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As the sun rises on a hot summer's day, four lives are about to be changed forever... Brand new from the bestselling author of What If?, What Now? and One Day In Summer. Today, Maisie McTeer decides to track down the ex who jilted her at the altar. Today, she'll find out that revisiting the past can also rewrite her future. After losing her husband, Harriet Bassett can no longer bear her lonely life. Today, a familiar face in a crowd will spark a quest to discover if there's something and someone worth living for. Scott and Kelly Bassett's daughter is leaving home. Today, Scott plans to tell Kelly that he's ending their marriage to pursue his rock and roll dreams. However, Kelly, has a bombshell of her own. How will Scott react to the news that a new arrival is on the way to fill their empty nest? Between sunrise and sunset, there's love, heartbreak, laughter and tears, but who will find happiness at the end of the day? Praise for Shari Low: 'I'd forgotten how enjoyable it is to read a Shari Low book but My One Month Marriage reminded me of the fun to be had in her words...funny, warm and insightful.' Dorothy Koomson 'Great fun from start to finish.' Jenny Colgan 'There are only two words for Shari Low: utterly hilarious. I laughed like a drain.' Carmen Reid 'One of the funniest books I've ever read!' Marisa Mackle 'More fun than a girl's night out!' OK! magazine 'A brilliant, light comical read with some fabulous twists and turns' Bookbag 'A thrilling page turner that grabs your attention from the off. Highly recommended' The Sun 'Feisty Fun' The Mirror 'Totally captivating and it felt like I'd lost a new best friend when it came to the end' Closer Magazine 'Touching stuff' Heat

'ROBERT FISK HAS BEEN REPORTING FROM THE MIDDLE EAST WITH INCOMPARABLE DEPTH AND UNDERSTANDING...AND EXTRAORDINARY COURAGE' NOAM CHOMSKY In this final work from renowned journalist Robert Fisk, he picks up reporting on the Middle East where his internationally bestselling The Great War of Civilisation left off. From the Arab uprisings and the Syrian civil war to Israel's conflicts with Palestine and Lebanon, Fisk condemns the West's ongoing hypocrisy and interference while revealing the horrific truth of life on the ground. Unafraid to criticise authority and unpick complex truths, hecreates a compelling narrative of passionate and engaging journalism, historical analysis and eyewitness reporting. With a Postscript by Nelofer Pazira-Fisk and a foreword by Patrick Cockburn, Night of Power delivers an essential and prophetic account of the last twenty years, which exposes the inescapable consequences of colonial oppression and violence in the Middle East. 'This is a masterly work by a unique and gifted "historian of the present", who was unafraid to criticise authority while revealing the horrific realities of life and death on the ground' Conor O'Clery, Irish Times 'Every sentence of Robert Fisk radiates his loathe of wars and the inevitable dehumanization they produce, which makes his (sadly) last book an everlasting warning, beyond its value as a meticulous historical recount and analysis of today's events' Amira Hass, journalist, Haaretz 'Fisk's reporting is clear-eyed and unflinching, a model for what journalists should aspire to practice in their ever more important and widely threatened craft' Anthony Arnove, editor, Iraq Under Siege and author, Iraq: The Logic of Withdrawal 'I was at the funeral of a friend of mine, in Kilternan cemetery ... I came across Robert Fisk's grave. Someone has to bear witness to the unspeakable, and he did it, whatever the cost to himself' Neil Jordan, film director and writer

"Probably the best book on living with anxiety that I've ever read." - Mark Manson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F ck The Chinese believe that before you can conquer a beast, you must first make it beautiful. Sarah Wilson first came across this Chinese proverb in psychiatrist Kay Redfield Jamison's memoir An Unquiet Mind, and it became the key to understanding her own lifelong struggle with anxiety. Wilson, bestselling author, journalist, and entrepreneur has helped over 1.5 million people worldwide to live better, healthier lives through her I Quit Sugar books and program. And all along, she has been managing chronic anxiety. In First, We Make the Beast Beautiful, Wilson directs her intense focus and fierce investigating skills onto her lifetime companion, looking at the triggers and treatments, the fashions and fads. She reads widely and interviews fellow sufferers, mental health experts, philosophers, and even the Dalai Lama, processing all she learns through the prism of her own experiences. Wilson offers readers comfort, humor, companionship, and practical tips for living with the Beast: Cultivate a "gratitude ritual." You can't be grateful and anxious at the same time. Eat to curb anxiety. Real food is your best friend. Just breathe. Embrace the healing power of meditation. Make your bed. Every day. Simple outer order creates inner calm. Study fellow fretters to know thyself. Emily Dickinson, Charles Darwin, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. all struggled with anxiety. Actively practice missing out. Forget FOMO, curl up on the couch, and order takeout. Practical and poetic, wise and funny, First, We Make the Beast Beautiful is a small book with a big heart. It will encourage the myriad souls who dance with this condition to embrace it as a part of who they are, and to explore the possibilities it offers for a richer, fuller life.

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A woman who longs to avoid risk at all cost learns that men who love danger are the most exciting in this moving novel from New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel. After a carefree childhood, Mary Margaret Kelly came of age in the shadow of grief. Her father, a dashing daredevil Air Force pilot, died when she was nine. Maggie saw her mother struggle to put their lives back together. As the family moved from one city to the next, her mother warned her to beware of daredevil men and avoid risk at all cost. Following her mother's advice, and forgoing the magic of first love with a high school boyfriend who was too wild to feel safe, Maggie instead sought out all the things her mother had lost-a predictable partner, a stable home, and a regular paycheck. She chose to marry a dependable, kind man who was a reliable husband and successful accountant. Together they had a son and found happiness in a conventional suburban life. Until tragedy struck again. Now on her own, feeling a sense of adventure for the first time, Maggie decides to face her fears, setting off on a whirlwind trip from San Francisco to Rome, Paris, and Monaco. But when her travels reconnect her with the very same irresistible, thrill-seeking man she's spent thirty years trying to forget, Maggie becomes terrified that rushing into love and sharing his life may very well end in disaster. But ultimately, while Maggie tries to outrun her fears and painful memories of her past, fate will surprise her in the most astounding of ways, as she walks the tightrope between danger and courage, and between wisdom and love.

"Probably the best book on living with anxiety that I've ever read." - Mark Manson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F ck The Chinese believe that before you can conquer a beast, you must first make it beautiful. Sarah Wilson first came across this Chinese proverb in psychiatrist Kay Redfield Jamison's memoir An Unquiet Mind, and it became the key to understanding her own lifelong struggle with anxiety. Wilson, bestselling author, journalist, and entrepreneur has helped over 1.5 million people worldwide to live better, healthier lives through her I Quit Sugar books and program. And all along, she has been managing chronic anxiety. In First, We Make the Beast Beautiful, Wilson directs her intense focus and fierce investigating skills onto her lifetime companion, looking at the triggers and treatments, the fashions and fads. She reads widely and interviews fellow sufferers, mental health experts, philosophers, and even the Dalai Lama, processing all she learns through the prism of her own experiences. Wilson offers readers comfort, humor, companionship, and practical tips for living with the Beast: Cultivate a "gratitude ritual." You can't be grateful and anxious at the same time. Eat to curb anxiety. Real food is your best friend. Just breathe. Embrace the healing power of meditation. Make your bed. Every day. Simple outer order creates inner calm. Study fellow fretters to know thyself. Emily Dickinson, Charles Darwin, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. all struggled with anxiety. Actively practice missing out. Forget FOMO, curl up on the couch, and order takeout. Practical and poetic, wise and funny, First, We Make the Beast Beautiful is a small book with a big heart. It will encourage the myriad souls who dance with this condition to embrace it as a part of who they are, and to explore the possibilities it offers for a richer, fuller life.

HEARTSTOPPER meets FOOTLOOSE in this cute young adult romance about first love, embracing what makes you different, and standing up for what you believe. - - - - - - - - - - - Jacob Walters′s dad has worked to make his son′s life a living hell. But when the cute new transfer student suffers his father′s wrath, Jacob must make the hardest decisions of his life. Skylar Gray is adopted, nonverbal, and he feels most comfortable wearing skirts. Life has never been easy, but with a fresh start at a brand-new school, with new parents and in a new state, he just might finally make some friends. Maybe. Honestly it′s hard to focus on anything when gorgeous rocker boy Jacob is around. But it′s hard for Skylar to trust anyone when people have always been quick to ditch him at the first inconvenience; they always seem more than ready to judge him as defective. And the bullies love to confirm it. Skylar has only ever had himself, so why would anything be different this time? Especially for an anxious boy with literally no voice. Jacob doesn′t give a damn, especially not since he came out over the summer. He expected the hate he got from his father, who mostly acts as if it never happened, but he refuses to let it hold him back. It doesn′t matter, Jacob′s over it. He's going to paint his nails, dye his hair, and strike a heavy riff on his guitar if he wants to, even if it means being grounded most of senior year. But when the cute nonverbal transfer student, Skylar, wears a skirt to school, prompting a sexist new dress code proposal, Jacob decides it′s time to take a stand, no matter the risk to himself. - - - - - - - - - - - TW: Homophobia & Homophobic Slurs, Bullying, Sexism, Ableism, Religious Trauma

The funny, touching and unpredictable No. 1 New York Times bestseller, now a major Netflix TV series. From the author of MY FRIENDS, the Sunday Times Bestseller and Goodreads Choice Awards Fiction 2025 winner! 'A brilliant and comforting read' MATT HAIG 'Funny, compassionate and wise. An absolute joy' A.J. PEARCE 'A surefooted insight into the absurdity, beauty and ache of life' GUARDIAN 'I laughed, I sobbed, I recommended it to literally everyone I know' BUZZFEED 'Captures the messy essence of being human' WASHINGTON POST From the 18 million copy internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove _______ It's New Year's Eve and House Tricks estate agents are hosting an open viewing in an up-market apartment when an incompetent bank robber rushes in and politely takes everyone hostage. For Anna-Lena and Roger, busy buying-up apartments to fill the hole in their marriage, it's something else to talk about. For Julia and Ro, panicky parents-to-be, it's yet another worry. Lonely bank manager Zara only came here for the view. While 87-year-old grandmother Estelle seems rather pleased by the company . . . As the police gather outside, the anxious strangers huddled within try to make the best of a very sticky situation - but could it be that they have a whole lot more in common than meets the eye? _______ Readers are loving Anxious People! 'Backman never disappoints . . . heartwarming and multi layered' 5***** READER REVIEW 'As always Backman manages to delight . . . a really satisfying ending that makes you feel better about the world' 5***** READER REVIEW 'A wonderfully unusual tale, told with flair and finesse that is so wonderful it is sure to cure everything that ails you. Don't miss out on this beautiful book' 5***** READER REVIEW 'This novel is about humanity at its most raw and at its most wonderful and I LOVED it!' 5***** READER REVIEW

Die Kombination von Noten und ergänzenden Hintergrundinformationen machen den besonderen Reiz dieses Buches aus. Dieses Konzept war bereits im Zusammenhang mit der ersten Ausgabe der „Kult-Bands: The Beatles“ (BOE7700) ungemein erfolgreich und wurde auch von den Fachmedien sehr positiv aufgenommen. Nun sind hier 50 Mega-Hits der legendären schwedischen Pop-Gruppe in leichten Klavier-Arrangements von Hans-Günter Heumann mit Fachkommentaren des internationalen ABBA-Intermezzo Fanclubs kombiniert worden. Entstehungsgeschichten und Hintergründe der einzelnen Lieder garantieren spannende Einblicke in die großen Songs der skandinavischen Kult-Band. Kurzweilige Kommentare zu einzelnen Songs bringen die Musik näher und gehen somit über die bisher gewohnten Songbuch-Varianten hinaus. Die Songs: Ring, Ring (1973) – Waterloo (1974) - Honey, Honey (1974) - Dance – While The Music Still Goes On (1974) - Hasta Mañana (1974) - King Kong Song (1974) - So Long (1974) - Mamma Mia (1975) - I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do (1975) - SOS (1975) - Fernando (1976) Dancing Queen (1976) - Knowing Me, Knowing You (1976) - Money, Money, Money (1976) - My Love, My Life (1976) - I Kissed The Teacher (1976) - Why Did It Have To Be Me (1976) - The Name Of The Game (1977) - Eagle (1977) - I Wonder – Departure (1977) - I’m A Marionette (1977) - One Man, One Woman (1977) - Take A Chance On Me (1977) - Thank You For The Music (1977) - Summer Night City (1978) - Chiquitita (1979) - Lovelight (1979) - Angeleyes (1979) - Does Your Mother Know (1979) - I Have A Dream (1979) - Kisses Of Fire (1979) - Voulez-Vous (1979) - Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! – A Man After Midnight (1979) - The Winner Takes It All (1980) - Andante, Andante (1980) - Happy New Year (1980) - Lay All Your Love On Me (1980) - Me And I (1980) - On And On And On (1980) - Our Last Summer (1980) - Super Trouper (1980) - The Way Old Friends Do (1980) - Head Over Heels (1981) - One Of Us (1981) - Slipping Through My Fingers (1981) - The Visitors (1981) - When All Is Said And Done (1981) - I Am The City (1982 1993) - Cassandra (1982) - The Day Before You Came (1982)

A trans pianist makes a New Year's resolution on a frozen Wisconsin night to win regionals and win back his ex, but a new boy complicates things in Edward Underhill's heartfelt debut YA rom-dram, Always the Almost. Sixteen-year-old trans boy Miles Jacobson has two New Year's resolutions: 1) win back his ex-boyfriend (and star of the football team) Shane McIntyre, and 2) finally beat his slimy arch-nemesis at the Midwest's biggest classical piano competition. But that's not going to be so easy. For one thing, Shane broke up with Miles two weeks after Miles came out as trans, and now Shane's stubbornly ignoring him, even when they literally bump into each other. Plus, Miles' new, slightly terrifying piano teacher keeps telling him that he's playing like he "doesn't know who he is"-whatever that means. Then Miles meets the new boy in town, Eric Mendez, a proudly queer cartoonist from Seattle who asks his pronouns, cares about art as much as he does-and makes his stomach flutter. Not what he needs to be focusing on right now. But after Eric and Miles pretend to date so they can score an invite to a couples-only Valentine's party, the ruse turns real with a kiss, which is also definitely not in the plan. If only Miles could figure out why Eric likes him so much. After all, it's not like he's cool or confident or comfortable in his own skin. He's not even good enough at piano to get his fellow competitors to respect him, especially now, as Miles. Nothing's ever been as easy for him as for other people-other boys. He's only ever been almost enough. So why, when he's with Eric, does it feel like the only person he's ever really not been enough for...is himself?

Biography of the late Irish motorcycle racing legend, Joey Dunlop, who won a record 26 Isle of Man TT races over the famous road circuit, as well as a host of other titles, during a 30-year career. Joey Dunlop, ‘Yer Man’; as he was affectionately known, was a racing legend, adored by the Irish people. Born and raised in Ballymoney, Co. Antrim, Dunlop started racing in 1969 on a 199cc Tiger Cub for which he paid £50. It was the beginning of a passion that would rule and ultimately take his life. He was never more at home than competing in the famous Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (TT) races. His mastery of this treacherous course was total, and his passion for success mirrored that of his fans. In 1998 he arrived having crashed in the 100-mile Tandragree road race, breaking his pelvis and collarbone. Still, there was a race to be won and Dunlop duly took the lightweight TT by a margin of 47 seconds. His first two TT victories came on Yamahas, but Honda would be the ally from 1983, the plain yellow helmet a beacon to the supporters who idolised the Irishman. In all he took the chequered flag in 26 TT races, until his tragic death on 2 July 2000 while racing in Estonia. There were honours off the bike too. In 1986 he was awarded an MBE for services to motorcycling. That was followed 10 years later by an OBE in recognition of his efforts transporting food and medical supplies to Romanian orphanages. The Author has blended archive material and freshly conducted interviews with Joey’s friends, family and racing peers like Steve Hislop, Carl Fogarty and Roger Marshall to produce this book. The result is a balanced, revealing and passionate account of a genuine sporting hero.

All I need is you,was Vera Valdemar’s slogan, a twenty-eight-year-old Medical Technology graduate, work in Palo Alto hospital Laboratory. She was maiden like, conservative but elegant and charming on her own way. She was not the best-looking female to ever grace the planet compared to her two closest female friends. Nora Delgado, a twenty- seven -year -old graduate Nurse work in SFGH. A Filipino-Spanish origin, well-bred from a wealthy and devoted parent. Chic, smart, alluring and provocative. She grew up in a privilege life that most of the children in the Philippines did not have. Laura Sims, a twenty-six- year- old, Filipino-Chinese origin, a graduate Nurse, she also works in SFGH. She too was born from a wealthy parent, a Chinese magnate where money came from. She was eloquent, multi-lingual, sharp with a beauty of an angel in a fairy tale, looked like a sophisticated doll in a window display. Men of their Dreams: Paul Richardson, a thirty-five-year-old Lawyer, tall, brown and devastatingly handsome, a sport enthusiast male specie a figure of Michael Angelo’s David. He founded and head of his own Law Firm. He smelled power, money and stardom. Markus Gomez, a thirty-two- year- old Paediatrician Doctor and a Surgeon. An irresistible, tall, dark daringly attractive male medical member of SFGH. He smelled money, fame and glory. Bill Seifert, a young, ambitious computer wizard, ten years younger than Vera. She married him out of wrong reasons. They weren’t madly in love, but she hoped they would come to that. Leo Valdemar, Vera Seifert’s brother a wanted cop investigator who was involved in an embezzlement and corruption, the scandal of extraordinary rendition. He was forty when he illegally entered United States hiding from the Interpol and from the Philippine Justice. See what happened at the end….

Discover breathtaking landscapes, timeless temples, vibrant tropical beauty, and the dynamic energy of modern cities in this stunning calendar. Each month reveals a new perspective filled with color, culture, and atmosphere. Perfect for travel lovers and dreamers who want inspiration all year round. Premium high-gloss art print in museum quality. To ensure that the sheets of paper hang smoothly on the wall, this high-quality calendar has innovative insert pockets. They protect the large sheets from humidity effects. Paper is a natural material. The fibres react to fluctuations in the room climate. The tuck-in corners should therefore not be removed. Our environment is important to us, which is why we rely on individual production in Europe with high-quality materials. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover 12 Months 1 Index Page Sturdy Back Cover. Illustrations: January: Buddha statue at Linh Ung Pagoda in Danang. February: Beach at Sea Star Resort on Phu Quoc Island. March: Jade Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. April: Catholic church in Ho Chi Minh City. May: Red Canyon near Mui Ne. June: Palm tree on a tropical beach, Phu Quoc July: Ngoc Suong Resort in Cam Ranh Bay. August: Bitexco Tower in Ho Chi Minh City. September: Priest at Po Klong Garai Tower in Ninh Thuan. October: Prenn Waterfall in Dalat. November: Mui Dien Lighthouse in Ninh Thuan. December: Bitexco Tower in Ho Chi Minh City. PREMIUM COLLECTION - Brilliant calendar with 12 beautiful motifs, high-gloss art print in museum quality. QUALITY - high-quality materials, sturdy back cover with 2 innovative insert pockets for optimum presentation on the wall. SUSTAINABLE - significant reduction in waste thanks to customised one-off production, production in Europe and climate-conscious logistics. VERSATILE - calendars for friends and family, for children and adults, young and old, for Christmas, birthdays or in between. A captivating journey through lush landscapes, ancient temples, vibrant tropical scenery, and dazzling modern city life. von Autor(in): Andreas Rose

All I need is you,was Vera Valdemar’s slogan, a twenty-eight-year-old Medical Technology graduate, work in Palo Alto hospital Laboratory. She was maiden like, conservative but elegant and charming on her own way. She was not the best-looking female to ever grace the planet compared to her two closest female friends. Nora Delgado, a twenty- seven -year -old graduate Nurse work in SFGH. A Filipino-Spanish origin, well-bred from a wealthy and devoted parent. Chic, smart, alluring and provocative. She grew up in a privilege life that most of the children in the Philippines did not have. Laura Sims, a twenty-six- year- old, Filipino-Chinese origin, a graduate Nurse, she also works in SFGH. She too was born from a wealthy parent, a Chinese magnate where money came from. She was eloquent, multi-lingual, sharp with a beauty of an angel in a fairy tale, looked like a sophisticated doll in a window display. Men of their Dreams: Paul Richardson, a thirty-five-year-old Lawyer, tall, brown and devastatingly handsome, a sport enthusiast male specie a figure of Michael Angelo’s David. He founded and head of his own Law Firm. He smelled power, money and stardom. Markus Gomez, a thirty-two- year- old Paediatrician Doctor and a Surgeon. An irresistible, tall, dark daringly attractive male medical member of SFGH. He smelled money, fame and glory. Bill Seifert, a young, ambitious computer wizard, ten years younger than Vera. She married him out of wrong reasons. They weren’t madly in love, but she hoped they would come to that. Leo Valdemar, Vera Seifert’s brother a wanted cop investigator who was involved in an embezzlement and corruption, the scandal of extraordinary rendition. He was forty when he illegally entered United States hiding from the Interpol and from the Philippine Justice. See what happened at the end….

'The wedding romance you need' People She thought she'd charted her course ... until love came on board. After a whole lifetime of being bad at love, JoJo Burton decides to solve her commitment issues once and for all at her sister's destination wedding on a cruise ship. Her longtime crush and first ever kiss (who just happens to be newly-divorced) will be on board, and she decides to woo him during the cruise for some long-delayed closure. Only problem is, her sister's a little busy being a bride at the moment-so JoJo ropes in her childhood bestie, Cooper, to be her wing man. Cooper: who RSVPed no, but then showed up, anyway. Cooper: who left town without a word four years earlier and moved to London. Cooper: who was, if she's honest, the worst heartbreak of JoJo's life. It's bliss for her to see him again, and it's agony, too - and the more time they spend together, the more she obsesses over questions she can't bring herself to ask. Shipboard antics ensue in this witty, heart-tugging, childhood-friends-to-lovers romance - as JoJo and Cooper fake flirt, slow dance, share a cabin, sing duets, treat sunburns, get jealous, and rescue each other over and over again... PRAISE FOR NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER KATHERINE CENTER 'My perfect 10 of a book. As funny and sweet as all the very best nineties rom-coms, but with Center's signature heart-tugging depth . . . A shot of pure joy.' EMILY HENRY, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Book Lovers 'Serious Nora Ephron vibes.' TAYLOR JENKINS REID, #1 bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo 'Katherine Center crafts rom-coms with pure unvarnished delight' CHRISTINA LAUREN, #1 bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners

All I need is you,was Vera Valdemar’s slogan, a twenty-eight-year-old Medical Technology graduate, work in Palo Alto hospital Laboratory. She was maiden like, conservative but elegant and charming on her own way. She was not the best-looking female to ever grace the planet compared to her two closest female friends. Nora Delgado, a twenty- seven -year -old graduate Nurse work in SFGH. A Filipino-Spanish origin, well-bred from a wealthy and devoted parent. Chic, smart, alluring and provocative. She grew up in a privilege life that most of the children in the Philippines did not have. Laura Sims, a twenty-six- year- old, Filipino-Chinese origin, a graduate Nurse, she also works in SFGH. She too was born from a wealthy parent, a Chinese magnate where money came from. She was eloquent, multi-lingual, sharp with a beauty of an angel in a fairy tale, looked like a sophisticated doll in a window display. Men of their Dreams: Paul Richardson, a thirty-five-year-old Lawyer, tall, brown and devastatingly handsome, a sport enthusiast male specie a figure of Michael Angelo’s David. He founded and head of his own Law Firm. He smelled power, money and stardom. Markus Gomez, a thirty-two- year- old Paediatrician Doctor and a Surgeon. An irresistible, tall, dark daringly attractive male medical member of SFGH. He smelled money, fame and glory. Bill Seifert, a young, ambitious computer wizard, ten years younger than Vera. She married him out of wrong reasons. They weren’t madly in love, but she hoped they would come to that. Leo Valdemar, Vera Seifert’s brother a wanted cop investigator who was involved in an embezzlement and corruption, the scandal of extraordinary rendition. He was forty when he illegally entered United States hiding from the Interpol and from the Philippine Justice. See what happened at the end….

Escape to Bali in this gripping beach read, for fans of Lucy Clarke's The Hike and Ruth Ware's One Perfect Couple. 'THE NEW QUEEN OF THE GLAMOROUS DESTINATION THRILLER' ELLERY LLOYD Keep your friends close and your enemies closer . . . Nate and Layla, Jude and Sophie. They've been a four for as long as they can remember: fancy dinners, dancing 'til dawn . . . Even living and working together. So when Nate and Layla suddenly quit their lives and move to Bali, with its white sands and exotic beach clubs, Jude and Sophie are their first visitors. Anything to escape their life in London. But as the two couples reunite, cracks begin to show. Which is hardly surprising; they've been lying to each other for years. And now, it's time for revenge. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEY HAD IT COMING: 'Bought for a holiday read - literally had me hooked from the outset. Such a good story. Really enjoyed it! Couldn't put it down !' ' Great book. Was up all night reading it. I loved the characters & the storyline. I totally recommend reading this book straight away, the twists and turns are fab. Definitely 5 stars' 'Nikki Smith has done it again. Absolutely loved this book. Read it in one sitting, round a pool on holiday ' ' A great book, and I thoroughly enjoyed every page. Nikki Smith's writing brought her characters and setting to life, and I found myself whizzing through pages to get to the final reveals. A great read' 'Another great read from Nikki Smith. I loved the Balinese setting . . . the characters were all so entertaining [and] when the truth came out, it was a satisfying reveal. I can't wait to see where the next book will take us!' 'I raced through it, it would make the perfect holiday read . So pack this one in your suitcase this summer'

FEATURING NEW EXCLUSIVE BONUS CONTENT! Discover the internationally bestselling, off-the-charts sexy, inclusive, poly, kink-friendly, hockey romance that helped make the Jacksonville Rays a Tiktok sensation - now with exclusive, never-before seen material! Sparks fly when fiery plus-sized corporate lawyer and a hot-shot young hockey star rehabbing an injury are forced to play roommates in a story that proves age is just a number! In the latest spicy novel in the bestselling TikTok hockey romance series, age is just a number, size doesn’t matter, and love is love is love . . . My name is Tess Owens and my life is officially on fire. I never thought dancing at my best friend Rachel’s wedding would be the match to ignite the flame. But with one lingering touch, one longing look . . . and one sneaky caterer with a camera phone, my almost ex-husband is ready to torch me, professionally and personally. So I do what I do best: run. Straight into Rachel’s arms in Florida, where she’s the team doc for the NHL’s Jacksonville Rays. Star forward Ryan Langley is out with an injury and in need of a place to rehab. I get the surprise of my life when he shows up at my door—declaring himself my new roommate. I came here with six weeks to launch a new business and fight for my freedom. Now I have to fight my mutual attraction to this charming All-American sweetheart too. Did I mention Ryan is ten years younger than I? He doesn’t need my drama. But it’s getting harder to deny the way he makes me feel. Wild. Fun. Free. I want to believe that our pasts don’t define us forever. But first, I have to face my fears. Because with one innocent dance, it was Ryan who helped me start this fire. What if, together, we’re meant to burn?

Die Kombination von Noten und ergänzenden Hintergrundinformationen machen den besonderen Reiz dieses Buches aus. Dieses Konzept war bereits im Zusammenhang mit der ersten Ausgabe der „Kult-Bands: The Beatles“ (BOE7700) ungemein erfolgreich und wurde auch von den Fachmedien sehr positiv aufgenommen. Nun sind hier 50 Mega-Hits der legendären schwedischen Pop-Gruppe in leichten Klavier-Arrangements von Hans-Günter Heumann mit Fachkommentaren des internationalen ABBA-Intermezzo Fanclubs kombiniert worden. Entstehungsgeschichten und Hintergründe der einzelnen Lieder garantieren spannende Einblicke in die großen Songs der skandinavischen Kult-Band. Kurzweilige Kommentare zu einzelnen Songs bringen die Musik näher und gehen somit über die bisher gewohnten Songbuch-Varianten hinaus. Die Songs: Ring, Ring (1973) – Waterloo (1974) - Honey, Honey (1974) - Dance – While The Music Still Goes On (1974) - Hasta Mañana (1974) - King Kong Song (1974) - So Long (1974) - Mamma Mia (1975) - I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do (1975) - SOS (1975) - Fernando (1976) Dancing Queen (1976) - Knowing Me, Knowing You (1976) - Money, Money, Money (1976) - My Love, My Life (1976) - I Kissed The Teacher (1976) - Why Did It Have To Be Me (1976) - The Name Of The Game (1977) - Eagle (1977) - I Wonder – Departure (1977) - I’m A Marionette (1977) - One Man, One Woman (1977) - Take A Chance On Me (1977) - Thank You For The Music (1977) - Summer Night City (1978) - Chiquitita (1979) - Lovelight (1979) - Angeleyes (1979) - Does Your Mother Know (1979) - I Have A Dream (1979) - Kisses Of Fire (1979) - Voulez-Vous (1979) - Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! – A Man After Midnight (1979) - The Winner Takes It All (1980) - Andante, Andante (1980) - Happy New Year (1980) - Lay All Your Love On Me (1980) - Me And I (1980) - On And On And On (1980) - Our Last Summer (1980) - Super Trouper (1980) - The Way Old Friends Do (1980) - Head Over Heels (1981) - One Of Us (1981) - Slipping Through My Fingers (1981) - The Visitors (1981) - When All Is Said And Done (1981) - I Am The City (1982 1993) - Cassandra (1982) - The Day Before You Came (1982)

FEATURING NEW EXCLUSIVE BONUS CONTENT! Discover the internationally bestselling, off-the-charts sexy, inclusive, poly, kink-friendly, hockey romance that helped make the Jacksonville Rays a Tiktok sensation - now with exclusive, never-before seen material! Sparks fly when fiery plus-sized corporate lawyer and a hot-shot young hockey star rehabbing an injury are forced to play roommates in a story that proves age is just a number! In the latest spicy novel in the bestselling TikTok hockey romance series, age is just a number, size doesn’t matter, and love is love is love . . . My name is Tess Owens and my life is officially on fire. I never thought dancing at my best friend Rachel’s wedding would be the match to ignite the flame. But with one lingering touch, one longing look . . . and one sneaky caterer with a camera phone, my almost ex-husband is ready to torch me, professionally and personally. So I do what I do best: run. Straight into Rachel’s arms in Florida, where she’s the team doc for the NHL’s Jacksonville Rays. Star forward Ryan Langley is out with an injury and in need of a place to rehab. I get the surprise of my life when he shows up at my door—declaring himself my new roommate. I came here with six weeks to launch a new business and fight for my freedom. Now I have to fight my mutual attraction to this charming All-American sweetheart too. Did I mention Ryan is ten years younger than I? He doesn’t need my drama. But it’s getting harder to deny the way he makes me feel. Wild. Fun. Free. I want to believe that our pasts don’t define us forever. But first, I have to face my fears. Because with one innocent dance, it was Ryan who helped me start this fire. What if, together, we’re meant to burn?

A nail-biting and perfectly formed Thriller for the YA BookTok generation. This is SCOOBY DOO meets PRETTY LITTLE LIARS. "With tension that will keep you turning pages and great twists and turns to keep you guessing, Let's Split Up delivers Scream and Scooby Doo vibes in a fantastic YA murder mystery" - PinkNews "Let's Split Up is a bingeable page-turner full of fun, frights and friendship. Compelling, original and twisty, I devoured it in one sitting. Bill Wood is a fresh and exciting new voice in YA" - Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First "An instant bestseller, this thrilling slasher is a love letter to horror classics such as Scream, and sleuthing friends like in Scooby Doo." - Take A Break (Top YA releases 2024) "Iconic. Perfect for anyone with a Scream and Scooby Doo gap in their hearts!" - Andy Darcy Theo, author of The Light That Binds Us "A fun, fast slasher as full of heart as it is hijinks" - Sarah Underwood, author Lies We Sing at Sea "Brings big Point Horror energy to a new generation." - Kat Ellis, author of Harrow Lake When hot "it-couple" Brad and Shelley are brutally murdered in a manor on the edge of town, a group of teen friends investigate. Set in Sanera, a small community in California where rumour spreads as fast as the fire on the day of the killings, the theory is the old ghoul who haunts the house after his own murder hundreds of years ago has finally taken revenge . As Cam, Jonesy, Amber and new-girl Buffy investigate, the rumour feels closer to the truth than they ever dared think possible, and as they enter the mansion themselves, the idea of splitting up to find evidence will prove to be either the best ... or worst decision of all... A guaranteed page turner full of tension and twists you won't see coming! From BookTokker Bill Wood comes SCOOBY DOO meets PRETTY LITTLE LIARS. Perfect for the YA BookTok generation An instant top ten bestseller on publication week (01/10/2024) and the Number One YA debut that week. MORE PRAISE FOR LET'S SPLIT UP "Full of loveable characters, fun action and creepy atmosphere – I loved it!’" Amy McCaw author of Mina and the Undead series "A thrilling, heart-stopping debut. High stakes, mysterious ghouls and a group of teens who I wish I was part of. A horror mystery to be devoured in one sitting. Just incredible." - Ben Alderson, author of A Betrayal of Storms "An unmissable love letter to the spooks of Scream and Scooby Doo. Deeply atmospheric, tense, and propulsive." Lucy Rose, author of The Lamb

A nail-biting and perfectly formed Thriller for the YA BookTok generation. This is SCOOBY DOO meets PRETTY LITTLE LIARS. "With tension that will keep you turning pages and great twists and turns to keep you guessing, Let's Split Up delivers Scream and Scooby Doo vibes in a fantastic YA murder mystery" - PinkNews "Let's Split Up is a bingeable page-turner full of fun, frights and friendship. Compelling, original and twisty, I devoured it in one sitting. Bill Wood is a fresh and exciting new voice in YA" - Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First "An instant bestseller, this thrilling slasher is a love letter to horror classics such as Scream, and sleuthing friends like in Scooby Doo." - Take A Break (Top YA releases 2024) "Iconic. Perfect for anyone with a Scream and Scooby Doo gap in their hearts!" - Andy Darcy Theo, author of The Light That Binds Us "A fun, fast slasher as full of heart as it is hijinks" - Sarah Underwood, author Lies We Sing at Sea "Brings big Point Horror energy to a new generation." - Kat Ellis, author of Harrow Lake When hot "it-couple" Brad and Shelley are brutally murdered in a manor on the edge of town, a group of teen friends investigate. Set in Sanera, a small community in California where rumour spreads as fast as the fire on the day of the killings, the theory is the old ghoul who haunts the house after his own murder hundreds of years ago has finally taken revenge . As Cam, Jonesy, Amber and new-girl Buffy investigate, the rumour feels closer to the truth than they ever dared think possible, and as they enter the mansion themselves, the idea of splitting up to find evidence will prove to be either the best ... or worst decision of all... A guaranteed page turner full of tension and twists you won't see coming! From BookTokker Bill Wood comes SCOOBY DOO meets PRETTY LITTLE LIARS. Perfect for the YA BookTok generation An instant top ten bestseller on publication week (01/10/2024) and the Number One YA debut that week. MORE PRAISE FOR LET'S SPLIT UP "Full of loveable characters, fun action and creepy atmosphere – I loved it!’" Amy McCaw author of Mina and the Undead series "A thrilling, heart-stopping debut. High stakes, mysterious ghouls and a group of teens who I wish I was part of. A horror mystery to be devoured in one sitting. Just incredible." - Ben Alderson, author of A Betrayal of Storms "An unmissable love letter to the spooks of Scream and Scooby Doo. Deeply atmospheric, tense, and propulsive." Lucy Rose, author of The Lamb

HEARTSTOPPER meets FOOTLOOSE in this cute young adult romance about first love, embracing what makes you different, and standing up for what you believe. - - - - - - - - - - - Jacob Walters¿s dad has worked to make his son¿s life a living hell. But when the cute new transfer student suffers his father¿s wrath, Jacob must make the hardest decisions of his life. Skylar Gray is adopted, nonverbal, and he feels most comfortable wearing skirts. Life has never been easy, but with a fresh start at a brand-new school, with new parents and in a new state, he just might finally make some friends. Maybe. Honestly it¿s hard to focus on anything when gorgeous rocker boy Jacob is around. But it¿s hard for Skylar to trust anyone when people have always been quick to ditch him at the first inconvenience; they always seem more than ready to judge him as defective. And the bullies love to confirm it. Skylar has only ever had himself, so why would anything be different this time? Especially for an anxious boy with literally no voice. Jacob doesn¿t give a damn, especially not since he came out over the summer. He expected the hate he got from his father, who mostly acts as if it never happened, but he refuses to let it hold him back. It doesn¿t matter, Jacob¿s over it. He's going to paint his nails, dye his hair, and strike a heavy riff on his guitar if he wants to, even if it means being grounded most of senior year. But when the cute nonverbal transfer student, Skylar, wears a skirt to school, prompting a sexist new dress code proposal, Jacob decides it¿s time to take a stand, no matter the risk to himself. - - - - - - - - - - - TW: Homophobia & Homophobic Slurs, Bullying, Sexism, Ableism, Religious Trauma

Selected as a Financial Times Best Book of 2013In Strategy: A History, Sir Lawrence Freedman, one of the world's leading authorities on war and international politics, captures the vast history of strategic thinking, in a consistently engaging and insightful account of how strategy came to pervade every aspect of our lives. The range of Freedman's narrative is extraordinary, moving from the surprisingly advanced strategy practiced in primate groups, to the opposing strategies of Achilles and Odysseus in The Iliad, the strategic advice of Sun Tzu and Machiavelli, the great military innovations of Baron Henri de Jomini and Carl von Clausewitz, the grounding of revolutionary strategy in class struggles by Marx, the insights into corporate strategy found in Peter Drucker and Alfred Sloan, and the contributions of theleading social scientists working on strategy today. The core issue at the heart of strategy, the author notes, is whether it is possible to manipulate and shape our environment rather than simply become the victim of forces beyond one's control. Time and again, Freedman demonstrates that theinherent unpredictability of this environment-subject to chance events, the efforts of opponents, the missteps of friends-provides strategy with its challenge and its drama. Armies or corporations or nations rarely move from one predictable state of affairs to another, but instead feel their way through a series of states, each one not quite what was anticipated, requiring a reappraisal of the original strategy, including its ultimate objective. Thus the picture of strategy that emerges in thisbook is one that is fluid and flexible, governed by the starting point, not the end point. A brilliant overview of the most prominent strategic theories in history, from David's use of deception against Goliath, to the modern use of game theory in economics, this masterful volume sums up a lifetime of reflection on strategy.

New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller! In New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson's second novel in the Truly Devious series, there are more twists and turns than Stevie Bell can imagine. No answer is given freely, and someone will pay for the truth with their life. The Truly Devious case—an unsolved kidnapping and triple murder that rocked Ellingham Academy in 1936—has consumed Stevie for years. It's the very reason she came to the academy. But then her classmate was murdered, and her parents quickly pull her out of school. For her safety, they say. She must move past this obsession with crime. Stevie's willing to do anything to get back to Ellingham, be back with her friends, and solve the Truly Devious case. Even if it means making a deal with the despicable Senator Edward King. And when Stevie finally returns, she also returns to David: the guy she kissed, and the guy who lied about his identity—Edward King's son. But larger issues are at play. Where did the murderer hide? What's the meaning of the riddle Albert Ellingham left behind? And what, exactly, is at stake in the Truly Devious affair? The Ellingham case isn't just a piece of history—it's a live wire into the present. * Junior Library Guild Selection * Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books of 2019 * Hypable's Best Books of 2019 * Praise for Book One: “The Agatha Christie-like ecosystem pairs with lacerating contemporary wit, and alternating past and present scenes makes for a multilayered, modern detective story.” —New York Times Book Review “Remember the first time reading Harry Potter and knowing it was special? There's that same sense of magic in the introduction of teen Sherlock-in-training Stevie Bell.” —USA Today (four stars) “Be still, my Agatha-Christie-loving beating heart.” —Bustle

'The wedding romance you need' People She thought she'd charted her course ... until love came on board. After a whole lifetime of being bad at love, JoJo Burton decides to solve her commitment issues once and for all at her sister's destination wedding on a cruise ship. Her longtime crush and first ever kiss (who just happens to be newly-divorced) will be on board, and she decides to woo him during the cruise for some long-delayed closure. Only problem is, her sister's a little busy being a bride at the moment-so JoJo ropes in her childhood bestie, Cooper, to be her wing man. Cooper: who RSVPed no, but then showed up, anyway. Cooper: who left town without a word four years earlier and moved to London. Cooper: who was, if she's honest, the worst heartbreak of JoJo's life. It's bliss for her to see him again, and it's agony, too - and the more time they spend together, the more she obsesses over questions she can't bring herself to ask. Shipboard antics ensue in this witty, heart-tugging, childhood-friends-to-lovers romance - as JoJo and Cooper fake flirt, slow dance, share a cabin, sing duets, treat sunburns, get jealous, and rescue each other over and over again... PRAISE FOR NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER KATHERINE CENTER 'My perfect 10 of a book. As funny and sweet as all the very best nineties rom-coms, but with Center's signature heart-tugging depth . . . A shot of pure joy.' EMILY HENRY, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Book Lovers 'Serious Nora Ephron vibes.' TAYLOR JENKINS REID, #1 bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo 'Katherine Center crafts rom-coms with pure unvarnished delight' CHRISTINA LAUREN, #1 bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners

'ROBERT FISK HAS BEEN REPORTING FROM THE MIDDLE EAST WITH INCOMPARABLE DEPTH AND UNDERSTANDING...AND EXTRAORDINARY COURAGE' NOAM CHOMSKY In this final work from renowned journalist Robert Fisk, he picks up reporting on the Middle East where his internationally bestselling The Great War of Civilisation left off. From the Arab uprisings and the Syrian civil war to Israel's conflicts with Palestine and Lebanon, Fisk condemns the West's ongoing hypocrisy and interference while revealing the horrific truth of life on the ground. Unafraid to criticise authority and unpick complex truths, hecreates a compelling narrative of passionate and engaging journalism, historical analysis and eyewitness reporting. With a Postscript by Nelofer Pazira-Fisk and a foreword by Patrick Cockburn, Night of Power delivers an essential and prophetic account of the last twenty years, which exposes the inescapable consequences of colonial oppression and violence in the Middle East. 'This is a masterly work by a unique and gifted "historian of the present", who was unafraid to criticise authority while revealing the horrific realities of life and death on the ground' Conor O'Clery, Irish Times 'Every sentence of Robert Fisk radiates his loathe of wars and the inevitable dehumanization they produce, which makes his (sadly) last book an everlasting warning, beyond its value as a meticulous historical recount and analysis of today's events' Amira Hass, journalist, Haaretz 'Fisk's reporting is clear-eyed and unflinching, a model for what journalists should aspire to practice in their ever more important and widely threatened craft' Anthony Arnove, editor, Iraq Under Siege and author, Iraq: The Logic of Withdrawal 'I was at the funeral of a friend of mine, in Kilternan cemetery ... I came across Robert Fisk's grave. Someone has to bear witness to the unspeakable, and he did it, whatever the cost to himself' Neil Jordan, film director and writer

An Asian/Pacific American Award Honor Book A USA TODAY bestseller One of NPR's 2024 "Books We Love" A Kirkus Best Book of 2024 A School Library Journal Best Book of 2024 A New York Public Library Best Book of 2024 From acclaimed author Makiia Lucier, a dazzling, romantic fantasy inspired by Pacific Island mythology. In the old tales, it is written that the egg of a seadragon, dragonfruit, holds within it the power to undo a person’s greatest sorrow. But as with all things that offer hope when hope had gone, the tale came with a warning. Every wish demands a price. Hanalei of Tamarind is the cherished daughter of an old island family. But when her father steals a seadragon egg meant for an ailing princess, she is forced into a life of exile. In the years that follow, Hanalei finds solace in studying the majestic seadragons that roam the Nominomi Sea. Until, one day, an encounter with a female dragon offers her what she desires most. A chance to return home, and to right a terrible wrong. Samahtitamahenele, Sam, is the last remaining prince of Tamarind. But he can never inherit the throne, for Tamarind is a matriarchal society. With his mother ill and his grandmother nearing the end of her reign. Sam is left with two choices: to marry, or to find a cure for the sickness that has plagued his mother for ten long years. When a childhood companion returns from exile, she brings with her something he has not felt in a very long time—hope. But Hanalei and Sam are not the only ones searching for the dragonfruit. And as they battle enemies both near and far, there is another danger they cannot escape…that of the dragonfruit itself. What to Expect: Friends to Lovers Royal Heroine First Love/Soulmates

The “best woman” in her brother’s wedding tells a little white lie in her quest to get the girl—her lifelong crush and the maid of honor—in this wildly entertaining debut novel about bad decisions and life’s messiest transitions. Julia Rosenberg loves her brother. Really loves him. Enough to: be the “best woman” at his wedding; leave behind her hard-won New York life, brilliant best friends, and drag brunches for Boca Raton, Florida; entertain the uptight bride-to-be and her vicious cronies; try (and fail) to dodge the hometown hookup buddy she can’t resist; and navigate the tricky dynamics with her divorced parents. She’s not that nervous. Her family stood by her when she came out as a woman a few years ago. And it’s just one week in Florida—a week of old memories and sisterly duties that will force Julia to confront the tensions that have been bubbling beneath the surface of her closest relationships. No big deal. When it turns out that Kim Cameron, the gorgeous, self-assured girl that she crushed on hard in high school, is the maid of honor, Julia panics. She tells a teensy little lie to win Kim’s favor—a lie that snowballs out of control and threatens to undermine the blossoming attraction between them and complicate an already challenging relationship with her family. Using her wit, charm, and a suitcase full of couture “borrowed” from a pop star, Julia just might survive the horde of clone-like bridesmaids, go-kart racing bachelor parties, and alcohol-fueled speeches. But she won’t make it out unscathed. As best woman, she’s making the worst decisions of her life. An utterly contemporary send-up of My Best Friend’s Wedding and a riotous coming-of-age novel, Best Woman is rife with crackling wit and devastating poignancy and announces Rose Dommu as an exciting voice in fiction.