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A Most Unusual Demise: An unmissable, humorous, cozy crime mystery (The Most Unusual Mysteries)
by Katherine BlackA well-read old dear has an unhealthy interest in murder, in this sharp, witty, and refreshingly original cozy crime novel. Retired librarian and bookshop owner May Morrigan lives in the affluent village of Blackheath with Fletcher, her best friend since they met decades ago, and May&’s two dogs. What could be more normal? But May is not your average little old lady . . . After an unpleasant church volunteer and an annoying local butcher meet their untimely ends, Fletcher and May team up to do some sleuthing. Soon, the elderly pair start working with a young journalist to investigate the case of a missing girl and its possible link to previous unsolved crimes. May finds this new project quite intriguing. She&’s never met a murderer before—and now she just may get the chance, if they play their cards right . . .
A Mother by Nature
by Caroline AndersonA family worth fighting forAt last—a man to share her life with, have kids with.And Adam Bradbury, the new pediatric surgeon, seemed to feel the same. He was a devoted father with a burning desire to seek sanctuary in Anna’s arms. Their passion was instant, their tenderness acute, yet he wouldn’t let Anna into his family’s life. Adam understood about a woman’s need to hold her own child, and no matter how much she might love his kids, that need would eventually drive her away. For Adam knew he could never give Anna what she really needed. And Anna knew that he was just plain wrong....
A Mother's Kisses: A Novel
by Bruce Jay FriedmanAn indefatigable, irresistible, and wildly inappropriate Jewish mother takes her 17-year-old son to school in this uproarious coming-of-age comedy Tall and scattered-looking, Joseph has just graduated from high school and is ready for college. But is college ready for him? Apparently not, judging by the rejection letter he receives from Bates and the deafening silence that greets his application to Columbia. While his friends pack their bags for schools across the country, Joseph mopes around the apartment in his bathrobe and checks the mailbox obsessively. It's enough to make his mother fear for the boy's sanity--so she resolves to take matters into her own hands. What follows is a sidesplitting series of misadventures as Meg, whom the New York Times Book Review called "the most unforgettable mother since Medea," pulls out all the stops to get her boy what he wants. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Bruce Jay Friedman including rare photos from the author's personal collection.
A Mother's Secrets: Unlocking The Tycoon's Heart / A Mother's Secrets (the Parent Portal) (The Parent Portal #4)
by Tara Taylor QuinnIt’s time to face her secret pastShe spends her days creating familiesBut is it time for her to make her own?Since giving her son up for adoption, Christine Elliott has devoted herself to helping others have families of their own at her fertility clinic. But when Jamison Howe, a widowed former patient at the clinic, reenters her life, she finds herself wondering if she is truly happy with the choices she made and the life she has…or if she should take a chance and reach out for more. USA TODAY Bestselling Author
A Mouse Called Miika
by Matt HaigRatatouille meets Roald Dahl in the funny and fantastical story of a determined mouse on a mission to procure the world's tastiest cheese. From the author of A Boy Called Christmas--coming soon to Netflix! <p><p> When Nikolas left the only home he had ever known, it was a mouse named Miika who kept him company, and it was Miika who accompanied him on his journey to the Far North, in search of his father. But before the events of A Boy Called Christmas, this little mouse was the hero of his own story. <p><p> A Mouse Called Miika is an epic adventure story on a miniature scale. It's a tale of mice and men (and more mice). It is about one independent mouse who gets fed up with the other mice, and sets out on a quest of his own to prove that cheese exists, and learns to appreciate other creatures. It is also a tale of great love (of cheese) and great danger. And learning the lesson that, with cheese, as with life, what matters most is not how strongly you smell, but how strong you are on the inside. <p><p> Funny, cheeky, wise, and packed full of Matt Haig's signature warmth. This is set to become a year-round children's favorite.
A Mouseford Musical (Thea Stilton Mouseford Academy #6)
by Thea StiltonJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure through Mouseford Academy!There's going to be a musical at Mouseford, and the Students can't stop squeaking about it! Everyone wants a role, but the auditions won't be easy. Plus, sneaky Ruby Flashyfur has some tricks up her sleeve.
A Movie Magic Christmas (Christmas in St. Nicholas #2)
by Caitlin McKenna"I loved every minute of it. It's like living in your very own Christmas movie." —Nichole Chase, NYT and USA TODAY bestselling authorChristmas magic is in the air in this heartwarming and witty small-town reunion romanceActress Catalina Jones has no intention of spreading Christmas cheer. She&’s in St. Nicholas, Colorado, to save her career, not uncover the truth behind the famous &“Scrooge Legend.&” Besides, there isn&’t enough magic in the world to fix the trust issues years in show business have given her. When Hollywood director turned wildlife photographer Jay Townsend hears Catalina is the lead in the production, he has no intention of lending a hand. She&’d been his leading lady once…before she broke his heart.But some things are just meant to be.Together again in a winter wonderland filled with someone&’s little helpers determined to spread Christmas cheer, Catalina and Jay find themselves on a journey of rediscovery and learn that love is the most powerful magic of all.Christmas in St. NicholasBook 1: Colorado Christmas MagicBook 2: A Movie Magic Christmas
A Much Married Man: A Novel
by Nicholas ColeridgeFrom one of the sharpest observers of the modern scene, comes this witty, intelligent, and irresistible novel in the tradition of GosfordPark and Snobs. A man of wealth and privilege, Anthony Anscombe has everything he could ever want: an exquisite family estate, enviable social standing, and a desirable inheritance. But with all of his money and privilege, Anthony still has an aching desire for one thing: the perfect match. Running headlong into marriage is Anthony's forte…and his greatest weakness. As Anthony surveys Winchford Priory, his beautiful Elizabethan house in the English countryside, Anthony has the distinct feeling that he's under siege. And he's absolutely right. He may be surrounded by his sprawling estate, but lurking in the village are more than one or two reminders of his complicated past, including three ex-wives, a mistress, and a legion of children and stepchildren, all dependent on him and all determined to do whatever it takes to get what they want.Meet the wivesAmanda: the ravishing first wife. Unpredictable and mesmerizing, she dared Anthony to fall in love with her, and he took her up on the challenge. Anthony was head over heels from the first night they danced on the rooftop of his family home. Of course, the free-spirited Amanda was never cut out for country life, but young love is blind. Sandra: the steadfast second wife. Sturdy, dependable and domesticated, Sandra pulled Anthony back from the compelling chaos that surrounded his first wife. Sandra had plans to turn Anthony's estate into a proper family home, until a stunning secret forced her to make a life-altering decision.Dita: the snobbish third wife. A true force of nature, Dita was smart, tough, rapaciously social and high-maintenance. She enthusiastically stormed through Anthony's life, organizing and rearranging, and rubbing plenty of people the wrong way, particularly the previous Mrs. Anscombes and their children.With the entire cast of his life roosting in the village, it's no wonder Anthony doesn't have a minute's peace! Adding to the crazy mix is the mistress, Nora, a new age hippy and acupuncturist, whom Anthony seduced with disastrous consequences. A Much Married Man is a wickedly funny social satire with memorable characters that will stay with readers long after the final page. Like a modern day Edith Wharton or Anthony Trollope, Nicholas Coleridge delivers a sensational glimpse inside the salacious world of the upper classes.
A Mustache Baby Christmas (Mustache Baby)
by Bridget HeosMustache Baby is headed straight for the naughty list until he figures out it is much more fun to give than to receive in this hilarious holiday gift book. Billy is an unusual baby—he was born with a mustache! And his pal Javier was born with a beard. Things get even sillier on Christmas Eve when Javier&’s beard turns white and he becomes Santa Baby! Being Santa Baby is a lot of work—listening to the other babies&’ Christmas wishes, taste testing treats, and getting the dachshunds, ahem, reindeer, ready for their big night. Luckily, Mustache Baby, AKA Elf Baby, shows up in the St. Nick of time to help make the toys. But when he finishes, he decides to keep them all for himself! Hijinks ensue, landing Mustache Baby firmly on the naughty list. That is until a visit from Santa Grownup reminds him that it is much more fun to give than to receive. The perfect holiday gift for any family with a mustachioed or bearded dad.
A Naked Singularity: A Novel
by Sergio de la Pava“Propulsive . . . The novel’s chaotic sprawl, black humor and madcap digressions make it a thrilling rejoinder to the tidy story arcs [of] most crime fiction.” —The Wall Street JournalWinner of the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Best Debut NovelNamed a Best Book of the Year in the Wall Street Journal, Houston Chronicle, and Philadelphia City PaperA Naked Singularity tells the story of Casi, born to Colombian immigrants, who lives in Brooklyn and works in Manhattan as a public defender—one who, tellingly, has never lost a trial. Never. In the book, we watch what happens when his sense of justice and even his sense of self begin to crack—and how his world then slowly devolves. A huge, ambitious novel in the vein of DeLillo, Foster Wallace, Pynchon, and even Melville, it’s told in a distinct, frequently hilarious voice, with a striking human empathy at its center. Its panoramic reach takes readers through crime and courts, immigrant families and urban blight, media savagery and media satire, scatology and boxing, and even a breathless heist worthy of any crime novel. If Infinite Jest stuck a pin in the map of mid-90s culture and drew our trajectory from there, A Naked Singularity does the same for the feeling of surfeit, brokenness, and exhaustion that permeates our civic and cultural life today. In the opening sentence of William Gaddis’s A Frolic of His Own, a character sneers, “Justice? You get justice in the next world. In this world, you get the law.” A Naked Singularity reveals the extent of that gap, and lands firmly on the side of those who are forever getting the law.“A great American novel.” —Toronto Star
A Nameless Witch
by A. Lee MartinezA tale of vengeance, true love, and cannibalismBeing born undead can have its disadvantages, such as eternal youth and flawless beauty ---things most unsuitable for a witch. Hiding behind the guise of a grimy old crone, the witch is content living outside Fort Stalwart with her unlikely band of allies: a troll named Gwurm, an enchanted broom, and a demonic duck named Newt. She leads a simple life filled with spells, potions, and the occasional curse.So when a White Knight arrives at Fort Stalwart, the witch knows her days of peace are at an end. The Knight is just days in front of a horde of ravenous goblings, and Fort Stalwart lies right in the horde's path. But the goblings are just the first wave of danger, and soon the witch and the Knight must combine forces on a perilous quest to stop a mad sorcerer from destroying the world.Filled with menace, monsters, and magic, A Nameless Witch is a properly witchly read by the award-winning author of Gil's All Fright Diner and In the Company of Ogres.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
A Nation Worth Ranting About
by Rick MercerAs with the massively bestselling Rick Mercer Report: The Book, Rick's newest collection will bring together his weekly "rants," interview excerpts and other choice items from his show, chosen from all of those broadcast since RMR went to press. But instead of the blog items and brief commentaries that graced the previous collection, this one will contain a much more attention-grabbing set of entirely new, 3,000-word pieces by Rick, including a hilarious behind-the-scenes account of his bungee-jump with Rick Hansen, his reflections on the "vote mob" response to his call for students to vote, and his moving reflections on the rant that has meant most to him, on the suicide of bullied gay teenager Jamie Hubley.The book's title is also the name of a new speech that Rick will be giving at private dinners and corporate and charity gatherings across Canada for the forseeable future. The book and the speech share a name but will contain quite different material. Rick has a LOT to rant about.
A Neutron Walks Into a Bar... Random Facts about Our Universe and Everything in It: Random Facts About Our Universe And Everything In It
by Science140Fun, quirky and informative, A Neutron Walks Into A Bar... is a collection of facts, definitions, explanations, biographies and jokes guaranteed to quench a thirst for knowledge, discovery and humour that's out of the ordinary.Did you know that water is the only thing found naturally on earth in each of the 3 states of matter?This book began its life as Science140, an exciting social media project co-ordinated by four Irish science communicators and enthusiasts including Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin presenter of RTE's The Science Squad, Maria Delaney, Humphrey Jones and Paul O'Dwyer. Since its launch on Twitter in the spring of 2012, thousands of tweets have been collected, each explaining a scientific principle, fact, joke or biography in 140 characters or less. The tweets collected are on a range of topics from astronomy to zoology, and have been compiled by science enthusiasts, educators, members of the public and celebrities from all over the world.Did you know that the Mississippi alligator can stay underwater for 6 hours?Neither a textbook nor a definitive guide to science, A Neutron Walks Into a Bar... is a fun way to learn new, interesting and unusual things about the world we live in!All royalties in aid of Cystic Fibrosis research.
A Neutron Walks Into a Bar... Random Facts about Our Universe and Everything in It: Random Facts About Our Universe And Everything In It
by Science140Fun, quirky and informative, A Neutron Walks Into A Bar... is a collection of facts, definitions, explanations, biographies and jokes guaranteed to quench a thirst for knowledge, discovery and humour that's out of the ordinary.Did you know that water is the only thing found naturally on earth in each of the 3 states of matter?This book began its life as Science140, an exciting social media project co-ordinated by four Irish science communicators and enthusiasts including Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin presenter of RTE's The Science Squad, Maria Delaney, Humphrey Jones and Paul O'Dwyer. Since its launch on Twitter in the spring of 2012, thousands of tweets have been collected, each explaining a scientific principle, fact, joke or biography in 140 characters or less. The tweets collected are on a range of topics from astronomy to zoology, and have been compiled by science enthusiasts, educators, members of the public and celebrities from all over the world.Did you know that the Mississippi alligator can stay underwater for 6 hours?Neither a textbook nor a definitive guide to science, A Neutron Walks Into a Bar... is a fun way to learn new, interesting and unusual things about the world we live in!All royalties in aid of Cystic Fibrosis research.
A New Attitude
by Charlotte HughesA woman at her wit’s end discovers that a little attitude goes a long way in this small-town Southern romantic comedy.Marilee Abernathy’s life is a mess. Everyone in Chickpea, South Carolina, knows about her husband’s affair with the town floozy. Even her dignified farewell—complete with pearls and impeccably applied Mary Kay cosmetics—turns into to a spectacularly unsuccessful attempt to hang herself from a fake ceiling beam. Now Marilee figures there must be a better way to cope.All she needs is a new attitude—at least that’s what Marilee’s neighbor Sam Brewer thinks. Unfortunately, between his demanding mother and his crazy ex-wife, he’s in no position to help her find one. Even still, Marilee starts taking charge and taking chances she’d never imagined. And watching her blossom reminds Sam of some long-forgotten dreams of his own. Now he’s just got to convince her to turn some of that attitude his way . . .
A New Beginning (Pokémon: Galar Chapter Book #1) (Media tie-in)
by Rebecca ShapiroGotta catch this action-packed adventure about Ash and Pikachu! This illustrated chapter book features the cool, new Galar Pokémon from the latest Nintendo Switch games, Pokémon Sword and Shield!Ash is visiting Vermilion City, and he can't wait to discover more about Pokémon in the lab there. Professor Cerise has so much to teach him! But there's another new student at the lab. His name is Goh, and he's the complete opposite of Ash. Everywhere Ash goes, Goh is there... and Professor Cerise wants them to team up and work together. There's plenty of adventure to go around... but will Ash and Goh become best buddies or bitter rivals? One thing's for sure: they're bound to meet some amazing Pokémon!
A New Chapter at the Borrow a Bookshop: A warm, uplifting and emotional romance that booklovers will adore (Borrow a Bookshop)
by Kiley DunbarWill her new love story be the one she's read before? A decade after they said goodbye after graduation, old friends Harri and Annie reunite in the beautiful village of Clove Lore in Devon – what more could these bookworms want than a holiday running the tumbledown bookshop? Unbeknownst to Annie, Harri is arriving with a bruised heart after the end of his long-term relationship, while Annie is running away from painful memories in Texas. Elsewhere in Clove Lore, the mysterious owner of Castle Lore has died, causing much gossip in the village. When Harri and Annie are sent to investigate the huge Gothic library, they find themselves locked in overnight and soon, are discovering their connection might be more than just good friends... A gorgeously uplifting friends-to-lovers romance that will make your heart sing. Fans of Jenny Colgan, Trisha Ashley and Heidi Swain will adore this. Readers can't get enough of the Borrow A Bookshop series: ‘This book is total holiday goals! ... A heartwarming, cosy, feelgood romcom.’ ***** Reader Review ‘This book is like a warm hug on a cold and rainy day.’ ***** Reader Review ‘Each bookshop book has whisked me away to a beautiful place where books, comfort and love are paramount … such a heartwarming book’ ***** Reader Review ‘These books are uplifting, heartwarming, and heartbreaking at the same time’ ***** Reader Review ‘Perfect if you are a book lover, love bookshops, or enjoy romcoms!’ ***** Reader Review ‘A wonderful read which made me feel warm and gooey inside. Perfect for a pick-me-up’ ***** Reader Review
A New Day
by Brad MeltzerThis big-hearted story of kindness—reminiscent of The Day the Crayons Quit—is written by the bestselling author of Ordinary People Change the World and illustrated by the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Beekle.Sunday quit, just like that. She said she was tired of being a day. And so the other days of the week had no choice but to advertise: "WANTED: A NEW DAY. Must be relaxing, tranquil, and replenishing. Serious inquires only." Soon lots of hopefuls arrived with their suggestions, such as Funday, Bunday, Acrobaturday, SuperheroDay, and even MonstersWhoResembleJellyfishDay! Things quickly got out of hand . . . until one more candidate showed up: a little girl with a thank-you gift for Sunday. The girl suggested simply a nice day--a day to be kind. And her gratitude made a calendar's worth of difference to Sunday, who decided she didn't need to quit after all. When we appreciate each other a little bit more, all the days of the week can be brand-new days where everything is possible.
A New Happy Place: A Heart-Warming Romantic Comedy about Love, Hope and Friendship
by Ruth HannaA brokenhearted seamstress struggles to regain her mojo after her boyfriend cheats on her in this romantic comedy debut.Violet is a seamstress with big dreams of designing her own wedding gowns and opening her own bridal shop. But things fall apart when she finds Philip, her boyfriend, in a compromising position with one of her colleagues.Violet decides it is time to go back home to her eccentric mother and particular father. And after wallowing, Violet decides to re-evaluate her life, put the past behind her, and search for happiness. She meets with old friends and builds an unlikely friendship with a group of zany women from her mother’s Zumba class.So, with the help of her friends, old and new, Violet begins to rebuild her life. Then she meets the handsome Ben Matthews, and there is instant chemistry. But with life throwing up even more problems, their budding relationship is put to the test . . .Can Violet find love and happiness again or is she destined to a life of loneliness?A New Happy Place is a laugh-out-loud and heartwarming romantic comedy about love, hope, and friendship. It’s the perfect read for fans of authors like Jojo Moyes and Holly Martin.
A New Haunt for Mr. Bierce: A Novel
by Drew BridgesThe ghost of Ambrose Bierce, American writer and civil war Union soldier, has been displaced from the home he had been haunting. Enlisting the aid of a "haunting agent," he finds a new residence that has the requisite dark history and terrible secret that makes it appropriate for haunting. Here he meets new spirits who reside in this version of the afterlife, a middle place between life and the ultimate destination. Against his intentions, Bierce becomes caught up in the unsolved mystery of his new haunt. In partnership with an old friend, a Buddhist priest named "Sid" who has inhabited the spirit world for 25 centuries, he reluctantly involves himself in the matters of still living people. Bierce and his friend also become aware of the presence of mysterious "others" who are spirits who never held human form. Bierce, Sid, and other new spirit friends ultimately find themselves as part of a quest to save a human life, rescue another spirit from oblivious, and discover the identity of the "others."
A New New Me: A Novel
by Helen Oyeyemi"Equal parts mischievous, moony, and tart." -- The New Yorker"Audacious, incisive and very funny." ― Daily MailA masterful story that asks: What if the different sides of your personality had trust issues with each other?New Day, New You!Kinga is a woman who is just trying to make it through the week. There&’s a Kinga for every day: On Mondays, you can catch Kinga-A deleting food delivery apps. By Friday, Kinga-E is happy to spend the days soaking, wine-drunk, in the bath.Kingas A–G, perhaps unsurprisingly, live a varied life—between them is a professional matchmaker, a scent-crazed perfumer, and a window cleaner, all with varying degrees of apathy, anger, introversion, and bossiness. At least three of them are Team Toxic.It&’s an arrangement that&’s not without its fair share of admin, grudges, and half-truths. But when Kinga-A discovers a man tied up in their apartment, the Kingas have to reckon with the possibility that one of them might be planning to destroy them all.How many versions of oneself can one self safely contain?
A New Season: A Novel
by Terry FallisFrom beloved and bestselling author Terry Fallis comes a novel unlike any of his others. A thoughtful exploration of aging, loss, family, friendship, and love, all with his trademark humour and heart.Jack McMaster seemingly has it all. A beautiful house, a loving son of many talents (including cooking, which is great news for Jack, if not for his waistline), even a special bond with his buddies in his ball hockey league. But he&’s also learning to live with loss, leaving a gaping hole in his life—a life that will never be the same as before. Jack passes his days knowing he has the support of his family and his friends, but he can&’t shake the feeling that his life has gone gray, and that time is slipping by so quickly.Then, a short and shocking video from an unexpected source gives him the gumption to make a change and maybe even haul himself out of his melancholia. Inspired by his lifelong fascination with 1920s Paris, Jack finally visits the City of Light, following in the footsteps of Hemingway and Fitzgerald, and wandering the Left Bank. Slowly, the colour seeps back into his life, aided by a chance encounter in a café that leads Jack into the art world, and a Paris mystery nearly a century old.Full of sincerity and warmth, A New Season shows us all that sometimes, making a change in your life can save your life.
A New Sheriff in Town #3: A Graphic Novel (Zoo Patrol Squad #3)
by Brett BeanCrack the case with the Zoo Patrol Squad in this series of fun graphic novels for young readers filled with zany animals, wild adventures, and unbelievable mysteries. Perfect for fans of Dogman and InvestiGators!Fennlock Fox and Penny the Pig head to the Wild, Wild West! When a chatty chicken named Nugget makes it to the zoo to beg for help ridding his little Western town of a gang of feral cats, the Zoo Patrol Squad is on the case. But when they get there, the sheriff is missing, and no one can seem to find any of the townsfolk. Will Penny and Fennlock be able to save the town, or will the dastardly Glaring Gang have the last meow?
A New Year Marriage Proposal
by Kate HardyWill Christmas work its magic? When reclusive Quinn O'Neill's new neighbor Carissa Wylde asks for his help with a Christmas charity project, he can't resist her vivacious energy. And soon he's caught up in the work...and the beautiful, fun-loving woman behind it! Like Quinn, Carissa carries hurt and pain beneath her smiles and holiday cheer. On an ice rink, surrounded by twinkling lights, he'll start to kiss it all better. There's plenty of festive magic...but now he's got the toughest challenge of all: proving this romance is not just for Christmas but for a lifetime....
A New York Winter: escape to the city that never sleeps this Christmas with a heart-warming romance!
by Isla GordonCurl up this Christmas with the ultimate city escape, and get ready to fall in love with NYC.Will her dreams come true in the city that never sleeps? When she was nineteen, on a magical trip to New York City, Ashling created a list of her five life goals. There, she'd felt inspired to dream big, but now, ten years later, with four out of five goals having crumbled before her, she realises she has only one option left to live the life she's always dreamed of: move to New York City, before it's too late. Armed with a ninety-day visa, she's sure that a winter in the city that never sleeps will help her finally get her life on track. However, after arriving in the Big Apple with nowhere to live, Ashling realises that she may be in over her head, until she meets River . . . River is miserable. He's newly single, recently demoted and feeling entirely lost, but sensing Ashling could do with the help, he offers her his sofa bed. Despite their clashing personalities, over the course of the winter, outgoing Ashling finds herself growing closer to quiet, geeky River - but is he just shy or is there another reason he's holding back? With snow falling on 5th Avenue, a Thanksgiving parade and a fun-filled Christmas in the most romantic city in the world, can Ashling once again learn to follow her dreams - and maybe even her heart?Real readers have fallen in love with A New York Winter: 'Ashling is a fab character...[And I] loved River - I was rooting so hard for them! The setting was just gorgeous... so immersive. A fabulous wintry delight... a perfect winter read to curl up with' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A slow burn love story [that will have you] falling in love with New York' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'How wonderful to visit New York at Christmas from the comfort of my armchair!...A charming story that totally transported me!' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐'Very cute! Perfect for this time of year...' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐