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Faust; a Tragedy presents Goethe's monumental reimagining of the scholar who, dissatisfied with the limits of human knowledge, wagers his soul in pursuit of experience, power, love, and transcendence. Moving from metaphysical prologue to domestic tragedy and visionary symbolism, the work fuses verse drama, philosophical dialogue, satire, lyric intensity, and theatrical spectacle. Rooted in the German Faustbuch tradition yet transformed by Weimar classicism and Romantic restlessness, it explores the modern crisis of striving: whether error, desire, and guilt may become instruments of spiritual enlargement. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, poet, dramatist, scientist, statesman, and central figure of German letters, devoted much of his life to Faust, revising and expanding it across decades. His wide intellectual range-classical antiquity, theology, natural science, politics, and European literature-shaped the drama's extraordinary amplitude. Goethe's own lifelong inquiry into self-cultivation, artistic freedom, and the tensions between reason and passion gives Faust its unusual authority and inward urgency. This translation is recommended to readers seeking not merely a landmark of world literature but a profound meditation on ambition, knowledge, temptation, and redemption. Scholars, students, and general readers alike will find in Faust a work whose dramatic energy and philosophical depth continue to illuminate the promises and perils of the modern self.

Der Duft von Regen und Seide Wenn Nähe zur einzigen Gefahr wird Ein Kurzroman von Juna Lindenkron Ein Fahrstuhl. Fünf Zentimeter Abstand. Ein Knistern, das alle Regeln bricht. Nora nutzt Sarkasmus wie einen kugelsicheren Schutzschild. Als erfolgreiche Creative Directorin in einer renommierten Berliner Agentur hat sie ihr chaotisches, aber brillantes Leben fest im Griff. Zumindest, bis Julian in ihr Leben tritt. Der neue Co-Director aus London ist das genaue Gegenteil von ihr: Im maßgeschneiderten nachtblauen Anzug wirkt er arrogant, unnahbar – und er riecht verboten gut nach dunklem Zedernholz und kaltem Regen. Das Schlimmste? Für ein wichtiges Projekt müssen sie sich ab sofort ein winziges Büro teilen. Aus professioneller Distanz wird eine zermürbende Forced Proximity. Jeder flüchtige Streifer an Noras Seidenbluse, jedes unmerkliche Zucken seines Kiefers und jeder brennende Blick aus Julians dunklen Augen treiben die Spannung zwischen ihnen unaufhaltsam in die Höhe. Sie sind Konkurrenten, gefangen in einem magnetischen Orbit. Doch nach einer elitären Gala und einer atemlosen Flucht in einem Taxi durch die Berliner Nacht schrumpft die Distanz zwischen ihnen auf null. Wird Nora ihre eiserne Kontrolle bewahren – oder sich dem unwiderstehlichen Sog hingeben, den dieser eine Mann in ihr auslöst? Deine Tropes in diesem Buch: · Workplace Romance / Office Romance (Liebe am Arbeitsplatz) · Rivals to Lovers (Vom Konkurrenten zum Liebhaber) · Forced Proximity (Gefährliche räumliche Nähe) · He Falls First & Hard (Er ist ihr längst verfallen) · Sizzling Tension (Atemlose, knisternde Spannung bis zur letzten Seite) Setting: Ein melancholisch-romantisches Berlin voller Herbstwind und Regentropfen. ⏳ Lese-Info – Perfekt für die kurze, intensive Auszeit! Dies ist eine packende Novelette (Romance-Kurzroman). Lesezeit: ca. 60 Minuten pures Herzklopfen. Genau das Richtige für einen gemütlichen Leseabend mit einer Tasse Tee auf dem Sofa. Spürst du das Knistern? Klicke jetzt auf "Kaufen" und lass dich von Julian und Nora in eine Welt voller ungesagter Worte und verbotener Berührungen entführen!

FALL IN LOVE WITH THE ICONIC GOTHIC CLASSIC 'An unforgettable masterpiece . . . filled with razor-sharp tension, escalating dread, and a twist that chills to the bone' FREIDA MCFADDEN 'It's the book every writer wishes they'd written' CLARE MACKINTOSH He did not belong to me at all, he belonged to Rebecca. . . Everyone knows that Maxim de Winter was obsessed with his glamorous wife - and devastated by her tragic death. So when he proposes to a shy, anxious young woman after a whirlwind meeting in the South of France, no one is more surprised than the new bride herself. But when they reach Manderley, his beautiful, isolated Cornish mansion, the second Mrs de Winter begins to realise that every inch of her new home - and everyone in it - still belongs to Rebecca. 'The greatest psychological thriller of all time' ERIN KELLY 'Rebecca has woven its way into the fabric of our culture with all the troubling power of myth or dream. A stunning book' SARAH PERRY 'The perfect story by the perfect storyteller' JOANNA CANNON 'One of my all-time favourites' ERIN MORGENSTERN 'Will chill you as much as any thriller' ALICE SLATER 'Daphne du Maurier created a scale by which modern women can measure their feelings' STEPHEN KING 'She's so deviant. So fascinating' EMERALD FENNELL

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The highly anticipated third installment in the New York Times bestselling Villains of Lore series is coming! Packed with female rage, dark academia, dangerous men, and humor, Battle for Hercules is perfect for fans of tension, betrayal, and morally gray villains! I'm Hercules, and it's time for war. Attending Rhodes Olympian University is not for the faint of heart (physical fitness is not optional). Titans are multiplying and Zeus is mobilizing his troops. To top it all off, my husbands are stalking me (again), and Nyx is somehow getting more sassy. Things are about to get very violent. I'm Medusa, and… Wait, what did Hercules say? My new bodyguards won't leave my side even though I loathe their guts, and they hate mine even more. We're trapped in this psychological torment Olympians call university and fighting unseen forces at every turn. My secrets are unraveling and the danger is mounting. Who will survive the carnage? I'm not certain it will be me. If you are looking for: Female rage Next-level forced proximity (with villains) Dark academia rivals to lovers "Who did this to you?" Greek mythology Dragons Then this book is for you. Villains of Lore Blood of Hercules Bonds of Hercules Battle for Hercules

In DARK HORSE, Tami Hoag - the Sunday Times bestselling author of A THIN DARK LINE - introduces former detective Elena Estes with a thrilling tale of suspense and redemption. 'Hoag's books should come with a health warning: Too much tension and suspense can cause heart problems. Highly recommended' Guardian Elena Estes' stubborn risk-taking has cost her dearly: her job, her confidence, her career in the Miami PD and, most importantly, the life of a fellow cop. Now in retreat in Florida with only the soothing presence of horses for company, Elena begins to find some peace. But then a visitor comes calling. Twelve-year-old Molly Seabright believes something terrible has happened to her older stepsister. Erin, eighteen and trouble, is a groom at the Wellington show grounds but hasn't been seen for several days. Elena isn't interested in the case but Molly convinces her to make one trip to the show grounds. Elena finds herself in a world populated by the ultra-rich and the ultra-ruthless. She must find out what's happened to Erin before it's too late to save the girl - and herself. A page-turning thriller packed with suspense. If you like Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karen Rose you will love Tami Hoag.

On a hotly-contested battlefield, a prince whose touch creates life meets a soldier chosen by death. But can they forge a future together, from opposite sides of a great war?A lyrical and character-driven queer fantasy for those who loved She Who Became the Sun, The Song of Achilles and Sistersong.Prince Elician is a Giver. He can heal wounds and return the dead to life. He also can't be killed, so is cursed to watch his country wage an endless war. Reapers can kill with a single touch. And when one attacks Prince Elician, the Reaper expects a terrible punishment. Instead, Elician offers Cat sanctuary on enemy territory. Cat hadn't realized life could be worth living – until the prince. Yet Elician's enemy plans to turn this kindness against him.Elician's sister, Fen, must somehow master her own volatile powers to serve her country – while a deadly plot comes to light featuring abduction, treachery and forbidden magic. Tensions escalate from the court to the battlefield. And can those who wield the powers of life and death find a path to peace?A powerful and richly-imagined tale from a bold new voice in fantasy fiction, Lindsey Byrd's The Sun Blessed Prince is a sweeping, enemies-to-lovers, found-family adventure.

How Faith and Science Can Coexist to Glorify Our Creator Questions surrounding the origins of the universe and the accuracy of biblical accounts place science at the forefront of discussions between atheists and Christians alike. Believers criticize the natural sciences as untrustworthy or even as an enemy of faith, while atheists reprimand Christians for denying empirical facts of nature. Is it possible to rightly love both God and science?In this concise audiobook, author Hans Madueme offers a biblically informed perspective on science, helping listeners embrace both faith and science in a responsible and God-glorifying way. Does Science Make God Irrelevant? addresses misconceptions, explains how Christian assumptions make science possible, clarifies the tension between science and miracles, and illustrates ways faith and science can coexist as allies. In turn, listeners will see how good science glorifies God and helps us praise our Creator. - Optimistic: Helps listeners maintain a biblically sound worldview and a positive view of science - Informed Perspective: Author Hans Madueme's medical and theological background informs his thoughts on the topic of faith and science - Short, Accessible Format: Explains science from a biblical perspective using 4 simple steps- Part of the TGC Hard Questions Series: Equips listeners with answers to difficult questions facing today's church

Utterly gripping . . . a triumph.' Will Dean, award-winning author of Adrift'Sharp, assured . . . steeped in authenticity.' Sean Watkin, author of McDermid Award-shortlisted Black Water RisingYour baby is perfect. She sleeps through the night, even in this heat. You'll keep her cool. Open the window. Anything she needs. Anything.But when you wake up in the morning, Bella is gone.Recently-promoted DI Martha Allen is furious. Her career hinges on this missing baby case, and her boss and the circling media both want a quick solve - but her key witness is lying.Allen needs the truth. She's not going to stop until she gets it. No matter how long it takes.That detective is watching you.What have you done? What happened to your baby?'Missing grips from start to finish, with a shocking finale you'll never see coming.' Margot Douaihy, author of Scorched Grace'Had me hooked immediately.' Georgina Clarke, author of The Corpse Played DeadAUDIENCES LOVE MISSING:'Stunning.' 'Up there with the likes of Freida McFadden and John Marrs.' 'I really really loved this! . . . The way the story evolved, the mystery surrounding that missing baby, the truth behind it, and then that closure, it was so well done.' 'The tension builds right from the start, pulling you into a story full of secrets buried for thirty years.

A gripping, festive novel, Christmas Under the Stars by Karen Swan reveals the devastating power of secrets.'Tuck yourself in under a blanket and get lost in the adventure' – HeatWorlds apart. A love without limit.In the snow-topped mountains of the Canadian Rockies, Meg and Mitch are living their dream. Just weeks away from their wedding, they work and play with Tuck and Lucy, their closest and oldest friends.But when a polar storm hits, tragedy strikes. Alone in the tiny mountain log cabin, Meg desperately tries to radio for help – and it comes from the most unexpected quarter, a lone voice across the airwaves that sees what she cannot.As the snow melts and they try to live with their loss, the friendship Meg thought was forever is buckled by tensions, rivalries and devastating secrets. Nothing is as she thought and only her radio contact understands what it is to be truly alone. As they share confidences in the dark, Meg feels her future begin to pull away from her past and is forced to consider a strange truth – is it her friends who are the strangers? And a stranger who really knows her best?Enjoy more of Karen Swan's captivating seasonal novels: Christmas on Primrose Hill and Midnight in the Snow.

Bring the passion to the ice in the Hockey Boys coloring book, perfect for fans of the Heated Rivalry series! Step into a world of high-stakes competition and undeniable chemistry with Hockey Boys: The Steamy Enemies-to-Lovers Coloring Book. Inspired by the most electric tropes of the hockey romance genre, this collection invites you to bring 40 steamy, intimate illustrations to life with your own touch of color. From the sharp, cold adrenaline of a center-rink stare-down to the sweltering heat of a private sauna encounter, these pages capture every spark of their journey. Feel the pulse of the locker room, the weight of a body check against the boards, and the quiet, breathless moments of domestic vulnerability once the stadium lights go down. ¿ Indulge in 40 steamy and intense illustrations ranging from powerful game action to private intimacy ¿ Express your creativity with premium paper designed to handle every shade of tension, from the icy blue of the rink to the deep, moody tones of a hotel room at midnight ¿ Easily remove the perforated pages to share your finished masterpieces with friends Grab your pens, pick a side, and get ready to turn up the heat. Your next obsession starts on the ice.

Urgent and inspiring stories of rural Britain today, from the Sunday Times no. 1 bestselling author of Politics on the Edge 'A triumph' LITERARY REVIEW 'A rare and life-affirming story of searching and finding our place to be and to cherish' MICHAEL MORPURGO 'Urgent and inspiring... Deeply rooted in history and the land, personal, wise and often funny' CAROLINE LUCAS Rory Stewart spent nearly a decade as MP for Britain's most rural constituency, Penrith and the Border. As he came to know and love this part of Cumbria, he found inspiration in the beauty of its landscape, its rugged history as a frontierland, and in the spirit of its people. Drawing on pieces originally written for a local newspaper, Middleland is an urgent and inspiring portrait of rural Britain today - a place caught in tensions between farming and the natural world, between the need to preserve and to grow, between local and national politics - as well as a timeless evocation of the history, people and landscape of Cumbria. These are stories of beauty and ingenuity, which also show us what a better politics might look like. PRAISE FOR POLITICS ON THE EDGE 'An instant classic' MARINA HYDE 'At last a politician who can write' SEBASTIAN FAULKS 'Beautifully written' GUARDIAN 'Hugely entertaining' EVENING STANDARD

The highly anticipated third installment in the New York Times bestselling Villains of Lore series is coming! Packed with female rage, dark academia, dangerous men, and humor, Battle for Hercules is perfect for fans of tension, betrayal, and morally gray villains! I’m Hercules, and it’s time for war. Attending Rhodes Olympian University is not for the faint of heart (physical fitness is not optional). Titans are multiplying and Zeus is mobilizing his troops. To top it all off, my husbands are stalking me (again), and Nyx is somehow getting more sassy. Things are about to get very violent. I’m Medusa, and… Wait, what did Hercules say? My new bodyguards won’t leave my side even though I loathe their guts, and they hate mine even more. We’re trapped in this psychological torment Olympians call university and fighting unseen forces at every turn. My secrets are unraveling and the danger is mounting. Who will survive the carnage? I’m not certain it will be me. If you are looking for: Female rage Next-level forced proximity (with villains) Dark academia rivals to lovers “Who did this to you?” Greek mythology Dragons Then this book is for you. Villains of Lore Blood of Hercules Bonds of Hercules Battle for Hercules

“Bold hockey romance that hits like a slap shot.” —Rachel Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry Two former hockey pros. One struggling team. And a battle of wills that might just turn two headstrong coaches from rivals into lovers… Ryan “Sully” Sullivan is a winner. So when the former hockey great accepts a job coaching the bottom rung Boston Beacons, he’s ready to win it all—even if his new assistant coach isn’t exactly his #1 fan. Eric Aronson’s wins have always come with a well-earned reputation for trouble—and were never quite enough to bring home championships. When the new guy skates in and takes the job he’s worked so hard for, he’s not about to fall short again. Tensions rise as, no matter what they do, the Beacons can’t pull a W, and a heated argument between Sully and Eric over coaching tactics turns physical—only; not in any way they could have ever imagined. That kiss changes everything. And suddenly, being able to find the back of the net isn’t Sully and Eric’s only challenge. It’s figuring out who and what they are to each other. And what winning it all might actually mean. Penalty Box Game Misconduct Delay of Game Home Ice Advantage Goaltender Interference Unsportsmanlike Conduct

The Perfect Look - The Ultrasoft Frosted Light Diffuser is designed to soften harsh flashes with minimal light loss; UltraStrap included, the most secure non-adhesive mounting strap on the market, fits most standard bounce flashes and looks great Improve Flash Photography Images - LumiQuest Ultrasoft Frosted Light Diffuser is for use on an individual flash or to softly illuminate the background in a multiple flash setup, giving your shots an ultra-fine soft look; Get better, more realistic colors and impress everyone with your photographs Effective and Durable - The UltraStrap Bundle was designed with durability in mind; Created to match with the world's only constant-tension accessory mounting strap; Ideal for fast-paced photography, the Ultrasoft Frosted Light Diffuser provides a sufficiently broad light source to get you delicate feathered-in shadows instead of jarring lines on your shots Universal and Travel Friendly - LumiQuest Ultrasoft Frosted Light Diffuser with UltraStrap Bundle is suitable for photographers on the go and people who love to travel around the world; Designed to be universal, this light modifier fits most standard bounce flashes About Us - LumiQuest began 30 years ago with one goal in mind: to help photographers create images beyond their wildest dreams; LumiQuest bounce and diffusion devices serve to improve flash photography for millions of professionals and serious amateurs around the world

Crab folk. The Karkinos. Any sailor worth his salt has learned to fear these cut-throat crustaceans. Still, some dismiss them as simple pirates. The briny depths are littered with the corpses of those who learned the truth. The Karkinos strike with the speed of the tides, slipping forth from the water for brutal slaughter, leaving behind a mound of severed heads and a rumour. A rumour of death from the deeps. Sailors love to swap tales of the high seas by candlelight, telling of narrow escapes from pirates and vicious storms. When all other stories have been told, and the candles have burned low, they speak of the Karkinos in hushed tones. They're not mere pirates; no white flag can save you from these vicious creatures, humanoid in shape, but with wicked claws and thick, spiny shells. Can you fight these abominations and live to tell the tale? Inside this warband box is everything you need to challenge the Karkinos, including 21 highly detailed minis and an adventure book woven with information to set your imagination adrift on the tides. Game Contents: 21 Miniatures (inc. 7 unique sculpts!) 1 Adventure book 1 double-sided game mat Monster's stats Tips and tricks for building tension and excitement

A forbidden romance between an injured ballerina and her physical therapist, who thinks he’s too broken to deserve her. Perfect for readers who enjoy slow-burn stories with scorching tension, and happy endings. Forbidden. That's what they are to each other. Maddie Stevens has never felt good enough. Not good enough to keep her parents’ love. Not good enough to be independent and stop being her brother’s problem. Not good enough to build the future she wants. When she injures her ankle before a ballet audition that could change her career forever, she’s convinced her life is over at twenty-one. What’s the point of having dreams when they can go down the drain at any moment? And because the universe has a cruel sense of humor, her physical therapist turns out to be a tank-shaped grouch who doesn’t even seem to like her that much. It’s totally unfair that, for six weeks, she’s forced to look at that handsome beard and listen to that deep voice that makes her head all dizzy. Top that with the fact that he’s ten years her senior, and falling for James Simmons is a recipe for disaster. But when their forced proximity makes the lines start blurring, the forbidden temptation becomes impossible to resist.

For fans of A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen and Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, the second in the X-Men inspired, enemies-to-lovers military romantasy series from breakthrough Booktok sensations Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox. **DELUXE LIMITED EDITON with gilded edges, interior character art, and designed interior** Fia Riftborne thought joining the Sidhe Guard was the hardest choice she'd ever make. She was wrong. Taken prisoner by the very shadows she was sworn to fight, Fia uncovers a devastating truth. The wraiths who brought destruction to the Isle's western border aren't monsters at all, but a race of people from a dying realm called the Kálfar, and they believe Fia's growing powers are tied to their survival. As war looms on two fronts, Fia must navigate a world of shadow magic and political upheaval. A disgraced Kálfar lord builds an army in the south while tensions within Sídhe reach a breaking point. And the Void that gave Fia her power is calling—but answering it means betraying everyone she left behind. The Guard. Her friends. Laryk. In a war where nothing is as it seems, choosing the wrong side could cost her everything, including the brooding commander whose darkness seems to recognize her own.

Virginia Woolf's Night and Day (1919) is at once a courtship novel, a social comedy, and a subtle critique of Edwardian conventions. Set in London, it follows Katherine Hilbery, torn between familial expectation, romantic attachment, and intellectual self-determination, while counterpointing her story with those of Mary Datchet and Ralph Denham. More traditional in form than Woolf's later experimental fiction, the novel nevertheless reveals her emerging modernist sensibility through its psychological nuance, ironic narration, and probing treatment of marriage, gender, and the limits imposed upon women's lives. Woolf, a central figure of literary modernism and a member of the Bloomsbury Group, wrote Night and Day in the aftermath of profound personal losses and amid intense reflection on women's place in society. The daughter of the eminent critic Leslie Stephen, she was steeped in literary culture from childhood; her awareness of Victorian inheritance and contemporary change deeply informs this novel. The book's tension between social ritual and inward freedom anticipates the feminist concerns that would later find fuller expression in A Room of One's Own. This is a rewarding book for readers interested in Woolf before her boldest formal innovations, and for anyone drawn to intelligent fiction about love, vocation, and autonomy. Night and Day offers both narrative pleasure and rich insight into a society on the threshold of modernity.

A BRAND new escapist enemies to lovers romance for fans of Tessa Bailey, Christina Lauren and Ali Hazelwood! Stuck in paradise with only one bed... Dee Donovan is used to living up to her reputation as the 'wild' twin. She finally has an opportunity to prove everyone, especially her father wrong. She just needs her sister's business partner Jem to play along with her outrageous plan. Secure a business deal by faking it as her boyfriend in Greece. The catch? Jem and Dee are not that close. In fact, Dee can't put her finger on it, but Jem seems to really dislike her! However, it's just for 24 hours. Until a storm blows in trapping them, alone in Paradise! With no way of getting home, they need something to do... why not confront their tensions head on? After all, they've been dancing around their chemistry for years now. But Jem has a secret - he's not quite as experienced as Dee in this particular area! So Dee promises to teach Jem everything she knows before they return. And it's clear that her student is a very fast learner! And all too quickly, they start wishing the storm would hang around. Because neither want to think about what will happen when they have to return to reality...

Step into an enchanted world with this atmospheric 300-piece puzzle, featuring one of John Bauer's most beloved illustrations. A shining princess stands surrounded by curious trolls, in a magical scene full of mystery and tension. John Bauer (1882-1918) is one of Sweden's most treasured artists, known for his hauntingly beautiful depictions of forests, princesses, and mythical creatures. His work has shaped the visual language of Nordic folklore and inspired generations of artists, authors, and filmmakers, and is continuously exhibited in museums around the country. The puzzle comes in a beautiful box and includes a separate fine art print of the illustration, perfect for framing and display. - Features one of John Bauer's most beloved fairy tale scenes. - Perfect gift for art lovers, puzzle fans, and mythology enthusiasts. - Includes 300 jigsaw pieces. Finished size: 45 x 45 cm (17.7 x 17.7 inches). - Elegant, sturdy box - ideal for gifting and easy to store. - Includes a separate fine art print of the puzzle image, ready for framing. - Printed in full color on premium puzzle board for vivid detail and durability. - A relaxing and rewarding activity for all ages. - Discover the enchanted world of trolls, deep woods, and hidden magic. - Part of Dokument Press' beloved curated art puzzle collection.

Der atemberaubende Auftakt der neuen Romantasy-Dilogie von Tonia Krüger : Düstere Hexenmagie, ein schlagfertiger Phönix und eine verbotene Enemies-to-Lovers-Romance vor einer traumhaften Dark-Fantasy-Kulisse! Ihre Magie ist unbezwingbar. Er soll sie vernichten – um jeden Preis. Sola wächst in der unerbittlichen Wildnis der Grimmark auf – fernab der Konföderation und den herrschenden Sovereigns, den mächtigsten aller Hexen. Ihre eigene Magie hält sie streng geheim, denn grausame Bluthexen machen Jagd auf Magiebegabte. Doch als ihre unkontrollierbaren Kräfte das Schicksal eines ganzen Dorfes besiegeln, hat Sola keine Wahl mehr: Sie muss jenseits der Grenze Hilfe suchen, um zu lernen, ihre Fähigkeiten zu beherrschen. Kieran, Sohn einer mächtigen Sovereign und einer ihrer angesehensten Krieger, erhält den Befehl, Sola zu töten. Doch warum? In der Grimmark dürfte es gar keine Hexen geben. Wer ist also die rätselhafte junge Frau, die er vernichten soll? Sola die Grenze überqueren zu lassen, bedeutet für Kieran Hochverrat. Doch sie zu verschonen, ist seine einzige Chance, dem eisernen System zu entkommen, für das er schwören musste zu sterben. Auf ihrer gefahrvollen gemeinsamen Reise durch die Schattenwelt entbrennt zwischen dem Jäger und seiner Beute eine unaufhaltsame Anziehung. Doch nicht nur Kierans Pflichtgefühl steht auf dem Spiel: Sollte er sein Herz an eine Hexe verlieren, riskiert er seinen freien Willen für immer ... Diese Tropes erwarten dich in »Sovereign of Shadows«: Hunter and Hunted Hidden Identity & Hidden Legacy Duty vs. Belief & Loyalty vs. Morality One of Her Kind Prickelnde Slow-Burn Tension Ein Muss für alle Romantasy- und Dark Fantasy-Fans! Mitreißender Weltenbau, komplexe Charaktere, tiefgreifende Loyalitätskonflikte und ein prickelnder Dual-POV aus Solas und Kierans Perspektive machen »Sovereign of Shadows« zum perfekten Lesehighlight für Leser*innen von Carina Schnell (»A Breath of Winter«), Julie Johnson (»The Wind Weaver«) und Sarah J. Maas!

The White Peacock, D. H. Lawrence's first novel, is a finely observed pastoral tragedy set in the Nottinghamshire countryside, where youthful desire, class feeling, and the claims of instinct unsettle conventional romance. Through the reflective narration of Cyril Beardsall, Lawrence follows the entanglements of Lettie Beardsall, George Saxton, and their circle, rendering courtship as both social drama and spiritual disturbance. Its lyrical descriptions of fields, weather, birds, and seasonal change place it within Edwardian realism, yet its symbolic intensity anticipates Lawrence's later modernist exploration of the body, sexuality, and divided consciousness. Lawrence drew deeply on the landscape and emotional tensions of his own early life. Born in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, the son of a miner and a socially aspirant mother, he grew up between industrial hardship and rural beauty. His intimate knowledge of provincial manners, education, class aspiration, and frustrated love gave the novel its emotional authenticity; his early relationship with Jessie Chambers also helped shape its atmosphere of memory and longing. This book is recommended to readers interested in Lawrence's artistic beginnings and in the transition from Victorian pastoral fiction to modern psychological fiction. Though more restrained than his mature masterpieces, it offers a rich, revealing, and often beautiful introduction to his lifelong concerns.

** Nessa's journey through the deadliest academy in the empire continues with UNVEILED - book two in the Confluence Academy series - coming February 2027! ** 'Elemental powers, deadly trials, found family, political tension and the most chaotic ancient water dragon . . . I'm obsessed' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Divergent, Harry Potter, Zodiac Academy and Maze Runner rolled into one. I literally cannot wait for the second book' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book deserves to go as viral as Fourth Wing! The characters, the plot... the yearning!!!' ¿¿¿¿¿ Nothing stays buried forever. Nessa Thorne survived her first year at Confluence Academy - barely. With an ancient water dragon tethered to her soul and rumours of her power spreading beyond the academy walls, she's no longer just an offering fighting to stay alive. She's a threat. Confluence becomes more dangerous than ever when survivors of an attack on a rival school arrive seeking refuge. An Empire inquisitor has come with them, and all his questions point at Nessa. Worse yet, a dark presence has infiltrated her magical bond with Raith, making her doubt the man she loves when she needs him most. With Confluence's brutal training intensifying and her friends caught in the crossfire, Nessa must decide where her true allegiance lies. Because the most lethal enemy yet might be the one she's bound to her own heart.

Step into an enchanted world with this atmospheric 300-piece puzzle, featuring one of John Bauer's most beloved illustrations. A shining princess stands surrounded by curious trolls, in a magical scene full of mystery and tension. John Bauer (1882-1918) is one of Sweden's most treasured artists, known for his hauntingly beautiful depictions of forests, princesses, and mythical creatures. His work has shaped the visual language of Nordic folklore and inspired generations of artists, authors, and filmmakers, and is continuously exhibited in museums around the country. The puzzle comes in a beautiful box and includes a separate fine art print of the illustration, perfect for framing and display. - Features one of John Bauer's most beloved fairy tale scenes. - Perfect gift for art lovers, puzzle fans, and mythology enthusiasts. - Includes 300 jigsaw pieces. Finished size: 45 x 45 cm (17.7 x 17.7 inches). - Elegant, sturdy box - ideal for gifting and easy to store. - Includes a separate fine art print of the puzzle image, ready for framing. - Printed in full color on premium puzzle board for vivid detail and durability. - A relaxing and rewarding activity for all ages. - Discover the enchanted world of trolls, deep woods, and hidden magic. - Part of Dokument Press' beloved curated art puzzle collection.

In a world at war, silence is the most dangerous weapon.A global war rages beyond New Zealand's shores. In Auckland, its shadow falls quietly - until one man is pulled into the heart of a conflict he never chose.When Daniel Hart receives a coded transmission linked to his missing father, he is drawn into a hidden network operating beneath the surface of a world at war. What begins as a search for answers becomes a dangerous journey through secrecy, betrayal, and the quiet violence of those who manipulate information for power.As Daniel follows the fragments his father left behind, he uncovers a pattern that stretches back to the first war - a pattern the network will do anything to control. With allies he barely trusts and enemies he cannot see, Daniel must decide whether to run from the truth or step into the role his father tried to shield him from.In a world where the loudest battles happen far away, the quiet ones decide the future.The Quiet Spy is a haunting, atmospheric thriller set in 1940's New Zealand - a story of legacy, agency, and the courage to choose your own path when the world is burning. Perfect for readers who love slow¿burn tension, emotional depth, and character¿driven espionage.

Step through the gates of the world's most famous university - no interview required. Oxford may be centuries old, shrouded in tradition, and surrounded by myth, but what is it actually like on the inside? Drawing on hidden histories and stories passed down through generations of students, Inside Oxford explores the whole ecosystem - the colleges and their rivalries, the teaching that made Oxford world¿famous, the big nights out, the bigger essays, the finances no one talks about, the scandals everyone talks about, and the strange, stubborn magic that keeps people falling in love with the university. Step into the shoes of a student on this witty, eye-opening, and deeply affectionate tour, guided by Oxford insider and viral creator, Oliver Carter, and The Secret Professor, an anonymous Oxford academic with nearly twenty years' experience of tutorials, committees, and college politics. Together, they chart the full arc of Oxford life: from nervous applicant to seasoned student to grad¿school survivor (or drop¿out...), revealing the tensions and triumphs that make the place unlike anywhere else. Whether you're a future applicant, a nostalgic alum, a curious visitor, or someone who has always wondered what really happens behind these ancient stone walls, this is the ultimate guide to the real Oxford.

Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2008 'Sea of Poppies boasts a varied collection of characters to love and hate, and provides wonderfully detailed descriptions . . . utterly involving and piles on tension until the very last page' Sunday Times At the heart of this epic saga, set just before the Opium Wars, is an old slaving-ship, the Ibis. Its destiny is a tumultuous voyage across the Indian Ocean, its crew a motley array of sailors and stowaways, coolies and convicts. In a time of colonial upheaval, fate has thrown together a truly diverse cast of Indians and Westerners, from a bankrupt Raja to a widowed villager, from an evangelical English opium trader to a mulatto American freedman. As their old family ties are washed away they, like their historical counterparts, come to view themselves as jahaj-bhais or ship-brothers. An unlikely dynasty is born, which will span continents, races and generations. The vast sweep of this historical adventure spans the lush poppy fields of the Ganges, the rolling high seas, and the exotic backstreets of China. But it is the panorama of characters, whose diaspora encapsulates the vexed colonial history of the East itself, which makes Sea of Poppies so breathtakingly alive - a masterpiece from one of the world's finest novelists.