bestie and claim your space in the world of finance - so you too can find financial independence and create generational wealth. Friends That Invest was previously published as Girls That Invest: Your Guide to Financial Independence Through Shares and Stocks.

Discover the Transformative Effects of Being Kind to Yourself "This brilliant book offers us both the science and practice of how self-kindness is the secret sauce of fulfillment, transformation, and joy." -Lorin Roche, meditation teacher and author of The Radiance Sutras Many of us yearn to feel a greater sense of inner calm, ease, joy, and purpose. We have tried meditation and found it too difficult. We judge ourselves for being no good at emptying our minds (as if one ever could) or compare ourselves with yogis who seem to have it all together. We live in a steady state of "not good enough." It does not have to be this way. In Good Morning, I Love You, Dr. Shauna Shapiro brings alive the brain science behind why we feel the way we do-about ourselves, each other, and the world-and explains why we get stuck in thinking that doesn't serve us. It turns out that we are hardwired to be self-critical and negative! And this negativity is constantly undermining our experience of life. "It is never too late to rewire your brain for positivity-for calm, clarity, and joy," writes Dr. Shapiro. "I know this is possible because I experienced it. Best of all, you can begin wherever you are." In short, lively chapters laced with science, wisdom, and story, Shapiro, one of the leading scientists studying the effects of mindfulness on the brain, shows us that acting with kindness and compassion toward ourselves is the key. With her roadmap to guide you, including her signature "Good Morning, I Love You" practice, in which you deliberately greet yourself each day with these simple words, you can change your brain's circuitry and steady yourself in feelings of deep calm, clarity, and joy. For good.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER What's a girl to do when the star of the hockey team crash lands in her backyard after a prank gone wrong? Help him cover up the evidence...in exchange for him posing as the perfect prom date, of course. Get ready to swoon with this hilarious YA rom-com debut from the USA Today bestselling author Sara Ney! "A sweet escape...plus, there’s hockey!" —Lauren Blakely, #1 New York Times bestselling author Harper Conrad figures when opportunity knocks, smart girls listen. Which is why when she catches high school hockey star Easton Westermann in her backyard after stealing their rival school’s mascot, she knows exactly what to do. The deal is simple: In exchange for Harper’s silence, Easton will be her date to their upcoming prom. It’s the perfect bargain . . . but what happens when what starts as a business transaction begins to feel all too real? You know how the saying goes: If you like someone, set them free. If they come back to you, they were meant to be your prom date. Or something like that.

The Blair Witch Project meets Fyre Fest in this bloody new thriller from the queen of scares, Darcy Coates!It was supposed to be the party of the century: miles of idyllic white sand beaches, lush jungle foliage...and a dark legend nobody dreamed might be all too true. When an online influencer and several hundred of his most loyal fans land on Prosperity Island, the plan is simple: five days of elaborate games, drinking, and suntanned fun. A week in paradise should have been a welcome respite. The only survivor of an infamous cult, Ruth wants nothing more than to keep her head down and not draw attention. She's spent decades outrunning her blood-soaked childhood, and her identity is a closely held secret. But then the true history of the island is revealed...along with its sinister connection to Ruth's past. As guests go missing and games turn deadly, Ruth and the rest of the attendees are forced to question whether they've really been invited to paradise...or whether something much darker-and far bloodier-is waiting for them just beyond the bonfire's light.

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Get kids excited for this upcoming Thanksgiving with this amazing countdown to Thanksgiving colorful calendar! Each day a new joke to amuse them and a new thankful thought of the day to make them better appreciate what they have during and after the Thanksgiving celebrations. Too many kids nowadays do not take the time to realize how blessed they are for simple things such as having a meal, friends, family and being loved. This changes now with this humorous yet very deep Thanksgiving advent calendar. Features: Big Size 11 x 8.5 Inches Beautiful Thanksgiving Theme Photographs as Background Beautiful art cover 25 unique Thanksgiving jokes that guarantees good laughs! Double-sided pages FULL Premium Colored Pages (NO boring black and white stuff) 25 thankful thoughts of the day challenge till Thanksgiving This advent calendar is a must for every kid in the world because being grateful for what we have is actually a gift to ourselves and the sooner a kid learns this the better he grows to appreciate life and everyone around him. Get this calendar today!

From the author of the worldwide bestseller Tickle My Ears comes an interactive board book that will have toddlers, adults and rabbits all playing together. Join Little Rabbit, playing all the games toddlers love in this new fun and surprising board book in the internationally bestselling Tickle My Ears interactive series. Little Rabbit wants to play. He hides behind a blanket, then peeks out: Peek-a-boo! He splashes in the bath, swings back and forth, and plays with his own little rabbit too--one, two, three, whee, rabbit flies! Young children will love taking part in these familiar sequences and laugh at the cheeky finish, because Little Rabbit has grown up enough to play a joke on his readers. Jörg Mühle's warm and accessible illustrations encourage children to take part in all the activities in the story as they copy Little Rabbit. This sweet and simple board book is designed to be read aloud inviting toddlers and preschoolers to join in and play, making it a perfect baby shower or infant birthday gift. Follow-on from Tickle My Ears "A wonderful interactive bedtime book for children and little rabbits" Axel Scheffler of The Gruffalo Little Rabbit series Starting with the worldwide bestseller Tickle My Ears, this perfectly simple interactive board book series is irresistible for children who love to take care of Little Rabbit. Each book takes an everyday moment and asks the reader to help Little Rabbit with a simple routine--just a little tickle of the ears to help him sleep; a blow on the fur to dry after the bath; a rhyme to help heal a wound. Drawing on simple routines and cozy moments, the books are ideal for sharing with the youngest readers. Tickle My Ears Bathtime for Little Rabbit Poor Little Rabbit Let's Play, Little Rabbit Jörg Mühle was born 1973 in Frankfurt am Main and studied at the Offenbach School of Design and the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Today, he lives in Frankfurt where he works as a freelance illustrator for book publishers, magazines and newspapers. Translated from the German edition by Catherine Chidgey. Praise for Let's Play, Little Rabbit "An irresistible read-aloud, and a delight for all." Starred, School Library Journal "An appealing, bouncy read that will entice little ones." Kirkus Reviews Praise for Tickle My Ears "I LOVED tickle my ears. Such a gorgeous little book." Meg Rosoff "Just irresistible. Who doesn't want a book that teaches a child how to put someone-one's self, obviously-to bed?" School Library Journal, Top 100 Board Books

Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3­-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts , it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit , Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning ( CEFR ) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Rex the Dinosaur, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Starters exams. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives. Rex is a big dinosaur. He sees some small dinosaurs. They are playing. "Can I play, too?" asks Rex. Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Over 90 percent of new mothers will have scary, intrusive thoughts about their baby and themselves. What if I drop him? What if I snap and hurt my baby? Mothering is so hard. I don't know if I really want to do this anymore. Gosh, I'm so terrible for thinking that! Yet for too many mothers, those thoughts remain secret, hidden away in shame that make you feel even worse. But here's the good news: you CAN feel better! Author Karen Kleiman, coauthor of the pioneering book This Isn't What I Expected and founder of the acclaimed Postpartum Stress Center, comes to the aid of new mothers everywhere with a groundbreaking new source of hope, compassion, and expert help. Good Mothers Have Scary Thoughts is packed with world-class guidance, simple exercises, and nearly 50 stigma-busting cartoons from the viral #speakthesecret campaign that help new moms validate their feelings, share their fears, and start feeling better. Lighthearted yet serious, warm yet not sugary, and perfectly portioned for busy moms with full plates, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts is the go-to resource for moms, partners, and families everywhere who need help with this difficult period.

Ancient bones. A modern murder. And a killer who won't stop until the past is buried for good. In the dead days between Christmas and New Year, a body turns up on the grounds of Liggan Manor, and Malachite Peck is called in. The lady of the manor swears her family has nothing to do with it—and she wants Mal to prove it. Mal isn't convinced, but with too much time on her hands, she agrees. What starts as a simple case quickly unravels into a tangle of family secrets, a whispered new will, and a surprising new heir no one saw coming. As generations clash over the sprawling estate, another second body is discovered, and it's clear—a killer is hunting the Liggan heirs one by one. Now, Malachite is in a race against time. Can she unmask the predator before the entire lineage is wiped out? Dive into the second book of the Golden Murders series—can you solve the mystery before Mal does?

Introducing How to Get Even, the hilarious and spicy workplace romance from Pippa Roscoe!🧁 JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE MEETS THE HATING GAME Workplace romance (he's the boss) Revenge pact New York setting Off-limits romance Fiery female lead Spicy! Karma's ready to work Socialite Bella Carmichael's perfect life was shattered when she was jilted at the altar. But a fated encounter with three perfect strangers at an airport is the beginning of an exhilarating and empowering sisterhood; The Karma Club. Bella doesn't need a man, she just needs to get even! But instead of her ex-fiancé, Bella's target is the man who betrayed her new best friend, Chase Miller; artist, charmer, cheater! Bella's strategy is simple; get a job at Chase's soon-to-be-opening New York art gallery. Make herself indispensable, while subtly chipping away at his reputation and sanity. (She's so good at her job, he won't suspect a thing!). And at all costs, ignore the sizzling and very mutual electricity with her off-limits boss! Going head-to-head with the arrogant artist unleashes a side of Bella she'd long since forgotten. The fiery, imperfect, naughty Bella revels in every challenge he delights in setting her. But when her sabotage goes too far, Bella discovers that there's more to Chase than The Karma Club thought. Now she must turn her plan from vengeance into redemption and undo all her devious acts, before she falls for him... or is it too late? Readers LOVE Pippa Roscoe 'Sizzling, sassy, and utterly satisfying, Pippa Roscoe will have you feeling EVERY emotion in How To Get Even.' Rachael Stewart 'A charming escape filled with love, growth, and a satisfying happily-ever-after.' Reader Review 'What a sublime five-star read' Reader Review 'A club that you would kill to be part of' Reader Review

The million-copy bestseller, perfect for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold.What would you do if you were told you only had days left to live? And what would you give up for just one more day? Genki Kawamura's If Cats Disappeared From The World is a tender, whimsical tale of love, loss, and the quiet miracles of everyday life.A thirty-year-old postman lives a simple life, with only his cat, Cabbage, for company. But when an unexpected diagnosis turns his world upside down, he is faced with an impossible choice. The Devil appears to him, dressed in a Hawaiian shirt, and makes an offer: if he makes one thing in the world disappear, he can have an extra day of life.As the days tick by, and with Cabbage by his side, he begins a journey that might just lead him back to the people he thought he'd lost. Before it's too late . . .If Cats Disappeared from the World is a life-affirming meditation on what we leave behind – and what we hold onto until the very end.'If you're a fan of The Guest Cat (or even just cats generally), you'll love this' – The Sunday Times

Ann Cleeves Classic Crime - engaging mysteries to savour, beloved characters to meet againThe Healers is the fifth mystery novel in the Inspector Ramsay series by Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope crime series.Isolated farmer Ernie Bowles was found lying on his kitchen floor, gruesomely strangled . . .News of the murder came to Inspector Stephen Ramsay early on Monday morning and he fears this case will not be simple. In his experience, most murders are straightforward: an explosion of family pressure, the loss of control in a fight. But Bowles seems to have kept himself to himself and had lived alone since his mother's death. A seemingly unconnected women is then found strangled too, surely two such killings in the same locality are more than just chilling coincidence?When Ramsay hears of a third suspicious death, a very tenuous link between the victims takes on a new importance, for all were connected in some way to the Alternative Therapy Centre in Mittingford. Could one of the healers be a killer?

The New York Times bestselling series is sure to become your child's new favorite audio recording! The Rainbow Fish, with his shimmering scales in all colors, is the most beautiful fish in the ocean. The other fish would love to have glittering scales too, but vain Rainbow Fish doesn't want to give away his wealth and beauty. This soon makes him very lonely. It is only when he shares with the other fish that he experiences happiness… It is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions that gives the book its lasting value. In this audio book, ten stories featuring Rainbow Fish are read aloud and accompanied by music. They are spoken and sung by Taylor Meskimen, who grew up listening to The Rainbow Fish herself. Included stories: The Rainbow Fish Rainbow Fish to the Rescue! Rainbow Fish Finds His Way You Can't Win Them All, Rainbow Fish Good Night, Little Rainbow Fish Rainbow Fish Discovers the Deep Sea Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale The Rainbow Fish and the Sea Monsters' Cave Rainbow Fish and the Storyteller Merry Christmas, Rainbow Fish

'So many great ideas and a lot of brilliant egg 'accessorising'. I can't think of anyone whose life wouldn't be improved by having this book. It's a triumph!' - Diana Henry 'I love the recipes, writing, photography and ethos - flavour-packed, globally inspired egg dishes, on the table in minutes. This will be very well used in my kitchen and in yours too! An instant classic.' - Rukmini Iyer, author of The Roasting Tin series A compendium and celebration of eggs. Over 100 recipes and ideas that make eggs the star of the show. Whether you're partial to fried, poached, boiled, baked, scrambled or set, in this definitive book you'll find all the inspiration you need for breakfast, brunch and beyond. From everyday classics to reinventions of old favourites with surprising twists, Good Eggs is a collection of delicious and dependable dishes that will take your eggs to the next level. From simple eggs with a twist, such as Fried Eggs with a Crisp Cheese Skirt, Savoury Eggy Bread, and Kimchi and Blue Cheese Omelettes, to essential global classics such as Huevos Rancheros, Eggs Bhurji and Menemen, as well as eggs that cater for large groups, this fun and inventive cookbook is for egg-lovers everywhere.

Do you spend more time planning your life than actually living it? You think. You plan. You wait for the perfect moment. And days, months, even years pass - without real progress. Proxima - Start Your Journey is written for people who are tired of overthinking and ready to take action. This is not a book that gives you false motivation. This is a book that pushes you to move. Inside this book, you will discover: Why planning too much is silently killing your dreams How to break the habit of procrastination and excuses How to start even when you feel confused, scared, or unprepared Why action creates clarity - not the other way around Simple mindset shifts that turn ideas into results This book doesn't tell you to wait for confidence. It teaches you to build confidence by doing. Whether you are: A student stuck in confusion A dreamer afraid to start Someone who feels left behind in life Or a person who wants change but doesn't know how This book is for you. You don't need more plans. You need your first step. Start your journey today. Your "someday" begins now.

How do you solve a murder? Follow the lessons of the master-Agatha Christie! Iris and Alice find themselves in the middle of another Castle Cove mystery in the sequel to New York Times bestseller The Agathas, by powerhouse authors Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson. A PEOPLE MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF SUMMER A READ WITH JENNA JR. SELECTION Last October, Alice Ogilvie's ex-best friend, Brooke Donovan, was killed-and if it weren't for Alice's unlikely alliance with her tutor, Iris Adams, and her library of the complete works of Agatha Christie, the wrong person would almost certainly be sitting in prison for the crime. The Castle Cove police aren't exactly great at solving crimes. In fact, they're notorious for not solving crimes. Which is why, on the night of Castle Cove High's annual Sadie Hawkins dance, Alice takes the opportunity to explore Levy Castle-the site of one of Castle Cove's most infamous deaths. Mona Moody-­the classic film star-died there almost a century ago, and Alice is pretty sure the police got that invest­igation wrong, too. But before she can even think about digging deeper, she walks right into the scene of a new crime. Rebecca Kennedy, on the ground in a pool of blood. And standing over Kennedy? Another one of Alice's ex-friends-Helen Park. The Castle Cove Police Department thinks it's an open-and-shut case, but Alice and Iris are sure it can't be that simple. Park isn't a murderer-and the girls know all too well that in life, and in mysteries, things are rarely what they appear to be. To understand the present, sometimes you need to look to the past. Castle Cove is full of secrets, and Alice and Iris are about to uncover one of its biggest-and most dangerous-secrets of all.

Proper communication is too important to ignore and easier than you think to achieve. The problem is our education system has failed to give students the skills to adequately convey a given message. In the early 1900s, authors William Strunk and E.B. White used simple but powerful instruction on improving grammar and usage in their classic book, The Elements of Style. America the Grammar is the modern-day version. This book will help improve the grammar and communication skills of students in middle school, high school, and college whether in a traditional institution or homeschool, with clear examples based on history and strong, Judeo-Christian and American values. It will also help anyone who could use a refresher. Remember this: We do not learn grammar and communication to correct people when they make a mistake. We learn it because it is a necessary and powerful skill to succeed in life. Join me.

IT'S TOO LATE It starts as a prank. Among the teen counselors at Camp Horseshoe, tensions and hormones are running high. It'll be fun to scare Monica O'Neal a little-or a lot. What could go wrong? Everything. TO BE Twenty years later, Detective Lucas Dalton is investigating the discovery of human remains at what used to be Camp Horseshoe. Lucas worked there that infamous summer when two girls went missing, rumored to have been kidnapped-or worse. Now seven former female counselors are coming back to the small Oregon town. Each one knows something about that night. Each promised not to tell. FORGIVEN Among them is Bernadette Warden, the woman Lucas has never forgotten. As they reunite, a new horror unfolds. First comes a simple, terrifying message: YOU WILL PAY. Then, the murders begin-as a web of lust, greed, and betrayal is untangled to reveal a killer waiting to take the perfect revenge . . .

The final installment in the "hilarious and steamy" (PopSugar) Regency Vows series follows the heir to a dukedom and a young widow, once very much in love, as they reunite years later to fake an engagement for the benefit of her sister. West, the Marquess of Weston, and Sophie, Lady Fitzwilliam Bridewell, have lately been spending a considerable amount of time together. But West and Sophie are not new acquaintances. In fact, years ago, they had once been nearly engaged until West's almost fatal curricle accident and his meddling father threw them off course. Now recently widowed, Sophie has put aside all thoughts of romance. But when her widowed sister, Alexandra, mentions a fondness for an earl, Sophie realizes that she may be holding her sister back. Alexandra won't move forward with an engagement until Sophie, too, settles down again, and so Sophie approaches West with a plan. They will announce their engagement and break things off once Alexandra is happily married. It'll be simple. After all, it's not like she is going to fall for West a second time, not when Sophie has sworn not to risk her heart again.

The concept of self-care is, in fact, thousands of years old. This buzzword is rooted in a 2,500-year old Chinese philosophy. 'Yang sheng' means to nourish life - fostering your own health and wellbeing by nurturing body, mind and spirit. In this book, Katie Brindle teaches readers how to harness this powerful natural healing system to improve every aspect of their life. Yang Sheng fits and works brilliantly in modern life. Some of the techniques may seem unusual, but they are all simple, quick and effective. Even more appealing, a key principle of Chinese medicine is balance; that means not being perfect or excluding foods or having too many rules or pushing yourself to exhaustion with overwork or over-exercise. And so, Yang Sheng encourages you to have the green juice and the glass of wine, a full-on day at work and a night out dancing. For people who are overtired and overtaxed, stressed, lacking a sex drive, or who feel anxious or hopeless, the practice of Yang sheng restores balance. Our bodies are designed to self-heal - Yang Sheng knows the mechanics of how to activate this.

In a ruthless magical academy where she's cursed and powerless, the last Onyx must unravel dark family secrets and navigate dangerous alliances to reclaim her legacy and make those who betrayed her pay. You don't graduate Nightsbridge Academy—you survive it. Born into a sorcerer bloodline, cursed, and cut off from my power, I was accustomed to being an outcast. For generations, my bloodline carried the weight of a crime committed by our ancestor. But my mother's death changed everything. She left a clue that could prove our innocence: an ancient text hidden deep beneath Nightsbridge Academy. The Academy is a fortress of power, housing the most dangerous incantors and sorcerers, conscripted to keep Horrors and Echoes at bay. And as the last surviving Onyx, I'm owed admission. My plan is simple—find the book and expose the Imperium as the liars they are. But I didn't plan for the whispers that haunt my dreams. Or the complication of feelings I shouldn't be capable of—stirred by two men bound to the very institution I've come to destroy. One sees too much yet says too little. The other is steady, protective, and always in my corner. I can't have either. Yet when I'm in their presence…my curse begins to crack. If they discover my true purpose, I'm dead. But some truths are worth dying for. The Imperium cursed my bloodline. Stripped us of our magic. Branded us as traitors. And now they will pay.

THE ALCHEMIST meets THE THREE MUSKETEERS- with card tricks. A brilliant origin story of adventure, wit and philosophy to enrapture devotees as well as newcomers to the SPELLSLINGER series. Ferius Parfax has a simple plan: kill every last inhabitant of the spell-gifted nation that destroyed her people, starting with the man who murdered her parents. Killing mages is a difficult and dangerous business, of course, but when she meets the inimitable and extraordinary Durrall Brown she discovers that physical strength is not the only way to defeat evil of all kinds. So Ferius undertakes to study the ways of the Argosi: the loosely-knit tribe of tricksters known for getting the better of even the most powerful of spellcasters. But the Argosi have a price for their teachings, and by the time Ferius learns what it is, it may be too late. Perfect for fans of The Dark Tower, Firefly, Guardians of the Galaxy, Terry Pratchett, Ben Aaronovitch and Jim Butcher.

Coast Calendar, says its Pulitzer Prizewinning author, is the story of the work and play, the human nature and the weather, the fauna and flora, the ups and downs in a simple, all-around Maine family that mixes farming of the sea with farming of the land. This is Robert P. Tristram Coffin's delightful chronicle of a year on the Maine coast. With a chapter for each month, beautifully handled text, and engaging drawings, the book follows the revolving seasons, each with its strong Maine weather and accompanying activities on the saltwater farm, in the surrounding woods, and on the bordering sea. This is the world of coastal Maine, but it is a wider world, too. Perhaps the deep frost and the special swing of the stars and sweep of the sea belong to Maine, but the fine day-to-day detail of living in tune with the seasons and nature will stir memories for many of a way of life that is rapidly passing.

Cultivate lasting change with simple habits, from New York Times bestselling author Tal Ben-Shahar. Do you struggle to make real change because you’re starting too big without building a foundation first—get a new job, lose twenty pounds, learn a new language? Maybe the tools at your disposal seem inadequate, the prospect of change overwhelms you, and you feel stuck. In Happy Habits, happiness expert Tal Ben-Shahar provides accessible and easy-to-implement tools, and an easy-to-follow three step process, that can help you realize your goals, aspirations, and dreams. He starts with simple intervention techniques to reset your mood in as little time as possible–what he calls Happiness Boosters in the form of MVIs–Minimum Viable Interventions, which include: Taking three deep breaths Writing down five things for which you are grateful Reading a quote slowly and deliberately Vigorously climbing stairs for 45 seconds From there, discover how to improve wellbeing–spiritual; physical, intellectual, relational, and emotional–and build a stronger base within yourself for committing to change, increasing your willpower, and finding joy in the journey. The final step in Ben-Shahar’s guide will help you learn how to create the daily rituals that will help you turn goals into habits, and intentions into reality, using the 3 Rs of change: Reminders Repetitions Rituals With concrete examples, practical, direct advice, and an easy-to-follow action plan, Ben-Shahar shows you that while cultivating lasting change takes motivation, it does not have to be a frustrating experience that is doomed to failure: you’re just starting without the foundation you need for real change.