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**'The high priest of happiness' SUNDAY TIMES** 'A fantastic guide to getting out of our own heads and finding more connection, presence, and joy' LAURIE SANTOS, host of The Happiness Lab podcast _______________________________________________________________________ We all want to be happier, but our brains often get in the way. When we're too stuck in our heads we obsess over our inadequacies, compare ourselves with others and fail to see the good in our lives. In The Science of Happiness, world-leading psychologist and happiness expert Bruce Hood demonstrates that the key to happiness is not self-care but connection. He presents seven simple but life-changing lessons to break negative thought patterns and re-connect with the things that really matter. Alter Your Ego Avoid Isolation Reject Negative Comparisons Become More Optimistic Control Your Attention Connect With Others Get Out of Your Own Head Grounded in decades of studies in neuroscience and developmental psychology, this book tells a radical new story about the roots of wellbeing and the obstacles that lie in our path. With clear, practical takeaways throughout, Professor Hood demonstrates how we can all harness the findings of this science to re-wire our thinking and transform our lives. _______________________________________________________________________ 'Provides clear and valuable lessons for living your best life. Highly recommended!' DANIEL GILBERT, author of the New York Times bestseller Stumbling on Happiness 'A wonderful guide to what actually makes people happier - full of wisdom backed by a wealth of scientific evidence' ROBERT WALDINGER, author of The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Study on Happiness 'The most erudite, thoughtful, and original take on this important subject I have ever encountered' MICHAEL SHERMER, author of Why People Believe Weird Things 'A roadmap to better wellbeing' MIRROR

One of the most honored authors in the field of fantasy and science fiction, Lois McMaster Bujold transports us once more to a dark and troubled land and embroils us in a desperate struggle to preserve the endangered souls of a realm. Three years have passed since the widowed Dowager Royina Ista found release from the curse of madness that kept her imprisoned in her family's castle of Valenda. Her newfound freedom is costly, bittersweet with memories, regrets, and guilty secrets -- for she knows the truth of what brought her land to the brink of destruction. And now the road -- escape -- beckons. . . . A simple pilgrimage, perhaps. Quite fitting for the Dowager Royina of all Chalion. Yet something else is free, too -- something beyond deadly. To the north lies the vital border fortress of Porifors. Memories linger there as well, of wars and invasions and the mighty Golden General of Jokona. And someone, something, watches from across that border -- humans, demons, gods. Ista thinks her little party of pilgrims wanders at will. But whose? When Ista's retinue is unexpectedly set upon not long into its travels, a mysterious ally appears -- a warrior nobleman who fights like a berserker. The temporary safety of her enigmatic champion's castle cannot ease Ista's mounting dread, however, when she finds his dark secrets are entangled with hers in a net of the gods' own weaving. In her dreams the threads are already drawing her to unforeseen chances, fateful meetings, fearsome choices. What the inscrutable gods commanded of her in the past brought her land to the brink of devastation. Now, once again, they have chosen Ista as their instrument. And again, for good or for ill, she must comply.

'Simply wonderful.' - BEN FOGLE 'Kate's book has the warmth and calming effect of a log fire and a glass of wine. Unknit your brow and let go. It's a treat.' - GARETH MALONE 'Kate Humble pours her enviable knowledge into attainable goals. It's a winning combination and the prize - a life in balance with nature - is definitely worth claiming.' - LUCY SIEGLE 'As ever, where Kate leads, I follow. She has made me reassess and reset.' - DAN SNOW 'Kate Humble's new book is a lesson in moving on from a tragedy and finding our place in the world' - WOMAN & HOME 'A Year of Living Simply is timely, given that the pandemic has forced most of us, in some way to simplify our lives, whether we planned to or not. Kate wrote it before any of us were aware of the upcoming crisis, but it captures the current moment perfectly... It's not necessarily a "how to" book, more of a "why not try?" approach.' - FRANCESCA BABB, MAIL ON SUNDAY YOU 'What I particularly love is her philosophy for happiness, which is the subject of her new book, A Year of Living Simply. The clue is in the title. Remember the basics. Instead of barging through the day on autopilot, really stop to think about the tiniest little things that added a moment of joy. No, of course stopping and smelling the flowers won't cure all our ills and woes. But taking the time to savour the things that bring pleasure, really being in that moment and appreciating it, can remind you that most days have moments that buoy your mood.' - JO ELVIN, MAIL ON SUNDAY YOU If there is one thing that most of us aspire to, it is, simply, to be happy. And yet attaining happiness has become, it appears, anything but simple. Having stuff - The Latest, The Newest, The Best Yet - is all too often peddled as the sure fire route to happiness. So why then, in our consumer-driven society, is depression, stress and anxiety ever more common, affecting every strata of society and every age, even, worryingly, the very young? Why is it, when we have so much, that many of us still feel we are missing something and the rush of pleasure when we buy something new turns so quickly into a feeling of emptiness, or purposelessness, or guilt? So what is the route to real, deep, long lasting happiness? Could it be that our lives have just become overly crowded, that we've lost sight of the things - the simple things - that give a sense of achievement, a feeling of joy or excitement? That make us happy. Do we need to take a step back, reprioritise? Do we need to make our lives more simple? Kate Humble's fresh and frank exploration of a stripped-back approach to life is uplifting, engaging and inspiring - and will help us all find balance and happiness every day.

A friends to lovers romance, forced proximity, and one quirky rescue chicken . . . A one-of-a-kind romantic comedy about overcoming the past and fighting for what you love! Trixie isn't exactly sure what she was thinking when she stopped her car in the middle of downtown Chicago, scooped up a chicken struggling to cross the road, and drove of . . . but she does know that she has to find a new home for herself and her new feathered friend. The landlord at her apartment doesn't allow pets and has caught Trixie in one too many pet-smuggling attempts in the past. Bear likes his quiet life with his close-knit family, who own a flower business, but he's in for a rude awakening when his meddlesome sisters post an ad to rent the spare room in his simple home, without asking his permission. Still, when Trixie responds to the ad, he agrees to let her move in, despite immediate worries about keeping things platonic. Determined to keep her new room, befriend Bear, and give her rescue chicken the care she deserves, Trixie fights to keep her walls up and resist her romantic feelings for Bear. However, it's not long before the pair's proximity and chicken parenting ignite flames that have Trixie and Bear testing the boundaries of their platonic ground rules. They have to figure out how to save a family business, pay for mounting vet bills, and navigate their own emotional baggage if they want to find the love that they all deserve. Perfect for readers of The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary, and fans of The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez, readers will find themselves rooting for every one of the relatable, but tenderly flawed, characters in this book as they follow the heartwarming antics of a rescue chicken and her human companions.

A "comprehensive…must-read" (Sara Gottfried, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure) guide to women's health from naturopathic physician, bestselling author, and leader in women's health Dr. Jolene Brighten. When discussing period pain or mood swings, hormonal imbalance or fertility issues, and all the "down there" concerns, vagina owners everywhere consistently ask their doctors one thing: Is this normal? Whether it was from her patients or her hundreds of thousands of social media followers, Dr. Jolene Brighten has heard this simple question more times than she can count. With only eighteen states (yes, really) requiring medically accurate sexual education, it's no wonder that so many have serious questions that need answers. In Is This Normal?, Dr. Brighten "answers to the often unasked questions along with actionable steps on how to move forward...It's like having a conversation with your most trusted friend...one that happens to have a medical degree" (Dr. Will Cole, New York Times bestselling author of Intuitive Fasting). TMI isn't a term in her world. She answers all those "lady parts" questions you've always wondered but might not have felt comfortable asking, including topics as wide-ranging as the menstrual cycle, postpartum health, libido, acne, the orgasm gap, and vaginal discharges. No topic is too gross, gooey, or OMG to be off-limits. Featuring a twenty-eight-day plan to take back your cycle and dozens of charts, checklists, and diagrams that help keep it real while keeping you educated, Is This Normal? is the Our Bodies, Ourselves for the social media generation, and women everywhere will benefit from this honest, easy-to-understand guide to their bodies.

USA Today Bestselling Author, Lexy Timms, brings you a new series About Love and everything in between the road to forever. The course of true love never did run smooth... William Shakespeare Book 1 - About Love After losing her money and fiancé in one go, Kellie Margolis, the one-time owner of a lucrative business, checks out of society. She needs to become something—or someone—unassuming. She's hired on as a waitress at a bar called Darkness. It's in a dangerous part of town, locally known for its Russian-American population. Unexpectedly, her new life involves the erotic, shady, and incredibly charming Sasha Petrov. Sasha's too good-looking for words. Life for Kellie becomes passionate, adventurous, erotic, and bold—but by no means simple. Though too many signals say Sasha plays dirty, Kellie decides she'd be a fool to deny herself the pleasure he brings her. Their affair becomes more like a fairy tale, and Kellie starts believing Sasha is the love she deserves after her hard times. When Kellie's past unexpectedly comes full circle, she realizes how small the world really is. Will an unforeseen discovery break Kellie's heart for good, or will Sasha be the bad boy hero he's set himself up to be? Book 2 - About Truth What could be sexier than a smoking-hot Russian man built like a brick house? One who is so into you... High on a hot, romantic love affair, young and pretty Kallie Margolis has everything—almost. She has a beautiful house, all the money she needs, and the undivided attention of the most magnificent man she could ever imagine. Only, she doesn't have to just imagine him because Sasha Petrov is gorgeous, larger than life, unbelievable in bed, and very real. Sasha is also the one who unwittingly helped ruin everything Kallie once had, and still she fell for him. He earns his living on the mean streets of Baltimore in ways Kallie doesn't want to know. Their animal need for one another rockets them way beyond all that, and they have the time of their lives as Sasha makes it all up to her. Just when the world could not get rosier, their passion more off the hook, the bottom threatens to drop out. Has Sasha played Kallie for a fool? Is he going to take her for another ride? Or can Kallie trust the sensual bad boy when he says his for love her, not a life of crime, is what drives him? Book 3 - About Forever There comes a time, even in the hottest relationship ever, when enough is enough. But cutting off the magnificent and gorgeous bad boy Sasha Petrov is like cutting off an arm; Kallie Margolis just can't do it. His dangerous charm and once-in-a-lifetime passion. If anyone had told her before she left town on the fly that Sasha wasn't right for her, she couldn't even imagine it. But once again, Kallie finds herself waking up in rustic, beach-front digs trying to make sense of it all. Getting away to sort it out isn't an option, because Sasha is always one step behind. He lures her back into his powerful arms just by being near. He tries being cold and callous to teach her a lesson for taking off, but he can no more be angry with her than she can break up with him. When things look like they're going to straighten out for the two of them the never-been-caught street-smart Sasha is arrested, this time for a fairly serious crime. He's a self-employed businessman who unapologetically deals with things not quite legal. Will the fallout of his shady pursuits be the end of the sweetest love Kallie believes she will ever find? Or will Sasha beat the odds and make it back to Kallie's bed, and into her heart for good?

101 Dog Tricks is an international bestseller in 18 languages with over a half-million copies sold worldwide! This beautifully designed book features step-by-step instructions with easy-to-follow color photos of each step. Each trick is rated with a difficulty rating and prerequisites to get you started quickly. Tips and troubleshooting boxes cover common problems, while Build on it! ideas suggest more complicated tricks that build on each new skill. Tricks range from simple ones like Sit, Shake Hands, Fetch, and Roll Over, to extraordinary ones like Tidy Up Your Toys into the Toybox and Get a Soda from the Fridge. Organized by theme, it's easy to find the next trick to work on with your dog. Just a few of the themes to choose from: Chores, such as Newspaper Delivery and Get Your Leash Funny tricks, such as Doggy Push-ups and Play the Piano Dancing, such as Moonwalk and Chorus Line Kicks Love, such as Kisses and Wave Goodbye Trick training will help you bond with your dog and integrate him or her into your family. Tricks also help keep your dog mentally and physically healthy and establish paths of communication between you. Many tricks build skills used in dog sports, dog dancing, and dog therapy work. 101 Dog Tricks will inspire you to do more with your dog! Millions of people have found success with Kyra Sundance's step-by-step techniques-and you can, too. Also by Kyra Sundance, learn to do even more with your dog with: The Dog Tricks and Training Workbook; 51 Puppy Tricks; 10-Minute Dog Training Games; 101 Dog Tricks, Kids Edition; Dog Training 101; The Pocket Guide to Dog Tricks; Kyra's Canine Conditioning; and The Joy of Dog Training.

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring true story of Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist. When young Greta learned of the climate crisis, she stopped talking. She couldn't understand why people in power were not doing anything to save our Earth. One day she started protesting outside the Swedish Parliament, creating the 'School Strike for Climate'. Soon, lots more young people joined her in a global movement that shook adults and politicians alike. She had found her voice and uses it to inspire humans to action with her powerful message: "No one is too small to make a difference." This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back , including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the climate activist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people , from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats . The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

A calm, immersive way to develop real reading fluency in Brazilian Portuguese through story. Still Morning: Bilingual Brazilian Portuguese-English Stories is the first book in a structured 52-story reading system for adult learners who want to acquire Portuguese naturally through sustained reading, not memorisation or explicit grammar study. Set in a quietly unfolding world of everyday urban life-early-morning bakeries before the city wakes, apartment buildings filled with habitual silence, buses that arrive just slightly too late, and streets measured not in distance but in routine-each story follows ordinary figures whose lives are shaped less by events than by repetition, perception, and time. Across the four interconnected stories, a single neighbourhood becomes a study in rhythm and continuity. A bakery that opens before dawn, an apartment with a silent clock, a bus line that never arrives on time, and a woman who counts her steps every day all reveal a shared underlying pattern: the hidden structures that organise daily life. As the stories progress, the reader moves from simple observation of routine into a deeper awareness of how memory, expectation, and habit quietly shape experience. The writing blends clear, accessible Brazilian Portuguese with authentic Brazilian storytelling traditions. Sentence structure remains controlled and readable, but gradually expands in complexity across the book. Meaning is carried through repetition, sensory detail, and contextual inference rather than explanation, allowing comprehension to develop naturally through immersion. This B2 level progression builds the foundation of the series with stable vocabulary recycling, carefully introduced new language, and increasingly layered narrative depth. Each story strengthens core lexical fields while gently extending syntactic range and emotional nuance, preparing the reader for more complex literary texts. Rather than teaching Portuguese directly, the book creates the conditions for acquisition through reading: steady exposure to recurring language, grounded real-world situations, and subtly reflective storytelling that rewards attention and continuity. Ideal for learners moving from solid intermediate ability toward confident, independent reading of contemporary Brazilian Portuguese fiction.

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Andy Warhol, the ground-breaking pop artist. Little Andy was the tiniest and palest child of the Warholas, a humble couple from Slovakia who lived in Pittsburgh. Sketchbook glued to his hand, he loved every minute of drawing , but he was too shy to show his work to others , even to his family! As an adult he got a chance to publish his first illustration for a glamorous magazine. He turned his attention to the ordinary, like soup cans he ate from for lunch every day. He showed the world that the ordinary objects could POP , and founded a cultural movement, becoming one of the most famous artists of the 20th Century . This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back , including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring artist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people , from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats . The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NATIONAL BOOK AWARD LONGLIST A masterpiece (NPR) about marriage, divorce, and the bewildering dynamics of ambition Now an Emmy Award nominated FX limited series on Hulu, starring Claire Danes, Jesse Eisenberg, Lizzy Caplan, and Adam Brody ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Entertainment Weekly, The New York Public Library ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, Time, The Washington Post, USA Today Vanity Fair, Vogue, NPR, Chicago Tribune, GQ, Vox, Refinery29, Elle, The Guardian, Real Simple, Financial Times, Parade, Good Housekeeping, New Statesman, Marie Claire, Town & Country, Evening Standard, Thrillist, Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, BookRiot, Shelf Awareness Toby Fleishman thought he knew what to expect when he and his wife of almost fifteen years separated: weekends and every other holiday with the kids, some residual bitterness, the occasional moment of tension in their co-parenting negotiations. He could not have predicted that one day, in the middle of his summer of sexual emancipation, Rachel would just drop their two children off at his place and simply not return. He had been working so hard to find equilibrium in his single life. The winds of his optimism, long dormant, had finally begun to pick up. Now this. As Toby tries to figure out where Rachel went, all while juggling his patients at the hospital, his never-ending parental duties, and his new app-assisted sexual popularity, his tidy narrative of the spurned husband with the too-ambitious wife is his sole consolation. But if Toby ever wants to truly understand what happened to Rachel and what happened to his marriage, he is going to have to consider that he might not have seen things all that clearly in the first place. A searing, utterly unvarnished debut, Fleishman Is in Trouble is an insightful, unsettling, often hilarious exploration of a culture trying to navigate the fault lines of an institution that has proven to be worthy of our great wariness and our great hope. Alma s Best Jewish Novel of the Year Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle s John Leonard Prize for Best First Book

December is loud. This Advent, give yourself a few quiet minutes a day with the story that started it all. Do you reach Christmas Eve every year exhausted, wondering where the season went? Have you started Advent devotionals before and given up halfway through December? Are you carrying something heavy into the holidays this year: grief, worry, a long wait, or simply too much to do? Most Advent books give you twenty-four unrelated verses and a lot of empty lines. It is hard to feel the wonder of Christmas when every day starts from scratch. ONE STORY, READ IN ORDER, FROM DECEMBER 1 TO CHRISTMAS MORNING This devotional walks you through the Christmas story the way it happened. You begin in the dark, with the promises of the prophets. You stand in the Temple with Zacharias, whose prayer is finally answered. You hear Mary say yes. You lie awake with Joseph. You walk the road to Bethlehem, stand in the field with the shepherds, and wait with Simeon. On Christmas Eve you step back and see the whole story from the very beginning. Every day picks up where the last one left off. FOUR WEEKS, FOUR THEMES OF ADVENT: HOPE, PEACE, JOY AND LOVE EVERY DAY HAS FIVE SIMPLE PARTS: FIVE MINUTES OR TWENTY. On a busy day, read the Scripture and pray the prayer. On a quiet morning, take your time with everything. NO GUILT IF YOU MISS A DAY. Each week ends with a lighter day, so you can breathe or catch up. You never have to go back and do homework. ALSO INSIDE: PERFECT FOR your own quiet time, a church small group or women's Bible study, couples and families, and as a thoughtful Christian Christmas gift for a friend, mother, grandmother, or anyone longing for a more peaceful, Christ-centered December. This year, let Advent be more than a countdown. Open the book on December 1 and walk the road to Bethlehem, one quiet day at a time.

'This book beautifully reminds us that freedom comes from choosing what truly matters, and releasing the rest with gratitude' Marie Kondo 'A bible for minimalist living' Dr Joseph Jebelli 'Read Let Go and feel a weight lifted off your shoulders. Practical, insightful, and full of wisdom' Iwan Carrington 'He is on a journey toward his true self, shedding what is unnecessary without placing importance on how others see him, and focusing only on what his soul truly seeks. He carefully examines each element and is creating a life that is entirely his own. Thank you for sharing what you've discovered along the way' Banana Yoshimoto What if a freer, richer life doesn't come from gaining more but from letting go? This Japanese bestselling phenomenon reveals how you can access your true self by letting go of everything in your life that no longer serves you. In 2010, Daisuke Yosumi left his prestigious role as a hitmaker at Warner Music Japan to fulfill his dream: living a self-sufficient, minimalist life in New Zealand. By letting go of his career, status, connections, possessions, and 90% of his income - Yosumi reclaimed his true self. Since then, he has become a bestselling author and a pioneer of Japan's minimalist and digital nomad movements, inspiring millions to discover freedom and happiness through letting go. In Let Go, Yosumi invites you to strip away the clutter - both physical and emotional - in an age of too much: goods, information, and pressure. His methods cover every aspect of our lives: money and the things we own; time management; health and stress; mindset and habits; work; and relationships. Through fifty simple yet powerful shifts, Yosumi shows us how to: - Declutter your home and finances to create space for what truly matters - Break free from outdated habits, constant multitasking, and the pressure to prove yourself - Let go of negative self-talk, draining relationships, and the need to please others - Reimagine work and lifestyle choices so they align with your true self With relatable stories and gentle but transformative advice, Yosumi offers easy steps you can begin today. Practical and deeply inspiring, Let Go is not a book about becoming a minimalist. It's a life strategy for finding true freedom, true happiness, and your true self.

In this cozy, witchy romcom, a young woman works to turn a run-down small-town video store into the bookshop of her dreams, only to discover a powerful magic that's been lying dormant-and a forbidden love she can't resist. "There's a welcoming, Gilmore Girls-esque feel to Arcadia Falls, enhanced with just enough fantastical elements. . . . [Books & Bewitchment] is a sweet treat for a cold winter night."-Publishers Weekly Dutiful and hard-working, Rhea Wolfe lives a simple, if mundane, life with her pet parrot in small-town Alabama. Sure, she may not love her desk job working for an insurance agency. And her on-again-off-again relationship with the local mechanic may not have the fiery passion she's read about in her favorite books. Still, things are stable, which is more than she can say about the two hopelessly immature younger sisters who rely on her. But when Rhea's estranged grandmother dies, leaving her everything-including a magical heritage Rhea never knew she carried-she finds herself in Arcadia Falls, the quaint mountain town her mother made her swear to avoid at all costs. While the defunct video store she's also inherited needs a serious upgrade, Rhea's lucky that resident handyman Hunter Blakely is more than happy to help-and more than easy on the eyes. If only he wasn't the grandson of her grandmother's sworn enemy in witchcraft. Yet as Rhea makes plans for the bookstore of her dreams, she learns that her grandmother made a terrible choice, one that could ruin her own chance at happiness. As she gets ever closer to solving the mystery of what exactly is happening, each clue points to Arcadia Falls's magic hanging in the balance. To keep her new home safe, Rhea must step into her enchanted birthright and harness her newfound powers . . . before it's too late.

THE BRAND NEW COOKBOOK FROM BRITAIN'S BEST-LOVED MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A feast of recipes that bring elevated pub food into the home kitchen . . . Tom Kerridge has gone back to his heartland with over 100 recipes that celebrate modern British cooking 'TOM IS THE KING OF FLAVOUR-PACKED, NO-NONSENSE FOOD' ANDI OLIVER 'One of our most celebrated chefs' Sunday Times 'Warm-hearted, honest and joyful' Prue Leith 'Next-level pub food' Paul Ainsworth _______ Welcome to my PUB KITCHEN ' British pub food has come so far over the past decade and it's been really exciting to see. In celebration, I've taken the most popular items on the menus in brilliant modern British pubs and given them a few fresh twists . This is food for everyone - it's the food I'm excited about, it's the food I like to cook at home, and I hope you enjoy it too.' Tom Kerridge has spent a lifetime perfecting next-level pub cooking . In Pub Kitchen he distils that knowhow into 100 super-tasty recipes for home cooks . Taking inspiration from modern gastropubs, Tom's recipes are simple, contemporary and delicious. With pub-inspired chapters including . . . · Snacks · Lighter Dishes · Fish, Meat and Veg Mains · Pies & Roasts · Puddings Recipes include gastropub favourites like Creamy Prawn Tagliatelle and Steak and Ale Pies , twists on classics like Tempura Cod and Njuda Sausage Rolls , and of course loads of indulgent desserts like legendary Sticky Date and Banana Pudding and Apple Crumble . A stunning bible of brilliant pub recipes by Britain's best-loved Michelin-starred chef. _______ 'This book has everything I've always loved about Tom's cooking: clever, flavour-driven recipes, bursting with Tom's love of pub food' Angela Hartnett 'A beautiful book that is packed with exciting and innovative takes on traditional pub classics' Jessie Ware 'Generosity and flavour are at the heart of all Tom's cooking, and you'll find them in spades in this gorgeous book' Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Now a major motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg. "Enchanting . . . Willy Wonka meets The Matrix."-USA Today "As one adventure leads expertly to the next, time simply evaporates."-Entertainment Weekly A world at stake. A quest for the ultimate prize. Are you ready? In the year 2045, reality is an ugly place. The only time Wade Watts really feels alive is when he's jacked into the OASIS, a vast virtual world where most of humanity spends their days. When the eccentric creator of the OASIS dies, he leaves behind a series of fiendish puzzles, based on his obsession with the pop culture of decades past. Whoever is first to solve them will inherit his vast fortune-and control of the OASIS itself. Then Wade cracks the first clue. Suddenly he's beset by rivals who'll kill to take this prize. The race is on-and the only way to survive is to win. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Entertainment Weekly San Francisco Chronicle Village Voice Chicago Sun-Times iO9 The AV Club "Delightful . . . the grown-up's Harry Potter."-HuffPost "An addictive read . . . part intergalactic scavenger hunt, part romance, and all heart."-CNN "A most excellent ride . . . Cline stuffs his novel with a cornucopia of pop culture, as if to wink to the reader."-Boston Globe "Ridiculously fun and large-hearted . . . Cline is that rare writer who can translate his own dorky enthusiasms into prose that's both hilarious and compassionate."-NPR "[A] fantastic page-turner . . . starts out like a simple bit of fun and winds up feeling like a rich and plausible picture of future friendships in a world not too distant from our own."-iO9

*The limited deluxe edition includes inside printing artwork* Featuring the love story of the next generation of the beloved and iconic Off-Campus couples from The Deal and The Mistake - coming to TV on Amazon Prime in May... New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy returns with her signature heat and humor for a Briar universe standalone romance - where one unforgettable summer changes everything. Join us at the Logan family lake house in Tahoe... After a brutal breakup, college junior Blake Logan escapes to her family's lake house in Tahoe, determined to shut out the world. Her plan is simple: no men, no drama. Until Wyatt Graham shows up. Four years older and far too good at getting under her skin, Wyatt is the living embodiment of a "bad idea," and the guy who shattered her pride when she confessed her crush at sixteen. With his music career stalled, Wyatt has come to Tahoe for inspiration. The last thing he expects is to find it with Blake. He's spent years keeping his distance, convinced he's all wrong for her, but she's no longer the innocent girl he once knew. She's confident, captivating, and impossible to ignore. And the slow-burning tension between them? It's catching fire fast. They both know this can't last, but one reckless kiss turns into another, and soon they're tangled in something that feels dangerously like more. Just as they finally give in to the pull, tragedy tears them apart, leaving their hearts in pieces. But forgetting that one, nearly perfect summer? Not a chance. And when fate brings them together again, Blake and Wyatt must decide if this is a second chance...or the final verse.

This #1 New York Times bestseller brilliantly reimagines the life of Circe, formidable sorceress of The Odyssey , as she discovers her own power, forges her identity, and challenges the gods who seek to control her. "[A] bold and subversive retelling of the goddess's story." - The New York Times In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child-not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power-the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves. Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus. But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love. With unforgettably vivid characters, mesmerizing language, and page-turning suspense, Circe is a triumph of storytelling, an intoxicating epic of family rivalry, palace intrigue, love and loss, as well as a celebration of indomitable female strength in a man's world. Named one of the Best Books of the Year by NPR, Washington Post, People, Time, Amazon, Entertainment Weekly, Bustle, Newsweek, A.V. Club, Christian Science Monitor, Refinery 29, Buzzfeed, Paste, Audible, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, Thrillist, NYPL, Self, Real Simple, Goodreads, Boston Globe, Electric Literature, BookPage, Guardian, Book Riot, Seattle Times, and Business Insider.

What is zero point? It is the place of annihilation, whether in the form of the artificial intelligence singularity, global nuclear war unleashed by the current conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza or the destruction of the environment. It is the moment when it will finally, definitively be too late to speak out. It is where we are headed. In this book, Slavoj iek confronts the ethical, political and personal consequences of speaking - and the passive drift towards zero point which is the outcome of failing to do so. Taking in the rise of the far right in Europe and the conflict in Ukraine, but with a particular focus on the war in Gaza as the nexus of global antagonisms, Zero Point disavows apolitical acts of solidarity or moral judgements and challenges us, even in the 'pure now' of grief and horror, to think. Drawing on Lenin, Lacan and the thinkers of the French Revolution, Zizek trains the formidable lens of his erudition on events in Europe, Ukraine and Gaza, but also on himself. Zero Point includes a unique piece assembled chronologically from writings, sometimes fragmentary and raw, composed by iek in the wake of his October 2023 speech at the Frankfurt Book Fair. The speech was interrupted by local politicians backed by police, widely condemned for relativization and Hamas sympathizing, and Zizek himself accused of anti-Semitism. In Zero Point, the reader has a front-row seat to what follows as Zizek processes the shock, the criticism, the hurt - and evolves his thinking on truth and courage. Zero Point is a collection of essays on the global geopolitical situation, a philosophical examination of truth, grief and history - and a challenge to reject simple explanations, to go deeper in the face of disorientation and despair, and to confront entrophy by speaking without safety.

A practical guide to making more informed investment decisions Investors often buy or sell stocks too quickly. When you base your purchase decisions on isolated facts and don't take the time to thoroughly understand the businesses you are buying, stock-price swings and third-party opinion can lead to costly investment mistakes. Your decision making at this point becomes dangerous because it is dominated by emotions. The Investment Checklist has been designed to help you develop an in-depth research process, from generating and researching investment ideas to assessing the quality of a business and its management team. The purpose of The Investment Checklist is to help you implement a principled investing strategy through a series of checklists. In it, a thorough and comprehensive research process is made simpler through the use of straightforward checklists that will allow you to identify quality investment opportunities. Each chapter contains detailed demonstrations of how and where to find the information necessary to answer fundamental questions about investment opportunities. Real-world examples of how investment managers and CEOs apply these universal principles are also included and help bring the concepts to life. These checklists will help you consider a fuller range of possibilities in your investment strategy, enhance your ability to value your investments by giving you a holistic view of the business and each of its moving parts, identify the risks you are taking, and much more. Offers valuable insights into one of the most important aspects of successful investing, in-depth research Written in an accessible style that allows aspiring investors to easily understand and apply the concepts covered Discusses how to think through your investment decisions more carefully With The Investment Checklist, you'll quickly be able to ascertain how well you understand your investments by the questions you are able to answer, or not answer, without making the costly mistakes that usually hinder other investors.

'Seven powerful mages want to make the world a better place. We're going to kill them first.' Picture a wizard. Go ahead, close your eyes. There he is, see? Skinny old guy with a long straggly beard. No doubt he's wearing iridescent silk robes that couldn't protect his frail body from a light breeze. The hat's a must, too, right? Big, floppy thing, covered in esoteric symbols that would instantly show every other mage where this one gets his magic? Wouldn't want a simple steel helmet or something that might, you know, protect the part of him most needed for conjuring magical forces from being bashed in with a mace (or pretty much any household object). Now open your eyes and let me show you what a real war mage looks like . . . but be warned: you're probably not going to like it, because we're violent, angry, dangerously broken people who sell our skills to the highest bidder and be damned to any moral or ethical considerations. At least, until such irritating concepts as friendship and the end of the world get in the way. My name is Cade Ombra, and though I currently make my living as a mercenary wonderist, I used to have a far more noble-sounding job title - until I discovered the people I worked for weren't quite as noble as I'd believed. Now I'm on the run and my only friend, a homicidal thunder mage, has invited me to join him on a suicide mission against the seven deadliest mages on the continent. Time to recruit some very bad people to help us on this job . . .

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The New Yorker's Best Books of 2025 A 2025 Booklist Editors' Choice Pick The scramble to create superhuman AI has put us on the path to extinction-but it's not too late to change course, as two of the field's earliest researchers explain in this clarion call for humanity. "May prove to be the most important book of our time."-Tim Urban, Wait But Why In 2023, hundreds of AI luminaries signed an open letter warning that artificial intelligence poses a serious risk of human extinction. Since then, the AI race has only intensified. Companies and countries are rushing to build machines that will be smarter than any person. And the world is devastatingly unprepared for what would come next. For decades, two signatories of that letter-Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares-have studied how smarter-than-human intelligences will think, behave, and pursue their objectives. Their research says that sufficiently smart AIs will develop goals of their own that put them in conflict with us-and that if it comes to conflict, an artificial superintelligence would crush us. The contest wouldn't even be close. How could a machine superintelligence wipe out our entire species? Why would it want to? Would it want anything at all? In this urgent book, Yudkowsky and Soares walk through the theory and the evidence, present one possible extinction scenario, and explain what it would take for humanity to survive. The world is racing to build something truly new under the sun. And if anyone builds it, everyone dies. "The best no-nonsense, simple explanation of the AI risk problem I've ever read."-Yishan Wong, Former CEO of Reddit

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WHICH HUNT – Is a “shag” a seabird or just a rude thing to call your ex? Welcome to Which Hunt—the party game that asks the important questions: “Is that an actual bird species… or a creative new way to offend someone?” Players take turns guessing whether a given word is a legitimate phrase or a borderline offensive jab. The results? Hilarious, confusing, and weirdly educational. (Spoiler: a “booby” is both.) WHAT’S IN THE BOX – This box of fun includes 300 cards, each featuring a single phrase and your job is simple: is it this or that? The highlighted word is the answer. Play with 2–8 players, or solo if you’re into quiet judgment and self-reflection. Comes with a mini guide for casual and competitive play depending on how savage your group is. BRING IT TO THE PARTY – Whether you're hosting trivia night, breaking the ice at a party, or just want to scream-laugh with friends, Which Hunt delivers the chaos. Perfect for game night, brunch with frenemies, or bachelor parties. Warning: may cause players to shout “THERE’S NO WAY THAT’S REAL” repeatedly. GIFTING, BUT UNHINGED – Finally, the perfect gift for that one friend who knows way too much about obscure celebrity baby bames or has a bird insult for every situation. (Sometimes both.) Ideal for birthdays, white elephant parties, office gift swaps, or anyone who enjoys laughter mixed with mild confusion. BRASS MONKEY – We’re the lovechild of a roadside novelty shop and a vintage encyclopedia, born to make beautifully designed products that are just the right amount of unhinged. At Brass Monkey, we take the ordinary and make it weird, witty, and weirdly useful. Basically, we’re here to keep your game shelf from being boring.

*The limited deluxe edition includes inside printing artwork* Featuring the love story of the next generation of the beloved and iconic Off-Campus couples from The Deal and The Mistake - coming to TV on Amazon Prime in May... New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy returns with her signature heat and humor for a Briar universe standalone romance - where one unforgettable summer changes everything. Join us at the Logan family lake house in Tahoe... After a brutal breakup, college junior Blake Logan escapes to her family's lake house in Tahoe, determined to shut out the world. Her plan is simple: no men, no drama. Until Wyatt Graham shows up. Four years older and far too good at getting under her skin, Wyatt is the living embodiment of a "bad idea," and the guy who shattered her pride when she confessed her crush at sixteen. With his music career stalled, Wyatt has come to Tahoe for inspiration. The last thing he expects is to find it with Blake. He's spent years keeping his distance, convinced he's all wrong for her, but she's no longer the innocent girl he once knew. She's confident, captivating, and impossible to ignore. And the slow-burning tension between them? It's catching fire fast. They both know this can't last, but one reckless kiss turns into another, and soon they're tangled in something that feels dangerously like more. Just as they finally give in to the pull, tragedy tears them apart, leaving their hearts in pieces. But forgetting that one, nearly perfect summer? Not a chance. And when fate brings them together again, Blake and Wyatt must decide if this is a second chance...or the final verse.

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Can Lady Philippa Ware forgive the man who once shattered all her youthful dreams? Discover the passionate and heartwarming new novel on the redemptive power of love from New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh, described by Julia Quinn as 'one of the best'! Philippa, elder daughter of the Earl of Stratton, grew up eagerly anticipating a glittering debut and a brilliant marriage. Then her brother caught their father out in a clandestine affair and denounced him publicly. The whole family was disgraced, and Philippa's hopes were dashed. Only years later does Philippa find the courage to go to London at last to meet the ton - to instant success, nurturing a close friendship with the granddaughter of a duke. Only one man can spoil everything for her, but surely he will not be in London this year. Lucas Arden, heir to the elderly Duke of Wilby, has been tasked with marrying and producing an heir before it is too late. Lucas goes to London, in the hope of finding an eligible bride before his grandparents arrange one for him. He is instantly drawn to his sister's new friend, until the young lady asks a simple question: 'Remember me?' And suddenly he does remember her, as well as the reason why the daughter of the Earl of Stratton is the one woman he can never marry - even if his heart tells him she is the only woman he wants. Unfortunately for Philippa and Lucas, their families have other ideas and believe them to be a perfect match. They will simply not take no for an answer. Telling Philippa the full truth is the hardest thing Lucas has ever faced . . . will the truth ruin everything, or make love even more possible? Don't miss the first Ravenswood novel, Remember Love - out now! Praise for Mary Balogh: 'A grand mistress of the genre' Romantic Times 'Balogh is the queen of spicy Regency-era romance, creating memorable characters in unforgettable stories' Booklist 'Mary Balogh sets the gold standard in historical romance' Jayne Ann Krentz 'A romance writer of mesmerising intensity, Mary Balogh has the gift of making a relationship seem utterly real and utterly compelling' Mary Jo Putney