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The Sun may be a mass of incandescent gas, but in the plasmatic reaches of its solar winds spins another seemingly glowing (but relatively minute) orb. The last of the five naked-eye planets discovered in ancient times, Mercury has long been an elusive, enigmatic world. As seen from the Earth, it never emerges far from the Sun, and astronomers in the telescopic era found it challenging to work out basic data such as its rotation period, the inclination of its axis, and whether or not it possessed an atmosphere. In this fully up-to-date and beautifully illustrated account, William Sheehan describes the growth of our knowledge of planet Mercury. From the puzzles it posed for early astronomers to radar studies in the 1960s, and from the first spacecraft fly-bys by the Mariner 10 probe in the 1970s to the latest images from the Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging ( MESSENGER) orbital mission between 2011 and 2015, Mercury has slowly been brought into clear focus. But although we have now mapped its surface in exquisite detail, revealing strange features like volcanic plains and water-ice deposits in craters near the poles, mysteries remain--such as why its core has the highest iron content of any body of the Solar System. Rather than growing duller on closer acquaintance, this most mercurial of planets continues to fascinate us, offering important clues to scientists as they seek to better understand the origin and evolution of the Earth.

The captivating prequel to Ransom Canyon, now a Netflix series starring Minka Kelly and Josh Duhamel! Virgin River meets Yellowstone against the breathtaking, rugged backdrop of West Texas in this compelling, emotional origin story behind New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas’s Ransom Canyon saga—filled with love, challenges, and a timeless passion for the land and its people. Deep in the heart of Texas, five generations of Kirklands built the sprawling Double K Ranch, battling fire and frost, outlaws and disease. It’s said the dirt flows through their veins as sure as Silverleaf Rapids flows through Ransom Canyon. But the canyon also had a way of becoming part of just about anyone who landed there . . . 19-year-old Staten Kirkland was studying at Texas Tech when he got the news that the grandfather who raised him, J.R. Kirkland, was fighting for his life. Now Staten would have to leave college behind, not to mention the girl he loved. And he’d have to grow up overnight. More than that, he’d have to become a boss— the boss—running thousands of acres of ranch. He’d always hated change. But change was barreling toward him . . . Rootless and stuck in the dull routine that was her life, college professor Charlotte Lane escaped into fiction. But now she was restless for a change—in the form of being the new high school teacher at the small town bordering Ransom Canyon. Still, at this point in her life, what if she couldn’t change—or even remember how? Maybe she’d find others to show her the way . . . The youngest of six, Peggy Warner came last in every way, not even worth sending to college. Now 27, she’s never left home and lives in service to her aging parents and her married siblings’ growing families. But she still has dreams—and under the big sky overlooking Ransom Canyon they may come true . . .

From #1 New York Times bestselling author V.E. Schwab, soar through the phenomenal Shades of Magic universe in this stunning trade paperback boxed set collecting all three volumes. Kell is one of the last Antari-magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once, Black. Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences. A Darker Shade of Magic - Kell serves the Maresh Empire-Red London, as he calls it-as an official ambassador, traveling between the frequent bloody regime changes in White London and the court of George III in the dullest of Londons. After one such visit goes awry, Kell escapes his home for Grey London and runs into Delilah Bard, a cut-purse with lofty aspirations. Now perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at every turn. To save all of the worlds, they'll first need to stay alive. A Gathering of Shadows - While Red London is caught up in the pageantry and thrills of the Element Games, another London is coming back to life, and those who were thought to be forever gone have returned. A Conjuring of Light - As darkness sweeps the Maresh Empire, the once precarious balance of power among the four Londons has reached its breaking point. Other books by V. E. Schwab The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Villains Duology Vicious Vengeful

"Addictive and immersive, this series is a must-read." -Entertainment Weekly Enter #1 New York Times bestselling author V. E. Schwab's beloved Shades of Magic trilogy-a dazzling world of parallel Londons where magic thrives, starves, or lies forgotten, and where power can destroy just as quickly as it can create. Kell is one of the last Antari - magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black. Kell was raised in Arnes - Red London - and officially serves the Maresh Empire as an ambassador, traveling between the frequent bloody regime changes in White London and the court of George III in the dullest of Londons, the one without any magic left to see. Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences, which Kell is now seeing firsthand. After an exchange goes awry, Kell escapes to Grey London and runs into Delilah Bard, a cut-purse with lofty aspirations. She first robs him, then saves him from a deadly enemy, and finally forces Kell to spirit her to another world for a proper adventure. Now perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at every turn. To save all of the worlds, they'll first need to stay alive. Other books by V. E. Schwab The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Shades of Magic series A Darker Shade of Magic A Gathering of Shadows A Conjuring of Light Villains Duology Vicious Vengeful

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Lexie Tuffin has one goal in life: making it to the Olympics as a gymnast for Team USA. Her dream was almost crushed when she injured herself last year and lost everything: her coach, her gym, and her future. Now, she's starting from scratch. The only gym that will have her is in Nowhere, Vermont, but she's determined to make a comeback. Nothing and no one is going to shake her focus. Except, apparently, Finn Olsen. Finn has spent his adult life traveling the world, never wanting to settle in one place until last year, when he came back to his dull hometown to manage his friend's Christmas tree farm. And while he's slowly fallen in love with the job, he can't shake the wild reputation he earned for himself so many years ago. The town still sees him as a liability, and maybe that's how he sees himself. It's definitely how Lexie sees him. After a catastrophic introduction, Lexie wants nothing to do with Finn. The fact that she rents a cabin on his farm makes their interactions unavoidable, to Lexie's great despair. However, the more they bump into each other, the clearer it becomes that the snarky flannel-wearing man might not be so bad after all. In fact, he might be the first person to ever really see her. Her mind should only be on her training. He doesn't want to fall for anyone. But neither of them seems able to stop feelings from developing, and the further they go from their own expectations, the more they risk finding what they've been looking for all along: somewhere to belong.

Take That - die legendäre englische Popband feiert diesen Herbst ihr Solodebüt auf PlayStation. Nach ihren Erfolgen in den 90ern beweist die Gruppe auch heute Talent, denn auch die neuen Platten verkaufen sich millionenfach und heimsen Nummer 1 Hits ein. Auf SingStar Take That finden sich daher die Hits aus den Anfangszeiten der Band - damals noch mit Robbie Williams - wie Could it be magic, Back for Good oder Babe. Ebenso können aber auch die neueren Charterfolge Shine, Patience oder Rule The World ab sofort nachgeträllert werden. Diese eingängigen Balladen und coolen Popbeats sind wie gemacht für SingStar! In jedem steckt ein Singstar! Bei SingStar Take That kannst du mit einer der heißesten Bands der Welt singen und im Rampenlicht glänzen! Dank der vielen Online-Funktionen - wie dem Zugriff auf jede Menge Tophits im SingStore - wirst du diese Party nie vergessen. Nach ihren Erfolgen in den 90ern beweist die Gruppe auch heute Talent, denn auch die neuen Platten verkaufen sich millionenfach und heimsen Nummer 1 Hits ein. Auf SingStar Take That finden sich daher die Hits aus den Anfangszeiten der Band - damals noch mit Robbie Williams - wie Could it be magic, Back for Good oder Babe. Ebenso können aber auch die neueren Charterfolge Shine, Patience oder Rule The World ab sofort nachgeträllert werden. Diese eingängigen Balladen und coolen Popbeats sind wie gemacht für SingStar! Features: - 25 Songs mit dem unverwechselbaren Popsound der englischen Band - Multiplayer Modi Duell &, Duett sowie Teamduelle und Kamerakonnektivität - Enthält Sprachsteuerung (ermöglicht im Gesangs-Modus Menüführung nur mithilfe der Mikros und komplett ohne Zuhilfenahme der Controller) Tracklist: A Million Love Songs Babe Back For Good Beautiful World Could It Be Magic Do What U Like Everything Changes Greatest Day Hold Up A Light I',d Wait For Life It Only Takes A Minute Love Ain',t Here Anymore Never Forget Once You',ve Tasted Love Patience Pray Promises Reach Out Relight My Fire Rule The World Said It All Shine Sure Up All Night Why Can',t I Wake Up With You Sprache/Untertitel: Deutsch Handbuch: Deutsch

From #1 New York Times bestselling author V.E. Schwab, soar through the phenomenal Shades of Magic universe in this stunning trade paperback boxed set collecting all three volumes. Kell is one of the last Antari-magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once, Black. Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences. A Darker Shade of Magic - Kell serves the Maresh Empire-Red London, as he calls it-as an official ambassador, traveling between the frequent bloody regime changes in White London and the court of George III in the dullest of Londons. After one such visit goes awry, Kell escapes his home for Grey London and runs into Delilah Bard, a cut-purse with lofty aspirations. Now perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at every turn. To save all of the worlds, they'll first need to stay alive. A Gathering of Shadows - While Red London is caught up in the pageantry and thrills of the Element Games, another London is coming back to life, and those who were thought to be forever gone have returned. A Conjuring of Light - As darkness sweeps the Maresh Empire, the once precarious balance of power among the four Londons has reached its breaking point. Other books by V. E. Schwab The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Villains Duology Vicious Vengeful

'ABSOLUTE PERFECTION' SARAH BETH DURST With a village of loveable, quirky characters, catdragons, enchanted magical items and a sweet sapphic romance, The Keeper of Magical Things is a heart-warming, cosy fantasy perfect for fans of Legends and Lattes, The Spellshop and TJ Klune. Certainty Bulrush wants to be useful - to the Guild of Mages, to the brother who depends on her, and to anyone else she can help. Unfortunately, her tepid magic hasn't proven much use to anyone. So when Certainty is offered the chance to earn her magehood, she jumps on it. Never mind that the assignment is to transport minor artefacts to the dull, unmagical village of Shpelling, or that it involves working with Mage Aurelia, a brilliant, unfairly attractive overachiever who's managed to alienate everyone around her. In Shpelling, the two must deal with testy villagers, an unruly catdragon, and their growing attraction to each other, while avoiding any incidents that could further damage the Guild's testy relationship with the kingdom's citizens. But magic is fickle - sooner or later, it is bound to spell trouble . . . The Keeper of Magical Things is a cosy fantasy with an achingly sweet sapphic romance in which two mages are brought together to restore a village down on its luck from Sunday Times bestselling author Julie Leong. READERS LOVE THE KEEPER OF MAGICAL THINGS 'Everything is vivid, complete, and alive' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is a must read for fans of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea, Legends and Lattes, Cursed Cocktails and The Spellshop' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A gorgeous story full of magic and felt like a warm hug' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Delightfully charming' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Slow and sweet and absolutely everything I wanted it to be!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This novel is a quintessential autumn read-ideal for those seeking solace, enchantment, and a celebration of love in all its forms.' ¿¿¿¿¿

Her first major literary success, Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead is an exalted view of her Objectivist philosophy, portraying a visionary artist struggling against the dull, conformist dogma of his peers; a book of ambition, power, gold and love, published in Penguin Modern Classics. Architect Howard Roark is as unyielding as the granite he blasts to build with. Defying the conventions of the world around him, he embraces a battle over two decades against a double-dealing crew of rivals who will stop at nothing to bring him down. These include, perhaps most troublesome of all, the ambitious Dominique Francon, who may just prove to be Roarke's equal. This epic story of money, power and a man's struggle to succeed on his own terms is a paean to individualism and humanity's creative potential. First published in 1943, The Fountainhead introduced millions to Rand's philosophy of Objectivism: an uncompromising defence of self-interest as the engine of progress, and a jubilant celebration of man's creative potential. Ayn Rand (1905-1982), born Alisa Rosenbaum in St. Petersburg, Russia, emigrated to America with her family in January 1926, never to return to her native land. Her novel The Fountainhead was published in 1943 and eventually became a bestseller. Still occasionally working as a screenwriter, Rand moved to New York City in 1951 and published Atlas Shrugged in 1957. Her novels espoused what came to be called Objectivism, a philosophy that champions capitalism and the pre-eminence of the individual. If you enjoued The Fountainhead, you might like Rand's Atlas Shrugged, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. 'In The Fountainhead power, greed, life's grandeur flow hot and red in thrilling descriptions' London Review of Books 'Ayn Rand is a writer of great power... she writes brilliantly, beautifully, bitterly' The New York Times

Classic from the year 2009 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, , language: English, abstract: Plated Article Putting up for the night in one of the chiefest towns of Staffordshire, I find it to be by no means a lively town. In fact, it is as dull and dead a town as any one could desire not to see. It seems as if its whole population might be imprisoned in its Railway Station. The Refreshment Room at that Station is a vortex of dissipation compared with the extinct town-inn, the Dodo, in the dull High Street.[...] *** A Poor Man's Tale of a Patent I am not used to writing for print. What working-man, that never labours less (some Mondays, and Christmas Time and Easter Time excepted) than twelve or fourteen hours a day, is? But I have been asked to put down, plain, what I have got to say; and so I take pen-and-ink, and do it to the best of my power, hoping defects will find excuse.[...] *** The Poor Relation's Story He was very reluctant to take precedence of so many respected members of the family, by beginning the round of stories they were to relate as they sat in a goodly circle by the Christmas fire; and he modestly suggested that it would be more correct if ¿John our esteemed host¿ (whose health he begged to drink) would have the kindness to begin.[...] *** Prince Bull Once upon a time, and of course it was in the Golden Age, and I hope you may know when that was, for I am sure I don't, though I have tried hard to find out, there lived in a rich and fertile country, a powerful Prince whose name was BULL.[...] *** Public Life of Mr. Tulrumble ¿ Once Mayor of Mudfog Mudfog is a pleasant town¿a remarkably pleasant town¿situated in a charming hollow by the side of a river, from which river, Mudfog derives an agreeable scent of pitch, tar, coals, and rope-yarn, a roving population in oilskin hats, a pretty steady influx of drunken bargemen, and a great many other maritime advantages.[...] *** The Schoolboy's Story Being rather young at present¿I am getting on in years, but still I am rather young¿I have no particular adventures of my own to fall back upon.[...] *** The Seven Poor Travellers Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.[...] *** The Signal Man ¿Halloa! Below there!¿ When he heard a voice thus calling to him, he was standing at the door of his box, with a flag in his hand, furled round its short pole.[...]

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Are you ready to go on a spilling spree? Stir, swap, and sabotage your way to success with Cereal Spiller from Ridley’s Games. Cutthroat scheming is required to fill your bowl and win this game. Prepare to lose some friends. It’s often said that Cereal Spillers have a type, so the more matching tokens you collect, the more you’ll score. Use the actions to mix things up, seek the magic charm you crave, avoid floaters that’ll drag you down, and beware of the dead flies that can ruin your day.    Made for people who love eating cereal from the box but would never ever share, this game is suitable for ages 8+, 3–6 players, and has an average 30-minute gameplay. Inside the box you’ll find six Cereal Bowls, Spilled Milk board, 48 Cereal tokens, 27 Action tokens, Sour Milk carton, scorepad, and English and Spanish instructions. How to Play: Wanna make a name for yourself and go down in history? To win, you must sabotage your competition to fill your Bowl with matching Cereal. But beware: your opponents can get you back! On your turn, either reveal Cereal in your Bowl, draw Cereal from the box, or play an Action. Cereal tokens score points when they are next to other tokens of the same number or color—after all, they say Cereal Spillers have a type. Floaters (or “single tokens” if you wanna be dull) will score you nothing, zilch, nada. Stir things up by switching two tokens in any player’s Bowl or get sneaky and Swap one token in your Bowl for one in another player’s Bowl. Always be on the hunt for the Magic Charm which matches anything and everything. And watch out for the Dead Flies that will lose you points and ruin your day. The player who absolutely kills this breakfast challenge and has the highest score after three rounds is the winner. Last place gets the Sour Milk and should be grateful for it. Loser.   Who It’s For: Made for people who love eating cereal from the box but would never ever share, this game is suitable for ages 8+, 3–6 players, and has an average 30-minute gameplay.   What's Inside: 6 Cereal Bowls, Spilled Milk board, 48 Cereal tokens, 27 Action tokens, Sour Milk carton, scorepad, and English and Spanish instructions.

'ABSOLUTE PERFECTION' SARAH BETH DURST With a village of loveable, quirky characters, catdragons, enchanted magical items and a sweet sapphic romance, The Keeper of Magical Things is a heart-warming, cosy fantasy perfect for fans of Legends and Lattes, The Spellshop and TJ Klune. Certainty Bulrush wants to be useful - to the Guild of Mages, to the brother who depends on her, and to anyone else she can help. Unfortunately, her tepid magic hasn't proven much use to anyone. So when Certainty is offered the chance to earn her magehood, she jumps on it. Never mind that the assignment is to transport minor artefacts to the dull, unmagical village of Shpelling, or that it involves working with Mage Aurelia, a brilliant, unfairly attractive overachiever who's managed to alienate everyone around her. In Shpelling, the two must deal with testy villagers, an unruly catdragon, and their growing attraction to each other, while avoiding any incidents that could further damage the Guild's testy relationship with the kingdom's citizens. But magic is fickle - sooner or later, it is bound to spell trouble . . . The Keeper of Magical Things is a cosy fantasy with an achingly sweet sapphic romance in which two mages are brought together to restore a village down on its luck from Sunday Times bestselling author Julie Leong. READERS LOVE THE KEEPER OF MAGICAL THINGS 'Everything is vivid, complete, and alive' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is a must read for fans of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea, Legends and Lattes, Cursed Cocktails and The Spellshop' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A gorgeous story full of magic and felt like a warm hug' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Delightfully charming' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Slow and sweet and absolutely everything I wanted it to be!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This novel is a quintessential autumn read-ideal for those seeking solace, enchantment, and a celebration of love in all its forms.' ¿¿¿¿¿

Her first major literary success, Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead is an exalted view of her Objectivist philosophy, portraying a visionary artist struggling against the dull, conformist dogma of his peers; a book of ambition, power, gold and love, published in Penguin Modern Classics. Architect Howard Roark is as unyielding as the granite he blasts to build with. Defying the conventions of the world around him, he embraces a battle over two decades against a double-dealing crew of rivals who will stop at nothing to bring him down. These include, perhaps most troublesome of all, the ambitious Dominique Francon, who may just prove to be Roarke's equal. This epic story of money, power and a man's struggle to succeed on his own terms is a paean to individualism and humanity's creative potential. First published in 1943, The Fountainhead introduced millions to Rand's philosophy of Objectivism: an uncompromising defence of self-interest as the engine of progress, and a jubilant celebration of man's creative potential. Ayn Rand (1905-1982), born Alisa Rosenbaum in St. Petersburg, Russia, emigrated to America with her family in January 1926, never to return to her native land. Her novel The Fountainhead was published in 1943 and eventually became a bestseller. Still occasionally working as a screenwriter, Rand moved to New York City in 1951 and published Atlas Shrugged in 1957. Her novels espoused what came to be called Objectivism, a philosophy that champions capitalism and the pre-eminence of the individual. If you enjoued The Fountainhead, you might like Rand's Atlas Shrugged, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. 'In The Fountainhead power, greed, life's grandeur flow hot and red in thrilling descriptions' London Review of Books 'Ayn Rand is a writer of great power... she writes brilliantly, beautifully, bitterly' The New York Times

The captivating prequel to Ransom Canyon, now a Netflix series starring Minka Kelly and Josh Duhamel! Virgin River meets Yellowstone against the breathtaking, rugged backdrop of West Texas in this compelling, emotional origin story behind New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas’s Ransom Canyon saga—filled with love, challenges, and a timeless passion for the land and its people. Deep in the heart of Texas, five generations of Kirklands built the sprawling Double K Ranch, battling fire and frost, outlaws and disease. It’s said the dirt flows through their veins as sure as Silverleaf Rapids flows through Ransom Canyon. But the canyon also had a way of becoming part of just about anyone who landed there . . . 19-year-old Staten Kirkland was studying at Texas Tech when he got the news that the grandfather who raised him, J.R. Kirkland, was fighting for his life. Now Staten would have to leave college behind, not to mention the girl he loved. And he’d have to grow up overnight. More than that, he’d have to become a boss— the boss—running thousands of acres of ranch. He’d always hated change. But change was barreling toward him . . . Rootless and stuck in the dull routine that was her life, college professor Charlotte Lane escaped into fiction. But now she was restless for a change—in the form of being the new high school teacher at the small town bordering Ransom Canyon. Still, at this point in her life, what if she couldn’t change—or even remember how? Maybe she’d find others to show her the way . . . The youngest of six, Peggy Warner came last in every way, not even worth sending to college. Now 27, she’s never left home and lives in service to her aging parents and her married siblings’ growing families. But she still has dreams—and under the big sky overlooking Ransom Canyon they may come true . . .

'ABSOLUTE PERFECTION' SARAH BETH DURST With a village of loveable, quirky characters, catdragons, enchanted magical items and a sweet sapphic romance, The Keeper of Magical Things is a heart-warming, cosy fantasy perfect for fans of Legends and Lattes, The Spellshop and TJ Klune. Certainty Bulrush wants to be useful - to the Guild of Mages, to the brother who depends on her, and to anyone else she can help. Unfortunately, her tepid magic hasn't proven much use to anyone. So when Certainty is offered the chance to earn her magehood, she jumps on it. Never mind that the assignment is to transport minor artefacts to the dull, unmagical village of Shpelling, or that it involves working with Mage Aurelia, a brilliant, unfairly attractive overachiever who's managed to alienate everyone around her. In Shpelling, the two must deal with testy villagers, an unruly catdragon, and their growing attraction to each other, while avoiding any incidents that could further damage the Guild's testy relationship with the kingdom's citizens. But magic is fickle - sooner or later, it is bound to spell trouble . . . The Keeper of Magical Things is a cosy fantasy with an achingly sweet sapphic romance in which two mages are brought together to restore a village down on its luck from Sunday Times bestselling author Julie Leong. READERS LOVE THE KEEPER OF MAGICAL THINGS 'Everything is vivid, complete, and alive' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is a must read for fans of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea, Legends and Lattes, Cursed Cocktails and The Spellshop' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A gorgeous story full of magic and felt like a warm hug' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Delightfully charming' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Slow and sweet and absolutely everything I wanted it to be!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This novel is a quintessential autumn read-ideal for those seeking solace, enchantment, and a celebration of love in all its forms.' ¿¿¿¿¿

When her sister returns from finishing school a total stranger, a teen seeks out the cause and discovers that the cost of becoming a perfect lady is much higher—and more sinister—than ever expected. A lush, gothic tale that will haunt readers long after they turn the last page. Gwen Donovan adores her beautiful and rebellious older sister, Izzy. But the Izzy who returns from the Delphi School for Girls is not the sister who left. Now she is Isolde: dull and complacent and—most shocking—eager to marry. Gwen is determined to discover what happened to Izzy at Delphi, and the only solution she can conceive of is to cheat her way into the mysterious school. If she can see for herself what they did, maybe she can get her Izzy back. But Delphi is far from the finishing school Gwen expects. Sinister shadows lurk in the hallways of the remote estate, and she is told to never leave her room after dark. More curious, though, are the thousands of books, each with the name of a girl on its spine. They line the walls from floor to ceiling, and the students are forbidden to read them. Delphi says they’re reforming the girls, but when Gwen discovers a note left for her by her sister, she realizes that what is happening at the school is more terrifying than she could ever have imagined. There’s something dark at the center of Delphi, and somehow it’s tied to those books—and to the girls who are sent there. And if Gwen doesn’t confront what hides in the shadows, it won’t be just Izzy who’s lost forever.

Are you ready to go on a spilling spree? Stir, swap, and sabotage your way to success with Cereal Spiller from Ridley’s Games. Cutthroat scheming is required to fill your bowl and win this game. Prepare to lose some friends. It’s often said that Cereal Spillers have a type, so the more matching tokens you collect, the more you’ll score. Use the actions to mix things up, seek the magic charm you crave, avoid floaters that’ll drag you down, and beware of the dead flies that can ruin your day. Made for people who love eating cereal from the box but would never ever share, this game is suitable for ages 8+, 3–6 players, and has an average 30-minute gameplay. Inside the box you’ll find six Cereal Bowls, Spilled Milk board, 48 Cereal tokens, 27 Action tokens, Sour Milk carton, scorepad, and English and Spanish instructions. How to Play: Wanna make a name for yourself and go down in history? To win, you must sabotage your competition to fill your Bowl with matching Cereal. But beware: your opponents can get you back! On your turn, either reveal Cereal in your Bowl, draw Cereal from the box, or play an Action. Cereal tokens score points when they are next to other tokens of the same number or color—after all, they say Cereal Spillers have a type. Floaters (or “single tokens” if you wanna be dull) will score you nothing, zilch, nada. Stir things up by switching two tokens in any player’s Bowl or get sneaky and Swap one token in your Bowl for one in another player’s Bowl. Always be on the hunt for the Magic Charm which matches anything and everything. And watch out for the Dead Flies that will lose you points and ruin your day. The player who absolutely kills this breakfast challenge and has the highest score after three rounds is the winner. Last place gets the Sour Milk and should be grateful for it. Loser. Who It’s For: Made for people who love eating cereal from the box but would never ever share, this game is suitable for ages 8+, 3–6 players, and has an average 30-minute gameplay. What's Inside: 6 Cereal Bowls, Spilled Milk board, 48 Cereal tokens, 27 Action tokens, Sour Milk carton, scorepad, and English and Spanish instructions.

Are you ready to go on a spilling spree? Stir, swap, and sabotage your way to success with Cereal Spiller from Ridley’s Games. Cutthroat scheming is required to fill your bowl and win this game. Prepare to lose some friends. It’s often said that Cereal Spillers have a type, so the more matching tokens you collect, the more you’ll score. Use the actions to mix things up, seek the magic charm you crave, avoid floaters that’ll drag you down, and beware of the dead flies that can ruin your day. Made for people who love eating cereal from the box but would never ever share, this game is suitable for ages 8+, 3–6 players, and has an average 30-minute gameplay. Inside the box you’ll find six Cereal Bowls, Spilled Milk board, 48 Cereal tokens, 27 Action tokens, Sour Milk carton, scorepad, and English and Spanish instructions. How to Play: Wanna make a name for yourself and go down in history? To win, you must sabotage your competition to fill your Bowl with matching Cereal. But beware: your opponents can get you back! On your turn, either reveal Cereal in your Bowl, draw Cereal from the box, or play an Action. Cereal tokens score points when they are next to other tokens of the same number or color—after all, they say Cereal Spillers have a type. Floaters (or “single tokens” if you wanna be dull) will score you nothing, zilch, nada. Stir things up by switching two tokens in any player’s Bowl or get sneaky and Swap one token in your Bowl for one in another player’s Bowl. Always be on the hunt for the Magic Charm which matches anything and everything. And watch out for the Dead Flies that will lose you points and ruin your day. The player who absolutely kills this breakfast challenge and has the highest score after three rounds is the winner. Last place gets the Sour Milk and should be grateful for it. Loser. Who It’s For: Made for people who love eating cereal from the box but would never ever share, this game is suitable for ages 8+, 3–6 players, and has an average 30-minute gameplay. What's Inside: 6 Cereal Bowls, Spilled Milk board, 48 Cereal tokens, 27 Action tokens, Sour Milk carton, scorepad, and English and Spanish instructions.

Classic from the year 2009 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, , language: English, abstract: Plated Article Putting up for the night in one of the chiefest towns of Staffordshire, I find it to be by no means a lively town. In fact, it is as dull and dead a town as any one could desire not to see. It seems as if its whole population might be imprisoned in its Railway Station. The Refreshment Room at that Station is a vortex of dissipation compared with the extinct town-inn, the Dodo, in the dull High Street.[...] *** A Poor Man's Tale of a Patent I am not used to writing for print. What working-man, that never labours less (some Mondays, and Christmas Time and Easter Time excepted) than twelve or fourteen hours a day, is? But I have been asked to put down, plain, what I have got to say; and so I take pen-and-ink, and do it to the best of my power, hoping defects will find excuse.[...] *** The Poor Relation's Story He was very reluctant to take precedence of so many respected members of the family, by beginning the round of stories they were to relate as they sat in a goodly circle by the Christmas fire; and he modestly suggested that it would be more correct if ¿John our esteemed host¿ (whose health he begged to drink) would have the kindness to begin.[...] *** Prince Bull Once upon a time, and of course it was in the Golden Age, and I hope you may know when that was, for I am sure I don't, though I have tried hard to find out, there lived in a rich and fertile country, a powerful Prince whose name was BULL.[...] *** Public Life of Mr. Tulrumble ¿ Once Mayor of Mudfog Mudfog is a pleasant town¿a remarkably pleasant town¿situated in a charming hollow by the side of a river, from which river, Mudfog derives an agreeable scent of pitch, tar, coals, and rope-yarn, a roving population in oilskin hats, a pretty steady influx of drunken bargemen, and a great many other maritime advantages.[...] *** The Schoolboy's Story Being rather young at present¿I am getting on in years, but still I am rather young¿I have no particular adventures of my own to fall back upon.[...] *** The Seven Poor Travellers Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven.[...] *** The Signal Man ¿Halloa! Below there!¿ When he heard a voice thus calling to him, he was standing at the door of his box, with a flag in his hand, furled round its short pole.[...]

'What cozy fantasy is all about' REBECCA THORNE 'Absolute perfection' SARAH BETH DURST 'Reading this felt like coming home' BRIGITTE KNIGHTLEY A heart-warming, cozy fantasy standalone with an achingly sweet sapphic romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes. Certainty Bulrush wants to be useful - to the Guild of Mages, to the brother who depends on her, and to anyone else she can help. Unfortunately, her tepid magic hasn't proven much use to anyone. So when Certainty is offered the chance to earn her magehood, she jumps on it. Never mind that the assignment is to transport minor artefacts to the dull, unmagical village of Shpelling, or that it involves working with Mage Aurelia, a brilliant, unfairly attractive overachiever who's managed to alienate everyone around her. In Shpelling, the two must deal with testy villagers, an unruly catdragon, and their growing attraction to each other, while avoiding any incidents that could further damage the Guild's testy relationship with the kingdom's citizens. But magic is fickle - sooner or later, it is bound to spell trouble . . . READERS LOVE THE KEEPER OF MAGICAL THINGS 'Everything is vivid, complete, and alive' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is a must read for fans of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea, Legends and Lattes, Cursed Cocktails and The Spellshop' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A gorgeous story full of magic and felt like a warm hug' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Delightfully charming' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Slow and sweet and absolutely everything I wanted it to be!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This novel is a quintessential autumn read-ideal for those seeking solace, enchantment, and a celebration of love in all its forms.' ¿¿¿¿¿

"Addictive and immersive, this series is a must-read." -Entertainment Weekly Enter #1 New York Times bestselling author V. E. Schwab's beloved Shades of Magic trilogy-a dazzling world of parallel Londons where magic thrives, starves, or lies forgotten, and where power can destroy just as quickly as it can create. Kell is one of the last Antari - magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black. Kell was raised in Arnes - Red London - and officially serves the Maresh Empire as an ambassador, traveling between the frequent bloody regime changes in White London and the court of George III in the dullest of Londons, the one without any magic left to see. Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences, which Kell is now seeing firsthand. After an exchange goes awry, Kell escapes to Grey London and runs into Delilah Bard, a cut-purse with lofty aspirations. She first robs him, then saves him from a deadly enemy, and finally forces Kell to spirit her to another world for a proper adventure. Now perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at every turn. To save all of the worlds, they'll first need to stay alive. Other books by V. E. Schwab The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Shades of Magic series A Darker Shade of Magic A Gathering of Shadows A Conjuring of Light Villains Duology Vicious Vengeful

When her sister returns from finishing school a total stranger, a teen seeks out the cause and discovers that the cost of becoming a perfect lady is much higher—and more sinister—than ever expected. A lush, gothic tale that will haunt readers long after they turn the last page. Gwen Donovan adores her beautiful and rebellious older sister, Izzy. But the Izzy who returns from the Delphi School for Girls is not the sister who left. Now she is Isolde: dull and complacent and—most shocking—eager to marry. Gwen is determined to discover what happened to Izzy at Delphi, and the only solution she can conceive of is to cheat her way into the mysterious school. If she can see for herself what they did, maybe she can get her Izzy back. But Delphi is far from the finishing school Gwen expects. Sinister shadows lurk in the hallways of the remote estate, and she is told to never leave her room after dark. More curious, though, are the thousands of books, each with the name of a girl on its spine. They line the walls from floor to ceiling, and the students are forbidden to read them. Delphi says they’re reforming the girls, but when Gwen discovers a note left for her by her sister, she realizes that what is happening at the school is more terrifying than she could ever have imagined. There’s something dark at the center of Delphi, and somehow it’s tied to those books—and to the girls who are sent there. And if Gwen doesn’t confront what hides in the shadows, it won’t be just Izzy who’s lost forever.

A Darker Shade of Magic, from #1 New York Times bestselling author V.E. Schwab Kell is one of the last Antari - magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black. Kell was raised in Arnes - Red London - and officially serves the Maresh Empire as an ambassador, traveling between the frequent bloody regime changes in White London and the court of George III in the dullest of Londons, the one without any magic left to see. Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences, which Kell is now seeing firsthand. After an exchange goes awry, Kell escapes to Grey London and runs into Delilah Bard, a cut-purse with lofty aspirations. She first robs him, then saves him from a deadly enemy, and finally forces Kell to spirit her to another world for a proper adventure. Now perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at every turn. To save all of the worlds, they'll first need to stay alive. "A Darker Shade of Magic has all the hallmarks of a classic work of fantasy. Schwab has given us a gem of a tale...This is a book to treasure."-Deborah Harkeness, New York Times bestselling author of the All Souls trilogy Other books by V. E. Schwab Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Shades of Magic series A Darker Shade of Magic A Gathering of Shadows A Conjuring of Light The Fragile Threads of Power Villains Series Vicious Vengeful At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A four-book boxed set of #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathleen Glasgow’s critically acclaimed novels, including the TikTok phenemenon Girl in Pieces. For the first time, all four of Kathleen Glasgow's important and moving novels are collected in this four-book box set, which includes paperback editions of Girl in Pieces, How to Make Friends with the Dark, You'd Be Home Now, and The Glass Girl. Girl in Pieces “A haunting, beautiful, and necessary book.”—Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything Charlotte Davis is in pieces. At seventeen she’s already lost more than most people do in a lifetime. But she’s learned how to forget. Every new scar hardens Charlie’s heart just a little more, yet it still hurts so much. It hurts enough to not care anymore, which is sometimes what has to happen before you can find your way back from the edge. How to Make Friends with the Dark “A grippingly poignant read.”—Entertainment Weekly Tiger's life changed with a simple phone call. Her mother has died. That's when darkness descended on her otherwise average life and her world is packed into a suitcase and moved to a foster home. And another. And another. Until hope surfaces in the shape of something Tiger never expected: a sister. You'd Be Home Now “Impossibly moving . . . suffused with light.”—Vanity Fair Four months after a fatal car crash which killed one of her classmates and revealed just how bad her brother Joey's drug habit really was, Emmy's junior year is starting, Joey is home from rehab, and the entire town of Mill Haven is still reeling from the accident. Everyone's telling Emmy who she is, but so much has changed, how can she be the same person? Or was she ever that person at all? The Glass Girl “A must-read.”—Laura Nowlin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of If He Had Been with Me Everyone in fifteen-year-old Bella’s life needs something from her. There’s only one thing that dulls the pressure—alcohol smooths the sharp edges of Bella’s life. And what’s the big deal? Everyone drinks. Besides, Bella can stop whenever she wants. But after she gets blackout drunk at a Thanksgiving party and wakes up in the hospital, it’s time to face reality. And for Bella, reality means rehab.

For decades, Tippi Hedren’s luminous beauty radiated from the silver screen, enchanting moviegoers and cementing her among Hollywood’s elite. From Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds to Roar, one of the most controversial movies ever made, Tippi Hedren has had few dull moments, and though stories about her have spread through whispered gossip and tabloid headlines, she has never told the full tale of her astonishing life in her own words -until now. In Tippi, this cinematic icon pulls back the veil on her storied life, detailing her rise from humble beginnings in Depression-era small-town Minnesota to becoming the matriarch of a powerful Hollywood dynasty that includes her movie-star daughter, Melanie Griffith, and her granddaughter Dakota Johnson. This extraordinary career started simply, with a chance meeting that led to her early modeling career—first in department-store fashion shows, then working with Eileen Ford—and eventually to the commercial that caught the eye of legendary director Alfred Hitchcock. For the first time, Tippi shares the entire story of her complicated relationship with Hitchcock, the man who discovered her talent but also became her obsessive tormentor. Going behind the scenes of her classic films The Birds and Marnie, Tippi details both the glamourous whirlwind that brought her to Hollywood as well as the dark pain she endured while working with Hitchcock, whose controlling behavior and attention quickly proved inescapable. Speaking candidly about being a single mother and shielding her daughter from her struggles on and off of Hitchcock’s set, Tippi provides deep insight into some of the most challenging years of her life and demonstrates how, despite Hitchcock’s threats to ruin her career, her uncompromising spirit finally gave her the courage to break free. Difficult as her experiences with Hitchcock were, they nearly paled in comparison to her time on the set of Roar—a film starring dozens of live lions and tigers that has since become one of the most notorious film productions of all time. Including never-before-revealed details about the unbelievable making of the movie, Tippi describes how what began as a simple movie about big cats evolved into a sprawling, dangerous endeavor that consumed her career and often put lives, including hers and her family’s; at risk. Tippi offers a clear-eyed and surprising look at the perilous chances they took, while also recounting how these events led to years of animal-rights activism, culminating in the creation of her very own big-cats preserve, Shambala. And yet, through it all, Tippi shows how her career and life have continued to embody her unwavering devotion—to her daughter, Melanie; to her animal-rights activism; to her humanitarian relief work overseas; and to her art. Filled with sixteen pages of beautiful photographs, Tippi is a rare look at a private woman’s truly remarkable life. What emerges is a fascinating portrait of one of Hollywood’s greatest treasures—an actress whose skill onscreen was matched only by her strength off it.

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*This is a Duet Novel-two novellas in one book Two Spicy Stories in one book. In Having the Dae'mon's Baby, Ketha decides to skip the Contraception Center and get pregnant the old fashioned way-by letting her new Kindred Bodyslave penetrate her. But will she get more than she bargained for? In Her Kindred Dom, Addison decides she wants her stern Kindred boss as her Daddy Dom, but will the big Beast Kindred give her more than she can handle? Find out when you read, Dae'mons and Doms, the latest Kindred Tales book Book 1-Having the Dae'mon's Baby Ketha has a dull, dissatisfying life and to make matters worse, her mother is pressuring her to have a baby to carry on their family dynasty. Ketha doesn't feel ready for the responsibility...until her mother buys a male bodyslave to serve them--a Dae'mon Kindred. Huge and muscular with curving horns, he's like nothing Ketha has ever seen before...she feels immediately drawn to him and decides to use him for her own ends. Her mother wants her to have a baby? Fine-but she's not going to the Conception Center to have artificial insemination. Instead, she wants to get pregnant in the most forbidden way possible-by letting a male penetrate her. But can Ketha give her body without giving her heart? You'll have to read Having the Dae'mon's Baby to find out... *TROPES--Primal Need, Br33ding, Enemies to Lovers Book 2-Her Kindred Dom Addison Davis has a crush on her boss, Commander Courick, the huge Beast Kindred who runs the HKR building in downtown Tampa. She's sure he would make the perfect Dom-unfortunately, he never seems to notice him, no matter what outrageous stunts she pulls. So she has to get her needs met at a BDSM club called The Torture Palace. But when an encounter at the club goes too far and leaves Addison with visible marks on her bottom, Courick finally notices. Angry and protective, he follows her to The Torture Palace to find out who hurt her...only to find out her secret. Addison is a little and she's not just looking for a Dom-she wants a Daddy Dom. Can Courick handle his curvy assistant's proclivities and meet her needs or will the vow he took never to call a bride come between them? You'll have to read Her Kindred Dom to find out. TROPES--Office Romance, DD/lg, Who Did This To You? Author's Note: This second story in this book, Her Kindred Dom, is BDSM and contains some very mild Age Play. (The heroine calls the hero "Daddy" several times but mostly she calls him "Sir.") I have been wanting to write a Kindred Age Play novel for some time, but I know it's not everyone's cup of tea. However, even if you don't usually like Age Play, I would ask that you give it a chance. It is, as I said, very mild and I think you'll enjoy it even if this topic isn't usually your thing. If you've seen the movie "Secretary" most of the story is along those lines. Hugs and thanks for reading, Evangeline

A four-book boxed set of #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathleen Glasgow’s critically acclaimed novels, including the TikTok phenemenon Girl in Pieces. For the first time, all four of Kathleen Glasgow's important and moving novels are collected in this four-book box set, which includes paperback editions of Girl in Pieces, How to Make Friends with the Dark, You'd Be Home Now, and The Glass Girl. Girl in Pieces “A haunting, beautiful, and necessary book.”—Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything Charlotte Davis is in pieces. At seventeen she’s already lost more than most people do in a lifetime. But she’s learned how to forget. Every new scar hardens Charlie’s heart just a little more, yet it still hurts so much. It hurts enough to not care anymore, which is sometimes what has to happen before you can find your way back from the edge. How to Make Friends with the Dark “A grippingly poignant read.”—Entertainment Weekly Tiger's life changed with a simple phone call. Her mother has died. That's when darkness descended on her otherwise average life and her world is packed into a suitcase and moved to a foster home. And another. And another. Until hope surfaces in the shape of something Tiger never expected: a sister. You'd Be Home Now “Impossibly moving . . . suffused with light.”—Vanity Fair Four months after a fatal car crash which killed one of her classmates and revealed just how bad her brother Joey's drug habit really was, Emmy's junior year is starting, Joey is home from rehab, and the entire town of Mill Haven is still reeling from the accident. Everyone's telling Emmy who she is, but so much has changed, how can she be the same person? Or was she ever that person at all? The Glass Girl “A must-read.”—Laura Nowlin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of If He Had Been with Me Everyone in fifteen-year-old Bella’s life needs something from her. There’s only one thing that dulls the pressure—alcohol smooths the sharp edges of Bella’s life. And what’s the big deal? Everyone drinks. Besides, Bella can stop whenever she wants. But after she gets blackout drunk at a Thanksgiving party and wakes up in the hospital, it’s time to face reality. And for Bella, reality means rehab.