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Game of Thrones fans will love the New York Times bestselling Abhorsen series. Sabriel, the first installment in the series, launched critically acclaimed author Garth Nix onto the fantasy scene as a rising star. This collection gathers all four titles in the popular series, including the long-awaited prequel, Clariel. Sabriel: Since childhood, Sabriel has lived outside the walls of the Old Kingdom, away from the power of Free Magic, and away from the Dead who refuse to stay dead. But now her father, the Abhorsen, is missing, and Sabriel must cross into that world to find him. There she confronts an evil that threatens much more than her life and comes face-to-face with her own hidden destiny. . . . Lirael: Lirael has never felt like a true daughter of the Clayr. She doesn't even have the Sight—the ability to see into possible futures—that is the very birthright of the Clayr. Nevertheless she must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil—one that threatens to break the very boundary between Life and Death itself. With only her faithful companion, the Disreputable Dog, to help her, Lirael must find the courage to seek her own hidden destiny. Abhorsen: The Abhorsen Sabriel and King Touchstone are missing, leaving only Lirael—newly come into her inheritance as the Abhorsen-in-Waiting—to stop the Destroyer. With only a vision from the Clayr to guide her, Lirael must search in both Life and Death for some means to defeat the evil destructor—before it is too late. . . . Clariel: Clariel is the daughter of one of the most notable families in the Old Kingdom, with blood relations to the Abhorsen and, most important, to the King. She dreams of living a simple life but discovers this is hard to achieve when a dangerous creature is loose in the city and there is a plot brewing against the King. When Clariel is drawn into the efforts to find and capture the creature, she finds hidden sorcery within herself, yet it is magic that carries great dangers. This complete four-book collection includes all the signature elements that have made Garth Nix a fantasy legend: A Unique World of Magic: Enter the Old Kingdom, a land where Free Magic runs wild and the Dead refuse to stay dead, separated from the modern world by a formidable Wall. Unforgettable Heroines: Follow Sabriel, Lirael, and Clariel—three young women bound by blood to the Abhorsen line—as they are called to fight ancient evils and embrace their power. The Line of the Abhorsen: Discover the secrets of the Abhorsen, a lineage of necromancers tasked not with raising the Dead, but with laying them back to rest using a unique blend of Charter Magic and mystical bells. Epic Coming-of-Age Adventures: From a girl who must venture into Death to save her father to a royal daughter who wants only a simple life, each story explores the heavy burden of a hidden destiny.

Wouldn't it be fantastic if you could simply wave a magic wand to get kids to do what you wanted? Too many parents, and teachers for that matter, struggle to get their requests heard, understood and taken seriously - kids just don't seem to be able to do as they're told nowadays. In Words that Work: How to Get Kids to Do Almost Anything, author Alicia Eaton, a leading Harley Street Hypnotherapist & Advanced NLP Practitioner, explains how much easier it is to get children to co-operate, simply by changing the vocabulary and structure of your sentences. She shows how powerful words are if you know about the NLP 'language of persuasion and influence'. And also shares the secret to slipping 'hypnotic influence' into day-to-day conversations. Originally a Montessori teacher and a mother to three, now grown-up children, Alicia's combined all her skills, knowledge and expert training to create this unique parenting system that really works. So whether the issue is mealtime arguments over fussy eating or junk food cravings; an anxiety or phobia about dogs, spiders, going to school or exams; a lack of confidence; bad habits such as nail-biting, thumbsucking or bedwetting, you'll quickly learn what to say and what not to say. You'll be able to put an end to the nagging and yelling that gets you nowhere and wears you out; reward systems and star charts that quickly lose their appeal; bribery and punishments that achieve nothing and make everyone feel bad. Parents who appear to have well-behaved, happy, high achieving kids are not just plain 'lucky' - quite simply, they're handling things differently and with a bit of inside knowledge, you can too.

Bloomsbury presents Illuminations by Alan Moore, read by Rory Kinnear, Emilia Fox, Laura Haddock, Nina Sosanya, Toby Jones, Clarke Peters, Mark Meadows, Sian Clifford, Alan Moore and Matt Reeves.NATIONAL BESTSELLERNEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICEFrom New York Times bestselling author Alan Moore—one of the most influential writers in the history of comics—"a dynamite story collection" (The New York Times Book Review) which takes us to the fantastical underside of reality.In his first-ever short story collection, which spans forty years of work, Alan Moore presents a series of wildly different and equally unforgettable characters who discover—and in some cases even make and unmake—the various uncharted parts of existence.In "A Hypothetical Lizard," two concubines in a brothel of fantastical specialists fall in love with tragic ramifications. In "Not Even Legend," a paranormal study group is infiltrated by one of the otherworldly beings they seek to investigate. In "Illuminations," a nostalgic older man decides to visit a seaside resort from his youth and finds the past all too close at hand. And in the monumental novella "What We Can Know About Thunderman," which charts the surreal and Kafkaesque history of the comics industry's major players over the last seventy-five years, Moore reveals the dark, beating heart of the superhero business.From ghosts and otherworldly creatures to theoretical Boltzmann brains fashioning the universe at the big bang, Illuminations is exactly that—a series of bright, startling tales from a contemporary legend that reveal the full power of imagination and magic.

House of Dragons is an enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn romantasy that has been called 'Fourth Wing meets Throne of Glass', from No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author K. A. Linde. Ten years ago, half-Fae, half human Kerrigan Argon was discreetly dropped off at the steps of Draco Mountain with nothing but a note. Her life changed completely as she was swept into the care of the House of Dragons - an elite training programme for gifted Fae. On the year of their seventeenth name day, each student is chosen by one of the twelve tribes of Alandria to enter society. This year, everyone is chosen, except Kerrigan. So, she strikes a bargain with the Dragon Society: convince a tribe to select her or give up her birthright forever. With the unlikeliest of allies - Fordham Ollivier, the cursed Fae prince who escaped his dark throne - she has to chart her own destiny to reshape the world. Introducing the Royal Houses series: the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human, as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem and romance. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black and Rebecca Yarros. Discover the second heart-pounding book in the series, House of Shadows.

The second book in the gorgeous and bestselling Twin Crowns YA romantasy series - deeply romantic and bursting with high-stakes adventure! Praise for the Twin Crown series: "Twin Crowns cast a spell on me from the very first pages - I was thoroughly bewitched by this marvelous book! Don't miss it!" - SARAH J MAAS 'Magical, clever, surprising and pure fun. If you love wicked kings, sexy bandits and sister stories that are full of heart, this is a must read' STEPHANIE GARBER 'Pure indulgence - a minibreak in book form' - GUARDIAN "This book gave me butterflies. Delicious fun, in the loveliest of ways." - LAUREN JAMES 'The charm of The Princess Bride and all the stakes of Game of Thrones. Addictive, swoony, tender and vivid - I loved it with all my heart.' - KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE 'Full of magic, intrigue, romance and fun.' - DAILY MIRROR 'Twin Crowns is so joyous that days after reading, I'm still grinning.' - ROSHANI CHOKSI "Daring deception, spectacular settings and two very appealing love interests..." - KENDARE BLAKE 'Fresh, funny and exciting' - LOUISE O'NEILL 'Reading Twin Crowns left me giddy. Adventure, romance, TWO incredible protagonists, magic, sisterhood... I loved it.' - LAURA WOOD Twin queens Wren and Rose have claimed their crowns ... but not everyone is happy about witches sitting on Eana's throne. Cool-headed Rose sets off on a Royal Tour to win over the doubters, but soon finds herself drawn to the Sunkissed Kingdom. Here secrets are revealed about those closest to her, and Rose finds her loyalties divided. Meanwhile rebellious Wren steals away to the icy north to rescue their beloved grandmother, Banba. But when she accepts King Alarik's deadly magical bargain in exchange for Banba's freedom, the spell has unexpected - and far-reaching - consequences ... As an ancient curse begins to arise from the darkness, the sisters must come together and unite the crown. Their lives - and the future of Eana - depend on it. Break the ice to free the curse, Kill one twin to save another ... Cursed Crowns reached number 6 in the Sunday Times Bestseller chart week ending 14/05/2023.

The Sunday Times bestseller and instant New York Times bestseller! Perfect for fans of The Vampire Diaries and Shadow and Bone. **Special collector's edition with hidden cover available while stocks last - cover may vary** --- "Your destiny is not to do what is right. Your destiny is to destroy us all." Willow Madizza never thought she'd accept a place at Hollow's Grove University, the secret and prestigious institution where the best and brightest of her fellow witches learn to wield their magic. But Willow has reasons for being at Hollow's Grove beyond the education it offers. Raised to be a weapon against the Coven that presides over the University, she must find the bones of her ancestors in order to reclaim the magic that is her destiny. Her only obstacle is Alaric Grayson Thorne, the University's beautiful and infuriating Headmaster. Gray is ruthless, manipulative, dangerous - he represents everything Willow has been taught to despise. But despite their mutual loathing, Gray understands Willow better than anyone, and he might just be the key to unlocking her full power . . . --- Readers devoured The Coven! ' A gripping, sexy, atmospheric read' ' A deliciously dark, enemies to lovers , forbidden romance set in an academy for witches' 'Something just hits different when vampires are involved' 'The twists and turns this story took had me speechless !' 'Loved this book from start to finish . . . the author really had me on the edge of my seat with the cliffhanger!' 'The chemistry is off the charts ' --- Featuring all your favourite tropes! -Enemies-to-lovers - Witches, vampires, demons - Delicious spice payoff - Morally grey MMC - Forbidden romance - Dark academia - Forced proximity The Coven is book one in the Coven of Bones series and ends on a cliffhanger. This is a gothic, dark academia paranormal romance and includes elements that may be triggering to some readers. For a full list of content warnings, please see the author's website. Instant New York Times bestseller, August 2024, and Sunday Times bestseller, October 2024

The Sunday Times bestseller and instant New York Times bestseller! Perfect for fans of The Vampire Diaries and Shadow and Bone. **Special collector's edition with hidden cover available while stocks last - cover may vary** --- "Your destiny is not to do what is right. Your destiny is to destroy us all." Willow Madizza never thought she'd accept a place at Hollow's Grove University, the secret and prestigious institution where the best and brightest of her fellow witches learn to wield their magic. But Willow has reasons for being at Hollow's Grove beyond the education it offers. Raised to be a weapon against the Coven that presides over the University, she must find the bones of her ancestors in order to reclaim the magic that is her destiny. Her only obstacle is Alaric Grayson Thorne, the University's beautiful and infuriating Headmaster. Gray is ruthless, manipulative, dangerous - he represents everything Willow has been taught to despise. But despite their mutual loathing, Gray understands Willow better than anyone, and he might just be the key to unlocking her full power . . . --- Readers devoured The Coven! ' A gripping, sexy, atmospheric read' ' A deliciously dark, enemies to lovers , forbidden romance set in an academy for witches' 'Something just hits different when vampires are involved' 'The twists and turns this story took had me speechless !' 'Loved this book from start to finish . . . the author really had me on the edge of my seat with the cliffhanger!' 'The chemistry is off the charts ' --- Featuring all your favourite tropes! -Enemies-to-lovers - Witches, vampires, demons - Delicious spice payoff - Morally grey MMC - Forbidden romance - Dark academia - Forced proximity The Coven is book one in the Coven of Bones series and ends on a cliffhanger. This is a gothic, dark academia paranormal romance and includes elements that may be triggering to some readers. For a full list of content warnings, please see the author's website. Instant New York Times bestseller, August 2024, and Sunday Times bestseller, October 2024

This edition is a fully illustrated reprint of the 1904 publication by Aleister Crowley and Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers. This edition of The Lesser Key of Solomon the King contains all of the over 150 seals, sigils, and charts of the original lesser book of Solomon. Beware of other editions that do not contain the Lesser Key of Solomon seals; they were painstakingly researched by Mathers and Crowley, and Solomon's lesser key is enhanced by their inclusion. This edition also contains Crowley's original comments located in over 35 annotations to help the reader understand the lesser keys of Solomon the king. In this work, Crowley and Mathers assemble descriptions and directions for the invocation of over 72 demons or spirits. Included are: illustrations of Solomon's Magic Circle & Triangle, Enochian translations of the Goetia book, step by step guides for invocation, as well as definitions and explanations for the ancient terms seen throughout the Lesser Key of Solomon book. The Lesser Key of Solomon, or the Clavicula Salomonis Regis, or Lemegeton, is a compilation of materials and writings from ancient sources making up a text book of magic or "grimoire." Portions of this book can be traced back to the mid-16th to 17th centuries, when occult researchers such as Cornelius Agrippa and Johannes Trithemisus assembled what they discovered during their investigations into their own great works. As a modern grimoire, the Lesser Key of Solomon has seen several editions with various authors and editors taking liberty to edit and translate the ancient writings and source material. In 1898, Arthur Edward Waite published his The Book of Black Magic and of Pacts, which contained large portions of the Lemegeton. He was followed by Mathers and Crowley in 1904 who published The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon. Many others have assembled their own version of this ancient material since, and it is important to realize that it is the contents rather than the book itself that make up the Lesser Key. Traditionally, the source material is divided into five books: Ars Goetia, Ars Theurgia Goetia, Ars Paulina, Ars Almadel, and Ars Notoria. Mathers and Crowley indicate their edition is a translation only of the first book: Goetia. In the preface to this edition, it is explained that a "Secret Chief" of the Rosicrucian Order directed the completion of the book. The original editor was a G. H. Fra. D.D.C.F. who translated ancient texts from French, Hebrew, and Latin, but was unable to complete his labors because of the martial assaults of the Four Great Princes. Crowley was then asked to step in and finish what the previous author had begun. Traditionally, S. L. MacGregor Mathers is credited as the translator of this edition, and Crowley is given the title of editor. Although impossible to verify, it is often claimed that Mathers did not want to publish this work, but Crowley did so anyway without his permission.

Perfect for fans of The Vampire Diaries and Shadow and Bone. **Sprayed edge edition available while stocks last - edition may vary** 'The romance sizzles in this spooky paranormal world of witches, curses, and brooding gray characters. A delight for the fans of adult paranormal and gothic romances!' - RuNyx, New York Times bestselling author of Gothikana "Your destiny is not to do what is right. Your destiny is to destroy us all." Willow Madizza never thought she'd accept a place at Hollow's Grove University, the secret and prestigious institution where the best and brightest of her fellow witches learn to wield their magic. But Willow has reasons for being at Hollow's Grove beyond the education it offers. Raised to be a weapon against the Coven that presides over the University, she must find the bones of her ancestors in order to reclaim the magic that is her destiny. Her only obstacle is Alaric Grayson Thorne, the University's beautiful and infuriating Headmaster. Gray is ruthless, manipulative, dangerous - he represents everything Willow has been taught to despise. But despite their mutual loathing, Gray understands Willow better than anyone, and he might just be the key to unlocking her full power . . . - Readers devoured The Coven! ' A gripping, sexy, atmospheric read' ' A deliciously dark, enemies to lovers , forbidden romance set in an academy for witches' 'Something just hits different when vampires are involved' 'The twists and turns this story took had me speechless !' 'Loved this book from start to finish . . . the author really had me on the edge of my seat with the cliffhanger!' 'The chemistry is off the charts ' _ Featuring all your favourite tropes! - Witches, vampires, demons - Delicious spice payoff - Morally grey MMC - Forbidden romance - Dark academia - Forced proximity The Coven is book one in the Coven of Bones series and ends on a cliffhanger. This is a gothic, dark academia paranormal romance and includes elements that may be triggering to some readers. For a full list of content warnings, please see the author's website.

The second book in the gorgeous and bestselling Twin Crowns YA romantasy series - deeply romantic and bursting with high-stakes adventure! Praise for the Twin Crown series: "Twin Crowns cast a spell on me from the very first pages - I was thoroughly bewitched by this marvelous book! Don't miss it!" - SARAH J MAAS 'Magical, clever, surprising and pure fun. If you love wicked kings, sexy bandits and sister stories that are full of heart, this is a must read' STEPHANIE GARBER 'Pure indulgence - a minibreak in book form' - GUARDIAN "This book gave me butterflies. Delicious fun, in the loveliest of ways." - LAUREN JAMES 'The charm of The Princess Bride and all the stakes of Game of Thrones. Addictive, swoony, tender and vivid - I loved it with all my heart.' - KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE 'Full of magic, intrigue, romance and fun.' - DAILY MIRROR 'Twin Crowns is so joyous that days after reading, I'm still grinning.' - ROSHANI CHOKSI "Daring deception, spectacular settings and two very appealing love interests..." - KENDARE BLAKE 'Fresh, funny and exciting' - LOUISE O'NEILL 'Reading Twin Crowns left me giddy. Adventure, romance, TWO incredible protagonists, magic, sisterhood... I loved it.' - LAURA WOOD Twin queens Wren and Rose have claimed their crowns ... but not everyone is happy about witches sitting on Eana's throne. Cool-headed Rose sets off on a Royal Tour to win over the doubters, but soon finds herself drawn to the Sunkissed Kingdom. Here secrets are revealed about those closest to her, and Rose finds her loyalties divided. Meanwhile rebellious Wren steals away to the icy north to rescue their beloved grandmother, Banba. But when she accepts King Alarik's deadly magical bargain in exchange for Banba's freedom, the spell has unexpected - and far-reaching - consequences ... As an ancient curse begins to arise from the darkness, the sisters must come together and unite the crown. Their lives - and the future of Eana - depend on it. Break the ice to free the curse, Kill one twin to save another ... Cursed Crowns reached number 6 in the Sunday Times Bestseller chart week ending 14/05/2023.

What if the most accurate magical calendar you've ever owned is the one you've been ignoring? You know the days when the tiredness arrives two hours early, when your skin wakes before the storm, when focus narrows without permission-or scatters on the "perfect" lunar night. You override it. You check the almanac. You work anyway. And something always costs you. This book is for the witches who have felt the quiet mismatch between the sky's schedule and their own flesh. The Witch's Body Calendar offers a radical yet deeply traditional shift: treat the body as the primary timing system. The moon, the Wheel, the planetary hours remain valuable-shared, beautiful, worth consulting. But they are secondary languages. Your body has been keeping its own seasons longer than any chart on your wall: the root season of deep inward work, the high-pressure days of brittle clarity, the thin-skinned weather when boundaries dissolve, the fallow quiet after intensity. These are not moods. They are climates. And they have been reporting accurately all along. Through practical instruments-threshold checks, evening weather notes, weekly sketches, and a living personal calendar you build yourself-you learn to: Read five distinct "rooms" of bodily information (energy tone, sleep texture, skin reactivity, emotional weather, attentional focus) Map your unique inner seasons without forcing them into someone else's system Adapt ritual, devotion, kitchen work, and garden tending to the actual state of your flesh Hold honest conversation with the moon instead of obedience Keep practice alive even in deep withdrawal No dogma. No new orthodoxy. No demand that you abandon the sky. Only a clear method for putting the body back in the first position-so that your magic, your rest, your relationships, and your ordinary days finally move with the grain instead of against it. This is not another lunar calendar. It is the calendar that was already running underneath every one you've ever used. For witches ready to stop performing the correct night and start keeping the real one.

House of Dragons is an enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn romantasy that has been called 'Fourth Wing meets Throne of Glass', from No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author K. A. Linde. Ten years ago, half-Fae, half human Kerrigan Argon was discreetly dropped off at the steps of Draco Mountain with nothing but a note. Her life changed completely as she was swept into the care of the House of Dragons - an elite training programme for gifted Fae. On the year of their seventeenth name day, each student is chosen by one of the twelve tribes of Alandria to enter society. This year, everyone is chosen, except Kerrigan. So, she strikes a bargain with the Dragon Society: convince a tribe to select her or give up her birthright forever. With the unlikeliest of allies - Fordham Ollivier, the cursed Fae prince who escaped his dark throne - she has to chart her own destiny to reshape the world. Introducing the Royal Houses series: the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human, as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem and romance. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black and Rebecca Yarros. Discover the second heart-pounding book in the series, House of Shadows.

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 1997 im Fachbereich Theologie - Vergleichende Religionswissenschaft, Note: 2, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover (Seminar für Religionswissenschaft), Veranstaltung: Religiöse Minderheiten in Großbritannien, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Im Jahr 1888 wurde der Golden Dawn gegründet. Er begründete das Wieder - Interesse am Okkulten, welches bis heute anhält. Der Golden Dawn machte eine Menge okkultes Wissen verfügbar. Geistig stammt er von den Rosenkreuzern, Freimaurern und Theosophen ab. Die erste Golden Dawn - Loge war die Isis Urania - Loge, welche 1888 von Dr. Wynn - Westcott, Dr. Woodman und McGregor Mathers gegründet wurde. Alle drei waren Freimaurermeister. Bei den Freimaurern waren sie Leiter der SRIA, ein Zusammenschluß für Studien- und Zerimonielle Zwecke, Der nur für Freimaurermeister offen war. Dr. Wynn - Westcott und McGregor Mathers waren auch Mitglieder der Theosophischen Gesellschaft. Mitglieder der Isis Urania - Loge waren unter anderem Moina Mathers, Aleister Crowley, Florence Farr, Athur Waite und William Butler Yeats. Anhand der Mitglieder und Freunde dieser Loge kann man erkennen, daß der literarische und keltische Einfluß enorm war. Die in der Loge praktizierten Rituale basierten auf mittelalterliche magische Handbücher und die Schriften von Eliphas Levi. Aleister Crowley wurde am 18.11.1898 in die Isis Urania - Loge initiiert. 1903 began er seinen eigenen Orden "Agentum Astrum" zu gründen. In den OTO wurde Crowley 1912 initiiert. 1921 übernimmt er die Leitung für den englischen Teil des OTO. Gerald Brosseau Gardner war der erste, der über die Hexenkunst schrieb. Er wurde 1884 geboren und war als Beamter hauptsächlich in Malaya. 1936 kehrte er nach Großbritannien zurück und wurde dort Mitglied der Folklore Society und im Juni 1939 Mitglied vom Rosicrucian Theatre. Dort lernte Gardner im selben Jahr Dorothy Clutterbuck, eine wohlhabende Dame, kennen, welche ihn inder Nähe von New Forrest in den Wicca - Kult initiiert haben soll. 1946 lernte er Aleister Crowley kennen und erhielt von diesem den OTO - Grad. Dort stand Gardner in Kontakt mit Gründern anderer Orden. Er wurde Mitglied von Crowley`s Zweig des OTO und bekam von Crowley einen OTO - Charter. Aufgrund des damals noch existierenden "Witchcraft - Act" veröffentlichte Gardner einige Informationen unter dem Deckmantel der Fiktion in seinem Roman "High Magic`s Aid", der 1949 unter seinem Hexennamen "Scire" erschien. Der "Witchcraft - Act" wurde 1736 in Kraft gesetzt und beruhte auf der Überzeugung, daß es keine Hexerei oder Magie gibt. [...]

A handsome, freckled data analyst. A messy, optimistic Christmas tree farm owner. A small town with the best hazelnut lattes on the east coast. --------- 'B.K Borison is the most exciting new voice in romance' - Hannah Grace, author of Icebreaker 'This is the easiest I've ever fallen in love with a romance, Borison's words have a special kind of magic ' - Elena Armas, author of The Spanish Love Deception Lovelight Farms is a sweet and steamy romance, by B. K. Borison, a holiday happily-ever-after for fans of Tessa Bailey and Hannah Grace. In an effort to save the Christmas tree farm she's loved since she was a child, Stella enters a contest with insta-famous influencer Evelyn St. James. With the added publicity and the huge cash prize, she might just be able to save the farm from its financial woes. There's just one problem. To make the farm seem like a romantic destination for the holidays, she lied on the application and said that she owns Lovelight Farms with her boyfriend. Only . . . there is no boyfriend. Enter best friend Luka Peters. He just came home for some hot chocolate, and somehow got a farm and a serious relationship in the process. Will their fake love affair save Lovelight Farms in time for Christmas? 'Festive, small town swoon is folded lovingly into every single page' - Tessa Bailey, author of It Happened One Summer 'The Lovelight series is my happy place' - Sarah Adams, author of The Cheat Sheet Lovelight Farms is the first in the Lovelight series of interconnected, standalone romcoms. Continue the cosy, spicy fun with book two, In the Weeds . . . --------- 5* Reader Reviews: 'I enjoyed every second of this book' 'The chemistry is off the charts!' 'I literally could not put Lovelight Farms down, I am OBSESSED'

"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 beginnings of something remarkable are there." --San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) From #1 bestseller Morgan Rice, author of A Quest of Heroes (over 1,300 five star reviews) comes REIGN OF DRAGONS, book #11 in the AGE OF THE SORCERERS series, which begins with REALM OF DRAGONS (book #1), a #1 bestseller with over 400 five-star reviews—and a free download! In REIGN OF DRAGONS, Ash's quest to find his missing sister leads him to the heart of the resistance movement, where he must grow from lone survivor to inspirational leader. Secrets unravel as they breach an enemy fortress, revealing a plot to unleash an age-old magical force: the Dragon Forge. With his sister still captive in distant lands and a terrifying destiny at her heels, Ash must chart a course through treacherous waters, where magic and might collide. AGE OF THE SORCERERS weaves an epic sage of love, of passion, of sibling rivalry; of rogues and hidden treasure; of monks and warriors; of honor and glory, and of betrayal, fate and destiny. It is a tale you will not put down until the early hours, one that will transport you to another world and have you fall in love with characters you will never forget. It appeals to all ages and genders. Future books in the series are also available! "A spirited fantasy ….Only the beginning of what promises to be an epic young adult series." --Midwest Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) "Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing." --Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes)

Fourth Wing meets Throne of Glass in the first novel in the Royal Houses series, from No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author K. A. Linde. Ten years ago, half-Fae, half-human Kerrigan Argon was discreetly dropped off at the steps of Draco Mountain with nothing but a note. Her life changed completely as she was swept into the care of the House of Dragons - an elite training programme for gifted Fae. On the year of their seventeenth name day, each student is chosen by one of the twelve tribes of Alandria to enter society. This year, everyone is chosen - except Kerrigan. So, she strikes a bargain with the Dragon Society: convince a tribe to select her or give up her birthright forever. With the unlikeliest of allies - Fordham Ollivier, the cursed Fae prince who escaped his dark throne - she has to chart her own destiny to reshape the world. Introducing the Royal Houses series: the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human, as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem and romance. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black and Rebecca Yarros. Tropes: Enemies to lovers, slow burn, dragons, fae. Discover the second heart-pounding book in the series, House of Shadows. ** Readers LOVE House of Dragons . . . 'Okay, it's giving ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, and Hunger Games vibes and I am here for it' 'I'm absolutely obsessed with this book' 'Kerrigan was so fun to watch, she had me on the edge of my seat all the way through' 'I fell in love with this world' 'If you love works by Holly Black, V.E. Schwab, and Rebecca Yarros, you'll LOVE this one'

Fourth Wing meets Throne of Glass in the first novel in the Royal Houses series, from No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author K. A. Linde. Ten years ago, half-Fae, half-human Kerrigan Argon was discreetly dropped off at the steps of Draco Mountain with nothing but a note. Her life changed completely as she was swept into the care of the House of Dragons - an elite training programme for gifted Fae. On the year of their seventeenth name day, each student is chosen by one of the twelve tribes of Alandria to enter society. This year, everyone is chosen - except Kerrigan. So, she strikes a bargain with the Dragon Society: convince a tribe to select her or give up her birthright forever. With the unlikeliest of allies - Fordham Ollivier, the cursed Fae prince who escaped his dark throne - she has to chart her own destiny to reshape the world. Introducing the Royal Houses series: the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human, as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem and romance. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black and Rebecca Yarros. Tropes: Enemies to lovers, slow burn, dragons, fae. Discover the second heart-pounding book in the series, House of Shadows. ** Readers LOVE House of Dragons . . . 'Okay, it's giving ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, and Hunger Games vibes and I am here for it' 'I'm absolutely obsessed with this book' 'Kerrigan was so fun to watch, she had me on the edge of my seat all the way through' 'I fell in love with this world' 'If you love works by Holly Black, V.E. Schwab, and Rebecca Yarros, you'll LOVE this one'

"If more business books were as useful, concise, and just plain fun to read as THE MCKINSEY WAY, the business world would be a better place." --Julie Bick, best-selling author of ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW IN BUSINESS I LEARNED AT MICROSOFT. "Enlivened by witty anecdotes, THE MCKINSEY WAY contains valuable lessons on widely diverse topics such as marketing, interviewing, team-building, and brainstorming." --Paul H. Zipkin, Vice-Dean, The Fuqua School of Business It's been called "a breeding ground for gurus." McKinsey & Company is the gold-standard consulting firm whose alumni include titans such as "In Search of Excellence" author Tom Peters, Harvey Golub of American Express, and Japan's Kenichi Ohmae. When Fortune 100 corporations are stymied, it's the "McKinsey-ites" whom they call for help. In THE MCKINSEY WAY, former McKinsey associate Ethan Rasiel lifts the veil to show you how the secretive McKinsey works its magic, and helps you emulate the firm's well-honed practices in problem solving, communication, and management. He shows you how McKinsey-ites think about business problems and how they work at solving them, explaining the way McKinsey approaches every aspect of a task: How McKinsey recruits and molds its elite consultants; How to "sell without selling"; How to use facts, not fear them; Techniques to jump-start research and make brainstorming more productive; How to build and keep a team at the top its game; Powerful presentation methods, including the famous waterfall chart, rarely seen outside McKinsey; How to get ultimate "buy-in" to your findings; Survival tips for working in high-pressure organizations. Both a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most admired and secretive companies in the business world and a toolkit of problem-solving techniques without peer, THE MCKINSEY WAY is fascinating reading that empowers every business decision maker to become a better strategic player in any organization.

From international bestselling author Kat Blackthorne comes a haunted and spooky twist on Medusa and Beauty and the Beast. For everyone who needs a sapphic story where the women are lethal and insatiable. To be bid on was to be bought as a wife. To the winning bidder his prize, a maid, a servant, a child-bearer. That would be Poesy Laroche's life, she realized, as she walked down the aisle to her future husband. He'd promised to break her into submission, and she knew his words were true. In an act of desperation, she takes the reins of her fate and dives into the woods rife with terrors. The screams that come at night become only whispers of stories about the mysterious Lady Venom. Her manor is filled with snakes and horrors. And when Poesy gets lost within her maze, Lady Venom claims her as her own mistress, with no hope to escape. Poesy is locked into a haunted estate where the flowers watch, the ghosts whisper while the snakes slither, and everyone knows the deadliest of them all is their Lady that rules them. But there are secrets to uncover both within the eerie walls and in the riddles atop Lady's Venom's forked tongue as she incites more danger and pleasure than Poesy ever thought possible. But will it be enough to keep Poesy from her fate? Or will the hidden truths prove more fateful than a serpent's bite? Lady Venom is a haunted, spooky, lesbian romance with lethal women and gothic magic. It's a twist on both Medusa and Beauty and the Beast and features femme dom and captive tropes with off the charts spice. This story is set in The Halloween Boys universe with crossover of lore, but you do not need to read The Halloween Boys before enjoying Lady Venom Takes a Mistress. Please see authors site for content information.

A handsome, freckled data analyst. A messy, optimistic Christmas tree farm owner. A small town with the best hazelnut lattes on the east coast. --------- 'B.K Borison is the most exciting new voice in romance' - Hannah Grace, author of Icebreaker 'This is the easiest I've ever fallen in love with a romance, Borison's words have a special kind of magic ' - Elena Armas, author of The Spanish Love Deception Lovelight Farms is a sweet and steamy romance, by B. K. Borison, a holiday happily-ever-after for fans of Tessa Bailey and Hannah Grace. In an effort to save the Christmas tree farm she's loved since she was a child, Stella enters a contest with insta-famous influencer Evelyn St. James. With the added publicity and the huge cash prize, she might just be able to save the farm from its financial woes. There's just one problem. To make the farm seem like a romantic destination for the holidays, she lied on the application and said that she owns Lovelight Farms with her boyfriend. Only . . . there is no boyfriend. Enter best friend Luka Peters. He just came home for some hot chocolate, and somehow got a farm and a serious relationship in the process. Will their fake love affair save Lovelight Farms in time for Christmas? 'Festive, small town swoon is folded lovingly into every single page' - Tessa Bailey, author of It Happened One Summer 'The Lovelight series is my happy place' - Sarah Adams, author of The Cheat Sheet Lovelight Farms is the first in the Lovelight series of interconnected, standalone romcoms. Continue the cosy, spicy fun with book two, In the Weeds . . . --------- 5* Reader Reviews: 'I enjoyed every second of this book' 'The chemistry is off the charts!' 'I literally could not put Lovelight Farms down, I am OBSESSED'

New York Times Bestseller Erin Sterling casts a delightful spell with a spine-tingling paranormal romance full of wishes, witches, and hexes gone wrong. “A delightful and witty take on witchy mayhem.” — Popsugar Nine years ago, Vivienne Jones nursed her broken heart like any young witch would: vodka, weepy music, bubble baths…and a curse on the horrible boyfriend. Sure, Vivi knows she shouldn’t use her magic this way, but with only an “orchard hayride” scented candle on hand, she isn’t worried it will cause him anything more than a bad hair day or two. That is until Rhys Penhallow, descendent of the town’s ancestors, breaker of hearts, and annoyingly just as gorgeous as he always was, returns to Graves Glen, Georgia, for what might be a second chance at romance. What should be a quick trip to recharge the town’s ley lines and make an appearance at the annual fall festival turns disastrously wrong. With one calamity after another striking Rhys, Vivi realizes her silly little Ex Hex may not have been so harmless after all. Suddenly, Graves Glen is under attack from murderous wind-up toys, a pissed off ghost, and a talking cat with some interesting things to say. Vivi and Rhys have to ignore their off the charts chemistry and work together in a classic case of forced proximity to save the town and find a way to break the break-up curse before it’s too late. A great read for spooky-season nights A perfect addition to any Halloween reading list

Discover the magic of sock knitting with the ultimate guide to tube socks—the perfect project for beginners and seasoned knitters alike! Forget the fuss of complicated heel turning and embrace a style that adapts effortlessly to any foot. This book introduces you to creative techniques for form-fitting socks, from the spiral sock to fisherman's rib to the ultra-comfortable banana sock, all knitted circularly in a continuous tube. Imagine knitting a sock that "grows" with your little ones or adds a unique twist to your wardrobe—all while enjoying a meditative, uninterrupted knitting experience. With easy-to-follow instructions, a variety of stylish options, and a treasure trove of 31 patterns in sizes from child to adult, you'll soon be crafting warm, cozy socks for every member of your family! 31 knit patterns for no-heel socks Socks are always a welcome gift for birthdays, Christmas, or any gift-giving event Meant for intermediate knitters who are ready to learn sock knitting for the first time or those who find knitting the heel troublesome Some patterns are for children and some are for adults, but an included chart shows how to adjust for other sizes Patterns note difficulty levels, so you can grow your skills alongside your sock drawer Patterns are done in sizes 0-1, light fingering to fingering weight yarn, and sets of 5 double-pointed needles ranging from sizes US 1-4, depending on the pattern Color photos of finished pieces Easy-to-follow written instructions given for all patterns Written and designed by humans, for humans!

#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas started a worldwide phenomenon when she published her debut novel, Throne of Glass. To date, Sarah's books have spent more than 92 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and she has hit #1 on charts around the world. Her books have sold more than seven million copies and have been translated into 36 languages. Throne of Glass alone has sold over one million copies. Now you can own this epic fantasy classic in a deluxe hardcover collector's edition. 'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME Enter the realm. Unleash the darkness. Live the legend. In a land without magic, an assassin is summoned to the castle. Celaena Sardothien has no love for the vicious king who rules from his throne of glass, but she has not come to kill him. She has come to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three murderers, thieves, and warriors in a deadly competition, she will be released from prison to serve as the King's Champion. But something rotten dwells in the castle - and it's there to kill. When her competitors start dying mysteriously, one by one, Celaena's fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival - and a desperate quest to root out the evil before it destroys her world, and the people she has come to love. Now available in this gorgeous new package, the Throne of Glass Collector's Edition features unique foil-stamped cover art, a ribbon marker, beautiful new interior page designs, colour endpapers and a new map of Erilea.

The Yearbook of Astronomy presents a comprehensive, jargon-free guide empowering backyard sky observers to plan celestial viewing. Maintaining its appealing style and presentation, the Yearbook of Astronomy 2027 contains comprehensive jargon-free monthly sky notes and an authoritative set of sky charts to enable backyard astronomers and sky gazers everywhere to plan their viewing of the year's eclipses, comets, meteor showers and minor planets as well as detailing the phases of the Moon and visibility and locations of the planets throughout the year. To supplement all this is a variety of entertaining and informative articles, a feature for which the Yearbook of Astronomy is known. Presenting the reader with information on a wide range of topics, the articles for the 2027 edition include, among others, Recent Advances in Astronomy; Recent Advances in Solar System Exploration; Anniversaries in 2027; Jocelyn Bell Discovers Neutron Stars by Their Radio Pulsations; The Vera Rubin Observatory; Alcor and Mizar: More than Meets the Eye; The Astronomers' Stars: Across the Spectrum; Mars Attacks! How the Red Planet Affects Earth's Climate; What's the Matter?: It's Dark Down Boulby Mine; The Unluckiest Astronomer Who Ever Lived; A History of Observatory Designs: The Modern Era; The Flight Log of Exoplanet Explorer 9: The First Landing on an Exoplanet; and Minor Planets Genesis: The Celestial Police to John Russell Hind. This iconic publication made its first appearance way back in 1962, shortly after the dawning of the Space Age. Now well into its seventh decade of production, the Yearbook continues to be essential reading for anyone lured and fascinated by the magic of astronomy and who has a desire to extend their knowledge of the Universe and the wonders to which it plays host. The Yearbook of Astronomy is indeed an inspiration to amateur and professional astronomers alike, and warrants a place on the bookshelf of all stargazers and watchers of the skies.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas started a worldwide phenomenon when she published her debut novel, Throne of Glass. To date, Sarah's books have spent more than 92 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and she has hit #1 on charts around the world. Her books have sold more than seven million copies and have been translated into 36 languages. Throne of Glass alone has sold over one million copies. Now you can own this epic fantasy classic in a deluxe hardcover collector's edition. 'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME Enter the realm. Unleash the darkness. Live the legend. In a land without magic, an assassin is summoned to the castle. Celaena Sardothien has no love for the vicious king who rules from his throne of glass, but she has not come to kill him. She has come to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three murderers, thieves, and warriors in a deadly competition, she will be released from prison to serve as the King's Champion. But something rotten dwells in the castle - and it's there to kill. When her competitors start dying mysteriously, one by one, Celaena's fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival - and a desperate quest to root out the evil before it destroys her world, and the people she has come to love. Now available in this gorgeous new package, the Throne of Glass Collector's Edition features unique foil-stamped cover art, a ribbon marker, beautiful new interior page designs, colour endpapers and a new map of Erilea.

Perfect for fans of The Vampire Diaries and Shadow and Bone. **Sprayed edge edition available while stocks last - edition may vary** 'The romance sizzles in this spooky paranormal world of witches, curses, and brooding gray characters. A delight for the fans of adult paranormal and gothic romances!' - RuNyx, New York Times bestselling author of Gothikana "Your destiny is not to do what is right. Your destiny is to destroy us all." Willow Madizza never thought she'd accept a place at Hollow's Grove University, the secret and prestigious institution where the best and brightest of her fellow witches learn to wield their magic. But Willow has reasons for being at Hollow's Grove beyond the education it offers. Raised to be a weapon against the Coven that presides over the University, she must find the bones of her ancestors in order to reclaim the magic that is her destiny. Her only obstacle is Alaric Grayson Thorne, the University's beautiful and infuriating Headmaster. Gray is ruthless, manipulative, dangerous - he represents everything Willow has been taught to despise. But despite their mutual loathing, Gray understands Willow better than anyone, and he might just be the key to unlocking her full power . . . - Readers devoured The Coven! ' A gripping, sexy, atmospheric read' ' A deliciously dark, enemies to lovers , forbidden romance set in an academy for witches' 'Something just hits different when vampires are involved' 'The twists and turns this story took had me speechless !' 'Loved this book from start to finish . . . the author really had me on the edge of my seat with the cliffhanger!' 'The chemistry is off the charts ' _ Featuring all your favourite tropes! - Witches, vampires, demons - Delicious spice payoff - Morally grey MMC - Forbidden romance - Dark academia - Forced proximity The Coven is book one in the Coven of Bones series and ends on a cliffhanger. This is a gothic, dark academia paranormal romance and includes elements that may be triggering to some readers. For a full list of content warnings, please see the author's website.

Bloomsbury presents Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monahgan, read by Julia Whelan'Beautiful, sexy, and escapist, DOLLY ALL THE TIME is my new favourite Annabel Monaghan book. I adored it!' - Beth O'Leary, bestselling author of The FlatshareA hardworking single mom returns to her seaside hometown and stumbles into a fake dating situationship with a wealthy, workaholic scion, from the New York Times bestselling author of It's a Love StoryIf they begin by pretending, can they end with something real?Dolly Brick is a woman you can rely on. She's never met a problem she couldn't solve. Not when her mom left when she was ten, and not at thirty-nine when she returns to her hometown of Whitfield, Rhode Island to help her dad and brother from losing the family home.So when she sees Stewart Whitfield – annoyingly handsome scion of the Whitfield family – with a flat tire and at the wrong end of a very public, very humiliating breakup, it's in her nature to help. But what Stewart asks of Dolly ends up being more than either of them bargained for. As public dinners and high society benefits turn into sunset boat rides and kisses that give her butterflies, Dolly starts to feel something more than helpful. She's never relied on anyone besides herself, can she really start now?PRAISE FOR DOLLY ALL THE TIME:'Packed full of chemistry, and Monaghan's signature humour and charm, this is going to be the must read rom com of the summer' SOPHIE COUSENS'Annabel has such a tender way of crafting her characters... The perfect book to soak up the summer sun with' BK BORISON"Quick, witty, and an absolute triumph, Dolly All the Time is escapism at its very best!' PAIGE TOON'Everything I want in a love story! Dolly and Stewart's chemistry is off the charts, and their summer romance grips you from the very first page and sparkles like the sun' ELLE KENNEDY''This book is like a spicy margarita or a magic ice cream cone, the way it's sweet and a little salty and tart and hot... I have fallen in love with Dolly' CATHERINE NEWMAN'This book isn't just brilliant, it's exceptional... It might be my favourite love story of all time' ROSIE WALSH

Fourth Wing meets Throne of Glass in the first novel in the Royal Houses series, from No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author K. A. Linde. Ten years ago, half-Fae, half-human Kerrigan Argon was discreetly dropped off at the steps of Draco Mountain with nothing but a note. Her life changed completely as she was swept into the care of the House of Dragons - an elite training programme for gifted Fae. On the year of their seventeenth name day, each student is chosen by one of the twelve tribes of Alandria to enter society. This year, everyone is chosen - except Kerrigan. So, she strikes a bargain with the Dragon Society: convince a tribe to select her or give up her birthright forever. With the unlikeliest of allies - Fordham Ollivier, the cursed Fae prince who escaped his dark throne - she has to chart her own destiny to reshape the world. Introducing the Royal Houses series: the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human, as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem and romance. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black and Rebecca Yarros. Tropes: Enemies to lovers, slow burn, dragons, fae. Discover the second heart-pounding book in the series, House of Shadows. ** Readers LOVE House of Dragons . . . 'Okay, it's giving ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, and Hunger Games vibes and I am here for it' 'I'm absolutely obsessed with this book' 'Kerrigan was so fun to watch, she had me on the edge of my seat all the way through' 'I fell in love with this world' 'If you love works by Holly Black, V.E. Schwab, and Rebecca Yarros, you'll LOVE this one'

"If more business books were as useful, concise, and just plain fun to read as THE MCKINSEY WAY, the business world would be a better place." --Julie Bick, best-selling author of ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW IN BUSINESS I LEARNED AT MICROSOFT. "Enlivened by witty anecdotes, THE MCKINSEY WAY contains valuable lessons on widely diverse topics such as marketing, interviewing, team-building, and brainstorming." --Paul H. Zipkin, Vice-Dean, The Fuqua School of Business It's been called "a breeding ground for gurus." McKinsey & Company is the gold-standard consulting firm whose alumni include titans such as "In Search of Excellence" author Tom Peters, Harvey Golub of American Express, and Japan's Kenichi Ohmae. When Fortune 100 corporations are stymied, it's the "McKinsey-ites" whom they call for help. In THE MCKINSEY WAY, former McKinsey associate Ethan Rasiel lifts the veil to show you how the secretive McKinsey works its magic, and helps you emulate the firm's well-honed practices in problem solving, communication, and management. He shows you how McKinsey-ites think about business problems and how they work at solving them, explaining the way McKinsey approaches every aspect of a task: How McKinsey recruits and molds its elite consultants; How to "sell without selling"; How to use facts, not fear them; Techniques to jump-start research and make brainstorming more productive; How to build and keep a team at the top its game; Powerful presentation methods, including the famous waterfall chart, rarely seen outside McKinsey; How to get ultimate "buy-in" to your findings; Survival tips for working in high-pressure organizations. Both a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most admired and secretive companies in the business world and a toolkit of problem-solving techniques without peer, THE MCKINSEY WAY is fascinating reading that empowers every business decision maker to become a better strategic player in any organization.

THE STRANGE TALE OF DEATH, LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE HUGELY SUCCESSFUL BAND 'Magical ... stunning' Dan Schreiber, No Such Thing as a Fish 'Brilliant, discursive and wise' Ben Goldacre 'Utterly irresistible and totally brilliant' Quietus They were the bestselling singles band in the world. They had awards, credibility, commercial success and creative freedom. Then they deleted their records, erased themselves from musical history and burnt their last million pounds in a boathouse on the Isle of Jura. And they couldn't say why. This is not just the story of the KLF. It is a book about Carl Jung, Alan Moore, Robert Anton Wilson, Ken Campbell, Dada, Situationism, Discordianism, magic, chaos, punk, rave, the alchemical symbolism of Doctor Who and the special power of the number twenty-three. Wildly unauthorised and unlike any other music biography, The KLF is a trawl through chaos on the trail of a beautiful, accidental mythology. 10th ANIVERSARY EDITION UPDATED WITH NEW MATERIAL 'A pop biography for people who don't read pop biographies' Dorian Lynskey, Guardian 'A thing of endlessly fascinating, utterly demented genius' Alexis Petridis 'Brilliantly captures the anti-establishment attitude of Drummond and Cauty, and makes you wish the pop charts were full of such madness these days' The Big Issue See what readers are saying: 'A fantastic and often mind-bending trip' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A potted history of two men who, bored with the music business, started an anarchic art project pretending to be a band' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Engrossing' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fascinating' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I have given this book as a present five times since I read it about two weeks ago' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A wild ride - charming, crazy, brilliant, a bit like the KLF' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A modern mythological epic' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Why can't all books be like this?' ¿¿¿¿¿