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FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR 'Beautifully written and highly recommended' BRENT UNDERWOOD, author of Ghost Town Living 'Maxims to live by' EVENING STANDARD We struggle today to find more meaning in our lives and for experience that goes beyond the virtual. The Sublime connects us to immense forces in the universe, the inner worlds of others, lifting us out of ourselves and giving us the dimensions and depth we yearn for. Robert Greene is a trusted guide, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, social strategies and mastery. Now he offers a roadmap to the Sublime, to liberation from the constraints of contemporary life. Greene draws from science, mythology, history, the arts, nature and more to teach us how to: - Open our eyes to the strangeness of being alive on this planet - Free our minds from conventional ways of thinking and perceiving - Harness the practices of ancient civilizations to transcend modern life - Reconnect with our childhood selves to perceive the world anew - Draw on the power found at the fringes of human consciousness - Access our deepest core self to unleash our natural creative powers The Sublime opens us to a fuller, more intense life. Alongside awe-inspiring stories, death-defying encounters, astounding discoveries and radical transformations, Greene offers us exercises and meditations. This is an essential text for anyone in search of life's deeper meaning.

Choose life. Choose love? The Trainspotting crew fall for rave and romance in the blazing new novel from the No.1 bestseller. * A Guardian and Standard 'Book to Look Out For' 2025 *It is the late 1980s, the closing years of Thatcher's Britain. For the Trainspotting crew, a new era is about to begin - a time for hope, for love, for raving. Leaving heroin behind and separated after a drug deal gone wrong, Renton, Sick Boy, Spud and Begbie each want to feel alive. They fill their days with sex and romance and trying to get ahead; they follow the call of the dance floor, with its promise of joy and redemption. Sick Boy starts an intense relationship with Amanda, his 'princess' - rich, connected, everything that he is not. When the pair set a date for their wedding, Sick Boy sees a chance for his generation to take control at last. But as the 1990s dawn, will finding love be the answer to the group's dreams or just another doomed quest? *****PRAISE FOR NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER IRVINE WELSH:'The arrival of Trainspotting was an earth-shaking cultural moment . . . It shines with humour and friendship. Every character here is alive'DOUGLAS STUART'So propulsive . . . about as much fun as you can have between two book covers' THE TIMES'The voice of punk, grown up, grown wiser and grown eloquent'SUNDAY TIMES

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “[A]nother instant classic.” —The Real Book Spy “The undisputed master of blending geopolitics with spycraft…a thriller aficionado’s dream.” —The Providence Journal The new Cold War is about to go hot. #1 New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brad Thor is back with his most intense thriller yet. Scot Harvath is having his best summer ever. With a cottage on the fjord, a boat, and his beautiful girlfriend Sølvi, he’s got everything he could possibly want. But out of vacation days and long overdue back home, America’s top spy has a decision to make—return or submit his resignation. When his deadly past comes calling, though, he’ll be left with no choice at all. Leaving his favourite Oslo café, Harvath watches as a ghost climbs out of a taxi—a man he killed years ago, halfway around the world. How is he still alive? And what is he doing in Norway? In a race against time that will take him high above the Arctic Circle, Harvath is tested in ways he never could’ve imagined and pushed to a limit few human beings could ever endure. If he succeeds, he’ll walk away with everything. If he fails, the United States and its allies will be at the mercy of one of the world’s most dangerous actors.

Choose life. Choose love? The Trainspotting crew fall for rave and romance in the blazing new novel from the No.1 bestseller. * A Guardian and Standard 'Book to Look Out For' 2025 *It is the late 1980s, the closing years of Thatcher's Britain. For the Trainspotting crew, a new era is about to begin - a time for hope, for love, for raving. Leaving heroin behind and separated after a drug deal gone wrong, Renton, Sick Boy, Spud and Begbie each want to feel alive. They fill their days with sex and romance and trying to get ahead; they follow the call of the dance floor, with its promise of joy and redemption. Sick Boy starts an intense relationship with Amanda, his 'princess' - rich, connected, everything that he is not. When the pair set a date for their wedding, Sick Boy sees a chance for his generation to take control at last. But as the 1990s dawn, will finding love be the answer to the group's dreams or just another doomed quest? *****PRAISE FOR NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER IRVINE WELSH:'The arrival of Trainspotting was an earth-shaking cultural moment . . . It shines with humour and friendship. Every character here is alive'DOUGLAS STUART'So propulsive . . . about as much fun as you can have between two book covers' THE TIMES'The voice of punk, grown up, grown wiser and grown eloquent'SUNDAY TIMES

Rome. Turmoil in the Eternal City. The pope has resigned and disappeared without a trace. Nobody knows if he is even still alive. At the same time, his closest confidants are being murdered in the most gruesome ways. As the conclave convenes to elect a successor to the Holy See, Vatican reporter Peter Adam begins to search for the missing pope. His search leads him to a mysterious underground religious fraternity, which has been working against the Church for centuries. Its members base their beliefs on a medieval prophecy: He who shall succeed the current Pope will call himself Peter II. And he will be the last to hold the See of St. Peter. Is the apocalypse at hand? And what will it bring? The fulfillment of mankind's oldest fantasies, or the end of the world? About the Series Written by award-winning screenwriter and author Mario Giordano, "Apocalypsis" is gripping and explosive: what starts out as a sophisticated Vatican conspiracy soon develops into a uniquely intense and spectacular thriller. APOCALYPSIS is a serial novel told in twelve installments per book. The entire saga is revealed throughout three complete novels; this is the complete second novel. About the Author Mario Giordano was born 1963 in Munich, studied psychology in Düsseldorf and writes novels for adults old and young as well as screenplays (his credits include Tatort, Schimanski, Polizeiruf 110, Das Experiment). He lives in Berlin.

E. L. Voynich's "The Gadfly" plunges readers into the heart of the Italian Risorgimento, a period of intense political upheaval and revolution. This meticulously prepared edition revisits a classic of historical fiction, exploring themes of political intrigue and national identity in 19th-century Italy. Set against the backdrop of a nation yearning for unification, the novel captures the spirit of a people striving for freedom and self-determination. "The Gadfly" offers a compelling glimpse into a pivotal moment in Italian history, exploring the complexities of loyalty, betrayal, and the human cost of revolution. A powerful and enduring story, it remains a relevant exploration of political ideals and their consequences. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Forster's classic queer novel, w ith a new introduction by Colm Tóibín, bestselling author of Brooklyn and Long Island 'A monument to a moment when change seemed possible' COLM TÓIBÍN 'It shows the quality of a novelist at the height of his powers' SUNDAY TIMES 'His heart leapt alive and shook him to pieces. It cried "You love and are loved."' Maurice Hall grows up in comfort and privilege near London, in a villa surrounded by pines, where all is convenience and ease. He progresses through a traditional English education, projecting an outer confidence that masks troubling questions about his unspoken desires. At Cambridge University, Maurice meets Clive, an assured older student, with whom he enjoys a close and intense relationship. Sneaking around college, climbing through windows and skipping lectures, Maurice begins to grasp a less conventional view of the nature of love. And then, on a trip to Clive's family estate, he meets Alec, the gamekeeper, and his emotional and sexual awakening reaches its height, opening up the possibility of a life that strays from the path he was raised to follow. But can Maurice overcome societal pressures, self-doubt and heartbreak to find happiness? Forster completed Maurice in 1914 but felt that it could not be published in his lifetime. It was not until 1971, the year after Forster's death, that the novel was finally published.

New York Times bestseller! Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this exhilarating debut middle grade fantasy, the first in a series filled with #blackgirlmagic. Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, the Percy Jackson series, and Nevermoor. Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing brother, Quinton, is alive. Not even when the police told her otherwise, or when she got in trouble for standing up to bullies who said he was gone for good. So when she finds a ticking briefcase in his closet, containing a nomination for a summer tryout at the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, she's certain the secretive organization holds the key to locating Quinton-if only she can wrap her head around the idea of magicians, fairies, aliens, and other supernatural creatures all being real. Now she must compete for a spot against kids who've known about magic their whole lives. No matter how hard she tries, Amari can't seem to escape their intense doubt and scrutiny-especially once her supernaturally enhanced talent is deemed "illegal." With an evil magician threatening the supernatural world, and her own classmates thinking she's an enemy, Amari has never felt more alone. But if she doesn't stick it out and pass the tryouts, she may never find out what happened to Quinton. Plus don't miss the thrilling sequel, Amari and the Great Game!

A BRAND NEW gripping gangland read, perfect for fans of Mobland, House of Guinness and Peaky Blinders, from the bestselling author of Double Trouble. Meet the O'Connors... 🩸 London, 1975. Dublin-born Sean O'Connor rules the streets of Kilburn with his charm and his fists. But the locals don't take kindly to an Irishman muscling in on their patch-and they're out for blood. As a turf war heats up, Sean digs in deeper, determined to protect his empire and his family. But every move he makes pulls him further from the life he promised his wife, Josie, and their young daughter, Orla. Josie just wants out-a quiet life far from the violence and vendettas. But with Sean risking it all, escape might no longer be an option. The streets are closing in. Loyalties will be tested. And not everyone will make it out alive. This Dublin rogue might have built an empire, but he's got a war to fight. Don't miss the start of a gripping new gangland series that will keep you on the edge of your seat! 🩸😮 Praise for Stephanie Harte: 'Stephanie Harte at her best. A must read for all fans of gangland crime.' Bestselling author Kerry Kaya. 'This book was so gripping and intense I read it in a day!' 5 star reader review 'Once you have picked this up I can guarantee that you will not want to put it down' 5 star reader review 'Gripping storyline looking forward to the next read!' 5 star reader review

'The queen of paranormal romance . . . I love everything she does' J. R. WARD The sparks of unexpected passion ignite in this electrifying GhostWalker novel from No.1 New York Times best-selling author Christine Feehan. When Malichai Fortunes attacks a problem, he does it full force - a habit that earns the GhostWalker a painful injury and a forced vacation in San Diego, California. With nothing but physical therapy on the horizon, Malichai is starting to get restless . . . until a striking blue-eyed blonde makes all his senses come alive. Amaryllis is kind and warm and sees beyond Malichai's rough exterior, but he can tell there's something she's hiding. Her innate healing abilities indicate she might be a GhostWalker - albeit an untrained one. Malichai doesn't think their crossing paths is anything more than coincidence, but he can sense that one wrong word could send Amaryllis running. When strange events at his temporary retreat put Malichai on high alert, he knows he won't be able to deal with the threat and keep his woman safe in his weakened state. But calling in his brothers means telling Amaryllis what he really is, and revealing that he knows the truth about her too . . . Everyone's talking about the Ghostwalker series... '[A] dark and seductive paranormal romance series.' HeroesandHeartbreakers.com 'Heart-stopping action. Crazy sexy-time scenes. Tender emotions.' Harlequin Junkie 'Hot-blooded . . . intense and thrilling . . . you don't want to miss it!' Joyfully Reviewed 'With a Feehan novel you know you will get well-developed characters and...a dose of sizzling sexuality...an unbeatable mix.' RT Book Reviews

***The first print run of the UK hardback features stunning illustrated endpapers and illustrated foil hardcover, available only while stocks last*** A SECRET MAGE. A VENGEFUL PRINCE. WILL FORBIDDEN LOVE UNITE THE REALM - OR BURN IT DOWN... *please check trigger warnings before diving in Five years ago, Silas La'Rune lost everything: his mother, his home and his love, Lena Daelyra. Grief turned into rage, and rage to purpose. Now known as the Slayer of Witches, Silas wages a brutal campaign against Magekind. But during a raid on a Mage village, he finds Lena alive, hiding a secret darker than betrayal: she is a Mage herself. Torn between fury and forbidden desire, Silas can't help but show mercy when faced with the eyes of his lost love. Amid a Kingdom on the brink of war, with no one else to turn to, the pair form a fragile alliance to to topple the tyrant King of Otacia - Silas' own father, Ulric La-Rune. Yet another shadow looms, a rising necromancer is beginning to terrorise the land they once called home. Forced to hide their past, every stolen glance reignites a fire they cannot tame. As rebellion ignites and old loyalties fray, Silas can't decide what will destroy him first: her lies or his sins... **** READERS LOVE THE OTACIAN CHRONICLES 'Like a movie... intense, cinematic, and an emotional rollercoaster!' 'Kylie is going to wreck me in book two, and honestly? I'm ready' 'Couldn't eat, sleep or function while I read this book...' 'The plot was PLOTTING HARD! The ending had my jaw ON THE FLOOR'

*Named a Rainbow Book List Title and one of Bank Street Children's Best Books of the Year* A trans teen walks the fine line between doing whatever it takes for his acting dream and staying true to himself in this moving, thought-provoking YA novel from the acclaimed author of Stay Gold. Aspiring actor August Greene just landed a coveted spot at the prestigious School of Performing Arts in New York. There’s only one problem: His conservative parents won’t accept that he’s transgender. And to stay with his aunt in the city, August must promise them he won’t transition. August is convinced he can play the part his parents want while acting cool and confident in the company of his talented new friends. But who is August when the lights go down? And where will he turn when the roles start hitting a little too close to home? Transgender Protagonist: August Greene is an aspiring actor who knows he’s a boy, but for his parents, he must play the role of their daughter to keep his dream alive. Performing Arts School: A coveted spot at a prestigious New York arts high school is his ticket out of Pennsylvania, but the pressure to fit in is as intense as any audition. Found Family: He may be lying to his parents, but August finds unexpected acceptance and friendship with a new group of talented, queer-friendly classmates who see him for who he really is. Identity and Self-Discovery: A moving, authentic story about the performance of identity, the courage to be yourself, and what happens when the role you’re playing starts to feel a little too real.

***The first print run of the UK hardback features stunning illustrated endpapers and illustrated foil hardcover, available only while stocks last*** A SECRET MAGE. A VENGEFUL PRINCE. WILL FORBIDDEN LOVE UNITE THE REALM - OR BURN IT DOWN... *please check trigger warnings before diving in Five years ago, Silas La'Rune lost everything: his mother, his home and his love, Lena Daelyra. Grief turned into rage, and rage to purpose. Now known as the Slayer of Witches, Silas wages a brutal campaign against Magekind. But during a raid on a Mage village, he finds Lena alive, hiding a secret darker than betrayal: she is a Mage herself. Torn between fury and forbidden desire, Silas can't help but show mercy when faced with the eyes of his lost love. Amid a Kingdom on the brink of war, with no one else to turn to, the pair form a fragile alliance to to topple the tyrant King of Otacia - Silas' own father, Ulric La-Rune. Yet another shadow looms, a rising necromancer is beginning to terrorise the land they once called home. Forced to hide their past, every stolen glance reignites a fire they cannot tame. As rebellion ignites and old loyalties fray, Silas can't decide what will destroy him first: her lies or his sins... **** READERS LOVE THE OTACIAN CHRONICLES 'Like a movie... intense, cinematic, and an emotional rollercoaster!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Kylie is going to wreck me in book two, and honestly? I'm ready' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Couldn't eat, sleep or function while I read this book...' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The plot was PLOTTING HARD! The ending had my jaw ON THE FLOOR' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Discours De Cicéron Pour La Loi Manilia... est une traduction française des discours de Cicéron concernant la loi Manilia. Ce texte classique offre un aperçu précieux de la rhétorique romaine et du contexte politique de l'époque. La loi Manilia, un sujet de débat intense à Rome, est ici présentée à travers les mots éloquents de l'un des plus grands orateurs de l'histoire. Cette édition est essentielle pour les étudiants en langues anciennes, les historiens et tous ceux qui s'intéressent à la Rome antique. Redécouvrez l'art oratoire de Cicéron et plongez-vous dans les enjeux politiques de la République romaine grâce à cette traduction soignée. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Solitude is terrifying and awe-inspiring in Alone. -The Wall Street Journal Alone is an intense audiobook that will push listeners to face their deepest fears and realize the human capacity for survival. In April 2013, fifty-year-old Brett Archibald was on board a surf-charter boat, making a night-time crossing of the remote Mentawai Strait off Sumatra, Indonesia. In the middle of a storm, ill with severe food poisoning, he blacked out. When he came to, he found himself in the raging sea, sixty miles from shore. As Brett saw the lights of his boat disappearing into the darkness, it became clear that no one had seen him fall, and that no one would hear his shouts for help. He was alone in the ocean. It would be eight hours before his friends realized he was missing. At that point a frantic search began for a single man somewhere in thousands of square miles of heaving waves. The rough weather meant that no planes or helicopters could assist in the search. According to the experts, he should have died within ten to fourteen hours. Instead, Brett battled Portuguese man o' war and jellyfish, sharks, seagulls, and the stormy seas for more than 28 hours. Alone is the remarkable tale of his miraculous survival and rescue. It is also the story of what it takes to defy extraordinary odds and the incredible power of the human spirit. More praise for Alone: A gripping and sometimes emotionally draining account of survival against almost insurmountable odds. Archibald is a graceful storyteller, as adept at describing the physical challenges of staying alive (such as, for example, a brush with a shark) as he is at describing the mental challenges. - Booklist This survival tale pairs action with emotion and feels ready made for the big screen. - Publishers Weekly

Detective Peter Decker and his wife, Rina Lazarus, risk life and limb to solve a pair of brutal murders that may be tied to a crime from more than twenty years ago in this intense and addictive mystery from New York Times bestselling author Faye Kellerman. On a quiet suburban street in upstate Greenbury, New York, the brutally beaten body of a young man is discovered in the woods adjacent to an empty vacation home. Twenty-six-year-old Brady Neil a resident of the neighboring town of Hamilton, had no criminal record, few friends, worked full-time, and attended community college. But as Detective Peter Decker learns, the clean-cut kid is linked to the criminal world. When Brady was a baby, his father, Brandon Gratz, was convicted of robbing and killing the owners of a local jewelry store. While Gratz and his partner, Kyle Masterson, admitted to the robbery, they swore they left the owners, Glen and Lydia Levine, very much alive. The experienced detective knows there's more to this homicide case than the records show. As he digs into Gratz's past, Decker begins to suspect that the son's murder may be connected to the father's sins. Before he can put together the pieces, Decker finds out that one of Brady Neil's friends, Joseph Boch--aka Boxer--has gone missing. Heading to Boch's house with his temporary new partner, Hamilton PD cop Lenora Baccus, they discover a bloodbath. Who would savagely kill two innocent men--and why? Finding the answers will require all of Decker's skill and knowledge, the help of his fellow Greenbury detectives, Tyler McAdams and Kevin Butterfield, and information gleaned from his wife Rina's behind the scenes investigation to put all the pieces of this deadly puzzle together ... and see justice done.

From the author of the multimillion-copy bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power and The Laws of Human Nature comes a life-changing guide to transcending our own limits to master the power of the Sublime. We struggle today to find more meaning in our lives, and to experience the world in ways that go beyond the virtual. The Sublime connects us to the immense forces in the universe, to the inner worlds of other people, and even to other species, lifting us out of ourselves and giving us the dimensions and depths we yearn for in our lives. Robert Greene is a trusted guide for millions of readers, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, social strategies, and mastery. Now he offers a roadmap to the Sublime, showing us how to liberate ourselves from the constraints of contemporary life. Greene draws from science, mythology, history, the arts, nature, and more to teach us how to: Open our eyes to the strangeness of being alive on this planet Free our minds from conventional ways of thinking and perceiving Harness the intuitions and practices of ancient civilizations to transcend the banalities of modern life Reconnect with our childhood selves to perceive the world anew Draw on the power found at the fringes of human consciousness Access our deepest core self to unleash our natural creative powers The Law of the Sublime opens us to a fuller, more intense relationship to life. Alongside awe-inspiring stories of sublime experiences, including near-death encounters, astonishing discoveries, and radical transformations of consciousness, Greene offers us exercises and meditations to connect with the Sublime that is all around us. This is another masterwork from Robert Greene and is an essential text for anyone in search of life’s deeper meaning.

He's spent his life trying to outrun the storm... She's the calm he's been searching for. Ramona Hendrix has always followed the rules. She built the steady career, lived the safe life-and now feels like she's slowly suffocating. The only place she comes alive is at a Nashville music venue on the weekends, where the thrum of guitars and the chaos of live shows remind her what it feels like to breathe. When she's offered a last-minute chance to hit the road with Atlas Obsidian, a gritty emo rock band in need of a merch girl for their summer tour. It's spontaneous. Wild. Exactly what she needs. But she fears the reckless decision might disappoint the people she cares about most. Atlas Obsidian Frontman Elias Hawthorne is magnetic on stage and mysterious off of it. With lyrics that hint at a haunted past and a silence that speaks louder than any song, he keeps everyone, even his bandmates at a distance. Ramona is intrigued, drawn to the rawness in his voice and the way his eyes seem to carry the weight of untold stories. As long drives and late-night load-outs blur the line between strangers and something more, Ramona finds herself falling into a secret romance with Elias-it's intense, unexpected, and impossible to ignore. With every mile, she uncovers more of the truth he's buried behind his guarded exterior. But Elias's past isn't finished with him yet. And as the ghosts he's spent years outrunning threaten to catch up, Ramona must decide if she's brave enough to stand in the fire with him-or if this summer was only ever meant to burn. He is chaos and shadow. She is serenity and light. Together, they just might learn how to survive the storm.

HER HUSBAND IS IMPRISONED. WHAT WILL SHE RISK TO SAVE HIM? . . . DISCOVER THE SPELLBINDING DARK FANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION 'Do not walk to pick up this book. Run' JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT, bestselling author of FROM BLOOD AND ASH 'The brilliant writing style, the pure angst and heartache; lust and longing - wow!' 5***** READER REVIEW 'This book is EPIC. I'm in love with this series' 5***** READER REVIEW ___________ Lara has watched Ithicana be conquered by her own father. But when she learns her husband, Aren, has been captured in battle, Lara knows her father is only keeping him alive to lure in his traitorous daughter. Risking her life, Lara returns to free the Bridge Kingdom and its king. But her greatest adversary of all might be the very man she's trying to free. Now Lara must decide who she is fighting for: her kingdom, her husband, or herself . . . ___________ 'So good I didn't want it to end. This book left me crying so hard' 5***** READER REVIEW 'Absolutely phenomenal. T hese characters don't just jump out the page, they leap' 5***** READER REVIEW PRAISE FOR THE BRIDGE KINGDOM SERIES 'Exquisite, phenomenal and sexy' Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of Feather 'An epic, action-packed tale of love, revenge, and betrayal' Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Queen 'Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!' Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King PRAISE FOR DANIELLE L. JENSEN 'Richly-woven, evocative and absolutely impossible to put down . . . I loved every word' Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses 'Stellar world-building and multidimensional characters' Kirkus 'Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance' Bookist

“I had become an actor because real life was hard for me. Sometimes it was really rough. Acting was different from real life, yet it gave me the chance to search for complex stories that helped me understand and cope with what I encountered away from the stage lights.” Legendary actor Nick Nolte delivers his most revealing performance yet. This intimate memoir is a tale of art, passion, commitment, addiction, and the quest for personal enlightenment as intense and hypnotic as the man himself.  In a career spanning five decades and hundreds of roles, Nick Nolte has become a true Hollywood icon. Rising from a difficult child-hood in the rural Midwest to leading roles and a trio of Oscar nominations in the golden West, he has been both celebrated and vilified; survived marriages, divorces, and a string of romances; was named People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive”; and suffered public humiliation over his addiction issues, including a drug-fueled trip down the Pacific Coast Highway that resulted in his infamous arrest.  Despite these ups and downs, Nolte has remained true to the craft he loves, portraying a diverse range of characters with his trademark physicality and indelible gravelly voice. Already thirty-five when his performance in the 1976 miniseries Rich Man, Poor Man launched him to stardom, Nolte never learned to play by Hollywood’s rules. A rebel who defies expectations, a committed actor willing to go to extremes for a role, Nolte is motivated by personal, edgy projects, not box office success. Today, he has found peace on his own terms, yet is still driven, juggling projects while raising his young daughter. Nick’s untold story, with never-before-seen photos, offers a candid, unvarnished, close-up look at the man, the career, the loves, and the life.

"Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing." --Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes) "I await each release by this author eagerly and have never been disappointed!" --Book Reviewer (Wish) THE SIXFOLD CROWN: HUNTED is the sixth book in a gritty, intense new fantasy series by USA Today bestseller Morgan Rice, whose books have over 10,000 five-star ratings. The series begins with THE SIXFOLD CROWN: FORGED (book #1). Lyssa ventures into the frozen north, where a brutal warlord rules through fear and the fifth fragment sits embedded in their throne. Disguised as a mercenary, she must earn their trust while plotting to steal the one thing that legitimizes his power. But a message from her past shatters everything she thought she knew. Someone she thought dead is alive, and the revelation threatens to break her focus at the worst possible moment. And when her theft is discovered, Lyssa will learn that some enemies don't stay dead—and some traps have been waiting years to spring. Breathless adventure meets star-crossed romance in this action-packed fantasy series that sweeps you into another world and will keep you turning pages until dawn. Future books in the series are available! "Loved it. Kept me on my toes like the whole time. It made me want to keep reading even when I was supposed to be sleeping." --Book Reviewer (Wish) "The beginnings of something remarkable are there." --San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) "Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers." --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer's Ring)

The Psychology of War is a devastating novel about trauma, propaganda, guilt, and survival. Mik Sidorov did not go to war in search of glory. He did not dream of medals, patriotic speeches, or a heroic death for the motherland. He wanted only an apartment. A balcony. A table. Two plates. Perhaps a family. But the Russia that promised him a future delivered mud, hunger, rust, absurd orders, and a sky dominated by drones. Sent to the front in the Donbass, Mik discovers that real war does not resemble the colored maps on television. It is made of disposable young men, corrupt officers, false reports, starving soldiers, rotten trenches, and bodies thrown into the meat grinder by men who never dirty their own boots. He survives. But surviving is not the same as coming back. Months later, already outside Russia, Mik agrees to tell his story to Jan Kowalski, a Polish war correspondent he once hated. Through the interviews, he revisits the friend who died in the field, the rough sergeant who saved him from the enemy and from his own Russians, the Ukrainian who dismantled his propaganda without needing to torture him, and the mother who received at home a son transformed into a ghost. There is no easy heroism in this book. There is fear. There is hunger. There is guilt. There is silence. There is the brutal mathematics of staying alive when another man was left behind. Part psychological novel, part war drama, part political indictment, The Psychology of War shows that war does not end when the soldier comes home. It only changes address: it enters the mind, the family, the body, sleep, language, and memory. An intense, human, and uncompromising book about the price of believing lies — and about the difficult task of continuing to exist after war has destroyed almost everything.

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Julie Ann Walker's Black Knights Inc. meets the Black Dagger Brotherhood in this high-octane shifter romance filled with alpha wolves, red-hot romance, and thrilling action from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Paige Tyler. The Dallas SWAT team is hiding one hell of a secret-they're a pack of alpha werewolves. They can take down threats no one else can handle without breaking a sweat, but SWAT team commander Gage Dixon wasn't prepared for the intense heat investigative journalist Mackenzie Stone can bring with a single look... Mackenzie never backs down from a story when her gut tells her something is up. And the fact that Gage Dixon has handpicked his perfect team of officers and keeps everyone else at a distance doesn't sit well with her. They must be hiding something...and she's determined to find out what. Keeping Mac at a distance proves impossible for Gage. She's smart, sexy, and makes him feel alive for the first time in years. But she's getting dangerously close to the truth-and perilously close to his heart... Can he protect his wolf brothers and be honest with Mac at the same time, or will she expose the truth of who's really keeping Dallas safe? Praise for Hungry Like the Wolf: "Hot, action-packed, and sexy as hell. Paige Tyler burns up the pages and I couldn't read it fast enough."-Sara Humphreys, award-winning author of Vampire Trouble "Filled with action-packed passion."-Publishers Weekly "Total fun...[Tyler] playfully brings to life werewolves who might just find a humanitarian use for their strength and skills."-Booklist "Hungry Like the Wolf is a great read for those of us who love an action-packed adventure with sexy shifters in uniform."-Tome Tender

He's spent his life trying to outrun the storm... She's the calm he's been searching for. Ramona Hendrix has always followed the rules. She built the steady career, lived the safe life-and now feels like she's slowly suffocating. The only place she comes alive is at a Nashville music venue on the weekends, where the thrum of guitars and the chaos of live shows remind her what it feels like to breathe. When she's offered a last-minute chance to hit the road with Atlas Obsidian, a gritty emo rock band in need of a merch girl for their summer tour. It's spontaneous. Wild. Exactly what she needs. But she fears the reckless decision might disappoint the people she cares about most. Atlas Obsidian Frontman Elias Hawthorne is magnetic on stage and mysterious off of it. With lyrics that hint at a haunted past and a silence that speaks louder than any song, he keeps everyone, even his bandmates at a distance. Ramona is intrigued, drawn to the rawness in his voice and the way his eyes seem to carry the weight of untold stories. As long drives and late-night load-outs blur the line between strangers and something more, Ramona finds herself falling into a secret romance with Elias-it's intense, unexpected, and impossible to ignore. With every mile, she uncovers more of the truth he's buried behind his guarded exterior. But Elias's past isn't finished with him yet. And as the ghosts he's spent years outrunning threaten to catch up, Ramona must decide if she's brave enough to stand in the fire with him-or if this summer was only ever meant to burn. He is chaos and shadow. She is serenity and light. Together, they just might learn how to survive the storm.

Fleeing persecution in 1960s America, a Black couple seeks asylum in Ghana, but fresh dangers and old secrets threaten their newfound freedom in this hypnotic debut novel. "I am truly blown away by this novel."-Jacqueline Woodson, New York Times bestselling author of Red at the Bone ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: CrimeReads When the windshield of his Chevy Impala shatters in a dark diner parking lot in Alabama, Melvin moves without thinking. A split-second reaction marrows in his bones from the days of war, but this time it is the safety of his fiancé, Bernadette, at stake. Impulse keeps them alive, and yet they flee with blood on their hands. What is life like now that they are fugitives? Pack passports. Empty bank accounts. Set their old life on fire. The couple disguise themselves as a pastor and a reluctant pastor's wife who's hiding a secret from her fiancé. With a persistent FBI agent on their trail, they travel to Ghana to seek the help of Melvin's old college friend who happens to be the country's embattled president, Kwame Nkrumah. The couple's chance encounter with Ghana's most beloved highlife musician, Kwesi Kwayson, who's on his way to perform for the president, sparks a journey full of suspense, lust, magic, and danger as Nkrumah's regime crumbles around them. What was meant to be a fresh start quickly spirals into chaos, threatening both their relationship and their lives. Kwesi and Bernadette's undeniable attraction and otherworldly bond cascades during their three-day trek, and so does Melvin's intense jealousy. All three must confront one another and their secrets, setting off a series of cataclysmic events. Steeped in the history and mythology of postcolonial West Africa at the intersection of the civil rights movement in America, this gripping and ambitious debut merges political intrigue, magical encounters, and forbidden romance in an epic collision of morality and power.

"Vivid and charming."-CHARLAINE HARRIS, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series George is a mystery. Tall. Dark. Intense. And she'll need him by her side if she wants to survive. George Holloway has spent his life alone, exploring the treacherous beauty of the Colorado Rockies. He's the best survival expert Search & Rescue has, which makes him the obvious choice to lead Ellie Price through deadly terrain to find her missing father. There's just one problem-Ellie's everything George isn't. She's a city girl, charming, gregarious, delicate, small. And when she looks up at him with those big, dark eyes, he swears he would tear the world apart to keep her safe. Ellie's determined to find her father no matter the cost. But as she and her gorgeous mountain of a guide fight their way through an unforgiving wilderness, they find themselves in the crosshairs of a dangerous man in search of revenge. And they are now his prey... In the remote Rocky Mountains, lives depend on the Search & Rescue brotherhood. But in a place this far off the map, trust is hard to come by and secrets can be murder... "Gripping suspense, unique heroines, sexy heroes." -CHRISTINE FEEHAN, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Search and Rescue Series: On His Watch (FREE novella) Hold Your Breath (Book 1) Fan the Flames (Book 2) Gone too Deep (Book 3) In Safe Hands (Book 4) After the End (FREE novella) What People Are Saying About Katie Ruggle's Romantic Suspense: "I love Ruggle's characters. They're sharply drawn, and vividly alive. I'm happy when they find each other. These are wonderful escapist books."-CHARLAINE HARRIS, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series "Sexy and suspenseful, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough."-JULIE ANN WALKER, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author for Hold Your Breath "Chills and thrills and a sexy slow-burning romance from a terrific new voice."-D.D. AYRES, author of the K-9 Rescue Series for Hold Your Breath

NOW A MAJOR FILM THE NO.1 FRENCH BESTSELLER 'Stunning and heart-gripping' André Aciman, author of Call Me by Your Name 'A beautiful, shattering novel about desire and shame, about passionate youth and the regrets of age' Olivia Laing, bestselling author of Crudo Just outside a hotel in Bordeaux, Philippe, a famous writer, chances upon a young man who bears a striking resemblance to his first love. What follows is a look back to Philippe's teenage years, to a winter morning in 1984, a small French high school, and a carefully timed encounter between two seventeen-year-olds. It's the start of a secret, intensely passionate, world-altering love affair between Philippe and his classmate, Thomas. Dazzlingly rendered by Molly Ringwald, the acclaimed actor and writer, in her first-ever translation, Besson's exquisitely moving coming-of-age story captures the tenderness of first love - and the heart-breaking passage of time. 'It has been years since anything moved me as much as Lie With Me. It will become a classic.' Jonathan Coe, bestselling author of Middle England 'An intense, unforgettable novel, alive with the ache of longing and loss.' Sarah Waters, bestselling, award-winning author of The Little Stranger and Fingersmith 'Devastating and tender; this is the book I wish I'd read when I was 15, and a book I'm glad to have as a companion now' Andrew McMillan, award-winning author of Physical 'A deeply moving depiction of first love, both tender and elegiac.' John Boyne, bestselling author of A Ladder to the Sky and The Heart's Invisible Furies 'A slender, sad, acute novel... absolutely excellent' Sarah Perry, bestselling author of The Essex Serpent and Melmoth 'A tender, sensuous novel' New York Times Book Review 'Full of Proustian echoes, this story of gay adolescence deals with complex issues of class, shame and secrecy' Guardian 'A poignant tale that captures the intensity of first love with all its sadness, longing and regret' Daily Mail 'This novel can be read in a matter of hours, but its impact, like the love affair it details, will echo in the mind' Irish Times

This stunning first edition features a foiled jacket - a must-have for collectors everywhere! "A dark dream of a book." -Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Red Queen series and the Realm Breaker trilogy "A riveting, magical read that is impossible to put down." -Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Divine Rivals Set in a world of insatiable immortals, their eternal rivalries, and the humans trapped between them, Mortal Things is a cinematic and sweeping new fantasy from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu, perfect for fans of Heartless Hunter and A Darker Shade of Magic. Rose Lin Fairchild didn't believe in gods, but one chose her anyway. Rose despises Raven, the god of Death. His mysterious commands. His mercurial moods. His closed heart. But most of all, she loathes that she was forced to become his Harbinger, a human mercenary tasked to fulfill their god's every want and whim. Still, she would do it again, because being a Harbinger is the only thing keeping her best friend alive. When a murder rocks the world of the gods, Rose is suddenly thrust into the immortal realm's spotlight as Raven's heir. This is her chance to free her friend once and for all. But in order for her to ascend, she must first prove herself to the other gods-and the one person standing in her way is a fellow Harbinger. Étienne Beauchard is notorious for his sly wit and charming good looks. Rose can't stand that he is the one assigned to test her abilities, but as their initial hostility evolves into an intense attraction, they find that the gods' secrets go deeper than they ever expected. Something is wrong in the immortal world, something that threatens to break their bond and engulf them all in war. As Rose and Étienne fight to uncover the truth and trust each other with their hearts, they realize that everything hinges on the same question: How far would you go to save the person you love?