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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The author of The Energy Codes combines quantum science and cosmic principles with practical tools to awaken your high brain centers and access your capacity to embody divine love-right now, just as you are. In a world that feels faster, louder, and more uncertain than ever, many of us are searching for something steady to stand on. We want clarity, peace, and a sense of who we truly are, without feeling lost in the chaos. In The Anatomy of Awakening, Dr. Sue Morter, best-selling author of The Energy Codes, changes the narrative of how we understand human potential, perceive ourselves and others, and manifest the visions for our lives by learning the deeper language of the authentic self. Using this deeper language, we recover suppressed aspects of ourselves to heal completely and create the lives we are meant to live. Dr. Sue reveals a deeper inner design that underlies the human body and nervous system, helping us reconnect with a steadier, more authentic way of being. She introduces us to a Greater Love-moving beyond stress-driven reactions to feel steady, clear, and connected, even in the midst of life's challenges. How we see ourselves changes, with an unconditionality that we've likely never known. Our purpose becomes clearer. Peace and healing follow. Our creative nature emerges. "...This book will change the way you see yourself, your purpose, and what is possible for your life. It is far more than a teaching-it is a living blueprint for embodying the highest expression of your soul…" - Anita Moorjani, New York Times best-selling author of Dying to Be Me Using an approach keyed to the higher states of consciousness within all of us, The Anatomy of Awakening opens what Dr. Sue describes as a "vibrational combination lock," activating deeper levels of awareness and helping us become more masterful in how we live, feel, and respond. We align with five transformative universal principles or quantum "codes" to reveal a greater Truth: Access our inner guidance and clarity Move from overthinking into aligned action Move from overthinking into aligned action Regulate the nervous system and change the way we experience life See beyond limiting narratives Integrate light and shadow to empower everyday life "With the precision of a master teacher and the heart of a mystic, Dr. Sue reveals the sacred 'codes' that dissolve the illusion of separation and awaken the God Presence in every breath, cell, and choice. This is not just a book you read, it's an activation you live." - Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder and CEO, Agape International Spiritual Center; author of Life Visioning and Spiritual Liberation; and host of Take Back Your Mind podcast

'This is fantasy at its finest' - Leigh Bardugo, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author The Ragpicker King is the Sunday Times bestselling sequel to the epic Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare. *** His life is an illusion. Her lie is a gamble. Can two outliers save a kingdom? The royal court is in turmoil following a massacre. Kel, Prince Conor's body-double, is hunting for traitors. And the notorious Ragpicker King, ruler of the dazzling city of Castellane's criminal underworld, holds the only clues. But they lead to a dark conspiracy to destroy the royal family - headed by the man due to marry the woman Kel loves. Lin will be judged after claiming to be the legendary Goddess Reborn and wielder of powerful magic - now her people's charismatic leader is ready to test her powers. Failure will mean exile, and only further dangerous deception can save her now. As the simmering tension in Castellane reaches fever pitch, Prince Conor demands that Lin heal his father's madness. But the King is tormented by an ancient magic, and Lin cannot deny its allure - any more than she can deny her growing passion for the prince. Lin and Kel must decide who they can trust. Yet any false move will mean death - or worse . . . Lose yourself in a vibrant world of power, intrigue and magic in this spellbinding fantasy from an internationally bestselling sensation. *** Praise for the Sunday Times bestseller Sword Catcher 'Everything I look for in fantasy' - George R. R. Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Game of Thrones 'A triumph of a book' - Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Night 'Vivid and clever' - Scott Lynch, bestselling author of the Gentleman Bastard sequence Sword Catcher was a top ten Sunday Times bestseller w/c 5th October 2024. The Ragpicker King was a top ten Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10th March 2025.

'This is fantasy at its finest' - Leigh Bardugo, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author The Ragpicker King is the Sunday Times bestselling sequel to the epic Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare. *** His life is an illusion. Her lie is a gamble. Can two outliers save a kingdom? The royal court is in turmoil following a massacre. Kel, Prince Conor's body-double, is hunting for traitors. And the notorious Ragpicker King, ruler of the dazzling city of Castellane's criminal underworld, holds the only clues. But they lead to a dark conspiracy to destroy the royal family - headed by the man due to marry the woman Kel loves. Lin will be judged after claiming to be the legendary Goddess Reborn and wielder of powerful magic - now her people's charismatic leader is ready to test her powers. Failure will mean exile, and only further dangerous deception can save her now. As the simmering tension in Castellane reaches fever pitch, Prince Conor demands that Lin heal his father's madness. But the King is tormented by an ancient magic, and Lin cannot deny its allure - any more than she can deny her growing passion for the prince. Lin and Kel must decide who they can trust. Yet any false move will mean death - or worse . . . Lose yourself in a vibrant world of power, intrigue and magic in this spellbinding fantasy from an internationally bestselling sensation. *** Praise for the Sunday Times bestseller Sword Catcher 'Everything I look for in fantasy' - George R. R. Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Game of Thrones 'A triumph of a book' - Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Night 'Vivid and clever' - Scott Lynch, bestselling author of the Gentleman Bastard sequence Sword Catcher was a top ten Sunday Times bestseller w/c 5th October 2024. The Ragpicker King was a top ten Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10th March 2025.

'This is fantasy at its finest' - Leigh Bardugo, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author The Ragpicker King is the Sunday Times bestselling sequel to the epic Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare. His life is an illusion. Her lie is a gamble. Can two outliers save a kingdom? The royal court is in turmoil after a massacre. Kel, Prince Conor's body-double, is hunting for traitors. And the notorious Ragpicker King, ruler of the dazzling city of Castellane's criminal underworld, holds the only clues. But they lead to a dark conspiracy to destroy the royal family - headed by the man due to marry the woman Kel loves. Lin has claimed to be the legendary Goddess Reborn and wielder of powerful magic - now her people's charismatic leader is ready to test her powers. Failure will mean exile, and only further dangerous deception can save her now. As the simmering tension in Castellane reaches fever pitch, Prince Conor demands that Lin heal his father's madness. But the King is tormented by an ancient magic, and Lin cannot deny its allure - any more than she can deny her growing passion for the prince. Lin and Kel must decide who they can trust. Yet any false move will mean death - or worse . . . Lose yourself in a vibrant world of power, intrigue and magic in this spellbinding fantasy from an internationally bestselling sensation. *** Praise for Sword Catcher: 'Everything I look for in fantasy' - George R. R. Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Game of Thrones 'A triumph of a book' - Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Night 'Vivid and clever' - Scott Lynch, bestselling author of the Gentleman Bastard sequence Sword Catcher was a top ten Sunday Times bestseller w/c 5th October 2024. The Ragpicker King was a top ten Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10th March 2025.

The #1 New York Times Bestseller A powerful story of an exhilarating mind and life...a study in creativity: how to define it, how to achieve it.—The New Yorker Vigorous, insightful.—The Washington Post A masterpiece.—San Francisco Chronicle Luminous.—The Daily Beast He was history's most creative genius. What secrets can he teach us? The author of the acclaimed bestsellers Steve Jobs, Einstein, and Benjamin Franklin brings Leonardo da Vinci to life in this exciting new biography. Based on thousands of pages from Leonardo's astonishing notebooks and new discoveries about his life and work, Walter Isaacson weaves a narrative that connects his art to his science. He shows how Leonardo's genius was based on skills we can improve in ourselves, such as passionate curiosity, careful observation, and an imagination so playful that it flirted with fantasy. He produced the two most famous paintings in history, The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa. But in his own mind, he was just as much a man of science and technology. With a passion that sometimes became obsessive, he pursued innovative studies of anatomy, fossils, birds, the heart, flying machines, botany, geology, and weaponry. His ability to stand at the crossroads of the humanities and the sciences, made iconic by his drawing of Vitruvian Man, made him history's most creative genius. His creativity, like that of other great innovators, came from having wide-ranging passions. He peeled flesh off the faces of cadavers, drew the muscles that move the lips, and then painted history's most memorable smile. He explored the math of optics, showed how light rays strike the cornea, and produced illusions of changing perspectives in The Last Supper. Isaacson also describes how Leonardo's lifelong enthusiasm for staging theatrical productions informed his paintings and inventions. Leonardo's delight at combining diverse passions remains the ultimate recipe for creativity. So, too, does his ease at being a bit of a misfit: illegitimate, gay, vegetarian, left-handed, easily distracted, and at times heretical. His life should remind us of the importance of instilling, both in ourselves and our children, not just received knowledge but a willingness to question it—to be imaginative and, like talented misfits and rebels in any era, to think different.

Mary Wilcox, the perceptive governess with a knack for untangling family secrets, finds herself in a new role amidst the haunting beauty of the Monterey Peninsula. Tasked with the care of a once-renowned artist's enigmatic daughter in their cliffside mansion, Mary quickly learns that her charge is no ordinary child. When the artist vanishes, Mary is thrust into a labyrinth of art and illusion. Was it an abduction? A murder? With each step further into the mystery, she risks losing her own sense of self, as she risks losing her grip on reality.... "An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next." —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ONE LAST SECRET (THE GOVERNESS: BOOK 5) is the fifth book in a long-anticipated new psychological thriller series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller The Perfect Wife (a free download) has received over 20,000 five star reviews. Future books in the series are also available! "A masterpiece of thriller and mystery." —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) "A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!" —Reader review (Her Last Wish) "A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!" —Reader review (City of Prey) "Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours." —Reader review (City of Prey) "Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!" —Reader review (Girl, Alone) "Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!" —Reader review (Girl, Alone)

Each and every human being has the capacity to identify his Soul and attain salvation. However, one severe obstacle on this path could be sexual attraction/ infatuation. None other than a Gnani Purush (the enlightened one) can help us understand the science behind sexual attraction and help us get rid of it. In the Audio book, Dadashri, the Gnani Purush has discussed the importance of celibacy in the path of salvation…and how it can be achieved even by the married couples. The nature of sexuality, its present life dangers, as well as potential dangers for the lives to come are described by the Gnani and the beneficial effects of brahmacharya are shown with scientific exactness. Precise understanding of brahmacharya, methods by eradicating the root cause of sexuality, is given to the seeker. In Part 1 of the Audio book, Dadashri has warned the married people of infidelity (by thoughts and actions), explained the risks thereof, emphasized on how the subtlest form of infidelity/attraction would divert us from the path of spirituality. For married people, remaining utmost faithful to his/her partner is equivalent to celibacy. In Part 2 of the Audio book, Dadashri, has discussed about his enlightened Self that moves about unbound by any circumstance of the material world, unveils for us all! He initiates the cause brahmacharya in the light of this absolute vision and experiential bliss for all who come to him seeking freedom from the clutches of sexuality and its misery. In this environment rampant with profuse sexuality and its vibrations, the Gnani Purush's extraordinary and effective speech demolishes all elements of sexuality and illusion of the seeker and makes him still in brahmacharya with understanding.

For the teachers who stay late and care too much This is a book about the future of education-about you. It was written to help you feel empowered to lead with intention, even when the system doesn't make it easy. It will guide you in learning how to build a community around you that doesn't flinch when things get hard. Because you're an educator, and educators are like BISON: They're brave. Bold. Fearless. They act with intention, and that action gets the attention of those around them. And guess what? A few becomes a many. A herd. A powerful community. That's what being the BISON is all about: being intentional so others notice. We get to choose the way we move through our days, the way we lead in our classrooms, the way we respond to the people around us. And people feel our intentions. They notice how we lead, how we listen, how we show up, not just for our students but for ourselves. Intentionality is powerful; it helps us let go of the illusion that we have to do it all alone. When we choose to be intentional, we create environments where we and the people around us can grow into the best versions of ourselves and become who we were meant to become. Educators deserve a sustainable culture built on safety, mental health, teacher wellness, executive functioning, family engagement, and community building. Becoming the BISON is here to help you get there. It's about choosing courage over comfort, clarity over compliance, and connection over control. It's about shedding what no longer serves us so we can step into bold, grounded versions of ourselves and live each day with gratitude and collaboration. Endorsements Kim Gameroz demonstrates an uncanny ability to capture this particular moment in education. -Dr. Danny Steele Do not be mistaken: this book is not about social emotional learning (SEL). This book is SEL. -Mitch Weathers, founder and CEO of Organized Binder, Inc., and author of Executive Functions for Every Classroom This amazing book acknowledges the messy reality of today's classrooms while providing the language, tools, and community support that actually work. -Joshua Stamper, author, speaker, and leadership coach

What If Everything You've Been Taught Was Just the Beginning? You've been led to believe that life is straightforward, predictable, and fully explained. But what if the reality you know is only a sliver of a much deeper truth? Beneath your everyday routines lies an unseen architecture, ancient teachings quietly suppressed, spiritual gateways left unexplored, and hidden realms that reveal themselves only to those willing to look beyond the surface. Are you prepared to challenge the story you've been told? The Book of Wisdoms is your invitation to rediscover these timeless secrets. Far more than a guide, it serves as a transformative map into the sacred layers of understanding that have been deliberately obscured. Within these pages, you'll break free from limiting beliefs, access higher dimensions of awareness, and reclaim the power that has always belonged to you. Inside You'll Discover: Foundations of Conscious Awakening designed to dismantle old narratives Universal Spiritual Principles buried beneath the noise of modern life Ancient Wisdom Traditions preserved through hidden lineages Gateways and Portals to realms most never encounter Daily Conscious Practices that free you from mental programming Energy Mastery Techniques to restore your natural vibration Sacred Relationship Codes to transform how you connect with others When you strip away the layers of illusion, you'll see the system for what it truly is-a web of limitations designed to keep you asleep. This book isn't just a guide-it's a catalyst. It will challenge your perceptions, awaken your spirit, and equip you to walk your path with clarity and purpose. Click "Buy Now" to move beyond the familiar, question the conditioned story, and reclaim the hidden wisdom that has been waiting for you all along.

What If Everything You've Been Taught Was Just the Beginning? You've been led to believe that life is straightforward, predictable, and fully explained. But what if the reality you know is only a sliver of a much deeper truth? Beneath your everyday routines lies an unseen architecture, ancient teachings quietly suppressed, spiritual gateways left unexplored, and hidden realms that reveal themselves only to those willing to look beyond the surface. Are you prepared to challenge the story you've been told? The Book of Wisdoms is your invitation to rediscover these timeless secrets. Far more than a guide, it serves as a transformative map into the sacred layers of understanding that have been deliberately obscured. Within these pages, you'll break free from limiting beliefs, access higher dimensions of awareness, and reclaim the power that has always belonged to you. Inside You'll Discover: Foundations of Conscious Awakening designed to dismantle old narratives Universal Spiritual Principles buried beneath the noise of modern life Ancient Wisdom Traditions preserved through hidden lineages Gateways and Portals to realms most never encounter Daily Conscious Practices that free you from mental programming Energy Mastery Techniques to restore your natural vibration Sacred Relationship Codes to transform how you connect with others When you strip away the layers of illusion, you'll see the system for what it truly is-a web of limitations designed to keep you asleep. This book isn't just a guide-it's a catalyst. It will challenge your perceptions, awaken your spirit, and equip you to walk your path with clarity and purpose. Click "Buy Now" to move beyond the familiar, question the conditioned story, and reclaim the hidden wisdom that has been waiting for you all along.

The New York Times bestselling author David Duchovny is back with Bucky F*cking Dent, a singular tale that brims with the mirth, poignancy, and profound solitude of modern life. Ted Fullilove, aka Mr. Peanut, is not like other Ivy League grads. He shares an apartment with Goldberg, his beloved battery-operated fish, sleeps on a bed littered with yellow legal pads penned with what he hopes will be the next great American Novel, and spends the waning days of the Carter administration at Yankee Stadium, waxing poetic while slinging peanuts to pay the rent. When Ted hears the news that his estranged father, Marty, is dying of lung cancer, he immediately moves back into his childhood home, where a whirlwind of revelations ensues. The browbeating absentee father of Ted's youth tries to make up for lost time, but his health dips drastically whenever his beloved Red Sox lose. And so, with help from Mariana-the Nuyorican grief counselor with whom Ted promptly falls in love-and a crew of neighborhood old-timers, Ted orchestrates the illusion of a Boston winning streak, enabling Marty and the Red Sox to reverse the Curse of the Bambino and cruise their way to World Series victory. Well, sort of. David Duchovny's richly drawn Bucky F*cking Dent explores the bonds between fathers and sons and the age-old rivalry between Yankee fans and the Fenway faithful, and grapples with our urgent need to persevere-and risk everything-in the name of love. Culminating in that fateful moment in October of '78 when the mighty Bucky Dent hit his way into baseball history with the unlikeliest of home runs, this tender, insightful, and hilarious novel demonstrates how life truly belongs to the losers, and that the long shots are the ones worth betting on.

The #1 New York Times Bestseller 'Walter Isaacson is not an art historian, he's simply a lover of Leonardo, who manages to communicate the sheer joy of this remarkable man' Books of the Year - The Times He was history's most creative genius. What secrets can he teach us? Based on thousands of pages from Leonardo da Vinci's astonishing notebooks and new discoveries about his life and work, Walter Isaacson weaves a narrative that connects his art to his science. He shows how Leonardo's genius was based on skills we can improve in ourselves, such as passionate curiosity, careful observation, and an imagination so playful that it flirted with fantasy. He produced the two most famous paintings in history, The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa . But in his own mind, he was just as much a man of science and technology. With a passion that sometimes became obsessive, he pursued innovative studies of anatomy, fossils, birds, the heart, flying machines, botany, geology, and weaponry . His ability to stand at the crossroads of the humanities and the sciences, made iconic by his drawing of Vitruvian Man , made him history's most creative genius. His creativity, like that of other great innovators, came from having wide-ranging passions. He peeled flesh off the faces of cadavers, drew the muscles that move the lips, and then painted history's most memorable smile. He explored the math of optics, showed how light rays strike the cornea, and produced illusions of changing perspectives in The Last Supper . Isaacson also describes how Leonardo's lifelong enthusiasm for staging theatrical productions informed his paintings and inventions. Leonardo's delight at combining diverse passions remains the ultimate recipe for creativity. So, too, does his ease at being a bit of a misfit: illegitimate, gay, vegetarian, left-handed, easily distracted, and at times heretical. His life should remind us of the importance of instilling, both in ourselves and our children, not just received knowledge but a willingness to question it-to be imaginative and, like talented misfits and rebels in any era, to think different.

The author of Song of Solomon now sets her extraordinary novelistic powers on a striking new course. Tar Baby, audacious and hypnotic, is masterful in its mingling of tones--of longing and alarm, of urbanity and a primal, mythic force in which the landscape itself becomes animate, alive with a wild, dark complicity in the fates of the people whose drama unfolds. It is a novel suffused with a tense and passionate inquiry, revealing a whole spectrum of emotions underlying the relationships between black men and women, white men and women, and black and white people. The place is a Caribbean island. In their mansion overlooking the sea, the cultivated millionaire Valerian Street, now retired, and his pretty, younger wife, Margaret, go through rituals of living, as if in a trance. It is the black servant couple, who have been with the Streets for years--the fastidious butler, Sydney, and his strong yet remote wife--who have arranged every detail of existence to create a surface calm broken only by sudden bursts of verbal sparring between Valerian and his wife. And there is a visitor among them--a beautiful young black woman, Jadine, who is not only the servant's dazzling niece, but the protegée and friend of the Streets themselves; Jadine, who has been educated at the Sorbonne at Valerian's expense and is home now for a respite from her Paris world of fashion, film and art. Through a season of untroubled ease, the lives of these five move with a ritualized grace until, one night, a ragged, starving black American street man breaks into the house. And, in a single moment, with Valerian's perverse decision not to call for help but instead to invite the man to sit with them and eat, everything changes. Valerian moves toward a larger abdication. Margaret's delicate and enduring deception is shattered. The butler and his wife are forced into acknowledging their illusions. And Jadine, who at first is repelled by the intruder, finds herself moving inexorably toward him--he calls himself Son; he is a kind of black man she has dreaded since childhood; uneducated, violent, contemptuous of her privilege. As Jadine and Son come together in the loving collision they have both welcomed and feared, the novel moves outward--to the Florida backwater town Son was raised in, fled from, yet cherishes; to her sleek New York; then back to the island people and their protective and entangling legends. As the lovers strive to hold and understand each other, as they experience the awful weight of the separate worlds that have formed them--she perceiving his vision of reality and of love as inimical to her freedom, he perceiving her as the classic lure, the tar baby set out to entrap him--all the mysterious elements, all the highly charged threads of the story converge. Everything that is at risk is made clear: how the conflicts and dramas wrought by social and cultural circumstances must ultimately be played out in the realm of the heart. Once again, Toni Morrison has given us a novel of daring, fascination, and power.

Each and every human being has the capacity to identify his Soul and attain salvation. However, one severe obstacle on this path could be sexual attraction/ infatuation. None other than a Gnani Purush (the enlightened one) can help us understand the science behind sexual attraction and help us get rid of it. In the Audio book, Dadashri, the Gnani Purush has discussed the importance of celibacy in the path of salvation…and how it can be achieved even by the married couples. The nature of sexuality, its present life dangers, as well as potential dangers for the lives to come are described by the Gnani and the beneficial effects of brahmacharya are shown with scientific exactness. Precise understanding of brahmacharya, methods by eradicating the root cause of sexuality, is given to the seeker. In part 1 of the Audio book, Dadashri has warned the married people of infidelity (by thoughts and actions), explained the risks thereof, emphasized on how the subtlest form of infidelity/attraction would divert us from the path of spirituality. For married people, remaining utmost faithful to his/her partner is equivalent to celibacy. In part 2 of the Audio book, Dadashri, has discussed about his enlightened Self that moves about unbound by any circumstance of the material world, unveils for us all ! He initiates the cause brahmacharya in the light of this absolute vision and experiential bliss for all who come to him seeking freedom from the clutches of sexuality and its misery. In this environment rampant with profuse sexuality and its vibrations, the Gnani Purush's extraordinary and effective speech demolishes all elements of sexuality and illusion of the seeker and makes him still in brahmacharya with understanding.

¿ 21 Principles to Let Go, Live Lightly, and Follow Your Own Path - The Timeless Wisdom of the Dokkodo ¿ Have you ever wondered what would happen if you stopped holding on to what no longer serves you? Or how your life might change if you found the strength to live without fear, regret, or the need for approval? For centuries, there has been a teaching capable of guiding you toward profound change - a discipline that invites you to let go of the superfluous, live with clarity, break the ties that imprison you, cultivate emotional freedom, and find the courage to walk according to your own nature. "Dokkodo - The Art of Walking Alone" is a collection of short, direct principles that outline a path of inner transformation. It is an essential guide to freeing yourself from the weight of fears, regrets, and the constant need for approval. The 21 original principles were written by the samurai Miyamoto Musashi in May 1645, during the final week of his life, as his last gift to his disciples. It was conceived as a universal spiritual legacy, meant for anyone seeking simplicity, inner strength, and independence of thought. Inside you will find: ¿¿¿¿ The life of Miyamoto Musashi: samurai and author of the work that still inspires millions around the world ¿¿¿¿ The 21 original principles of the Dokkodo, clearly explained and connected to modern life ¿¿¿¿ Practical suggestions for living each teaching of the Dokkodo ¿¿¿¿ Techniques to practice detachment without losing sensitivity and empathy ¿¿¿¿ Strategies to free yourself from the weight of others' opinions and find your authentic voice ¿¿¿¿ The value of simplicity and discipline as the foundation of lasting balance ¿¿¿¿ Why "walking alone" can strengthen genuine bonds rather than isolate you ¿¿¿¿ ...and much more! Every page is an invitation to act, to cut away illusions, and to walk forward with determination. It is a quiet call - to let go of what is false, hold on to what is real, and move through the world lighter, clearer, and freer. ¿ Scroll up and begin your journey into the Way of the Dokkodo - and find the space within yourself where nothing is missing. ¿

For many adult children of narcissists, the struggle for self-esteem and authenticity is a lifelong battle. Raised by parents who were unable to see them as real people, they often feel empty, unreal, and undeserving of love, perpetuating a cycle of emotional abuse in their own relationships. They may sense that something is deeply wrong, but not know how to break free from the invisible cage of their upbringing. In Trapped in the Mirror, psychoanalyst Elan Golomb, Ph.D.-herself the child of a narcissist-provides a powerful and compassionate guide to understanding and healing. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and numerous case studies, she illuminates the complex dynamics of narcissistic families, explaining how a parent's need for control and admiration creates a legacy of self-doubt and anxiety in their children. This book offers the profound insight that your struggle for self is not only real-it's winnable. It is possible to undo the illusions and find your true identity. The journey begins with understanding the hidden wounds of a narcissistic upbringing and learning, finally, how to heal them. Recognize a Narcissist: Learn the definitive traits-from an inflated sense of self-importance to a profound inability to empathize-and see how they have shaped your family dynamics. Heal the Inner Critic: Understand the "negative introject"-the harsh inner voice of the parent you have internalized-and discover how to replace it with self-acceptance. End Painful Relationships: Explore why so many children of narcissists are drawn to narcissistic partners and learn how to break the cycle of repeating your childhood trauma. Build an Authentic Self: Move beyond feeling like a "fake" or "nothing" by reconnecting with your true feelings and learning that you have a right to exist for yourself.

Queer love story meets true crime thriller in the dream factory of 1970s cinema, from the award-winning, bestselling author. Perfect for readers of André Aciman's Call Me By Your Name and Patricia Highsmith's The Talented Mr Ripley. SHORTLISTED FOR BLACKWELL'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 A NEW YORK MAGAZINE TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 'Sublime' The New York Times It is September 1974. Two men meet by chance in Venice. One is a young English artist, in panicked flight from London. The other is Danilo Donati, the magician of Italian cinema, the designer responsible for realising the spectacular visions of Fellini and Pasolini. Donati is in Venice to produce sketches for Fellini's Casanova. A young - and beautiful - apprentice is just what he needs. He sweeps Nicholas to Rome, into the looking-glass world of Cinecittà, the studio where Casanova's Venice will be ingeniously assembled. Then in the spring, the lovers move together to the set of Salò, Pasolini's horrifying fable of fascism. But Nicholas has a secret and in this world of constant illusion, his real nature passes unseen. Amidst the rising tensions of Italy's 'Years of Lead', he acts as an accelerant, setting in motion a tragedy he didn't intend . . . Praise for The Silver Book: 'Seamlessly inserts a fictional narrative into a real historical world . . . a gripping novel that is, in many ways, a technical tour de force ' Times Literary Supplement ' A great chronicler of male genius, sexuality, loneliness and madness' Observer 'Unabashedly queer and unapologetically erotic' Art in America 'You do not need to be an expert on postwar Italian cinema or politics (or to know the true crime story unfolding here) to savour this novel . Laing describes the filming in dazzling clarity. 1970s Rome swaggers from the page ' The Times ' Laing's vibrant depiction of both real and imagined events is a prescient exploration of the meaning of art in dangerous places ' Washington Post

Mary Wilcox, the perceptive governess with a knack for untangling family secrets, finds herself in a new role amidst the haunting beauty of the Monterey Peninsula. Tasked with the care of a once-renowned artist's enigmatic daughter in their cliffside mansion, Mary quickly learns that her charge is no ordinary child. When the artist vanishes, Mary is thrust into a labyrinth of art and illusion. Was it an abduction? A murder? With each step further into the mystery, she risks losing her own sense of self, as she risks losing her grip on reality.... "An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next." —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ONE LAST SECRET (THE GOVERNESS: BOOK 5) is the fifth book in a long-anticipated new psychological thriller series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller The Perfect Wife (a free download) has received over 20,000 five star reviews. Future books in the series are also available! "A masterpiece of thriller and mystery." —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) "A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!" —Reader review (Her Last Wish) "A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!" —Reader review (City of Prey) "Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours." —Reader review (City of Prey) "Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!" —Reader review (Girl, Alone) "Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!" —Reader review (Girl, Alone)

Seasoned governess Mary Wilcox is no stranger to family mysteries, but beneath the charm of Southern gentility, she senses a labyrinth of hidden agendas. In the sultry whispers of Georgia, Mary arrives at the grand estate of the Greenwoods, holding within its walls a legacy steeped in shadows. When Mary uncovers a clandestine garden, the sanctuary of Mrs. Greenwood, she witnesses secret conversations. And before long, someone is killed. As echoes from yesteryear blur reality, Mary finds herself tangled in a web of illusions. What truths lie buried in the heart of Savannah? And will Mary discern them before they consume her whole? "An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next." —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ONE LAST BREATH (THE GOVERNESS: BOOK 3) is the third book in a long-anticipated new psychological thriller series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller The Perfect Wife (a free download) has received over 20,000 five star reviews. Future books in the series are also available! "A masterpiece of thriller and mystery." —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) "A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!" —Reader review (Her Last Wish) "A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!" —Reader review (City of Prey) "Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours." —Reader review (City of Prey) "Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!" —Reader review (Girl, Alone) "Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!" —Reader review (Girl, Alone)

The #1 New York Times Bestseller 'Walter Isaacson is not an art historian, he's simply a lover of Leonardo, who manages to communicate the sheer joy of this remarkable man' Books of the Year - The Times He was history's most creative genius. What secrets can he teach us? Based on thousands of pages from Leonardo da Vinci's astonishing notebooks and new discoveries about his life and work, Walter Isaacson weaves a narrative that connects his art to his science. He shows how Leonardo's genius was based on skills we can improve in ourselves, such as passionate curiosity, careful observation, and an imagination so playful that it flirted with fantasy. He produced the two most famous paintings in history, The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa . But in his own mind, he was just as much a man of science and technology. With a passion that sometimes became obsessive, he pursued innovative studies of anatomy, fossils, birds, the heart, flying machines, botany, geology, and weaponry . His ability to stand at the crossroads of the humanities and the sciences, made iconic by his drawing of Vitruvian Man , made him history's most creative genius. His creativity, like that of other great innovators, came from having wide-ranging passions. He peeled flesh off the faces of cadavers, drew the muscles that move the lips, and then painted history's most memorable smile. He explored the math of optics, showed how light rays strike the cornea, and produced illusions of changing perspectives in The Last Supper . Isaacson also describes how Leonardo's lifelong enthusiasm for staging theatrical productions informed his paintings and inventions. Leonardo's delight at combining diverse passions remains the ultimate recipe for creativity. So, too, does his ease at being a bit of a misfit: illegitimate, gay, vegetarian, left-handed, easily distracted, and at times heretical. His life should remind us of the importance of instilling, both in ourselves and our children, not just received knowledge but a willingness to question it-to be imaginative and, like talented misfits and rebels in any era, to think different.

Seasoned governess Mary Wilcox is no stranger to family mysteries, but beneath the charm of Southern gentility, she senses a labyrinth of hidden agendas. In the sultry whispers of Georgia, Mary arrives at the grand estate of the Greenwoods, holding within its walls a legacy steeped in shadows. When Mary uncovers a clandestine garden, the sanctuary of Mrs. Greenwood, she witnesses secret conversations. And before long, someone is killed. As echoes from yesteryear blur reality, Mary finds herself tangled in a web of illusions. What truths lie buried in the heart of Savannah? And will Mary discern them before they consume her whole? "An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next." —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ONE LAST BREATH (THE GOVERNESS: BOOK 3) is the third book in a long-anticipated new psychological thriller series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller The Perfect Wife (a free download) has received over 20,000 five star reviews. Future books in the series are also available! "A masterpiece of thriller and mystery." —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) "A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!" —Reader review (Her Last Wish) "A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!" —Reader review (City of Prey) "Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours." —Reader review (City of Prey) "Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!" —Reader review (Girl, Alone) "Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!" —Reader review (Girl, Alone)

The New York Times bestselling author David Duchovny is back with Bucky F*cking Dent, a singular tale that brims with the mirth, poignancy, and profound solitude of modern life. Ted Fullilove, aka Mr. Peanut, is not like other Ivy League grads. He shares an apartment with Goldberg, his beloved battery-operated fish, sleeps on a bed littered with yellow legal pads penned with what he hopes will be the next great American Novel, and spends the waning days of the Carter administration at Yankee Stadium, waxing poetic while slinging peanuts to pay the rent. When Ted hears the news that his estranged father, Marty, is dying of lung cancer, he immediately moves back into his childhood home, where a whirlwind of revelations ensues. The browbeating absentee father of Ted's youth tries to make up for lost time, but his health dips drastically whenever his beloved Red Sox lose. And so, with help from Mariana-the Nuyorican grief counselor with whom Ted promptly falls in love-and a crew of neighborhood old-timers, Ted orchestrates the illusion of a Boston winning streak, enabling Marty and the Red Sox to reverse the Curse of the Bambino and cruise their way to World Series victory. Well, sort of. David Duchovny's richly drawn Bucky F*cking Dent explores the bonds between fathers and sons and the age-old rivalry between Yankee fans and the Fenway faithful, and grapples with our urgent need to persevere-and risk everything-in the name of love. Culminating in that fateful moment in October of '78 when the mighty Bucky Dent hit his way into baseball history with the unlikeliest of home runs, this tender, insightful, and hilarious novel demonstrates how life truly belongs to the losers, and that the long shots are the ones worth betting on.

Queer love story meets true crime thriller in the dream factory of 1970s cinema, from the award-winning, bestselling author. Perfect for readers of André Aciman's Call Me By Your Name and Patricia Highsmith's The Talented Mr Ripley. SHORTLISTED FOR BLACKWELL'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 A NEW YORK MAGAZINE TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 'Sublime' The New York Times It is September 1974. Two men meet by chance in Venice. One is a young English artist, in panicked flight from London. The other is Danilo Donati, the magician of Italian cinema, the designer responsible for realising the spectacular visions of Fellini and Pasolini. Donati is in Venice to produce sketches for Fellini's Casanova. A young - and beautiful - apprentice is just what he needs. He sweeps Nicholas to Rome, into the looking-glass world of Cinecittà, the studio where Casanova's Venice will be ingeniously assembled. Then in the spring, the lovers move together to the set of Salò, Pasolini's horrifying fable of fascism. But Nicholas has a secret and in this world of constant illusion, his real nature passes unseen. Amidst the rising tensions of Italy's 'Years of Lead', he acts as an accelerant, setting in motion a tragedy he didn't intend . . . Praise for The Silver Book: 'Seamlessly inserts a fictional narrative into a real historical world . . . a gripping novel that is, in many ways, a technical tour de force ' Times Literary Supplement ' A great chronicler of male genius, sexuality, loneliness and madness' Observer 'Unabashedly queer and unapologetically erotic' Art in America 'You do not need to be an expert on postwar Italian cinema or politics (or to know the true crime story unfolding here) to savour this novel . Laing describes the filming in dazzling clarity. 1970s Rome swaggers from the page ' The Times ' Laing's vibrant depiction of both real and imagined events is a prescient exploration of the meaning of art in dangerous places ' Washington Post

The author of Song of Solomon now sets her extraordinary novelistic powers on a striking new course. Tar Baby, audacious and hypnotic, is masterful in its mingling of tones--of longing and alarm, of urbanity and a primal, mythic force in which the landscape itself becomes animate, alive with a wild, dark complicity in the fates of the people whose drama unfolds. It is a novel suffused with a tense and passionate inquiry, revealing a whole spectrum of emotions underlying the relationships between black men and women, white men and women, and black and white people. The place is a Caribbean island. In their mansion overlooking the sea, the cultivated millionaire Valerian Street, now retired, and his pretty, younger wife, Margaret, go through rituals of living, as if in a trance. It is the black servant couple, who have been with the Streets for years--the fastidious butler, Sydney, and his strong yet remote wife--who have arranged every detail of existence to create a surface calm broken only by sudden bursts of verbal sparring between Valerian and his wife. And there is a visitor among them--a beautiful young black woman, Jadine, who is not only the servant's dazzling niece, but the protegée and friend of the Streets themselves; Jadine, who has been educated at the Sorbonne at Valerian's expense and is home now for a respite from her Paris world of fashion, film and art. Through a season of untroubled ease, the lives of these five move with a ritualized grace until, one night, a ragged, starving black American street man breaks into the house. And, in a single moment, with Valerian's perverse decision not to call for help but instead to invite the man to sit with them and eat, everything changes. Valerian moves toward a larger abdication. Margaret's delicate and enduring deception is shattered. The butler and his wife are forced into acknowledging their illusions. And Jadine, who at first is repelled by the intruder, finds herself moving inexorably toward him--he calls himself Son; he is a kind of black man she has dreaded since childhood; uneducated, violent, contemptuous of her privilege. As Jadine and Son come together in the loving collision they have both welcomed and feared, the novel moves outward--to the Florida backwater town Son was raised in, fled from, yet cherishes; to her sleek New York; then back to the island people and their protective and entangling legends. As the lovers strive to hold and understand each other, as they experience the awful weight of the separate worlds that have formed them--she perceiving his vision of reality and of love as inimical to her freedom, he perceiving her as the classic lure, the tar baby set out to entrap him--all the mysterious elements, all the highly charged threads of the story converge. Everything that is at risk is made clear: how the conflicts and dramas wrought by social and cultural circumstances must ultimately be played out in the realm of the heart. Once again, Toni Morrison has given us a novel of daring, fascination, and power.

A BRAND NEW dark and twisted psychological thriller from bestseller M. A. Hunter.'Scarily good!' - Valerie Keogh No good deed... goes unpunished. I first saw her on the platform on my way home from work a few weeks ago. She had an aura about her that made people stop and stare. Then I saw her again. And again. Our twice weekly commute into London Waterloo insync. She was always so poised, so pretty, so perfect. Everything I'm not. In my head, her name's Lucia, and she's a glamorous catwalk model from Milan who commutes from Winchester to attend casting calls in the city. But this morning she's late, barely making the train as the doors close. She doesn't take her usual seat, instead staying close to the doors... Then it hits me - she looks terrified. I feel compelled to help her, and against my better judgement I stand up and move towards her. It's then the illusion crumbles. Her name's not Lucia, but Allie. Not a model, but a woman in dire need of help. She tells me she's in danger, that she's done something dreadful and I don't know why I do it, but I promise to keep her safe. But I shouldn't make promises I know I can't keep. Because my life isn't as picture perfect as I like to pretend, and I can't stop wondering if maybe I'm not the only one pretending... Praise for M.A. Hunter: 'This one haunted me after I finished' Valerie Keogh 'Hunter does a fantastic job of ramping up the tension. My heart was in my mouth as I raced to the conclusion' Keri Beevis 'Brilliantly plotted and written with characters so lifelike they practically jump off the page' J. A. Baker 'I read this book in a single sitting. It's a fantastic story with the most amazing characters, who I can guarantee will stay with you for a very long time!' Lynda Stacey 'Clever and compelling! I loved everything about this one: the concept, the setting, the structure...' Lesley Kara 'Fresh, pacey, and exciting! You'll be racing to the finish at breakneck speed!' L C North 'A rollercoaster of a read! Kept me gripped until the very last page.' J A Baker 'I sprinted to finish this heart pounding tale of deception, a real nail biter!' Gemma Rogers 'A fast-paced psychological thriller that will keep you up all night!' Diana Wilkinson 'Clever and original. An exceptional, dark and tense read, with breath-taking twists. Highly recommended!' D. E. White 'This is one of the best psychological thrillers I've ever read!!' Reader Review 'A unique, fast-paced psychological thriller that will keep you up all night and you won't forget in a hurry.' Reader Review 'What an excellent unique plot. This is a class above your usual psychological thriller.' Reader Review 'I was completely engrossed as the story unfolded, but at the end, OMG a couple of twists that hit and I was like a punch-drunk boxer wondering which way was up.' Reader Review 'full of twists and turns throughout and was a brilliant read. This was a book that just hooked me from the beginning till the end and I loved it.' Reader Review 'It's full on twisty, suspenseful and the ending, just wait till you read that!' Reader Review

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The author of The Energy Codes combines quantum science and cosmic principles with practical tools to awaken your high brain centers and access your capacity to embody divine love-right now, just as you are. In a world that feels faster, louder, and more uncertain than ever, many of us are searching for something steady to stand on. We want clarity, peace, and a sense of who we truly are, without feeling lost in the chaos. In The Anatomy of Awakening, Dr. Sue Morter, best-selling author of The Energy Codes, changes the narrative of how we understand human potential, perceive ourselves and others, and manifest the visions for our lives by learning the deeper language of the authentic self. Using this deeper language, we recover suppressed aspects of ourselves to heal completely and create the lives we are meant to live. Dr. Sue reveals a deeper inner design that underlies the human body and nervous system, helping us reconnect with a steadier, more authentic way of being. She introduces us to a Greater Love-moving beyond stress-driven reactions to feel steady, clear, and connected, even in the midst of life's challenges. How we see ourselves changes, with an unconditionality that we've likely never known. Our purpose becomes clearer. Peace and healing follow. Our creative nature emerges. "...This book will change the way you see yourself, your purpose, and what is possible for your life. It is far more than a teaching-it is a living blueprint for embodying the highest expression of your soul..." - Anita Moorjani , New York Times best-selling author of Dying to Be Me Using an approach keyed to the higher states of consciousness within all of us, The Anatomy of Awakening opens what Dr. Sue describes as a "vibrational combination lock," activating deeper levels of awareness and helping us become more masterful in how we live, feel, and respond. We align with five transformative universal principles or quantum "codes" to reveal a greater Truth: · Access our inner guidance and clarity · Move from overthinking into aligned action · Regulate the nervous system and change the way we experience life · See beyond limiting narratives · Integrate light and shadow to empower everyday life "With the precision of a master teacher and the heart of a mystic, Dr. Sue reveals the sacred 'codes' that dissolve the illusion of separation and awaken the God Presence in every breath, cell, and choice. This is not just a book you read, it's an activation you live." - Michael Bernard Beckwith , founder and CEO, Agape International Spiritual Center; author of Life Visioning and Spiritual Liberation; and host of Take Back Your Mind podcast

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The author of The Energy Codes combines quantum science and cosmic principles with practical tools to awaken your high brain centers and access your capacity to embody divine love-right now, just as you are. In a world that feels faster, louder, and more uncertain than ever, many of us are searching for something steady to stand on. We want clarity, peace, and a sense of who we truly are, without feeling lost in the chaos. In The Anatomy of Awakening, Dr. Sue Morter, best-selling author of The Energy Codes, changes the narrative of how we understand human potential, perceive ourselves and others, and manifest the visions for our lives by learning the deeper language of the authentic self. Using this deeper language, we recover suppressed aspects of ourselves to heal completely and create the lives we are meant to live. Dr. Sue reveals a deeper inner design that underlies the human body and nervous system, helping us reconnect with a steadier, more authentic way of being. She introduces us to a Greater Love-moving beyond stress-driven reactions to feel steady, clear, and connected, even in the midst of life's challenges. How we see ourselves changes, with an unconditionality that we've likely never known. Our purpose becomes clearer. Peace and healing follow. Our creative nature emerges. "...This book will change the way you see yourself, your purpose, and what is possible for your life. It is far more than a teaching-it is a living blueprint for embodying the highest expression of your soul..." - Anita Moorjani , New York Times best-selling author of Dying to Be Me Using an approach keyed to the higher states of consciousness within all of us, The Anatomy of Awakening opens what Dr. Sue describes as a "vibrational combination lock," activating deeper levels of awareness and helping us become more masterful in how we live, feel, and respond. We align with five transformative universal principles or quantum "codes" to reveal a greater Truth: · Access our inner guidance and clarity · Move from overthinking into aligned action · Regulate the nervous system and change the way we experience life · See beyond limiting narratives · Integrate light and shadow to empower everyday life "With the precision of a master teacher and the heart of a mystic, Dr. Sue reveals the sacred 'codes' that dissolve the illusion of separation and awaken the God Presence in every breath, cell, and choice. This is not just a book you read, it's an activation you live." - Michael Bernard Beckwith , founder and CEO, Agape International Spiritual Center; author of Life Visioning and Spiritual Liberation; and host of Take Back Your Mind podcast

A revealing guide to how dictators manipulate the masses 'The handbook that humanity needs right now' – Terry Szuplat, former speechwriter for Barack Obama If you’ve ever wondered how dictators manipulate with words, why certain political speeches that changed history can send a chill down your spine, or how the psychology of mass persuasion really works, this book takes you inside the machinery. The Language of Evil is a gripping work of narrative nonfiction about evil leaders and the dark art of rhetoric—how carefully crafted phrases can move ordinary people to cheer, obey, and even kill. Across more than two millennia of dictators and propaganda history, speechwriter and rhetoric expert Guy Doza shows how the same patterns of language have been reused again and again. From Julius Caesar and Attila the Hun to Wu Zetian, Chinggis Khan, the queens of Europe, Napoleon, Goebbels, Hitler, Stalin, Saddam Hussein and more, you’ll see how the rhetoric and power of language shaped empires, toppled republics, and justified horrors. Each chapter zooms in on one ruler, the crisis they faced, and the exact words they used to seize or keep power. Rather than offering vague “dark psychology” generalities, this book breaks down the dark psychology of influence into concrete, easy-to-spot tools. You’ll learn how ethos, pathos and logos actually appear in real speeches; how devices such as tricolon, antithesis, anaphora and rhetorical questions are used to build excitement, drown out logic, and create the illusion of destiny. A dedicated glossary of rhetorical terms at the back of the book turns complex theory into an accessible toolkit anyone can use. This is not just the history of Hitler, Stalin, Goebbels and other twentieth‑century tyrants. It’s a panoramic tour of communication in authoritarian regimes: Roman generals proclaiming divine ancestry, Mongol warlords calling for enemies to be “broken like stones;” queens calming rebellious crowds, and modern dictators whipping audiences into a frenzy with promises, threats and scapegoats. At every point, Doza pauses to show you exactly which manipulation techniques in politics are being used, and why they work on the human mind. Inside, you’ll discover how: Dictators build a godlike ethos — from Caesar’s divine bloodline to Chinggis Khan’s “Eternal Blue Heaven” — to justify unlimited power. Strategic repetition and triads (“I came, I saw, I conquered”) hard‑wire ideas into our memory. Fear, pride and humiliation are weaponised to turn crowds into mobs ready for “total war.” Leaders use compliments and flattery to bind soldiers, courtiers and citizens into loyal tools. Character assassination, dehumanising metaphors and zoomorphic insults prepare the ground for persecution and genocide. The same tricks of persuasive rhetoric and public speaking now show up in campaign rallies, culture‑war debates and viral social media clips. What makes The Language of Evil especially powerful is how directly it speaks to our own time. Once you’ve seen how these patterns worked for tyrants throughout history, it’s impossible not to spot them in modern headlines, press conferences and comment sections. You’ll find yourself hearing speeches differently — listening for the hidden structure beneath the soundbites, spotting the moment emotion is being cranked up to override reason. Whether you’re a student of history or politics, a teacher, a debate coach, a speechwriter, or simply a citizen who wants to think more clearly, The Language of Evil will sharpen your critical ear. This is non-fiction about evil leaders that doesn’t just catalogue crimes; it hands you a practical map of the linguistic tricks that got them there, so you can recognise and resist them in the future. If you’re interested in dictators and propaganda history, the language of evil and control, or you just want to protect yourself from subtle verbal manipulation, this book belongs on your shelf. Read it once, and you’ll never hear a powerful spe

A revealing guide to how dictators manipulate the masses 'The handbook that humanity needs right now' – Terry Szuplat, former speechwriter for Barack Obama If you’ve ever wondered how dictators manipulate with words, why certain political speeches that changed history can send a chill down your spine, or how the psychology of mass persuasion really works, this book takes you inside the machinery. The Language of Evil is a gripping work of narrative nonfiction about evil leaders and the dark art of rhetoric—how carefully crafted phrases can move ordinary people to cheer, obey, and even kill. Across more than two millennia of dictators and propaganda history, speechwriter and rhetoric expert Guy Doza shows how the same patterns of language have been reused again and again. From Julius Caesar and Attila the Hun to Wu Zetian, Chinggis Khan, the queens of Europe, Napoleon, Goebbels, Hitler, Stalin, Saddam Hussein and more, you’ll see how the rhetoric and power of language shaped empires, toppled republics, and justified horrors. Each chapter zooms in on one ruler, the crisis they faced, and the exact words they used to seize or keep power. Rather than offering vague “dark psychology” generalities, this book breaks down the dark psychology of influence into concrete, easy-to-spot tools. You’ll learn how ethos, pathos and logos actually appear in real speeches; how devices such as tricolon, antithesis, anaphora and rhetorical questions are used to build excitement, drown out logic, and create the illusion of destiny. A dedicated glossary of rhetorical terms at the back of the book turns complex theory into an accessible toolkit anyone can use. This is not just the history of Hitler, Stalin, Goebbels and other twentieth‑century tyrants. It’s a panoramic tour of communication in authoritarian regimes: Roman generals proclaiming divine ancestry, Mongol warlords calling for enemies to be “broken like stones;” queens calming rebellious crowds, and modern dictators whipping audiences into a frenzy with promises, threats and scapegoats. At every point, Doza pauses to show you exactly which manipulation techniques in politics are being used, and why they work on the human mind. Inside, you’ll discover how: Dictators build a godlike ethos — from Caesar’s divine bloodline to Chinggis Khan’s “Eternal Blue Heaven” — to justify unlimited power. Strategic repetition and triads (“I came, I saw, I conquered”) hard‑wire ideas into our memory. Fear, pride and humiliation are weaponised to turn crowds into mobs ready for “total war.” Leaders use compliments and flattery to bind soldiers, courtiers and citizens into loyal tools. Character assassination, dehumanising metaphors and zoomorphic insults prepare the ground for persecution and genocide. The same tricks of persuasive rhetoric and public speaking now show up in campaign rallies, culture‑war debates and viral social media clips. What makes The Language of Evil especially powerful is how directly it speaks to our own time. Once you’ve seen how these patterns worked for tyrants throughout history, it’s impossible not to spot them in modern headlines, press conferences and comment sections. You’ll find yourself hearing speeches differently — listening for the hidden structure beneath the soundbites, spotting the moment emotion is being cranked up to override reason. Whether you’re a student of history or politics, a teacher, a debate coach, a speechwriter, or simply a citizen who wants to think more clearly, The Language of Evil will sharpen your critical ear. This is non-fiction about evil leaders that doesn’t just catalogue crimes; it hands you a practical map of the linguistic tricks that got them there, so you can recognise and resist them in the future. If you’re interested in dictators and propaganda history, the language of evil and control, or you just want to protect yourself from subtle verbal manipulation, this book belongs on your shelf. Read it once, and you’ll never hear a powerful spe