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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From an award-winning former law enforcement park ranger and investigator, this female-driven true crime adventure follows the author's quest to find missing hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail by pairing up with an eclectic group of unlikely allies. As a park ranger with the National Park Service's law enforcement team, Andrea Lankford led search and rescue missions in some of the most beautiful (and dangerous) landscapes across America, from Yosemite to the Grand Canyon. But though she had the support of the agency, Andrea grew frustrated with the service's bureaucratic idiosyncrasies, and left the force after twelve years. Two decades later, however, she stumbles across a mystery that pulls her right back where she left off: three young men have vanished from the Pacific Crest Trail, the 2,650-mile trek made famous by Cheryl Strayed's Wild, and no one has been able to find them. It's bugging the hell out of her. Andrea's concern soon leads her to a wild environment unlike any she's ever encountered: missing person Facebook groups. Andrea launches an investigation, joining forces with an eclectic team of amateurs who are determined to solve the cases by land and by screen: a mother of the missing, a retired pharmacy manager, and a mapmaker who monitors terrorist activity for the government. Together, they track the activities of kidnappers and murderers, investigate a cult, rescue a psychic in peril, cross paths with an unconventional scientist, and reunite an international fugitive with his family. Searching for the missing is a brutal psychological and physical test with the highest stakes, but eventually their hardships begin to bear strange fruits-ones that lead them to places and people they never saw coming. Beautifully written, heartfelt, and at times harrowing, Trail of the Lost paints a vivid picture of hiker culture and its complicated relationship with the ever-expanding online realm, all while exploring the power and limits of determination, generosity, and hope. It also offers a deep awe of the natural world, even as it unearths just how vast and treacherous it can be. On the Trail of the Lost, you may not find what you are looking for, but you will certainly find more than you seek.

'IF YOU LIKE SCIENCE FICTION YOU WILL LOVE THIS. . . A ROLLICKING GOOD READ' Scotsman on Beyond the Hallowed Sky 'MACLEOD'S BEST BOOK TO DATE ' SFX on Beyond the Hallowed Sky THE FERMI ARE AWAKE. With the invention of faster-than-light travel there is nowhere that humanity cannot go. New worlds are discovered, but with them come new dangers. At the heart of the discovery is the Fermi, mysterious beings that have survived on alien worlds for longer than humanity has existed. But now the Fermi are awakening, and they do not seem pleased to find humans in their midst. But for Lakshmi Nayak and the crew of the Fighting Chance, danger is a lot closer to home. Their search for answers will take them to places, and worlds, they never expected. Science fiction legend Ken MacLeod returns with book two in the Lightspeed trilogy, a gripping tale of first contact and dark conspiracies set among the stars. Praise for Ken MacLeod: 'An exceptional blend of international politics, hard science, and first contact' Michael Mammay, author of the Planetside series on Beyond the Hallowed Sky 'MacLeod is up there with Banks and Hamilton as one of the British sci-fi authors you absolutely have to read' SFX 'Prose as sleek and fast as the technology it describes. . . watch this man go global' Peter F. Hamilton on Star Fraction 'Ken MacLeod has an enviable track record of extrapolating from current trends to produce mind-bending novels of ideas' Guardian Also by Ken MacLeod: Lightspeed Beyond the Hallowed Sky Fall Revolution The Star Fraction The Stone Canal The Cassini Division The Sky Road Engines of Light Cosmonaut Keep Dark Light Engine City Corporation Wars Trilogy Dissidence Insurgence Emergence Novels The Human Front Newton's Wake Learning the World The Execution Channel The Restoration Game Intrusion Descent

"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. Amid a global health crisis at a world summit, Jake faces his deadliest adversary yet—a lethal virus snaring the President and other dignitaries in its contagious grip. Trapped in the sealed epicenter, Mercer must combat biological warfare and the clock to secure an elusive antidote, navigate the treachery of terrorism, and prevent national turmoil. "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 CARNAGE is the twentieth 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!

"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. When the President's motorcade is ambushed by a rogue drone strike, Secret Service Agent Jake Mercer is thrust into a lethal game of cat and mouse. With the nation's leader in his charge, will Mercer's wit be enough to save the leader of the free world? "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 VENGEANCE is the sixth 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!

Prepare yourself for the BRAND NEW, epic action thriller from BESTSELLER Andrew Warren. If you like Mark Greaney and Alan McDermott, you'll LOVE this! "White Tiger is a dynamic East-West spy story, an Asian action thriller, and a yakuza crime extravaganza that is gloriously cinematic. I couldn't put it down." - Raymond Benson, author of James Bond: The Raymond Benson Years Honor demands a price. Caine will pay in blood... CIA Paramilitary Officer Thomas Caine is a man with countless enemies, but few friends. So when an ally from his past is brutally attacked, Caine returns to Japan to settle the score. There, his mission takes a deadly turn when he crosses paths with Byakko, the White Tiger - a merciless Yakuza gangster whose hypnotic gaze strikes fear into the hearts of his victims. Following a trail of bloodshed to the snow-swept city of Sapporo, Caine uncovers a chilling conspiracy. The White Tiger is linked to a cabal of foreign operatives plotting a devastating attack on US soil. And the countdown has already begun... From Seoul's neon-lit alleys to the icy forests of Hokkaido, Japan, Caine races to protect a terrified woman who holds the key to this sinister plan. Can he prevent a viral outbreak from killing thousands before it's too late? To look into the White Tiger's eyes is to stare death in the face. But Caine is a predator himself. And in this clash of killers, only one will survive... Thomas Caine is back and he's taking no prisoners. Buckle up - it's going to be an explosive ride! Praise for the Thomas Caine thriller series: "White Tiger is a tremendously awesome spy adventure through the cities of South Korea and Japan that hits all the right notes for a memorable and entertaining story worth the sacrifice of a night's sleep." Kashif Hussain, Best Thriller Books "Don't mess with Thomas Caine. Ever." - New York Times bestselling author Brett Battles "Thomas Caine is a deadly, no nonsense action hero you really root for." - Bestselling author Rob Sinclair "Tokyo Black is an expert dance between crime noir and an international conspiracy thriller. Andrew Warren draws you into the dark underbelly of Tokyo," - USA Today bestselling author Steven Konkoly "A man of his word and battling with ferocity, Caine is a must see character that is deserving of your attention." - Chris Miller, Best Thriller Books "Fast, hard-hitting, and deftly-plotted... a must-read for fans of Mark Greaney and Barry Eisler." - The Real Book Spy 'Fans of the action hero/assassin genre, in the vein of the Grey Man, John Milton, Dewey Andreas and Victor the Assassin, will love this.' Reader Review 'The writing is incredible. The atmosphere created by the author is mesmerizing!' Reader Review 'An action blockbuster in book form!' Reader Review 'Up there with Lee Child and Vince Flynn!' Reader Review 'Action packed from the start to the end.' Reader Review 'Move over Jason Bourne... Here comes Thomas Caine!' Reader Review

THE NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER *NOW A MAJOR SKY TV SERIES. Read the novel Season 1 is based on* It begins with absence and desire. It begins with blood and fear. It begins with A Discovery of Witches . . . _______________________________ Reasons to read A Discovery of Witches and the ALL SOULS series: 'A bubbling cauldron of illicit desire' DAILY MAIL 'Intelligent and off-the-wall . . . irresistible to Twilight fans' SUNDAY TIMES 'You will be enchanted' LEIGH BARDUGO 'Rich, thrilling . . . A captivating and romantic ripping yarn' E. L. JAMES 'I could lose myself in here and never want to come out . . . Utterly enchanting on every level' MANDA SCOTT 'Exciting amounts of spells, kisses and battles, and is recounted with enchanting, page-turning panache' MARIE CLAIRE 'A wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy with all the magic of Harry Potter and Twilight' PEOPLE _______________________________ A world of witches, daemons and vampires. A manuscript which holds the secrets of their past and the key to their future. Diana and Matthew - the forbidden love at the heart of it. When historian Diana Bishop opens an alchemical manuscript in the Bodleian Library, it's an unwelcome intrusion of magic into her carefully ordered life. Though Diana is a witch of impeccable lineage, the violent death of her parents while she was still a child convinced her that human fear is more potent than any witchcraft. Now Diana has unwittingly exposed herself to a world she's kept at bay for years; one of powerful witches, creative, destructive daemons and long-lived vampires. Sensing the significance of Diana's discovery, the creatures gather in Oxford, among them the enigmatic Matthew Clairmont, a vampire geneticist. Diana is inexplicably drawn to Matthew and, in a shadowy world of half-truths and old enmities, ties herself to him without fully understanding the ancient line they are crossing. As they begin to unlock the secrets of the manuscript and their feelings for each other deepen, so the fragile balance of peace unravels . . . Fall under the spell of Diana and Matthew in the stunning first volume of the No. 1 internationally bestselling ALL SOULS series. _______________________________ Readers love A Discovery of Witches: 'A masterpiece' Reader Review ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Bewitches you and doesn't set you free' Reader Review ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'One of the best books I have ever read' Reader Review ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ______________________________ Read the ALL SOULS series in full: Book 1 : A Discovery of Witches Book 2: Shadow of Night Book 3: The Book of Life Book 4: Time's Convert Book 5: The Black Bird Oracle

'A riveting thriller with nonstop action' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Full of rollercoaster twists and turns' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A compelling mix of history, mystery, and high-stakes action' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ Former Justice Department operative, Cotton Malone, is called to Sweden when the younger sister of King Wilhelm is kidnapped. The ransom demand? Hand over an 800-year-old book, the Codex Gigas, the largest illuminated medieval manuscript in the world. Claimed as war loot from Bohemia in 1648, it's been kept in Stockholm for nearly 400 years. Along the way it also acquired another more mysterious moniker: The Devil's Bible. Now the Czech Republic wants the codex back, and Sweden has agreed to return it, but forces are at work to stop that deal from happening. The likely instigator? Russia. Who is also top of the list for possible kidnappers. It's up to Cotton and Cassiopeia Vitt to locate the king's sister, secure the codex, and thwart the Russians. Yet nothing is as it seems. Trusted allies become hostile enemies. Long-standing enemies suddenly shift into partners. Making matters worse an array of conflicting personalities re-emerge from Cotton's past, transforming an already chaotic international situation into something far more personal and deadly. From the cobbled streets of Stockholm with its placid waterways and picturesque islands, to the hostile skies over the Baltic Sea, and finally onto a fabled 16th century Swedish warship, Cotton and Cassiopeia come face-to-face with the unthinkable - changing both of their lives forever. From celebrated New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry, don't miss the next action-packed Cotton Malone novel, perfect for fans of Dan Brown and David Baldacci! Readers LOVE the Cotton Malone series: 'My kind of thriller' Dan Brown 'Steve Berry has a great way of bringing history into the present and entwining it with a great story that keeps you turning the pages right until the last one' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Berry raises this genre's stakes' The New York Times 'Steve Berry turns historical facts into thrillers set in today's world that will keep you going all night!' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I love this guy' Lee Child 'Ahhhh! So good to have Cotton back! It's been too long!' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'As always with Steve Berry, you're educated about significant things while your knuckles are turning white and the pages are flying by' David Baldacci 'If you like fast paced action along with intriguing history, Steve Berry consistently delivers' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿

Never underestimate your actions – even the smallest changes can have the biggest impact. That's the power of kindness.From Marcus Rashford MBE and Carl Anka, the bestselling authors of You Are a Champion, comes the inspiring and positive follow-up, You Can Do It: How to Find Your Voice and Make a Difference.Marcus uses the power of his voice to shine a light on the injustices that he cares passionately about, and now he wants to help YOU find the power in yours! From surrounding yourself with the right team, to showing kindness to those around you, to celebrating and championing difference, You Can Do It shows you that your voice really does matter and that you can do anything you put your mind to. You don't have to be an International footballer to make a difference – even the smallest changes can have the biggest impact.Packed with more inspiring stories from Marcus's own life, brilliant advice, and top-tips from social justice educator Shannon Weber, this book will show you how to use your voice and make a difference in this world.Shows kids how to:- Be kind to yourself – you can't change the world unless you look after yourself first!- Be kind to other people- That there's no such thing as normal – and it's GOOD to be different- Celebrate and champion difference- Use your voice to make a change- Bounce back- Appreciate the squad- Always be a team playerPraise for the number one bestselling You Are a Champion, from parents on social media:'Perfect way to get your kids reading - get them a book by their hero!''Both lads smashing through Marcus Rashford's new book for kids. What a great role model for the next generation coming through.''What a brilliant, inspiring book that couldn't have come at a better time! You're a legend & a fantastic role model.'

"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. When Paris falls prey to a ruthless bio-terrorist, Secret Service Agent Jake Mercer must race against time to prevent a deadly pandemic, and to protect world leaders—including the President of the United States. "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 DAMAGE is the second 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!

10 Full Writing Practice Sets, Built for the Current TOEFL iBT Format The TOEFL iBT Writing section changed in 2026, and since I'm a teacher who wants you to actually pass it, I built this book around exactly what the current exam tests - three task types, scored the way ETS scores them now, with no outdated question types taking up space you don't need. What's Inside Each Set Every one of the 10 full practice sets includes: * Task 1 - Build a Sentence: word-scramble sentence construction items that train grammar and word order under time pressure * Task 2 - Write an Email: a real-world scenario prompt, timed exactly like the actual test (7 minutes) * Task 3 - Write for an Academic Discussion: a professor's question plus two classmate responses, with a 10-minute, 100+ word original response - the same format and word-count pressure test-takers face on exam day >That's 10 sets, 3 tasks each - 120 timed writing tasks in total, all original content written specifically for this book. Plus: Angel's Writing Toolkit Once you've worked through the 10 practice sets, the book includes a bonus toolkit built from what actually costs students points on this section: * Phrase banks for both the Email and Academic Discussion tasks - ready-to-use openings, transitions, and closings so you're never staring at a blank screen * The 60-Second Final Check - the 7 specific errors that cost students the most points, with a final-minute checklist to run before you submit >The Toolkit is a bonus on top of the 10 core practice sets - not a substitute for them. The practice sets are the heart of this book. One Book, Full Exam Coverage - Or Add the Rest of the Series This is Book 4 of a complete four-book series covering every section of the TOEFL iBT: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Angel's Reading Preparation, Angel's Listening Preparation, and Angel's Speaking Preparation (with free original audio) are built the same way - exam-accurate, original content, and priced so a full four-section prep doesn't cost what official materials do. Why This Book I've been teaching English since 2014 and founded FluentMinds, where I create resources to help students preparing for international exams like the TOEFL - wherever they're studying from. This book focuses on exactly what the current exam tests - nothing more, nothing less. TOEFL(R) is a registered trademark of Educational Testing Service (ETS). This product is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by ETS.

The remarkable story of how Joe Foster developed Reebok into one of the world's most famous sports brands, having started from a small factory in Bolton. Since the late 19th century, the Foster family had been hand-making running shoes, supplying the likes of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams - later immortalised in the film Chariots of Fire - as well as providing boots to most Football League clubs. But a family feud between Foster's father and uncle about the direction of their business led to Joe and his brother Jeff setting up a new company, inspired by the success of Adidas and Puma, and so Reebok was born . At first, money was so short that Joe and his wife had to live in their rundown factory, while the machinery that made the shoes was placed around the edge of the floor, because it was so weak it could have collapsed if they'd been positioned in the middle. But, from this inauspicious start, a major new player in the sports equipment field began to emerge, inspired by Joe's marketing vision. By the 1980s, Reebok had become a global phenomenon , when they were the first to latch onto the potential of the aerobics craze inspired by Jane Fonda . Soon, Reeboks were being seen on Hollywood red carpets and even in the film Aliens , where Sigourney Weaver wore a pair of Reebok Alien Stompers. Like the international bestseller Shoe Dog , by Nike's Phil Knight, Shoemaker is a powerful tale of triumph against all the odds , revealing the challenges and sacrifices that go into creating a world-beating brand; it is also the story of how a small local business can transform itself , with the right products and the right vision, into something much, much bigger.

UPDATED TO REFLECT CURRENT EVENTS! In this fascinating New York Times bestseller—fully revised to reflect the events of our current world—award-winning journalist Tim Marshall uses ten maps of crucial regions to explain how physical landscapes influence geopolitical strategies of world leaders, showing “how geography shapes not just history but destiny” (Newsweek). Maps have always captivated us, offering insights not only into our destinations but also into the broader world. Yet, when it comes to understanding geopolitics, many overlook the fundamental role of geography. All leaders of nations are constrained by geography—their choices limited by mountains, rivers, deserts, and seas. Now in “one of the best books about geopolitics” (The Evening Standard)—journalist Tim Marshall reveals the profound influence of geography on global politics, offering a compelling lens through which to understand the seismic shifts reshaping international relations. Through ten up-to-date maps, Marshall explores the landscapes and climates that constrain and empower nations across key parts of the globe, from Russia’s vast tundras to China’s mountainous borders, Africa’s deserts to the Arctic’s shifting ice. Taking a deep dive into the key flashpoints defining our world today—including the Russia-Ukraine war and the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict—Marshall unpacks the shifting dynamics of the New Middle East, China’s bold moves to expand its global influence, including its growing interest in Taiwan, and how America’s pivot to the Pacific is reshaping alliances. And Europe’s tilt towards extreme politics, increased defense spending, and the future role of NATO, paint a dramatic picture of a continent in flux. An essential read for anyone interested in the interplay between geography and global politics, this fully revised edition of Prisoners of Geography offers a vivid look at the forces driving our increasingly complex world.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Academy Award winner and bestselling author Diane Keaton comes a candid, hilarious, and deeply affecting look at beauty, aging, and the importance of staying true to yourself-no matter what anyone else thinks. Diane Keaton has spent a lifetime coloring outside the lines of the conventional notion of beauty. In Let's Just Say It Wasn't Pretty, she shares the wisdom she's accumulated through the years as a mother, daughter, actress, artist, and international style icon. This is a book only Diane Keaton could write-a smart and funny chronicle of the ups and downs of living and working in a world obsessed with beauty. In her one-of-a-kind voice, Keaton offers up a message of empowerment for anyone who's ever dreamed of kicking back against the "should"s and "supposed to"s that undermine our pursuit of beauty in all its forms. From a mortifying encounter with a makeup artist who tells her she needs to get her eyes fixed to an awkward excursion to Victoria's Secret with her teenage daughter, Keaton shares funny and not-so-funny moments from her life in and out of the public eye. For Diane Keaton, being beautiful starts with being true to who you are, and in this book she also offers self-knowing commentary on the bold personal choices she's made through the years: the wide-brimmed hats, outrageous shoes, and all-weather turtlenecks that have made her an inspiration to anyone who cherishes truly individual style-and catnip to paparazzi worldwide. She recounts her experiences with the many men in her life-including Warren Beatty, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino, and Sam Shepard-shows how our ideals of beauty change as we age, and explains why a life well lived may be the most beautiful thing of all. Wryly observant and as fiercely original as Diane Keaton herself, Let's Just Say It Wasn't Pretty is a head-turner of a book that holds up a mirror to our beauty obsessions-and encourages us to like what we see. Praise for Let's Just Say It Wasn't Pretty "Behind the sterling movie credits and tomboyish wardrobe, we see a soulful and deep woman contemplating the narrative arc of her own life."-Newsweek "Delicious writing . . . This book is like a dishy lunch with the movie star you thought you'd never be lucky enough to meet. . . . Diane Keaton is in a class by herself and this book is good for the soul."-Liz Smith, Chicago Tribune "She's talented, iconic, quirky . . . and wonderfully blunt. This is just a small sampling of the reasons we love Diane Keaton, and they all permeate the pages of her new memoir."-Elle "As disarming and personable as the actress herself."-The Huffington Post "Wise, witty, thoughtful, uplifting, the truth, unvarnished-and very funny."-Toronto Star

**The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series** Discover the incredible story of Cristiano Ronaldo, an inspirational athlete, global megastar, and one of the world’s greatest footballers. Born on the island of Madeira in Portugal, Cristiano grew up playing football from a very young age. With determination and self-belief, he pursued his dream of becoming a professional player, overcoming setbacks and challenges—including surgery for a heart condition called tachycardia—along the way. From his first matches in local clubs to international stardom, his journey shows the power of hard work, resilience, and courage. This inspiring book introduces children to Ronaldo’s record-breaking career, including three consecutive Premier League titles with Manchester United, victories in the Champions League and Club World Cup, and his record transfer to Real Madrid in 2009. Ronaldo’s remarkable, record-breaking career is a story of hard work and determination, one that is sure to resonate with young sports fans, inspiring them to dream big and believe that anything is possible. Ronaldo is also known for his charity work, using his fame to raise awareness and help good causes.¿ Young readers will learn how he followed his passion, never gave up, and became a role model for millions around the world, both on and off the pitch. This inspirational book also features dynamic illustrations and¿ extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the athlete’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets . Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS! Select praise for the New York Times Bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series: “…cute and quirky…”– USA Today, in praise of Dolly Parton “…address[es] not only setbacks but also their strength to persevere and reach their goals.”– Buzzfeed, in praise of RuPaul “…introduc[es] kids to important figures in Latinx history.” – Good Housekeeping, in praise of Frida Kahlo “…[an] extraordinary series…” – TheEverymom, in praise of Mindy Kaling “…a fabulous way to teach little ones about the extraordinary lives of influential people…”—Town & Country, in praise of Vincent Van Gogh “…particularly great for this age…” – NY Magazine, in praise of Prince “…encourages kids to dream big to ‘achieve incredible things.’” – Rolling Stone, in praise of Kamala Harris

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Vive una historia de amor intensa e inolvidable con Saving 6 y Redeeming 6, el fenómeno de TikTok «Los chicos de Tommen', de Chloe Walsh. Déjate atrapar por este romance deportivo y siente como nunca el poder del primer amor en esta edición especial con la historia completa de Joey y Aoife. Saving 6 Él es un chico perdido. Ella es la chica que podría convertirse en el hogar que nunca tuvo. >Aoife Molloy nunca ha pecado de tímida. Su carácter dicharachero y seguro de sí mismo nunca la ha llevado por mal camino. Hasta que el primer día de instituto conoce a un chico de temperamento impulsivo que despierta en ella una curiosidad abrasadora que crece día a día. Tras entablar una complicada amistad con el aprendiz de su padre, Aoife intenta desentrañar los secretos que rodean la vida de Joey Lynch, mientras que él lucha desesperadamente por mantenerla al margen. > Redeeming 6 >Mientras el mundo se desmorona a su alrededor, la vida de Joey Lynch es más turbulenta que nunca. Desesperado por sentirse digno de la única persona en la que ha confiado jamás, Joey lucha por alejarse de un entorno que amenaza con destruirlo todo. Pero, con tanto en su contra, ¿logrará mantenerse a flote? Sin intención de abandonar al chico al que ama, Aoife Molloy pelea por salvarlo de la autodestrucción. Ahogándose en un mundo que no comprende, sin otra guía que los dictados de su corazón, se niega a darle la espalda a Joey incluso cuando parece que tienen todas las de perder. Pese al sufrimiento y el horror, Aoife y Joey nunca han dejado de apoyarse el uno al otro, ¿será esta vez diferente? ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Experience an intense and unforgettable love story with Saving 6 and Redeeming 6, the TikTok phenomenon The Boys of Tommen by Chloe Walsh. Let yourself be swept away by this sports romance and feel the power of first love like never before in this special edition featuring the complete story of Joey and Aoife. Saving 6 From international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon Chloe Walsh comes the next book in the addictive Boys of Tommen series, Saving 6. He's a boy who's lost. She's a girl who might just be the home he's never had. Joey Lynch has always been a protector. He rebuilds what is broken. When his older brother Darren leaves town, twelve-year-old Joey finds that he must watch over his younger siblings and mother. As he enters his teen years, his struggles intensify, with Joey toeing the line of addiction, all while being dutiful to his family. His boss's daughter becomes the one thing keeping him afloat. She's unapologetically herself, and even though he doesn't want to get involved with her, he can't keep away. Aoife Molloy is bubbly and self-assured. On her first day of secondary school, she meets a hot-headed boy who sparks a new burning curiosity within her, a boy who happens to work for her father. It's a bad idea to mess about with him, but her interest grows by the day. As a complicated friendship ensues, Aoife begins to discover the secrets attached to Joey Lynch's life, all while he desperately fights to keep her out. ____________________ Redeeming 6 An epic and unforgettable love story continues in Redeeming 6, the fourth book in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. I'm saving you, six. Joey Lynch's life is falling apart. Obsessed with proving himself to the only person he's ever truly trusted, Joey fights to stay away from a world that could destroy his life. The odds are against him, but can he keep his head above water? Aoife is absolutely unwilling to give up the boy she loves, so she is determined to save him from self-destruction. She becomes trapped in a world she doesn't understand, but her heart is stronger than what's trying to drag her down. Aoife will never give up on Joey, no matter how much is stacked against them. Through heartbreak and horror, Aoife and Joey have had each other's backs, and this time is no different.

What will your 100-year life look like? A new edition of the international bestseller, featuring a new preface ' Brilliant, timely, original, well written and utterly terrifying' Niall Ferguson Does the thought of working for 60 or 70 years fill you with dread? Or can you see the potential for a more stimulating future as a result of having so much extra time? Many of us have been raised on the traditional notion of a three-stage approach to our working lives: education, followed by work and then retirement. But this well-established pathway is already beginning to collapse - life expectancy is rising, final-salary pensions are vanishing, and increasing numbers of people are juggling multiple careers. Whether you are 18, 45 or 60, you will need to do things very differently from previous generations and learn to structure your life in completely new ways. The 100-Year Life is here to help. Drawing on the unique pairing of their experience in psychology and economics, Lynda Gratton and Andrew J. Scott offer a broad-ranging analysis as well as a raft of solutions, showing how to rethink your finances, your education, your career and your relationships and create a fulfilling 100-year life. · How can you fashion a career and life path that defines you and your values and creates a shifting balance between work and leisure? · What are the most effective ways of boosting your physical and mental health over a longer and more dynamic lifespan? · How can you make the most of your intangible assets - such as family and friends - as you build a productive, longer life? · In a multiple-stage life how can you learn to make the transitions that will be so crucial and experiment with new ways of living, working and learning? Shortlisted for the FT/McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award and featuring a new preface, The 100-Year Life is a wake-up call that describes what to expect and considers the choices and options that you will face. It is also fundamentally a call to action for individuals, politicians, firms and governments and offers the clearest demonstration that a 100-year life can be a wonderful and inspiring one.

The LitRPG fantasy smash hit phenomenon and New York Times bestseller, DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL, is now a graphic novel for the very first time! The Apocalypse WILL be televised! You know what's worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Getting stuck on a sadistic alien game show with her cat. Join Carl and Princess Donut as they try to survive the end of the world - or just get to the next level of a trap-filled fantasy dungeon. With vibrant art done by Laurel Pursuit to bring action-packed battles to life, join as Carl fights his way through the dungeon in heart-speckled underwear. And of course, the grizzly scenes are only balanced with the incredibly fluffy, wide-eyed stare of its main character, Princess Donut. A ton of heart and effort was poured in creating a series with a script and style that would both appeal to WEBTOON readers and also lovers of DCC, all while consulting author Matt Dinniman the entire way about character designs, story, - EVERYTHING! We couldn't resist taking the apocalyptic awesomeness of the DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL WEBTOON and adapting it into the FIRST EVER graphic novel series! Welcome, Crawler. Welcome to the Dungeon. Survival is optional. Keeping the viewers entertained is not. This volume collects episodes 1-13 of the WEBTOON edition. 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, Vol. 1 (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 b

La secuela de Binding 13, el romance deportivo que ha encandilado a TikTok: enamórate de nuevo de Johnny Kavanagh y descubre el emocionante desenlace de la historia de Shannon. Enamorarse fue fácil. Lo que viene después es el verdadero desafío... Tras una devastadora lesión que lo ha mandado al banquillo, Johnny Kavanagh se aferra como puede a sus sueños. Perdido, inseguro y necesitado de consuelo, decide desentrañar los misterios que envuelven a la chica de ojos azules en la que no puede dejar de pensar ni un minuto. Guardar un secreto nunca ha sido un problema para Shannon Lynch. Sabe bien que los demonios y los villanos no solo acechan en los cuentos, sino también en el mundo real. Traumatizada tras volver de Dublín y desesperada por proteger a sus hermanos pequeños, Shannon acaba participando en la misma pantomima de siempre mientras su futuro se desmorona frente a sus ojos. La única forma de protegerse es levantar un muro a su alrededor. Solo un chico será capaz de saltar ese muro, el mismo que le ha robado el corazón. Sin embargo, están a punto de salir a la luz secretos que cambiarán sus vidas para siempre. ¿Sobrevivirá a todo ello el amor entre Johnny y Shannon? ENGLISH DESCRIPTION The epic and unforgettable love story that began in Binding 13 continues with the follow-up in this duology, Keeping 13, from international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon Chloe Walsh. Falling in love was the easy part. What comes next is the test . . . Johnny Kavanagh has been living a different life since his injury sidelined him. He's never known life without his beloved number 13 jersey, and he feels lost. Luckily for him, there is a mysterious girl who is now taking up most of his thoughts. Shannon Lynch has always been good at keeping secrets. She has realized that evil men aren't only in stories. They are very real. After her traumatizing trip to Dublin, she is trying to find a way to protect her little brothers above all else. She is beginning to revert to her old self, hiding away so that she can try to contain the few scraps of her future she has left. There's only one boy who can pull her out of the shadows into which she is retreating. The boy who owns her heart. But what she doesn't know is that secrets are about to be revealed that could change lives forever. Will Johnny and Shannon's love survive? Following the beloved characters from Binding 13, Keeping 13 will cement your love for the Boys of Tommen universe. This book is perfect for readers looking for: - New adult/YA crossover Irish romance - Dual POVs - Friends-to-lovers - TikTok books - Sports romance

This high-heat, high-emotion romance duet is brought to life by the low, rich tones of Aaron Shedlock (The Wild Card, Nocticadia) and Erin Mallon's signature relatable charm (Nine Month Contract)The viral hockey romance sensation from international bestseller, Chelsea Curto. Comes with an exclusive bonus chapter.It feels more and more like my heart isn't even my own anymore. It's hers, and I think it's always going to be hers . . .Riley Mitchell is used to winning. A back-to-back Stanley Cup champion, his life has always revolved around the game – until a devastating accident leaves him without his right leg and uncertain of who he is without the ice beneath his skates.Lexi Armstrong is the DC Stars athletic trainer assigned to his recovery, and she refuses to let Riley give up on himself. Independent, sharp-tongued and endlessly supportive, she pushes him to rebuild not just his strength, but his confidence too.What starts as late nights and easy banter, turns into a friends-with-benefits arrangement neither of them planned. It's supposed to be simple – purely physical, no emotions involved. But 'just once' quickly becomes something deeper, and Riley finds himself falling harder than he ever expected.Now Riley and Lexi must decide if they'll keep pretending it's only about the physical – or risk everything for a future that looks nothing like the one he lost.Hat Trick is a spicy friends-to-lovers hockey romance with injury recovery, emotional healing, friends with benefits, he falls first (and hard) and a guaranteed happily ever after from bestselling author Chelsea Curto. Please check content warnings as some material may be sensitive to readers.THE DC STARS WILL BECOME YOUR NEW OBSESSION . . .'Utter perfection''I will recommend until im blue in the face''I feel speechless. This is everything I wanted in this book and more. 6* tier read!!!''I LOVE THIS BOOK SO SO MUCH. I WOULD GIVE IT 10 STARTS IF I COULD''Really combined all the things I love: strong women, obsessed men, banter, heartfelt spice''This book is everything. If you're looking for a spicy ice hockey romance where she's an athlete too, this is for you'

THE NUMBER ONE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER The tender memoir of the forty-three years Siri Hustvedt spent with her husband, writer, poet and filmmaker Paul Auster - from their first encounter in 1980s New York through the highs and lows of love, family and grief 'A beautifully moving story... we defy you to read the deathbed scene without tearing up' SUNDAY TIMES, Summer reading: best memoir 'Sorrowful, tender, candid, even funny, Ghost Stories is a book about death that brims with life, in all its misery and joy' DAILY MAIL 'I was bowled over by Siri Hustvedt's Ghost Stories, a gorgeous, poignant memoir of her life with Paul Auster, written in the rawness of the wake of his death' SARAH WATERS, GUARDIAN, Summer reading 'The delight to be found in Hustvedt's book arises because so much of the landscape revealed is one of love. It will console you for the losses you have suffered, and for the ones you know - we all know - are yet to come' OBSERVER 'A profound and forthright meditation on love and loss, unique in our literature' INDEPENDENT 'Genuinely moving...Hustvedt's book is like Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking in tone...a grainy and resonant book about loneliness, despair, and confusion. It's close to a howl' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW Ghost Stories is Siri Hustvedt's most personal work yet, a searing and intimate meditation on grief, memory and enduring love, written in the aftermath of the death of her husband, writer, poet and filmmaker Paul Auster. It is a patchwork-quilt book that stitches together memories from over forty years of love and life together: journal entries Siri wrote between November 2023 and 3 May 2024, the day of Paul's funeral; emails Siri sent to friends during his cancer treatment; notes Paul sent her over the course of their relationship; and three love letters Siri wrote to him in 1981, when he left her for a period of nine or ten days to return to his former life with his first wife and son. The book also contains Paul Auster's last ever piece of writing - the first thirty-five pages of what he hoped would be a small book of letters to Siri's and his grandson, Miles Auster Hustvedt Ostrander, born on 1 January 2024. Unflinching, tender and wise, this is the full-bodied story of Siri Hustvedt and Paul Auster's life together, an exploration of how grief unmoors time and how the intimacy of a shared life continues to mark the everyday. 'A remarkable achievement' LOUISE KENNEDY 'What a kind, honest book. What a gift of love' DAVID MITCHELL 'Essential reading from an all-time great' SARA COLLINS Praise for Siri Hustvedt 'Hustvedt is that rare artist, a writer of high intelligence, profound sensuality and a less easily definable capacity for which the only word I can find is wisdom' Salman Rushdie 'It is Hustvedt's gift to write with exemplary clarity of what is by necessity unclear' Hilary Mantel 'She's a twenty-first-century Virginia Woolf, with many intellectual and creative rooms of her own' Literary Review

Learn the essentials of business, finance, and company management with this unique graphic guide from DK! If you're perplexed by profit margins, confused by cash flow, or baffled by balance sheets, all your questions and many more are answered in this indispensable business book. Get to grips with how companies work, from research and development, to sales and marketing, and production and distribution. Eye-catching visual aids give a helpful representation of each and every aspect of business, while complex subjects are broken down into concise explanations, expressed in easy-to-understand language. Crammed with essential terms and key concepts, How Business Works is perfect for anyone looking to take their business to the next level, or those learning the ropes from the ground to the top. Within this one-stop guide you will find: -Hundreds of colourful images and engaging graphics. -Demystifying explanations of complex theories and financial jargon. -Up-to-date guidance on remote and flexible business strategies. -Comprehensive information about international business practice, equipping you with the skills to tackle the global marketplace. Whether you're launching a startup, having trouble managing stakeholder relationships, or simply interested in all things business, you wont find a more comprehensive guide than this! Much more than a standard business management or self help book, How Business Works shows you what other titles only tell you, combining solid reference with no-nonsense advice. Having trouble adjusting to our working from home business culture? This new and improved edition includes the latest tips and techniques to help you stay motivated and achieve the best possible results while working remotely. Reach new heights of personal development! Take your learning to the next level with How Management Works and How to Start Your Own Business - the perfect learning companions to accompany this practical business reference book. Want to stretch your brain even further? Discover DK's extremely successful How ... works series, a curated collection of more than a dozen graphic reference books covering topics from psychology, to technology and music, and many more!

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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Things are not going back to 'normal': we are living through the end of the world as we've known it. How we choose to live will shape the next era. "A book for dark times that is filled with light and hope."- Peter Frankopan "Straight to the beating heart of what we all need to hear." - Liam Neeson "Chilling and important" - Johann Hari "If we can keep Sarah Wilson and David Attenborough forever, there will always be beacons of possibility to guide us." - Lena Headey It's hard to escape the feeling that something is deeply wrong... heatwave records are being broken every year, techno-fascism is descending, nuclear war looms and economic inequality is beyond anything we've seen. In I Eat the Stars, multi-New York Times bestselling author Sarah Wilson argues our civilisation is facing systemic collapse, but also that profound and ached-for beauty and meaning can be found when we face this reality. I Eat the Stars is the brave new global book that explores what life might look like when the systems we rely on begin to fail, and how we can avoid succumbing to doom and despair. Drawing on years of research and wisdom from more than 200 conversations with energy futurists, philosophers, economists, the leading existential risk experts, game theorists, and spiritual leaders, Wilson explores: Why confronting the reality of collapse gives us clarity and agency, and brings us back to what matters to us at human level What the 'tech bros' are doing and why they are building AI they say will kill us How to plan for an uncertain future - do we have kids? Do we become preppers? What do we actually need to be doing now (because no one else seems to have a plan!) With her warm, incisively intelligent, and down-to-earth voice, and told through her renegade experiences, Wilson empowers readers to move beyond panic in the face of a dark and uncertain future. This is a guide to living with truth, purpose, justice, and creativity, helping us to step up as "warriors of the human spirit" and meet the moment. I Eat the Stars is a book for anyone who feels despair when thinking of the future; Wilson confronts our collective anxieties head-on, finding beauty, meaning, and humanity despite the chaos. We are experiencing a future that we were warned about for decades. But from a crisis comes stunning possibility.

A practical, illustrated guide to using the tools of design to create feelings of inclusion, collaboration, and respect in groups of any type or size-a classroom, a work team, an international organization-from Stanford University's d.school. "This is a beautiful book. Wise has applied the gift and imagination and lenses of the d.school to one of our most precious questions: how to create belonging."-Priya Parker, author of the Art of Gathering and host of the New York Times podcast Together Apart Belonging brings out the best in everyone. Whether you're a parent, teacher, community organizer, or leader of any sort, your group is unlikely to thrive if the individuals don't feel welcomed, included, and valued for who they are. The good news is that you can use design to create feelings of inclusion in your organization: rituals that bring people together, spaces that promote calm, roles that create a sense of responsibility, systems that make people feel respected, and more. You can't force feelings, but in Design for Belonging, author and educator Susie Wise explains how to use simple levers of design to set the stage for belonging to emerge. For example, add moveable furniture to a meeting space to customize for your group size; switch up the role of group leader regularly to increase visibility for everyone; or create a special ritual for people joining or leaving your organization to welcome fresh per­spectives and honor work well done. Inspiration and stories from leaders and scholars are paired with frameworks, tools, and tips, providing an opportunity to try on different approaches. By the end of the book, you'll be able to spot where a greater sense of belonging is needed and actively shape your world to cultivate it-whether it's a party, a high-stakes meeting, or a new national organization.

12 inspiring lessons on life to help you release your self-limiting beliefs and embrace your potential - from the celebrated therapist, Holocaust survivor and author of the award-winning international bestseller, The Choice. 'A beautiful, life-changing manifesto' Brené Brown, bestselling author of Dare to Lead 'An essential read for tough times' Dr Rangan Chatterjee, bestselling author of Happy Mind, Happy Life -------------------- Each moment in Auschwitz was hell on earth. It was also my best classroom. Subjected to loss, torture, starvation and the constant threat of death, I discovered tools for survival and freedom that I continue to use every day. In her darkest moments, celebrated therapist and Holocaust survivor Dr Edith Eger discovered that the most damaging prison was the one in her mind. She realized that, in the end, it's not what happens to us that matters most - it's what we choose to do with it. We all face suffering - sadness, loss, despair, fear, anxiety, failure. But we also have a choice; to give in and give up in the face of trauma or difficulties, or to live every moment as a gift. In this empowering book, Dr Edith Eger, provides a hands-on guide that gently encourages us to change the imprisoning thoughts and destructive behaviours that may be holding us back. Accompanied by stories from Eger's own life and the lives of her patients, this book will help you: Find courage when it feels like all hope is lost Release your self-limiting beliefs Deal with grief and shame Discover how anger traps us and how to release it From a truly inspiring voice, these lessons will help you to see your darkest moments as your greatest teachers, and find freedom through the strength that lies within. Praise for Edith Eger and The Gift: 'I will be forever changed by Dr Eger's story' Oprah , TV presenter and bestselling author of Build the Life You Want 'One of those rare and eternal stories you don't want to end ... a gift to humanity' Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate ' Extraordinary ... will stick with you long after you read it' Bill Gates 'Edith's strength and courage are remarkable ... Her life and work are an incredible example of forgiveness, resilience and generosity.' Sheryl Sandberg, bestselling author of Lean In 'Her story is a testament to our true human potential . She's a gift' Nicole LePera, bestselling author of How to Do The Work 'Wise and provocative' The Daily Mail 'This woman will change your life ... The Gift should be required reading for all humans' Marie Forleo, bestselling author of Everything is Figureoutable 'A beautiful, life-changing manifesto' Brené Brown, bestselling author of Dare to Lead 'An essential read for tough times' Dr Rangan Chatterjee, bestselling author of Happy Mind, Happy Life

*THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SERIES WITH OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!* The third title in no.1 bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes's fast-paced, full-throttle mystery series with to-die-for romance is now in a stunning, special edition DELUXE HARDCOVER! Featuring: - An updated, shining foiled cover - Stenciled sprayed edge design - Lush endpapers - A ribbon bookmark Cold Cases heat up in the Naturals, a TikTok favourite, unputdownable series with over 1 million copies sold! Seventeen-year-old Cassie is a natural at reading people, piecing together the tiniest details to know who a person is, and what they want. But it's not a skill she takes seriously until the FBI come knocking - they've begun a classified program that uses exceptional teens to crack infamous cold cases, and they want her to join. What Cassie doesn't realize is that there's more at risk than a few unsolved homicides. Sent to live with a group of teens whose gifts are as unusual as her own, she quickly realizes no one in the Naturals program is what they seem. Emotion-reader Michael is a wild card - and far too perceptive for Cassie's good. The resident deception-detector is a pathological liar, and the program's perky, blonde statistician is far better with numbers than with people. And then there's Dean - a profiler like Cassie but with a much darker gift. When a new killer strikes, danger looms close. Caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse with a killer, the Naturals are going to have to use all of their gifts just to survive. Perfect for fans of Criminal Minds and Holly Jackson, Jennifer Lynn Barnes delivers a suspense-ridden psychological thriller with killer appeal, a love triangle to die for, and a gorgeous new design that will stand out on any shelf. Catch every thrilling twist and turn of The Naturals series in: · The Naturals · Killer Instinct · All In · Bad Blood · Dangerous Impulses · Twelve (e-novella) For more unputdownable stories from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, don't miss the Raised by Wolves trilogy (Raised by Wolves, Trial by Fire, Taken by Storm) and standalones Every Other Day and At First Sight.