the bitter truth

Perfect for cynics, realists, and everyone sick of toxic positivity, producer and internet wit Elan Gale's unapologetically snarky anti-affirmations prove that sarcasm is the ultimate self-care. Not everyone's here to "live, laugh, love." For those of us who prefer to roll our eyes and keep it moving, Elan Gale's Unspirational 2027 Day-to-Day Calendar delivers a darkly funny year of cranky quips, bitter truths, and hilariously unhelpful "inspirations" that skewer the soft-focus positivity of traditional affirmations.Features include: No single-use plastic Page size 4.606 x 4.606 Recyclable chipboard easel backer for desk or tabletop display Full-color tear-off pages Back of pages are blank for notes or shopping lists Day/Date reference on each page Combined weekend pages Official major world holidays and observances Daily sarcastic "unspirational" messages that mock delusional positivity and sentimental affirmations.

Longlisted for Fiction Book of the Year at The Saltires: Scotland's National Book Awards 2026 A brand new crime series from the award-winning author of the Harry McCoy books 'A notably original protagonist . . . swept up in a high-level conspiracy reaching from Whitehall's corridors of power to Berlin and Rudolf Hess's doomed flight to Scotland . . . enthralling' Financial Times 'Great storytelling . . . I loved it' Peter James, #1 bestselling author of the Roy Grace series March 1941. Joseph Gunner is back on the streets of Glasgow after being wounded on the front lines in France. Keeping the pain in his leg at bay with the help of morphine, Gunner, a former detective, is hoping to lie low as the Luftwaffe begins bombing Glasgow. But when he runs into his old boss Drummond, he is persuaded to help examine a body found in the wreckage. When it turns out to be that of a German, mutilated to disguise his identity, Gunner reluctantly agrees to investigate. As he begins to hunt for the truth Gunner runs into old flames and bitter enemies, before finding himself embroiled in a high-level conspiracy that reaches far beyond his hometown of Glasgow. Partly inspired by the true story of Rudolf Hess's secret mission to broker appeasement with Britain during the Second World War, Gunner is an atmospheric and addictive new thriller from one of Britain's best-loved writers. 'Great stuff . . . a vivid sense of place and time and what a main character!' Ian Rankin, #1 bestselling author of the Rebus series

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE ECPA BESTSELLER The classic story that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide: a tragically wounded soul, the man called to marry her, and the only love that heals all. Now available in a beautiful keepsake, linen-bound edition! “A literary masterpiece, reminding us that God’s love is unconditional.”—Debbie Macomber California’s gold country, 1850. A time when men sold their souls for a bag of gold and women sold their bodies for a place to sleep. Angel expects nothing from men but betrayal. Sold into prostitution as a child, she survives by keeping her hatred alive. And what she hates most are the men who use her, leaving her empty and dead inside. Then she meets Michael Hosea, a man who seeks his Father’s heart in everything. Michael obeys God’s call to marry Angel and to love her unconditionally. Slowly, day by day, he defies Angel’s every bitter expectation, until despite her resistance, her frozen heart begins to thaw. But with her unexpected softening comes overwhelming feelings of unworthiness and fear. And so Angel runs. Back to the darkness, away from her husband’s pursuing love, terrified of the truth she no longer can deny: her final healing must come from the One who loves her even more than Michael does . . . the One who will never let her go. A powerful retelling of the story of Gomer and Hosea, Redeeming Love is a life-changing story of God’s unconditional, redemptive, all-consuming love.

From Jennifer L. Armentrout, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Primal of Blood and Bone , comes the beginning of a heartstopping romantic fantasy series about angels, demons and gargoyles where a girl with an explosive secret hiding place has just been discovered… Eighteen-year-old Trinity Marrow may be going blind, but she can see and communicate with ghosts and spirits. Her gift is the reason she’s been in hiding for years in a compound guarded by Wardens—shape-shifters who protect humankind from demons. If the demons discover the truth about Trinity, they’ll devour her to enhance their powers. When Wardens from another clan arrive with reports that something is killing both demons and Wardens, Trinity’s world implodes. Not the least because one of the outsiders is the most annoying and fascinating person she’s ever met. Zayne has secrets of his own—but working together becomes imperative once demons breach the compound and Trinity’s secret comes to light. To save her family and maybe the world, she’ll have to trust Zayne. But all bets are off as a supernatural war is unleashed… Perfect for fans of: Forced Proximity Found Family Forbidden Love Gargoyles & Shapeshifters Angels & Demons Supernatural Romance Read the full Harbinger series: Storm and Fury (The Harbinger series #1) Rage and Ruin (The Harbinger series #2) Grace and Glory (The Harbinger series #3) Also from #1 bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout: Bitter Sweet Love (The Dark Elements #0.5 / digital-only prequel novella) White Hot Kiss (The Dark Elements #1) Stone Cold Touch (The Dark Elements #2) Every Last Breath (The Dark Elements #3) If There’s No Tomorrow The Problem with Forever

The following historical statements all appear in well-established textbooks, and have become part of our common culture. Which of them would you say are true? * The Catholic Church incited and actively colluded in nearly two millennia of anti-Semitic violence, and Pope Pius XII is still rightfully known as 'Hitler's Pope'. * Only recently have we become aware of ancient and remarkably enlightened Christian gospels, which narrow-minded Catholic authorities tried to suppress. * Once in power as the official Church of Rome, Christians quickly and brutally persecuted paganism out of existence. * The fall of Rome and the ascendancy of the Church precipitated Europe's decline into a millennium of ignorance and backwardness, which lasted until the Renaissance. * Initiated by the pope, the Crusades were but the first bloody chapter in the history of unprovoked and brutal Christian colonialism. * The Spanish Inquisition tortured and murdered huge numbers of innocent people for 'imaginary' crimes, such as witchcraft and blasphemy. * The Catholic Church persecuted and tried to suppress scientists such as Galileo, and the Scientific 'Revolution' therefore occurred mainly in more tolerant Protestant societies. * Being entirely comfortable with slavery, the Catholic Church did nothing to oppose its introduction in the New World, or to make it more humane. * Until very recently, Catholicism's hierarchical view of the ideal state has resulted in its bitter resistance to all efforts to establish more liberal governments and its eager support for right-wing dictators. * It was the Protestant Reformation that broke the repressive Catholic grip on progress and ushered in capitalism, religious freedom and the modern world. In this powerful and persuasive book Rodney Stark subjects these and other widely-held beliefs to a rigorous historical assessment. He gives a compelling account of how each of them became accepted as the conventional wisdom, how egotism and ideology often worked together to create false or highly distorted pictures of people and events, and how we need to work hard to recover the truth if we're to undo the cultural damage that centuries of anti-Catholic history has done. Contents: 1. Sins of Anti- Semitism 2. The Suppressed Gospels 3. Persecuting the Tolerant Pagans 4. Imposing the Dark Ages 5. Crusading for Land, Loot, and Converts 6. Monsters of the Inquisition 7. Scientific Heresies 8. Blessed Be Slavery 9. Holy Authoritarianism 10. Protestant Modernity

The ultimate guide to journaling, packed with prompts and ideas to spark creativity. For many people who want to keep a journal, the fear of the blank page can be a very real stumbling block, but is definitely something that can be resolved. In this essential guide, journaling expert Helen Colebrook offers up all her knowledge, tips and tricks to ensure you get truly bitten by the journaling bug. Through 101 layout examples, Helen shows you how to approach the design of a myriad of different journal pages, from mood trackers to gratitude spreads, monthly cover pages, daily, weekly and monthly planners, lists, project planners and more. She also covers ideas for junk journaling, adding watercolour to your journal and other ways to develop the artistic side of your journaling. This is a book that will be a constant companion, that you can use for inspiration whenever you need some new ideas for a fresh layout. But it's not just about the aesthetics of your journal - alongside the layouts Helen gives helpful prompts that will make you think about what you are journaling as much as how. These include thoughtful prompts and exercises to get you started on self-reflection and help you make writing a daily habit, alongside creative prompts to get your creative juices flowing. There are no end of ways to get creative in your journal and it can become a hugely relaxing and rewarding part of the process. The beauty of journaling is that there is no right or wrong, but sometimes we all need a little help and inspiration to help us get the most of this fulfilling hobby. This beautiful book is the perfect companion to Helen's debut book, Journal with Purpose, and alongside her YouTube tutorials and blog, will ensure you have all the tools and ideas you need to make your journal a thing of beauty and personal truth. With 101 layout ideas and 500 journal prompts... there's nothing stopping you from journaling with purpose too!

Suddenly, she felt like a child, separated from him by a chasm of inexperience. Blake was always the most knowledgeable in every field, aside from the aura of power that surrounded him. When the sun's rays bathed his stern, clearly defined face, simply looking at him was enough to bring her joy and fill her heart with delight. But Sari often perceived this very appearance as a blatant challenge. She was, in truth, afraid of him, though she refused to admit it. His absence from her life would inevitably leave her with loneliness, the bitter fruit of their unstable relationship. Blake could not change, and she would undoubtedly remain under his authority because he was a man in every sense of the word. Fulfilling her desires with him was virtually impossible, especially since he knew her deepest feelings, her most subtle sensations, and even her weaknesses. Sari felt that opposing Blake—even when he was at his worst—was a valuable lesson. This pleased her, and joy shone on her face, which was nothing more than a mirror of her own experience. Her conflicting emotions were honestly reflected. When she was with him, she felt like a puppet because he was the only one who knew her every move, which weakened her in his presence. Yet, sometimes she was completely convinced by his ideas, and at other times she tried to justify his actions and tyranny after realizing the futility of refusing them. "A Toy in His Hands" is one of the carefully selected international romance novels from Abeer, brimming with intense emotion. Contradictory feelings such as love, hate, anger, dreams, forgiveness, and revenge ignite within it, all presented in an engaging and enjoyable style that transports the reader to realms of senses, feelings, and emotions, guiding them through the depths of sacred and refined human emotions known throughout history. This novel tells the story of "Sari," a charming young woman with captivating allure whom everyone desires to possess and approach, but she remains elusive until she encounters "Blake" and finds herself drawn to him with overwhelming feelings. However, she is stubborn and difficult to deal with, even with herself, and he is the cattle king who does not know the meaning of the word "no." So how will this dangerous game between them end?

'Rare and riveting' LYSE DOUCET 'Blistering . . . a genuinely remarkable achievement' THE TIMES 'Compulsively readable . . . unputdownable' JON LEE ANDERSON 'Dramatic, personal and often heartbreaking' GUARDIAN 'Rarely has a book been so timely . . . Essential reading' LINDSEY HILSUM 'One of the most perceptive books on modern Iran in years' NEW YORK TIMES The moving, riveting and immersive story of six Iranians who, together, lived the entire arc of modern Iranian history: from the promise of the 1979 revolution to its betrayal by the Islamic mafia state and a people's undying spirit of resistance. Fuelled by Iranians' dreams of social justice and political freedom, the 1979 revolution swept aside the shah's ailing, repressive monarchy. But in its place the revolution's leader Ayatollah Khomeini and his acolytes built a system that served his narrow Islamic fundamentalist faction and worsened every failing and brutality that had existed under the shah. In this landmark new book, award-winning journalists Bozorgmehr Sharafedin and Yeganeh Torbati tell the entwined stories of six Iranians, providing a powerful new lens on Iran's recent history in all its bitter twists and stubborn hope: - Mehdi Karroubi : a devotee of Khomeini, he rose to the heights of power on the wave of the revolution, before being cast out of its inner circle. - Hila Sedighi : a young activist, who gave voice through her poetry to her peers' hopes during the reform years and ultimately immortalised their shattered dreams. - Amir Moghadam : an ambitious government bureaucrat, who witnessed corruption and graft on a scale that impelled him to take enormous risks to expose the truth. - Said Rahmani : a successful global tech entrepreneur who returned to Iran to spark a start-up boom in his native country, and encountered a ruthless security state that wanted his company for itself. - Rozhin Yousefzadeh and Kosar Eftekhari : both born in the 1990s, they escaped their gendered destinies by leaving their hometowns for Tehran, where they joined a mass movement that confronted a ferocious state apparatus: the Woman Life Freedom protests. Each paid an enormous price. Through vivid and original reporting, Stolen Revolution offers a compulsively readable new story of Iran, centring ordinary Iranians' lives, whilst providing a visceral understanding of how life is actually lived under a modern authoritarian state. This is a harrowing story of power, corruption and greed - and those brave individuals who fought back. 'The definitive inside story of how the ideals behind Iran's revolution were subverted and crushed - and of the brave Iranians who still keep those dreams alive' CATHERINE BELTON, author of PUTIN'S PEOPLE 'Profoundly affecting . . . One of the most incisive works on Iranian society in a generation' SCOTT ANDERSON, author of KING OF KINGS 'Excellent . . . tells the tragic but often inspiring story of Iran over the last fifty years . . . Essential' JASON BURKE, author of THE REVOLUTIONISTS 'Extraordinarily powerful' JACK STRAW

In the epic tradition of Stephen Ambrose’s Undaunted Courage, This Vast Enterprise offers a bold new take on the Lewis and Clark expedition, humanizing forgotten figures and shattering long-held myths about one of the most beloved episodes in American history. Celebrated young historian Craig Fehrman, whose first book, Author in Chief, was hailed by Thomas Mallon in The Wall Street Journal as “one of the best books on the American presidency to appear in recent years;” delivers a major new account of the Lewis and Clark expedition. When Meriwether Lewis and William Clark returned from their long journey, in 1806, they brought an incredible tale starring themselves as courageous explorers, skilled scientists, and peaceful ambassadors. There was truth in those descriptions. But there was also distortion. For the first time in a generation, This Vast Enterprise offers a fresh and more accurate account of their expedition—a gripping narrative that draws on new documents, stunning analysis, and Native perspectives. Fehrman’s central insight is that the success of Lewis and Clark depended on much more than just Lewis and Clark. We all know Sacajawea, and some of us know York, the Black man Clark enslaved. But This Vast Enterprise introduces us to John Ordway, a working-class soldier who fought grizzlies and towed the captains’ bulky barge. It introduces us to Wolf Calf, a Blackfoot teenager who watched his friend die in a battle with Lewis and his men. To capture this cast of characters, each chapter in This Vast Enterprise moves to a new point of view, describing that person’s desires and contradictions with an unprecedented level of care. Fehrman balances the story’s inherent adventure with the humanity of its protagonists. One chapter shows Thomas Jefferson operating in an age of bitter partisan unrest—his secret maneuvers to fund the expedition, uncovered here for the first time, are a case study in presidential power. Another chapter reveals the strategy and strength of Black Buffalo, a Lakota leader, completely upending our understanding of early Lakota American diplomacy. In his chapters, Clark is not a bad speller but a student of the Enlightenment. (Fehrman found Clark’s college notebook.) Lewis is someone whose psychological demons feel at once heartbreaking and modern. And yet, in the end, the captains are men who needed help—from Sacajawea, from York, and from each other. Their expedition truly was a vast enterprise, a sprawling and federally funded military mission that came down to the heroic sacrifices of a few human beings. This book portrays those people, all of them, for the first time. It is more than just a work of history—it’s a testament to the power of innovative research and emotional storytelling, and a thrilling reminder that even the most familiar moments in history can still surprise us.

The first book ever to tell the complete story of the Declaration of Independence—from its drafting by Thomas Jefferson to its enshrinement in the National Archives—charting the many lives of a document that was neglected, mistreated, and only gradually became a national relic, uniting vastly different generations through war and crisis around its defiant ideals. “ A nimble, captivating view of the defiant 1,320 words that have knit themselves into every chapter of the last 250 years. ” —Stacy Schiff * “ Fascinating...weaves the glorious narrative of the Declaration from its inception to our day. ” —Walter Isaacson * S crupulously researched and beautifully written, this book reads like an adventure story...witty, fascinating, and never more relevant.” —Andrew Roberts Quiet and politically untested, Thomas Jefferson was not the obvious choice to draft a statement of principles explaining why the American colonies were breaking ties with the King of England. Yet his soaring rhetoric, refined in small but indelible ways by Benjamin Franklin, would unite even the most bitter rivals around a common ideal. National Treasure is the inspiring story of our most revered founding document, as a physical object and a set of ideals that have made America what it is today. We follow the Declaration as it is hauled out of a soon-to-be-burning Washington in 1814 (sadly not by Dolley Madison), hidden in a dank cellar, and brought back to a jubilant Washington after the war. By the time it turned fifty, the Declaration, long neglected, had become a national treasure. In 1841 it would be mounted in the Patent Office alongside George Washington's commission as commander in chief. Auslin offers a bold new theory of what happened to the Declaration when the Patent Office was transformed into barracks and a makeshift hospital served by Walt Whitman in the Civil War. An inspiration to both Abraham Lincoln, who insisted he had “never had a feeling politically that did not spring from the sentiments embodied in the Declaration,” and Jefferson Davis, who saw in its insistence on the consent of the governed a justification for secession, the Declaration has grown more important for each new generation. After the war, the Declaration became a hot commodity: printed on handkerchiefs, reproduced with elaborate illustrations, hung on classroom walls to teach civic values to the growing numbers of new citizens, and even used to flog insurance and hawk coal. In 1924, Herbert Putnam created the first “shrine” for the Declaration at the Library of Congress. Two years later, on its 150th birthday, Calvin Coolidge urged Americans to recommit to its foundational truths. In the 1940s, as FDR reminded Americans that their country was founded on a promise of freedom from tyranny, military officers lowered the precious parchment into a bunker at Fort Knox. After the war, its ink fading, the document was painstakingly preserved and protected. Through it all, as the country has grown from four million to forty million to four hundred million, Jefferson's words have inspired immigrants to become American and fueled implausibly varied causes, from abolitionists, suffragists, socialists and civil rights leaders to groups waging war on the US Government. Over time, as Jefferson hoped, the principles set forth in the Declaration became a beacon to the world. But what lessons should we take from them today? Can this statement of ideals in whose name the signers pledged their lives and sacred honor bring a fractured nation together? Auslin reminds us that this enduring document was an eloquent statement of the principles that, for all our differences, still bind us together.

The first book ever to tell the complete story of the Declaration of Independence—from its drafting by Thomas Jefferson to its enshrinement in the National Archives—charting the many lives of a document that was neglected, mistreated, and only gradually became a national relic, uniting vastly different generations through war and crisis around its defiant ideals. “ A nimble, captivating view of the defiant 1,320 words that have knit themselves into every chapter of the last 250 years. ” —Stacy Schiff * “ Fascinating...weaves the glorious narrative of the Declaration from its inception to our day. ” —Walter Isaacson * S crupulously researched and beautifully written, this book reads like an adventure story...witty, fascinating, and never more relevant.” —Andrew Roberts Quiet and politically untested, Thomas Jefferson was not the obvious choice to draft a statement of principles explaining why the American colonies were breaking ties with the King of England. Yet his soaring rhetoric, refined in small but indelible ways by Benjamin Franklin, would unite even the most bitter rivals around a common ideal. National Treasure is the inspiring story of our most revered founding document, as a physical object and a set of ideals that have made America what it is today. We follow the Declaration as it is hauled out of a soon-to-be-burning Washington in 1814 (sadly not by Dolley Madison), hidden in a dank cellar, and brought back to a jubilant Washington after the war. By the time it turned 50, the Declaration, long neglected, had become a national treasure. In 1841 it would be mounted in the Patent Office alongside George Washington's commission as commander in chief. Auslin offers a bold new theory of what happened to the Declaration when the Patent Office was transformed into barracks and a makeshift hospital served by Walt Whitman in the Civil War. An inspiration to both Abraham Lincoln, who insisted he had “never had a feeling politically that did not spring from the sentiments embodied in the Declaration;” and Jefferson Davis, who saw in its insistence on the consent of the governed a justification for secession, the Declaration has grown more important for each new generation. After the war, the Declaration became a hot commodity: printed on handkerchiefs, reproduced with elaborate illustrations, hung on classroom walls to teach civic values to the growing numbers of new citizens, and even used to flog insurance and hawk coal. In 1924, Herbert Putnam created the first “shrine” for the Declaration at the Library of Congress. Two years later, on its 150th birthday, Calvin Coolidge urged Americans to recommit to its foundational truths. In the 1940s, as FDR reminded Americans that their country was founded on a promise of freedom from tyranny, military officers lowered the precious parchment into a bunker at Fort Knox. After the war, its ink fading, the document was painstakingly preserved and protected. Through it all, as the country has grown from 4 million to 40 million to 400 million, Jefferson’s words have inspired immigrants to become American and fueled implausibly varied causes, from abolitionists, suffragists, socialists and civil rights leaders to groups waging war on the US Government. Over time, as Jefferson hoped, the principles set forth in the Declaration became a beacon to the world. But what lessons should we take from them today? Can this statement of ideals in whose name the signers pledged their lives and sacred honor bring a fractured nation together? As we gather to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our bold experiment in democracy, Auslin reminds us that this enduring document was an eloquent statement of the principles that, for all our differences, still bind us together.

As the Advent season approaches, Bernice finds herself faced with the prospect of an old-fashioned family holiday, surrounded by her loved ones on a world they now call home... a time to forge new memories, together... and for a bitter enemy to claim what is rightfully hers.Life is never straightforward, however. The most haunted planet in the galaxy is requesting an archaeologist, and something very peculiar is happening at the last manned shipyard in the cosmos.But ghostly planets and waterlogged zombies are the least of Bernice's worries. Because her friends have been hiding secrets - about who they are and where they've come from... and as Bernice will soon discover, the truth will out.1. A Handful of DustWritten by Xanna Eve Chown"S.O.S. Emergency. Please send... an archaeologist?"On a routine postal mission for a deranged millionaire, Bernice, Ruth and Jack intercept a distress signal from the most haunted planet in the galaxy: Nemeqit.Taking their newly-christened shuttle - The Irverfield - down to investigate, the trio soon find themselves confronted with a pair of childlike extra-terrestrials; Vonna Byzantium, presenter of Paranormal Planets and part-time diva... and an awful lot of dust.But something else is going on beneath the surface of Nemeqit, something none of them ever imagined. And this time, Bernice really can't save everyone...2. HMS SurpriseWritten by Alexander VlahosMortis Dock: the last manned shipyard in the cosmos. Population: 6002. And now, not a soul in sight... at least, until Bernice, Peter and Jack are drawn off-course.Where have all the workers disappeared to? Why is Jack behaving oddly? And what is the secret of the HMS Surprise?Only a stranger in a lighthouse holds the key... but can he be trusted?3. The Curse of FenmanWritten by Gary RussellIt's Advent Day on Legion: a time that traditionally calls for celebration; a day spent with the people you love, when all the family come together, setting aside their differences... or when they bring old scores to settle.An old foe has been biding her time, manipulating the people and events around Bernice Summerfield for as long as any of them can remember... She knows so many secrets - the secrets they've all been hiding - but not everybody wants to learn the truth.Today is the day Avril Fenman comes to Legion. She comes to claim her son... and to set Bernice on her final, lonely battle. But will her friends stand by her, one last time?

'Everything you love about romantic comedy - hilarious, sharply observed, smart, and sexy as hell. I adored this book!' RACHEL HAWKINS 'Smart, sexy, and feminist, I Love You, I Hate You is a delightful love letter to internet friends and Nora Ephron. Elizabeth Davis just became an auto-buy author for me' ANNETTE CHRISTIE 'Complete You've Got Mail magic! Davis's humor made this steamy, feisty rom-com a delight to read . . . a must read for fans of Nora Ephron rom-coms!' DENISE WILLIAMS All's fair in love and law . . . You've Got Mail meets Dating You/Hating You by Christina Lauren and The Hating Game by Sally Thorne in this sizzling rom-com - readers love it! 'A five-star read . . . the best read of the year, if you like your rom coms witty and sweet then you need this story in your life' reader review 'Elizabeth Davis's way of writing romance is perfect . . . Amazing characters and writing, 5/5 stars!' reader review 'Everything I wanted and more! Their chemistry was perfect . . . If only I could go back in time and read this book for the first time again' reader review .......................................... Victoria and Owen are bitter rivals. Nora and Luke are friends online. Who would believe these two couples have anything in common? Of all the decisions brilliant lawyer Victoria Clemenceaux has made in her life, an unforgettable one-night stand with her opposing counsel Owen Pohl is either the worst...or the best. One thing is certain: these long-standing rivals aren't going to let their searing attraction stop them from winning the biggest case of their careers. Thankfully Victoria and Owen have someone to vent to about their nemeses. But they have no idea that their online 'friends', Nora and Luke, are the very people they hate in real life. As Nora and Luke grow closer online, and Victoria and Owen find their undeniable attraction harder to resist, the lines between love and hate blur. When the truth comes out, will their online chemistry work in the real world, or will their constant rivalry sever their connection? .......................................... Raves for I Love You, I Hate You! 'This book made my heart sing . . . There's such tenderness and passion and LIFE . . . Go buy this book immediately' 'So good that I devoured the whole book in one sitting' 'You know when you find a book you love so much you accidentally stay up until well after 2am to finish it in one sitting? . . . That's this book! . . . A fun, fast-paced debut romance that I could read again and again' Two can play at this game . . . Look out for The Player Next Door, the smart and sexy new fake-dating rom-com from Elizabeth Davis, available to preorder now!

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A major revisionist history of the Lewis and Clark expedition: For the first time in a generation, This Vast Enterprise offers a fresh and more accurate account of one of the most important episodes in American history, humanizing forgotten figures and shattering long-held myths. “This Vast Enterprise is a page-turner and a fantastic achievement.” —The New York Times “Immensely engaging.” —The Wall Street Journal “This is vivid, character-based history...It also makes for a ripping good read.” —The Boston Globe “Do we really need another book about the Lewis and Clark expedition?...My answer is an emphatic yes. The author has done a huge amount of research, shifting the focus away from the familiar pairing of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark...Each chapter unfolds from the viewpoint of a different individual and the result is a richly woven tapestry of voices...Fehrman reframes this well-known story, revealing it as more complex, and profoundly human.” —Andrea Wulf, The New York Times Book Review (front-cover review) In 1806, when Meriwether Lewis and William Clark return from their journey—having led the Corps of Discovery across eight thousand miles of rapids, mountains, forests, and ravines—they bring an incredible tale starring themselves as courageous explorers, skilled survivalists, underrated scientists, and peaceful ambassadors. While there is truth in those descriptions, there is also distortion. From one of the most exciting new historians to emerge in the past decade, This Vast Enterprise offers a novel take on the expedition: a gripping narrative that draws on lost documents, stunning analysis, and Native perspectives. Craig Fehrman spent five years visiting more than thirty archives, interviewing more than a hundred sources, and collecting oral history passed down over centuries. He came to see that the success of Lewis and Clark depended on much more than just Lewis and Clark. We all know Sacajawea, and some of us know York, the Black man Clark enslaved. But here we meet John Ordway, a working-class soldier who fought grizzlies and towed the captains' hulking barge. We hear from Wolf Calf, a Blackfoot teenager who watched his friend die in a battle with Lewis and his men. Each chapter moves to a different person's point of view, describing their desires and contradictions. We see Thomas Jefferson operating in an age of bitter partisan unrest—his secret political maneuvers to fund the expedition, revealed here for the first time, are a case study in presidential power. We witness the strategy and strength of Black Buffalo, completely upending our understanding of Lakota-American diplomacy. York, in his chapters, finds ways to wield power and make choices in an era that didn't allow him much of either. Clark is not a folksy Kentuckian but a student of the Enlightenment. (Fehrman discovered his college notebook; no previous biographer even realized that he went to college.) Lewis is someone willing to sacrifice everything for his country and his mentor, Jefferson. In the end, the captains are men who needed help—from Sacajawea, from the Corps, and from each other. Mile after mile, the expedition pushes on through hailstorms and flash floods, frostbite and infections, rattlesnakes and rabid wolves, with the Spanish cavalry in fierce pursuit. Fehrman balances the story's adventure with the humanity of its protagonists. The result is a thrilling reminder that even the most familiar moments in history can still surprise us.

Machen Sie sich auf etwas gefasst, wenn Dixie Whiskey in Taming My Whiskey - Im Herzen wild, einem witzigen, heißen und emotional mitreißenden Roman der New York Times-Bestsellerautorin Melissa Foster, die große Liebe findet. Eine fesselnde Liebesgeschichte für alle, die loyale Helden, starke Frauen, Familienbande, Biker und Babys lieben! Taming My Whiskey - Im Herzen wild... Die Prinzessin des Dark-Knights-Motorradclubs zu sein, hat nichts mit einem Ritter in weißer Rüstung oder einem Märchenschloss zu tun, aber Dixie Whiskey hat auch noch nie einen Mann gebraucht, der für sie den Drachen besiegt oder ihr das Gefühl gibt, ganz zu sein. Doch nachdem sich jeder ihrer Brüder verliebt hat, sehnt sie sich ebenfalls nach einem Happy End - was jedoch gar nicht so einfach ist, wenn alle Dark Knights über sie wachen und der einzige Mann, den sie je begehrt hat, außerhalb ihrer Reichweite ist. Daher macht sie sich keine großen Hoffnungen. Als die Markteinführung der neuen Modellreihe von Silver-Stone Cycles bevorsteht, sieht sich Jace Stone auf einmal gezwungen, die einzige Frau um einen Gefallen zu bitten, die die Macht besitzt, ihn in die Knie zu zwingen. Er weiß, dass er bei der umwerfend schönen und scharfzüngigen Dixie Whiskey auf der Hut sein muss und die Deckung nicht fallen lassen darf. Aber er braucht sie für seine Pläne - und Jace Stone kriegt immer, was er will. Doch Dixie lehnt die Gelegenheit, die ihr der große, raue und ungemein attraktive Biker bietet und die jede andere Frau als Chance ihres Lebens ansehen würde, rundheraus ab. Allerdings ist Jace fest entschlossen und zieht alle Register - was natürlich Dixies Brüder auf den Plan ruft. Die rebellische Dixie bezieht Stellung und will sich die Freiheit und den Mann, den sie schon immer haben wollte, sichern. Ein glühend leidenschaftlicher Kuss offenbart eine Verbindung, die sich nicht leugnen lässt. Aber Jace hat nicht vor, sich an die Leine legen zu lassen, und Dixie weigert sich, die zweite Geige zu spielen. Können zwei unzähmbare Herzen miteinander das Glück finden? Weitere Bücher der Serie: Tru Blue - Im Herzen stark Truly, Madly, Whiskey - Für immer und ganz Driving Whiskey Wild - Herz über Kopf Wicked Whiskey Love - Ganz und gar Liebe Mad About Moon - Verrückt nach dir The Gritty Truth - Kein Blick zurück In For A Penny - Süßes Glück

Allgemein Plattform , Playstation 5, |Kompatibilität , Playstation 5, |Produkt-Name , Miraculous - Paris Under Siege, | Spielbeschreibung Publisher , GameMill Ent, |Spielbeschreibung , - BRANDNEUE ORIGINALGESCHICHTE: Erlebe eine spannende neue Geschichte, in der Stormy Weather die alten ägyptischen Kräfte nutzt, um Paris zu beherrschen! Begegne und kämpfe gegen alle Arten von Bösewichten aus der Serie! - EPISCHE HELDEN VEREINIGEN sich: Spiele als Ladybug und Cat Noir, die jeweils über einzigartige Fähigkeiten und Kräfte verfügen und zwischen denen du nahtlos wechseln kannst, während du gefährliche Landschaften durchquerst und furchterregende Gegner bekämpfst. - MEISTER DER AKROBATISCHEN KAMPFKÜNSTE: Führe wendige Kombos am Boden und in der Luft aus und nutze das gesamte Spektrum der Fähigkeiten von Ladybug und Cat Noir, um die Bösewichte in luftiger Höhe zu besiegen. - KRAFT DER FREUNDSCHAFT: Rufe deine Mithelden wie Rena Rouge, Carapace und andere während der Kämpfe zu Hilfe. Wende das Blatt mit koordinierten Angriffen, die die Stärke von Teamwork gegen die unerbittlichen Pläne von Shadow Moth demonstrieren. - IKONISCHE SCHURKEN: Trete gegen bekannte Charaktere aus der Serie an, von denen jeder eine einzigartige Herausforderung darstellt. Von The Bubbler und Lady Wi-Fi bis hin zu Truth und Sole Crusher - du musst deine Taktik anpassen, um ihre Kräfte zu bekämpfen und Paris zu retten. - PARKOUR-AKROBATIK: Nutze erstaunliche Parkour-Moves wie Schwingen, Schienenrutschen und Wandsprünge, um dich mit erstaunlicher Finesse durch die Pariser Landschaften zu bewegen. Kombiniere Bewegungen nahtlos, um versteckte Geheimnisse aufzudecken und Feinde in der ganzen Stadt auszutricksen. Schlüpfe in die Rolle von Ladybug und Cat Noir in ihrem bisher gewagtesten Abenteuer! Begib dich auf ein spannendes Abenteuer, in dem Heldentum, akrobatische Kämpfe und Parkour-Agilität aufeinandertreffen, während Shadow Moth eine Welle von Schurken auf die Stadt loslässt. Es liegt an dir und deinen Freunden, Paris zu retten!Handbuch: Nein, |Spielgenre , Adventure, |USK-Freigabe , ab 6 Jahren, | Systemanforderungen Betriebssystem (erforderlich) , Playstation 5, | Hinweise Artikelhinweis , Dieser Artikel wird in einer versiegelten Verpackung an Sie geliefert. Bitte beachten Sie, dass Ihr Widerrufsrecht erlischt, wenn Sie die Versiegelung nach Erhalt des Artikels entfernen., |