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"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 a devastating earthquake strikes during a high-stakes economic summit, Secret Service agent Jake Mercer faces his biggest challenge yet: protecting the President from a natural disaster turned terrorist hunting ground. In Tokyo's collapsing cityscape, can he safeguard democracy's heartbeat amidst the anarchy?"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 DECEPTION is the fifteenth 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 Secret Service Agent Jake Mercer stumbles upon evidence of an impending presidential betrayal that could ignite global conflict, he is thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse within the corridors of power. With stakes higher than ever, Mercer must outsmart a mastermind villain who will stop at nothing to see their plan succeed—unless Mercer can expose the ultimate political deception."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 DANGER is the eighteenth 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!

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Andrew Sean Greer, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Less, showcases his wit, sophistication, and deep knowledge of focaccia in this tale of a young man who takes an unspecified job with a charismatic elderly Baronessa at her crumbling villa in the Tuscan hills. A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF THE YEAR: People, TIME, Esquire, Oprah Daily, Lit Hub, Seattle Times "No one writing in English is funnier or more charming than Andrew Greer. Every sentence in this novel sings." -David Sedaris, author of Happy-Go-Lucky "An absolute delight."-Elif Batuman, author of Either/Or "Such a sunny book."-Kate Atkinson, author of Shrines of Gaiety An aspiring archivist determined to begin a "serious" life after an undistinguished undergraduate career takes up residence in the Italian countryside. Here, he becomes the all-purpose assistant to the Baronessa, known to her friends as Coco, a defiantly youthful and naturally flamboyant woman of ninety-two. Amid a chaotic and colorful milieu of gin-swilling princesses, incomprehensible handymen, roaming boarhunters, nuns, and other local wildlife, our young man does his best to catalog the villa's extensive collection of art and antiques-although he notices that things seem to go missing from right under his nose. Despite himself, he tumbles into an affair with a married man, complicating his future plans considerably. And when the Baronessa loses someone close to her, he becomes an unwitting accomplice in the acceleration of Coco's great and final plan: to locate the love of her life and be reunited before it's too late. Told with the signature wit, charm, and humanity that made Less an international phenomenon, Villa Coco is a dazzling, sun-soaked ode to life itself, a meditation on how seriously we ought to take ourselves, and a bawdy Mediterranean ballad about becoming who we've always wanted to be.

THE NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From the Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches, now a major Sky TV series, a novel about what it takes to become a vampire. ____________________________________ Reasons to read Time's Convert 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 ____________________________________ Return to the enchanting world of All Souls for a love story like no other . . . Marcus Whitmore was made a vampire in the eighteenth century. Over two hundred years later, he finds himself in love with Phoebe Taylor, a human who decides to become a vampire herself. But her transformation will prove as challenging now as it was for Marcus when he first encountered Matthew de Clermont, his sire. While Phoebe is secreted away, Marcus relives his own journey from the battlefields of the American Revolutionary War, through the treachery of the French Revolution to a bloody finale in New Orleans. His belief in liberty, equality and brotherhood challenged at every stage by the patriarchy of the de Clermonts. What will he and Phoebe discover in one another when they are finally reunited at Les Revenants, beneath the watchful gaze of Matthew and his wife, Diana Bishop? Time's Convert moves with epic sweep from the battlefields of the American Revolutionary War, through the treachery of the French Revolution to a bloody finale in New Orleans. In Deborah Harkness's world of witches, daemons and vampires, watch as history comes to life. ____________________________________ Readers love Time's Convert: 'Intelligently written, meticulously researched and full of rich historical description' Reader Review ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'I loved, loved, loved this book' Reader Review ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'It's a page turner & I'd give it 10 stars if I could!!!' 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

The new novel from #1 international bestseller Liane Moriarty, and the sequel to the worldwide phenomenon and inspiration for the award-winning TV series, Big Little Lies . . . A Reese's Book Club Pick **** 'A writer of real acuity and insight' New York Times 'As addictively quaffable as a holiday spritz' The Times 'A deliciously addictive drama that is equal parts juicy, gripping, and impossible to put down.' Freida McFadden, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author 'A hilarious and painfully accurate portrayal of mid-life chaos' Heat, Book of the Week 'Warm, funny, shocking and twisting. Written with such skill and heart, reading Big Little Truths felt like catching up with old friends. I adored it.' Chris Whitaker, Sunday Times bestselling author of All the Colours of the Dark 'I love how Moriarty draws upon real life headlines for her story, while keeping us close to the universal concerns of women' Red 'It's both a thriller and a romcom - and it was worth the wait' Daily Telegraph **** What's worse than a big little lie? An even bigger little truth . . . Ten years ago, at the Pirriwee Primary school gates, the friendships of Celeste, Jane and Madeline were forged in the fires of young motherhood, the big little lies we all tell to hide our deepest fears and secrets - and the event that changed everything. Now mothers to hormonal teens, these frazzled friends are starting to worry about the strangers occupying their kids' bedrooms. Or they would, if they weren't so distracted by their own problems. Because: Madeline's landmark birthday is about to land a bombshell. Jane's rock-solid marriage is suddenly crumbling. And Celeste's mother-in-law is asking awkward questions about the past. Not to mention the mystery of who sent the school principal a freshly severed finger. So many difficult little truths. Such a pity then that not a one of them can see the biggest ugliest truth hiding in their midst . . .

The author, a native Australian, covers everything you might want to know about Australia - guaranteed! The places to stay, from budget to luxury, rentals to B&Bs, the restaurants, from fast food to the highest quality, the beachwalks and bushwalks, the wildlife and how to see it, exploring the country by air, on water, by bike, and every other way. Following are a few excerpts from the guide: The gathering of landscapes within the compact state of Victoria seem as if a giant had taken different pieces from around the continent, squashed them together and shaken them up, and then tossed them to let them fall where they may. The awesome, wave-lashed coastal edges are among the state's classic sights, with crumpled pillars of orange rock stacked tall out in the water. Where the shores aren't rough, the beaches are silky and white, as soft and tame as a kitten, with cold but gentle waters. Behind this edge are thick patches of temperate rainforests leading up into drier locales, including inland deserts, an unmade bed of mountain foothills and folds, and smooth river marshes and plains. You'd never expect that much of the terrain here was once actually volcanic, resulting in wild peaks, bluffs, and valleys throughout the center. There's 227,600 sq km of land in the state, and the Great Dividing Range arches through the center of it, with major collections of peaks in the Dandenongs and Macedons. The highest summits are in the east, at 1,986-m (6,514-ft) Mt. Bogong and 1,922-m (6,304-ft) Mt. Feathertop, and snowfields are found throughout the northeastern Australian Alps from June to September. Hemming in the land are 1,800 km (1,116 mi) of coastlines along the Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean, with Melbourne and Geelong fronting the central cut inland to Port Phillip Bay. This is a cool state, akin to the Pacific Northwest or the lower New England states of the U.S., with warm summers but chilling, wet winters. Some regions do dip below freezing, namely the northeastern mountains, while the Gippsland highlands in the east and the western Otway Ranges see more rain than anywhere else. Skip a couple hours south or west and you'll hit the arid Mallee region, and the Little Desert and Big Desert national park areas. Farmlands fill in the gaps, where orchards and vineyards are filled with apples, grapes, oranges, and other citrus fruits. Main crops are grains and vegetables, the fields fronting huge dairy farms or sheep and cattle ranches. Tasmania is offshore from Victoria. The name "Tasmania" is one of the world's most intriguing, and it rightfully sounds such as one of the most fascinating places on earth. And, yes, it's a heck of a journey to reach this offshore Australian state - but once you're here, if you're adventurous, you won't want to leave. Indeed, the island state of Tasmania is ripe for adventure. A heart-shaped, mountainous landmass 298 km (185 mi) southeast of the main Australian continent, it's covered with forests, threaded with rivers, and edged by wild, rugged beaches and bays. Its wilderness comprises an international Heritage Site of its own, filled with some of the world's oldest and most unusual plants, animals that are found nowhere else on earth, rock formations that span every geological era, and among the longest underground tunnels ever found. The capital of Hobart, where almost half the island's residents live, is tucked into the southeastern edge, and the sleepy northern ferry town of Devonport brings in visitors from the mainland. No one ventures far, though, which leaves the majority of the island open to exploring and free of crowds, even at the loveliest of national wonders such as Tasman National Park in the southeast, Freycinet National Park in the east, and Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park in the west.

A woman out for revenge. Former Russian spy, Kira Babin, has covertly spent the last ten years looking for her younger brother Mikhail––and hunting the man who kidnapped him. When she recently got her chance to defect to the United States, she took it. Away from her Russian handlers, she can search on her own. The last thing she needs is unwanted attention. But when she finally gets a lead, she ends up in the same alleyway, the same gunfight, as the sexy SEAL who fills her dreams and makes her heart beat a little faster––the one she's been avoiding. It's not that she doesn't want Colt––she does. He's the most amazing man she's ever met. But if he knows the real her, he'll walk away, and that's something even this hardened spy couldn't survive. A man who can change her mind. Petty Officer Colt Hughes never expected his latest mission to land him beside the beautiful blonde he's been trying to get close to for months. Last he knew she ghosted him. So why was the sexy ex-spy now engaging terrorists in dark alleys? Since Kira saved his and his Teammates' proverbial bacon, he intends to find out. But when the man who killed her parents and abducted her brother turns out to be a person of interest to the CIA, suddenly SEAL Team 5 is helping Kira with an international manhunt. Posing as newlyweds suits Colt just fine because that means alone time with Kira, but the more he gets to know her, the more he sees beyond her beauty to the incredible woman inside. He's falling hard and fast––if only she'd trust him. Kira never expected help from Colt, much less from a SEAL Team. But when she has to choose between trust or revenge, life or death, love or heartache…will she listen to her heart or her head?

April of 2022 marks a 25-year milestone for the personal finance classic Rich Dad Poor Dad that still ranks as the #1 Personal Finance book of all time. And although 25 years have passed since Rich Dad Poor Dad was first published, readers will find that very little in the book itself has changed — and for good reason. While so much in our world is changing a high speed, the lessons about money and the principles of Rich Dad Poor Dad haven’t changed. Today, as money continues to play a key role in our daily lives, the messages in Robert Kiyosaki’s international bestseller are more timely and more important than ever. Milestones While there is a milestone to commemorate — and a new section in the book on Why Milestones Are Important — preserving the integrity of the original content is testimony to the fact that this book has truly stood the test of time. The sidebars throughout the book (that were updated for the 20-year anniversary edition) have been updated again, but the core principles that parents and grandparents — those who embraced Robert’s story and messages 25 years ago — are sharing them with new generations who have found that its timeless wisdom and no-nonsense lessons can be applied to anyone’s life and their vision for a future that includes taking control of their finances. People of all cultures and countries celebrate milestones. We use them to measure time, mark progress, reflect on the lessons we’ve learned, and celebrate accomplishments… and they give meaning to our life’s journey. They are a way that we integrate past, present, and future… looking back at where we started, where we are today… and the promise of all that the future can hold. In the quarter century that has passed since Rich Dad Poor Dad was first published — 25 years since April 8, 1997 — so many things in our world have changed. But the one thing that has not changed is the pressing need for and the power of financial education. Money is still a mainstay of our lives, like it or not, and technology has brought both speed and innovations to the world of money. In an ever-changing world, we can all still get smarter when it comes to money… and learn as much as we can to secure our future. Still the One… #1 Today Rich Dad Poor Dad consistently ranks among bestsellers around the world in the categories of Personal Finance, Parenting, and Investing, has been translated into 38 languages, and has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert's story of growing up with two dads — his real father and the father of his best friend, his rich dad — and the ways in which both men shaped his thoughts about money and investing. The book explodes the myth that you need to earn a high income to be rich and explains the difference between working for money and having your money work for you. In many ways, the messages of Rich Dad Poor Dad, messages that were challenged and criticized 25 ago, are more meaningful, relevant, and important today than ever. Rich Dad Poor Dad... Explodes the myth that you need to earn a high income to become rich Challenges the belief that your house is an asset Shows parents why they can't rely on the school system to teach their kids about money Defines once and for all an asset and a liability Teaches you what to teach your kids about money for their future financial success

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Maine & Acadia National Park is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch the sun rise from the highest peak of Acadia, crack the shell of a freshly steamed lobster, and stroll Portland's cobblestone-lined Old Port - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Maine and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Maine & Acadia National Park: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Portland, Southern Coast Maine, Midcoast Maine, Acadia National Park, Western Lakes, Grafton Notch State Park, North Maine Woods, Mt Katahdin, Inland Maine. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Maine & Acadia National Park is our most comprehensive guide to Maine, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. Looking for wider, more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's New England guide. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

A NEW YORKER AND ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF 2026 "An illuminating book that examines where Mr. Musk came from and the episodes that shaped his worldview. In many ways it is the inverse of Walter Isaacson's authorised biography. . . . the authors provide a portrait of his psyche that is arguably more revealing. . . . the resulting book is, you might say, a Musk-read." -The Economist "Muskism cuts straight to the core of the man and the moment, explaining how a mercurial, conspiracy-prone, vicious bastard can inspire loyalty and billions in other peoples' money, and the nightmare world he wants to build with those billions." -Cory Doctorow, author of Enshittification A Financial Times Best Book of Summer 2026 - A Kirkus Most Anticipated Nonfiction Book of Spring 2026 - A Literary Hub Most Anticipated Book of the Year A pyrotechnic examination of Elon Musk as a symptom and avatar of our postliberal age Everyone's got an Elon take. He's a messiah. A menace; a genius; a clown. The verdicts differ, but they share one theme: they treat him as an individual. Muskism argues otherwise. Elon Musk isn't a glitch in the system-he is the system. His worldview promises sovereignty through technology: plug in, power up, and become self-reliant. But the more you connect, the more he owns you. If Fordism defined the capitalism of the twentieth century, Muskism may define the twenty-first. Fordism helped build the welfare state. Musk undoes it. He thrives on dependence while preaching freedom. His cars run on subsidies; his satellites run the battlefield; his social networks train the AI that trains us. Muskism sells itself as the future but entrenches age-old hierarchies. It offers autonomy for some and exclusion for others. It's pro-natalist but anti-immigrant, futurist but reactionary. It speaks of humanity but warns against empathy. Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff cut through the hype and the hate to reveal what Musk really represents: a new political economy, where to be "free" means to serve a Technoking. Muskism isn't about the man. It's about the machine that made him-and the world he's making next. To read Muskism is to understand the machinery that made the man, and the world he's making next, based on his philosophy of power in the spheres of: Silicon Valley: A sharp analysis of Elon Musk as more than a tech CEO, introducing "Muskism" as a new Silicon Valley paradigm shaping artificial intelligence, startups, and 21st-century capitalism. Big Tech, AI & the Future of Capitalism: Examines Tesla, SpaceX, and digital platforms through concepts like techno-sovereignty, automation, and "state symbiosis," revealing how Big Tech is restructuring markets, innovation, and economic power. Geopolitics, Power & the Tech Billionaire Era: Explores how Musk's companies influence global politics, infrastructure, and governance-from satellite networks to energy systems-showing how private tech power is reshaping international relations.

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Florida is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Kayak the Everglades, snorkel the coral reefs of Biscayne National park, and experience Miami's mix of cultures from across the Americas -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Florida and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Florida: Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - cuisine, people, culture, history, literature, cinema, television, music, architecture, landscapes, wildlife. Free, convenient pull-out Miami map (included in print version), plus over 20 color maps Covers Miami, the Keys, the Everglades, Orlando, the Atlantic Coast, the Tampa Bay Area, the Panhandle and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Florida, our most comprehensive guide to Florida, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for Floridian road trip ideas? Check out Lonely Planet Florida & the South's Best Trips. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet enables the curious to experience the world fully and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves, near or far from home.TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

The definitive and riveting investigation into how Vladimir Putin successfully mounted a decade-long covert war against the United States and how Donald Trump aided and abetted the operation and upended America and the world How Russia Won tells the little-understood yet crucial story of how Vladimir Putin has waged a secret campaign to subvert and weaken the United States-and how Trump, his MAGA movement, the Republican Party, and right-wing media have served as useful idiots for the tyrannical Russian leader in his assault on America and the West. In this gripping tale of international intrigue and political skullduggery, David Corn, bestselling author and veteran investigative journalist: Details the Kremlin's clandestine operations to fuel political discord in the U.S. politics and assist Trump that have been underway since 2016 Exposes the extensive, fierce, and non-stop efforts of Trump and his supporters to deny Russia's years-long attack on the United States Delivers a tough truth: Trump and his allies have been complicit in Putin's war on America This is the harrowing story of modern information warfare aimed at the U.S. by a nefarious foreign adversary and profound political betrayal at home. It is full of revelations and dramatic accounts of Russian intelligence operations targeting the United States; the Kremlin's secret schemes to spread disinformation in 2020 and 2024 to boost Trump's presidential campaigns; ties between Trump's inner circle-including his personal attorney and his campaign manager-and Putin's spies; Republican attempts to use Russian disinformation to protect Trump and smear Democrats; the bipartisan congressional investigation that blew apart Trump's claim the Russia investigation was a hoax and raised troubling questions about his own interactions with Russia; and the never-ending propaganda campaign Trump and MAGA Republicans have pursued to cover up Putin's clandestine intervention in U.S. politics. In this fast-paced and captivating work, Corn reveals and explores the bizarre episodes of this secret war. An FBI director receiving a big payment from a pro-Putin propagandist. A fugitive ex-Florida cop who fled to Moscow running disinformation operations that mislead millions of Americans. Rudy Giuliani colluding with a Russian agent. Trump and his GOP allies spouting falsehoods and Deep State conspiracy theories cooked up and spread by Putin's spies and undercover trolls. A compelling narrative with the verve and twists of a spy novel-yet it's all true-How Russia Won chronicles a deeply disturbing reality: Putin has succeeded in his twilight war against the United States by helping to land in the White House an agent of chaos, disruption, and authoritarianism who has exacerbated divisions within the United States, undermined American democracy, created conflict within the Western alliance, and diminished Washington's standing across the globe. It's a chilling account of Trump's strange relationship with Putin and how both have gotten away with this assault on the United States. Here's one of the most important stories of recent decades-with tremendous and wide-ranging implications for the future of the United States and the world. How Russia Won is indispensable for fully understanding what has happened to America in the Age of Trump.

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Pocket Prague is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Spend time at the historic buildings, museums and galleries at Prague Castle, take time out in peaceful Petrin Hill, or stroll the picturesque Old Town Square -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Prague and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Prague: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out Prague map (included in print version), plus over 19 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Hradcany, Mala Strana, Stare Mesto, Nove Mesto, Petrin Hill, Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, Vinohrady, Zizkov and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Prague, a colorful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximize a quick trip experience. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Prague's neighbourhoods? Check out Lonely Planet's Prague & the Czech Republic guide. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet enables the curious to experience the world fully and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves, near or far from home.'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

What's happening after the 2021 military coup attempt in Myanmar? Since the coup, people have been deeply shocked by how the Tatmadaw (army) has savagely undermined the pillars of democracy.Regarding the 2021 coup, there are two perspectives; while, on the one hand, Myanmar people have known all along that their struggles for the road to democracy (1988-2020) have not yet made nowhere near to the finishing line, on the other hand, in the international community's perspective, the 2021 coup attempt has been considered as a shocking threat to democracy that has founded successfully in Myanmar since 2011, and as a complete U-turn to the military regime era. This book highlights that the decade-long quasi-civilian administration period (2011-2020) didn't bring Myanmar to reach its way toward democracy, getting the country lost in a tortuous maze crafted by the military leaders. This book consists of three different categorized titles: The Walls, The Corners, and The Passages of the amazing Maze (A-maze). This book explains how the 2008 Constitution, some significant past political incidents and maneuvers and deeply rooted social and structural obstacles were like walls of the complex maze which made Myanmar people get lost. It also explains why they couldn't reach anywhere near the destination of democracy though they have been walking miles after miles, hills after hills, and pits after pits. This book also explains how the 2021 Myanmar Spring Revolution is moving fast forward with its strenuous efforts, how it is trying to tear down those walls of maze, and why some old and new complicated corners still exist and have appeared. In short, this book attempts to answer these questions: How has the Spring Revolution gained its aimful momentum and maintained positivity so far? What are those hard-to-get-rid- of walls? Who created those corners? How are the majority of people of/from Myanmar trying to keep their march on current passages to reach back on the road to democracy? - Ma Thida REVIEW QUOTES: "Physician, novelist, publisher, activist, Ma Thida has a unique eye, insight, and lyrical voice. Read this for a deep, pleasurable understanding of the amazing democratic revolution in Burma and the vicious repressive Junta trying to destroy it. Ma Thida captures both the exhilaration and tragedy of this dramatic moment." - James C. Scott (Sterling Professor of Political Science and Anthropology, Yale University, Co-founder of the Independent Journal of Burmese Scholarship) "As one of Myanmar's leading activists and intellectuals, Ma Thida's observations on the 'maze' of her country's political trajectory leading up to and beyond the 2021 coup count as crucial reportage and required reading at a time when our war-torn world often overlooks Myanmar, a nation more continuously war-torn than most." - Wendy Law-Yone (author of Golden Parasol; A Daughter's Memoir of Burma) "The book gives a gripping account of the days after the 2021 coup, and chronicles what went on in the minds of the citizens fighting for democracy. Ma Thida walks us through the Maze in which Myanmar has trapped itself since before the 2021 coup. Readers will find that this book is not a record of events. Ma Thida is urging us to find the way out of the Maze." - Aiko Doden (Journalist, NHK, Japan Broadcasting Corporation)

This omnibus edition contains books 4, 5 and 6 in the Freddy Pilkington-Soames Adventure series Join chaotic 1920s reporter and accidental sleuth Freddy Pilkington-Soames on his adventures in this series of light-hearted mysteries! A CASE OF DUPLICITY IN DORSET (Book 4) When the Duke of Purbeck throws a house party to celebrate his daughter's twenty-first birthday and present her with a family heirloom, nobody expects that the weekend will end in murder. The fabled Belsingham pearls have a history steeped in blood and slaughter dating back more than a century—and now it seems they've claimed another life, when the interfering and opinionated Professor Coddington is found dead in the library with the pearls clutched in his hand. It looks like a robbery gone wrong, but then why didn't the thief take the necklace? And how did he escape unnoticed, given that half the guests were seemingly wandering around the house at the time of the murder? House guest Freddy Pilkington-Soames has enough on his plate already, with a lecherous nuisance of a grandfather to keep an eye on, a girlfriend his mother disapproves of, and an ex-girlfriend who's engaged to another man but shows signs of changing her mind. But with a killer on the loose in the house, it's time to forget his own troubles and rise to the occasion—or risk a scandal that could destroy the reputation of his whole family. A CASE OF SUICIDE IN ST. JAMES'S (Book 5) When Douglas Westray, the son of an eminent aircraft manufacturer, is found shot dead in a locked room at a society ball, it seems obvious that it's suicide—after all, he had two failed engagements behind him, and had lost the family firm a prestigious prize through his own neglect. But not everybody is convinced—including Freddy Pilkington-Soames, who soon discovers that there are still questions to be answered. Why was Douglas wearing the wrong shoes when he was found? What is the connection with a near-disaster at an air show? And was Freddy's narrow escape from death under the wheels of a car an accident or something more sinister? Assisted by his old friend, the wayward and irrepressible Lady Gertie McAloon, and pestered at every turn by rival reporter Corky Beckwith, Freddy finds himself drawn into a world of sabotage, blackmail and shady deals which threaten to scupper the success of a new fighter plane before it even gets off the ground. But there's more at stake than just money, and now it's up to Freddy to untangle the clues and unravel the dark secret of a murderer who has already killed at least once and will think nothing of killing again. A CASE OF ROBBERY ON THE RIVIERA (Book 6) It's fair to say that Freddy Pilkington-Soames is not having a good day. His grandmother is threatening to marry a lounge lizard, his old friend has lost her lover, a racehorse has been kidnapped, a priceless diamond has gone missing, and everybody seems to think he should sort it all out. (Oh, and there's a dead body on the terrace.) Now Freddy's on the sunny French Riviera, caught in the crossfire of a feud between an audacious thief he's locked horns with before and a murderous gang who will stop at nothing to get what they want. He'd keep his head down if he could, but there are questions that need answering. Who took the diamond? Who is double-crossing whom? And is his grandmother's intended quite all he seems? (And where did that dead body go?) A political scandal at the highest level is looming and the future of an international conference hangs in the balance, and once again it's up to Freddy to save the day—in more ways than one.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER TO HELP YOU OVERCOME ANXIETY AND BECOME MORE CONFIDENT, EFFECTIVE, AND FULFILLED From Mel Robbins, #1 podcast host, best-selling author and expert on change and motivation. In her global phenomenon The 5 Second Rule, Mel Robbins taught millions the five second secret to motivation. Now she's back with another simple, proven science-backed tool you can use to take control of your life: The High 5 Habit. Don't let the title fool you. This isn't a book about high fiving everyone else in your life. You're already doing that. Cheering for your favorite teams. Celebrating your friends. Supporting the people you love as they go after what they want in life. Imagine if you gave that same love and encouragement to yourself. Or even better, you made it a daily habit. You'd be unstoppable. In this encouraging book, Mel teaches you how to start high fiving the most important person in your life, the one who is staring back at you in the mirror: YOURSELF. If you are: · Struggling with self-doubt (and who doesn't?) … · Tired of that nagging critic in your head (could somebody evict them already?) … · Successful but all you focus on is what's going wrong (you're not alone) … · Sick of watching everybody else get ahead while you sit on the couch with your dog (don't bring your dog into this) … ...Mel dedicates this book to you. Chapters Include: You Deserve a High 5 Life Science Says This Works I Have a Few Questions... Why Do I Torture Myself? Am I Broken? Where's All This Negative Crap Coming From? Why Am I Suddenly Seeing Hearts Everywhere? Why Is Life So Easy for Them and Not Me? Isn't It Easier If I Say Nothing? How About I Start . . . Tomorrow? But Do You Like Me? How Come I Screw Everything Up? Can I Actually Handle This? Okay, You May Not Want to Read This Chapter Eventually, It Will All Make Sense It's time to give yourself the high fives, celebration, and support you deserve. With this book, you'll learn how to: · Use the High 5 Habit to overcome negative self-talk and limiting beliefs · Create a clear vision for your life and set goals that align with your values · Take consistent action towards your goals, even when you don't feel like it · Develop a mindset of resilience and perseverance · Achieve more success and happiness in all areas of your life "When I stopped trashing myself and started giving my reflection a high five instead, it was more than an encouraging gesture on a low day. It flipped that self-criticism and self-hatred on its head. It changed the lens through which I viewed my life. That was the beginning of a massive shift in my life. A line in the sand. The beginning of a brand-new connection to the most important person in my life-myself. A new way of thinking about myself and about what was possible for me. It inspired me to create an entirely new way of experiencing life. That's why I wrote this book. It's time to cheer for YOU." Love, Mel Robbins Using her signature science-backed wisdom, deeply personal stories, and the real-life results that The High 5 Habit is creating in people's lives around the world, Mel will teach you how to make believing in yourself a habit so that you have more confidence, transform your mindset, and achieve your dreams.

The 22 contributions in this anthology deal with current topics in Indo-European studies, Old Germanic studies/mediaeval studies, onomastics, lexicography, syntax, semantics and word formation, language contact and loanword research. One essay deals in detail with the linguistic development of Old High German (gi)lîhhêt “I like it, I am pleased” and its possible continuations up to the present day German dialects. Another contribution shows that the construction of Greek ποιέω (poiéō) “to do, to make” in connection with a noun denoting a specific period of time is a calque of the corresponding construction in Egyptian. Hittite relative clauses that follow an independent main clause are also examined; they are more common than previously assumed. Another essay demonstrates that the continuant of the suffix Proto-Indo-European *-ila- in instrument names and in nomina agentis exhibits archaic and innovative features. The word family of Proto-Luwian *pīha- “luminosity, brilliance, shine”, which is continued in Anatolian theonyms, is examined in detail. Another contribution deals with two goddess names. The analysis of Vedic apsarás- as “water maiden” can contribute to the etymology of the name of the Greek goddess Ἀφροδίτη (Aphrodítē), although both goddesses have undergone independent developments and influences in their respective traditions. Two further essays also deal with onomastics: a new etymological explanation is offered for Siegfriedʼs sword Balmunc, which plausibly derives from Middle High German balme/palme “hand, fist” and not, as is usually the case, from Middle High German balme “overhanging rock, rock cave”. New Sidetic inscriptions have brought extensive onomastic material to light. In addition to the Indo-European basis, there are similarities with name formation in Carian and Lycian. The Sidetic names not only provide information about their bearers and their location in space and time, but also reveal contacts in multilingual societies. A contribution to Old Lithuanian is devoted to verbs of the type gùrkštelėti, which express semelfactive, momentative, or diminutive actions and processes. Another contribution meticulously explains an Old Avestan verbal form. A large international research project is devoted to Bible translations in the Caucasus region, which differ considerably from those of the Gothic Bible and in some cases correspond to the oldest Syrian testimony. One article examines the semantics of the Breton words ard, arz and skiant from the semantic field of ‘art’, taking into account their Latin and French precursors. With the help of diachronic analysis, convergent and divergent developments can be identified. Plausible, convincing etymologies are developed for Gothic fitan* “to suffer birth pangs” and Middle High German meinel, which is attested twice in Tannhäuserʼs work. New insights are provided by a contribution on the feather and stylus glosses in the manuscript Leipzig, UB Rep. II. 6, which are simultaneously edited and explained. Furthermore, this volume contains the edition of a late medieval songbook song as well as a new edition of the Old Saxon Heliand fragments from Prague and Leipzig, whose linguistic peculiarities are described. An important contribution to Arthurian epic poetry is made by a mediaevalist essay describing new features of the Gawein figure in Heinrich von dem Türlinʼs Diu Crône. Using a discursive-pragmatic approach, the Old High German particle na in Notker is examined. This shows that na not only occurs as an interrogative particle, but that other functions and uses can also be demonstrated. New findings and insights are provided by a research project dealing with un-prefixed adjectives without a base. Another essay provides insights into the practice of early modern printmaking using illustrations of Ovidʼs Metamorphoses as an example. With this volume, which also reflects the breadth of Rosemarie Lührʼs scholarly oeuvre, the authors and editors honour her tireless

Small acts of bravery can have extraordinary consequences. . . The acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Pax delivers an unforgettable WWII novel about an orphan who discovers unexpected courage when he becomes involved with the Resistance in France during Occupation. "A beautiful story of bravery and resistance. The Lions' Run reminds us that, more than size or strength, heroism begins with heart." RUTA SEPTYS, international bestselling author of Between Shades of Gray "Tremendous... a vivid, enthralling novel." THE OBSERVER Petit éclair. That's what the other boys at the orphanage call Lucas. He's tired of his cowardly reputation, just as he's tired of the war and the Nazi occupation of his village. He longs to show how brave he can be. The chance arrives when he saves a litter of kittens from cruel boys and cares for them in an abandoned stable. There he meets Alice, the daughter of a horse trainer, who is hiding her beloved young horse from German soldiers. Soon Lucas begins to realise they are not the only ones in the village with secrets. The housekeeper at the German maternity home and a priest at the orphanage pass coded messages; a young mother at the home makes dangerous plans to keep her baby from forced adoption; and a neighbour in town may be harbouring a Jewish family. Emboldened by the unlikely heroes all around him, Lucas is forced to decide how much he is willing to risk to make the most courageous rescue of all. Perfect for fans of Ross Montgomery, Phil Earle and Michael Morpurgo, this incredible story told in short chapters, illuminates a little-known aspect of World War II history. Featuring a beautiful cover and map illustrated by highly acclaimed artist and 2026 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award Laureate, Jon Klassen. Praise for The Lions' Run: "Lucas DuBois is proof that a mere kitten can be the bravest of lions by always standing up for what's right." ALAN GRATZ, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee "Heart-pounding and heart warming, this story of a boy standing against injustice will have you racing through the pages to its startling, triumphant end." KIMBERLY BRUBAKER BRADLEY, Newbery Honoree for The War That Saved My Life "[Lucas'] resolve to protect the defenseless leads him to his most daring-and dangerous-act of bravery yet, one that will keep readers in suspense through the book's heart-stopping final pages." The Wall Street Journal "Pennypacker's illuminating and stirring historical fiction will leave middle grade readers feeling deeply inspired, righteously angry and firmly resolved." The New York Times

JOHN BOLTON READS THE EPILOGUE! As President Trump’s National Security Advisor, John Bolton spent many of 453 days in the room where it happened, and the facts speak for themselves. The result is a “scathing and revelatory” (The New Yorker) White House memoir that is the most comprehensive and substantial account of the Trump Administration, and one of the few to date by a top-level official. With almost daily access to the President, John Bolton has produced a precise rendering of his days in and around the Oval Office. What Bolton saw astonished him: a President for whom getting reelected was the only thing that mattered, even if it meant endangering or weakening the nation. “I am hard-pressed to identify any significant Trump decision during my tenure that wasn’t driven by reelection calculations;” he writes. In fact, he argues that the House committed impeachment malpractice by keeping its prosecution focused narrowly on Ukraine when Trump’s Ukraine-like transgressions existed across the full range of his foreign policy—and Bolton documents exactly what those were, and attempts by him and others in the Administration to raise alarms about them. He shows a President addicted to chaos, who embraced our enemies and spurned our friends, and was deeply suspicious of his own government. In Bolton’s telling, all this helped put Trump on the bizarre road to impeachment. “The differences between this presidency and previous ones I had served were stunning;” writes Bolton, who worked for Reagan, Bush 41, and Bush 43. He discovered a President who thought foreign policy is like closing a real estate deal—about personal relationships, made-for-TV showmanship, and advancing his own interests. As a result, the US lost an opportunity to confront its deepening threats, and in cases like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea ended up in a more vulnerable place. Bolton’s “first tell-all memoir by such a high-ranking official” (The New York Times) starts with his long march to the West Wing as Trump and others woo him for the National Security job. The minute he lands, he has to deal with Syria’s chemical attack on the city of Douma, and the crises after that never stop. As he writes in the opening pages, “If you don’t like turmoil, uncertainty, and risk—all the while being constantly overwhelmed with information, decisions to be made, and sheer amount of work—and enlivened by international and domestic personality and ego conflicts beyond description, try something else.” The turmoil, conflicts, and egos are all there—from the upheaval in Venezuela, to the erratic and manipulative moves of North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, to the showdowns at the G7 summits, the calculated warmongering by Iran, the crazy plan to bring the Taliban to Camp David, and the placating of an authoritarian China that ultimately exposed the world to its lethal lies. But this seasoned public servant also has a great eye for the Washington inside game, and his story is full of wit and wry humor about how he saw it played.

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER & TIKTOK SENSATION A READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK A VOGUE 'BEST BOOK OF 2026' An accidental pregnancy turns a tight-knit group on its head in this witty and irresistible summer novel from the New York Times bestselling author. Perfect for fans of Romantic Comedy and The Wedding People. 'Funny, drama-fuelled, and full of Jackson's breezy wit...Brilliant' COCO MELLORS, Sunday Times bestselling author of BLUE SISTERS ' A delicious, unputdownable portrait of a group of friends navigating love, marriage, and young parenthood...I loved it.' BELLE BURDEN, bestselling author of STRANGERS 'So breezily readable and laugh-out-loud funny' CATHERINE NEWMAN, bestselling author of WE ALL WANT IMPOSSIBLE THINGS 'The platonic ideal of a beach read: fun and fast-paced' New York Times OVER ONE LONG SUMMER, WHO KNOWS WHAT MIGHT COME OUT IN THE WASH? When writer Caroline Lash arrives in Greenhead, she falls immediately for its scenic beaches and New England charm - and even harder for Van Whittaker, a gorgeous, fleece-wearing, litter-collecting, kayak enthusiast. She meets his friends: Augusta, old money and uptight; Fran, drowning in everyone else's problems whilst keeping two kids (and an inebriated husband) afloat; and Bailey, who is sexy, confident... and inconveniently pregnant with Van's child. Determined nothing will dull the shine of her new romance, Caroline joins the friends as they run wild through Greenhead, drinking on houseboats, gossiping on beaches while their children paddle, and playing risky games. It seems the fun will last forever - until it doesn't. As decades-old friendships and marriages begin to fracture, Caroline's place in their world is called into question. And with all the group's most tightly held secrets at stake, who knows what might come out? Dazzlingly funny, sexy, and as juicy as it is astute, The Shampoo Effect is a story of late-night parties, early mornings with small children, and old friends finally growing up - despite all their best efforts. Further praise for The Shampoo Effect: 'An absolute DELIGHT . . . a must, must, must for your summer reading list' ELIN HILDERBRAND, New York Times bestselling author of THE FIVE STAR WEEKEND 'The perfect smart summer book.' DAISY BUCHANAN, author of CAREERING 'Funny, sharp and charming' REBECCA SERLE, New York Times bestselling author of IN FIVE YEARS 'Smart, funny, and perceptive...an addictive, beautifully observed read.' LOUISE O'NEILL, bestselling author of IDOL Readers LOVE The Shampoo Effect: 'I can't tell you how much I loved being inside the pages of this book .' 5* reader review 'The perfect beachy, summery read ; it's messy, dramatic, funny, and completely entertaining.' 5* reader review 'Another great book from Jenny Jackson. ... A very witty and sometimes emotional read.' 5* reader review 'All I want in a great character driven novel. Loved it!' 5* reader review 'A new favourite book for me.' 5* reader review

AVID FANBASE OF YOUNG ADULTS: Despite being a children's animated program, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir is a globally popular series with a dedicated all-ages fanbase. Costumes from the series were Spirit Halloween's #1 selling costume for kids and adults for three consecutive years. In 2022, the Walmart and Target reported a 100% sell-thru of expanded assortment and before Halloween, respectively. FAST-GROWING PHENOMENON: Since its international premiere in 2015, the series popularity has exponentially grown becoming the #1 worldwide animated girls television show just one year after its premiere and gaining over $1 B global retail sales since 2021. Licensor has guaranteed access to their army of influencers who will help promote the title across social media. GLOBAL APPEAL: Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir gained the #1 spot in television ratings simultaneously in the US, Latin America, Europe, and Japan. It was Netflix's #1 kids' show in 2020 and Disney's #1 kids' show in 2021. With more than 29 B views on YouTube, $1 B global retail sales, 170 M game downloads, 220 M products sold, and 24 worldwide awards, the show has racked up massive global appeal. INFLUX OF CONTENT: While season 6 of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir is currently in production, the series is currently confirmed for two more seasons, expanding into 2026. Multiple spin-off series are in development, and a second theatrical movie is set to release in 2025. MAJOR BRAND COLLABORATIONS: Miraculous Ladybug has brand collaborations and global partnerships with many major brands, such as Walmart, Target, Kohl's, FredMeyer, Meijer, Playmates Toys, Spirit Halloween, Burger King, Crayola, and more! Inspired by the Miraculous heroes, villains, kwamis, and cuisine of Paris, this family-friendly cookbook includes 60 recipes created by Ladybug and Cat Noir's favorite pastry shop the T&S Boulangerie Patisserie! With recipes from the Dupain-Cheng family, and featuring an in-world design, this cookbook is like holding a piece of the show in your hands. 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: 2025 marks the 10-year anniversary of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir premiere 60 RECIPES: Features 60 Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir-inspired recipes RECIPES FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: With accessible step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir: The Official Cookbook is a great guide for fans of any skill level, from kitchen novices to seasoned bakers OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Created in collaboration with the studio behind the beloved animated series, this cookbook will let you bring home a piece of the show with its stunning design inspired by the pastry shop

'Five stars. One of the best books I've read in a very, very long time' James O'Brien, LBC 'This is first class' The Times 'Excellent' Spectator 'Exceptional' David McCloskey, author of The Seventh Floor 'Everything a John le Carré fan could ever wish for' Private Eye #1615 Everyone knows about the Cambridge Spies from the Fifties, identified and broken up after passing national secrets to the Soviets for years. But no spy ring was ever unearthed at Oxford. Because one never existed? Or because it was never found? 2022: Former spy Simon Sharman is eking out a living in the private sector. When a commission to delve into the financial dealings of a mysterious Russian oligarch comes across his desk, he jumps at the chance. But as Simon investigates, worrying patterns begin to emerge. His subject made regular trips to Oxford, but for no apparent reason. There are payments from offshore accounts that suddenly just stop. Has he found what none of his former colleagues believed possible, a Russian spy ring now nestled at the heart of the British Establishment? Or is he just another paranoid ex-spook left out in the cold, obsessed with redemption? From Oxford's hallowed quadrangles to brush contacts on Hampstead Heath, agent-running in Vienna and mysterious meetings in Prague, A Spy Alone is a gripping international thriller and a searing portrait of modern Britain in the age of cynical populism. Perfect for readers of Charles Cumming, Mick Herron and John le Carré. Praise for A Spy Alone 'A highly accomplished novel from a new writer of great promise' Financial Times 'A cracker of a debut novel which really does make clear what's been going on' Bill Nighy via The Rake 'A marvellously confident debut, sharply observed and exceptionally well written' Charles Cumming , author of Box 88 'Beaumont is at the forefront of the espionage genre, capturing the changing nature of intelligence: soft influence and business deals are overtaking stolen secrets; long-term insinuation is replacing Cold-War tradecraft. Brilliant' I. S. Berry , author of The Peacock and the Sparrow 'The best spy novel I've read for years... An astonishing debut... and a brilliant portrait of how Britain allowed Russia to game our recent politics, including with Brexit' Luke Harding , author of Invasion: Russia's Bloody War and Ukraine's Fight for Survival 'Wonderful. Beaumont finds a very moving place in the meditation between older ideas of patriotism and the new world. There are also eerie echoes of the Musk and Vance worldview in the villains, which give it a power and prescience' Rory Stewart , co-host of The Rest is Politics podcast 'Beaumont ... catches the zeitgeist of (le Carr) .... He conveys all the world of espionage with relish, in its murky motives and surveillance techniques and the book races along and makes for a stunning debut' Maxim Jakubowski , Crime Time 'A clever, thrilling spy story that brings the feel of Eric Ambler's shadowy political intrigues right into today's world' Jeremy Duns , author of Free Agent 'Tense, compelling and remarkably timely... Shades of some of the greats of spy fiction it might even be better than Charles Cumming' Dominick Donald , author of Breathe

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Prague & the Czech Republic is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Count statues on Charles Bridge, marvel at the Renaissance splendour of bohemian town Cesky Krumlov or explore Prague's Old Town -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Prague & the Czech Republic and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Prague & the Czech Republic Travel Guide: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, architecture, beer culture Free, convenient pull-out Prague map (included in print version), plus over 30 colour maps Covers Prague, Bohemia, Moravia and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Prague & the Czech Republic, our most comprehensive guide to Prague & the Czech Republic, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for just the highlights of Prague? Check out Lonely Planet's Pocket Prague, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet enables the curious to experience the world fully and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves, near or far from home.TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

'Irresistible! Sparkles with warmth, wit and compassion. A treat from start to finish!' Nicola Gill Interior designer Nicky always used to know how to make the best of things. Ever since she lost her husband though, things haven't been easy. She's had to raise her two daughters alone and she's so proud to see them all grown up, and she knows that's down to her. But she can't help but feel like she doesn't know what to do with her life now...Then her best friend begs her to help out. Jenny is a TV exec and her new renovation show is in peril. Only Nicky can help.The catch - Nicky needs to fly to Provence... tomorrow. To renovate a tumbledown B&B. Jenny doesn't mention the fact that the grumpy B&B owner Robert seems to need a makeover too. Or that the budget is next to nothing...Will Nicky be able to turn the B&B's fortunes around, save her best friend's job, and maybe even find some happiness for herself, under the blazing hot French sun this summer...?Totally gorgeous, escapist, uplifting fiction that lets you escape to sun-soaked Provence from the author of the international bestseller, A Year at the French Farmhouse. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Jennifer Bohnet and Debbie Macomber.Readers are loving Gillian Harvey!'There's nothing like a book where the main character gets to change her life dramatically to get my attention!... Warm and wonderful... Really relatable and lovely and made me want to jump right in... Definitely an uplifting, heartwarming, escapist novel to be read with a DO NOT DISTURB sign, because once you start that very first page, you are not going to want to put it down' Kim Nash'It was wonderful to escape to Provence... and a joy to follow Nicky's resuscitation of a languishing French hotel as she comes to terms with her own past (and possible future?!) in a brilliantly written, uplifting read' Tom Benjamin'As delightful as it is moving - a true gem of a novel... enchanting, wise and wonderfully uplifting' Isabelle Broom'Uplifting, feel-good and hilarious... for anyone who has ever had their heart broken. This is escapism at its best. Every page felt like I was on holiday with my best friends. Gillian has done it again!' Tim Ewins'The entertainment, the friendships, the drama, the laughs, a book that transports you to the South of France = A Great Summer Read!... Fun, entertaining and enjoyable... I'm all in!' Reader Review'Just wonderful!... In one of the chapters, I cried my way through the whole of it... just so moving and meaningful... [But] this book is also funny and had me giggling and smiling at certain things that happen... This has been the perfect book, in the perfect setting, with perfect characters' Reader Review

Avanti S V2 80mm EDF Sport Jet - PNP from Freewing - FJ21235P Version Info:   This is the V2 version which has many upgrades, including a powerful 3658-2150Kv inrunner motor with a 12-blade fan. See the features below for more details. Renowned worldwide as the ultimate EDF sport jet blending precision performance in a sleek and affordable package, the Freewing 80mm Avanti S is a fan-favorite powerhouse. Building on the performance of the original Avanti S, the Avanti S V2 takes that performance to the next level! The Avanti S V2 showcases impressive performance with its all-new 80mm 12-blade ducted fan and high-powered 3658-2150Kv brushless inrunner motor. The sound produced by this setup is truly phenomenal, while the aircraft delivers incredible power for an exhilarating flying experience. Moreover, Freewing has gone beyond just power upgrades, implementing various enhancements throughout the aircraft. Areas such as the landing gear, nose gear doors, control horns, and elevator hinges have been updated and strengthened to improve durability and performance. To top it off, the color scheme was updated to the one selected by our wonderful Motion RC customers! Visit the  Official Freewing Avanti S Discussion Thread   on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A. New Color Scheme The Avanti S V2 sports a brand new, sleek, red and light gray color scheme that was picked by Motion RC customers in our Facebook group. Powerful Upgraded with a 12-blade EDF, a powerful 3658-2150Kv inrunner motor, and 100A thrust reversing ESC, the Avanti S V2 has incredible power. Improved Landing Gear Design The main gear shock absorber has been strengthened and optimized for better support, and the nose gear has been shortened, providing more stable ground handling, while also helping to minimize bounce on touch down. Revised Cockpit The cockpit now includes a pilot and sports a clear canopy to provide an unobstructed view. Redesigned Nose Gear Doors The nose gear door frame and gear doors have been redesigned to ensure tighter closure of the doors, minimizing drag and optimizing aerodynamic performance. Grass-Friendly Shock absorbing, trailing link landing gear with large tires make grass field flying a breeze. Precise With digital hybrid metal gear servos on all of the flying surfaces and brass ball link control hardware, the Avanti S V2 delivers precise responses to your control inputs. Split Flaps The split flaps help execute short takeoffs and slow, controlled landing approaches. Features: Neu! Verbesserte Performance und Design der Avanti 80mm 12-Blatt-Impeller und kraftvoller 3658-2150Kv Brushless-Motor für beeindruckende Leistung und echten Jet-Turbinenklang 100A ESC mit Schubumkehr-Funktion Neues, von Kunden ausgewähltes Farbschema Optimiertes Bugfahrwerk für weniger Gieren und sanftere Landungen Verbesserte Bugfahrwerkstüren für bessere Aerodynamik Stärkere Stoßdämpfer und zusätzliche Scharniere für maximale Stabilität Überarbeitetes Cockpit mit Pilotfigur LED-Positionslichter an Flügelspitzen und Rumpf Elektrische Einziehfahrwerke für Grasbetrieb Abnehmbare Flügel und magnetische Nasenkappe für einfache Wartung Offiziell lizenziert von SebArt International – Perfekt für Piloten, die das Beste in Sachen Leistung und Detailtreue suchen! Includes: Freewing Avanti S V2 80mm EDF Sport Jet - PNP Requires: 6 Channel Radio - Select a minimum 6 channel radio from our  Radio Collection 6 Channel Receiver - Select a minimum 6 channel receiver from our  Receiver Collection 6 Cell 22.2V 4000 - 6000 mAh LiPo Battery with EC5 connector - we recommend  Admiral 6 Cell 6000 mAh LiPo battery Minimum 6 Cell Battery Charger - Select a minimum 6 Cell battery charger from our  Battery Collection Product Specifications: AGE LEVEL :14 and up SKILL LEVEL :Advanced BUILD TIME :1 Hour Wingspan 1236mm / 48.7in Length 1300mm / 51.2in Flying Weight ~2800g / 98.7oz CG (Center of Gravity) 105-110mm where wing's LE meets fuselage (see manua

Avanti S V2 80mm EDF Sport Jet - PNP from Freewing - FJ21215P GELB Version Info:   This is the V2 version which has many upgrades, including a powerful 3658-2150Kv inrunner motor with a 12-blade fan. See the features below for more details. Renowned worldwide as the ultimate EDF sport jet blending precision performance in a sleek and affordable package, the Freewing 80mm Avanti S is a fan-favorite powerhouse. Building on the performance of the original Avanti S, the Avanti S V2 takes that performance to the next level! The Avanti S V2 showcases impressive performance with its all-new 80mm 12-blade ducted fan and high-powered 3658-2150Kv brushless inrunner motor. The sound produced by this setup is truly phenomenal, while the aircraft delivers incredible power for an exhilarating flying experience. Moreover, Freewing has gone beyond just power upgrades, implementing various enhancements throughout the aircraft. Areas such as the landing gear, nose gear doors, control horns, and elevator hinges have been updated and strengthened to improve durability and performance. To top it off, the color scheme was updated to the one selected by our wonderful Motion RC customers! Visit the  Official Freewing Avanti S Discussion Thread   on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A. New Color Scheme GELD The Avanti S V2 sports a brand new, sleek, red and light gray color scheme that was picked by Motion RC customers in our Facebook group. Powerful Upgraded with a 12-blade EDF, a powerful 3658-2150Kv inrunner motor, and 100A thrust reversing ESC, the Avanti S V2 has incredible power. Improved Landing Gear Design The main gear shock absorber has been strengthened and optimized for better support, and the nose gear has been shortened, providing more stable ground handling, while also helping to minimize bounce on touch down. Revised Cockpit The cockpit now includes a pilot and sports a clear canopy to provide an unobstructed view. Redesigned Nose Gear Doors The nose gear door frame and gear doors have been redesigned to ensure tighter closure of the doors, minimizing drag and optimizing aerodynamic performance. Grass-Friendly Shock absorbing, trailing link landing gear with large tires make grass field flying a breeze. Precise With digital hybrid metal gear servos on all of the flying surfaces and brass ball link control hardware, the Avanti S V2 delivers precise responses to your control inputs. Split Flaps The split flaps help execute short takeoffs and slow, controlled landing approaches. Features: Neu! Verbesserte Performance und Design der Avanti 80mm 12-Blatt-Impeller und kraftvoller 3658-2150Kv Brushless-Motor für beeindruckende Leistung und echten Jet-Turbinenklang 100A ESC mit Schubumkehr-Funktion Neues, von Kunden ausgewähltes Farbschema Optimiertes Bugfahrwerk für weniger Gieren und sanftere Landungen Verbesserte Bugfahrwerkstüren für bessere Aerodynamik Stärkere Stoßdämpfer und zusätzliche Scharniere für maximale Stabilität Überarbeitetes Cockpit mit Pilotfigur LED-Positionslichter an Flügelspitzen und Rumpf Elektrische Einziehfahrwerke für Grasbetrieb Abnehmbare Flügel und magnetische Nasenkappe für einfache Wartung Offiziell lizenziert von SebArt International – Perfekt für Piloten, die das Beste in Sachen Leistung und Detailtreue suchen! Includes: Freewing Avanti S V2 80mm EDF Sport Jet - PNP Requires: 6 Channel Radio - Select a minimum 6 channel radio from our  Radio Collection 6 Channel Receiver - Select a minimum 6 channel receiver from our  Receiver Collection 6 Cell 22.2V 4000 - 6000 mAh LiPo Battery with EC5 connector - we recommend  Admiral 6 Cell 6000 mAh LiPo battery Minimum 6 Cell Battery Charger - Select a minimum 6 Cell battery charger from our  Battery Collection Product Specifications: AGE LEVEL :14 and up SKILL LEVEL :Advanced BUILD TIME :1 Hour Wingspan 1236mm / 48.7in Length 1300mm / 51.2in Flying Weight ~2800g / 98.7oz CG (Center of Gravity) 105-110mm where wing's LE meets fuselage

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Pocket Washington, DC is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Climb the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, tour the White House and learn about the presidents who've lived here, be moved by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Washington, DC and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Washington, DC: Full-color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out Washington, DC map (included in print version), plus over 11 color neighborhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers National Mall, White House Area, Foggy Bottom, Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Downtown, Penn Quarter, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Washington, DC, a colorful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximize a quick trip experience. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet enables the curious to experience the world fully and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves, near or far from home.TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Nepal is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the historic temples of old Kathmandu, search for rhinos and tigers in the dawn mist of Chitwan National Park, and trek in the shadow of the world's highest mountain on an Everest Base Camp expedition - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Nepal and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Nepal: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Kathmandu, Around the Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara & Around, The Terai & Mahabharat Range The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Nepal is our most comprehensive guide to the country, and is designed to immerse you in the culture and help you discover the best sights and get off the beaten track. Looking for more extensive trekking coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Thailand is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Learn to cook authentic Thai dishes in Chiang Mai, rock-climb the limestone karsts (or watch from the sugar-white beaches) of Railay, and trek through dense jungle and stay in tree-top bungalows in Kanchanaburi - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Thailand and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Thailand: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Bangkok, Central Thailand, Ko Chang, Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand, Hua Hin, Southern Gulf, Ko Samui, Lower Gulf, Phuket, Andaman Coast The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Thailand is our most comprehensive guide to Thailand, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Bangkok and Pocket Phuket, our handy-sized guides featuring the best sights and experiences for a short visit. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Thailand's Islands & Beaches and Bangkok guides for an in-depth look at all these regions have to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

"A fascinating portrait of a man who has already made history as the first American pope. . . . NPR's Daniel Burke and Scott Detrow set the bar high" -Town & Country "To understand Leo, and what's he's focused on, I really recommend you read American Pope." -Lauren Jackson, The New York Times From the co-host of NPR's All Things Considered and NPR's Senior Editor of Religion and Spirituality, a deeply reported, revelatory biography of Robert Prevost-now known as Pope Leo XIV -that offers rare and exciting details about his journey to the Vatican, and offers key insights into his role as a global leader ready to meet our current moment. On May 8, 2025, eighteen days after the death of Pope Francis, Cardinal Dominique Mamberti stepped out on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to share the name of the new leader of the Catholic Church. "Eminentissimum ac reverendissimum Dominum, Robertum Franciscum Sanctae Romanae Ecclesiae Cardinalem Prevost-qui sibi nomen imposuit Leo XIV." For the first time in its 2,000 year history, the Catholic Church would be led by an American. NPR's Daniel Burke and Scott Detrow, who were in St. Peter's Square that day leading the network's coverage, were among those shocked by the selection. Growing up in the faith as kids and reporting on it as adults, they had been told it was an article of faith, a given, that the Catholic Church would never elect an American pope. And yet, there was Prevost-now Leo XIV-smiling, waving, and declaring to the crowd in Italian, "Peace be with you." Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who grew up just outside Chicago but had spent much of his adult life in Peru, had been a dark horse candidate to say the least-an unassuming Augustinian who had only recently been promoted to the top levels of Church leadership. His elevation to the most prominent religious seat in the world prompted unprecedented enthusiasm-a surge of "Da Pope" memes and American tourists flocking to Rome with gifts of deep dish pizza and hats from Villanova (his alma mater)-but despite international media coverage and fascination, the scope of Prevost's journey has yet to be told in full, intimate detail. Now, in American Pope, Burke and Detrow present the first comprehensive, impressively sourced biography of the new pontiff. The two journalists spent the year after Leo's election reporting in Peru, Chicago, and Rome. They tracked down Leo's close confidants, childhood friends, family members, classmates, fellow clergy, and Vatican insiders. They gained unprecedented access to archival documents, letters, emails, and other personal correspondence that provide key insights into Prevost's experiences and views. As a result, readers are introduced to a man at varying stages of his destiny: Robert, a quiet young boy from a working-class parish straddling Chicago's southern border, coming into his faith in Kennedy-era America; Bob, a serious student who writes for his high school paper and spends time in the seminary leading family interventions for alcoholics; Padre and Monsignor Roberto, a stabilizing and hopeful presence in impoverished and terrorized communities of Peru, and who would help lead his diocese through the COVID-19 pandemic; Father Bob, the leader of the Augustinian order at a time of crisis for the Catholic Church; Cardinal Prevost, the unassuming ally of Pope Francis; and, finally, Leo, whose ascension will forever change the Church he serves and loves. Enlightening, engrossing, and undeniably human, American Pope is the key to understanding one of the most consequential figures of our time.