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In 1970s Hong Kong, a mischievous and clever cat-masked boy ventures into the lawless Kowloon Walled City to retrieve his lost report card before his mom finds out. Tiger is a seven year old boy, growing up in 1970’s Hong Kong. He prefers being clever to working hard, gets terrible grades in school, and dreams of being a superhero. One day, his world is turned upside down when his report card somehow ends up in one of the most dangerous areas of Hong Kong: Kowloon City! Armed only with his homemade cat mask and determination in his heart, Tiger must dive into the twisting chaos and shadowy streetcorners of the Walled City to recover the document. Can Tiger and his streetwise new friend Dragon find his report card before his mom calls him home for dinner? Or will he be lost in the dangerous maze of Kowloon forever? Cat Mask Boy is a kinetic journey into another time, full of cultural flavor, warm-hearted humor, and nostalgic urban realism. This thrilling coming-of-age graphic novel explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and growing up with a touch of retro whimsy.

HOCHWERTIGER STOFF: Unsere Vinyl-Tischdecken verfügen über eine Flanell-Rückseite und elastische Ränder, die dafür sorgen, dass die Tischdecke gut sitzt und nicht verrutscht oder herunterfällt. Darüber hinaus ist der Stoff weich, wasserdicht, schmutzabweisend, knitterfrei und farbecht, so dass er sich für den langfristigen Gebrauch eignet. GRÖSSE: Unsere Vinyl-Tischdecken sind in zehn Größen erhältlich, die für rechteckige Tische mit einem Durchmesser von 60-150 cm (23,6-59 Zoll) geeignet sind. Bitte messen Sie Ihren Tisch vor dem Kauf aus, um die passende Tischdecke auszuwählen, und vermeiden Sie so Ärger mit Rückgabe und Umtausch. MULTIPURPOSE: Diese klappbare Tischabdeckung kann von nur einer Person leicht auf- und abgebaut werden, was sie perfekt für allgemeine Mehrzweckaktivitäten wie Essen, Malen, Brettspiele und Modellieren mit Ton macht. Sie ist ideal für Kinder und Familienessen und hält Schmutz und Staub von Ihrem Terrassentisch fern. MULTIPURPOSE: This folding table cover can be easily set up or taken down by just one person, making it perfect for general multi-purpose activities such as dining, painting, board games and modeling with clay. It's great for kids and family dinners, and keeps dirt and dust off your outdoor patio table. LEICHT ZU REINIGEN: PVC-Vinyl-Tischdecke kann Perlen auf der Flüssigkeitsoberfläche bilden und wird nicht leicht durch Flüssigkeit/Ölflecken verunreinigt, so dass es sehr leicht sauber zu halten ist, wischen Sie es einfach mit einem feuchten Tuch oder Schwamm. Nicht in der Maschine waschen, mit einem Tuch abwischen oder von Hand waschen. Falten und Knicke lassen sich leicht mit einem Trockner bei niedriger Temperatur entfernen.

HOCHWERTIGER STOFF: Unsere Vinyl-Tischdecken verfügen über eine Flanell-Rückseite und elastische Ränder, die dafür sorgen, dass die Tischdecke gut sitzt und nicht verrutscht oder herunterfällt. Darüber hinaus ist der Stoff weich, wasserdicht, schmutzabweisend, knitterfrei und farbecht, so dass er sich für den langfristigen Gebrauch eignet. GRÖSSE: Unsere Vinyl-Tischdecken sind in zehn Größen erhältlich, die für rechteckige Tische mit einem Durchmesser von 60-150 cm (23,6-59 Zoll) geeignet sind. Bitte messen Sie Ihren Tisch vor dem Kauf aus, um die passende Tischdecke auszuwählen, und vermeiden Sie so Ärger mit Rückgabe und Umtausch. MULTIPURPOSE: Diese klappbare Tischabdeckung kann von nur einer Person leicht auf- und abgebaut werden, was sie perfekt für allgemeine Mehrzweckaktivitäten wie Essen, Malen, Brettspiele und Modellieren mit Ton macht. Sie ist ideal für Kinder und Familienessen und hält Schmutz und Staub von Ihrem Terrassentisch fern. MULTIPURPOSE: This folding table cover can be easily set up or taken down by just one person, making it perfect for general multi-purpose activities such as dining, painting, board games and modeling with clay. It's great for kids and family dinners, and keeps dirt and dust off your outdoor patio table. LEICHT ZU REINIGEN: PVC-Vinyl-Tischdecke kann Perlen auf der Flüssigkeitsoberfläche bilden und wird nicht leicht durch Flüssigkeit/Ölflecken verunreinigt, so dass es sehr leicht sauber zu halten ist, wischen Sie es einfach mit einem feuchten Tuch oder Schwamm. Nicht in der Maschine waschen, mit einem Tuch abwischen oder von Hand waschen. Falten und Knicke lassen sich leicht mit einem Trockner bei niedriger Temperatur entfernen.

'Ruth Kelly is my go-to for destination thrillers' - Andrea Mara, Sunday Times bestselling author of No One Saw A Thing'A slick, multi-layered thriller with a fabulous Amsterdam setting' - Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet***She was your best friend. Now she's missing. And everyone suspects you.People drift apart. You and Georgie were inseparable once; she knew you better than anyone. But that was then.Now, out of the blue, Georgie's back. She's inviting you to a glamorous New Year's Eve afterparty in Amsterdam - a chance to relive the good old days and the fun you used to have.You go. You laugh. You remember.But then Georgie vanishes.And just like that, you're the prime suspect.She knows all your secrets – the ones you've managed to bury. But as the clock ticks and the accusations mount, you're left with one terrifying thought: how well do you really know her?From bestselling, Richard & Judy book club pick author Ruth Kelly, The Afterparty is perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Sarah Pearse.***Praise for Ruth Kelly:'Queen of the chilling thriller' - Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Impulse Purchase'Deliciously addictive' - TM Logan, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Daughter'A great thriller writer' - John Marrs, Sunday Times bestselling author of What Lies Between Us'Page-turning' - BP Walter, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Dinner Guest'Beautifully paced and darkly twisted' - Katy Brent, bestselling author of How To Kill Men and Get Away With It'Addictive' - Woman's Weekly'Original and well-told' - Daily Mail'Tantalizing twists' - Heat

Amy Poehler is hosting a dinner party and you're invited! Welcome to the audiobook edition of Amy Poehler's Yes Please. The guest list is star-studded with vocal appearances from Carol Burnett, Seth Meyers, Michael Schur, Patrick Stewart, Kathleen Turner, and even Amy's parents?Yes Please is the ultimate audiobook extravaganza. Also included? A one night only live performance at Poehler's Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. Hear Amy read a chapter live in front of a young and attractive Los Angeles audience. While listening to Yes Please, you'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll become convinced that your phone is trying to kill you. Don't miss this collection of stories, thoughts, ideas, lists, and haikus from the mind of one of our most beloved entertainers. Offering Amy's thoughts on everything from her too safe childhood outside of Boston to her early days in New York City, her ideas about Hollywood and the biz, the demon that looks back at all of us in the mirror, and her joy at being told she has a face for wigs?Yes Please is chock-full of words, and wisdom, to live by.

There once was a very hungry kingWho needed a cook like anything . . .. . . but the king is very fussy; he tries all the cooks in the kingdom, but no one is good enough. Then he spots Wobbly Bob. Maybe Bob can whip up his favourite dinner? But how will Bob be able to cook for the king when he's scared of . . . well, everything?!Discover how the hungry king helps Wobbly Bob face his fears on a cooking adventure across the land and sea.The Cook and the King is a brilliantly funny story from the award-winning picture book duo Julia Donaldson and David Roberts, creators of Tyrannosaurus Drip. With fun rhyming verse and richly detailed illustrations, this is sure to become a firm favourite with children and adults alike.Enjoy more stories from Julia Donaldson and David Roberts: The Troll, Tyrannosaurus Drip, Jack and the Flumflum Tree and The Flying Bath.

The Legend of the Yule Lads is well-known among Icelanders and has been passed down from generation to generation for over 1,500 years. The country's rich history of legends and folktales featuring a host of mystical creatures is reflected in this unique Christmas tale about trolls. However, like many of Iceland's legends, the story of the Yule Lads is virtually unknown outside of the country. This particular story can be traced back to 13th Century and the Snorri Sturlson's Edda. The Edda refers to the recognized mother of the Yule Lad's, a horrible ogress named Gryla. In that time, Gryla and her many troll offspring were said to terrorize children, hauling badly behaved children off in great burlap bags to be later eaten. The tales of Gryla and the Yule Lads became so gruesome and disturbing that in 1746 a public decree was issued to forbid parents from using these stories to terrify children. In the years since, the Yule Lads' character has been softened from horrible trolls to mischievous tricksters. As the legend goes, the Yule Lads come down from the mountain, one each day starting 13 days before Christmas. They stay through Christmas Day, then leave, one each day, in the order they arrived. In 1932, a popular poem was written about the Jólasveinarnir [Yule Lads] by Jóhannes from Kötlum and it first appeared in the book Jólin Koma [Christmas is coming]. As presented in Jóhannes poem, each of the Yule Lad's name reflects their particular brand of mischief. Stekkjastaur (Sheep Cote Clod) starts things off on December 12th and is best known for stealing sheep's milk. Giljagaur (Gulley-Gawk) arrives the next day and is preoccupied with sneaking into the barn to steal cow's milk. Stúfur (Shorty) steals bits of food left on frying pans while Thvörusleikir (Spoon-licker) steals spoons from the kitchen to lick and Pottasleikir (Pot-licker) steals pots and pans for the leftovers. Askasleikir (Bowl-licker) arrives next and sneak away with the bowls of food left for the family pets. Hurdaskellir (Door-slammer) brings his mischief on December 18th by knocking, squeaking hinges on doors, and generally creating thumps and bumps in the night. Skyrgámur (Skyr-gobbler) is next with the primary purpose of pigging out on Skyr, which is a very rich Icelandic version of yogurt. Bjúgnakrækir (Sausage-swiper) joins in on December 20th focused on stealing sausage while Gluggagægir (Window Peeper) keeps himself busy looking for shiny objects to stuff in his pockets. Gáttathefur (Door Sniffer) has a very sensitive nose, which he uses to sniffs out all the goodies he can find. Kjötkrókur (Meat-hook) arrives next and hangs out near the dinner table to swipe any meats he can. The last Lad, Kertasníkir (Candle-beggar) arrives on Christmas Eve and pilfers candles. This modernized version of the Icelandic Yule Lad tale brings new life to this very old story. After accidentally being seen by a human, Stekkjastaur finds he must rely on a young Shepherd boy to keep his secret. He gives a gift just to protect his troll reputation, but the little boy's happiness made him happy as well. He learns that one of the greatest gifts you can receive is the joy in giving to someone else. One by one, the Yule Lads each take a break from his own mischief, and each one learns the happiness gained from gift-giving. Even from a source as unlikely as a troll, a selfish act wrapped up in the Christmas spirit can grow into something wonderful.

From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Asher comes a heartfelt, second-chance romance about two exes on a non-refundable honeymoon that forces them to confront everything that went wrong between them . . . and if there's anything left to save. Natalia Aguilar isn't sure which mistake she regrets more: spending thousands of dollars on a honeymoon to celebrate a wedding that never happened or picking the non-refundable option because it was a better deal. Now that she's no longer engaged to Gabriel, she needs to choose between taking a financial hit or going on the trip despite the risk of running into her ex-fiancé for the first time since their breakup. It's been over a year since their engagement was called off, and Gabriel Saint James is just starting to settle into his new life when he hears that Natalia is going on their honeymoon with another man. Rather than stay home, Gabriel decides his misery could use some company and crashes Natalia's romantic getaway meant for two. Candlelit dinners, snorkelling excursions, and sunset hikes - whatever Natalia does, Gabriel is around to remind her that the man she fell in love with is still here . . . even if she wishes he wasn't. During their trip, the two exes are forced to confront their feelings for one another and whether the past they're still holding on to is worth sacrificing the future they always dreamed of sharing together. Tropes Second-chance romance Forced proximity Brother's best friend Slow burn A man who yearns

The #1 New York Times -bestselling author shares the origin story of his infamous game warden character, Joe Pickett, as he investigates a local poachers attack. Since his first appearance in Open Season, Wyoming gamekeeper Joe Pickett has solved all sorts of mysteries. But now his daughter, Sheridan, would like to solve the mystery that is her father... The Pickett family is gathered around the table for Thanksgiving dinner when they're interrupted by a telephone call. Poachers struck a nearby ranch, and a suspicious red truck was seen driving away. Before Joe leaves to investigate, Sheridan persuades him to let her tag along. After the two depart, Sheridan reveals her true intention: she is writing a school essay about her father. In this enlightening and heartwarming tale, Sheridan discovers the man behind the game warden, from his childhood, growing up with his parents and brother, to what motivated his career choice and more. Don't miss the Joe Pickett series now on Paramount+. Praise for #1 New York Times-bestselling author C.J. Box and the Joe Pickett Mysteries "One of today's solid-gold, A-list, must-read writers." -Lee Pace "C.J. Box is a great storyteller." -Tony Hillerman, Edgar Award-winning author of Dance Hall of the Dead "Box has established a terrific cast of Western characters.... When it comes to western contemporary thrillers with intriguing characters, no one does it better than Box." - The Columbus Dispatch "Fans of this outstanding series will know better than to place their money against Joe." - Kirkus Reviews

"A mature, honest, and erotic romance that will have readers admiring what these two smart and determined women accomplish." -Library Journal In this sexy, sophisticated romantic comedy, two women juggle romance and career across continents. Charlotte Hilaire has a love-hate relationship with her work as a museum courier. On the one hand, it takes her around the world. On the other, her plan to become a professor is veering dangerously off track. Yet once in a while, maybe every third trip or so, the job goes delightfully sideways… When a blizzard strands Charlotte in Spain for a few extra days and she's left with glorious free time on her hands, the only question is: Dare she invite her grad school crush for an after-dinner drink on a snowy night? Accomplished, take-no-prisoners art historian Adrianna Coates has built an enviable career since Charlotte saw her last. She's brilliant. Sophisticated. Impressive as hell and strikingly beautiful. Hospitable, too, as she absolutely insists Charlotte spend the night on her pullout sofa as the storm rages on. One night becomes three and three nights become a hot and adventurous long-distance relationship when Charlotte returns to the States. But when Adrianna plots her next career move just as Charlotte finally opens a door in academia, distance may not be the only thing that keeps them apart. Carina Adores is home to romantic love stories where LGBTQ+ characters find their happily-ever-afters.

Despite being unanimously projected to go first overall in the upcoming NHL Draft, Noah Anderson wants nothing more than to get the Draft over with so he can escape his dad's unrelenting criticism and establish himself outside the rivalry he's never tried to fuel. Alex Valencia can handle getting picked second after a guy touted as the next Gretzky-but he can't wrap his head around the fact that Noah is the one friend he can't make. When the draft lottery all but guarantees they'll play for rival teams, Alex accidentally walks them right into a loser-buys dinner competition, ensuring their relationship remains a point of interest long after the season begins. Opposites in so many ways, neither Alex nor Noah expect a relationship built on the begrudging acceptance of a challenge made on live television to become so deeply important to them. But as the line between chirping and flirting blurs, they both must decide how much they're willing to sacrifice to play in the NHL.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A modern classic' Nicola Lamb 'Everything about this book is worth it. Frankly, even if you never ever cook, this book is worth it. I love it' Nigella Lawson 'My favourite cookbook ever. Useful, ingenious, alive to every pleasure. Passionately recommended' India Knight, Sunday Times 'This book is utter magic. I have folded down so many pages: I love the recipes, I love the writing. Her best book yet' Dolly Alderton 'Everything I want from a cookery book' Olivia Potts, Spectator - Home cooking but make it gorgeous. Make it the thing that improves your day. Make it beautiful, useful and delicious. Make your life just, like, 10% better. No-knife potato curry, cumin lamb ragù, turmeric satay salmon, marinated bavette, and kimchi remoulade; breakfast bars, rhubarb and custard, sticky lemon cake, and one-bowl cannelés. This is cooking for real life - the kinds of recipes you will actually make and actually love. There are plenty of ideas to get you through the week with minimal faff and maximum reward, whether you're at your lowest ebb or striving for elegance: The big list: how to stock the fridge, freezer, spice drawer and more On the sofa: sticky-crispy Korean tofu, pistachio chilli, pumpkin and raisin roasted rice At the kitchen counter: brown butter cornbread, herby mango salad, green chickpea quesadillas For a gathering: sheet-pan leek latkes, pig cheek and queen bean burritos, smoky rosemary palomas With a tablecloth: asparagus fritters, miso mushroom ragù, smoky tea chocolate pots For the week ahead : bread and butter, cure-all one-pan beans, pink onions, caramelised garlic On the floor : carbonara rice, fish finger and smoked sweetcorn tacos, sausage and rocket gnocchi Roasting a chicken. Planning for the week ahead. Throwing a party (for three or thirty or more). Baking fail-safe cookies (for when failure to have cookies really isn't an option). The Kitchen Book is your source of wisdom for the 4pm what's-for-dinner panic, and the definitive answer to 'Maybe just toast and an early night?' These are recipes that will stick with you for life.

From one of the 20th century’s most beloved storytellers, a moving evocation of the wonder found on the cusp of adolescence and a powerful depiction of small town American life “[Dandelion Wine] is Bradbury’s masterpiece, his fullest, most deeply felt and lyrical expression, touching on his usual themes of youth, old age and small-town life but stripped of their usual layer of sci-fi remove.” — Electric Literature “[Ray] Bradbury is an authentic original.”—Time The summer of 1928 was a vintage season for a growing boy. A summer of green apple trees, mowed lawns, and new sneakers. Of half-burnt firecrackers, of gathering dandelions, of Grandma's belly-busting dinner. It was a summer of sorrows and marvels and gold-fuzzed bees. A magical, timeless summer in the life of a twelve-year-old boy named Douglas Spaulding—remembered forever in moving, interconnected vignettes, by the incomparable Ray Bradbury.

Come along with an adventurous and charismatic independent journalist (perhaps you're one of his four million subscribers on YouTube) on a journey through some of the very best of America, reminding us of all the reasons we’ve got to love this place and one another. Have you ever swapped stories on a porch with Amish snowbirds in Florida? Searched for reindeer with the Siberian Yupik in Alaska? Been a guest on a houseboat deep in the Louisiana bayou? Peter Santenello hadn’t either until, after years spent traveling through eighty-five countries and living abroad, he realized the most unfamiliar territory was often his own American backyard. And so, with a camera in hand and an open mind, he began visiting communities across the country, places that most of the media overlooks or misrepresents, from tiny towns in Appalachia to the streets of East LA. What began as curiosity became—one story at a time—an intimate, revealing portrait of America today. From road trips and chance encounters to dinners shared in locals’ homes, Your Fellow Americans captures what makes this country so dynamic, so resilient, and, most of all, so very human. Because what Peter discovered on his travels wasn’t a nation torn in two. He found something more complex and more powerful: People who want to be seen, who are willing to listen, and who still believe we’re more alike than we are different. With humor, exuberance, and reverence for the human spirit, Your Fellow Americans is a celebration of the United States that exists far beyond the headlines—and an invitation to sit down, open up, and rediscover the soul of this place that we call home.

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING DEBUT PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER YOU CAN'T MISS! The perfect marriage? Or the perfect lie? "A hair-raising debut, both unsettling and addictive...A chilling thriller that will keep you reading long into the night." -Mary Kubica, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Good Girl " This is one readers won't be able to put down. " -Booklist (starred review) " A can't-put-down psychological thriller ." -Library Journal (starred review) "This debut is guaranteed to haunt you... Warning: brace yourself. " -Bustle (10 New Thrillers to Read This Summer) " The sense of believably and terror that engulfs Behind Closed Doors doesn't waver. " -The Associated Press, picked up by The Washington Post " This was one of the best and most terrifying psychological thrillers I have ever read. " -San Francisco Book Review Everyone knows a couple like Jack and Grace. He has looks and wealth; she has charm and elegance. He's a dedicated attorney who has never lost a case; she is a flawless homemaker, a masterful gardener and cook, and dotes on her disabled younger sister. Though they are still newlyweds, they seem to have it all. You might not want to like them, but you do. You're hopelessly charmed by the ease and comfort of their home, by the graciousness of the dinner parties they throw. You'd like to get to know Grace better. But it's difficult, because you realize Jack and Grace are inseparable. Some might call this true love. Others might wonder why Grace never answers the phone. Or why she can never meet for coffee, even though she doesn't work. How she can cook such elaborate meals but remain so slim. Or why she never seems to take anything with her when she leaves the house, not even a pen. Or why there are such high-security metal shutters on all the downstairs windows. Some might wonder what's really going on once the dinner party is over, and the front door has closed. From bestselling author B.A. Paris comes the gripping thriller and international phenomenon Behind Closed Doors.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The award-winning, best-selling author of Station Eleven and The Glass Hotel returns with a novel of art, time travel, love, and plague that takes the reader from Vancouver Island in 1912 to a dark colony on the moon five hundred years later, unfurling a story of humanity across centuries and space. One of the Best Books of the Year: The New York Times, NPR, GoodReads “One of [Mandel’s] finest novels and one of her most satisfying forays into the arena of speculative fiction yet.” —The New York Times Edwin St. Andrew is eighteen years old when he crosses the Atlantic by steamship, exiled from polite society following an ill-conceived diatribe at a dinner party. He enters the forest, spellbound by the beauty of the Canadian wilderness, and suddenly hears the notes of a violin echoing in an airship terminal—an experience that shocks him to his core. Two centuries later a famous writer named Olive Llewellyn is on a book tour. She’s traveling all over Earth, but her home is the second moon colony, a place of white stone, spired towers, and artificial beauty. Within the text of Olive’s best-selling pandemic novel lies a strange passage: a man plays his violin for change in the echoing corridor of an airship terminal as the trees of a forest rise around him. When Gaspery-Jacques Roberts, a detective in the black-skied Night City, is hired to investigate an anomaly in the North American wilderness, he uncovers a series of lives upended: The exiled son of an earl driven to madness, a writer trapped far from home as a pandemic ravages Earth, and a childhood friend from the Night City who, like Gaspery himself, has glimpsed the chance to do something extraordinary that will disrupt the timeline of the universe. A virtuoso performance that is as human and tender as it is intellectually playful, Sea of Tranquility is a novel of time travel and metaphysics that precisely captures the reality of our current moment.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From award-winning actor and food obsessive Stanley Tucci comes an intimate and charming memoir of life in and out of the kitchen. For Stanley and foodie fans, this is the perfect, irresistible gift. Before Stanley Tucci became a household name with The Devil Wears Prada, The Hunger Games, and his legendary Negronis, he grew up in an Italian American family that spent every night around he table. In Searching For Italy, he revealed his passion for the secrets and delights of the country's many cuisines. Now, he shares the magic of a lifetime of meals, and the stories behind them. Filled with anecdotes about growing up, shooting foodie films like Julie & Julia, falling in love across the table, and making dinner for his family, Taste is a reflection on the joys of food and life itself. Through five-star meals and burnt dishes, and from the good times to the bad, each morsel of this gastronomic journey is as heartfelt and delicious as the last. 'It's impossible to read this without becoming ravenous!' Nigella Lawson 'Superb ... Establishes Tucci as one of the wisest and most generous personalities of our time' Daily Mail ' The man, the myth, The Devil Wears Prada legend Stanley Tucci has blessed our hungry souls with a food memoir ... Prepare to feel bereaved when it's over' Evening Standard Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, December 2022

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (9 January 1860 – 15 July 1904) was a Russian playwright and short story writer best known for his infamous four plays "The Seagull", "The Cherry Orchard", "The Three Sisters" and "Uncle Vanya" which shaped modern theatre as we know it today. Despite of the fact that he is best known for his work as a playwright, Chekhov is considered to be one of the greatest writers of the short story form among critics. He completed more than 200 works throughout his lifetime. Chekhov wrote "The Party" in 1888. The story revolves around a young woman, Olga Mihalovna, who is expecting her first child with her husband, Pyotr Dmitritch. They are throwing a party in celebration of Pyotr Dmitritch's name-day and, as one could imagine, there are a lot of guests to entertain and dinners to be served. In need of a moment's rest away from all the fuss and tiresome conversations, Olga Mihalovna decides to take a walk in the garden alone. She ends up overhearing a conversation between her husband and a 17-year-old girl during which he pours out his soul to her. Overwhelmed with anger and jealousy, Olga Mihalovna recalls how distant and cold her husband has acted towards her lately, not sharing his thoughts or feelings and being dishonest and deceiving. As the day unfolds, an unfortunate turn of events reminds both of the spouses of what is really important to them.

“Chez Panisse is an extraordinary dining experience. . . . It is Alice Waters's brilliant gastronomic mind, her flair for cooking, and her almost revolutionary concept of menu planning that make Chez Panisse so exciting.”—James Beard Justly famed for the originality of its ever-changing menu and the range and virtuosity of its chef and owner, Alice Waters, Chez Panisse is known throughout the world as one of America's greatest restaurants. Dinner there is always an adventure—a different five-course meal is offered every night, and the restaurant has seldom repeated a meal since its opening in 1971. Alice Waters is a brilliant pioneer of a wholly original cuisine, at once elegant and earthy, classical and experimental, joyous in its celebration of the very finest and freshest ingredients. In this spectacular book, Alice Waters collects 120 of Chez Panisse's best menus, its most inspired transformations of classic French dishes. The Chez Panisse Menu Cookbook is filled with dishes redolent of the savory bouquet of the garden, the appealing aromas and roasty flavors of food cooked over the charcoal grill, and the delicate sweetness of fish fresh from the sea. There are menus here for different seasons of the year, for picnics and outdoor barbecues and other great occasions. Handsomely designed and illustrated by David Lance Goines, this is an indispensable addition to the shelf of every great cook and cookbook readers. “A lovely book, wonderfully inventive, and the food is very pure.”—Richard Olney

Discover the gloriously inventive and funny fantasy novel from bestselling author Terry Pratchett, the sixth book in the Witches series, part of the Discworld novels. 'Incredibly funny . . . compulsively readable' The Times ' Satirical fantasy with a core of character self-discovery. Brilliant ' 5-star reader review "'Carpe Jugulum,' read Agnes aloud. 'That's . . . well, Carpe Diem is Seize the Day, so this means -' 'Go for the throat . . .'" Vampires have come to Lancre, but they're not what you'd expect. Sure, they drink blood and view humans as dinner, but they're modern and sophisticated. They've got style and fancy waistcoats. And they're not a bit afraid of garlic. The Magpyr family are out of the casket and want a bite of the future. But they haven't met the neighbours yet. Between them and Lancre stand a coven of four - Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, Magrat and young Agnes - and they don't take kindly to murderous intruders . . . Carpe Jugulum is the sixth book in the Witches series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. Praise for the Discworld series: '[Pratchett's] spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction' Mail on Sunday 'Pratchett is a master storyteller ' Guardian 'One of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt the funniest' George R.R. Martin 'One of those rare writers who appeals to everyone ' Daily Express 'One of the most consistently funny writers around' Ben Aaronovitch ' Masterful and brilliant ' Fantasy & Science Fiction 'Pratchett uses his other world to hold up a distorting mirror to our own... he is a satirist of enormous talent ... incredibly funny ... compulsively readable' The Times 'The best humorous English author since P.G. Wodehouse' The Sunday Telegraph 'Nothing short of magical ' Chicago Tribune 'Consistently funny , consistently clever and consistently surprising in its twists and turns' SFX '[Discworld is] compulsively readable, fantastically inventive , surprisingly serious exploration in story form of just about any aspect of our world... There's never been anything quite like it ' Evening Standard

Like most families, David and Luise know that the road to feeding your children isn't always a straight one. They have raised three kids while writing their acclaimed vegetarian cookbooks and have experienced a fair share of food tossed on the floor and soup bowls left untouched. But they have also learned ways around this. In this book they share their passion for cooking fun, modern, wholesome meals with kids' palates in mind, but that also are interesting enough for adults to enjoy. Take your own inspiration from their quest to bring joy back to the dinner table: whip up a batch of Dino Burgers (made with spinach, quinoa, oats and peas), Spinach Waffles, or Stuffed Rainbow Tomatoes with black rice, feta, raisins and cinnamon. This latest collection from will include more than 60 recipes, with 'upgrade' options for adults (top with a poached egg, add a spicy sauce, stir through extra herbs, swap in quinoa), tips on how to include the children in the preparations and methods to get them more interested in food. All of the dishes are veggie-packed, colourful, kid-friendly and simple - with most taking under 30 minutes to prepare. Featuring stunning photography and irresistible recipes, this is the cookbook families will be turning to night after night for quick and satisfying dishes everyone (hopefully) will love.

A COUPLE THAT SLAYS TOGETHER, STAYS TOGETHER ** A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK ** 'If you liked Mr & Mrs Smith, you'll love this' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'Darkly funny and clever' KATY BRENT 'Sexy, stylish, thrilling. A razor-sharp tale of marriage and murder' CHRIS WHITAKER 'Your sassy, twisted must-read of 2025' JANICE HALLETT 'Huge fun. You won't put it down' HARRIET TYCE Hazel and Fox are an ordinary married couple with a baby. Except for one small thing: they're ex-serial killers. They had it all. An enviable London lifestyle, five-star travels, and plenty of bad men to kill. Not many power couples know how to get away with murder. Then Hazel fell pregnant and they gave it all up for life in the suburbs; dinner parties instead of body disposal. But recently Hazel has started to feel that itch again. When she kills someone behind Fox's back and brings the police to their door, she must do anything she can to protect her family. This could save their marriage - unless it kills them first. READERS LOVE FOX AND HAZE! 'Believe the hype! Unputdownable, twisty, deftly written thrill ride.' 'I read it in two days, so engrossing!' 'Desperate Housewives meets Dexter.' 'If I could give more than five stars I would.' 'I honestly couldn't stop reading' 'Absolutely loved this book. I laughed out loud loads, an excellent dark comedy' 'I loved the short chapters, I finished this in one day' 'Huge fun'

Banter like Lorelai and Rory with this 125-card chat pack inspired by the beloved series Gilmore Girls! Are you Team Dean, Jess, or Logan? Which of Kirk’s many jobs are your favorites? What portrait would you want to re-create for the Festival of Living Pictures? Answer these questions and many more with this engaging Gilmore Girls chat pack and accompanying book filled with fun facts and lore. Get opinionated and sling sassy one-liners with your friends during Game Night or a Gilmore Girls–themed dinner party. This all-new conversation deck features 125 cards, each offering a unique question, prompt, or activity based on the major characters, moments, quotes, and themes from Gilmore Girls. Beautifully packaged in a decorative gift box, with a booklet that delves deeper into the various funny, meaningful, and heartfelt moments explored in the cards, this deck will prompt conversations that run the gamut from Lorelai “coffee; coffee, coffee” levels of silly to Rory “dropping out of Yale” serious. Made with Lorelai’s wit, Rory’s intelligence, and Sookie’s sweetness, these cards are the perfect gift for fans of the show of any age!

You don't have to be vegan to love vegan food. Want to cook vegan food at home but don't know where to start? Think vegan food is expensive? Unsure where to find the ingredients? Think again! Don't let anyone tell you vegan food is bland, boring or complicated. Roxy and Ben, creators of 'So Vegan' - one of the world's leading vegan recipe channels - will show you how to create fun and super tasty vegan recipes using just five ingredients, proving once and for all that vegan food is for everyone. So whether you're a full-time vegan, a curious carnivore or simply somewhere in between, So Vegan in 5 is your go-to guide for eating more delicious plants, packed with budget-friendly and time-saving recipes for the everyday cook. Vegan couple Roxy and Ben launched 'So Vegan' just over two years ago with the mission to revolutionise the way we think about vegan food. Nothing like So Vegan existed at the time, so the couple decided to take a leap of faith: they devoted all their spare time to developing and filming plant-powered recipes from their cosy south London flat. Fast forward to today, their channel now has over one million followers and their recipes reach a staggering tens of millions of people around the world every month. This book is bursting with over 100 exciting, all-vegan, low-cost and low-ingredient recipes for the time-poor cook. You'll find quick and easy breakfasts, simple and healthy light meals, classic dinners and indulgent desserts, plus so much more. As well as stunning everyday recipes and foodie tips, the book also contains helpful advice on how to live a more sustainable life. Being vegan just became easy. "So Vegan in 5 showcases fun and simple recipes and lots of inspiration for Meat Free Mondays!" - Paul McCartney 'Here is a cookbook that makes it even easier to make delicious vegan food for someone who can't cook at all, like me! Thank you, Roxy & Ben.' - Chris Martin, Coldplay 'A must-have cookbook if you're looking for super simple and tasty vegan recipes during Veganuary!' - Veganuary

'Dr Rupy has smashed it with this book! It's packed full of delicious recipes to set you up for a healthier and happier life .' JOE WICKS 'Rupy's flavourful, healthy and super simple recipes are fantastic for today's busy lifestyle. Would highly recommend!' DR RANGAN CHATTERJEE 'This book is packed with delicious, vibrant recipes that jump out at you from the page.' NADIYA HUSSAIN 'In a world of hype around diet, food and medicine, Dr Rupy Aujla is the real thing. His advice is based on solid research and his easy, well-tested recipes will beguile you into the kitchen and change your eating habits for life. Doctor, revolutionary, hero .' SHEILA DILLON, RADIO 4'S THE FOOD PROGRAMME Dr Rupy Aujla - the trusted medical doctor and food expert behind the bestselling Doctor's Kitchen - delivers over 100 fully photographed delicious and easy recipes that put flavour and nutrition first. Every dish is researched and developed to give maximum health benefit and ease while also delivering on amazing taste . You'll find weeknight dinners, one-pot dishes, quick lunches, food for sharing, plenty of vegetarian and vegan dishes as well as gluten and nut free options every time - Rupy's no-fuss recipes are a joy to cook and eat, and healthy eating which feels indulgent and satisfying can become a pleasurable way of life. Tried and tested by over 1000 people, these flavour-packed recipes look as good as they taste . Recipes include Lebanese-style Chicken Tacos, Miso Mushroom Donburi and Aubergine, Pea and Tamarind Curry.

A Pulitzer Prize–winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, Angela's Ashes is Frank McCourt's masterful memoir of his childhood in Ireland—now with a new introduction by Patrick Radden Keefe. "When I look back on my childhood I wonder how I managed to survive at all. It was, of course, a miserable childhood: the happy childhood is hardly worth your while. Worse than the ordinary miserable childhood is the miserable Irish childhood, and worse yet is the miserable Irish Catholic childhood." So begins the luminous memoir of Frank McCourt, born in Depression-era Brooklyn to recent Irish immigrants and raised in the slums of Limerick, Ireland. Frank's mother, Angela, has no money to feed the children since Frank's father, Malachy, rarely works, and when he does he drinks his wages. Yet Malachy—exasperating, irresponsible, and beguiling—does nurture in Frank an appetite for the one thing he can provide: a story. Frank lives for his father's tales of Cuchulain, who saved Ireland, and of the Angel on the Seventh Step, who brings his mother babies. Perhaps it is story that accounts for Frank's survival. Wearing rags for diapers, begging a pig's head for Christmas dinner and gathering coal from the roadside to light a fire, Frank endures poverty, near-starvation and the casual cruelty of relatives and neighbors—yet lives to tell his tale with eloquence, exuberance, and remarkable forgiveness. Angela's Ashes, imbued on every page with Frank McCourt's astounding humor and compassion, is a glorious book that bears all the marks of a classic.

If you've picked up this book, the chances are you have some doubts about your Happiness 101 assignment sheet. True love; candlelit dinners; 2.1 children; joint bank accounts - The One? It might make you want to a run a mile - or you might just have a few big questions. Aromanticism is defined as experiencing little to no romantic attraction to others. Sam Rendle, onetime aromantic asexual, sometime aroaceflux, and present-day label unspecified, knows a thing or two about the aro spectrum - and she has some answers for you. You'll explore what aromanticism is, how aromantic people form relationships, how to know if you're aromantic and deal with internalised shame and societal stigma. With a history of aromantic representation, guidance on queerplatonic relationships, and testimony from your worldwide aro family - this is the affirmatory aro companion to have in your back pocket.

Spark meaningful conversations and create special memories with this unique deck of 100 cards featuring questions on hobbies, aspirations, fears, likes and dislikes, creativity, faith, and more in a beautiful keepsake box. In our frenetic, technology-focused culture, finding time for meaningful face-to-face interaction with loved ones can prove difficult. Fortunately, The Daily Question Conversation Card Set offers an easy quick-start guide for doing just that. Inspired by the popularity of the Daily Question series, this conversation card set is an invitation to new and exciting discussions around the table, in the car, or anywhere else you might take them. With one question on each beautifully designed card, this unique deck offers individuals and families a launching pad to topics in five categories--Family & Friends, Fun & Entertainment, Faith, Travel, and Then & Now: What is something you own that is really old and why do you hang on to it? When do you feel closest to God? What is the best advice you've ever gotten? What do you wish people knew about you? What is the hardest thing about being a person of faith in today's culture? Packaged in a handy box with category tabs for easy reference, these conversation cards are the ideal companion for family dinners, road trips, small groups, and book clubs. Whether the conversations are thought-provoking or just good for a laugh, all of the questions will encourage lasting memories.

Teen fashionista Ayana always believed she'd go to hell and back for her sister, Sabrina, but she never thought it would be so literal. After a family dinner where Sabrina's boyfriend, Damian, is replaced by a shape-shifting mirror demon that's out for her soul, Ayana is forced to put her designing dreams on hold to become the chic demon-slayer her sister needs. Unfortunately, demon hunting isn't as easy as sprinkling holy water around, especially after she has a brush with death and is rescued by sweet, musical Carter. Not only is he charming and handsome, but suddenly he's popping up everywhere, distracting her from her mission. Just as she starts to fall for him, coincidences begin to pile up, Ayana realizes that Carter and Damian's sudden appearances in her life may not be due to chance after all. Perhaps the two are more intertwined than she thought. To save her sister and protect her heart, Ayana is forced to team up with her disaster cousin, her baking-obsessed best friend, and her eccentric guardian angel to confront the one thing she hadn't been expecting to fight: love. In this stylish, laugh-out-loud story of sisterhood and self-acceptance, Ayana learns to face the demon in the mirror, and that sometimes, you can fall in love for the hell of it.

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