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A stunning hardcover Deluxe Collector’s Edition of To Sir Phillip, With Love, the fifth novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Bridgerton series, featuring beautiful endpapers, a ribbon marker, and a gorgeous, decorated spine. Collect all 8 in the series to unveil the beautiful imagery when shelved together! Watch BRIDGERTON, created by Shondaland for Netflix. ELOISE’S STORY Sir Phillip knew that Eloise Bridgerton was a spinster, and so he’d proposed, figuring that she’d be homely and unassuming, and more than a little desperate for an offer of marriage. Except . . . she wasn’t. The beautiful woman on his doorstep was anything but quiet, and when she stopped talking long enough to close her mouth, all he wanted to do was kiss her . . . and more. Did he think she was mad? Eloise Bridgerton couldn’t marry a man she had never met. But then she started thinking . . . and wondering . . . and before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match. Except . . . he wasn’t. Her perfect husband wouldn’t be so moody and ill-mannered, and while Phillip was certainly handsome, he was a large brute of a man, rough and rugged, and totally unlike the London gentlemen vying for her hand. But when he smiled . . . and when he kissed her . . . the rest of the world simply fell away, and she couldn’t help but wonder . . . could this imperfect man be perfect for her?

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A brand new box set feature the first six books in the bestselling Theodore Boone series from the master of the modern legal thriller, John Grisham Join Theo's adventures from the beginning in this deluxe box set collection of the first six Theodore Boone books: Kid Lawyer, The Abduction, The Accused, The Activist, The Fugitive, and The Scandal. Brimming with the intrigue and suspense that made John Grisham a #1 international bestseller and undisputed master of the modern legal thriller, Theodore Boone's trials and triumphs will keep readers hooked unitl the very last page. "Gripping . . . everyone will be enthralled by Theodore Boone." --Scholastic News "Classic Grisham." --Los Angeles Times "Edge-of-your-seat drama, sophisticated plotting, and plenty of spunk." --Chicago Sun-Times

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson comes a legendary standalone novel that navigates the seas and the stars of a far-future Cosmere. Illustrated by Esther Hi‘ilani Candari. All his life, Sixth of the Dusk has been a traditional trapper of Aviar―the supernatural birds his people bond with―on the deadly island of Patji. Then one fateful night he propels his people into a race to modernize before they can be conquered by the Ones Above, invaders from the stars who want to exploit the Aviar. But it’s a race they’re losing, and Dusk fears his people will lose themselves in the effort. When a chance comes to sail into the expanse of the emberdark beyond a mystical portal, Dusk sets off to find his people’s salvation with only a canoe, his birds, and all the grit and canniness of a Patji trapper. Elsewhere in the emberdark is a young dragon chained in human form: Starling of the starship Dynamic. She and her ragtag crew of exiles are deep in debt and on the brink of losing their freedom. So when she finds an ancient map to a hidden portal between the emberdark and the physical realm, she seizes the chance at a lucrative discovery. These unlikely allies might just be the solution to each other’s crises. In their search for independence, Dusk and Starling face perilous bargains, poisonous politics, and the destructive echo of a dead god. Sanderson expands his thrilling novella “Sixth of the Dusk” into a mythic novel of legends, lore, and warring galactic superpowers.

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INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Burden’s searing, probing memoir explores . . . what she learned about intimacy and her own spirit.”—People “A beautifully written instant classic. Strangers is gripping and heartbreaking and a must-read for every wife—and husband.”—Graydon Carter “Asks us to examine life’s most perplexing questions: Can we see the invisible fault lines in a marriage or truly know the people closest to us?”—Lori Gottlieb It was a great love story, one for the ages. The speed of our beginning and the speed of our ending felt like matching bookends. They both came out of nowhere. He wanted it, he wanted me. And then he didn’t. In March 2020, Belle Burden was safe and secure with her family at their house on Martha’s Vineyard, navigating the early days of the pandemic together—building fires in the late afternoons, drinking whisky sours, making roast chicken. Then, with no warning or explanation, her husband of twenty years announced that he was leaving her. Overnight, her caring, steady partner became a man she hardly recognized. He exited his life with her like an actor shrugging off a costume. In Strangers, Burden revisits her marriage, searching for clues that her husband was not who she always thought he was. As she examines her relationship through a new lens, she reckons with her own family history and the lessons she intuited about how a woman is expected to behave in the face of betrayal. Through all of it, she is transformed. The discreet, compliant woman she once was—someone nicknamed “Belle the Good”—gives way to someone braver, someone determined to use her voice. With unflinching honesty and profound grace, Burden charts a path through heartbreak to show the power of a woman who refuses to give up on love. Strangers is a stunning, deeply moving, compulsively readable memoir heralding the arrival of a thrilling new literary talent.

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In a world where passion and danger collide, Kaylona, a struggling singer, finds herself entangled in a high-stakes debt she never anticipated. To escape her stressed reality, she reluctantly agrees to step into a once-in-a-lifetime role for Kymeco Crown. As she navigates the dangerous underbelly of his gritty world, Kaylona has to decide if power or survival will overshadow her feelings. Will she be able to keep her heart intact, or will Kymeco prove to be her greatest downfall?

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Since 1971, Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured has advanced how EMS education is delivered to help train exceptional EMS professionals around the globe. Fifty years later, the Twelfth Edition is now the most advanced EMT teaching and learning system ever developed. Current State-of-the-Art Medical Content Comprehensive coverage of the National EMS Education Standards and the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Evidence-based medical concepts are incorporated to ensure that students and instructors have accurate, insightful interpretation of medical science as it applies to prehospital medicine today. Updated coverage of PPE and CDC guidelines for safe patient care during COVID-19 pandemic. A Focus on Career Readiness and Employability Greater emphasis on soft skill development, including empathy, teamwork, interpersonal skills, and problem solving, and how critical these skills are for better patient outcomes. Enhanced content on provider mental health, wellness, and safety. Evolving patient case studies that deliver clinical education and help prepare students to care for patients in the field. The cases offer increased focus on EMS provider leadership and critical thinking skills throughout the text. A new “Street Smarts” feature that helps bridge the gap between the classroom and field environment by addressing nontechnical skills that improve patient and co-worker interactions. A Foundation for Success The textbook design and layout have been revised to improve visualization of key content and overall readability. Comprehensive anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and medical terminology content is delivered in early chapters, and subsequently reinforced in related chapters throughout the textbook. Valuable student resources, including audiobook, interactive lectures, test prep, soft-skill simulations, and videos cater to a variety of learning styles and needs. Educators are supported by a broad range of instructional and assessment resources to fully enable traditional, hybrid, and flipped course delivery.

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The war is over. The battle for love has just begun. As Marines, Cal and Jim depended on each other to survive bloodshed and despair in the Pacific. Relieved to put the horrors of war behind him, Jim went home to his apple orchard and a quiet life with his wife and children. Knowing Jim could never return his forbidden feelings, Cal hoped time and an ocean between them would dull the yearning for his best friend. But when Jim's wife dies, Cal returns to help. He doesn't know a thing about apple farming—or children—but he's determined to be there for Jim, even as the painful torch he carries blazes back to life. Jim is grateful for his friend's support as he struggles with buried emotions and dark wartime memories. Then Jim begins to see Cal in a new light, and their relationship deepens in ways neither expected. Can they build a life together as a family and find happiness in a world that would condemn them? Contains mature themes.

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MP3 CD Format New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber and Essence bestseller La Jill Hunt return with a story of love, money, power, and respect in the next addition of the popular Family Business series. Five years ago, Orlando Duncan created the perfect drug in HEAT. It made the Duncans more than two hundred and fifty million dollars and was on its way to making them billionaires. However, they abruptly stopped manufacturing the drug when it was proven to cause cancer in rats. Yes, even as drug distributors, they still had a moral compass, placing lives over profit despite the overwhelming demand. When Orlando is awakened by an alarm in his old lab, he discovers that not only have all his computers, equipment, and notes been stolen, but the robbers have also taken over a million tabs of HEAT that he'd left behind for future experiments--tabs that he had sworn to his family he would destroy. Dr. Brandi Richardson is one of the most brilliant research chemists in the world, but her propensity for cutting corners led to her firing from both Dow Chemicals and Dupont. She's now working at CVS as a clerk, but things are about to change for her in a big way. Billionaire Alexander Cora is known as the Moor by business associates and enemies. His company, Cora International, is a publicly traded EU defense contractor. It is also a front for one of the largest weapons, drugs, and illegal contraband smuggling rings in the world. For some reason, he has set his sights on the Duncan family. That can't be good, because Alexander plays for keeps, and he has not been known to lose. Niles Monroe, the handsome hit man and Paris Duncan's one true love, is back from the dead, and it's only a matter of time before he comes looking for her. These rich and powerful people are on a collision course. When the dust settles, who will still be alive, and who will be on top?

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Incidents in the life of a slave girl is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1861. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

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MP3 CD Format She thought she could steer clear of romance in a town full of cowboys, but then she met the fireman. After signing divorce papers and leaving her New York life behind, Nova Walker needs refuge. She finds it in small-town Texas with her Aunt Gigi, along with the opportunity to earn her keep working in Gigi's diner. Since she's going to Arcadia Creek, Nova expects the cowboys, but she doesn't expect the extremely attractive firefighter who--living up to his fiery title--seems to butt heads with her at every turn. With his charm and cocky attitude, Dusty Hayes--as hickish as they come in this backwater place--has a knack for pushing Nova's buttons and propelling her competitiveness into overdrive. Friendly battling with Dusty gives her a break from her insurmountable trials, but though his antics soon change from teasing to flirting, Nova can't allow her walls to crumble. Because the last time they did, she lost everything. And with two small kids depending on her, Nova will never allow that to happen again. Book three in the Arcadia Creek romance series, Recipe for Rivals is a competition-based enemies-to-lovers story with a single mom, a firefighter, and plenty of banter. This modern romance will continue the saga in Arcadia Creek, Texas and show you just how cozy it can be.

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El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha, often shortened to Don Quixote, is a Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes. Published in two parts, in 1605 and 1615, Don Quixote is considered one of the most influential works of literature from the Spanish Golden Age and the entire Spanish literary canon. The story follows Alonso Quixano, a hidalgo (nobleman) from La Mancha, who, after reading chivalric romances, decides to become a knight-errant himself and sets out to revive chivalry and serve his nation, under the name Don Quixote. He recruits a simple farmer, Sancho Panza, as his squire, who often uses a unique brand of down-to-earth wit in interacting with Don Quixote's rhetorical monologues. Don Quixote examines themes of reality, perception, sanity, and the power of stories. It is a foundational work of modern Western literature and a lasting exploration of the human condition. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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El sacrificio de un hombre, la lucha de una familia, la conciencia de un país. En 2014, tras liderar las mayores manifestaciones de protesta en la historia de Venezuela contra el régimen de Nicolas Maduro, el joven político Leopoldo López se vio enfrentado a la decisión más difícil de su vida: o abandonaba su país y seguía la lucha desde el extranjero, o permanecía en Caracas hasta que lo detuvieran. Debía elegir entre la libertad, o la cárcel. Decidió sacrificar su vida familiar y confortable ―y entregarse. Al hacer lo que nadie esperaba, se convirtió en héroe. Escrita con vigoroso pulso narrativo, Javier Moro nos cuenta la historia de un padre de familia que de la noche a la mañana se encuentra en una celda por un crimen que no cometió, de una madre que se ve obligada a maquillar la realidad ante sus hijos al tiempo que clama en la ONU y en la Casa Blanca por la liberación de su marido, de unos padres que no se resignan a que su hijo pierda la vida entre rejas. Y de cómo, poco a poco, el mundo fue conociendo la verdad sobre lo que realmente sucede en Venezuela. Por el autor de Pasión india, El imperio eres tú o A flor de piel, entre otros.

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This New King James Version Bible includes center-column references and giant print text for an easy Bible reading experience. Thanks to the exclusive Thomas Nelson NKJV Comfort Print® typeface in a giant print format, your eyes will discover a whole new level of comfort. But with the NKJV Giant Print Center-Column Reference Bible, you won’t have to sacrifice study features for readability. Center-column references, book introductions, a concordance, and full-color maps make this the go-to Bible you’ll look forward to reading. Presentation page is a special place to record a memory or note Bible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be read Center-column references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Concordance for looking up a word’s occurrences throughout the Bible Full color maps show the layout of Israel and other biblical locations for better context Easy-to-read extra-large 13.5-point NKJV Comfort Print

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Fire crawls up the sides of the church. The orange glow thrashes. Blackens the siding. Climbs up onto the steeple. The flames close in on the wedding party trapped inside. When a serial arsonist terrorizes Los Angeles County, FBI profiler Violet Darger heads to California to investigate. The fires keep coming faster. The body count rises, and the threat hangs over the city as thick as the smog. The case file is brutal -- stuffed with photographs of charred bodies, human faces melted beyond recognition. And when Darger gets up close to the crimes, the real thing, that sense of savagery only intensifies. What kind of a person could carry out such cruelties? Understanding the warped psychology will be the key to solving the case. The suspect seems hellbent on creating a spectacle. Bigger targets. More deaths. He treats setting fires like a Hollywood special effects sequence, like he's building up to the shocking finale. Watch the city burn. It's entertainment. And there's one more factor complicating the investigation: Autumn is settling in over Southern California. The leaves are changing color, and the Santa Ana winds have begun to change directions. The Hollywood Hills are ripe for a forest fire. The arsonist means to make it the biggest one yet. A page-turner packed with heart-stopping suspense. Fans of John Sandford, Michael Connelly, Lisa Regan, and Lisa Gardner should check out the Violet Darger series.

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From New York Times bestselling author Shelley Noble comes a thrilling historical novel about the inception of the Colony Club, the first women's club of its kind, set against the dazzling backdrop of Gilded Age New York. When young Gilded Age society matron Daisy Harriman is refused a room at the Waldorf because they don't cater to unaccompanied females, she takes matters into her own hands. She establishes the Colony Club, the first women's club in Manhattan, where visiting women can stay overnight and dine with their friends; where they can discuss new ideas, take on social issues, and make their voices heard. She hires the most sought-after architect in New York, Stanford White, to design the clubhouse. As "the best dressed actress on the Rialto" Elsie de Wolfe has an eye for décor, but her career is stagnating. So when White asks her to design the clubhouse interiors, she jumps at the chance and the opportunity to add a woman's touch. He promises to send her an assistant, a young woman he's hired as a draftsman. Raised in the Lower East Side tenements, Nora Bromely is determined to become an architect in spite of hostility and sabotage from her male colleagues. She is disappointed and angry when White "foists" her off on this new women's club project. But when White is murdered and the ensuing Trial of the Century discloses the architect's scandalous personal life, fearful backers begin to withdraw their support. It's questionable whether the club will survive long enough to open. Daisy, Elsie, and Nora have nothing in common but their determination to carry on. But to do so, they must overcome not only society's mores but their own prejudices about women, wealth, and each other. Together they strive to transform Daisy's dream of the Colony Club into a reality, a place that will nurture social justice and ensure the work of the women who earned the nickname "Mink Brigade" far into the future.

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¡La trilogía romántica que hace que salten chispas! El mundo de Ashley Bennet se ha vuelto completamente del revés. Ella, que por fin pensaba que había conseguido al chico perfecto… renunció a lo que tanto había deseado porque se enamoró sin haberlo planeado. Y ahora está sola. Y va a tener que descubrir quién es ella realmente. Tal vez, en los últimos años, olvidara que lo más importante siempre fue quererse a sí misma. Cameron Parker ha perdido esa seguridad que derrochaba a cada paso. Tiene que hacer frente a las consecuencias de sus actos, y asegurarse de que no hiere a nadie más por el camino… aunque quien acabe con el corazón roto sea él. ¿Lograrán Ash y Cam reconciliarse con ellos mismos para poder encontrarse de nuevo?

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The United States was founded on a set of “self-evident” truths: political equality, natural rights, and the sovereignty of the people. But how well has the nation—from its revolutionary birth to our fractious present—lived up to these founding ideals? In an absorbing, character-driven narrative, acclaimed historian Jill Lepore engages this urgent question. Now expanded into a two-volume textbook, the Inquiry Edition is a new kind of history text—one that highlights the importance of analyzing evidence and practicing historical inquiry to help students develop civic skills relevant to their lives far beyond the course.

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Teoría King Kong es uno de los grandes libros de referencia del feminismo y de la teoría de género, un incisivo ensayo en el que Despentes comparte su propia experiencia para hablarnos sin tapujos ni concesiones sobre la prostitución, la violación, la represión del deseo, la maternidad y la pornografía, y para contribuir al derrumbe de los cimientos patriarcales de la sociedad actual. «Escribo desde la fealdad, y para las feas, las viejas, las camioneras, las frígidas, las mal folladas, las infollables, todas las excluidas del gran mercado de la buena chica, pero también para los hombres que no tienen ganas de proteger, para los que querrían hacerlo pero no saben cómo, los que no son ambiciosos, ni competitivos, ni la tienen grande. Porque el ideal de la mujer blanca, seductora, que nos ponen delante de los ojos es posible incluso que no exista.» Críticas: «Despentes se ha convertido en una especie de heroína de culto, una santa patrona de las mujeres invisibles.» The New York Times «Pocas autoras nos sumergen como Virginie Despentes en el pantanal asfixiante en que se ha convertido nuestra época.» El País «Virginie Despentes es una de las escritoras francesas más incómodas.» Le Journal du Dimanche «Se atreve a atacar el estado actual del mundo, en constante evolución y difícil de comprender.» Radio Télévision Suisse Culture «Es un texto descarado, deslenguado, rabioso y punk escrito en el 2006 pero parece acabado ayer por la tarde.» Elena Hevia, El Periódico «Una de las feministas del momento, uno de los libros del momento.» Víctor González y Noel Ceballos, GQ

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«Si tuviera que salvar del fuego una sola de las novelas que he escrito, salvaría Conversación en La Catedral.» Mario Vargas Llosa «¿En qué momento se había jodido el Perú?» Zavalita y el zambo Ambrosio conversan en La Catedral. Estamos en Perú, durante el «ochenio» dictatorial del general Manuel A. Odría. Unas cuantas cervezas y un río de palabras en libertad para responder a la palabra amordazada por la dictadura. Conversación en La Catedral no es, sin embargo, una novela histórica. Sus personajes, las historias que éstos cuentan, conforman la descripción minuciosa de un envilecimiento colectivo, el repaso de todos los caminos que hacen desembocar a un pueblo entero en la frustración. Aparecida en 1969, Conversación en La Catedral es considerada unánimemente hoy, cuando celebramos el cincuenta aniversario de su publicación, una de las novelas más emblemáticas de la literatura contemporánea en español. De ella, Mario Vargas Llosa ha dicho: «Es con la que me quedaría si tuviera que elegir una sola entre las que he escrito». Esta edición incluye una nota introductoria del autor, en la que ofrece al lector su visión de la novela a través de los años, y una sección final, titulada «La novela del guardaespaldas», que recoge algunos documentos, procedentes del archivo de Vargas Llosa, imprescindibles para entender la apasionante aventura que supuso la creación de esta novela sin igual. Críticas: «Absolutamente vital en estos días de encierro y reflexión.» Boris Izaguirre, ABC ("30 libros para una cuarentena") «La única gran novela política que se ha escrito en castellano.» Carlos Fuentes «... La primera novela de nuestras patrias hispanoparlantes. Novela en el sentido en que lo son para mí La educación sentimental, Ana Karenina, The Bleak House o Las ilusiones perdidas. [...] no hay un solo momento vacío, ni una sola pausa, es compacta, total [...]. Es el libro más tremendamente serio y definitivo que se ha escrito en nuestras tierras [...]. La lucidez, el oficio, la monstruosa madurez que supone haberlo escrito me dan mareos.» Álvaro Mutis

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The #1 New York Times bestselling author J. D. Robb spins an epic tale of loyalty, treachery, murder, and the long shadow of war… His passport read Giovanni Rossi. But decades ago, during the Urban Wars, he was part of a small, secret organization called The Twelve. Responding to an urgent summons from an old compatriot, he landed in New York and eased into the waiting car. And died within minutes… Lieutenant Eve Dallas finds the Rossi case frustrating. She’s got an elderly victim who’d just arrived from Rome; a widow who knows nothing about why he’d left; an as-yet unidentifiable weapon; and zero results on facial recognition. But when she finds a connection to the Urban Wars of the 2020s, she thinks Summerset―fiercely loyal, if somewhat grouchy, major-domo and the man who’d rescued her husband from the Dublin streets―may know something from his stint as a medic in Europe back then. When Summerset learns of the crime, his shock and grief are clear―because, as he eventually reveals, he himself was one of The Twelve. It’s not a part of his past he likes to revisit. But now he must―not only to assist Eve’s investigation, but because a cryptic message from the killer has boasted that others of The Twelve have also died. Summerset is one of those who remain―and the murderous mission is yet to be fully accomplished…

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" Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general—also known as her tough-as-talons mother—has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders. But when you're smaller than everyone else and your body is brittle, death is only a heartbeat away…because dragons don't bond to “fragile” humans. They incinerate them. With fewer dragons willing to bond than cadets, most would kill Violet to better their own chances of success. The rest would kill her just for being her mother's daughter—like Xaden Riorson, the most powerful and ruthless wingleader in the Riders Quadrant. She'll need every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise. Yet, with every day that passes, the war outside grows more deadly, the kingdom's protective wards are failing, and the death toll continues to rise. Even worse, Violet begins to suspect leadership is hiding a terrible secret. Friends, enemies, lovers. Everyone at Basgiath War College has an agenda—because once you enter, there are only two ways out: graduate or die. "

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Left in Ruins As the daughter of two of the most recognizable rock stars of all time, Lyric Sinclair has seen it all. After spending her childhood in the limelight, this omega prefers comfy patterned pajamas, quietly donating her time, and nights spent in with her beta boyfriend. When fate and bad luck intervene, Lyric does what she always does. She runs hoping all her problems magically disappear. Unfortunately for Lyric, she runs straight into old hurts, ugly truths, and hard facts. Lyric must accept reality. You can't run forever and you can't hide from who you are. Madness Lyric Sinclair has had a whirlwind couple of months. She got sucked back into the industry that she thought she was free of, she's in an exclusive relationship with a rock band, and her ex is back in the picture. A whole new set of challenges arise as Lyric and her guys work through their grief. Moving on is never a simple task, but Lyric has back up and these guys aren't afraid to fight for what they want most. Danger is closer than ever, but Lyric is learning to face her demons rather than running at the first sign of trouble. She better figure it out. Or it'll be her biggest regret yet. This is the omnibus edition of the completed duet. It includes an additional twenty-two thousand words worth of bonus content, extra scenes, and extended epilogues. Please read the Author's Note before diving in. This is a character driven plot with a neurodivergent FMC.

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#1 Best-Selling author Mike Kraus's quarter-million bestseller is now available in its definitive edition! When the end of the world arrived, it came not with a bang, as most expected, but with more of a "pfft" instead. Humanity has been torn asunder and brought to the edge of total annihilation in less than an hour. For those who died, it was a quick death, so fast that their brains didn't have time to process the pain signals from their nerves. For those who survived, the true horror is about to begin as they struggle to not only stay alive, but come to grips with the shocking realization about what - and who - was responsible. Final Dawn is a thrilling post-apocalyptic series that follows the journey of four people who survived the end of days. Leonard McComb - A grizzled veteran of the New York City sanitation department, trapped underground in the city's vast sewer system when the world ended. Nancy Sims - An accountant, traveling across the plains of the Midwest towards a new job, caught in the middle of nowhere, destruction all around her. Marcus Warden - A self-made millionaire from New York, vacationing in a national forest of West Virginia when the bombs fell. Rachel Walsh - A wife and mother whose family is swept away in the blink of an eye, struggling with her loss and the dawning realization of what may have truly transpired to bring about the end of the world. Final Dawn is a thrilling post-apocalyptic series by long time author Mike Kraus. If you like fast paced action, edge of your seat suspense and impossible odds, you will love this, the Final Dawn Complete Series! Contains the following books: - Final Dawn Episodes 1-12 - The Brazilian Queen short story - The Arkhangelsk Trilogy (Books 1-3) Nearly 500,000 words long!

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In a work of extraordinary narrative power, filled with brilliant personalities and vivid scenes of dramatic action, Robert K. Massie, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and Dreadnought, elevates to its proper historical importance the role of sea power in the winning of the Great War. The predominant image of this first world war is of mud and trenches, barbed wire, machine guns, poison gas, and slaughter. A generation of European manhood was massacred, and a wound was inflicted on European civilization that required the remainder of the twentieth century to heal. But with all its sacrifice, trench warfare did not win the war for one side or lose it for the other. Over the course of four years, the lines on the Western Front moved scarcely at all; attempts to break through led only to the lengthening of the already unbearably long casualty lists. For the true story of military upheaval, we must look to the sea. On the eve of the war in August 1914, Great Britain and Germany possessed the two greatest navies the world had ever seen. When war came, these two fleets of dreadnoughts—gigantic floating castles of steel able to hurl massive shells at an enemy miles away—were ready to test their terrible power against each other. Their struggles took place in the North Sea and the Pacific, at the Falkland Islands and the Dardanelles. They reached their climax when Germany, suffocated by an implacable naval blockade, decided to strike against the British ring of steel. The result was Jutland, a titanic clash of fifty-eight dreadnoughts, each the home of a thousand men. When the German High Seas Fleet retreated, the kaiser unleashed unrestricted U-boat warfare, which, in its indiscriminate violence, brought a reluctant America into the war. In this way, the German effort to “seize the trident” by defeating the British navy led to the fall of the German empire. Ultimately, the distinguishing feature of Castles of Steel is the author himself. The knowledge, understanding, and literary power Massie brings to this story are unparalleled. His portrayals of Winston Churchill, the British admirals Fisher, Jellicoe, and Beatty, and the Germans Scheer, Hipper, and Tirpitz are stunning in their veracity and artistry. Castles of Steel is about war at sea, leadership and command, courage, genius, and folly. All these elements are given magnificent scope by Robert K. Massie’s special and widely hailed literary mastery.

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DELUXE EDITION―a gorgeous hardcover edition featuring sprayed edges, a case stamp, and designed endpapers! A god stilled the hands of time for Anna in These Immortal Truths. Now, those stolen hours come due in These Godly Lies, the stunning and sweeping conclusion to the Peaches & Honey duology. “She assumed they had forever. She knows better now.” After spending eight centuries witnessing the world’s cruelty, Anna has finally found peace in the simple life she’s made for herself with Khiran, the shapeshifting god who gifted her with immortality. It is, she knows, too good to last. When her existence―and her stolen immortality―is discovered, Anna and Khiran must abandon the home they have built together if they hope to escape the wrath of the all-powerful god they call The First. But they can’t hide forever, and fighting means certain death―until they learn that they may not be the only immortals who wish to see The First fall. With everything at stake, only one thing is certain: Fear isn’t only for mortals. Fear is for them all.

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You are inspired by what the Bible says. Inspire is the Bible for all of your creative journaling. The Bible is God’s inspired Word, and it is a powerful tool that God uses to speak to us. God inspired people to record the words in the Bible and he also inspires us not only to hear those words but also to respond. God’s Word inspires us to take action, bring God glory, sing praise, surrender, give God thanks, and so much more! God’s Word also inspires us to slow down and reflect on what we have read. Inspire Praise NLT offers creative space in the two-inch-wide lightly ruled margins and on the thirty-two colorful, transparent, praise-themed journaling pages to enhance your coloring and creative journaling journey through the Bible. Inspire Praise includes even more all-new Scripture line-art illustrations plus extra bonus features, including thicker Bible paper. Leave traces of your faith―and praise―throughout your Bible for a treasure that will inspire you and everyone around you! Beloved Inspire Features Single-column setting / Black letter text Two-inch-wide lightly ruled margins with space for personal reflections and creative art-journaling Nearly 500 all-new designed Scripture line-art verses to color New Inspire Praise Bonus Features 8.65 font and even thicker Bible paper Warm white paper for increased readability and brighter, purer display of added color 32 colorful and beautifully designed see-through PRAISE journaling pages printed on high-quality tracing paper and placed throughout the Bible to provide extra space for prayers, praises, or additional creative expression 19 full-page Scripture line-art illustrations to color Elevate Your Bible Study with the Filament App―Absolutely Free! Unlock a world of knowledge and inspiration right at your fingertips! The Filament Bible app is your gateway to a deeper, more enriching Bible-study experience. Seamlessly connect every page of your Bible to a treasure trove of resources, including 25,000+ study notes by more than 40 scholars offering a deeper understanding of what you’re reading Audio Bibles to immerse you in God’s Word anytime and anywhere 350+ videos to captivate you as you unpack key information about the background and meaning of the Bible 40+ maps and infographics explaining the geography and cultural background of the Bible 400+ profiles and articles revealing the people and stories behind the verses, enriching your connection with the text 1,500+ devotions providing daily inspiration and numerous opportunities for reflection a library of worship music offering the perfect soundtrack for personal study and worship Ready to dive deeper? Just grab your smartphone or tablet, open Filament, and let the learning begin. It’s simple, convenient, and extremely enriching. Start your enhanced Bible journey today! This Inspire Bible makes a perfect gift for your loved one, yourself, or anyone looking for an innovative and artistic New Living Translation Bible for women!

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STEP ASIDE MURDLE BECAUSE GCHQ ARE BACK WITH EVEN MORE BRAIN-BENDING PUZZLES TO PUT YOUR WITS TO THE TEST Now a pocket-sized paperback, The GCHQ Puzzle Book II is the ideal present for armchair code-breakers and amateur cryptographers alike 'Fiendish, frustrating, annoying, fulfilling' Guardian ---- The spooks at GCHQ need your help again. Can you break these fiendish codes and prove you’re a master puzzler? The defence of the realm depends on GCHQ. And these fiendish puzzles and tests are how they test the best. Have you got what it takes in this second round of brain-bogglers? Inside you’ll find puzzles to develop: - Lateral thinking and ingenuity - Skills to spot patterns - Your ability to break ciphers - A mindset to tackle authentic entrance tests Keeping the country safe in secret since 1919, GCHQ is always on the look out for new recruits. Discover if you’ve got the kind of incredible, puzzle-solving mind to work there . . . ENJOY THESE TWO TEASERS Can you see how the following words are connected? Chuckle, Double, Euro, Pro, Stereo, Super, Tunnel - If Groundhog Day is 1, Bastille Day is 2, Valentine’s Day is 7, then Hallowe’en is? ---- ‘An explosion of a puzzle collection’ The Times Literary Supplement

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Uno de los grandes fenómenos editoriales de la última década. Un long-seller publicado en 41 países que ha cautivado a la crítica y a 8 millones de lectores en todo el mundo. TRES MUJERES. TRES CONTINENTES. TRES DESTINOS ENTRELAZADOS. INDIA. En Badlapur, la intocable Smita sobrevive recogiendo los excrementos de una casta superior. Resignada a su condición, está decidida en cambio a que su hija no siga sus pasos, aunque para ello tenga que desafiar las normas establecidas. ITALIA. A Giulia le encanta trabajar en el taller familiar, el último de Palermo que confecciona pelucas con pelo auténtico. Cuando su padre sufre un accidente y Giulia descubre que el negocio se tambalea, lo afronta con valentía y determinación. CANADÁ. Sarah es una abogada de éxito en Montreal que lo ha sacrificado todo por su carrera. Un día, tras caer desmayada en el transcurso de un juicio, comprende que su vida ha dado un vuelco y que deberá escoger lo que de verdad le importa. Smita, Giulia y Sarah no se conocen, pero tienen en común el empuje y el tesón de las mujeres que rechazan lo que el destino les ha reservado y se rebelan contra las circunstancias que las oprimen. Como hilos invisibles, sus caminos se entrelazan, formando una trenza que simboliza la voluntad inquebrantable de vivir con esperanza e ilusión. UN ÉXITO INTERNACIONAL QUE NO HA DEJADO DE GANAR LECTORES DESDE SU PUBLICACIÓN La crítica ha dicho... «Los tres mechones que configuran la trenza y responden por Smita, Giulia y Sarah, tan distintos como el color de los cabellos y los tonos de las pieles, tienen en común tres formas de represión que la hacen universal. En esa variabilidad que nada varía, reside su cualidad más poderosa y dramática. Y aumentan el valor de la historia que se cuenta.» Robert Saladrigas, Cultura/s, La Vanguardia «Fácil de leer, absorbente, fresco, el libro encierra además un hermoso mensaje de carácter feminista. [...] La sencillez y la contención del lenguaje contribuyen a que La trenza sea una lectura no sólo muy ágil, sino también entretenida y estimulante.» Héctor Porto, La Voz de Galicia «Aquí se cuenta la vida de tres mujeres. No son nada épico, no hay aquí más aventura que la del día a día. Nada en sus vidas las une, excepto un entorno que, en distinta medida, las agrede, las limita, las ata. [...] Tres historias sencillas, comunes, que se leen de una sentada.» Elena Sierra, El Correo «Una novela repleta de coraje y esperanza, que aúna experiencias femeninas tan conmovedoras como dispares a través de esa materia natural que crece en nuestras cabezas, un atributo hondamente vinculado a la condición de mujer.» María Dueñas, Elle «Una narración vibrante y conmovedora, que despierta la atención del lector desde el principio hasta el final de la novela. Unos personajes que te llegan muy hondo, muy empáticos y tres historias paralelas hilvanadas con precisión y maestría. Una fábula contemporánea de tres mujeres valientes que luchan contra la injusticia y la calamidad.» Rosa Martí, Esquire

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Reading critically, and writing using critical techniques, are crucial skills you need to apply to your academic work. If you need to engage with published (or unpublished) literature such as essays, dissertations or theses, research papers or oral presentations, this proven guide helps you develop a reflective and advanced critical approach to your research and writing. New to this edition: Two new chapters on basic and advanced writing skills More advice on self-bias and perception Updates and additional examples throughout Updated online resources providing additional support. A Companion Website provides additional resources to help you apply the critical techniques you learn. From templates and checklists, access to SAGE journal articles and additional case studies, these free resources will make sure you successfully master advanced critical skills.

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Awaken to Mindful Living Cottagecore Style “This book presents an easy entry point for readers interested in exploring mindfulness and the cottagecore lifestyle.” –Library Journal review Discover how to infuse the charm of cottagecore into your everyday life with The Cottage Fairy Companion. This book takes you to a simpler, more mindful existence, offering the beauty of slow living, rustic aesthetics, and a deep connection to nature. Romanticize our life. With The Cottage Fairy Companion as your guide, immerse yourself in the enchantment of everyday magic. Reimagine life through a cottagecore lens, whether you're a city-dweller or countryside resident, helping you build an intimate connection with nature and experience the joys of slow living. Embrace mindful restoration. Follow the inspiring journey of author Paola Merrill and unearth the profound wisdom that nature offers for personal growth and fulfillment. This guide illustrates how the practices of rustic living and mindful awareness can become the cornerstone of your daily life, transforming your world into a serene haven of simple, balanced living. Inside you'll discover: Practical strategies to integrate cottagecore aesthetics into your daily life, regardless of your dwelling An engaging narrative of Paola Merrill's transition from city bustle to countryside tranquility Mindfulness techniques rooted in the wisdom of nature Inspiration to embrace the magic in the everyday If you liked books like Escape Into Cottagecore, Cozy White Cottage, Simply Living Well, or The Little Book of Cottagecore, you’ll love The Cottage Fairy Companion.

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Master the art of survival—your essential guide to thriving in the wild, no matter the challenge. “If you are serious about survival, this book is required reading.” ―Alan Kay, winner of Alone season 1 (History Channel) and coauthor of Decline and Decay: Strategies for Surviving the Coming Unpleasantness Are you ready to take your survival skills to the next level? Gray Bearded Green Beret’s Guide to Surviving the Wild is the ultimate wilderness survival guide for anyone passionate about sports and outdoors, bushcraft essentials, and wilderness living. Joshua Enyart, a renowned survivalist, shares practical advice and proven techniques for surviving in the wild, whether you’re facing a weekend camping trip or an unexpected emergency. From survival first aid and bushcraft essentials to advanced wilderness tips, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about survivalism and thriving in the great outdoors. Learn how to read your environment, build shelters, find food and water, and navigate with confidence. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a beginner eager to learn, this wilderness guide will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to face any situation. Inside, you’ll find: Step-by-step instructions on essential survival skills and bushcraft essentials. Expert advice on wilderness survival, including first aid, shelter, fire, and navigation. Practical wilderness tips for sports and outdoors enthusiasts. Real-world scenarios for surviving and thriving in the wild. If you’re inspired by books like Bushcraft 101, The Ultimate Survival Manual, or SAS Survival Handbook, you’ll love Gray Bearded Green Beret’s Guide to Surviving the Wild. This indispensable wilderness survival guide is perfect for anyone seeking to master survivalism, bushcraft, and the skills needed to live confidently and safely in the great outdoors.

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Pre-order the all-new collection of hair-raising missteps and hilarious antics from Diddly Squat Farm — from gentleman farmer and two-time Sexiest Man Alive winner, Jeremy Clarkson. “Fans of Prime TV series Clarkson’s Farm will enjoy this companion.” — Irish Times Uncooperative animals, underperforming crops, and a host of ill-conceived plans pursued with boundless enthusiasm — Clarkson’s farm remains the gift that keeps on giving. As one overseas visitor* confessed, he only came to Diddly Squat because he couldn’t believe Jeremy could actually be that incompetent. Not one to be discouraged, our hapless hero channels his entrepreneurial spirit into a bold new venture: a pub. A few short weeks later, The Farmer’s Dog opens its doors — proudly serving all-British produce, Hawkstone beer on tap, a private bar for farmers, and a vintage tractor hanging from the ceiling. The perfect country pub… or so it seems. Between malfunctioning toilets, blackouts, psychedelic wheat, angry London protests, and a headbutting goat, Clarkson soon learns that running a pub may be even trickier than running a farm. Fortunately, he still has Lisa, Kaleb, Cheerful Charlie, and Gerald to lend a hand — especially now that his doctor insists he’s got to become a vegetablist. (*Along with the rest of China, apparently.)

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The hilarious and heartwarming autobiography from social media's favorite grandma and granddaughter Hi! I'm Jess, and if you follow us on social media, you’ll already know my Nan, Norma. In this book, we want to open up about the personal events that have shaped our unbreakable bond – from the adventures we’ve been on to the great loves and losses we’ve experienced. We receive so many questions about Nan’s earliest memories, her childhood and her marriage to my granddad Michael, and it has been incredibly special to record these cherished stories together. Through the highs and the lows, Nan’s candid reflections on the world have ensured we’ve shared enough laughter for a lifetime. You can expect to find plenty of them here, including her hilarious thoughts on me (‘a tiresome little monkey’ ), my partner Jake (‘Somebody must be paying him’), dating (‘Can’t we get through a blurb without you bringing the tone down?’) self-care (‘Astral cream, you can’t beat it’) and more. We’ve written this for everyone who has found comfort in our videos. We hope it brings a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. With love, Jess and Norma xx

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A New York Times bestseller! Presenting the classic tale of the Dark Knight from writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale for the first time in DC's upscale Absolute format! Collecting Batman: Dark Victory #0-13, this epic continues the story of The Long Halloween. It is early in Batman's crimefighting career, when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotham's protectors. Once a town controlled by organized crime, Gotham City suddenly finds itself being run by lawless freaks, such as Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and the Joker. Witnessing his city's dark evolution, the Dark Knight completes his transformation into the city's greatest defender. He faces multiple threats, including the seeming return of a serial killer called Holiday. Batman's previous investigation of Holiday's killings revealed that more than one person was responsible for the murders. So the question remains: who is committing Holiday's crimes this time? And how many will die before Batman learns the truth?

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly, the Lincoln Lawyer is back with a case against an AI company whose product may have been responsible for the murder of a young girl. Following his “resurrection walk” and need for a new direction, Mickey Haller turns to public interest litigation, filing a civil lawsuit against an artificial intelligence company whose chatbot told a sixteen-year-old boy that it was okay for him to kill his ex-girlfriend for her disloyalty. Representing the victim’s family, Mickey’s case explores the mostly unregulated and exploding AI business and the lack of training guardrails. Along the way he joins up with a journalist named Jack McEvoy, who wants to be a fly on the wall during the trial in order to write a book about it. But Mickey puts him to work going through the mountain of printed discovery materials in the case. McEvoy’s digging ultimate delivers the key witness, a whistleblower who has been too afraid to speak up. The case is fraught with danger because billions are at stake. It is said that machines became smarter than humans on the day in 1997 that IBM’s Deep Blue defeated chess master Garry Kasparov with a gambit called “the knight’s sacrifice.” Haller will take a similar gambit in court to defeat the mega forces of the AI industry lined up against him and his clients.

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Una auténtica biblia para los amantes y profesionales de la gastronomía de todo el mundo. Una guía completa que explica de dónde vienen los alimentos, cómo se transforman y cuál es el camino para convertirlos en algo nuevo. La cocina y los alimentos es un extraordinario compendio de información básica acerca de los ingredientes, las técnicas culinarias y los placeres del comer, que deleitará y fascinará a cualquiera que haya cocinado, saboreado la comida o disfrutado alguna vez de ella. Organizado a modo de diccionario, con numerosos cuadros explicativos, en sus páginas podemos hallar desde las distintas familias de alimentos hasta el mejor modo de prepararlos, la evolución de la gastronomía a lo largo de la historia o las reacciones físicas y químicas que sufren los alimentos cuando se cocinan. Con el prólogo de Andoni Adúriz, chef del restaurante Mugaritz (Guipúzcoa), elegido el décimo mejor restaurante del mundo en 2006, La cocina y los alimentos es una edición especial encuadernada en tela. Perfecta para regalar «Harold McGee se recrea en esta obra con verdadera pluma de enciclopedista, sesudo, minucioso, brillante. Es una de las obras fundamentales que esperábamos ver traducidas al castellano y estoy verdaderamente impaciente por tenerla cuanto antes, entre mis manos. Un clásico fundamental que todo civilizado gourmet ansiará colocar en su biblioteca.».- Andoni Aduriz, Restaurante Mugaritz ENGLISH DESCRIPTION An authentic bible for the lovers and professionals of world gastronomy. A complete guide that explains where food comes from, how it's transformed and what is the path to turn it into something new. On Food and Cooking is an extraordinary compendium of basic information about ingredients, culinary techniques, and the pleasure of eating that will delight and fascinate anyone who's ever cooked, savored, or enjoyed food. Organized as a dictionary, with numerous explanatory boxes, in its pages we can find everything from the different food families to the best method for preparing them, the evolution of gastronomy throughout history or the physical and chemical reactions that food goes through when cooked. With a prologue by Andoni Adúriz, chef of the restaurant Mugaritz (Guipúzcoa), chosen as the tenth best restaurant in the world in 2006, On Food and Cooking is a special cloth bound edition. Perfect for gift giving. "Harold McGee entertains in this book with a true encyclopedic pen, wise, thorough, brilliant. It's one of the fundamental works that we were hoping to see translated to castellan and I truly can't wait to get it, as soon as possible, in my hands. An essential classic that every civilized gourmet will be eager to have in his or her library." -Andoni Aduriz, Restaurante Mugaritz

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