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Moon Newfoundland & Labrador: Wildlife-Watching, Iceberg Excursions, Viking Settlements (Moon Canada Travel Guide)
by Andrew Hempstead Moon Travel GuidesAwe-inspiring icebergs, clifftop lighthouses, and rare fossils: experience the magic of Canada's easternmost province with Moon Newfoundland & Labrador.Flexible itineraries for weekend getaways or spending 7 days in Newfoundland and Labrador Top experiences: Visit an active archaeological dig or learn about the history and local art of the province. Chow down on fresh crab claws, chowder, and pie made with locally grown berries. Drive the Irish Loop for stunning coastal views, maritime history, and wildlife-watching, and wind down after at a cozy neighborhood pub Best outdoor adventures: Trek through hilly evergreen forests and spot moose, foxes, and caribou. Watch for whales on a cruise or search the sky for soaring eagles, ospreys, and puffins. Embark on a multi-day backpacking adventure through the UNESCO-protected Gros Morne National Park. Kayak to the remote wilderness of Torngat Mountains National Park, scuba dive in shipwreck-filled coves, or settle down for a night under the stars at a lakeside campsite Expert advice from Canadian Andrew Hempstead on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around Full-color photos and detailed maps throughoutBackground information on the environment, culture, and history With Moon's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of Newfoundland and Labrador. Expanding your trip? Try Moon Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada. Headed west? Check out Moon Vancouver & Canadian Rockies Road Trip. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.
Rick Steves Rome
by Rick Steves Gene OpenshawExplore ancient ruins and view Renaissance masterpieces in this truly modern Eternal City. Inside Rick Steves Rome you'll find:Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Rome Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the Colosseum and the Sistine Chapel to corner trattorias, cozy wine bars, and the perfect scoop of gelato How to connect with local culture: Indulge in the Italian happy hour tradition of aperitivo, savor a plate of cacio e pepe, or chat with fans about the latest soccer match Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and experience la dolce far nienteSelf-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and sights like the Roman Forum, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Vatican Museums Detailed neighborhood maps and a fold-out city map for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, Italian phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading Coverage of Central Rome, Vatican City, Trastevere, and more, plus day trips to Ostia Antica, Tivoli, Naples, and Pompeii Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Rome. Spending just a few days in the city? Try Rick Steves Pocket Rome.
I Am a Part of Infinity: The Spiritual Journey of Albert Einstein
by Kieran FoxA "beautifully written" (David Fideler) spiritual biography of Albert Einstein that reveals for the first time the scientific and religious origins of his personal philosophy — "a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the mind of the great physicist" (Jo Marchant) Albert Einstein remains renowned around the world for revolutionizing our understanding of the cosmos, but very few realize that the celebrated scientist had a deep spiritual side. Einstein believed that one wondrous force was woven through all things everywhere—and this sense of the pervasive sacred influenced every aspect of his existence, from his marvelous science to his passionate pacifism. I Am a Part of Infinity offers the first in-depth exploration of Einstein&’s spirituality, showing how he drew on a dazzling diversity of thinkers—from Pythagoras to Plato, Schopenhauer to Spinoza, the Upanishads to Mahatma Gandhi—to create a novel system where mysticism met mathematics, reality was revered, and the human mind was honored as a mirror of the infinite. This wasn&’t just a new way of seeing the world. Einstein asked us to commune with the cosmos, to treat every living creature with compassion, to channel the power that permeated all things and put it to use for pure purposes. Drawing on little-known conversations, recently published letters, and new archival research, I Am a Part of Infinity reveals what Einstein really believed and why his perspective still matters today.
Unboxing Libby
by Steph CherrywellAI meets American Girl Dolls in this quirky novel about a group of preteen androids who have been cast aside and have to make their own way in the world. Max isn't always sweet and bubbly. That wouldn't be an issue except for the fact that she's programmed to be. "Max" isn't even her real name. She's a Libby– one of the most popular A.I.Cademy Girl social robots, which top the sales charts for girls ages eight to twelve. They look almost human and there&’s a companion to fit every personality. Wendys are smart. Robins are sporty. Noras are artistic. And Libbys? As the box they come in says: Always chipper, cheerful, and sweet, Libby(TM) makes the perfect friend. But despite her packaging and her programmed memories, Max is feeling the opposite of perfect. The only thing she wants to know is why. But this question uncovers bigger answers than she bargained for – like the shocking fate of the other A.I.Cademy Girls, and what the founders of their idyllic community are really hiding. Max may not be the perfect Libby, but she&’ll have to embrace what makes her uniquely Max to save herself and her friends before they're all sent to the junkyard.
Off the Spectrum: Why the Science of Autism Has Failed Women and Girls
by Gina RipponA cognitive neuroscientist reveals how autistic women have been overlooked by biased research—and makes a passionate case for their inclusion Who comes to mind when you think about an autistic person? It might be yourself, a relative or friend, a public figure, a fictional character, or a stereotyped image. Regardless, for most of us, it&’s likely to be someone male. Autistic women are systematically underdiagnosed, under-researched, and underserved by medical and social systems—to devastating effects. In Off the Spectrum, cognitive neuroscientist Gina Rippon sheds light on how old ideas about autism leave women behind and how the scientific community must catch up. Generations of researchers, convinced autism was a male problem, simply didn&’t bother looking for it in women, creating a snowball effect of biased research. To correct this &“male spotlight&” problem, Rippon outlines how autism presents differently in girls and women—like their tendency to camouflage their autistic traits, or how their intense interests may take a form considered to be more socially acceptable. When autism research studies don&’t recruit female participants, Rippon argues, it&’s not only autistic women who are failed; it&’s the entire scientific community. Correcting a major scientific bias, Off the Spectrum provides a much-needed exploration of autism in women to parents, clinicians, and autistic women themselves.
A Fabulous Disaster: From the Garage to Madison Square Garden, the Hard Way
by Gary HoltFrom prolific metal guitarist and songwriter for Exodus (and formerly Slayer) Gary Holt comes a deeply personal memoir of his "destruction-laden" life, along with a firsthand account of the genesis of the Thrash Metal scene, from its origins in the Bay Area to its world domination. As the guitarist and primary songwriter of Exodus and one of the originators of heavy metal, Gary Holt watched as his peers—Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax—soared to superstardom. As his fellow artists amassed millions of fans and record sales, Exodus' albums received critical recognition and inspired generations of listeners—but struggled to reach the same heights of success, as the band was plagued by years of bad management, bad luck, and bad decisions. A Fabulous Disaster follows our narrator through the highest of highs and lowest of lows as he and his bandmates juggle major label contracts, MTV-sponsored tours and festivals, growing addictions to alcohol and meth, and the loss of key founding members. Ultimately, after the tragic death of one of his closest friends and former bandmates—Holt decides to save himself. Newly sober and determined to resurrect his career, he commits himself to Exodus, pushing the band to new heights. An "unadulterated odyssey through decades of insanity," punctuated by Holt's unique insight and knack for storytelling, A Fabulous Disaster is a thrill ride from start to finish. His story proves that redemption—even from the pits of rock 'n' roll excess—is always possible.
Takes One to Know One
by Lissette Decos"A scandal-ridden musician clashes with the buttoned-up label rep sent to clean up his reputation" in this angsty enemies-to-lovers rom-com set in Puerto Rico's. (Fangirlish, '16 Best Romances of April 2025') Daniela is risk-averse, blazer-obsessed, and likes to be taken seriously. So when her record label job is on the line, she&’s prepared to do anything to keep it. Except for working with the genre of music she hates most: reggaeton. It's supposed to inspire sensual hip-swinging dance moves and Dani&’s hips do not swing—not like that anyway. Out of desperation, Dani lies and says she loves reggaeton. But not only does Dani get to keep her job, she gets a ticket to Puerto Rico . . . on a mission to clean up the scandalous image of international reggaeton singer Rene &‘El Rico&’ Rodriguez. Despite her best act, Dani&’s dislike of his music and Rene's prickly disposition is palpable, resulting in them butting heads at every turn. Yet as the two spend more time together under the island&’s sizzling sun, Dani realizes there&’s more to Rene than his rough edges and good looks. The man that many only see as a sex icon actually cares about his music, community, and culture. Against her will, she slowly begins finding him harder to hate. And before she knows it, Rene is teaching Dani how to find the rhythm of the music and learn to let go. But will she ever be ready to acknowledge the heat growing between them and put her heart on the line?
Fleetwood Mac All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track (All the Songs)
by Olivier Roubin Romuald OllivierFleetwood Mac All the Songs dives deep into the unique and often fraught recording history of the mega-bestselling and hugely influential rock band. Packed with captivating photographs and fascinating behind-the-scenes details, it&’s a must-have for any music history fan. Fleetwood Mac is the one of the most enduring, endearing, and drama-filled bands in rock history whose triumphs, struggles, and music continue to resonate with generations of listeners. This thorough dissection of every album and every song ever released by the beloved rock group follows the band's many iterations from their self-titled debut in 1968 (when they were known as Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac) to the classic Rumours era featuring the core line-up of Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Stevie Nicks, all the way up to the passing of Christine McVie in November 2022. The writing and recording process of each and every track is dissected, discussed, and analyzed by authors Olivier Roubin and Romuald Ollivier, through the band's many breakups and shakeups.Fleetwood Mac All the Songs draws upon years of research to recount the circumstances that led to the composition of every song the band ever wrote, as well as the details behind their in-studio recording process. Also featuring hundreds of photographs, including rare black-and-white publicity stills, images of instruments used by the band, and engaging shots of the musicians in‑studio, this is a must-have book for any true fan of classic rock.
Say You'll Remember Me
by Abby JimenezFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer comes a playful yet deeply emotional romance where one date is all it takes for two people to know they're perfect for each other . . . until one of them moves 2,000 miles away the next day. There's no such thing as a perfect guy, but Xavier Rush comes disastrously close. A gorgeous veterinarian giving Greek god vibes—all while cuddling a tiny kitten? Immediate yes. That is until Xavier opens his mouth and proves that even sculpted gods can say the absolute wrong thing. Like, really wrong. Of course, there&’s nothing Samantha loves more than proving an asshole wrong . . . unless, of course, he can admit he made a mistake. But after one incredible and seemingly endless date, Samantha is forced to admit the truth, that her family is in crisis and any kind of relationship would be impossible. Samantha begs Xavier to forget her. To remember their night together as a perfect moment, as crushing as that may be. Only no amount of distance or time is enough to forget what's between them. And the only thing better than one single perfect memory is to make a life—and even a love—worth remembering.
Moon Washington State: National Parks, Local Food & Wine, Year-Round Recreation (Moon U.S. Travel Guide)
by Marissa Pedersen Moon Travel GuidesStunning coastline, seaside towns, and a breathtaking array of natural wonders: Experience the best of the Evergreen State with Moon Washington State. Inside you'll find:Flexible itineraries, whether you're checking out the national parks, visiting the scenic Columbia River Gorge, or road-tripping the whole state Can't-miss experiences and unique activities: Watch the fishmongers at Pike Place Market, enjoy panoramic views from the iconic Space Needle, or visit the charming towns of the San Juan Islands. Sample world-class wines in Walla Walla, savor fresh seafood, and soak up the atmosphere in a cozy coffee shop Outdoor adventures: Hike through wildflower meadows in Mt. Rainier National Park, stroll through the lush Hoh Rainforest, and go sea kayaking in Friday Harbor. Take a whale watching trip, marvel at the varied landscapes of the North Cascades Scenic Byway, or bike along the Spokane River Expert insight from Washington local Marissa Pedersen on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around Full-color photos and detailed maps throughoutThorough background information on the culture, landscape, climate, and wildlife, plus handy recommendations for international visitors, families with kids, travelers of color, solo travelers, and more Focused coverage of Seattle, the Olympic Peninsula, the San Juan Islands, the North Cascades, Mount Rainier and the South Cascades, the Columbia River Gorge, and Eastern Washington With Moon's expert tips and local know-how, you can experience the best of Washington. Sticking to one spot? Try Moon Olympic Peninsula or Moon San Juan Islands. Looking for outdoor adventure? Check out Moon Pacific Northwest Hiking.About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.
Holy Terrors (Little Thieves)
by Margaret OwenIt has been almost two years since she defeated the vengeful spirit of her mother, but Vanja Ros - no longer Schmidt - has finally made a name for herself. She is a God Daughter, a (reformed) thief, and now a folk hero. She stands up for those with nothing, bringing justice and prosperity where she can.But members of the royal families are turning up dead, found with Vanja's calling card on the bodies. And as old flames, adversaries, and allies resurface, Vanja must face what it took to become the Pfennigist once and for all.It will take everything she is to save not only herself and the people she loves, but time as we know it.
No Ordinary Love: a fake-dating romance packed with angst, spice, and second chances
by Myah Ariel'Ignites the pages with explosive chemistry' KENNEDY RYAN'Had me turning pages into the night' KATE CLAYBORNA PR relationship between a pop superstar and a pro-athlete bad boy turns into so much more in this swoony romance from the acclaimed author of When I Think of You.A scandal, a spark and a second chance. This is one partnership they can't fake . . . ❤️🔥 Ella Simone's popstar life is what dreams are made of. Her eight year marriage to renowned music producer, Elliot Majors, has helped garner the hits, awards, and adoring fans to prove it. But when Ella tires of Elliot's many infidelities, she decides to fight for her independence despite the ironclad prenup that threatens her career. To help her case, Ella is under strict orders to stick to The Plan: no headlines, no rumors, no rocking the boat. But this strategy is thrown a curveball after an awards show wardrobe snafu and quick rescue by Miles Westbrook, MLB's most eligible player, sends the tabloids into a frenzy. Amid tricky divorce proceedings, Ella's magnetic connection with the charismatic pitcher might just be her downfall. Now the pressure is on to turn a scandal into an opportunity and give their teams what they want: a picture-perfect performance that will shore up both Ella and Miles' reputations. But as the lines between reality and PR begin to blur, Ella will either stick to the choreographed life she knows so well, or surrender to a love that could set her free.Readers can't get enough of No Ordinary Love . . . 'This is what a romance enthusiast wants to read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The chemistry between Ella and Miles was breathtaking' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Myah Ariel has quickly moved to the top list of my must-buy authors' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Impossible to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Paris Code: A breathtakingly beautiful story of love and sacrifice set in wartime Paris
by Natasha LesterA breathtaking historical women's fiction novel full of heart-stopping intrigue and romance, following the true story of Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, the only woman to lead a WWII Resistance network.
Say You'll Remember Me: An irresistibly hilarious and heartbreaking love story from the bestselling author of JUST FOR THE SUMMER
by Abby Jimenez'No one does funny, emotional, life-affirming love stories quite like Abby Jimenez. She just keeps outdoing herself' EMILY HENRY'I absolutely love Abby Jimenez . . . Say You'll Remember Me is warm, uplifting, relatable and sweet' MARIAN KEYES'The sort of emotionally resonant love story I adore - I was captivated from the very first page' PAIGE TOON.........................The perfect guy. The perfect date. Utterly disastrous timing.There might be no such thing as the perfect guy, but Xavier Rush comes disastrously close. A gorgeous veterinarian giving Greek god vibes - all while cuddling a tiny kitten? Immediately yes. That is until he opens his mouth and proves that even sculpted gods can say the absolute wrong thing. But there's nothing Samantha loves more than proving an asshole wrong . . . . . . unless he can admit he made a mistake. But after one incredible date - possibly the best in living history - Samantha is forced to admit the truth, that any kind of relationship would be impossible. Samantha begs Xavier to forget her. To remember their night together as a perfect moment, as crushing as that may be.Only no amount of distance or time is nearly enough to forget that something between them. And the only thing better than one perfect memory is to make a life - and even a love - worth remembering..........................🌟 DISCOVER WHY READERS LOVE ABBY JIMENEZ . . . 🌟'Funny and poignant, relatable and aspirational, heart-tugging and satisfying. It is, in a word, perfect' CHRISTINA LAUREN'Abby Jimenez's words . . . sprinkle humour and warmth all over my life' ALI HAZELWOOD'Sweet and achingly romantic - a truly wonderful love story' BETH O'LEARY'Full of fierce humour and fiercer heart' CASEY MCQUISTON'A deliciously hot, sweet debut. This book is an absolute treat' L. J. SHEN'This book deserves all the stars in the universe' READER REVIEW'Things I loved about this book . . . I mean it's literally everything. Not a single flaw' READER REVIEW'Wow. wow. WOW. Every book I've read of Abby's just gets better and better' READER REVIEW
The Conditions of Will: The new novel from the author of MAGNOLIA PARKS, available to pre-order now
by Jessa HastingsTHE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF TIKTOK SENSATION MAGNOLIA PARKS****Featuring stunning illustrated endpapers by Emmy Lawless exclusive to the UK hardback edition.****London-based Georgia Carter, professional lie-detector and body-language savant, has long been estranged from her infuriating, close-minded, wealthy South Carolina family. After a falling-out years ago, the chasm runs deep between the black sheep - Georgia and her gay, alcoholic brother - and their parents and elder siblings. But when their father dies suddenly, Georgia returns to the States for the funeral ... where she comes face-to-face with Sam Penny, her brother's AA sponsor.Amid the tensions, dramas and revelations of the family reunion, Georgia and Sam are instantly drawn to each other.However, Georgia's brother also harbours feelings for Sam, and the last thing Georgia wants to do is hurt the only family she's ever really had.When their father's will reveals a surprising bequest to a mysterious stranger, Georgia's ability to read people becomes crucial in unravelling her father's hidden past. The delicate balance within the family teeters, and secrets - both old and new - threaten to push them beyond the breaking point.There are only so many cracks a damaged family can take before it shatters.
Where the Axe is Buried
by Ray NaylerAll systems fail. All societies crumble. All worlds end.In the authoritarian Federation, there is a plot to assassinate and replace the President, a man who has downloaded his mind to a succession of new bodies to maintain his grip on power. Meanwhile, on the fringes of a Western Europe that has renounced human governance in favour of ostensibly more efficient, objective, and peaceful AI Prime Ministers, an experimental artificial mind is malfunctioning, threatening to set off a chain of events that may spell the end of the Western world.As the Federation and the West both start to crumble, Lilia, the brilliant scientist whose invention may be central to bringing down the seemingly immortal President, goes on the run, trying to break out from a near-impenetrable web of Federation surveillance. Her fate is bound up with a worldwide group of others fighting against the global status quo.Each of them must navigate seemingly insurmountable dangers and threats to remain free and, ultimately, put humanity's future back into its own hands.A cybernetic novel of political intrigue, Where the Axe is Buried combines the story of a near-impossible revolutionary operation with a blistering indictment of the many forms of authoritarianism that suffocate human freedom.
The Never List: a steamy, why-choose romantasy perfect for fans of Bonded by Thorns and The Serpent and the Wings of Night
by Jade Presley'You think I chose you because I wanted to?' He shakes his head, that laugh sliding like warm whiskey over my bare skin. 'I had to choose you. I needed to choose you. There was no stopping it. And the second the words came out of my mouth, I knew I'd damned us.'Threatened by invaders, the kingdom of Lumathyst is on the verge of chaos, and no one can stop it. Unless the four immortal god-princes find their fated mate - and safeguard the throne - Lumathyst will fall.Five women have tried. Five have failed. And tonight in the royal city, the princes need to find their Chosen and hope she can survive the transformation that will make her immortal.Only Rylee Gray wasn't supposed to be here. She snuck in for her own dark reasons - and now they claim they've found their perfect match. Her. Of course, they have no idea she's concealing a secret big enough to damn them all.The four princes have no choice. They'll use every delectably wicked skill they have to make Rylee fall for all of them . . . or watch their kingdom collapse.Tropes:Why chooseEnemies-to-loversFated matesWho hurt youTouch her and you dieGolden retriever and dark and brooding MMCs
Sour Cherry: A darkly inventive reimagining of the fairytale Bluebeard, exploring power and toxic masculinity
by Natalia Theodoridou'An extraordinary, hallucinatory accomplishment' KAREN JOY FOWLER'[A] reminder about what it means to be alive . . . with razor-sharp prose and diction so precise' MORGAN TALTY'Read it and be changed' B. PLADEKSomething terrible has happened. In a mysterious apartment filled with ghosts, our unnamed narrator attempts to explain this to her child - how do I talk about this? she wonders. The truth must become something beautiful. We must begin with a fairy tale. And so she begins to construct a beautiful fairy tale for her child - one that begins with a strange baby boy whose nails grow too fast and whose skin smells of soil. As he grows from a boy into a man, a plague seems to follow him everywhere. Tragedy strikes in cycles - and wife after wife, death after death, plague after plague, every woman he touches becomes a ghost. These ghosts call out desperately to our narrator as she tries to explain, in the very real world, exactly what has happened to her. And they all agree on one thing, an inescapable truth about this man, this powerful lord who has loved them and led them each to ruin: If you leave, you die. But if you die, you stay.A debut novel as emotionally poignant as it is fiercely smart, Sour Cherry is an arresting debut examining toxic masculinity through its chorus of women - deconstructing the idea of what makes someone a monster.
A Drop of Corruption: the gripping biopunk murder mystery sequel to The Tainted Cup (The Tainted Cup)
by Robert Jackson Bennett'A riveting murder mystery wrapped in a twisty conspiracy, set in a vivid fantasy world terrorized by eldritch monsters' FONDA LEE'A twisty detective story, a weird fantasy, a thrilling adventure' MAX GLADSTONEIn the second adventure in the Shadow of the Leviathan series, the eccentric detective Ana Dolabra matches wits with a seemingly omniscient adversary in this brilliant bio-punk fantasy-mystery.An impossible crime has occurred. A Treasury officer has disappeared into thin air - abducted from his quarters in a building whose entrances and exits are all sealed.The brilliant and mercurial investigator, Ana Dolabra, and her assistant Dinios Kol have been called in to crack the case.Before long, Ana discovers that they're actually investigating a murder. Worse, the adversary seems to be able to pass through warded doors like a ghost, and can predict every one of Ana's moves as though they can see the future.Ana's solved impossible cases before. But this time, with the stakes higher than ever and the investigators seemingly a step behind their adversary at every turn, has Ana finally met an enemy she can't defeat?READERS LOVE THE SHADOW OF THE LEVIATHAN SERIES'Dinios kol my disastrous bisexual son is back!! and hes sleep deprived!! he's vomiting!!! he's yearning!!! he's slowly losing his marbles!! he's in severe debt!! he's in way over his head!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Robert Jackson Bennett does it again with A Drop of Corruption, the kind of fantasy-mystery that grips you from the first page and refuses to let go' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'You can always count on RJB to write a stunningly original work of fantasy that's precisely and cunningly crafted to leave its reader feeling bereft and abandoned and craving a sequel like an ember craves air. This was so good. 10/10. Would read again in a heartbeat' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It's like knives out but if knives out was set in a fantasy world and benoit blanc was an old woman who had hired the most disaster bisexual to be her eyes and ears' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A murder investigation. No, a coming-of-age. No, a political fantasy. No, a murder investigation. No... well, I don't want to spoil it. Let me just say that I found it rather delightful how my expectations were simultaneously met and thwarted' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Watson and Holmes but fantasy . . . if Watson is aware that Holmes is a complete crazy person and is a bit terrified of him (actually, her)' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AUTHORS LOVE THE SERIES'Original, imaginative, and suspenseful, The Tainted Cup superbly blends mystery and fantasy. I couldn't put it down. Give me more of this world and these characters ASAP!' Meg Gardiner'Part Sherlock Holmes murder mystery, part Through the Looking-Glass, The Tainted Cup is one of the wildest, most original stories I've ever had the privilege to explore. This is a book that has planted roots in my head for the rest of my life.' Wesley Chu'A riveting murder mystery wrapped in a twisty conspiracy, set in a vivid fantasy world terrorized by eldritch monsters . . .' Fonda Lee'I loved this. A twisty detective story, a weird fantasy, a thrilling adventure-The Tainted Cup is a masterstroke. I want Bennett to write a dozen of these, and send them to me yesterday' Max Gladstone'The Tainted Cup is a true fantasy mystery, with a leading duo who stand with Holmes and Watson among the greats. And Bennett sets it all in a squishy, fascinating, biopunk world I'm dying to find out more about. Bring on the next one!' Django Wexler'A classic murder mystery set against dazzling world-building and sly social commentary. Robert Jackson Bennett doesn't miss' James L. Sutter
Swept Away: the brand new epic romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flatshare
by Beth O'Leary*Limited special edition exclusive to the first hardback print run - pre-order to guarantee your copy!*Lost at sea . . . with your one-night stand'Feels like a brand new version of romance . . . I drowned happily in this book' Jodi Picoult'I adored it, it was so romantic' Marian KeyesLexi is looking for no-strings-attached fun with a stranger. She deserves one night for herself, doesn't she? Zeke is looking for love. But for one night with a woman like Lexi, he'll break his rules . . .Sparks fly at the pub, one passionate kiss leads to another and they end up stumbling home to the marina together.The next morning, hungover and shaken by an amazing night together, Lexi is more than ready for Zeke to leave. There's just one small problem . . . the houseboat they stayed on has been swept out to sea.As their supplies start to run dangerously low, and the waves pick up, Zeke and Lexi soon realise there's much more on the line than their new relationship. How long can they really survive on a drifting houseboat in the North Sea? Will search and rescue find them? And who will they be if they both make it back to dry land?Swept Away is the epic new romance from the million-copy bestselling author of The Flatshare and The No-Show about your one-night stand becoming your one and only lifeline.'My book of the year, my book of the decade. The best romcom I have ever read' Gillian McAllister'Completely original, so romantic, funny, fresh and deeply heartfelt' Lindsey Kelk'This love story will capture you hook, line and sinker' Lucy Clarke'My new favourite Beth O'Leary' Paige Toon'No words. I'm speechless' Lizzie Damilola Blackburn'What a concept, what a novel! I absolutely raced through this bold and beautiful story' Lia Louis'Perfect for fans of Emily Henry' Sarah Morgan'An epic love story. Original, sweet and charming' Louise O'NeillEVERYONE LOVES BETH O'LEARY'Beth O'Leary crafts novels with such wit, heart and truth' SOPHIE KINSELLA'Beautiful, humorous, tender, insightful - just perfect' 5* READER REVIEW'Beth O'Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry and ache all in the same book' EMILY HENRY'Clever and authentic storytelling. Loved it!' 5* READER REVIEW'Beth weaves her stories together with such charm and grace, I couldn't help but fall in love' LINDSEY KELK'A real rare talent' 5* READER REVIEW'Beth O'Leary can do no wrong!' CARLEY FORTUNE'I laughed, I cried, and I again fell in love with a Beth O'Leary book' 5* READER REVIEW'Warm, escapist and unhesitatingly romantic' CAROLINE HULSEThe Flatshare was a Sunday Times bestseller in April 2019The No-Show was a Sunday Times bestseller in April 2022
Those Who Stayed: A Vietnam Diary
by null Claudia KrichAn American Eyewitness in Vietnam at the End of War and Beginning of Peace By the end of the Vietnam War in April 1975, almost all Americans and thousands of terrified Vietnamese had left Saigon, fearing the bloodbath predicted by many if the Communists took over. But Claudia Krich and a few other humanitarian aid volunteers chose not to leave. They had no weapons, no cement barriers, no bomb shelter, and no safety, but they were determined to remain in Vietnam to see what happened next.Those Who Stayed is Claudia Krich&’s personal firsthand account of the collapse of the South Vietnamese government and the beginning of the new Provisional Revolutionary Government. Her vivid impressions of those intense, historic days emerge primarily from her journal, capturing the uncertainty, fear, and excitement as the North Vietnamese soldiers arrived. She intertwines personal, sometimes heartbreaking episodes with major historic events. Several short pieces by others with unusual firsthand knowledge enliven and contextualize the book. Fascinating and unique, engaging and entertaining, Those Who Stayed is the extraordinary story of an adventurous young woman in the right place at the right time to chronicle a pivotal moment in history.
The Other Faces of Arthur: Chivalric Whiteness in the Global North Atlantic (RaceB4Race: Critical Race Studies of the Premodern)
by null Nahir I. Otaño GraciaReveals the role of Arthuriana in the racial logics of medieval Europe through an analysis of the construction of chivalric whitenessThe Other Faces of Arthur reveals the role of Arthuriana in the racial logics of medieval Europe through an analysis of the construction of whiteness in the global North Atlantic: Scandinavia, Britain, Iberia, and North Africa. Taking a comparative approach that draws on language traditions not commonly studied together and places lesser-known Arthurian texts in conversation with each other, Nahir I. Otaño Gracia explores the important role of translation in the dissemination and analysis of Arthuriana, showing how these texts functioned within the settings that produced them.Introducing the framework of the global North Atlantic within the field of global medieval studies, Otaño Gracia examines Arthurian texts written in Castilian, Catalan, Middle Welsh, and Old Norse, among other languages, in order to illustrate the various ways that the writers adapt the materials to serve their specific cultural and aesthetic purposes. Tracing how Arthuriana shifts and changes throughout the global North Atlantic, Otaño Gracia uncovers the hierarchies of power present in Arthurian texts and how they reflect, manipulate, and critique the power relations existing in the courts that circulated the texts. Arthuriana’s obsession with chivalry, Otaño Gracia demonstrates, is fundamentally about whiteness; these texts deploy chivalric whiteness to naturalize relations of domination and normalize violence against racialized subjects.The Other Faces of Arthur establishes Arthuriana as a pan-European project of racialization that ultimately serves to rationalize geocultural conquest and expansion.
Miracle
by Rebekah Pace Stephen HansonHow much is a human life worth? It's December 2010 and Frank has just learned that Britain's National Health Service will no longer pay to keep his comatose mother on life support. He and his estranged sisters—Elizabeth and Dawn, living in the US like him, and Tess in the UK with their mom—open painful family scars as they wrestle with the moral issues of ending their mother's life or draining their bank accounts to temporarily extend it. A world away, one of the most-deadly earthquakes on record hits Haiti, trapping Dawn's Haitian-born girlfriend in Port-au-Prince. Cut off from the outside, Angie must fight for her own survival as well as that of a group of newly orphaned children. She will find unknown inner strength and learn that it's impossible to put a price on a child's life. Meanwhile, an Air Force lieutenant is making a very different calculation. From his base in Nevada, Jim operates a predator drone in Afghanistan. Each of his kills, he's told, will save the lives of multiple Americans his high-value targets would otherwise take out. One day, through his eye in the sky, he notices the daughter of a man he's been ordered to surveil, and he soon becomes obsessed with her. As his imagined relationship takes on a life of its own, a kill order comes in and he's forced to weigh the costs of following—or not following—orders. As the stories intertwine and eventually come to a head, a series of unexpected miracles will remind them all of the true value of a human life.
The Church Must Grow or Perish: Robert H. Schuller and the Business of American Christianity (Library of Religious Biography (LRB))
by Mark T. Mulder Gerardo MartiTo fully understand American Christianity, it&’s essential to understand Robert Schuller. The Church Must Grow or Perish: Robert H. Schuller and the Business of American Christianity examines Schuller&’s indelible imprint on the American church, and how he developed a model of ministry—both lauded and critiqued—that transformed Christian life and community across this country. Schuller&’s story is the starting point for powerful trends that continue to shape much of American religion today: televangelism, seeker-sensitive outreach, megachurches, the suburbanization of white Christianity, pastoral entrepreneurship, and market-oriented Christianity in pursuit of growth. Authors Mark T. Mulder and Gerardo Martí explore Schuller&’s drive to develop a theology, a persona, and a set of practices that he believed were necessary to keep Christianity vibrant long into the future. They trace Schuller&’s career arc from his beginnings as an Iowa farm boy to his years as a charismatic Southern California preacher—one who believed that in order for the church to thrive, pastoral leaders needed to borrow from the best practices of big business, including the entertainment industry. This fascinating biography is essential reading for those who want to fully understand a transformative force in American Christianity.
Wicching Hour: The Sea Wicche Chronicles (The Sea Wicche Chronicles #1)
by Seana KellyI’m Arwyn Cassandra Corey, the Sea Wicche of Monterey. My new art gallery is finally open, my boyfriend is the new Alpha of the Big Sur pack, and my sorcerer cousin is still on the loose. It’s been a lot. I’m just sayin’.Detectives Hernández and Osso are asking for my help again. Bodies have been found torn up in the woods in a manner that has those in the know thinking werewolf. Declan, as Alpha, will need to investigate his pack and help hunt the killer.We’re narrowing in on Calliope and her demon. She can’t hide forever, and my uncle might just have the map to where she’s been holed up. If it’s the last thing I do, I’ll make her pay for her treachery.Did I mention there’s a new podcast, hosted by a human, who is coming dangerously close to telling the kind of secrets the supernatural community kills to keep quiet? His latest season is about a certain artistic wicche.Oh, and I finally met my dad. Like I said, it’s been a lot.