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What influence did denazification and reeducation have on the German relationship with democracy, the Nazi past, and the occupying powers? What ideas, value patterns, and discourses are still linked to this today? Did denazification really fail? This volume explores these questions from the perspective of cultural and literary history, examining the actors, institutions, and narratives of denazification and reeducation.

A magical house. A secret past. A summons that could change everything. Somewhere Beyond the Sea is the number one New York Times bestselling sequel to TJ Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea.Winner of the 2024 Goodreads Choice Award for FantasyArthur Parnassus has built a good life on the ashes of a bad one. He's headmaster at an orphanage for magical children, on a peculiar island, assisted by love-of-his-life Linus Baker. And together, they'll do anything to protect their extraordinary and powerful charges.However, when Arthur is forced to make a public statement about his dark past, he finds himself fighting for those under his care. It's also a fight for the better future that all magical people deserve. Then when a new magical child joins their island home, Arthur knows they've reached breaking point. The child finds power in calling himself a monster, a name Arthur has tried so hard to banish to protect his children. Challenged from within and without, their volatile family might grow stronger. Or everything Arthur loves could fall apart.This is a story of resistance, lovingly told, about the daunting experience of fighting for the life you want to live and doing the work to keep it.'An enchanting sequel about found family' – The New York Times'Like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket' – V. E. Schwab, author of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, on The House in the Cerulean Sea***Fans love Somewhere Beyond the Sea:'This beautiful, thoughtful, queer, magical story of chosen family has left me with joy leaking from my eyes''These characters are like a hug for your brain. I adore them all and love watching them change and grow''A beautiful story of hope, love and change, plus a message against prejudice, it's the ideal comfort read''The story is beautiful, funny, heartwarming and the narrator brings them all to life''If I could give this book a million stars I would'Somewhere Beyond the Sea was a No. 1 New York Times bestseller w/c 16 September 2024

In this thrilling conclusion to New York Times bestselling authors Kass Morgan and Danielle Paige's The Ravens duology, loyalty, love, and friendships are tested as sorority sisters Scarlett and Vivi must face the forces of hell itself when a rival sorority threatens to wreak havoc on campus. The ultra-exclusive Kappa Rho Nu - the Ravens - are determined to restore balance to the world. After destroying an ancient talisman and barely saving their sorority in the process, they'll go to any lengths to keep their secret as Westerly's most powerful coven of witches. Scarlett Winter, a legacy Raven, has finally gotten what she's always wanted: Scarlett is Kappa Rho Nu's newest president. Unlike her mother or older sister before her, Scarlett has a vision for a more unified Kappa, one where no sister falls to the forces of wicked magic. But the powers of the presidency have their own pitfalls. And with the pressures of alumni bureaucracy and past failures weighing on her, Scarlett finds herself at risk of losing the very thing that defined her: her magic. As a new member of Kappa Rho Nu, Vivi Devereaux finally knows what it's like to belong. She has her Kappa Rho Nu sisters behind her and, with Scarlett's blessing, Vivi's happily dating her first college crush (who also just happens to be Scarlett's ex). When Scarlett assigns Vivi the coveted role of social chair, Vivi is determined to live up to her Big's expectations. But Vivi's studies in witchcraft take a deadly turn when she uncovers a new form of magic, one that has mysterious ties to Kappa Rho Nu's past and the vengeful demon once tied to their talisman. With the weight of their newfound roles and the terrible price of destroying the talisman haunting them, Scarlett and Vivi must save their sisterhood when the forces of hell itself and a rival sorority threaten to unleash havoc on the Ravens.

How can you live in the present when you're trying to bury the past? 'A sweeping tale of resilience' i News 'An ineffably touching novel by a talented young author' Saga Magazine 'Harrowing yet uplifting...A visceral exploration of family, identity and loss' Sunday Post *** Ramadan, 2017. Yusuf wakes in the middle of the night to pray. His routine is always the same, but something tells him that tonight is different. Yellow flames blur Yusuf's vision, and the laughter of a small child echoes in his ears. But this time, the red, smoke-filled skies aren't just in his memory. Miles away, Rubi is also awake. On the television, she watches reports of a devastating fire in London. She is already anxious when her parents send her to stay with her Grandpa Yusuf, whose conservative house rules are almost as unbearable as the loneliness she feels at home. Yusuf's lifestyle does not gel with Rubi's. But when she finds him scared and confused one night, it becomes clear that there's more to her grandfather than Rubi ever considered. As Yusuf grapples with the past, Rubi is determined to save him. But the memories that are recovered and spoken of for the first time in years are more painful than she could have imagined. From the Costa Prize-shortlisted author of The Family Tree and Women's Prize x Good Housekeeping Futures Finalist, Hidden Fires is a powerful story of grief and loss, the power of family and the long arm of history. Readers love Hidden Fires: 'A heartbreaking, emotional rollercoaster of a read' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'A must read book' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'An exquisite book exploring the secrets, vulnerabilities and tremendous bonds between three generations of family' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'What a stunning read' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'It's profound and humane and loving' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'The style of writing is beautiful, eloquent, as if you are reading Urdu prose' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Such a powerful novel. I could not put it down' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Moved me to tears' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿

'The Women of Wild Hill has everything you could want, with a fascinating tapestry of characters and an interesting magic system' Daily Express 'Perfection! An Inspiration! A must-read!' FIVE star reader review 'The Women of Wild Hill certainly weaves its magic from the very first page. Such a powerful story of strong and determined women' FIVE star reader review * * * * It's always three, isn't it? Three furies, three fates, three graces. Science still has no explanation for the number three, but women instinctively feel its power. We don't know why three works, but we know it does. Three is the number that gets the job done. Five generations of Sadie Duncan's descendants claimed the beautiful Wild Hill as their home, each generation of witches stronger than the last. Then, in the aftermath of a tragedy, the last of the Duncans, prophesised to be the most powerful of their kind, abandoned Wild Hill forever. Brigid moved to California and turned her gift into fame and fortune. Her sister Phoebe settled on a ranch in Texas, where women visit in secret for her tonics, and Phoebe's daughter, Sybil, became a famous chef. Now Brigid, Phoebe, and Sibyl have been brought back to Wild Hill for one thing: The Old One, furious at the path mankind has taken, has chosen them to lead a magical revolution. But first, the Duncan women must confront their pasts, because only once they have each stepped into their power can they fulfil their destiny ... Blending witchcraft, magic, and family legacy, The Women of Wild Hillis a modern-day novel about witches and sisterhood that will make everyone believe the power to change the world is in their hands. * * * * Praise for Kirsten Miller: 'A roar of rage, a pacy page-turner, I loved it' Marian Keyes 'A story that's as furious as it is tender. A look at where justice fits in a world that shows women so little mercy' Emily Henry 'Kirsten Miller has that rare ability to take a serious subject and make it very, very funny' James Patterson 'A proper smash-the-patriarchy read with tension and a compelling plot to boot ... Loved it' Harriet Tyce 'Like nothing you've ever read before' Redmagazine

'The Women of Wild Hill has everything you could want, with a fascinating tapestry of characters and an interesting magic system' Daily Express 'Perfection! An Inspiration! A must-read!' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The Women of Wild Hill certainly weaves its magic from the very first page. Such a powerful story of strong and determined women' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ * * * * It's always three, isn't it? Three furies, three fates, three graces. Science still has no explanation for the number three, but women instinctively feel its power. We don't know why three works, but we know it does. Three is the number that gets the job done. Five generations of Sadie Duncan's descendants claimed the beautiful Wild Hill as their home, each generation of witches stronger than the last. Then, in the aftermath of a tragedy, the last of the Duncans, prophesised to be the most powerful of their kind, abandoned Wild Hill forever. Brigid moved to California and turned her gift into fame and fortune. Her sister Phoebe settled on a ranch in Texas, where women visit in secret for her tonics, and Phoebe's daughter, Sybil, became a famous chef. Now Brigid, Phoebe, and Sibyl have been brought back to Wild Hill for one thing: The Old One, furious at the path mankind has taken, has chosen them to lead a magical revolution. But first, the Duncan women must confront their pasts, because only once they have each stepped into their power can they fulfil their destiny ... Blending witchcraft, magic, and family legacy, The Women of Wild Hill is a modern-day novel about witches and sisterhood that will make everyone believe the power to change the world is in their hands. * * * * Praise for Kirsten Miller: 'A roar of rage, a pacy page-turner, I loved it' Marian Keyes 'A story that's as furious as it is tender. A look at where justice fits in a world that shows women so little mercy' Emily Henry 'Kirsten Miller has that rare ability to take a serious subject and make it very, very funny' James Patterson 'A proper smash-the-patriarchy read with tension and a compelling plot to boot ... Loved it' Harriet Tyce 'Like nothing you've ever read before' Red magazine

This gorgeous collector’s edition of the seductive second novel in Alex Aster’s #1 New York Times bestselling Lightlark Saga includes a suite of sensational features: Premium metallic slipcase Satin cover with foil stamping Map-illustrated endpapers Stenciled edges 8 pages of full-color character art and scene illustrations An 8-page bonus romance scene written in the POV of Isla’s love interest Isla Crown has secured the love of two powerful rulers and broken the curses that plagued the six realms for centuries, but few know the true origins of her powers. Now, in the wake of a crushing betrayal, Isla finds herself struggling to win respect as the newly crowned leader of two separate realms. Worse, her fellow rulers haven’t ceded victory quietly, and there are others in Isla’s midst who don’t believe her ascent to power was earned. As certain death races toward Lightlark and secrets from the past begin to unravel, Isla must weigh her responsibility to her people against the whims of the most dangerous traitor of all: her heart.

For the first time in history the power of the Shem HaMephorash has been shared with all those interested in the mysteries of these heavenly creatures, secrets previously held in ancient magical grimoires and obscure religious texts. By invoking these supreme angelic beings through their corresponding sigils you can discover their true power. More than just prophetic and insight tools, when combined with the supplied summoning seals and pentacles, the nine choirs of angelic hierarchy and the original divine names you can invoke the true energies of these sacred beings into your life. Perfect for those interested in going beyond the regular tarot, these cards will introduce you to divine beings who descend from the heavens bringing their love, healing energy, wisdom and wealth. Find an intimate embrace in The Lovers with Archangel Haniel, move past challenges on The Chariot with Archangel Michael, discover treasures of The World with Damabiah or call upon divine justice from Caliel. Through the Angel Tarot, occultist Travis McHenry reveals the true forms of ancient angelic beings and offers an incredible tool to summon their majesty for our aid and sacred divination.

The Dark Knight. The Man of Steel. They are the two finest superheroes that the world has ever known...and they're together again in an epic new series from the legendary talents of Mark Waid and Dan Mora!Get ready, it's time to soar! In the not-too-distant past, Superman's powers are super-charged from a devastating chemical attack by the villain Metallo…and the only ally that the ultra-powerful Man of Tomorrow can turn to in this turbulent hour is Gotham's own dark vengeance: dynamic duo: Batman and Robin! A nearly fatal burst of power drives Bruce Wayne to his own extreme measures to help his friend…enlisting none other than the Doom Patrol for aid.From the legendary talents of Mark Waid and Dan Mora, two of the world's finest superheroes are together again in an epic new comic book experience. Don't miss the kick-off to next big events in the DCU! Collecting the critically acclaimed World's Finest prelude story from Detective Comics #1050 and issues 1-5 of the best-selling Batman/Superman World's Finest title!.

What if the Knights of the Round Table had been women? An epic fantasy from the UK's leading and bestselling feminist writer Laura Bates - perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J. Maas. This afternoon Cass's older sister will be married. Soon she will be too. Gone will be days of running through fields and feeling the earth between her toes. So when a beautiful leather-clad woman rides up and offers to take her away, Cass doesn't hesitate to join her. Cass is introduced to the Sisterhood of Silk Knights - a group of women training to fight and working to right the wrongs of men. Cass is drawn into a world of ancient feuds, glorious battles, and deadly intrigue, where soon discovers she holds a power that could change the destiny of her sisterhood. "An interesting thing happens, when a man is defeated in combat by a woman." "He tells nobody." The first in a breathtakingly book in this rich and sweeping fantasy duology that explores questions about power, courage and the stories we tell about the past.

Unlock the power of your subconscious to manifest your dreams 'This book is a revelation! Lacy's focus on subconscious beliefs rather than just positive thinking is a game-changer.' - Dr Tara Swart, bestselling author of The Source Are you ready to transform your life and manifest your deepest desires? In How to Manifest, Lacy Phillips, a renowned manifestation expert and founder of the To Be Magnetic program, shares her revolutionary approach to unlocking the power of your subconscious mind. Forget the ineffective rituals and vision boards that have failed you in the past. Lacy's journey from struggle to success reveals the real secret to manifestation: aligning your subconscious beliefs with your true desires. Through her unique, science-backed method, Lacy teaches you how to harness neuroplasticity to rewire your mind, enabling you to attract the life you truly deserve. Join the tens of thousands who have already transformed their lives with Lacy's guidance. With practical, step-by-step instructions and a warm, no-nonsense tone, How to Manifest is the ultimate guide to living your most authentic dreams.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR. From an eminent international security scholar, an urgent examination of the geopolitical conditions that could produce a catastrophic conflict between the United States and China—and how it might be prevented. China and the United States are heading toward a war neither wants. The reason is Thucydides’s Trap: when a rising power threatens to displace a ruling one in the field of international relations, violence is the likeliest result. Over the past five hundred years, these conditions have occurred sixteen × war broke out in twelve. At the time of publication, an unstoppable China approached an immovable America, and both Xi Jinping and Donald Trump promised to make their countries “great again;” the seventeenth case was looking grim—it still is. A trade conflict, cyberattack, Korean crisis, or accident at sea could easily spark a major war. In Destined for War, eminent Harvard scholar Graham Allison masterfully blends world history and current events to explain the timeless machinery of Thucydides’s Trap—and to explore the painful steps that might prevent disaster today. “Allison is one of the keenest observers of international affairs around.” — President Joe Biden “[A] must-read book in both Washington and Beijing.” — Boston Globe “[Full of] wide-ranging, erudite case studies that span human history . . . [A] fine book.”— New York Times Book Review Drawing on case studies of conflicts from ancient Greece to the modern day, this essential work of foreign policy explores: Thucydides’s Trap: The inescapable stress that occurs when a rising power challenges a ruling one—a dynamic that has led to war 12 out of 16 times in the last 500 years. Great Power Competition: How the ambitions of a rising China under Xi Jinping and a ruling America under Donald Trump fit the historical pattern of conflict, creating a collision course. Pathways to War: An analysis of potential triggers for conflict, from trade disputes and cyberattacks to accidents at sea, that could escalate into a war neither nation wants. Strategies for Peace: A sharp examination of the painful steps and difficult choices—for the U.S. and for China—that are required to avoid disaster and escape the trap.

"As our climate changes, the force of the wind is set to grow. By looking to the past and the future, Winchester examines the twinned possibilities alive in this bluster: the power of the wind to tear our world apart and its ability to help us travel farther and do more." - The Washington Post "Epic . . . . A splendidly written account of an unseeable force." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought-provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and entertaining style. What is going on with our atmosphere? The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, murderous tornadoes, and cataclysmic fires affecting large swaths of America. Gale force advisories are issued on a regular basis by the National Weather Service. In 2022, a report was released by atmospheric scientists at the University of Northern Illinois, warning that winds-the force at the center of all these dangerous natural events-are expected to steadily increase in the years ahead, strengthening in power, speed, and frequency. While this prediction worried the insurance industry, governmental leaders, scientists, and conscientious citizens, one particular segment of society received it with unbridled enthusiasm. To the energy industry, rising wind strength and speeds as an unalloyed boon for humankind-a vital source of clean and "safe" power. Between these two poles-wind as a malevolent force, and wind as savior of our planet-lies a world of fascination, history, literature, science, poetry, and engineering which Simon Winchester explores with the curiosity and vigor that are the hallmarks of his bestselling works. In The Breath of the Gods, he explains how wind plays a part in our everyday lives, from airplane or car travel to the "natural disasters" that are becoming more frequent and regular. The Breath of the Gods is an urgently-needed portrait across time of that unseen force-unseen but not unfelt-that respects no national borders and no vessel or structure in its path. Wind, the movement of the air, is seen by so many as a heavenly creation and generally a thing of essential goodness. But when it flexes its invisible muscles, all should take care and be very afraid.

A patient's death in Stockholm sets off a chain of events that will drag Martin Roeykens into the darkest corners of his own history. Among the belongings of the deceased lies a photograph from the Congo — and a name Martin has spent his life trying to forget. Haunted by questions his family never answered, he follows a trail that winds through Belgium's corridors of power, across Burundi's war-torn hills, and deep into the jungles of Central Africa, where old crimes lie buried beneath new wars. What he uncovers connects colonial greed, corporate corruption, and the bloodstained legacy of a forgotten generation. Congo Trails is the second book in The Africa Trilogy — a taut, atmospheric thriller about buried truths, moral reckoning, and the price of uncovering the past.

Maomao finds herself once more in the western capital. She tries to focus on her work-which isn't made any easier when she's paired with not just the quack doctor but the smart-mouthed young physician Tianyu. Meanwhile, Jinshi might be the Imperial younger brother, but the western capital has its own hierarchies, both obvious and hidden. He and the other visitors from the court will have to navigate these halls of power even more carefully than usual, lest they run afoul of enemies they don't even know they have. Over it all looms the threat of the insect plague, which seems insurmountable-until one man claims to know how to counter the menace. His method is intimately connected to secrets buried deep in the region's past.

'Set in a vividly realised world of elite Alphas and their 'weaker' Omega twins, it holds a mirror up to our obsession with perfection' - Guardian Paloma's arrival, with news of Elsewhere and the possibility of a world free of the fatal bond between twins, has given Cass and the resistance a hope worth fighting for. But they are facing a Council more powerful and ruthless than Cass could ever have imagined, willing to unleash weapons from the long-buried past to maintain their power over Alphas and Omegas alike. As the stunning Fire Sermon trilogy comes to a close, a struggle has begun not only for the future of Elsewhere but for the future of the whole world. And what started with fire may end with fire.

In the magical heart of New Orleans, Remy is a living enigma-a witty, lazy, and unpredictable magician who hides the scars of a tragic past behind a playful, clownish mask. His secret weapon is a mysterious blue hat, capable of summoning anything from spectral beasts to weapons, even demons and drinks. When rival factions converge, a cunning adversary manipulates from the shadows, and the city itself becomes a battleground of magic and probability, Remy must navigate betrayal, chaos, and the lingering shadows of his own history. With the help of his loyal best friend and the tentative possibility of love, he must embrace his power, outwit his enemies, and decide how far he's willing to go to survive-and laugh-at the end of the world.

A new adventure takes Phileas Fogg and his companions to India. There, the British engineer Banks has created a mechanical masterpiece on behalf of the Maharajah: a powerful steam engine in the shape of a life-size elephant. Transported by this impressive machine, our heroes set off on a journey through the depths of the Indian jungle. But not only wild animals lurk in the thicket, but also the ghosts of the past. For the English officer Munro, it is his nemesis from the days of the expeditionary force. And for our heroes, it is an old acquaintance who is once again reaching out for power. The journey into the jungle soon becomes a fight to the death. Will Phileas Fogg, Aouda and Passepartout also pass this challenge?

The bag was supposed to burn. Inez "Nez" Santillán knows how records disappear. As a former Army records specialist now working nights in a county archive, she understands the language of disposal, retention, and closed files. Most nights, the job is simple: scan the boxes, follow the codes, keep moving. Then she finds a sealed burn bag that should not exist. Pregnant, exhausted, and suddenly visible to the same people who built their power on careful silence, Nez has one brutal choice: hand the past back to the county that buried it, or move the truth before it burns. Raw, tense, and emotionally charged, The Burn Bag is a gripping story of family, corruption, memory, and the dangerous cost of refusing the official version.

When Nanami inherits a shrine, it comes with divine powers and a hot fox spirit! Nanami Momozono is alone and homeless after her dad skips town to evade his gambling debts and the debt collectors kick her out of her apartment. So when a man she's just saved from a dog offers her his home, she jumps at the opportunity. But it turns out that his place is a shrine, and Nanami has unwittingly taken over his job as a local deity! Nanami has gone back in time in order to find the fallen kami who cursed Tomoe, but the past is a lot more violent than she expected. Before she can even start her search, she has to deal with suspicious villagers and a mortally wounded Tomoe!

Fall deeper under the spell of Diana and Matthew in the captivating second instalment in the runaway Number One Sunday Times bestselling All Souls series. 'The balance of romance, magic history and suspense is just right' Reader Review, ' No words can describe how much I loved this . . . it was perfect' Reader Review, 'Excellent world-building . . . meticulous and absorbing' Reader Review, --- In a world of witches, daemons and vampires, the fragile balance of peace is unravelling. Diana and Matthew's forbidden love has broken the laws dividing creatures. To discover the manuscript which holds their hope for the future, they must now travel back to the past. When Diana Bishop, descended from a line of powerful witches, discovered a significant alchemical manuscript in the Bodleian Library, she sparked a struggle in which she became bound to long-lived vampire Matthew Clairmont. Now the coexistence of witches, daemons, vampires and humans is dangerously threatened. Seeking safety, Diana and Matthew travel back in time to London, 1590. But they soon realise that the past may not provide a haven. Reclaiming his former identity as poet and spy for Queen Elizabeth, the vampire falls back in with a group of radicals known as the School of Night. Many are unruly daemons, the creative minds of the age, including playwright Christopher Marlowe and mathematician Thomas Harriot. Together Matthew and Diana scour Tudor London for the elusive manuscript Ashmole 782, and search for the witch who will teach Diana how to control her remarkable powers... --- Five reasons to read A Discovery of Witches and the ALL SOULS series: 'Haunting in every way. A story thick with family secrets, human heartache, and the kind of deep magic only Harkness can conjure. You will be enchanted' LEIGH BARDUGO 'Harkness's lush prose makes a fantastical world real enough to touch' JODI PICOULT 'Rich, thrilling . . . A captivating and romantic ripping yarn' E L JAMES 'Intelligent and off-the-wall . . . irresistible to Twilight fans' SUNDAY TIMES 'A bubbling cauldron of illicit desire . . . an assured saga that blends romance with fantasy' DAILY MAIL

It's time to get her spark back . . . A witch has a second chance to get her magical powers - and her life back on track in this feel-good, whimsical New York Times bestselling cosy fantasy from the author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. Once, Sera Swan was one of the most powerful witches in Britain - until she sacrificed most of her magic to resurrect her beloved aunt. Now she runs an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with her quirky guests' shenanigans and longs for a future that seems entirely lost. Then she meets Luke Larsen, the handsome and icy magical historian who could hold the key to restoring her power. Luke has no interest in the inn's goings-on or letting a certain witch past his walls, so no one is more surprised than he when he agrees to help. Worse, he might actually be thawing. But as the two work together alongside the family Sera has built, she begins to wonder . . . could love be the best magic of all? TROPES Cosy fantasy Magical inn Found family Grumpy x grumpy Talking animal sidekick 'One hundred percent delightful!' SARAH BETH DURST 'Magical in every sense' REBECCA THORNE 'Warm, cosy, and eminently hopeful' OLIVIA ATWATER 'A magical, heartfelt tale' JULIE LEONG READERS LOVE SANGU MANDANNA 'Honestly, I would give this book 10 stars if I could' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wistful, gorgeous and beautiful' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A perfect cosy book to warm the cockles of your heart and soul' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wonderfully nostalgic storytelling voice' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'So warm, fun and twinkly!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book is just one big magical hug' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'All of the characters added so much, and I loved them dearly' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This was my first book from this author, but let me tell you, it will not be my last. Can't recommend it enough!!' ¿¿¿¿¿

No war can be fought with clean hands. Not even the ones waged for the right reasons. Not even the ones you win. A tale of dark magic, passionate romance, vengeance and redemption for fans of Carissa Broadbent's Crowns of Nyaxia series, Children of Fallen Gods is the breathtaking sequel to Daughter of No Worlds. Tisaanah bargained away her own freedom to save those she left behind in slavery. Now, bound by her blood pact, she must fight the Orders' war - and Max is determined to protect her at all costs. But when a betrayal tears apart the land of Ara, Max and Tisaanah are pushed into an even bloodier conflict. Tisaanah must gamble with Reshaye's power to claim an impossible victory. And Max, forced into leadership, must confront everything he hoped to forget: his past, and his own mysterious magic. All the while, darker forces loom - far darker, even, than the Orders' secrets. As Tisaanah and Max become ensnared in a web of ancient magic and twisted secrets, one question remains: what are they willing to sacrifice for victory, for power and for love? Continue the series with Mother of Death and Dawn, the epic final book in the War of Lost Hearts trilogy. ** Readers love Children of Fallen Gods: 'Pure, undiluted fantasy with the PERFECT amount of romance' 'The twists. The turns. The reveals?!? I was on the edge of my seat' 'Fully obsessed with this series and I need the next book immediately' The Serpent and the Wings of Night, the first book in Crowns of Nyaxia series, was an instant No. 9 New York Times bestseller and USA Today bestseller on 06/12/23. Its sequel, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King, was an instant No. 5 New York Times bestseller and No. 9 USA Today bestseller on 04/06/2024.

National Bestseller Longlisted for the 2024 Joyce Carol Oates Prize One of Powell's Best Books of 2023 One of TIME's Best Books of 2023 One of Vulture's Best Books of 2023 "A masterpiece of misdirection." -Geraldine Brooks "Mobility is a truly gripping coming-of-age story about navigating a world of corporate greed that's both laugh-out-loud funny and politically incisive." -Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor "Kiesling . . . has pulled off a rare feat: a deeply serious, deeply political novel that is, quite often, fun to read. It's a coming-of-age story full of delicious detail, keen satire, and complex humanity." -Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic Bunny Glenn believes in climate change. But she also likes to get paid. The year is 1998. The Soviet Union is dissolved, the Cold War is over, and Bunny Glenn is a lonely American teenager in Azerbaijan with her Foreign Service family. Through Bunny's bemused eyes, we watch global interests flock to her temporary backyard for Caspian oil and pipeline access, hearing rumbles of the expansion of the American security state and the buildup to the War on Terror. We follow Bunny from adolescence to middle age-from Baku to Athens to Houston-as her own ambition and desire for comfort lead her to a career in the oil industry, eventually returning to the scene of her youth, where slippery figures from the past reappear in an era of political and climate breakdown. Propulsive and thought-provoking, empathetic yet pointed, Mobility is a story about class, power, politics, and desire told through the life of one woman-her social milieu, her romances, her unarticulated wants. Through Bunny's life choices, Lydia Kiesling masterfully explores American forms of complicity and inertia, moving between the local and the global, the personal and the political, and using fiction's singular power to illuminate a life shaped by its context.

London, 1914. Lily's visions could stop a killer... if she'll trust a reclusive aristocrat with her darkest secret. A monster stalks the gaslit streets of Edwardian London, draining the blood of the city's mediums. Lily Albright knows who's next. Lily is plagued by visions of the future she can never change. When a mysterious fiend threatens someone she loves, she's determined this time will be different. But she can't do it alone. To save a life, Lily must reveal her darkest secrets to someone she has little reason to trust-the reclusive Lord Strangford, a man haunted by his own occult powers. From the glittering galleries of Bond Street to the rookeries of Southwark, Lily and Strangford plunge into a dark conspiracy that lies at the heart of England's rising eugenics movement. To thwart it, Lily must face a past rife with betrayal-and embrace the power she has spent her entire life trying to escape. This gothic historical fantasy is perfect for those who love supernatural suspense, gaslamp vibes and slow-burn romance. Series now complete!

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Brené Brown has taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong, and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers, and culture shifters, she's showing us how to put those ideas into practice so we can step up and lead.Don't miss the five-part Max docuseries Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart!ONE OF BLOOMBERG'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEARLeadership is not about titles, status, and wielding power. A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas, and has the courage to develop that potential.When we dare to lead, we don't pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. We don't see power as finite and hoard it; we know that power becomes infinite when we share it with others. We don't avoid difficult conversations and situations; we lean into vulnerability when it's necessary to do good work.But daring leadership in a culture defined by scarcity, fear, and uncertainty requires skill-building around traits that are deeply and uniquely human. The irony is that we're choosing not to invest in developing the hearts and minds of leaders at the exact same time as we're scrambling to figure out what we have to offer that machines and AI can't do better and faster. What can we do better? Empathy, connection, and courage, to start.Four-time #1 New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown has spent the past two decades studying the emotions and experiences that give meaning to our lives, and the past seven years working with transformative leaders and teams spanning the globe. She found that leaders in organizations ranging from small entrepreneurial startups and family-owned businesses to nonprofits, civic organizations, and Fortune 50 companies all ask the same question:How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture?In Dare to Lead, Brown uses research, stories, and.

THE DANGEROUS AND SULTRY BLACKLIST DUOLOGY COMES TO ITS RIVETING CONCLUSION FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR SYLVIA DAY Get lost in the twisty tale of three women fighting to outrun their pasts - one for love, one for power and one for revenge... 'Lots of emotion, tension and violence but love finds a way through' 5***** Reader Review ----- Lily Black was presumed dead for years. Now, she's back in the arms of her devoted husband, Kane. Where she's been is a mystery, but she can't escape her past - nor the danger following her. Aliyah, Kane's mother, has has never believed Lily is who she says she is, and seeks any opportunity to expose her. This leaves Amy, her daughter-in-law, a pawn in the dangerous games this family plays. But Amy has her sights on the biggest prize of all. Three women consumed by their different desires. But could they have more in common than they know? ---- ' There's so much suspense and mystery in the entire book and it made for such an amazing story' 5***** Reader Review 'Sylvia Day has created such a beautifully written masterpiece which is adorned with the mysterious, sexy, exciting and suspenseful vibes' 5***** Reader Review 'One of the best I have read this year' 5***** Reader Review ***So Close was a Sunday Times bestseller April 2023***

The fifth book in the Megan Lindholm (Robin Hobb) backlist. Seattle: a place as magical as the Emerald City. Subtle magic seeps through the cracks in the paving stones of the sprawling metropolis. But only the inhabitants who possess special gifts are open to the city's consciousness; finding portents in the graffiti, reading messages in the rubbish or listening to warnings in the skipping-rope chants of children. Wizard is bound to Seattle and her magic. His gift is the Knowing - a powerful enchantment allowing him to know the truth of things; to hear the life-stories of ancient mummies locked behind glass cabinets, to receive true fortunes from the carnival machines, to reveal to ordinary people the answers to their troubles and to safeguard the city's equilibrium. The magic has its price; Wizard must never have more than a dollar in his pocket, must remain celibate, and he must feed and protect the pigeons. But a threat to Seattle has begun to emerge in the portents. A malevolent force born of Wizard's forgotten past has returned to prey upon his power and taunt him with images of his obscure history; and he is the only wizard in Seattle who can face the evil and save the city, his friends and himself.

The Perfect Present is a glamorous and festive read from bestselling author of Christmas at Tiffany's, Karen Swan.Haunted by a past she can't escape, Laura Cunningham desires nothing more than to keep her world small and precise – her quiet relationship and growing jewellery business are all she needs to get by. Until the day when Rob Blake walks into her studio and commissions a necklace that will tell his enigmatic wife Cat's life in charms.As Laura interviews Cat's family, friends and former lovers, she steps out of her world and into theirs – a charmed world where weekends are spent in Verbier and the air is lavender-scented, where friends are wild, extravagant and jealous, and a big love has to compete with grand passions.Hearts are opened, secrets revealed and as the necklace begins to fill up with trinkets, Cat's intoxicating life envelops Laura's own. By the time she has to identify the final charm, Laura's metamorphosis is almost complete. But the last story left to tell has the power to change all of their lives forever, and Laura is forced to choose between who she really is and who it is she wants to be.Enjoy more of Karen Swan's captivating seasonal novels with The Christmas Secret and Midnight in the Snow.

The Perfect Present is a glamorous and festive read from bestselling author of Christmas at Tiffany's, Karen Swan. Haunted by a past she can't escape, Laura Cunningham desires nothing more than to keep her world small and precise - her quiet relationship and growing jewellery business are all she needs to get by. Until the day when Rob Blake walks into her studio and commissions a necklace that will tell his enigmatic wife Cat's life in charms. As Laura interviews Cat's family, friends and former lovers, she steps out of her world and into theirs - a charmed world where weekends are spent in Verbier and the air is lavender-scented, where friends are wild, extravagant and jealous, and a big love has to compete with grand passions. Hearts are opened, secrets revealed and as the necklace begins to fill up with trinkets, Cat's intoxicating life envelops Laura's own. By the time she has to identify the final charm, Laura's metamorphosis is almost complete. But the last story left to tell has the power to change all of their lives forever, and Laura is forced to choose between who she really is and who it is she wants to be. Enjoy more of Karen Swan's captivating seasonal novels with The Christmas Secret and Midnight in the Snow.