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Revisit the magic of the Mortal Instruments with this lavish new Collector's Edition. City of Ashes is the second book in the internationally bestselling romantasy series about the world of the Shadowhunters. With new cover art, stunning endpapers and a letter from Cassie, this is a must-have gift for any Shadowhunter fan. Love and power are the deadliest temptations... Haunted by her past, Clary is dragged deeper into New York City's terrifying underworld of demons and Shadowhunters - but can she control her feelings for a boy who can never be hers? LOOK OUT FOR THE WICKED POWERS - COMING IN 2026. AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER SOON.

A FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020 How did we end up in a world where humans coexist with technologies we can no longer fully control or understand? George Dyson plots an unexpected course through the past 300 years to reveal the hidden connections that underpin our digital age, ending with a premonition of what lies ahead. From an eighteenth-century Russian voyage across the North Pacific, to the mirror signals that heralded the age of digital telecommunications and the invention of the vacuum tube, Analogia interweaves historical adventure with scientific insight in a deeply personal story that frames the pursuit - and cost - of the digital revolution in a captivating new light.

A glamourous executive. Her fashion designer girlfriend. Together, they'll make one woman theirs. For florist Chloe Campbell, life isn't all sunshine and roses. Deep in debt and haunted by a past she's desperate to leave behind, she can barely keep her little flower shop running. So when Mistress Media executive Gabrielle Hall strolls into her shop to hire her for a company event, Chloe jumps at the chance. She's irrevocably drawn to the alluring woman. And when she comes face to face with Dana Obi, Gabrielle's world-renowned fashion designer girlfriend, Chloe is drawn to her too. Both women like to take control. Both women want Chloe. And they'll do whatever it takes to get her. Swept into a whirlwind of sensual delights beyond her wildest fantasies, Chloe can't resist her two mistresses. As their relationship deepens, all three women wonder if the love they've been searching for is within their grasp, but secrets and past shadows stand in the way. Can Dana and Gabrielle do what it takes to make Chloe theirs for good?

In Christian's own words, and through his thoughts, reflections, and dreams, E L James offers a fresh perspective on the love story that has enthralled millions of readers around the world. CHRISTIAN GREY exercises control in all things; his world is neat, disciplined, and utterly empty - until the day that Anastasia Steele falls into his office, in a tangle of shapely limbs and tumbling brown hair. He tries to forget her, but instead is swept up in a storm of emotion he cannot comprehend and cannot resist. Unlike any woman he has known before, shy, unworldly Ana seems to see right through him - past the business prodigy and the penthouse lifestyle to Christian's cold, wounded heart. Will being with Ana dispel the horrors of his childhood that haunt Christian every night? Or will his dark sexual desires, his compulsion to control, and the self-loathing that fills his soul drive this girl away and destroy the fragile hope she offers him?

Agony is a first-person survival horror game in which the player wanders through hell. You begin your journey as a tormented soul in the shallows of hell without a single memory of your past. Your special ability to control other humans and demons allows you to survive in these extreme conditions. By exploring the hostile environment and interacting with other exhausted souls of hellspace, as a hero you quickly realize that there is only one way out of hell: you must defeat the mystical Red Goddess!

A good job, a decent flat in Los Angeles, a quiet life - Nick Horrigan has finally put his traumatic past behind him. Or so it seems, until a SWAT team smashes into his place in the middle of the night. Still in pajamas, he's dragged outside to a waiting helicopter. He's told that a terrorist has seized control of a nuclear power plant and is threatening to blow it up...unless he can talk to Nick. Flown into a deadly intrigue, Nick is charged with a dangerous secret, one that will take him from the dark alleys of the city to behind the scenes of a Presidential race. As he rockets toward the truth, peeling back layer after layer of lies and deception, only one thing is certain: The long-buried secret, tied to the traumas of his own past, threatens his life at every turn. A breakneck thriller from the author of Richard & Judy Book Club bestsellers Orphan X and You're Next. Praise for Gregg Hurwitz 'Outstanding in every way' Lee Child 'Pure nail-biting stay-up-all-night suspense' Harlan Coben

He's willing to risk everything for her... Xavier Maddox I'm adored worldwide. England's number one. The best goalkeeper to ever play the game. Arrogant. Talented. Unattainable. Nothing mattered to me more than football. Until her... Victoria Chase lit a fire in me I refuse to extinguish. Now I'm forced to face a truth and a past I no longer wish to deny. Losing control means I could lose everything. It almost happened once before. The difference this time? I'm not fighting it. Victoria Chase Falling in love was never in the cards for me. Trapped by the guilt of a family tragedy, I couldn't imagine letting anyone in. Until him... Xavier Maddox ignited a reality I didn't think I deserved. Love. Passion. Dark desires. We met by chance, and now fate won't let us go. Our past is irrevocably entwined. He's hell bent on burning down the world for me. But to right this wrong could shatter everything.

She doesn’t remember her past. But some memories come with a cost. Eira Eckhart has spent years building a quiet life in a small town at the edge of a recently overthrown kingdom. Her memory is fractured, her past a blur—but with her shop, her loyal rabbit familiar, and practicing only the potions magic still legal under the watchful eye of the Iron Empire, she’s managed to remain unnoticed by the empire’s witch hunters. Until Hugo Venton walks through her door. Brash, clever, and infuriatingly handsome, Hugo is searching for something…and seems to know more about Eira than she knows about herself. But when a terrifying encounter with an unnatural, deadly new breed of soldier puts a price on her head, she has no choice but to join Hugo on his quest. Their hunt for a missing princess pulls Eira across the continent—and deeper into a past she can’t recall. As buried memories, mysteries in the Iron Empire’s capital, forgotten feelings, and the truth behind her identity begin to surface, Eira realizes the forbidden magic simmering in her veins might be the very thing that could save them from the Iron Empire’s forces as they draw ever closer…if she can remember how to control it in time.

Rumiko Takahashi’s epic in a large prestige format including bonus color pages! Kagome is an ordinary modern schoolgirl living an ordinary life. Who would have thought the dried-up old well on the site of her family's shrine would be a gateway to Japan's ancient past? Drawn through the gate against her will, Kagome finds herself battling demons for control of what she thought was a worthless trinket but is actually a powerful magical gem, the Shikon Jewel! Together with an unlikely ally, the half demon Inuyasha, Kagome begins a quest to recover the shards of the Shikon Jewel and learn more about her link to the past. New Allies, New Enemies Sesshomaru returns for another attack, aided by the demon Naraku. Then a terrible ogress brings Kikyo back from the dead, but her soulless state drives her thirst for revenge against Inuyasha. Dealing with the ogress reveals a glimpse into Inuyasha's true feelings for Kikyo and makes Kagome wonder just how he feels about her. The search for the shards of the Shikon Jewel brings Kagome and Inuyasha into conflict with strange enemies and even stranger friends!

She's the only woman he wants...and the only one he can't have Discover the million-copy bestselling dark romance sensation Erica Hathaway built her startup from nothing. No safety net. No powerful family. No one to answer to. Until Blake Landon. Brilliant. Ruthless. Untouchable. The tech billionaire with a dangerous past and a reputation for getting exactly what he wants. And as soon as Erica stepped into his boardroom, he wanted her. Erica finds herself drawn into a world of power, obsession, and control - one that awakens desires she doesn't fully understand. But when Blake uncovers a dark secret from Erica's past, he threatens not just her trust, but the life she's fought so hard to rebuild. And Erica must decide: fight for control, or risk losing everything to the man she can't let go... Readers are obsessed with HARDWIRED ' Better than fifty shades of grey...I was hooked '_ _ _ _ _ ' Wow I LOVED this. Likely one of my new favorite books ever.... literally couldn't put it down! '_ _ _ _ _ ' The chemistry between Erica and Blake is electric. I can't wait to read the next book '_ _ _ _ _ 'I read this book in a day ONE DAY!!! SO FREAKIN ADDICTIVE '_ _ _ _ _ ' Meredith Wild is pure genius '_ _ _ _ _

Are you ready to let go of your past and shape your future?Your transformation starts here. How would it feel to never worry about dieting again? How would it feel to get into the shape of your life, and stay there forever? How would it feel to be in control, confident and focused in everything you do? There's no better feeling. This audiobook gives you the blueprint for transforming your body and your life, by guiding you through the RNT Transformation Journey. This five-phase process will arm you with the tools to finally get into the shape of your life, for life, and experience incredible benefits that transcend the physical. Master the five phases outlined in this book and you will: Be in the shape of your life, for life Feel, look and perform at your best Identify your past failures and break the dieting cycle once and for all Use your new-found confidence and focus as a vehicle to improve your career, relationships and life Rewire your identity, behaviour and mindset to stay lean and healthy forever

The New York Times bestselling TikTok sensation with more than 13 million copies sold worldwide, The Courage to Be Disliked is a transformative and practical guide to personal happiness and self-fulfillment. Now you can unlock your full potential and free yourself from the shackles of past traumas and societal expectations to find true personal happiness. Based on the theories of renowned psychologist Alfred Adler, this book guides you through the principles of self-forgiveness, self-care, and mind decluttering in a straightforward, easy-to-digest style that's accessible to all. The Courage to Be Disliked unfolds as a dialogue between a philosopher and a young man, who, over the course of five enriching conversations, realizes that each of us is in control of our life's direction, independent of past burdens and expectations of others. Wise, empowering, and profoundly liberating, this book is a life-changing experience that shows you a path to lasting happiness and how to finally be the person you truly want to be. Millions are already benefiting from its teachings-and you can be next.

Adrian and Kendra are a match made in Hell. Adrian's dark past left him with a twisted imagination that takes him deep into the forest where he does unspeakable things. Kendra is new to town. She has a dark secret of her own and an unhealthy obsession with a boy she hasn't even met yet. Until Adrian met Kendra, he had his deviant urges under control. When she comes to him for help, his capacity for violence goes beyond anything either of them could have imagined.

With a new introduction by Professor Richard Bradford this edition takes a fresh look at one of the great works of the twentieth century. Orwell's classic dystopian fiction warns us of our future, and deals with issues that speak to multiple dangers faced by many nations today. Winston Smith is a member of 'the party' and subject to constant surveillance by the eyes of Big Brother, the ruler of the society. 'Newspeak' is designed to eradicate all political speech, 'Thoughtcrimes' are categorized as any thoughts of resistance or rebellion against any aspect of society, and the threat of despatch to 'Room 101' is a looming warning to all. Orwell explores the mechanics of totalitarianism revealing how control over the mass media allows the state to control all aspects of life, both the past and the future.

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2008 in the subject Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, University of South Australia, language: English, abstract: Determining optimal values of process control factors is critical in injection moulding process because of their influences on product quality, productivity and cost of production. In the past, many researchers exploited traditional and artificial methods but the limitations of different methods prevented to achieve optimal level of process design variables for multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) injection moulding process. To bridge the gap, this study aims to develop a computer integrated optimisation system (CIOS). In this research, virtual reality (VR) technology is employed, in the first phase, for simulation purpose and combination of design of experiments (DOE) and SAPSO-based ANN method is used for optimising the simulation results in order to achieve global optimal solution for the control parameters. Apparently, the proposed approach is a new integration system that can help the users determine optimal parameter settings to accomplish the MIMO injection moulding process with competitive benefits of cost and production efficiency.

Prior research has assisted in developing theory, definitions for purposes of diagnoses, and has identified a variety of psychological problems likely caused community violence. Research has failed, however, to uncover solutions and preventative measures for avoidance of this traumatic stress. The current study seeks to find whether extra-curricular activities in the past and present serve as a mediator to locus of control and coping in persons exposed to community violence in adolescence and adulthood using a college sample. The current study added to research that extra- curricular activities alone may not have an impact on coping skills and internal locus of control in those exposed. This study has continued a discussion in exposure intervention and treatment of symptoms. This will help clinicians find new ways to treat the mass amount of people who are affected by a high amount of community violence exposure.

In Christian's own words, and through his thoughts, reflections, and dreams, E L James offers a fresh perspective on the love story that has enthralled hundreds of millions of readers around the world. CHRISTIAN GREY exercises control in all things; his world is neat, disciplined, and utterly empty - until the day that Anastasia Steele falls into his office, in a tangle of shapely limbs and tumbling brown hair. He tries to forget her, but instead is swept up in a storm of emotion he cannot comprehend and cannot resist. Unlike any woman he has known before, shy, unworldly Ana seems to see right through him - past the business prodigy and the penthouse lifestyle to Christian's cold, wounded heart. Will being with Ana dispel the horrors of his childhood that haunt Christian every night? Or will his dark sexual desires, his compulsion to control, and the self-loathing that fills his soul drive this girl away and destroy the fragile hope she offers him?

The USA Today bestselling author of Somebody's Daughter and Layover presents a twist-filled thriller about a troubled family with long-buried secrets... The past has arrived uninvited at Jason Danvers's door in the form of his younger sister, Hayden, a former addict who severed all contact with her family as her life spiraled out of control. Now she's clean and sober but in need of a desperate favor-she asks Jason and his wife to take care of her teenage daughter for forty-eight hours while she handles some business in town. But Hayden never returns. Her disappearance brings up more unresolved problems from Jason's past, including the abrupt departure of his best friend on the night of their high school graduation twenty-seven years earlier. When a body is discovered in the woods, the mysteries of his sister's life-and possible death-deepen. One by one these events will shatter every expectation Jason has ever had about families, about the awful truths that bind them, and the secrets that should be taken to the grave.

In this Korean mythology inspired sapphic fantasy, a young woman with shadow magic is awakened after a thousand years to heal her nation and her own troubled memory, even as she falls for the sister of a saint she killed in her past life. 'Yejin Suh weaves together Korean mythology and sweeping fantasy with vibrant creativity' Sophie Kim, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The God and the Gumiho According to legend, the Soldier drowned entire kingdoms in darkness. Yet, the Soldier was only a girl, robbed of her will and raised as a weapon for her power-hungry father. When she awakens years later, freedom takes the form of a hidden life and a new name: Shadow. As war brews and magical dead zones devour the natural world, Shadow is captured and pulled back into court life by her immortal father's new prodigy, Scarlet, a diabolical woman obsessed with her sister's murder. A murder Shadow herself committed in a past life. Shadow's control over darkness holds the key to restoring the balance of their world, but a serpentine court hides greed, corruption, and her father's new plot to resurrect his fading magic. If she's to survive and save her nation, Shadow will have to hide her past and rely on the woman who captured her-even as they unwind the legends that brought them together and face their growing attraction.

An eye-opening exploration of the Chinese internet that reveals the intricate dance between freedom and control in contemporary China . In the late 1990s, as the world was waking up to the power of the internet, Chinese authorities began con­structing a system of online censor­ship now known as the Great Firewall. But far from being barren, the digital world behind the firewall brimmed with new subcultures and tech innovations, offering many citizens previously unimaginable connection and opportunity. Today, as the country's leadership intensifies its control of public discourse and Western headlines reduce the Chinese public to a faceless monolith, journalist Yi-Ling Liu presents an intimate por­trait of the en­trepreneurs, activists, artists, and dreamers navigating China's transformation into both the world's largest online user base and one of its most populous authoritarian states. Drawing on years of firsthand reporting, The Wall Dancers equips readers with the tools to assess the past, present, and future of a global power. A vital exploration of the inter­net's power for both control and liberation, and an unforgettable work of human storytelling, it ultimately asks what it means to live within the technological systems that now shape all of our lives.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Reminders of Him and It Ends with Us comes a hauntingly seductive tale of love, control, and the devastating secrets that can destroy it all. When Tate Collins moves in with her brother, the last thing she expects is to collide with Miles Archer, a brooding pilot with an unrelenting grip on his past. Their attraction is electric, undeniable, and all-consuming—but Miles has rules. No questions. No future. A no-strings arrangement seems simple at first, but a deep, shattering truth lurks just beneath the surface. Tate soon realizes that Miles is not just guarded but fractured. Torn between desire and self-destruction, his pain bleeds into every part of their dynamic. Miles’s past hides horrors that threaten to rip apart the fragile connection they’ve created, and Tate is forced to make a choice that will change both their lives forever. With suspense simmering underneath every moment of passion, Ugly Love is a whirlwind of lust, heartbreak, and dark revelations that build to a stunning crescendo. For those drawn to the raw tension and psychological complexities of Verity, this is a riveting story where emotions erupt, secrets fester, and love may not be enough to heal the deep scars etched into the past.

Rumiko Takahashi’s epic in a large prestige format including bonus color pages! Kagome is an ordinary modern schoolgirl living an ordinary life. Who would have thought the dried-up old well on the site of her family's shrine would be a gateway to Japan's ancient past? Drawn through the gate against her will, Kagome finds herself battling demons for control of what she thought was a worthless trinket but is actually a powerful magical gem, the Shikon Jewel! Together with an unlikely ally, the half demon Inuyasha, Kagome begins a quest to recover the shards of the Shikon Jewel and learn more about her link to the past. Pulled Through Time! After falling into an old well and into ancient Japan, Kagome discovers that her destiny is linked to the dog-like half demon called Inuyasha! As Kagome learns more about her connection to the past and to Inuyasha, she comes into conflict with the terrible demons that are drawn to the Shikon Jewel, including Inuyasha's own half brother, Sesshomaru. Finding the shards of the Shikon Jewel is going to require powerful magic, strange allies, and a strong heart. Kagome's got plenty of heart, but she's going to need Inuyasha's help for the rest of it, and he may not be so willing to lend a hand!

Kagome is an ordinary modern schoolgirl living an ordinary life. Who would have thought the dried-up old well on the site of her family´s shrine would be a gateway to Japan´s ancient past? Drawn through the gate against her will, Kagome finds herself battling demons for control of what she thought was a worthless trinket but is actually a powerful magical gem, the Shikon Jewel! Together with an unlikely ally, the half demon Inuyasha, Kagome begins a quest to recover the shards of the Shikon Jewel and learn more about her link to the past. Inuyasha embarks on a quest to learn how to properly handle his blade Tetsusaiga. Unfortunately, the master trainer he seeks has problems of his own. Can Inuyasha solve them without accidentally slaying innocent women, children and even harmless demons? Then, Inuyasha must rescue wolf demon Koga, his rival for Kagome´s affections - but at what terrible price?! And when one of Naraku´s plans backfires, the evil schemer must face an internal enemy as well as Moryomaru. Has Naraku finally met his match in the form of one of his own creations..?

She's the only woman he wants...and the only one he can't have Discover the million-copy bestselling dark romance sensation Erica Hathaway built her startup from nothing. No safety net. No powerful family. No one to answer to. Until Blake Landon. Brilliant. Ruthless. Untouchable. The tech billionaire with a dangerous past and a reputation for getting exactly what he wants. And as soon as Erica stepped into his boardroom, he wanted her. Erica finds herself drawn into a world of power, obsession, and control - one that awakens desires she doesn't fully understand. But when Blake uncovers a dark secret from Erica's past, he threatens not just her trust, but the life she's fought so hard to rebuild. And Erica must decide: fight for control, or risk losing everything to the man she can't let go... Readers are obsessed with HARDWIRED ' Better than fifty shades of grey...I was hooked '_ _ _ _ _ ' Wow I LOVED this. Likely one of my new favorite books ever.... literally couldn't put it down! '_ _ _ _ _ ' The chemistry between Erica and Blake is electric. I can't wait to read the next book '_ _ _ _ _ 'I read this book in a day ONE DAY!!! SO FREAKIN ADDICTIVE '_ _ _ _ _ ' Meredith Wild is pure genius '_ _ _ _ _

The second edition of Women and Crime is a carefully revised version of what has become the standard text on this subject. It provides a comprehensive review of findings about female criminality, women and criminal justice, and the treatment of female offenders. It also offers a clear analysis of theoretical perspectives, of images of deviant women and women's experiences of social control. A new section reviews developments during the past decade and outlines the shifts in social research and crime concerns. The bibliography has been thoroughly revised and updated.

"Who can overcome their mind and control it has, to their mind, a good friend. But those who fail in this endeavor are precisely their spirit's worst enemy, because those who do not know how to control their mind are always in the company of their greatest opponent, and will constantly miss out on life's purpose. After all, those who know how to keep a cool head in a real fight are undoubtedly already the victors, but those who cannot will be inclined to act rashly and panic, thus losing the fight. As long as our turbulent spirit remains an undefeated enemy, we are accustomed to obeying the orders of anger, disappointment, depression, and both mental and physical symptoms. It has often happened in the past that people afflicted by disease or injury in war were still able to deceive and defeat the enemy. Religious individuals may see, at such moments, a miracle or the hand of their god. But in these cases, it is more due to the control of their own mind, which has seized them unconsciously or consciously due to the present danger.

Prior research has assisted in developing theory, definitions for purposes of diagnoses, and has identified a variety of psychological problems likely caused community violence. Research has failed, however, to uncover solutions and preventative measures for avoidance of this traumatic stress. The current study seeks to find whether extra-curricular activities in the past and present serve as a mediator to locus of control and coping in persons exposed to community violence in adolescence and adulthood using a college sample. The current study added to research that extra- curricular activities alone may not have an impact on coping skills and internal locus of control in those exposed. This study has continued a discussion in exposure intervention and treatment of symptoms. This will help clinicians find new ways to treat the mass amount of people who are affected by a high amount of community violence exposure.

My past still clings to me, skeleton hands holding me back even as I push forward into the light. It’s been sixteen days since Juliette Ferrars killed the supreme commander of North America and took over as ruler of The Reestablishment on the continent. Sixteen days since she assassinated Warner’s father. Juliette thought she’d won. She took over Sector 45 and now has Warner by her side. But she’s still the girl with the ability to kill with a single touch, and now the rest of the world is carefully watching her every move to see what kind of leader she will become. Juliette and Warner have risked everything. But will they be able to control the power Juliette wields, or will it control them?

My past still clings to me, skeleton hands holding me back even as I push forward into the light. It’s been sixteen days since Juliette Ferrars killed the supreme commander of North America and took over as ruler of The Reestablishment on the continent. Sixteen days since she assassinated Warner’s father. Juliette thought she’d won. She took over Sector 45 and now has Warner by her side. But she’s still the girl with the ability to kill with a single touch—and with so much power in her young hands, the world is watching her every move, waiting to see what happens next. Juliette and Warner have risked every-thing. But when tragedy strikes, they must confront the darkness that exists both around and inside them. Will they be able to control the power Juliette wields, or will it control them?

Hidden away in the Record Department of the sprawling Ministry of Truth, Winston Smith skilfully rewrites the past to suit the needs of the Party. Yet he inwardly rebels against the harsh totalitarian world he lives in, which demands absolute obedience and controls him through the all-seeing telescreens and the watchful eye of Big Brother, symbolic head of the Party. In his longing for truth and liberty he begins a secret love affair with a fellow-worker, Julia, but soon discovers that the true price of freedom is betrayal.