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Twelve richly detailed fairy worlds unfold through the seasons, each paired with an original piece of fairy wisdom. More than a calendar, this is a year-long journey through joy, trust, change, inner clarity and living with greater ease. From luminous winter scenes to the abundance of summer and the golden warmth of autumn, every month invites you into a new world to pause, feel and discover. A distinctive art calendar and inspiring gift for fairy lovers, dreamers and anyone drawn to nature, magic and meaningful words. The images in this calendar were artistically designed and created or edited with AI. CALVENDO offers a large selection of calendars for a wide range of topics. Just pick and choose a family planner that fits your kitchen. 14 Pages Including 1 Cover 12 Months Featuring Beautiful Images (Top of Page) and Big Dated Grid for Notes (Below Image) 1 Index Page Size Closed: 12 x 12 Inch, Opened: 12 x 24 Inch Calendars for Everyday Life, Home and Special Occasions Calendars make it easy to stay organised throughout the year, keep track of important dates and plan everyday activities – whether at home or at work. From kitchens and living rooms to hallways, children's rooms and home offices, their carefully selected images add a personal touch to any space and bring your walls to life. They are also a lovely way to show someone you care – whether for Christmas, birthdays, housewarmings, Mother's Day, Father's Day or simply to brighten someone's day. Illustrations: January: Embracing the new February: Life holds more possibilities March: Life can be easy April: Allowing the moment May: Joy and clarity June: Letting go and enjoying life July: There are no obstacles August: Every shift changes the view September: Experiencing what you create October: The Beauty of change November: The language of nature December: Life responds to joy LOTS OF SPACE – Big calendar grid for notes, appointments and to dos. Organising made easy! HANDY – Size closed: 12 x 12 Inch, opened: 12 x 24 Inch, days in five languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Italian. BEAUTIFUL IMAGES – This planner is not only ideal for planning everyday life but also adorns your home. WORKS WITH ANY PEN – Use ballpoint pens, pencils or sharpies. VERSATILE – Ideal for families, couples and individuals to keep track of birthdays, holidays, school events and other important dates. Fairy wisdom for living in joy and grace, author: Steffi Myriel Kieling

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8 practice papers · 336 questions · 1,680 explained options You have done the official practice material. You have worked a question bank. Your mark has not moved in three attempts. Another five hundred will not fix that. A score out of 42 tells you how many you got wrong; it cannot tell you which kind of wrong you are - the only thing that shifts a plateaued mark. Most LNAT books explain why the right answer is right. That teaches you one question. This book explains all five options on every question: the key defended, each wrong answer traced to the words that make it tempting. 1,680 explained options. Six ways a wrong answer goes wrong Strength and scope - "tends to suggest" became "proves". Relevance - true, but not what was asked. Attribution - the right claim, the wrong mouth. Reversal - the relationship backwards. Wording camouflage - the passage's words, a claim it never makes. Half-right - half true, half quietly false. All 1,344 wrong options are tagged to one of those six families. Work a paper, fill in the grid, and the pattern falls out: not "you scored 31", but attribution errors on four of the seven offered. A week of revision you can aim. Built to the published format 42 questions on 12 argumentative passages in 95 minutes, then one essay from three in 40 minutes. Every paper is built to it, on 96 original passages across the prose the test uses: academic analysis, reportage, institutional documents, historical narrative. The published practice papers were measured first - passage length, sentence and paragraph structure, question mix - and every paper here is written to those figures: a median 523 words per passage against the official 517. Every question was then re-checked with its passage deleted, so that answering without reading is no easier here than on the official papers. Questions people ask Why five options when the practice test I sat showed four? The official material does not agree with itself: both practice papers the Consortium publishes as PDFs are five-option, A to E, while its on-screen test shows four, and nothing published reconciles them. Nothing in the method depends on the count. Five is simply the harder version to train on: one more plausible wrong answer to eliminate, every time. Full-length practice tests? Eight, complete and full-length. Are the answers explained? Every option on every question - 1,680, not just the key. Each is traced to the words that make it tempting and named as one of six traps. Is it suitable if I am starting from scratch? Yes. Fifteen technique chapters precede the papers, and Paper 1 opens with 13 straightforward questions. Paper 8 has none. Does it cover the essay? Yes - Section B strategy, six graded essays annotated in full, a self-marking rubric, a 40-minute routine and a bank of prompts. I have plateaued. What now? Sit one paper, fill in the error profile, read the chapter it points at. Count kinds, not marks. Who is it for? Year 12 and 13 applicants, gap-year and mature candidates sitting the LNAT for 2027 entry, and the teachers and tutors supporting them. This is original practice material written to the published LNAT format; official questions are not reproduced. The LNAT Consortium has no connection with, and does not endorse or recommend, this book or any other preparatory material. Synapse Academic Press · UK Admissions Series, Volume 5.

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What if traveling to the Moon were possible long before rockets ever existed? After the end of a major war, the members of the famous Baltimore Gun Club search for a new challenge worthy of their extraordinary engineering skills. Their bold solution seems almost impossible: build a gigantic cannon powerful enough to launch people all the way to the Moon. As the ambitious project captures the imagination of people around the world, brilliant inventors, daring adventurers, and determined dreamers come together to attempt what has never been done before. But can intelligence, courage, and determination overcome the enormous scientific and practical obstacles standing in their way? From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne is one of the greatest pioneers of science fiction. Written decades before humanity reached space, the novel combines imagination, scientific curiosity, humor, and adventure in a story that continues to inspire readers today. This A2 adaptation allows English learners to enjoy Verne's visionary classic in clear, accessible English while preserving the excitement and spirit of the original work. Instead of struggling with difficult nineteenth-century language, you can focus on following the story while naturally improving your English. The carefully simplified text makes reading enjoyable, helping you develop vocabulary, reading fluency, and confidence without feeling overwhelmed. Learning English through an exciting story is far more effective than memorizing isolated vocabulary lists. As you progress through each chapter, you will encounter useful words and expressions in meaningful contexts, making them easier to understand and remember. Whether you are studying independently, preparing for exams, or simply looking for an engaging graded reader, this edition offers an enjoyable and practical way to strengthen your language skills. Inside this book, you will find: - A carefully adapted version for A2 English learners. - Clear and natural English faithful to the original story. - A practical glossary explaining useful vocabulary. - Reading exercises that reinforce comprehension. - Activities designed to strengthen vocabulary retention. - Well-organized chapters suitable for daily reading practice. - An enjoyable learning experience for teenagers and adults. This edition is ideal for readers who enjoy science fiction, adventure, exploration, engineering, and classic literature. Every chapter combines fascinating ideas with engaging storytelling, allowing you to improve your English while discovering one of the novels that helped shape modern science fiction. Unlike traditional textbooks, this book teaches English through context. You will naturally recognize vocabulary, understand sentence structures, and develop reading confidence while following an unforgettable journey toward one of humanity's oldest dreams. Ideal for: - A2 English learners. - ESL and EFL students. - Independent learners. - Teachers seeking supplementary classroom reading. - Readers interested in classic science fiction. - Anyone who enjoys imaginative adventures and timeless classics. The included glossary and exercises transform reading into active learning. Each chapter helps reinforce vocabulary, improve comprehension, and encourage steady progress in English without sacrificing the enjoyment of a great story. More than a century after its publication, From the Earth to the Moon continues to fascinate readers with its remarkable imagination, scientific optimism, and adventurous spirit. It reminds us that today's impossible dreams can become tomorrow's reality. If you are looking for a classic adventure that makes learning English both enjoyable and rewarding, this learner-friendly adaptation is an excellent addition to your English library.

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE SUMMER BY VOGUE, HARPER'S BAZAAR, LA TIMES AND BOSTON GLOBE - AND ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS FOR 2026 The first ever collection of short stories from the New York Times bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of The Friend 'Wryly funny and slyly provocative' DAILY MAIL 'Sigrid Nunez creates whole lives in fewer than 20 pages' JOHN SELF, THE TIMES 'Once you discover Sigrid Nunez, you don't look back' ANNE ENRIGHT It Will Come Back to You takes in thirteen stories - never before collected together - from a career spanning three decades, which has seen Nunez become one of contemporary fiction's most distinctive voices. Moving from an inappropriate teenage crush to a therapist's second chance at love, in this collection Nunez maintains her irrepressible humour, bite, and insight, while exploring the philosophical questions we have come to expect from her writing. 'Among the most interesting writers of our generation' INDEPENDENT 'It Will Come Back to You should make you want to imbibe every word Nunez has ever written' TLS 'A strange, perceptive and unsettling look at the lives of ordinary people' FINANCIAL TIMES 'One of American fiction's most crisp and realized voices. Like the food in a good restaurant, her prose is excellent but unfussy' NEW YORK TIMES 'Nunez injects these stories with a deep tenderness and a wry sense of humor, all the while challenging our conceptions of what it means to live an ordinary life' HARPERS BAZAAR, 'Best Summer Books 2026' 'Nunez [has] a no-nonsense honesty, a matchless intelligence, an unswerving empathy, and a breathtaking intimacy of voice' JENNY MUSTARD 'One of the great writers of our time . . . Reading [Nunez's] work feels like having lunch with your smartest, wisest, most empathetic friend' LOS ANGELES TIMES 'The stories show [Nunez's] gift for turning apparently ordinary lives into something stranger, funnier and more searching than they first appear' iPAPER, 'The best new books to read in July 2026' 'Long live Sigrid Nunez' LAURA MARLING 'Nunez [has] a no-nonsense honesty, a matchless intelligence, an unswerving empathy, and a breathtaking intimacy of voice' JENNY MUSTARD 'One of the great writers of our time . . . Reading [Nunez's] work feels like having lunch with your smartest, wisest, most empathetic friend' LOS ANGELES TIMES 'A treat' OPRAH DAILY, 'Best Books of the Summer 2026' 'There are two kinds of people in the world, people who haven't read Sigrid Nunez, and people who love Sigrid Nunez' CLAIRE KOHDA 'Wonderful . . . Her uncertain protagonists in an uncertain world are the perfect literary creations: vexed in their own lives but delightful to encounter' BIDISHA

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A wine cellar in Austria's Wachau valley, two sisters with rules of their own – and handwriting on the vaulted wall that Smilla would recognize anywhere. The photo under the mattress on the night train has led Smilla Sommerfeld to the Danube. At the Brack winery in Spitz the harvest is over, candles burn in the niches of the loess cellars, and in the press house hangs a press beam, two hundred and forty years old and as big as a small car. Her hostesses are Liv – angular, taciturn, with hands shaped by work on the terraces – and her sister Nevin – soft, mocking and dangerously clever. Joris isn't there. Only a message from an unknown number: "Breathe." At a blind tasting in the dark, every wrong answer has its price. Warm candle wax drips above a barrel lying on its side, and in the press house the sisters turn things up step by step until Smilla knows only one word: thank you. In between she finds her first real trace of Fenna – and at the end a photo on her phone, taken in the cellar where supposedly no one takes pictures. A dark BDSM erotic thriller full of female dominance, strict rituals and suspense. Part 3 of the series "The Black Circle". Each part delivers its own payoff; the series tells one continuous story. For adult readers 18+. Fiction between consenting adults. Grab Part 3 now and descend with Smilla into the third seal. EXCERPT: Somewhere in front of me a drop fell. It struck wood, a small, full sound, and afterward the dark was thicker than before. Half a minute ago the light had gone out, with a click somewhere in the wall, shortly after the woman with the blond braid had said "Wait here, I'll tell the boss" and pulled the courtyard gate shut behind her. My hand lay in my coat pocket on my phone and left it there. Another drop, then one more, closer. Deep beneath my feet a cork popped. The sound came up muffled through the floor, round and hollow, and right after it a woman laughed, short and low, and a second voice said something made only of vowels. My heart did what it had done in the Speicherstadt when Ylva's heels came across the floorboards, and I would have liked to stop it from remembering so precisely. Then came footsteps, on stone, up a staircase, a heavy shoe in no hurry that set down briefly on the edge of every step. In my pocket the phone vibrated. The display threw a blue rectangle against the coat lining, and my hand pulled it out before I had decided to. An unknown number and a single word. Breathe.

The “reigning romance queens” (PopSugar) and New York Times bestselling authors of Love and Other Words and The Unhoneymooners present a charming and laugh-out-loud funny novel filled with adventure, treasure, and, of course, love. Growing up the daughter of notorious treasure hunter and absentee father Duke Wilder left Lily without much patience for the profession…or much money in the bank. But Lily is resourceful, and now uses Duke’s coveted hand-drawn maps to guide tourists on fake treasure hunts through the red rock canyons of Utah. It pays the bills but doesn’t leave enough to fulfill her dream of buying back the beloved ranch her father sold years ago, and definitely not enough to deal with the sight of the man she once loved walking back into her life with a motley crew of friends ready to hit the trails. Frankly, Lily would like to take him out into the wilderness and leave him there. Leo Grady knew mirages were a thing in the desert, but they’d barely left civilization when the silhouette of his greatest regret comes into focus in the flickering light of the campfire. Ready to leave the past behind him, Leo wants nothing more than to reconnect with his first and only love. Unfortunately, Lily Wilder is all business, drawing a clear line in the sand: it’s never going to happen. But when the trip goes horribly and hilariously wrong, the group wonders if maybe the legend of the hidden treasure wasn’t a gimmick after all. There’s a chance to right the wrongs—of Duke’s past and their own—but only if Leo and Lily can confront their history and work together. Alone under the stars in the isolated and dangerous mazes of the Canyonlands, Leo and Lily must decide whether they’ll risk their lives and hearts on the treasure hunt of a lifetime. This page-turning adventure full of second chances, complicated relationships, and the breathtaking beauty of the American Southwest will take you on one wild ride.

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***As heard on WOMAN'S HOUR - 24th June 2026*** 'Rich, evocative and beautifully written: a meditation on faith, grief and belonging. A wonderful debut' Nussaibah Younis ' A breathtaking debut' Foluso Agbaje 'A remarkable debut written with depth and clarity' Chibundu Onuzo ' Heartbreakingly beautiful, witty, humane and transcendent - an unforgettable debut' Lauren St John ' Suffused with love and sadness, ambitious in scope, It Comes in Waves is a delicate, moving novel' Lorna Elcock 'It Comes In Waves will leave you gasping for air, in the best ways' Maame Blue ' A story that will stay with you' Onyi Nwabineli 'Richly drawn and emotionally resonant, it marks the arrival of an exciting new literary voice' Service95 Grief, that ungovernable pet - it comes and goes as it pleases, never straying far. Death sneaks up on Onome Odafe. She has little experience of what it means to lose someone she truly loves. So when her sister calls to tell her that their father didn't survive a stroke, she isn't sure how to act, what grieving is meant to look or feel like. She passes the days until she returns to Nigeria for the funeral in a haze of performance and distraction, holding together what little of herself is left. Reunited with her siblings and mother in Nigeria, Onome is thrown into the depths of various funeral events, uncomfortable customs, meddling religious figures and both unfamiliar and familiar faces. One of which, is Aunty Eguono, her father's sister. A woman who has never shied away from making a scene, and whose careless words one afternoon upend the only image of her father Onome has ever known. As she struggles to accept the reality of her father's death, she finds herself on a path of discovery leading towards an unsettling truth: a man can be more than one thing, and the man in question may be her father. An unforgettable debut, IT COMES IN WAVES is both an honest exploration of grief and a captivating story of the lives we lead and leave behind.

She didn't want Prince Charming. She wanted the demon. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'THE SEVEN CIRCLES HAVE NEVER BEEN SO HOT' JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT 'SECRETS, SPICE AND A STORY I COULD NOT PUT DOWN' KATEE ROBERTS Throne of the Fallen is a seductive new romantasy standalone , f rom #1 New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco. A wicked prince. A fallen painter. Let the games begin . . . The Prince of Envy has never claimed to be a saint. But when a cryptic note arrives at his demon court, signalling the beginning of a deadly game, he knows it will take more than a hint of sin to win. Riddles, hexed objects, anonymous players, nothing will stand in his way. Camilla is an artist with troubles of her own: a desperate mistake has landed her in debt to a notorious rake. Threatened with ruinous scandal, she is forced to enter a devil's bargain with Envy. A bargain that reveals secrets and ignites passions that neither of them expects. Together, Envy and Camilla must embark on a perilous journey through the underworld - from glittering demon courts to the sultry vampire realm and beyond - while trying to avoid the most dangerous trap of all: falling in love. READERS LOVE KERRI MANISCALCO 'I literally couldn't put the book down , only for annoying things like work, eating, and sleeping! ' Reader review ''Kerri is a mastermind with her twists and turns and kept me trying to work out the clues myself and guess what was going to happen! I was on the edge of my seat' Reader review 'I work full time, and not somewhere I can sneak read either, I devoured this 560+ page book in just over 24 hours and would 100% re-read . It was amazing ' Reader review ' Perfect adult book , I don't even have words to describe how good t his book is' Reader review ' Schemes, secrets, slow-burning steam & sin combine to create this fantastical, wicked novel ' 'If you're looking for something to read after anything by the queen Sarah J Maas herself, then Kerri Maniscalco has you covered' Reader review

"A smart, sexy, delicious novel."--People "Santopolo is a true master of matters of the heart." --Taylor Jenkins Reid From the New York Times bestselling author of The Light We Lost comes a tender and moving new novel about a woman at a crossroads after the death of her father, and caught between the love of two men. Nina has always known who she's supposed to be. But is that who she truly is? Nina Gregory has always been a good daughter. Raised by her father, owner of New York City's glamorous Gregory Hotels, Nina was taught that family, reputation, and legacy are what matter most. And Tim--her devoted boyfriend and best friend since childhood--feels the same. But when Nina's father dies, he leaves behind a secret that shocks Nina to her core. Soon, Nina begins to see the men in her life--her father, her boyfriend, and unexpectedly, her boss, Rafael--in a new light, finding herself caught between the world she loves, and a passion that could upend everything. More Than Words is a heartbreaking and romantic novel about grief, loss, love, and self-discovery, and how we choose which life we are meant to live.

แรงบันดาลใจเป็นพลังงานที่ทำให้มนุษย์ดำรงชีวิตอยู่อย่างมีความหมาย มันช่วยให้เรามีแรงผลักดันในการทำสิ่งดี สิ่งที่เป็นประโยชน์ต่อโลกใบนี้ ในอีกด้านหนึ่งมันยังช่วยให้เราผ่านพ้นช่วงเวลาเลวร้าย ดำดิ่ง หรือโดดเดี่ยวไปได้อีกด้วย แรงบันดาลใจส่งพลังทั้งต่อตัวเราเอง ต่อผู้คนรอบตัวเรา และบางคราวมันก็นยิ่งใหญ่ในระดับที่ส่งผลกระทบถึงผู้คนได้นับล้านคนเลยทีเดียว ในหนังสือเล่มนี้ 'ท้อฟฟี่ แบรดชอว์' จะช่วยเป็นสื่อกลางนำพาถ้อยคำแห่งแรงบันดาลใจมากมายจากทั่วทุกมุมโลก มาบอกเล่าในรูปแบบที่อ่านสนุก และยังเป็นอาหารใจที่จะช่วยเติมความหมายดีๆ ให้กับชีวิตคุณ เราหวังว่าเรื่องราวต่อจากนี้จะช่วยเป็นแรงบันดาลใจให้คุณได้...และหวังว่าคุณจะช่วยส่งต่อพลังงานดีๆ ในแบบของคุณออกไปให้โลกรอบตัวคุณด้วย

She didn't want Prince Charming. She wanted the demon. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'THE SEVEN CIRCLES HAVE NEVER BEEN SO HOT' JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT 'SECRETS, SPICE AND A STORY I COULD NOT PUT DOWN' KATEE ROBERTS Throne of the Fallen is a seductive new romantasy standalone, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco. A wicked prince. A fallen painter. Let the games begin . . . The Prince of Envy has never claimed to be a saint. But when a cryptic note arrives at his demon court, signalling the beginning of a deadly game, he knows it will take more than a hint of sin to win. Riddles, hexed objects, anonymous players, nothing will stand in his way. Camilla is an artist with troubles of her own: a desperate mistake has landed her in debt to a notorious rake. Threatened with ruinous scandal, she is forced to enter a devil's bargain with Envy. A bargain that reveals secrets and ignites passions that neither of them expects. Together, Envy and Camilla must embark on a perilous journey through the underworld - from glittering demon courts to the sultry vampire realm and beyond - while trying to avoid the most dangerous trap of all: falling in love. READERS LOVE KERRI MANISCALCO 'I literally couldn't put the book down, only for annoying things like work, eating, and sleeping!' ''Kerri is a mastermind with her twists and turns and kept me trying to work out the clues myself and guess what was going to happen! I was on the edge of my seat' 'I work full time, and not somewhere I can sneak read either, I devoured this 560+ page book in just over 24 hours and would 100% re-read. It was amazing' 'Perfect adult book, I don't even have words to describe how good this book is' 'Schemes; secrets, slow-burning steam & sin combine to create this fantastical, wicked novel' 'If you're looking for something to read after anything by the queen Sarah J Maas herself, then Kerri Maniscalco has you covered'

GED Math Preparation Built Around Real Practice Success on the GED Mathematical Reasoning test requires more than memorizing formulas. You must understand what each problem is asking, choose the correct method, complete the calculation accurately, and recognize whether your answer makes sense. GED Math Prep Book 2026-2027 gives you the focused practice needed to strengthen those skills. With 10 full-length practice tests and detailed answer explanations, this book helps you build confidence, improve your pacing, and identify the mathematical topics that need additional review. Inside you will find: 10 full-length GED Math practice tests 460 original practice questions Non-calculator and calculator-permitted sections Detailed, step-by-step answer explanations Basic math, fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, and probability Algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, and systems Geometry, measurement, area, volume, and the Pythagorean theorem Graphs, tables, statistics, coordinate planes, and functions Realistic word problems based on practical situations Original diagrams, charts, tables, and coordinate graphs Separate answer sheets for every practice test Practice with multiple-choice, fill-in, multiple-select, matching, and printed interactive-style questions Each answer explanation shows the method used to solve the problem, verifies the result, and identifies common mistakes that can lead to an incorrect answer. This approach helps you understand the reasoning behind the solution instead of simply memorizing an answer choice. Use the first practice test to identify your strengths and weaknesses. Review the detailed solutions, strengthen the skills that caused difficulty, and continue through the remaining tests to improve accuracy and time management. Complete the final test under timed conditions as a full practice simulation. This book is suitable for: Adults preparing for the GED Mathematical Reasoning test Students returning to mathematics after time away from school Independent learners who want extensive practice Tutors, instructors, and adult-education programs Test-takers who need clearer explanations and realistic problem-solving experience Prepare with purpose, learn from every mistake, and approach test day with stronger mathematical reasoning and greater confidence.

Bloomsbury presents On Witness and Respair written and read by Jesmyn WardThe collected creative nonfiction of a singular American writer, Jesmyn Ward, including widely shared classics, three never-before-published speeches, and an introductory essay.Respair (noun, obsolete), fresh hope after despair.From the two-time National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Jesmyn Ward, this collection of essays documents more than a decade of work in the life of a singular writer often lauded as 'the heir apparent to Toni Morrison' (LitHub). Beginning with her upbringing in a multigenerational household in rural Mississippi, the cradle of both her youth and her gift for storytelling, Ward brings her keen wisdom and hauntingly lyrical prose to a range of topics, following in her grandmother Dorothy's footsteps when she promises always to 'Tell it straight. Tell it all.'True to her word, in these pages Ward contemplates the writers and novels of her youth and adulthood — the transformative power of discovering Octavia Butler as a twenty-something, the mirror that Richard Wright's novels held up to her own childhood, and of course, her lifelong love for Toni Morrison. Ward ruminates on her approach to both fiction and life, reflecting on the power of the novel, how to raise a Black son in an era of rising divisiveness and cruelty, as well as her own personal tragedies — including the titular essay of the collection, which tells the story of her partner's sudden death on the eve of the COVID-19 epidemic. Every bit as piercing and moving as her fiction, On Witness and Respair is a testament to Ward's powers as one of America's finest living writers and is a monument to hope, beauty, and personal and collective resilience.PRAISE FOR JESMYN WARD:'One of the most important writers in America today' Ann Patchett'Ward writes like a dream: a real dream, uneasy, vivid and deep as the sea' The Times'Takes the territory made so familiar by writers such as William Faulkner... and reclaims it' Financial Times'Jesmyn is, simply, the best of us' Ta-Nehesi Coates

Sally looked up as Luke entered the bedroom and asked her curtly,Ready?She nodded silently, watching him tuck the small bag under his arm, then pick up the other two suitcases and say,I'll put the bags in the trunk and return the key to the receptionist. Wait for me in the car.She tried to stop herself from commenting, but the words came out before she could:What if I'm tempted to leave you here?He looked at her, visibly annoyed, and said harshly,You're being a troublemaker today, determined to ruin my day.She's truly foolish, otherwise why would she insist on this self-destructive behavior?Determined to try a more rational approach from that moment on, she asked him calmly,And where would I go, Luke? I'm in a foreign country, and you have the plane tickets. Then she laughed bitterly and added,"Of course I can ask the police for help. What a story! I see the headlines. Runaway bride calls the police, husband on the hunt."She sighed quickly and said,"You'll be after me, won't you, Luke? And aren't I the one whose property you have mortgaged to pay off my father's debts?" Poor Father. If only he knew what happened."You Are Mine" is one of the carefully selected international romance novels from Abeer, brimming with intense emotion. Conflicting feelings such as love, hate, anger, dreams, forgiveness, and revenge ignite within its pages, all presented in an engaging and enjoyable style that transports the reader to realms of sensation, feeling, and emotion. It immerses them in the depths of sacred and refined human emotions known throughout history.The novel tells the story of Sally, a girl deeply attached to her father, who is facing financial difficulties. To save him from mounting debts, she decides to marry Luke, a wealthy man who considers her his property.Sally, feeling humiliated by his mockery and derision, which only serve to further degrade and weaken her, resolves to take revenge and punish him.Will she succeed? Or will the forces of passion and love prove stronger than both of them?

Based on a true story, a tale of love and survival against all the odds set in Hong Kong at the start of the Pacific War.Can love conquer all?Spring 1939 - dashing young William Burton and the beautiful Constance Han set sail from London on the same ocean liner to Hong Kong.Connie is intrigued by Will's talent for writing poetry, and as romance blossoms she offers to give him Cantonese lessons to help him with his new job - a cadet in the colonial service.But once in Hong Kong, Connie is constrained by filial duty towards her Eurasian parents, and their wish for her to marry someone from her own background.When war breaks out, Connie and Will find themselves drawn into a wider conflict than their battle against prejudice. Can they survive and achieve a future together? Or will forces beyond their control keep them forever apart?A sweeping tale of love and perseverance, perfect for readers of Dinah Jefferies, Fiona Valpy and Ann BennettPreviously published as The Flame Tree'Five stars without a moment's hesitation, highly recommended if you enjoy historical romance.' Reader Review'Wow! Just WOW! What a completely absorbing read... I absolutely lapped up every single word.' Reader Review'It was a real page turner, and so engrossed was I, that I read it in one sitting! A good read!' Reader Review'This is a wonderfully rewarding read with vivid characters and settings. I'd give it more stars if they were available.' Reader Review'A convincing and very moving romance, a fascinating slice of history. Coupled with the most wonderful story-telling, this book delivered everything I could have possibly wanted.' Reader ReviewPRAISE FOR SIOBHAN DAIKO'Reading Siobhan's Daughters of Tuscany was like meeting an old, dear friend after a long absence. What a poignant, emotional, thoroughly enjoyable read this was! ... such beautiful prose and such a brilliant story that completely transported me.' Renita D'Silva'... wonderfully fast-paced and readable... I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to be transported to a different place and time and wants a thoroughly absorbing read, Ann Bennett'A fantastic story, so evocative of both time and place,' Jo Bartlett

A fascinating look at India's remarkable impact on Western culture, this eye-opening popular history shows how the ancient philosophy of Vedanta and the mind-body methods of Yoga have profoundly affected the worldview of millions of Americans and radically altered the religious landscape. What exploded in the 1960s, following the Beatles trip to India for an extended stay with their new guru, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, actually began more than two hundred years earlier, when the United States started importing knowledge--as well as tangy spices and colorful fabrics--from Asia. The first translations of Hindu texts found their way into the libraries of John Adams and Ralph Waldo Emerson. From there the ideas spread to Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman, and succeeding generations of receptive Americans, who absorbed India's "science of consciousness" and wove it into the fabric of their lives. Charismatic teachers like Swami Vivekananda and Paramahansa Yogananda came west in waves, prompting leading intellectuals, artists, and scientists such as Aldous Huxley, Joseph Campbell, Allen Ginsberg, J. D. Salinger, John Coltrane, Dean Ornish, and Richard Alpert, aka Ram Dass, to adapt and disseminate what they learned from them. The impact has been enormous, enlarging our current understanding of the mind and body and dramatically changing how we view ourselves and our place in the cosmos. Goldberg paints a compelling picture of this remarkable East-to-West transmission, showing how it accelerated through the decades and eventually moved from the counterculture into our laboratories, libraries, and living rooms. Now physicians and therapists routinely recommend meditation, words like karma and mantra are part of our everyday vocabulary, and Yoga studios are as ubiquitous as Starbuckses. The insights of India's sages permeate so much of what we think, believe, and do that they have redefined the meaning of life for millions of Americans-and continue to do so every day. Rich in detail and expansive in scope, American Veda shows how we have come to accept and live by the central teaching of Vedic wisdom: "Truth is one, the wise call it by many names."

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A new title in the Flame Tree Foiled Quarto Journal collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production: bleed-proof, acid-free FSC pages, a pocket, ribbon bookmarks and a magnetic flap. Perfect as a gift or for all notetakers, list-makers and journal users. A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the Foiled Quarto Journals combine high-quality production and FSC pages with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, list-makers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. A NEW SERIES. The Quarto format is named after the earliest form of European printed publication, dating back to the 1400s when Gutenberg invented the first moveable-type printing press, heralding a revolution in mass communication, spreading ideas of literature, science and philosophy of the Renaissance. We celebrate this with our range of fine art and contemporary illustrations. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk, table, in the hand and in your bag. PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: the high-quality, 120-gsm lined pages are FSC, Acid Free and Bleed Proof – suitable for all pen types, such as gel and rollerball. A pocket at the back for scraps and receipts, two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list, and a magnetic side flap helps keep everything neat and tidy. THE ARTIST. Angela Harding is a fine art painter and illustrator based in Rutland, UK. She specialises in lino prints and her work is inspired by British birds and countryside. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, ",Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.",

A heartbroken romance novelist is forced to address her writer's block when the villainous cowboy character from her books shows up in the real world... Get ready to fall in love with the magical new romcom from the bestselling author of The Love of My Afterlife! 'A perfect love story in every way ... I inhaled it. Essential holiday reading!' - Rosie Walsh , New York Times bestselling author of The Man Who Didn't Call 'A total rom-com triumph! I laughed, I cried, I swooned! Five magical stars' - Josie Silver , New York Times bestselling author of One Day in December ______________________________ Gertie Bickerstaff writes happily-ever-afters for a living... or she did, until her own love life fell apart. Now her ex is thriving, her deadline is looming, and she can't write a single word. The last thing she needs is more drama-like waking up to find a confused and rugged cowboy on her sofa. And not just any cowboy, but River Oakley, the villain from her unfinished novel. Somehow very real... and very shirtless. River wants to go home. Gertie wants her life back. So they strike a deal: he'll use his cunning ways to help her win back her ex, she'll finish the novel, and surely, he'll return to whatever world he rode in from. But as River Oakley proves to be so much more than just the bad guy, Gertie has to choose: the ending she thought she wanted... or the plot twist she never saw coming. Tropes: Romcom ¿ Grumpy x sunshine Forced proximity Love triangle ¿¿ Second chance vs new love Romance writers and readers LOVE Romantic Hero and Kirsty Greenwood: 'This book has it all. Humor, heart, and a heroine I was desperately rooting for' - Colleen Hoover , bestselling author of It Ends With Us 'One of the most life-affirming books I've read' Cressida McLaughlin 'A gorgeously addictive romp of a romantic comedy, with added magic. I adored it' Clare Pooley 'An utterly charming romcom ... Reading this book is like receiving a big hug from a dear friend' Carley Fortune 'Kirsty writes like a witty dream. She's the real deal.' Mhairi McFarlane 'A romantic, tender and hilarious page-turner. Every page will bring you joy' Cathy Bramley 'Original and romantic - I loved it' Sophie Cousens 'My favorite romance book of the year' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The storyline. The banter. The spice. Every single thing in this book is absolute perfection !' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Funny, swoony, and unexpectedly heartfelt. Five stars. I'm obsessed.' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I devoured this book' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The chemistry between Gertie and River was chef's kiss' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿